Jobs Kenya

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  • Cluster Communications Officer – Southern and East Africa

    Cluster Communications Officer – Southern and East Africa

    An exciting opening has arisen in our new Southern and East Africa cluster office for an enthusiastic and committed professional.
    We are looking for someone with extensive experience in the following areas:

    Copy writing
    Editing
    Filming
    Photography
    Media
    PR
    Digital

    The successful candidate will be responsible for proactively ensuring the supply of stories, information, video, posts and images from countries to enable fundraising, mobilizing prayer and campaigning from Tearfund’s target audience, predominantly in the UK.
    Are you a team player? Are you fully conversant in developing digital content for email, websites and social media platforms? Do you enjoy working to deadlines and under pressure?
    Then it could be a role for you!
    This role will be based in-region: Kenya, Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia, or Zimbabwe. Specific country dependent on the successful candidate.
    Competitive salary, dependent on location.
    Tearfund is a faith based organisation and applicants must share our statement of faith.
    The recruitment process will include specific safeguarding checks
    Please note, this role will close as soon as a suitable candidate is found

  • Programme Coordinator Finance Assistant

    Programme Coordinator Finance Assistant

    Job Description

    Fixed term contract of service Until September 2019 Salary: £26,400 gross per annum
     
    The programme is funded through the DAI Deepening Democracy Programme and will focus on the following: 
     
    improving the ability of parliamentary oversight committees to carry out effective oversight and scrutiny of public finances, aimed at supporting accountable service delivery by both national and county governments. addressing organizational capacity gaps facing parliamentary oversight committees, which hinder their ability to carry out practical oversight of public finances managed by the government Main Purpose of the Role The role will be responsible for leading, driving and coordinating the day to day delivery of programme activities and managing administrative and logistical requirement in planning, budgeting, implementation and, reporting of the programme. 
     

    The coordinator will be preparing and disseminating project documentation, lead in the preparation of the narrative and financial reports,
    monitoring and evaluation of programme activities, distilling leering and best practices and communicating programme successes and successful case studies through WFDs reporting and information sharing mechanisms.
    One of the Programme Coordinator’s key tasks will be to realise the successful implementation of the activities of the programme. The Programme Coordinator will work closely with responsible officials of the beneficiaries of the project, including: The Senate County Public Accounts and Investment Committee; The National Assembly Public Accounts Committee and the Office of the Auditor General.

     The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience 

     First degree or similar, in a relevant discipline such as social sciences. A master’s degree in development or a related field is an added advantage. 
    A minimum of 7-10 years of experience in the field or in a related area, broad familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures in Democracy Assistance 
    Proven experience in developing and implementing monitoring and evaluation frameworks for development programmes. Experience with MEL in the democracy support sector would be an asset 
    Possess a certain degree of creativity, innovation and latitude including a good understanding and knowledge of the Kenyan democratic and political environment and its interplay with devolution 
    Critical thinking, problem solving, organization, attention to detail, leadership, clear spoken and written communication, active listening, and can perform a variety of tasks 

    Good command of written and spoken English essential
    This is a locally based field role and therefore the successful candidate must have eligibility to work in the relevant location.

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  • Communications Consultants

    Communications Consultants

    Call for Expression of Interest
    Communications Consultants – Graphic Design, Animation, Photography, Videography, Copy Editing and Proof Reading
    Overview: FSD Africa is looking to build a community of specialist communications consultants, for short-term consultancy assignments or retain consultant arrangements. This call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) is aimed at consultants with relevant skills and expertise in the area of communications and content creation, specifically; graphic design, proofreading and editing and videography, animation and photography.
    As a consultant, you will support us to create a range of compelling content: from engaging research reports designed to shape national policy, to eye-catching photos, videos and animations that capture the impact of our projects and help to inspire and inform innovation across the region.
    This call for Expression of Interest (EOI) aims to pre-qualify consultants so as to facilitate procurement for specific assignments that are anticipated in the future.
    Expressions of interest should include:

    Your name and a full CV highlighting your area or expertise
    Your place of business
    A short statement (maximum 1 side of A4) of why you believe you have the right qualifications to help FSDA in the stated area
    A short portfolio of relevant work and outputs
    A statement describing your availability, e.g.:

    Preferred length of assignments
    Willingness to travel
    Availability in the next 12-18 months

    Your current daily fee rate (applicable for at least 12 months)
    Any other information that you believe should be taken into account in the pre-qualification process

  • Community Oral Health Officer (C.o.h.o)

    Community Oral Health Officer (C.o.h.o)

    Job Description
    We hereby invite applications from suitably qualified applicants to fill the position of a Community OralHealth Officer (C.O.H.O) in our medical clinic at Masii.
    The ideal candidate for this position should possess the following qualifications and work experience

    Must be a born again Christian and actively involved in a bible practicing church.
    Diploma inCommunity Oral Health or equivalent from a reputable institution.
    Current practicing certificate.
    At least 2 years of dental clinical experience.
    Good verbal communication skills- a good listener.

    Roles and responsibilities

    Perform dental services at the facility as prescribed in the scheme of service.
    Implement and adhere to infection prevention protocols including autoclaving instruments after use, cleaning the dental procedure’s space and storage of the clean instruments.
    Maintain a record of day to day activities of the dental unit and prepare regular reports as needed.
    Inventory management of equipment and supplies at the dental unit, including preparing orders as needed to avoid stock outs.
    Any other clinical duty delegated by the management.

  • Senior Python Developer

    Senior Python Developer

    Job Description

    Responsibilities

    Contribute towards further development of the STDM tool and subsequent releases of new and upgraded versions
    Provide recommendations and technical support in enhancing user and technical manuals
    Provide technical support and recommendations on incorporating new innovations, add-on technical features and good practices to ensure STDM tool is at par and updated with emerging technological trends
    Design and customize STDM tool to specific applications and context in close collaboration with STDM technical team and users
    Design, implement and support the necessary training and capacity development initiatives towards the practical application of the tool particularly for GLTN country level work
    Develop, test and implement training materials, videos and presentations towards capacity development work for various audiences

    Note: The above responsibilities and timing of inputs will be proportionally adjusted accordingly for part-time consultants who can only provide the services for less than four months. The minimum inputs of consultants would be two months spread over 6 months period and the maximum inputs would be four months.
    Outputs/Deliverables
    Progress and technical reports showing the deliverables and inputs provided by the consultant will be required. This will include commits made in STDM’s GitHub repository.
    Qualification

    At least three years of Python and SQL development experience is required
    Strong object-oriented and programming skills
    Experience with PostgreSQL, SpatiaLite, GeoPackage or other spatial RDBMS is required
    Familiarity with the STDM core framework is highly desirable
    Knowledge of geospatial and mapping concepts such as spatial analysis, map projections, etc. is highly recommended
    Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas, whether to technical or non-technical GLTN staff and partners is desirable
    Strong organizational skills & ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines is essential
    Ability to write technical documentation is required
    Team working ability and flexibility

  • Value Chain Expert/advisor – Dairy

    Value Chain Expert/advisor – Dairy

    Job Description

    Background
    SNV Kenya is bidding within a consortium to deliver advisory epertise within an upcoming dairy project that aims to improve the incomes of smallholder dairy farmers in a number of counties in Western Kenya by ensuring that dairy value chain in the target counties:

    Increases average income for farmers from the sales of specific products in the promoted value chain
    Increases employment
    Increases productivity of small-scale farms

    The Position
    SNV is recruiting a long-term national expert in either cooperative development or dairy farming. The expert will work under the projects team leader/project manager to assist the project manager in achieving project outcome and output as listed above; implement the support strategy of the dairy value chain component: either in cooperative development or/and agricultural extension or/and training in dairy farming or/and commercial fodder production and ensure close coordination with team leader of this project within SNV and other programme manager(s) within the consortium.
    Responsibilities

    Achieving project outcome and output
    Management of team of short term consultants
    Close coordination with programme manager with respect to development and implementation of dairy value chain support strategy
    Ensuring implementation of result oriented monitoring and evaluation system
    Being in charge of technical implementation of support measures of at least one of the following technical areas: agricultural extension or cooperative development or commercial fodder production
    Participation in the international dairy working group of the Project as agreed with the programme manager
    Ensuring the connectivity of the dairy project with established practises by applying Capacity WORKS
    Supporting the team leader in updating and/or adapting the project design on the basis of the five success factors of Capacity WORKS
    Participating in external and internal networks as agreed with Team Leader

    Qualifications

    General qualifications:

    University Degree (at least master degree) in agricultural science, agricultural economics, animal science, cooperative development, agricultural extension
    At least 20 years of working experience in rural development projects either in the area of agricultural extension or/and cooperative development or/and dairy farming

    Specific qualifications:

    Practical knowledge of ATVET approach and excellent training skills
    Excellent knowledge of dairy value chain support activities of government and non-government organisations and donors in Kenya and good networking abilities
    Extraordinary coordination and communication skills
    Fluent (written and spoken) in English

    Additional:

    Client and partner orientation, efficient work practices, interdisciplinary thinking and training experience are mandatory
    Experience of collaboration with GIZ or other donors is an asset

    Additional Information

    Terms of Appointment
    This is a full-time national position with the successful candidate being contracted on a 2-year period.

  • Project Officer

    Project Officer

    Specific responsibilities;

    Facilitate participatory and community-led assessments of the public participation in Kakamega County
    Organize grassroots women /girls groups to participate effectively along the County Public Expenditure Cycle.
    Equip the grassroots women/girls with necessary skills to engage in the county governance including in the county budgeting process
    Activity, management and donor Report writing
    Development & dissemination of all the necessary communication and visibility materials relevant to the program
    Review of training curriculum as developed by third parties engaged by the program to ensure there are relevant and responsive for grassroots women capacity needs
    Ensuring there is a outcome participatory monitoring process inbuilt in the program
    Maintain program records and materials in clear and easily retrievable system
    Lead in the development and application of community-led tools in the program delivery

    Desired Qualifications and experience

    Bachelor’s degree in political science or other relevant social studies
    Past experience and engagement in PEM (Public Expenditure Management) cycle
    An understanding of the constitutional provision on public participation
    Past experience in advocacy related activities
    Past experience working with grassroots communities
    Demonstrated passion for women’s right and empowerment
    Good interpersonal skill and team work capacity

  • Program Officer – Economic Governance Program Officer: Democratic Governance And Rule Of Law Program

    Program Officer – Economic Governance Program Officer: Democratic Governance And Rule Of Law Program

    Job Description

    Search closes: 28th September 2018 Reporting To: Program Manager: Economic Governance
    Overall job purpose
    The Program Officer’s core duties will entail provision of technical support in identification and fostering of effective grant making relations in a dynamic, creative and committed manner with a focus on OSIEA’s Economic Governance programming in the Eastern Africa region. The program officer will particularly focus on food security and land rights programming in the region.
    Key Responsibilities

    Provide a bold vision for innovative work that will add value to the existing efforts in the region by identifying grant-making, operational, and advocacy strategies on food security and land rights in Eastern Africa.
    Support the program in conducting relevant legal and policy analyses for internal and external audiences.
    Support in the identification of capacity and institutional development opportunities in partner organizations (grantees).
    Support network/coalition/alliance building for joint advocacy with grantees and constituents targeting governments, donor agencies, service providers, and the general public.
    Oversee administrative duties within the program and supervision of consultants.
    Develop partnerships with the rest of the program staff in the identification and evaluation of emerging and key development trends and priorities in a particular region.
    Scan the external environment to ensure program relevance.
    Engage with civil society actors, attend meetings, solicit and evaluate grant proposals, follow-up with grantees and potential grantees. Conduct site visits as necessary.
    Coordinate meetings, conferences, partnerships.
    Participate in writing, editing or commissioning reports and advocacy documents on the Economic Governance programme.
    Conduct advocacy in collaboration with grantees and constituents targeting governments, donor agencies, service providers, and the general public.
    Represent OSIEA at key functions and meetings related to the Economic Governance program.
    Reporting and budget management (portfolio reviews, monitoring program budget and expenditure etc.)
    Participate in program learning, knowledge generation and management.

    Person specifications

    Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
    Eight years of relevant work experience on human rights and social justice.
    Substantive knowledge and at least 5 years’ experience working on land rights and food security in Eastern Africa.
    Experience in grant making
    Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
    Ability to manage several simultaneous projects in a fast-paced environment.
    Integrity, team work, diplomacy and professionalism will be essential.
    Extraordinary initiative, creativity and capacity to think strategically.
    Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a diverse array of people.
    Strong organizational skills and close attention to detail.
    Willingness to travel as needed.

    At OSIEA, all employees are expected to work at integrating the organizational values into the performance of their duties and tasks on a daily basis and by participating in in-house working groups designed to uphold the values and foster healthy inter-office communication.

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  • Chief Technical Officer Trade and Markets East Africa (TradeMark East Africa – TMEA) ICT Systems Manager Gender Manager Programme Officer, Ict For Trade And Transport Facilitation Finance Officer Results Officer

    Chief Technical Officer Trade and Markets East Africa (TradeMark East Africa – TMEA) ICT Systems Manager Gender Manager Programme Officer, Ict For Trade And Transport Facilitation Finance Officer Results Officer

    Job Description
    Deadline date: Friday, 5 October, 5.00pm Kenyan time
    The Chief Technical Officer (CTO) will oversee the successful delivery of TMEA’s strategic objectives (and therefore results) through the Technical Services Teams and will lead programme delivery at regional and EAC levels.
    S/he will be responsible for formulating the right technical solutions and projects for TMEA’s entire portfolio to achieve TMEA’s impact targets. This will include working in close collaboration with external partners and stakeholders, other major programmes of key development partners, EAC Partner States and key development partners, particularly DfID, USAID, World Bank, African Development Bank, European Union etc.
    The ideal candidate will possess an undergraduate degree with at least 15 years relevant work experience OR a Master’s degree with at least 13 years relevant work experience. A minimum of seven years of leadership and management experience is essential. The position is open to national, regional and international candidates.

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  • Accountant Partner Projects (national position) based in Nairobi

    Accountant Partner Projects (national position) based in Nairobi

    Reporting to
    Country Finance and Partner Coordinator
    Main purpose of the role:
    The position involves financially monitoring and capacity building of partner implemented projects in urban settings, application of financial and accounting principles to analyse financial information and preparing financial reports, preparing statements and projections, and utilizing appropriate accounting control procedures to ensure compliance of project expenditures with the financial regulations of Malteser International and donors.
    Responsibilities:

    Correspondence concerning financial and administrative matters for the respective partner projects.
    Control of cash books from partner implemented projects in Kenya according to donor and Malteser standards.
    Ensuring reports are sent on time, complete and in good order
    Preparation of budget controls for Malteser partner projects (according to donor and Malteser budgets and grant contracts) and giving regular feedback of the same to the projects and partners.
    Independent preparation of financial reports, particularly donor reports with subsequent authorization by management.
    Reconciliation and control of partner staff lists, inventory lists, vehicle monthly reports, stock reports, etc. in accordance with the budgets from the projects.
    Regular sorting of vouchers according to donor reports.
    Monitoring of cash requests from partners and assisting in the preparation of the annual projects / location budgets.
    Other duties assigned by the management and/or direct supervisor.

    Qualifications:

    Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or Commerce and/or a recognized certificate or professional qualification in accounting, ACCA or CPA or other related qualification.
    Three to five years practical work experience in administration and finance.
    Experience working with computerized accounting and financial systems, standard spreadsheet and database programs.
    Ability to prioritize work according to importance and deadlines while meeting work demands
    Possesses initiative, flexibility, and is able to work with minimum supervision
    Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, etc. and experience in using financial accounting software
    Excellent English oral and written language skills.

    Personal Qualities:

    Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, working with different groups, partners and nationalities under minimal supervision
    Strong initiative and self-motivated, with a strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principle
    Ability to cope with high workload and stress and identify priority activities and assignments, and adjust priorities as required
    Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment

    Conditions:
    Starting date: as soon as 10/2018
    Duty Station: Nairobi
    Duration of contract (after probation): annual (renewal possible)
    Salary according to qualification and experience, insurance package
    Please note that this is an unaccompanied position
    Please note, these positions are subject to final approval by the donor. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
    Malteser International