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Procurement Officer – (Only for Kenyan Nationals)
Job Summary An officer at this level will report to the Finance and Administration Director and responsibilities will entail:- Developing and coordinating the preparation of annual procurement and disposal plans and their implementation. Carrying out timely procurement of goods and services for the Centre Preparing contract documents for goods and services in line with ACTS…
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Research Intern
Nature of Assignment: Climate change negotiations and IPCC Duration: 6 months starting April 1, 2019, with potential for extension. Remuneration: Negotiable Objectives The objective of the assignment is to strengthen AGNES’s technical capacity and provide all the necessary support to AGNES activities through provision of high quality services. Duties Under the overall guidance of the…
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Grants Officer
Overall responsibility: To support staff within two of ACTS’ projects to manage grants, specifically their contract negotiation, grants disbursement, reporting and final close out of grants. The two projects are as follows: Building Institutional Capacity for Computing research in Kenya (CBICTD) Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) in Africa Your day-to-day duties could include: Checking applications…
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Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)
Background Launched in September 2015, the Science Granting Councils Initiative in sub-Saharan Africa (SGCI) is strengthening the capacities of Science Granting Councils (SGCs) in 15 sub-Saharan African countries in order to support research and evidence-based policies that will contribute to economic and social development. The Initiative represents a joint investment by United Kingdom’s Department for…
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Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)
Background Launched in September 2015, the Science Granting Councils Initiative in sub-Saharan Africa (SGCI) is strengthening the capacities of Science Granting Councils (SGCs) in 15 sub-Saharan African countries in order to support research and evidence-based policies that will contribute to economic and social development. The Initiative represents a joint investment by United Kingdom’s Department for…
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Project Accountant NGO
The purpose of this position is to assist in the financial and grants management of various projects ran by the organization. Key Accountabilities Process and effect payments. Review of field expense reports. Transactions recording, filing and complete documentation of financial documents Budget preparation and monitoring Timely financial reporting. Key Responsibilities Timely processing of Project payments…
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Research Fellow – IREK Project
We are seeking highly qualified candidates for a Research Fellow position at the African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS), Nairobi, Kenya under the Innovation and Renewable Electrification in Kenya (IREK) project. Overall responsibility: To conduct high quality research activities in areas consistent with ACTS’ strategic direction. This includes grant writing and publications work. Responsibilities: This…
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Personal Assistant To The Executive Director
Job Description Overall Responsibility The overall responsibility of the Personal Assistant (PA) to support the Executive Director (ED) in the fulfillment and execution of duties to ensure efficient management of the ED’s office, and effective liaison with external partners and contacts as delegated. The PA will be responsible for some human resource management responsibilities. The…
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Personal Assistant (PA) to the Executive Director
Contract terms: 3 years Reports to: Executive Director Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya Overall Responsibility The overall responsibility of the Personal Assistant (PA) to support the Executive Director (ED) in the fulfillment and execution of duties to ensure efficient management of the ED’s office, and effective liaison with external partners and contacts as delegated. The PA…
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Research Fellow – IREK Project
We are seeking highly qualified candidates for a Research Fellow position at the African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS), Nairobi, Kenya under the Innovation and Renewable Electrification in Kenya (IREK) project. Overall responsibility: To conduct high quality research activities in areas consistent with ACTS’ strategic direction. This includes grant writing and publications work. Responsibilities: This…