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Job Experience: Experience of 2 – 5 years

  • Public Relations Officer

    Public Relations Officer

    About the Job

    The Public Relations Officer is the focal point for all public communication activities, in coordination with the management and the Communication Manager. She/he leads in defining the delegations messages and content-generation planning to enhance and manage the delegations profile in the media and through public channels.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    Develops the delegation’s public communication plan in coordination with the Communication Manager and ensures its implementation in the field sub-structures
    Develops strategies for promoting the ICRC’s activities through the media and maintains regular contacts with editors and correspondents
    Develops and contributes to communication campaigns and tools to raise awareness about humanitarian issues
    Contributes to the ICRC’s annual planning process by outlining public communication objectives
    Acts the organization`s spokesperson, when need arises
    Organizes and manages media events and field trips when required or when feasible
    Drafts news releases and updates press lines in coordination with the Communication Manager and the Regional Media advisor
    Supports the delegation on internal communication and oversees production of the delegation’s public communication materials
    Produces media content for the delegation and ensures its publication in the appropriate media
    Works closely with the regional communication centres and relevant units at headquarters to generate content for global platforms
    Regularly reviews the effectiveness and impact of ICRC public communication activities and oversees monitoring of key issues related to ICRC reputation
    Builds the public communication capacity of the Somali Red Crescent Society (SRCS) and ensures smooth coordination on public communication with all components of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, especially during emergency and joint movement response
    Frequently visits the field to gather material for multi-media content, showcasing the humanitarian situation, activities, and humanitarian issues in order to enhance the visibility, understanding and promotion of the ICRC and SRCS

    Minimum qualifications and required competencies

    Bachelor`s degree in a relevant discipline such as political science, international relations, journalism, communication management or public relations
    At least 5 years’ work experience in a field relevant to communication, with at least 2–3 years in media relations and content generation
    Excellent public communication skills and sound knowledge of the media environment
    Exceptional presentation, writing and reporting skills
    High level of creativity and flexibility to new ideas
    Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
    Audio Visual experience as a producer or journalist in news or documentaries
    Experience and strong knowledge of, photo and video shooting and editing software (Final Cut ProX, Lightroom)
    Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Somali
    Proficiency in MS Office and other software; well versed with digital communication tools

    Apply by sending your cover letter and CV addressed to the Human Resources Manager, ICRC Somalia Delegation, on the email address sokrecruitment@icrc.org. Your cover letter must indicate your current salary and your expected salary range. The closing date is 4th March 2024. Clearly indicate the position title Public Relations Officer Nairobi in the subject line of your email message. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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    sokrecruitment@icrc.org

  • Special Assistant, Administration GEF-8 Consultation Process Expert

    Special Assistant, Administration GEF-8 Consultation Process Expert

    Responsibilities

    Perform analytical tasks for the Director and provide strategic and policy support to the Division Director
    Review and analyze policy papers, reports and other documents on environmental issues and prepare recommendations for consideration by the Director;
    Support the Director in drafting policy papers on issues related to the work of the Division, in particular on climate emerging environmental issues;
    Prepare substantive reports and briefing notes for the Director for use at conferences and meetings;
    Organize independently and participate in the organization of major workshops and meetings supported by the Division, including drafting of Memoranda of Understanding, in liaison with Governments and other officials;
    Draft, review and finalize policy statements and speeches on environmental issues for use by the Director, and UNEP Senior Management;
    Participate in meetings during the absence of the Director and prepare briefing notes for him/her as well as decide which issues need his/her immediate attention;
    Coordinate the follow-up functions for the Director and ensure that the required actions are taken, deadlines are met, and quick responses are provided;
    Provide recommendations to the Director on the handling of emerging policy issues.
    Oversee necessary analytical administrative procedures, e.g. on travel, to ensure that the Director’s decisions and circulars are adhered to.
    Participate, as appropriate, in missions undertaken by the Director and/or undertake missions on behalf of the Director.
    Provide support to the Director in the Management of the Climate Change Division:
    With regard to the decisions and responsibilities of the Director, provide support to the preparation of documents for submission to the UN Environment Assembly, the Committee of Permanent Representatives as well as other meetings and conferences, and take the lead in following up on decisions of these meetings;
    Act as Secretary in divisional management meetings, as well as other meetings convened by the Director, including the organization of the meetings, circulation of agenda, drafting and finalization of minutes of these meetings as well as follow-up on decisions taken;
    Coordinate the development and implementation of the Climate Change Division Programme of Work and keep the Director abreast of the status of implementation;
    Coordinate and ensure timely submission of reporting requests and bring issues related to lack of implementation to the attention of the Director.
    Keep an overview of the dashboards, evaluations, and monitoring tools to bring issues to the attention of the Director.
    Undertake administrative and institutional activities related to the work of the Climate Change Division
    Review, draft and finalize letters, memoranda, and other written communications and reports for signature of the Director, the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director.
    Liaise closely with Executive Office and other UNEP Special Assistants on issues relevant to the work of the Climate Change Division.
    Review incoming correspondence to the Division, process the same in line with procedures and ensure that appropriate follow-up is taken.
    Review all outgoing correspondence for signature by the Director and ensure that the highest quality is maintained
    Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables, and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
    Perform other related duties as requested by the Director.

    Competencies

    PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of different aspects of public information and communication. Knowledge of UNEP policy, activities and programmes as well as sound knowledge of the UN and UNEP Rules and Regulations is desirable. Ability to address a range of issues in the context of political developments, public attitudes and local conditions. Ability to conceptualize, design and implement major information campaigns. Ability to rapidly analyse and integrate diverse information from varied sources. Ability to diplomatically handle sensitive situations with target audiences and cultivate productive relationships. Ability to produce a variety of written communications products in a clear, concise style. Ability to deliver oral presentations to various audiences. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. The ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management.
    TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
    PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

    Education

    Advanced university degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in environmental Climate Change, social or political sciences, business administration, environmental management or a related field is required. A first level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.

    Work Experience

    A minimum of (5) five years of progressively responsible experience in the field of sustainable development or environment-related programmes, or public administration, including at the international level is required. Work experience in United Nations system or similar international organization is desirable A minimum of two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

    Languages

    English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable

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  • Programme Management Officer, Human Settlements Urban Planning and Infrastructure for Migration Contexts Egypt Coordinator/ Project Urban Planner Communications and Event Management Consultant Urban Planning & Economy Consultant

    Programme Management Officer, Human Settlements Urban Planning and Infrastructure for Migration Contexts Egypt Coordinator/ Project Urban Planner Communications and Event Management Consultant Urban Planning & Economy Consultant

    Responsibilities

    Specific Assignments

    Programme Development and Implementation:

    Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes/projects, including providing technical and coordination support of integrated projects for the Agency to enhance quality and synergy, Establishing and managing flexible teams to provide inputs to larger scale proposals.
    Researches, analyzes and presents information gathered from diverse sources.
    Provide and facilitate forums for exchange of ideas and collaboration on project design within the agency to enhance quality and synergy
    Liaises between the Division of ERSKI and other areas of the Organization in supporting the development of project/programme partnerships with UN agencies and donors.
    Supports the implementation of the knowledge management strategy of UN-Habitat in close collaboration with regional offices and thematic branches.

    Programme Support:

    Prepares various written outputs and reports, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc. related to sustainable urbanization.
    Provides substantive support to consultative and other meetings, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc.
    Participates in missions, including provision of guidance including preparation of briefings, talking points and other necessary programmatic documentation prior to missions and makes follow up as required.
    Systematize and disseminate best practices and knowledge management functions of the Branch to make learning and sharing internal and external a key priority.
    Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
    Performs other related duties as required.

    Competencies

    PROFESSIONALISM : Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to particular sector, functional area or other specialized field. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to conduct data collection using various methods. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. The ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
    COMMUNICATION : Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
    TEAMWORK : Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
    PLANNING & ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

    Education

    Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in urban planning, law, economics, business administration, management, economics or a related field is required. A first-level degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in the specified fields of studies with two (2) additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.

    Work Experience

    A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, programme supervision is required. Experience in sustainable urban development is desirable. Work experience in building new organizational structures, network and processes is desirable. Work experience in designing and/or implementing urban environment or urban planning initiatives is desirable. Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable

    Languages

    English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable. NOTE: “fluency equals a rating of “fluent” in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand) and “Knowledge of” equals a rating of “confident” in two of the four areas

    Deadline : Feb 20, 2024

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  • Global Environment Facility Project Manager

    Global Environment Facility Project Manager

    WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER

    The Project Manager will oversee the Global Environment Facility (GEF) funded Enduring Earth Project which aims to accelerate sustainable finance solutions to achieve durable conservation. The GEF Enduring Earth Project will catalyze Project Finance for Permanence (PFP) initiatives in Gabon and Namibia, and help to design a multi-country, durable finance mechanism in the Eastern Tropical Pacific (Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Panama) to advance the achievement of goals set under the Global Biodiversity Framework and other development objectives. Implementation of the project will be done with TNC as the lead executing agency working through the Enduring Earth partnership with three different partners managing national-level implementation in each geography.  The Project Manager will take the lead in project management of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) funded Enduring Earth Project award.

    The Project Manager is responsible for overall award management and successful implementation including: program management, performance monitoring, and technical implementation and oversight – ensuring the project achieves intended results and that activities are delivered on time and in budget. They will have a deep understanding of GEF program requirements, from hands-on financial and agreement management and work plan development to performance monitoring and knowledge management. 

    The GEF Project Manager will be a member of the PFP team within TNC’s Global Protect Oceans, Lands, and Waters business unit. They will report into the Program Manager, PFP and have one direct report supporting Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning for the GEF project.

    WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU

    Want to help save the planet? Through the efforts of Global Protect Oceans, Lands, and Waters program we are directly contributing to meeting TNC’s ambitious 2030 Goals to protect the lands and waters on which all life depends. This is an exceptional career opportunity for a highly motivated, capable individual interested in joining the world’s leading conservation organization!
    The Project Manager will serve as a key TNC informational contact for the GEF Enduring Earth Project and will be the principal institutional liaison to WWF (as the GEF-accredited agency) regarding the project, maintaining regular communication with their representatives. They lead the project working team and act as a key point of contact for external and internal project stakeholders, implementing partners, and public ministries. They will ensure that the TNC-led project team coordinates activities with other Enduring Earth efforts that have complementarity with the project as well as the wider Enduring Earth initiative. The Project Manager will develop strong working relationships with public and private project partners in order to identify and resolve technical issues and to advance the goals and results of the project. This will be a key role leading the establishment of our team’s GEF grant management systems and functioning as a technical expert in this area.  
    Responsibilities of the Project Manager include but are not limited to: development, oversight and monitoring of project work plans and budget execution; report writing, supporting project field visits and evaluations; capacity building of the broader GEF project team and project execution partners; collaboration with project Steering Committees; adherence to WWF, GEF and TNC policies and standards; promoting knowledge management and sharing and validation of theory of change and results framework for use in adaptive management.

    WHAT YOU’LL BRING

    Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5 years related experience, or equivalent combination.
    2 years’ experience as a project manager for a GEF award or in a senior GEF project management unit role.
    Experience leading complex projects or strategic initiatives in a highly matrixed environment.
    Experience researching, critically analyzing, and evaluating information from divergent sources and compiling it into cohesive reports and recommendations for strategy and action.
    Experience writing and editing informational material and donor reports.
    Experience presenting to and/or communicating with government or legislative staff, community or business leaders, program leadership and/or similar audiences.
    Experience with time management.
    Proficiency in English. 

    BONUS Experience and Skills

    Experience managing complex conservation or development programs and multidisciplinary teams in developing countries, such as a Chief of Party or Deputy Chief of Party.
    Multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated
    Demonstrated experience managing consortia of partners across institutions (e.g., academia, NGOs, private and government) and varying sectors. 
    Ability to write and speak in a language other than English, such as Spanish, Portuguese, or French, highly desirable.

    Apply via :

    careers.nature.org

  • Application Support Analyst

    Application Support Analyst

    Job Summary

    To provide specialist advise and support related to applications analysis or services, in order to meet client needs, through the execution of predefined objectives as per agreed standard operating procedures (SOPs). Selecting this role has a compensation & benefit impact in Kenya. Please contact Reward for details.

    Job Description
    Key accountabilities
    Service (Application) Availability 25%

    The prime responsibility is for maintaining the availability and reliability of applications to ensure that Technology can effectively meet service targets in accordance with planned business objectives.
    The accountability also has a responsibility of analyzing existing application availability issues and problems to determine ways to improve availability at acceptable cost levels.
    The accountability has a responsibility to determine availability requirements for new applications or enhancements to existing applications.
    The accountability has the responsibility of ensuring that parameter set up on applications can effectively meet targets in accordance with planned business objectives.
    The accountability has the responsibility of ensuring that new parameters and amendments of existing parameters are thoroughly tested and signed off before effecting them on production.
    Finally, the accountability has the responsibility of Logical Access Management on the non-core banking systems
    Optimize the availability of the IT infrastructure to deliver cost effective improvements that deliver tangible benefits to business units and customers.
    Provide a range of IT availability reporting to ensure that agreed levels of availability, reliability and maintainability are measured and monitored on an ongoing basis.
    Provide holistic management of availability that includes people and processes as well as technology.
    Take actions to achieve reductions in frequency and duration of incidents that impact IT availability.
    Ensure shortfalls in IT availability are recognized and appropriate corrective actions are identified and progressed.
    Create and maintain a forward-looking availability plan aimed at improving the overall availability of IT services and infrastructure components to ensure that existing and future availability requirements can be met.
    Provide regular reports on availability to the Head of Service Management.
    Organize and maintain a regular availability review process with both key business and IT representatives.
    Agree appropriate actions to maintain or improve availability levels.
    Initiate and coordinate actions required to maintain or improve availability of applications.
    Act as a coordination point for changes to availability levels of applications when needed.
    Determine the availability requirements from the business for new or enhanced IT applications.
    Establish measures and reporting that reflect business, user and IT support requirements with regards to application availability
    Participate in Change Control meetings to assess and authorize changes from an availability perspective.
    Assist in SLA negotiation efforts from an availability capability standpoint.
    Define the key targets of availability required for the applications and their components that underpin a new or enhanced IT application as the basis for an SLA agreement.
    Analyze and review actual availability levels achieved against SLAs and OLAs
    Maintain an awareness of technology advancements and best practices that support application availability.

    Test Management 10%.

    Responsibility is to ensure that proper testing occurs for all Application changes released into the production environments
    Work closely with Release Analysts
    Review releases and assign appropriate release testing tasks
    Compiles and Review the Testing Deliverables
    Conduct installation procedure tests
    Oversee / Review functional, performance, and integration testing results
    Coordinate user acceptance testing
    Coordinate back out testing
    Conduct supporting documentation review
    Compile test results
    Conduct release test review
    Coordinate post release testing
    Validate and communicate results of testing activities

    Business Liaison 20%

    Single point of contact for one or more business units to represent IT services.
    Identify service needs for the Business Units represented to IT
    Escalate Business unit service issues to the Service Manager
    Communicate service status on service issues to the Business Unit
    Assist in SLA negotiation efforts with Business Unit(s)
    Report on quality of services rendered to Business Unit(s)

    Risk Management 25%

    Build relationship with country Technology Risk and Compliance team and provide support wherever required.
    Ensure that processes and controls are executed in daily work and understand the reasons for the controls and the consequences for failing to adhere to prescribed processes.
    Test a sample of activities on a weekly basis by reviewing documentation and checking work completed by team members to see if control requirements are being adhered to. Coach the team members on areas for improvement and highlight major failures to the manager of the area.
    Provide evidence/supporting documents to auditors or management assurance consultants during formal reviews.
    Identify losses due to processing errors or internal fraud in the department. Escalate to the manager and provide all the required information to allow logging of the Risk and Loss events. Participate in the investigations.
    Make team members aware of all changes to policies, processes and procedures that are being planned for the area and ensure that they can incorporate the changes on the effective date. Ensure that team members read circulars that are relevant to the area and answer questions they may have.
    Contribute and deliver to the improvement of the risk profile by delivering improved governance, risk management, controls, and compliance requirements.
    Devise and implement an effective plan to deliver a satisfactory risk and audit profile for Operations & IT and achieve audit and assurance targets.

    People Management 20%

    Responsible for driving own Performance Development, collating relevant documentation, preparing for and arranging reviews.
    By utilizing skills matrix, identify training and development requirements, formulating own plan to be agreed with team leader. Responsible for ensuring own plan is completed within agreed timescales.
    Undertake all necessary training to perform the role to the required standards, including gaining accreditation where appropriate.

    Controls

    Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, Enterprise-Wide Risk Management Framework and internal ABSA Policies and Policy Standards. Understand and manage risks and risk events (incidents) relevant to the role.

    Education And Experience Required.

    Undergraduate or higher in Computer Science or any other Technology related field.
    ITIL Certification or Equivalent
    Additional professional IT certifications in System Administration, Networking, IT Security, Database, Cloud, System Architecture or any other.
    Minimum 5 years’ experience in a busy IT environment with at least 2 yrs in service management
    Demonstrated experience with Oracle, Unix/Linux, Java/JavaScript, PHP, PostgreSQL, HTML, CSS, MSSQL, AJAX, .NET.

    Knowledge and skills: (Maximum of 6)

    Translate Bus Requirements to Tech Solutions (Solid)
    ITIL – Governance Framework (Solid)
    Strategic Thinking (Solid)
    Negotiation Skills (Solid)
    Subject matter expertise (Solid)
    Communication Skills (Written and Verbal) (Solid)
    Understand the IT service delivery within a corporate environment (Advanced)
    Conceptual thinking, ability to analyse, make decision and initiate action (Solid)

    Competencies: (Maximum of 6 competencies)

    Agile ways of working (Meets all the requirements)
    Business Analysis (Meets all the requirements)
    Commercial mindset – (Meets all the requirements)
    Creative and innovative thinking (Meets all the requirements)
    Application Deadline – 22nd February 2024***

    Education

    Further Education and Training Certificate (FETC): Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences (Required)

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    absa.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com

  • Emergency Services Supervisor

    Emergency Services Supervisor

    Objective of the Position

    Plan, organize, and evaluate the activities concerning his/her field of action (Emergency medical care and ambulance response services) and the team associated, according to MSF values, policies and protocols and universal health standards, to warrant the quality and continuity of the health care and the development of the plan of action.

    Responsibilities

     Including but not limited to: 

    Ensure and Improve Quality of care in the Ambulances, Trauma room/observation rooms and the Call Center.
    Ensure the catchment areas are respected and the medical criteria for ambulance dispatch are followed.
    Carry out the functions and tasks associated with his/her speciality, i.e. perform as a nurse, whenever required or needed, to optimize the resources, contributing with his/her knowledge and experience.
    Ensure adequate staffing in Trauma Room, Call Centre and Ambulances by creating and balancing the monthly roster and providing technical support/supervising Nurses and EMT’s working in the Ambulances and Call Center.
    Organize and coordinate the activities of his/her team (week’s schedule, annual leave, absences, etc.), evaluate their performance and define and ensure the needs for training of staff, to ensure the coverage of the human resources needs and maintain high standards of quality. Also, take part in CMEs and other learning initiatives.
    Ensure proper weekly inventory by carrying out and/or supervising the (decentralized) pharmacy and medical equipment management (drugs orders, follow-up of the stock, storage conditions, inventories, follow-up of expired drugs and their destruction, drugs consumption, etc.) in his or her department, to satisfy the needs of material with efficiency and effectiveness.
    Carry-out and/or coordinate administrative (exit paper, transfer paper, etc.), information and data collection (patient files, forms, statistics, etc.) tasks, and elaborate regular reporting, to have updated and reliable information about the day-to-day activity in the project, output/ outcome and support decision-making.
    Ensure confidentiality and patient safeguarding protocols and policies are implemented and followed by the team.
    Implement all the protocols and hygiene procedures and supervise his/her team to follow the same standards, to warrant the quality of the care and service in his/her specialty.
    To report on any aspects of security that threaten or not favours the program immediately to the relevant personnel.
    Ensure team and patient safety during Mass casualty incidents.
    To participate in any other project activities as will be required and provide input to the department.
    Represent MSF in front of local authorities when needed (during police, DCI, IPOA visits)
    Maintain close contact and initiate calls when needed with counterparts from referral hospitals.
    Participate in TWG related to the line of work and represent MSF services.

    Qualifications & Requirements

    Education:  Bachelor’s degree /Diploma in Nursing. Qualification in Critical Care Nursing/Medicine (CCN) is an added advantage.
    Experience Essential: 5 years experience in emergency medical care and response set-up in a humanitarian NGO.
    Desirable 2 years experience in a supervisory role.
    Previous MSF experience or with another NGO in a developing country/ experience and knowledge of working in Eastlands/Slum area contexts.
    Languages: Proficiency in Kiswahili and English.
    Competencies/Skills: Adherence to MSF principles; Results and detail-oriented, service, team player, committed.

    Applicants MUST be Kenyan nationals and have the necessary statutory documents (ID, NSSF, NHIF, and a PIN certificate)

    Candidates meeting the above qualifications are requested to submit a motivation letter and an updated Curriculum Vitae as a single file mentioning the subject line “Emergency Services Supervisor” and email to: msff-kenya-recruitment@paris.msf.org on or before 27th February, 2024.

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    msff-kenya-recruitment@paris.msf.org

  • Project Coordination Expert

    Project Coordination Expert

    The incumbent will be reporting to the UNEP’s Africa Regional Coordinator for Science-Policy and perform the following duties:

    Enhanced capacity development support services provided to National Statistics Offices (NSOs) and National Environmental Protection Agencies (EPAs) of African countries on environmental statistics and digital innovation with a focus on the following:

    Perform capacity needs assessments for Africa region’s environmental data and statistics, including survey initiatives; design of data collection tools; review, analyze and interpret responses, identify problems/issues, and prepare conclusions for action and follow-ups.
    Plan and facilitate capacity development training and workshops and assisting in developing action plans environmental statistics and digital innovation.
    Provide adequate technical backstopping on environmental dimensions of SDGs to Member States and other partners at the regional and country levels.
    Contribute to the documentation and dissemination of lessons learned, and other milestones, during the dispensation of capacity development interventions for national institutions.
    Support the coordination of activities related to budget and funding (project preparation and submissions, progress reports and financial statements) and other related documentations.

    Strengthened delivery of evidence-based national development and/or transformation of national frameworks and long-term development strategies in Africa, with a focus on:

    Support the production of National Environment Summaries (NES) and Sustainability Gap reports to aid countries and stakeholders’ access to the latest, open, and practicable environmental data and statistics.
    Contribute to capacity development support on digital innovations and platforms for widening access and dissemination of NES and Sustainability Gap reports.
    Research and provide various written outputs, e.g., draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies and inputs to publications.
    Participate in field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties and draft mission summaries.
    Assist in the planning, organizing, and servicing of ad hoc expert group and technical meetings, policy dialogues, development seminars, and needed technical reporting.
    Enhanced capacity of UN Country Teams (UNCTs), UNEP’s UNCT Focal Points, and other country-level and regional environmental stakeholders through the integration of environmental dimensions of SDGs in their respective Common Country Analysis (CCAs) and UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Frameworks (UNSDCF).
    Support UNCTs and other country partners to suitably integrate environmental dimensions of SDGs in national development planning, prioritization, and programming processes.
    Participate in the development and maintenance of environmental data and statistics platforms and repositories for enriching environmental facets of CCA and UNSDCF processes.
    Aid in the undertaking of outreach activities; conduct of training workshops and seminars; make presentations on assigned topics/activities, especially relating to CCA and UNSDCF.
    Assist in science-policy issues, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies, that may be requested by UNCTs from time to time.
    Perform any other UNCT-related tasks that may be required periodically.

    Qualifications/special skills

    Advanced university degree (at least master’s degree or equivalent) in environmental management, sustainable development, ecology, international relations, or related field.
    A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
    A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in project and/or programme management, or related tasks is required.
    At least two years of experience in contributing to the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals and liaising with the UN Country Teams (UNCTs) on national development and programming processes, including in the context of African Union’s Agenda 2063 and UN Regional Collaborative Platforms (RCP), is required.
    Experience in working with multi-partner projects and/or programmes for the United Nations or comparable international organizations, including in providing in-depth analytics, monitoring projects and drafting progress reports, is desirable.
    Experience in content management, collaborative and project management systems, and use of enterprise resource planning tools and intranet, is desirable.

    Languages

    English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

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    careers.un.org

  • Infrastructure Services Coordinator, Kenya

    Infrastructure Services Coordinator, Kenya

    Your Role

    Facility Management: The responsibilities include overseeing contract management for cleaning and hygiene, ensuring compliance with Henkel Corporate standards, defining, and adhering to KPIs and SLAs, and establishing templates for vendor reviews and obligations.
    Canteen Management.
    Fleet Management: Alignment and implementation of Mobility policy regarding company cars and fuel cards as well as managing both private and commercial Henkel vehicles.
    Health: This involves various aspects, including Health KPIs, liaising for health reporting, supporting OSHA legislation compliance, managing medical insurance renewals, wellness programs, implementing global health campaigns, and running regional wellness programs.
    Safety: Tasks include supporting the SHE Department for compliance, reporting safety KPIs, supervising canteen safety standards, participating in the SHE committee, conducting safety drills and inspections, and ensuring traveler alignment with corporate security guidelines.
    Security: Tasks involve monitoring country risks using Factal and International SOS, reviewing and recommending secure hotels for colleagues traveling, and ensuring compliance with corporate security guidelines. Updating Gate logs & Laptop register & Key management.
    Administration/HR: Statutory Follow Up (Ensuring once paid NHIF and NSSF amounts are adequately receipted at the local offices), compiling staff meal and airtime benefit monthly and other ad hoc assignments, Assisting with CSR topics.
    Travel/Events Management
    Project Management

    YOUR SKILLS

    Bachelor’s degree in Administration
    2-5 years in Admin, Security, HR, HSE, Facility/Fleet Management

    Apply via :

    henkel.csod.com