Jobs Kenya

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  • Regional Logistics Trainer

    Regional Logistics Trainer

    The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation with the exclusively humanitarian mission to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with assistance.
    It also endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening International Humanitarian Law and universal humanitarian principles.
    The ICRC Logistic Support Centre in Nairobi (Industrial Area) is seeking an experienced & highly motivated individual to fill the position of Regional Logistics Trainer.
    Responsibilities:

    Function as the training and professional development focal point in the area of Supply Chain Management in the region;
    Making sure the relevant tools, solutions, best practices and recommendations from the Head Quarters and other regions are shared and implemented;
    Conducts training and knowledge management needs and gaps assessments;
    Plan, coordinate, administrate and evaluate all aspects of preparatory & needs-based trainings for new and existing staff of the Logistics Division in the region;
    Coordinate mentoring programs for the region and maintain relevant rosters;
    Follow, support and when needed, guide staff professional development and contribute to the definition of their development plans;
    Leads organization, planning, preparation (i.e. administrative, logistical, contents/materials) and evaluation of tailor-made training events (i.e. seminars and workshops);
    Proactively and reactively seek more effective and innovative learning and development as well as knowledge management solutions;

    Requirements:

    Holder of a relevant Degree (supply chain management, learning and development, education);
    At least 6 years of relevant work experience (supply chain management, learning and development, training, relevant project management);
    Excellent command of written and spoken English;
    Advanced Computer Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Databases);
    Proven experience in knowledge management considered an asset;

    The Profile:

    Excellent coordination and communication skills, planning and stakeholder management skills, creative problem-solving, ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.

  • Program Officer

    Program Officer

    Reporting to the Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Manager at the National AIDS and STIs Control Program (NASCOP) the Program Officer will contribute to the effective scale up of oral PrEP in Kenya by providing technical and programmatic support to the national PrEP program.
    He/she will assist in the coordination, implementation, administrative support, monitoring and reporting of the national program and its supplementary operations; as well as work in close collaboration with other technical teams at NASCOP, County governments, implementing partners and stakeholders to actualize the national PrEP implementation framework.
    Responsibilities:

    Provide support in planning for the national PrEP technical working group (TWG) and related sub-committee meetings
    Support monitoring of implementation of activities outlined in the national PrEP program work plan to ensure program deliverables are met while maintaining quality, timeliness, and efficiency and prepare progress reports
    Provide technical support including supporting quality improvement in PrEP delivery to ensure optimal program outcomes
    Prepare technical reports and maintain records of all key national meetings, events and activities and provide updates to the PrEP manager on a regular basis
    Support the documentation of knowledge and learning generated by the national PrEP program including: lessons learned, best practices, how-to information, and information on reach and impact
    Support In the analysis, synthesis and reporting of program outputs and results and feedback the lessons to the TWG for corporation of lessons learnt intoongoing activities
    Support the program in liaising with County governments to set up coordination mechanisms for PrEP and related HIV prevention interventions, track progress in PrEP implementation, identify gaps and needs, and plan for national level technical assistance
    Work closely with the PrEP manager in setting program priorities and directions and responding to requests for support from County governments andimplementing partners
    Strengthen collaboration across implementing partners to leverage on opportunities for enhancing efficiency and ensuring maximum integration of activities
    Contribute in the development or review of evidence-based clinical training materials, job aids, and curricula, supervisory systems and other training materials needed for implementation of the program to meet the needs of the national program

    Qualifications:

    Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Medicine, Nursing or related qualification
    At least 3 (Three) years’ experience implementing HIV prevention, care and treatment programs
    Experience working within Ministry of Health and good knowledge of the Kenyan health system and programs
    At least 5 (Five) years’ hands on experience working or collaborating with health programs with National and/or County governments
    Demonstrated experience working with diverse implementing partners and stakeholders at the national level
    Experience in implementing or supporting implementation of oral Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis interventions will be an added advantage
    Excellent analytical, verbal, written communication and presentation skills
    Computer literacy, particularly in the use of MS office suite

  • Internal Auditor

    Internal Auditor

    The position is charged with key responsibility of providing leadership in ensuring operational compliance to established processes, procedures and internal controls systems that will safeguard the Corporation’s investment portfolio, asset base and capability to deliver services in the most efficient, effective and profitable manner.
    The Manager, Internal Audit will report functionally to the Board and administratively to the Executive Director.
    In addition, she/he shall be directly responsible for Audit teams and other staff within the Audit function.
    Key Duties and Responsibilities

    Develop Internal Audit framework, policies and operating procedures;
    Evaluate and advise on the effectiveness of the Corporation’s risk management framework;
    Review and assess operational, financial and management reports, systems, policies and guidelines and recommend improvements;
    Ensure appropriate technical advice and support and quality assurance is provided to the Board, senior management teams and the Corporation as a whole;
    Conduct independent appraisal of the Corporation’s activities, functions and operations in order to ensure internal control frameworks are ¡n place and operating efficiently;
    Lead and carry out special investigations on any suspected fraudulent and corrupt activities, carry out systems audits and unplanned internal audit work;
    Prepare timely and accurate audit reports for presentation to the Senior Management and Audit Committee of the Board;
    Follow up to ensure implementation of Audit recommendations, analyze the impact and confirm compliance with statutes, regulations and government guidelines;
    Assess compliance with Acts, regulations and guidelines;
    Develop, train, coach, motivate and evaluate functional staff to achieve their highest levels of performance;
    Coordinate audit assignments with external auditors; and
    Identify, implement and benchmark best practices in internal audit management.

    Qualifications and Experience
    The ideal candidate must have:

     Served ¡n the grade of Assistant Manager, Internal Audit for a minimum period of three (3) years

    OR

    At least ten (10) years’ relevant work experience in a Financial Institution either in public or private sector;
     A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Commerce (Accounting option); Commerce (Finance option); Business Administration (Accounting option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
    A Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Commerce (Accounting option); Commerce (Finance option); Business Administration (Accounting option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
    Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or Part III of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
     A Certified Information Systems Auditor (C.I.S.A);
    Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK);
     A Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
     Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
    The right candidate must be compliant with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on leadership and integrity.

    All applicants must submit certified copies of the clearance certificates from the following Institutions:

    Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
    Higher Education Loans Board;
    Kenya Revenue Authority;
    Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;
    Credit Reference Bureau.

  • Regulatory Administrator

    Regulatory Administrator

    Job description
    Terms: 1 year Contract based in Nairobi, Kenya
    Are you looking to join our dynamic Regulatory team? Then this role is for you!
    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Support Regulatory team in preparation and submission of regulatory seeds and chemicals trials samples and applications.
    Work closely with the Regulators towards evaluation of the performance of trials.
    Assist Regulatory team in preparation and submission of regulatory dossiers.
    Support Regulatory team in the implementation of appropriate stewardship practices for trait products including regulatory compliance to conditions of authorization, and on Regulatory science projects being undertaken on the company’s behalf by local public research institutions.

    Required Competencies & Attributes:

    1 year of experience in a scientific environment.
    Bachelor’s degree in any crop science or bioscience field with minimum of a second class upper division.
    Technical ability to read, interpret, and report scientific literature.
    Excellent attention to detail, well-organized and able to work to deadlines.
    Sound Time Management and Organizational skills.
    Strong team player.
    Ability to use initiative and make decisions commensurate with job responsibility.
    Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
    Strong computer literacy.

  • Voluntary Intern for DRC

    Voluntary Intern for DRC

    We are looking for a voluntary intern to work with the DRC team for 6 months, for at least three days a week.
    The voluntary intern’s role will be supervised. Willingness to undertake some routine administrative tasks is crucial. Projects will be devised by the team in collaboration with the voluntary intern, which will aim to assist the team in fulfilling its strategic objectives, while making the best use of the voluntary intern’s own skills, interests and experience.
    Undertaking a voluntary internship at Amnesty International, one of the world’s leading human rights organizations, can provide valuable experience and you will receive work references at the completion of your assignment. However, please note that a voluntary internship does not lead directly to employment with Amnesty International.
    The successful voluntary intern would carry out the following tasks:

    Human rights monitoring: Monitor newspapers, online and social media, and reports from partners on a daily basis. 
    Database management: Maintaining and updating logs on human rights violations and abuses as well as individuals at risk.
    Filing: Assist with electronic filing and filing of hardcopy materials. 
    Administrative support: Assist with tasks such as mailing, event organization, and organizing contact databases.
    Basic translation: Assist with translation of communications and inquiries from the general public in French or other languages.

    We are looking for the following skills and experience:

    Interest in and knowledge of the social, political and human rights context of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
    Background through study, work or other experience in a relevant area, such as human rights, law, international relations, political science or social sciences. 
    Commitment to Amnesty International’s mandate.
    Strong attention to detail.
    Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and to multi-task.
    Strong computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Word and Excel.
    Fluent written and spoken English and French. 
    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
    Experience of working as part of a team.

    NB: Only applicants who have eligibility, i.e. Kenyan citizens or foreign students with a right to study and work in Kenya, will be considered for the above post.

  • Programme Management/Communication Intern National Information Management Officer – Unocha, Regional Office For Southern And Eastern Africa

    Programme Management/Communication Intern National Information Management Officer – Unocha, Regional Office For Southern And Eastern Africa

    Background
    As an integral part of the UNDP’s Regional structure in Africa, the East and Southern Africa Sub-Regional Platform (SRP) has been established as an anchor for strategic sub-regional initiatives and strategic support to and representation of UNDP in the Regional UNDG Team. The sub-region is confronted with significant development challenges, most prominently visible during the 2011 Horn of Africa drought and the continued peace and security challenges in the Great Lakes Region.
    Thus there are two primary geographic areas of focus for the assignment of the intern:
    Great Lakes
    The deteriorating security and humanitarian situation in eastern DRC and the Great Lakes region resulted in the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2076, in November 2012. On 24 February 2013, recognizing the recurring cycles of conflict and violence that permeate the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), eleven countries of Africa signed a Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the region.? At a five- year anniversary workshop in Addis Ababa in February 2018 the guarantors of the PSC-F noted the limited progress in implementing the PSC-F commitments and called for stronger action to address deficits in trust and to implement concrete regional and cross border socio economic and peacebuilding initiatives.
    In May 2014 in Kigali, UN Resident Coordinators (RCs) and the Special Envoy of the Secretary General for the Great Lakes region discussed appropriate responses by UN Country Teams (UNCTs) to crises in the region. Subsequently in 2015, based on a joint regional conflict and socio economic analysis, a? Great Lakes regional strategic framework (the GLRSF- www.glrsf.org) focusing on the core area of conflict namely the eastern border area of the DRC with Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda was developed aligning the development work of the UN with the Road Map of the Special Envoy to facilitate PSC-F implementation..? In December 2015, the GLRSF was validated, by UNCTs, R-UNDG, regional organizations and IFIs. It was further endorsed by the UN Security Council in March 2016 during the Open Debate on the Maintenance of International Peace and Security: Prevention and Resolution of conflicts in the Great Lakes region.
    The implementation of the GLRSF is co-championed by UNDP and WFP, and coordinated by the Chair of the R-UNDG for Africa and the UN Special Envoy for the Great Lakes.
    The GRLSF is a fine example of the New Way of Working, bringing together the peace and security, development, humanitarian and human rights pillars of the UN in accordance with the agenda of the new Secretary General. The member states of the UN Peacebuilding Commission strongly supported the GLRSF’s cross pillar approach at a dedicated meeting on the GLRSF in November 2017.
    The UNCTS of Rwanda, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and Tanzania are strongly engaged in the implementation of this regional strategic framework, both in terms of coordination efforts of the development approach and in ensuring the timely response of GLRSF Pillars specific initiativesThe sub regional platform is also responsible for ensuring appropriate UNDP technical input to the work of the pillars.in particular on justice, conflict prevention, economic integration and durable solutions. .
    Horn of Africa
    In October 2014 the UN Secretary General, the World Bank President, the President of the Islamic Development Bank, the African Development Bank and the European Union launched a joint regional effort to address the drivers of conflict in the Horn of Africa. The initiative aims to boost economic growth, increase stability, reduce poverty and promote business activities in the Horn of Africa (Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Uganda) through, among others, cross-border cooperation particularly in borderland areas in the Horn.
    UNDP promoted in 2015-2016 an assessment to identify the strategic responses to development challenges in the Horn of Africa. The assessment seeks to generate fresh approaches to ‘ending need indeed’ in the Horn of Africa, through breaking cycles of climate and conflict-related emergency, addressing root causes, and improving development outcomes. UNDP will seek to ensure that the wider strategy for the Horn builds on the work already underway in the existing UNDP regional project in support to IGAD and the cross border initiative between Kenya and Ethiopia. The Regional UNDG is committed during 2018 to develop a coherent regional approach reflecting the humanitarian development nexus.
    Duties and Responsibilities
    Programme Management and Support

    Provide support to strategic planning and development in the Great Lakes Region AND/OR Horn of Africa and contribute to the overall implementation of the Regional Frameworks;
    Assist in preparation of the work plan, activities, targets, budget, standards for measuring progress and results;
    Support in drafting donor reports and other corporate reporting
    Contribute to the assessment of programmes impact and assist in providing accurate monitoring of progress and results.

    Knowledge Management

    Assist in knowledge extraction, analysis, documentation, codification of results/lessons learned, ensuring that knowledge sharing and content management is in line with guidelines and performed using corporate tools;
    Support horizontal sharing of good practices between the COs to increase the efficient implementation of the programmes;

    Communication and advocacy

    Support in the design of products/tools for external communication on the regional frameworks;
    Assist in the identification of key advocacy messages and development of an information kit and/or joint calendar of advocacy events or special occasions and/or appropriate tools on the regional frameworks;
    Actively support in the development of an internal information sharing system for the regional frameworks.
    Support the management of the online presence of the GLRSF (official website www.glrsf.org and social media platforms).

    Competencies
    Core competencies:

    Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues
    Communication: Ability to speak and write clearly and effectively in English and French
    Planning and Organizing: Ability to develop clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies
    Creativity: Ability to actively promote new ideas and different options

    Functional competencies:

    Demonstrate research and analytical capacity;
    Excellent organizational, inter-personal, communication and administrative skills;
    Ability to manage diverse and complex tasks, with tight deadlines;
    Highest standards of integrity, discretion and loyalty;
    Commitment to UNDP’s vision, mission, and strategic goals.

    Required Skills and Experience
    Education:
    Degree programme in public administration, political science, sociology, international relations, law, gender studies, development studies, communications or other relevant fields.
    Applicants to the UNDP internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:

    Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
    Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent);
    Have graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation.

    Experience:

    Familiarity with the UN system, and/or other international organisations, multi-lateral and other academic and international institutions;
    Interest and good knowledge of the Africa region, including the Horn of Africa and the Great Lakes Region would be an advantage;
    Experience with web-based applications and websites, Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook) is required.

    Conditions of the Internship:

    UNDP internship programme does not provide a salary or remuneration for the internship;
    All the expenses connected with the internship will be borne by the intern, sponsoring Government or institution;
    UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship;
    The intern is responsible for obtaining necessary visas and arranging travel to and from the duty station where the internship will be performed;
    Interns are not eligible to apply for, or be appointed to, any post in UNDP during the period of the internship;
    Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity;
    The purpose of the Internship Programme is not to lead to further employment with UNDP but to complement an intern’s studies. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of an internship;
    The intern will be evaluated at the end of the contract and due recognition of work will be issued in writing.
    In case an applicant is successfully selected, s/he will be requested to provide electronic versions of the following documents:
    Copy of the applicant’s most recent resume or curriculum vitae;
    Letter from his/her university confirming current enrollment and graduation date;
    Letter of recommendation from a professor;
    Copy of his/her school transcript;
    Copy of passport;
    Medical Certificate of Good Health (to be provided upon selection);
    Proof of medical insurance (to be provided upon selection).
    Application process:
    Upload a current CV and cover letter explaining your motivation for the internship.

    Please combine all your documents into one (1) single PDF document as the system only allows to upload maximum one document
    Please Note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
    UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

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  • Direct Sales Representative

    Direct Sales Representative

    The individual should aggressively grows sales and promote different products and acts as a business representative for all distribution channels. The individual should be a self-starter who can manage sales and provides customer service to a client’s.
    Objective: Highly motivated and energetic individuals who will be responsible for acquisition of new business, market activation within the assigned and other duties as may be assigned by the management team.
    Responsibilities:

    Conduct door-to-door direct selling
    Responsible for contacting regular and prospective customers to sell products
    Delivery of sets sales targets
    Seek customer feedback on products and services
    Provide excellent customer service
    Responsible ,reliable, has leadership skills and business acumen to spot opportunities readily
    Participate in product campaigns to ensure product information is readily available to customers.
    Participate in organization’s growth expansion initiatives
    Recommend products to customers, based on customers’ needs and interests
    Consult with clients after sales or contract signings to resolve problems and to provide ongoing support.

    Required Experience:

    A university degree/diploma/certificate from are recognized institution
    Minimum of 2 years’ experience in direct sales and customer service
    Must have worked previously in a performance based commissions environment
    Experience in sales and client relationship management is mandatory.

    Required Skills:

    Excellent customer service skills
    Accuracy and attention to detail
    Results oriented and self-driven with a proven performance track record Proven success in a sales territory
    A creative, proactive, passionate and innovative individual with a passion for excellent results.
    Sense of urgency and self-motivation;
    Co-operative, assertive and able to work independently and offer effective solutions
    Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

  • Regional Security Manager

    Regional Security Manager

    Department – Global Security
    Based in Africa (Nairobi or Johannesburg preferred; other locations possible)
    Up to 50% international travel
    Reports to the Deputy Director, Global Security
    Join us!
    The PSI Global Security department is a small team with a big impact. As a department, we provide security insight and support to all 50+ PSI offices and thousands of employees globally. We strive to never present problems without solutions. We take a soft approach to security management by designing context-appropriate solutions and recommendations. The Regional Security Manager for Africa will have a strong influence in creating and shaping safety and security policies throughout the organization. This position is more than just incident management—we emphasize training and preparedness instead of simply reacting.
    We are looking for a Regional Security Manager to help build safety and security capacity in PSI offices, and strengthen our ability to program in difficult environments. You will be a primary point of contact for country security focal points and country directors across Africa on any number of security issues and questions. You will visit various countries to perform physical security assessments, trainings, briefings, and preparedness planning. You will build and maintain close relationships with security networks in your area of responsibility, and raise potential issues of concern to the regional and corporate levels as appropriate. Importantly, you will be proactive in identifying challenges and areas of opportunity for PSI Global Security to create and implement new policies and procedures that will increase staff security.Sound like you? Read on.
    Your contribution
    You will:

    Perform field office safety and security assessments throughout Africa, as assigned;
    Participate in Incident and/or Crisis Management teams, as emergency situations arise;
    Be willing to deploy abroad or alter travel routes with little advanced notice to respond to needs of PSI;
    Provide technical support to security focal points and Country Representatives;
    Attend meetings and conferences, and debrief on any issues related to safety and security that may impact PSI;
    Advise staff and management on exposure to risk and liability;
    Assist in the preparation of concept papers, operations policies/procedures, and manuals regarding global safety and security;
    Provide quality assurance and guidance on all platform Security Management Plans, and ensure compliance;
    Provide security trainings and briefings as developed by the security department;
    Liaise with country teams to ensure safety and security is being adequately addressed in cost proposals and realignments;
    Attend appropriate security workshops and seminars;
    Be willing and able to respond remotely, or in-person, to emergencies 24 hours per day, 7 days per week;

    What are we looking for?
    The basics

    You have at least 7 years of experience managing safety and security.
    You have at least 2 years of experience working for an international NGO.
    You have lived and worked in a developing country environment for at least 2 years.
    You have experience and are passionate in building local technical, management and leadership capacity around safety and security.
    You are fluent in English, and preferably another major African language (Swahili or French highly preferred).
    You have significant experience building country-level security management systems.
    You are an experienced security trainer who is comfortable training and creating training plans on a wide variety of topics.
    You are a strong but concise writer.
    References will be required.
    Must be authorized to work and live in a major African hub (Nairobi, or Johannesburg. Other cities may be considered.) B. PSI will not consider work visa sponsorship for this position. Relocation expenses will not be paid.

    What would get us excited?
    Experienced manager. You have been a Regional Security Manager, or a country security manager in multiple countries. You have created and implemented major policies and improvements to security management for your organization.
    Collaborative manager. You are able to inspire a shared vision of security with your country teams. You have successfully helped focal points and management teams learn, grow, and thrive in their resilience to safety and security issues.
    A connector. You have a wide network of security contacts and information sources. You are able to gather information on emerging events and trends quickly and accurately. You are able to spot trends and keep the PSI global headquarters informed about country or regional threats and support needs.
    A Strategist and an innovator. You are creative, innovative and a strategic thinker. You have a strong interest in creating solutions and sharing learning. You are able to work independently, but are an active and engaged member of the Global Security team.
    STATUS
    Exempt
    PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of actual or perceived race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, matriculation, political affiliation, family status or responsibilities, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or breastfeeding, genetic information, amnesty, veteran, special disabled veteran or uniform service member status or employment status.