5pplications are hereby invited from suitably qualified persons for the various areas of specialization (intern posts) indicated above.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Business Administration (Supply Management Option), Economics, Procurement and Supply Management Marketing or their equivalent from a recognized institution.
Terms of engagement
Twelve (12) months
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Key role working as part of our Africa Regional Team
Be a significant contributor to ending avoidable blindness
Full time, 2 year Contract (view to extend) based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Come and join our international development organisation where we are working hard to eliminate avoidable blindness by 2020. With an ambitious strategic plan, we aim to take The Foundation even closer to realising our vision of ending avoidable blindness.
In order to help us achieve our vision, we are currently looking for a Regional Operations Officer who will provide support and build operational capacity in the country teams within our Africa region. Based in Nairobi, Kenya and reporting to the Regional Operations Coordinator, you will focus on building capacity, and support countries to effectively comply with operational policies, systems and processes as well as developing and refining work processes and systems that are regionally appropriate. You will also play a vital role in supporting systems implementation; admin & logistics; managing small country programs; board reporting and the budgeting process. In return you will work in a dynamic, highly respected team of International Development professionals and gain invaluable experience and mentoring.
Essential criteria includes;
Degree in Public Health, International Development or in a related field.
Solid experience in international development, public health and an understanding of the donor landscape
Previous experience working in a coordination role within an INGO head-office environment
Knowledge of and implementation of organisational strategies, systems, processes and standards
Strong collaborative skills, with the ability to support and influence multiple stakeholders
Ability to work effectively in cross-cultural and mixed language environments.
Strong communication skills including fluency in written and spoken English and the ability to write effectively for varied purposes and audiences.
Energy, flexibility and resilience, a team playing approach and a can-do attitude.
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
Institution: Baragoi Catholic Dispensary
Reports to: Sr. In charge
Work Station: Baragoi
Job Purpose: The job holder will offer quality care to all patients in the dispensary and work closely with the health care team to deliver superior patient experience.
Responsibilities
History taking and examination of patients.
Order investigations and interpret results.
Diagnosis and management of patients.
Ensure appropriate referral and follow-up on patients.
Consult and coordinate with health care team members to plan and implement patient care plans.
Participate in continuous medical education programmes at the institution.
Keep clear and accurate documentation using electronic and paper records.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Requirements
A minimum of Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from a recognised institution.
At least one and half years’ experience in a busy institution.
Registered with the COC.
Clear Knowledge of the Catholic Social Teachings.
Team Player.
Unquestionable integrity ad trustworthy.
Reporting to the Lewa Education Programme Manager, this position is responsible for the general administrative duties in matters related to the bursary programme.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Assess applications based on criteria for bursary;
Nurturing and mentorship of the students in the bursary programme;
Management of the relevant information in the Salesforce database management programme;
Handling of communication with donors including reporting to them as may be required from time to time;
Writing proposals to donors on need basis; and
Schedule and conduct career talks, student meetings. school visits, parents meetings and other bursary programme related events
The Person:
A holder of a Bachelors’ degree in Education, Community Development, Sociology, Communication or any other relevant qualification;
3 years’ post-qualification experience in a similar position;
Strong written and oral communication skills, self-driven, innovative, team player who can also thrive independently;
Experience in the use Salesforce database will be an added advantage; and
Qualified and experienced female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Job Details:
General Requirements:
The position will provide Godly leadership and work to oversee the general operation and administrative needs of CCK, ensuring the proper functioning of the organization’s community development and environmental education programs.
The individual will take responsibility for the smooth running of the CCK office where his/her professionalism, initiative and office administration skills will be welcomed. He/she will undertake other jobs relating to human resource and accounting duties.
The position holder reports to the Director for overall administrative duties and to the Special Projects & Finance Consultant for bookkeeping and financial matters.
Required Education, Skills and Experience:
Minimum KCSE Certificate of Grade C+ or above
Diploma in Business Administration with experience in handling Human Resource and Accounting duties
Minimum 3-5 years relevant work experience in the Business Administration field
Mature Christian of proven integrity and trustworthiness
A person with a heart for ministry who is willing to learn and be committed to creation-care and environmental stewardship.
Good interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
A self-starter who takes initiative in priotizing work activities and requiring little or no supervision
Ability to organize work, handle multiple responsibilities, supervise others and work as a part of a team.
Strong computer proficiency in Microsoft Suite of products i.e. Word and Excel
Strong book-keeping & accounting skills with Quick Books experience
Able to manage the HR and statutory needs of the organization
A person who is friendly, objective, and who has good customer service skills
Working Condition:
Care of Creation Kenya (CCK) is a Christian organization and the individual must be willing to agree to its organizational mission and vision, core values and ethos. The position requires that the person works in Kijabe and lives nearby.
Position Reporting to: IT Manager
Manages Others: No
Job Purpose / Summary: Assist in the management of all day to day IT issues that include; LAN related activities, Office automation issues and Business application support for the Wananchi Group Staff.
Responsibilities
Responsible for IT hardware & software Inventory Management
Primary contact for all internal IT support queries
Preparation for daily , weekly and monthly IT helpdesk reports
Responsible for receiving service requests via telephone, email, and ticketing system.
Responsible for diagnosing and resolving internal customer incidents, escalating cases where necessary.
Carry Hardware preventative maintenance and repairs
Competent in offering internal customers in-office help, on site and through remote-access software.
Ensuring user satisfaction with IT services through effective communication
Train users on basic computer procedures and Ms office products
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet.
The ability to communicate effectively and handle telephone calls proficiently is essential, as is experience of working in an administrative role.
Able to deal confidently with a wide range of people in difficult circumstances.
Ability to diagnose & solve problems in an efficient manner.
Ability to demonstrate experience of effective communication with customers via a range of different channels.
Attention to detail.
Possess a confident & professional manner with strong interpersonal skills.
Confidence to engage with staff on all levels, self-motivated & capable of working on own initiative as well as part of a small team.
Good understanding of Microsoft Platforms.
Good working knowledge of browser technologies.
Qualifications:
Degree in IT related field
1 year experience
Can work under high pressure environment
Be honest,flexible,committed and fast learner
Integrity and personal organization planning skills
Valid certificate of good conduct
Key Performance Indicators
Response time to helpdesk tickets
Ticket closure
Submission of daily/weekly/monthly reports
The project is based on empowering the targeted farmers to access better market opportunities, by training farmers on good farming practices and achieving Organic and Fair Trade certification in selected value chains (primarily cashew nuts, secondarily sesame and eventual additional ones to be identified).
This will provide youth, women and men the incentive to commit to agricultural production, and will as a consequence improve their economic stability, and reduce their vulnerability to drought and other natural severities.
The project will focus specifically on empowering marginalised groups in the cashew and sesame value chains through further training on livelihood diversification.
Farm Africa Kenya is currently looking for Accounts and Administrative Assistant.
Responsibilities
The objective of this role is to ensure proper books of account are maintained in the Farm Africa V4 (Enhancement of livelihoods in the Kenyan Coastal Region by supporting Organic and Fair Trade certification of smallholders) project.
Support the project in procurement, administrative, office management, Asset management at field office, logistics, IT and fleet management related roles.
ABA ROLI is recruiting for a Research & Learning Team Lead for an upcoming project anticipated through the USAID-funded Human Rights Support mechanism, entitled Expanding Access to Justice (EAJ). EAJ seeks to achieve the goal of improved access to justice and mechanisms that address grievances throughout Somalia and/or Somaliland through the following three objectives: (1) Enhanced quality and reach of legal aid services; (2) Increased capacity and sustainability of legal aid organizations which enable them to undertake actions on behalf of their clients; and (3) Improved public access to legal information through research, analysis and policy interventions.
Underpinning EAJ is an affirmative mandate to empower women and vulnerable groups at the community level to navigate the pluralistic legal context and provide realistic options, including individual rightsâ€based solutions and remedies, which over time will contribute towards greater peace and stability in Somalia.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Designing and conducting original research to inform the design of programmatic activities and support adaptive program implementation in multicultural and international contexts;
Responsible for all steps of the research process, from designing research proposals to developing detailed research methodology, designing sampling strategies, supervising data collection processes, conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis, writing reports, and presenting findings;
Managing interdisciplinary and culturally diverse teams for applied research purposes;
Working with monitoring and evaluation specialists on applied research
Identifying, organizing and leading training and awareness raising events to build capacity within program staff and local partners to operationalize the use of political economy analysis within a program in order to adapt to changing contexts;
Developing solid working relationships with senior government officials, local governments, academic institutions, nonâ€governmental institutions, and coordination with other donors;
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum six (6) years of experience conducting research in fragile governance contexts in Subâ€Saharan Africa, or in politically sensitive environments;
Experience leading full cycle research projects
Experience working on applied research in collaboration with monitoring and evaluation specialists;
Strong management skills, through previous leadership roles in international development, public policy, economic and social research;
Strong communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to work with diverse teams and senior governmental officials;
Appropriate and relevant university degree; and
Fluency in written and spoken English
Due to the high volume of applications received, we are only able to follow up with candidates who are selected for interviews. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and this position may be filled prior to the close date.
Department: East Africa
Based in: Nairobi, Kenya with extensive travel in Somalia
Reports to: the Social Behaviour Change Advisor
We are looking for a Social Behavior Change Manager for the Somalia Demand Creation for Health Services programme funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID). The focus of this program is to increase community awareness of, and demand for, health services and promote appropriate health, Maternal Infant and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) practices.
The Social Behavior Change Manager will support design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of this dynamic programme including innovative pilot demand creation and behavior change interventions developed using user-centered approaches; support capacity building/ strengthening with the Ministries of Health and implementing partners; contribute to the design and rollout of the learning agenda and improve the evidence base to inform and influence policy in the Somali health sector throughout the life of project.
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Your contribution
PSI seeks an entrepreneurial, dynamic candidate with technical expertise in social and behavior change communications in the health field. The SBC Manager will be responsible for building the capacity of government and implementing partners to pilot and scale creative approaches to health demand creation and behavior change.
Responsibilities
Contribute to the design of high quality project interventions and assessments in collaboration with relevant project partners including the development of and support for iterations of user-centered design prototypes.
Provide technical oversight and quality assurance of design activities including of external design firms and internal Innovations Team staff.
Support capacity building of selected entities (MOH and implementing partners) in design, implementation and evaluation of SBC programming.
Work with other consortium management unit staff to support reporting to the donor and representation of the project externally at events, conferences and meetings.
Contribute to the development and roll out of the learning agenda of the project.
Perform any other related duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.
How shall we measure your performance?
program performance
efficiency and value for money
improved customer satisfaction from partners
What are we looking for?
At least 5 years of demonstrated experience in implementing and monitoring social behavior change, communication or marketing activities
Ability to travel frequently across Somalia (up to 40% travel)
A Master’s degree in public health, anthropology, development studies, communications, marketing, design, or similar, or a Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of additional relevant experience.
Experience in managing teams.
Experience building capacity of civil society and/or government entities in social and behavior change.
Creativity and entrepreneurial outlook.
Excellent oral communication skills.
Solid judgment and diplomatic skills.
Initiative, flexibility, accuracy and ability to work as part of a team
Good personal organizational skills, including ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
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.
Among other functions, the Secretariat supports the national transformation process by providing leadership and coordination in the realization of the overall goals and objectives of the Vision and its Medium Term Plans (MTP).
Internship in the Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat is a planned and structured programme that provides work experience for a specific period of time. It is directed at young people who have completed their college/university studies and are unemployed. It is a practical programme that aims to develop and prepare the interns for the job market.
The programme gives young people the opportunity to consolidate and translate the knowledge learned from their training into a meaningful, relevant and practical on-the- job experience. It is also an avenue or graduates to connect with the world outside of studies and to gain insights for further growth and development either in education or work force.
Qualifications
Unemployed Kenyan graduates from training institutions who have completed their degree courses and have not been exposed to work experience related to their area of study; and
Graduates of degree and diploma programmes, for whom internship is a requirement for registration by their respective professional bodies.
The internship shall be undertaken only once after graduating from a course; and
The internship programme shall be for persons who have completed their training and graduated