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  • Bean Program Leader & PABRA Director

    Bean Program Leader & PABRA Director

    Beans provide a highly nutritious food, containing protein, fiber, complex carbohydrates, vitamins, and micronutrients; about 400 million people in the tropics eat beans as part of their daily diet. Beans also provide income for millions of people, particularly in Africa and Latin America. Farmers struggle to satisfy consumer demand, producing around 12 million tons of common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) every year worldwide.
    With our partners, CIAT develops improved beans that show resilience under harsh growing conditions, which are worsening as a result of climate change impacts. Decades of CIAT research on bean have led to massive uptake of improved varieties, with significant impacts on food security in major bean-producing countries. CIAT preserves the world’s largest and most diverse collection of beans. Most of the germplasm originates in the Neotropics where beans where domesticated thousands of years ago. Mexico, Peru, Colombia, and Guatemala are particularly well represented. The collection also contains important diversity from Europe and Africa and, to a lesser extent, Asia.
    With the aim of successfully keep tackling these challenges and ensure relevance of CIAT’s research on common beans, the Center is looking for a strategic, highly motivated, and experienced Bean Program Leader & PABRA Director. The position will be located at CIAT’s regional office in Nairobi, Kenya.
    Responsibilities:

    Provide management, leadership, and strategic direction to all CIAT research for development initiatives within the Bean Program and supervise all aspects of global research implementation with special focus in Sub-Saharan Africa.
    Responsible for coordinating all research efforts of the bean program with CIAT’s headquarters scientific team.
    Identify opportunities for resource mobilization, proposal development and collaborative research, which respond to regional demand and facilitate follow-through on these opportunities.
    Link with public and private sector research collaborators at the national, regional and global level.
    Engage and maintain active relationship with key partners in the region, to influence CIAT-PABRA’s participation, and the Strengthening of PABRA partnerships.
    Alignment and contribution of PABRA to CIAT Africa Business Plan
    Encourage development of co-authored publications by CIAT-PABRA partners
    Represent CIAT at meetings of all levels, providing updated information or presentations on project activities.
    Orient and evaluate the Staff after setting individual and teamwork plans, and develop human talent of the Bean Program.
    Plan and manage the budget in full accordance with the donors’ and CIAT policies.

    Requirements and Qualifications

    PhD or MSc with 15 years experience in agricultural science, rural development, food security and sustainable agriculture, crop science or related fields,
    International experience of 10+ years managing scientific programs. Management experience in bean programs and/or agricultural research and development in Africa would be considered a plus.
    The program/projects managed will have included the management of resource mobilizations, identification of new partnership opportunities and proposal development.
    Proven ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary teams, communicate a common vision among diverse partners, and effectively work with diverse stakeholders, including senior government officials.
    A demonstrated ability to elaborate high quality publications meeting international standards.
    Full English language communication skills, both written and oral.
    Spanish and/or French language skills would be considered a plus.

  • Senior Software Engineer – NLP Senior Software Engineer – Infrastructure Senior Software Engineer – Data Visualization Senior Software Engineer – DevOps Senior Software Engineer – API

    Senior Software Engineer – NLP Senior Software Engineer – Infrastructure Senior Software Engineer – Data Visualization Senior Software Engineer – DevOps Senior Software Engineer – API

    Job description
    What You Would Be Doing
    Gro is building a unique data platform by integrating, processing and mining millions of datasets. As a Senior Software Engineer – NLP, you contribute to shape this platform, scale it to an unprecedented number of datasets and extract critical information from them using NLP techniques. In particular, you

    Work with our international experts to develop new and scalable NLP algorithms to extract structured data from existing and new datasets
    Build these algorithms into tools and libraries to help our analysts integrate new datasets in our platform
    Are responsible for part of the data processing pipeline
    Deal with international, multi-languages datasets
    Participate to the architecture roadmap and identify new opportunities

    Who You Are

    You have extensive experience in building and implementing NLP systems (python is a plus)
    You have built and deployed services at scale, used distributed storage and parallel computing
    You have a deep understanding of system design, data structures, and algorithms.
    You like to experiment and play with data to identify new opportunities
    You care about quality and you know what it means to ship high quality code
    You have a point of view but have low ego and is a great team player
    You like to mentor junior members and help them grow

    Qualifications

    Technical leadership experience
    Very proficient in at least two of: Javascript, Python, Java, C++
    PhD or Master’s Degree in NLP or Computational Linguistics.
    10+ years software engineering experience

    Bonus Points

    Familiarity with statistical modeling tools (R, MatLab)
    Understanding of relational databases and distributed databases (e.g. Postgres, Cassandra, Bigtable)
    Basic knowledge of Node.js
    Understanding of HTML, CSS, Javascript
    Graduate degree / Research experience

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  • Tutorial Fellow

    Tutorial Fellow

    Ref: ZU/10/25/56
    Job Qualifications:

    A Masters’ degree in Business with a specialization in Banking and Bachelor’s degree in Banking or related field from an accredited and recognized university;
    Registered for a PHD;
    At least three years industry/teaching experience.

  • Senior Scientist – Fish And Fisheries Programme Senior Programme and Communications Manager

    Senior Scientist – Fish And Fisheries Programme Senior Programme and Communications Manager

    Job Description

    Applicants need to have strong marine ecology research skills, preferably specialising in reef fishes. They need to be self-motivated, independent, demonstrate an ability to write proposals and to raise funds, and have strong communication skills and a publication history. A competitive salary package with benefits is offered for the position at CORDIO’s office in Mombasa. Kenyan citizenship or pre-existing visa to live and work in Kenya required.
    Applications should be no longer than two pages and address the following criteria:
    Job Requirements

    MSc in relevant aspects of marine science essential, PhD preferred.
    Demonstrated history of leading the implementation of research projects including the research design, data collection, data analysis and writing published reports/papers.
    Senior author on at least three peer reviewed papers.
    SCUBA certification and evidence of working underwater.
    Demonstrated ability in a range of statistical approaches to data analysis.
    Experience with project development and management, fundraising and budgeting.
    Strong interpersonal and supervisory skills.
    Excellent verbal and communication skills in English; fluency in Kiswahili.
    Experience in fisheries research an advantage.
    Kenyan citizen or permanent resident status in Kenya. 

    Supporting documentation to be provided:

    CV, list of publications, contact details for two referees.

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  • ICT Specialist Resource Mobilisation Specialist

    ICT Specialist Resource Mobilisation Specialist

    Job description
    Please also download icipe ’s Vision and Strategy 2013–2020 http://www.icipe.org/images/stories/pdf/about_ us/icipe_Vision_and_Strategy_2013-2020.pdf
    icipe seeks to recruit a suitable person to fill the position of ICT Specialist, Regional Coordination Unit (RCU) of the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF). The position is tenable at the icipe Duduville Campus, and is available to commence immediately. The position will be offered for an initial contract of 2 years, renewable subject to continued project needs, funding for the position, and performance of the staff member.
    A competitive and generous compensation package that includes housing and transport allowances, child education allowance up to university first degree, comprehensive health and life insurance cover, and an offshore retirement package (all payable in US Dollars), will be offered to the right candidate. Furthermore, the incumbent will receive paid annual vacation, return airfare for themselves and their dependents to their nominated home base each year, and duty-free privileges. If the successful candidate is appointed from outside Kenya, he or she will be offered support to relocate and settle in Nairobi. Qualified candidates from Africa (and especially females) are invited to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.Living in Nairobi and Mbita, KenyaNairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya, with a population of over three million, and hosts all the urban and social amenities and offers a comfortable, convenient and pleasurable life. A wide variety of excellent international schools and well-equipped medical facilities are open 24/7 in Nairobi. The city is also accessible by various reputable international airline carriers. Nairobi has a thriving international research scene, hosting various CGIAR centres and several UN agencies. Although it is important to be conscious of security, Kenyans are warm and welcoming of visitors.
    icipe Thomas Odhiambo Campus (ITOC) is situated on the shores of Lake Victoria, with excellent housing facilities for staff and students. The Campus sits on 24.5 hectares of land, 40% of which consists of experimental fields and buildings with landscaped gardens. ITOC’s research structures include state-of-the-art laboratories and offices, as well as insect and animal rearing facilities. The Campus also hosts St. Jude’s Clinic, a kindergarten, a primary school, and the Mbita Guest House.Job purposeThe Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF – https://www.rsif-paset.org/) is one of the flagship programmes of the Partnership for Skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology (PASET), an initiative by African governments to address systemic gaps in skills and knowledge necessary for long-term, sustained economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). PASET was launched in 2013 by the governments of Senegal, Ethiopia and Rwanda. The governments of Kenya and Ivory Coast have since joined the initiative, while several others have expressed commitment to enter the partnership.
    With funding from African governments, the World Bank and the Korean government, RSIF aims to support PhD training, and research and innovation in various African universities selected as centres of excellence in fields identified by PASET as priority economic sectors for growth and development, including food security, ICT and materials science. A competitive grants scheme, RSIF has two components: (i) the general fund, which supports PhD training, research and innovation projects annually; and (ii) the permanent or endowment fund, whose return proceeds will become part of the general fund.
    In July 2018, the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (www.icipe.org) was appointed the Regional Coordination Unit (RCU) of RSIF. The mandate of the RCU includes managing the two funds and supporting the capacity of the universities and partnering institutions to administer the PhD scholarships. The assignment also includes creating partnerships with governments, universities and national and international research organisations for research training, e.g. through sandwich training, to promote collaboration with and among the centres of excellence. As well, the RCU will help introduce more African governments and other potential strategic partners to PASET to fund and to ensure continued continent-wide support.
    Reporting to the RCU Manager, the ICT Specialist will manage the ICT system for the programme that will include systems within RCU and partner institutions. S/he will be responsible for providing support to the RCU, providing innovative insights into digital applications, and staying abreast of relevant upcoming technology trends across sectors.
    Specific duties
    The Successful Candidate Is Expected To

    Develop an ICT strategy for the programme.
    Design and implement ICT research, product development and innovation in support of key priority sectors of the programme.
    Responsible for supporting digital efforts including emerging areas like artificial intelligence and big data analytics, internet of things and other internet applications.
    Integrate ICT tools to increase access to and improve the quality of training programmes.
    Develop ICT systems to facilitate management and reporting of Programme activities at the RCU and partner institutions.
    Build ICT capacity of partner institutions. Conduct outreach to RCU’s internal and external clients.
    Organizing and sharing digital knowledge and experience, contributing to the design of digital activities for RCU
    Advice on and assist in procurement of new RCU ICT systems and equipment.
    Maintain currency of business systems, documentation, website and other information portals.

    Requirements/Qualifications

    Masters degree in computer science, engineering or related field. PhD in the relevant field will be an added advantage.
    At least 5 years’ experience working in relevant field.

    Core competencies

    ICT research and/or software development.
    Design of knowledge management systems
    Web design and development is an added advantage.

    Reporting
    This position reports to the RCU Manager.

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  • Regional Technical Advisor for Africa – Accelerating Support to Local Able Partners (PEPFAR Local Partners)

    Regional Technical Advisor for Africa – Accelerating Support to Local Able Partners (PEPFAR Local Partners)

    FHI 360 seeks a qualified candidate for the position of Regional Technical Advisor for Africa for an upcoming USAID-funded global project, Accelerating Support to Local Able Partners (ASAP). ASAP is designed to meet the PEPFAR Local Partners target and provide indigenous partners support with human resources for health (HRH) and provide TA for financial systems analysis, data utilization and verification, procurement actions, and meeting targets across PEPFAR programming.
    Position Summary:
    The Regional Technical Advisor of the ASAP project will be responsible for leading a broad spectrum of activities, including programmatic planning and design, technical excellence in design and delivery of capacity development interventions, management of the regional technical assistance delivery team, communication and coordination with the HQ and other regional teams as necessary, and oversight of regional administrative actions and financial and programmatic reporting.
    Availability of position is contingent upon funding
    Responsibilities:

    Provides technical assistance, guidance and capacity building, including support for the design, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of HIV prevention, care, and treatment programs for key populations, men, women, and families supported by FHI 360 and national and local partners
    Provide senior technical expertise and guidance to all capacity development activities within the region
    Liaises and coordinates with key stakeholders related to the ASAP capacity strengthening portfolio including senior leadership with partner organizations, government officials, and donors.
    Coordinate closely with the ASAP Technical team leadership to ensure capacity strengthening is in line with program objectives and goals
    Monitor and oversee the process of identifying technical assistance needs of local partners, delivering appropriate technical assistance to move local partners toward direct funding from the US Government, and sharing key results with program leadership and donors
    Manage the regional capacity strengthening team within the program, including management, administration, reporting, and monitoring and evaluation
    Serve as an internal technical resource on relevant issues
    As a member of the ASAP Senior Management team, facilitates cross-cutting communication with other relevant project units
    Develops and nurtures a range of partnerships with civil society, the private sector, and other key partners by regularly meeting and consulting with all relevant agencies to share information and to stimulate joint design and implementation of interventions
    Represents FHI 360 and the project in professional and public settings, and makes presentations at professional meetings and conferences, particularly in the region

    Qualifications:

    Minimum of a Master’s degree or its international equivalent in public health, research, behavioral, life, or social sciences, international development, human development, or related field; PhD strongly preferred
    At least 10 years of specialized experience in providing technical assistance and capacity building on human resources for health, financial systems analysis data utilization, or financial systems analysis in resource-limited settings, preferably with indigenous CSOs focused on HIV
    Deep understanding of PEPFAR/USAID-funded policies and programs
    Considerable experience in designing and implementing capacity development interventions across the region, including experience with organizational capacity assessments, development of capacity improvement plans, provision of technical assistance, and systems level strengthening and sustainability
    Deep knowledge of ongoing and emerging issues in relation to capacity development for indigenous CSOs focused on total epidemic control
    Prior experience building partnerships, working with donors, and managing complex relationships with stakeholders
    Experience with U.S. government contractual requirements and experience working in an international NGO/PVO environment desirable
    Strong networking skills, especially with key population networks
    Ability to manage teams, projects, consultants, and plan for the successful and timely implementation of programs
    Articulate, professional, and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with clients and staff
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English

    Travel Requirement

    Greater than 30%

    This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.

  • Lecturer – School Of Clinical Medicine Lecturer – School Of Pharmacy Lecturer – Medical School Lecturer – School Of Social Sciences Lecturer – School Of Law

    Lecturer – School Of Clinical Medicine Lecturer – School Of Pharmacy Lecturer – Medical School Lecturer – School Of Social Sciences Lecturer – School Of Law

    Job Description

    School of Clinical Medicine:

    Forensic Medicine,
    Accident and emergencies,
    Clinical medicine
    Health records

    Requirements:

    An earned Ph.D. in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized University; and be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable);

    OR

    A Master’s degree from an accredited and recognized University (in special cases) with at least three (3) years teaching experience at University level or in a research or industry;
    Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
    At least four (4) years teaching experience at university level
    Been registered by the relevant Professional Body (where applicable)

    Duties and Responsibilities

    Lecture planning, preparation and research.
    Contact/teaching time with students.
    Checking and assessing students’ work.
    Encouraging personal development via tutorial/pastoral work.
    Invigilating examinations.
    Attending staff meetings.
    Providing guidance to students in practical areas
    Assessing students on Industrial attachment/Teaching Practice
    Setting, moderating and marking examinations

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  • Data Quality Assessment Consultant Evaluation Team Leader Report Writer Senior Strategy Specialist

    Data Quality Assessment Consultant Evaluation Team Leader Report Writer Senior Strategy Specialist

    Reports To: Chief of Party or Designee
    Type: Consultant
     
    Overview:
     
    International Business and Technical Consultants Incorporated (IBTCI) is seeking a Data Quality Assessment (DQA) Consultant. He or she will be responsible for a number of activities to ensure that the USAID/EA/Somalia Office is aware of 1) the strengths and weakness of data collected by the Office from its implementing partners; 2) the extent to which the data can be trusted to influence management decisions. 
     
    This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya and requires short trips throughout Somalia. The estimated start date is October /November 2018 and the position will continue intermittently until February 2019.
     Essential Duties/Tasks and Responsibilities:  
     
    The Data Quality Assessment (DQA) Consultant must:

    Review documentation, including past DQAs, the USAID/Somalia Performance Management Plan, and Implementing Partner (IP) Activity Monitoring & Evaluation Plans.
    Communicate with IPs such that they are adequately prepared for the DQA.
    Train IPs using a mix of teaching techniques such as lectures, discussions and practice exercises to ensure that trainees are able to internalize information provided and apply their learning.
    Ensure that all necessary information is collected during meetings with IPs and site visits; travel to the sites and report findings.
    Review each indicator against the quality standards and complete a DQA checklist and where appropriate a System Assessment Protocol at the USAID, IP and IP sub-contractors level (as appropriate); based on this review, and identify actionable recommendations to address any emerging data quality issues.
    Facilitate a series of validation and findings dissemination workshops with each IP and their COR/AOR. 
    Submit a detailed DQA report to IBTCI/SPSS.

    Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

    Extensive experience in conducting rigorous and evidence-based DQAs;
    Strong understanding of stabilization, electoral systems, and democracy and governance programming;
    Proven ability to review and update training materials and conduct trainings, findings dissemination sessions using DQA findings;
    Knowledge of USAID requirements on DQAs; and
    In-depth understanding of USAID performance management standards and guidelines.

    Minimum Requirements:

    At least eight years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, preferably with experience working on USAID projects.
    Extensive experience in conducting rigorous and evidence-based DQAs.
    Willingness and ability to travel to Somalia.
    Fluency in spoken and written English.

    Education:  Graduate degree in a relevant field preferred.
     
    Working Environment:  Work is typically performed in an office environment.
     
    Physical Requirements:  This is largely a sedentary position that requires the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift small objects up to 20 lbs.
    Supervisory Responsibility:  This position does have supervisory responsibilities.
     
    Travel: International travel to Somalia is required.
     
    No phone calls please.  All candidates will be acknowledged, but only final candidates for particular activities will be contacted.
     
    IBTCI is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable anti-discrimination laws.  We prohibit and do not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment.

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  • Qualitative Survey Supervisor Qualitative Research Survey Interviewer

    Qualitative Survey Supervisor Qualitative Research Survey Interviewer

    Assignment Duration: 2 Weeks (From Mid September, 2018)
    Based in Baringo, Samburu, Turkana, Tana River, Marsabit, Garissa, Wajir, Mandera, and Isiolo
    Kimetrica is recruiting 8 motivated and proactive individuals as Qualitative Survey Supervisorsfor this project.
    This will be a short-term assignment.
    Position Summary: The Qualitative Survey Supervisor will oversee the implementation of large household surveys in Kenya and Africa. He/She will ensure that the survey enumeration targets are met or exceeded, and quality standards are rigorously enforced, within the budget and time constraints.
    Duties and Responsibilities

    Travel to the study areas/ sites selected for the qualitative study in any of the nine counties of Kenya (Baringo, Garissa, Isiolo, Mandera, Marsabit, Samburu, Tana River, Turkana and Wajir).
    Lead the selection of study participants (based on the set rules) by liaising with respective local authorities.
    Closely work with the Kimetrica/ Tango team leaders to facilitate conducive environment for the qualitative interviewers.
    Conduct Indepth Interviews and Key Informant Interviews (KIIs)
    Submit cleaned versions of the Indepth Interviews and Key Informant Interviews (KIIs)
    Review and refine the reports of qualitative interviewers and submit to the team leader.
    Attend a three days training to be provided by the subject matter specialists

    Key Requirements
    Education
    Preferred: Master’s Degree or PHD in the Social Sciences, Agriculture, Nutrition or Public Health or any other relevant field.
    Prior Work Experience:
    Minimum 5-years implementing qualitative surveys
    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

    Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in English, Kiswahili and local language in Baringo, Garissa, Isiolo, Mandera, Marsabit, Samburu, Tana River, Turkana and Wajir.
    Strong analytical skills
    Proven track record in training and capacity development
    Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
    Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
    Excellent interpersonal skills
    Ability to monitor, gather and evaluate information of broad scope and complexity
    Some experience with qualitative data management software and mobile‐based applications would be preferred but is not required.

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