Programme Officer Job Vacancy

The Kenya Medical Women’s Association is a non-governmental organization that seeks to uplift the health status of women, adolescents and children in Kenya.

This is by enhancing the capacity and potential of medical women to respond through determined action involving advocacy, information and service provision.

Position: Programme Officer

Location: Nairobi

Main Job Purpose: Responsible for planning, structuring, leading and executing KMWA projects and activities. This includes mobilizing resources and managing the programme team consisting of project management staff.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the programme’s budget on behalf of the KMWA council, monitoring the expenditures and costs against delivered and realized benefits as the programme progresses.
• Plan the programme and monitor its overall progress, resolving issues and initiating corrective action as appropriate.
• Management and analysis of issues.
• Build, manage and motivate the programme team.
• Ensure the delivery of new products or services from the projects is to the appropriate levels of quality, on time and within budget, in accordance with the programme plan.
• Be responsible for the quality assurance and overall integrity of the programme.
• Manage third party contributions to the programme as appropriate.
• Communicate with all stakeholders in a timely and reasonable manner.
• Manage both the dependencies and the interfaces between projects.
• Manage the risks to the programme’s successful outcome.
• Report progress of the programme at regular intervals to the KMWA council and the development partners.

Skills / Attributes Required

• A minimum of 3 years experience in Project / Programme Management using leading methodologies and processes.
• Experience of managing multiple parties and achieving desirable goals
• The ability to manage people
• Understand budgetary control and resource allocation procedures.
• Ability to create a sense of community amongst the disparate members of the programme teams.

Job Requirements

• Holder of a Master’s degree.
• At least 3 years working experience with programs.
• Good understanding of donor reporting, budgeting, program planning and reporting.
• Good advocacy, writing, organizational, fundraising and interpersonal skills
• Experience in working with health issues especially in a professional body/ organization
• Self starter with good initiative
• Experience with handling multiple relationships with donors and other stakeholders

Deadline:- 30th September, 2011

How to apply:-
Interested candidates should submit their applications by registered mail, courier service, email or dispatch together with Curriculum Vitae, copies of both academic and professional certificates and testimonials, names and addresses of three referees, and day time telephone/cell phone numbers to:-

The Chairperson
Kenya Medical Womens Association
P.O. Box 49877 – 00100,
Nairobi - Kenya

E-mail: kenyamewa@gmail.com or info@kmwa.or.ke

Website: www.kmwa.or.ke

The Kenya Medical Women’s Association will only respond to those candidates who strictly meet the set requirements.

Female candidates are especially encouraged to apply

GREENER PASTURES - JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN KENYA - Hub Manager - Nairobi, Kenya

Job Title: Hub Manager

Location: Nairobi

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Summary

Our client is a Business Membership Organization. Registered in Kenya in 2008 as a company limited by guarantee, our client is non-profit making and endeavours to become the voice of women in socio-economic issues.

The association is a growing network of business women who have come together to grow and excel both as individuals and entrepreneurs. Its vision is to be the leading women’s association in Kenya and its mission is empowering women in business to grow and excel.

Our client seeks to hire a Hub Manager to implement programmes funded by its principal partner, Vital Voices Global Partnership.

The Hub Manager will play a critical role in the overall operating structure of the company and the ABWN.

S/he will serve as the link between the company and Vital Voices Global Partnership and is responsible for four major areas of the program:

Primary Responsibilities

1. Event Planning and Management

• Oversee and execute all administrative and organizational tasks associated with events and activities comprising Vital Voices Global Partnership sub-grant program, one of which (the Corporate Ambassadors Program) will feature US/International speakers.
• Tasks include idea generation; planning; speaker selection and support; venue selection and booking; event management logistics; marketing and promotion; PR/media management; program development; handouts and collateral; presentation support; invitations; event registration and tracking and event follow-up.
• Work with Vital Voices on identification of topics and content for events where a Corporate Ambassador will participate; work directly with speaker, if necessary, to ensure that speaker remarks/presentation are on target. While the Hubs are not responsible for international travel arrangements for US/International speakers, they should support the needs of the speaker while he/she is on the ground in the Hub country.
• Create a 12 month calendar of planned hub events, including date, time, topic, speakers, location, format and number of attendees. Provide updates and changes as they happen.
• Maintain database of participants, members, guests, dignitaries and media.

2. Communications

• Maintain regular and open lines of communication with Network Hub leadership and other Network Hubs by regularly participating on the Network Portal, sharing event reports and content with other Hubs, and participating in monthly webinars.
• Contribute to quarterly Network newsletter.
• Create/edit press releases for Hub events.
• Monitor media and analysis and provide “clipping service” of articles and links to coverage of Network Hub events and activities.
• Conduct quarterly member survey and provide results to Vital Voices
• Regularly solicit stories from association members that reflect the impact of their involvement in the association has had on them personally and professionally (at least 1 per month).
• Develop promotional materials for Hub events

3. Reporting

• Maintain accurate financial records and documents evidencing sub-grant program expenditures.
• Submit timely reports using templates provided:
• An article for the quarterly Africa BWN Newsletter, Hub Highlights, detailing Hub activities
• Quarterly reports that include progress against objectives, budget comparisons (actual vs. planned), activity summary, impact stories
• Conduct baseline and impact surveys to program participants and report results
• Upon achievement of milestones, submit report to obtain additional grant funding
• Final report at end of grant period

4. Participation in Africa Businesswomen’s Network Activities

• Attend relevant training programs offered to Hubs for personal and professional development (e.g., webinar training sessions and discussions)
• Manage or support the association’s work in capacity building, specifically the use of the Self-Assessment diagnostic tool, and follow-on gap analysis, prioritization and action planning
• Actively participate in new initiatives or programs of the Network (e.g., input on Portal development, Network sustainability)
• Attend 1-2 regional Network Hub meetings/year

Skills and Requirements

• Holder of a Bachelors Degree
• Project Management Skills
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills
• Practical experience in use of relevant MS Office applications.
• 2-3 years work experience in a comparable position
• Analytical skills
• Technical skills to effectively manage and perform the Secretariat’s activities in a manner that consistently produce high quality of service.
• Excellent Writing Skills
• Recruit, Maintain and retain highly productive personnel.

How to Apply
Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to send their applications with a detailed CV, names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address, to recruiter@personnelresource.com.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

“Personnel Resource is an equal opportunity employer”

Sales and Marketing Assistant - The National Council for Law Reporting

Sales and Marketing Assistant at The National Council for Law Reporting in Nairobi 

The National Council for Law Reporting is a corporate body established by the National Council for Law Reporting Act, 1994. The statutory mandate of the Council is the publication of the official Kenya Law Reports which are compilations of the decisions of the superior courts of Kenya, and the revision and updating the Laws of Kenya. The Council is a leading publisher of public legal information.

The Council is looking for highly organized and self-motivated professionals to serve in the following position:


SALES AND MARKETING ASSISTANT (2 POST), REF: NCLR/HR/2011/74
Job Grade: KLR 8
Reporting to: Sales and Marketing Officer
Department: Sales, Marketing and Customer Care Department

Reporting to the Sales and Marketing Officer, the Sales and Marketing Assistant will be responsible for carrying out several tasks to facilitate campaign drives for the organisation. The Sales and Marketing Assistant position will involve assisting and implementing all marketing strategies by developing various elements essential for the growth of a organisation.


Duties and Responsibilities

• Completing sales-related and marketing administrative projects that include running marketing and sales reports, conducting research on the Council and other assignments in database.
• Providing assistance in terms of logistics to events like seminars and trade shows
• Assisting in writing and editing sales and marketing materials, which include articles, presentations, white papers, and collateral.
• Providing assistance in creating and enhancing the campaign list.
• Providing administrative aid for various projects related to market, which includes project meetings schedule, minutes of meeting, transcribe notes and compose memos.
• Developing media packs as well as conducting conferences and trade shows.
• Serving as liaison between advertising agencies and the Council, print suppliers, and various marketing services.
• Drafting press releases, organisational newsletters and event announcements.
• Updating the Council’s headlines and news in the corporate website and fan pages.
• Assisting in promotional strategies and product development.
• Preparing invitations, event agenda, track payments or refunds and registration forms for events.
• Managing marketing and media event budgets and arranging preparatory meetings for trade shows and seminars.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this Grade, an officer must have:

• A diploma in business studies or its equivalent
• ‘O’ level qualification, with an average mean grade of C
• A minimum of 2 years hands-on working experience in a similar position.

Working experience in operating office computer applications.In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following key competences:-

(a) Personal Qualities

• Ability to mediate and negotiate
• Creativity and Innovativeness
• Good knowledge in the professional field of specialization
• Good communication skills
• Ability to take instructions
• Good organisational and supervisory skills
• Capable of writing reports, procedures and business correspondence.
• Ability to work individually and self-driven projects.

(b) Core Skills

• Team player
• Prudent resource management
• Interpersonal skills
• Execution of instructions
• Analytical skills

Interested candidates should email a cover letter showing their current or last engagement and earnings, your curriculum vitae and testimonials to the following address: recruit@kenyalaw.org on or before September 2, 2011.

Candidates who canvass for these positions will be disqualified.

Only short - listed candidates will be contacted.

Read more: http://patakazikenya.blogspot.com/#ixzz1WMgkOi4S

Kenya Scouts Association Headquarters Appointments

The Kenya Scouts Association (KSA) is the leading Scouting presence in Africa and the largest youth movement in Kenya where it was established in 1910.

As part of the World Organization of the Scout Movement, KSA aspires to create a better World through provision of a value-based and skills-oriented education for young people.

In view of the pending expiry of employment contracts of senior professional staff at the Scouts Headquarters on 31st December 2011, KSA wishes to invite applications for the following posts that will support the volunteer structure of the Association.

All posts are open to the current membership of KSA and any other professionals supporting the aims of Scouting.

1. National Executive Commissioner / CEO

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the day to day running of the organization based on organization’s policy.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of the organizations strategic plan
• Ensure that the organization is consistently and positively presented to relevant stakeholders.
• Act as spokesperson for the organization in local and international forums
• Ensure the financial well being of the organization and adherence to statutory obligations
• Prepare and present reports and committee papers to the National Executive Committee and the Governing Council.
• Lead, inspire and motivate the organization’s staff
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the National Executive Committee and the Governing Council.

Essential skills, knowledge and competencies

• A University degree or its equivalent
• At least five years leadership experience in a similar organization or department
• Proven leadership skills including corporate governance, strategic planning, financial management, coaching, administration, negotiation and marketing.
• Ability to prepare and analyze programme plans, financial forecasts and feasibility studies.
• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication as well as interpersonal skills.
• Ability to formulate, execute major policies, programmes and objectives to promote and ensure accountability, transparency and the organizations sustainability.
• Be a team player
• Ability to work under pressure and meet set deadlines
• Good understanding of Scouting

2. Youth Programme Executive

Job Requirements

• A University degree or its equivalent
• Ability to design, deliver and implement the youth programme
• Ability to monitor and evaluate the standards of youth programme delivery and implementation
• Ability to liaise with other partners for the implementation of supplementary youth activities.
• At least 5 years experience in a similar position
• Good understanding of Scouting

3. Training Executive

Job Requirements

• A University degree or its equivalent
• Ability to coordinate and support the National Training team
• Ability to plan and implement a programme of refresher trainings in specific skill areas.
• Ability to design, implement and review the training contents of various levels of trainings.
• At least 5 years experience in a similar position.
• Good understanding of Scouting.

4. Security & Special Programme Executive

Job Requirements

• A University degree or its equivalent
• At least 5 years experience in a similar position.
• Ability to provide security in camps and training centres
• Ability and readiness to work long hours
• Ability to develop security and special programme work plans
• Ability to enrich and diversify special programmes
• Ability to network and build contacts with security agencies
• Good understanding of Scouting
• Certificate of Good conduct

5. Principal Manager Scout Shops {Kenya}

Job Requirements

• University Degree or its equivalent
• Ability to initiate marketing strategies to promote the activities of the Scout Shops {K}
• Ability to enhance sales and earnings of the Scout Shops {K}
• Ability to avail reasonable and affordable stocks in all the Scout Shops
• Ability to monitor and evaluate performance of Scout Shops, Franchise and outlet facilities.
• Good understanding of Scouting
• At least 5 years experience in a similar position.
• Certificate of Good Conduct

6. Resource Mobilization, Community Development, Partnerships, Camps & Training Centres Executive

Job Requirements

• University degree or its equivalent
• Ability to coordinate projects
• Ability to develop and write project proposals.
• Ability to develop, rehabilitate to reasonable standards campsite and training centers.
• Ability to transform campsites and training centers to self sustaining entities.
• Ability to network and source for partners
• Ability to formulate strategies for community participation in Scouting
• At least 5 years experience in a similar position
• Good understanding of Scouting.

7. Public Relations and Communications Executive

Job Requirements

• University degree or its equivalent
• Ability to formulate strategies to strengthen public relations and communications at all levels.
• Ability to formulate Communication and Public Relations work plans.
• Ability to formulate strategies to raise the profile of Scouting nationally and Internationally.
• Ability to liaise with print and mass media for coverage of Scouting events.
• Ability to integrate ICT in all departments of the Association
• At least 5 years experience in a similar position.
• Good understanding of Scouting

Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications, latest CV, day time telephone number, copies of relevant credentials and details of three referees.

So as to be received by the undersigned on or before 9th September, 2011

The Chairman Management Committee
Kenya Scouts Association
P.O. Box 41422-00100
Nairobi

or kenyascouts@yahoo.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Senior Manager - Safaricom Foundation

RF: CR-SMF-MAY2011

Reporting to the Head of Corporate Responsibility within the Corporate Affairs Division, the job holder will be responsible for managing the operations of the Foundation with a view to supporting the delivery of Safaricom’s Corporate Social Investment objectives, building reputation and building affinity among Kenyan communities.

Key Responsibilities

    Manage the execution of the Foundation strategy and operations in line with approved policies and procedures;
    Work with the Sponsorships Team, Publicity Team, Area Sales Managers and staff to ensure synergies and involvement of all areas of the business in the Foundation’s activities and seamless execution of events;
    Identify and grow the Foundation’s Brand Assets (World of Difference, Medical Camps etc;

    Provide oversight of the M&E function in order to establish a system of evidence based data collection and reporting on the outcomes of the Foundation’s grants to partners;
    Develop an annual PR Strategy for the approval of the Trustees at the start of each year;
    Manage the PR and Communications for the Foundation in line with the approved strategy;
    Manage the process of production of Foundation’s monthly and quarterly publications;
    Ensure effective and efficient processing of grant requests;
    Manage a team of direct reports in accordance with the business requirement to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.

Minimum Requirements

    Graduate degree from a recognized University;
    Excellent understanding of socio-economic and development issues, with at least five years relevant work experience;
    Excellent understanding of brand positioning and communication through experience or qualification;
    Experience of grant making/receiving in a large organization;
    Strong numeracy and analytical skills;
    Excellent communicator;
    Strong inter-personal & influencing skills;
    Strong commitment towards community development issues;
    Ability to plan over a period of 6-18 months.
    Excellent communicator with all stakeholders, both internal & external.
    Social awareness combined with a business approach.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below.

The deadline for application is Monday the 29th August 2011.

Note: All recent applicants for this position need not to apply again.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi

Via email to: hr@safaricom.co.ke

Senior Legal Counsel, Program Officer and Administrative Assistant

FIDA Kenya seeks to recruit suitable candidates to fill the following vacant positions:-
Senior Legal Counsel

(to be based in the Mombasa Office)

FIDA Kenya seeks to recruit a Senior Legal Counsel, who will be responsible for the day to day running of the Mombasa office.

Duties:-

• Oversees the day to day running of the Mombasa legal aid clinic
  
  
• Prepare court strategies in consultation with Head of Programmes
• Supervise legal counsel and other support staff within the team
• Makes interventions and petitions on behalf of the public in gender related issues
• Provide legal advice to FIDA clients
• Conduct mediation between parties
• Prepare pleadings, proofs of evidence and legal briefs
• Court attendance
• Liaise with other NGO's, Government departments and relevant bodies in gender related cases.

Minimum Qualifications and Attributes:-

The ideal candidate should at least posses the following qualifications and attributes:-

• Advocate of the High Court with over seven (7) years experience. (Masters Degree in Law will be an added advantage).
• Should have proven management capabilities,
• Should have knowledge of program planning, designing, monitoring & evaluation and financial management skills,
• Must possess strong writing skills, proficiency in computers, organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Should be able to work under pressure
• Wide knowledge and experience in gender & women's rights Issues.
• Results oriented, creative and innovative
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Must be a good team player, highly self motivated & self driven.

Program Officer, Transformative Justice Team

(to be based in the Nairobi Office)

Duties:-

• Analyzing proposed laws and policies for gender responsiveness.
• Commissioning, supervising, editing and managing researches undertaken by consultants.
• Preparing position papers and making presentations in forums on gender and women's rights.
• Organizing and facilitating in workshops on constitutional, transitional justice, legislative and policy advocacy.
• Preparing memoranda to different authorities on policy reform.
• Developing policy briefs and other I.E.C materials on gender related subjects.
• Internal and external reporting to donors and other partners.
• Maintaining FIDA Kenya networks related to the program.
• Undertake any other tasks as commensurate with the post.

Minimum Qualifications and Attributes:-

The ideal candidate should at least posses the following qualifications and attributes:-

• A University degree preferably a Bachelor of Law Degree.
• At least three years experience in human rights work.
• Demonstrated knowledge in women's rights and community work.
• Proficiency in computers, organizational and analytical skills.
• Proven excellent writing, documentation and editorial skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and good presentation skills.
• Must be a good team player, highly self motivated and self driven.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and set priorities.

Administrative Assistant 

(to be based in the Kisumu Office)

Duties:-

• Manage incoming and outgoing telephone calls.
• Manage the reception.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail including courier.
• Create and maintain an effective filing system.
• Deal with correspondence, reports and pleadings including drafting, typing and ensuring follow-up.
• Coordinate provision of utilities and stationery.
• Provide financial budgeting and requisitions.
• Maintain proper financial records.
• Assist in the planning and preparation of meetings, conferences and workshops.
• Oversees service and maintenance of office furniture/ equipment.
• Maintain efficiency of operations at the office through prompt payment of bills.
• Responsible for ensuring a clean working environment for all staff and clients through adequate supervision of office cleaning.

Minimum Qualifications and Attributes:-

• Experience of working in a non-governmental organisation.
• Must have information technology skills and be proficient in microsoft office applications.
• Ability to maintain proper petty cash.
• A clear understanding of basic office administration. Basic knowledge of accounting.
• KATC qualifications are an added advantage.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and pleasant personality.
• Must be a good team player, highly self motivated and self driven.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and set priorities.

Interested candidates who fully meet the above criteria should send their applications along with a detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating expected salary and their daytime contact, addressed to the undersigned to be received by 5.00p.m. 22nd August 2011.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

FIDA Kenya is an equal opportunity employer.

The Executive Director
Federation of Women Lawyers-Kenya
Amboseli Road, off Gitanga Road
P.O Box 46324-00100
Nairobi

Email: info@fidakenya.org