4 Positions - Field Supervisor

The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) is a corporate body established under the Statistics Act (2006). 

It is the principal Government agency responsible for the collection, compilation, analysis, publication and dissemination of official statistical information and its custody. 

It also oversees the coordination, supervision and development of programmes within the National Statistical System.

KNBS intends to conduct the Kenya Integrated Household Budget Survey (KIHBS) which will be a source of data to update the country’s poverty profile, consumer price index weights, National Accounts data and other socioeconomic indicators. 

The Bureau therefore invites applications from suitably qualified individuals with excellent credentials to fill the following temporary positions:-

Job Title: Field Supervisor
 

Ref: KNBS/ FS/1/2015
 

No. of Posts: 4 (To be distributed in the following counties; Turkana: 1, Wajir: 1, Garissa: 1, Marsabit: 1)
 
Reporting to the Field Coordinator, the Field Supervisor is expected to supervise Field Interviewers and ensure the following:

• That data collected is of high quality;
• Field data collection activities are conducted efficiently, within established cost and time frame parameters;
• All fieldwork is performed in a professional manner.

Roles and Responsibilities 

i. Fieldwork preparation activities

• Preparing Field Interviewer assignments so that work can be completed in the most efficient manner.
• Contacting local authorities through the County Statistical Officer to inform them about the survey and gain their support and cooperation 
• Obtaining all necessary supplies to support fieldwork for your assigned team
• Mastering the contents of the questionnaires/forms, the training manuals, control forms and any other relevant materials.

ii. Fieldwork activities

• Providing supervision and support for the team
• Ensuring that sampled households are identified and enumerated
• Monitoring the quality of the data collected
• Providing assistance to interviews when challenges are encountered, including converting refusals, whenever they occur.
• Providing constructive feedback on errors to improve performance.
• Assisting in the editing of completed questionnaires
• Ensuring data entry is captured accurately in the field
• Administering the community and market questionnaire in each cluster
• Ensuring that control records of the work are properly filled
• Preparing weekly briefs and monthly reports to the coordinator
• Transferring captured data to the headquarters

iii. Administrative activities

• Reviewing Field Interviewer reports to ensure they are timely, accurate, and contain reasonable information.
• Controlling the use of the vehicle(s) assigned to the team
• Responsible for all accessories and other office equipment for the survey;
• Ensuring the packaging and delivery of completed questionnaires to the headquarter is as per set guidelines
• Ensuring that all completed work is transmitted to the Central Office on schedule and in the manner specified.
• Maintaining regular communication with the Central Office on field progress and problems.
• Following all field administrative procedures.
• Addressing current and potential problems proactively.
• Providing leadership and inculcating team spirit

Requirements for Appointment

• Must be a Kenyan citizen
• Should have completed at least secondary level of education, with a minimum of C+ (plus) or its equivalent.
• Must have scored a minimum of C+ (plus) in Mathematics and English in KCSE
• Supervision experience in data collection in national level Surveys is an added advantage
• Should possess good communication skills
• Must be computer literate
• Have good interpersonal skills and strong capacity for teamwork
• Ready to work for long hours including weekends
• Must be available for a period of an uninterrupted 8 months

 Applicants should submit handwritten application letters accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae using the given format (CLICK HERE to download), full names and contacts of three (3) referees, daytime contacts, and certified copies of academic and professional certificates, transcripts, testimonials, National ID/passport and fill the Bio data form (CLICK HERE to download). 

The reference number for the post applied should be clearly marked on the envelope and addressed to:-
 

The Director General
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics
P. O. Box 30266 – 00100
Nairobi

Applications must be sent to the Bureau County Offices, where you expect to be posted and received not later than 12th June 2015.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Kenya National Bureau of Statistics is an equal opportunity employer

56 Positions - Field Interviewer (To be distributed in all counties)

The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) is a corporate body established under the Statistics Act (2006). It is the principal Government agency responsible for the collection, compilation, analysis, publication and dissemination of official statistical information and its custody. 

It also oversees the coordination, supervision and development of programmes within the National Statistical System.

KNBS intends to conduct the Kenya Integrated Household Budget Survey (KIHBS) which will be a source of data to update the country’s poverty profile, consumer price index weights, National Accounts data and other socioeconomic indicators. 

The Bureau therefore invites applications from suitably qualified individuals with excellent credentials to fill the following temporary positions:-
 

Job Title: Field Interviewer
 

Ref: KNBS/ FI/4/2015
 

No. of Posts: 56 (To be distributed in all counties)
 

 

Reporting to the Field Supervisor, the Field Interviewers are the key personnel in the data collection exercise.
 

Roles and Responsibilities

• Locating sampled households with the assistance of the supervisor
• Conducting the interviews to the targeted respondents and completing the questionnaire(s)
• Checking the completed questionnaires to ensure that all questions were asked and responses neatly and legibly recorded
• Arranging for interviews and callbacks
• Maintaining confidentiality of the interviews and the data collected
• Locating survey materials and equipment
• Preparing debriefing notes for the supervisor

Requirements for Appointment

• Must be a Kenyan citizen
• Should have completed at least secondary level of education, with a minimum of C+ (Plus) or its equivalent.
• Must have scored a minimum of C+ (plus) in Mathematics and English in KCSE
• Must be residents of the county they will be assigned to work
• Must be conversant with the main local language/dialect of the area of work
• Should possess good communication skills
• Should be a team player
• Must be physically fit and able to walk in difficult terrains
• Ready to work for long hours including weekends
• Must be available for a period of an uninterrupted 8 months from the date of recruitment

Applicants should submit handwritten application letters accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae using the given format (CLICK HERE to download), full names and contacts of three (3) referees, daytime contacts, and certified copies of academic and professional certificates, transcripts, testimonials, National ID/passport and fill the Bio data form (CLICK HERE to download). 

The reference number for the post applied should be clearly marked on the envelope and addressed to:-
 

The Director General
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics
P. O. Box 30266 – 00100
Nairobi

Applications must be sent to the Bureau County Offices, where you expect to be posted and received not later than 12th June 2015. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Kenya National Bureau of Statistics is an equal opportunity employer

35 Positions - Field Editors / CAPI Interviewers

The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) is a corporate body established under the Statistics Act (2006). 

It is the principal Government agency responsible for the collection, compilation, analysis, publication and dissemination of official statistical information and its custody. 

It also oversees the coordination, supervision and development of programmes within the National Statistical System.

KNBS intends to conduct the Kenya Integrated Household Budget Survey (KIHBS) which will be a source of data to update the country’s poverty profile, consumer price index weights, National Accounts data and other socioeconomic indicators. 

The Bureau therefore invites applications from
suitably qualified individuals with excellent credentials to fill the following temporary positions:-
 

Job Title: Field Editors / CAPI Interviewers
 

Ref: KNBS/ FE/2/2015
 

No. of Posts: 35 (To be distributed in all counties)
 

 
Reporting to the Field supervisor, the Field Editors will be expected to provide support to the Field Interviewers.
 

Roles and Responsibilities

• Accompanying each Field Interviewer on a specified number of interviewing visits to observe and review interviews.
• Meeting regularly with Field Interviewers to discuss progress and common mistakes noted or encountered.
• Providing assistance to interviews when challenges are encountered, in the absence of the Supervisor
• Ensuring that all assigned households are covered including all the call backs.
• Providing constructive feedback on errors to improve Field Interviewer performance.
• Verifying and validating each Field Interviewer's work according to edit specifications and completing appropriate follow-up actions.
• Tracking overall Field Interviewer data quality.
• Interviewing and capturing household information using computer aided personal interview (CAPI) approach.
• Compiling prompt and accurate field status reports.
• Assisting the supervisor in conducting the community and market questionnaire
• Preparing debriefing notes for the supervisor
• Forwarding to the supervisor all completed questionnaires and relevant notes.

Requirements for Appointment

• Must be a Kenyan citizen
• Should have completed at least secondary level of education, with a minimum of C+ (plus) or its equivalent.
• Must have scored a minimum of C+ (plus) in Mathematics and English in KCSE
• Must be proficient in laptop use
• Must have a typing speed of at least 30 words per minute
• Should possess good interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in censuses and/or surveys data entry operations will be an added advantage
• Experience in CSPro software will be an added advantage
• Must be able to write legibly
• Must be resident in the county where application is made and where they wish to work
• Should be a team player
• Ready to work for long hours including weekends
• Must be available for a period of an uninterrupted 8 months

 Applicants should submit handwritten application letters accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae using the given format (CLICK HERE to download), full names and contacts of three (3) referees, daytime contacts, and certified copies of academic and professional certificates, transcripts, testimonials, National ID/passport and fill the Bio data form (CLICK HERE to download). 

The reference number for the post applied should be clearly marked on the envelope and addressed to:-
 

The Director General
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics
P. O. Box 30266 – 00100
Nairobi

Applications must be sent to the Bureau County Offices, where you expect to be posted and received not later than 12th June 2015. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Kenya National Bureau of Statistics is an equal opportunity employer

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) Field Officers Jobs in Nairobi and Nakuru Kenya

Position: Field Officer
 

Deadline to Apply: March 28, 2013
 

Start Date: April 15, 2013
 

Location: Nairobi and Nakuru Counties
 

Eligibility: Position open to local Kenyan hires only

About Innovations for Poverty Action: 

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a non-profit research organization that creates and evaluates approaches to solving development problems.

IPA disseminates the results of its evaluations to policymakers, practitioners, investors and donors around the world. 

About the project:

The current project is an innovative approach to evaluating healthcare in Kenya and will examine the ability of individuals to improve outcomes in this sector. 

Using exit interviews at healthcare facilities and behavioral games (i.e. Community Workshops) in the field, the study will collect data related to patient satisfaction and the interactions of patients with healthcare providers.

As a result of these data, the study will be able to understand patients’ willingness to report on providers’ behaviors and how these decisions to report relate to patient satisfaction. 

The study will also evaluate the willingness of providers to adjust their behavior based on these reports. 

These relationships and the effectiveness of these reports will be examined in Nairobi and Nakuru Counties and will include public, private and NGO-operated facilities. Field Officers are an essential part of our team and will work together with the rest of our staff to make the study a success. 

Through their work as Field Officers, individuals will gain experience in data collection related to healthcare; will learn new and innovative techniques related to behavioral economics; will represent the project in interactions with healthcare providers, patients and local officials; will work together with the study’s staff to improve their skills and the skills of their teammates; and will contribute to a deeper understanding of healthcare in Kenya and the effects of citizen monitoring on the quality of services individuals receive. 

For this work, Field Officers will work together in teams of four, with three Field Officers and one Team Leader. Roughly half of the study will be spent in Nairobi and half in Nakuru County. 

Travel within and between these regions is required. 

Overnight stays in Nakuru lasting several weeks of the study will also be required. 

Field Officers will be expected to work Monday through Saturday.
 

Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities:

General

• Arrive to work promptly and reliably, always setting an example for one’s colleagues
• Interact with community members with the highest level of integrity and understanding
• Collaborate with teammates to improve own skills and those of teammates
• Relay field costs to Team Leader for reimbursement

Exit Interviews

• Represent study in interactions with healthcare facilities, local Chiefs and patients
• Conduct surveys outside healthcare facilities, clearly and accurately recording respondents’ answers
• Screening individuals for Community Workshops and recruiting them for participation when applicable
• Leading by example, showing strong work ethic and an attention to detail
• Inspiring teammates to improve their skills, while working with teammates to improve one’s own
• Exceptional organization skills to ensure that data collection materials are not lost

Community Workshops

• Represent study in interactions with healthcare providers and patients at Community Workshops
• Confirm by phone the availability of individuals to attend Community Workshops
• Prepare Community Workshop sites for activities
• Lead and assist Community Workshop activities, following instructions perfectly
• Clearly answer participants’ questions related to activities when necessary
• Ensure that participants follow Workshop rules and correct them when rules are ignored or participants speak out of turn

Qualifications: 

Required

• Demonstrated ability to follow written directions perfectly
• Ability to persuade others to follow written directions perfectly
• Experience in data collection and a demonstrated ability to record results clearly and accurately
• Willingness to learn new data collection techniques and improve on existing skills
• History of providing feedback to teammates and examples of this feedback improving teammates’ work
• Ability to work well with others and create a team environment where assisting teammates is encouraged
• Willingness to travel within Nairobi and Nakuru Counties
• Ability to supervise participants in Community Workshops and enforce Workshop rules when necessary
• Willingness to work on Saturdays

Desired

• Experience recruiting participants for research
• Experience with behavioral games and/or exit interviews
• Interest in healthcare research in particular

To Apply: 

To apply please send a cover letter and detailed CV, 3 references, daytime phone number(s), and email address. 

Your CV should include your scores or grades and other measures of academic achievement, and details about any relevant work experience.

Applications can be submitted to any of our branch offices, 

or by email to jobs-kenya@poverty-action.org,

or by post office using P.O Box 373, Busia area code 50400 Kenya.

If you submit by email, please ensure that the subject line reads: “FIELD OFFICER”REF NO: HPCIR-2013-03-01

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the Field Officer. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Please note that IPA will never request any form of payment from an applicant. Applicants are encouraged to confirm the information listed above with IPA prior to releasing any extensive personal information to the organization. Please direct questions to jobs-kenya@poverty-action.org.

FAO - Field Monitors

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
   
Vacancy Announcement No: FAO/33/2012

Issued on: 8th August 2012   

Deadline for Application: 21st August 2012    

Position Title: Field Monitors 

(10 Positions)    

Grade Level: SP-1

Contract Type: Service Contract   

Duty Station: Somaliland (5) & Puntland (5)

Organizational Unit: FAO-Somalia

Duration: 6 Months with possible extension 

Eligible Candidates: Somali Nationals Only    

Anticipated Start Date: September 2012

Under the overall supervision of the Emergency and Programming Coordinator, and in liaison with the relevant technical and Monitoring and Evaluation units of FAO Somalia, the Field Monitor will monitor implementation at field level.  

The Field Monitor will not be involved in any way in the selection of beneficiaries, intervention sites or resource mobilization.  

The Field Monitor’s activities will be limited to recording progress and constraints.

Specifically, the Field Monitor will:

• monitor project implementation at the field level;
• participate in continuous dialog with local communities, implementing partners as well as relevant local stakeholders on the nature of the programme and their specific role;
• represent FAO when liaising with partners and local communities on FAO field implementation issues;
• Provide general and relevant information on security issues of the area of assignment to FAO field security officer; report on incidents that might affect FAO field implementation in the area;
• liaise with and provide feedback to FAO technical units to ensure all necessary information is available for FAO to report field implementation and delivery;
• make first-hand visits to project sites and record field implementation progress and constraints;
• collect local market information on a regular basis;
• collect stories on beneficiaries of FAO interventions;
• draft and distribute regular reports on the activities of the Emergency Crisis Response Programme in the area of assignment, as well as of any other FAO projects active in the area, and their impacts on the humanitarian situation;
• ensure flow of information and provide analysis of situation and developments in the area of assignment, including tracking trends and sharing reports;
• perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma in a related field or compensated by additional years of experience/ specialized training.
• At least three years of experience in field monitoring
• Ability to effectively use standard MS Office software, especially experience with database and content management systems.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment.  

Education: Diploma in a related field or compensated by additional years of experience/ specialized training.

Knowledge and skills:    

• At least three years of experience in field monitoring.
• Systematic and efficient approach to work assignments; good judgment and analytical ability; excellent attention to details; communicates with supervisors and colleagues on a regular basis; candid and trustworthy when issues are raised.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision.
• Good knowledge of the UN work system and ability to work effectively with people of different national and cultural backgrounds

Languages: Excellent knowledge of English and Somali

To Apply:

Send your application to:
   
Candidates are requested to submit a covering letter quoting the Position Title and Vacancy Announcement No. FAO/33/2012 along with their current/detailed Curriculum Vitae and FAO Personal History (PH) form available at http://fmt.faoso.net/documents/PH_form-Blank.docx . 

E-mail is the preferred means of receipt and the application should be sent to HR-Somalia@fao.org.  

The subject line of the e-mail message should read CONFIDENTIAL – FAO/33/2012. 

If making a hard copy submission, the envelope should be clearly marked CONFIDENTIAL – FAO/33/2012 and sent to the following address:

FAO-Somalia
UN-Somalia Ngecha Road Complex
Corner Lower Kabete Road/Ngecha Road
P.O. Box 30470-00100
Nairobi, Kenya.

Applications may also be faxed, again clearly indicating CONFIDENTIAL - FAO/33/2012 in the subject line, to +254-20-4000333.

Applications must be received by the deadline.  

Late applications will not be considered.

Only short listed candidates meeting all essential qualifications will be contacted.

Field Associates

Dispenser for Safe Water Programme

Position: Field Associates
 

Deadline for Applications: 5th July2012
 

Location: Siaya
 

The Dispenser for Safe Water (DSW) at Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) seeks to fill vacant positions for Field Associates to support our expansion program at SIAYA county in an effort to achieve our program’s medium-term goal - providing 5 million people with sustained access to safe water, which will prevent 2.3 million cases of child diarrhoea and avert over 2,200 child deaths each year.
 

DSW is a growing entrepreneurial program within IPA working to reduce the 1.6 million childhood deaths each year from diarrhoea, a leading cause of child mortality in Kenya and globally. The programme is doing this by deploying Chlorine Dispensers—a simple, low-cost innovation proven to dramatically increase rates of household water treatment, which significantly reduces diarrhoea and other waterborne disease. 

Chlorine Dispensers have been recognised by a wide network of supporters, including the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Local Government, Lake Victoria North Water Services Board and major international foundations and implementers.
 

Kenya is DSW’s flagship programme, currently transitioning from the proof-of-concept stage to large-scale implementation with a team of about 30 field staff in Kenya, serving around 400,000 people with access to safe water.
 

For this position, we are seeking Field Associates who are motivated by the opportunity to expand a programme with proven impact, potential to improve the health of millions and save thousands of lives. 

All eligible candidates from the private, public and non-profit sectors who are interested in making a long-term commitment to a truly influential programme are encouraged to apply.
 

More information on Chlorine Dispensers can be found at: http://poverty-action.org/safewater
 

Job Purpose
 

FA position is primarily a field based position which plays an important role as an interface between DSW and communities in delivering the chlorine dispenser safe water intervention to the target communities. 

The FA position reports to the Area Coordinator.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead community sensitization and education meetings
• Lead community leaders meetings and local Govt sensitization meetings
• Field execution of dispenser related activities eg Water Point Nominations, water point verification Water point dispenser installations, Chlorine service/ dispenser maintenance and field surveys administration
• Supervise, mentor, and coach community field/service assistants in the execution of their duties
• Developing weekly work plans and reports for field activities
• Field data administration for various activities through smart phone technology
• Other duties and responsibilities as delegated by the Area Coordinator.

Required Competencies and Attributes

• High level of integrity and stewardship
• Team work. Embraces team work and aspires and supports the ideals of working in a team work environment as a team champion
• Passion to work in a rural community setting
• Flexible mindset and willingness to relocate on a short notice to other field based assignments in other regions.
• Self driven and highly motivated to deliver results within tight deadlines.
• Good communication skills. Ability to communicate well within the organization and with the rural communities and local leaders
• Basic leadership skills in managing people ,working with communities and teams
• Good computer skills and comfort to advance the skills in a dynamic IT field .
• Proactive and ambitious to support innovation and change in a dynamic working environment
• Attitude. Positive attitude to work and to develop in a fast paced work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma in Management, community work, project management or equivalent.
• Good language skills in English and Kiswahili both spoken and written
• 1-2 yrs experience working with communities or social enterprises/NGOs
• Motor cycle riding skills or willingness to learn and ride a motorcycle.
• Knowledge of Siaya county geography and living there is a definite advantage
• Proficiency in Dholuo speaking is a definite advantage

To Apply:
 

Applications can be submitted via email to jobs-kenya@poverty-action.org with the subject line “Field Associate Position.” 

Please attach the following documents:

• Cover letter explaining interest in the position and fit for the role
• CV/resume

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by email for an interview.
 

Employment Terms:- Successful candidates will be on a 6 months contract renewable based on good performance. 

Salary attached to this position is Kes 14000-16000/month
 

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the Field Associate. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organisational needs as necessary. Please note that IPA will never request any form of payment from an applicant. Applicants are encouraged to confirm the information listed above with IPA prior to releasing any extensive personal information to the organisation. IPA is an equal opportunity employer. Please direct questions to ipak.water.jobs@poverty-action.org.

IRC - Field Coordinator Job in Galkacyo, Somalia

Field Coordinator

Galkacyo office
Location: Galkacyo, Somalia
Supervisor: Country Director
Position line manages: Appx 5 staff (Program Manager/ Coordinator, Finance, Logistics, HR & Admin roles)

Position works with: Operations Coordinator, Deputy Director‐ Programs, Finance Controller, Security Manager, Grants Manager and Sector Managers/ Coordinators

Background: The International Rescue Committee has been working in Somalia since 2006, providing essential services to conflict and disaster affected communities. The IRC has been operational in Central Somalia (Mudug and Galgadud regions) and Mogadishu implementing interventions in the areas of livelihood, WASH and health reaching out to more than 200,000 conflict and drought affected people.

Summary of Responsibilities: Working with the supervision of the Country Director, the Field Coordinator will play a pivotal role in managing the IRC Galkacyo program office. 

The person will provide leadership to the office in ensuring quality implementation of all program activities, efficient supply chain and office management, security management, representing the organization, HR management and maintaining close working relationship with relevant line ministries of the Galmudug authority and other actors such as INGOs. 

The position represents the IRC in relevant coordination forums.

Key parameters for success include‐ quality program implementation, flexibility, pro‐activeness and problem solving, facilitating team work, cost effectiveness and seeking and providing clarity to the team, and working together with IRC teams based at Garrowe and Nairobi.

Person competencies includes someone who‐ understands and internalizes the operational context of Somalia and motivation to work there, champions change, excels in self management, results driven, has problem solving and positive approach to work, employs sensitivity and diplomacy in daily work, strong interpersonal skills and hardworking.

Specific responsibilities

A. Operations

• Work with the field team and the senior management team for IRC in Somalia in achievement of the country program strategic plan and priorities identified therein.
• Ensure compliance of all IRC policies. Orient and train the supply chain staff at the Galkacyo office site and ensure that all activities are implemented in line with the IRC supply chain guidelines and policies.
• Line manage about 5 staff and provide quality overview HR management support to all staff in the office ensuring that recruitment, orientation, staff management issues are dealt with in line with the IRC organisational policies and guidelines. Make sure that documentation for all HR management issues are in place. Work closely with the HR team at the Nairobi office in performance of various HR functions
• Encourage and participate in staff development initiatives for the office
• Provide close oversight to the operations component of the program including management of the vehicles, logistics and procurement of materials, store management and IT functions
• Work with the Galkacyo team to prepare monthly and weekly travel plans and coordinate efficient movement ensuring adequate security
• Ensure efficient visitor management to the Galkacyo office including booking of hotels, airstrip pick up, security and organizing external meetings
• Follow up timely procurement of office supplies and monitor reconciliation of office supplies with the warehouse report from logistics
• Liaise with finance staff to ensure support to both programs and operations
• Ensure program staff receive adequate and timely operational and financial support
• Ensure adequate support and communication to operational staff in the office and community stakeholders to prevent any form of misunderstanding that could negatively impact the planned operations of the IRC in the supported communities
• Work closely with the Operations Coordinator to review and analyse systems and procedures to ensure effective and efficient delivery of support functions.
• Provide a key in‐field oversight role ensuring that mandatory checks are carried out, and analyse, and detect any potential sources of financial/material risk in IRCs operations. Take mitigative action against the identified risks.
• Build a strong team at Galkacyo by working with the staff at Galkacyo office as well as take advantage of any team building efforts underway at the country level.
• Prepare monthly reports on activities of the office highlighting achievements, areas of support needed and next month priorities

B. Programs

• Facilitate a good working relationship between the program coordinators/ managers for different sectors and respective program teams at the field office.
• Line manage the Program Coordinator/ Manager for the Galkacyo office (to whom the field program team leads report) and ensure that strong and facilitative linkages are built between the PC/ PM and the sector coordinators.
• Work closely with the Deputy Director for Programs for Somalia, Finance and Grants team members in ensuring that all planned activities are implemented at the field site and any concerns/ risks are addressed
• Ensure that the budget spending rates are in line with project work plans and the program and supply chain staff plan and submit PRs, work‐plans and other necessary documentation in good time.
• Actively seek input from program personnel on how systems and support functions can be improved with program results in mind.
• Ensure adequate support and communication to program staff in the field locations for them to be updated on all relevant changes to policies
• Monitor the work‐plans of each program and raise over‐laps or operational constraints
• Help with and encourage program planning. Participate in Grant opening and closing meetings as well as grant mid‐point review meetings

C. Staff Safety and Security Management

• Act as the security focal point for the Galkacyo office and communicate issues promptly as they are observed for necessary guidance and support from the operations Coordinator and Country Director
• Ensure development and implementation of the standard operations procedures for the office and train staff on the same
• Complete incident report forms as necessary and encourage all staff to be filling the form should there be any security incident that he/she is aware of
• Review safety and security issues at field sites, compiling recommendations for Operations Coordinator.
• Communicate changes in the security situation to the Operations Coordinator and CD in a timely manner
• Provide weekly security updates to the CD and Operations Coordinator highlighting impact on IRC’s work and remedial actions
• Work with the CD to ensure that staff members (individually and collectively) take advantage of the psychosocial counselling support services available within the office and from external consultant.

D. External representation and networking

• Represent the IRC to local government authorities and line ministries, donors, visitors, and partners
• Act as the focal point for the IRC in the Galkacyo office
• Coordinate closely with the community leaders at various locations in Central Somalia and make sure to establish good working relationship with them
• Work with the program team to identify potential partners‐ local NGOs, INGOs, private partners and local authorities

Qualifications

• At least 7‐10 years of relevant experience working with a I/NGO in Somalia in a field office leadership role
• Exposure and experience in various operations, finance, security and HR/ Admin systems and processes of international organizations
• Strong skill set around organizing, operational management, representation and supervising staff
• Ability to manage demanding workload and creative approach to problem solving
• Excellent computer skills, especially word, internet, excel and power point
• Skills in English and Somali‐ both speaking & writing
• Ability and willingness to work and travel in Galkacyo (south and north) and Puntland
• University Degree/College diploma in the areas of social studies/ sciences.
• Availability to join by July 2012

Deadline for applications: 30th June 2012. Given the urgency of the recruitments, interviews will be held on an ongoing basis as and when applications are received.

Sending applications: Interested candidates are requested to send their application and CV to the email ID:
IRCSomaliaJobs@rescue.org with the subject line as IRC Somalia Jobs‐ Application for the position of Field Coordinator, Galkacyo. 

Please do not attach any certificates at the application stage.

Field Agent Job in Nairobi Kenya

Field Agent 

Gross Salary: 35k-60K

Our client is a profit making consumer goods firm and provides delivery services for the peri- urban and rural populations of the developing world and is seeking to recruit  a talented, entrepreneurial Field Agent to join the  founding team and help launch the company piloting in  Nairobi, Kenya. 

This position requires excellent communication and organizational skills.  

You must be personable, persistent, and have the creative problem solving abilities of an entrepreneur.

Responsibilities

You report to the CEO and will be responsible for the top line of the business including everything related to sales.  

This primarily involves recruiting, training,  and advising the company’s dealers.

Requirements

• Minimum Diploma  with evidence of good performance
• Enjoys motivating people and building relationships
• Analytical
• Driven by intellectual challenge and fast pace
• Sales/business development experience preferred
• Experience with FMCG sales preferred
• Experience  working in Kenya preferred
• Speaks English, Kiswahili and Kikuyu fluently

This is an opportunity to work with a seasoned group of entrepreneurs and investors to be part of the founding team of a company with enormous potential.

If qualified send CV only to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke on or before 12 June 2012, indicating the title (Field Agent) on the subject line.

Recruitment Manager
Corporate Staffing Services
3rd Floor, Nabui House, Unga Lane Westlands (Behind Unga House) Nairobi.

N.B. We do not charge any fee for interviews and neither for having your CV in our database.

DAC Aviation - Captains, First Officers and Chef - Jobs in Kenya and DRC

 DAC Aviation (EA) Limited provides turn-key contract air service, including aircraft, aircraft maintenance, aircraft parts, flight training, flight personnel and related aviation support systems. 

DAC Aviation (EA) Limited is heavily involved in humanitarian projects through the logistical support of commercial, governmental and nongovernmental projects in Afghanistan, Sudan, the democratic republic of Congo, Chad and neighboring countries.
 

DAC Aviation (EA) Limited is seeking self driven, exceptional and suitably qualified individuals to fill the positions below:
 

Captains CRJ
 

Qualifications and experience
 

The successful candidate:

• Must have a valid ATPL
• Must have current instrument rating
• Must have 4000 hours total time
• Must have 750 hours on type (CRJ)
• Must be current on type (CRJ)
• Must have 1500 hours minimum on high performance aircraft (Turbo prop)

First Officers CRJ
 

Qualifications and experience

• Must have CPL/IR (Commercial Pilots License/Instrument Rating)
• Must have 1500 hrs total time
• Must have 250 hrs total time as PIC
• Must have 300 hrs time on type and in similar type of operations

Chef (DRC)
 

We seek to recruit an experienced cook to join our team in. 

This position is based in the Democratic Republic of Congo. 

We are looking for someone with at least two years experience cooking in different international styles and
cuisines. 

We are looking for someone who is hard-working, organized, creative, and passionate about food
and customer service. 

The ideal candidate must be able to work in a high-pressure and demanding environment, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be a team player and also able to work unsupervised. 

The individual must be flexible and willing to work on different schedules including days, evenings, weekends and public holidays. 

Experience planning and preparing meals for large numbers in an international setting is desirable
 

Applicants must possess:

• Formal training as a Cook/ Chef
• Food preparation and cooking, plating, presentation
• Kitchen maintenance and cleaning
• Maintaining and ordering stocks and supplies
• Menu planning
• Following food safety requirements
• Budgetary planning skills

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria may send their applications enclosing a CV, an application letter, copies of academic testimonials, names of three referees and a daytime telephone contact.
 

The application should reach us by 13th June, 2012. 

Applications can also be sent via email to jobs@dacaviation.com. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
 

The Human Resources Manager,
DAC Aviation (EA) Limited,
P.O Box 44580 – 00100,
Nairobi
 

All Pilots MUST send a copy of their application to:

The Director General, KCAA, 

P.O Box 30163, 00100
Nairobi
 

DAC Aviation (EA) Limited is an equal opportunity employer

PAFID - Agronomists Field Officers Jobs in Kenya

Agronomists – Field Officers
 

PAFID – Conservation Agriculture Regional Programme

PAFID is an NGO currently implementing a Conservation Agriculture programme in Eastern, Western and Rift Valley Provinces. 

The programme introduces Conservation Agriculture at community level and trains farmers on best agronomic practices including tillage, weed control, crop rotation, crop nutrition and disease and pest control.

PAFID is seeking to recruit up to TEN agronomists to strengthen our capacity in the above areas and for future expansion into other regions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct farmer contact meetings and follow up meetings
• Select and recruit lead farmers
• Provide training and support to lead farmers and farmer groups
• Liaise with the Ministry of Agriculture and other stakeholders
• Develop and coordinate contacts with agro dealers
• Implement work plans, budgets, and timelines
• Participate in monthly team meetings
• Assess the training needs of farmers and stakeholders
• Participate in joint activities with other stakeholders e.g. field days and agricultural shows

Requirements

• A Bachelors’ degree or Diploma from a recognised institution in a relevant agricultural discipline with at least 2 years work experience in a related field
• Hands-on experience in Maize and/or Legume production
• Experience in community mobilization and working with farmers and farmer groups
• Excellent command of oral and written English and Kiswahili
• Computer literacy
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Be prepared to be transferred to any location in Kenya
• MUST HAVE A VALID MOTORCYCLE LICENSE

Qualified candidates are invited to email their applications together with a detailed CV with 3 professional referees and daytime telephone contacts by 15th June 2012 to: pafid.job@gmail.com. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
 

PAFID is an equal opportunity employer and promotes gender equality. 

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

PAFID - Field Officers Jobs in Kenya

PAFID - Conservation Agriculture Regional Program (PAFID-CARP)

Participatory Approaches for Integrated Development (PAFID) is a nonprofit organization that creates sustainable, culturally relevant solutions, enabling communities in Kenya to break longstanding cycles of poor crop production methods that lead to soil degradation, food insecurity and inadequate nutrition. 

PAFID’s mission is to improve food security, nutrition and incomes of small holder farming communities in Kenya by advancing better farming techniques, and encouraging their adoption. 

Using simple replicable methods, communities can improve livelihood inequalities whilst practicing innovative climate change and global warming mitigation techniques. 

PAFID is currently implementing Conservation Agriculture Regional program (CARP) whose goal is to support enhancement of climate resilient conservation agriculture and other sustainable natural resource management systems in Kenya.

PAFID is seeking to recruit Field Officers for its CARP project in Kenya.

The field officer is responsible for implementing the objectives of PAFID CARP project at the community level utilizing participatory approaches. 

S/He will be based at the division level at the project site.

Specific responsibilities include:-

• Conduct farmer contact meetings and follow up meetings
• Facilitate the selection and recruitment of lead farmers
• Provide training and support to lead farmers and farmer groups
• Develop and coordinate contacts with agro dealers working in the relevant areas to ensure closer collaboration
• Developing work plans, budgets, timelines and deliverables;
• Maintaining critical relationships with the Ministry of Agriculture and other local partners;
• Ensure that work plans, budgets, monthly reports, program monitoring and evaluation and other program reports are completed on time.
• Document lessons  learned and best practices
• Participate in monthly team meetings
• Continuously assess the training needs of farmers and various stakeholders and discuss these needs with field supervisors and project manager on regular basis.
• Participate in curricula design and development of participatory training techniques for lead farmers.
• Support farmer groups and link them to relevant agro dealers and other structures
• Participate in joint activities with other stakeholders e.g. Field days and agricultural shows
• Participate in joint monitoring and supervision visits with relevant ministry staff.
• Requirements: Knowledge, skills and abilities
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Tact and diplomacy in dealing with staff related to work environment needs.
• Ability to main effective working relationship with all levels of staff and public
• Must be computer literate.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Must have a valid motor cycle license and or willing to learn to ride.
• Prepared to be transferred to any location in Kenya as directed by PAFID

Minimum requirement: Education and experience

•  A bachelors’ degree in relevant field or a Diploma in community development with at least 2 years work experience in an agricultural related programs. 
• Experience in community mobilization and working with farmers and farmer groups will be an added advantage. 
• Computer proficiency and good command of oral and written English and Kiswahili language is Mandatory.

Qualified candidates are invited to email their applications together with a detailed CV with 3 professional referees and daytime telephone contacts by 15th June 2012 to:

The Project Manager, PAFID CARP Project. Email pafid.job@gmail.com
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

PAFID is an equal opportunity employer and promotes gender equity.  Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Innovations for Poverty Action - Field Officer Job in Kenya

Huduma Project

Field Officer

Deadline to Apply: May 29, 2012

Start Date: Mid-June 2012

Location: Nairobi and Central Province

Eligibility: Position open to local Kenyan hires only

About Innovations for Poverty Action: Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a non-profit research organization that creates and evaluates approaches to solving development problems. 

IPA disseminates the results of its evaluations to policymakers, practitioners, investors and donors around the world.

About the Huduma project: IPA’s Huduma project is a pilot evaluation of the Huduma platform - a new mobile and web-based system for soliciting and aggregating citizens’ reports on public service delivery.

IPA’s evaluation of this platform will focus on its application among the education and healthcare service sectors.

We are currently seeking Field Officers (FO) to work on the pilot stage of this evaluation.

FO activities during this stage will include but are not limited to: distributing flyers, posters and invitations to community meetings; leading community meetings; conducting focus groups; collecting and organizing data; and working with the Project Associate to improve and refine data collection tools.

Field Officers will be based in Nairobi or Central Province and will be required to travel within and between these regions.

Overnight trips are possible.

Field Officers will work closely with one another and will be accompanied by  the Project Associate for the purpose of data collection and focus groups.

FOs will spend approximately 90% of their time in the field and 10% of their time in the Nairobi office.
 

Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities:

General

• Arrive to work promptly and reliably
• Interact with community members with the highest level of integrity and understanding
• Distribute flyers and posters with information on the Huduma platform in study areas
• Invite local residents to community meetings about the Huduma platform
• Lead community meetings about the Huduma platform and its use
• Collect data through household surveys, academic tests, exit interviews, focus groups and observations
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve one another’s data collection skills and the project’s data collection tools
• Take careful notes in order to improve data collection tools and methods
• Work with the Project Associate to implement improvements to data collection tools and methods

Data Collection

• Acquire lists of staff members from head teachers and hospital administrators
• Compare staff who are present at the local facilities with those who are expected to be present
• Visit households and conduct academic tests on English, Kiswahili and math with primary students
• Collect economic data through questionnaires and observations
• Conduct questionnaires outside healthcare facilities
• Acquire administrative records from healthcare facilities regarding drug and immunization availability

Qualifications:

Required

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili
• Experience with data collection through household surveys, academic tests, exit interviews, focus groups or observations
• Ability to recognize when questions are difficult or unclear to subjects
• Excellent note taking ability during interviews and focus groups
• Willingness to travel within Nairobi and Central Provence
• Comfortable with interviewing individuals within their homes and outside healthcare facilities

Desired

• Bachelors’ degree or college diploma/certificate
• Experience analyzing hospital records on drug and immunization availability
• Experience with all data collection methods mentioned above
• Experience with pilot studies, especially related to improving data collection tools

To apply: 

Please send a cover letter and detailed CV, 3 references, daytime phone number(s), and email address. Your CV should include your scores or grades and other measures of academic achievement, and details about any relevant work experience.

Applications can be submitted to any of our branch offices, or by email to jobs-kenya@poverty-action.org ,or by post office using P.O Box 373, Busia area code 50400 Kenya. 

If you submit by email, please ensure that the subject line reads: “FIELD OFFICER”REF NO: HP-2012-05-01. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by email for an interview. Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Disclaimer: 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the Field Officer. 

The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties, tasks, and responsibilities. 

Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. 

Please note that IPA will never request any form of payment from an applicant. Applicants are encouraged to confirm the information listed above with IPA prior to releasing any extensive personal information to the organization. 

Please direct questions to jobs-kenya@poverty-action.org.