IEBC :: Constituency Elections Coordinator

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) seeks to recruit dynamic, competent and result-oriented individuals to fill the following positions:-
 

Position: Constituency Elections Coordinator 

5 Posts - Butere, Wajir East, Suna West, Turkana North and Kinango Constituencies

IEBC Grade:5
 

Job Code: IEBC/4/1/2016
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide management support, develop and oversee the implementation of strategies, policies, plans and budgets at the constituency level while ensuring their alignment to the regional and overall Commission strategies.
• Ensure that election operation activities at the constituency level comply with laid down internal controls and budgetary provisions.
• Ensure adequate provision of administrative support services at the constituency level including distribution of election materials, transport management, implementation of security policies and protocols and ensuring the safe custody of the Commission’s assets.
• Be responsible for sound financial management and prudent use of all Commission funds at constituency level in line with commission’s financial policies.
• Liaise with the Regional Election Coordinator to implement training programmes for registration and election officials at the constituency level.
• Identify, inspect suitable polling, nominations and tallying centers.
• Liaise with regional administrative and security officials at the constituency level to ensure safety of Commission Assets including warehouses.
• Undertake the verification, compilation and revision of Constituency voter’s register as required by law from time to time.
• Liaise with political parties with respect to elections and related activities.
• Develop accountability measures, monitor the performance indicators at the constituency levels and ensure the timely preparation of periodic reports.
• Be the Returning Officer during elections and during voter registration the Voter Registration Officer.
• Undertake any other relevant duties assigned by the Commission.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum undergraduate degree from a recognized university.
• A minimum of Six (6) years post graduate working experience in management in a large organization.
• Proven experience in results-based management, monitoring and evaluation or managing election process is an added advantage.
• Must be computer literate and should possess good negotiation, planning and coordination skills.
• Additional training, professional qualifications and experience of fieldwork will be an advantage.
• Must be a resident of the Constituency applied for and must attach ID card indicating that they hail from that constituency.
• Must be computer literate.

Integrity Clearance
 

In addition to the qualifications set above, the applicants must further meet and submit the following clearances:

1. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
2. Criminal Investigation Department (CID)
3. Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
4. Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP)
5. Chief Executive Officer, Higher Education Loans Board
6. Professional bodies (where applicable) to which the applicant belongs eg LSK, ICPAK, AAK, IEK etc
7. Credit Reference Bureau Africa Ltd or Metropol Credit Reference Bureau

Security Clearance: All shortlisted applicants may be subjected by the Commission to a security clearance by National Intelligence Service (NIS)

Application Submissions

Interested candidates are requested to submit their duly completed applications together with an up-to-date curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials, email and telephone contacts together with names, telephone and email contacts of three (3) referees who must be familiar with the candidates previous work experience. 

Applicants must indicate the Job code and title on the top left corner of the envelope.

Applications and supporting documents shall be:
 

i) Hand delivered to the IEBC CEO/CS, 6th Floor, Anniversary Towers, University Way, Nairobi:
 

and/or

ii) Send via Post Office to: 

Independent Electoral Boundaries Commission (IEBC),
P O Box 45371-00100,

Nairobi, Kenya.

Applications must reach IEBC by 15th February 2016

IEBC :: Constituency Office Clerk

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) seeks to recruit dynamic, competent and result-oriented individuals to fill the following positions:-
 

Position: Constituency Office Clerk 

3 Posts - Kuria West, Emurua Dikirr and Alego Osunga Constituencies

IEBC Grade: 8
 

Job Code: IEBC/5/1/2016
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the general management of constituency office in the absence of the Constituency Election Coordinator (CEC).
• Completing voter registration control sheets and control registers.
• Keep up to date statistics on voter registration exercise.
• Updating regularly and maintaining an updated register of electors and making sure it is always accurate.
• Checking that all electoral materials and equipment are in good working condition,
• Assist the CEC in mapping of polling stations/registration centres.
• Assist in publicity of registration of voters, elections, inspection of the register and any other activity to be undertaken by the commission.
• Quality control the work done by registration and polling officer on voter registration.
• Receive, distribute and maintain an inventory of materials and equipment to registration centres.
• Replacing lost and defaced voters cards with duplicate cards.
• Assist in preparation of work plans, security plans, transport, and logistical plans.
• Safeguarding registration data.
• Assist the CEC in verification of the register of electors.
• Undertake any other relevant duty assigned by the CEC.

Requirements for Appointment

• Minimum of C- (minus) in KCSE or division III in KCE and a Diploma in any field.
• Must be computer literate.
• 2 years working experience in a large organization.
• Competent and confident in handling office processes.
• Must be a resident of the Constituency applied for and must attach a copy of ID card indicating that they hail from that constituency.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, good analytical and interpretation of Public Procurement & Disposal Act and Public Procurement Regulations, a team player, good management/leadership skills
• Must have project management skills
• Must be computer literate.

Integrity Clearance
 

In addition to the qualifications set above, the applicants must further meet and submit the following clearances:

1. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
2. Criminal Investigation Department (CID)
3. Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
4. Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP)
5. Chief Executive Officer, Higher Education Loans Board
6. Professional bodies (where applicable) to which the applicant belongs eg LSK, ICPAK, AAK, IEK etc
7. Credit Reference Bureau Africa Ltd or Metropol Credit Reference Bureau

Security Clearance: All shortlisted applicants may be subjected by the Commission to a security clearance by National Intelligence Service (NIS)

Application Submissions
 

Interested candidates are requested to submit their duly completed applications together with an up-to-date curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials, email and telephone contacts together with names, telephone and email contacts of three (3) referees who must be familiar with the candidates previous work experience. 

Applicants must indicate the Job code and title on the top left corner of the envelope.

Applications and supporting documents shall be:
 

i) Hand delivered to the IEBC CEO/CS, 6th Floor, Anniversary Towers, University Way, Nairobi:
 

and/or

ii) Send via Post Office to: 

Independent Electoral Boundaries Commission (IEBC),
P O Box 45371-00100,

Nairobi, Kenya.

Applications must reach IEBC by 15th February 2016

Curriculum Designer - 200,000 per month

The International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC) was established to enhance operational capacity for peacekeeping through training, education and research for the benefit of military, police, and civilian staff.

The centre wishes to engage a competent candidate on a short term contractual basis in the following position:

Post Title: Curriculum Designer

1 Position 

Type of Appointment: 1 year contract, Level 4
 

 

Duration: 1 year - Project Bound
 

Salary: Kshs 200,000 – Gross Monthly.

Job Purpose: This position is located in Peace and Security Research Department (PSRD), IPSTC. Reporting directly to Head of Curriculum Design PSRD, the successful candidate will conduct research, produce papers and design and develop training curriculum related to the tactical, operational and strategic levels of training and education at IPSTC.
 

Principle Accountabilities:

• Establish a cross-functional team to collaborate on the development of the learning course utilizing the principles of adult learning and instructional design
• Manage the development of the learning curricula and delivery mechanism. The delivery mechanism includes the training systems and tools, teaching methodologies and support material.
• Supervise and assist in directing the work of subject matter experts and resource trainers and ensure compliance with curriculum standards and best practices.
• Coordinate the initial testing of the course
• Establish a methodology/framework for measuring the effectiveness of the training, including methods for skills assessment and any recommendations for longitudinal tracking.
• Contributing to conflict alert systems, policy briefings and research relevant to emerging regional and global peace and security issues, especially in the Eastern Africa region.
• Organizing and/or participating in relevant conferences, meetings, symposiums, colloquiums and workshops.

Employment Standards
 

Ability To:

• Professionalism: Knowledge of adult learning principles and communication styles. Knowledge of instructional design methodologies. Knowledge of training measurement and assessment/evaluation techniques. Has in-depth knowledge of Peace Support Operations. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments and shows persistence when faced with difficulties or challenges.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input and is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda and accept joint responsibility for team’s shortcomings.
• Planning& Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies and adjust priorities accordingly and is efficient and effective in allocating time to achieve assigned tasks. Has strong multitasking abilities and ability to manage multiple deadlines. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning.
• Respect for Diversity: Works effectively with people from all backgrounds, shows respect for and understanding of diverse points of view and examines own biases and behaviours to avoid stereotypical response. Treats men and women equally with dignity and respect and does not discriminate against any individual or group.

Knowledge Of:

• Knowledge of adult learning principles and communication styles. 
• Knowledge of instructional design methodologies. 
• Knowledge of training measurement and assessment/evaluation techniques. 
• Has in-depth knowledge of Peace Support Operations. 
• Knowledge of integrating gender in design and implementation of learning methodologies 
• Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments and shows persistence when faced with difficulties or challenges.

Qualifications:

• Education: Master’s Degree in Peace, Conflict and Security Studies or other related, International Studies/Relations gender and development or other related social science discipline is required.
• Work Experience: At least 5 years of experience in a development field, peace, conflict, gender and security (preferably in the areas of conflict prevention, conflict management and post conflict peace building) of which 3 or more years of experience in curricula development in the following activities is required, on-line course design and deployment, and design and implementation of blended learning systems, in either public or private sector international organizations.
• Experience working with a learning management system highly desirable. Extensive hands-on experience and knowledge of learning systems. Experience in managing the development and deployment of training courses and systems desirable.
• Experience working in the field of gender peace and security.

How to Apply:
 

Applications including cover letter, CVs, copies of relevant certificates, current remuneration and expected remuneration as well as current notice period should be addressed to the:

Director
International Peace Support Training Centre
Westwood Park, Karen
P O Box 24232 - 00502
Nairobi, Kenya

Or emailed to: jobs@ipstc.org

Deadline for submitting applications is 15th February 2016. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted to undergo a selection board interview.

Researcher - 200,000 per month

The International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC) was established to enhance operational capacity for peacekeeping through training, education and research for the benefit of military, police, and civilian staff.
 

The centre wishes to engage a competent candidate on a short term contractual basis in the following position:
 

Post Title: Researcher
 

1 Position

Type of Appointment: 1 year contract, Level 4
 

Duration: 1 year - Project Bound
 

Salary: Kshs 200,000 – Gross Monthly.
 

Job Purpose: This position is located in Peace and Security Research Department (PSRD), IPSTC. Reporting directly to Head of Applied Research PSRD, the successful candidates will conduct research and produce papers with a focus on gender peace and security to support and inform the Centre’s activities, including the design of training programmes.

Principle Accountabilities:

• Conducting demand led research on relevant gender, peace and security issues and presenting papers and related publications.
• Contributing to conflict alert systems, policy briefings and research relevant to emerging regional and global peace and security issues, especially in the Eastern Africa region.
• Analyzing gendered nature of emerging conflict trends within Eastern Africa with a view to contributing to policy frameworks for regional interventions.
• Organizing and/or participating in relevant conferences, meetings, symposiums, colloquiums and workshops.
• Conducting background research and updating country profiles in Eastern Africa with focus on issues related to Peace Support Operations.
• Assisting in integrating gender in design and delivery of training related to conflict prevention, conflict management and post-conflict recovery.
• Providing inputs for training related to peace operations at tactical, operational and strategic level education.

Employment Standards
 

Ability To:

• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input and is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda and accept joint responsibility for team’s shortcomings.
• Planning& Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies and adjust priorities accordingly and is efficient and effective in allocating time to achieve assigned tasks. Has strong multitasking abilities and ability to manage multiple deadlines. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning.
• Respect for Diversity: Works effectively with people from all backgrounds, shows respect for and understanding of diverse points of view and examines own biases and behaviors to avoid stereotypical response. Treats men and women equally with dignity and respect and does not discriminate against any individual or group.

Knowledge Of:

• Mastery of research in gender, peace and security issues. 
• Knows applied process research, from the setting of research agenda, through field visits to publication of materials. 
• Able to identify, extract, analyses and format data from a wide variety of standard and non-standard sources.
• Has in-depth knowledge of Peace Support Operations. 
• Has knowledge and experience interpreting the women peace and security framework into research programmes. 
• Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments and shows persistence when faced with difficulties or challenges.

Qualifications:

• Education: Master’s Degree in Peace, Conflict and Security Studies, International Studies/Relations, gender and development or other related field is required.
• Work Experience: A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in research peace, conflict and security (preferably in the areas of conflict prevention, conflict management and post conflict peace building) or related area is required. Experience of giving presentations and delivering lectures to large audiences is required. Understanding or relevant experience in curriculum design and training evaluation is desirable. Experience in gender peace and security. Experience of organizing events/workshops/symposiums and writing occasional papers, issues briefs and Newsletter is desirable.
• Language: For the post advertised, fluency in spoken and written English is required. Knowledge in other Language(s) is an advantage.

How to Apply:

 
Applications including cover letter, CVs, copies of relevant certificates, current remuneration and expected remuneration as well as current notice period should be addressed to the:

Director
International Peace Support Training Centre
Westwood Park, Karen
P O Box 24232 - 00502
Nairobi, Kenya

Or emailed to: jobs@ipstc.org

Deadline for submitting applications is 15th February 2016.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted to undergo a selection board interview.

Federal Government of Somalia :: TA Procurement Reform Management Consultant

Federal Government of Somalia
 

Ministry of Finance
 

Second Public Financial Management Capacity Strengthening Project
 

Request for Expressions of Interest
 

(Consulting Services – Individual Consultant Selection)
 

Project ID: P151492
 

TF#: 0A0388
 

Assignment Title: TA Procurement Reform Management Consultant
 

Reference No.: FGS/PFMII/ICS/2016/001
 

1.0 Background to the Project
 

The Federal Republic of Somalia has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the “Second Public Financial Management Capacity-Strengthening Project” (SPFMCSP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds of this grant for consulting services. 

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) of the Federal Republic of Somalia (FRS) has undertaken the SPFMCSP with the objective to achieve overall fiscal discipline that ensures effective use of public funds and avoids fiscal waste. 

The project refers to the legal and institutional framework for supervising all phases of the budget cycle, including formulation and preparation of the budget, budget execution and expenditure management, internal controls and audit, procurement, monitoring and reporting arrangements, and external audit.

In this context, the Federal Government of Somalia has passed the Public Procurement Concessions and Disposal Act (PPCDA). 

The PPCDA will cover all public entities, including central government agencies, local governments, state-owned enterprises, independent organisations and other public institutions. 

In this regard, the project aims to provide the best international technical expertise in this field to ensure that the designs of secondary legislation, institutional setup, and capacity development strategy will lead to effective implementation of PPCDA and successful public procurement reforms. 

The project will take a systematic approach to support the reform efforts at the legislative, policy, and operational levels to fulfil the goals of “value for money” in public procurement with integrity.
 

3. Scope of Work
 

The international consultant is to support the Procurement Directorate of the Ministry of Finance to conduct a comprehensive review of legal infrastructure and development of additional guidance to support effective implementation of the new PPDCA.

She/he will work closely with the relevant Ministry of Finance officials as well as national and international consultants to provide technical inputs and assist in reviewing the current and proposed legal infrastructure as well as in designing/drafting/reviewing secondary legislations and regulatory frameworks in line with relevant best practices. 

The expected outputs will include a review of general provisions, existing/related laws and policies as well as drafting/reviewing legal implementing guidelines, operational guidance documents, model documentation, and recommendations to support effective implementation of the new PPDCA.
 

4. Duration of the Assignment
 

The International Consultant on Procurement Reform will be hired for a period of twelve 12 months on time-based contract with possibility of extension upon satisfactory performance.

The assignment is based in Mogadishu, Somalia.
 

5. Competences
 

The Consultant must possess at least 10 years’ experience in procurement, supply chain management with a degree in supply chain, procurement, law, management, finance, economics or commerce; 

The incumbent will have experience in supporting public procurement sector reforms and expertise in formulating policy and strategic planning at the national level. 

Knowledge and experience working in fragile countries is an added advantage; 

The successful candidate will be motivated and able to work in a results-driven environment and responsibly without direct supervision on occasion. 

He/She will exhibit organizational skills, attention to detail, personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility, and problem-solving skills. 

Further desired experiences are as follows: Experience of working in Fragile Countries and knowledge of the Public Financial Management Reforms.
 

6. Mode of submission of Applications
 

Further information can be obtained by sending email requests at the email address below. 

Expressions of interest must be delivered (in person, by mail, or by e-mail) in a written form in three (3) hard copies (if not by e-mail) to the address below by 5 pm 23rd February, 2016.

Mr. Farahan Mohamoud
Project Coordinator
Public Financial Management Reform Unit
Ministry of Finance
Villa Somalia, Mogadishu
Federal Republic of Somalia
Email: Pfmreformunit@gmail.com
And Procurement.fgs@gmail.com

Directing staff

The International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC) was established to enhance operational capacity for peacekeeping through training, education and research for the benefit of military, police, and civilian staff.

The centre wishes to engage a competent candidate on a contractual basis in the following position:
 

Post Title: Directing staff

2 Positions
 

Type of Appointment: 1 year contract, Level 4
 

Duration: 1 year
 

Direct Supervision: Through the Chief Instructor to the Commandant
 

Salary: Kshs 181,543 – Gross Monthly.
 

Job Purpose: This position is located in training department IPSTC. Reporting directly Through the Chief Instructor to the Commandant, the successful candidates will prepare and deliver quality training lectures in areas related to Police, gender, Civilian and Military for Peace Support Operation with focus on Eastern Africa region.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Coordination of academic and workshop training programmes in Peace Support Operation with particular focus on Eastern Africa region;
• Prepare and deliver quality training lectures in areas related to Police, Civilian and Military for Peace Support Operation with focus on Eastern Africa region;
• Responsible for development of training/learning materials, preparing training programs and maintaining records to monitor training outputs;
• Participate in departmental and school meetings and workshops aimed at sharing training outcomes and building interdepartmental collaboration within and outside the school;
• Write and approve lecture materials and hand-outs and presentations in lectures, workshops and symposium to facilitate quality delivery of training programs to Police, Civilians and Military for Peace Support Operation;
• Active member of the institutes’ planning team to determine training program for the IPSTC training calendar;
• Participate in the development of curriculum in collaboration with the Curriculum Development Officers;
• Assist in the design, development and delivery of the Centre’s programmes;
• Assist in the production of a quarterly IPSTC newsletter;
• Liaise with relevant institutions, academic, I/NGOs and research institutes etc., with a view to increasing IPSTC’s “network of gender experts;”
• Develop cutting edge training tools and methodologies so as to meet the institution’s standards as a centre of excellence;
• Remain abreast of contemporary adult learning principles with a view to developing relevant training tools and methodologies for associated training events; and
• Develop a roster of training experts/facilitators in gender and related subject areas.

Education & Experience

• Must have training development experience
• Minimum of a Master’s degree in a relevant field
• Work independently without daily supervision.
• Must be a Gender expert in the field of Peace and Security
• Good grasp and ability to deliver on other peace, conflict and security related subjects.
• Mission experience including UN/AU mandates roles of Police, Civilian and Military would be an added advantage.

Skills, abilities and personal attributes

• Ability to prepare and deliver lectures to high level professionals with diverse backgrounds;
• Ability to manage time and work to strict deadlines;
• Proactive, initiative, with excellent networking and collaborative skills;
• Ability to conceptualise, design, develop and undertake structured evaluation and review of training projects and programs;
• Good report writing analytical skills;
• Public speaking and excellent presentation skills;
• Effective team leadership skills;
• Ability to continuously monitor and acquire new knowledge on relevant peace and security trends and developments.
• Males and Non-Kenyans are encouraged to apply for this position

How to Apply:

 
Applications including cover letter, CVs, copies of relevant certificates, current remuneration and expected remuneration as well as current notice period should be addressed to the:

Director
International Peace Support Training Centre
Westwood Park, Karen
P O Box 24232 - 00502
Nairobi, Kenya

Or emailed to: jobs@ipstc.org

Deadline for submitting applications is 15th Feb 2016. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted to undergo a selection board interview.

National Programme Officer – Policy Advisor and Governance

National Programme Officer – Policy Advisor and Governance
Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), Regional Office, Horn of Africa, Nairobi

The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) is Switzerland’s international cooperation agency within the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA). 

The Swiss Cooperation Strategy Horn of Africa 2013-2016 focuses on Somalia and the arid and semi-arid lands of South-Eastern Ethiopia and North-Eastern Kenya. 

 

The strategy covers four sectors: food security, health, governance and migration/protection. It is designed as a whole of government approach in which SDC is closely collaborating with the Swiss Embassies in Nairobi and Addis Ababa, the Human Security Division and the State Secretariat for Migration in Switzerland. 

The overall aim of the strategy is to contribute to the reduction of poverty, improve human security and stability and address migration challenges.

SDC programs are implemented through a variety of partners (UN agencies, international and national NGOs, regional institutions and governmental institutions), using different instruments (humanitarian aid, development cooperation, policy dialogue) and intervention modalities (bilateral, multilateral, mandates, contributions, pooled funds). 

Policy dialogue at national and regional level, donor coordination, aid effectiveness principles in fragile and conflict affected contexts (New Deal), as well as humanitarian core principles and improved protection of civilians are systematically promoted. SDC is seeking a Policy Advisor.
Tasks / Responsibilities

The National Programme Officer (NPO) advises the Swiss Regional Cooperation Office on policy and governance issues related mainly to Somalia, but also to North-Eastern Kenya and South-Eastern Ethiopia. He/she acts as the focal point for governance questions in all programmes.

He/she provides sound analysis of political affairs, as well as development and humanitarian issues related to the Cooperation strategy and the overall aid architecture.

She/he works on governance and state building affairs and drives SDC’s portfolio in this sector.

The NPO actively participates and represents SDC in donor coordination mechanisms and policy fora relevant to the portfolio and works in close collaboration with SDC’s bilateral and multilateral partners to ensure sound planning, implementation and monitoring processes.

He/she communicates with various stakeholders involved in SDC supported projects and liaises with implementing partners, ministries, local governments and bilateral and multilateral agencies.

She/he provides inputs for presentations, advisory and briefing notes, drafts strategic documents for funding decisions as well as all administrative documents related to the projects under his/her responsibility; closely liaises with the Admin and Finance Department on all financial issues related to programme management; plans, organises and conducts monitoring field missions. 

Experience and educational background

• University degree in studies related to development cooperation and/or humanitarian affairs and 8 years working experience in the field of Policy and Governance, preferably in Somalia and/or Kenya
• Experience in international cooperation and humanitarian aid, preferably working with an international agency or government institution focusing on good governance, policy making,  processes and citizens’ participation
• Experience in project cycle management, results based management and CSPM
• Knowledge of the multilateral and bilateral aid system
• Ability to link humanitarian aid with longer term developmental approaches
• Proven track record in a policy advisory role
• Experience in managing governance and state-building projects
• Good understanding of the humanitarian, social, economic and political situation in the Horn of Africa, in particular Somalia and the Arid and Semi Arid Lands (ASALs) of Kenya
• Good knowledge of international humanitarian law and principles, as well as issues related to (humanitarian) access and protection of civilians.
• Good knowledge of international aid architecture debates, New Deal processes and working in fragile contexts.
• Strong analytical skills (political, cultural and conflict)
• Proven track record in synthesizing/communicating conclusions and recommendations and ability to represent government positions in stakeholders and policy dialogue
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and to deliver high quality work on time
• Computer literacy in particular Word and Excel, Outlook, Explorer and PPP
• Willingness to work in remote areas on mission
• Fluent in English with strong writing skills. Somali speaking an asset
• Female applicants are strongly encouraged

Employment modalities

The position is based in Nairobi. Frequent field missions to the whole region for the purpose of project planning/ monitoring, sector coordination, policy dialogue are required.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Kenya.

Please send applications (letter of motivation (1 page), CV (2 pages max.)) to nai.sdc@eda.admin.ch  before 15 February 2016.  addressed to: Chief of Finance, Personnel & Administration, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation SDC

Foreseen start of duty: as soon as possible or to be negotiated. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Assistant Safety Advisor (ASA)

INSO Kenya is recruiting:

Position: 1 (One) Assistant Safety Advisor (ASA)

Location: Kakuma
 

Starting Date: from March 2016
 

Duration of the Contract: 1 year renewable

1. INSO Kenya Background

INSO is a global charity dedicated exclusively to issues of humanitarian safety and to the operation of NGO Safety Offices (NSO) in volatile or insecure contexts.

INSO Kenya aims to support security awareness and security management capabilities amongst NGOs within Kenya.
 

 

We are now seeking an experienced individual to join our team as Assistant Safety Advisor (ASA) who will based in Kakuma. 

2. Purpose of Position

The ASA will support the Deputy Safety Advisor (DSA) East and by extension, Safety Advisor (SA) Central by: 

• Assisting in the collection and verification of security information
• Assisting the DSA in the preparation of relevant security reports
• Producing and maintain the weekly incident list
• Helping to enhance information collection capacity at Kakuma and Turkana County at large

3. Reporting

Reports to the Deputy Safety Advisor (DSA) East

4. Key Responsibilities: 

The list of responsibilities is not exhaustive: other tasks may be requested to adapt operational needs.

Assist in the collection and verification of security information

• Liaise closely with NGOs, the UN, the military, and other national and international security agencies to collect relevant information for NGOs use.
• Monitor media to collect relevant information for NGOs use
• Contribute to writing security reports and threat warnings in collaboration with the DSA
• Conduct regular field trips to develop local expertise of the context (Turkana County)

Produce a Weekly incident list

• After verification of information, produce a comprehensive weekly incident list to be send to the DSA

Assist in the delivery of other INSO Request Services

• Perform site security review on request by NGOs and in close collaboration with the
• Respond pro-actively to any relevant request of NGOs in terms of safety and security
• Support requesting NGOs in times of crisis on request, in close collaboration with the DSA/SA

Adhere to INSO security policies and procedures

• Fully comply with INSO policy directives;
• Observe and maintain the confidentiality and security of all NGO information;
• Observe and maintain the confidentiality and security of any documentation/procedures as outlined by Director

Adopts professional conduct and positive attitude

• Other tasks may be requested and should be executed diligently
• Manage your time in the office effectively.
• Work to ensure a positive working atmosphere by enhancing a cordial working relationship.

5. Posting details: 

This position is based in Kakuma but involves frequent trips in Turkana County
 

The position requires the holder to be able to undertake tasks at short notice with due regard to the security environment
 

The holder must display a high degree of ethic and with a high sense of responsibility 
 

This position requires a degree of flexibility with respect  to working hours 

6. Mandatory Requirements:

• Bachelor in either, Journalism, Communication, Political Sciences, History, or any other equivalent diploma
• At least 5 years of military, police and/or NGO security work experience
• Excellent English writing skills
• A good understanding of NGO approaches to security
• Proven extensive network of contacts with security interlocutors across the country
• A proven ability to develop and maintain working relationships with key security interlocutors
• Excellent Computer skills and knowledge of Windows and Office programs
• Kenyan nationality

7.  Preferred Characteristics: (Applicants SHOULD have 1 or more of these)

• 2 or more years of work  experience with NGOs
• Deep understanding of the Kenyan security environment and its historical context
• Experience in high quality report production
• Demonstrated capacity to work with minimal supervision and maintain a high level of engagement
• Staff management experience

8. How to Apply: 

Interested persons are requested to send the following to info.ken@ngosafety.org no later than 17:00GMT on the 25th February 2016 and ensure to reference ‘Assistant Safety Advisor’ in the subject line of your email. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted after the closing date.

•  Cover Letter specifying how you meet the mandatory requirements, your motivation in applying and what you hope to bring to INSO (2 page maximum).
• Up to date CV (5 page maximum).

 Please do not send any additional information (certificates, other writing samples, etc.) and keep the total size of your application under 2MB if possible.

EAC Competition Authority Commissioner Job in Arusha Tanzania

Republic of Kenya
 

Ministry of East African Affairs, Commerce & Tourism
 

State Department of East African Affairs
 

Vacant Post of EAC Competition Authority Commissioner in East African Community Secretariat Arusha Tanzania
 

The State Department of East African Affairs (SDEAA) mandate is:

1. Co-ordination and implementation of Regional Integration initiatives (COMESA, EAC and COMESA-EAC-SADC Tripartite Free Trade Area).
2. Co-ordination of implementation of the EAC regional programmes and projects.
3. Implementation of the Treaty for the establishment of the EAC.
4. Kenya South Sudan Support Programme.

In pursuant to its mandate, this State Department is in the process of identifying a suitable Kenyan to sit in the EAC Competition Authority as a Commissioner. 

This vacancy is open to all Kenyans who are highly motivated and result-driven professionals to be nominated competitively.
 

 

The successful nominee’s name will be forwarded by this State Department to East African Community Secretariat Arusha for appointment to the post of Commissioner at EAC Competition Authority.
 

Qualifications
 

The candidate should be a holder of an advanced degree in a field pertinent to Trade and Competition and has at least ten (10) years’ experience in the relevant area. 

The person to be nominated must have the ability and experience in Competition Law and Policy, Industry, Commerce Public Administration, Labour, Economics, Law, Consumer Protection and small scale business matters.

Key Tasks of EAC Competition Authority
 

The Commissioners shall be responsible for:

• Holding hearings; 
• Issuing legally binding decisions; 
• Imposing sanctions and remedies; 
• Referring matters to the Court for adjudication; 
• Recommending to the Council to make regulations; 
• Developing appropriate procedures for public sensitization, consultations and participation; 
• developing appropriate procedures for consultation and involvement of the East African Community’s Sectoral Regulatory Regimes for purposes of enhancing compatibility with the East African Community Competition Law;
• Formulating by-laws for the operation of the Authority; 
• collecting data, undertaking studies and publishing reports and cooperating with regional and International Organizations and with Foreign Competition Authorities.

Tenure: The Commissioner shall be a Board Member of the EAC Competition Authority and will hold office for an initial term of four (4) years and shall be eligible for appointment for a further term of four (4) years.

How to Apply
 

Interested applicants are required to submit their applications, certified copies of their academic and professional certificates, national identity card, detailed curriculum vitae and contacts of two professional referees to the Principal Secretary, State Department of East African Affairs.

Applicants should also submit clearance certificates from the following institutions:

• Kenya Revenue Authority
• Higher Education Loans Board
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
• Certificate of Good Conduct
• Credit Reference Bureau

Applications should reach the undersigned on or before 20th June, 2015 through e-mail address: headpersonnell@meac.go.ke or sent/hand delivered to:

Principal Secretary
State Department of East African Affairs
Co-operative Bank House, 16th Floor, Room 1603
P.O. Box 8846-00200
Nairobi

EAC Competition Authority Commissioner in East African Community Secretariat Arusha Tanzania

Republic of Kenya
 

Ministry of East African Affairs, Commerce & Tourism
 

State Department of East African Affairs
 

Vacant Post of EAC Competition Authority Commissioner in East African Community Secretariat Arusha Tanzania
 

The State Department of East African Affairs (SDEAA) mandate is:

1. Co-ordination and implementation of Regional Integration initiatives (COMESA, EAC and COMESA-EAC-SADC Tripartite Free Trade Area).
2. Co-ordination of implementation of the EAC regional programmes and projects.
3. Implementation of the Treaty for the establishment of the EAC.
4. Kenya South Sudan Support Programme.

In pursuant to its mandate, this State Department is in the process of identifying a suitable Kenyan to sit in the EAC Competition Authority as a Commissioner. 

This vacancy is open to all Kenyans who are highly motivated and result-driven professionals to be nominated competitively.
 

 

The successful nominee’s name will be forwarded by this State Department to East African Community Secretariat Arusha for appointment to the post of Commissioner at EAC Competition Authority.
 

Qualifications
 

The candidate should be a holder of an advanced degree in a field pertinent to Trade and Competition and has at least ten (10) years’ experience in the relevant area. 

The person to be nominated must have the ability and experience in Competition Law and Policy, Industry, Commerce Public Administration, Labour, Economics, Law, Consumer Protection and small scale business matters.

Key Tasks of EAC Competition Authority
 

The Commissioners shall be responsible for:

• Holding hearings; 
• Issuing legally binding decisions; 
• Imposing sanctions and remedies; 
• Referring matters to the Court for adjudication; 
• Recommending to the Council to make regulations; 
• Developing appropriate procedures for public sensitization, consultations and participation; 
• developing appropriate procedures for consultation and involvement of the East African Community’s Sectoral Regulatory Regimes for purposes of enhancing compatibility with the East African Community Competition Law;
• Formulating by-laws for the operation of the Authority; 
• collecting data, undertaking studies and publishing reports and cooperating with regional and International Organizations and with Foreign Competition Authorities.

Tenure: The Commissioner shall be a Board Member of the EAC Competition Authority and will hold office for an initial term of four (4) years and shall be eligible for appointment for a further term of four (4) years.

How to Apply
 

Interested applicants are required to submit their applications, certified copies of their academic and professional certificates, national identity card, detailed curriculum vitae and contacts of two professional referees to the Principal Secretary, State Department of East African Affairs.

Applicants should also submit clearance certificates from the following institutions:

• Kenya Revenue Authority
• Higher Education Loans Board
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
• Certificate of Good Conduct
• Credit Reference Bureau

Applications should reach the undersigned on or before 20th June, 2015 through e-mail address: headpersonnell@meac.go.ke or sent/hand delivered to:

Principal Secretary
State Department of East African Affairs
Co-operative Bank House, 16th Floor, Room 1603
P.O. Box 8846-00200
Nairobi

Consultancy on Assessment of the Status of the Party Law Regime in Kenya

Consultancy on Assessment of the Status of the Party Law Regime in Kenya 

The Centre for Governance and Development (CGD) is seeking bids from qualified firms and individuals to undertake an assessment that will highlight the strengths and weaknesses of the country's party law regime on the basis of democratic theory and international best practice, to identify and document best practices from other jurisdiction and, consequently, recommend the requisite reforms. 

It will also include an analysis of the power structures to help identify the key decision makers to target for lobbying and a special focus on the party nomination infrastructure to identify critical interventions points.

Qualification

• Post-Graduate Degree in law or Political Science;
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge and interpretation of Kenya’s Political Parties particularly the identified laws;
• Experience in Civic education engagement processes especially on Political Parties structures, internal democracy and tiers on actors;
• In-depth knowledge of the context of Political Party laws in Kenya; the transition from single party to multi-party era and the associated party laws;
• Involvement in the advocacy and development processes of the laws will be an added advantage; Language proficiency: fluency in English and Kiswahili is mandatory.

Interested consultants should provide the following:

• A profile of the lead consultant highlighting the relevant experience in doing similar work OR the CV of the consultant highlighting how they meet the required;
• The consultant understanding of the TOR and how they intend to carry out this assignment.
• Proposed budget indicating the number of days, tasks and costs per main task;
• Indication of availability to start and undertake this assignment.

The complete TOR can be downloaded from the following link:
http://www.cgd.or.ke/documents/TOR.pdf
 

Application
 

Interested and well qualified individuals are invited to submit their applications on soft copy to: Jedidah Muriuki, Administrative Secretary, Centre for Governance and Development (CGD), E-mail: jmuriuki@cgd.or.ke

Personal Assistant to Member of Parliament Job Vacancy

Required Personal Assistant to Member of Parliament. 

Minimum university degree, any field. 

Apply with detailed CV to info@sokonet.co.ke

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Executive Director Job in Kenya

ODM is a Registered Political Party;
 

• Whose mission is to build a social, democratic state and society in which all Kenyans have a better life based on democratic and Constitutional principles of a pluralistic democracy and good governance founded on principles of Unity, Justice, Fairness, respect for the Rule of Law, Peace, Liberty and Equality.

• To promote democratic political governance based on the popular will of the people exercised through grassroot participation in Party activities, universal suffrage on principles of transparency and accountability in public affairs.

The Party is looking for a dynamic, service oriented, self motivated and result driven Executive Director.
 

Duties and Responsibilities;
 

Reporting to the Secretary General of the Party, the Executive Director will be responsible for providing leadership to the Party Secretariat in implementing the Party’s Strategic Plan, and programs as approved by the NEC. 

The Executive Director will ensure that the Party is run in a professional and focused manner that allows it to deliver its mandate;
 

a) Prepare an organizational strategy for growth and development of the Party to achieve its political, strategic and policy goals that are designed to deliver the party’s vision and objectives;
 

b) In consultation with the NEC, develop fundraising strategies to raise funds to support the party programs
 

c) Ensure the preparation of the programme based budget and prudent management of Party resources
 

d) Ensure timely submission of statutory returns in accordance with the Political Parties Act.
 

e) Provide strong and overall leadership in developing, implementing and managing party programs as approved by NEC.
 

f) Provide overall coordination and administration of the day to day affairs of the Party Secretariat.
 

Qualifications
 

The successful Candidate must be a person who has;
 

a) Demonstrated outstanding professional competence and wide experience in policy and strategy formulation and implementation.
 

b) Has a Clear appreciation of the country’s political and economic needs at the national and county level.
 

c) Has demonstrated a high degree of administrative ability and leadership;
 

d) Is computer literate;
 

e) In possession of a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following; Political science, Law, Economics, Commerce or sociology or any other degree from related fields. A Masters degree will be an added advantage;
 

f) The candidate must have at least five (5) years experience in areas related to promoting politically related agenda and have a high degree of success.
 

g) A member of the Party and must have a passion for the Party’s ideology and core values.
 

h) Must have excellent communication skills
 

Terms and Conditions
 

Commensurate with experience and negotiable.
 

Applications with a detailed CV must be submitted on or before 15th May 2013 to:
 

The Secretary General
Orange House
P.O. Box 2478 - 00202
Nairobi

E-mail: odm.chungwamoja@gmail.com
 

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
 

Sen. Prof. Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o
Secretary General