Caritas Switzerland and Caritas Luxembourg are non-governmental aid agencies and members of Caritas Internationalis.
Caritas works worldwide and adheres to international humanitarian principles (NGO code of conduct).
Caritas Switzerland and Caritas Luxembourg act in the frame of a MoU as a consortium in the region East and Horn of Africa.
They operate a joint office in Nairobi and country offices in Hargeisa (Somaliland) and Torit (Sudan).
Caritas Switzerland / Luxembourg is currently seeking to recruit a WASH Specialist to complement the WASH Unit.
The WASH Unit in Nairobi provides technical assistance, training and advise to WASH projects in the region (Eastern Africa and the Horn of Africa).
Position: WASH Specialist
Reporting to: WASH Unit Coordinator
Location: Nairobi, Kenya with regular travel to Sudan, Somaliland and Ethiopia
Start: As soon as possible
Duration: Open
Key tasks & responsibilities - Providing technical assistance to the Swiss Water Consortium’s projects and activities in Eastern Africa and Southern Africa and promote knowledge sharing between consortium partners and projects;
- Providing strategic and technical assistance to Caritas’ WASH projects in the region (at different phases of the project management cycle: e.g. project design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation);
- Training, capacity building and workshop facilitation on WASH related topics and development of WASH related participatory methods and tools; and
- Acting as WASH Unit Coordinator when the WASH Unit Coordinator is out of office.
Qualifications - Advanced University degree in a relevant field (e.g. public health, water supply, social sciences, environmental sciences or a field relevant to international WASH related development assistance);
- At least five years professional work experience with a non-governmental organisation, including fieldwork experience preferably in Somaliland and/or South Sudan;
- Proven track record in training, capacity building, PM&E, and PRA methodologies;
- Strong analytical capacity – working and thinking on an academic level;
- Outstanding communication and advisory skills (e.g. experience with (technical) advisory services, facilitating meetings, workshops and training for varied audiences);
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, knowledge of German will be an added advantage;
- Flexibility, good interpersonal and networking skills, ability to work in multi-cultural environment and sensitivity to cultural values;
- Knowledge of the Caritas network and the structures and activities of the Catholic Church is an added advantage.
Special Remarks:
This is a national position. Qualified women are especially encouraged to apply.
Application
If you feel you fit the required profile, please let us know how your qualifications, experience and career aspirations match the requirements of this position.
Send your application latest by 15th of September 2011 via email to jobs.nairobi@caritas.ch indicating ‘WASH Specialist Nairobi’ in the subject line.
Please provide an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) with details of your qualifications, experience, present position and remuneration, earliest date of availability, telephone contacts and names of three referees.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Websites: www.caritas.ch and www.caritas.lu
United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Vacancy Announcement –UNOCHA/EA-01-11
Deadline: 02 Sept 2011
Job Title: Humanitarian Reports Officer
Duty Station: Nairobi
Contract Type: Individual Contract – Consultancy
Duration: 4 months
UNOCHA Eastern Africa works in support of the Humanitarian Country Teams in East and the Horn of Africa to mobilize and coordinate effective humanitarian action in partnership with national and international humanitarian actors.
Under the supervision of the P4 Public Information Officer, the Contractor will compile relevant information from government, UN, non-governmental and other humanitarian organizations, verifying the validity of that information and then writing clear and well-presented reports that need little editing prior to circulation and doing this against tight deadlines and under sometimes demanding circumstances.
Other duties include:- Weekly and monthly regional situation reports and humanitarian updates; briefing notes, internal reports, appeal documents, press releases, key messages, talking points and other duties as may be as required.
Qualifications, experience and Language:- - Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in journalism, communications, political or social sciences, international studies/relations, public administration or related field.
- A combination of a relevant first level university degree and qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
- Fluency in written and spoken English is required, with relevant communications and public information related experience in humanitarian emergencies.
Application Procedure:- Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by sending in a Signed P11 Form and an application letter to vacancies@irinnews.org by the closing date.
Late applications will not be accepted.
Click here for a P11 Form http://www.irinnews.org/jobs.aspx
Note: Only short-listed candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Western Regional Network Department within the Technology Division.
In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:
Power Utility Engineer
Ref: TECHNICAL_SDMPE_AUGUST 2011
Reporting to the Senior Manager-Regional Network Rollout-Western; the holder of the position will be responsible for power connection and dimensioning for BTS sites within Safaricom and KPLC specifications and Safaricom CAPEX Budget.
Key Responsibilities - Oversee commercial power contractors during installation and commissioning of KPLC power lines;
- Verification of site power connection costs to ensure conformity to contract and actual scope;
- Coordinate power dimensioning for existing BTS sites required in optimization and upgrade projects;
- Ensure timely application for commercial power and approval by KPLC;
- Acceptance of all completed power works to ensure they satisfy all Safaricom requirements, KPLC’s Technical specifications, and are done in accordance with KPLC code of practice;
- Database management and administration.
Minimum requirements - A Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineer with a bias in Power Systems;
- A minimum 2 years relevant experience in Electrical Power Installations, Switchgear, and Control systems part of which should be in power utility company;
- Electrical experience in a Telecommunications environment is an added advantage;
- Ability to work with minimal supervision;
- Project management skills;
- Excellent interpersonal and report writing skills.
If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below.
The deadline for application is Thursday the 8th September 2011.
Note: This position is located in the Western Region of Kenya- Kisumu (Kiboswa area).
The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
Via email to: hr@safaricom.co.ke
Job Title: Finance and Administration Manager
Reports to: Executive Director
Salary: Negotiable
Background
Moving the Goalposts (MTG) is an innovative Community Based Organisation that uses football to provide opportunities for GIRLS to fulfill their potential. MTG has built up a solid reputation as an effective grass roots organization, committed to the well being of young women and girls.
It is based in Kilifi district but carries out its activities in Kilifi, Kaloleni and Ganze Districts in Coast Province. Started in 2001 with one volunteer staff member and six girls’ football teams,
MTG is now a strong and accountable organization reaching out to approximately 3000 girls in more than 150 girls’ football teams with a core value of girls’ participation in programme planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
MTG has 22 staff members with 16 working directly on programmes and 4 support staff.
MTG is looking to recruit a Finance & Administration Manager to lead the organizations’ financial and administrative functions.
Purpose of the job
To provide Financial and Administrative leadership and oversight to MTG’s multiple donor funded projects.
Main Responsibilities:
- Manage the administration of all grants
- Review and monitoring of MTG financial records
- Provide timely and accurate financial reports in line with Organizational and Donor requirements
- Ensure MTG’s compliance with statutory and international accounting policies as set out in the international reporting standards handbook.
- Responsible for the everyday finance and administrative management of MTG
Person specification
- A graduate with a degree in administration, financial management 2. Experience in managing an administrative function, with adequate exposure to project accounting, financial management including budgeting, grants and contracts.
- Strong accounting background
- At least five years work experience in finance and administration
- Excellent oral and written communications skills and computer skills in MS Office
- Strong experience in grants and contracts management is a must
Application process
Please send your CV with a covering letter explaining how you meet the specifications for the post to info@mtgk.org not later than September 5th 2011
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
