Programme Impact Advisor - Community Health & HIV
(Open Contract)
Job Reference: AFD/047/JG
Closing Date for applications: 5pm Friday 30th September 2011
With local partners working on community HIV and health issues in 17 Africa countries, Christian Aid is well placed to support the development of sustainable, community based solutions to health issues that contribute to the eradication of poverty.
This is an exciting time in Christian Aid as we bring to together our expertise on HIV, malaria and other health issues into a community health systems approach.
For you that means the chance to use your existing knowledge and experience of HIV, Malaria and other community health issues to make a significant contribution to eradicating poverty in Africa as well as informing the development of new thinking and new directions in Christian Aid.
About the Role
This role will support the development of community health initiatives (including malaria and HIV) implemented by partner organisations across Christian Aid’s Africa programme.
It will involve:- the provision of technical support to country programme teams to enable them to develop community health programmes that integrate malaria, TB and HIV;
- support to effective monitoring and evaluation of health programmes;
- the development of fundraising proposals to institutional donors;
- networking to ensure that CA is linked into key community health networks across Africa;
- support to the development of learning and best practise across the Africa Division of Christian Aid, ensuring that this is fed into global positioning;
- support to the development of CA Africa and global policy;
- support to the development of CA policy and positioning on malaria, HIV and community health.
The post will involve a significant amount of travel within Africa but will also include remote work with teams in other countries.
About You
You will have substantive experience of community health interventions in Africa with a particular focus on malaria and HIV.
You will have significant experience of working with donors, programme development, monitoring and evaluation and the capacity development of local organisations.
You will have experience of supporting others including partner organisations to develop programmes.
You will have demonstrated the ability to secure funding from institutional donors and to support the implementation of donor funded projects.
You will have good knowledge of the links between health and gender and rights based programming.
You will have excellent written and spoken English and preferably a knowledge of French. You will have excellent Word processing, Excel and other relevant computer skills.
To fulfil this post you will have a Masters degree in Public or Community Health.
About Christian Aid
More than half the world lives in poverty.
We aim to put a stop to that. So we campaign against the structures and rules that keep people poor.
And we work with local organizations to give people strength to find their own solutions to the problems they face, irrespective of their religion.
If you are as determined as we are to end poverty and injustice across the world, work with us to make change happen.
About the Rewards
We value the input of everyone who works for us. That’s why you can expect a wide range of rewards that helps you enjoy a good work/life balance.
To apply for this position you need to access the full advertisement on Christian Aid website on www.christianaid.org.uk and follow the links to download the international application form and role profile.
Please email your completed application forms to: nairobi@christian-aid.org (quoting the reference number)
You will require current and valid permission to work in Kenya.
Please note that CVs will not be accepted and that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Christian Aid values diversity and aspires to reflect this in its workforce.
We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
Fundilima Sacco Limited is a savings and credit co-operatives society mainly drawing her membership from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology staff.
To improve on service delivery, the society wishes to attract highly motivated individuals for the following positions on a three (3) years renewable contract:-
1. Accounts Assistant
FCSCS/ACC/5/2011
Reporting to the Manager, the successful applicant will be responsible for loans reconciliations, loans recoveries, and maintenance of general ledgers and preparation of reports.
Minimum qualifications:- Be a holder of a B.Com with accounting options or equivalent OR
- CPA Part 1(Section 1 & 2)
- At least three years experience in Accounting/Auditing/ preferably in co-operative society
- Be computer literate in word processing database management and spread sheets
- Age 25-40 years
2. Internal Auditor
FCSCS/IA/9/2011
Reporting to the Audit committee functionally and administratively to the Manager, the position holder shall ensure accuracy of financial transactions and compliance with established policies, procedures and internal control systems as well as improving the effectiveness of risk management, controls and governance adequacy of internal controls, accuracy of financial transactions and compliance with established policies.
Minimum qualifications:
- University degree in commerce, accounting, economics or Business Administration
- CPA (K).
- At least five years audit experience.
- Good working knowledge of MS Word, Ms Excel and at least one audit software
- Age limit 25-40years
3. Systems Administrator
FCSCS IT/62011
Reporting to the Manager.
Minimum qualifications:
- Diploma in IT. from recognized institution.
- Experience in Sacco software
- At least 2 years experience in a reputable firm preferably co-operative society
- Age limit 25-40 yearsThose with Sacco related experience will have an added advantage
If you fit the above profile, please send your application, giving full details of your qualification, experience, current and expected remuneration together with updated Curriculum Vitae with contacts of three referees to:
The Chairman,
Fundilima Sacco,
P.O. Box 62000-00200
Nairobi
So as to reach him on or before Friday 29th September, 2011.
The Jomo Kenyatta Foundation (JKF) is a Company Limited by guarantee and having no share capital. It is a leading educational publisher established by the Government of Kenya in 1966 and mandated to advance education and knowledge through competitive publishing and provision of scholarships.
The scholarships are extended to bright needy secondary school children.
In pursuit of its mission and guided by the vision of being the top publishing house in Eastern Africa and a leading scholarship provider in Kenya, The Foundation is looking for suitably educated, trained, experienced, self-driven and motivated individuals with exceptional creativity, enthusiasm and energy to fill the following vacant positions.
Company Secretary
Job Ref: JKF/HR/LS/2011/011
Reporting to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will ensure effective management of legal risks through compliance with legal norms and corporate governance standards.
Key Responsibilities- Monitoring the operating environment and advising the Company on the necessary policy changes in line with changes in the law and regulatory environment.
- Advising and guiding Management and Board of Directors to ensure that the Foundation’s actions and its existence remain within the law.
- Providing legal services to the Foundation on matters pertaining to debt collection.
- Conducting legal research and rendering advice to the Company.
- Preparing legal documentation and briefs for legal proceedings in court for use by external advocates assigned cases to handle/prosecute or defend.
- Liaising with Attorney-General’s office on Copyright issues for JKF Publications and legal implications of co-publishing.
- Analyzing insurance matters and advising Management on the same.
- Ensuring timely filing of statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Formulating Company policies and other contractual documents.
- Advising and assisting management on matters concerning CBA negotiations.
- Handling litigation and conveyance issues.
- Administration of the Company’s Provident Fund Scheme.
- Serving as a Secretary to the Board of Directors.
- To perform any other relevant duty assigned by the Managing Director.
Minimum requirements
- Master of Law (LLM)
- Bachelor of Law (LLB)
- Must be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya
- Must be a Commissioner for Oaths and Notary Public
- Must be a member of the Law Society of Kenya or any other relevant professional body
- Computer proficiency certificate
- Have at least 7 years experience as an advocate.
- Certification in Corporate Governance will be an added advantage
- Must have excellent decision making, report writing and presentation skills.
- Must have an analytical mind with proven managerial, leadership and organizational skills.
- Must be of high integrity, a team player, with excellent interpersonal skills.
N.B: All positions are permanent and pensionable except for the position of Assistant Editor (Science) which will be offered on an annual renewable contract. Competitive remuneration packages will be offered to successful candidates.
Interested applicants should apply by emailing us a copy of filled-in respective JKF Job Application Forms to: hram@jomokenyattaf.com
The Forms are available on our website: www.jkf.co.ke
Please note that the Application Forms should not be accompanied by testimonials.
The closing date for receipt of the forms is 29th September, 2011.
Persons living with HIV/AIDS, disabilities and women are encouraged to apply.
The Jomo Kenyatta Foundation (JKF) is a Company Limited by guarantee and having no share capital.
It is a leading educational publisher established by the Government of Kenya in 1966 and mandated to advance education and knowledge through competitive publishing and provision of scholarships.
The scholarships are extended to bright needy secondary school children.
In pursuit of its mission and guided by the vision of being the top publishing house in Eastern Africa and a leading scholarship provider in Kenya, The Foundation is looking for suitably educated, trained, experienced, self-driven and motivated individuals with exceptional creativity, enthusiasm and energy to fill the following vacant positions.
Internal Audit / Monitoring & Evaluation Manager
Job Ref: JKF/HR/IA/2011/012
Reporting to the Audit Committee of the Board, the successful candidate will lead a team of auditors in implementing the Company’s internal policies and procedures.
He/She will be responsible for conducting risk based financial statements audits, compliance audits and provide professional advice on matters of risk management and corporate governance.
Key responsibilities- Planning audit programmes and execution of the same.
- Developing an effective risk management process;
- Ensuring an effective internal control system;
- Maintaining effective governance processes
- Operate an effective monitoring and evaluation system
- Liaising with the external auditors in the Foundation’s annual audit
- Liaison with external parties on matters relating to the quality management system.
- Evaluating the progress and effectiveness of actions taken to implement approved audit recommendations.
- To perform any other relevant duty assigned by the Managing Director and the Audit Committee of the Board.
Minimum requirements
- Masters Degree in Business Administration.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or its equivalent from a recognized university.
- CPA (K) qualification or its acceptable equivalent.
- CIA, CFE or CISA Certification.
- Quality Management Standards training.
- A member of ICPAK, The IIA or ISACA in good standing.
- Working ICT knowledge in accounting systems with proficiency in CAATS.
- At least 7 years relevant experience of which three must be in audit.
- Be conversant with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and IFRS’s.
- Must have excellent decision making, report writing and presentation skills.
- Must have an analytical mind with proven managerial, leadership and organizational skills.
- Must be of high integrity, a team player, with excellent interpersonal skills.
N.B: All positions are permanent and pensionable except for the position of Assistant Editor (Science) which will be offered on an annual renewable contract. Competitive remuneration packages will be offered to successful candidates.
Interested applicants should apply by emailing us a copy of filled-in respective JKF Job Application Forms to: hram@jomokenyattaf.com
The Forms are available on our website: www.jkf.co.ke
Please note that the Application Forms should not be accompanied by testimonials.
The closing date for receipt of the forms is 29th September, 2011.
Persons living with HIV/AIDS, disabilities and women are encouraged to apply.
