World Bank South Sudan Country Office Local Economist Job Vacancy

The World Bank South Sudan Country Office is looking for a highly organized professional, capable of operating effectively in a very demanding environment to serve as the Local Economist within the PREM East Africa and Horn Unit (AFTP2).

This is a one (1) Year Term Appointment (local hire, subject to renewal on performance and business need).

The Economist will join the PREM East Africa and Horn Unit (AFTP2) in South Sudan to support the World Bank’s assistance in the area of Poverty Reduction and Economic Management.

The position is based in the World Bank’s Juba office in South Sudan. The selected candidate will be expected to work closely with professional counterparts in the donor community and with the Government of South Sudan (GoSS), particularly with the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MoFEP).

S/he will be operating within a matrix management framework, reporting to the AFTP2 Sector Manger in Washington DC and the Country Manager of the Juba office. S/he will also report to the Lead and Senior Country Economists covering South Sudan, based in Addis and Washington, DC respectively.

S/he will also work and coordinate closely with the various Bank task managers working on economic issues in South Sudan, based in South Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia and Washington DC.

Responsibilities

(a) Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy Advice by supporting the PREM Sudan team to provide analytical advice to the GoSS on ways to accelerate economic growth and poverty reduction in South Sudan, supporting the Country Management Unit (CMU), and the Government, in the development of a World Bank assistance vision for South Sudan and working closely with MoFEP to obtain and maintain relevant fiscal and economic data and information and to engage in policy dialogue as part of the Bank team.

(b) Issues on Public Finance by closely monitoring and providing advice on fiscal policy and program priorities, budget management, revenue mobilization and public financial management issues. Coordinating policy dialogue between the World Bank and the MoFEP on these issues and contributing to the economic and budget policy analysis.

(c) Country Economist Support by contributing to the preparation of the South Sudan Economic Brief (quarterly), the Country Policy and Institutional Assessment (annually), and the Post - Conflict Performance Indicators (annually).

Compiling and maintaining macro and fiscal databases for South Sudan.

Selection Criteria

• Academic Training: Masters Degree in Economics, and at least five years of relevant work experience.
• Technical Proficiency: Skills and experience in working in post-conflict environments, economic policy issues and data analysis. Proven strong conceptual, analytical and evaluative skills in the foregoing areas, and ideally also in poverty analysis.
• Communication and Team Skills: High level of personal and professional integrity. Self-starter. Strong ability to function well in a multi-cultural environment, and working in teams. Results-oriented personality with proven problemsolving skills, and strong communication skills.
• Language Skills: Proficiency in English required; Local Southern Sudanese language skills are a distinct advantage.
• Writing: Excellent English writing capability required.
• Computer Skills: Sound knowledge of MS Office programs, including Excel, is essential.

For the full job description and full selection criteria, qualified candidates are requested to visit and submit an electronic application through the World Bank Careers website:www.worldbank.org/careers and click on >employment opportunities >professional/technical staff opportunities >current vacancies > job# 111862. Email or paper/postal applications
will not be considered.

The World Bank Group is committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality, culture and educational background.

Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.

The closing date is October 13, 2011.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

ICF Macro Regional Monitoring and Evaluation Associates Job Vacancies in Kenya

Health, Education and Social Programs

Position: Regional Monitoring and Evaluation Associates 

8 Positions

Location: Regions

About ICF International

ICF International (NASDAQ:ICFI) partners with government and commercial clients to deliver professional services and technology solutions in the energy and climate change; environment and infrastructure; health, human services, and social programs; and homeland security and defense markets.

The firm combines passion for its work with industry expertise and innovative analytics to produce compelling results throughout the entire program life cycle, from research and analysis through implementation and improvement.

Since 1969, ICF has been serving government at all levels, major corporations, and multilateral institutions. More than 3,500 employees serve these clients worldwide.

ICF’s Web site is www.icfi.com.

Job Description:

The International Health and Development Division of ICF Macro (formerly Macro International Inc.) seeks regional Monitoring and Evaluation Associates to join our team. The Associates will work on the portfolio of public health related M&E activities under USAID’s technical assistance (TA) project for global health programs.

The portfolio focuses primarily on the monitoring and evaluation of programs directed at improving quality, availability and use of essential health services.

The Associates will assist in providing technical inputs to strengthening community health and referral information systems in addition to supporting health programs in Kenya to better identify their information needs and developing and testing tools to support information use.

Key function of this position will be capacity building among information systems users at the national, county, district and community levels of government and health facility personnel.

The positions will be based in 8 regions: Nairobi, Central, Western, Nyanza, Coast, North Eastern, Eastern and Rift Valley along the lines of the current Provinces. In your cover letter specify which region you are applying for.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the implementation of activities
• Work extensively with government counterparts to build capacity and support health information strengthening activities
• Support the assessment, testing, and documentation of specific interventions to improve the capture and use of health referral data
• Assist project staff in planning for, implementing and documenting field activities
• Monitor project activities
• Provide information on the status and progress of program activities and disseminate information and public reporting results, per client instructions, to interested parties
• Contribute technical expertise to other projects as needed

Basic Qualifications:

• Post-graduate degree in epidemiology, demography, statistics, infectious disease control
• 3-5 years experience in monitoring and evaluation of health programs
• Experience in the development of M&E frameworks and performance management plans
• Production of customized dashboards for data presentation and strategic information
• Data analysis, report writing, dissemination, use and knowledge management
• Ability to undertake capacity building and technology transfer
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills

ICF offers an excellent benefits package, an award winning talent development program, and fosters a highly skilled, energized and empowered workforce.

ICF International is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/D/V

To express interest, please visit our website (www.icfi.com/careers) and apply online to the corresponding job requisition number:

Central- #1100001884,

Coast- #1100001886,

Eastern- #1100001887,

Nairobi- #1100001894

Northeastern- #1100001895,

Nyanza- #1100001896,

Rift- #1100001898, and

Western-#1100001899

Note: Multiple applications not allowed.

Application Deadline is 21st October, 2011.

Human Resources Director Job Vacancy in Kenya - Manufacturing Company

A well known international company requires the above to be responsible for all people based activity within the company from both an operational and strategic perspective.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelors Degree in Business or Human Resources as well have previous experience managing a resources team.

Experience influencing senior managers, building strong commercial relationships and driving a human resources strategy is essential.

The appointee will develop and implement an annual agenda for human resources strategy in line with the business strategy and plans.

You will be responsible for 

• senior level decision making in human resolves matters and have an insight into the strategic direction of the company,
• participate as a senior management team member in senior management meetings,
• develop employee steering strategies,
• implementing programs and plans to execute human resources strategy,
• overseeing the human resource and payroll system,
• providing day to day advice to managers on human resources issues,
• dealing with any senior performance or grievance issues in a legally compliant and professional way,
• representing management in negotiating collective bargaining agreements mediation and arbitration meetings and well as assisting in resolving labour disputes and grievances.

Company offers excellent career prospects both nationally and internationally as well highly negotiable salary package depending on experience gained.

Should you meet the above requirements, please submit a copy of your C.V. and pay slip to Samantha@prostaff.co.za

Please consider your application unsuccessful if you have not received feedback within 10 working days.

Borders Consultants Associate Writers Jobs in Kenya

The Company:

Borders Consultants is a premier consulting and writing company specializing in aspects of executive consulting, writing services, editing services, tutoring services and admission services at a local and international levels.

Most of our clients are based in the US, Canada and Britain, with some also locally in Kenya.

The Job:

We are seeking to immediately fill in positions for associate writers. Most of the work will entail writing assignments related to business & research proposals, term papers, dissertations, thesis, article writing, SEO writing, and ghost writing.

If you have the proficiency to write in areas related to economics, accounting and finance, this will be an added advantage. Note that all assignments are strictly customized to exceed customer expectations.

Requirements:

• Undergraduate in Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting and English. Other majors will also be considered.
• Excellent writing proficiency. Your writing aptitude needs to be above average with no spelling mistakes, run-on sentences, etc.
• Flair for research. You will carry out extensive academic and executive research on many diverse topics.
• Ability to be proactive under minimal supervision.
• Ability to work a minimum of 12 hours per day.
• Availability to work Saturdays.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.
• A clear understanding of plagiarism. No level no matter how minute of plagiarism is tolerated.
• Clear understanding and mastery of the different writing styles (APA, MLA, Chicago and Harvard) as well as their formatting and referencing.
• Excellent customer service.
• Ability to follow instructions to the letter.

*** Only those with prior academic writing experience need apply ***

** Please note that this is a permanent full-time position. Salary is writer-dependent. There exist excellent opportunities for top writers to earn anything in excess of Kes 30,000 per month **

To be considered, please send a detailed resume, copies of relevant certificates and testimonials and a writing sample of two pages formatted in MLA titled "Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism" to info@bordersconsultants.com