Helen Keller International Advocacy Coordinator Job Vacancy in Kenya

Advocacy Coordinator 

Project to support increased investment and awareness in Orange - Fleshed Sweetpotato

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Date of Posting: September 28, 2011

Background

Helen Keller International (HKI) works to save the sight and lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged. Currently HKI is launching a new regional project in Sub-Saharan Africa, titled Reaching Agents of Change (RAC).

The project focuses on enhancing the capacity of African institutions and implementing organizations to generate awareness, obtain funding and effectively implement programs that promote Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato as a means of combating vitamin A deficiency (VAD) and food insecurity.

HKI is seeking a motivated and energetic young professional to coordinate and support advocacy and communication efforts under RAC.

Scope of the Position:

The Advocacy Coordinator will report to and work under the supervision of the Gender and Advocacy Advisor.

The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and open citizens of a Sub-Saharan African country.

HKI will not be able to process work visas for this position so only candidates with current authorization to work in Kenya will be considered

Specific responsibilities of the Advocacy Coordinator include:

• Assist in the overall set-up, coordination and monitoring of the project’s Advocacy component
• Assist in the preparation and management of budgets and workplans
• Support editing and finalization of documents including funding proposals and communication materials
• Support country teams in designing and developing materials to disseminate information on OFSP projects as well as related policy issues
• Act as focal point for communication between country teams including in-country advocates, staff and other key stakeholders.
• Set up and manage a Customer Relation Management system (CRM) for management and monitoring of OFSP advocacy contact relations
• Assist in preparation of reports, presentations, communication and advocacy materials
• Handle other administrative tasks as needed including correspondences and procurement of goods and services

The following qualifications are required:

• Proven experience managing projects including development of work plans and budgets, organizing events and work shops
• Master’s degree with + 4 years professional experience in Business Administration, Management, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations or related field
• Prior experience working in the agriculture or nutrition sector and knowledge of agriculture, food security and/or public health and nutrition issues in the region
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Good IT Skills – including Microsoft Word (Advanced); Microsoft Excel (Intermediate); Microsoft PowerPoint (Advanced), and good internet skills. Editing and graphics skills and a good grasp of a database software like Microsoft Access and other software are additional advantages.
• Practical experience with experience with data management including CRMs
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of French and/or Portuguese an additional advantage.
• Documented authorization to live and work in Kenya.

To Apply:

The initial contract is for 18 months with possibility of renewal.

Interested persons should submit:

(1) cover letter,

(2) curriculum vitae in English, including min. three professional references,

(3) a short writing sample (2-3 pages) in English

to Cord-Advocacy@hki.org

with a copy to Human Resources at hkihr@hki.org.

Please note RAC-.Advocacy Coordinator in the subject line.

Applications should be submitted by October 5, 2011.

Kindly note that only short-listed candidates will be notified

Helen Keller International Advocacy Coordinator Job Vacancy in Kenya

Advocacy Coordinator 

Project to support increased investment and awareness in Orange - Fleshed Sweetpotato

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Date of Posting: September 28, 2011

Background

Helen Keller International (HKI) works to save the sight and lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged. Currently HKI is launching a new regional project in Sub-Saharan Africa, titled Reaching Agents of Change (RAC).

The project focuses on enhancing the capacity of African institutions and implementing organizations to generate awareness, obtain funding and effectively implement programs that promote Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato as a means of combating vitamin A deficiency (VAD) and food insecurity.

HKI is seeking a motivated and energetic young professional to coordinate and support advocacy and communication efforts under RAC.

Scope of the Position:

The Advocacy Coordinator will report to and work under the supervision of the Gender and Advocacy Advisor.

The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and open citizens of a Sub-Saharan African country.

HKI will not be able to process work visas for this position so only candidates with current authorization to work in Kenya will be considered

Specific responsibilities of the Advocacy Coordinator include:

• Assist in the overall set-up, coordination and monitoring of the project’s Advocacy component
• Assist in the preparation and management of budgets and workplans
• Support editing and finalization of documents including funding proposals and communication materials
• Support country teams in designing and developing materials to disseminate information on OFSP projects as well as related policy issues
• Act as focal point for communication between country teams including in-country advocates, staff and other key stakeholders.
• Set up and manage a Customer Relation Management system (CRM) for management and monitoring of OFSP advocacy contact relations
• Assist in preparation of reports, presentations, communication and advocacy materials
• Handle other administrative tasks as needed including correspondences and procurement of goods and services

The following qualifications are required:

• Proven experience managing projects including development of work plans and budgets, organizing events and work shops
• Master’s degree with + 4 years professional experience in Business Administration, Management, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations or related field
• Prior experience working in the agriculture or nutrition sector and knowledge of agriculture, food security and/or public health and nutrition issues in the region
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Good IT Skills – including Microsoft Word (Advanced); Microsoft Excel (Intermediate); Microsoft PowerPoint (Advanced), and good internet skills. Editing and graphics skills and a good grasp of a database software like Microsoft Access and other software are additional advantages.
• Practical experience with experience with data management including CRMs
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of French and/or Portuguese an additional advantage.
• Documented authorization to live and work in Kenya.

To Apply:

The initial contract is for 18 months with possibility of renewal.

Interested persons should submit:

(1) cover letter,

(2) curriculum vitae in English, including min. three professional references,

(3) a short writing sample (2-3 pages) in English

to Cord-Advocacy@hki.org

with a copy to Human Resources at hkihr@hki.org.

Please note RAC-.Advocacy Coordinator in the subject line.

Applications should be submitted by October 5, 2011.

Kindly note that only short-listed candidates will be notified

Aga Khan University Hospital Nairobi ENT Surgeon and Accountant Job Vacancies in Kenya

The Aga Khan University invites applications from suitably qualified individuals for the following position:

Full Time Faculty - ENT Surgeon
Reporting to the Chair, Department of Surgery and working with the Section Head of Otolaryngology, the Full Time Faculty, ENT Surgeon will participate in the provision of otolaryngology services.

S/he will work within a multi-disciplinary team of doctors and other health professionals to provide efficient and effective Surgical Services. As part of the faculty team, s/he will participate in the teaching and research activities of the Postgraduate Medical Education Program (PGME) in the Department of Surgery.

Applicants for the position should have a Master of Medicine or equivalent medical qualification and be registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.

S/he should have or be eligible for KMP&D Board recognition in ENT Surgery. The successful candidate should be eligible for appropriate surgical privileges in ENT surgery and have teaching and research experience or activities to reflect a strong interest in teaching and research.

Sub-specialty training or a strong demonstrated interest in oncology and/or reconstruction area of ENT is desirable.

Accountant
Reporting to the Manager Finance, the Accountant will be responsible for maintaining the general ledger for AKU entities and ensuring its timely closing.

S/he will also be responsible for grants accounting, monitoring of fixed assets, preparing of various audit schedules and coordination of annual external audit as well as internal and grants audit as and when required. In addition, the incumbent will maintain student fee accounting function for the various AKU entities.

To qualify, you will be a holder of a Bachelors degree in the relevant field, have professional training in ACCA or CPA (K) and a minimum of three years working experience.

You will be required to have excellent communication skills and interpersonal relations as well as good computer accounting skills.

To Apply:

Applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, names of three referees, telephone contact, e-mail address and copies of certificates and testimonials should be sent to,

the Manager, Recruitment,
Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi.
P. O. Box 30270-00100,
Nairobi

or by email to hr.recruitment@aku.edu

so as to reach not later than 22nd October 2011.

Applications by email are preferred.

Visit our website www.aku.edu for more information.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

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