Plan Program Coordinators (Health, Livelihood & Governance) and Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator Job Vacancies

Plan is an international humanitarian child centered community development organization, without religious, political or government affiliation.

Plan started its operations in Kenya in 1982 and is committed to protecting and promoting child rights, and to improving the lives and futures of poor children, their families and communities through a child-centered community development approach.

Plan Kenya has the following vacancies:

1. Program Coordinator (Health) 

- Based in Kisumu and Bondo Program Units

2 Positions

The incumbent will report to the Program Unit Manager and is responsible for designing and managing implementation of Program Unit health programs.

Key Responsibilities 

• Ensure well managed budget
• Ensure well managed corporate systems e.g. PPM
• Ensure sufficient resources/grants raised in line with Program Unit Long Term Plans (PULTPs)
• Ensure effectively managed grants
• Produce quality, accurate and timely program documents
• Ensure well managed Program Outlines (POs)
• Produce timely and accurate grant-related reports
• Conduct interim and annual team performance evaluations for Project Officers
• Ensure well managed and high performing team
• Plan’s active participation in sector specific forums to engage with partners and other stakeholders for effective program implementation

Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

• Degree in Social Sciences or Public Health
• Experience in Public Health will be an added advantage
• 3 years hands on experience in similar position in an NGO set-up
• Experience in rights based programming
• Experience in partnership building, advocacy and networking
• Understanding of RBA to development and participatory approaches
• Good facilitation and negotiation
• Demonstrated supervisory skills
• Demonstrated experience in gender integration in projects
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Excellent grasp of programming concepts
• Strong management skills
• Good Administrative and communication skills
• Strong budget management, monitoring and reporting

2. Program Coordinator (Livelihood)

- Based in Kilifi Program Unit

This job holder reports to the Program Unit Manager and is responsible for designing and managing implementation of Program Unit livelihood programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure well managed budget
• Ensure well managed corporate systems e.g. PPM
• Ensure sufficient resources/grants raised in line with Program Unit Long Term Plans (PULTPs)
• Ensure effectively managed grants
• Produce quality, accurate and timely program documents
• Ensure well managed Program Outlines (POs)
• Produce timely and accurate grant-related reports
• Conduct interim and annual team performance evaluations for Project Officers
• Ensure well managed and high performing team
• Plan’s active participation in sector specific forums to engage with partners and other stakeholders for effective program implementation

Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in social sciences
• 3 years hands on experience in similar position in an NGO set-up
• Experience in rights based programming
• Experience in partnership building, advocacy and networking
• Understanding of RBA to development and participatory approaches
• Good understanding of livelihood issues in Kenya
• Good facilitation and negotiation
• Demonstrated supervisory skills
• Demonstrated experience in gender integration in projects
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Excellent grasp of programming concepts
• Strong management skills
• Good Administrative and communication skills
• Strong budget management, monitoring and reporting

3. Program Coordinator (Governance)

– Based in Homabay Program Unit

This job reports to the Program Unit Manager.

The job holder will be responsible for designing and managing implementation of Program Unit governance programs on a five year contract basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure well managed budget
• Ensure well managed corporate systems e.g. PPM
• Ensure sufficient resources/grants raised in line with Program Unit Long Term Plans (PULTPs)
• Ensure effectively managed grants
• Produce quality, accurate and timely program documents
• Ensure well managed Program Outlines (POs)
• Produce timely and accurate grant-related reports
• Conduct interim and annual team performance evaluations for Project Officers
• Ensure well managed and high performing team
• Plan’s active participation in sector specific forums to engage with partners and other stakeholders for effective program implementation

Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in social sciences
• 3 years hands on experience in similar position in an NGO set-up
• Experience in rights based programming
• Good understanding of development and governance issues in Kenya
• Experience in partnership building, advocacy and networking
• Understanding of rights based approach to development and participatory approaches
• Good facilitation and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated supervisory skills
• Demonstrated experience in gender integration in projects
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Excellent grasp of programming concepts
• Strong management skills
• Good Administrative and communication skills
• Strong budget management, monitoring and reporting

4. Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator 

– Based in Bondo Program Unit

The position reports to the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager.

The job holder will be responsible for supporting the Program Unit (PU) in program/project planning, information gathering and synthesis, reflection and reporting processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate development of PU’s participatory monitoring and evaluation systems.
• Support operationalisation of programs / projects at PU level.
• Train staff and communities in basic M&E processes (gathering data analyse and decision making).
• Institutionalisation of corporate monitoring and evaluation tools at PU level.
• Provide measurement and assessment of performance in order to effectively manage outcomes and outputs of results.
• Enhance organizational and development learning through participatory processes.
• Documentation/sharing of successes (best practices) and failures on a regular basis.
• Participate in development of yearly program budgets and project operational plans.
• Facilitate the establishment, maintenance and usage of resource databank at Community Based Organization level.
• Facilitate community based information sharing and dissemination systems for evaluation and other special studies.
• Facilitate CBO capacity enhancement.
• Enhance children participation in planning, program design, monitoring and evaluation.
• Participate in program development

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• A Bachelors Degree in Development Studies or equivalent from a recognized university
• At least 3 years practical work experience in monitoring & evaluation
• Experience in Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation processes
• Proven understanding of programming concepts and Human Rights Approaches to Development
• Demonstrated skills computer skills and use of statistical packages(SPSS, EPI info)
• Analytical, negotiation, facilitation and influencing skills
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and multicultural environment and communities at all levels.
• Innovative and independent thinker.

Plan Kenya is committed to the rights and well-being of children including their protection.

Accordingly, employment is subject to our child protection standards including appropriate background checks and adherence to our Child Protection Policy.

If you meet the requirements for any of the above positions and would like to be a part of it in our commitment to children, please send a detailed and updated curriculum vitae, current remuneration and contacts of three professional references, including you current/latest line manager to jobs.plankenya@plan–international.org, to be received by latest 12th October 2011.

Your email (Or Envelope) should bear the job title of the position you are applying for as the subject.

You are invited to read more about Plan in our website www.plan-international.org.

We regret that only short listed candidates will be contacted

Oxfam Regional Campaigns and Policy Manager Job - Nairobi, Kenya

Regional Campaigns and Policy Manager

Nairobi Based, Global Post, Open Ended Contract

The 9 countries that make up the Horn, East and Central Africa region face some of the most challenging humanitarian situations in the world. Nowhere is real and lasting change more urgent. Nowhere are your campaigning and advocacy skills more pertinent. This is why we need you to help us make a sustainable difference to the lives of millions in the region.

The role
Your challenge will be to deliver powerful communications that drive our regional strategy forward. Providing leadership and strategic direction on campaigns and policy advocacy, you will identify priority issues and develop media, campaign and advocacy work that inspire, compel and motivate decision makers to take action.

You will manage a team of campaigns and communications whilst developing approaches to impact assessment.

You will ensure that gender takes a high profile in all campaigns and communications and represent Oxfam GB as the senior spokesperson for our lobbying and media work in the region.

The person
You’re a highly motivated leader with an impressive history of policy and campaigns work that spans media management and global campaigning and policy work, including Pan-African campaigns.

You are comfortable dealing with the media, government officials and key stakeholders at country, regional and international levels and possess the skills and experience to develop effective influencing strategies against a complex political background.

What’s more, you have the charisma and communication skills needed to make people sit up and listen.

Be Oxfam
More than 8,000 people already commit their time and talents to our campaigning, humanitarian and longterm development projects. Now we’re looking for yours.

To find out more about this role and to apply, visit www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs and quote Ref: INT 4911.

Closing date is 14 October 2011.

The first round of interviews will be conducted on 1 November 2011 and the second and final interviews on 3 November 2011.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization

Agricultural Sector Coordination Unit (ASCU) Information and Communication Officer Job Vacancies

Information and Communication Officer

The Agricultural Sector Coordination Unit (ASCU) is an inter-ministerial Secretariat to the Agricultural and Rural Development Sector Ministries.

It spearheads and facilitates the implementation and coordination of the Agricultural Sector strategies. ASCU seeks to recruit a dynamic, well exposed and competent candidate to fill the above position.

Key Responsibilities

The Information and Communication Officer will carry out the following tasks, in close collaboration with the all players in the Agricultural Sector.

1. Communications Strategy and Activities

• Spearhead the implementation of the Agricultural Sector Communications Strategy and Implementation Plan;
• Develop and implement the agricultural sector communications tools, systems and products, including website(s), IT platforms, blogs, printed materials, video, photos etc. in liaison with other ASCU staff;
• Co-ordinate the production of brochures, hand-outs, promotional videos, photographs, films and multimedia material in liaison with other ASCU staff.

2. Media strategy and Networking

• Develop and lead the implementation of a media strategy for the Agricultural Sector;
• Coordinate all Agricultural Sector media aspects of all major events;
• Compile an address book and maintain press relations for the development of an extensive and effective network of media contacts;
• Oversee the production of press briefs, press releases, articles, background briefs for the preparation of press conferences, press events and briefings, interviews, etc., in close liaison with the other staff;
• Closely monitor and assess the Agricultural Sector’s image in the media and provide monthly reports;

3. Public Relations

• Support the image of the Agricultural Sector through Public Relations efforts and campaigns;
• Co-ordinate the Agricultural Sector’s engagement with stakeholders at major relevant local and international events.

4. Administration and Management Support

• Carry out administrative duties required to function within the ASCU Secretariat;
• Develop and use annual and quarterly work plans to guide work and deliver results;
• Ensure translations of Agricultural Sector documentation.

Qualifications

• Relevant Masters Degree or higher qualification (in information and communication, social or political sciences or humanities);
• At least 7 years experience and strong understanding and working with media at all levels;
• Experience in developing synthetic background papers in a short period of time;
• Excellent presentation and communications skills and the ability to write clear and concise issue briefs and reports in English; Knowledge of other languages is an added advantage.
• Experience in working as part of a team to deliver key outputs on time and within budget.
• Demonstrated understanding of major policy issues surrounding the Agricultural sector;

Applications

Interested candidates should send their applications, including detailed CV, academic certificates and daytime telephone number, by hand, courier or post so as to reach the undersigned by close of business on Wednesday, 19th October, 2011.

Applications can also be sent by Email to: info@ascu.go.ke

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The ASCU Coordinator,
Upper Floor,
Kilimo House,
Cathedral Road, off Ngong Road,
P.O. Box 30028-00100
Nairobi

Finlays Security Officers Job Vacancies

The organization

Finlays is a vertically integrated and geographically diversified agri-business that takes a leadership role in sustainability.

The group has established itself as a reliable, responsible, innovative and sustainable producer with a deep knowledge and passion for its products.

Sustainability is pivotal to the group’s success and it lies at the heart of what Finlays does and stands for.

Finlays is Kenya’s largest agricultural export group employing over 22,000 people and annually exporting over 300 million stems of flowers, 7 million kilos of vegetables, 26 million kilos of black tea and 3 million kilos of tea extract.

The organisation is geographically located in Nairobi, Naivasha, Kericho, Mt. Kenya and Mombasa and works with 1,200 vegetable out growers and 10,000 tea out growers.

The vacancies below have arisen in our Naivasha region for dynamic and focused self starters with unquestionable integrity and a passion for excellence in security operations.

Assistant Regional Security Officer

The Job

Reporting to the Regional Security Officer, the Assistant Regional Security Officer will:

• Conduct risk assessments and security audits within the region;
• Coordinate daily security operations, deploy security staff and ensure high morale;
• Supervise and conduct appraisals for the team;
• Conduct investigations in cases such as theft, fraud, accidents and any damage of property;
• Ensure proactive security measures are in place and updated;
• Carry out intelligence gathering for prevention and detection of criminal activities;
• Maintain a high standard of security staff discipline in the region;
• Develop the capacity of the security team to be able to discharge their duties effectively;
• Liaise with police and other appropriate government agencies;
• Manage the resources allocated to the department in an efficient manner;
• Provide high quality services to our customers; and
• Ensure the integrity of the company’s access control systems to avoid any violation.

The Person

We require a candidate with the following qualifications:

• O level education with at least C+;
• Diploma in Security related field from a recognized institution. Those with a higher diploma in the same will have an added advantage;
• Five years relevant experience in an equivalent position;
• Experience in managing a large number of security personnel;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili;
• Highly developed interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills;
• Sound people management;
• Proven investigation skills; and
• Possession of a valid certificate of good conduct.

Senior Security Supervisor

The Job

Reporting to the Assistant Regional Security Officer, the Senior Security Supervisor will be responsible for:

• Ensuring timely reporting of all security incidents;
• Ensuring that there is efficient response to emergencies at the work place;
• Enforcing all security standing instructions as provided for in the company security manual;
• Ensuring that all the security staff on each shift are properly and efficiently deployed;
• Gathering of intelligence reports and acting on them;
• Maintaining a high level of discipline amongst the security staff;
• Ensuring that proper records are maintained at the access control points;
• Following up on the performance of the fence team to ensure that the perimeter fence is secured; and
• Ensuring that all identified defects on the perimeter fence are promptly reported and repaired.

The Person

We require a candidate with the following qualifications:

• O-Level education or the equivalent with at least a mean grade of C;
• Certificate in security management or any security related training. A diploma in security management from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• 5 years experience in security management from a reputable security organization;
• Possession of a valid certificate of good conduct;
• Excellent cognitive and analytical skills; and
• Well developed interpersonal and communication skills.

Application Procedure

If you meet the above requirements and are interested in applying for any of the above positions, please send your CV with a covering letter to the

Human Resources Director,
P.O. Box 10222, Nairobi 00400.
Email: hrd.kenya@finlays.net

to reach not later than 14 October 2011.

Those applicants who will not have heard from us by 1 November 2011 should consider their applications unsuccessful