ICAP of Columbia University - Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor - Nairobi, Kenya

ICAP of Columbia University is working in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation and the Ministry of Medical Services to strengthen HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment services in the country.

This program is funded by PEPFAR through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Applications are invited for the position of Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor.

Location: Nairobi with frequent travel

Overall Function:

To provide technical support in the planning and implementation of monitoring and evaluation (ME) activities within the ICAP HIV prevention, care and treatment program in Eastern, Central and Nyanza Province.

The appointee will work closely with the in-country Director of Monitoring, Evaluation and Research.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Provide technical support to regional teams Coordinate training and mentorship of ICAP ME Officers through Support national ME activities at ICAP-supported (GoK) facilities and districts
• Oversee data management for donor reporting
• Coordinate data analysis and presentation
• Oversee data use at ICAP-supported (GoK) facilities
• Contribute to program evaluation
• Contribute to implementation science and research studies

Requirements:

• Advanced Degree (minimum Masters) in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health
• At least 5 years experience in monitoring and evaluation systems in HIV programs
• Strong supervisory and management skills
• Strong data management and data analysis skills

All applications including a current CV (attachments bearing both your names and the job title), telephone number and referees should be sent to the HR and Administration Manager, ICAP icap.vacancies@gmail.com on or before 25th October 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ICAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

www.columbia-icap.org

General Manager (Uganda)

Our Client, in the manufacturing industry of Hardware (tools, building materials, industrial equipment), home-ware (garden and home accessories) and super store, is seeking to fill the following position of a General Manager who will report to the Board of Directors.

Overall purpose of the role

• Strategically managing and running the Uganda Branch.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Running the daily operations of the firm. Must therefore have a hands on approach in management.
• Must be visionary; see the big picture/strategic thinker.
• He must have a good network in the industry as he is going to be the face of the company
• Should also have a financial background.
• Must be able to build good relationships in order to retain customers

How to apply:

If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you.

Please forward a copy of your updated resume, and your current salary and benefits package to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of business 28th October 2011.

Only successful candidates will be contacted

Business Development Executives (3 Positions:- Kenya, Uganda & Sudan)

Business Development Executive 

3 Positions:- Kenya, Uganda & Sudan

Our Client, in the manufacturing industry of Hardware (tools, building materials, industrial equipment), home-ware (garden and home accessories) and super store, is seeking to fill the following position of a Business Development Executive.

Overall purpose of the role

The candidates will be charged with sourcing for business from a particular segment of contractors.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Should be good at assessing client needs and sustaining relationships.
• The candidate should be a sales person who will use whatever opportunities that may arise to generate new business.

How to apply: 

If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you.

Please forward a copy of your updated resume, clearly stating your preferred location on the subject line, and your current salary and benefits package to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of business 25th October 2011.

Only successful candidates will be contacted

African Council for Distance Education (ACDE) Executive Director - Nairobi, Kenya

The African Council for Distance Education (ACDE), a continental unifying body of African Open and Distance Learning Universities and the African Union’s lead implementing agency for distance education, wishes to fill the position of Executive Director that will fall vacant on 1st January 2012.

The Executive Director is the Chief Executive of ACDE who reports to the ACDE Executive Board.

He/she will be based at the ACDE Secretariat in Nairobi, Kenya.

Key Responsibilities

The Executive Director shall be responsible for:

• The administration and management of the Secretariat, including the preparation of budget and financial as well as personnel management reports;
• Providing strategic vision and leadership for ACDE as guided by its Strategic Plan;
• Handling corporate communications, including enhancing the profile of ACDE with the media, Government ministries in charge of Education, Regional and Sub regional Organisations; Universities and other providers of Open and Distance Education;
• Facilitating institutional collaborations and recruitment of members
• Directing financial management of ACDE, including fundraising for ACDE projects, programmes and research;
• Facilitating achievement of the goals and objectives of ACDE;
• Project Management including Monitoring and Evaluation.
• He/she shall be Secretary to and ex-officio member of the ACDE Executive Board.

Qualifications

In order to be considered for this position, candidates must have credibility and command respect within the Open and Distance Learning practice and will be expected to have the following qualifications and competencies:

• Be a Professor or Associate Professor of an ACDE member university;
• Have served in senior management positions, at the level of Vice Chancellor, Deputy Vice Chancellor or Dean of Faculty/Director of Institute/School for at least three (3) years;
• Have a thorough knowledge of national and international trends of higher education generally and Open and Distance Learning in particular;
• A demonstrable track record of strategic and visionary leadership;
• Have excellent networking and marketing skills.
• Have excellent management skills and experience;
• Be an excellent communicator.

Terms of Service

This performance- based appointment will be either on a three (3) year renewable contract or secondment upon mutual agreement. The ACDE will offer a competitive remuneration to the successful candidate in line with the approved ACDE Human Resources policy. The successful candidate will commence duties on 1st January 2012.

Application Procedure

Interested and qualified applicants should send their applications (comprising cover letter and detailed CV that include full contact details of two referees) by e-mail addressed to the undersigned, so as to be received not later than 20th October 2011.

President, ACDE
African Council for Distance Education
Website: www.acde-africa.org

E-mails: director@acde-africa.org, with copies to tsambwette@yahoo.com, and tolly.mbwette@out.ac.tz, and princejsaadelabu@yahoo.co.uk,

Those who do not hear from us by 30th November 2011, should consider their applications as unsuccessful.

Prepared by
ACDE Human Resources Committee