Oxfam GB - Emergency Food Security and Livelihoods Coordinator, Somalia

Emergency Food Security and Livelihoods Coordinator, Somalia
Base: Nairobi with frequent travel to Somalia/Somaliland

Contract Type: Fixed Term (1 year)

Level: C1

Salary Range: Kshs. 272,382 – 381,335 per month gross

Background

Oxfam GB has been assisting the population of Somalia since the 1960s with interventions focusing mainly on livelihood and public health sectors, including water and sanitation interventions. Activities have encompassed both development and emergency projects.

The southern Somalia response began in 2005- 2006 with the delivery of a humanitarian programme integrating water, sanitation, public health promotion, food security and livelihoods interventions in Lower Shabelle, Benadir/Mogadishu, Lower Juba, Middle Juba and Gedo regions.

Since July 2011, Oxfam GB scaled up its activities including cash relief assistance to more than 198,000 people.

The role

The EFSL Coordinator will ensure quality and impact of EFSL work in Somalia and ensure effective programme design and delivery through assessments, proposal developments, facilitation of technical support and capacity building to implementing partners, provision of sound country and regional analysis, supporting inter-cluster linkages particularly to public health as well as policy influence.

The person will also work closely with Oxfam Novib staff involved in EFS & VL to facilitate good relations and effective programming under OI umbrella as well as liaise with the MEAL coordinator and Policy and Advocacy Advisor by providing information and messaging on food security and livelihoods issues.

What we’re looking for
To be successful in this role you will have a university degree (in Rural Development, Livelihoods, Agriculture, Nutrition etc).

You will bring to this role at least 5 years technical & practical implementing experience in delivering quality Emergency and longer-term Food Security and Livelihoods programmes in Horn and East Africa, including extensive work with pastoral populations, strong cash & market support experience, working with/through partners and cash remittance companies, ability to conduct quality risk and conflict analysis and integrate it into programme monitoring and strategy.

Excellent communication, facilitation and representation skills as well as computer literacy and fluency in English language are essential. Ability to travel to fields and embed within local communities in South-Central Somalia and Somaliland is a requirement.

If you believe you fit the job and person profiles please send your application to somaliajobs@oxfam.org.uk or apply online at www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs using REF

The closing date for applications is 03rd November, 2011

SOS Children’s Villages - Village Director

SOS Children’s Villages Kenya is an affiliate of SOS - International whose mission is to build families for children in need, help them shape their own futures and share in the development of their communities.

In Kenya, the organisation runs five Children’s villages in Nairobi, Mombasa, Eldoret, Meru and Kisumu. SOS Children’s Villages Kenya provides infrastructure in terms of education and health and families strengthening programs for families living in the local communities.

We seek to recruit a Village Director to run SOS Children’s Villages Nairobi. S/he should be able to lead the facility independently according to SOS Children’s Villages standards on child care and good management.

Key responsibilities :

• Management of the SOS Cchildren’s Village facility and assets therein
• Planning and budgeting for project activities
• Coordinating the administration and operations of the Village and related facilities
• Fulfilling the role of the father figure and role-model for the children
• Overseeing the educational and physical needs of the children
• Providing necessary support to the children and team of staff.

Personal Profile

• Degree in social science, post graduate qualifications will be an added advantage.
• 6 – 8 years experience working with child focused organisation in a senior management position
• Ability to work independently and as a member of the senior management team
• Demonstrated work experience in policy interpretation and implementation
• Proven interpersonal, leadership and effective representation skills
• A strong family person, willingness work for long hours and live within an SOS Children’s village
• Mature person aged between 40 – 45 years
• Must have a clean criminal record and a demonstrated love for children

The position offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package. Appropriate training and support will be provided.

If you possess the above qualifications, please send your application letter together with a detailed CV, copies of academic & professional certificates, telephone contacts and details of at least 3 referees by 2nd November 2011 to :-

The National Director
SOS Children’s Villages Kenya
P.O Box 40653 - 00100, GPO
Nairobi

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

SOS Children’s Villages Kenya is an equal opportunity employer

K-Rep - Development Agency Deputy Managing Director

K-Rep Development Agency is a microfinance institution involved in the development and testing of new financial products and services for low-income people.

The Deputy Managing Director is a key member of the Senior management team responsible for providing program and administrative management and for ensuring that field operations are conducted effectively and efficiently in support of KDA’s projects.

Based in Nairobi, the position works with the entire KDA team and reports to the Managing Director to ensure performance standards are met.

Responsibilities

Program Management and Staff Supervision

• Provide strategic vision, guidance and leadership on matters relating to KDA’s programming, strategy, management, governance, and budget
• Supervise and provide substantive guidance, feedback and support to designated project staff in refining the overall strategic direction of KDA’s focus area, in establishing project priorities, and in designing and carrying out projects
• Put into place a process to oversee the preparation of the annual strategies of projects and budget plans with the Managing Director, project staff and board
• Develop and apply learning, monitoring and evaluation criteria to better measure the effectiveness and outcomes of KDA’s projects
• As required, represent the Managing Director at meetings
• Develop and coordinate special projects as requested by the Managing Director

Office Management and Administration

• Oversee the daily operations of the organization, supervise staff, and stand in for the Managing Director as needed
• Oversee planning for and preparation of KDA’s board meetings
• Develop and oversee mechanisms for regular staff communication, including regular meetings/calls between relevant colleagues as well as the board.
• Put into place oversight mechanisms to ensure compliance with internal policy and legal requirements
• Serve as the primary contact for financial oversight throughout the year

Qualifications

• Advance degree and at least ten years work experience
• Substantive knowledge of the Kenyan Microfinance industry
• Five years experience as a manager with an understanding of the principles and practices involved in the effective management of a complex Institution.
• Must enjoy management.
• Extraordinary initiative, creativity and capacity to think strategically
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a diverse array of people
• Team spirit and respectful working and decision-making style
• Ability to manage several simultaneous projects in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills and close attention to detail
• Integrity, diplomatic manner and professional discretion essential
• Willingness to travel as needed

Compensation: Competitive salary, with good benefits package

Qualified Candidates should apply in both hard and soft copy, enclosing their CV and copies of certificates and other relevant documents, to reach the address below on or before 4th November, 2011

The Chairperson,
K-Rep Development Agency,
P.O Box 10528, Nairobi
Email: kda@k-rep.co.ke

Koiyaki Guiding School Safari Guide (French) Teacher - Narok County, Kenya

Koiyaki Guiding School, a community based learning Institution situated in Narok County and running a one year safari field guides’ course is seeking for a person to teach French language in-line with KNEC syllabus


The person / applicant should also have the following qualifications

• Background in Tourism, Wildlife and Environmental management from a recognized Institution with a minimum academic qualification of an advanced Diploma
• Tourism related field
• Proven teaching record from a recognized Institution
• Good teaching skills
• Computer skills
• Ready to work in a remote field environment
• At least 3 years’ working experience in a tourism related field

Note: Knowledge in computer software repairs an added advantage


Send CV to:


Administrator, 
Koiyaki Guiding School,
P.O Box 984, Narok-20500


Or E-mail: koiyaki@iwayafrica.com


On or before 4th November 2011