Lutheran World Federation Child Protection Officer and Quality Assurance & Standards Officer - Ali Sabieh Refugee Camp, Djibouti

Lutheran World Federation / Department for World Service Kenya-Djibouti Programme is seeking to recruit a Kenyan national for the following positions, to be based in Ali Sabieh Refugee camp, Djibouti.

1. Child Protection Officer (1)

The incumbent will report directly to the Project Coordinator, while working closely on a daily basis in collaboration with other sectors of LWF.

Duties and Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Be the team leader in the design and implementation holistic child rights project in Ali Addeh & Hol Hol refugee camps.
• Act as the focal person in child protection and development for LWF/DWS Djibouti, UNHCR and other agencies operating in the camp.
• Ensure that Unaccompanied and Separated children arriving in the camps are identified upon arrival in school, their social history documented, foster families are identified and the children are successfully fostered.
• Ensure that weekly situation reports, monthly, quarterly, mid year and annual reports that reflect the impact of child development project and meet donor requirements and standards are written and submitted to the Project Coordinator within the specified time frame.
• Write concept papers, feature stories and document child rights project milestones in Ali Addeh & Hol Hol refugee camps Camp.
• Compile weekly situation reports (SITREPS) to be shared in the end of business week Child rights meetings
• In collaboration with other agencies facilitate tracing and reunification of unaccompanied and separated children with their relatives.
• Write proposals based on the needs of children in Ali Addeh & Hol Hol Camps.
• Carryout other duties as may be assigned by the Project Coordinator or his/her designate.

Person Specifications/Qualifications:

• University Degree in Social Sciences
• Professional experience and training in the areas of Child Protection
• Fluency in English required & Proficiency in computer preferably MS-Office.
• High degree of flexibility and tolerance, Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of French or Somali will be an added advantage

2. Quality Assurance & Standards Officer (1)

The incumbent will report directly to the Project Coordinator or his/her designate, while working closely on a daily basis in collaboration with the Education Officer, Child Protection Officer & other sectors of LWF.

Duties & Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Set short and medium term Quality Education program plans and budgets.
• Overall in charge of quality curriculum Implementation and development of teaching and learning materials.
• Spearhead the harmonization of the educational curriculum for the refugee education in Djibouti
• Organize subject based in-service courses to address short comings related to curriculum delivery and assessment.
• Regularly monitor the learners school attendance, retention and academic performance
• Identifying teacher training needs and making proper managements for in-service training of teachers.
• Monitor school level curriculum delivery to determine existing discrepancies and areas that need improvement
• Participate in all educational and other activities including midterm reviews organized by the LWF and other IPs.

Qualifications / Person specifications:

• A degree in Education, social science or an equivalent qualification with a bias towards statistics.
• Knowledge of SPSS, EPI Info, STATA and SAS computer software
• Professional training in Quality educational assurance & Standards Facilitators skills (TOT & TOF) an added advantage.
• At least 2 years experience in education programme development and development research.
• Have thorough understanding of education programmatic related issues, knowledge of French or Somali an advantage
• Ability to tolerate cultural, education and religious diversity in the work place.

“LWF/DWS is an equal opportunity employer, irrespective of gender, race or religious affiliation. LWF/DWS is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for humanitarian agencies.

Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect the organization’s commitment to the prevention of abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries.”

Application and updated CV with contact emails and phone numbers of 3 professional referees, one of whom is your current or immediate former employer by close of business on 26th October 2011 to;

The Human Resources Officer,
Lutheran World Federation Kenya-Djibouti,
P.O Box 40870 – 00100, Nairobi
Or email: hr@lwfkenya.org

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Lichi Security Systems Technician

Technician specializing in security installations such as CCTV Cameras, Access Control systems,Intruder alarm systems, video motion detection devices, biometric access systems e.t.c

The incumbent should have previous working experience for not less than a year.

Applications should be forwarded in not later than the 25th of October 2011.

Call 020-266 0127 (only office hours from 8.30a.m-4.30p.m) for more information

MSH Lab Specialist (TBCARE I Project) - Juba, South Sudan

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is a non-profit organization with a mission to close the gap between what is known about public health problems and what is done to solve them, particularly in developing and transitional countries.

Headquartered in the United States, we have operations in more than 30 countries and employ staff from over 60 nations

Lab Specialist (TBCARE I Project)

Juba, Southern Sudan

Overall Responsibilities

Support peripheral laboratory strengthening and proper functioning of Central Reference Laboratory in line with NTP plans to expand quality DOTS. Provide technical assistance to the Central TB Reference Laboratory (CRL) to enable it to perform its roles of organization and management of the TB microscopy and culture network.

Provide assistance in establishing/upgrading/rehabilitating new and already existing microscopy centers required to implement and support the DOTS expansion strategy in South Sudan.

Provide assistance in the development, dissemination and training on standardized guidelines, SOP’s, quality assurance, supervision, safety, laboratory commodity and information management systems.

Assist and work with the NTP to further develop and refine the laboratory manuals, SOP’s, QA and TB laboratory training curriculum.

Specific Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to the CRL in order to perform its roles of organization, management and quality assurance of TB microscopy services.
• To facilitate the establishment of quality-assured TB culture services at the CRL.
• Provide technical support in ensuring effective supervision of TB laboratories at all levels.
• Support NTP to set up EQA system and provide quarterly reports on implementation of EQA for sputum smear microscopy in TB peripheral labs.
• Facilitate the implementation of the national TB laboratory guidelines.
• Facilitate trainings and mentorship of CRL and state laboratory technicians on TB smear microscopy SOPs, safety and QA guidelines.
• Provide monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual progress briefings and reports on TB laboratory to NTP, USAID, TB CARE I and supervisor.
• Contribute to the preparation of the quarterly and annual project reports.
• Any other assigned duties, assigned by TB CARE I Country leader including assuming the duties of Country Lead when necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or related subject and a Master’s degree in medical microbiology, biomedical science, public health or relevant related field, essential.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in managing clinical and public health laboratories in African countries and knowledge and experience of the systems required to ensure sustainability of services, essential.
• A minimum of 10 years’ post qualification experience of which 5 years’ experience must have been spent working in a specialized TB culture facility working to recognized international standards.
• Familiarity with manual and automated TB culture and drug sensitivity testing systems is essential.
• Knowledge of new diagnostic technologies and their likely applicability in S Sudan is required.
• Understanding of the role of the laboratory in TB DOTS, PMDT and TB/HIV programs in developing countries, essential.
• Practical laboratory experience specifically in the diagnosis and treatment monitoring of tuberculosis is essential.
• Familiarity with and experience in implementing local and national laboratory quality assurance systems for TB microscopy and TB culture are essential.
• Knowledge of and experience in laboratory capacity building, monitoring and supervision in African countries.
• Demonstrated organizational, managerial and supervisory, skills and abilities; sound judgment, and high ethical standards; flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrate capacity to work in a variety of cultural settings, complex environment and fragile states.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships, work well as part of a team, and to incorporate views of other disciplines into his or her work.
• Strong analytic, verbal communication, computer and writing skills. Fluency in English is required, and ability to work in Arabic plus.
• Ability to work independently, as well as in collaboration with colleagues and partners.
• Able to manage, develop and motivate a team of staff to achieve set objectives.
• Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Powerpoint.
• Willingness and abilities to travel within South Sudan up to 40% of his/her time.
• Willingness and availability to re-locate to Juba, South Sudan for the period of the contract.
• Qualified person from Eastern, Southern or Western Africa region would be preferred.

Interested applicants should submit their applications to Job ID No. 12-4385 at www.jobs-msh.icims.com no later than October 30, 2011.

You may also send your cover letter and CV to MSH Sudan Office at HAI AMARAT (White House opposite PARADISO HOTEL) or via email to pkenyi@msh.org.

Only Shortlisted applicants will be contacted

International Medical Corps Programme Coordinator - Dadaab Refugee Complex, Kenya

International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.

Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization.

Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide.

By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Program Coordinator is responsible for the overall implementation of International Medical Corps programs in Dadaab Refugee Complex, Kenya.

The Program Coordinator works closely with the Kenya Country Director and Finance/Admin Director, as well as the Dadaab based Emergency Medical Coordinator, to ensure the cost- effective, timely and results-based management and implementation of Dadaab programs.

International Medical Corps is in charge of running a field hospital as well as 4 health posts and
therapeutic and supplementary nutrition programs at Kambioos Refugee Camp.

The Program Coordinator may be responsible for any other tasks outside his/her normal area of responsibility as assigned by line management.

Under the supervision of the Kenya Country Director, the Program Coordinator will be responsible for:

Program Implementation

• Implement and design detailed work plans to track progress on program indicators
• Ensure M&E systems are in place
• Ensure donor contract requirements/compliance
• Work with HR department to ensure program is fully staffed for quality implementation
• Ensure successful and quality project implementation
• Appraise and review narrative reports to be submitted to donors as required
• Manage a large staff in a difficult working environment

Program Coordination

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with donor agencies, UNHCR, local agencies and INGOs
• Represent International Medical Corps at coordination meetings with government agencies, UNHCR, and other INGOs
• Ensure lessons learning processes (project related, International Medical Corps relations, and operational systems)

Security Management

• Ensure staff strictly adheres to the Dadaab Standard Operation Procedures (SOP)
• Adjust the SOP as needed with the support of the roving Security Manager
• Ensure staff safety and security with National Security Manager
• Enforce all movement is done in armed escorts and preferably in convoy’s with other agencies
• Strengthening of International Medical Corps’ overall mission and strategy in Dadaab
• Participate in working groups, seminars, meetings, as relevant
• Support the Country Director in developing the Emergency LRSPs and AOPs (program strategy, organizational strategy)
• Coordinate with other departments within International Medical Corps (Communications, Finance, HR, Admin, Security) concerning the Dadaab portfolio
• Ensure information flow within the International Medical Corps system and participate in internal meetings and working groups

Program Development

• Identify projects, program ideas, and concepts (via data gathering, assessments, coordination)
• Design and develop project proposals in liaison with the HTU and Kenya technical staff to ensure adequate funding for International Medical Corps’ role as health and nutrition partner at Kambioos camp
• Identify potential donors for project funding

Qualifications and Skills

• Masters Degree in Public Health related field or adequate experience
• Over three years of professional experience in complex emergency contexts
• Experience in project management
• Previous working experience in a UNHCR coordinated environment
• Good understanding of financial management, strategic planning, and project cycle management
• Understanding and ability to work in unstable and multi-cultural environment (cultural sensitivity)
• Full computer literacy and adequate administrative skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English (Somali and Swahili a plus)
• Experience working in remote and insecure environments (security management a plus)

Qualified candidates should submit applications BY-EMAIL ONLY including C.V. and contact details of 3 referees not later than COB Monday, 31 October 2011 to the HR Manager – KenyaJobs@InternationalMedicalCorps.org