CARE International Somalia Program Quality Senior Advisor

CARE International is an NGO working in Somalia. CARE and its partners work with vulnerable communities to address the underlying causes of poverty and promote peace and development, as well as mitigating immediate suffering caused by drought, conflict and displacement.

This position, reporting to the Assistant Country Director Programs is a core position for CARE Somalia’s efforts to strengthen the quality of its programming; and our ability to innovate, learn and adjust to continually changing realities in Somalia.

The position will cover the full breadth of our programming, both development and emergency, but with a significant emphasis on the development, recovery and resilience programming.

The position will be responsible for research and strategy development for the programs together with the program coordinators, designing and evaluating program strategy frameworks, developing projects on the basis of the program frameworks; ensuring the systems are in place to monitor and evaluate impact.

The incumbent will focus on ensuring that our programs and projects address the underlying causes of poverty and vulnerability.

The position will work closely with the CARE program coordinators, area managers, project managers and local partners. The position is based in Nairobi with frequent travel to Somalia.

CARE International is a global confederation of 12 national member organizations working together to end poverty. Its headquarters are in Geneva, Switzerland.

In almost 30 years of work in Somalia, CARE has provided lifesaving assistance and development support to millions of people throughout Somalia.

CARE is a signatory to the red cross code of conduct and provides assistance without regard to race, clan, religion or political affiliation.

Get more details about this position and apply online from the website below:
http://www.care.org/careers/index.asp

SharePoint Development Lead, Implementation Lead, Development Project Manager and .Net Development Lead Jobs in Kenya

1. Development Lead – SharePoint

Job Location: Kenya

Required experience: SharePoint Development 4-6 years of experience

Key Skills: 

• Juggle multiple priorities, including urgent support at critical times such as project delivery.
• Should be conversant with emerging technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Design overall system and solution architecture, system integration, and implementation strategy.
• Architect, develop, test and deploy SharePoint solutions across platforms within agreed budgets and time frames.
• Deliver technical design for the solution to be developed.
• Ensure design and architecture is of high quality achieving necessary design and systems security standards.
• Ensure developments, enhancements and project outcomes best leverage existing system investment and manage cost of ownership going forward.
• Lead (planning, control and reporting) all aspects of the Systems Development Life Cycle to ensure their effective performance and high quality to agreed budget and timelines including feasibility of the project, provides scoping and estimates, defining a project or problem (functional / non-functional business requirements), architecture and design and all aspects of testing.
• Lead and mentor the Software Engineering team.
• Act as the primary technical contact, provide coaching, motivation, mentoring and guidance to all members of the Software Engineering team.
• Prepare detailed analyses, plans, diagrams and procedures within a technical design document for existing and proposed SharePoint solutions and system integration.
• Work closely with all stakeholders including End-Users, Project Managers, Software Engineers and Account Executives to ensure successful delivery of the project

2. Implementation Lead

Job Location: Kenya

Required experience: .Net Implementation 4-6 years of experience

Key Skills: 

High level of competency in SQL Server (syntax; extensive use of triggers, stored procedures) and understanding of database design and normalization, referential integrity, and table -driven design concepts.

Has sound technical knowledge and understanding of Wide Area Networking (WAN) particularly in Frame Relay, MPLS and both public and private IP VPN and all related networking technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Attending project meetings where the project manager/ coordinator have requested your presence and input.
• Prepare routing/ switching equipment so that it can be used for customer site installations, this includes but is not limited to:
• Ensure all configurations are built to comply with Technical Design Authority templates and internal standard requirements.
• Create all the necessary installation documentation to support the roll out.
• Ensure correct IOS has been added and that the device recognizes all modules.
• Have all equipment/ configurations built in line with project timescales.
• Ship all necessary equipment including correct cable types, power leads and modules, plus the installation document for the FE, to site in line with project timescales.
• Keep the project team updated with daily progress reports on any assigned actions.
• Support the installation of sites during project roll out, this includes but it is not limited to:
• Contacting the Field Engineer at the specified time and ensuring the installation document is followed.
• Attending site installations for core and pilot sites.
• Ensuring all circuits are tested fully and that the failover solution works if applicable.
• Pass out any faulty circuits and manage the carrier to resolution/ fix of fault.
• Carry out and document all of the site specific testing.

3. Development Project Manager

Job Location: Kenya

Required experience: 8-10 years development experience in .net/SharePoint

Responsibilities:

• Create and implement project plans in accordance with business requirements and with the help of domain experts.
• Create and manage work breakdown structures (WBS) to be used for future efforts.
• Update the project plan on a daily basis, including deliverables, dependencies, assignments and outcomes.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects throughout their full lifecycle, from business analysis through project start up, execution, completion and wrap-up.
• Obtain approval on proposed scope and prioritization changes.
• Continuously keep the project team informed as to the project’s purpose, background, scope, requirements, and important issues.
• Prepare communication plan and project reports to key stakeholders to provide updates on activities and deliverables, as well as significant changes, risks and mitigation strategies.
• Conduct stakeholder meetings.
• Identify and manage overall project dependencies and ensure project deliverables stay on time and on target.
• Identify project risks and critical paths and manage mitigation process with project team and stakeholders.
• Carefully and successfully balance the Project Triangle.
• Follow development process and project management best practices, and drive their continuous improvement
• Identify, appropriately escalate, and ensure resolution of issues.
• Accomplish department and organization missions by completing related tasks as needed.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

4. Development Lead - .Net

Job Location: Kenya

Required experience: .Net Development 4-6 years of experience.

Key Skills: 

High level of competency in SQL Server (syntax; extensive use of triggers, stored procedures) and understanding of database design and normalization, referential integrity, and table -driven design concepts.

Responsibilities·

• Leads a technical group on projects from establishing requirements through to implementation of the process.
• Works with Business Process Analyst to define software requirements and assess feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.
• Consults with network and other development staff to evaluate database design, system structure, interface between hardware and software, and operational and performance requirements of overall system.
• Develops software, conducts unit testing, works with assigned client project manager to coordinate / assisting user testing procedures. Develops documentation as appropriate.
• Coordinates installation of software system and database(s).
• Works with on-site or internal project manager to review problems, define and test solutions, and develop reports for user management.
• Assists in development of technical and documentation standards.

All applicants should send their cv’s to hr@technobrainltd.com

CARE WASH Field Advisor Horn of Africa Job Vacancy

CARE is a leading international humanitarian aid organisation fighting global poverty, with a special focus on working with women and girls to bring lasting change to their communities.

WASH Field Advisor Horn of Africa

CARE Australia is seeking an energetic, self motivated professional to join the Humanitarian and Emergency Response team in the International Programs Department.

This position provides support, assistance and advice to CARE International Country Offices, national members and the CARE Emergency Group in the WASH programming aspects of emergency response, with a regional focus on the Horn of Africa (Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia, Djibouti).

This support will focus on ensuring quality WASH interventions across the CARE International emergency response and relief projects/programs in the Horn of Africa.

If you have:

• Postgraduate level, or a relevant combination of qualifications and experience in the WASH field,
• ability to design and manage appropriate emergency WASH programmes with at least 2 years overseas experience in the emergency WASH sector including preparedness,
• experience in project management including programme and budget management,
• excellent liaison and negotiation skills, and
• demonstrated experience in capacity building and proven ability to lead, coach and motivate staff, then we’d love to hear from you.

For more information and to apply, please visit www.care.org.au

All applications should include a completed application form, a brief statement addressing the selection criteria contained in the position description and a current resume.

Applications close: 9 November 2011

Contact: Human Resources Branch, CARE Australia, Ph: +61 2 62790200

Swiss and Czech Government Scholarships for the Academic Year 2012/2013

Ministry of Higher Education, Science & Education

Advertising for Scholarships

Swiss and Czech Government Scholarships for the Academic Year 2012/2013

The Swiss and Czech Governments have offered scholarships to Kenyans in postgraduate studies as shown below:

Country: Swiss
Number: Unspecified
Financial Support: Partial
Level: Master / Research Fellow
Area of Study: Open (except for studies in Art and Music)

Country: Czech
Number: One(1)
Financial Support: Full
Level: Masters, PHD
Area of Study: Agriculture, Economics(Trade), Information Technologies

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following conditions:

• Must be employed in the public sector including research institutions and parastatals.
• Be under the age of thirty five(35) for Masters and fourty four (44) years for PHD
• Must have worked for at least Two (2) years since completing their last degree.
• Have graduated within the last Ten (10) years.
• Applicants for PHD Programme must attach a proposal and those for the Masters/fellowship must attach a detailed study plan.

Additionally applicants for the Swiss Government scholarship must:

• Have proof of contact with a professor of an accredited University of Switzerland and.
• Have a good and documented knowledge of French, German, or Italian language.

Application Procedure

Preliminary application forms are obtainable from the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology at Telposta Towers, 27th floor or Provincial Technical Training offices.

The application forms can also be downloaded from the Ministry’s website
www.scienceandtechnology.go.ke

All application forms must be forwarded by the respective Heads of Department. Completed application forms with attached certified photocopies of ID, Academic/ Professional Certificates, Transcripts, Birth Certificates, other Testimonials, a proposal and study planshould be sent or delivered to:

Director of Higher Education
Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology
P. O Box 9583-00200
Nairobi

The application forms should reach the ministry not later than 7th November 2011.

Director of Higher Education
For: Permanent Secretary