ASMEP Request for Consultancy Monitoring and Reporting Consultant

Background

The Assistance to Micro and Small Enterprises Programme [ASMEP] is a Republic of Kenya and European Union financed initiative anchored within the Ministry of Trade in support of the Micro and Small Enterprises [MSEs] in Kenya.

The programme has three components which it supports through institutional and capacity building of Business Membership Organizations (BMOs) and Micro finance Institutions (MFIs); Business Information Dissemination and Business Development Services (BDS) focusing on the Horticulture and Fisheries Sectors besides other sectors.

The Consultant will work closely with ASMEP implementing partners namely: The Micro Enterprises Support Programme Trust (MESPT) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

ASMEP is seeking to engage the services of a Monitoring and Reporting Consultant that reports to the ASMEP programme Coordinator and is responsible for Monitoring and Evaluation of activities being implemented under the programme, drafting and compiling reports and ensuring that guarterly integrated activities and financial reports are prepared among other duties as spelt out below:-

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Undertake data collection, analysis and report generation (including assisting responsible officials in meeting their reporting obligations);
• Monitoring and Evaluation of ASMEP activities being implemented by the PMU, MESPT and UNDP;
• Take primary responsibility for drafting and timely submission of integrated reports by implementing partners;
• Assist in organisation, monitoring and facilitation of quarterly meetings of Programme Steering Committee
• (PSC) and monthly Technical Management Meetings (TMMs); to produce regular minutes for these meetings ensuring commitments and decisions made are monitored and reported on,
• To operate, maintain and support programmes and projects in the implementation, collection, analysis and generation of results and reports;
• Work closely with Business Information Centre (BIC) managers;
• Assist in updating and uploading of information in ASMEP website and e-Promis;
• Participate in supporting monitoring and tracking of resources towards outcomes; and
• Provide support to other aspects of project management as may be directed by the Programme Coordinator.

Experienced Reporting and Monitoring Consultant fulfilling the following requirements:

• A university degree in a relevant social science discipline,
• 3 years of experience and skills in management and reporting on donor funded projects/programmes,
• Experience in Results Based Monitoring and Evaluation systems is a strong advantage,
• Experience in Private Sector Development and working in Trade related sector;
• Capacity Building and Training in M&E;
• Good technical skills in measurement, evaluation and data analysis,
• Strong Oral, Reporting and Writing Skills; and
• Computer literacy and English fluency are minimum requirements.

Location and Duration:

The Consultant will be based at the ASMEP-PMU offices, Telposta Towers, Ministry of Trade, Nairobi, with occasional travel to other locations in Kenya.

The initial contract will be for 3 Months (extendable upon good performance and available resources).

Application Procedure

Interested candidates should submit their applications marked ASMEP MONITORING & REPORTING CONSULTANT (Letter, Resume and three Contactable References) in English as well as a recent writing sample of no more than two pages:

All Applications are to be submitted by COB Friday 18th November, 2011 to:

The Programme Coordinator
Assistance to Micro & Small Enterprises Programme [ASMEP]
P.O. Box 30430-00100,
Nairobi.

You can get more details from www.asmeptrade.or.ke

Note: This is a consultancy contract; taxes and other statutory obligations are the responsibility of the consultant; this is not a civil service appointment, Conversing or lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.

ASMEP reserves the right to accept or reject any application and is not bound to give any reasons thereof

UNICEF Education Program Officer - Dadaab, Kenya

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Kenya Country Office

Vacancy Announcement – Temporary Appointment

Education Program Officer

Level NOB - Dadaab Duty Station

Date of Issue: 02 November 2011

Closing Date: 15 November 2011

Applications are hereby invited from qualified candidates to fill the above Temporary position in Dadaab Field Office under the Education Section of UNICEF Kenya Country Office.

Purpose of the Post: Under the overall guidance of the UNICEF education specialist in Dadaab, the incumbent will be accountable for the development, design, planning, implementation and management of the Education programme within Dadaab and host community and work in close collaboration with the UNHCR and Implementation Partners (IPs).

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Technical Support:

• Support Capacity building within the education sector through camp level workshops and trainings to enhance quality education.
• Support advocacy activities to advance issues in refugee education through use of the evidence and strengthen joint UN and partners’ response to education.
• Provide technical inputs to the UNHCR counterparts and IPs.
• Monitor the education programs and interventions by providing technical guidance to education IPs and ensure that the planned activities take place in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with the Education and Young People (EYP), Social Policy and Monitoring & Evaluation (SPM&P), and other relevant UNICEF officers to develop a solid M&E framework not only for the UNICEF funded interventions but also the key education indicators in Dadaab specified in the Dadaab education strategy.

Programing and Monitoring Intervention:

• Support the UNICEF and UNHCR Education specialist in co-ordinating the design, preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the education programme in Dadaab.
• Analyses and evaluates data to ensure that the achievements of objectives are consistent with the education strategic plan for Dadaab, EFA, and MDGs. Take corrective action when necessary to meet programme/project objectives.
• Developing and maintaining partner relations with the Ministry of Education, the UNHCR and education partners by providing technical guidance and guidelines for further development of their capacities and activities.
• Ensure the activities of the joint education work plan are implemented in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Support the host community to develop and introduce new approaches and initiatives, methods and practices such as parental education and early learning, education for Orphan and Vulnerable Cchildren, child friendly schools framework, with a focus on the Human Rights Approach to Programming, evidence-based and results-based programming.

Coordination and Communication:

Support the education specialist education in Dadaab and UNHCR;

• to provide support to bridge the coordination in Dadaab refugee camps and the Kenya education emergency cluster and Ministry of Education;
• to jointly coordinate education partners in Dadaab and host community and provide support to bridge the coordination in Dadaab refugee camps and the Kenya education emergency cluster and Ministry of Education;
• in collaboration with UNHCR and other education partners, strengthen mechanisms to address Education in emergencies in and around Dadaab refugee camp; and
• to liaise with other sectoral clusters, including Health, WASH and Child protection to ensure issues of importance to the education sector are addressed by them.

Resource Mobilization, Partnerships and Advocacy:

• Identify advocacy issues affecting refugee education.
• Sustain advocacy for the rights of children and youth to education in Dadaab and host community.
• Effectively mobilize resources to implement the defined activities by the joint work plan.
• Draft at least three fund-raising proposals for over 1 million dollars in collaboration with the UNHCR and the UNICEF EYP section in Nairobi.

Required Qualifications:

• Advanced University degree in Education or related Social Sciences.

Experience:

• Minimum of five years of significant experience in education development and emergency education with minimum three-year experience in management.

Language: Fluency in English and Swahili as a working language.

Competencies:

• Knowledge in various education sub-sectors in ECDE, Primary, Secondary, Out-of-school youth, life skills, vocational education, education finance, EMIS, curriculum, Child-Friendly School practices;
• Demonstrable ability to work with diverse groups of stakeholders and to develop consensus and partnerships;
• Demonstrable technical expertise in education in emergencies and development, early recovery and post crisis transition.
• An understanding and training in Inter-Agency Network for Education in Emergency (INEE) Minimum Standards for education in emergencies would be an added advantage;
• Capacity to present ideas in a clear, concise and convincing manner while listening to and acknowledging other people’s perspectives;
• Solid analytical, organizational, negotiating, advocacy and planning skills;
• IT skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook;
• Willingness and ability to be stationed in Dadaab and travel to other field locations.

Interested and suitable candidates should ensure they forward their applications along with their curricula vitae (internal candidates should attach copies of their last two Performance Evaluation Reports), to:

The Human Resources Specialist
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenyahrvacancies@unicef.org

Please indicate Reference No. “KCO/EDU/2011-29” in the email subject.

“Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply”

Zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse

UNICEF is a smoke-free environment

Geothermal Development Company (GDC) Supply Chain Officers and Supply Chain Records Officers Job Opprtunities in Kenya

The Geothermal Development Company (GDC) is a 100% state-owned company with the mandate to fast track development of geothermal resources. Geothermal energy is an indigenous, abundant, affordable, reliable and environmentally- friendly source of electricity.

To achieve its objectives, GDC is seeking to engage highly motivated staff to support the development of steam equivalent to 5000 MW in the next 20 years.

The Ideal Candidates

The ideal candidates should have the following attributes; team player, high integrity, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, flexible and willing to work for long hours with -minimal supervision.

1. Supply Chain Officers

Ref: GDC/SC/01/11/11/SCO

Duties and Responsibilities

The Supply Chain Officer will be responsible to the Senior Supply Chain Officer.

Specific duties include; Preparation of tender documents, execute tenders in line with Public Procurement Procedures or those of funding agencies, and coordinate the activities of the section allocated in supply chain.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have;

• A bachelor's degree in a business related field;
• Graduate Diploma in Purchasing and supplies from a recognized institution;
• 7 years' experience in Procurement;
• Demonstrated experience in handling donor funded procurement and clear understanding of the Donor agencies procurement procedures;
• Member of KISM/CIPS; and
• Aged below 40 years.

2. Supply Chain Records Officers

Ref: GDC/SC/02/11/11/SCO

Duties and Responsibilities

The Supply Chain Records Officer will be responsible to the Senior Chain Officer for efficient management of the GDC procurement registry.

He /she will be required to ensure proper management of all procurement records including:

• Maintain a register of Tenders/Quotation and assign references accordingly
• Maintain comprehensive files specific to a procurement activity
• Organizing procurement files in a systematic manner and securing them.
• Maintain and review closed files and ensure easy access and security.
• Tracking Movement of files and documents.

Requirements for Appointment

• A bachelor's degree in a business related field;
• Diploma in supply chain management;
• 4 years' experience in Public Procurement;
• Demonstrated experience in handling procurement records;
• Member of KISM/CIPS; and
• Aged below 35 years

Applications accompanied by copies of Certificates, National Identity Card, detailed Curriculum Vitae, testimonials, current remuneration, current position, expected salary and a daytime telephone contact and- e-mail address should be forwarded to the address below by Friday 18th November, 2011

Managing Director & CEO,
Geothermal Development Company
9th Floor, Taj Tower, Upper Hill
P.O.Box 100746-00101,
Nairobi

Tel: (254) 20 2427516/0719036000

E-Mail: careers@gdc.co.ke

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

CDC is an equal opportunity employer

Unga Holdings Limited - Internal Auditor

Job Purpose

Perform risk based internal audits of the group and carry out independent appraisal of the effectiveness of the policies and procedures by which the group’s financial, physical and information resources are managed.

Reports to: Internal Audit Manager

Key responsibilities

• Carry out audits and follow-up visits assigned from the annual Audit Plan, to the required standards and processes.
• Participate in the roll-out of risk based audit approach and development of risk-based audit programs after risk assessment of assigned department or functional areas within the group
• Identify and highlight processes and controls that warrant auditing
• Where acting as Auditor in-charge, co-ordinate activities and quality control for the other team members.
• Carry out ad-hoc work as necessary, including fraud investigations.
• Carry out all work to the highest level of professionalism, honesty, integrity and diligence.

Qualifications and competencies

• A Bachelor’s Degree with 3 years of related experience is required
• Must be familiar with risk assessment and has participated in implementation of risk based internal audit approach.
• Significant experience as an Internal Auditor delivering modern audits. i.e. not only risk based but holistic, top-down audits assessing business performance, value, operational efficiency and end-to-end process design including some experience in IT auditing.
• CISA qualification will be a plus

If you meet the above requirements please send your application with a covering letter to the address below, to be received by 14th November 2011.

The Group Human Resource Manager
Unga Holdings Limited
5th Floor Ngano House,
Commercial Street, Industrial Area
P.O. Box 30386-00100
Nairobi.

Email: careers@unga.com