Freedom House - Senior Program Officer - East and Horn of Africa Job Adverisement

Freedom House supports the spread of freedom and democracy throughout the world through research, effective advocacy, and program directly supporting frontline activists.

We are a leader in identifying threats to freedom through our highly regarded analytic reports, including Freedom in the World. With 13 field offices and two U.S. offices, we support the right of every individual to be free.

Position Summary

The Senior Program Officer will assist in developing and managing all program aspects for a program focusing on transitional justice in East Africa.

He/she will assist with strategic design, program design, oversight of program activities, backstopping field offices, monitoring and evaluation, financial management, fundraising, advocacy, outreach, staff supervision, and administration.

The Senior Program Officer will report to the Director for Africa programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, international relations, or related field; Master’s degree preferred 6 - 8 years of experience conducting democracy and human rights programs
• Strong ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing
• Strong knowledge of human rights principles and mechanisms, transitional justice, and understanding of democracy promotion
• Substantive knowledge or experience with transitional justice issues, specifically of complementarity, reparations and institutional reform
• Expertise in democracy and human rights issues in the Africa region
• Proven knowledge of USG funding regulations, and familiarity with US Congressional processes
• Proven ability to write effective proposals, reports, procedures, complete required forms, and maintain complete and accurate documentation
• Strong ability to plan, organize, prioritize work, and multi task to meet tight deadlines
• Strong program management skills from design through implementation, evaluation, and close-out
• Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality regarding all aspects of work at all times
• Knowledge/familiarity of democracy in Latin America a plus

Some Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting program strategy, and with managing overall strategy and vision
• Design, manage, and supervise all programmatic aspects of transitional justice programming including work plan development, identifying consultants and sub-grantees, organizing trainings and other activities, monitoring and evaluation, budget management, reporting, and backstopping field offices
• Anticipate programmatic administrative, and financial needs, and take appropriate corrective action
• Serve as the point of contact and speak with authority on Freedom House programming in assigned regions/global areas with donors, with delegations, at information interviews, and other external meetings
• Travel to assigned region as required, manage all travel logistics for self and others as appropriate
• Negotiate and write contracts, MOUs, letters of agreement, and other contractual documents for partners and vendors, and manage to ensure that the objectives and terms of agreement are met
• Design and implement activities in conjunction with field and DC offices, program beneficiaries, partner, and other stakeholders as necessary
• Other related duties as assigned.

How to apply:

We invite qualified candidates to send a resume, and cover letter with salary history as well as desired salary to:

recruiting@freedomhouse.org

or fax at (202) 822-3893,

Attention: HR Dept., referencing SPO EHA (2011-080).

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

Only candidates who send in salary requirements will be considered for the position.

EOE M/F/D/V

Closing date: 31 Dec 2011

Plan International - Disaster Response Monitoring Officer - Nairobi, Kenya

Region: Eastern & Southern Africa

Location: Nairobi

Reports To: Regional DRM Manager

Closing Date: 30th December 2011

This will be a six month contract.

Working in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas, Plan aims to reach as many children as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalised with high quality programs that deliver long lasting benefits by increasing its income, working in partnership with others and operating effectively

This is a six-month position needed to generate information to sharpen the emergency response and ensure accountability for funds raised and used in Plan’s recent emergency response to the food crisis in East Africa as well as providing the basis for learning from experience and planning for effective transition to recovery.

Dimensions of Role:

• Overseeing the collection of data regarding the disbursement of the c$7m regional grant to support emergency programming in Ethiopia, South Sudan and Kenya
• Advising upon the relevance and usefulness of monitoring data collected more generally on other Country Emergency programmes in recent months for projects totaling $20m
• Regional role covering three countries with very complex operating environments
• Supporting effective monitoring practice in three Country Offices and providing advice to the Regional Office on effective methodologies that will generate trusted information for forward planning

Typical Responsibilities - Key End Results of Position:

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that:

• Data required from the Regional Emergency Response Programme will be collected and used to report on outcomes of the project and generate information on which to base forward planning region-wide
• Systems of monitoring currently in place for other emergency work will be reviewed together with field teams to further develop methodologies for the production of reliable information
• Data collecting methods that involve beneficiaries (in particular children) and are in line with Plan’s values and child-rights approaches will be further established extending beyond the end of this post for use in reporting on all current emergency response grants in the region
• Reports required in the period will be reviewed to check they are supported with relevant data and recommendations made to line management regarding the findings

Dealing with Problems

• The programme areas covered by this project are highly complex environments
• Country staff work very hard and have been under pressure for many months.
• Negotiating the additional time that may be required to ensure that reliable data is collected and used to inform programming will require sensitive engagement with the teams
• South Sudan is unstable and political developments may present situations requiring sudden and effective changes of plan
• Significant funds are tied up in projects and prioritisation will be critical

Communications and Working Relationships

Internal:

• Country Directors are critical to the success of this work as their direction to their teams will determine the depth of implementation possible
• Region wide relations with Country Office teams particularly those on the frontline delivering work
• Regional office colleagues will be important for linking the post-holder to additional support resources
• IH DRM team can provide linkage to resources in the wider organisation

External:

• Links with donors to understand their impact measurement requirements
• Other INGO and NGO leaders may be useful for shared methodologies

Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives

Knowledge

• Demonstrated knowledge of research and data collection methodologies both quantitative and qualitative, through qualifications or proven experience
• Knowledge of Child Rights and methods to ensure ethically sound data collection
• Knowledge of the sector and types of impact measurement used
• Familiar with the provisions of HAP, Sphere and other industry standards
• Fluency in English is essential. Knowledge of French or Spanish is desirable.

Skills

• You must be a highly experienced practitioner able to gain trust of colleagues and facilitate changes in behaviour through your knowledge
• An effective communicator with the ability to ensure lasting change through listening and coaching
• Proven skills in designing and running monitoring systems that generate reliable data and can be replicated by others Behaviours
• Demonstrated commitment to Plan’s values in your treatment and attitude towards colleagues and beneficiaries
• Tenacious in your desire to see the work completed on time
• Flexible in the face of complex operating environments and able to remained focused on the task despite setbacks

Physical Environment

• This role will be based in our Regional Office in Nairobi with an expectation of 45% international travel, including in remote areas with basic amenities.

References and background checks will be carried out in conformity with Plan’s Child Protection Policy.

Plan operates an equal opportunity policy which recognises the value of a diverse workforce.

How to apply:

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter detailing your salary requirements and quoting reference RE015 to recadmin@plan-international.org

Closing date: 30 Dec 2011

Ragati Tea Factory Co. Ltd. - Plant / Mechanical Technician

Ragati Tea Factory Co. Ltd is seeking to recruit a suitably qualified, dynamic and self motivated person to fill the following vacant position:

Plant / Mechanical Technician

Reporting to the Factory Unit Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for:-

• Maintaining a comprehensive preventive maintenance schedule for the entire factory unit and its fleet of vehicles;
• Allocating duties and supervising both machinery and fleet maintenance teams;
• Diagnosing faults and ensuring timely repairs of the factory machinery, equipment and its fleet of vehicles;
• Requisitioning and verifying of quality spares ordered both for machinery and fleet maintenance;
• Writing technical reports on plant and fleet maintenance;
• Timely scheduling of statutory maintenance and repairs of both steam boilers and diesel generators;
• Installation and commissioning of new machinery.

The ideal candidate should have the following qualifications, skills & experience:-

• ‘O’ Level Division II or KCSE ‘C’ Plain or above;
• Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Plant Option) from a recognized institution;
• At least five (5) years experience gained in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the tea industry;
• Computer literacy.

Interested candidates who meet the minimum requirements for this job are requested to send their applications accompanied with detailed CVs, copies of testimonials/certificates, names and addresses of at least three (3) referees to the address below to reach not later than 23rd December 2011.

Factory Unit Manager,
Ragati Tea Factory Co. Ltd,
P. O. Box 790,
Karatina

Email: info@ragati.ktdateas.com

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

World Vision - Plant Technician

Job Title: Plant Technician

Country: Kenya

Location: Field Based

Closing Date: December 24 2011

Purpose of the position:

To conduct mechanical repairs of the equipments and work together with the other drilling crew to drill/rehabilitate boreholes in accordance to WVK, WRMA,NEMA, and other stakeholders standards, in order to facilitate provision of potable water for household livelihoods, thus contributing to the attainment of child well being outcomes

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

• Grade 1 certificate in Mechanics or Technician diploma in Automotive Engineering from a recognized institute,
• At least 8 years experience in repairs and maintenance of diesel engine vehicles.
• At least 2 years experience in drilling work.
• Valid BCE class driving license and at least 3 years experience in driving Lorries, buses or rigs.
• Good team player, self starter, has ability to work under minimum supervision and maintain good relationships

Job Details

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How to Apply

All application letters and detailed CVs together with names of three referees, should be sent to reach the undersigned not later than December 23, 2011.

Director
People and Culture
World Vision Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Email: recruit_kenya@wvi.org

Please indicate clearly on the subject line the position you are applying for.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Disclaimer: World Vision Kenya has not engaged any recruitment agencies in this recruitment process, neither are we charging any fees to potential employees for job opportunities