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Contract period: 1 year, full-time, extendable.
Work location: Nairobi.
Qualifications: Construction Management Grade II or equivalent
Experience: Over 10 years.
Please send CV stating Minimum Salary requirement
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Wednesday, 4 January 2012
Hilde Back Education Fund - Form One Scholarships for the year 2012
Available for candidates from Garissa, Githunguri, Homa Bay, Kibwezi, Kilifi, Likuyani, Narok, Tharaka South, Turkana, Voi and West Pokot Districts.
The Hilde Back Education Fund (HBEF) is an Organization that is committed to the promotion of Education as a Fundamental Human Right. The Fund sponsors academically gifted students from poor families to secondary school.
HBEF hereby invites applications from suitably qualified and eligible Form One students for the 2012 scholarships. One hundred and fifty (150) Scholarships tenable in any duly registered Public Secondary School in Kenya will be awarded.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for consideration, the applicant student must:
1. Be a Kenyan citizen.
2. Have sat K.C.P.E. in the year 2011 in a public primary school in Garissa, Githunguri, Homa Bay, Kibwezi, Kilifi, Likuyani, Narok, Tharaka South, Turkana, Voi and West Pokot Districts and obtained at least 380 marks.
3. Be an orphan or from a poor family.
Sponsorship Duration
The sponsorship will be for a period of four years of secondary education effective 2012.
Beneficiaries will be expected to maintain goodacademic performance.
Application Procedure
Interested students should:
Complete and submit the HBEF Scholarship application form available at HBEF offices in Nairobi & Githunguri and in all the respective District Education offices.
The following supporting documents should be included in the application:
The Hilde Back Education Fund (HBEF) is an Organization that is committed to the promotion of Education as a Fundamental Human Right. The Fund sponsors academically gifted students from poor families to secondary school.
HBEF hereby invites applications from suitably qualified and eligible Form One students for the 2012 scholarships. One hundred and fifty (150) Scholarships tenable in any duly registered Public Secondary School in Kenya will be awarded.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for consideration, the applicant student must:
1. Be a Kenyan citizen.
2. Have sat K.C.P.E. in the year 2011 in a public primary school in Garissa, Githunguri, Homa Bay, Kibwezi, Kilifi, Likuyani, Narok, Tharaka South, Turkana, Voi and West Pokot Districts and obtained at least 380 marks.
3. Be an orphan or from a poor family.
Sponsorship Duration
The sponsorship will be for a period of four years of secondary education effective 2012.
Beneficiaries will be expected to maintain goodacademic performance.
Application Procedure
Interested students should:
Complete and submit the HBEF Scholarship application form available at HBEF offices in Nairobi & Githunguri and in all the respective District Education offices.
The following supporting documents should be included in the application:
- A certified copy of KCPE result slip.
- Relevant recommendation letters as outlined in the application form.
- Copy of birth certificate.
- A copy of Form one-admission letter/joining instructions where available.
- Evidence of being an orphan where applicable.
The duly completed forms should be forwarded to the respective District Education Officers by Friday January 13, 2012.
Applications from students who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be considered.
Similarly, late or incomplete applications will be disqualified.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by HBEF for interview details and final award.
Canvassing or giving of false information by or on behalf of the applicant will lead to disqualification of the application concerned.
Successful applicants and their host schools will be notified on or before 1st February 2012.
Funding
HBEF will make direct payments to schools where successful applicants have been called effective on or before 10th February 2012.
Application forms and supporting documents should be sent or hand delivered to the respective District Education offices or to the HBEF Nairobi office at the address below:
The Director
Hilde Back Education Fund
Haven Court, Block B5, Westlands,
P.O. Box 14741-00100,
Nairobi
Note: Applicants who will not have received any communication from HBEF by 28th February 2012 should consider themselves unsuccessful
Applications from students who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be considered.
Similarly, late or incomplete applications will be disqualified.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by HBEF for interview details and final award.
Canvassing or giving of false information by or on behalf of the applicant will lead to disqualification of the application concerned.
Successful applicants and their host schools will be notified on or before 1st February 2012.
Funding
HBEF will make direct payments to schools where successful applicants have been called effective on or before 10th February 2012.
Application forms and supporting documents should be sent or hand delivered to the respective District Education offices or to the HBEF Nairobi office at the address below:
The Director
Hilde Back Education Fund
Haven Court, Block B5, Westlands,
P.O. Box 14741-00100,
Nairobi
Note: Applicants who will not have received any communication from HBEF by 28th February 2012 should consider themselves unsuccessful
Mercy Corps - Pastoralist Livelihood Diversification Advisor - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Pastoralist Livelihood Diversification Advisor
This position is based on award of funding.
Program / Department Summary:
The Pastoralist Livelihood Diversification Advisor will play a key leadership role in the implementation of a proposed five-year $32 million + program to support increased resiliency and incomes for pastoralist communities in Ethiopia.
General Position Summary:
The Livelihood Diversification will lead components of the program focusing on diversifying vulnerable and chronically populations’ household assets and/or integrated into value chain activities.
The individual will work closely with the Deputy Chief of Party/ Pastoral Livestock Production and Marketing Advisor, counterparts with other donor funded programs, and other private sector actors in designing and implementing innovative livelihood diversification approaches.
Organizational Learning
As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve - we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.
Accountability to Beneficiaries
Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.
Supervisory Responsibility:
Direct supervision of: Livelihood Diversification program team
Reports Directly To: Deputy Chief of Party
Works Directly With: NRM/Climate Change Advisor, Pastoral Health Advisor, Operations and Finance team.
Knowledge and Experience:
This position is based on award of funding.
Program / Department Summary:
The Pastoralist Livelihood Diversification Advisor will play a key leadership role in the implementation of a proposed five-year $32 million + program to support increased resiliency and incomes for pastoralist communities in Ethiopia.
General Position Summary:
The Livelihood Diversification will lead components of the program focusing on diversifying vulnerable and chronically populations’ household assets and/or integrated into value chain activities.
The individual will work closely with the Deputy Chief of Party/ Pastoral Livestock Production and Marketing Advisor, counterparts with other donor funded programs, and other private sector actors in designing and implementing innovative livelihood diversification approaches.
Organizational Learning
As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve - we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.
Accountability to Beneficiaries
Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.
Supervisory Responsibility:
Direct supervision of: Livelihood Diversification program team
Reports Directly To: Deputy Chief of Party
Works Directly With: NRM/Climate Change Advisor, Pastoral Health Advisor, Operations and Finance team.
Knowledge and Experience:
- MA/S in Business, finance, livestock, agriculture, agribusiness, agricultural economics, or related field
- 5+ years’ work experience with for profit organization, non-governmental organization (NGO) or profit agribusiness working with vulnerable, marginalized and pastoralists/agro-pastoralist groups.
- 5+ years’ proven experience in innovative value chain development or business models using best practices.
- Strong written and oral communication skills in English, including report development, writing and editing.
- Strong management skills, with good understanding of relevant cross-cultural issues.
- Previous experience in Ethiopia or the Horn of Africa is required.
Success Factors:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, M&E skills and experience.
Living Conditions/Environmental Conditions:
This position will be based in Addis Ababa and is accompanied for spouse and children.
Addis Ababa is the political and commercial heart of Ethiopia. Founded by Emperor Menelik in 1877, it is now a sprawling, hospitable city of 4 million people located at an elevation of 2,200 meters in the foothills of Mount Entoto.
Modern buildings and wide-open boulevards stand side by side with historic churches, palaces and monuments as well as simple country-style huts. Addis Ababa has basic health services and adequate international schools, K-12.
There are ample opportunities for in-country vacations. The weather is temperate year-round with a heavy rainy season in the summer months. Addis Ababa hosts many international organizations including the OAU, the Economic Commission for Africa and other multi-national bodies, many of which have their headquarters there.
Mercy Corps Team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/TDY to a field posting. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.
To see the full job postings and to apply online, please go to our job board: www.mercycorps.org/jobs.
This position will be based in Addis Ababa and is accompanied for spouse and children.
Addis Ababa is the political and commercial heart of Ethiopia. Founded by Emperor Menelik in 1877, it is now a sprawling, hospitable city of 4 million people located at an elevation of 2,200 meters in the foothills of Mount Entoto.
Modern buildings and wide-open boulevards stand side by side with historic churches, palaces and monuments as well as simple country-style huts. Addis Ababa has basic health services and adequate international schools, K-12.
There are ample opportunities for in-country vacations. The weather is temperate year-round with a heavy rainy season in the summer months. Addis Ababa hosts many international organizations including the OAU, the Economic Commission for Africa and other multi-national bodies, many of which have their headquarters there.
Mercy Corps Team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/TDY to a field posting. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.
To see the full job postings and to apply online, please go to our job board: www.mercycorps.org/jobs.
Mercy Corps Deputy Chief of Party - Pastoral Livestock Production & Marketing Advisor - Ethiopia
Deputy Chief of Party - Pastoral Livestock Production & Marketing Advisor
This position is based on an award of funding.
Program / Department Summary:
The Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) will play a key leadership role in the implementation of a proposed five-year $32 million program to support increased resiliency and incomes for pastoralist communities in Ethiopia.
General Position Summary:
The DCOP will assist the COP in projects oversight, technical, administrative, operational, and logistical management of the project. In absence of the COP; the D/COP will undertake some of the responsibilities.
The D/COP with the assistance of other personnel will provide technical assistance in IR 1: improving productivity and competitiveness of the livestock and livestock products; working closely with the AGP-LGP especially in the ‘PUSH’ and “PULL’ linkages.
Working closely with M&E advisor the DCOP will oversee M&E functions all components for quality reporting, to report on results, document best practices and lessons to share with development partners and influence policy and practice
Essential Job Functions:
Program Implementation:
Provide leadership and strategic vision to the pastoral livestock and marketing components of the PRIME program including workplan develop, market analysis, partnership selection and management, and overall sector strategy.
Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) and Reporting:
Facilitate the achievement of program targets and objectives and lead efforts to design effective M&E systems.
Oversee the scheduling and production of formal and informal reports on all aspects of the program in a timely and efficient manner.
Ensure that M&E staff focus on assisting programs to generate practical information that can be used for ongoing program decision-making while also capturing results at the impact level.
Staff Management, Professional Development and Team building:
In close partnership with the COP, create a work atmosphere conducive to professional growth and development of excellent personnel at all levels.
Implement, and ensure all staff are effectively using, the performance planning and management system, establishing performance expectations and regularly providing constructive feedback.
Promote accountability by conducting staff annual performance reviews with direct supervisees, and ensuring that supervisory staff do the same.
Organizational Learning
As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve - we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.
Accountability to Beneficiaries
Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.
Supervisory Responsibility:
Direct supervision of: Pastoral production and marketing program team, M&E Advisor
Reports Directly To: Chief of Party
Works Directly With: NRM/Climate Change Advisor, Pastoral Health Advisor, Pastoral Livelihood Diversification Advisor, Operations and Finance team.
Knowledge and Experience:
This position is based on an award of funding.
Program / Department Summary:
The Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) will play a key leadership role in the implementation of a proposed five-year $32 million program to support increased resiliency and incomes for pastoralist communities in Ethiopia.
General Position Summary:
The DCOP will assist the COP in projects oversight, technical, administrative, operational, and logistical management of the project. In absence of the COP; the D/COP will undertake some of the responsibilities.
The D/COP with the assistance of other personnel will provide technical assistance in IR 1: improving productivity and competitiveness of the livestock and livestock products; working closely with the AGP-LGP especially in the ‘PUSH’ and “PULL’ linkages.
Working closely with M&E advisor the DCOP will oversee M&E functions all components for quality reporting, to report on results, document best practices and lessons to share with development partners and influence policy and practice
Essential Job Functions:
Program Implementation:
Provide leadership and strategic vision to the pastoral livestock and marketing components of the PRIME program including workplan develop, market analysis, partnership selection and management, and overall sector strategy.
Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) and Reporting:
Facilitate the achievement of program targets and objectives and lead efforts to design effective M&E systems.
Oversee the scheduling and production of formal and informal reports on all aspects of the program in a timely and efficient manner.
Ensure that M&E staff focus on assisting programs to generate practical information that can be used for ongoing program decision-making while also capturing results at the impact level.
Staff Management, Professional Development and Team building:
In close partnership with the COP, create a work atmosphere conducive to professional growth and development of excellent personnel at all levels.
Implement, and ensure all staff are effectively using, the performance planning and management system, establishing performance expectations and regularly providing constructive feedback.
Promote accountability by conducting staff annual performance reviews with direct supervisees, and ensuring that supervisory staff do the same.
Organizational Learning
As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve - we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.
Accountability to Beneficiaries
Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.
Supervisory Responsibility:
Direct supervision of: Pastoral production and marketing program team, M&E Advisor
Reports Directly To: Chief of Party
Works Directly With: NRM/Climate Change Advisor, Pastoral Health Advisor, Pastoral Livelihood Diversification Advisor, Operations and Finance team.
Knowledge and Experience:
- MA/S in international development, livestock, agriculture, economics, or related field of study
- 5-10 years of overseas experience including five years in a senior management position
- Strong understanding of U.S. government compliance issues
- Strong written and oral communication skills in English, including report development, writing and editing
- Strong management skills, with good understanding of relevant cross-cultural issues
- Experience in value chain development, facilitation and agribusiness is added advantage
- 5+ years’ experience in Ethiopia or the Horn of Africa required
Success Factors:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, M&E skills and experiences.
Good inter-personal relationships and networking; and established relationship with and/or substantive knowledge of key players in Ethiopia Pastoralists and livestock sector.
Living Conditions/Environmental Conditions:
This position will be based in Addis Ababa and is accompanied for spouse and children.
Addis Ababa is the political and commercial heart of Ethiopia. Founded by Emperor Menelik in 1877, it is now a sprawling, hospitable city of 4 million people located at an elevation of 2,200 meters in the foothills of Mount Entoto.
Modern buildings and wide-open boulevards stand side by side with historic churches, palaces and monuments as well as simple country-style huts. Addis Ababa has basic health services and adequate international schools, K-12.
There are ample opportunities for in-country vacations. The weather is temperate year-round with a heavy rainy season in the summer months. Addis Ababa hosts many international organizations including the OAU, the Economic Commission for Africa and other multi-national bodies, many of which have their headquarters there.
Mercy Corps Team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/TDY to a field posting. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.
To see the full job postings and to apply online, please go to our job board: www.mercycorps.org/jobs
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, M&E skills and experiences.
Good inter-personal relationships and networking; and established relationship with and/or substantive knowledge of key players in Ethiopia Pastoralists and livestock sector.
Living Conditions/Environmental Conditions:
This position will be based in Addis Ababa and is accompanied for spouse and children.
Addis Ababa is the political and commercial heart of Ethiopia. Founded by Emperor Menelik in 1877, it is now a sprawling, hospitable city of 4 million people located at an elevation of 2,200 meters in the foothills of Mount Entoto.
Modern buildings and wide-open boulevards stand side by side with historic churches, palaces and monuments as well as simple country-style huts. Addis Ababa has basic health services and adequate international schools, K-12.
There are ample opportunities for in-country vacations. The weather is temperate year-round with a heavy rainy season in the summer months. Addis Ababa hosts many international organizations including the OAU, the Economic Commission for Africa and other multi-national bodies, many of which have their headquarters there.
Mercy Corps Team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/TDY to a field posting. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.
To see the full job postings and to apply online, please go to our job board: www.mercycorps.org/jobs
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