HelpAge Baseline Survey Terms of Reference

Terms of Reference, Baseline Survey For the Project: ‘Strengthening Social Protection to prevent and mitigate the impact of HIV and AIDS and poverty in sub-Saharan Africa’

Background

HelpAge International (HelpAge) is a network of not-for-profit organization with a mission to work with and for disadvantaged older people worldwide to achieve a lasting improvement in the quality of their lives. In Africa, HelpAge has a network of 33 Partner organizations and affiliates.

HelpAge International strives for the rights of disadvantaged older people to economic and physical security; healthcare and social services; and support in their care-giving role across the generations.

In 2011, HelpAge received funding from Sida /Norad to implement a three year project, running from 2011- 2013. The project is being implemented in Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Mozambique and Zambia.

The goal of the project is to contribute to universal [Types of services as defined by UNAIDS which include prevention, care and support (physical, psychosocial and economic support)] access to HIV and AIDS services [Focus will be promoting access to universal HIV and AIDS services for vulnerable older people and their dependents ] and Social Protection (SP) mechanisms for vulnerable groups in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2013.

The project has four result areas:

1. Universal access to HIV and AIDS services and Social Protection Mechanisms for Vulnerable groups is increased
2. Regional and National level HIV & AIDS [Addressing the needs of older people and their dependants] and SP policies and related [policies] plans and budgets increasingly incorporate measures which address the needs of vulnerable groups.
3. Increased participation of Civil Society organisations in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of National and Regional HIV and AIDS and Social Protection policies and strategies
4. Evidence on effective [Effectiveness in this case is defined as policy action with clearly earmarked resources] action contributing to the achievement of universal HIV&AIDS and SP services gathered, documented and shared and acted on among CSOs, Governments and other stake holders

The Purpose of the Baseline

The overall objective of this survey is to establish initial status of the project’s indicators and related conditions against which the effects of the project will be compared.

The baseline results will be critical in establishing benchmarks for program performance measurement as well as generate data for evidence-based decision making.

a) The specific objectives of this consultancy are: Identify baseline values of the project’s indicators for tracking purposes

b) Identify policy gaps and make appropriate recommendations for programme intervention

c) Identify and recommend opportunities and synergies for better results and leverage/linkages

d) Review the project’s M&E system including tools and provide technical advise on how they can be enhanced for impact measurement

Consultant’s Profile

• Advanced university degree in education, community development, sociology/anthropology, community or development studies
• Proven experience in conducting quality surveys, evaluations and assessing health, HIV and aids, social protection, policy analysis and community development projects
• Knowledge in developing M&E systems
• Strong knowledge of old people’s rights and entitlements
• Knowledge of Swahili, French and English essential
• Ability to write high quality technical reports

Expression of interest and Expected Results

All interested consultants/firms are requested to write an expression of interest by:

• Explaining their competences to meet the requirements of the assignment
• Explaining in details the methodology to be used in carrying out the assignment including sample size determination
• Providing a detailed professional budget in USD (Indicate daily professional rates)
• Attach brief technical bio data of core team members
• Providing duration of the assignment and dates of availability.
• Providing evidence of similar work undertaken recently (Not more than 3 years)

Deadline for application: 25th January 2012

Please send your application by email to: helpage@helpage.co.ke 

National Housing Corporation - Chief Urban Planner, Human Resource Officer, Internal Auditor and Assistant Internal Auditor Job Vacancies in Kenya

National Housing Corporation (NHC) is a State Corporation established under the Housing Act Cap 117 Laws of Kenya and whose mission is to play a leading role, in the efficient provision of adequate and affordable housing and related services.

NHC is seeking to recruit suitably qualified Kenyan citizens to fill the following positions: -

Chief Urban Planner

Ref NHC/CUP/01/2012

This position will be reporting to the Technical Manager and will be responsible for advising Management on all aspects of physical planning and urban development issues and requirements, Coordinating and monitoring all physical development projects undertaken in the Corporation to ensure conformity with approved standards, among other duties.

Requirements for appointment of Chief Urban Planner

For appointment to this position the ideal candidate must:

• Possess a Bachelors and/or a Masters Degree in Urban and Regional Planning from a recognized University
• Be a Practicing planner in Kenya, registered with Physical Planners Registration Board (PPRB)
• Be a corporate member of the Kenya Institute of Planners (KIP) or other relevant professional body incorporating Urban & Regional Planners
• Have worked in a comparable senior position for a period of not less than 5 years.
• Be a team player and computer literate
• Must have demonstrated professional competence in: development of urban and regional plans, procedures of development applications and permissions, application of development ordinances and monitoring development projects and ensuring compliance with approved plans.

Human Resource Officer II Training & Development (Re-Advertisement)

Ref NHC/HRTD/01/2012

The Human Resource Officer II will handle all aspects related to training and development including identifying training needs & designing appropriate training programmes, providing guidance on training and development matters, coordinating and providing logistics pertaining to facilitation of both external and internal training, coordination of industrial attachments and internship of students.

For appointment to this position the candidate must:

• Be in possession of a Bachelors of Arts degree or Business Administration from a recognized University.
• Possess a post graduate diploma in Human Resources Management or related equivalent.
• Possess six (6) years relevant experience in the field of Human Resource training and development.
• Demonstrate proven experience in the area of Training and Development.
• Be a member of Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) or Kenya Institute of Management (KIM).
• Be a team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Be computer literate

Internal Auditor I

Ref NHC/IA/01/2012

Reporting to Head of Internal Audit, the Internal Auditor I will be responsible for undertaking Audit assignments which include auditing of annual/final accounts, undertaking systems audit and investigations, preparation of Management Audit reports & collation of Audit Queries among other duties.

For appointment to this position the candidate must:

• Be in possession of a Bachelor of Commerce or Business Administration degree from a recognized University
• Possess CPA (K) or ACCA Final from a recognized institution
• Possess nine (9) years relevant experience in Audit/Accounting duties and responsibilities
• Be a registered accountant with ICPAK or equivalent professional body for a minimum of six (6) years
• Be a team player and computer literate

Assistant Internal Auditor

Ref NHC/AIA/01/2012

The officer will be required to undertake a variety of auditing work which include involvement in audit of annual accounts, preparation of analytical audit observations and reports.

The officer may also be required to carry out a review of accounting processes, financial and budgetary systems audit under the guidance of a senior officer.

For appointment to this position the candidate must:

• Be in possession of a Bachelor of Commerce or Business Administration degree from a recognized University
• Possess CPA II or ACCA II from a recognized institution
• Possess three (3) years relevant experience in Audit/Accounting duties and responsibilities
• Be a team player and computer literate

The successful candidates will be subjected to Performance Contracting.

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications in confidence together with copies of detailed and up to date CV, certificates and testimonials indicating current and expected remuneration, and names of three referees to the following address: -

The Managing Director
National Housing Corporation
P.O. Box 30257 00100
Nairobi

Important: Applications should be in a sealed envelope clearly quoting at the top of the envelope the Position applied for with the relevant Reference Number.

Closing date is Friday, 27th January 2012 and only short listed candidates will be contacted.

“National Housing Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and persons with disability (PWD) are encouraged to apply”

Cannon Assurance - National Life Sales Manager, Branch Manager, Underwriters, Marketing Officers, Motor Vehicle Assessor and HR Officer

We are a fast growing composite insurance company in Kenya, based in Nairobi with a growing branch network across Kenya.

The company is looking for dynamic, creative, self-driven and experienced professionals to fill the following positions:

National Life Sales Manager

Reporting to the Managing Director, the National Life Sales Manager will develop and manage ordinary and group life business through establishing and maintaining an effective sales team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive life business strategy to meet company targets.
• Establish an effective and well trained sales team.
• Establish and enforce customer service standards.
• Spearhead marketing of the company’s life products.

Experience and Qualifications

• A degree in a related social science.
• Professional qualifications in life assurance.
• Good knowledge of life sales practices and market trends.
• Demonstrated ability to establish, develop and lead a large successful sales team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Branch Manager – Mombasa and Other Branches

Reporting to the Senior Manager Business Development and Branch Operations the Branch Manager will be responsible to grow and establish business partners for the branch office and provide administrative oversight to branch activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Solicit, negotiate and acquire new business to meet branch targets.
• Follow up on collection of premiums for the business underwritten by the branch.
• Prepare and issue quotations for various classes of insurance.
• Supervise and monitor the issuance of policy documents, certificates and renewal information to clients.

Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Insurance or Marketing.
• 10 years working experience as a Senior Underwriter or Senior Marketer in the insurance industry.
• Progression in professional qualifications in insurance.
• A natural flair for marketing.
• In depth knowledge of market trends and strategies.

Underwriting Officers / Senior Underwriters

Reporting to the Underwriting Manager, the Underwriters will be responsible for acceptance and maintenance of business and managing relationships with clients.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Risk assessment, rating and acceptance.
• Prepare and process policy documents and endorsements.
• Handle client mail and attend to enquiries.

Experience and Qualifications

• A BCom (Insurance) and ongoing professional qualifications (ACII / AIIK).
• 3 years experience as an underwriter at middle level in an insurance company.
• Ability to analyse risks and make recommendations.
• Good knowledge of industry practice.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.

Marketing Officers

Reporting to the Branch Manager, the Marketing Officers will be responsible for new business acquisition and maintaining existing markets for our various branches.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the manager in marketing and sales planning, goal setting and targeting strategies
• Solicit, negotiate and acquire new business.
• Identifying, targeting and penetrating niche markets.
• Promote a positive image of the company through service protocols.

Experience and Qualifications

• A degree in marketing or a related field.
• 3 years experience as a marketer delivering on set targets.
• Ability to analyse insurance risks and prepare competitive quotations.
• Ability to successfully negotiate attractive terms and secure good business
• Good knowledge of industry practice.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.

Motor Vehicle Assessor

Under the supervision of the Claims Manager, the Motor Vehicle Assessor will assess the damage and liability of accident vehicles and monitor and ensure quality repair work while minimising costs and eliminating fraud.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess the damage and liability of accident vehicles
• Verify motor assessment reports and make appropriate recommendations
• Carry out re-inspection of repaired vehicles
• Enhance recoveries from salvages
• Continuous management and assessment of performance of service providers
• Procure repairs parts for accident vehicles at competitive prices

Experience and Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 2 years progressive hands on experience in motor assessment.
• Sound knowledge of motor vehicle insurance
• Good working knowledge in vehicle accident assessment and vehicle claims recovery.
• Clear understanding of the market prices of spare parts for various vehicle models.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Energetic with the ability to work independently.

Human Resources Officer

Under the guidance and direction of the Human Resources Manager, the HRO will assist in effective co-ordination and administration of various HR functions

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the recruitment and placement process
• Secure and maintain up to date personnel records.
• Participate in orientating and inducting new staff
• Co-ordinate training programmes.
• Assist in management of the appraisal processes.

Experience and Qualifications

• A BCom or a degree in a related social science.
• Diploma in Human Resources.
• In depth knowledge of Kenyan labour laws
• At least 3 years experience in middle level management in a busy human resources department.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Interested candidates should forward their application letter and CVs by close of business, 27th January 2012 stating their current and expected remuneration, email address, day time telephone contact and names and addresses of three referees to the following address:

The Human Resources Manager
P. O. Box 30216 - 00100, Nairobi
or email: jobs@cannonassurance.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Cannon Assurance - National Life Sales Manager, Branch Manager, Underwriters, Marketing Officers, Motor Vehicle Assessor and HR Officer

We are a fast growing composite insurance company in Kenya, based in Nairobi with a growing branch network across Kenya.

The company is looking for dynamic, creative, self-driven and experienced professionals to fill the following positions:

National Life Sales Manager

Reporting to the Managing Director, the National Life Sales Manager will develop and manage ordinary and group life business through establishing and maintaining an effective sales team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive life business strategy to meet company targets.
• Establish an effective and well trained sales team.
• Establish and enforce customer service standards.
• Spearhead marketing of the company’s life products.

Experience and Qualifications

• A degree in a related social science.
• Professional qualifications in life assurance.
• Good knowledge of life sales practices and market trends.
• Demonstrated ability to establish, develop and lead a large successful sales team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Branch Manager – Mombasa and Other Branches

Reporting to the Senior Manager Business Development and Branch Operations the Branch Manager will be responsible to grow and establish business partners for the branch office and provide administrative oversight to branch activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Solicit, negotiate and acquire new business to meet branch targets.
• Follow up on collection of premiums for the business underwritten by the branch.
• Prepare and issue quotations for various classes of insurance.
• Supervise and monitor the issuance of policy documents, certificates and renewal information to clients.

Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Insurance or Marketing.
• 10 years working experience as a Senior Underwriter or Senior Marketer in the insurance industry.
• Progression in professional qualifications in insurance.
• A natural flair for marketing.
• In depth knowledge of market trends and strategies.

Underwriting Officers / Senior Underwriters

Reporting to the Underwriting Manager, the Underwriters will be responsible for acceptance and maintenance of business and managing relationships with clients.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Risk assessment, rating and acceptance.
• Prepare and process policy documents and endorsements.
• Handle client mail and attend to enquiries.

Experience and Qualifications

• A BCom (Insurance) and ongoing professional qualifications (ACII / AIIK).
• 3 years experience as an underwriter at middle level in an insurance company.
• Ability to analyse risks and make recommendations.
• Good knowledge of industry practice.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.

Marketing Officers

Reporting to the Branch Manager, the Marketing Officers will be responsible for new business acquisition and maintaining existing markets for our various branches.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the manager in marketing and sales planning, goal setting and targeting strategies
• Solicit, negotiate and acquire new business.
• Identifying, targeting and penetrating niche markets.
• Promote a positive image of the company through service protocols.

Experience and Qualifications

• A degree in marketing or a related field.
• 3 years experience as a marketer delivering on set targets.
• Ability to analyse insurance risks and prepare competitive quotations.
• Ability to successfully negotiate attractive terms and secure good business
• Good knowledge of industry practice.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.

Motor Vehicle Assessor

Under the supervision of the Claims Manager, the Motor Vehicle Assessor will assess the damage and liability of accident vehicles and monitor and ensure quality repair work while minimising costs and eliminating fraud.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess the damage and liability of accident vehicles
• Verify motor assessment reports and make appropriate recommendations
• Carry out re-inspection of repaired vehicles
• Enhance recoveries from salvages
• Continuous management and assessment of performance of service providers
• Procure repairs parts for accident vehicles at competitive prices

Experience and Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 2 years progressive hands on experience in motor assessment.
• Sound knowledge of motor vehicle insurance
• Good working knowledge in vehicle accident assessment and vehicle claims recovery.
• Clear understanding of the market prices of spare parts for various vehicle models.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Energetic with the ability to work independently.

Human Resources Officer

Under the guidance and direction of the Human Resources Manager, the HRO will assist in effective co-ordination and administration of various HR functions

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the recruitment and placement process
• Secure and maintain up to date personnel records.
• Participate in orientating and inducting new staff
• Co-ordinate training programmes.
• Assist in management of the appraisal processes.

Experience and Qualifications

• A BCom or a degree in a related social science.
• Diploma in Human Resources.
• In depth knowledge of Kenyan labour laws
• At least 3 years experience in middle level management in a busy human resources department.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Interested candidates should forward their application letter and CVs by close of business, 27th January 2012 stating their current and expected remuneration, email address, day time telephone contact and names and addresses of three referees to the following address:

The Human Resources Manager
P. O. Box 30216 - 00100, Nairobi
or email: jobs@cannonassurance.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted