World Agroforestry Centre Temporary Nursery Assistant Job in Nairobi Kenya

About our organization

The World Agroforestry Centre is an independent research institution which generates science-based knowledge about the complex role trees play in agricultural landscapes and rural livelihoods.

As part of the Centre’s work to bring tree-based solutions to bear on poverty and environmental problems, researchers – working in close collaboration with partners – are developing new technologies, tools and policy recommendations for increased food security and ecosystem health.

The Centre’s headquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya, and research is conducted in 23 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. We are supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and receive funding from over 50 different donors.

To learn more about our organization, please visit our website: www.worldagroforestry.org

About the position

The position of Temporary Nursery Assistant will be based at our headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya and will report directly to the Nursery Manager.

The incumbent will assist in the running and management of nursery activities.

Duties and responsibilities

• Nursery routine work including potting, seed and seedling management, plant watering and weeding on seedling beds.
• Nursery facility maintenance (nursery tidying, propagators, greenhouse, and weeding around the facility).
• Monitoring and data collection of set experiments as per scientist instruction and requirements.
• Preparing nursery compost and application of chemical (pesticides, fungicides, fertilizers, etc) to the seedling when necessary as per scientist instruction.
• Facilitating ICRAF ceremonial tree planting exercises.

Requirements

• KCSE or O-level certificate. A certificate or diploma in forestry or agricultural-related course will be an added advantage.
• Work experience in tree nurseries or landscaping and ability to follow instructions as directed by supervisor(s).
• Ability to collect accurate data.
• Able to write and speak English.

Terms of offer

The World Agroforestry Centre is an equal opportunity employer and offers a collegial and gender-sensitive working environment.

We believe that staff diversity promotes excellence and strongly encourage applications from qualified women.

This position is on local terms and will be for an initial period of six (6) months, renewable subject to assessment of performance, continued relevance of the position and availability of resources.

How to apply

Applications for the position must include:

• A cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position against the listed requirements and salary expectations.
• A detailed curriculum vitae.
• The names and addresses of three referees, including telephone, fax numbers and email addresses.

All correspondence should be addressed to the Human Resources Unit, World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), PO Box 30677, Nairobi, Kenya OR via email: icrafhru@cgiar.org and should indicate “Application for Temporary Nursery assistant” on their application letters and email submissions.

Applications will be considered until 03 February 2012.

Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted

African Forest Forum (AFF) - Senior Programme Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

About the organization

The African Forest Forum (AFF) is an association of individuals who share the pursuit and commitment to the sustainable management, use and conservation of the forest and tree resources of Africa for the betterment of the socio-economic wellbeing of its people and for the stability and improvement of its environment.

The purpose of AFF is to provide a platform and create an enabling environment for independent and objective analysis, advocacy and advice on all relevant policy and technical issues pertaining to achieving sustainable management, use and conservation of Africa’s forest and tree resources as part of efforts to reduce poverty, protect the environment and promote economic and social development.

About the position

The African Forest Forum is recruiting for the position of a Senior Programme Officer to be based at its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, or some other location, reporting directly to the Executive Secretary.

Duties and responsibilities

To coordinate and provide leadership in the development of priorities and implementation of activities on:

• Climate change as it relates to forest resources and livelihoods;
• The fuel-fibre-food nexus;
• Forest-water relations.

To articulate the interactions among the three items above.

To represent the AFF, on behalf of the Executive Secretary, on matters relating to the above duties, and on any other matters as directed by the Executive Secretary and the Governing Council of AFF.

To assist the Executive Secretary on any other duties and responsibilities (financial, administrative or technical) as may be directed.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in forestry, environment, natural resources management or related area.
• Minimum of 10 years of post masters experience
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant post-PhD experience
• Must have the capacity and demonstrated experience in leadership, management and forest science
• Must be a good team player
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Working knowledge of French or Portuguese will be an added advantage.

Terms of offer

The World Agroforestry Centre/AFF is an equal opportunity employer and offers a collegial and gender-sensitive working environment.

We believe that staff diversity promotes excellence and strongly encourage applications from qualified women.

This position is on competitive terms and will be for an initial period of three (3) years, renewable subject to nine (9) months’ probation period, assessment of performance, continued relevance of the position and availability of resources.

How to apply

Applications for the position must include:

• A cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position against the listed requirements and salary expectations
• A detailed curriculum vitae
• The names and addresses of three referees, including telephone, fax numbers and email addresses.

All correspondence should be addressed to the

Human Resources Unit,
World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF),
PO Box 30677, Nairobi, Kenya

OR via email: icrafhru@cgiar.org and should indicate “Application for Senior Programme Officer-AFF” on their application letters and email submissions.

Applications will be considered until 10 February 2012.

Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.

We invite you to learn more about AFF and ICRAF by accessing our web sites: www.afforum.org and www.worldagroforestry.org

AMREF - Country Director (South Sudan) Job Vacancy

AMREF is recruiting a Country Director to provide leadership and strategic direction to the country office and field based staff in the AMREF South Sudan Country Programme.

The incumbent will be in charge of country performance and programme growth; will ensure that adequate monitoring, evaluation and accountability mechanisms are in place.

The Country Director is a key position and part of AMREF’s senior management team, reporting to the Director General with a critical role to play in the accomplishment of AMREF’s mission and strategy.

Management responsibilities

• Providing leadership for the dissemination of AMREF values, vision and mission at the country level
• Directing and managing the South Sudan programme to deliver AMREF’s and country specific strategic objectives in line with overall mission and strategy
• Promoting AMREF's organizational identity to all national stakeholders and partners in Southern Sudan and ensuring AMREF remains relevant to the changing needs of disadvantaged people in the country
• Developing networks, partnerships and liaisons with national/regional/international institutions working in Southern Sudan and spearheading donor collaboration, fundraising and programme/project development at country level
• Promoting AMREF’s organizational identity and capacity to all stakeholders and partners in Southern Sudan
• Ensuring that the country programme has a strong functional SMT which mutually supports the leadership team
• Leading, supporting, developing and mentoring AMREF Southern Sudan staff to deliver high quality programmes and projects
• Encouraging interactions and collaboration with other AMREF Country Programmes and with AMREF Programme Leaders, and supporting participation of country programme project staff in AMREF regional projects where appropriate
• Together with the monitoring and evaluation function at Headquarters, is responsible for ensuring that adequate monitoring, evaluation and accountability mechanisms are in place and are used effectively within AMREF Southern Sudan
• Ensuring that the knowledge gained from Southern Sudan Country programme is documented and shared with the other AMREF Country Programmes and Headquarters, and with external partners and users, and that Country Programme staff participate in AMREF Africa activities
• Facilitating and supporting development of AMREF Country Advisory Committee; providing relevant levels of information to enable this committee to optimize their support to the country programme
• Working with AMREF Headquarters, liaising with AMREF National Offices to build awareness of the country programme needs, of country programme priorities and for project funding
• Leading the process of organizational strengthening within AMREF Southern Sudan country programme
• Representing AMREF at country level and is responsible for the management of host country relations.
• Ensuring that AMREF Southern Sudan adheres to national laws and regulations governing the functions carried out by AMREF in Southern Sudan.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate will have a postgraduate degree preferably in public health or a related subject at a minimum of masters level, with at least 8 years progressive experience at district or national level particularly in fieldworks in conflict/post conflict situations in Africa;
• developing country experience is a must and work in the health development sector is preferred;
• extensive hands on experience in implementing primary health care;
• familiarity with the health and development needs of disadvantaged people would also be an advantage;
• the candidate should also have a proven track-record of results-based programme development & management;
• building effective partnerships and strategic alliances.
• S/he must be able to live and work effectively within the climatic & cultural conditions of Southern Sudan.
• S/he should be fluent in English and knowledge of Arabic language will be an added advantage.

This is an internationally recruited position attracting a competitive salary and attractive package of benefits. Please note that this is a non accompanied post.

If you feel that you meet the criteria, complete the online application form attaching your CV and email your detailed CV to jobs@amref.org quoting reference number: - CHR/12/02-02.

We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications by Friday, February 17th 2012 although the search will remain open until the position is filled

AMREF - Media and PR Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

AMREF is seeking an experienced media and public relations professional to fill a vacancy at its headquarters.

Working closely with the Director of Communications, your focus will be to strengthen AMREF’s media and PR work and raise AMREF’s profile among various stakeholders primarily through media, PR and other communication tools.

Primary responsibilities and duties

• Seek opportunities to highlight AMREF’s work and share information of potential interest amongst the media and other stakeholders at national, regional and international levels
• Build strong relationships and maintain contacts with media including online reporters in order to stimulate their interest and enhance their coverage of AMREF activities
• Write and edit advisories, pitches and news releases
• Develop different angles with which to approach reporters, bloggers, and other media outlets
• Develop, maintain and regularly review AMREF’s list of media contacts
• Monitor and analyse all relevant coverage that directly and indirectly relates to AMREF’s work
• Provide copy for the AMREF e-newsletter, website and other regular AMREF communications
• Disseminate relevant and timely field information to communications officers in country offices to assist in their fundraising
• Identify and track events and issues of interest to AMREF
• Assist in the organisation of public events to promote and increase AMREF’s profile and messages
• Provide media support and guidance to AMREF staff
• Explore and exploit the use of new technologies and online networks to develop more effective media relations and coverage

Requirements

• Degree in the communications field. A Masters degree will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 5 years experience in communications including media relations and PR
• Excellent working knowledge of the media industry- print, broadcast, and online media outlets
• Proven media contacts in national, regional and international media and the ability to generate media coverage and opportunities
• Understanding of development issues preferably in health, and sound news judgment
• Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships and deal with a variety of people in a professional manner
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills including attention to detail
• Photography and video skills are added advantages
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Positive can-do attitude and flexibility

If you feel that you meet the criteria, complete the online application form attaching your CV and email your detailed CV to jobs@amref.org quoting reference number: - CHR/12/02-01.

We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications by Friday, February 17th 2012 although the search will remain open until the position is filled