Kakuma Refugee Camp Kenya - Lutheran World Federation Pediatric Counselor, Project Officer WASH, Water Engineering Foreman and IT Administrator Jobs in Kenya

The Lutheran World Federation / Department for World Service Kenya / Djibouti Programme is seeking to recruit a Kenyan national for the following position, to be based at Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya.

1. Pediatric Counselor

Reporting directly to the Senior Community Services & Development Officer

Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing direct counseling Services for children identified/referred by BID and other partners.
• Build the capacity of both national and refugee staff to perform duties in the social and protection aspects for children
• Monitoring and evaluation activities as well as provide leadership and guidance to the Child Development Workers.
• Manage/maintain documentation and records of psychosocial support cases for purposes of follow up and referral.
• Collaborate with other sectors and IPs in order to ensure smooth implementation and coordination of activities.

Qualifications

• Must possess a degree in counseling and/social work (sciences) with a strong bias towards counseling and social work.
• A minimum of 2 years work experience in child protection, care and development in an INGO
• Knowledge of Child Protection and HIV/AIDs issues in the Kenyan context,
• Knowledge of international and national legislation and policies on child protection.
• Ability to tolerate cultural, educational and religious diversity in the work place.
• Excellent communication, organization and presentation skills

2. Project Officer WASH

The Project Officer-WASH will report directly to the Project Coordinator -host community project, while working closely on a daily basis in collaboration with other sectors of LWF.

Duties and responsibilities but not limited:

• To be directly in charge of the technical activities especially dealing with water infrastructure and sanitation
• To collect data and monitor agreed upon indicators for measuring performance and impact.
• To be responsible for the development of comprehensive WASH sector proposals with SMART objectives
• Maintain and update WASH facilities database including geo-coordinates of water points, water quality, quantity and depths of boreholes and shallow wells e.t.c
• Certification of works ensuring quality and quantity of works, based on drawings, specifications and contractual stipulations.
• Ensure promotion of community participation and ownership through liaising with the project beneficiaries, establishing training and supporting operational maintenance trainings for water technicians.
• To produce accurate, detailed and timely progress and final reports highlighting objectives achievements and impact on peoples’ lives and submitting them in accordance with approved guidelines and donor formats.
• To be the team leader for WASH sector staff and to train, mentor, discipline and motivate them to work for collective responsibility and accountability.
• To be responsible for drawing clear and practical job descriptions for WASH staffs.
• To be responsible for inducting and facilitating orientation of new staff.

Qualifications

• University degree in Water & Environmental Engineering, hydrogeology, or related field preferably
• Minimum of 4-5 years of progressive experience in similar capacity with an INGO, Government institution etc with demonstrated good project design and water engineer works
• Strong command of English, with excellent computer skills
• Experience working with pastoral communities
• Excellent managerial skills (planning and organizational skills, problem solving capabilities, innovative and industrious)
• Excellent team building, coaching and mentoring skills
• Knowledge and experience of project management

3. Water Engineering Foreman

The water engineering foreman shall report directly to the project officer WASH.

Duties and responsibilities

• Facilitate effective supervision of skilled and semi-skilled workers engaged in construction, installation of water mains, valves, metres, chambers, thrust blocks, service connections and related accessories.
• To assist the project officer in supervising all technical water works, including the performance of consultants and workers engaged for specific tasks.
• To assist in collection of data and monitoring agreed upon indicators for measuring performance and impact.
• Examine blueprints to assess dimensions of structures, and lay out works using approved equipment.
• Determine sequence of activities concerned with fabrication, assembly, and erection of water supply structures
• Inspect work performed by specialist tradesmen, including pipe installations, steel elevated tanks, water treatment units, to ensure conformance with specifications
• Install pipes, storage tanks, water metres and similar fixtures.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates and other employees

Qualifications:

• Degree or Diploma in Civil, water Engineering or equivalent from a recognized institution plus three years experience.
• Considerable knowledge of the materials, techniques and equipment used in construction of Supply system
• Familiar with principles of big projects plumbing and water hydraulics
• Skilled in special pipe laying, Steel tanks installations and other tools and equipment utilized in the work

4. Information Technology Administrator

The IT Administrator shall report the Administrator in Nairobi or the person designated by him/her:

Duties and responsibilities

• Day to day running and maintenance of the Nairobi local area network and server based in Nairobi.
• Ensure operation of email/ internet smoothly all the time in Nairobi & field.
• Familiarization/ guide and update to network users regularly in Nairobi & field.
• Routine servicing of all computers in Nairobi and general maintenance of computers/printer & its accessories.
• Recommend specifications purchases of computers and IT accessories for Nairobi and field.
• Manage to take regular backup of all working files of LWF/ DWS Kenya/ Djibouti program.

Qualification

• Degree in computer science/Electronics Engineering/Telecommunications engineering. Alternatively, Advanced National diploma in Information Technology
• Proven knowledge of Microsoft Windows 2003 server in WAN environment
• Good knowledge of Microsoft exchange 2003
• Fair knowledge of Lotus applications e.g. CCMAIL and remote connectivity

Relevant Experience:

• 3 years working experience in a busy ICT industry.
• Good knowledge of Internet technologies (TCP/IP protocol suite, voice-over-IP, Internet routing & Internet security)
• Good knowledge of, hardware installation, configuration, troubleshooting and repairs
• Excellent knowledge of office automation software (Microsoft Office Suite)
• Knowledge of Telecommunications Technologies (HF and VHF Radio, Satellite/VSAT, Wireless, Microwave, and Telecommunications Cable technologies)
• Knowledge of payroll processing system.

Personal Attributes for the above posts

• Strong interpersonal and a good team player.
• High level of integrity, commitment and professional responsibility.
• Ability to tolerate cultural, educational and religious diversity in the work place.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good analytical and problem solving skills.

LWF/DWS is an equal opportunity employer, irrespective of gender, race or religious affiliation.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Applications and detailed CV must include email address and telephone contacts of 3 referees, one of whom must be your supervisor in your current/former employment.

They should reach the undersigned by close of business on 17th February, 2012:

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

C/o HR Officer,
P.O. Box 48 Kakuma,

Or e-mailed to: hr-kak@lwfkenya.org

For more details, visit our website www.lwf-kenya.org

F & B Manager Job in Nakuru Kenya (KShs 100,000)

Position: F & B Manager

Location: Nakuru

Job Description: Proven managerial experience to oversee all aspects of Food and Beverage operations for a ¾* 200 bed hotel which has just undergone major refurbishment.

Salary: Ksh100,000/-

Deadline:27th of February 2012

Applications:

Please send an up to date CV, stating position you are interested in, current salary, accompanied by at least 3 referee telephone numbers/email addresses to;

harriet@summitrecruitment-kenya.com
Summit recruitment & Training, Rhino House,
Karen Road, Karen

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in.

Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job

Education for Marginalized Children in Kenya (EMACK) - Education Specialist

Education for Marginalized Children in Kenya (EMACK) is an initiative of the Ministry of Education (MOE) made possible by the generous support of the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented in partnership with the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF).

The program seeks to improve access to quality education, retention and completion rates for children historically underserved by the education system by focusing on a number of interrelated strategies.

These include increased community and parental participation in all aspects of school life; teacher development and improved coordination and dialogue to inform the Kenya Education Sector Support Program.

Ultimately the program aims to improve learning outcomes for all children in terms of literacy, numeracy, analysis and innovation.

We invite applications from suitable candidates to fill the following positions:

1. Senior Education Specialist

Based in Nairobi

As a member of EMACK Senior Management Team (SMT), the Senior Education Specialist (SES) plays a central role in the development and refinement of EMACK’s program plans and strategies.

The SES provides technical advice to EMACK programs across the three regions- Coast, NEP and Nairobi.

S/he is expected to travel regularly across these regions to ensure that high quality and standards are maintained by the program team.

The SES is responsible for laying a solid foundation for policy and advocacy engagement with MOE in coordination with the EMACK Chief of Party and AKF Regional Program Officer.

The SES plays a key role in ensuring that EMACK tested models and lessons learnt are discussed openly with government officials for possible adoption, replication and scaling up.

S/he will also be directly responsible for the technical oversight and quality control of all education programs in the EMACK project, with the assistance of three thematic Education Specialists (for languages, Mathematics and Pastoralist Education)

The SES leads the process of ensuring that EMACK designed innovative education programs and training packages are of high quality, effectively serve the specified target group and if necessary, facilitates further refinement of these innovations.

Essential Job Functions:

• Plays a central role in ensuring that EMACK programs aimed at increasing access to quality basic education, improving learning outcomes [and reading competencies in particular], retention, completion and transition for all marginalized children are of high quality and have impact;
• Provides technical support to EMACK staff and project partners in implementing programs that focus on children’s learning outcomes generally and on reading competencies in particular;
• In collaboration with the City Education Office and partners, designs, develops and implements an effective Non-Formal Education initiative in the informal settlements of Nairobi and Mombasa;
• In conjunction with the M&E Specialist, facilitates relevant operational research whose outcome informs improvements in program design and/or policy influencing especially in relation to Non-Formal Education programs;
• Facilitates discussions on the appropriateness of curricula following the outcome of learning assessments and shares action points and recommendations with relevant MOE departments including the KIE and the Directorates of Basic Education and Quality Assurance and Standards;
• Takes the lead in advancing EMACK’s policy advocacy agenda and ensuring EMACK tested models are reviewed by relevant MoE departments for possible adaption and replication;

Requirements:

• Minimum of Masters’ Degree in Education;
• Strong knowledge of education programs including Non Formal Education, Early Childhood Education, Primary and Secondary Education and gender perspectives in education;
• Demonstrated competencies in promoting literacy and numeracy programs;
• Knowledge of education issues affecting marginalized populations such as children living in informal settlements, pastoralist communities in North Eastern Province, gender perspectives in education (including girl children), orphans and vulnerable children and children with special needs;
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in designing and implementing large and complex education programs including knowledge of the project cycle and the logical framework analysis;
• Experience in education planning, designing and implementing NFE programs as well as development and implementation around issues of marginalized children;
• Experience with operational/action research, monitoring and evaluation;
• Experience working with a wide range of stakeholders including but not limited to international NGOs, national NGOs, CBOs and school-community project-level implementation.

2. Education Specialist

Based in Nairobi

As a member of EMACK’s core team and reporting to the Chief of Party, the Education Specialist plays a significant role in the development and refinement of EMACK’s plans and strategies related to the design and teaching of languages [English and Kiswahili] and Mathematics in both primary and secondary schools.

The Education Specialist, based in Nairobi, will provide leadership to EMACK programs in the teaching of languages and Mathematics primarily for the Nairobi programs but will be also be available to support other EMACK programs in the Coast and North Eastern Provinces.

He/she will be expected to effectively coordinate project work with MOE, local partners, other relevant government departments and NFE centre communities in order to achieve the objectives of the project.

S/he will take a lead role in conceptualizing and implementing innovative ways of teaching languages and Mathematics in collaboration with KIE, MOE’s INSET and JICA/CEMASTEA.

Essential Job Functions:

• Coordinates program activities and interventions that increase access, improve quality, retention, completion and transition rates in Nairobi Area;
• Strengthens the Whole School Approach (WSA) as the overarching EMACK strategy in order to enhance community support and ownership of education programs at district/school level;
• Designs and implements training programs focused on improving children’s reading competencies in conjunction with MOE, PRIMR, JICA/CEMASTEA.;
• Develops teachers’ capacity to undertake regular learner assessments for languages [English and Kiswahili] and Mathematics in line with the principle of evidence-based programming;
• Facilitates learning forums [such as exhibitions, show case events, workshops] in order to encourage innovation and creativity in the teaching/learning of languages and Mathematics in EMACK-supported schools.

Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Education [majoring in any one of the following subjects: English/Kiswahili/Mathematics];
• Sound knowledge of education programs in one or more of the following areas: Primary Education, Secondary Education, Non Formal Education and gender perspectives in education;
• Knowledge of educational issues affecting marginalized populations such as children in informal settlements;
• Minimum of three years teaching any one of the following subjects: English, Kiswahili and Mathematics at primary and/or secondary school levels;
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in education planning, development and implementation around issues of marginalization;
• Knowledge of education measurement [including assessment methods/techniques] desirable;
• Experience working with a wide range of stakeholders including but not limited to international NGOs, national NGOs, CBOs and school-community project-level implementation.

3. Education Specialist – Pastoralist Education Programs

As a member of EMACK’s core team and reporting to the Deputy Chief of Party, North Eastern Province, the Education Specialist – Pastoralist Education Programs (ES-P) provides leadership for all EMACK education programs in North Eastern Province (NEP) in addition to playing a significant role in the development and refinement of EMACK plans and strategies.

He/she facilitates the identification of the unique challenges facing the education of children from nomadic/pastoralist communities and with the support of both the Deputy Chief of Party and the Senior Education Specialist, develops a raft of effective interventions aimed at providing quality
education to large numbers of children in NEP, enhancing the retention and completion for those children enrolled and paying particular attention to the education of girl children in the province.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides technical support to EMACK and partner staff in delivering EMACK interventions aimed at increasing access, improving quality of learning, retention, completion and transition rates for children in both formal and non-formal settings in North Eastern Province;
• Takes the lead in strengthening the Whole School Approach as the overarching EMACK strategy [that focuses on improving the quality of learning in schools] in order to enhance community support and ownership of education programs at district/school levels;
• Supports MOE efforts aimed at the establishment of quality learning programs in NEP, including improvement of reading skills among learners, teacher training and providing continuous mentoring and support for teachers;
• Ensures systematic monitoring of learner achievements [with a focus on reading instruction] and documentation of both partner and core team program activities and interventions;
• Develops and maintains relationships with GoK (particularly MOE and the Ministry for the Development of Northern Kenya and Other Arid Lands), NGOs, media outlets, and other relevant partners in order to influence policies favorable to the education of marginalized children;
• Strengthens public – private partnerships in order to mobilize resources (both technical and financial focusing on support for reading materials for schools) in support of reading instruction and quality learning outcomes in primary school grades.

Requirements:

• Masters’ Degree in Education;
• Training in primary or secondary school language instruction is an added advantage;
• A minimum of 5 years’ work experience in education programs especially programs with a bias for pastoralist communities;
• Good understanding of the dynamics and complexities in the management of programs in pastoralist settings;
• Sound knowledge of the education sector with a bias on literacy, numeracy, learning assessments and the policy context;
• Good understanding of the project cycle including the logical framework analysis (LFA) and Results Based Management (RBM);
• Direct experience with or some exposure to policy advocacy work;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili;
• Knowledge of the Somali language is added advantage.

Applications, along with a cover letter, an up-to-date CV and names of three referees should be sent to the address below by 24th February, 2012

The Human Resource and Administration Manager, EMACK II
P.O. Box 99870 - 80107, Mombasa
Email: maimuna@akf-emack.org

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

The Aga Khan Foundation is an Agency of the Aga Khan Development Network

Humanitarian Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA) Health Program Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

Humanitarian Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA) is a humanitarian and development organization that aims to positively contribute towards improving the living standards and conditions of those adversely affected by disasters and conflict in the Horn of Africa, particularly South Central Somalia.

Our work involves provision of clean and accessible water supply, sanitation facilities and promotion of health/hygiene and food security programs.

Position: Health Program Manager

Ref: HR001/12

Duty Station: Nairobi with frequent travels to Mogadishu (50% - 50%)

Contract period: 12 months fixed term contract with possible extension

Annual salary: Range between Kes 2,160,000 to 2,760,000 plus other benefits

Job summary:

Reporting to Country Program Manager the Health Program Manager will contribute to the technical development of HIJRA’s current public health initiatives in Banadir and Lower Shabelle, and support the implementation of technically sound, and locally appropriate public health programming.

The selected candidate will provide technical support and expertise in the areas of public health sector program design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.

S/he will also play a lead role in providing training and capacity building of health team at the field level, as a key contributor to HIJRA commitment to ongoing improvement of quality and impact of our public health initiatives in Banadir and Lower Shabelle region.

Health Program Manager may be required to visit program sites, conduct assessments for program expansion in our emergency response, and represent HIJRA in technical meetings and working groups.

Other tasks and responsibilities:

Provide overall technical guidance and supervision to HIJRA Health team in Mogadishu, support the health staff in needs assessment, development of concept papers, project proposals and responses to donors, take the leadership in conducting needs assessments, coordinate and conduct training of national staff, monitor and evaluate program performance through project site visits, compilation, consolidation, analysis and presentation of program outcome and impact data and give advice that is required to changing health needs of beneficiary populations, contribute to the development of a HIJRA specific public health model that guides field staff on the minimum operating standards and best practice approaches in Public Health programs worldwide.

S/he will act as a liaison with local and regional officials, UN and NGO agencies in the planning, coordination, promotion of, and support for existing emergency and development of HIJRA projects with public health components.

The incumbent will work closely with HIJRA management to ensure programs are implemented according to best practices, assist with training programs, workshops, and other participatory activities to broaden knowledge and practice of effective monitoring and evaluation of public health programs, assist with supply chain procurement and distribution, lead in the preparation for and assistance in implementation of public health and general program management trainings, work one-on-one with HIJRA partners to troubleshoot and assist with public health program issues, coordinate and standardize public health programs across agencies.

Keep abreast of current international standards and best practices.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Public Health or related field
• Minimum of 5 years working with health-related programs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, including presentation and negotiation skills,
• Good knowledge and experience in working with local communities with a capacity of providing technical training.
• Involvement in emergency relief programs in Somalia would be an asset
• Ability to work well under pressure and in response to ever changing needs
• Experience of working with Sphere Standards and Guideline
• Must have experience in reports, proposal writing and fundraising
• Must have the ability to travel and work in difficult circumstances

Desired skills and qualifications

• Masters in Public Health or other related field
• Work experience in Somalia
• Knowledge and understanding of the NGO humanitarian sector

If you meet the above requirements kindly send your application with an updated CV which should have at least three names of your referees including their contacts to vacancies@hijra.or.ke.

You are required to state clearly on the subject line the Title and Reference for this position.

For more information regarding the organization you may visit our website: www.hijra.or.ke

Deadline: 24th February 2012.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

HIJRA is an equal opportunity employer