PELUM Kenya - Programme Operations Manager Job in Thika, Kenya

Participatory Ecological Land Use Management (PELUM - Kenya) Association is a network of 39 Civil Society Organisations working with small-scale farmers in Kenya.

PELUM - Kenya has one vacancy at its National Secretariat based in Thika Town as follows:

Programme Operations Manager (POM)

The required person should:

• Possess at least a degree in the relevant discipline especially agriculture, environmental science, and any other community development related discipline. A post graduate degree in the above disciplines will be an added advantage.
• Have proven experience and skills in resource mobilisation including fundraising and proposal writing
• Have at least 5 year experience in a senior management position in an NGO or a national network.
• Have at least 5 year continuous experience in programme management, human resource management, financial management
• Have skills and hands-on experiences in monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and projects
• Have proven skills in participatory development approaches and be passionate about rural development.
• Be at least 30 years old
• Have excellent skills in facilitations at national, regional and international meetings.
• Excellent communication and writing skills in English.
• Be computer literate with the proven ability to use essential software packages, particular word, excel, power point, emails and the internet.
• Be a team player and builder and able to work for long hours with minimal supervision

The Officer will be reporting to the Country Coordinator

If you qualify for the above positions, submit your application quoting current and expected salary, attaching a detailed CV with mobile phone number, copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials, names and contacts of three referees, to reach the undersigned by Friday 2nd March, 2012.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Canvassing for the job is highly prohibited and may lead to automatic disqualification.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

PELUM - Kenya is an equal employer and all are encouraged to apply.

Send the application and CV through email with subject POM Position to: CIO Country Coordinator

Please indicate the presented code as a subject in the mail.

Email: pelumkenya@gmail.com

IAT - HR Assistant Job in Kenya

Exciting Role in IAT

A position of HR Assistant has opened up at IAT.

Institute of Advanced Technology (IAT), a leading computer training Institution in East, West & Central Africa is seeking to recruit an HR Assistant who will be responsible for assisting in the HR Department.

The position combines assisting the HR Director in:

• recording employee information such as personnel data, compensation, benefits, tax data, attendance, performance reviews and staff status.
• recruitment – testing, marking, short listing, interviewing and recording the data.
• reviewing and acting as custodian of all HR policies and ensuring compliance of these.

The Person:

The suitable candidate should:

• Be a university graduate in Human Resources.
• Have at least one year experience in a similar position
• Have uptodate knowledge of the current Kenyan Labour Laws
• Be proficient in using the standard MS Office applications

If you strongly believe that you have the qualities outlined above, enclose your detailed curriculum vitae (not more than 2 pages), your degree certificate and cover letter stating why you think you are the right person for the job, to reach the HR Director not later than 5 p.m. on Monday 05 March.

Address applications to:

HR Director
IAT,
P.O. Box 14201, 00800,
Nairobi, Kenya
Email: hrd@symphony.co.ke
Phone 4455000/ 0716 794 954

Applicants should call the HR Depart on 7thMarch 2012 to find out if they have been short-listed

Legend Writers - Academic Writing Jobs in Kenya

Legend Writers is a leading academic writing company based in Nairobi, Kenya. In keeping with our current business needs, we seek to recruit talented and highly experienced writers to join our team of professionals.

Job Description:

• Preparing high quality academic papers within the specified deadline.All submitted work must have at least 85% grammarly score(www.grammarly.com) and less than 2% plagiarism level.
• Providing progressive reports on assigned projects

Requirements:

• Diploma/Degree/Masters/PhD in any academic field
• Experience in writing academic papers - essays, term papers, dissertation
• Excellent grammar and ability to write non-plagiarized papers
• Access to internet and PC.
• Experienced in using APA, MLA, Chicago, Turabian, Vancouver etc referencing styles.

Payment Rates: From Ksh 300 per DOUBLE SPACED page, and higher rates for Masters and PhD work.

Payments will be made twice per month.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary academic writing experience please send your CV and application letter highlighting your writing experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Legend Writers
Nairobi

hr@legendwriters.com

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

EDC International - Technical Advisor I (Chief Engineer) Job in Juba, South Sudan

Job Ref: ITAI021712

Job Title: International Technical Advisor I (Chief Engineer)

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Juba, Sudan

Description

Education Development Center (EDC) is one of the world’s leading nonprofit research and development firms.

Established in 1958, EDC designs, delivers and evaluates innovative programs to address some of the world’s most urgent challenges in education, health, and economic opportunity.

Our services include research, training, educational materials, and strategy, with activities ranging from seed projects to large-scale national and international initiatives.

EDC is committed to Diversity in the Workplace

The International Technical Advisor (I), reports to the Chief of Party of the Sudan Radio Service (SRS) project in Juba, Sudan.

Funded by USAID and the US Dept. of State and implemented by the International Development Division (IDD) of Education Development Center, Inc. (EDC), SRS has the following objectives:

• To assist in the strengthening of Government of South Sudan’s core institutions by providing broadcast and feedback linkages with civil society groups and individual citizens, creating transparent and inclusive government policies, laws and regulations
• To increase citizen engagement with government institutions by providing balanced news and information on civic education, government activities, peace and development, anti-corruption and women’s and minority issues
• To provide coverage of political party activities and assist in connecting parties to citizens through public forum and listener feedback mechanisms
• To cover the activities leading to an interim and then permanent constitution in order to inform and involve citizens and citizen groups in those processes
• To continue previous SRS priorities including: building the capacity of Sudanese journalists and media partners and to advance cross-cutting objectives like gender and informing Sudanese on matters relating to health, agriculture, educational issues and culture.

Essential Functions

The person in this position serves as the Chief Engineer for SRS’s FM station in Juba, South Sudan and for its network of repeater and translator stations throughout the country.

The person in this position is expected to communicate clearly and courteously; to develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, consultants, collaborators, co-workers, field sites, and funders; and to work respectfully with EDC colleagues.

The job requires adherence to EDC policies & procedures.

The International Technical Advisor (I)

• Is responsible for partnering successfully with Chief of Party, SRS FM Station Manager, Principal International Technical Advisor, and home office project director and with Business Services, expatriate and local staff.
• Helps represent EDC and the project in the host country, interfacing with various ministries, or other government leaders, the funder, and others; builds positive client, vendor, and funder relations.
• Demonstrates diplomacy and leadership to foster an atmosphere of teamwork, productivity, creativity, fairness, equity, and innovation, in support of EDC’s commitment to diversity.
• Negotiates and mediates effectively.
• Interacts with large numbers of program participants or team members, guiding feedback exchanges, facilitating problem-solving, and providing expertise.
• Troubleshoots problems and proposes solutions.
• Oversees technical coordination; secures consensus on priorities and competing work demands.
• Fosters excellent communications among all parties, including with EDC home offices.
• Implements regulatory compliance directives appropriate to the host country & funder.

General Description:

The International Technical Adviser I will provide training, professional advice and guidance in media infrastructure planning and installation, with expertise in remote radio station establishment and technical repairs.

In addition the CE will provide advice on SRS Information Technology infrastructure to the SRS Chief Technician and IT Coordinator.

The CE will train and build capacity for all technical systems to be maintained by local staff.

Specific Responsibilities:

Engineering Duties:

• Manage all technical aspects of installation and set up of new repeater and translator radio stations, including technical design, procurement and installation.
• Installation of a Drama Studio and interconnection with existing studios.
• Management advice and capacity building of local technical and IT staff.
• Advise on curriculum development in all technical areas.
• Oversee production of a technical handbook for use by SRS technical staff.
• Support technical development and maintenance of radio network signal distribution.
• Advise on design and implementation of IT infrastructure, management and policies.
• Prepare and assemble materials for monthly and quarterly reports, in compliance with donor guidelines.
• Report to and strategize with Chief of Party on all technical matters.
• Attend Management Committee Meetings and other meetings, as needed.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

The International Technical Advisor will be based in Juba, South Sudan, but will travel to Nairobi, Kenya, as warranted.

Qualifications

This position requires educational achievement; writing skills; demonstrable initiative, creativity, and flexibility; ability to work independently and effectively in groups; and strong interpersonal & organizational skills.

Specific requirements:

• Masters degree in electrical engineering and/or Information Technology and/or Bachelors degree in electronics and/or communications engineering.
• 5 – 8 years previous experience in:

1. design and/or installation of AM or FM radio stations.
2. technical project management.
3. project budget management.
4. developing and/or delivering technical and production training in a development context desired.

• Experience with Axia Livewire technology a plus.
• Experience with programming of AudioVAULT automation system a plus.
• Experience designing and managing Information Technology systems and infrastructure.
• Experience living and working in a hostile/difficult environment an advantage.
• Ability to handle multi-faceted programs.
• Ability to adjust to shifting internal circumstances or political circumstances and re-design technical and implementation activities accordingly.
• Sensitivity to cross-cultural dynamics in the work place.
• Experience working with community organizations preferred.
• Ability to handle multi-faceted programs.
• International experience required; experience in a developing country essential
• Capacity to work in difficult conditions and function well under pressure
• English language a must; Arabic or local language skills desirable.

How to apply

Click here to apply online

No phone calls, please

EDC is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and a smoke-free workplace