Individual Consultants
Economic Assessment of Kenya’s Environment and Natural Resources
The Poverty Environment Initiative (PEI) aims to support the integration of environment into development policy, planning and budgeting processes in Kenya.
The PEI responds to the identified need by Government on the importance of the environment in achieving its economic growth and poverty reduction goals.
Kenya’s current long term development strategy - the Kenya Vision 2030 aims at “transforming Kenya into a globally competitive and prosperous middle income country by 2030” and acknowledges that the desired rate of economic growth of 10% per annum is dependent on the key sectors of agriculture, tourism, manufacturing and energy, all of which heavily rely on the exploitation of natural resources and the environment.
It is generally recognized that economic assessment of ecosystems and natural resources can play
an important role in emphasizing the full costs of the destruction and degradation of nature, as well as providing benefits and incentives for protecting the natural resource base.
However, it should be noted that such assessment and requisite ‘marketization’ of natural resources as unregulated market forces, have been a major contributing factor to environmental degradation.
To support evidence based policy-making and investment, PEI Kenya intends to undertake an economic assessment and analysis of the country’s environment and natural resources sector.
This will provide evidence on the costs of environmental degradation, assess the risks of a “business as usual” approach to natural resource management in the country, identify more sustainable policy options and determine the costs and benefits of sustainable policy interventions.
It is in this context that UNDP is seeking the services of two (2) individual consultants (one Lead Consultant and one Expert) to undertake this assessment.
Duration of Assignment: 20 Weeks
Application Procedure:
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications which should include the following:
Detailed Curriculum Vitae
UNDP Personal History Form (P11)
Proposal for implementing the assignment
Please quote on the subject line Economic Assessment – Lead Consultant” or “Economic Assessment – Expert Consultant”.
Applications should be addressed to facility.unpei@unpei.org to reach us not later than 12 April 2012 at 4:30pm Kenyan Time.
Please see the Terms of Reference, the P11 form, the Individual Contract Proposal and the Terms and Conditions of Individual Contractors linked to the UNDP Procurement Website:
http://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=8586
Wednesday, 28 March 2012
CDC Public Health Specialist and Cooperative Agreement Specialist Vacancies in Kenya
The United States Embassy – Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Kenya has a vacancy for Public Health Specialist (HIV/AIDS Treatment and Prevention) in Nairobi.
The Technical Advisor (TA) oversees HIV/AIDS treatment and care for the Division of Global HIV/AIDS (DGHA)-Kenya and its Implementing Partners at selected service delivery and study sites in Kenya.
The TA will contribute to local, provincial and national levels regarding adult and pediatric care and treatment activities, curriculum development and trainings.
Responsibilities are in two broad areas: Implementing/ supporting treatment and care activities; and working with Implementing Partners throughout Kenya.
Technical duties include leading efforts to ensure that treatment and care activities are based on the most recent relevant and science-based data, and that scientific knowledge is translated into program guidelines and practices for both opportunistic infection (OI) prophylaxis and ARV use.
General responsibilities of the position are to ensure that all activities contribute to the achievement of CDC and DGHA-Kenya goals.
Requirements:
Medical qualification (United States MD or equivalent) and a Master’s degree in internal medicine - Mmed) or a Master’s degree in Public Health or a Master’s degree in Epidemiology is required.
Experience:
(1). Medical and Public Health:
At least 3 years of specialist experience in the clinical management of HIV/AIDS is required, which must include experience with the use of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) and OI prophylaxis.
(2). International Experience:
At least 3 years of medical and public health experience in developing countries is required, with an emphasis on HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections, or reproductive health.
Level IV (fluent) English ability and Level IV (fluent) Kiswahili are required.
Must have technical knowledge of clinical medicine, epidemiology, and public health relevant to the African setting.
Must be able to process written reports and must have strong computer skills in spreadsheets and database software packages.
Those fulfilling the requirements of the position should submit on line application to the following link: http://americanembassy.myjobsinkenya.com before April 12, 2012.
The United States Embassy – Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Kenya has a vacancy in Nairobi for a Cooperative Agreement Specialist.
The incumbent will oversees the day-to-day management of agency grants, contracts and cooperative agreements to support and promote effective and coordinated implementation, monitoring and overall management of agency funded PEPFAR activities carried out by implementing partners in Kenya.
The position is one of three responsible for a grants management portfolio involving 45 cooperative agreements involving 50 grantees and worth approximately $180 million.
Incumbent has a broad range of complex programmatic and administrative management duties in the general area of grants and financial management; especially overseeing the monitoring and compliance aspects of grants management activities.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, management or finance is required. 3 years of progressively responsible grants management experience in a public health field or a healthrelated international development organization is required. Level IV (fluent) English is required.
A thorough knowledge of procurement and contracting (including grants, contracts and/or cooperative agreement audit and accounting requirements) is required.
Must be able to assess grants management issues and develop realistic solutions. Must be able to plan budget expenditures to meet PEPFARprogram needs.
Must have computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
Those fulfilling the requirements of the position should submit on line application to the following link: http://americanembassy.myjobsinkenya.com before April 12, 2012
The Technical Advisor (TA) oversees HIV/AIDS treatment and care for the Division of Global HIV/AIDS (DGHA)-Kenya and its Implementing Partners at selected service delivery and study sites in Kenya.
The TA will contribute to local, provincial and national levels regarding adult and pediatric care and treatment activities, curriculum development and trainings.
Responsibilities are in two broad areas: Implementing/ supporting treatment and care activities; and working with Implementing Partners throughout Kenya.
Technical duties include leading efforts to ensure that treatment and care activities are based on the most recent relevant and science-based data, and that scientific knowledge is translated into program guidelines and practices for both opportunistic infection (OI) prophylaxis and ARV use.
General responsibilities of the position are to ensure that all activities contribute to the achievement of CDC and DGHA-Kenya goals.
Requirements:
Medical qualification (United States MD or equivalent) and a Master’s degree in internal medicine - Mmed) or a Master’s degree in Public Health or a Master’s degree in Epidemiology is required.
Experience:
(1). Medical and Public Health:
At least 3 years of specialist experience in the clinical management of HIV/AIDS is required, which must include experience with the use of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) and OI prophylaxis.
(2). International Experience:
At least 3 years of medical and public health experience in developing countries is required, with an emphasis on HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections, or reproductive health.
Level IV (fluent) English ability and Level IV (fluent) Kiswahili are required.
Must have technical knowledge of clinical medicine, epidemiology, and public health relevant to the African setting.
Must be able to process written reports and must have strong computer skills in spreadsheets and database software packages.
Those fulfilling the requirements of the position should submit on line application to the following link: http://americanembassy.myjobsinkenya.com before April 12, 2012.
The United States Embassy – Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Kenya has a vacancy in Nairobi for a Cooperative Agreement Specialist.
The incumbent will oversees the day-to-day management of agency grants, contracts and cooperative agreements to support and promote effective and coordinated implementation, monitoring and overall management of agency funded PEPFAR activities carried out by implementing partners in Kenya.
The position is one of three responsible for a grants management portfolio involving 45 cooperative agreements involving 50 grantees and worth approximately $180 million.
Incumbent has a broad range of complex programmatic and administrative management duties in the general area of grants and financial management; especially overseeing the monitoring and compliance aspects of grants management activities.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, management or finance is required. 3 years of progressively responsible grants management experience in a public health field or a healthrelated international development organization is required. Level IV (fluent) English is required.
A thorough knowledge of procurement and contracting (including grants, contracts and/or cooperative agreement audit and accounting requirements) is required.
Must be able to assess grants management issues and develop realistic solutions. Must be able to plan budget expenditures to meet PEPFARprogram needs.
Must have computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
Those fulfilling the requirements of the position should submit on line application to the following link: http://americanembassy.myjobsinkenya.com before April 12, 2012
Secondary School Teachers in Limuru, Kenya
A growing secondary school in Limuru Division of Kiambu county is looking for additional teaching staff in the following subjects:
English/literature, Kiswahili, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer
Studies, Business studies, History, C.R.E., Geography and Agriculture.
Ability to teach 2 subjects in any combination will be an added advantage.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Bachelor ‘s degree, preferably in education or postgraduate diploma in education or diploma in education plus three to five years teaching experience.
Must possess an ability to work independently, take initiative and have strong interpersonal skills.
Must have mature judgment and decision-making ability.
Teachers with interest and experience in other co-curricular activities (e.g. PE, games, music and drama etc) will have an added advantage.
Application letter, CV and copies of KCPE, KCSE and University certificates to reach
us by 6th April 2012.
DNA Voucher No 1260
P.O. Box 49010, GPO
00100, Nairobi
English/literature, Kiswahili, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer
Studies, Business studies, History, C.R.E., Geography and Agriculture.
Ability to teach 2 subjects in any combination will be an added advantage.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Bachelor ‘s degree, preferably in education or postgraduate diploma in education or diploma in education plus three to five years teaching experience.
Must possess an ability to work independently, take initiative and have strong interpersonal skills.
Must have mature judgment and decision-making ability.
Teachers with interest and experience in other co-curricular activities (e.g. PE, games, music and drama etc) will have an added advantage.
Application letter, CV and copies of KCPE, KCSE and University certificates to reach
us by 6th April 2012.
DNA Voucher No 1260
P.O. Box 49010, GPO
00100, Nairobi
KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation - Senior Epidemiologist Job in Nairobi, Kenya
KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is a prominent knowledge and expertise centre and stimulates effective, efficient and sustainable tuberculosis control strategies in a national and international context.
It operates from the central office in The Hague in the Netherlands, regional offices and additional country offices worldwide.
The organization was founded in 1903 by a private Dutch initiative and now operates worldwide. For its funding KCNV is dependent on government subsidies and private contributions through fundraising.
Purpose of the job
KNCV primary activity is the building of capacity through the provision of technical assistance, operational research and training to the national TB control efforts at country level.
KNCV is in the process of decentralizing core activities from the central office in The Hague to the regional office in Nairobi.
One of these activities is the development of the specific technical area of operational research in the African region.
Main duties:
Carrying out national and international epidemiological TB research in the African region
Maintaining and analyzing a data
Developing project plans and proposals for research projects.
Assisting researchers in countries in setting up and carrying out research projects; building capacity for research by giving technical support and monitoring performance of the work. This may include local MSc and PhD students.
Maintaining contacts with national and international research organizations such as universities, the Medical Research Institutes Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) etc.
Publishing scientific articles and disseminate results
Advising and supporting national TB program staff and partner institutions in the African region in setting up and conducting TB research in a national and international context.
Required qualifications:
Academic level of working and thinking (preferable medical specialization).
Doctorate degree (PhD) or a minimum of 4 or more first author publications in international journals (not counting abstracts).
In-depth knowledge of and experience with research techniques and statistics.
Knowledge of epidemiology preferable in the area of tuberculosis.
Experience in training and capacity building processes.
Ability to work in a team and as an individual.
Excellent oral and writing skills in English.
Demonstrated skills in software as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and research data analysis and statistical programs.
KNCV TB Foundation is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled.
To apply for this position please send a cover letter, CV and names of three (3) references to KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation, Nairobi.
Email: kncv-kenya@kncvtbc.nl under subject ‘Senior Epidemiologist’ before 14th April 2012. For
further information on KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation, please also see www.kncvtbc.nl and www.tbcare1.org.
Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted
It operates from the central office in The Hague in the Netherlands, regional offices and additional country offices worldwide.
The organization was founded in 1903 by a private Dutch initiative and now operates worldwide. For its funding KCNV is dependent on government subsidies and private contributions through fundraising.
Purpose of the job
KNCV primary activity is the building of capacity through the provision of technical assistance, operational research and training to the national TB control efforts at country level.
KNCV is in the process of decentralizing core activities from the central office in The Hague to the regional office in Nairobi.
One of these activities is the development of the specific technical area of operational research in the African region.
Main duties:
Carrying out national and international epidemiological TB research in the African region
Maintaining and analyzing a data
Developing project plans and proposals for research projects.
Assisting researchers in countries in setting up and carrying out research projects; building capacity for research by giving technical support and monitoring performance of the work. This may include local MSc and PhD students.
Maintaining contacts with national and international research organizations such as universities, the Medical Research Institutes Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) etc.
Publishing scientific articles and disseminate results
Advising and supporting national TB program staff and partner institutions in the African region in setting up and conducting TB research in a national and international context.
Required qualifications:
Academic level of working and thinking (preferable medical specialization).
Doctorate degree (PhD) or a minimum of 4 or more first author publications in international journals (not counting abstracts).
In-depth knowledge of and experience with research techniques and statistics.
Knowledge of epidemiology preferable in the area of tuberculosis.
Experience in training and capacity building processes.
Ability to work in a team and as an individual.
Excellent oral and writing skills in English.
Demonstrated skills in software as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and research data analysis and statistical programs.
KNCV TB Foundation is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled.
To apply for this position please send a cover letter, CV and names of three (3) references to KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation, Nairobi.
Email: kncv-kenya@kncvtbc.nl under subject ‘Senior Epidemiologist’ before 14th April 2012. For
further information on KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation, please also see www.kncvtbc.nl and www.tbcare1.org.
Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted
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