UNFPA - Short Term Consultancy Vacancy in Kenya

VA/FPA/KEN/02/2012

Short Term Consultancy for the Development of a Publication on the Progress of the National Programme Targeting Key Populations in HIV Prevention in Kenya

On behalf of the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation, UNFPA is pleased to announce a 30 day short-term consultancy position.

The position is open to interested Kenyan nationals who should submit their applications as well as P-11 forms which can be accessed through (http://www.unfpa.org/employment/docs/p-11.doc) to recruit.unfpa@gmail.com by Friday 13 April 2012.

Only short-listed candidates for the advertised positions will be contacted.

Background Information

The success of the national HIV programme in targeting key populations amidst existing challenges in Kenya has not been easily achieved. Despite these challenges, strong leadership of the National AIDS Control Council and National AIDS and STI Control Programme in Kenya has led to the scaling up of HIV prevention programmes for key populations, in addition to providing appropriate responses to political and legal impediments.

It is against this background that UN Joint team on HIV/AIDS Kenya office seeks to recruit a consultant to support the National AIDS and STI and Control Programme to develop a publication on the progress made in the national HIV programme for key populations.

The objective of this exercise is to:

• Document the progress, achievement and challenges of implementation of HIV prevention programmes for key populations in Kenya.

Scope of Work and Technical Assistance

The consultant will therefore be required to undertake the following:

• Review and synthesize key findings from current and past literature including policy documents, abstracts, research papers (surveillance, surveys, clinical studies, evaluations, operations research, meta-analysis), HIV related service delivery reports for key populations and other relevant reports to capture the trends in Kenya.
• Interview Key informants including focal persons from National AIDS Control Council, National AIDS and STI Control Programme, Ministries of Health, and partners and beneficiaries of MARPS programmes to gather information on the historical and current legal, social and political environment for HIV service delivery for key populations.
• Develop a well-written, comprehensive but concise publication that articulates Kenya’s history, current progress and achievements in policy developments and implementation of MARPS HIV prevention Programme.

Consultant Requirements

The consultant should meet the following requirements:

• At least a Masters Degree in Social Sciences, Public Health or any other suitable degree in the field.
• Ten years experience in writing technical publications, production of country reports, guidelines.
• Relevant experience in HIV and AIDS programmes and discourse at the national and international levels.

In the application the consultant should include a brief report and sample of reports produced of related assignments completed successfully.

A detailed Terms of Reference may be obtained through http://countryoffice.unfpa.org/kenya/.

AMREF - Water & Sanitation Officer Job Vacancy in Garissa, Kenya

AMREF is seeking to fill the following position for the APHIAplus Northern Arid Lands Project funded by USAID.

The project supports integrated service delivery and addresses the social determinants of health.

The programmatic intervention areas for the project focus primarily on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Malaria, Family Planning/Reproductive Health, MNCH, Nutrition, WASH, and a number of interventions related to the social determinants of health (household economic strengthening for specific target groups).

Position: Water & Sanitation Officer

Reference Number: KCO/NAL/008/2012

The position reports to the Regional Team Leader and is based in Garissa.

Purpose of the Job:

To provide technical support to the WASH Team in the planning and implementation of WASH and environmental management activities within the Project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support planning, implementation and management of WASH activities in the entire project sites.
• Spearhead environmental impact assessments and audit assessments and monitor respective mitigation measures.
• Conduct operations research in WASH, document and share best practices and new lessons related to WASH.
• Support monitoring and evaluation activities and ensure timely reporting as per project work plans.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports relating to the project as per donor requirements.
• Provide technical support in development and writing of concepts and proposals for research, documentation and fund raising.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• The ideal candidate should have a first degree in WASH Engineering or Environmental Health.
• Must be ICT proficient.
• At least four (4) years relevant work experience especially in a busy NGO.
• Basic training and registration as NEMA registered and approved will be an added advantage.
• Should be a team player, good communicator and have ability to work under minimum supervision.

This is a challenging opportunities for dedicated and highly motivated professionals.

If you would like to join this dynamic team and help bring lasting health for Africa, please quote the position and reference number (KCO/NAL/008/2012) in the subject matter and send your application letter and CV include contact details of three work-related referees, to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF Kenya by e-mail to recruitment@amref.org

Please do not attach certificates and testimonials and this point.

The closing date for submitting applications is Monday, 09th April 2012.

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.

AMREF - Assistant Project Accountant Jobs in Lokichogio, Isiolo, Garissa, and Wajir Kenya

AMREF is seeking to fill the following position for the APHIAplus Northern Arid Lands Project funded by USAID.

The project supports integrated service delivery and addresses the social determinants of health.

The programmatic intervention areas for the project focus primarily on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Malaria, Family Planning/Reproductive Health, MNCH, Nutrition, WASH, and a number of interventions related to the social determinants of health (household economic strengthening for specific target groups).

Position: Assistant Project Accountant

4 Positions

Reference Number: KCO/NAL/009/2012

The positions report to the Project Finance Manager and are based in Lokichogio, Isiolo, Garissa, and Wajir

Purpose of the Job: To provide management, financial and accounting support for the project in line with policies and procedures and donor grant agreements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparation of proposal and operational budgets.
• Assist in treasury management and cash flow planning.
• Support Managers in budget implementation and monitoring.
• Ensure accurate coding of payment vouchers and files for data processing and/or payment.
• Reconcile all control and balance sheet accounts under own management and clear all reconciling items periodically.
• Prepare relevant invoices to various clients for payments and maintain debtors’ accounts.
• Reconcile suppliers’ statements against ledger statements monthly and liaise with the respective suppliers in a bid to clear any reconciling items.
• Ensure appropriate internal controls through adherence to the accounting policies and procedures.
• Review field returns to ensure that they are in line with the budgets as well as policies and procedures.

The ideal candidate should have a first Degree in Commerce (Accounting Option) with at least CPA (K) or its equivalent.

Must be ICT proficient, experience in SUN System will be an added advantage.

At least three (3) years relevant work experience in busy NGO.

The candidate should have high level of honesty, integrity and confidentiality.

Be an excellent communicator and a team player.

This is a challenging opportunities for dedicated and highly motivated professionals.

If you would like to join this dynamic team and help bring lasting health for Africa, please quote the position and reference number (KCO/NAL/009/2012) in the subject matter and send your application letter and CV include contact details of three work-related referees, to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF Kenya by e-mail to recruitment@amref.org

Please do not attach certificates and testimonials and this point.

The closing date for submitting applications is Monday, 09th April 2012.

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.

AMREF - Administrative Assistants Jobs in Lokichogio, Isiolo, Garissa, and Wajir Kenya

AMREF is seeking to fill the following position for the APHIAplus Northern Arid Lands Project funded by USAID.

The project supports integrated service delivery and addresses the social determinants of health.

The programmatic intervention areas for the project focus primarily on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Malaria, Family Planning/Reproductive Health, MNCH, Nutrition, WASH, and a number of interventions related to the social determinants of health (household economic strengthening for specific target groups).

Position: Administrative Assistants

4 Positions

Reference Number: KCO/NAL/010/2012

The positions report to the Regional Team Leaders and the incumbents will be based in Lokichogio, Isiolo, Garissa, and Wajir

Purpose of the Job:To provide administration and logistics support through effective co-ordination, planning and monitoring of project activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administrative support and information flow: In charge of receiving and dispatching correspondence (including letters, faxes, email, telephone calls).
• Communication and correspondence support: Receives and reviews correspondence, provides the relevant case history, and prepares routine responses.
• Planning: Co-ordinates the project’s calendar of events with the relevant offices both internal and external. This includes annual planning, ad hoc planning of activities and project work-plan.
• Organizing: Manages the execution of events including meetings, workshops and other work-related gatherings.
• Reporting: In charge of processing and distribution of a variety of reports including minutes of various meetings, project monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
• Information Management: Develop and maintain relevant databases and filing systems for optimal management of information and contacts.
• Responsible for and custodian of all project assets, and maintains an up-dated inventory at all times.

Qualifications and Competencies:

The ideal candidate should have a Diploma in Business Management or its equivalent; a first degree is desirable.

Minimum of three (3) years work experience in busy environment; experience in the NGO health sector would be an added advantage.

Must be ICT proficient.

In addition, the candidate should have excellent interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to prioritize duties and work under minimal supervision.

This is a challenging opportunity for dedicated and highly motivated professionals.

If you would like to join this dynamic team and help bring lasting health for Africa, please quote the position and reference number (KCO/NAL/010/2012 ) in the subject matter and send your application letter and CV include contact details of three work-related referees, to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF Kenya by e-mail to recruitment@amref.org

Please do not attach certificates and testimonials and this point.

The closing date for submitting applications is Monday, 09th April 2012.

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.