Nation Media Group - Social Media Editor Job in Kenya

 The Nation Media Group, the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media and which attracts and serves unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda is seeking to recruit an experienced and self-motivated individual for the following position in editorial department.
 

Social Media Editor
 

Ref: HR-SME-06-2012
 

This is an exciting new position that will blaze a trail for new journalism at Nation Media Group. 

The NMG Social Media Editor will recognise that the new consumer of news and information does not merely want to be served the end product, but would rather participate in producing it. 

Specifically, s/he will:

• Track comments about NMG’s journalism on blogs, websites, and social media, for trends, ideas and issues of importance, and to translate these into stories and draw insights to guide editors;
• Set up and coordinate NMG journalism on social media. This will involve a combination of content drawn from newspapers, websites, and require a promotion of stories that pose questions/debate, teaser for blogs, videos, photos;
• Drive user engagement including responding to public comments if necessary, in consultation with the Managing Editors and the Editorial Director;
• Create internal social media awareness within the newsrooms;
• To lead a team social media moderators in securing and sustaining a credible voice for  NMG’s social media accounts. 

This includes corrections and clarifications to any NMG stories that are in dispute are issued in a timely fashion online.
 

We are looking for a dynamic and well informed citizen to take this challenge. 

We think that the ideal candidate is likely to have university education, prefer good journalism and be keen on having fun while at it. 

NMG is an equal opportunity employer and minorities are particularly encouraged to apply.

This position offers an excellent career growth opportunity and a competitive remuneration package. 

If you meet the above criteria, apply online at http://careers.nationmedia.com before 15th June, 2012.
 

Only shortlisted applicants shall be contacted.

Africa Inland Church - College Principal, Job / Business Officer and Social Workers Jobs in Kenya

 Africa Inland Church – Kenya Children’s Homes Department is faith based organization supporting orphans and vulnerable Children and the youth in Kenya. 

The department seeks to address holistic needs of children and youth by use of child centered community development approach. 

In order to fulfill this broad objective the department is seeking to engage the services of dynamic and experienced persons to the following Positions:

College Principal (Nairobi)

1 Position

Qualification: 

The ideal candidate must:

• Must be a graduate with B.Ed (Hons) or other relevant field.
• Minimum experience of 5 years in top level institutional management.
• Conversant with the National Education Policies and Objectives as well as National Development and implementation practices
• Conversant with the current trends in Education and training / teaching
• Able to supervise, guide, assess trainees as well as setting and moderating examinations
• Able to initiate, source and execute new courses and programs
• Excellent in interpersonal relationship as well as a good team leader
• Have knowledge of Basic Accounting, excellent Report Writing skills and Proficiency in the use of Micro Soft Office
• Resource Mobilization Skills is an added advantage
• Minimum 35 years.

Main Responsibilities includes:

• Provide overall of college Administration including staff supervision and Linkages with other relevant stakeholder’s.
• Management of financial and Human Resource in conjunction with the AICCHD head office
• Initiating new teaching and learning programmes in the institution.
• Preparation for upgrading of present programs and coordinating new courses within the institution.
• Provide over all leadership for vulnerable youth empowerment initiatives in the centre.

Job and Business Officer 

2 Positions
 

(Eldoret, Kisumu)
 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for implementation of youth empowerment initiatives at the community Level in the above mentioned regions.
• Work closely with the existing community structures to mobilize vulnerable youth for vocational skills training.
• Arrange for the field visits for the trainees, exposure visits for the trainees and bring in the guest lectures.
• Arrange internship opportunities to all the trainees and ensure job placement for all.
• Promote self employment among the youth in the community using the self help approach and linkages with other stakeholders.

Qualification

• Bachelor degree in Social science or in any other relevant fields
• 4 years minimum experience working with youth and community empowerment programs.
• Skills to interact with entrepreneurs, companies and business community in general, to bring in the industry contribution.
• Excellent Project Monitoring and Evaluation, Excellent networking, Communication and Facilitation Skills.
• Proficiency in MS-office.
• Resource Mobilization Skills.

10 Social Work Positions 

One year contract

Based in the following regions Ahero, Muhoroni, Kangundo, Mtito Andei, Ikutha, Machakos, Kitui, Embu, Eldoret and Kitale.
 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carry out social assessment to establish individual children needs and to form supporting activities like self help groups for caregivers and other relevant activities.
• Coordinate and carry out sponsor correspondence for the children as assigned.
• Facilitate the referral process for the children in need as well as carry out follow- ups and provide feedbacks on referred cases.
• Implement planned activities in accordance with approved work plans, budgets and regulations of AICCHD. Weekly meetings with social service staff to coordinate and clarify all information and points of interventions
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports detailing the progress and achievement of the project outputs and objectives.
• Implement household economic strengthening activities that seek to promote increased asset base at the household level.
• Facilitate training for the caregivers and other stakeholders on OVC care and support.

Qualification:

• Diploma in social work and or Community Development from a reputable institution. A degree in the relevant field would be added advantage.
• At least 3 years experience in Case Management, child sponsorship/ OVC programs and Community Development.
• Excellent Communication, Organization, Presentation and Leadership Skills
• Proficiency in Micro Soft Office
• Be fluent in the local language of the location you are applying for and also ensure familiarity with the local context.

The successful candidates must be willing to work in the communities as well have a strong intent and passion to prepare the OVC and young people become effective citizens.

To apply for any of the above positions, send your application letter together with a detailed CV with copies of Academic and Professional Certificates and a certificate of good conduct, Telephone Contacts and details of three Referees by 11th June 2012. 

Indicate the area you are interested to work in on your application letter as well as on the envelope.
 

Send your application to:
 

The Director, AIC Children’s Homes, 

P.O. Box 45019-00100
Nairobi
 

All application should be sent through the post office or via email hr@aicchildcare.or.ke 

No hand deliveries

Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA) - Organisational Structure Review and Job Evaluation Exercise EoI

Request for Expression of Interest Organisational Structure Review and Job Evaluation Exercise
 

1.0 Background
 

The Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA), established pursuant to the provisions of the Retirement Benefits Act (cap 197) Laws of Kenya, is a customer focused organization that prides itself in its service delivery. 

RBA wishes to invite interested, reputable and competent consultancy firms to express interest in providing the Authority with consultancy service for the Organizational Structure review & a Job Evaluation Exercise.
 

This EOI is intended to assist RBA identify competent firms which shall be invited to present detailed Request for Proposals.
 

2.0 Scope
 

The Job Evaluation exercise will cover all positions in the Authority and the result of which will determine the comparable relative worth of the jobs to facilitate development and implementation of equitable and harmonized remuneration and benefits structure.
 

3.0 The objective of this evaluation assignment
 

The principal objectives of the whole exercise is to evaluate all the jobs in the Authority and determine their relative worth; and produce rationalized, harmonized, defensible and equitable job – grading structures. 

The results of the Job Evaluation and subsequent grading will be used as a basis for grading the structures, developing compensation structures, setting and reviewing of remuneration and benefits for the Authority’s staff.
 

4.0 Basis of Evaluation
 

Bidders for the EOI shall be evaluated on the basis of the following:
 

Mandatory documents:
 

i. All the statutory requirements; Copy of certificate of registration or Certificate of Incorporation, valid certificate of Tax Compliance, VAT, PIN Certificate.
 

ii. Audited Financial Statements for the last (3) three years. Failure to submit any of the above documents will result in a disqualification.

Any bidder specifically exempted from any of the items listed above may provide proof of the same.
 

The EOI must consist of a cover letter and statement for qualifications which should include the following information:
 

i. Detailed Company Profile
 

ii. The experience of the Consultant which must not be less than ten years (10) in consultancy services for Organization Structure and Job Evaluation Exercise (evidence must be attached).
 

iii. Provide a statement of capabilities and reference letters of at least five (5) reputable institutions where similar work has been done (attach evidence), public financial institutions will be an added advantage.
 

iv. Details of technical qualification of key staff to be involved in the provision of consultancy services for the Organizational Structure & Job Evaluation Exercise. Additional advantage if the key staffs are members in good standing with relevant professional bodies. Include current CV’s.
 

5.0 Duration
 

The exercise is expected to take TWO months.
 

6.0 Short Listing
 

The relevant evaluation committee will evaluate and prepare a shortlist of firms to whom Request for Proposals shall be sent in compliance with the Public Procurement and Disposal Act. 

The Authority will communicate to ALL bidders after the evaluation exercise.
 

Expression of Interest documents should be delivered in a plain sealed envelope clearly marked EOI NUMBER: RBA/EOIJOB/09/2012, EOI NAME: EOI, ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE & JOB EVALUATION EXERCISE on or before 18th May, 2012 at 12.00 pm. 

The bids will be opened soon after and interested bidders are welcome to witness the opening. 

The proposals should be dropped in the Tender Box located on 14th Floor, Rahimtullah Tower, Upper Hill Road, Nairobi and addressed to:-
 

The Chief Executive Officer,
Retirement Benefits Authority,
Rahimtullah Towers, Upper Hill Road,
P.O. Box 57733-00200 Nairobi. 

Tel: 2809000, Fax 2710330.
 

Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA) is ISO 9001:2008 Certified

Catholic Relief Services - Project Officers (Education) Jobs in Garissa and Turkana Kenya

 Catholic Relief Services – USCCB is the official agency of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops for relief and development overseas. 

CRS supports programs in over 100 countries and works through local partners. 

We are seeking suitable persons to fill the following position. 

All candidates require technical competencies in the respective areas, willingness to travel to the field frequently and a commitment to work with and support faith based partners of CRS many of whom are Catholic institutions
 

Job Title: 

Project Officer – Education: Garissa (Ref. 2012/42)
 

Project Officer – Education: Turkana (Ref. 2012/43)
 

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Senior Project Officer, the Project Officers-Education will work with APHIAplus, IMARISHA consortium partners, implementing partners (IPs) and the GOK to ensure APHIAplus IMARISHA Service Delivery on quality education for the marginalized, vulnerable and underserved populations including youth, PLHIVs and those on ARVs, orphans and children affected by HIV/AIDS. 

They will work with IPS, Consortium members through and with GOK structures at national, county, district and community levels to deliver on USAID/Kenya Strategic Goal for health: “Sustained improvement of health and well-being for all Kenyans”.
 

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
 

The Project Officer-Education is responsible for coming up with strategies that would promote education as one of the key social determinants of health to improve the well-being of marginalized, poor and underserved populations in the APHIAplus IMARISHA target areas.
 

The following are specific Responsibilities:

• Liaise with Education Sector Stakeholders to design and implement interventions that improve the health of students and their families
• Support the formation and operationalization of school health clubs
• With other stakeholders, design and train the health clubs in child-to-child and child-to-parent communication on health and age appropriate health messages
• Develop a mentoring system in collaboration with school authorities especially targeting the girl child
• Support teacher orientation sessions on effective curriculum delivery integrating the Life Skills curriculum into other subject areas
• Engage with education support systems to promote life skills education
• Mobilize and support School Management Committees to develop strategies to ensure universal children access to good education and health
• Promote and encourage parents to bring their young children to ECD centers
• Ensure the children are healthy through the appropriate interventions
• Foster linkages with adult learning initiatives by GOK and other partners involved in vocational training
• Develop and implement strategies to build capacity of local partners and government staff to increase access to education
• Ensure that the specific needs of girls and boys, Children Living with Disabilities (CLWD) and child protection issues are addressed and that they are accessing education
• Liaise with relevant key stakeholders to share lessons learned and best practices from the project.
• Ensure proactive technical coordination and collaboration among implementing partners;
• Ensure regular monitoring and reporting of program implementation

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Requirements

• A university Degree in Education or other related relevant training
• 3-5 years experience implementing US Government-funded projects and worked in a development program as an education or training officer
• Knowledge and experience in education, life skill and literacy initiatives for highly marginalized children, youth and other marginalized populations.
• Sound knowledge and experience in project management including planning, budgeting and reporting
• Excellent analytical and computer skills (Microsoft office package and excel)
• Demonstrated ability to work with various teams and transfer skills and knowledge in various ways
• Excellent written, oral communication in Kiswahili and English
• Demonstrated ability foster integration in programming approach
• Excellent understating of GOK, USAID and CRS operating procedures
• A professional with high personal integrity and commitment

Written applications indicating the reference number of position applied for on the email subject line and CV including day-time contact phone numbers, as well as names and contact information of three references should reach the below-mentioned by Close of Business June 11, 2012.
 

Human Resources Manager
Catholic Relief Services – Kenya Program; 

E-mail: hr@ke.earo.crs.org
 

Only Short listed candidates will be contacted