UNW - Programme Officer Job in Kenya

UNDP Kenya wishes to advertise the position of a programme officer on behalf of UN Women.

Position Information

Post Title: Programme Officer
Contract Type: Service Contract
Grade/Band: SB5
Direct Supervisor: Deputy Regional Programme Director
Duration: One year.
Date of Issue: 8 June 2012
Closing Date: 15 June 2012

Background

The UN Women (UNW), grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. 

Placing women’s rights at the centre of all its efforts, the UNW will lead and coordinate United Nations system efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action throughout the world.

Job Profile

The Regional Programme Officer will act as an advisor to Senior Management on all aspects of Sub-Regional Office (SRO) Programmes, oversees the programme portfolio for all Country offices in the Region. 

The main role is to manage regional programmes including continued monitoring of implementation. 

The Regional Programme Officer leads the programme team in strategic planning and identifies new programme areas while ensuring consistency with UNDAF/CPD priorities and creative responses to emerging challenges and opportunities. 

In this context, the role of the Regional Programme Officer is key to ensuring relevance and synergy of the regional programmes as well as synergy of programmes across country level.

The Regional Programme Officer works in close collaboration with the Management, Programmes and Operations teams in the SRO, Programme staff in other UN Agencies, UN Women HQs staff and Government officials, technical advisors and experts, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors and civil society to successfully implement the UN Women programme in the Region.

Education

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Political Sciences, Social Sciences or related field.

Experience

• 7 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in providing management advisory services, hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects and establishing inter-relationships among international organization and national governments.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of web based management systems. The full terms of reference for the position can be accessed on the UNDP Kenya e-Recruitment portal on the UNDP Kenya website - http://www.ke.undp.org.

Application Procedure

Interested and qualified persons can access and should apply on the UNDP Kenya e-Recruitment portal
located on the UNDP Kenya website - http://www.ke.undp.org - on or before 15 June 2012. 

Select “e-Recruitment Portal” under “Operations/Human Resources”. 

Applicants are required to fill and sign a Personal History Form (P11) Form and submit it together with their online application Applications received via other means will not be accepted.

Additional considerations

• Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
• UNDP will only be able to respond to those applications in which there is further interest.

“UNDP is an equal opportunity employer which strives to achieve overall balance in its staffing
patterns”.

Kenya Episcopal Conference - Programme Officer - Governance and Democracy

Kenya Episcopal Conference

Catholic Justice and Peace Commission

Job Title: Programme Officer - Governance and Democracy -Parliamentary Liaison Desk

Department: Catholic Justice and Peace Commission

Reports To: Head of Commission-Catholic Justice and Peace Commission

Work Station: Nairobi

Job Summary

The Catholic Justice and Peace Commission, is the executive organ of the Kenya Episcopal Conference that deals with Justice and Peace issues. It fulfils the Conference’s objectives to promote justice, peace and good governance in Kenya. 

The Commission is looking for a programme officer to provide effective management and implementations of national level interventions in research, lobbying and advocacy in legislation and policy in Kenya.

Governance & Democracy-Parliamentary Liaison Desk aims at facilitating good governance and social justice initiatives in Kenya. The programme focuses on Transparency in Legislation and Electoral Reforms, to promote political accountability in public institutions and to contribute to the promotion of ethical values in citizens’ engagement in political processes. 

Key priorities of the programme are contribution to development of legal framework to enhance transparency and accountability, monitor implementation of the Constitution, and promote citizen participation in political and legislative process.

Under the supervision of the Head of Commission, the programme officer will be in charge of development and administration of strategies and projects in the Governance and Democracy programme objectives and KEC strategic plan.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Head of Commission the programme officer shall;

1. Programme Management.

• Design projects, work plans/schedules and ensure their successful implementation to achieve overall programme objectives and KEC strategic goals of CJPC governance and democracy programme.
• Ensure timely programme reports; monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
• Fundraise for the governance and democracy projects, identification of budgets gaps and ensure timely reports to donors and other relevant stakeholders.
• Provide technical support to dioceses and ensure that technical documents of the programmes are fully reviewed, discussed and appropriately disseminated. This task includes support to research, data collection and reports.
• Oversee the coordination of programme logistical work including preparation of meetings, forums, workshops, trainings and production of reports/minutes thereto

2. Advisory/ Strategy Development

• Define programmes priorities and objectives and communicate to staff and partners for mutual understanding and ownership.
• Provide leadership in the thinking and support development of CJPC national office, national strategies and advocacy campaigns for citizen participation in political and governance processes

3. Management of CJPC partners/partnerships

• Develop links and share experiences with relevant stakeholders to promote and mainstream good governance to achieve KEC-CJPC vision and mission.
• Provide technical support to the dioceses and other partners in development of sound policies for transparent and accountable social reforms initiatives.
• Work with relevant partner coalitions and networks to develop collaborative programme strategies, resource mobilization, concerted efforts and collective results for desired impact on good governance in Kenya.

4. Resource Mobilization

• Develop exceptional proposals and/or concepts for financial support and sustainability of the programme.
• Support research and securing of donors, donor advocacy, attend meetings and assist respond to correspondences relating to support in relation to the programme.

Qualifications

• Hold a law, or political science degree from a recognized university
• At least three (3) years of proven experience in;
• Coordination of governance and Democracy programmes in particular Constitutional reforms, Parliamentary Liaison project, and citizen participation in political and governance processes.
• Legislative drafting – development of laws/policies.
• Participatory community based approaches and dissemination strategies
• Resource mobilization ( Proposal writing and financial reporting)
• Research and information analysis.
• Must be a Catholic with recommendation of a Parish Priest.

Competencies

• Good knowledge on concepts of sustainable development, socio economic rights, good governance and policy making.
• Understanding of the environment KEC-CJPC operates, vision, mission and objectives.
• Extensive knowledge of Kenya’s governance institutions, their decision making procedures and process of institution capacity strengthening.
• Willing to undertake regular field and other external visits and ability to interact with different stakeholders from citizenry to bilateral and multilateral donors.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills both in English and Kiswahili.
• Highly organized, detail oriented, able to prioritize and consistently produce high standard work.
• Strong networking skills, leadership skills and team player.

Application

Cover letter & CV should be received on/before close of business on Tuesday 15th June 2012 to:

The Secretary General
Kenya Episcopal Conference
P.O. Box 13475-00800
Nairobi.

hr@catholicchurch.or.ke

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

 

KEC-Catholic Secretariat is an equal opportunity employer.

East African Storage Company - Mechanical Engineer

East African Storage Company, a bulk liquid storage company based in Mombasa, invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced professionals with excellent credentials to fill the below vacancy:

Mechanical Engineer

Qualifying Requirements.

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Must have 5 years experience in managing an engineering department.
• Registration with the Engineers Board of Kenya.
• A sound knowledge on operations and maintenance of pumps and Boilers is a must.
• Must be a dynamic and proactive individual.
• Must have Occupational Health and Safety certification.
• Must have hands on experience in use of ERP systems.
• Age between 35- 45 years old.

Applicants to send their CVs and supporting documents, specifying their current salary to the following address, to reach us not later than 23rd June 2012:-

The General Manager,
East African Storage Company Ltd,
RO. Box 95119,
Mombasa.

E-mail:- Pbaskar@eas.co.ke

Accountant

Accountant

(REF: ACC10412012)

Qualifications and competencies;

• A Bachelor of Commerce degree from any reputable university with specialization in accounting or finance
• Professional qualification in accounting preferably CPA 6.
• Minimum 5 years working experience in any corporate business.
• Computer literate with knowledge of E-business and hands on experience in use of accounting software.
• Person of high integrity with self discipline, innovative and strategic thinker

If you are the right candidate for the above post and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the qualifications given, submit your application attaching copies of certificates and detailed CV to the e-mail address below:

eatlkltd@gmail.com.

Deadline of submissions is 15107/2012.