UNDP Kenya - Programme Officer (Dialogue and Reconciliation)

United Nations Development Programme

Vacancy Announcement

UNDP Kenya wishes to advertise the position of a programme officer (Dialogue and Reconciliation) .
 

Position Information
 

Post Title: Programme Officer (Dialogue and Reconciliation)
 

Contract Type: Service Contract
 

Grade/Band: SB4
 

Direct Supervisor: Team Leader (Peace Building and Conflict Prevention Unit)
 

Duration: One year.
 

Date of Issue: 8 June 2012
 

Closing Date: 15 June 2012

Background
 

The peace agreements signed following the post-election violence in February 2008 explicitly recognized the need for building systematic national and local capacities for conflict management, for establishing new national policies and institutions to address critical issues such as land, reconciliation, and socio-economic inequity, and for harnessing the energies of diverse groups such as women, youth, parliamentarians, traditional elders, communities of faith, and the private sector towards this end. 

In response to these needs, the project, “Supporting Implementation of the Peace Agreements: A Programme Framework for Dialogue and Reconciliation in Kenya in the Aftermath of Elections-related Violence,” strives to engage with a variety of partners at both the national and local levels to promote reconciliation, support the implementation of the peace agreements, and foster inter-communal dialogue as a means to restoring trust and confidence in the public space and contributing towards healing, reconciliation and peacebuilding in the nation. 

This project is implemented by the Peace-building and Conflict Prevention Unit of UNDP-Kenya, whose work contributes towards the Kenya Country Programme Outcomes in the thematic programmatic areas of Conflict Management, Peacebuilding and Reduction of Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons.
 

Job Profile

• The Programme Officer will support the implementation of the project as per the Project Work Plan;
• Provide technical expertise in strategic planning regarding project implementation;
• Within the purview of the Kenya Country Programme Action Plan (CPAP) and partnership strategies, provide direction in the design, development, knowledge-building and monitoring processes of the project;
• Strengthen capacity of partners in project planning, coordination, and implementation;
• Propose policy directions and solutions to emerging issues;
• Manage the monitoring and financial performance of projects to ensure timely delivery of inputs and achievement of targets;
• Ensure consistency of DEX (direct execution) financial transactions with the project work plan and budget and compliance with standing rules and procedures;
• Support UNDP resource mobilization by exploring external funding opportunities partnership opportunities, advocate, and present proposals to potential donors;
• Participate in periodic joint stakeholders’ meetings both internally and externally to review and plan implementation of activities;
• Promote information campaigns through media and other suitable public fora;
• Guide the distillation, synthesis, and institutionalization of lessons learned and best practices for relevant Practice Service lines, as well as ensuring the dissemination and availability to peers and partners;
• Assist in overseeing all financial and contract management processes of the project;
• Assist in mainstreaming of relevant issues such as Gender, Human Rights, etc. in the implementation of the Project;
• Monitoring and evaluating the project and ensuring the preparation of audits, annual reviews, mid-term and final evaluations.

Education

• A Masters Degree in conflict analysis and resolution, peace studies, international relations, political science, social science or a related fields.

Experience
 

1. At least 3 years relevant work experience at the national or international level in the field of peace building and conflict prevention which should include programme management.
 

2. Experience in provision of policy and technical advisory services in the practice area of crisis prevention and recovery to national entities, major donors and professional organizations at national, regional and/or international levels.
 

3. Experience working with UN Agencies would be an added advantage.
 

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
 

1. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
 

2. 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”.

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Job Title: Service Engineer
 

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Perform diagnostics on agricultural machinery and equipment and determine what repairing is required
• Participate in all job-related training and development activities
• Prepare all documents required in conjunction with work assignments
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• Maintain sound condition and record of all vehicles, inventory, tools and equipment on shop floor
• Make timely requests for required inventory on the shop floor
• Communicate appropriately with sales executives
• Daily/ Weekly report to Head – Agricultural Machinery & Equipment

Requirement and qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of experience on repairs/ maintenance work of agricultural machinery and equipment
• Communications and interpersonal skills
• Fluency in both English and Swahili

To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line and preferred location. 

Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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Interested candidate must be able to demonstrate tenacity, creative thinking and a drive to win sales in a competitive market.

Good geographical knowledge of Nairobi and its environs and possession of a driving license is an asset.

Interested candidates to send an application letter, CV and testimonials indicating current and expected and three professional referees.

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Key Duties and Responsibilities

Managerial Activities
 

To provide high quality care to hospital patients.

To establish and maintain effective communication with the medical staff, other disciplines and support services.

 

To ensure that equipment used is in good condition and safe for use.

Operational Activities

• To act as a role model, exercising leadership and creating a suitable environment for an effective hospital team.
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Job Specifications

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All candidates suitably qualified should send their detailed CV and a covering letter, copies of certificates and testimonials together with a daytime telephone contact so as to reach the undersigned strictly via email to hrm@karenhospital.org . 

All relevant copies of certificates should be attached to the email.

All Applications must be received by close of business 8th June 2012.
 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.