Gender Specialist

 The Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA) is a not-for-profit subregional organization of the National Agricultural Research Institutes (NARIs) of eleven countries: Burundi, D.R. Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Rwanda, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda. 

ASARECA’s mission is promoting economic growth, fighting poverty, reducing hunger and enhancing resources through regional collective action in agricultural research for development. 

It aims at  increasing the efficiency of agricultural research in the region so as to enhance productivity, value added and competitiveness of the regional agricultural system.

Gender Specialist

We are seeking to recruit for a Gender Specialist to steer implementation of the ASARECA gender mainstreaming strategy. 

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Gender Specialist will be charged with implementation of the gender mainstreaming strategy and ‘Champion’ the process in ASARECA.

Key Tasks

• Support the strengthening of gender mainstreaming in ASARECA’s programmes and projects which includes use of gender criteria in project proposals, reporting and evaluation, and revision of the gender criteria where appropriate
• Develop, propose and undertake gender mainstreaming initiatives in the region including providing technical backstopping towards the development of a gender strategy in each of the NARI’s in the 11 ASARECA countries
• Support ASARECA and its partners to formulate gender responsive policies to enhance gender mainstreaming in agricultural research
• Identify and build capacity of gender quality assurance teams at appropriate levels in each NARS of ASARECA.
• Coordinate and maintain a close working relationship and strong communication channels with ASARECA stakeholders
• Serve as ASARECA’s contact point and partner with social and gender policy experts in the ECA region and consequently build a network for addressing issues of regional priority in relation to gender.
• Identify individuals who can be champions of change in partner organizations in order to enhance institutional commitment at ASARECA.

Qualification and experience

• The person will have a University degree in Gender or Development studies, Social sciences, Humanitarian studies or related field.
• The person will have 5 years progressive experience in application of gender mainstreaming in programmes and projects in agricultural research for development in some or all of the ASARECA member countries with proven qualities of synthesis and strong ability to analyze, prepare and present written materials in excellent English. Knowledge of French is desirable.

Remuneration and other Benefits

• The remuneration package is comparable to those offered by similar regional organisations in Eastern and Central Africa.
• It includes a regionally competitive salary and allowances for housing and transport, education for dependent children, health insurance, gratuity and home leave.

Contact

To apply please send a short application letter describing your professional achievements and your CV with 3 work related referees to the address or e-mail below. 

All applications shall be marked: “PPG – Gender Specialist”.

E-mails must not exceed 2 MB.

Closing date is 5 PM on 8th July 2012

While we thank all applicants for your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.

People Performance Group
Plot 8 Kitante Close, Kitante
P.O. Box 12405, Kampala, Uganda

Attn.: The Director
E-mail: application@ppg.co.ug
Web: www.ppg.co.ug or to apply online www.kazijobs.com

More information about the position and the organisation is available at http://www.asareca.org. ASARECA is committed to Gender Mainstreaming.

Senior Epidemiologist

Senior Epidemiologist

Duty station: Nairobi,Kenya
Type of Position: Regional

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 KNCV 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. 

An important field is the building of capacity in operational research applicable 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 an overview of ongoing TB OR research and analyzing 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, providing formal training 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 dissemination of 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.
• Identifying opportunities for research and seeking funding for them
• Frequent travel (30-40% of the time) to countries within the region

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 research data analysis and statistical programs.

KNCV TB Foundation is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled. 

We offer a competitive local salary package with additional benefits for regional staff.

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 1st July 2012. 

For further information on KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation, please also see www.kncvtbc.org and www.tbcare1.org.

Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

Sales Executives

Sales Executives
 

If you possess that winning streak, team up with us!
 

Who we are
 

CfC Life is a life insurance provider that has been providing relevant products to Kenyans for over 47 years. 

The company has assets of over Ksh.34 Billion and continues to provide a wide range of insurance products including ordinary life, group life and pension. 

At CfC Life we have restructured and revamped our sales team country wide to create a team of energized, motivated go-getters! and now we are looking for like minded individuals to join our sales team!
 

Our promise
 

A flexible and enabling working environment with real opportunities to build a career and financial independence.

An opportunity to earn commensurate to your efforts.
 

Cutting edge training and development to keep you ahead of the game and exciting products and services with a large untapped market.
 

We are looking for
 

Talent:

• Strong communication skills and a presentable appearance.
• Set financial goals and the persistence to achieve them.
• An excitement to meet new people and build strong, effective relationships and networks.
• Creative and able to expand beyond the horizon.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Diploma in Social Sciences or a related course.
• A successful track record of selling in the financial services sector.
• An A/O level certificate with minimum grade of C/Division II or above.

If you think this is the perfect fit for you then please get in touch with us: 

CfC Life House, Mamlaka Road, 

P.O. Box 30364-00100,
Nairobi

Tel: +254 20 2866924/2866926

Email: recruitment@cfclife.co.ke

www.cfclife-kenya.com

Online applications are recommended

Head of ICT

 Jamii Bora Bank is the fastest growing financial institution in Kenya with an impressive customer base of both low and high income earners.

The Bank is poised to change the financial services landscape with a medium term objective of becoming a top tier player within 4 years.

As we expand our operations throughout the country as a fully-fledged commercial bank, we are seeking to recruit energetic, innovative, dynamic, qualified and experienced individuals to fill the following positions:

Head of ICT
 

As the Head of IT you will be responsible for delivering the most innovative IT delivery platform in Kenya. 

The Bank is looking to recruit an individual with serious passion for IT and what it can do to improve the lives of people. 

The successful candidate will be expected to constantly challenge status quo and think outside the box driving the Bank’s ICT strategy with the channel and the customer at its center.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Oversees all ICT operations in the Bank.
• Develop and drive ICT strategy in line with global trends to keep the Bank on the cutting edge.
• Ensures availability of ICT systems.
• Manages user access to systems and security.
• Drive innovation and change.
• Responsible for keeping data and information systems.
• Ensures user support in systems usage & functionality.
• Manages ICT projects in the bank.
• Overseeing the development of policy, implementation and maintenance of security and the overall management of the Bank’s communication network.
• Manages third party relationships.
• Ensures the preparation and maintenance of documentation, manuals and user notes.
• Planning and coordinating all ICT activities such as installation and upgrading of hardware and software; programming and systems design; development of computer networks and implementation of internet LAN/WAN networks.

Job Qualifications / Skills / Experience

• A Masters degree in Computer Science, Information systems, Information Technology, Engineering or related field.
• Those with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or Information Technology, with over 10 years experience in a busy ICT environment may also be considered.
• 10 years relevant experience with at least 5 years experience in a similar role
• MCSE or any other relevant industry certification in systems management
• CCNP, or a Certification in advanced Routing, Switching

Interested persons may post or email their CVs including remunerations, day contacts and referees to the following addresses e-mail and telephone contacts, quoting the reference number and position to reach us on or before 1st July 2012.