Community Development Facilitator

 ActionAid International Kenya (AAIK) is a member of ActionAid Federation; ActionAid works in more than 40 countries all over the world, in the places where we can make the biggest impact. 

We tackle poverty and denial of human rights at the local level, and we challenge the causes behind them locally, nationally and globally. 

In Kenya AAIK works in solidarity with women and people living in poverty and exclusion; connecting their voices, sharing ideas, spreading inspiration, campaigning, advocating and formulating public policy to eradicate poverty and ensure social justice.  

We are present in at least 16 counties across Kenya and link key international, national and local institutions in favour of the right holders.

We therefore seek to recruit dynamic and innovative Community Development Facilitator based at Narok Local Rights Programme (LRP).

Position: Community Development Facilitator

Functional Unit: Programme

Reporting to: LRP Manager

Supervising: none

Category: 4       

Duty Station: designated LRP

Key relationships:
 

Internally: Programme Officer, M &E Officer,
 

Externally: CBOs, community groups.

Main Purpose and Scope

Responsible for facilitating the Local Rights Programme (LRP) activities through community based organizations and other partners so that the LRP achieves its set objectives.

Responsibilities

• To build strong Community Based Organizations to manage the implementation of their identified needs;
• To facilitate grass root development by mobilising the community in the LRP;
• To support the Programme Officer to ensure that all child sponsorship requirements are met as per the set guidelines;
• Prepares community development reports for the Regional Office;
• To follow up on grants given to communities for accounting; and
• To facilitate use of participatory PRA tools in the LRP  including the PRRPs

General

• As part of the Regional team participate in pursuing the implementation of the CSP
• Prepare and share timely and accurate documentation of lessons learnt to promote best practise.
• Work towards increased levels of transparency and Accountability.

Critical Competencies

Analytical skills, Project management knowledge, Grants management, Monitoring & evaluation, Capacity development, Performance management, Budgeting & budgetary control, Resource mobilization and monitoring, Documentation, information management and reporting, Networking  , Stakeholder management, Negotiating; influencing; persuasiveness; planning and organizing; problem analysis; oral communication; written communication; results orientation; self-development; team-player; pro-activeness; creativity; gender sensitive; group leadership; listening; judgement; coaching. Organisational learning and capacity development

Job Requirement (Knowledge/Skills Competencies)

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field with a minimum of three (3) years’ relevant work experience

Skills required

• Communication, report writing and analytical skills.
• Rich experience preferably in programming and financial management
• Good knowledge of Programme Management and Development.
• Computer skills

This Position Profile will be updated at regular intervals to reflect changing work practices or priorities and especially following performance reviews.

You must be willing to reside in the designated station.

The successful candidates will enjoy flexibility and organizational space while joining an experienced and dynamic staff working alongside women and people living in poverty and exclusion. 

Only electronically completed application forms (click here to download) will be accepted and should be mailed to hresources.kenya@actionaid.org. 

Kindly write “Community development officer-Narok” on the subject line of your email. 

The closing date for receipt of application forms is August 22, 2011.

Kindly do not send a detailed CV at this stage as only the information in the application form will be used for initial selection. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

ActionAid is an equal opportunities employer. 

Qualified women candidates are encouraged to apply.

LVCT - Research Officer

 Liverpool VCT, Care & Treatment (LVCT) is an established Kenyan NGO that utilizes research to inform policy reform advocacy and strengthen HIV service delivery. 

We optimize our impact on the HIV/AIDS response by building capacity of partners and pay special attention to vulnerable groups and populations with special needs.

LVCT’s focus is on the scale-up of quality-assured HIV counseling, testing and care services.

We have vacancies for the following positions:

Position: Research Officer

Ref: RO1/LVCT/7/2012

Location: Nairobi
 

The position requires an experienced researcher to lead an operational research project that aims to identify the policy and practice requirements for quality post intimate partner violence (IPV) screening support in HIV programs. 

With technical support from the Principal Investigators, it will be responsible for the design, undertaking, data analysis, management and dissemination of a quality study.
 

Duties and responsibilities

• Develop and implement the study protocols
• Develop implementation and dissemination plans and ensure their utilisation
• Develop the IPV screening and study tools and undertake the study ensuring compliance with requirements for research ethics and scientific quality
• Ensure integration with and provide input and feedback to other LVCT programmes
• Collect, analyse and document data in appropriate formats for diverse audiences

Minimum requirements

• A Master’s degree in Social Science, Gender or a relevant field from a recognised university.
• At least 3 years’ experience as a lead researcher, a gender focus is an added advantage
• Experience in analysis of qualitative and quantitative data using the appropriate software
• Proven research writing ability

Personal attributes

• Self-driven and able to work under pressure
• Ability to ensure utilisation of research results by policy makers and other stakeholders
• High level of integrity, motivation, commitment and professional ethics

Human Resource and Administration Division,
Liverpool VCT, Care and Treatment,
P.O Box 19835, 00202 

Nairobi, Kenya
 

Or email: recruitment@lvct.org so as to reach us NOT later than August 22, 2012
 

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
 

LVCT is an equal opportunity employer

LVCT - Human Resource Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

 Liverpool VCT, Care & Treatment (LVCT) is an established Kenyan NGO that utilizes research to inform policy reform advocacy and strengthen HIV service delivery. 

We optimize our impact on the HIV/AIDS response by building capacity of partners and pay special attention to vulnerable groups and populations with special needs.

LVCT’s focus is on the scale-up of quality-assured HIV counseling, testing and care services.

We have vacancies for the following positions:

Human Resource Manager

Ref: HRM/LVCT/7/2012

Location: Nairobi
 

The HR Manager will report to the Operations Director and manage the human resources and administrative functions and systems in a manner that ensures there is a conducive working environment, skilled and motivated workforce that facilitates the achievement of LVCT’s organizational objectives.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Efficient and timely recruitment, induction and placement of staff,
• Professional handling of staff grievances, discipline and separation
• Implement performance management systems, ensuring availability of up- to date job descriptions, timely staff review and appraisals,
• Ensure optimal compensation and benefits system, processes and standards that are aligned to pay structures, competitive and affordable to the organization.
• Liaise with and provide advice and technical guidance to supervisors/management on HR related issues
• Periodic review, update and ensuring adherence to HR and Administrative policies and procedures
• Implementation of a talent management and mentoring plan including assessment of staff skills, training and development

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years working experience in HR management and administration at a leadership level in a large sized organization
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or Social Sciences. A Master’s degree will be an added advantage
• Flexibility with capacity to offer creative solutions to HR challenges
• Knowledge and understanding of the labour environment and relevant legislation
• Strong oral, written and listening communication skills, good interpersonal and public relation skills
• Positive attitude, hardworking, fast and efficient in accomplishing assignments
• Computer literacy with proficiency in Ms Office and use of HR software

Qualified and suitable applicants are invited to send their cover letter (with the position title and reference number as the subject of the e-mail) and detailed CV along with contacts of three referees, salary history and expectations, clearly stating the position and location applied for to:

Human Resource and Administration Division,
Liverpool VCT, Care and Treatment,
P.O Box 19835, 00202 

Nairobi, Kenya
 

Or email: recruitment@lvct.org 

so as to reach us NOT later than August 22, 2012
 

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
 

LVCT is an equal opportunity employer

Safaricom - Principal OSS, WAS & IT Strategy Engineer

 We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Strategy and Planning Department within the Technology Division. 

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Principal OSS, WAS & IT Strategy Engineer

Ref: TECHNOLOGY_POVISE__JULY _2012

Reporting to the Senior Manager – Network Strategy and Architecture - Core, the position holder will be responsible for developing and driving of the OSS/VAS/IT(BSS) Strategy aimed at delivering operational transformation in-line with the migration to Next Generation IP-based Networks and Services. 

It is also expected that the holder will provide deep domain knowledge in defining the Future Method of Operation.

The job holder’s key responsibilities will be to:

Strategy Development

• Assist in defining long term and short term OSS/VAS/IT Strategy designed at delivering flexible interchangeable interface aimed at bringing long term benefits and helps anticipate future requirements, solutions, technologies and applications;
• Perform technology evolution study on building a multi-vendor Common Element Management System (CEMS), study best practices shared by VTN strategy team and form inputs for OSS/VAS/IT strategy analysis;
• Align VAS/OSS/IT strategy with internal business units ensuring the need for service fulfillment, assurance and billing are met;
• Based on validated VAS/OSS/IT strategy create recommendations and align with internal delivery and operations teams

Architecture Development

• Preparation of both long term and short term target architecture in the VAS, OSS and IT billing domain areas;
• Carry out technology evolution study on support of CBS, VAS & OSS for GSM, UMTS, VoLTE, SAE/EPC and IMS, including design requirements.  Analyze end to end architecture to prepare input for OSS target architecture;
• Align VAS/OSS/IT network architecture with PS/CS, Access and Transport network architecture to achieve an end to end network architecture
• Based on validated architectures create concept papers, high level design principles and related dependencies;

Licensing and Costing:

• Assist in preparing strategy on software licensing models, in coordination with supply chain, by providing inputs on VAS/OSS/IT related network components/elements based on trend analysis and long term capacity plans;
• Analyze features (service, capacity and quality related) and their related costs and assist in conducting business case analysis;
• Assist in CAPEX reduction initiatives by providing optimized VAS/OSS/IT network architectures, well dimensioned hardware and recommended features;

Project Management:

• Organize meetings with technology delivery teams as a follow up on OSS/VAS/IT  strategy implementation
• Organize quarterly strategy control meetings with delivery teams, business units and supply chain 

Business Continuity Planning:

• Assist in forming business objectives for Business Continuity Planning in OSS/VAS/IT domain areas
• Assist in translation of BCP business objectives for OSS/VAS/IT networks into technical requirements, implementation guidelines and budget estimates
• Assist in Scheduling, Monitoring and providing feedback as to completeness of BCP test plans and on executed tests

Supplier Strategy:

• Build and maintain business relationships with OSS/VAS/IT network vendors and suppliers
• Study and evaluate  core network product road maps, services, features, costing and licensing by engaging various core network vendors and suppliers through meetings and technology conferences
• Assist in developing of a network vendor/supplier strategy

Reporting:

• Prepare Monthly and Quarterly status report of strategy performance KPIs

The ideal candidate should possess the following skills & competencies:

• 6+ years of working experience in VAS/OSS/IT(BSS) within a telecoms/service provider environment
• Experience in OSS/BSS software, architecture or implementation on vendors like Cisco, NSN, Huawei, Ericsson
• Good appreciation of telecom Value Added Services applications/products based on 3GPP and non-3GPP eg WiMAX, Wi-Fi
• Experience in Rating, Billing and Collection (BSS related functions) an added advantage
• Possess understanding and knowledge of eTOM/ITLv3 framework and other industry standards/models
• Proven ability to manage and lead groups of people, not directly reporting to the individual
• Strong analytical, excellent presentation and planning skills; proficiency in MS Office required
• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Engineering, Computer Science

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below. 

The deadline for application is Friday 17th August, 2012.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi

Via E-mail to:  hr@safaricom.co.ke