Parliamentary Strengthening Project (PSP) - Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist Job in Kenya

 The Parliamentary Strengthening Project (PSP), funded by the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and the United Kingdom’s Department for International Development (DfID), and implemented by the State University of New York’s Centre for International Development (SUNY/CID), seeks qualified candidates for the position below. 

The Project works in partnership with the National Assembly to support Parliament’s various institutional development activities. 

The successful applicant, to be based in the Nairobi SUNY Kenya office, will be hired as a contract employee by the United States International University (USIU) and will report to the SUNY Kenya Country Director/Chief of Party (COP).
 

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
 

Description of the Position
 

The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will support PSP efforts to develop effective programming and to monitor and report on progress to desired outcomes from the project’s efforts under the guidance and direction of the Chief of Party.
 

Principal Responsibilities
 

In collaboration with PSP staff, MPs, Parliamentary and ministerial staff, other international partners, and civil society leaders, the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will:

• Oversee the design, data collection, and analysis of survey research, PMP data and baseline studies of MP, CSO and citizen perceptions of the Kenya Parliament, its role in making of national policy, budgeting and law making, and the constructive involvement of civil society organizations through small grants in this process.
• Assist in the preparation of briefing documents, success stories and support the PSP program officers in presenting study recommendations to Members of Parliament, parliamentary and ministerial staff, CSOs leaders, USAID officials, and other international development partners.
• Prepare quarterly and annual PMP Results for USAID and DFID that measure and analyze the project’s progress in achieving targeted output, outcomes, objectives and overall goal established in the PMP.
• Regularly appraise the COP on any developments in regard to project monitoring, evaluation, reporting and learning (MERL)that the PSP needs to be aware of or to improve.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree in a field relevant to the area of expertise. Experience in legislative development will be an added advantage.
• At least 5 years of relevant M&E experience and reporting for a public or international organization.
• Excellent report writing and oral communication skills.
• Proven ability to work and communicate well within a team and withsenior experts, government and legislative officials.

To Apply
 

Prepare a one-page cover letter summarizing your interest in and qualifications for the position you are interested in and append a brief CV. 

Forward this by email to suny@sunykenya.org addressed to 

The Country Director, 

Parliamentary Strengthening Project, 

SUNY Kenya. 

Applications will be accepted until September14, 2012.

Short-listed candidates will then be notified. 

Only those who qualify for this high level position should apply. 

Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Islamic Relief Security Coordinator Job in Kenya

 Islamic Relief is an international NGO seeking to promote sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities through relief and development activities.

IR-Kenya program seeks to recruit the following position:

Security Coordinator
 

Duty Station: 30% Nairobi and 70% Field (Wajir, Mandera and Dadaab)

Under the supervision and direction of the Country Director, the Security Coordinator will effectively implement all appropriate risk management strategies, related to the safety and security, and the protection of assets in Country. 

Specifically, he/she will be responsible for the management, implementation and oversight of all security operations in support of staff and programme activities.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure all functions mentioned below are carried out in an efficient and effective manner whilst providing maximum security support to field operations;
• Manage and coordinate security operations ensuring that security procedures are implemented and followed as per the Country Security Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs);
• Coordinate all emergency/crisis management assets providing a timely and coherent response to incidents as they arise;
• Provide additional operational support and guidance to the field security teams as required;
• Liaise with and report to the Country Director to ensure that all relevant security information is disseminated in a timely manner to the appropriate offices, their staff and other stakeholders as required;
• Task and guide field security teams and personnel to conduct security assessments and threat analysis as required, and where necessary provide feedback on proposed mitigation strategies for Area and Districts threats;
• Assist in the design and implementation of project related security strategies, security policies/standards and establish a concrete course of action for their implementation and review;
• Liaise with the Operations Department to ensure that training procedures and policies are implemented within the project to an acceptable standard;
• Liaise with other agencies Security focal persons; Govt, UN, INGO’s, Local CBO’s and other stakeholders

Qualifications/Experience/Skills:

• At least 7 (seven) years of progressively responsible experience in security operations and information management in a police or military environment;
• Past experience with INGO’s
• Strong technical competencies in safety management and experience with the NGO security management framework
• Experience in participatory training in safety related subjects
• Familiarity with humanitarian operations, backed up by relevant experience in complex emergencies (ideally in a range of locations)

Core competencies:

• An ability to exercise sound and strong management skills in times of crisis and emergencies.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• A high sense of discretion and integrity when dealing with sensitive information.
• Demonstrates sound judgment in security operation and information management skills.
• High standard of computer literacy and an excellent knowledge of security information related liaison and analysis.

Qualified candidates to send their applications and CV to: Human Resources Coordinator

Islamic Relief Kenya Programme, 

P. O. Box 417 – 00202 

KHN Nairobi. 

Email: info@islamic-relief.or.ke or ir2012hr@gmail.com. 

To reach us not later than Friday 7th September, 2012.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Finance Manager, Human Resource Officer and IT Officer Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

 A leading manufacturing company based in Industrial Area Nairobi is seeking to fill the following vacancies
 

1. Finance Manager
 

Qualifications: CA/ACCA, with over 5 years experience in a manufacturing setup, conversant in an ERP package preferably SAP
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparation of financial statements/ annual budgets and analysis of variances
• Undertaking costing exercises of companies products
• Tax planning and management, liasing with KRA on tax issues, experience with treo
• Co ordinating with auditors/insurance/lawyers
• Ability to deal with banking institutions and arrange for short/long term financing
• Working capital management/ forex risk management
• Fully conversant with import processes

2. Human Resource Officer
 

Qualifications: Bachelors degree with specialisation in human resources with over 5 years in a senior position, highly computer literate and be able to use human resource modules in an ERP
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage organizational reviews including structural, functional and staffing reviews.
• Manage the recruitment process and hr policy guidelines as well as benefits.
• Identify training needs and ensure the development and implementation
• Oversee and coordinate all hr activities including the welfare and disciplinary matters.
• Handle staff grievances in a prompt, conscientious manner
• Advise on legal matters pertaining to employment and on occupational health and safety

3. IT Officer
 

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/ Computer Engineering; with over 5 years’ experience with an exposure in an ERP preferably SAP is highly preferred

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement network security
• Oversees the administration and maintenance of the company’s infrastructure
• Oversees the administration of the company’s wan.
• Manages and develops upgrades to the company’s telephone system.
• Oversees troubleshooting, systems backups, archiving, and disaster recovery
• Works with project teams to help implement internal systems

To apply for the above positions please send your updated resume (with photograph) and mention the current remuneration and salary expectations via: vacanciesnairobi@gmail.com before 15th September 2012 

(Please mention in the subject the position applied for)

Sales Rep and Driver Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

 Vacancies for a fast growing company based in Nairobi dealing in paints and coatings for automotive, decorative, wood and industrial segments. 

Join our successful team.
 

1) Sales Rep, Job Code SR01
 

2) Driver, Job Code DR01
 

General Requirements
 

1) Kenyan nationality.
 

2) Speaking fluent English and Swahili (a must).
 

3) Aged between 25-35.
 

4) For sales rep, preferable past experience in the same field.
 

5) For drivers, fit health conditions.
 

6) Absolute NON SMOKERS
 

Benefits
 

1) Attractive salary plus bonus.
 

2) Training abroad if proved good records of sales.
 

3) A successful career path and a chance to be promoted.
 

Please send your updated CV with recent photo to; (mea.trading.co@gmail.com)
 

Alpha Center Godown 87- Mombasa Road
 

Tel: +254 (0) 708756560 / +254 (0) 707067930 / +254 (0) 708728816
 

Mail : mea.trading.co@gmail.com