NDI Somalia Policy Experts / Consultants Jobs in Kenya

NDI Somalia 

Policy Experts / Consultants

Summary For Position:
 

Somali Federal Government’s recent political progress provides a great opportunity to support the reestablishment of functional, democratic government institutions, specifically the federal parliament and the
executive. 

NDI has been supporting Somali institutions during the transitional period and is poised to continue supporting the development of functional democratic frameworks through support to the executive and legislative branches in Somalia. 

With funding support from the UK Department for International Development (DFID), NDI is seeking technical policy experts to provide strategic guidance to key government officials and support policy formation in key ministries.
 

TOR:

• The Policy Expert will be posted within designated offices of the Somali Federal Government and will be responsible for leading activities in his or her programmatic area contributing to the policy development and strategic direction of the designated office within the Somali Federal Government in Mogadishu, Somalia. 
• Drawing on own expertise, provide sound guidance and advice on policy formulation process;
• Analyze public issues and policies at the ministerial level and offer solutions to ensure that they are coordinated with government enunciated policies.
• S/he will help designated government institutions define, and as necessary strengthen their understanding of the function of ministries and will provide structured support to Somali’s federal executive offices and ministries on issues related to strengthening designated government units, supporting processes for policy design and development, and creating and implementing systems that will improve intra-agency policy consultation and coordination. 
• Facilitate the creation and implementation of strategic planning sessions with designated political staff in the main government offices and ministerial departments to improve intraagency policy consultation and coordination;
• Make recommendations based on the analysis of the policies examined, on more effective ways of increasing the impact of the expert function;

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in public administration, public policy, law, political science or related field;,
• Master’s degree preferred; Proven senior level managerial, strategic, and organizational development experience; 
• Expertise in strategic program management, especially with regard to NDI’s goals; 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively present information in a clear and persuasive manner and English;
• Proficiency in Somali language preferred;
• Ability to travel to and work in challenging contexts.
• As a consultant of NDI will be required to adhere to the mandates of NDI as well as the Somali Government policy, legal framework and public administration processes with special regard to those elements that could enhance development of Somali Federal Government institutions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions 

Please submit your application online at kssadmin@ndi.org, not later than March 7, 2013.
 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted to go through a two stage interview process.

Mathira Water and Sanitation Company Internal Auditor Job in Karatina Kenya

Mathira Water and Sanitation Company (MAWASCO) is seeking to recruit a suitably qualified Kenyan to fill the vacant Post of Internal Auditor. 

MAWASCO is a Water Service Provider contracted by Tana Water Services Board to provide water and sanitation services under its licence in Mathira East and Mathira West Districts under the Water Act 2002. 

To strengthen our team of staff and leadership, we urgently invite applications from highly competent, proactive and self driven individual to fill the following position within the company.

Internal Auditor
 

Reporting functionally to the Board Audit Committee and administratively to the Managing Director, the Internal Auditor will be responsible for assisting management and the Board in the effective discharge of their responsibilities by furnishing them with reports containing analyses, recommendations, counsel and information concerning the activities/operations reviewed including risk management systems and governance.

Key Duties

• Designing, reviewing, and developing audit techniques and procedures for assessing comprehensive financial and systems audit reporting
• Review and appraise the soundness and efficiency of all systems of controls including financial, operational and internal control systems and procedures.
• Prepare the annual audit programme and ensure that it is effectively carried out.
• Analyse outcomes of audit activities, provide timely reports and follow through to ensure that recommendations are considered and implemented in a timely manner.
• Ensure coordination of external audits with regulators and external auditors
• Carry out special audits and investigations as may be required from time to time and submit report of findings to the Board.

Qualifications

• B Com(Accounting/Finance) with CPA (II) or CPA (K) / ACCA
• Professional membership / qualification in auditing will be an added advantage
• Five (5) years relevant working experience in a similar position
• Must have high level of integrity, confidentiality, excellent administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent analytical and computer skills

Interested candidates should forward their applications with updated C.Vs. and copies of education and professional qualifications, indicating day time telephone contacts and three professional referees, and expected salary.

Applications should reach the undersigned not later than 13th March 2013.
 

The Managing Director
Mathira Water and Sanitation Company Ltd
P O Box 1981 - 10101
Karatina

CARE Girls’ Education Monitoring and Knowledge (M&K) Manager Job in Hargeisa, Somaliland

CARE is seeking an experienced Girls’ Education Monitoring and Knowledge (M&K) Manager to provide dedicated technical support to the DFID-funded project ‘Kobcinta Waxbarashada Gabdhaha’ or Somali Girls Education Promotion Programme (SOMGEP) under CARE Somalia’s Rural Vulnerable Women Program.

The project aims at facilitating social change amongst rural communities in order to encourage girls’ enrollment and retention in education, working closely with communities, religious leaders, community education committees and civil society.
 

The post will be located in Hargeisa, Somaliland and report to the Girls Education Initiative Manager.
 

Responsibilities

• Project Data Management and Verification
• Project Evaluation and Accountability
• Knowledge Products

Requirements:

• Degree in education, evaluation, measurement, statistics or related field
• Minimum of five years’ experience in monitoring and evaluating primary and secondary education programs in unstable contexts
• Extensive experience with multiple types of evaluations – impact evaluations, process evaluations, formative evaluations etc.
• Demonstrated experience of providing technical capacity building support to senior peers
• Willingness and experience to work independently in politically unstable security situations in security sensitive areas
• The use of statistical Analysis Applications and Toolpaks (e.g. SPSS, STATA, Minitab, STATISTICA, SAS, R, MS Excel, etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal English
• Technical report writing
• Demonstrable experience of using IT and training colleagues in Education Management Information Systems (EMIS)
• Strong analytical and planning skills
• Training/facilitation skills

For more information or to apply for this position please go to
https://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH05/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CAREUSA&cws=1&rid=1895

CURE International Financial Controller Job in Kabul, Afghanistan

CURE International is seeking a Financial Controller for its hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan.
 

Duties & Responsibilities
 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, oversight of cash flow management, payroll oversight, and the maintaining and improving of all internal financial controls.
 

Qualifications:
 

i. Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting or finance;
 

ii. Certified Public Accountant in Kenya; minimum of five years’ experience preferably in a healthcare setting. Prior supervisory and management background is required.
 

iii. Excellent communications and public relations skills; demonstrated ability to cope and manage change and a sincere commitment to the mission of CURE International.
 

CURE International offers a competitive benefit package that includes excellent healthcare insurance, a retirement plan, time away from work, and an outstanding group of committed and professional coworkers.
 

If you are interested in being considered for this position, please submit your application online at www.cure.org/jobs on or no later than 8th March 2013