CARE Somalia Head of Human Resources Job in Nairobi Kenya

CARE Somalia is an International NGO working in Somalia. 

CARE and its partners work with vulnerable communities to address the underlying causes of poverty and promote peace and development, through its strategic goal to reduce poverty by empowering women, enhancing access to resources and services, and improving governance. 

CARE Somalia program is seeking applications from qualified candidates for the position of Head of Human Resources based in Nairobi with some travel to Somalia.
 

Job Summary
 

The role will lead the overall HR function for CARE Somalia, developing HR Services from an operational and strategic perspective.
 

The incumbent will co-ordinate HR operations in Somalia and Nairobi, ensuring that the HR function is aligned to CARE Somalia business aims, and delivers sound and cost effective people management practices through continuous improvement and prioritization.

Key Areas of Accountability
 

Strategy delivery:  

• Be the lead in Conceptualizing, designing and implementing the people strategy to meet the Country Office programmatic needs. 
• Support staff and line managers with change management while facilitating necessary employee support programmes as well as legal considerations; 
• Develop the HR Budget and monitor spending to ensure budget compliance.

HR Management: 

• Provide advisory support to line managers on all HR aspects as required and develop best practices in HRmanagement,
• providing direction in the annual HR planning process and prioritize activities for the HR department including staffing and organization, reward management, staff contracting, and exit processes.

Staff Development: 

• Support the implementation of robust performance management in the programme to achieve programmequality. 
• Supervise the implementation of staff development and orientation processes and ensure talent development and management is instituted. 

HR policies, procedures and reporting: 

• Update and formulate human resource management policies for CARE Somalia and ensure standardized HR processes are implemented across CARE Somalia offices and assist in the development of localized procedures as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A degree in Human Resources Management/ organizational Behavior or equivalent or a Post Graduate qualification in Human Resource Management.
• Over 6 years’ demonstrable experience as a hands-on HR generalist with a proven track record of leading HR at a strategic and operational level; Experience of leading and delivering results in key HR processes;
• A high level of analytical and interpretative problem solving and demonstrable capacity to lead and facilitate change;
• Strong people management skills and customer focus with proven ability to build and sustain effective relationships across the organization;
• Ability to communicate effectively at different levels and across cultures;
• Computer skills – Ms Office, etc

Competencies: Commitment, Excellence, Diversity and Respect, Integrity and Accountability.
 

Email your application to recruit@som.care.org by March 12th 2013, quoting the job title and reference number SOM/EX/128. 

All applications should be accompanied by a CV with daytime telephone contacts and contact details for three referees.
 

CARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting gender, equity and diversity, therefore women are strongly encouraged to apply.
 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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