Water Aid Head of Research, Policy and Advocacy Job in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Join our team and you’ll help us build on what we’ve achieved in our 30-year history – changing the way people think about water and sanitation, and putting these issues higher on the agenda than they have ever been. In this way, you’ll help us transform the lives of millions of Africa’s most vulnerable people, as you bring about change that’s never been seen in the country before.

Head of Research, Policy and Advocacy
 

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
 

Competitive INGO salary
 

You’ll lead the delivery of key Country programme initiatives relating to advocacy, policy analysis and research.

In addition, you’ll have a pivotal role to play in driving global advocacy initiatives. Through your work, you’ll increase our influence and build on our success, while developing strong local partnerships and promoting positive change.

An articulate communicator and persuasive advocate with strong skills in policy analysis, you must know how to influence people, policy and politics in Tanzania. Widely read, open minded and a champion of change, you must have a track record of networking and working successfully with other partners, local and government networks, campaigns and initiatives and can demonstrate how you have changed the agenda in the region

You‘ll will be experienced in monitoring sector performance accountability and bringing out grounded experience to contribute to advocacy work at both national and local level. A strong background in managing research is required.

A graduate in development studies, public policy, administration or a related field, or equivalent experience, you should understand technical and social issues relating to water, sanitation and hygiene education.

WASH knowledge and ability to get up to speed quickly with human rights, governance and transparency, economics, environment and development would be a major advantage.

For more information and how to apply please visit: www.wateraid.org/jobs

Closing date: Friday 29 March 2013.

PALWECO National Short Term Consultancy for Team Building (Individual Consultant)

Republic of Kenya

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland

Programme for Agriculture & Livelihoods in Western Communities (PALWECO)

Busia County

Invitation to Tender

National Short Term Consultancy for Team Building (Individual Consultant)

1.1. The Government of Kenya has received a grant from the Government of Finland through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) towards the cost of the Programme for Agriculture and Livelihoods in Western Communities (PALWECO) in Busia County and intends to use part of the grant for the procurement of an Individual National Consultant for Team Building Consultancy for the year 2012-2013.
 

1.2 The Programme for Agriculture and Livelihoods in Western Communities (PALWECO) now invites sealed proposals from qualified individual consultants for Team Building consultancy.
 

1.3 This Request for Proposal is open to all qualified National Consultants.
 

1.4 The Request for Proposal (RFP) documents with detailed Terms of Reference (TORs’) are obtainable from the office of the Public Procurement Advisor located at the Butete Plaza, 3rd Floor, Busia from Monday to Friday between 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kshs. 3,000.00 per set of documents in the form of Cash, Bankers Cheque or Money order made payable to Programme Director, Programme for Agriculture & Livelihoods in Western Communities (PALWECO).

1.5 Completed Request for Proposal documents are to be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes, marked with the Request for Proposal number and name and be deposited in the Tender Box at PALWECO offices, Butete Plaza, 3rd Floor, Busia or be addressed to the Programme Director, Programme for Agriculture & Livelihoods in Western Communities (PALWECO), P.O. Box 306 – 50400, Butete plaza, 3rd Floor, Busia so as to be received on or before Tuesday the 16th April, 2013 at 11.00am. Consultants or their representatives are allowed to attend the proposal opening.

Public Procurement Advisor
johnauma@yahoo.co.uk

Malteser International Programme Coordinator Job in Illeret / Northern Kenya

Malteser International, the worldwide relief agency of the Order of Malta for humanitarian aid, works in more than 20 countries in Africa, Asia and the Americas for people in need, regardless of their religion, origin or political affiliation. 

Its mission is to provide emergency relief as well as to implement rehabilitation measures and to facilitate the link between emergency relief and sustainable development. 

Christian values and the humanitarian principles of impartiality and independence form the basis of its work in the following areas: Relief, Reconstruction & Rehabilitation; Health & Nutrition; Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH); Livelihood & Social Programmes and Disaster Risk Reduction.

In Kenya, Malteser International is present since 2001. So far, programs were concentrated on TB and HIV in the slums of Nairobi, while also providing humanitarian assistance in emergencies such as droughts and floods in Northern Kenya. 

In order to support sustainable solutions, drought resilience and disaster preparedness, Malteser has shifted its focus in Northern Kenya to recovery and development projects.

In August 2012, an office was opened in Illeret, one of the most remote and under-developed areas in the northern district of Marsabit County/ Northern Kenya with the aim to address the needs of the pastoralist population of the area. 

Current activities, to be implemented until the end of 2013, aim at increasing the access to safe drinking water, mainly through rainwater harvesting techniques at household and community level accompanied by health/hygiene education activities, and the improvement of educational facilities. 

The programme should be followed by multi-sectoral activities in the areas of livelihood/income generation, small infrastructure facilities, and possible other sectors according to needs. 

All planned community based activities will ensure participatory approaches involving communities and relevant stakeholders in the design, planning and implementation of the projects.
 

To coordinate our programme in Illeret/Northern Kenya, Malteser International is looking for a
 

Programme Coordinator
 

As a Programme Coordinator you will be responsible for implementing and developing Malteser International interventions in Illeret with administrative and logistic support by the Country Office in Nairobi. 

In this position you will be supported by short term (technical) experts according to requirements and supervised by the Regional Coordinator for Africa and the regional desk in headquarters.

Responsibilities:

• Overall coordination and supervision of all programme activities in the project area according to proposals and implementation plans
• Develop and initiate multi sector activities (livelihood/ income generation, small infrastructure facilities, education) and conduct regular needs assessments
• Support mobilization of communities for involvement in programme activities
• Management of location office incl. overall responsibility for resource management (personnel, budget, material)
• Ensure the implementation of Malteser standards in administration, finances and logistics
• Ensure regular and timely project documentation and reporting according to Malteser and donor standards
• Represent the Malteser programme and coordinate with all relevant stakeholders on local, district and county level
• Keep safety standards for all staff updated according to local context and ensure their implementation at all times

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Strong programme development, management, organizational skills
• Advanced project design and project cycle management skills
• Basic technical skills
• Proven skills in community development
• At least five years working experience in development countries out of which at least two years in Africa
• Working experience with pastoralist communities is an asset
• Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision
• Improvisation and multi-tasking skills
• Physical and mental strength and experience in and willingness to live and work in a remote project location and under basic conditions
• Fluency in English, knowledge of German is an asset

Conditions:

• Starting date: 15 May 2013
• Duty station: Illeret/ Northern Kenya
• Duration of contract: minimum 12 months (extendable)
• Salary according to qualification and experience, insurance package, accommodation in team house, return flight

If you are interested in this position, please apply online until 07.04.2013: http://goo.gl/OXe74

Africa Nazarene University (ANU) Librarians Jobs in Kenya

Africa Nazarene University (ANU) is a Chartered Christian University that integrates faith with learning to produce well rounded individuals who are able to meet challenges of their times. 

It is sponsored by the Church of Nazarene, an international Protestant denomination grounded in the Wesleyan holiness tradition.

Applications are invited for the following two (2) positions:

1. Senior Librarian 

Grade G 

1 Post
 

Applicants should have a PhD with at least three (3) years’ experience at Librarian level or Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from a recognized University with at least five (5) years’ experience at Librarian level in a large Academic Library. 

Knowledge of IT as Applied to Library Information Services and teaching Information Literacy Skills will be an added advantage.
 

Applicants should show evidence of leadership as well as Research and Publications.
 

2. Librarian 

Grade F 

3 Posts

Applicants should have a PhD. or Masters Degree in Library and Information Science and two (2) years’ experience at the Level of Assistant Librarian in a large and well Computerized Academic Library and ability to teach Information Literacy Skills.  

Evidence of Research and Publication and Professional involvement will be added advantage.

Applicants should give full details of education and professional qualifications, experience, current post, salary and other financial benefits, copies of certificates, curriculum vitae, transcripts, the names and addresses of three referees (one of whom should be present or previous employer), should be addressed to:-
 

The Vice Chancellor
Africa Nazarene University
P.O. Box 53067 – 00200
Nairobi
 

Applications should reach the office not later than 5.00P.m, Thursday, 28th March, 2013.

Applications could also be dropped at our Town Campus located at the Stanbank Building or Aghro House, Moi Avenue.

Please remember to quote the position you are applying for on the envelope.
 

Note that only short listed candidates will be contacted. For more details and requirements for the above two (2) positions visit our website: www.anu.ac.ke.