Various NGO'S and International Organisations are recruiting across various African Countries for various positions:
Drainage and Irrigation Engineer
Job Title : Drainage and Irrigation Engineer
Source : The Guardian, June 2, 2009
Requirements : Diploma in land survey from a recognized institution
Job Description :Design, maintenance, rehabilitation and management of drainage and irrigation infrastructure
Apply To : Human Resources Manager
Full Address : Kilombero Sugar Company Limited,
P.O. Box 50, Kidatu
Closing Date : 15/Jun/2009
Estate Office
job Title : Estate Officer
Source : Daily News, June 2, 2009
Requirements : Holder of degree in civil engineering, buildings, architectural studies or equivalent from a recognized institution
Job Description :Supervises maintenance and cleaning of TAEC's properties and grounds
Apply To : Director General
Full Address : Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission,
P.O. Box 743, Arusha
Closing Date : 21/Jun/2009
Director of Operations and Marketing
Job Title : Director of Operations and Marketing
Source : Daily News, June 2, 2009
Requirements : Holder of master's degree in social security, finance, business administration, law, economics, actuarial science or equivalent qualification
Job Description :Serves as the overall in-charge of the Directorate of Operations and marketing
Apply To : Manager Finance and Administration
Full Address : Manager Finance and Administration,
P.O. Box 11492, Dar es Salaam
Closing Date : 15/Jun/2009
Senior Procurement and Supplies Officer
Job Title : Senior Procurement and Supplies Officer
Source : Daily News, June 2, 2009
Requirements : Holder of bachelor degree in business administration/public administration with bias in materials management and or certified suppliers professional or equivalent qualifications
Job Description :Establishes effective inventory control and materials management policies, procedures, guidelines and regulations and ensure implementation
Apply To : Manager Finance and Administration
Full Address : Manager Finance and Administration,
P.O. Box 11492, Dar es Salaam
Closing Date : 15/Jun/2009
Accounts Assistant
Job Title : Accounts Assistant
Source : Daily News, June 2, 2009
Requirements : Holder of a bachelor's in accounting or equivalent qualification, with understanding of international accounting standards and at least one year of relevant experience in a reputable institution
Job Description :Prepares and keeps payment vouchers and other records in safe custody
Apply To : Manager Finance and Administration
Full Address : Manager Finance and Administration,
P.O. Box 11492, Dar es Salaam
Senior Program Associate - Malaria
Job Title : Senior Program Associate - Malaria
Source : Daily News, June 2, 2009
Requirements : Advanced degree in health related field, preferably pharmacist qualificatin, and additional qualification in management, public health or a related discipline desired
Job Description :Provide on the ground technical support for implementation and coordination of private secor delivery of subsidized ACT through accredited drug dispensing outlets to improve access to antimalarials
Full Address : United States Agency International Development
Email Applications: [email protected]
Closing Date : 27/Jun/2009
Closing Date : 15/Jun/2009
Region Africa - East and Southern
Closing date: 21 Jun 2009
Location: Kenya - East and Southern Africa Region
Job DescriptionRef: 5173Region Africa - East and Southern
Country Kenya
Job Location: Nairobi Position Type: Fixed Term Budget Responsibility: Yes - To be confirmed Line Management Responsibility: Yes - To be confirmed Annual Salary and Benefits: GBP31323 plus full benefits package
Contract Duration: 12 months
Closing date for applications: 21 June 2009Save the Children is one of UK's largest international charities working for the rights and welfare of children in the UK and over 50 of the world's least developed countries.
The Regional Office for East and Southern Africa is based in Addis Ababa, with 2 other locations in Nairobi and Pretoria.
It covers and coordinates programmes in East and Southern Africa since its inception in 2005. Key programme areas include, but are not limited to; livelihoods, nutrition , Education, HIV and AIDs ,child protection.
Its intention is to focus increased efforts with a view of making positive and significant change for the children in East and Southern Africa.
The Regional Multi Country Education Advisor is a member of the regional management team for East and Southern Africa.
The post holder will be expected to support country programmes to deliver high quality education programming through support in recruitment, capacity-building, technical assistance, knowledge management and networking.
The role will focus on providing support to Southern Sudan, Somalia and DRC.
All of these countries are part of the Save the Children Rewrite the Future global campaign that works to ensure children in countries affected by conflict have access to a good quality education in a protective environment.
How to apply
To apply: Please visit http://www.savethechildren.org.uk/jobs
World Vision is a Christian relief and development organization dedicated to helping children and their communities worldwide reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty.
We serve the world's poor, regardless of a person's religion, race, ethnicity, or gender
Closing date: 14 Jun 2009
Location: Kenya
Summary
The purpose of this position is to develop and coordinate the implementation of a regional communications strategy to build high-performance communications functions and profile World Vision’s work of transforming lives in Africa.
She/he will lead the Africa communications team and coordinate regional programmes and projects for productive and quality communications that significantly increase awareness of World Vision’s work in Africa while strongly positioning the organization as a leading expert in community development, humanitarian relief and advocacy.
Responsibilities
Leadership:
1. Lead the Africa communications leadership team in consultation with and support to the Regional VP, Area Directors, National Directors and the International Communications VP as appropriate, in the following key areas:Recruitments, orientation, training, oversight and evaluations of national communications managers and staff.
2. Development of strategies, structures and core competencies of regional and national communications functions.
3. Ensuring that the WV Partnership is provided with quality communications resources and services from the Regional and National Offices.
4. Planning and budgeting of and organization-wide processes related to communications.
5. Overseeing the professional responsibilities and development of the Africa Communications team.
6. Leading regional and national communications efforts during large-scale/Category III emergencies (famines, floods, conflicts etc) that can occur in the region, in accordance with established protocols and procedures for such communications.
7. Leading other initiatives and actions as needed to fulfill WV’s communications mission in Africa.
8. Lead the development and implementation of the following regional communications projects to create awareness, build capacity and foster innovation:
- Media engagement, news coverage and public advocacy activities of World Vision Africa.
- The Africa regional website and related outreach activities with internal and external publics and the media.
- New publications, materials, workshops and training modules as appropriate.
9. Lead the establishment and management of a regional communications function that is staffed and capable of serving the essential communications of Africa and the partnership in four strategic areas: Donor relations and public engagement, media relations, emergency communications, and internal communications.
Programming communications:
Lead and advise the region and area offices in key areas of annual planning and project implementation that will strongly impact the effectiveness and outreach of regional and national communications activities.
Management and Networking:
1. Manage and ensure strong and consistent regional and national input into key communications, marketing and advocacy tools of the World Vision Partnership, including NewsVision, Scribe, Global Future, Support Office magazines and websites.
2. Facilitate dynamic communications and networking activities between Africa, National Offices, the WV Partnership and external media.
3. Manage the Africa communications budget.
Media, Public Relations and Journalism:
1. Achieve a stronger image and positioning of World Vision’s ministry in Africa as highly responsive, professional, collaborative and effective.
This will be accomplished by targeting and reaching a range of internal and external “stakeholders” and audiences including the World Vision Partnership, Support Offices, international and national media, donors and the public, as follows:
- Overseeing the development and production of websites, print materials, electronic communications and videos.
- Positioning the Vice-President for Africa through the media, international and regional for diplomacy and World Vision meetings as leader and principal spokesman for World Vision´s work in the region.
2. Build strong regional and national media and public relations programs through:
- Development of new media training and outreach activities with appropriate managers and staff of the Africa region and National Offices,
- Cultivating strategic contacts, collaboration and news coverage with key media organizations, executives and journalists (broadcast, print and electronic) throughout Africa,
- Support for national communications departments as the primary sources of information, expertise and content for media relations, reports and interviews.
3. Lead the development and implementation of a regional crisis communications program, and oversee such communications in circumstances and countries where there is significant potential for negative media reporting and resulting damage to our public image.
Other:
1. Travel as necessary for the purpose of fulfilling the above objectives.
2. Be available for other assignments as deemed necessary by the VP of International Communications and the Africa Vice-President.
3. Carry out additional responsibilities and projects as assigned.
Qualifications Required:
- A university degree or equivalent in journalism or communications/media.
- At least 10 years of professional experience in areas of international communications, media and journalism.
- Excellent journalistic skills (verbal and written), and a proven ability to train and mentor staff and peers.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with proven teamwork leadership and participation.
- Ability to communicate fluently in English, and to relate cross-culturally with a wide range of international constituencies.
- Experience in project management and the development and production of a wide array of communication materials such as publications, video segments, web, and other media.
- Ability to utilize public relations to forge stronger constituency consensus.
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically, plan and meet deadlines.
- Experience and ability to travel internationally.
- Personal commitment to World Vision’s mission statement, and the core values of World Vision
Fitness for Duty: Able to work and travel extensively in the country of assignment as well as internationally to attend various leadership and project meetings of the Region and WV Partnership.
Travel is an essential function of the position requiring sufficient physical fitness to undertake the rigors of working and traveling (i.e. by car, truck, air, etc.) in a developing country as well as in the international arena.
Preferred:
- Master's degree in journalism or communications/media.
How to apply
To apply, please visit: http://www.wvi.org/wvi/employment/employment.htm
Relief International (RI) is an international relief and development agency with cross-sectoral programs bridging relief and development.
Closing date: 26 Jun 2009
Location: Kenya - Nairobi
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Senior Vice President of Program Development, the PD Manager serves as a senior member of the Program Development Department, focused on program development, outreach, representation, and organizational development.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Develop relationships with current and potential future donors and partners, including USG agencies, private and corporate foundations, and project implementation partners
- Contribute to strategic planning in the area of program development
- Manage the process of development of concept papers, project proposals and responses to RFA/Ps
- Contribute to technical writing on proposals
- Work with the SVP of Program Development to develop and maintain strategies for the development of existing country programs
- Travel to the field as necessary to assist in needs assessment, partnership discussions, and program design (30%)
- Liaise with and train staff on RI program desks and technical units to ensure that program development work is carried out according to policy and that time is used efficiently
- Represent RI in DC at coordination meetings, conferences, and other external representation, as delegated
- In the event of a possible RI response to an emergency situation, provide direct support to the RI Emergency Response Committee in formulating a strategy for intervention
- Participate in the weekly Program Development Department meeting
- Provide guidance and leadership to junior staff
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
This position demands a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and fast paced environment.
- Strong oral and written communication skills- Successful proposal writing and partnership development track record
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities, meeting deadlines
- Strong computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook
- Ability to follow instructions and carefully review work for accuracy
- Ability to act independently to identify and analyze problems and recommend effective solutions
- BA or MA in related field- At least five years work experience in a related field showing progressive increases in assigned responsibility
Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications
How to apply
Application Procedure: To be considered for this recruitment, please submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, salary history, and three professional supervisory references (who we may contact after a second interview) with the date of availability to [email protected].
The email subject line should include the following: Program Development Director
World Vision is a Christian relief and development organization dedicated to helping children and their communities worldwide reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty. We serve the world's poor, regardless of a person's religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.
Closing date: 05 Jun 2009
Location: South Africa
Provide senior leadership within the organisation to quality food resource programming and management and new food resource use product development to WV by creating new program models, designing, managing and implementing food programs from across multiple donors that result in improved food security.
Lead the Food Programming and Management Group (FPMG) in worldwide quality food resourced programme development in areas of strategic importance to World Vision that result in high quality delivery, impact and increased funding worldwide.
Lead and manage the Program Development and New Products (PDNP) team, providing leadership in quality development programming, design and monitoring expertise to WV’s food aid programs around the world valued at almost US$ 300 million in thirty plus countries.
Develop innovative and replicable models of food resource use that foster food security in HIV/AIDS programming in the context of Area Development Programmes (ADPs) in high prevalence areas with the intent of augmenting the HIV/AIDS HOPE initiative and seeking a strategic partnership with WFP.
Develop innovative and replicable food resource use models that incorporate school feeding into the primary educational element of ADP’s with the intent of increasing school attendance, retention and cohort completion as well as leveraging our current ADP investment in primary schools and seeking a strategic partnership with WFP.
Develop innovative and replicable models for the use of food to contribute to the development of resilience – disaster mitigation and peace building within communities as part of WV’s approach to transformational development.
Develop Learning through Evaluation with Accountability and Planning (LEAP)-aligned quality food programming and management guidelines and modules of learning.
Develop approaches for integrating the use of food as a resource into the transformational development LEAP-aligned design, monitoring and evaluation frameworkDevelop and apply LEAP-aligned monitoring and evaluation to food programming for all food programs, relief and development.
Promote food-related research, learning and the documentation of WV’s food resource programming and management best practices.
Set, maintain, and promulgate quality standards and best practices in food aid/ food security to field staff, Regional Staff and HQ. Staff in program design and monitoring via:
a) the provision of on-site technical assistance at the field level or HQs:;
b) the conducting of formal training workshops; and
c) on-the-job training. Promote the development, testing and institution of on going monitoring of food prices, markets and policies in areas/regions where food aid/resources are employed within WV-sponsored relief and development interventions.
Lead, participate in, or facilitate LEAP-aligned field evaluations, surveys, or assessments for program design or evaluation; assist food programs with survey designs and scopes of work; conduct market analyses, Bellmon Determinations, cost-benefits analysis, evaluations and other studies, as needed.
Assist FPMG, Support Office programs, and Field Programs in defining and setting targets for food aid programming on an annual basis.
Lead process in seeking out new funding opportunities in coordination with Support Office Programs and field staff-As part of the Food Programming Management Group, manage the external relationships with key donors and stakeholders, including USAID, USDA, WFP, FAM, FANTA, CIDA, and EU via participation and attendance at meetings and conferences.
Lead specific research focused on improving efficiency and effectiveness of food aid operations.
Attend FPMG meetings and workshops as and when required, share information on Regional food programs.
Provide support to the WV Food Forums as requested by management.
Assist in meeting the objectives of the USAID multi-year capacity building ISA grant to improve WV's worldwide food aid programming Perform other duties as required.
REQUIRED:
The following knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience, or on-the-job training.
Masters degree or higher in agriculture, nutrition, economics or similar related field, preferred.
At least ten years of experience in food aid or food security-related public donor proposal development with a proven, successful track record including at least 5 years international experience.
Must be familiar with USAID/FFP and/or USDA regulations and internationally accepted standards for food aid and food security programming.
Requires strong interpersonal skills, excellent writing and analytical skills, good verbal skills, and good command of the English language – proficiency in French will be an added advantage.
Must have the ability to communicate cross-culturally and be cross-culturally sensitive.
Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software.
30% International and domestic travel is required.
PREFERRED:
Master's Degree or Higher in agriculture.
How to applyhttp://www.wvi.org/wvi/employment/employment.htm
Office Administrator
Job Title : Office Administrator
Source : The Guardian, May 28, 2009
Requirements : Diploma in secretarial studies and office management
Job Description :To provide clerical and administrative support
Apply To : The Executive Director
Full Address : TaTEDO,
P.O. Box 32794,
Dar es Salaam
Email Applications: [email protected]
Closing Date : 15/Jun/2009
Monitoring and Evaluation Staff
Job Title : Monitoring and Evaluation Staff
Source : The Guardian, May 28, 2009
Requirements : Bachelor's or master's degree in economics/statistics/monitoring and evaluation from a recognized institution
Job Description :Adapt and implement existing monitoring and evaluation systems and tools
Apply To : The Executive Director
Full Address : TaTEDO,
P.O. Box 32794,
Dar es Salaam
Email Applications: [email protected]
Closing Date : 15/Jun/2009
Assistant Accountant Officer -
Job Title : Assistant Accountant Officer - 2 Posts
Source : The Guardian, May 28, 2009
Requirements : Must be holders of B.com (Accounts) or advanced diploma in accounts with 2 years work experience in accounting work
Job Description :Receipt of propriety and posting of supplier invoices and credit notes
Apply To : Head of NDC
Full Address : Galileo By Travelport CO, Ltd,
P.O. Box 38670,
Dar es Salaam
Closing Date : 10/Jun/2009
Assistant Accountant Officer
Job Title : Assistant Accountant Officer
Source : The Guardian, May 28, 2009
Requirements : Must be holders of B.Com (Accounts) or Advanced diploma in accounts with 2 years work experience in accounting work
Job Description :Proper maintenance of cash and bank ledger accounts
Apply To : Head of NDC
Full Address : Galileo By Travelport CO, Ltd,
P.O. Box 38670,
Dar es Salaam
Closing Date : 10/Jun/2009
Human Resources Officer
Job Title : Human Resources Officer
Source : The Guardian, May 28, 2009
Requirements : Should have a university degree with specialization in human resources management
Job Description :Recruitment, Terms and conditions of employment, Disciplinary process
Apply To : Executive Selections Division
Full Address : Manpower Services (T) Ltd,
P.O. Box 9341,
Dar es Salaam
Email Applications: [email protected]
Closing Date : 5/Jun/2009
Senior Accountant
Job Title : Senior Accountant
Source : The Guardian, May 28, 2009
Requirements : Should have a university degree in commerce plus CPA qualifications
Job Description :Working with foreign currency bank accounts
Apply To : Executive Selections Division
Full Address : Manpower Services (T) Ltd, P.O. Box 9341, Dar es Salaam
Email Applications: [email protected]
Closing Date : 5/Jun/2009
Asssociate Programme Officer LI
Closing date: 05 Jun 2009
Location: Kenya - Nairobi
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations systems designated entity for addressing environmental issues at the global and regional level and has its global headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.
Its mission is to provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.
UNEP’s Medium Term Strategy for 2010-13 identifies 6 priority areas: Climate Change, Disasters and Conflicts, Ecosystem Management, Harmful Substances and Hazardous Waste and Resource Efficiency.
UNEP's Division of Regional Cooperation (DRC) supervises and supports the work of 6 Regional Offices located in Nairobi (Africa), Bangkok (Asia and the Pacific), Panama City (Latin America and the Caribbean), Geneva (Europe, including Eastern Europe), Bahrain (West Asia) and Washington DC (North America) as well as a number of Country and Liaison Offices.
DRC also facilitates South-South and North-South cooperation across regions and provides a coordinating platform for global activities with a strong cross-cutting focus such as UNEP’s work with Major Groups and its collaboration with the UN Development Programme (UNDP).A concrete example of a joint UNDP-UNEP partnership is the Territorial Approach to Climate Change with major associations of regional (sub-national) authorities.
This partnership on climate change mitigation and adaptation at sub-national level aims at assisting the development and implementation of mitigation and adaptation plans in 50 regions (within national plans and strategies) and at raising awareness in a total of 500 regions worldwide, utilizing North-South and South-South cooperation mechanisms.
The initiative was launched during the first World Summit of the Regions on Climate Change (held in St. Malo, France on 29-30 October 2008), where a Letter of Intent was signed between UNDP, UNEP, FOGAR (Forum of Global Associations of Regions), nrg4SD (Network of Regional Governments for Sustainable Development) and other associations of regions.
UNEP will lead the implementation of Phase 1 of this initiative, which focuses on awareness raising and training.
This post is located in the Regional Office for Africa (ROA) of UNEP/DRC in Nairobi.
Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Climate Change Officer, Regional Office for Africa (ROA) and in coordination with partners, especially UNDP, the incumbent will contribute to the:
Launch of Phase 1 of the Territorial Approach to Climate Change initiative in the region;
Compilation and identification of climate change information, training needs of sub-national authorities and best practices;
Successful organization of one workshop for sub-national authorities; the Associate Programme Officer will be part of the Regional Office climate change team.
Within the context of the Territorial Approach to Climate Change initiative, he/she will have the following duties:
1. Assist in compiling best practices and existing information on climate change impact and integrated policies in relevant regions;
2. Assist in assessing the training and information needs of sub-national authorities in relation to climate change mitigation and adaptation through their relevant regional associations;
3. Assist in collecting and reviewing as well as present proposals on how to customize existing internal and external training material and tools for possible use;
4. Assist in creating new tools/material tailor-made to the specific climate change issues in the regions as necessary;
5. Contribute to a future web-based platform with climate change information material that will be operated by Associations of Regions;
6. Assist in organizing a workshop for regional groupings of sub-national authorities inviting practitioners from regions, experts, central governments, NGOs, private sector and academia to exchange know-how and good practice;
7. Compile input to the UNDP Programme Manager for reporting to the Project Supervisory Board.
Qualifications
Education:
First university degree in environmental science, natural resource management, development studies, environmental law, business administration or related field.
An advanced university (i.e. master’s) degree and specialization in climate change issues are advantageous.
Experience:
Two years working experience in the area of sustainable development, preferably in the context of a developing country and/or in relation to climate change issues
Competencies
Professionalism
- Sound knowledge of climate change issues and related national and international policies and mechanisms; Broad knowledge of the global, regional, national and subnational environment and development agendas; Demonstrated professional competence in the area of programme/project development, management and administration; Strong analytical skills and ability to conduct research in the subject matter; Ability to work under pressure within tight deadlines, ensuring quality of programmatic outputs and services.
Planning and organizing
- Ability to identify priority activities and assignments and make necessary adjustments as required, foresee risks and allow for contingencies when planning.
Communication
- Ability to write and speak clearly and effectively; Proven ability to prepare reports and conduct presentations, demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Teamwork
- Experience and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds; proven record in working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals;
Ability to take initiative and to work independently, as well as be part of a team Languages: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
For the advertised post, fluency in oral and written English and French is required.
Knowledge of any other official UN language is an asset.
How to apply
Please go to: http://www.unep.org/vacancies(See Project Positions)
Project Associate
Non-profit social enterprise working to develop profitable agro-forestry business models for dry-land families
Closing date: 31 Dec 2009
Location: Kenya
KOMAZA is a start-up social enterprise in Kenya that works with rural farm families living in chronic, extreme poverty.
Our mission is to develop innovative, market-based solutions to poverty which are highly scalable and fully self-sustaining.
KOMAZA has been highly awarded by the most selective sponsors of new social enterprises.
We are currently seeking talented, self-starting and entrepreneurial professionals and recent graduates to join our team in Kenya as Project Associates.
KOMAZA's Project Associates are responsible for a variety of high-impact roles in our organization's operational and strategic development.
These positions are a rare and extremely selective opportunity to work in a stimulating environment while making a significant contribution to the fight against extreme poverty.
To learn more and see which general and specialized Project Associate roles are currently available, please visit: http://www.komaza.org/recruiting
How to apply
Applications must include a resume and cover letter, and may include a work sample relevant to the position.
See instructions in the job descriptions at www.komaza.org/recruiting for more information.
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