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Tax Administration Advisor
Belgian Technical Co-operation (BTC)
Closing date: 08 Nov 2009
Location: Mozambique - Maputo
Tax Administration Advisor for the follow-up of the “Tax Administration Reform Common Fund, Mozambique” - Ref: MOZ/07/015
Location: Maputo – Mozambique
Duration of the agreement: 36 months
Expected starting time: As soon as possible
Gross monthly salary: between 5185,40 euro and 7330,09 euro (expat benefits inclusive: hardship allowance and expat allowance). The exact salary is determined in function of family composition and the number of years of relevant experience.
Context:
A Common Fund has been established in order to support the Tax Administration Reform process engaged in Mozambique. The overall objective of Mozambique is to use this budget support in order to develop an efficient and modern Revenue Authority (Autoritade Tributaria de Moçambique) able to achieve the wider revenue collection targets of the Government and hence, to support its poverty reduction efforts and gradually decrease its high level of aid dependence.
The Tax Administration Reform Common Fund pools budget resources from several donors, including Belgium and will be managed by the Autoridade Tributaria de Moçambique. The operation of the Tax Administration Common Fund is guided by a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by all participating donors, the Government of Mozambique, Ministry of Finance and Autoridade Tributaria de Moçambique and relevant observers such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Position:
The Belgian contribution to the Tax Administration Reform Common Fund is governed by principles and guidelines set out in 4 documents:
- The Budget Support Vademecum;
- The Bilateral Agreement on the contribution of Belgium to the Tax Administration Reform Common Fund;
- The Implementation Agreement between the Belgian Directorate General for Development (DGD) and BTC;
- The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the members of the Tax Administration Reform Common Fund (Mozambique, Belgium, UK, Switzerland).
The expert will ensure the follow up of the Belgian contribution on the basis of these documents. In Mozambique, he will be located at BTC Representation. He will work under direct supervision of the BTC Resident Representative. They will hold regular meetings with the DGD Attaché on the progress of the activities and disbursements operated under the Common Fund.
The expert will keep the contact with BTC headquarters both with regard to disbursement decisions and to general progress of the Tax Administration Reform.
More particularly, the expert will undertake the following tasks:
1) The follow-up of the Belgian contribution to the Tax Administration Reform Common Fund:
- Participating in the Partner Committee of the Tax Reform Fund;
- Reporting on progress and disbursements; this includes checking the conditionalities and giving advice on the disbursement of Belgian instalments;
- Paying specific attention to mitigating risks as described in the Tax Administration Reform technical note;
- Coordinating with other donors in the Tax Administration Reform Common Fund and ensuring harmonized positions;
- Assessing the compliance of the Autoridade Tributaria de Moçambique with the requirements set in the MoU and the bilateral agreement (planning the activities, progress and financial reporting and audit).;
- Assisting in drafting the ToR for Quality Assurance Group Missions;
- Preparing and supporting backstopping missions and reviews from BTC HQ and DGD.
2) Active participation in the policy dialogue on issues related to tax policy and tax administration through:
- Participating in the Tax Working Group, the Private Sector Working Group and the Budget Working Group;
- Participating in the Joint Review and Mid-year Review missions;.
- Carrying out analytical work on fiscal policy and tax administration reform in Mozambique;
- Giving support to reviews of IMF and other relevant observers;
- Proposing and supporting analytical work in the tax field, to be executed via various financing mechanisms;
- Assisting the Attaché in the policy dialogue.
3) Supporting the follow up of the Belgian contribution to the Common Fund for the Reform of the State Financial Management System in Mozambique (SISTAFE CF).
4) Supporting capitalisation of Belgian interventions through exchanging expertise and programme results with other Belgian actors involved in budget support modalities.
Qualifications and experience required
- University degree (Master/Licentiate), preferably in Economics;
- Preferably 5 years of professional experience in the area of tax administration reform, including in large-scale public sector reform initiatives (additional experience in tax policy is an advantage);
- Experience with basket/pooled/common funds is a serious asset;
- Experience of coordination between multilateral/bilateral donors is an asset;
- International experience, preferably in developing countries;
- Knowledge of the context and specific experience in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region is an advantage;
- Excellent knowledge of Portuguese; BTC will support a serious commitment to engage a learning process in this language before departure if necessary;
- Working knowledge of English and French or Dutch;
- Demonstrated interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills;
- Cooperative and networking attitude and experience of working in multi-disciplinary team settings.
How to apply
Interested ?
Please apply no later than 08/11/2009, through our web site HERE>>>
If you have any additional question, please contact us at 02/505 37 90 or at [email protected]
The exact salary is determined in function of family composition and the number of years of relevant experience.
CEO
FXB International
Delivering sustainable results for children affected by AIDS
Closing date: 06 Nov 2009
Location: Switzerland
CEO based in Geneva and New York
OVERVIEW
FXB International www.fxb.org seeks a dynamic leader with superior intellect, judgment, and courage, as well as a deep commitment to human rights and advocacy on behalf of the world’s most vulnerable people.
The CEO will have exceptional partnership and managerial skills. S/he will have extensive experience in strategic planning, program development, a track record of effective fundraising, marketing and communications and the proven ability to operate at both the grassroots level and at the highest levels of international and world’s leadership structures.
OVERVIEW OF FXB
The mission of FXB is to fight poverty and AIDS, and support the world’s orphans and vulnerable children left in the wake of the pandemic. FXB offers comprehensive support to families and communities that care for these children, and advocates for their needs and fundamental rights.
The objective of FXB is to build a future for AIDS orphans by reintegrating them into society. FXB helps children vulnerable to AIDS to build themselves a place within their society through community-based and sustainable development programs. These improve the living conditions of the communities which, little by little, attain social and economic autonomy, and are able to take charge of their own lives and raise the orphans.
FXB supports children in their own communities by offering them schooling and providing them with nutritional, medical, and psychosocial support to the families that take care of them. This strategy is embedded into the logic of the kind of support and aid which is culturally individualized, adapted to the each community, and is sustainable.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
1. An internationalist with a deep and abiding commitment to the welfare of children to human rights worldwide. A deep appreciation of FXB culture, the urgency of FXB’s mission and a willingness to work long hours to fulfill it.
2. An accessible, transparent, collaborative and compassionate working style that energizes and inspires staff and leadership, respects and supports their capabilities and independence, actively solicits and considers their input, motivates them to work hard and well together, provides them with a clear sense of direction and makes them accountable for their work.
3. A demonstrated record of building diverse teams and a sensitivity to working with people from other countries, cultures and a broad range of groups.
4. Ability to operate comfortably and effectively at the highest levels of the world’s leadership including an extensive demonstrated track record in operating effectively at the nexus of donor governments, the United Nations, other international organizations and agencies, and the advocacy and humanitarian communities.
5. High level management experience including demonstrated success in growing an organization including the implementation of effective organizational systems.
6. Successful track record of fundraising with individual major donors and foundations.
7. Highly effective leadership and consensus building skills with the ability to empower and motivate staff and volunteers, build fruitful relationships with leaders of FXB’s partner organizations, and promote cooperation with other activists and NGO’s around the world.
8. A superior strategist with courage and excellent judgment.
9. A partnership-builder with determination.
10. Ability to effectively harness the broad range of expertise available to FXB.
11. A record of successfully developing and leading advocacy campaigns.
12. Exceptional communication skills. An inspiring public speaker effective at engaging audiences at the national and international level.
13. Successful experience working with a Board of Directors.
14. Grounded personality with a deep sense of diplomacy capable of providing leadership for an international team with management experience and skills.
15. Good ability to coordinate and synthesize diverse social, economic and health development issues.
16. A deep understanding of marketing and communications.
17. Ability to travel frequently.
How to apply
To apply, send a full CV and a letter of application electronically in pdf format to:
Christophe Bagnoud
Director of Human Resources
FXB International Headquarters
Rue de Lausanne 82
1202 Geneva
Switzerland
E-mail: [email protected]
Coordinator
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Closing date: 15 Dec 2009
Location: Sudan (the) - South Sudan
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is currently preparing an application in response to a UNDP-funded Demobilization, Disarmament, and Reintegration Program designed to provide business-start up skills and support to demobilized ex-combatants. The Project Coordinator will oversee the ‘life skills’/ civilian training component focused on helping ex-combatants reintegrate into Northern Bahr el Ghazal state. Curricula will be provided by UNDP in coordination with the South Sudan DDR Commission, who will refer participants to the IRC for the training series and start-up support, plus relevant on-site technical assistance and follow-up support.
The Project Coordinator will be responsible for overall management of a multi-million dollar project, including budget management, supervision, and administration. This person will report to the Governance & Rights Coordinator.
NOTE: This position is contingent on IRC being awarded the contract.
Responsibilities:
- Create and execute an action plan and related systems for effective project implementation
- Supervise and technically support the national staff training and business support teams
- Build the capacity of national staff teams in training methodology and provision of business-start up support
- Ensure that all project deadlines are met and targets achieved
- Maintain working relationships with project stakeholders and partners
- Oversee the preparation and submission of progress and financial reports
- Responsible for monitoring and evaluation related to project progress and indicators
- Liaise with UNDP and other implementing partners in NBeG State and Juba throughout the project
- Work closely with the in-country Governance and Rights Coordinator and HQ-based technical economic recovery teams as necessary to ensure smooth project implementation
Requirements:
- University degree or higher in related field
- Minimum of five years of professional experience in a management role in project implementation in developing countries, preferably in the East Africa region
- Experience in enterprise development, livelihoods, or related programs required
- Experience with microfinance and/or VSLA preferred
- Ability to work under pressure and without daily supervision
- Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills
- Fluency in English required
- Experience with UNDP-funded projects or background in program start-up preferred
How to apply
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Emergency Food Security & Livelihoods Specialists
Oxfam Great Britain
Closing date: 05 Nov 2009
Location: - Various - - Worldwide
Salary up to £28,629 net (gross equivalent up to £38,335) Worldwide
Wide range of benefits including, up to 43 days’ holiday, pension and social security contribution, medical benefits, living costs & accommodation paid during deployments, potential for home-based work to capitalise on field experience and excellent career development opportunities.
Oxfam GB is recruiting senior level Emergency Food Security & Livelihoods (EFSL) specialists to help scale up and improve the quality of our work to address the global food crisis. We need your skills, innovative ideas and ability to put them into practice.
EFSL specialists deliver timely and appropriate assistance directly to those affected by crises in order to save both their lives and livelihoods. You will influence other actors to prevent, and respond appropriately to, food crisis. You will be at the cutting-edge of humanitarian practice with the development of cash transfer and market based approaches that support, rather than undermine, local livelihoods.
EFSL specialists work in a variety of contexts and programmes around the world. You will work to reduce the risk of conflict and disasters, manage first phase responses to new crises and promote early recovery of livelihoods. You will be a part of a dynamic team at the forefront of developments that are changing the way the humanitarian system is responding to crises.
You will have considerable experience managing food security and livelihoods programmes in different emergency contexts and countries. An ability to influence and communicate your ideas strategically and effectively is essential.
How to apply
If you would like to contribute to Oxfam’s institutional knowledge and expertise, our in-country programme and advocacy work and be a part of the development of cutting-edge approaches and policies, then visit our website HERE>>>
Construction Coordinator
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Closing date: 25 Dec 2009
Location: Democratic Republic of the Congo (the) - Tanganyika
IRC is implementing a large Community-Driven Reconstruction program in DRC, working in partnership with 1,250 villages across four districts and benefiting more than 1.7 million Congolese citizens as they work to rebuild their country. The Construction Coordinator oversees IRC’s construction and rehabilitation activities in Tanganyika District area of the Katanga Province. These activities primarily entail infrastructures related to primary health care programs (health centers, hospitals, administrative buildings, and community treatment centers), school facilities, and ground-water systems. The activities and projects that the Construction Coordinator oversees involve both direct implementation and implementation through consulting engineers and contractors. The post therefore involves ensuring that design, construction and field supervision are conducted to a high professional standard by IRC employees and the private contractors.
The position reports to the Community-Driven Reconstruction Coordinator in Tanganyika.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Program management:
- Supervise the design (directly or contracted) of infrastructures that are adapted to population needs and context and match international and national norms and standards.
- Establish and oversee implementation of systems for controlling the quality of supplied construction materials; closely monitoring market prices; tracking works progress against work plans, and controlling the quality of the final construction outputs.
- Manage, in a strategic manner, construction/rehabilitation budgets and/or budget components to ensure an appropriate and efficient use of resources in the area of operation.
- Ensure that bidding process are done in a in a consistent and transparent manner
Contractors management:
- Ensure proper provisional and final handover of infrastructure from IRC or the contractors to both the communities and the local authorities.
- Write and issue tenders (legal and technical components), obtain non-objection approvals from donors, analyze bids and organize awarding committees, write and negotiate major contracts, and ensure that field supervision of construction works is adequate and that contracts are enforced.
HR management:
- Manage the construction team; provide leadership and supervision.
- Actively promote staff development and conduct mainly on-the-job trainings so that high performing national staff may be promoted to managerial positions.
- Write job descriptions; establish hiring criteria for project staff, interview and select staff as needed.
- Limit, identify, document and dismiss staff involved in fraud and corruption.
Reporting:
- Review and consolidate monthly internal reports.
- Contribute to the production of required reports for donors, in collaboration with the Program Department in Kinshasa.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Degree or equivalent experience in construction or engineering.
- 2+ years of construction site management and/or engineering experience, preferably in an international setting and/or in Africa.
- Water and sanitation engineering/construction experience.
- Ability to work independently while being a strong team player.
- Ability to work well under unstable security, administrative, and programmatic pressures.
- Ability to manage a team and to show flexibility (balance between quality of the construction and respect of community decision making process)
- Advanced knowledge of usual desktop software such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Knowledge of engineering / drafting related software is preferable
IRC leading the way from harm to home.
How to apply
Please apply here>>>
Kenya National Examinations Council Jobs in Kenya: Systems Developer/Analyst
The Kenya National Examinations Council wishes to recruit self motivated and qualified professional for the following vacant position.
Description of the vacancy and requirements are outlined here below:
Systems Developer/Analyst
KNEC Scale EC 10
The Officer at this level will be reporting to the Senior Deputy Secretary, ICT
Duties and Responsibilities:
Developing, designing and installing new computer programs;
Write, update, and maintain computer programs or software packages to handle specific jobs;
Perform or direct revision, repair, or expansion of existing programs to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements;
Conduct trial runs of programs and software applications to ensure compliance with desired results as per instructions;
Write, analyze, review, and rewrite programs, using workflow chart and diagram, and applying knowledge of computer capabilities, subject matter, and symbolic logic;
Write or contribute to instructions or manuals to guide end users;
Prepare detailed workflow charts and diagrams that describe input, output, and logical operation, and convert them into a series of instructions coded in a computer language;
Collect information to analyze and evaluate existing or proposed systems;
Act as an ICT resource for other departments including the on-job training;
Perform any other work as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience Required:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related discipline;
Qualifications in application programming (MCSD, VB, dot NET, Java etc);
In depth knowledge of relational database management systems (RDMS);
Working knowledge of operating systems (windows /Unix/Linux), Networking and servers;
3 years working experience in similar position.
Application Procedure
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should forward their applications enclosing certified copies of their academic and professional certificates, detailed curriculum vitae giving details of day time telephone contact, e-mail addresses, current remuneration (latest pay slip), names and valid current contacts of two referees on or before 23rd October , 2009 to:
The Council Secretary/Chief Executive Officer
Kenya National Examinations Council
P O Box 73598 00200
Nairobi
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will result to automatic disqualification.
Telephone 247344/250799/247305
E-Mail: exams @ africaonline.co.ke
Website: www.examscouncil.or.ke
Fax: 226032
P. O. Box 73598 - 00200 City Square, Nairobi, Kenya
The Kenya National Examinations Council is ISO 9001:2008 Certified
Homegrown Jobs in Kenya: Workshop Manager
About the Company
Homegrown is a market leader in the production and processing of flowers and vegetables for export and as part of the larger Flamingo Group their added value products supply markets in the UK, Europe and USA.
Flamingo is part of Finlays, one of the largest agricultural organizations in East Africa and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Swire Group, the largest privately owned company in the UK.
The Job
Based at our Timau Region, the Workshop Manager will mainly be responsible for the general management of the workshop team and maintenance of a wide variety of vehicles and equipment.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
Following up on all workshop issues
Co-ordinating all planning, scheduling and achieving of deadlines within the workshop
Maintaining and implementing checks and servicing of all vehicles and equipment
Monitoring and maintaining regional transport fleet
Managing all staff allocation, overtime and leave schedules
Providing weekly and monthly reports
Ensuring that all health, safety and environmental standards are met
Required Competences/Qualifications
A degree in Mechanical Engineering or Equivalent.
5 years supervisory experience, 3 years of which must have been gained in a busy workshop
Proven track record of producing detailed, accurate reports
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
Successful track record in resource planning and deployment
Ability to provide technical knowledge and hands on expertise
Excellent communication skills across different work levels
Strong team work, organizational competence and ability to multi-task
Attention to detail when obtaining and relaying information
If you fulfill the above requirements and wish to be considered, please send your detailed CV and copies of certificates and testimonials together with a daytime telephone contact to reach the undersigned not later than 30th October 2009.
Human Resources Director,
Homegrown (K) Limited,
Nairobi Business Park, Unit B,
P.O box 10222-00400, Nairobi.
careers.homegrown @ f-h.biz
Those who will not have heard from us by 1st December 2009 should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Finlays - Homegrown (K) Ltd is an equal opportunity employer.
Finance and Administrative Officer
Uganda Community leased Health-Financing Association (UCBHFA} is a network of all Community Based Health Financing Initiatives in Uganda. It's a registered Non Government Organization (NGO) established in 1998 to coordinate and promote Community Based Healthcare Financing (CBHF) in Uganda. UCBHFA is currently looking for qualified candidates to fill vacant positions at its Secretariat in Kampala.
Post: Finance and Administrative Officer
Reporting to: The National Coordinator
Tasks;
* To maintain appropriate books of accounts.
* To prepare bank reconciliation statements
* To advise the board on financial matters
* To prepare financial statements
* To prepare annual workplans and budgets
* To monitor the budget performance » To maintain an assets register updated
* To pay statutory taxes » To supervise staff
* To manage and maintain transport vehicles.
* To ensure office security and welfare
* Any other duty assigned by the supervisor
Job requirements:
* Must have a basic degree in BBA or B. Com, or its equivalent from a recognized institution
» Two years working experience as an accountant with NGOs
* Must be a person with integrity and good track record
* Competency is computer based accounting systems.
MODE OF APPLICATION:
Applications with a cover letter, a CV, copies of transcripts and certificates, together with the applicant's telephone and Email contact, address and contacts of 3 referees (at least one work related) should be sent to the address below, not later than 23, October 2009. Only short listed candidates shall be contacted.
To the National Coordinator
Uganda Community Based Health Financing
Association
Plot 245 Block 1, Rubaga Wakaiiga Road Opp.
Lubiri Senior Secondary School
P.O. Box 830 Kampala
Tel: 0312 262013, Fax 0312 262013
E.Mail: [email protected]
Metropolitan Teachers Sacco Job Vacancies
Metropolitan Teachers Sacco
(Formerly Kiambu Teachers Sacco Society Ltd.)
Head Office, Along Biashara Street,
P.O. Box 871-00100 Kiambu,
Tel: 066-2022468/2022581/ 2022514, Karuri.
Fax: 066-2022007
Cell: 0721 703126
Email: info @ metrosacco.co.ke
Website: click to enter>>
Metropolitan Teachers Sacco is a fast growing, medium size financial institution with over six thousand (6,000) members and a network of four branches viz Nairobi, Kiambu Thika and Limuru .
In order to enhance our Human Resource capacity we invite qualified Kenyan citizens to fill in the following vacant positions:-
1. Management Trainee
(1 Post)
The ideal candidate will go through an intensive training programme and upon successful completion work closely with the Finance Manager in the development and implementation of accounting systems and strategies, and advise on sound financial management policies.
Some of the Key Responsibilities
Handle key front office (FOSA) transactions
Handle key back office (BOSA) transactions
Assist in the generation of financial reports
Monitor and manage the society’s loan portfolio
Assist in the management of the finance department
Qualifications
Must be a Certified Public Accountant (K)
Possess a Degree in Commerce or in related fields
Below 30 years of age
Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Be computer literate
2. Audit Assistant
(1 Post)
The ideal candidate will join the Internal Audit team and shall assist in design and implementation of sound internal control systems.
Qualifications
Be a certified Public Account I and above
Must have worked in a busy Audit Firm for at least five (5) years
Must be a mature person aged at least 30 years
Must be computer literate
3. Accounts Clerk
(1 Post)
The ideal candidate will be responsible for the up-dating of Customers/Member Personal
Accounts, assist in the preparation of the original books of entry an enhance on value creation.
Key Responsibilities
Data preparation and other loan recovery procedures
Loan appraisal
Handling members queries
Any other duties related to their position.
Qualifications
Must be a KATC finalist
Minimum of C (plain) mean Grade in KCSE with at least Grade C (plain) in Maths and English.
Must be Computer literate
Below 30 years of age
Good interpersonal skills
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications and curriculum vitae including copies of ID, Certificates and testimonials and daytime telephone contact to be received on or before Friday 30th October 2009 through the address below
The Chief Executive Officer,
Metropolitan Teachers Sacco Society Ltd.,
P. O. Box 871, Kiambu - 00900
Health Coordinator
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Closing date: 15 Dec 2009
Location: Rwanda
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the largest humanitarian agencies in the world, providing relief, rehabilitation and post-conflict reconstruction, support to victims of oppression and violent conflict. IRC has worked for over seven decades and today operates in 42 countries worldwide and has resettlement offices in 24 cities across the United States. We address both the immediate, life saving needs of conflict-affected people in an emergency and the reconstruction needs in post conflict societies. IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and thorough accountability to those we serve. The IRC is an international agency with offices in London, New York, Brussels, Geneva and Washington DC.
BACKGROUND:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) launched the Rwanda program following the genocide tragedy of 1994. At the early stage, the focus was on emergency and relief interventions, shifting afterwards to post conflict development programming.
Today, the IRC Rwanda program is implementing through a three NGO consortium (IRC, Concern Worldwide and World Relief) an Expanded Impact Child Survival Program (EIP) that is expected to end by September 2011. The Expanded Impact Child Survival Program is building the capacity of Ministry of Health (MoH) staff at district and health center levels to implement an integrated management of childhood illness strategy to address malaria, diarrhoea, pneumonia and malnutrition at community level. IRC is leading the consortium in the Eastern province. The health program is funded by USAID, CIDA, Goldman and the Scottish Government
SCOPE OF WORK:
The Health Coordinator (HC) in Rwanda will be ultimately responsible for coordinating implementation of the existing health program while striving to expand IRC Rwanda health programs.
Project Development/Program Quality
1. Focal point for the development of new health proposals for IRC Rwanda program. Work with the Managers and officers, the Country Programs Coordinator, Country Director, IRC Health Unit and with community members to develop projects.
2. Actively seek new funding opportunities for the IRC health program in Rwanda, supported by the Country Director and the Health Unit.
3. Ensure that IRC Rwanda health programs are in coherence with national Ministry of Health policies and the IRC worldwide health programming standards.
4. Promote a holistic approach within IRC health projects, in line with IRC’s Program Framework and mobilize partners for their involvement.
Monitoring & Evaluation
1. Prepare data collection, quality control and monitoring and evaluation systems for the health program in Rwanda following IRC and the Ministry of health standards and procedures.
2. Monitor project indicators and provide timely feedback to the field and to partners.
3. Organize and facilitate quarterly program performance reviews and monitor the implementation of action plans and disseminate lessons learned
Capacity Building
1. Provide required mentorship and training to IRC Rwanda health staff.
2. Ensure that the implementation of IRC’s health projects promotes capacity building of local communities, Government and non Government institutions and local NGOs as one of the strategies aiming at sustainability.
3. Support the Ministry of Health capacity building efforts intended to enhance the quality of IRC programming in Rwanda
Representation
1. Represent the IRC Rwanda health program at all relevant health meetings at national level (Partners, Donors and Government meetings) and at international fora following the guidance from Country Director and HQ health technical unit
2. Establish good relationship and communication with local and national level health authorities to ensure that the IRC health projects meet and inform the national health policies.
3. Organize and lead meetings and field visits, keep local partners informed of IRC program and mobilize their support
Human Resources management
1. Supervise the work of IRC Rwanda health related program managers.
2. Provide feedback to health managers/health senior staff and conduct performance management review and evaluation for the health managers.
3. Work with the human resource department on the recruitment of new health staff as needs arise
4. Promote professional working relationships and help to resolve staff conflicts and concerns.
Grants management, program reporting and budget Management
1. Coordinate health program reporting and editing, with input from the Country Director and Health Technical unit prior submission of the reports to donors.
2. Ensure that all reports meet donors and IRC reporting standards and grants reporting timelines
3. Support the exercise of budgeting for new proposals and review financial reports.
Requirements:
1. Master’s degree or equivalent in public health or other related fields
2. At least 3 years experience in coordination/management of health international programs
3. Proven skills in working with ministries, Government and donor liaison
4. Good experience in local staff capacity building
5. Team building skills
6. Program development, monitoring and evaluation experience
7. Fluent in English and working knowledge of French
How to apply
Please apply online here>>>
Regional Representative for East, Central and the Horn of Africa (ECA)
Academy for Educational Development (AED)
Closing date: 16 Nov 2009
Location: Kenya - Nairobi
Position Summary:
The ECA Regional Representative will lead development of an AED regional office for East, Central, and the Horn of Africa. The primary focus of this position is to create a strong presence in the region for AED, develop new initiatives, and manage existing programs. The Regional Representative will build relationships with and serve as the organizational focal point for the donor community, foundations, and corporations active in the region. He/she will forge connections with local, national, and regional partners and with skilled professionals in the region, with an eye toward future collaboration. He/she will also assist AED programs with national and regional coordination and will help establish and promote unified policies and procedures for all Kenya- based AED programs. He/she will represent AED and its programs at professional and other meetings in or related to the region. Other duties include working closely with home office departments, coordination of staff security, and AED publications dissemination.
First consideration will be given to citizens of the ECA region.
Essential Job Functions:
- Serve as the representative of AED in the region with donors, governments, professional organizations and NGOS.
- Oversee human and financial resources, ensuring that AED contracts and grants respond to AED policies and procedures and donor requirements.
- Manage the AED regional office based in Nairobi, Kenya. Oversee current programmes and assist the programmes with national and regional coordination.
- Develop and implement a five year strategic development plan for AED in the region.
- Advise AED on opportunities for program development and service in the region.
- Evaluate opportunities for partnerships in East, Central, and the Horn of Africa and recommend direction for AED resource commitment.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job.
Education:
Masters in one of the following or related fields: Communications, Education, Health, Marketing, Nutrition and Population required.
Experience:
10 year(s) of relevant experience required
Skills:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated abilities in writing proposals and reports.
- Demonstrated abilities in leadership and organization.
- Facilitation, negotiation and conflict management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of MS Windows and internet.
How to apply
Interested applicants should apply online or send resume with cover letter referencing position to [email protected], visit our website at http://www.aed.org.
We thank all individuals for their interest in AED, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Individuals responding to job postings are considered applicants if you meet the following criteria: (1) have expressed interest through the Internet, email or other related technologies, (2) are considered by the AED for a particular position, (3) possess the basic qualifications for the position and (4) do not at any point remove yourself from consideration.
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Action Against Hunger-USA
The mission of Action Against Hunger is to save lives by eliminating hunger through the prevention, detection, and treatment of malnutrition, especially during and after emergency situations of conflict, war and natural disaster.
Closing date: 30 Oct 2009
Location: Kenya - Nairobi
Job Objectives:
General objective: Organization and implementation of 2 nutritional surveys in Isiolo and Mandera West Districts. Organization and implementation of surveillance systems in Mandera West, Mwingi, Kitui, Mathere (Nairobi slum) and possibly Isiolo Districts.
Main activities
- Implementation of the integrated nutritional surveys and surveillance systems with the collaboration of the local authorities and MoH
- Collaboration and collection of information from other potential partners in the field (NGOs, Health structures, community)
- Collection of demographic data for the nutritional survey and surveillance plan
- Creation of an activities calendar in coordination with Program Team
- Collaboration with technical coordinators and the HQ for validation of methodology, training material, and reporting
- Collaboration with logistic department for supplying different materials for the survey and field movement
- Design of the program of activities / activity plans for the survey team in collaboration with the logistics department and the District Partners
- Recruitment and staff training for all surveys and surveillance
- Supervision of the integrated nutrition survey/surveillance teams and ACF surveillance officer (if present in the district)
- Collaboration with other ACF departments (finance and logistics).
- Implementation of the integrated nutritional surveys/surveillance covering program intervention areas
- Data collection of all surveillance data, ensure proper entry, analysis and reporting. This will be done in coordination with the field surveillance officer (if available).
- Insurance of adherence between field activities and Government of Kenya procedures / protocols / guidelines designed for nutrition surveillance: respect of methodology, reporting process, etc.
- Drafting and final writing of the Executive Summary reports and Final reports for each round of surveillance and for each SMART survey completed.
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Stockist Required by a Chinese Tyres Importer
We are a leading importer of quality Chinese Tyres for the full range of passenger cars, Light Commercial Vehicles and also Heavy Commercial Vehicles.
Towns: Meru, Kisumu, Kisii, Eldoret, Nyahururu, Nairobi
Requirements:
The Ideal Stockist should be located within the proximity of the identified Towns.
Ability to demonstrate access and availability of warehousing and distribution capacity.
Ability to demonstrate access and availability of startup purchase facility of Kshs.750,000.00 per month. Bank Guarantee thereof would be an added advantage.
Ability to demonstrate a clear pattern of business growth over the last 3 years.
Accompaniments:
Application letter, clearly indicating the markets of interest.
Detailed business profile including but not limited to current organization structure and distribution experience.
Copies of certificate of incorporation, Pin certificate, Vat Certificate, Memorandum and Articles of Association.
Business Plan to demonstrate potential to cover target markets within the identified town (location of the stockist) and the immediate peripheral towns.
Interested stockist should send their application to our address indicated below:-
DN/A. 415
P. O. Box 49010 - 00100,
GPO, Nairobi
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