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Position Program Officer- Women’s Rights and Sexuality and Reproductive Health & Rights
Application Deadline 30 Oct 2009
Location Nairobi, Kenya
Summary Description
The Program Officer will be responsible for implementing, monitoring, and coordinating grant making activities to advance the goals of two lines of work in East Africa: Protecting the Rights of Women and Girls and Addressing Social and Cultural Barriers to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights. The overall aim of the Protecting the Rights of Women and Girls portfolio is to support efforts to fully implement laws and international commitments that address gender inequality and discrimination; build effective women’s networks and human rights organization that address structural causes of inequalities and gender discrimination; and strengthen the leadership capacity of marginalized women and girls to engage in transformative politics and to be effective advocates—articulating the problems that affect their lives and crafting solutions to help solve them. The Sexuality and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) portfolio will support work that helps young women to realize their sexual and reproductive rights and health by addressing underlying social, cultural and economic factors which limit young women’s abilities to protect and promote their sexual health and well being, including HIV/AIDS.

Under the supervision of the Representative in Kenya and the Directors of the Human Rights, and Sexuality and Reproductive Health and Rights programs in New York, the Program Officer will develop grant making approaches to Protect the Rights of Women and Girls that include: developing resources to support strategic advocacy on women’s priority concerns through development of national and regional women’s rights funds; supporting effective advocacy on a range of women’s rights issues; building capacity of key national and regional multi-focus women’s rights groups; supporting national and regional men for gender equality movements; supporting training for national and regional women’s rights networks to develop resource pools and identify the next generation of women’s rights activists; and developing and expanding national, regional mandates and the use of UN instruments to address and enforce women’s rights issues. Additionally, under the line of work focused on Sexuality and Reproductive Health, the Program Officer will develop grant making approaches that include: conducting research to analyze women’s priority concerns and emergent trends in socio-economic factors that make young vulnerable to poor SRHR/HIV/AIDS outcomes and identifying what contributes toward their resilience; support experiments that address the intersections of HIV/SRHR and economic and gender inequities, including livelihood programs that address gender biases, early marriage and sexuality issues; advancing the role of communities, leaders and young women themselves, in particular young women living with HIV/AIDS, in addressing these issues; mobilizing existing evidence to shift the perspective of key donors, policy makers, social and political leaders in favor of interventions that address socio-economic factors, social norms and cultural values that support young women’s empowerment and SRHR; and developing effective civil society advocacy programs that impact government SRHR programs and budget allocations.

Specifically, the Program Officer will review the current status of the field and the status of the grants in the Foundation’s existing portfolio; formulate plans to implement grant making in the new program strategies; solicit, review, and respond to grant proposals; prepare recommendations for foundation funding. S/he will be expected to provide intellectual leadership in the field of women’s rights and sexuality and reproductive health and to work closely with other Foundation Program Officers whose work relates to the portfolios’ central missions. S/he also is expected to collaborate broadly with scholars, practitioners, government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and other donors. The Program Officer will contribute both to the office’s strategic direction for East Africa, and to the foundation’s overall goals related to women’s rights and sexuality and reproductive health worldwide.
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Qualifications
Significant professional experience (ideally over 10 years) in the field of human rights advocacy and with gender equality movements in the global south, particularly East Africa. Demonstrated experience conducting action research on women’s rights, sexuality and reproductive health/rights and HIV/AIDS and linking new knowledge to inform advocacy and policy in support of women’s empowerment. Direct work experience with rights-based youth organizing, advocacy and empowerment. A broad understanding of human rights, specifically women’s human rights issues and the intersection between SRHR and HIV/AIDs. Demonstrated capacity to analyze, research, conceptualize, design and lead innovative program strategies. An advanced degree in sociology, anthropology, gender studies, law or other relevant discipline is required. Demonstrated field experience and expertise in East Africa and/or other regions in the global south. Grant-making experience is an advantage. A strong desire to achieve impact; a proven track record of achieving change; strong communications capabilities, including a clear ability to convene, build strong partnerships with NGOs, CBOs and other funding agencies, and drive a group to action; and the proven capacity to work in teams.
Salary is based on experience and on the Foundation’s commitment to internal equity. A generous benefits package is provided.
Equal employment opportunity and having a diverse staff are fundamental principles at the Ford Foundation, where employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation/affectional preference, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established under law.
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Position Program Officer- Expanding Community Rights and Voice over Natural Resources

Application Deadline 05 Nov 2009
Location Nairobi, Kenya
Summary Description
The Program Officer will be responsible for implementing, monitoring, and coordinating grant making activities in the Expanding Community Rights and Voice over Natural Resources portfolio, which seeks to support the development of natural resource policies and programs that give poor communities more control over these resources and a stronger voice in decision making on questions facing land reform in East Africa. The work will focus on the most vulnerable groups, including ethnic minorities, women and youth whose access to natural resources is most threatened and will geographically focus and be informed by experiences at the community and national levels in three countries—Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Grant making in this portfolio will be largely organized to advance the goals of a Foundation line of work entitled: Expanding Community Rights over Natural Resources in Eastern Africa. The long term goal of this line of work is to assist poor rural communities in the region to secure rights and access to natural assets and to create conducive conditions under which their livelihoods can be enhanced through the utilization of these natural assets in order to reduce poverty and injustice in the region.

Under the supervision of the Representative in Kenya and the Director of the Natural Assets unit (based in Nicaragua), the Program Officer will develop grant making and other program activities to implement five strategies to achieve program goals: 1) research and development: supporting research and development efforts designed to generate policy research on key issues of land tenure security for the rural poor, vulnerable and marginalized groups–to inform policy interventions and provide recommendations for reform; 2) pilot experiments that: build the capacity of marginalized communities to understand their legal and constitutional rights to land and natural resources, claim those rights through social and legal action, and secure their right to own, use and control ancestral land, territories and natural resources; test and implement innovative aspects of the land policy to demonstrate benefits and provide concrete examples of the impacts of a revised policy, and; test and develop sustainable land use and management practice for reclaimed land and natural resources; 3) training: develop and implement training programs to improve the skills and knowledge of communities, professionals from support organizations, media professionals, policy-makers and other relevant groups on issues around land and natural resource rights; 4) institutional strengthening: strengthen the capacity and improve the skills and knowledge of local East African institutions, civil society and communities to conduct research and participate in policy formulation, advocacy, monitoring and evaluation of the land policy reform process; and 5) communication: engage with public interest media as an important platform for building new constituencies, framing strategic communication and shifting public discourse on the question of land and natural resource.

Specifically, the program officer will review the current status of the field, the recently developed program strategies related to Natural Assets, and the status of the grants in the Foundation’s existing portfolio; formulate plans to implement grant making in the new program strategies; solicit, review, and respond to grant proposals; prepare recommendations for foundation funding; and work with other foundation staff to develop learning strategies related to natural resource policies and policy processes. The Program Officer will be expected to provide intellectual leadership in the field of pro-poor natural resource policies and to work closely with other Program Officers throughout the Foundation whose work relates to the central mission of the portfolio. The Program Officer also is expected to collaborate broadly with scholars and practitioners, government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and other donors on issues of common program concern. The Program Officer will contribute both to the office’s strategic direction for East Africa, and to the foundation’s overall goals related to natural resources worldwide.
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Qualifications
Significant professional experience (ideally over 10 years) working on gender issues, with a particular focus on women’s land rights, gender and land tenure, and natural resource management in East Africa and/or other regions in the global south. Demonstrated experience conducting action research on land rights of marginalized groups, including women and ethnic minorities, and linking research with advocacy and policy. Direct experience building the capacity of vulnerable groups to understand their legal and constitutional rights to land and natural resources and to claim those rights. A broad understanding of human rights, specifically women’s human rights issues as well as field experience and expertise in East Africa and/or other regions in the global south. Demonstrated capacity to analyze, research, conceptualize, design and lead innovative program strategies. Advanced oral and written communication skills. Graduate degree in social sciences: sociology, anthropology, gender studies, agricultural economics, human geography or other relevant discipline is required. Grant-making experience is an advantage. A strong desire to achieve impact; a proven track record of achieving change; strong communications capabilities, including a clear ability to convene, build strong partnerships with NGOs, CBOs and other funding agencies, and drive a group to action; and the proven capacity to work in teams.
Salary is based on experience and on the Foundation’s commitment to internal equity. A generous benefits package is provided.
Equal employment opportunity and having a diverse staff are fundamental principles at the Ford Foundation, where employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation/affectional preference, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established under law.
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DAI is requesting applications for the positions listed below to support a USAID/Kenya program designed to identify and support critical initiatives in support of the National Accord, accountability, and the Agenda IV reforms.

The program, the Kenya Transition Initiative (KTI), is managed by the Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI).

These positions are open to Kenyan citizens only.

Position:

Grants Manager

Responsibilities:

Advises and assists in the design, development, and oversight of the Contractor’s grants management policies, procedures and practices.
Ensures proper negotiation of the terms and conditions for grants and views and analyzes budget estimates for allowability, allocability, reasonableness, and consistency.
Supports grants implementation in accordance with USAID and DAI management policies.
Coordinates with DAI procurement for in-kind grants and ensures successful implementation of the grant activities.
Qualifications:

Must have three-to-five years’ experience in grants design, administration, budgeting, management, implementation, and oversight.
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required but may be substituted with educational or experience equivalent.
Advanced professional proficiency (FSI 4/4) in English and Swahili is required, and general professional proficiency (FSI 3/3) in one or more vernacular languages would be a distinct advantage.
Office Location:

Multiple grant managers for Nairobi, Kisumu, and Eldoret.

Qualified external and internal candidates will be considered.

The cover letter must state the office(s) that you are interested in working in; explain why this interest; and summarize your experience with the responsibilities and qualifications shown above.

The cover letter cannot exceed two (2) pages.

Interested applicants should submit a CV and cover letter to KTI_recruitment @ dai.com.

Application Deadline: October 14th 2009

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Incumbent is located in the Office of Limited Presence Countries (LPC), USAID/East Africa Nairobi, Kenya.

The LPC Program Development Assistant has responsibilities involving all aspects of activity development, program management, and results reporting across the LPC portfolio as assigned by Office Director or his/her designee.

S/he is required to perform both technical and administrative duties such as participating in strategic planning; preparation of a performance management plan (PMP); and overseeing compliance with internal budget guidelines.

Primary responsibilities will include assisting with the management of current and proposed future activities.

S/he contributes to the coordination of effort with other USAID/East Africa offices involved with LPC programs, as well as USAID’s OFDA/ARO office and U.S. Embassy officials.

The incumbent will serve as a USAID contact person for partners, beneficiaries, and the public for all aspects of the programs.

The incumbent is supervised by the LPC Office Director and/or his or her designate and will work with and coordinate efforts with other members of the LPC team.

Requirements:

A 2 years college diploma in an applicable discipline (accounting, finance, business).

A 4 year university degree is an added advantage though not required.

3-4 years working experience in program work and planning required.

Fluent english and kiswahili language required.

Writting and speaking skills in both languages.

Deadline: 30th September 2009

For more information and application, visit: Program Development Assistant Website

CORAT AFRICA, a Pan African christian organization involved in the provision of leadership development, management training, research and consultancy services
to churches and church related organizations in Africa is seeking to recruit a highly motivated and vibrant person to fill the position of Director of Business Development and reporting to the Managing Director.

Primary Responsibilities

Head of the Business Development Department.
Promote sustainable business development, develop and implement sustainable marketing strategies.
Carry out market research activities relevant to the business of CORAT AFRICA.
Develop and be accountable for all proposals to prospective clients.
Prepare contracts and budgets for assignments and develop and maintain current and new client base.
Ensure proactiveness and responsiveness to the needs of churches and church related organizations with support of other departments.
Requirements

Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from a recognized university
Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) from a recognized university.
Membership of the Marketing Society of Kenya (MSK) or other body with similar professional recognition will be an added advantage.
At least five years relevant experience at a senior management level.
Good knowledge and understanding of the ecunemical context
Good negotiation, clients management, problem solving and analytical skills.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
35 – 45 years of age.
Deadline: 11th September, 2009

Applicants should send their applications, enclosing copies of academic and professional certificates and indicating current and expected remuneration, current employer and addresses of three professional referees, to:

Managing Director,
CORAT AFRICA,
P.O Box 42493-00100,
Nairobi.

UNIFEM JOBS
Under the direct supervision of the Regional Program Director, technical supervision of the Deputy Regional program Director, and in coordination with the Country Program Managers, the Communication Officer will be responsible for overseeing and implementing strategic communications work of UNIFEM for internal communications, programmes and/or external corporate communications in East and Horn of Africa Sub-regional office.

Key Duties:

Development & implementation of an overall, coherent, balanced & integrated regional communications strategy designed to maximize programme impact and build a clear and motivational image of UNIFEM .
Assist each country programme in developing & implementing a communication strategy and workplan to support their strategic development and management outputs .
Strengthening the capacity of key partner organizations in each country in communications & support implementation.
Developing & maintaining database and relationships with media based in region and with the national media
Administer and manage UNIFEM EHARO Website (6. Put stories as appropriate in the national and regional media and on UNIEM EHARO website
Write press releases & respond to media requests as needed.
Hold overall responsibility for video, web & e-communications such as for producing a monthly pdf newsletter targeted at the partners including donors .
Hold charge of quality control of all documents to be published by the country offices and the regional office, both in terms of editorial pre-approval and design pre-approval (ultimate authority to approve lies with the RPD) .
Eligibility:

A post-graduate degree in communications, journalism, public relations, sociology or media management or related field.
At least 7 years of similar employment experience, preferably with a development organization with minimum 5 years of experience in web-content management and production of communication material.
Demonstrable experience in developing communications strategies.
Demonstrable experience of communicating to a variety of audiences using different communication formats.
Demonstrable proofing and editing experience
Excellent command of English; knowledge of Arabic or Kswahili an advantage.
Comprehensive computer skills including proficiency in at least one publishing software, and web-applications including website maintenance and content management
Excellent story-writing, and written and oral presentation skills
Good knowledge of the media environment in the region or ability to develop the knowledge fast
This vacancy is open only for Nationals of Kenya.
Deadline: 9th September 2009

For more information and application, visit: UNIFEM Regional Communication Officer Website

Save the Child, an International Non Governmental Organisation(NGO) is recruiting for the above position,interested applicants are to read through and apply accordingly online.
Job Title :
Deputy Director – Global Child Safeguarding

Ref 5277
Region Africa – East and Southern
Country Ethiopia, Kenya
Job Location Addis Ababa, Nairobi
Position Type Fixed Term
Budget Responsibility None
Line Management Responsibility Yes – To be confirmed
Annual Salary and Benefits Competitive Salary & Benefits Package
Contract Duration 3 years
Closing date for applications 13 September 2009

Introduction

Save the Children UK is committed to ensuring that children who come into contact with the organisation are safeguarded to the maximum possible extent. This is achieved through a range of policies, systems and structures, most notably our Child Safeguarding Policy, Code of Conduct and network of Regional Child Safeguarding Champions. Save the Children UK has a high profile in challenging sexual exploitation and abuse within the humanitarian and development sectors, this role is therefore, a key, senior position. The post holder will work across departmental boundaries in a business-critical aspect of work, whose purpose is to enable the agency to implement these policies and deliver on this challenging commitment. The primary focus for the post will be our African regions but it will also support our activities in this field across all offices, departments and regions.
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Lab Director
Qualifications: MSc in a Biomedical Science field and a working experience of at least three years in daily laboratory management, BSc in Biomedical Science or Higher National Diploma and five years relevant experience.

Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP).Skills
Good interpersonal skills
Strong leadership skills to oversee a busy clinical trials lab.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Laboratory procedures particularly PBMC separation, CD4, ELISAforHiVandHSV-2
Quality Assurance Training
Use of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Clinical Officer
Diploma holder, computer literate
HIV/STI research and management experience
Registered to practice in Kenya
Submit:
Application letter, CV, copies of certificates and a day time telephone contact addressed to the Principal Investigator by 1st May 2009 to:DN. A/223
PO Box 49010,
00100
Nairobi GPO

World Vision Kenya is a leading non-governmental Christian humanitarian, relief, development and advocacy organization with projects in most parts of Kenya.

We wish to urgently recruit a highly competent, proactive and self-driven person to fill the following position within WV Kenya (To be based in Nairobi)Position: Corporate Communications Manager

Purpose of the position:
To provide strategic leadership to the Kenya Office Communications Department, overseeing the development of key communications resources; directing communications in emergency and crisis situations: and effectively linking the World Vision Kenya with the World Vision Partnership, key Support Offices, media, NGOs, donors and other diverse audiences who need to be informed and engaged in the ongoing ministry of WVK.

Provide leadership support to the marketing and local fundraising team in order to grow local resources.

Support the guest relations team to ensure a good and cordial relationship with dignitaries, donors and guests visiting World Vision Kenya and or its projects,

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement a comprehensive and integrated communications strategy that positions World Vision Kenya as a leading Christian relief, development and advocacy agency,
Supervise and coordinate World Vision Kenya Communications, Marketing, National Resource Development, and Guest Relations Departments

Plan and.manage all “rapid response” communications in situations of organizational crises, and during the onset of natural disasters or other major emergencies to which World Vision will respond,

Develop and maintain professional contacts with key print and broadcast media, both nationally and internationally

In consultation with the National Director and Regional Communications Director, develop an annual communications plan,

Provide media training and related support to the National Director as the principal media spokesperson, and/or other key staff as required.

Develop a communications plan for public relations crises which could result in damaging media coverage for World Vision Kenya Office

Identify and train Zonal and project team leaders to provide detailed information on their projects and beneficiaries and to identify potential media and marketing stories which can lead to increased donor support and public awareness.

Nurture and develop cordial relationships with the potential WVK partners
Manage the planning and production of feature stories, publicity materials, press releases, photographs, videos, Partnership marketing resources and other strategic and targeted communications as required.

Maintain close contacts with the Regional Communications director and key communications and advocacy staff within major support offices of World Vision.

Ensure that World Vision Kenya is engaged in important regional and international communications and advocacy initiatives of the World Vision Partnership.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

A Masters Degree or equivalent in Journalism, Communications, Media relations International Relations or related field

Sound understanding and experience in media relations, donor and public communications, emergency communications, advocacy communications and internal communications,
At least five years professional experience in journalism or public relations.
Excellent writing skills, with photographic and/or video skills also preferred.
Ability to think and manage strategically, plan and meet deadlines.
General experience in project management, with specific experience in the production of diverse and creative communications projects including publications, multi-media, websites/pages, photo and video reports
Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills,
Ability to travel and work in the field as an essential function of the position.
Proven record of leadership and team management skills
Good knowledge and experience in handling of web-based management systems
Commitment to World Vision’s vision, mission and core values.

All application letters and detailed CVs together with names of three referees, one of whom must be a church leader/priest/pastor, should reach the undersigned not later than April 24th, 2009.Applications may also be hand delivered to our Karen office.

Indicate dearly on the envelope or on the subject reference the position you are applying for. (Only short-listed candidates will be contacted)
Director, People & Culture,World Vision Kenya
P.O. Box50816(00200),
Nairobi

Or E-mail: recruit_kenya @wvi.orgWorld Vision is an Equal Opportunity Employer and upholds the rights and wellbeing of childrenOur vision for every child, Life in all its fullness.

Our prayer for every heart, The Will to make it so.
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