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CAFOD International Recruits in East Africa,Mozambique,Boliva,Dafur

July 30, 2010 | Posted by admin

Salary: Attractive salary and benefits
Based: Nairobi, Kenya
Post status: National
Contract: 6 month contract
Closing date: open recruitment

CAFOD is the official international development and relief agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales. CAFOD’s work in Africa includes programmes with partner organisations in the East Africa region to combat poverty and injustice and to build a strong and dynamic civil society.

We are now looking for a committed individual to contribute to the development our Justice, Peace building and Conflict transformation programmes in East Africa (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania) in collaboration with partner organisations and community members, and to strengthen the presence of CAFOD within East Africa. The post involves supporting partner organisations in the implementation of their Peace Building and Conflict Transformation programme activities, monitoring their projects and evaluating their impact.

You will have significant development work experience in the East Africa context, with proven experience in project or programme development especially Justice and Peace Building programmes. Good interpersonal skills and confidence in building relationships with a range of partners are essential, as is good written English and a working knowledge of Swahili. The post is based in Nairobi but with frequent travel to Tanzania, Uganda and other parts of Kenya.

Completed applications should be e-mailed to
Closing date: open until the right candidate is found.

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Salary: Attractive salary and benefits
Based: Nairobi, Kenya
Post status: National
Contract: 6 month contract
Closing date: 5th August 2010

CAFOD is the official international development and relief agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales. CAFOD’s work in Africa includes programmes with partner organisations in the East Africa region to combat poverty and injustice and to build a strong and dynamic civil society.

We are now looking for a committed individual to contribute to the development of HIV and AIDS programmes in East Africa (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania) in collaboration with partner organisations and community members, and to strengthen the presence of CAFOD within East Africa. The post involves supporting partner organisations in the implementation of their HIV and AIDS programme activities, monitoring their projects and evaluating their impact.

You will have significant development work experience in the East Africa context, with proven experience in project or programme development especially HIV and AIDS response programmes. Good interpersonal skills and confidence in building relationships with a range of partners are essential, as is good written English and a working knowledge of Swahili. The post is based in Nairobi but with frequent travel to Tanzania, Uganda and other parts of Kenya.

IEAHAPO Job Description (216.00 kB)

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Salary: Attractive salary and benefits
Based: Maputo
Post status: National
Closing date: 14th August 2010

ANÚNCIO DE VAGA

A CAFOD, uma Organização Não Governamental Internacional, procura um Oficial de programas para o seu Escritório em Moçambique, baseado em Maputo (HIV/Sida e meios de vida; segurança alimentar, advocacia e boa governação).

1. Requisitos essenciais:

1.1 O candidato ideal deve demonstrar boa experiência na gestão de programas (incluindo orçamentos e monitoria);

1.2 Experiência em trabalhar com parceiros nacionais;

1.3 Experiência em desenvolvimento de propostas de programas;

1.4 Habilidade de trabalhar tanto em Inglês como em Português.

1.5 Nacionalidade Moçambicana

2. Oferece-se:

Contrato: 2 anos, com possibilidade de extensão

Salário competitivo com outras ONG’s

Outras regalias sociais aplicáveis

Os candidatos poderão aceder a descrição de tarefas através do site: http://www.cafod.org.uk/about-us/jobs/international

Os interessados deverão aplicar suas candidaturas para o seguinte endereço: até 14/08/10.

Entrevistas a partir da segunda semana de Setembro 2010

Apenas os candidatos seleccionados serão contactados

Maputo, Julho de 2010

IPOM Job Description (225.23 kB)

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Contract: 3 year accompanied
Salary: £27,297 – £30,332 p.a.
Based: La Paz, Bolivia
Closing Date: 1st August 2010

CAFOD is one of the UK’s leading relief and development agencies. We are looking for a Programme Officer to work in partnership with local organisations and the Church to achieve social justice and development.

A member of the Latin America and Caribbean team, you will head our office in La Paz to support and develop our Bolivia programme. You will have work experience in development NGOs, preferably in Latin America, and skills in programme cycle management, writing funding proposals, strategic planning and capacity-building with Church and civil society partners.

A commitment to working in partnership, cross-cultural sensitivity, excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential as are fluent Spanish and English. The post is based in La Paz but will require some travel to London.

Please complete an application form and return to quoting ref IPOB
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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CAFOD child protection policy (124.00 kB)

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Salary: £32,469 p.a.
Based: Dafur
Contract: 1 Year Fixed Term (Unaccommpanied)
Closing date: 6th August 2010

The Darfur Crisis is a complex emergency that continues to unfold; Action by Churches Together (ACT) Alliance and Caritas Internationalis are responding together to the significant humanitarian need on the ground. We work together to support the people caught up in the crisis through a partnership formed in July 2004, providing support to Norwegian Church Aid who manage the NCA Darfur Programme. CAFOD, as the lead Caritas agency, takes responsibility to recruit international personnel for the NCA Darfur Programme.

We have a new, exciting and challenging opportunity for an experienced humanitarian manager with a proven track record of managing high quality humanitarian programmes in complex emergency interventions and insecure environments.

Application forms to be returned to:

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Please note as this is an urgent recruitment for an emergency environment we may appoint before the closing date. Therefore applicants are advised to apply early.

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Citibank: Sales Head – Kenya-10016853

July 26, 2010 | Posted by admin

The creation of new markets in the East Africa region, this will require; the creation of a team, mainly RM’s, defining how clients will be sourced and booked , building processes and procedures that conform to the Citi standards, working with in country management (in certain cases a matrix reporting line to the in country CCO will/may be required). This will enable the delivery of the financial plan and achievement of the business objectives by ensuring generation of revenue streams from managed team(s) through cross selling of wealth management and investment products to the portfolio of clients acquired.

Job Background/context:

Citi International Personal Bank is the preferred centre in EMEA for the provision of International Expatriate Banking and International Wealth Management for clients who wish to hold a proportion of their wealth outside the country they reside in.

This role requires the creation of a sales team in the relevant countries to allow this team to service the needs of high end Mass Affluent and HNWI clients, reporting to the Regional Director who is a member of the Leadership Team for the Citi IPB Business.

Close co-ordination is required with other internal departments to ensure delivery of plan including: Legal, Compliance & Control, O&T, Relationship Service (CD&A and Support & Service), Investment Sales Quality & Control, Finance, Product, Marketing, Risk Management, and BISO. In addition, close working relationships must be developed with local Citi operations in markets responsible for.

The business of Offshore Investments & Banking is heavily regulated, for good reason, and all activities to attain objectives must be carried out in accordance with both internal and external regulations and controls.

Key Responsibilities:

The creation of new markets in the East Africa region

Oversight and Management of activities within the established legal & compliance rules of engagement

Defining how clients will be acquired and booked – and to achieve the plan for this region.

Building processes and procedures that conform to the Citi standards and local regulations in conjunction with the relevant IPB/Citi internal department,

Working with in country management (in certain cases a matrix reporting line to the in country CCO will/may be required).

Lead/creating a team of Senior Relationship Managers and Relationship Managers, and setting the vision, providing motivation and empowering them to reach organisational goals via:

* providing coaching and development under a robust supervisory structure that ensures all business is carried out in a compliant manner and that staff are trained in the core capabilities of – sales process, compliance and product & market knowledge

* management of the staff resources to maximise investment product sales, deepen client relationships and AUM growth, prevent attrition, encourage Member get Member referrals, maintain optimum client contact frequency

* Responsible to ensure all staff are providing IPB services in a compliant manner

Take responsibility to build relationships with key clients and influencers inside and outside the Citi IPB business that can enhance the future opportunities of the business and generate incremental revenue streams for the Senior Relationship Managers and Relationship Managers who work for them

Increase the client base through; networks, hiring RM’s with existing books, client referrals (MGM), events, overseeing calling programmes, etc…

Ensure achievement of the elements of the financial plan within their direct control for the country / region covered as well as influencing and agreeing to the goals set in terms of client AUM growth, cross sales of investment products (volume and value), retention of funds and clients.

Maintenance of a robust control environment within which staff carry out their duties, ensuring effective monitoring of activities that will satisfy internal control standards and ensure compliance with all external regulatory requirements in all aspects of work.

As required, deputise for the Regional Director in meetings / liaison with local markets to drive client acquisition of the correct type needed by the organisation (i.e. with sufficient wealth and attitude to take advantage of our products and services) and in a compliant manner.

Development Value:

In this role an experienced financial services sales person will develop their leadership skills and, depending on their experience related to Offshore and International Wealth Management, increase their knowledge of both the products and the sales processes involved in cross-border financial services sales.

There is the opportunity to create and manage the equivalent of a small business, where the successful candidate:

identifies their clients, builds bridges with their suppliers (the local Citibank and Marketing for campaigns); influences product design and pricing; resources the maintenance of their key relationships to generate incremental revenue opportunities and protects their existing assets; retains their most valuable resources (staff) by leading them through their own career development and ultimately generates a profit in which they share.

Future roles hereafter could be Regional Director, or other market head roles

Qualifications

Knowledge/Experience:

* Must have experience of setting up teams and new markets

* Must have demonstrated success in a wealth management sales background within a financial services company

* Knowledge and previous experience of booking clients in offshore centres from Africa (preferably in Jersey/London/Switzerland)

* An ability to research and aggressively source new business through their own initiative

* Broad based knowledge of financial products and services, financial markets and economic environments

* Broad based knowledge of different country regulations

* Experience of running a sales team with a mix of skills, preferably within an international context, having demonstrated an ability to exceed expectations via development of multi-level staff

Skills:

* Strong negotiating and influencing skills

* First class presentations skills having influenced senior executives with their persuasiveness of argument

* Adaptable and innovative communication skills (both oral and written) in at least English and one other language to suit the markets covered.

* Excellent people management skills particularly within the management of a sales team that offers intangible products via client management

* P&L Management

Qualifications:

* University degree in a related area, preferably post-graduate qualifications in Finance or Economics or MBA graduate

* Relevant Investment qualifications as required by the country that the Sales Head will be based in.

* Exceptional candidates who do not meet these criteria may be considered for the role provided they have the necessary skills and experience.

Competencies:

Focus on People:

* Communicating & influencing

* Performance management

* Managing Development

* Building Relationships and Networking

Focus on Business & Results

* Personal Effectiveness

* Understanding the Business

* Client Effectiveness

* Sales Effectiveness

* Planning for Delivery

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Vacancies at GVEP International East Africa

May 17, 2010 | Posted by admin

Vacancies at GVEP International East Africa – deadline extended

GVEP International is inviting applications for two new positions: a Regional Manager and a
Programme Manager to support Energy Small and Medium Enterprises in selected countries in East and West Africa.Deadline extended for applications submission: 11 June 2010 - Read more >

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Deputy Director at OSIEA(East Africa)

November 3, 2009 | Posted by admin

Deputy Director

The Open Society Initiative for East Africa (OSIEA) seeks a Deputy Director to provide strategic direction as well as operational and administrative oversight to the organization.

Based in Kenya, the Deputy Director will work closely with and report to the Director.

The Open Society Initiative for East Africa (OSIEA) promotes public participation in democratic governance and respect for human rights by awarding grants, developing programs, and bringing together diverse civil society leaders and groups.

OSIEA implements a range of initiatives to advance justice, free speech, public health, and independent media in Eastern Africa.

Responsibilities:

Program Management and Staff Supervision

    * Provide strategic vision, guidance and leadership on matters relating to OSIEA’s programming, strategy, management, governance, and budget
    * Supervise and provide substantive guidance, feedback and support to designated program staff in refining the overall strategic direction of OSIEA’s focus areas, in establishing program priorities, and in designing and carrying out projects
    * Put into place a process to oversee the preparation of the annual program strategy and budget plans with the director, program staff and board, including an annual staff retreat
    * Assist the director in overseeing the production of OSIEA communications and publications, including by writing and editing documents
    * Develop and apply criteria to better measure the effectiveness and outcomes of OSIEA projects
    * As required, represent the Director at meetings within the OSI network and externally
    * Develop and coordinate special projects as requested by the Director

Office Management and Administration

    * Oversee the daily operations of the organization, supervise staff, and stand in for the director as needed
    * Oversee planning for and preparation of OSIEA board meetings, including the grant approval process
    * Develop and oversee mechanisms for regular staff communication, including monthly conference calls and regular meetings/calls between relevant colleagues as well as the board
    * Put into place oversight mechanisms to ensure compliance with internal policy and legal requirements
    * Serve as the primary contact for financial oversight throughout the year
    * Oversee security procedures to ensure the safety of OSI staff traveling in the region

Qualifications

    * Advanced degree and at least ten years work experience
    * Substantive knowledge of the East African region
    * Five years experience as a manager with an understanding of the principles and practices involved in the effective management of a complex institution. Must enjoy management
    * Proven commitment to the protection of human rights and knowledge of the East African region.
    * Extraordinary initiative, creativity and capacity to think strategically
    * Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a diverse array of people
    * Team spirit and respectful working and decision-making style
    * Ability to manage several simultaneous projects in a fast-paced environment.
    * Strong organizational skills and close attention to detail
    * Integrity, diplomatic manner and professional discretion essential
    * Willingness to travel as needed

Compensation: Competitive salary, with good benefits package.

To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to [email protected]

No phone calls, please.

Application Deadline: 30th November 2009.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.
For More Information, Kindly Visit; OSIEA Website

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Specialist Commentators Wanted(East Africa)

October 29, 2009 | Posted by admin

Specialist Commentators Wanted

Are you an acknowledged expert in your field, based in or working in any of the five East African Community countries?

Do you have a flair for writing and insights into the critical issues in your area that you want to share with your peers and the general public?

The EastAfrican, the premier regional newspaper, is looking for specialists who can contribute informed analysis and comment in the following areas*:

# Agriculture

# Aviation

# Conservation and Biodiversity

# Culture and Society

# Diplomacy

# Education

# Finance

# Human Resource Management

# ICT

# Infrastructure

# Legal Affairs

# Maritime and cargo handling

# Medical Sciences

# Minerals and Petroleum

# Real Estate

# Religion

# Security

# Tourism

# Transport

Please send a sample of your writing, no more than 600 words long to:

The Managing Editor,

The EastAfrican,

P.O. Box 49010,

Nairobi 00100

or e-mail [email protected] and copy to

*lf your particular field has been left out, but you still feel you have expertise to share, do go ahead and apply

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TechnoServe; Regional Program Coordinator, East Africa Dairy Development Program

September 21, 2009 | Posted by admin

Regional Program Coordinator, East Africa Dairy Development Program
GENERAL INFORMATION:

TechnoServe, Inc
. is an international non-profit economic development organization founded in 1968. Its mission is to help entrepreneurial men and women in poor rural areas of the developing world to build businesses that create income, opportunity and economic growth for their families, communities and countries.

The East Africa Dairy Development (EADD) program aims to move smallholder women and men farmers out of poverty by improving their profit participation in the dairy value chain. This project is being implemented through a partnership of three established organizations –Heifer International (lead partner), the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), and TechnoServe – working in targeted districts in Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda. TechnoServe’s role is to increase market access for smallholder farmers and expand dairy markets, in particular to:

Organize smallholder dairy farmers to effectively bulk and market dairy products;
Ensure steady, cost effective supply of goods and services to farmers and farmer groups; and
Expand dairy markets.

I. PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Working closely with the EADD Regional Project Director and TechnoServe’s East Africa Regional Director, the TechnoServe Regional Dairy Manager will manage TechnoServe’s regional activities, with a particular focus on regional knowledge management and coordination of TechnoServe activities across the region. To do so, s/he will:

Representation: Establish and maintain strong working relationships with partners in the regional office, each of the three project countries and across the region
Analysis and Knowledge Development: Analyze regional market information, formulate recommendations to improve overall program performance, particularly with respect to doubling farmer incomes, and disseminate key findings
Project Management: Lead day to day regional project management activities, including budget management; tracking performance against project milestones and work plan development and monitoring
Facilitation: Coordinate TechnoServe project activities across the region

II. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Representation

Establish and maintain strong working relationships with Heifer International, ILRI and other EADD partners; participate in project planning meetings, contribute to problem-solving and work collaboratively
Liaise regularly between TechnoServe and other project partners to ensure smooth communications and coordinated activities
Coordinate TechnoServe input into all project review and regional meetings

Analysis and Knowledge Development

Finalize development and roll-out of the 5- and 10-year dairy market model. Ensure output and forecasted results are shared with, and understood by all relevant partners and stakeholders. Update markets periodically, and share results
Market information system established, based on dairy market model, that provides price, quality, quantity and timely information to farmers and other key stakeholders
Ensure that all country teams are abreast of project and industry developments across the region, are aware of their own performance against project milestones, sharing lessons-learned and benefiting from each other’s work
Assemble and update regional market information on a regular basis, analyze and synthesize, and disseminate
Coordinate various modeling exercises and ensure consistency in assumptions, collection and use of data, sharing of results and implications, etc.
Ensure that best practices from elsewhere are shared into the project and that new lessons learned are shared externally
Develop case studies of successes and/or failures and lessons learned

Project Management

Manage regional budget and monitor country budgets to ensure adherence to budget limitations
Produce consolidated financial and narrative reports for TechnoServe management, partners and donor, as required by the contract and requested on an ad hoc basis
Report internally and externally on progress and status of project activities
Support Senior Business Managers and Country Directors to identify strategies and tactics to achieve the project’s goals and milestones, as well as bottlenecks to effective execution of the project objectives; share and address both with the larger project team
Manage Regional Business Analyst and Regional Administrative Assistant, ensure production of high quality, timely outputs per the project milestones
Ensure timely production and sharing of collated project performance metrics

Regional Operations Coordination

Standard template for chilling plant business plans utilized consistently and updated as needed
Coordinate and oversee data collection from the field teams. Ensure data collection and analysis is completed each month, and shared with both the regional office and the field staff
Monitor and coordinate use of Basecamp website/document management service for the program
Overall coordination and quality monitoring of TechnoServe team’s input and work content
Ensure information is shared and flows transparently between TechnoServe teams in different countries and between TechnoServe and EADD partners
Ensure that lessons learned in one country are transferred to others
Manage all regional stakeholder relationships that require TNS lead
Create, disseminate and support country-level adaptation and use of standard templates and tools for key project deliverables including but not limited to: chilling plant business plans; hub feasibility studies and market assessments; country-level work plans and other management and quality assurance challenges
Work with country staff to identify TNS technical assistance needs at both regional and country levels

Impact

Partners and implementers informed of current conditions and new developments in the market through periodic dairy market reports for the region
Toolkits, best practices information and market resources readily available to all partners and implementers. Toolkits and other resources should support and strengthen TNS’s roles in the program (organization of smallholder dairy farmers, strong supply of goods and services and expanded dairy markets)
III. REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications in business related studies and proven skills in project management
Strong analytical skills with proven ability to provide sound, fact-based recommendations
A minimum of four years professional experience
Strong interpersonal/people management skills, excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to develop well written, cohesive analyses and reports
Track record of building strong client and partner relationships
Excellent English oral & written presentation skills
Strong private sector experience and entrepreneurial skills
Strong financial analysis and management skills
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally when necessary

REPORTS TO: Regional Project Director: East Africa Dairy Development Program, East Africa Regional Director: TechnoServe

POSITION LOCATION: Nairobi, Kenya

For details of how to apply, click here.

TechnoServe is an equal opportunity employer.

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Job Vacancies Across Africa

April 21, 2009 | Posted by admin

There are various job openings across the countries of africa from various companies and organisations, go through each job vacancy so as to apply accordingly:
1.Job Title : Project Coordinator

Source : Daily News, April 20, 2009

Requirements : A degree ub Tekecins/ICT or computer science/network/engineering

Job Description :Coordinate the day to day activities in the course of implementation of the project i.e preparing reports, reporting to the EAC Director of Infrastructure and NEPAD-IPPF, liaising with the focal points and the firm undertaking the project

Apply To : The Secretary Tender Committee

Full Address : East African Community, P.O. Box 1096, Arusha
Email Applications: [email protected]
Closing Date : 15/May/2009

2.Job Title : Managing Director

Source : Daily News, April 20, 2009

Requirements : A degree from a reputable university or its equivalent preferably in Business Administration, Economics or Engineering

Job Description rovide leadership to the approximately 3,000 employs deployed across the 1,500 kms of the line and beyond

Apply To : Board Secretary
Full Address : C/o Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Communication and Transport,
P.O. Box 50065, Lusaka
Closing Date : 2/May/2009

3.Job Title : Senior Lecturers