Latest Development and NGO Jobs in Kenya - Various
Org- FAO Somalia
Position- Programme Officer
Duty Station- Nairobi
Deadline- December 22 2010
Under the direct supervision of the Officer-in-Charge, and as a member of the Programme Management Team, the Programme Officer is responsible for providing and contributing to coordination of, and management support to programmes and projects. S/he will liaise with programme and project teams to ensure that thematic, programme and project implementation is carried out in line with FAO’s corporate goals and strategic focus, as well as with FAO-Somalia’s internally agreed quality standards.
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Org- Jhpiego
Positions- Various
1. Deputy Chief of party – (2 Positions
2. Service Delivery Advisor - (4 Positions
3. Program Officers (10 Positions)
4. Grants Manager
5. Office Manager
6. Field Technical Officers - (6 Positions
Deadline for application- 17th January 2010
Jhpiego, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, is an international NGO supporting health programs to improve the health of women and their families. Jhpiego-Kenya works in close collaboration with both the Ministry of Medical Services and the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation in the areas of HIV, Malaria, TB, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, Reproductive Health and Family Planning.
Jhpiego is the lead partner of APHIAplus project in Zone 4, Eastern and Central provinces. APHIAplus, is a five-year project award from USAID for comprehensive health service delivery project to improve the health of Kenyans in the Eastern and Central region of the country. Jhpiego is also a partner in the APHIAplus Zone 1 (Western & Nyanza) project within a consortium led by PATH. APHIAplus project will become effective from January 2011 and will work closely with the Government of Kenya and a wide variety of non-government agencies to strengthen health care services throughout these provinces.
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Org- PATH
Position- Community Senior Team Leader, APHIAplus, zone 4 (EMBU)
Job Description
PATH is an international nonprofit organization that creates sustainable, culturally relevant solutions, enabling communities worldwide to break longstanding cycles of poor health. PATH’s mission is to improve the health of people around the world by advancing technologies, strengthening systems, and encouraging healthy behaviors.
PATH seeks to recruit a Community Senior Team Leader to provide strategic direction and leadership for community initiatives aimed at promoting healthier behaviors and creating demand for an integrated package of health services. As a member of the senior technical team, the Community Senior Team Leader will ensure strong coordination with other project initiatives at all levels, keeping a strong focus on strengthening community units and community facility linkages. The position holder will be based For further details about the Job, click here
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Position- Messenger/Team Assistant
MESSENGER/TEAM ASSISTANT - Ref. MTA/2010
Desired Qualifications and experience
At least C grade in “O” level certificate of Education
Certificate in information management, archiving, stores management or it’s equivalent
At least 8 years experience in a busy computerized office.
Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal skills and a good team player.
Well developed IT skills especially Ms. Word and Ms Excel.
Able to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines with minimum supervision
If you feel you meet the above requirements, please apply by sending your letter of interest and your CV with 3 referees to unsaccohr@unon.orgby December 17, 2010, quoting the desired position, reference number and your current gross remuneration.
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Org- UNSACCO
Position- Messenger/Team Assistant
Deadline- December 17 2010
UNSACCO is a leading SACCO with over 3,000 members from diverse nationalities and cultural backgrounds with a vision of being the preferred financial service provider. We aim to uplift the socio-economic status of our members by offering them high quality, affordable and diversified financial services and we are looking for suitably qualified personnel to join a well motivated and dedicated team in the following position.
MESSENGER/TEAM ASSISTANT - Ref. MTA/2010
Desired Qualifications and experience
At least C grade in “O” level certificate of Education
Certificate in information management, archiving, stores management or it’s equivalent
At least 8 years experience in a busy computerized office.
Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal skills and a good team player.
Well developed IT skills especially Ms. Word and Ms Excel.
Able to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines with minimum supervision
If you feel you meet the above requirements, please apply by sending your letter of interest and your CV with 3 referees to unsaccohr@unon.orgby December 17, 2010, quoting the desired position, reference number and your current gross remuneration.
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Deadline Approaching- World Bank Competition for Software Developers & Development Practitioners
Apps for Development Competition to contribute towards Millennium Development Goals-World Bank Competition for software developers & development practitioners
Deadline- 10 January 2011
The World Bank has launched the “Apps for Development” Competition to bring together the best ideas from both the software developer and the development practitioner communities to create innovative apps using World Bank data.
The Competition invites participants to develop software applications related to one or more of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Submissions may be any kind of software application, be it for the web, a personal computer, a mobile handheld device, console, SMS, or any software platform broadly available to the public. The only other requirement is that the proposed application use one or more datasets from the World Bank Data Catalog available at data.worldbank.org.
How to enter
Interested participants must register for the contest on line by creating an account between October 7, 2010, and January 10, 2011. Registrants will receive an email, which they must use to verify their account. Once registered, participants may enter their submissions via the Submit Application tab. In order to be considered, each submission must include: a link to the application, a video of the application, a text-based description of the application, and at least one still photograph of the working application.
The Challenge is open to all individuals from member countries of the World Bank (see: worldbank.org) who have attained the age of majority in their individual nations at the time of their entries, as well as companies with fewer than fifty employees. Organizations employing fifty or more employees are eligible for the Large Organization Recognition award.
Applications submitted to the Competition should address at least one of the following objectives:
1. Raise awareness of at least one of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), or
2. Contribute to progress toward meeting one of the MDGs by 2015.
Applications which best satisfy the competition criteria will receive cash prizes First Prize -$15,000 USD; Second Prize-$10,000 USD; Third Prize -$5,000 USD; Honorable Mentions (5)- $2,000 USD Each ; Popular Choice Award- $5,000 USD; Large Organization Recognition Award -The Large Organization Award winner will receive public acknowledgement, but no cash prize.
Applicants will also have the opportunity to have their apps featured on the World Bank Open Data website. Competition participants are encouraged to also use other relevant indicators and datasets, and to be creative in exploring approaches for realizing the goals.
Source- Funds for NGOS
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NGO JOBS in Kenya- Youth Coordinator, Logistics Assistant, Data Entry Operator
1. Youth Development Coordinator
Org- Kenya Community Development Foundation (KCDF)
Deadline- 3rd December 2010
Kenya Community Development Foundation (KCDF) is a Grantmaking Community Foundation which
seeks to build the capacity of local community organizations as one strategy for achieving greater
impact of community led development initiatives. KCDF works with an increasing number of local
organizations in this effort.
KCDF is seeking to recruit an experienced and highly motivated individual to lead the implementation of
its Youth Development Programme. The programme has a nationwide coverage and seeks to promote
inclusion, participation and economic empowerment of youth of between 18 to 35 years.
2. Logistics Assistant
Org- Merlin
Deadline - November 30 2010
The logistics Assistant main responsibility is to support the stores, transport and logistics functions of the Nairobi office consistent with the Kenya / Somalia
3. Data Entry Operator
Org- Church World Service/Overseas Processing Entity
Deadline- December 3 2010
Church World Service/Overseas Processing Entity (CWS/OPE) Nairobi administers a US refugee resettlement program in Sub- Saharan Africa through a Cooperative Agreement with the Department of State/Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration. CWS/OPE Nairobi is responsible for the preparation of refugee case files for adjudication by Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) officers, as well as the out-processing and cultural orientation of all approved cases.
CWS/OPE Nairobi
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
This position is primarily responsible for the processing for data entry and receipt and review of new cases eligible for the US Refugee Admissions Program in accordance with Worldwide Processing Guidelines, USCIS policies and CWS-OPE standard operating procedures.
The Data Entry Operator reports directly to the Case Processing Team Leader and works closely with the CWS-OPE operations staff.
Click here for full details Data Entry Operator Job Description
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Logistics Manager - Kenya/Somalia- Merlin
Medical Emergency Relief International (Merlin)
Closing date: 30 Nov 2010
Location: Kenya
Position; Logistics Manager
Programme: Kenya and Somalia
Responsible To: Country Director
Location: Nairobi
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 12 months
Salary: £29,670- £30,420 per annum (dependant on relevant experience), inclusive of annual Cost of Living Allowance.
Benefits: Insurance cover, accommodation, additional return flights (for contract length 24 months or more), and annual leave entitlement of 24 days per annum rising to 30 days at the completion of 12 months of continuous employment with Merlin.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be short-listed on a regular basis and we may offer this post before the closing date.
Overall Objectives (scope)-As a senior staff member within the country structure, the Logistics Manager is a member of the Country Management Team. The overall objective of position is to coordinate all logistics functions and provide adequate and timely support to all Merlin programmes in Kenya and Somalia
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT-UNITED NATIONS OFFICE AT NAIROBI
Closing Date: Friday, 10 December 2010
Job Title
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, G5
Department/ Office
UNITED NATIONS OFFICE AT NAIROBI
Duty Station
Posting Period
10 November 2010-10 December 2010
Job Opening number
10-ADM-UN OFFICE AT NAIROBI-16849-R-NAIROBI
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organizational Setting and Reporting
The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is the UN headquarters in Africa and the respective office of the Secretary-General. UNON supports programme implementation of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UN Human Settlements Programme UN-HABITAT) globally, as well as other UN offices in Kenya Nairobi
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Chief, Publishing Section the incumbent will perform the following duties:
A. Finance Duties:
1. Monitor completion of payments for all purchase orders to vendors for goods and services;
2. Maintain the imprest (petty cash) for ad-hoc purchases of goods and services, includes requests for additional petty cash by creating and submitting reimbursement memos;
3. Monitor status of invoices of completed jobs and follow up payment;
4. Monitor overdue debts and follows up collection;
5. Reviews monthly accounts receivable reports from Finance Section of, follow up outstanding receivables, updates the schedule and report any disagreements with clients;
6. Review petty cash advances and follows up on accounting;
7. Review all petty cash expenditures, summarize and prepare the report for review and approval by supervisor, follow up with finance section and ensure timely reimbursement/replenishment of the imprest;
8. Assists in the preparation of invoices and submission to Contractual Services Unit, in the Division of Conference Services.
B. General Administration duties;
1. Prepares, processes and follow-ups on administrative arrangements on job orders;
2. Draft routine correspondence;
3. Maintain job files and other files of rules, regulations, administrative instructions and other related documentation;
4. Maintains up-to-date work unit files (both paper and electronic);
5. Liaise with the Chief of Section about office supply needs and organize in-house meetings;
6. Prepares statistical tables and related reports.
C. Procurement duties:
1. In consultation with the Chief of Section, create terms of reference for requests sent to procurement Section for goods and services required in the Publishing Section;
2. Enter all details about the procurement into the Integrated Management Information System (IMIS) and Lotus bases Procurement Monitoring and Tracking application;
3. Work closely with the Procurement Section in monitoring the progress of ongoing requests of goods and services in the Section.
D. Perform other duties as assigned.
More information visit- http://unjobs.org/vacancies/1289789742100
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The UN Trust to End Violence Against Women -2011 Call for Proposals
Org: The UN Trust to End Violence Against Women
Application Deadline: 20 January 2011
Application process: Online
Background
The UN Trust Fund to End Violence Against Women is accepting applications for its 15th grant cycle (2010) from government authorities at the national and local levels, civil society organizations and networks — including non-governmental, women’s and community-based organizations and coalitions and operational research institutions — and UN Country Teams in partnership with governments and civil society organizations. Applications should be centred on supporting implementation of national and local policies, laws and action plans on ending violence against women.
Eligibility
Who can apply?
Applicants from, or working in, countries and/or territories in the “List of Eligible Countries” (Click here for a list of eligible countries) ) as follows:
· Government authorities at central/national, sub-national and/or local levels, including National Women’s Machineries and other sectoral Ministries. A government entity may either apply individually or as part of a UN Country Team proposal, but not both.
· Civil society organizations and networks, including non-governmental organizations that are legally registered in the country of implementation.
· Regional/international civil society organizations and networks that have national presence in the country(ies) and/or territory(ies) of implementation. In this case, the proposal must indicate how the proposed interventions will contribute to national capacity development and ownership of national and local organizations in the implementation.
· Operational research/evaluation institutions specialized in gender equality and gender-based violence.
· UN Country Teams (UNCTs) are eligible where requested by the government and in partnership with women’s groups, organizations and/or networks, as well as with other civil society organizations (see the box below). Only one application per country is permitted.
Proposals should reflect partnerships among government and civil society. Proposals from more than one organization or entity as co-applicants must clearly indicate which organization will take lead responsibility for project management and contractual obligations.
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European Union- Call For Applications for Professional Photographers -The Beauty of Africa
Deadline: December 15 2010
Org: European Union in Collaboration with AU
What?
The Delegation of the European Union with the African Union, in partnership with the African Union is organizing a contest for professional photographers residing in
Theme:
"The beauty of Africa in all its forms" is intended to promote a positive image of the continent and especially encourage creative photographic productions, original and personal of a modern
Price & Promotion:
Five winners will be selected (one for each African region:
1 winner (first prize): 3,000 euros photographic equipment
4 Second Prizes: € 1,000 photographic equipment.
Images submitted by the 5 winners will be exhibited at the African Union Summit in
Eligible applicants:
This contest is open to professional photographers of African or European descent residing in
More information: Visit the African Colors Competition website
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New UN Democracy funds for CSOs/NGOS | Human Rights, Democracy, inclusive participation
Org: United Nations Democracy Fund ( 5th Round )
Funds amount: $50,000 to $ 500, 000
Funding Period: Two years
Application process: Online through the On-line Project Proposal System
For more details on eligibility and areas of funding, visit
On November 15, the United Nations Democracy Fund will opened its window for new project proposals from civil society. The call for applications follows the approval by the UNDEF Advisory Board for a Fifth Round of Funding.
Project proposals may be submitted on-line between 15 November 2009 and 31 December 2010.
Only on-line applications in either English or French will be accepted.
UNDEF supports projects that strengthen the voice of civil society, promote human rights, and encourage the participation of all groups in democratic processes.
The large majority of UNDEF funds go to local civil society organizations -- both in the transition and consolidation phases of democratization in and regions where the challenges of democracy are more critical, such as countries emerging from conflict, new and restored democracies, the Least Developed Countries, Low-Income countries and Middle Income Countries.
In four Rounds of Funding so far, UNDEF has supported more than 330 projects in 115 countries at a total amount of US$93 million. UNDEF provides grants of up to US$500,000 per project.
Applications are subject to a highly rigorous and competitive selection process, with about three per cent of all applications approved for funding. Projects are two years long and fall under one or more of six main areas:
· Community development
· Rule of law and human rights
· Tools for democratization
· Women
· Youth
· Media
Visit this website for more details http://www.un.org/democracyfund/
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