2011 Graduate Associates | Recruitment with PricewaterhouseCooopers Kenya

2011 PWC Kenya  Graduate Associates Recruitment

PWC Kenya is recruiting new university graduates from different displines. One must have graduated late 2010 or one must be in their final year of university college (graduating in 2011)

Requirements

  1. A Bachelors degree with a minimum of upper second class honours or its equivalent
  2. Be an all rounded person with other life interests
  3. demonstrate innovation and creativity
  4. Good communication and interpersonal skills
PWC Recruitment Road Show will be at the KICC Amphitheatre March 4, 2011 at 2 p.m.

Apply on line at pwc.com/ke/careers  (between 4 and 25 March 2011)

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2011 NGO Jobs- Grants Intern at IRC

Grants Intern
International Rescue Committee
 Apply By 12 April 2011
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
 Scope:
The Grants intern will be part of the Program/Grants management team led by the Deputy Director of Programs.  The Grants intern will be supervised by the Grants Coordinator but while in Kakuma, supervisory support will be provided from the Health Team Leader. The Grants intern will be based at the IRC compound in Kakuma Refugee Camp. 
 Responsibilities:
  • Contributing to efficient grants management including proposal development, reporting and grants monitoring roles.
  • Identify and work for a specific ‘Special Project’ bringing his/her core skills and motivation to the same.
  • Development of concept notes, donor proposals
  • Preparation of donor reports, internal IRC reports
  • Perform grants management functions including, updating the Grant Tracking Sheet and the T1s
  • Maintaining updated information in electronic and hard copy files, this will include agreements, proposals, reports and other relevant communication regarding the grant.
  • Share information with field teams
  • Review program monthly reports
  • Maintain updated information related to IRC Kenya and its programs to be shared with donors, Government and IRC head quarters as necessary
  • Travel to field sites, participate in activities as necessary
  • Organize and coordinate events-World HIV/Aids Day, Refugee Day, Peace Day etc. commemorated by the organization.
 Requirements:
  • University Degree.
  • Computer Skills- Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet.
  • Ability and willingness to learn and work with teams based in Nairobi and field sites.
 Specific Security Situation/Housing: Unaccompanied
Housing and meals provided at the IRC Staff compound in Kakuma.
 Please apply online: www.ircjobs.org or http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&rid=6861 .

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2011 Jobs - CHF Program Director Kenya

Apply By 21 February 2011
About CHF
CHF International’s mission is to be a catalyst for long-lasting positive change in low- and moderate-income communities around the world, helping them to improve their social, economic and environmental conditions.
CHF is designing a proactive response to potential strife among ethnic and political divisions associated with the implementation of the new constitution and the 2012 electoral process, and is currently seeking a Program Director for a proposed Conflict Mitigation and Reconciliation Program designed to lessen the potential for violence and resolve differences peacefully. 
The Program Director will be responsible for managing the program; ensuring proper project planning, budget management and compliance; developing detailed work plans and ensuring effective coordination and integration of activities resolving challenges and obstacles.  Additionally, the Program Director will oversee the development and implementation of a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation plan; develop and lead baseline and other assessments; and review reports and initiate corrective measures.
 Qualifications 
  • Master’s degree in relevant field.
  • Minimum eight years of project management experience working on donor funded projects in the areas of civic education, community outreach, the “People to People” approach, peace-building and conflict resolution.
  • Demonstrated experience managing complex program outputs with strict deadlines, and effecting strong coordination through clusters, donors, and peer agencies.
  • In-depth knowledge of USAID rules and regulations.
  • A good working knowledge of community resilience and disaster risk reduction relating to humanitarian, development and policy work.
  • An existing network of high-level contacts will be advantageous.
To apply click on this website

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2011 NGO jobs in Kenya- Project Director IRC

About IRC
Since its inception in 1933, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has been a global leader in emergency response and providing durable solutions for conflict- and crisis-affected populations. The IRC launched conflict mitigation and peace building initiatives in Kenya in the immediate aftermath of the post-election crisis, and has in addition initiated activities that support cross border conflict management and peace building in the northern part of Kenya (Turkana and Pokot) and Karamoja region in Uganda. 
  
IRC is currently preparing a proposal in response to a USAID/DCHA/CMM request for applications to support a people to people approach on conflict mitigation to deal with potential conflict emanating from upcoming and ongoing political processes and events in Kenya including the ICC process, the implementation of the new constitution and the upcoming general elections in 2012. The Project Director will be responsible for overall project management, supervision, administration, and implementation of project objectives including granting and procurement activities. Additionally, the Project Director will be the overall lead for the project, ensuring programmatic quality and adherence to best practice throughout project implementation.


*Position is contingent upon award of contract.

 
Responsibilities:
  • Provide overall direction and planning and management of project, including technical, financial and administrative oversight
  • Oversee all sub-granting procurement activities
  • Manage project staff members based both within IRC and with project partners to ensure work plans are followed
  • Lead advocacy efforts for policy and legislative changes relating to peace building and conflict management
  • Supervise sub-grantee performance and implementation
  • Establish and maintain systems for monitoring and evaluating project operations throughout the project time span.
  • Ensure that all cooperative agreement deadlines are met and targets achieved according to grant specifications and program work plans
  • Maintain working relationships with partners and donors to enhance program integration and implementation
  • Oversee the preparation and submission of high quality progress and financial reports to the donor
  • Representational duties with USAID, Kenyan government and other stakeholders
  • Participate in working group meetings, and other coordination mechanisms, at both the local, district, and national level
 Requirements:
  • Master’s Degree or higher in social work (MSW), humanities, international affairs, other related field
  • Minimum of five-seven years of professional experience in a leadership role implementing and overseeing complex programs in a humanitarian or development context
  • Experience in conflict, leadership, and peace programming at the local and national level
  • Knowledge and or experience with a people to people approach to peace building is a must
  • Exceptional gender, GBV, leadership, and other sector-specific technical skills and knowledge
  • Experience working and coordinating with government bodies and local actors in a complex and changing environment
  • Experience managing US Government-funded projects is highly desired
  • Demonstrated skills and experience in complex program design and monitoring
  • Strong analytical and strategic planning and implementation skills
  • Ability and interest to work with a diverse and multicultural team in a respectful and culturally appropriate manner
  • Fluency in spoken and written English, Swahili a plus

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2011 latest UNFP Jobs

JOBS AT UNITED NATIONS POPULATION FUND

Post Title:                              Driver
Type of Contract:                Fixed Term Appointment
Level:                                     GS2
Duration:                               1 year, Renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.
Duty Station:                        Nairobi, Kenya
Date of Re-Issue:                 27 January 2011       
Closing Date:                        21 February 2011
Organisational Unit:           UNFPA Somalia Country Office

Driver's JD- Click here



Vacancy No:                          VA/FPA/SOM/02/2011
Post Title:                              Finance Assistant
Type of Contract:                 Fixed Term
Duration:                               1 Year, Renewable, subject to satisfactory                                                                     performance and availability of funds
Level:                                     GS5
Duty Station:                         Nairobi
Date of Issue:                        27 January 2011       
Closing Date:                       21 February 2011
Organizational Unit:            UNFPA Somalia Country Office

Click here for Finance Assistant JD



Vacancy No.:                        VA/FPA/SOM/03/2011

Post Title:                              Information Technology Assistant

Duty Station:                        Nairobi, Kenya
Type of Contract:                Fixed Term
Level:                                     GS6
Duration:                       One year, Renewable subject to satisfactory      performance               and   availability of funds
           Date of Issue:                       27 January 2011
Closing Date:                        21  February 2011
Organizational Unit:           UNFPA Somalia Country Office

Vacancy No:                         VA/FPA/SOM/04/2011
Post Title:                              Administrative Assistant
Type of Contract:                Fixed Term
Level:                                     GS5
Duration:                               1 year, Renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.
Duty Station:                        Nairobi
Date of Issue:                       27 January 2011       
Closing Date:                        21 February 2011
Organisational Unit:           UNFPA Somalia Country Office

Admin Assistant JD- Click here

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2011 NGOS jobs in Kenya- ILRI Programme Mgt Officer

ILRI JOBS- Programme Management Officer

Vacancy Number: PMO/SLF/02/11

Department: Sustainable Livestock Futures (SLF)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration: 2-year contract renewable
Starting salary: KES is 164,000 per month

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works at the crossroads of livestock and poverty, bringing high-quality livestock science, communications and capacity building to bear on poverty reduction and sustainable development. ILRI is one of 15 centres supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). ILRI has campuses in Kenya (headquarters) and Ethiopia, with other offices located in other regions of Africa (Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria) as well as in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka), Southeast Asia (Laos, Thailand, Vietnam) and East Asia (China).
ILRI seeks to recruit a dynamic and competent Programme Management Officer to work within the Sustainable Livestock Futures Group and the CGIAR Climate Change Agriculture and Food Security Programme. The person will work closely with various ILRI departments and Units (Finance & Administration, HR, ICT, Resource Mobilization, Intellectual Property, etc).

Responsibilities
1)    Budgets and Accounting
  • Preparation of budgets and grant applications
  • Management of Grants and Sub-Grants
  • Monthly and quarterly budget and expense monitoring
  • Preparation of financial reports and;
  • Working with the finance department to ensure that all financial reports prepared conform to ILRI and donor guidelines
2)    Research Management
  • Reviewing and drafting documents (e.g. concept papers, proposals and reports) to check conformity to agreed templates and donor requirements
  • Maintaining  a tracking system to monitor project milestones and status of deliverables and providing reports of these to project leaders
  • Preparing periodic reports to program leaders on resource mobilization and staff time allocation, as required
3)    Support program communication
  • Coordinating presentations for annual reports, annual planning meeting, internal/external reviews and maintain databases of projects, collaborators and donors
  • Preparing and maintaining program web pages on internet and intranet; Facilitating links with other communication functions at ILRI
  • Organizing /co-ordinating workshops/conferences
4)    Office Management
  • Development of efficient filing systems and databases for print and electronic files/documents
  • Provide oversight on data archive for Projects
  • Oversee contracting of consultants and letters of agreements with partners
  • Oversee the management  and procurement of assets assigned to the programs
Requirements
  • Master’s degree (MPA, MBA, MSc.) and a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. Economics, Business Administration, Management, Commerce)
  • At least 2 years of relevant work experience respectively.
  • CPA 11 or ACCA Level 1 qualification
  • Extensive experience in financial management and budgeting for complex, multi-donor projects and programs.
  • Strong leadership, interpersonal and team building skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team setting
  • Attention to detail.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience in a multicultural work environment
Terms of appointment: This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based at ILRI’s Nairobi campus and is open to Kenyan nationals only.  The position is on a 2-year contract renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding.

Job level and salary: This position is job level 3A and starting salary is KES is 164,000 per month. This is exclusive of other benefits provided within ILRI’s National Recruited Staff Scheme.

Applications: Applicants addressed to the Human Resources Director, a cover letter, curriculum vitae and the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience should be emailed to: recruit-ilri-Ken@cgiar.org by 16 February 2011.

The position title and reference number “PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER-PMO/SLF/02/11” should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email applications. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
To find more about ILRI, visit our Website at www.ilri.org
ILRI is an equal opportunity employer.

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2011 USAID Call for Applications - Conflict Mitigation and Reconciliation

 Org:                           USAID/DCHA/CMM

APS title:                     FY 11 Conflict Mitigation and Reconciliation Programs and Activities

APS Funding No:        APS-OAA-11-000001

Closing date:               March 4, 2011 (for the first batch)  Final closing date is July 25 2011


Eligible Countries

Africa: Angola, Burundi,  Democratic Republic of Congo, The Gambia,  Guinea, Guinea Bissau , Kenya,  Mali, Rwanda , Senegal , Somalia , Tanzania,  Uganda , Zambia , Zimbabwe , West Africa Regional, Liberia        

Latin America and the Caribbean: Peru, Guatemala

Middle East: Morocco, Yemen,

Asia: Philippines, Thailand, Regional Development Mission for Asia,

Europe and Eurasia: Bosnia & Herzegovina, Kyrgyzstan, Nepal

Awards:

 Applications below a minimum amount of US$100,000 or above a maximum amount of US$1,200,000 will not be considered

For more information click here


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2011 latest NGO jobs- 24 vacancies (various)

LATEST JOBS  FROM RELIEFWEB

Job Title - Regional Programme Director, Kenya (Mombasa)
Closing Date - 31 Jan 2011
Organisation  - Aga Khan Foundation
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-8DBGGR

Job Title - Project Co-ordinator, Kenya (Nairobi)
Closing Date - 06 Feb 2011
Organisation  - Amnesty International
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-8DFKW8

Job Title - Peadiatric Clinical Officer Specialist, Kenya (Kisumu)
Closing Date - 31 Jan 2011
Organisation  - Catholic Medical Mission Board
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-8DFCXJ

Job Title - Program Manager II - Research and Evaluation Coordinator, Kenya (Nairobi)
Closing Date - 18 Mar 2011
Organisation  - Catholic Relief Services
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-8D9QWD

Job Title - Programme Development Advisor, HIV & Community Health, Kenya (Nairobi)
Closing Date - 11 Feb 2011
Organisation  - Christian Aid
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-8DEJBH

Job Title - Director, Research, Kenya (Nairobi)
Closing Date - 26 Mar 2011
Organisation  - Family Health International
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-8DG8LC

Job Title - OPERATIONS MANAGER, Kenya (NAIROBI)
Closing Date - 15 Feb 2011
Organisation  - FilmAid International
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-8DEA8V

Job Title - Operations Manager, Kenya (Nairobi)
Closing Date - 15 Feb 2011
Organisation  - FilmAid International
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-8DHCAW

Job Title - Pastoral Situational Assessment Consultancy, Kenya (Nairobi)
Closing Date - 07 Feb 2011
Organisation  - Horn Relief
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-8DDHA9

Job Title - Program Coordinator, Kenya (Nairobi)
Closing Date - 04 Feb 2011
Organisation  - Horn Relief
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-8DBAP9

Job Title - Communication and Advocacy Programme Officer, Kenya (Nairobi)
Closing Date - 04 Feb 2011
Organisation  - Independent Medico Legal Unit
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-8DEJW6

Job Title - ASSISTANT PROGRAMME OFFICER  - HUMAN RIGHTS PROTECTION PROGRAMME, Kenya (Nairobi)
Closing Date - 10 Feb 2011
Organisation  - International Commission of Jurists
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-8DEHX2

Job Title - Head of Regional Strategy (RESA), Kenya
Closing Date - 18 Feb 2011
Organisation  - Plan
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-8DBMRN

Job Title - Regional Head of Monitoring and Evaluation (RESA), Kenya
Closing Date - 27 Feb 2011
Organisation  - Plan
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-8DHER7

Job Title - KENYA / SOMALIE - Country Director, Kenya
Closing Date - 19 Mar 2011
Organisation  - Solidarités International
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-8D9KBL

Job Title - Finance Officer, Kenya (Nairobi)
Closing Date - 06 Feb 2011
Organisation  - Source not found..
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-8DFLKT

Job Title - Resource Mobilization and Planning Officer, Kenya
Closing Date - 15 Feb 2011
Organisation  - The African Conservation Tillage Network
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-8DHC8C

Job Title - Emergency Medical Trainer, Kenya (Nairobi)
Closing Date - 20 Feb 2011
Organisation  - United Nations Development Programme
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-8DFDCF

Job Title - Project Coordinator, Kenya (Nairobi)
Closing Date - 03 Feb 2011
Organisation  - United Nations Development Programme
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-8DAHWJ

Job Title - Project Manager, Constitution-Making Support Project (DPF), Kenya (Nairobi)
Closing Date - 03 Feb 2011
Organisation  - United Nations Development Programme
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-8DEDDZ

Job Title - Project Officer, SWTF 1325 secretariat - UN Women (Local position), Kenya (Nairobi (with frequent travel to Somalia and relocation when situation permits).)
Closing Date - 20 Feb 2011
Organisation  - United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-8DFGCY

Job Title - Consultant for the Slum Upgrading Facility, Kenya (Nairobi)
Closing Date - 07 Feb 2011
Organisation  - United Nations Human Settlements Program
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-8DFKWM

Job Title - Human Settlements Officer (Land Management), P-3, Kenya
Closing Date - 07 Feb 2011
Organisation  - United Nations Human Settlements Program
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-8DELWL

Job Title - Human Settlements Officer (Urban Environment), P-4, Kenya (Nairobi)
Closing Date - 02 Feb 2011
Organisation  - United Nations Human Settlements Program
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-8DFKRV

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