CHF International Job Vacancies

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 improve their social, economic, and environmental conditions.

CHF International is seeking Kenyan candidates for several positions on a proposed USAID-funded initiative which will develop the capacity of civil society organizations (CSOs) at the national level to empower civil society to better respond to the health needs and well-being of Kenyans.

National level CSOs will be trained to build the management and technical capacity of smaller CSOs.


CHF is seeking candidates for the following positions:

1. Chief of Party

2. Deputy Chief of Party

3. CSO Capacity Building Team Lead

4. Grants Management Team Lead

5. Health Services Delivery Team Lead

6. Knowledge Management Advisor

7. Civil Society Advocacy Advisor

For more information on individual positions and to apply, please visit the CHF website at www.chfinternational.org and click on “Work with Us” and then “Jobs in the Field.”

All applications must be received by 12th April 2011

Chief of Party, Ethiopia

We are currently seeking a Chief of Party for an anticipated USAID-funded multiyear program in Ethiopia that aims to support and enhance livelihood options of chronically food-insecure households by promoting and supporting on-farm and off-farm income-generating activities, facilitating output and input market linkages, increasing access to microfinance services, improving nutritional status of communities, and helping communities adapt to climate change. The position is subject to ACDI/VOCA being awarded the program.

Responsibilities:
� Provide overall programmatic and administrative management and general technical direction for the entire program.
� Identify issues and risks related to program implementation in a timely manner and suggest appropriate program adjustments.
� Cultivate and liaise with program partners, as well as Ethiopian governmental agencies and USAID offices in Ethiopia and Washington DC.
� Ensure all activities are in compliance with donor regulations and ACDI/VOCA policies and procedures.
� Ensure quality monitoring and evaluation, including the development of a monitoring and evaluation plan.
� Ensure quality development of project reports, contracts, and other programming documents, and monitor ongoing activities to ensure they are reaching the intended objectives and are in full compliance with donor regulations.

Qualifications:
� Minimum of 10 years� overseas experience in an international development field
is required.
� Experience developing and managing programs related to integrated rural development with experience in Ethiopia or East Africa is preferred.
� At least two years� prior experience with gender-focused initiatives.
� Demonstrated proficiency in the field of people and project management, as well as strategic planning.
� Prior experience with USAID projects, procedures, policies and reporting requirements is required.
� Effective record of building relationships with governmental organizations, as well as private and community organizations, is required.
� Established track record of achieving results within difficult working environments is required.
� Master�s degree in a pertinent field (e.g., social research, project management, international development, international business) is highly desirable.
� Fluency in English is required; knowledge of Amharic preferred

Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E5556C361D43515B7E59192F7755166802627A48. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.

Deputy Chief of Party - International Rescue Committee (IRC)

The International Rescue Committee, IRC, is bidding on a USAID RFA for the FANIKISHA Institution Strengthening Project in Kenya.

The FANIKISHA project aims to improve the health status and well-being of Kenyan citizens through improving the capacity of national Kenyan CSOs to strengthen the institutional and technical capacity of smaller affiliate CSOs. The RFA response is due 26 April 2011 and the project is anticipated to start 1 August 2011 and run for 5 years. The anticipated budget range is $38m to $44m.

*Position is contingent upon award of contract.

Scope of work

The DCOP is responsible for ensuring that the project is implemented in accordance with the cooperative agreement, and all applicable USAID and USG regulations.

The DCOP will focus on the sub-granting, monitoring & evaluation and compliance aspects of this program, while deputizing for the COP whenever necessary on core management and representation functions. The DCOP will work closely with the USAID in-country Mission to provide project updates, discuss strategies, obstacles, performance plans, and indicator success.

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop, implement and monitor appropriate sub-granting mechanisms for the project in full compliance with IRC and USAID regulations;
• Develop and implement a detailed and cost-efficient monitoring framework for the project;
• Ensure timely reporting of all sub-grantees and monitoring structures to ensure timely, informative and relevant data is provided to USAID and other stakeholders as appropriate;
• Lead the provision of technical expertise in the domains of monitoring and evaluation, financial compliance and sub-granting processes;
• Manage project staff working on sub-granting, compliance and monitoring & evaluation functions;
• Liaise with external evaluators and auditors to ensure full transparency regarding the project;
• Support and deputize for the COP as needed in terms of representation, coordination, management and other functions.
• Provide financial and technical management to ensure the best use of resources by preparing sound budgets, monitoring project expenses, and ensuring timely submission of financial reports to the donor;
• Ensure that the project is implemented in accordance with the cooperative agreement, donor regulations, and internationally recognized quality standards;
• Ensure that Project initiatives adequately address the needs of the most vulnerable beneficiary population in the most cost-effective manner;
• Forge and maintain solid cooperation with partner organizations and government officials;
• Manage project properties according to IRC and USAID regulations.

Requirements

• Masters degree required;
• Minimum of five years of overseas management experience;
• Strong background in sub-granting, compliance and monitoring systems;
• Knowledge of institution strengthening and/or public health background an advantage;
• Proven leadership and strategic planning capabilities;
• Experience managing large teams and working in tandem with local and international partners;
• Demonstrated budget management ability;
• Previous experience with USAID-funded projects strongly desirable;
• Effective and persuasive writing and public speaking;
• Proven sound judgment and decision-making skills;
• Computer Literate in MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook);

Position reports to the Chief of Party.

Specific Security Situation/Housing: Family post.

How to apply

Please apply online: www.ircjobs.org

or http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&rid=6974

Closing date: 28 May 2011

Health Programme Manager - Friends of Londiani

Friends of Londiani is a registered NGO whose mission is to work in partnership with the people of the Kipkelion District to develop and complete sustainable community projects to enable the people to achieve an improved quality of life based on their values and become the authors of their own development.

Friends of Londiani are committed to contributing to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals in accordance with the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights. FOL Kenya’s projects include community projects in a number of areas including Health, Education and Water.

Location: Kenya - Londiani Town, Kipkelion District, Rift Valley Province

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Managing, developing and coordinating the FOL Health programme activity implementation
• Providing front-line management and programme set-up (including programme development, partnership management, logistic management)
• Participate in programme Logframe development and Monitoring & Evaluation to ensure Logframe deliverables are met.
• Manage programme budgets to ensure cost effectiveness and adequate spending levels are maintained.
• Manage health proposal process from receipt of proposal to completion of projects where approved.
• Participate in health project design, funding proposals, donor and other reports.
• Providing technical guidance and support to the community groups on health programmes
• Supervision of the health programmes including monthly reporting of programme deliverables and regular reporting of activities against health workplan.
• Providing organisational and technical support to DHMT, Divisional Public Health Offices and local partners in the implementation of the Health Programmes.
• Liaising closely with Education Programme Manager on the implementation of the Healthy Schools Programme throughout the District.
• Liaising closely with Water Programme Manager on the implementation of the Water Programme throughout the District.
• Representing FOL in key District level health meetings.
• Assisting with FOL programme reviews and evaluations.
• Documenting of programme processes.
• Ensuring programme quality control.
• Development of donor proposals and budgets.
• Coordination with Programme Managers in education and water
• Any other responsibilities deemed appropriate by the Country Director.

Expected Outputs

• Monthly progress activity report against expected results
• Annual report on implementation of the Health Programme.
• Monthly budget reporting
• Regular field visit reports documenting progress of various health projects including photos
• Manage and supervise direct reports to create an enabling environment for employee performance.
• Coordinate malaria division activities to ensure internal workings at PSI/K are smooth i.e. cross team, status meetings, and financial settlements.

Person Specification

Education

• A Master’s Degree in a Health area, Development, Social Science or a related discipline.

Essential Experience and Skills

• At least three years’ community programme management experience in a rural setting
• Demonstrated good monitoring and evaluation skills
• Demonstrated good analytical skills
• Good writing skills in English.
• Good computer skills
• Driving licence desirable

Special skills

• Commitment to working with a value-based organisation
• Kiswahili and English language skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good organisation, planning and management skills
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Flexible
• Innovative

How to apply

Applications will be accepted online to the following email info@friendsoflondiani.com

The subject of the email should state the position being applied for.

Applications will be accepted to midnight on Sunday 24th April, 2011.

Any later submissions will not be accepted.

Online applications should include a cover letter of interest and a detailed CV.

All online applications must be followed by a postal application including a cover letter of interest a detailed CV to be received in the FOL office at the address Friends of Londiani Kenya, PO Box 335, Londiani, Kenya on or before the application deadline.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Chief of Party - International Rescue Committee (IRC)

The International Rescue Committee, IRC, is bidding on a USAID RFA for the FANIKISHA Institution Strengthening Project in Kenya.

The FANIKISHA project aims to improve the health status and well-being of Kenyan citizens through improving the capacity of national Kenyan CSOs to strengthen the institutional and technical capacity of smaller affiliate CSOs.

The RFA response is due 26 April 2011 and the project is anticipated to start 1 August 2011 and run for 5 years.

The anticipated budget range is $38m to $44m.

*Position is contingent upon award of contract.

Scope of work

The COP is responsible for ensuring that the project is implemented in accordance with the cooperative agreement, and all applicable USAID and USG regulations. The COP will be the primary representational link with USAID staff.

The COP will work closely with the USAID in-country Mission to provide project updates, discuss strategies, obstacles, performance plans, and indicator success. The COP will liaise with USAID contracting officers, technical support staff and outside contractors.

The COP will represent the project to all key stakeholders, government officials and donors at coordination fora and other related seminars and meetings. The COP will ensure that project initiatives adequately address the needs of the beneficiary population in the most cost-effective manner.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide leadership and direction, define and implement activities to achieve the greatest coverage and impact possible;
• Prepare in coordination with key project staff strategic work-plans with clear objectives and achievement benchmarks, long-term and short-term priorities, implementation plans, financial projections and tools for evaluation;
• Manage the overall project by planning, monitoring and evaluating project activities in accordance with the cooperative agreement;
• Lead the provision of technical expertise in the domain of institution strengthening;
• Identify short-term technical assistance needs and arrange for the provision of needed assistance; Manage sub-agreement partners; ensure coordinated inputs and technical/managerial quality from all partners/collaborators;
• Provide financial and technical management to ensure the best use of resources by preparing sound budgets, monitoring project expenses, and ensuring timely submission of financial reports to the donor;
• Ensure that the project is implemented in accordance with the cooperative agreement, donor regulations, and internationally recognized quality standards;
• Ensure that Project initiatives adequately address the needs of the most vulnerable beneficiary population in the most cost-effective manner;
• Report to USAID through both formal and informal debriefings, annual and semi-annual reports;
• Maintain an on-going dialogue with the USAID AOTR and timely respond to AOTR's inquiries;
• Forge and maintain solid cooperation with partner organizations and government officials;
• Manage external relations by representing the project and the organization in the public and ensuring the distribution of information about project achievements and lesson learned;
• Manage project properties according to IRC and USAID regulations.

Requirements

• Masters degree required, PhD preferred;
• Minimum of ten years of overseas management experience;
• Strong background in institution building and/or civil society development;
• Public health background preferred;
• Proven leadership and strategic planning capabilities;
• Experience managing large teams and working in tandem with local and international partners;
• Demonstrated budget management ability;
• Previous experience as USAID Chief of Party or Deputy Chief of Party desirable;
• Effective and persuasive writing and public speaking;
• Proven sound judgment and decision-making skills;
• Computer Literate in MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook);

Position reports to the Country Director, Kenya.

Specific Security Situation/Housing: Family post.

How to apply

Please apply online: www.ircjobs.org or

http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&rid=6973

Closing date: 28 May 2011

Education Programme Manager

Friends of Londiani is a registered NGO whose mission is to work in partnership with the people of the Kipkelion District to develop and complete sustainable community projects to enable the people to achieve an improved quality of life based on their values and become the authors of their own development.

Friends of Londiani are committed to contributing to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals in accordance with the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights. FOL Kenya’s projects include community projects in a number of areas including Health, Education and Water.

Location: Kenya - Londiani Town, Kipkelion District, Rift Valley Province

Main Duties and Responsibilities for National Staff position

• Providing front-line management and programme set-up (including programme development, partnership management, logistic management)
• Participate in programme Logframe development and Monitoring & Evaluation to ensure Logframe deliverables are met.
• Manage programme budgets to ensure cost effectiveness and adequate spending levels are maintained.
• Manage education proposal process from receipt of proposal to completion of projects where approved.
• Participate in education project design, funding proposals, donor and other reports.
• Supervision of the education programmes including monthly reporting of programme deliverables providing regular reporting of activities against education workplan.
• Providing technical guidance and support to the community groups on FOL Lifeskills peer education programme
• Supervision of education bursary scheme including regular reporting of student deliverables and delivery of support based on identified students needs.
• Providing organisational and technical support to MoE, PHO and local partners in the implementation of the Healthy Schools Programme .
• Liaising closely with MoE and PHO to develop and ensure ownership and integration of Healthy Schools into existing schools including monitoring of existing programmes.
• Representing FOL in key District level education meetings.
• Assisting with FOL programme reviews and evaluations.
• Documenting of programme processes.
• Ensuring programme quality control.
• Development of donor proposals and budgets.
• Coordination with Programme Managers in health and water
• Any other responsibilities deemed appropriate by the Country Director.

Expected Outputs

• Monthly progress activity report against expected results
• Annual report on implementation of the Education bursary scheme
• Monthly budget reporting
• Regular field visit reports documenting progress of Healthy Schools Programme including photos

Person Specification

Education

• A Master’s Degree in Education, Development, Social Science or a related discipline.

Essential Experience and Skills

• At least three years’ community programme management experience in a rural setting
• Demonstrated good monitoring and evaluation skills
• Demonstrated good analytical skills
• Good writing skills in English.
• Good computer skills
• Driving licence desirable

Special skills

• Commitment to working with a value-based organisation
• Kiswahili and English skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good organisation, planning and management skills
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Flexible
• Innovative

How to apply

Applications will be accepted online to the following email info@friendsoflondiani.com

The subject of the email should state the position being applied for.

Applications will be accepted to midnight on Sunday 24th April, 2011.

Any later submissions will not be accepted.

Online applications should include a cover letter of interest and a detailed CV.

All online applications must be followed by a postal application including a cover letter of interest a detailed CV to be received in the FOL office at the address

Friends of Londiani Kenya,
P.O Box 335, Londiani, Kenya

on or before the application deadline.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Drought Emergency Response Project Manager

Cordaid combines more than 90 years’ experience and expertise in emergency aid and structural poverty eradication.

We are one of the biggest international development organisations with a network of almost a thousand partner organisations in 36 countries in Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe and Latin America.

In Kenya, Marsabit, Cordaid is looking for a Drought Emergency Response Project Manager.

Vacancy number: 10/11

Introduction

Cordaid supports Community Managed Disaster Risk Reduction in pastoralist areas in Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda.

For the current and unfolding drought situation, Cordaid and partners will implement drought emergency response activities with funding from ECHO.

Cordaid will appoint a project management team to supervise and monitor the response activities, implemented by 5 of its partner organizations.

Responsibilities

• Overall management and supervision of the Drought Emergency Response Project.
• Monitoring of the implementation and progress of the Drought Emergency Response activities, implemented by 5 partner organizations.
• Supervision of the Cordaid Drought Emergency Response team, including project management, human resources management, financial& administrative management.
• Reporting on progress of the project to Cordaid and ECHO.
• Networking and linking with external stakeholders and actors to support coordination of the humanitarian aid related to the drought situation.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in development studies, social sciences, natural resource management, or other subject related to international development cooperation, food security and humanitarian aid.

Knowledge, skills and experience in:

• Management and supervision of humanitarian aid activities in a context similar to Kenya and its arid lands.
• Supervision of partner organisations in implementing humanitarian aid activities.
• Knowledge of and experience with logical framework methodology and result indicators.
• Regulations and reporting requirements of ECHO.
• Drought Cycle Management and Community Managed Disaster Risk Reduction approach.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills in English language.

Specifics of station: Marsabit, Kenya with frequent travel to project sites in Marsabit, Samburu, Moyale, Mandera and Isiolo.

This is a non-accompanied posting.

Contract information:

The contract period is for 7 months starting middle of May 2011. We offer a Cordaid contract with a competitive salary and a benefit package which includes R&R, a comprehensive insurance cover, social security and pension contribution and a holiday allowance.

Further information & how to apply:

For additional information, please contact Mrs Josée van der Beek, HR Officer. Phone: +31 70 3136300.

Applications including a motivation letter and extensive CV in English, including the contact details of at least three professional references, should be forwarded before 15 April 2011 under reference of the vacancy number.

Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this position, that applications will be reviewed on a regular basis in the meantime and that given the necessity to fill this position as soon as possible, we may offer this post before the closing date.

An assessment will be part of the procedure.

How to apply
Please note that we accept applications through our website only: www.cordaid.nl (>English>Vacancies).

Closing date: 15 Apr 2011

Information and Communications Technology Manager

icipe is an intergovernmental organisation funded by government aid agencies, UN organisations and private foundations to carry out research and training in environmentally sound and sustainable management of arthropods for improving health and agricultural productivity in the tropics.

icipe has approximately 300 staff to support its research and capacity building programmes, located at various sites in Kenya, Ethiopia and Sudan.

icipe requires the services of a young and dynamic Information and Communications Technology Manager to head its ICT Unit at the Centre. icipe’s infrastructure consists of a campus-wide LAN of CAT5e/CAT6, Fiber &Wireless Access Points, Cisco Routers, HP Switches, HP, DELL& Apple Servers and a Nortel telephone PABX.

They are operated by Microsoft windows servers &clients, Apple macintosh, Unix server, Microsoft Exchange 2007 e-mail system, Microsoft Office, a Helpdesk system, Financial & Administration systems and Intranet/ Extranet.

Requirements

The suitable candidate should have:

• A masters degree in computer Science or a related field
• Five years hands on management experience at a senior level in an ICT department/Unit
• Experience in managing a networking environment based on Microsoft server technologies (Windows server and Exchange Server)
• Should be knowledgeable in supporting heterogeneous network clients (Microsoft, Apple-Macintosh and UNIX/Linux)
• Should be knowledgeable in supporting Microsoft development technologies such as NET and SQL server 2000/2005.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Administration, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations at icipe’s Duduville and ITOC Mbita campuses.

Specifically he/she will develop and monitor the implementation of an appropriate ICT strategy that will support the current and future ICT needs of the Centre.

This will entail among other things:

• Formulating and implementing policy guidelines for the development and maintenance of ICT systems in conformity with the Centre’s overall policy.
• Developing or acquiring, installing and maintaining systems for various types of applications used in the Centre.
• Providing leadership and management of the ICT team.
• Developing and maintaining standards and advise on the procurement of ICT equipment
• Developing and managing the ICT Unit’s budget
• Providing leadership in the development of information and communication technology related projects.

A competitive compensation package that provides among others, medical, Group life and accident insurance cover, education allowance for children as well as an off-shore pension scheme and leave passages will be offered to the right candidate.

Based in Nairobi Kenya the appointment will initially be for two years, renewable.

Applications will be accepted up to 23 April 2011, or until the position is filled, whichever is the earlier.

Only applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

Please send an application with a detailed CV and names and addresses of 3 referees including e-mail addresses, fax numbers, and remuneration package to hr@icipe.org or:

The Human Resources Department
icipe - African Insect Science for Food and Health
P.O. Box 30772-00100
Nairobi
Kenya

icipe is an Equal Opportunity Employer

icipe Legal Officer

icipe is an intergovernmental organisation funded by government aid agencies, UN organisations and private foundations to carry out research and training in environmentally sound and sustainable management of arthropods for improving health and agricultural productivity in the tropics.

icipe has approximately 300 staff to support its research and capacity building programmes, located at various sites in Kenya, Ethiopia and Sudan.

icipe wishes to urgently recruit a suitable candidate to fill the position of Legal Officer to be based at its Headquarters at Duduville campus, Kasarani, Nairobi Kenya. The position is offered on two year contract terms that are renewable.

Objectives

The main objectives of this position include the following:

• To provide support to management and staff of icipe in the review, negotiation and drafting of research, collaborative and material transfer agreements.
• To provide advice to management and other professional staff of icipe on the icipe Charter and the Headquarters’ Agreement with the Government of Kenya.
• To oversee the process of regularizing / harmonizing Title documents of icipe’s immovable assets.
• To advise management on the management of the Centre’s Intellectual Property and related rights.
• To advise management on appropriate IP strategies to employ in the protection and dissemination of the Centre’s research results in line with its research mission, and this may include but will not be limited to the registration of patents, trademarks and utility models.

Requirements

• Be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in law from a recognized university
• Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and with admission to practice before the Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI)
• Be a Commissioner for Oaths and Notary Public
• Be a Certified Public Secretary (CPS)
• Have at least five years’ working experience in an international organization
• Applicants with another degree in science or a Master’ degree in Business Administration but who have previously carried out registration of patents and other IP related rights will also be considered.
• Be proactive and self motivated and able to work with minimum supervision
• Excellent communication, research, presentation and analytical skills
• Proficient in computer skills (MS- Office suite etc)

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Administration, the Legal Officer will perform the following duties among other things:

• Draft collaborative research agreements, memoranda of understanding, research contracts etc for collaboration / cooperation between icipe and other parties / partners
• Review research agreements, memoranda of understanding, research contracts for proposed collaboration between icipe and other parties.
• Advise management and staff on new developments on legal matters at national, regional and international level.
• Oversee the maintenance and custodianship of icipe’s immovable assets.
• Oversee maintenance of icipe’s Intellectual Property Rights including coordination of their protection and prosecution.
• Liaise with external counsel
• Carry out other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

A competitive compensation package that provides among others medical, Group life and Group personal accident insurance cover, education allowance for Children and pension will be offered to the right candidate. The appointment will initially be for two years renewable.

Applications will be accepted up to 23 April 2011.

Only applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

Please send an application with a detailed CV and names and addresses of 3 referees including e-mail addresses, fax numbers, and remuneration package to hr@icipe.org or:

The Human Resources Department
icipe - African Insect Science for Food and Health
P.O. Box 30772-00100
Nairobi
Kenya

icipe is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

The Equity Group Foundation was established in 2006 in recognition of the need to scale up the existing corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives of the Equity Bank Group. The Foundation acts as the institutional home for the Group’s social initiatives and interventions.

The Foundation’s aim is to catalyse the socio-economic prosperity of the people of Africa by giving opportunity to the millions at the bottom of the pyramid to be incorporated into the modern economy. This is by leveraging on the Equity Bank Group’s infrastructure.

The Foundation recognises the diverse nature of the socio-economic needs of the people of Africa and has identified six programme areas on which it lays its emphasis. These are: Education and leadership development, agriculture, entrepreneurship, health, innovation and environmental sustainability. These programme areas support the Foundation in realising its vision and mission.

Job Description

The Equity Group Foundation seeks an experienced professional to lead its monitoring and evaluation activities.

The M&E Officer will ensure that quality data is collected in line with the established framework, and conduct impact assessments that will inform programme staff and stakeholders of programme success and provide insights for future strategy.

Activities:

• Ensure collection of relevant data and monitoring of the data quality for all programs.
• Regularly review and improve the M&E system by seeking stakeholder inputs.
• Design and administer the programme database.
• Work with programme staff to ensure that the programme planning, including inputs and targets, is driven by the theory of change and the M&E log frame particularly outcome and impact indicators.
• Synthesise and analyse data for summary and reports
• Develop, refine and manage the process for regular reporting on findings and coordinate with appropriate departments for the dissemination of information.
• Manage daily operations of the M&E system, including support of staff and stakeholders in districts and schools
• Provide technical assistance and data for the M&E component of grant proposal development.
• Foster and coordinate partnerships for independent, external assessments to attain good quality, third-party evaluation studies when appropriate.
• Keep abreast of the latest developments in M&E and network with other organisations for best practices and technical assistance.
• Develop a robust M&E system and ensure technical management of the same

Qualifications:

• A degree in business or mathematics or statistics
• Experience with performance monitoring and evaluation.
• Results oriented.
• Skills in quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Computer Proficiency
• Excellent communication and report writing skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Team player

If you meet the above requirements, submit your application quoting the job you are applying for to the email address below by 6th April 2011.

Please include detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of the relevant certificates, testimonials, current pay and daytime telephone contact and email address.

All applications should be in soft and through the email indicated below.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Email to: jobs@equitybank.co.ke

Program Officers (PITC)

Ref: PITC/LVCT/2011

Location: Embu / Nyeri

The PITC Officer will support establishment of Provider Initiated Testing and Counseling (PITC) services in selected provinces in liaison with the PITC coordinator, Identify and document best practices for implementation of PITC for replication in all sites within the province and strengthen linkages between PITC and care and treatment in supported sites.

He/She will actively represent LVCT in district and provincial stakeholder fora while strengthening linkages with DHMTs and PHMTs, carry out capacity building – identify knowledge gaps, provide training, clinical mentorship and OJT for staff providing PITC in all sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support establishment of Provider Initiated Testing and Counselling (PITC) services in selected provinces in liaison with the PITC coordinator.
• Identify and document best practices for implementation of PITC for replication in all sites within the province.
• Strengthen linkages between PITC and care and treatment in supported sites.
• Actively represent LVCT in district and provincial stakeholder fora while strengthening linkages with DHMTs and PHMTs
• Capacity building – identify knowledge gaps, provide training, clinical mentorship and OJT for staff providing PITC in all sites
• Commodities management - Liaise with the PITC coordinator to ensure availability of all commodities and materials for PITC including test kits, data tools and IEC materials in all supported sites.
• Data management - ensure accurate collection of PITC data from supported sites, prepare and present to management, regular PITC reports from each region, ensure relevant analysis of PITC data on a regular basis and ensure appropriate comparison of project PITC data with other national HTC data
• Monitoring and supervision – monitor and provide support supervision of all PITC implementing sites in collaboration with PASCOs and DASCOs and ensure quality is maintained at all times
• Planning and budgeting – prepare regular (monthly/quarterly) work plans and budgets in consultation with the PITC coordinator and liquidate funds in a timely manner as per LVCT guidelines

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in health sciences - Clinical officers, Nurses, Lab Techs etc.
• At least 2 years experience in HIV counseling and testing especially PITC
• Trained in PITC and other HIV related courses.
• Experience with Government of Kenya guidelines, standards, tools and best practices with good knowledge of PEPFAR programs
• Demonstrable leadership and report writing skills
• Trainer preferably with TOT training
• Good communication skills
• Good with MS Office suite

Qualified applicants are invited to send their cover letter and detailed CV along with contacts of three referees, Salary history and expectations, clearly stating the position and location applied for, to:

Human Resource and Administration Division,
Liverpool VCT, Care and Treatment,
P.O Box 19835, 00202 Nairobi, Kenya

Or email: recruitment@liverpoolvct.org

so as to reach us NOT later than April 4, 2011

Note: Only short listed applicant will be contacted.

LVCT is an equal opportunity employer

Mid-level Therapist and Rehabilitation Trainer

Responsible to:- Rehabilitation Technical Team Leader

Location: Dadaab

Closing date: - Open

The Organization

Handicap International is an INGO specialising in the field of disability and development. A strong emphasis is placed on empowering people with disabilities through their integration into mainstream development activities and the provision of appropriate health and rehabilitation services to ensure equal opportunities for all.

The rehabilitation project in Dadaab aims to provide and secure tangible and measurable improvement of independency in activities of daily living and quality of life of refugees living with physical impairment or disability.

The Position

The “Mid-level Therapist and Rehabilitation Trainer” empowers incentive refugees involved in the physical therapy (mid-level therapists and partly CBR workers) and implements related “task cards” (activities) captured in the Project Implementation & Monitoring Tool (PIMT).

S/he will be responsible for

• Empowering and mentoring 12 incentive refugees mid-level therapists and 3 physical rehabilitation supervisors to deliver and follow up quality physical rehabilitation therapy services.

1. Develop TOR, curriculum, training material and monitoring tool for mid-level therapists in different areas of rehabilitation

• Contributing to the capacity building and sensitization of all incentive refugees, community based rehabilitation committees and community leaders in the field of disability and rehabilitation.
• Enhancing/strengthening/ensuring the autonomy of daily management of the disability centers and the provision of quality rehabilitation services
• Capitalization and Documentation

1. In coordination with the Rehabilitation Technical Coordinator in Nairobi, ensure sustained liaison with physical rehabilitation stakeholders and services providers of interest, while maintaining close links with the Ministry of Health (Physiotherapy and occupational therapist chief) regarding the issues of physiotherapy occupational therapy and physical rehabilitation in the camps of Dadaab and in Kenya.
2. Compile and analyze lessons learned during the project and develop capitalization document on delivery of rehabilitation services to people with disability living in refugee context.

Qualifications and skills required:

Education

• Bachelor (Masters being preferred) in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy

Experience

• 5 years clinical experience in physical rehab department
• Experience in training, transferring skills and knowledge and mentoring rehabilitation practices.
• Up to date knowledge in disabling conditions management.

Attributes

• Proactive
• Creative
• Adaptability
• Persuasiveness and leadership
• Goal oriented
• Capacity to work under high pressure
• Team player

Skills required

• Managerial
• Written and oral communication
• Interpersonal
• Decision making
• Good spoken and written communication

If you feel you are the right candidate for this position, kindly send your application along with an up-to-date CV(including 3 referees with their current contacts) by email to :- recruit03@handicap-international.or.ke

The email subject line should be marked: “Application for Mid – level Therapist and Rehab Trainer Position”.

Applications will be processed as they are received and interviews conducted until the appropriate candidate is selected. Please do not send your academic and other testimonials they will be requested at a later stage.

Only short listed candidates with the above qualifications and skills will be contacted.

Any kind of lobbying on behalf of applicants or canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification.

Important Notice

It has come to our attention that there are some fraudulent advertisements circulating on behalf of Handicap International. Be fully aware that HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL DOES NOT request for any fees from applicants during the application and/or induction process.

Any occurrence of this kind is to be reported without delay to hrmanager@handicap-international.or.ke for further action.

Handicap International is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply

Programme Officer Financial Services & Renewable Energy

The Regional Office for East Africa of the Dutch Humanist Institute for Cooperation with Developing Countries (Hivos) promotes economic and social empowerment of poor and marginalized people in Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya.

Programme Officer Financial Services & Renewable Energy (full time)

The job

The Green Entrepreneurship (GE) program aims to improve the economic position of entrepreneurial rural men and women based on a sound management of natural resources.

Hivos aims to strengthen the capacities of rural men, women and small and medium enterprises to improve their businesses in a sustainable way.

Hivos equally aims to contribute to the development of a green and fair financial sector, decentralized renewable energy, the development of sustainable value chains and improved agriculture and energy policies at national and international level, as essential ingredients for more dynamic, inclusive and green local economies.

As a member of the global GE team and reporting to the Regional Director, the programme officer contributes constructively and positively to the overall and regional Hivos policies in this field; positions Hivos in the region in line with its’ policies; initiates and coordinates innovative and creative programmes and initiatives that contribute to Hivos GE objectives, forges strong relationships and builds supportive networks with relevant stakeholders notably in civil society and amongst donor agencies, and takes responsibility for the administration and management of the GE partner portfolio.

The person

You are a qualified individual with strong analytic skills and an ability to translate analysis into practical results.

You are entrepreneurial and not afraid to try something new. You have strong communication skills, both orally as in writing. You are a good networker with a proven ability to mobilize your network in support of the programme objectives. You are well respected in your community of practice, a teamplayer, flexible and open minded. You are self disciplined and do not shy away from administrative tasks as part of your responsibilities.

You are passionate about the need and potential to expand financial services and renewable energy to marginalized groups in rural areas as critical vehicles to enable these groups to become agents of local economic development. You are familiar with micro-finance, SME and trade finance, business development support, and renewable energy.

Qualifications

• An academic background, with a masters degree in a relevant field;
• Experience with the financial sector and renewable energy, in at least one of the countries in the region;
• Experience with public – private collaboration and/or advocacy;
• A minimum of five years of relevant work experience, including working with civil society organisations;
• Strong networking and fundraising skills;
• Proven experience in project management and implementation;
• Track record in programme development in the field of financial services and renewable energy;
• Affinity with developmental, political and socio-economic issues;
• Preparedness and ability to travel.

Hivos offers a challenging position in an international environment. The regional office is based in Nairobi, Kenya. Hivos welcomes applications from citizens from Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda but only with a valid work permit for Kenya and can only offer employment on local terms and conditions.

If you meet the above mentioned qualifications (please look carefully), send a letter explaining your motivation and your CV to:

Hivos e-mail: jobs@hivos.or.ke

With reference code for PO Financial Services: “vac PO FS&RE”.

Deadline: April 9th 2011

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Uganda Village Project Publicity Chair

We are currently seeking enthusiastic, dedicated individuals to serve on our executive board as Publicity Chair for the organization. The Publicity Chair serves on a voluntary basis to support and guide our activities on the ground in the Iganga District of Uganda, where our public health programs serve rural communities. Our main program is called Healthy Villages, which takes a grassroots approach to developing a basic public health/health package for rural communities in conjunction with community members themselves, and strives to increase access to healthcare and build capacity within these communities. These programs address common rural health issues such as sanitation, nutrition, malaria, family planning, and eye health. Our other areas of focus include safe water activities such as well construction and household storage solutions, facilitation of obstetric fistula care, and provision of scholarships to orphans for higher education.

Learn more about our programs at our website - www.ugandavillageproject.org

Duties of PUBLICITY CHAIR – Estimated time commitment 4 hours/week

- Maintain general documents used by the organization;

- Build on current organizational memory processes such as project area manuals, orientation manuals, administrative documents;

- Actively pursue ways to increase publicity for the organization through social networking, online and print media and other means;

- Respond to queries from outside individuals such as journalists who request information from us;

- Create minutes from all officer meetings attended;

- Creating and updating all publicity materials (press releases, pamphlets, program summary sheets, etc.) for donors, volunteers, and partner organizations;

- Collaborating with in-country staff on creating e-newsletters to members of our contact list to share UVP's current work and progress, including keeping an updated list of contacts;

- Update the organizational blog and social media outlets with publicity announcements;

- Participate in monthly executive board member meetings;

- Participate in the annual executive board member meeting.

To apply for this position, please send a CV/resume and cover letter to: director@ugandavillageproject.org

Community Economic Development (CED) Fellow

Nuru International’s Fellows Program is an opportunity for talented and motivated professionals to use their skills to affect real social change by working directly with communities in rural Kenya to end extreme poverty. Flights, accommodation, travel insurance and a modest living allowance will be provided; as well as a 2-week intensive training at Stanford University prior to leaving, and flights for a 3-week vacation in the middle of the rotation.

To view Nuru International's website and job openings go to http://www.nuruinternational.org/takeaction/jobsvolunteer.html.

Position Overview:
Nuru’s Community Economic Development (CED) Fellow Program has two main objectives: training and microfinance. Training individuals, groups, and staff in financial planning, budgeting, saving, borrowing, and repaying is a fundamental role of the CED Fellow. Managing and expanding Nuru’s CDF (Community Development Fund) is the other core responsibility of the CED Fellow.

Specific Responsibilities:
• Train and mentor the CED Program team
• Empower local leaders in the CED Program to continually take more and more ownership of the program and the CDF
• Maintain and expand Nuru’s MIS (MIFOS)
• Maintain and expand Nuru’s Mobile Banking Initiative
• Ensure the CED Program is truly sustainable and scalable
• Achieve pre-determined seasonal goals
• Oversee Nuru’s loan disbursements and repayments
• Implement and further develop financial trainings for individuals, groups, and staff
• Manage program budget efficiently to meet pre-determined goals
• Develop and implement CED interventions to meet the needs of Nuru’s members
• Help to develop new monitoring tools to evaluate impact of the CED Program
• Refine existing program metrics to improve accuracy in its reflection of the community poverty level and operational effectiveness
• Recruit new members and scale to new communities within the CED Program expansion framework

Specific Skills and Attributes (additional to the General Requirements for the Nuru Fellows Program):
• Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, or International Development, MBA preferred
• At least 2 years experience in microfinance or finance
• Minimum 2 years of project management
• Experience working on an MIS (MIFOS experience preferred)
• Solid quantitative skills and experience with Excel
• Prior experience living and/or working in the Developing World
• High commitment to organization’s mission and theory of change
• Strong work ethic
• Strong leadership and team building experience
• Ability to do crisis management and rapid, innovative problem solving in uncertain environments

Application Process:
In order to be considered for the program you have to submit the application form found online, resume, cover letter and three letters of recommendation to jobs@nuruinternational.org. Please check our Fellows Program overview for more information.

Financial Management specialist and Technical Advisor for family and Criminal Justice

The Justice Law and Order Sector (JLOS) is a sector wide approach adopted by Government of Uganda in 1999 to improve the administration of justice, maintenance of law and order and strengthen the rule of law in Uganda.

JLOS thus brings together all institutions charged with the administration of justice, maintenance of law and order and human rights.

JLOS programmes are supported through the sector wide approach to planning, budgeting, programme implementation, monitoring and evaluation with a shift of focus from institutional interests to sector wide strategic interests through a rationalized application of resources from the Government of Uganda and Development Partners.

JLOS is a reform programme run under a common investment plan, whose short term strategic objectives include adherence to the rule of law, fostering a culture of human rights, access to justice, reducing the incidence of crime and contributing to economic development.

In the long term, JLOS strategic objectives will be narrowed to three strategic objectives of strengthening policy and regulatory frameworks, access to justice and fostering a human rights culture and accountability to bring them in line with the National Development Plan.

JLOS is overseen by the Leadership Committee, Steering Committee and Technical Committee with a secretariat made of different advisors who support the four thematic areas of criminal, land, commercial and family justice.

JLOS therefore, wishes to recruit two advisors (consultants) to wit the Technical Advisor for Family and Criminal Justice and Financial Management Specialist on the terms indicated below:

1 TECHNICAL ADVISOR- FAMILY AND
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Description of the Services
The Technical Advisor, Criminal and Family Justice will provide technical leadership and guidance necessary for successful implementation of the Criminal and Family Reform Programme as follows:

1. Develop researched strategies for effective implementation of the Criminal and Family Reform Programme.
2. Coordinate the development of action plans and budgets for the Criminal and Family Reform Sub- Programmes.
3. Provide technical advice for the implementation of Criminal and Family Reform Sub-Programmes.
4. Contribute to the development of the monitoring and evaluation system particularly for the Criminal and Family Reform Programmes.
5. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the Criminal and Family Reform Programmes.
6. Prepare quarterly, semi-annual and annual monitoring and evaluation reports on Criminal and Family Reform Programmes.
7. Identify and forward constraints to achievement of the Criminal and Family Reforms to the relevant Committees and Working Groups for redress.
8. Prepare analysed and comprehensive progress reports on Criminal and Family Justice Programmes within the overall reform program for the Semi annual and Annual reviews.
9. To provide secretarial services to the Criminal and Family Justice Working Group and other sector meetings.
10. Perform any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications
The successful candidate should have:
A master’s degree in law from a recognized university.
A thorough understanding of contemporary legal and justice reforms in developing countries such as Uganda.
A thorough understanding of family and criminal justice issues.
At least five years’ experience in programme implementation, legal or access to justice reforms.
Experience working with Donor agencies.
Excellent knowledge of the public sector and
sector-wide approaches to reform.
Understanding of the public sector planning in Uganda

The successful candidate should have the following skills:
Proficiency in the use of standard computer software, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
Excellent presentation skills;
Highly developed inter-personal and analytical skills;
A high level of self-motivation and flexibility;
Team player; and
Excellent writing, research and reporting skills

Terms and Conditions:
The succeeful applicant will be offered a one year contract on competive terms tenable at the JLOS Secretariat.

2 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Description of the Services:
1. The role of the Financial Management Specialist
(FMS) will be to:
i) Coordinate and control activities in the financial management strategy, bearing in mind existing initiatives e.g. the Integrated Financial Management systems of Ministry of Finance, Planning & Economic Development;
ii) Schedule implementation in an orderly, logical and timely fashion;
iii) Submit periodic reports to the Technical and Steering committee, providing status and highlighting problem areas of the implementation;
iv) Prepare terms of reference for the out-sourced work;
v) Drive issues to resolution;
vi) Ensure successful implementation of the financial management strategy.

Key Responsibilities:
2. Key responsibilities of the FMS include:
i) In the short term – oversee the implementation of key procedures to strengthen accountability measures, particularly in regard to non-tax revenue and use of imprest;

ii) Development of training and incentives programme based on needs identified in financial management to enhance capacity and enable retention of skilled staff into the sector;

iii) Develop systems for budget planning process and facilitate preparation of and develop the annual Budget Framework Paper working closely with the sector budget working group, with particular regard to fiscal policy analysis and linkages to the sector objectives, inputs, output and outcomes;

iv) Develop mechanisms for monitoring and tracking utilization of sectoral funds;

v) Analyze and submit financial reports on sectoral programmes including analysis of budgets and budgetary trends for the sector and advice on the overall financial aspects of the sector;

vi) In the long term, provide strategic guidance and oversee implementation of the broad sector financial management strategy, on an annual basis.

vii) Prepare sectoral budget framework paper and other financial report as demanded by Government of Uganda and Development Partners.

Qualifications and Experience:
The qualified candidate should have the following qualifications:
A Financial Management qualification and membership of CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.
A Masters in Accounting and Finance will be added advantage.

Must possess proven experience of Project Planning & Management Skills in Public Sector or with an International Organisation for a period of not less that 5 years

Good interpersonal skills, excellent communication (written and spoken) and presentation skills.

A high level of self-motivation, flexibility and ability to work under very tight deadlines.

Ability in a cross cultural and disciplinary environment and be a team player.

Sufficient professional experience and mature enough to provide strategic direction and gain the cooperation of both policy and technical leval staff in the sector Competence in the use of standard computer software, including Microsoft word, excel, access and power point.

Additional Skills:
The successful candidate should have the following skills:
Proficiency in the use of standard accounting software and programmes, computer software, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint;

Excellent presentation skills;
Highly developed inter-personal and analytical skills; and
A high level of self-motivation and flexibility.
Excellent research capabilities

Terms and Conditions:
The successful applicant will be offered a three year contract on competitive terms tenable at the JLOS Secretariat.

Mode of Application:
Interested applicants are directed to submit their applications together with photocopies of their academic qualifications and two letters of reference to:

The Solicitor General
Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs
Plot 1, Parliamentary Avenue, KAMPALA,
UGANDA

Candidates may also submit soft copies of their
applications to: pgadenya@jlos.go.ug
All applications must be received not later than
4.00 p.m. on April 13th, 2011.

Finance Officer

Ref INT4449 Region Horn, East & Central Africa Location Dar es Salaam Division International Department Position Type Open Ended Job Family Finance Closing date for applications (UK Time) 31 March 2011

Finance Officer Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Level: National D2 Gross salary: 1,076,744 Per month and other benefits Contract Type: Open Ended Job Ref No: INT4449 Who we are Oxfam GB is an International NGO working with others to find lasting solutions to poverty and suffering in Tanzania and more than 80 other countries worldwide. In Tanzania, Oxfam GB is currently working in Ngorongoro district and Shinyanga region, focusing on Economic Justic - Rural Livelihoods (including smallholder, pastoralist and women's livelihoods), Social Justice centred in active citizenship, quality education and Community Empowerment. We are currently looking for a dynamic and knowledgeable Finance Officer to enhance the impact of our work in Tanzania. The role Reporting to Finance and System Manager, the person will be responsible in processing day to day financial transactions including payments, cash management, floats management, invoicing, preparation of bank reconciliations and payroll administration, budget monitoring and management of expenditure of donor funded projects, expenditure reporting, support budget holders in using OPAL and CRIMSON. The person will also be responsible to maintaining and consolidating updated financial records and data analyse financial data to support decision-making and cost effectiveness. To achieve this role, the person will be required to analyse and appraise programme budget, understanding of cash procedures, be able to maintain close links with the banks and understanding of legal and regulatory environment affecting Oxfam work to ensure timely and compliance to laws and regulations as well as proper use of computerised financial systems including accounts package and people soft designed for Oxfam GB purpose The person A candidate envisaged for this role will hold a university degree or equivalent preferably coupled with ACCA or CPA (T), with a minimum working experience of two years as an accountant. Experience in working with International Non Governmental organisations will be an added advantage. The person should demonstrate sense of focus, ability to work independently with minimum supervision, understanding of project cycle and programme management, ability to use computerised financial systems, high level of initiatives with, good communication and interpersonal skills, shows high level of planning skills, team working and ability to work in a culturally diverse organisation To apply If you believe you qualify for this post, please submit your application and CV, detailing your qualifications and experience for the post by applying online at www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs. You are advised to use advert REF INT4449 and job title for this position. The closing date for all these applications is Friday 1st April 2011

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Clinical Management Associate

Organizational Profile:

Partners In Health (PIH) is a non-profit organization based in Boston, MA, whose mission is to provide a preferential option for the poor in health care. Through service delivery, training, advocacy and research, PIH works globally to bring the benefits of modern science to those most in need and to serve as an antidote to despair. PIH has programs in Haiti, Peru, Guatemala, Mexico, Russia, Rwanda, Lesotho, Malawi, Burundi, Kazakhstan, the Dominican Republic, and Boston.

IMB, PIH’s sister organization in Rwanda, has the goal of supporting the Rwandan Ministry of Health at the district and national levels, to improve the health and promote the rights of the people of Rwanda by ensuring universal access to high quality, comprehensive care.

Overall Responsibilities:

The IMB Clinical Management Associate will support the IMB Clinical Director and clinical leadership team with the implementation of clinical programs. In particular, the Clinical Management Associate will focus on supporting the Clinical Director on all workstreams (particularly for finance, communications, operations and strategy);

building program management capacity with clinical program leaders through formal and informal trainings;
ensuring smooth cross-district coordination and operations.

The successful candidate will develop tools and processes to facilitate efficient management practices, providing mentorship as appropriate for clinical program managers and partners in the Ministry of Health at all levels.

Qualified candidates will have experience managing a team of professionals in a for-profit or non-profit organization in a developing world setting. It is imperative that the candidate have strong interpersonal skills, coordinating with a host of managers and directors s/he does not directly manage. Success is predicated on forming high-trust relationships with colleagues, providing cogent advice, and being persistent.

Ability to commit 2 years is preferred.

Specific Responsibilities:

Support Clinical Director

- Support Clinical Director and clinical leadership team to manage the administration of clinical programs, including: coordination, communication, finance and administration.
- Support Clinical Director in reviewing and analyzing clinical programs’ reports on program performance metrics, status of activities as compared to work plan, and actual spending as compared to budget in order to anticipate, identify, and address potential challenges.
- Support Clinical Director’s engagement with key partners, donors, and government partners on all administration, management, and finance issues.
- Assist Clinical Director in preparing, writing and editing reports; help prepare abstracts and manuscript submissions to professional journals.
- Support coordination of clinical and cross-cutting programs, helping to ensure interdepartmental clinical priorities and projects steadily move forward.
- Other special projects as assigned by Clinical Director.

Build Clinical Program Management Capacity

- Facilitate program management by supporting clinical staff to develop strategic goals, and to create work plans and budgets.
- In close collaboration with M&E team, ensure each manager or coordinator has defined, clear and applicable performance metrics for their program, and that they are being monitored on a regular basis and part of the decision-making process.
- Assist program staff to gather and analyze clinical, programmatic and financial data used in management reports for improved decision-making.
- Ensure communication across programs runs smoothly, including planning meetings, providing frequent updates and ensuring information is appropriately shared throughout the organization, both within IMB and with colleagues in Boston.
- Develop the managerial capacity of program managers through one-on-one coaching and implementation of management training curricula that are directly applicable to managers’ daily work.
- Work with IMB government partners – district health unit, hospital, and health center leaders— to improve managerial capacity and implement new systems [e.g. pharmacy supply chain issues, financial reporting, planning].
- Support clinical leadership and managers more generally with major projects as necessary.

Cross-site coordination and operations
- Travel frequently to each of three districts of Rwanda that IMB supports.
- Coordinate district-based clinical activities across three districts, disseminating best practices.
- Support quality improvement initiatives across the district hospitals—particularly with respect to supply chain and paramedical services.

Requirements:

- MBA or equivalent graduate degree with 3 years of work experience in management, finance or consulting, or Bachelor’s degree with 4-5 years of applicable work experience.
- Medical, clinical or public health background strongly preferred.
- English fluency required; French proficiency strongly preferred.
- High degree of proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong communication, writing and presentation skills.
- Experience with financial management and analytical skills.
- Proven ability to exercise good judgment and diplomacy.
- Ability to work under pressure, handle multiple assignments, prioritize work flow, adapt to fluctuating workload, and meet deadlines.
- Prior experience working in resource-poor settings preferred.
- Willingness to travel frequently within country, and work long hours.
- Genuine gratification with working in a collaborative team atmosphere.
- Ability to commit 2 years is preferred.
- Commitment to social justice.

How to apply

To apply, please visit our website at http://www.pih.org

Sr. Program Officer, Coastal East Africa

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the global conservation organization, seeks a Sr. Program Officer (SPO) to plan, manage, coordinate, communicate, and implement program priorities and activities in the Coastal East Africa (CEA) region of Kenya, Tanzania and Mozambique. The SPO will develop and plan eco-regional, thematic, or field projects to build WWF’s profile and knowledge in support of regional conservation priorities. This person will also serve as a liaison between CEA and home office departments, coordinate joint project activities with other WWF departments, and assist in implementing their priorities where related to conservation in CEA. S/he will also assist in fundraising efforts from U.S. donors for the resources needed to implement field programs and ensure access to necessary specialized technical assistance, partnerships and funding. Maintaining relationships with the WWF Network and external partners is a key part of being successful in this role.

A Bachelors degree is required. A graduate degree or equivalent experience in natural resources management, environmental science, international development, or conservation policy is preferred. A minimum of five years of experience in program management, biodiversity conservation, or natural resources management as well as an understanding of international conservation issues is also required. 2 years work experience in Africa is necessary. Fluency in Portuguese and/or Swahili is desirable. Must be eligible to work in the U.S. No visa sponsorship or international relocation will be provided.

AA/EOE Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. To submit cover letter and resume please visit http://www.worldwildlife.org/careers, job #11080

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Sr. Program Officer, Coastal East Africa

Intern: Southern and East Africa (Lusophone Countries)

(217163-851)

The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) is seeking candidates for internships with the Institute’s programs in the Southern and East Africa region to begin as soon as April 2011.

The intern will be responsible for conducting country and program-specific research, editing and writing, helping organize events, and providing administrative support for country programs.

Responsibilities:

- Assist in the backstopping of field offices activities;
- Research and gather materials for specific in-country programs;
- Assist in the preparation and drafting of periodic reports;
- Provide administrative support to assigned country programs, including filing, faxing, copying, mailing, and/or event preparation; and
- Conduct special projects as needed.

Requirements:

- Demonstrated interest in international affairs and democracy development;
- Well-organized. Ability to take initiative and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced office;
- Strong writing, editing and verbal skills;
- Detail-oriented and ability to follow through with inquiries as well as meet deadlines;
- Excellent interpersonal skills and strong sense of professionalism;
- Ability to work independently and with a team;
- Positive attitude;
- Portuguese language skills highly desirable; and
- A recent graduate or generally pursing an undergraduate or graduate program; relevant coursework might include political science, international affairs, international development and international law.

Comments:

This is a paid internship. The intern will work with and report directly to the Senior Program Manager for Angola and Mozambique.

Interns are encouraged to attend workshops, lectures and other staff development events at NDI.

We are currently recruiting for applicants available through the summer of 2011.

Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.

No phone calls please.

Must possess US work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship.

NDI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

How to apply

All applicants must apply by going to this site:

http://hostedjobs.openhire.com/epostings/submit.cfm?fuseaction=app.dspjob&jobid=217163&company_id=15851&jobboardid=479