MKU Academic and Non-Academic jobs in Kenya

Mount Kenya University, a Leading Chartered University operating in East Africa wishes to recruit qualified academic staff - Professors, Associate Professors and Senior Lecturers to serve in School of Law and administrative Staff to serve in Main Campus.

Academic Staff

School Of Law- Nairobi Campus only

Area Of Specialisation

• Governance
• Sports Law
• Business Law
• Healthcare Law
• Law/Science/Technology.

Professor

Must have the following: -

• Ph.D. degree in a relevant field.
• At least 12 years of university teaching at lecturer level and above; at least five (5) of which as Associate Professor
• Successfully supervised at least four (4) students including two (2) Ph.D. since being appointed Associate Professor
• i) Either four (4) articles in referred journals, or ii) Two (2) articles in refereed journals plus one (1) book by a reputable publisher, since being appointed Associate Professor.

Associate Professor

Must have the following

• Ph.D. degree in a relevant field.
• At least 8 years of university teaching; four (4) of which as full time Senior Lecturer.
• Successfully supervised at least four (4) Masters students or two (2) Ph.D. since being appointed Senior Lecturer
• i) Either four (4) articles in refereed journals, or ii) Two (2) articles in refereed journals plus one (1) book by a reputable publisher, since being appointed Senior Lecturer.

Senior Lecturers

Must have the following:

• a) Ph.D. degree in a relevant field.
• b) At least 5 years of university teaching, 3 of which as full time lecturer after PhD degree qualification
• c) Either two (2) articles in refereed journals or one (1) book by a reputable publisher, since being appointed Lecturer.

Lecturers

Must have the following:

• Ph.D. degree in relevant area OR
• Masters degree in a relevant field with at least 3 years fulltime teaching experience in an institution of higher learning.

Note for all qualifying academic staff:

• Four (4) years experience in judicial services may be accepted in lieu of two (2) years university teaching
• Renumeration of academic staff will range from Ksh 250,000-Ksh 600,000 (entry negotiable)
• • Note that those who qualify for the above appointments subject to their experience can also be considered for additional responsibilities i.e Dean, Associate Dean or Head of Department.

Administrative Staff

Executive Secretary

• Provide personal administrative support to management and the Vice-Chancellor’s office through conducting and organizing administrative duties and activities including receiving and handling information.

Job Description

• To provide linkage support to the Vice-Chancellor and supporting office (Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Registrar Academic Affairs).
• Prepare and manage correspondence, reports and documents.
• Organize and coordinate meetings, conferences, travel arrangements.
• Take, type and distribute minutes of meetings.
• Maintain University schedules, almanac and calendars.
• Arrange and confirm appointments.
• Organize internal and external events.
• Handle incoming mail and other material.
• Set up and maintain filing systems.
• Liaison with internal and external contacts.

Job Specifications

• Excellent people management skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Analytical and problem solving skills.
•  Discretion in handling of confidential information.
• Ability to Multitask.
• Creative thinker.
• Innovative

Education and Experience

• At least a Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences or Public Relations.
• Those enrolled in Masters Program or have acquired

Masters will have an added advantage.

• Diploma in Secretarial Studies.
• Minimum relevant work experience of 10 years.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• A good remuneration of not less than Ksh 80,000/- together with medical cover will be offered.

Laundry supervisor

• Should be a Diploma holder in laundry from a recognized institution
• 2 to 3 years work experience
• Salary scale - Ksh 40,000- Ksh 90,000 (entry negotiable)

Laundry attendant

• Should be certificate holder in laundry from a recognized institution
• Should have 2 to 3 years work experience.
• Salary scale - Ksh 30,000- Ksh 60,000 (entry negotiable)

The terms of service for the posts include a competitive remuneration, medical cover and other benefits.
 

A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae detailing academic and professional qualification, work experience, telephone number, the current remuneration, names, postal and e-mail addresses of three (3) referees and copies of academic and professional certificates should be Submitted alongside the application and be sent to:

The Human Resources Director
Mount Kenya University
P.O. Box 13495 -00100, Nairobi
Website: www.mku.ac.ke

• Submit two copies of your application not later than Friday 19th October 2012,
• Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
• For more details about Mount Kenya University visit the University website: http://www.mku.ac.ke

“MKU is an equal opportunity employer.”
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Moi University Engineering Lecturers Jobs in Kenya

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following posts. 

Two (2) copies of applications should be submitted in writing together with an updated curriculum vitae giving details of applicant’s age, marital status, academic and professional qualifications, working experience, present post and salary, telephone contact, names and addresses of three referees plus copies of certificates and testimonials. 

The reference number of the position applied for should be clearly indicated. 

Applications are to be addressed to:-
 

Chief Academic Officer
Moi University
P.O Box 3900,
Eldoret,
 

(Teaching Positions)
 

So as to reach him not later than 19th October, 2012. Applicants are advised to contact their referees and request them to send their letters of reference to the above address. 

The referees should write and send their recommendations under sealed envelope within three weeks from the date of this advertisement. For those already in employment, applications should be channelled through their Heads of Departments.
 

N/B: ‘’Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted’’.
 

‘’Any canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification’’
 

‘’Moi University is an equal opportunity employer’’
 

School of Engineering
 

1. Department of Civil and Structural Engineering
 

1. Senior Lecturer 

Scale13 

1 Position 

MU/AC/10/78/2012
 

Area of specialization (Transport Engineering)
 

2. Lecturer 

Scale 12 

5 Positions 

MU/AC/10/79/2012
 

Area of specialization (Engineering Surveying, Public Health Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering and Water Resources Engineering)
 

3. Assistant Lecturer

Scale 11 

1 Position 

MU/AC/10/80/2012
 

Area of specialization (Transport Engineering)
 

2. Department of Manufacturing, Industrial and Textile Engineering
 

1. Lecturer 

Scale 12 

3 Positions

MU/AC/10/81/2012
 

Area of specialization (Industrial Engineering)
 

(Textile Engineering)
 

3. Department of Chemical and Process Engineering
 

1. Lecturer 

Scale 12 

4 Positions

MU/AC/10/82/2012
 

Area of specialization (Simulation and Optimization, Transport Phenomena and Reactor Engineering)
 

Interested applicants should visit the university website www.mu.ac.ke for detailed description of the requirements and responsibilities for each of the positions.
 

Prof. J. K. Sang
Chief Administrative Officer

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CARE International Jobs in Somalia

CARE International is an international NCC working in Somalia. CARE and its partners work with vulnerable communities to address the underlying causes of poverty and promote peace and development, as well as mitigating immediate suffering caused by drought, conflict and displacement. 

We invite applications from experienced and talented individuals to fill the following positions.

Regional Hire - Rural Women Program Monitoring and Learning Coordinator 

(REF-SOMIEXIOI2O) — Based in Garowe, Puntland

The Rural Women Program Monitoring and Learning Coordinator will be responsible for managing CARE’s Rural Women Program work in Somalia in a defined geographical area. 

S/he will contribute to strategic planning and ensure high quality, accountable and impactful program design and delivery of programs targeting vulnerable rural women and the communities they live in to address underlying causes of poverty, vulnerability and marginalization that affect them.

Specific responsibilities:  

Staff oversight, program design, implementation, monitoring and reporting, grant and knowledge management, advocacy and liaison with partners, donors, government and other stakeholders who are key to achieving the results of the program.

Requirements: 

• Masters degree in social sciences or relevant field with minimum five (5) years professional experience in conflict/post-conflict context (preferably in Somalia) with at least 2 years field experience in project management (including managing work through partners) and working with pastoralist communities in Africa. 
• Ability to work as a team player and strong leadership, gender, conflict analysis and negotiating skills required.

Regional Hire - Urban Youth Program Monitoring and Learning Coordinator

(REF-SOMIEXIOI2I) — Based in Hargeisa Somaliland

The Urban Youth Program Monitoring and Learning Coordinator will be responsible for managing CARE’s Urban Youth Program work in Somalia in a defined geographical area. 

S/he will contribute to strategic planning and ensure high quality, accountable and impactful program design and delivery of programs targeting vulnerable urban youth, with a focus on secondary education and livelihoods, to address underlying causes of poverty, vulnerability and marginalization that affect them.

Specific responsibilities: 

Staff oversight, program design, implementation, monitoring and reporting, grant and knowledge management, advocacy and liaison with partners, donors, government and other stakeholders who are key to achieving the results of the program.

Requirements:  

• Masters degree in social sciences or relevant field with minimum five (5) years professional experience in conflict/post-conflict context (preferably in Somalia) with at least 2 years field experience in project management (including managing work through partners) and working with pastoralist communities in Africa. 
• Ability to work as a team player and strong leadership, gender, conflict analysis and negotiating skills required.

Regional Hire-Secondary Education Advisor  

(REF-SOM/EX10122) - Based in Garowe, Puntland

The Secondary Education Advisor will provide overall technical expertise on secondary education under the Urban Youth program, including new large-scale EC-funded projects in Puntland and Somaliland. 

S/he will be responsible for developing education strategies, advising project teams, monitoring and reporting on progress, and coordinating and liaising with staff, partners, government ministry representatives and other stakeholders.

Specific responsibilities:  

Technical support, assessments and baselines, monitoring systems/tools and their use, implementation of secondary and teacher training activities, donor reporting and collaboration with MoE officials, consortium staff, community education committees, school heads, staff and other stakeholders.

Requirements:  

• Master’s degree in Education or relevant field. Minimum 3 years’ experience working in Somalia or in the Horn of Africa in child-friendly and girls’ secondary education programming with partners. 
• Knowledge of USAID, EC and other rules & regulations, contract management, technical and managerial skills. 
• Sound judgment and ability to work effectively with others at all levels, firm belief in teamwork, partnership, gender equality, participatory approaches and sustainable development.
  Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.

For all Regional positions:

Applications/CV with daytime telephone contacts and three referees clearly marked the reference number should be sent by 16th October, 2012 to: recruit@som.care.org

International Hire - Puntland Education Project Coordinator for EC Consortium

Based in Garowe1 Puntland

The Puntland Education Project Coordinator will provide overall strategy leadership and direction for a three-year EC-funded project, managing a consortium comprising CARE, Save the Children, ADRA and VU Amsterdam University. 

S/he will work closely with the MoE in Puntland, consortium partners and other key stakeholders, overseeing project delivery, contract management and donor reporting.

Specific responsibilities: 

Project delivery (define working arrangements for consortium, monitor project activities and progress, oversee technical support to MoE, manage assessments, baselines, evaluations), consortium management (strategic guidance to and coordination with stakeholders, coordinate project management committee, representation), contract management, staff management (of technical assistants within MoE and senior project officer), monitoring and reporting.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, social sciences or related field. Five years’ experience working in the region and in education programming (building capacity of MoEs using a sector-wide approach). 
• Demonstrated experience in management and working in (preferably leading) a consortium. Sound judgment and ability to work effectively with others at all levels, firm belief in teamwork, partnership, gender equality, participatory approaches and sustainable development. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required, and Somali language skills desired.

Get more details about this position and apply online from the website below: https://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CHO5/ats/careers/requisition .jsp?org=CAREUSA&cws=1 &rid=1753

International Hire - Pastoralist Technical Advisor for Consortium 

Based in Hargeisa, Somaliland

CARE and six other NGQs (Oxfam, WVI, ADRA, DRC, COOPI and ACF) in Somalia are initiating a consortium to build resilience among pastoralist, agro-pastoralist and peri-urban livelihoods, as a response to multiple droughts and last year’s famine. 

• The position will provide technical lead in pastoralist resilience in the consortium, during inception and implementation. 
• The position is initially for six months, based in Hargeisa, with travel to other parts of Somalia and Nairobi, with the intention to extend for full duration of program (3-5 years). 
• S/he will provide technical support to consortium, ensuring innovation, harmonization of approaches, technical quality and coordination.

Specifics responsibilities: 

• Program design (develop needs analysis and evidence base, draw lessons from consortium partners), technical support and program quality (provide regular updates/reports to CoP, develop and support M&E mechanisms), learning and policy development (support innovation, knowledge management, input on regional and global policy work).

Requirements:  

• Master’s degree on livestock management, rangeland/dryland management, natural resource management or rural livelihoods. 
• Five years’ experience in pastoralist programming in Horn of Africa and three years’ experience in advisory role in NGO or similar. 
• Technical experience in NRM, animal husbandry, veterinary practices, livestock marketing, income/asset diversification, drought cycle management and pastoralist budget and resource management practices. 
• Excellent communication skills required, along with proven ability to facilitate learning and monitor, evaluate and measure impact of livelihood and/or resilience programming in pastoralist setting. 
• Consortium and Somali language skills highly desirable.

Get more details about this position and apply online from the website below: https://ch .tbe.taleo.netICHO5/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CARE USA&cws=1 &rid=1751
 

International Hire - Peace-building and Governance Program Coordinator for Consortium

Based in Hargeisa, Somaliland 

CARE, DRC, IRC and UNICEF have developed a joint program to strengthen local governance and conflict management at the village level in Somaliland and Puntland (targeting village institutions and local representatives, including marginalized minorities, women and youth, to build skills in project management, financial management, conflict resolution, advocacy and leadership skills, as well as public speaking). 

This position will provide overall leadership for the implementation of the Consortium, overseeing the establishment and functioning of a joint Program Quality Unit to ensure harmonization and quality of interventions. 

S/he will be responsible for developing the overall program approach, guided by the proposal, bringing together technical expertise from each agency, and developing harmonized ways of working, tools and manuals.

Specific responsibilities:  

Program management (support staff hiring, develop tools, manuals and systems based on best practice, develop and implement baseline study and help develop M&E system), program quality and coherence (provide regular updates?

reports to consortium, coordinate technical support and program quality unit), learning (support innovation, knowledge management, input on regional and global policy work), reporting and liaison and representation.

Requirements: 

• Master’s degree in community development, sociology, political science or related field. 
• Seven years’ experience in progressively more senior position in governance, peacebuilding and/or community development. 
• Experience managing projects and consortia and working with partners. 
• Technical knowledge of peacebuiding and governance strengthening in fragile environments. 
• Excellent communication, negotiation and facilitation skills required. 
• Experience working in Somalia is highly desirable.

Get more details about this position and apply online from the website below: https://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CHO5/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CARE USA&cws=1 &rid=1752

Competencies and skills for all positions:

Respect, accountability, analytical ability, networking, adaptability, initiating action, building partnerships, communication with impact, facilitating change, coaching, managing performance for success, operational decision making, planning and organizing. 

For all positions, computer literacy in MS-Word, Excel, good interpersonal, communication and writing skills are required.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

CARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting gender, equity and diversity, our diversity is our strength and we encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences, particularly women, to apply.

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ILRI Learning & Development Assistant and Assistant Accountant (Payroll) Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

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 dynamic and competent individuals to fill the following positions;
 

1. Learning & Development Assistant
 

2. Assistant Accountant-Payroll
 

For details please visit our website: www.ilri.org
 

To apply: Log on to: http://www.myjobsinkenya.com/ilri_jobs

Only applicants that are received via this link will be considered. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

ILRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Labels: Engineering Social workers, Accountants, Receptionist, PA, Teachers, Medical, Security, and Cooking Jobs in Kenya

An agency seeks to recruit qualified people with hands on experience to fill the following positions

Social workers:

• University degree in social work
• At least 3 years working experience as a Social Worker
• Ability to work with children of all backgrounds

Accountants:

• CPA Part 2 and two years experience in audit
• Minimum of 3 years experience in donor funded projects

Receptionist

• Diploma in secretarial studies or equivalent
• 3 years experience in front office/ reception office duties
• Background in social work is an added advantage

Personal Assistant

• Degree in Public Relations or Business Administration
• 3 years experience as a Personal Assistant
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Senior Teachers:

• University Degree in Early Childhood Development Education
• Minimum 3 years post qualification teaching experience

Educational Therapists:

• Degree in Special Needs Education, or Education Psychology
• Guidance and counseling qualification is an added advantage
• At least 2 years working experience preferably with orphans and vulnerable children

Curriculum Developer:

• Degree in Curriculum development, Masters degree will be an added advantage
• 5 years teaching experience

Occupational Therapist

• MA or other post graduate studies in Occupational Therapy
• Experience in occupational therapy, having worked with children is an added advantage

Child Psychiatrist

• A practicing Doctor with Masters in Psychiatry
• More than three years experience working with children

Physiotherapist:

• Minimum Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
• Minimum 2 years practical working experience

Pediatrician (Full Time):

• M.med.in pediatrics from recognized institution

Clinical Officer:

• Minimum University Degree in Clinical Medicine or from the KMTC
• Minimum 2 years post qualification practice

Legal Counselor/Lawyer

• Degree in law
• Practicing lawyer having worked on children’s matters
• Good understanding on the international and local legal instruments protecting children

Security Officer

• An ex-service officer from the rank of Superintendent, Sergeant or senior supervisor in a reputable Security firm
• Conversant with modern security equipment and technology

Cooks

• Diploma or equivalent in food production from a recognized institute
• Institutional cooks of 3 years experience of over 100 pax

Attributes Applicable to all Positions:

Self driven, Works with little or no supervision, good Computer skills and can work anywhere in Kenya.
Send your application, together with a detailed CV, copies of certificates and contacts of 3 referees so as to reach us not later than 1st August 2012.

DNA/1331
P.O. BOX 49010-00100
Nairobi

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Braeburn English Teacher Job in Kenya

English Teacher 

The Braeburn Group of International Schools has 7 school com pounds across Kenya, 4 of which are CIS accredited and 2 of which are members of lAPS. 

Our children represent over 80 nationalities and we pride ourselves on the quality of education we provide. All Braeburn Schools follow the National Curriculum of England and Wales. 

We prepare students for IGCSEs, A Levels, International Baccalaureate (IB), and National Diploma.

The following position is available to a Graduate Teacher with experience of the British National Curriculum:

English Teacher - Secondary up to A Level 

Starting Date for position: 1 September 2012

Closing Date for applications: 28 July 2012  

All Braeburn employees are expected to commit themselves fully to the curricular and extra-curricular aspects of the schools. 

Apply immediately enclosing a letter of application, full CV, a recent passport photograph and the contacts of two referees via email to:
 

The Headteacher
Braeburn Schools Ltd
POBox45ll2-OO100
Nairobi, Kenya
Email: virginia.catlinbraeburn.ac.ke
See our website for more details

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Mercy Corps Senior Secondary Education Manager Job in Hargeisa, Somaliland

Position Title: Sr. Secondary Education Manager --- Somali Advancing Girls Education (SAGE)
 

Duty Station:  Hargeisa, Somaliland (40%) with frequent travel to project field offices (60%)

Position Category:  Full-time

This position is contingent upon funding

Program/Department Summary:

The SAGE Girls Secondary Education Manager will provide technical assistance and oversight for all aspect of the girls’ secondary education programming.  

SAGE is a 3-year program for to $30 million (£19.3 million) program to improve educational outcomes, enrolment and retention of 25,000 vulnerable primary and secondary school girls across Somalia.  

SAGE will work with girls between the ages of 6 to 19. SAGE will: 

1) improve the quality of teaching to increase girls’ learning outcomes, 

2) increase enrolment and retention of girls in formal and non-formal education, 

3) improve Somali families’ acceptance and ability to pay for girls education and 

4) expand Ministry of Education policies and capacity to integrate marginalized girls and ensure that girls’ educational gains are sustainable.  SAGE will work with the four Ministries of Education operating across Somalia (Somaliland, Puntland, Central, and Mogadishu).

General Position Summary:

The Girls Secondary Education Manager will lead the development and implementation of secondary education programming. 

This requires being responsible for the overall management of all aspects of SAGE secondary education programming, including assessment, planning, implementation, monitoring, capacity building of local government partners and Mercy Corps staff, reporting, and ongoing evaluation. 

These activities should be in line with government policies, Mercy Corps strategic plan, and education strategies as outlined in the Mercy Corps and DFID agreement. 

Essential Job Functions:

Program Management

• Collaborate with program, finance and administrative staff.
• Ensure monitoring of secondary education activities is on time, target and budget, using effective M&E systems to reach desired impacts in order to assess the SAGE effectiveness and impact and propose recommendations for improvements.
• Create and maintain systems ensuring effective and transparent use of financial resources for timely and informative reporting in line with donor and Mercy Corps policies and procedures.
• Implement and model Mercy Corps’ philosophy of social entrepreneurship and leverage Mercy Corps’ best practices.
• Manage technical aspects of secondary education programming for SAGE including developing incentives for girls to enter into secondary school, promoting female teachers and administrators at school, improving teacher performance and motivation, and tracking the development of female teachers who are simultaneously completing their secondary degree. 
• Design and coordinate secondary education surveys, need assessments, data and information collection for on-going monitoring. 
• Review teacher training materials and courses designed by the various Ministries of Education, teacher training institutes, teachers in process, or at the school level.  Recommendations how these materials and delivery of them can be improved to be more responsive to adolescent girls.
• Train Education Ministries, teacher training institutes, teachers in progress, teachers and school administrations.
• Liaise closely with the SAGE personnel coordinating the delivery of the conditional cash transfers for Grade 9 students. 
• Maintains links and keep current on up-to-date best practices around innovative strategies of promoting girls education; disseminate technical information and assistance where necessary.
• Coordinate closely with other SAGE personnel to ensure all objectives of the proposal and activities are met.
• Organizes site-visits to the projects sites and host visitors and consultants, as needed.

Representation

• Identify, build and manage collaborative partnerships with consortium partners, sub-grantees, donors, local governments and other stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively to ensure overall project targets and donor obligations are met.
• Participate in education coordination meetings as requested by the Project Director. 

Team Management

• Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence.
• Promote accountability, communicate expectations and provide constructive feedback via regular performance reviews.
• Recruit and supervise SAGE secondary education staff members, including setting program tasks to ensure the fulfillment of program goals.
• Contribute to country team-building efforts, help team members identify problem solving options and ensure the integration of all team members into relevant decision-making processes.
• Provide team members with information, tools and other resources to improve performance & reach objectives.

Supervisory Responsibility: National staff and coordinating with implementing partners.

Accountability

Reports Directly To: Project Director, SAGE

Works Directly With: All SAGE Team Members

Knowledge and Experience:

• MA/S or equivalent in education, management, social sciences, international development or other relevant field.
• A minimum of 7 years of overseas experience in active conflict or post-conflict environment including 3 years in a senior management or technical advisory role on large, education focused program.
• Experience advising Education Ministries.
• Strong understanding of DfID compliance issues;
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English required, including report development, writing and editing.
• Strong management skills, with good understanding of relevant cross-cultural issues in high security environment.  Experience managing a multi-organizational team (international and national partners) is a plus.
• Somali language skills preferred
• Experience managing girls’ secondary education programs required.  Prefer expertise in at least one of the following areas: Ministry of Education capacity building, teacher training (primary and secondary level), community-based education targeting community acceptance of girl’s education, and design and implementation of smart subsidies to increase education enrollment and retention.
• Experience working in the Horn of Africa is preferred, especially in Somalia
• Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.
• Demonstrated experience working with country-level ministries and government officials, Ministry of Education experience preferred.

Success Factors:

The successful Manager will combine exceptional management skills and technical skills with a focus on innovative interventions to enroll and retain Somali girls in school. 

S/he will also have proven experience with providing technical training, cross-cultural teams and capacity building, individual staff development, and strong mentoring skills. Multi-tasking, prioritizing, problem solving and simultaneous attention to detail and strategic vision are essential.  

The most successful Mercy Corps staff members have a strong commitment to teamwork and accountability, thrive in evolving and changing environments and make effective written and verbal communication a priority in all situations.

Living Conditions/Environmental Conditions:

The Project Director will be based in Hargeisa, and manage activities throughout the country with an estimated travel of up to 60%.  This is an unaccompanied post in an insecure, conservative environment.  Mercy Corps team members live in group housing given security risks. 

Mercy Corps team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/TDY to a field posting. 

Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

To apply, please use the following link to our jobs page: http://bit.ly/S6kXEG

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Insurance Group Training & Development Manager Job in Kenya

Training & Development Manager

Industry: Insurance
 

Location: Nairobi

Our client, one of the largest insurance groups in the region, with well-established insurance operations in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania is seeking to recruit a Training & Development Manager.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for the design and rollout of talent and leadership development programs across the Company.

Key Responsibilities:

Training needs assessment

• Develop and implement the company’s training strategy based on the corporate strategy and changing business needs.
• Identify and document training needs across the company through job analysis, review of corporate strategies and appraisal schemes as well as discussions with business managers and employees.

Training resources and budget

• Develop training budgets and ensure expenditure on all training interventions and programmes are within the approved budget.
• Design, develop and implement evaluation systems to track ROI for all training interventions.
• Manage the Company’s e-learning programme to ensure that uptake of e-learning across the company is maintained at high levels. 
• Develop and organize training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.

Career development

• Develop and establish a coaching and mentoring culture in the company.
• Coordinate the Company’s professional training programme and ensure increasing numbers of staff attain professional certification in CII, IIK, CPA, ACCA etc.
• Monitor and review the progress of on-the-job-training for management trainees through questionnaires and discussions with managers and the trainees. 

In-house training

• Identify and evaluate training service providers by surveying, investigating, requesting proposals and interviewing potential trainers.
• Identify, develop and maintain a pool of competent internal resources that can manage and deliver training events and facilitate specific training interventions.
• Publish and distribute an annual training calendar with courses that cater for specific knowledge or skills gaps.

Qualifications/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in the social sciences from a recognized university.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role with a proven track record of creating and implementing long-term corporate wide programs and roll outs within a cross-functional environment.
• Ability to assess, evaluate, design and implement training solutions based on analysis and metrics.
• Excellent presentation skills with strong abilities to facilitate successful presentations and training programs to individuals and/or large groups at all levels of the organization.
• Exceptional public speaking, persuasiveness, counseling and mentoring skills. 
• Strategic thinking, business and results oriented, self-directed.

To apply, send your CV ONLY and cover letter to jobs@flexi-personnel.com before Friday 20th July 2012. 

Clearly indicate the position applied for and the minimum salary expectation on the subject line.

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Insurance Group Training & Development Manager Job in Kenya

Training & Development Manager

Industry: Insurance
 

Location: Nairobi

Our client, one of the largest insurance groups in the region, with well-established insurance operations in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania is seeking to recruit a Training & Development Manager.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for the design and rollout of talent and leadership development programs across the Company.

Key Responsibilities:

Training needs assessment

• Develop and implement the company’s training strategy based on the corporate strategy and changing business needs.
• Identify and document training needs across the company through job analysis, review of corporate strategies and appraisal schemes as well as discussions with business managers and employees.

Training resources and budget

• Develop training budgets and ensure expenditure on all training interventions and programmes are within the approved budget.
• Design, develop and implement evaluation systems to track ROI for all training interventions.
• Manage the Company’s e-learning programme to ensure that uptake of e-learning across the company is maintained at high levels. 
• Develop and organize training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.

Career development

• Develop and establish a coaching and mentoring culture in the company.
• Coordinate the Company’s professional training programme and ensure increasing numbers of staff attain professional certification in CII, IIK, CPA, ACCA etc.
• Monitor and review the progress of on-the-job-training for management trainees through questionnaires and discussions with managers and the trainees. 

In-house training

• Identify and evaluate training service providers by surveying, investigating, requesting proposals and interviewing potential trainers.
• Identify, develop and maintain a pool of competent internal resources that can manage and deliver training events and facilitate specific training interventions.
• Publish and distribute an annual training calendar with courses that cater for specific knowledge or skills gaps.

Qualifications/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in the social sciences from a recognized university.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role with a proven track record of creating and implementing long-term corporate wide programs and roll outs within a cross-functional environment.
• Ability to assess, evaluate, design and implement training solutions based on analysis and metrics.
• Excellent presentation skills with strong abilities to facilitate successful presentations and training programs to individuals and/or large groups at all levels of the organization.
• Exceptional public speaking, persuasiveness, counseling and mentoring skills. 
• Strategic thinking, business and results oriented, self-directed.

To apply, send your CV ONLY and cover letter to jobs@flexi-personnel.com before Friday 20th July 2012. 

Clearly indicate the position applied for and the minimum salary expectation on the subject line.

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School Physics Teacher Job in Kenya

Physics Teacher (HOD)

Reference Number: OS-07-12

A private school offering the IGCSEs and the GCEs is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic individual passionate about teaching and learning to join our highly effective Team.

Qualifications and competence:

• A graduate with Bachelor of Education (Science)
• Teaching experience in IGSE and IB curriculum A levels in Physics
• Ability to offer extra –curricular activities is an added advantage.
• Registered teacher with TSC.
• Minimum 5 years teaching experience in similar capacity

If you meet our essential criteria and are looking for a role in a dynamic team where you can make a real difference, please submit your application by 21st July 2012 to:

DN.A/1327
P.O.Box 49010-00100
GPO Nairobi

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School Physics Teacher Job in Kenya

Physics Teacher (HOD)

Reference Number: OS-07-12

A private school offering the IGCSEs and the GCEs is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic individual passionate about teaching and learning to join our highly effective Team.

Qualifications and competence:

• A graduate with Bachelor of Education (Science)
• Teaching experience in IGSE and IB curriculum A levels in Physics
• Ability to offer extra –curricular activities is an added advantage.
• Registered teacher with TSC.
• Minimum 5 years teaching experience in similar capacity

If you meet our essential criteria and are looking for a role in a dynamic team where you can make a real difference, please submit your application by 21st July 2012 to:

DN.A/1327
P.O.Box 49010-00100
GPO Nairobi

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Mercy Corps Project Director - Somalia Advancing Girls Education (SAGE) Job in Hargeisa, Somalia

Position Title: Project Director - Somalia Advancing Girls Education (SAGE)
 

Primary Location: Hargeisa, Somalia (40%) with frequent travel to project field offices (60%)
 

Position Status: Full time, field-based
 

This position is contingent upon funding

Program / Department Summary:

The SAGE Project Director will lead the implementation of a proposed 3-year up to $30 million (£19.3 million) program to improve educational outcomes, enrolment and retention of 25,000 vulnerable primary and secondary school girls across Somalia.  

SAGE will work with girls between the ages of 6 to 19. The Project Director will lead and coordinate a multi-organizational consortium to ensure performance-based targets are met on time.  

SAGE will: 

1) improve the quality of teaching to increase girls’ learning outcomes, 

2) increase enrolment and retention of girls in formal and non-formal education, 

3) improve Somali families’ acceptance and ability to pay for girls education and 

4) expand Ministry of Education policies and capacity to integrate marginalized girls and ensure that girls’ educational gains are sustainable.  SAGE will work with the four Ministries of Education operating across Somalia (Somaliland, Puntland, and South Central Somalia). The Project Director will ensure program funds are spent efficiently and maximize Value for Money per DfID requirements.

General Position Summary:
 

The Project Director will provide overall leadership, management and strategic vision to the implementation of the SAGE program, managing staff, international and national partners and resources to ensure that the program meets performance based targets on-time, within budget per DfID requirements.  

The Project Director will supervise key program staff and ensure accountability to Mercy Corps policies and donor rules and regulations. S/he will be the primary program representative to donors, relevant government entities, public and private sector partners, Somali diaspora groups, and external stakeholders.

Essential Job Functions:
 

Vision and Strategy

• Play an active role in identifying new initiatives that foster and/or improve strategic objectives of the country office, whether utilizing existing resources or requiring program/ project development, in coordination with the Country Director, Regional Program Director, HQ Program Operations team and other relevant personnel and counterparts.
• Recognize opportunities for innovative action and create an environment where alternative viewpoints are welcomed.

Program Implementation

• Ensure SAGE implementation is responsive to vulnerable Somali girls, their communities, state and non-state primary and secondary schools and implementation partners and aligned with Mercy Corps principles, values and strategic plan. 
• Ensure the SAGE team adheres to the Value for Money principles as outlined in Mercy Corps’ DfID proposal (i.e. economy, efficiency, effectiveness and equity).
• Monitor adherence to grant agreement, Mercy Corps and DfID policies and procedures and relevant external rules and regulations.
• Oversee performance of consortium partners and sub-grantees. Conduct frequent field visits to all project sites throughout Somalia.

Personal Leadership

• Demonstrate flexibility, resilience and ability to maintain positive relationships and composure.
• Maintain high ethical standards and treat people with respect and dignity.
• Demonstrate an awareness of his/her own strengths and development needs.

Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) and Reporting

• Facilitate the achievement of performance-based targets and outcomes and lead efforts to design effective, proactive, and iterative M&E systems following DfID’s logical framework
• Oversee the scheduling and production of formal and informal reports on all aspects of the program in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ensure that M&E team members focus on assisting programs to generate practical information that can be used for ongoing program decision-making while also capturing results at the impact level.

Representation

• Represent Mercy Corps at government, donor, NGO and other relevant events in the field, in close coordination with the Mercy Corps Somalia Country Director. 
• Coordinate activities with consortium partners, subgrantees, local government and other implementers, as well as with other Mercy Corps programs.
• Proactively form relationships with private sector actors and global Somalia diaspora to complement DfID funding.

Team Management

• Create a work atmosphere conducive to professional growth and development of excellent personnel at all levels.
• Implement and ensure all team members are effectively using the performance planning and management system, establishing performance expectations and regularly providing constructive feedback. 
• Promote accountability by conducting staff annual performance reviews and ensure that supervisory staff do the same.  
• Contribute to country team-building efforts and ensure the integration of all team members into relevant decision-making processes.

Program Support Operations

• Coordinate with program and finance and administration staff to ensure operational systems are in place to support field activities including logistics (transport, warehousing and asset management), procurement, security, administration and human resources.
• Propose design of new local policies as needed and in accordance with donor and Mercy Corps regulations.

Security

• Work closely with Mercy Corps Somalia country team’s security focal point to develop and maintain systems that ensure the safety and security of the team in all aspects of its work. 
• Ensure that SAGE activities are designed and implemented with a clear analysis and understanding of security management priorities for Mercy Corps staff, SAGE participants, and implementing partners.

Organizational Learning 
 

As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve - we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.

Accountability to Beneficiaries
 

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

Accountability:

Supervisory Responsibility: Direct supervision of: Program and Technical Manager(s), M&E Manager, Finance and Administration Manager

Reports Directly To:  Mercy Corps Somalia Country Director

Works Directly With: Other Chief of Parties for complementary programs or program manager’s in-country, HQ Program Operations Team members, Mercy Corps Technical Support Unit (TSU) team members

Knowledge and Experience:

• MA/S or equivalent in education, management, social sciences, international development or other relevant field.
• A minimum of 7 to 10 years of overseas experience in active conflict or post-conflict environment including 5 years in a senior management position.
• Strong understanding of DfID compliance issues; experience managing contracts and performance based payments is desired.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English required, including report development, writing and editing.
• Strong management skills, with good understanding of relevant cross-cultural issues in high security environment.  
• Experience managing a multi-organizational team (international and national partners) is a plus.
• Experience managing large-scale primary or secondary education and especially targeting girls education programs required.  
• Prefer expertise in at least one of the following areas: accelerated learning programs, Ministry of Education capacity building, teacher training (primary and secondary level), community-based education targeting community acceptance of girl’s education, and design and implementation of smart subsidies to increase education enrollment and retention.
• Experience working in the Horn of Africa is preferred, especially in Somalia
• Experience operating large, complex programs in an insecure environment is required.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.
• Demonstrated experience working with country-level ministries and government officials, Ministry of Education experience preferred.
• Experience coordinating with private sector actors to leverage complementary funding and increase scale of activities.

Success Factors:
 

The successful Project Director will combine exceptional management skills and experience in maintaining DfID and partner relationships with a focus on innovative interventions to enroll and retain Somali girls in school.  

S/he will have an outstanding ability to develop, implement and manage innovative and complex programs within the current and future program structure of Mercy Corps in the region. S/he will also have proven experience with cross-cultural teams and capacity building, individual staff development, and strong mentoring skills. Multi-tasking, prioritizing, problem solving and simultaneous attention to detail and strategic vision are essential.

The most successful Mercy Corps staff members have a strong commitment to teamwork and accountability, thrive in evolving and changing environments and make effective written and verbal communication a priority in all situations.

Living Conditions/Environmental Conditions:
 

The Project Director will be based in Hargeisa, and manage activities throughout the country.  This is an unaccompanied post in an insecure, conservative environment.  Mercy Corps team members live in group housing given security risks.

Mercy Corps team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/TDY to a field posting. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

Please use the following link to apply online: http://bit.ly/MUFda7

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Mercy Corps Project Director - Somalia Advancing Girls Education (SAGE) Job in Hargeisa, Somalia

Position Title: Project Director - Somalia Advancing Girls Education (SAGE)
 

Primary Location: Hargeisa, Somalia (40%) with frequent travel to project field offices (60%)
 

Position Status: Full time, field-based
 

This position is contingent upon funding

Program / Department Summary:

The SAGE Project Director will lead the implementation of a proposed 3-year up to $30 million (£19.3 million) program to improve educational outcomes, enrolment and retention of 25,000 vulnerable primary and secondary school girls across Somalia.  

SAGE will work with girls between the ages of 6 to 19. The Project Director will lead and coordinate a multi-organizational consortium to ensure performance-based targets are met on time.  

SAGE will: 

1) improve the quality of teaching to increase girls’ learning outcomes, 

2) increase enrolment and retention of girls in formal and non-formal education, 

3) improve Somali families’ acceptance and ability to pay for girls education and 

4) expand Ministry of Education policies and capacity to integrate marginalized girls and ensure that girls’ educational gains are sustainable.  SAGE will work with the four Ministries of Education operating across Somalia (Somaliland, Puntland, and South Central Somalia). The Project Director will ensure program funds are spent efficiently and maximize Value for Money per DfID requirements.

General Position Summary:
 

The Project Director will provide overall leadership, management and strategic vision to the implementation of the SAGE program, managing staff, international and national partners and resources to ensure that the program meets performance based targets on-time, within budget per DfID requirements.  

The Project Director will supervise key program staff and ensure accountability to Mercy Corps policies and donor rules and regulations. S/he will be the primary program representative to donors, relevant government entities, public and private sector partners, Somali diaspora groups, and external stakeholders.

Essential Job Functions:
 

Vision and Strategy

• Play an active role in identifying new initiatives that foster and/or improve strategic objectives of the country office, whether utilizing existing resources or requiring program/ project development, in coordination with the Country Director, Regional Program Director, HQ Program Operations team and other relevant personnel and counterparts.
• Recognize opportunities for innovative action and create an environment where alternative viewpoints are welcomed.

Program Implementation

• Ensure SAGE implementation is responsive to vulnerable Somali girls, their communities, state and non-state primary and secondary schools and implementation partners and aligned with Mercy Corps principles, values and strategic plan. 
• Ensure the SAGE team adheres to the Value for Money principles as outlined in Mercy Corps’ DfID proposal (i.e. economy, efficiency, effectiveness and equity).
• Monitor adherence to grant agreement, Mercy Corps and DfID policies and procedures and relevant external rules and regulations.
• Oversee performance of consortium partners and sub-grantees. Conduct frequent field visits to all project sites throughout Somalia.

Personal Leadership

• Demonstrate flexibility, resilience and ability to maintain positive relationships and composure.
• Maintain high ethical standards and treat people with respect and dignity.
• Demonstrate an awareness of his/her own strengths and development needs.

Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) and Reporting

• Facilitate the achievement of performance-based targets and outcomes and lead efforts to design effective, proactive, and iterative M&E systems following DfID’s logical framework
• Oversee the scheduling and production of formal and informal reports on all aspects of the program in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ensure that M&E team members focus on assisting programs to generate practical information that can be used for ongoing program decision-making while also capturing results at the impact level.

Representation

• Represent Mercy Corps at government, donor, NGO and other relevant events in the field, in close coordination with the Mercy Corps Somalia Country Director. 
• Coordinate activities with consortium partners, subgrantees, local government and other implementers, as well as with other Mercy Corps programs.
• Proactively form relationships with private sector actors and global Somalia diaspora to complement DfID funding.

Team Management

• Create a work atmosphere conducive to professional growth and development of excellent personnel at all levels.
• Implement and ensure all team members are effectively using the performance planning and management system, establishing performance expectations and regularly providing constructive feedback. 
• Promote accountability by conducting staff annual performance reviews and ensure that supervisory staff do the same.  
• Contribute to country team-building efforts and ensure the integration of all team members into relevant decision-making processes.

Program Support Operations

• Coordinate with program and finance and administration staff to ensure operational systems are in place to support field activities including logistics (transport, warehousing and asset management), procurement, security, administration and human resources.
• Propose design of new local policies as needed and in accordance with donor and Mercy Corps regulations.

Security

• Work closely with Mercy Corps Somalia country team’s security focal point to develop and maintain systems that ensure the safety and security of the team in all aspects of its work. 
• Ensure that SAGE activities are designed and implemented with a clear analysis and understanding of security management priorities for Mercy Corps staff, SAGE participants, and implementing partners.

Organizational Learning 
 

As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve - we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.

Accountability to Beneficiaries
 

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

Accountability:

Supervisory Responsibility: Direct supervision of: Program and Technical Manager(s), M&E Manager, Finance and Administration Manager

Reports Directly To:  Mercy Corps Somalia Country Director

Works Directly With: Other Chief of Parties for complementary programs or program manager’s in-country, HQ Program Operations Team members, Mercy Corps Technical Support Unit (TSU) team members

Knowledge and Experience:

• MA/S or equivalent in education, management, social sciences, international development or other relevant field.
• A minimum of 7 to 10 years of overseas experience in active conflict or post-conflict environment including 5 years in a senior management position.
• Strong understanding of DfID compliance issues; experience managing contracts and performance based payments is desired.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English required, including report development, writing and editing.
• Strong management skills, with good understanding of relevant cross-cultural issues in high security environment.  
• Experience managing a multi-organizational team (international and national partners) is a plus.
• Experience managing large-scale primary or secondary education and especially targeting girls education programs required.  
• Prefer expertise in at least one of the following areas: accelerated learning programs, Ministry of Education capacity building, teacher training (primary and secondary level), community-based education targeting community acceptance of girl’s education, and design and implementation of smart subsidies to increase education enrollment and retention.
• Experience working in the Horn of Africa is preferred, especially in Somalia
• Experience operating large, complex programs in an insecure environment is required.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.
• Demonstrated experience working with country-level ministries and government officials, Ministry of Education experience preferred.
• Experience coordinating with private sector actors to leverage complementary funding and increase scale of activities.

Success Factors:
 

The successful Project Director will combine exceptional management skills and experience in maintaining DfID and partner relationships with a focus on innovative interventions to enroll and retain Somali girls in school.  

S/he will have an outstanding ability to develop, implement and manage innovative and complex programs within the current and future program structure of Mercy Corps in the region. S/he will also have proven experience with cross-cultural teams and capacity building, individual staff development, and strong mentoring skills. Multi-tasking, prioritizing, problem solving and simultaneous attention to detail and strategic vision are essential.

The most successful Mercy Corps staff members have a strong commitment to teamwork and accountability, thrive in evolving and changing environments and make effective written and verbal communication a priority in all situations.

Living Conditions/Environmental Conditions:
 

The Project Director will be based in Hargeisa, and manage activities throughout the country.  This is an unaccompanied post in an insecure, conservative environment.  Mercy Corps team members live in group housing given security risks.

Mercy Corps team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/TDY to a field posting. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

Please use the following link to apply online: http://bit.ly/MUFda7

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