Peace Group COP, Program Coordinator, Logistics Officer, Finance Officer, and Field Assistants Jobs in Kenya 2012

• Provide overall strategic and programmatic leadership and oversight within the consortium of project partners
• Ensure that project activities are meeting client and stakeholder expectations and that project results are pro-actively disseminated.
• Provide oversight of all project operations and reporting, ensuring compliance with DONOR requirements and regulations.
• Work closely with the DONOR and Government counterparts, to ensure the project effectively complies with the DONOR and GOK objectives, rules and regulations.
• Ensure compliance with the policy and legislative requirements of DONOR as stipulated under the Agreement.
• Supervise and provide technical guidance to project technical staff, ensure synchrony and collaboration between technical staff from the various partner organizations and work with them to bring ideas, findings, and lessons learned to project leadership and the donor agency.
• Responsible for timely preparation of annual work plans and reports to the donor.
• Supervise, mentor, manage and motivate staff for optimal performance of the project.
• Responsible for co-ordination and collaboration with partner and key stakeholders.
• Document and disseminate programme achievements and lessons
• Manage project resources including staff, finances and assets.

• The ideal candidate should have a minimum of Masters Degree in a relevant field. A Doctoral Degree is desirable.
• Experience in Human Resources Management in developing countries would be an added advantage.
• Sound knowledge of the HIV/AIDS sector and capacity building, especially in Kenya.
• Exceptional managerial and operational experience, and preferably in managing large complex activities involving coordination with multiple program partner institutions in developing countries/sub Saharan Africa.
• A minimum of five years of experience working with DONOR supported projects and knowledge of the emergency plan goals and DONOR financial rules and regulations at a senior level.
• Experience in developing program work-plans, developing program budgets, managing program implementation, managing staff, and field and managing short-term technical assistance.
• Excellent representational and communication skills, written and oral proficiency in English, and verbal communication skills in one or more local languages.
• A team player with visionary leadership.

• The ideal candidate should have a minimum of Masters Degree in a relevant field.
• Sound knowledge of the HIV/AIDS sector and capacity building, especially in Kenya.
• Exceptional managerial and operational experience, and preferably in managing large complex activities involving coordination with multiple program partner institutions in developing countries/sub Saharan Africa.
• A minimum of three years of experience working with DONOR supported projects and knowledge of the emergency plan goals and DONOR financial rules and regulations at a senior level.
• Experience in developing program work-plans, developing program budgets, managing program implementation, managing staff, and field and managing short-term technical assistance.
• Excellent representational and communication skills, written and oral proficiency in English, and verbal communication skills in one or more local languages.
• A team player with visionary leadership.

• Minimum 3 years experience working with NGOs on peace-building and economic development Projects, at least 2 of which in a senior managerial role;
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in peace-building, economic development or related field;
• Extensive experience conducting trainings in conflict mitigation, income generation and monitoring and evaluating program outputs and outcomes;
• Proven experience in managing staff and ensuring that program objectives are met in an efficient and effective manner;
• Strong commitment to working with youth and vulnerable groups regardless of race, tribe, religion or gender;
• Extensive experience working with and building the capacity of local partners in areas of leadership, conflict mitigation and income generation;
• Willing and able to travel extensively throughout the Rift Valley province;
• Excellent English communication and report writing skills;
• Excellent computer skills, including full knowledge of MS Office applications.

• University Degree in Social Studies, community development or related field;
• minimum 2 years work experience with a NGO in a similar capacity; commitment to working with youth and vulnerable groups in need, regardless of race, tribe, religion or gender;
• ood interpersonal and problem solving skills;
• strong written and verbal communication skills; and strong computer skills.

• University Degree, CIPS qualification or equivalent;
• at least 2 years work experience with an international NGO in a similar capacity is desirable;
• ability to meet deadlines;
• strong computer skills; excellent interpersonal skills;
• ability to abide by Peace Group’s and donors’ guidelines and procurement code of conduct.

• University degree, CPA qualification or equivalent;
• experience in finance/admin;
• at least 2 years work experience with an international NGO in a similar capacity is desirable;
• familiarity with various donor financial reporting regulations;
• attention to detail and capacity to work under pressure;
• excellent computer skills and full proficiency in Excel. 

• Relevant diploma;
• at least 1 year work experience in a similar position with a NGO;
• front office management experience;
• excellent interpersonal skills;
• excellent computer skills;
• ability to multitask;
• good communication skills;
• ability to work under pressure and pay attention to detail. 

• have obtained a college diploma or university degree, preferably in sociology, statistics, economics, education, development studies, social sciences, health, or related fields.
• Candidates must have completed secondary schooling.
• Skills in data collection and survey administration; ability to work with local administrators; training in taking anthropometric measurements preferred.
• Computer knowledge and typing skills required.

Internship Positions in Kenya at CBM 2012

Job Title: Internship, Nairobi, Kenya
Closing Date: Friday, 24 February 2012

JOB DESIGNATION: Internship; CBM Central Africa Region

LOCATION: CBM Central Africa Regional Office,Nairobi,Kenya

(People with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply)

I. PURPOSE: CBM is an international Christian development organisation, committed to im-proving the quality of life of persons with disabilities in the poorest countries of the world. Based on its Christian values and over 100 years of professional expertise, CBM works in partnership to create an inclusive society and to provide opportunities for all.

CBMs Regional Office for Central Africa (AFC) has prioritized the establishment of an inclusive internship to break down barriers and to practice inclusion. The AFC team aims at providing an accessible working environment and recognizes a young professional with a disability as a valuable resource for the regional office work. Therefore we are currently offering a: Full time internship for young professionals

II. DURATION:

Duration: 12 months

III. STRUCTURE OF AUTHORITY:

The incumbent will report to the Inclusive Development Officer.

IV. MANDATED AIMS:

This internship has the objective to build the skills, capacities and knowledge of a young professional that will encourage and enable him/her to pursue a career in the development sector and to take a more prominent advocacy role in the disability movement.

V. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Areas of work will include programmatic and operational tasks as well as activities related to Alliance building and networking. The intern will also support the development of advocacy strategies and initiatives and take over an advocacy role in the field of disability and development. Reporting to the Alliance Building Officer -AFC, a precise list of tasks will be developed together with the successful candidate and according to his/ her interests and abilities.

VI. QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONALEXPERIENCE:

* Preferably first degree in from a recognized university;
* Work experiences are an asset;
* Experience in disability and development issues is an advantage

VII. COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
* Committed to work and to act as an advocate for disability
* Issues;
* Communication skills;
* Good knowledge of English (speaking, reading and writing); French will be an added advantage;
* Computer skills are an asset;
* Flexible and reliable;
* Enjoys working in an international team;
* Willing to travel;
* Identifies with the values of CBM;
* Strong interpersonal skills.

The future intern commits to CBM Child Protection Policy.

To apply, please send your CV and motivation letter and clearly describe how your personal experiences with people living with disabilities in Kenya has motivated you to apply for this internship. Send your documents by 24th February 2012 to the following address:

By post:
Human Resource Officer; Christian Blind Mission; Africa Regional Office- Central; P.O. Box 58004 – 00200 ; Ring Road Parklands; Wetlands; Nairobi.

Or

By e-mail: recruit@cbmi-nbo.org

Short listed candidates will be invited. CBM will cover the transport costs of candidates invited to an interview as well as the costs for a translator (sign language) if requested.

How to apply:

To apply, please send your CV and motivation letter and clearly describe how your personal experiences with people living with disabilities in Kenya has motivated you to apply for this internship. Send your documents by 24th February 2012 to the following address:

By post:
Human Resource Officer; Christian Blind Mission; Africa Regional Office- Central; P.O. Box 58004 – 00200 ; Ring Road Parklands; Wetlands; Nairobi.
Or
By e-mail: recruit@cbmi-nbo.org Short listed candidates will be invited. CBM will cover the transport costs of candidates invited to an interview as well as the costs for a translator (sign language) if requested.

Deadline: Friday, 24 February 2012