Peace & Security Specialist Jobs vacancy at UNDP in Kenya 2012

Job Title: UN WOMEN: PEACE AND SECURITY SPECIALIST
Location :     Nairobi, KENYA
Application Deadline :    03-Jul-12
Type of Contract :    TA International
Post Level :    P-3
Languages Required :
English

Background
The UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations (UN), works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. Placing women’s rights at the centre of all its efforts, the UN Women will lead and coordinate UN system efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action throughout the world. It will provide strong and coherent leadership in support of Member States’ priorities and efforts, building effective partnerships with civil society and other relevant actors.

The goal of UN Women’s presences in Kenya is to ensure that gender equality and women’s empowerment are met and women’s human rights are protected and promoted and achieving equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. In this view, the focus of UN Women’s Kenya Gender and Governance Programme is to “ensure that women enjoy their civil and political rights as well as participate actively in democratic governance”, by increasing the number of Kenyan legal frameworks laws and policies at national and local level that promote and protect women’s human rights, and by increased women’s participation in governance and decision-making at national and local levels and actively lobby for women’s issues.

The Government of Finland, via the Ministry for Foreign Affairs has funded UN Women Kenya to support a programme on women, peace and security, through its twinning process with the Government of Kenya. The aim of the programme is to support Kenya develop a National Action Plan on UNSCR 1325 and address the low implementation and weak accountability of the resolutions adopted by the UN Security Council on Women, Peace and Security (1325, 1820, 1888 and 1889). The implementation gap can be measured by the low number of women participating in peace processes and negotiations, increase incidence of sexual violence, the lack of financing for women needs in post conflict and the absence of monitoring mechanisms and instruments to access implementation and achievements.

In relation to women peace and security, the programme will strive to:

Develop a National Action Plans that would foresee the implementation of UNSCR 1325 in Kenya.
Enhance government and civil society understanding of the principles of normative instruments such as UNSCR 1325, 1820, 1888 and 1889, African Union’s “African Women Decade” and other relevant regional and international instruments that realize women’s human rights.
Build women’s capacity to engage in violence reduction and peace building initiatives at the community level (i.e. mediation forums, District Peace Committees).
Strengthen stakeholder’s participation, implementation, tracking and reporting of UNSCR 1325.

It is in this context that UN Women in Kenya seeks to recruit Peace and Security Specialist who, under the overall guidance and supervision of the Country Director, will be responsible for successful development, implementation and monitoring of varied initiatives that support women in line with UN Security Council Resolutions 1325 (2000) and other related resolutions on women, peace and security.

Duties and Responsibilities
Within the delegated authority and under the general supervision of the UN Women Kenya Country Director the Peace and Security Specialistwill ensure effective project planning and management as well as policy development and implementation by carrying out the following functions;
Summary of Key Functions:

Programme Development and Management
Provide strategic policy advice and coordination
Creation of strategic partnerships and advocacy
Facilitate knowledge building, management and knowledge sharing

Programme Development and Management

Provide ongoing support, coordination and oversight of activities for developing and implementing the National Action Plan on UNSCR 1325;
Design and formulation of project activities with partners in line with the priorities of the Kenya Programme on peace and security (UNSCR 1325);
Monitoring of project activities, including tracking financial aspects and provide operational services as per UN Women’s operational and procurement procedures and systems;
Internal and external reporting requirements (UN Women and Donors) fulfilled in timely manner using guidelines and focusing on outputs and outcomes rather than activities (Quarterly, six month and annual reports);
Ensure effective information flow, communication and coordination between UN Women and key stakeholders.

Provide strategic advice services and coordination

Provision of advisory services to Government, civil society organizations and development partners in areas of peace and security;
Provide guidance to UN Women Kenya programmes on integrating UNSCR 1325 and assist in monitoring achievements of related result;
Mobilize and coordinate members of the National Steering Committee on UNSCR 1325;
Coordinate project implementation with implementing partners.

Creation of strategic partnerships and advocacy

Develop partnerships and close collaborations with UN agencies, Government institutions, civil society organizations, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors on matters related to the promotion of women, peace and security with a view of ensuring strategic partnership and strengthened coordination;
Initiate and coordinate strategic advocacy activities to maximize support of UN System, governments, CSOs, and other relevant partners on advancing women rights in line with UNSCR 1325, 1820 and other related instruments.

Facilitate knowledge building, management and knowledge sharing

Identification of key women’s human rights issues and challenges, best practices, lessons learned and recommendations to be integrated into UN Women Kenya knowledge management efforts;
Ensure timely and proper documentation of programmes implementation in accordance with UN Women documentation guidelines;
Participate actively and contribute UN Women’s perspectives at relevant conferences, workshops and meetings which address advancing women’s human rights and peace and security;
Organize local and regional cross-learning initiatives on women, peace and security (UNSCR 1325) and other international and regional instruments advancing women’s human rights for key stakeholders such as; National Steering Committee, CSO, relevant line ministries, local institutions, and grassroots and international organizations;
Identify and obtain relevant documents on women, peace and security, CEDAW, and other reports to enhance the knowledge of relevant stakeholders.

Impact of Key Results:

The Peace and Security Specialist will implement UN Women’s programming on; women peace and security, contributing to UN Women Kenya Gender and Governance Programme that aims to “ensure that women enjoy their civil and political rights as well as participate actively in democratic governance” and realizing the needs of women in Kenya during times of peace and conflict.

Competencies
CORE VALUES / GUIDING PRINCIPLES:

Integrity: Demonstrating consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN Women in actions and decisions as well as values and ethical standards, in line with the UN Code of Conduct.
Ethics and Values: Promoting Ethics and Integrity / Creating Organizational Precedents
Commitment: Demonstrates commitment to UN Women’s mission and vision
Cultural Sensitivity and adaptability/Valuing diversity: Demonstrating an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its staff. Demonstrating an international outlook, appreciating differences in values and learning from cultural diversity.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Planning and Organizing:

Ability to plan work assignments, establish priorities and to meet strict assignment deadlines.

Coordination and monitoring:

Ability to build strong relationships with clients and to focus on impact and results.
Demonstrated aptitude to build effective partnerships with a diverse group of stakeholders.
Capacity to coordinate monitoring activities in the field, to mentor project staff and provide guidance and support.

Communications:

Compelling communication (verbal and written) skills, including ability to prepare reports, formulate and defend sound recommendations and articulate options concisely conveying maximum necessary information.
Negotiating skills and ability to work at all levels with others to reach mutually benefiting and lasting understandings.

Teamwork:

Excellent interpersonal skills; capacity to recognize and respond appropriately to the ideas, interests and concerns of others.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:

Knowledge Management

Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office.
Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more practice areas, acts on learning plan and applies new acquired skills.

Development and Operational Effectiveness

Ability to lead strategic planning, results based management and reporting.
Ability to apply conceptual models in support of formulations, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and projects and mobilize resources.
Knowledge in financial resources and human resources management, contract, asset and procurement, information and communication technology, general administration.

Management and Leadership

Build strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and results for the client and responds positively to feedback.
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
Demonstrate openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrate good listening skills and responsiveness to the opinion of others.
Proven networking, team-building, organizational and communication skills.
Ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external actors-cultivates productive relationships with donors, partners and other important institutions and individuals.

Required Skills and Experience
Education:

Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Social Science; Gender Studies, International Development, Law, Human Rights, Political Science, International Relations or other related field.

Experience:

A Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience working in the field of gender and development with a focus on the promotion of gender equality, women’s empowerment and women human rights.
A good understanding of normative instruments such as UN Resolution on Women, Peace and Security, regional as the AU Gender Policy and other international instrument such as CEDAW, the Being Declaration.
Knowledge of policies and programmes and the architecture of the government of Kenya on the advancement of gender equality.
Effectiveness in establishing and fostering good relations with government counterparts, UN agencies, donors, and NGO partners
Knowledgeable on programme management tools; Results Based Management.
Proven experience on results based reporting.
Experience working with and building capacity of national women’s machineries, national civil society organizations and similar institutions.
Familiar working with NGOs/CSOs working in the field of women, peace and security.
Strong diplomatic skills in handling counterpart relations.
Demonstrated ability to work in an independent manner; ability to organize work efficiently and deal with multiple tasks
Demonstrate strong writing, analytical and communication skills.
Proven facilitation and coordination skills.
Familiar with the work of UN Women and/or UNDP and knowledge of UNDP rules and procedures is desirable.

Language Requirements:

Written and oral proficiency in English is required.
Knowledge of another UN working language is an asset

How to Apply:
http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=30930

Deadline: 3rd July 2012

ACTED Community Mobilizers Job in Kapenguria Kenya 2012

• Mobilize the community and create awareness on the humanitarian and development activities
• Support in the assessment and monitoring of the activities.
• Based on Criteria agreed on by AMEU and the project manager, facilitate identification of community beneficiaries
• Facilitate proper documentation of all the work including but not limited to work planning, timely reporting and photography of activities.
• Perform any other duty given by the project Manager and or his designate towards enhancing achievement of the project objective.

• Diploma in community development or related course
• Experience in community development and humanitarian project in an ASAL setting is good.
• Experience with Pokot, Turkana communities is desirable.
• Willingness to work cross border with other communities
• Ability to identify gaps and address them.
• Ability to work in a complex environment, sometimes under pressure
• Very good communication skills (both spoken and written) and ability to work closely with other staff
• Good report writing skills
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Practical computer capacity is mandatory

Application Procedures:

Qualified candidates are invited to email their Resume and cover letter to the email below, indicating telephone numbers of two professional referees and expected salary to the address below not later than 2nd April 2012

Email to: kapenguria.finance@acted.org
Cc. Kapenguria.pm@acted.org

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Bridge International Academies Senior Logistics Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya 2012

• Develop a formalized and highly organized approach in the company to guide all distribution activities between headquarters and schools
• Develop and implementing policies, procedures, tools and guidelines to ensure effective and efficient Logistics processes in the company and to assure seamless services as the company’s demand for supply chain services grows
• Install and manage a comprehensive logistics planning and tracking system to insure the timely delivery and verification of such at and to all Bridge Schools.
• Compile delivery schedules, route mappings, delivery tracking and reporting systems to ensure on time and complete deliveries
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with procurement, operations, construction, training, finance, research, administration and HR departments, taxi operators, motorcycle service providers and other partners within the Logistics services chain to create a partnership that adds value to Bridge International Academies
• Create and foster relationships with diverse logistics and supply chain professional associations to ensure gainful experience and knowledge sharing
• Negotiate prices, lead times and other contractual terms with distribution and transport contractors in the areas that Bridge International Academies currently have operations and those in the plan for future commencement
• Review and embed with user departments the specifications for various logistics services required for school operations and other departments
• Seek, evaluate and recommend reliable vendors or suppliers to provide quality logistics services at reasonable prices
• Establish distribution schedules and timing of deliveries to and from schools and keep track of delivery times throughout the delivery process
• Liaise with department managers and other staff to forecast demand for logistics services and to ascertain that deliveries are dispatched recorded and signed for by recipients.
• Manage and resolve any logistical challenges including failure by internal and external stakeholders to meet expected performance benchmarks
• Budgeting, reporting and analysis of Logistics costs to ensure high visibility and control of related expenses and proper allocation to user departments
• Provide consistent reporting of Logistics activities and projects
• Train and develop best practice Logistics and supply chain knowledge across the company management team.
• Build the company’s capacity to handle large scale or multiple logistics requirements at every new school launch or expansion across the continent
• Supervise Logistics project staff in other departments to ensure standard practice and knowledge transfer.
• Provide oversight over the company’s general administration support services and team at headquarters and satellite offices
• Work internally and with external legal support to ensure suitable agreements that would ensure appropriate terms of engagement with suppliers of high transport and delivery services
• Support School Operations, Technology, Land and Construction departments and other functions in legal and contractual processes for Logistics needs.
• Advise management on required areas of improvement to enhance Logistics processes

• Periodic Logistics Reports

• 6 years experience in management of Logistics and/or Supply Chain services preferably for a large fast growing service or trading organization with multiple locations and diverse requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Social Science or related discipline

• Professional qualification in Logistics/Supply Chain

• Expert level of knowledge in Logistics including, but not limited to Coordination of large fleets of third party service providers, contract and relationship management and due diligence on Logistics contractors
• Knowledge and experience with Logistics management of construction materials in a large scale environment where both formal and informal vendors operate
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite applications

• Organisation skills
• Leadership skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible
• Writing and oral communication skills
• Presentation skills

In order to be considered for this position all candidates must register and upload their CV’s on our website at www.bridgeinternationalacademies.com

Only short listed candidates will be contacted