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Resident Journalism Advisor Job in Kenya 2012

Posted by | May 3, 2012 | Jobs

Resident Journalism Advisor Job in Kenya 2012

 

Somalia: Resident Journalism Advisor 
(Nairobi, Kenya)

Description

General Summary:

Under the direction of the Project Director based in Nairobi, the RJA is responsible for devising and implementing training workshops and mentoring programs for radio journalists and producers working at local stations in Central Somalia.

The RJA will train senior staff at our partner radio organization in Nairobi to carry out further trainings in the field. The RJA will also design and train trainers for a program of media skills and literacy events for grass roots Somali civil society organizations.
The position is a three-month assignment based in Nairobi, but could involve some training workshops in Somalia or Somaliland.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following; other duties may be assigned:

  • Devise a comprehensive training and mentoring program in journalism and radio production skills for community-based recruits in Central Somalia .
  • Carry out training-of-trainer workshops for senior journalists and production staff at our partner media organization in Nairobi
  • Liaise with partner media organization on training, skills and production objectives.
  • Devise a program of media skills and literacy events for local civil society organizations in Somalia and train implementers for these .
  • Work with Project Director to develop monitoring and evaluation tools and report on progress of training and mentoring programs
Qualifications:
  • Experience designing and implementing radio journalism and production training programs, including training of trainers
  • Computer literate and familiar with digital radio equipment and software
  • Ability to assess trainees skills and devise evaluation processes for sustainable use beyond this assignment
  • Mother-tongue standard fluency in written and spoken English.
  • Somali language and/or knowledge of Somalia and its culture an advantage
How to apply: 

Closing Date: 8th June 2012

Please visit Internews’ website to apply:

https://sj.tbe.taleo.net/SJ11/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=INTERNEWS&cws=1&rid=123 or

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Save the Children Kenya March 2012 NGO Jobs in Nairobi

Posted by | March 19, 2012 | Jobs

Save the Children Kenya  March 2012 NGO Jobs in Nairobi

Save the Children is a global child rights organisation with a dual mandate to deliver world-class, quality programming in health, education and child protection and to be the leading INGO for children in emergencies.Save the Children:

·                     reaches 50 million children every year
·                     raises $1.4 billion for children every year
·                     has 29 national organizations in North and South America, Europe, Africa and Asia

·                     works in more than 90 countries and has over 15,000 employees

We are looking to recruit two key roles for our East Africa Regional Office.
Regional Finance Director, East AfricaAs a key member of the regional leadership team, you will take shared responsibility for the transformation of the region to a new operating model whilst also delivering Save the Children’s strategy within the region.

You will be the trusted partner of the Regional Director and his / her immediate team on all finance related matters and contribute to the development of multi-year strategic and operational plans, and be accountable for ensuring and monitoring delivery against the financial plans through targeted financial analytical review and best-in-class forecasting

Qualifications and Experience

·                     Qualified finance professional with financial management experience at a regional level within a complex global organisation
·                     Experience of developing and building capacity in a regional finance function
·                     Experience of implementing/working within strong control frameworks, where an audit background would be desirable
·                     Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
·                     Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
·                     Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mindsets
·                     Ability to present complex financial information in a succinct and compelling manner
·                     Experience of exposure to the non-for-profit sector and/or developing countries
·                     Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in
·                     Highest standards of ethics and integrity
·                     Willingness to undertake significant amounts of travel to the Country Offices for training, support and capacity building purposes
·                     Commitment to Save the Children values
Regional Human Resources Director, East Africa

As a key member of the regional leadership team, you will take shared responsibility for the transformation of the region to a new operating model whilst also delivering Save the Children’s strategy within the region.

You will be the trusted partner of the Regional Director and his immediate team on all people related matters.

You will support and enable countries in the East Africa Region to meet International Programming Operating standards and manage and develop their people.

You will be accountable for the implementation strategy of the Global People Strategy within your Region.

Qualifications and Experience

·                     Qualified HR professional and/or substantial HR generalist experience including recruitment and selection, performance management, learning and development, reward and employee relations.
·                     HR leadership experience across multiple countries with experience of working within a complex and matrix organisation structure.
·                     Demonstrable track record of leading substantial change – maximising benefits and minimising risks.
·                     Cultural sensitive, with highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.
·                     Experience of building, leading and developing staff with different backgrounds and expertise.
·                     Able to create ‘attractive expertise’ which encourages senior managers to seek help and counsel in resolving people matters maturely and with minimal disruption.
·                     Experience of building personal networks at senior levels, resulting in securing significant new opportunities for the organisation.
·                     Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in.
·                     Commitment to Save the Children values.
·                     Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours in the event of major emergencies.
·                     Willingness to travel in developing countries.
Application processIf you meet the above requirements, please send your detailed CV together with a cover letter and current contacts of three referees including immediate supervisor to SCIRecruitment@savethechildren.org not later than 16th March 2012.

For more information, please visit our website www.savethechildren.net.

 

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Aga Khan University Nursing Job Vacancy

Posted by | January 27, 2012 | Nurse

Aga Khan University Nursing  Job Vacancy 2012

The Advanced Nursing Studies Programme of the Aga Khan University (AKU) was developed in consultation with the Nursing Councils and the Ministries of Health of the governments of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, to improve the clinical practices and leadership skills of nurses working in the region.

This programme is now growing into a School of Nursing and Midwifery and therefore we seek senior faculty members who will be instrumental in moving this agenda forward.

AKU invites applications for the following positions based in Nairobi, Kenya, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and Kampala, Uganda:

Senior Faculty, Nursing

The incumbents will primarily be involved in teaching, research and practice in several of our programmes including undergraduate programmes.

They will also be expected to serve in the University’s academic committees and participate in multidisciplinary activities.

In addition, they will be responsible for quality assurance of all programmes, curriculum development and be actively involved in contributing to the nursing profession nationally, regionally and internationally.

Applicants should possess a doctorate degree in nursing or related field.

He/she should be registered with the Nursing Council of their respective countries, have at least five years of teaching experience in a senior faculty position at an institution of higher learning, demonstrate expertise in modern pedagogy and productivity, by commitment to research and publication, experience in academic acumen and ability to mentor junior faculty.

Please send your curriculum vitae; copies of academic qualifications; and copies of professional certificates to the

Regional Manager, Human Resources and Administration,
Aga Khan University – Advanced Nursing Studies Programme,
P.O. Box 39340 – 00623, Parklands,
Nairobi

by February 17th, 2012; email: hr.ans@aku.edu

For further details about the University or the position please visit www.aku.edu

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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