Lutheran World Federation / Department for World Service Kenya Program is seeking to recruit
Kenyan nationals for the following positions to be based in Dadaab Refugee Camp.
CLERK OF WORKS
2 Positions
Please note that this is a short term contract that runs till 31st December but with probability of
renewal depending on the workload and availability of funds.
The Clerk of Works will be reporting to the Construction Officer or his designate.
Duties and responsibilities include but not limited to the following:
• Ensuring proper implementation of funded activities in accordance with approved work
plans, budgets and regulations of LWF/DWS with partners & donors.
• Prepare, interpret and share with construction officer sketches for building designs and
drawings for all construction works at camp level.
• Providing Bills of quantities and other estimate costs for all constructions, the purposes of
budgeting.
• Keep construction officer posted on the progress of shelter implementation through regular
updates.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports detailing the progress and
achievement of project.
• Responsible for other duties as delegated/assigned by the supervisor or designate
• Support the construction officer at camp level in facilitating the activities of all the other
sectors in matters pertaining to construction of infrastructure and the built environment.
• Perform any other duties assigned to them by the construction officer or designate.
Professional Qualifications
• Degree in BSc. Civil & Structural Engineering/Water & Sanitation engineering.
• Computer literacy in MS office suit, Internet, AUTO CAD + any other structural analysis soft
ware
• Arch CAD.
• Professional experience working with international organizations/ NGO and experience of
humanitarian principles, SPHERE and UNHCR standards and field security protocols and
procedures.
• Minimum of two years experience of construction supervision in a humanitarian emergency
set up is an added advantage
Personal Attributes
• High level of integrity, commitment and professional responsibility.
• Ability to tolerate cultural, educational and religious diversity in the work place.
• Able to work in a team with minimal supervision
• Ability to work under pressure, tight deadlines and adverse climate
• Strong analytical, problem solving and quick response experiences in humanitarian contexts.
LWF/DWS is an equal opportunity employer, irrespective of gender, race or religious affiliation.
LWF/DWS is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for humanitarian agencies.
Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect the organization’s commitment to the prevention of
abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries
Applications and detailed CV must include email address and telephone contacts of 3 referees, one of
whom must be your supervisor in your current/former employment.
They should reach the undersigned by close of business on 21st October, 2011
Human Resources Officer, Lutheran World Federation,
P.O Box 40870-00100,
Nairobi
Or e-mail to hr-dadaab@lwfkenya.org
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
For more details, visit our website www.lwf-kenya.org
SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATION TEACHERS
3 Positions
Duties & Responsibilities include but are not limited to:-
• Teaching primary school children with special needs as per the curriculum to improve quality
education.
• Responsible for implementing & evaluating curriculum in the least restrictive environment to
children.
• Train SNE children in co-curriculum activities.
• Provide technical support to regular teachers on SNE matters to meet individual learners’
needs.
• Capacity building of incentive SNE Teachers and regular class room teachers on specific
needs
• Organizing the classroom and learning resources to create a positive learning environment.
• Planning, preparing & presenting lessons that cater for the needs of the whole range within
their class.
• Assess and prescribe the right equipment to SNE children and train them to use them.
• Staying up to date with changes and developments in the curriculum structure.
• Guide and train parents of children with disability on basic conception for upbringing of their
children.
• Involve the refugee community through the PTA in SNE issues.
• And any other duty assigned by the officer in charge.
Professional Qualification:
• P1 Certificate from Kenya National Examination Council with a Diploma in SNE
• Registered by Teachers Service Commission
• Computer literacy
• Has attended various short courses on SNE to keep abreast with new developments in the
sector
• Competencies: Assessment teacher of children with special needs and teacher trainer
• Special preference to person with specialization in sign language/speech disorder/visual
impairment (low vision)
Relevant Experience:
• At least 4 years of progressive experience as SNE teacher
• Assessment teacher of children with special needs and teacher trainer
• Experience gained within an international humanitarian NGO will be an added advantage.
• Experience in inclusive education and safe learning environments initiatives
• Experienced in using learner centered model of teaching
Personal Attributes:
• High level of motivation, integrity, commitment and professional responsibility.
• Ability to tolerate cultural, educational and religious diversity in the work place
• Excellent communication skills, time management, organization and presentation skills
• A good team player with high degree of initiative, flexibility and tolerance
“LWF/DWS is an equal opportunity employer, irrespective of gender, race or religious affiliation.
LWF/DWS is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for humanitarian agencies. Our recruitment and
selection procedures reflect the organization’s commitment to the prevention of abuse and
exploitation of beneficiaries.”
Applications and detailed CV must include email address and telephone contacts of 3 referees, one of
whom must be your supervisor in your current/former employment. They should reach the
undersigned by close of business on 24th October, 2011
Human Resources Officer,
Lutheran World Federation,
P.O Box 40870-00100,
Nairobi
Or e-mail to hr-dadaab@lwfkenya.org
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
For more details, visit our website www.lwf-kenya.org
Kenyan nationals for the following positions to be based in Dadaab Refugee Camp.
CLERK OF WORKS
2 Positions
Please note that this is a short term contract that runs till 31st December but with probability of
renewal depending on the workload and availability of funds.
The Clerk of Works will be reporting to the Construction Officer or his designate.
Duties and responsibilities include but not limited to the following:
• Ensuring proper implementation of funded activities in accordance with approved work
plans, budgets and regulations of LWF/DWS with partners & donors.
• Prepare, interpret and share with construction officer sketches for building designs and
drawings for all construction works at camp level.
• Providing Bills of quantities and other estimate costs for all constructions, the purposes of
budgeting.
• Keep construction officer posted on the progress of shelter implementation through regular
updates.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports detailing the progress and
achievement of project.
• Responsible for other duties as delegated/assigned by the supervisor or designate
• Support the construction officer at camp level in facilitating the activities of all the other
sectors in matters pertaining to construction of infrastructure and the built environment.
• Perform any other duties assigned to them by the construction officer or designate.
Professional Qualifications
• Degree in BSc. Civil & Structural Engineering/Water & Sanitation engineering.
• Computer literacy in MS office suit, Internet, AUTO CAD + any other structural analysis soft
ware
• Arch CAD.
• Professional experience working with international organizations/ NGO and experience of
humanitarian principles, SPHERE and UNHCR standards and field security protocols and
procedures.
• Minimum of two years experience of construction supervision in a humanitarian emergency
set up is an added advantage
Personal Attributes
• High level of integrity, commitment and professional responsibility.
• Ability to tolerate cultural, educational and religious diversity in the work place.
• Able to work in a team with minimal supervision
• Ability to work under pressure, tight deadlines and adverse climate
• Strong analytical, problem solving and quick response experiences in humanitarian contexts.
LWF/DWS is an equal opportunity employer, irrespective of gender, race or religious affiliation.
LWF/DWS is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for humanitarian agencies.
Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect the organization’s commitment to the prevention of
abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries
Applications and detailed CV must include email address and telephone contacts of 3 referees, one of
whom must be your supervisor in your current/former employment.
They should reach the undersigned by close of business on 21st October, 2011
Human Resources Officer, Lutheran World Federation,
P.O Box 40870-00100,
Nairobi
Or e-mail to hr-dadaab@lwfkenya.org
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
For more details, visit our website www.lwf-kenya.org
SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATION TEACHERS
3 Positions
Duties & Responsibilities include but are not limited to:-
• Teaching primary school children with special needs as per the curriculum to improve quality
education.
• Responsible for implementing & evaluating curriculum in the least restrictive environment to
children.
• Train SNE children in co-curriculum activities.
• Provide technical support to regular teachers on SNE matters to meet individual learners’
needs.
• Capacity building of incentive SNE Teachers and regular class room teachers on specific
needs
• Organizing the classroom and learning resources to create a positive learning environment.
• Planning, preparing & presenting lessons that cater for the needs of the whole range within
their class.
• Assess and prescribe the right equipment to SNE children and train them to use them.
• Staying up to date with changes and developments in the curriculum structure.
• Guide and train parents of children with disability on basic conception for upbringing of their
children.
• Involve the refugee community through the PTA in SNE issues.
• And any other duty assigned by the officer in charge.
Professional Qualification:
• P1 Certificate from Kenya National Examination Council with a Diploma in SNE
• Registered by Teachers Service Commission
• Computer literacy
• Has attended various short courses on SNE to keep abreast with new developments in the
sector
• Competencies: Assessment teacher of children with special needs and teacher trainer
• Special preference to person with specialization in sign language/speech disorder/visual
impairment (low vision)
Relevant Experience:
• At least 4 years of progressive experience as SNE teacher
• Assessment teacher of children with special needs and teacher trainer
• Experience gained within an international humanitarian NGO will be an added advantage.
• Experience in inclusive education and safe learning environments initiatives
• Experienced in using learner centered model of teaching
Personal Attributes:
• High level of motivation, integrity, commitment and professional responsibility.
• Ability to tolerate cultural, educational and religious diversity in the work place
• Excellent communication skills, time management, organization and presentation skills
• A good team player with high degree of initiative, flexibility and tolerance
“LWF/DWS is an equal opportunity employer, irrespective of gender, race or religious affiliation.
LWF/DWS is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for humanitarian agencies. Our recruitment and
selection procedures reflect the organization’s commitment to the prevention of abuse and
exploitation of beneficiaries.”
Applications and detailed CV must include email address and telephone contacts of 3 referees, one of
whom must be your supervisor in your current/former employment. They should reach the
undersigned by close of business on 24th October, 2011
Human Resources Officer,
Lutheran World Federation,
P.O Box 40870-00100,
Nairobi
Or e-mail to hr-dadaab@lwfkenya.org
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
For more details, visit our website www.lwf-kenya.org