PLAN INTERNATIONAL::MONITORING RESEARCH & EVALUATION OFFICER (One Year Fixed Term Contract Based in Kisumu)

MONITORING RESEARCH & EVALUATION OFFICER (One Year Fixed Term Contract Based in Kisumu)
Plan is an international, humanitarian, child-centered community development organization without religious, political or government
affiliation. Plan started its operations in Kenya in 1982 and is committed to protecting and promoting child rights, and to improving the
lives and futures of poor children, their families and communities through a child-centered community development approach.
Plan Kenya is recruiting for the Monitoring Research & Evaluation Officer based at Kisumu Program Unit. The position reports to the
Program Unit Manager. The job holder will be responsible for Banking on Change project planning, information gathering and
synthesis, reflection and reporting processes. Employment is on a one year Fixed Term Contract.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Participate in BoC Implementation Team decision making.
• Provide measurement and assessment of performance in order to effectively manage outcomes and outputs of results.
Enhance organizational and development learning through participatory processes.
• Update of the corporate system (PPM) to reflect project achievements.
• Documentation/sharing of successes (best practices) and failures on a regular basis.
• Participate in development of yearly project budgets and project operational plans.
• Review and/or develop monitoring and reporting tools including but not limited to MIS support function for the project and
based on the internal work plans as necessary.
• Facilitate undertaking of Baseline Survey and End Term Evaluation Exercises as per plans
• Facilitate collection of quantitative and qualitative project progress data on output/results indicators as defined in the project
agreements
• Review Quality of training and service delivery to GS&L Groups

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REDR UK::SECURITY TRAINER/ COORDINATOR- KENYA AND SOUTH SUDAN

RedR and the work we do
Each year millions of people around the world feel the effects of natural disaster and conflict.RedR is an international charity thatimproves the effectiveness of disaster relief, helping save and rebuild the lives of people affected by disaster worldwide. We do this by
delivering essential training and support to relief organisations and their staff, and by supplying skilled professionals to humanitarian
programmes. Our work helps to ensure that the right people with the right skills are responding to global emergencies, and enables
both local and international relief workers to react to the needs of those affected by disaster, efficiently and safely.
In response to recent humanitarian catastrophes, we currently have training and local capacity building programmes in Sudan in
response to the increasing destabilisation of the region and in Pakistan, as a result of the heightened insecurity in the country, as well as
the severe flooding in 2010. In line with our strategic vision, further international programme offices are expected to be opened in the
coming years.

Background
RedR UK have received funding to establish a country programme in South Sudan (Juba based) managed from Nairobi. The
programme will employ about 35 national and international staff and deliver a number of training events to NGO staff, their partner
organisations and other relevant humanitarian actors concerning Staff Welfare, Security Safety and Security and Technical/Basic
Humanitarian Practice.

SECURITY TRAINER/ COORDINATOR- KENYA AND SOUTH SUDAN
Closing date: 16 Jun 2011
Overview and Terms
Job title Security Trainer / Coordinator
Date reviewed June 2011
Purpose To lead on external safety and security training activities for RedR‘s programme in South Sudan, support the overall
programme, and develop local capacities. To act as security focal point for RedR’s programme in South Sudan and office in Nairobi.
Responsible to Country Director (for organisational security related activities) and Programme Manager (for programme related
activities)
Responsible for Security Trainers
Working with International Programmes desk in London, the South Sudan and Kenya team, and other relevant staff
Location South Sudan (Juba) and Kenya (Nairobi)
Post Full-time
Period Fixed term until February 2013
Salary £23,340 - £25,000 p/a, plus £2,200 p/a Hard to Work allowance
Benefits Shared accommodation provided, return flights, relocation allowance and 23 days annual leave per annum, R&R

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JESUIT REFUGEE SERVICES::ASSISTANT MEDICAL HEALTH::KENYAN VACANCIES

ASSISTANT MENTAL HEALTH
Ref No: JRS Assistant Mental Health
Job Title: Assistant Program Coordinator Mental Health
Location: Kakuma, Kenya
Closing Date: June 10th 2011
Incorporation date: July 15th 2011
Position open to
• Kenyan nationals
• Candidates available for 1-year commitment
• This is unaccompanied post with regular Rest and Recuperation leaves every 10 weeks.

Organizational Context:
Jesuit Refugee Service is an international humanitarian organization, with a mission to accompany, serve and defend the rights of
refugees and forcibly displaced people. JRS has a priority to work wherever the needs of displaced people are urgent and unattended
by others, and offers a human service to refugees and the communities through a wide range of rehabilitation and relief activities most
of which centre around formal and informal education needs.
Description
The mental health department’s aims at improving the psychosocial well-being of intellectually and developmentally challenged
persons and their families through increasing insight, creating awareness and improving effectiveness of the

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JESUIT REFUGEE SERVICES::PROGRAM COORDINATOJOBS IN KENYA

PROGRAM COORDINATOR MENTAL HEALTH
Ref No: JRS Mental Health
Job Title: Program Coordinator Mental Health
Location: Kakuma, Kenya
Closing Date: June 10th 2011
Incorporation date: July 15th 2011
Position open to
• Kenyan nationals
• Candidates available for 1-year commitment with the possibility to renew
• This is unaccompanied post with regular Rest and Recuperation leaves every 10 weeks.

Organizational Context:
Jesuit Refugee Service is an international humanitarian organization, with a mission to accompany, serve and defend the rights of
refugees and forcibly displaced people. JRS has a priority to work wherever the needs of displaced people are urgent and unattended
by others, and offers a human service to refugees and the communities through a wide range of rehabilitation and relief activities most
of which centre around formal and informal education needs.

Description
The mental health department’s aims at improving the psychosocial well-being of intellectually and developmentally challenged
persons and their families through increasing insight, creating awareness and improving effectiveness of the care givers by providing
psychosocial services, special needs education, rehabilitation and habilitation, services, trainings and outreach programs.

Key Responsibilities
• Under the supervision of the Project Director, takes responsibility for the overall leadership, administration and management of
the day-care centres.
• Is actively involved in the planning, monitoring, implementation, evaluation, proposal and report writing for

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CAROLINA FOR KIBERA(CFK)::PARTNERSHIPS & SUSTAINABILITY MANAGER JOB IN KENYA

CAROLINA FOR KIBERA
PARTNERSHIPS & SUSTAINABILITY MANAGER
Carolina for Kibera (CFK) is a non-profit organization based in the Kibera community of Nairobi.
CFK exists to develop local leaders, catalyze positive change and alleviate poverty in the Kibera slum of Nairobi.
Driven by local needs, CFK’s collaborative network of programs advance health, education, ethnic cooperation, gender equality and
economic empowerment, and equip local leaders with tools to strengthen the community.
More information can be found at www.carolinaforkibera.org
In a bid to move the organization to greater sustainability in line with vision of the Strategic Plan 2011 – 2015, CFK seeks to recruit a
young and dynamic Kenyan as its Partnerships & Sustainability Manager.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the position will be responsible for management of the organization’s Endowment Fund as well as
establishing processes and systems that will enable CFK to move towards greater sustainability as an institution of benefit to its
stakeholders.

Position Status: Full time.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
• Develop and implement a comprehensive sustainability plan aimed at moving CFK toward greater sustainability in
collaboration with the Executive Director and other organizational staff.
• Provide leadership in the management and growth of the CFK Endowment Fund.
• Actively cultivate new and existing donor relationships by exploring multiple possibilities for engagement while developing
and maintaining contacts with a broad section of agencies and leaders.
• Conduct a comprehensive analysis of systems and structures and continuously spearhead reviews to ensure continued
efficiency, effectiveness and high impact for CFK’s resource investments.
• Develop and spearhead the implementation of a resource mobilization strategy that would enable CFK to achieve its 2015
financial objectives for both program and core costs.
• Develop concepts and proposals and act as a catalyst for new resource mobilization ideas and approaches in collaboration
with CFK staff and in line with the wider organizational vision.
• Ensure strict compliance by CFK to funding guidelines and regulations as detailed in the various funding agreements in place.
• Any other duties that you may be assigned from time to time.

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MWITO SACCO SOCIETY::INTERNAL AUDITOR::KENYAN JOBS & CAREERS

INTERNAL AUDITOR
We are a medium sized Sacco based in Nairobi and looking a suitable candidate to fill the position of an Internal Auditor.
Reporting to the CEO the successful candidate will be responsible for the effective management and implementation of the internal
controls.

Qualifications and Experience
• Minimum Certified Public Accountant (CPA III)
• Minimum working experience of three years in a busy office
• Must be computer literate
• Age between 30 and 40 years

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PACT KENYA::PROGRAM MANAGER POSITION::KENYAN JOB

PROGRAM MANAGER (PK/PMNRM/2011)
Department: Natural Resources Management
Location: Nairobi, Dagorreti Corner
Job Description:
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Head of Programs ENRM, the NSA/NRM Program Manager will be based in Nairobi and will primarily provide
management and oversight to the overall implementation of the program activities and its grant components. S/He will supervise the
staff under the facility, work closely with the Capacity Development and Grants Managers and design Calls for Proposals (CfPs) for
programmatic and activity oriented grant awards. S/He will participate in the review and selection of concepts and proposals from
applicant organisations. Overall, S/He will provide a coordination role for all the components of the Programme, and contribute to
leveraging funding to enhance achievement of Pact Kenya’s organizational mission, vision and strategic objectives.
MAIN ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Specifically, the NSA-NRM Programme Manager will:
• Contribute to the development and continuous review of the overall strategy for the NSA-NRM Advocacy and Capacity
Development approach to strengthening NSAs in the Environment and NRM sector.
• Provide technical leadership in the design and implementation of NSA-NRM programme grants and studies nationally.
• Guide partners in developing projects that are aligned to the NSA-NRM Programme goals and results.
• Coordinate technical support for partners to develop and implement sound NRM advocacy for ENRM sector.
• Facilitate linkages between partners, private sector and GoK offices for effective advocacy and service delivery.
• Provide leadership, in liaison with MERL department and partners to develop project performance indicators for tracking
performance of advocacy projects and service delivery and to guide program management in decision-making.
• In liaison with Capacity Development Manager, develop tools and methods for capacity development of the partners.
• Track the overall performance of the team supporting the NSA-NRM programme, through coordinating preparation of
quarterly activity plans and monthly & quarterly performance reviews.
• Participate in NSA-NRM team meetings, both internally and with SIDA.
• Take responsibility for all assets assigned to the projects, and those assigned to specific activities from time to time.
• Take responsibilities for all assets and equipments assigned by Pact Kenya to facilitate discharge of the functions of the NSANRM
Program Manager.
• Supervise Programme Officers under the NSA-NRM program, to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in programme delivery.
Financial Management
• Ensure the programmes follow and fulfill Pact Kenya’s and SIDA’s financial management systems, processes and controls and
that they are compliant with good operating standards.
• Responsible for budget preparation and implementation in accordance with the annual work plans for each grantee.

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PACT KENYA::FINANCE OFFICER JOB

FINANCE OFFICER (PK/FO/2011)
Department: Admin
Location: Nairobi, Dagorreti Corner
Job Description:
Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Finance Officer will be based in Nairobi and will primarily be responsible for the assessment,
monitoring, planning and managing the efficient utilization of cash and financial services in a manner consistent with the objectives of
Pact Kenya and in compliance with all donor regulations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Specifically, the Finance Officer- treasury management will be responsible for but not limited to:
• Prepare and monitor various cash flow forecasts and perform financial modeling
• Forecast daily cash requirements and execute daily financing decisions
• Maintain adequate cash levels to support Pact Kenya’s business operations
• Monitor and report on working capital levels and ensure changing trends in levels are identified and reported to management
• Provide regular cash management reports including bank reconciliations
• Develop foreign exchange policies and procedures, plan and execute foreign exchange strategies to monitor and manage Pact
Kenya foreign exchange related risks
• Develop, understand and manage appropriate accounting procedures and processes relating to treasury to optimize efficiency
and effectiveness
• Manage long-term and short-term investment strategies
• Enforce legal and regulatory requirements in relation to treasury management
•

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PACT KENYA::PROGRAMME OFFICER VACANCY

PROGRAM OFFICER (PK/POCD/2011)
Department: Admin
Location: Nairobi, Dagorreti Corner
Job Description:

Reporting to the Capacity Development Manager, the Capacity Development Officer will primarily be responsible for providing
Capacity Development support and interventions to partners that Pact Kenya works with.
These may include but not limited to regional and national civil society organizations, grassroots community groups, cooperative
societies, networks and coalitions, and professional associations.

Duties and responsibilities:
Specifically, the Capacity Development Officer will be responsible for but not limited to:
Capacity Development participation
• Working in liaison with Capacity Development Manager and other Capacity Development staff implement Pact Kenya’s
capacity develop strategy
• Develop detailed project work plans, including activity descriptions and timetables and manage the implementation of these
activities so as to ensure the project’s activities and outputs are executed on time and meet the desired quality standards
• Conduct Organizational Capacity Assessment (OCAs) and develop subsequent Capacity Development plans with targeted
CSOs
• Prepare OCA and training reports as required and on timely basis
• Prepare Capacity Development training modules and materials to respond to training needs identified through OCAs
• Plan and conduct trainings in governance and leadership, strategic planning, management, resource mobilization,
communication, networking and all other areas identified through OCAs
• Coordinate with other staff in the programme in providing technical support and mentorship to target CSOs covering all
organizational capacity development aspects
• Coordinate with other departments to provide training in other areas – financial management, business development and
marketing, conflict management, advocacy and also in providing technical services to target CSOs
• Track programme’s progress and make changes to the activity plans where appropriate, providing in each case a full
justification of these changes to the Supervisor
• Ensure good relations are maintained at all times with the project’s beneficiaries, partners and donors
• Keep abreast of new or shifting specialist knowledge - methodological or developmental - that relates to the scope of
programme activities.
• Provide this specialist knowledge where appropriate to other programs, and/or to seek this support from outside parties when
necessary
Monitoring, evaluation and knowledge sharing
• Participate in setting program targets in line with overall strategic goal of the programme
• Take responsibility in tracking Capacity Development progress by conducting OCAs and re-OCAs to demonstrate impact in
capacity development
• Adequately analyze the OCA data and submit draft report (analysis) and raw data to the MERL team
• Together with the MERL team, develop indicators and protocols for monitoring progress and reporting

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MENTOR INITIATIVE::MALARIA HEALTH SYSTEM AND SURVEILLANCE COORDINATOR::kenyan jobs

MALARIA HEALTH SYSTEM AND SURVEILLANCE COORDINATOR
Location: Kenya - Garissa (including other locations in agreement with the Programme Director)
Reporting to: Technical Director, for technical planning + Programme Director, for daily activities
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 1 year
Fee Structure: Consultancy Fee and package commensurate to experience
Overall Task
This person will help to lead the work of a specialist malaria control team for a four year special Initiative funded by the UK charity
Comic Relief which started in January 2010 to establish an effective and replicable model for malaria control in the epidemic prone area
of north east Kenya, one of the worst climate change affected areas of Africa. The programme will work with a network or local,
regional, national and international partners to achieve new standards and guidance for malaria control amongst pastoralist
communities, in semi arid areas of Kenya and other countries.
This person will be directly responsible for the effective planning, coordination and implementation of all malaria control activities at
heath services level, in partnership with affected communities, the Ministry of Health District Health Team, the MoH Division of
Malaria Control, international, and national malaria control and research partners.
Specific tasks:
• Support Vector Borne
Team Building and Management
• Manage the national malaria case management and surveillance technical team, including recruitment, team building and
activity management
• Coordinate and collaborate with the district and regional teams of the Ministry of Health, and national organizations working
in Garissa in the development of malaria work plan priorities and schedules for all activities planned at health service level.
• Build the capacity of the national clinical team and the MoH counterparts in Garissa, to reinforce their technical planning and
delivery capacity.
Operational Research
• Oversee the implementation of the health services M&E malaria plan for the programme to ensure that the data for indicators
is being collected accurately, analysed and reported
• Design, plan and implement periodic follow-up surveys of health facility services and capacity, health worker capacity and
practices for malaria, malaria diagnostic and treatment accuracy.
• Periodic monitoring and evaluation of health service malaria case management capacity and service quality
• Support several Master Degree students in the implementation of the operational research projects designed under the Grant,
including P. Falciparum and P. vivax prevalence surveys; potential benefits of RDT usage in health facilities for malaria RDT
negative patients and others in partnership with KEMRI, DoMC, Welcome Trust and other international research partners.
• Collaborate with the clinical data entry clerk to ensure that data management remains timely and robust.
• Ensure that research deadlines are met.
Building High Quality Malaria Case Management Capacity:
• Work with the MoH District Heath Team to ensure the joint planning and delivery of technical training of district health
workers for differential disease diagnosis, confirmatory malaria diagnosis and case management of uncomplicated and severe
malaria cases.
• Establishment and management of, as well as active participation in, joint technical coaching of health workers at facility level
and standardized supervision and monitoring of health services indicators for malaria case management
• Production and dissemination of job aids and technical guidelines for health workers
• Improving the capacity of health facility teams to effectively identify, record and report patient symptoms and confirmed
malaria and non malaria cases through existing epidemiological surveillance systems

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BBC EAST AFRICA BUREAU, NAIROBI::WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAMME::JOURNALISM STUDENTS ATTACHMENTS KENYA

BBC EAST AFRICA BUREAU, NAIROBI
WORK EXPERIENCE, BBC EAST AFRICA BUREAU, NAIROBI
The BBC in Nairobi is pleased to announce the next recruitment of its Work Experience Programme.
As part of its commitment to promoting excellent journalism, the BBC will be offering four week attachments to journalism graduates
or other suitably qualified candidates.
The attachment is unpaid but a fixed stipend will be given to cover basic expenses.
The candidates will be selected for a one year period.

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AMERICAN EMBASSY KENYA::FINANCE ASSISTANT JOB VACANCY OPPORTUNITY

AMERICAN EMBASSY
FINANCE ASSISTANT
Open to: All Interested Candidates
Position: Finance Assistant
Opening: June 3, 2011
Closing: June 17, 2011
Work Hours: Full-time; 40 hours/week
Salary: Not-Ordinarily Resident: Position Grade: FP-5
Ordinarily Resident: Position Grade: FSN-401-9
(A higher step and salary may be granted based on superior qualifications).
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Nairobi has an opening for the position of a Finance Assistant. The position will
be available immediately.
Basic Function:
The incumbent reports to the Division of Global HIV/AIDS, Finance Analyst and is responsible for carrying out necessary
administrative and liaison actions to execute tax exemptions for HHS/CDC DGHA Kenya. Incumbent maintains tracking system for all
Donor Assistance (DA)-1 forms with relevant Government of Kenya officials to ensure timeliness in securing tax exemption. Also
assists with budgetary analysis of CDC Kenya implementing partners’ program budgets. The job requires high organizational skills to
ensure that records for all partners’ tax claims are well documented and easily accessible for update reports on tax exemption status.
The work is highly complex and can be of high stakes to implementing partners in terms of what will be considered as allowable costs
and unallowable cost in their award funds.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Processing: Establish, develop and maintain mid-level contacts through monthly meetings and weekly telephone calls and
conversations with the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Health and Kenya Revenue Authority (tax departments) on issues related to tax
claims and exemptions for CDC Division of Global HIV and AIDS (DGHA) and its cooperative agreement partners as per their
budgets. Collects and processes partners’ DA-1 forms to completion to ensure tax exemptions and claims are executed. Communicate
daily with implementing partners’ finance and procurement staff on the processing of their tax exemption requests submitted and
respond to highly complex tax queries arising in the course of their program activities. Monitors financial implications and provides
routine reports on savings accrued through tax exemptions. (50%)
Training: Provide training to CDC Kenya’s DGHA technical advisors and co-operative agreement specialist on tax exemption and claim
process. Hold quarterly tax trainings and workshops for CDC’s implementing partners on the processing of tax claims and exemption.

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MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT & MINERAL RESOURCES::SECRETARIAT-COMPONENT MANAGER(2)::KENYAN GOVT. JOBS

REPUBLIC OF KENYA
MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND MINERAL RESOURCES
TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) FOR THE SUSTAINABLE LAND MANAGEMENT (SLM) SECRETARIAT AT THE MINISTRY
OF ENVIRONMENT AND MINERAL RESOURCES

Introduction
The government of Kenya has received a Grant from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) through The World Bank for the wider
promotion of Sustainable Land Management (SLM) methodologies as well as the global benefits accruing from an integrated ecosystem management of environmentally critical catchment areas.
The SLM methodologies will be implemented through a 5-year Kenya Agricultural Productivity and Sustainable Land Management Project KAPSLMP) that became effective from 1st November 2010.
To enhance capacity in the Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources, a component secretariat composed of two officers will be formed to oversee the implementation of component three (3) of the Project that is geared towards the Strengthening of an Enabling Environment for Sustainable Land Management (SLM).
The secretariat will be comprised of two officers:
Component Manager and a deputy Component Manager.
The MEMR intends to apply part of the GEF funds to hire the services of a Component and Deputy Component Manager under the
terms of reference described below:
1. JOB TITLE: COMPONENT MANAGER
Objective of the Position of a Component Manager (CM)
The Component Manager will be overall responsible for the day-today management of the SLM Component with close cooperation
with SLM coordinator and the Kenya Agricultural Productivity Project KAPP Secretariat (KS)
Specific Activities
The Component Manager will be responsible for the efficient and effective implementation of the Component with the following
responsibilities:
• Overall day-to-day management of the Component
• Guide and oversee the managerial and technical aspects of implementation of the Component
• Facilitate cooperation between the other project components, and the (KS) and exchange lessons learnt and best practices
• Monitor the outputs as well as risks and assumptions and, in case of deviations, recommend remedial actions to be taken by
the project management
• Review and comment on financial reports and plans
• Provide secretariat support and ensure quality delivery of meetings and reports to the KS, national SLM committee and
overall project steering committee
• Prepare work plans and budget for activities of the Component
• Ensure the Expenditures of the component are reflected annually in the printed estimates
• Ensure accountable, efficient and transparent use of the Component funds
• Manage consultancy inputs
• Prepare inputs to the project reports
• Be responsible for contracting consultants for the Component
• Identify needs and take part in the procurement of goods and services for the Component
• Contribute to the efficient administration of the component e.g. by making proposals for any means to improve component
efficiency
• In general ensure all Component activities and outcomes are fulfilled.
Qualification and Experience

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PACT KENYA::CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER::KENYAN JOBS VACANCY

CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (PK/CDM/2011)
Department: Admin
Location: Nairobi, Dagorreti Corner
Job Description:
Reporting to the Head of Capacity Development, the Capacity Development Manager will primarily be responsible for providing
strategic leadership in Capacity Development of partners that Pact Kenya works with.
These may include but not limited to regional and national civil society organizations, grassroots community groups, cooperative
societies, networks and coalitions, and professional associations.
Duties and responsibilities;
Specifically, the Capacity Development Manager will be responsible for but not limited to:
Overall leadership in Capacity Development
• Working in liaison with Head of Capacity Development and other senior Capacity Development staff, develop and implement
Pact Kenya’s capacity develop strategy.
• Check and control the quality of Capacity Development services for the program(s)
• Supervise and mentor Capacity Development officers in providing capacity building services
• Coordinate with other programs and departments to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in providing Capacity Development
services
• Networking with other Capacity Development practitioners for purposes of sharing knowledge and lessons
Design of Capacity Development Tools and Methodologies
On the basis of Pact Kenya’s Capacity Development approach, design tools and methodologies for delivery of Capacity Development
services. The tools include but not limited to assessment tools, training modules and manuals, coaching and mentoring support
techniques.
Encourage innovation among Capacity Development staff in the development and adapting of tools and methodologies.
Organizational Capacity Assessments and Action Plans
• Ensure targeted partners understand Pact Kenya’s Capacity Development approach, are ready and prepared to work and
engage with Pact Kenya staff in the process
• Provide leadership and support to Capacity Development staff in conducting organizational capacity assessments (OCAs) of
partners to identify capacity building needs and develop capacity building action plans
• Review and ascertain the quality of organizational capacity assessment reports and capacity building plans
• Ensure timely implementation of follow up OCAs and updating of the CB action plans
• Ensure the highest professional level and standards are followed in completion of the OCAs
Capacity development Interventions
• Provide leadership and support to Capacity Development staff in developing and implementing capacity building
interventions including (trainings, mentoring, coaching, peer learning and referral)
• Monitor progress in implementing action plans
• Review and ascertain the quality of capacity development interventions implemented by staff
• Arrange for consultants to support staff capacity development efforts by staff
• Ensure the highest professional levels and standards are followed in providing capacity development support
Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Learning
• Provide leadership and support to Capacity Development staff in writing and filling reports
• Check and ensure quality of reports generated
• Prepare and share reports with other teams, management and donors as may be required

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INTERNSHIPS-UNILEVER EAST & SOUTHERN AFRICA::KENYAN JOB OPPORTUNITIES

INTERNSHIPS

Reference: ATT003
Level of experience: Degree
Area of interest: General Management
Location: Nairobi
Company: Unilever K Ltd
Country: Kenya
Salary: N/A
Job Description
We are Recruiting for Internships as follows;

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PRICEWATERHOUSE COOPERS-PWC::ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGER(ERM)-KENYAN JOBS

PwC firms provide industry-focused assurance, tax and advisory services to enhance value for their clients. More than 161,000 people
in 154 countries in firms across the PwC network share their thinking, experience and solutions to develop fresh perspectives and
practical advice.
We are seeking to strengthen our Advisory services by recruiting a qualified professional to fill the position of an Enterprise Risk
manager within the Technology department.
Key Responsibilities will include working with clients in areas of:
• Risk assessment and response
• Risk Awareness and monitoring
• Quality assurance
The role requires an individual with 5-7 years experience and exposure in corporate risk governance and controls, corporate risk
management processes, internal audit planning and internal audit structuring in preferably a professional firm. The individual must

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HERITAGE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED::HEALTH BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER-KENYAN CAREER

Heritage Insurance Company Ltd. is one of the leading general insurance companies in the region and part of The CFC Stanbic
Holdings.
We are rated AA- by Global Rating Company (GRC), for amongst other reasons, our high claims paying ability. This is one of the
highest international ratings awarded to a Kenyan insurer.
The company was also awarded the 2010 Association of Insurance Brokers of Kenya BIMA Award for being best in Claims settlement
category.
We are inviting applications from suitable candidates for the following vacancy:
HEALTH BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Reporting to the Director - Health
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• Direct Healthcare sales to employer groups
• Introduce, promote and market the company’s products and services to intermediaries such as brokers and independent
financial advisers
• Generate new business by visiting and liaising with intermediaries to encourage them to sell the company’s products to their
clients
• Consult, advise and act as a link between the company and intermediaries who recommend the company’s products
• Identify and develop new business in line with the company’s objectives through recruitment and accreditation of new
intermediary clients.
• Develop, manage and retain intermediary client accounts
• Build and maintain effective professional relationships with intermediaries
• Implement and execute the company’s sales and marketing strategies
• Achieve the company’s strategic, sales and growth targets within the region
• Organize and present intermediary functions and promotions

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PACT KENYA::GRANTS MANAGER::KENYAN JOBS VACANCY

GRANTS MANAGER (PK/GM/2011)
Department: Admin
Location: Nairobi, Dagorreti Corner
Job Description:
Reporting to the Head of Finance & Grants, the Grants Manager will be based in Nairobi and will primarily ensure proper functioning
of the entire grants management function.
This will include monitoring the entire grants management process from solicitation through close out and ensuring proper compliance
with all donor regulations. He/she will play a leadership role towards supporting Pact Kenya and its partner CSOs in achieving
rigorous financial and grants reporting and management.
The incumbent will be in charge of the quality standards of the tools and materials Pact Kenya uses to deliver effective grants and
financial services to its partners.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
A. Grants management vision, leadership and team management
• Provide leadership and vision for grants management personnel
• Ensure that all grant documentation is maintained according to Pact standards and donor policies to the extent they can
be fully audited with limited or no adverse findings
• Develop procedural documents and processes and ensure full understanding of the grants management process at all
levels within the program.
• Ensure proper implementation of competitive processes for grantee selection and negotiation.
• Ensure that solid documentation is provided under each grant
• Coordinate proposal review and oversee grant selection
• Ensure that pre-award risk assessments are carried out on each grantee and that decisions are incorporated into grant
awards
• Ensure strong links between the grants management and capacity building approach to maximize efforts to strengthen
strategic partners and build in strategies to the grant making process
• Ensure strong links between the grants management and M&E systems to improve grantee reporting and link to Pact
Kenya requirements
• Play a supervisory role to the grants staff under the program
B. Proposal/grant management coordination/oversight
• Coordinate grants management systems across programs to ensure high quality and consistency
• Develop written grants policy and procedures to ensure clear understanding by all staff
• Ensure responsible proposal processing and timeliness of responses to agencies
• Analyse, verify and review proposal budgets to ensure donor compliance and reasonableness
• Coordinate proposal review process and ensure compliance with solicitations and donor regulations
• Coordinate pre-award evaluations and/or assessments of potential grantees, as needed
• Oversee post project assessments of both administrative and financial systems
• Ensure proper documentation of award negotiation
• Ensure that grant modifications for cost/program changes are completed accurately and in a timely fashion
• Prepare grant documents that meet both grantee and donor requirements and allow for required programmatic flexibility
• Ensure the timely and appropriate close-out of issued grants
C. Capacity building coordination
• Coordinate grant recipients organizational assessments, identified in collaboration with the capacity building officers.
Oversee the development of a tracking system to monitor and measure growth.
• Collaborate with the capacity building specialist to identify priority areas for training of partners and develop strategic
interventions to assist grantees/partners.
• Coordinate the development of training materials for staff on understanding the grants management system.
• Coordinate the development of training materials for staff/grantees on compliance with donor regulations.
• Coordinate the development of training materials for potential grantees on proposal preparations and budgeting skills.
• Coordinate various training courses for staff and grantees on grants management, financial management, proposal and
budget development, and other necessary skills. Identify key areas and initiate new training.
• Coordinate, organize and facilitate (as necessary) grants management workshops for grantees/partners to provide
guidance on good grants management.
D. Monitoring and reporting (financial and programmatic)
• Collaborate with the monitoring and evaluation team to design reporting templates for inclusion in grants and in grantee
training that directly address our M&E requirements.
• Monitor grantee advance and liquidation balances closely and ensure timely liquidations.
• Review all payment requests to ensure they meet the standards of allowable, allocable and reasonable.
• Manage grantee budgets so that they do not exceed allowable amounts.
• Review program reports from grantees to ensure programmatic compliance against program description.
• Review financial reports from grantees to ensure finance compliance against grant budget.
• Assist in the compilation of data and preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
• Oversee the updating and maintenance of the grant tracking database.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy of information. Use the database to produce key reports to support decisions by
management.
• Closely monitor obligations from donors and grant obligations to grantees to ensure that Pact Kenya never commits more
funds than allowable.
E. Compliance audit coordination
• Monitoring grantee procedures designed to comply with regulations.
• Coordinate the investigation of suspected violations of proper applications. Ensure that the team has the skills or readily
available resources (i.e., identified consultants) to carry this out in a timely fashion.
• Coordinate the assistance to grantees to resolve audit problems.
• Oversee monitoring of grantee’s procedures designed to comply with agreed regulations.
• Coordinate the investigation of suspected violations of applications. Ensure that the team has the skills or readily
available resources (i.e. identified consultants and auditors) to carry this out in a timely fashion.
• Coordinate the assistance to grantees to resolve audit problems identified in audit management letters
Preferred Skills:
The minimum required academic and professional skills for the jobholder to perform successfully in their job are:
• Bachelor’s Degree in a Commerce, Accounting or related business field
• Master’s Degree in relevant field will be an added advantage
• Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA-K) or ACCA qualifications
• Eight years work experience managing financial administration of major donor grants and contracts
• At least five years’ experience in administering grants and contracts
• Highly proficient in MS Office, spreadsheets and database skills
• Good experience working with ACCPAC or any large computerized financial system
• Working knowledge of regulations applicable to grants management and administration
• Good analytical skills to successfully perform financial reviews and other quantitative analyses
• Effective written and oral communications skills
• Ability to independently prioritize and successfully perform assigned tasks
• Familiarity with major donors’ auditing requirements and demonstrated ability to exercise basic financial oversight of grant
programs
Applicants must submit
• detailed and current CV
• cover letter demonstrating why they qualify for this position
• contact information for 3 referees; and
• indicate current remuneration package.
Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.
If you meet the requirements for the advertised position, please submit your application and CV electronically to hr.admin@pactke.org,
quoting the Reference Number (PK/GM/2011).
Pact Kenya is an equal opportunities employer
Deadline for applications submission is 5:00pm Friday 17th June 2011

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PACT KENYA::DRIVER/MECHANIC JOB VACANCY

Pact Kenya is a Kenyan non-governmental organization that focuses on strengthening Civil Society Organizations and communities
through institutional and organizational capacity building.
Our vision is to have responsible citizens enjoying equitable development in a clean and secure environment.
Our mission is to enable citizens and communities in Kenya and neighbouring countries to live a life of dignity by strengthening
individuals and organisations to be effective agents of change.
We believe that empowered communities are able to independently address challenges and constraints facing them with a view to
earning a dignified living, economic independence and political participation.
We work in environment and natural resources management, conflict management and peace building, democracy and governance
and women empowerment.
Through financial support from the Government of Sweden, Pact Kenya is implementing a four-year programme for Non-state Actors
in Natural Resources Management in Kenya.
The programme targets support to projects in the areas of environment and climate change, agriculture and food security, water
resources management and land use management.
It aims at working with Civil Society Organisations to improve their capacity to influence how our country’s natural resources are
managed.
We want to find new ways of getting those on the edge of our society more involved in this critical area and influence the policy and
legislative frameworks for sustainability of natural resources and improvement of livelihoods.
This is an exciting initiative that has the potential to have an impact on millions of Kenyans and seeks to strengthen capacities of Civil
Society Organizations working in Natural Resources.
We are therefore seeking competent and passionate individuals for the following positions to support the effective implementation of
the Non-State Actors in Natural Resources Management programme:
DRIVER / MECHANIC (PK/DM/2011)
Location: Nairobi, Dagorreti Corner

Job Description:
Reporting to the senior driver, the driver-mechanic will be required to provide professional driving, transportation and other logistical
support services to the overall Pact Kenya operations as shall be required from time to time.

Duties and responsibilities:
Specifically, the driver-mechanic will be responsible for but not limited to:
• Take responsibility for ensuring that you possess the necessary personal documentation as required under the Traffic laws of
Kenya
• Ensure that the Pact Kenya vehicle (s) used is fully insured as appropriate for all countries it may travel through or work in.
• Ensure that the vehicle (s) is properly and reliably serviced and maintained to the necessary standard so as to enable

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KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL::POSITION OF QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER-KENYAN JOB VACANCY

The Hospital Management invites applications from qualified candidates for the following positions:

POSITION OF QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER - JOB GROUP K4 (1 POST)
The Quality Assurance Manager will be the overall in charge of quality assurance function in the Hospital. He or she will be
responsible to the Deputy Director (Clinical Services) for the implementation of quality assurance programmes and ensuring that
quality systems are maintained in accordance with the Hospital quality assurance policies. Specific duties will include:
• Developing quality assurance plans and programmes to ensure delivery of quality services in the Hospital
• Formulating quality assurance policies and procedures for the Hospital
• Preparing reports on quality related matters and activities in the Hospital
• Preparing expenditure estimates for the department and ensuring proper utilization of allocated funds
• Ensuring availability, proper utilization and maintenance of equipment and other supplies in the unit
• Participating in research related to quality assurance
• Effective supervision, training and development of staff
• Any other duties that may be assigned

Qualifications
• Master degree in Public Health or Health Management with a sound knowledge in quality health
• Proven experience of at least three (3) years in a management position in a large organization
• Must be a qualified Lead Auditor of Quality Management System
• Must be registered by a recognized ISO certifying body
• Degree or post graduate certificate in Quality Assurance will be an added advantage
Salary Scale - Job Group K4: Kshs. 77,527 - 94,235

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Applicants who meet the above qualifications should send their applications, including detailed CVs indicating present and expected
remunerations and any other relevant details, copies of academic/ professionals certificates, three (3) names of referees and daytime
telephone numbers to:

The Chief Executive Officer
Kenyatta National Hospital
P.O. Box 20723-00202
To reach the Chief Executive Officer not later than 17th June 2011. Civil/ Public Servants should apply through their respective
Permanent Secretaries/ Heads of Institution. Employees of the Hospital should apply in the prescribed forms and send one direct and
the other through their respective Heads of Department.
Kenyatta National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer

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KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL::: HOSPITAL ENGINEER POSITION-KENYAN JOB VACANCY

The Hospital Management invites applications from qualified candidates for the following positions:

POSITION OF HOSPITAL ENGINEER - JOB GROUP K4 (1 POST)
Duties and Responsibilities
The Hospital Engineer will responsible the Deputy Director (Finance & Administration) for the planning, directing, controlling and
coordinating Engineering and Maintenance services in the Hospital

Specific duties will entail:-
• Formulation of deposits and installations, repair and maintenance of buildings, plant and equipment in the Hospital
• Formulation of policy on procurement of spare parts to ensure efficiency of equipment and general administration of the
maintenance services in the Hospital
• Supervising and maintaining of all civil works on roads, parkings and drainage system
• Developing long term strategy, business plans and operating budgets and establishing internal monitoring and control
systems and procedures to support quality Engineering services
• Effective supervision, training and development of staff working under him/her

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, the applicant must:
• Have served in the grade of Superintending Engineer (Mechanical/ Electrical/ Civil/ Mechatronics) or a comparable and
relevant position in the Public Service OR equivalent position in a large engineering organization for at least three (3) years;
• Have a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering/ Electrical Engineering/ Civil Engineering/ Mechatronics Engineering or
any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Be registered by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
• Be a member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK), and
• Have demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of engineering and
maintenance services programmes

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Applicants who meet the above qualifications should send their applications, including detailed CVs indicating present and expected
remunerations and any other relevant details, copies of academic/ professionals certificates, three (3) names of referees and daytime
telephone numbers to:

The Chief Executive Officer
Kenyatta National Hospital
P.O. Box 20723-00202

To reach the Chief Executive Officer not later than 17th June 2011. Civil/ Public Servants should apply through their respective
Permanent Secretaries/ Heads of Institution. Employees of the Hospital should apply in the prescribed forms and send one direct and
the other through their respective Heads of Department.
Kenyatta National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer

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The Kenya Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat (VDS)::Public Relations officer Job Opportunity

The Kenya Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat (VDS) is charged with spearheading the

implementing of the country’s new development
blueprint and strategy towards transforming Kenya into a newly industrializing country providing high quality life to all its citizens by
the year 2030. VDS now seeks to fill the following vacancy on a three (3) years renewable contract

PUBLIC RELATIONS & COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Working in the Directorate of Strategy & Marketing, the candidate will be responsible for the effective design, development, execution
and evaluation of public relations and communications strategies aimed at promoting and enhancing the image of Kenya Vision 2030
in order to create goodwill and build brand credibility among all stakeholders.

Core duties & responsibilities:
• Develop and implement a PR and Communications strategy for Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat using traditional and new
media, specifically social media.
• Work closely with the Secretariat’s Advertising and Media Agency in maintenance of an effective media relations strategy,
stakeholder and information management
• Gather, package and develop communication materials and other publicity materials for internal and external audiences
• Organize media briefings, press releases and other media events
• Coordinate CSR activities for the Secretariat and other forms of external relations
• Provide any other administrative support to the Directorate as may be directed

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