Wednesday, August 31, 2011

NGO Safety Program Security Analyst and Safety Coordinator job in Nairobi


Security Analyst and Safety Coordinator
1.NSP Background
The NGO Safety Program (NSP) for Somalia / Somaliland is a program created by NGOs, which aims at supporting International and National NGOs to operate safely and securely in Somalia / Somaliland.
NSP, initially called the NGO Security Preparedness and Support (NGO SPAS), was established in 2004 by NGOs operating in Somalia / Somaliland. NSP is administratively and legally hosted by the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) to provide it with a legal and administrative framework, through which to fulfill its functions more efficiently, effectively and accountably.
NSP provides support to NGOs through 4 types of activities: Information and Analysis, Training (Personal security, capacity building of NGOs), Response (incident management support), SPU facilitation for Puntland and Somaliland.
2. Purpose of position
The Security Analyst and Safety Coordinator, is the key person responsible for the management of the NSP Field Operation Specialist team.
The purpose of this position is to: provide geopolitical analysis and write high quality security report based on data provided by the Field Operation Specialists team targeting an audience of NGOs; support NGOs during crisis management.
The ability to interact with all parties while maintaining and emphasizing a position of principled political neutrality and operational independence is paramount.
3. Hierarchy
- Reports to the NSP Information & Analysis Manager.
- Manage the Field Operative Officers (FOS) : around 11 staff
4. Keys responsibilities:
Management:
- Responsible for the management of NSP Field Staff, with a clear understanding of the pressures associated with operating in hostile environments (recruitment, appraisal, work plan, authorization of movement, mission’s orders, leave request disciplinary measures etc.)
- Responsible for the logistics and financial needs of the field staff in link with the Senior Administration and Finance Officer
Analysis:
- Source, process and analyse complex information for the production of regular security reports (daily reports, weekly reports, specific advisories) for an NGO audience
- Ensure those reports have high quality standards (writing, presentation, reference notes)
- Participate / Produce briefings papers, position papers and other proposed supporting documents to NGOs (Maps etc...)
- Participate / Produce regular oral briefings to NGOs
- Provide specific advices to NGOs after validation of the request by the line manager
- Travel to Somalia (security permitting) to gather information and train field based staff
- Maintain a regular network of information (UN, governments, traditional leaders etc.)
- Pro-actively propose, design and process new analysis tools, special reports, maps etc...
Training and Response:
- Participate on request to the training of NGOs in link with the Training Manager
- Participate on request to specific response in support of NGOs (evacuation, crisis management)
Elaborate and guide the strategy:
- Participate proactively to the definition of NSP strategy
- On request, participate to the drafting of proposals based on that strategy
- Follow-up the action plan based on the strategy and reports against it
- Participate the capitalization and to the development of the Institutional memory of NSP
Representation:
- On request from the line manager, participate to official meetings (Authorities, UN, NGOs)
Reporting:
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CARITAS SWITZERLAND WASH SPECIALIST JOB IN NAIROBI


Caritas Switzerland and Caritas Luxembourg are non-governmental aid agencies and members of Caritas
Internationalis. Caritas works worldwide and adheres to international humanitarian principles (NGO
code of conduct). Caritas Switzerland and Caritas Luxembourg act in the frame of a MoU as a consortium
in the region East and Horn of Africa. They operate a joint office in Nairobi and country offices in
Hargeisa (Somaliland) and Torit (Sudan).
Caritas Switzerland/Luxembourg is currently seeking to recruit a WASH Specialist to complement the
WASH Unit. The WASH Unit in Nairobi provides technical assistance, training and advise to WASH
projects in the region (Eastern Africa and the Horn of Africa).
Position 
WASH Specialist
Reporting to WASH Unit Coordinator
Location
 Nairobi, Kenya with regular travel to Sudan, Somaliland and Ethiopia
Start As soon as possible
Duration 
Open
Key tasks & responsibilities
• Providing technical assistance to the Swiss Water Consortium’s projects and activities in Eastern
Africa and Southern Africa and promote knowledge sharing between consortium partners and projects;
• Providing strategic and technical assistance to Caritas’ WASH projects in the region (at different
phases of the project management cycle: e.g. project design, planning, implementation, monitoring
and evaluation);
• Training, capacity building and workshop facilitation on WASH related topics and development of
WASH related participatory methods and tools; and

DEPUTY CHIEF REGISTRAR OF THE JUDICIARY VACANCY IN KENYA


REPUBLIC OF KENYA
JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION
RE-ADVERTISEMENT
VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF DEPUTY CHIEF REGISTRAR OF THE JUDICIARY
The Judicial Service Commission of Kenya invites applications from qualified persons for the
following position in the Judiciary:-
Deputy CHIEF REGISTRAR OF THE JUDICIARY (1 POST)
Ref: V/No. 6/2011
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Period of service: Retirement at the age of 60 years with an election to retire on attaining the
age of 50 years
Functions:
The Deputy Chief Registrar will discharge the following functions:-
(a) Deputize the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary;
(b) Be responsible to the Chief Registrar in the exercise of the duties assigned to him or her.
Requirements for Appointment:
For appointment to the position of the Deputy Chief Registrar, the applicants must possess the
following qualifications:
(a) be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya and has since:-
- (i) attained the qualifications of a High Court Judge; or
- (ii) attained at least ten (10) years’ as a professionally qualified magistrate; or
- (iii) attained at least ten (10) years’ experience as a distinguished academic and legal
practitioner or such experience in other relevant legal field; or
- (iv) held the qualifications mentioned in paragraphs (i) to (iii) for a period, amounting in
aggregate, to ten years.
(b) Has demonstrated competence in the performance of administrative duties for not less than
five years.
(c) Have a high moral character, integrity and impartiality.
(In addition to the above qualifications, the applicants must demonstrate a high degree of
professional competence, communication skills, fairness, good temperament, making of good
judgments in both legal and life experiences and commitment to public and community service.)
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications by forwarding
the following:-
(1) A letter of application
(2) A detailed and updated curriculum vitae summarizing the applicant’s bio-data including,
background information, ( such as community service, financial discipline, pro bono activity,
involvement as a party in litigation and involvement in political activity including any financial
contribution to any political party/parties and criminal record )

HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS ASSISTANT VACANCY IN NAIROBI


VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Position: Logistics Assistant
Location: Nairobi
Closing date: 7th September,2011

THE ORGANIZATION
Handicap International is an independent and impartial international Humanitarian
organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster.
Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and
testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living
conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights.
THE POSITION
Based in Nairobi, you will locally assure the purchase of material in accordance with all
HI purchase procedures. As an assistant support logistician, you will organize, centralize
and file all the procurements files and ensure an efficient following of the items till the
delivery. You will also support the Nairobi logistician in all his routine jobs, including the
Nairobi base management.
HIERARCHICAL RELATIONSHIPS
Line manager: Capital Logistician
Line manager+1: Logistic coordinator

KEMRI SENIOR STATISTICIAN JOB IN KILIFI KENYA


Senior Statistician

KEMRI FIELD WORKER JOB IN KENYA (RE-ADVERTISED)


Field Worker - (Re-advertised).

KENYAN FOOD FOR THE HUNGRY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT JOB


FH/Kenya (Food for the Hungry, Kenya) a Christian Development and relief agency seeks to fill in the following vacant positions at their Marsabit office:


Job Title: Adminstrative Assistant
Department: Health and Nutrition
Reports To: Nutrition Coordinator
Contract duration: September 2011 – 30th June 2012
Closing Date:     8th September 2011

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 
To assist in provision of administrative and logistical support to team members.
To coordinate and maintain records for staff, office space, telephones and office keys.
Receive and vet all incoming calls before transferring them to relevant persons. Your will also be expected to make telephone calls for the Health and Nutrition team  as required.
Perform general clerical duties including but not limited to photocopying, faxing, emailing and filling.
Handle documents such as invoices, memos letters etc.
Arrange to repair of and maintenance of office equipment.
Collect and maintain inventory of office equipment and supplies
Make travel arrangements for the staff
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS::ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

KENYA FOOD FOR THE HUNGRY WASH OFFICER JOB


FH/Kenya (Food for the Hungry, Kenya) a Christian Development and relief agency seeks to fill in the following vacant positions at their Marsabit office:

Job Title: WASH Officer
Department: Health and Nutrition
Reports To: Nutrition Coordinatorr
Contract Duration: September 2011 – 30th June 2012
Closing Date: 8th September 2011


DUTIES  AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Identify WASH gaps and develop proposals for recovery operations
Work closely with the community members to identify training needs
Develop training and capacity building  modules in collaboration with other project staff as well  as other stakeholders.
Organize and carry out community training activities
Prepare relevant reports as required including compilation of success stories and development of knowledge sharing information.
Link the H1N1 components of Health and Nutrition to WASH program.

Qualifications for wash officer
A strong Christian committed to serving the poor  in full agreement with FH’s foundation and beliefs as expressed in our Vision, Mission and Values.