Thursday, December 8, 2011

PATHFINDER INTERNATIONAL MONITORING AND EVALUATION ADVISOR, DATA MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, MONITORING AND EVALUATION SPECIALIST JOBS IN KENYA

Pathfinder International is an international non-profit organization that is dedicated to
supporting high-quality comprehensive reproductive health services in Kenya.
We are seeking highly motivated individuals to join our team in the APHIAPlus Nairobi
Coast project.

MONITORING AND EVALUATION ADVISOR (Re advertisement)

Nairobi

Role Purpose
The Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor will have the primary responsibility for the design,
planning, and supervision of the implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities that
measure the overall performance of the APHIAPlus Nairobi – Coast project against set
objectives.
S/he will generate and implement annual Performance Monitoring Plans, liaise with USAID
Strategic Information Team and with MOH counterparts in the two provinces in order to
design interventions that support strengthening of monitoring capabilities in the provincial
health system.
The role will include designing and then commissioning consultants to conduct surveys and
special studies.

Job Requirements
• A Masters degree in a quantitatively-related social science, medicine, epidemiology,
or related field with over five years relevant work experience.
• Significant experience in developing and utilizing monitoring and evaluation systems
for large scale health sector related integrated health programs, preferably USAIDfunded.
• Experience in overseeing the development of data management systems
• Demonstrated ability in working collaboratively with and building the capacity of
national, regional and district level government partners, NGOs, FBOs and other
institutional partners.
• Demonstrated understanding of the Kenyan health system at the national, regional
and district levels and experience in scaling-up institutional capacities for planning
and management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to translate and
communicate research findings to policy makers, program managers, donors and
other stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and management skills

Candidates who meet the above requirements should send their CV and cover letter detailing
current and expected salary clearly indicating the location they are applying for and include
daytime telephone contacts to kenyajobs@pathfinder.org.
Closing date for applications is 16th December 2011.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Pathfinder International is an equal opportunity employer

DATA MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (Re advertisement)
Nairobi

Role Purpose
Reporting to the Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor, s/he provides the technical expertise to
implement different stages of data and database management in line with the needs of the
overall monitoring, evaluation, research and reporting framework of the project.
S/he manages the integrity of the databases, translates information requirements of program
managers in the desired data architecture, develops processes to link and analyze data from a
variety of data sources.
S/he provides guidance for designing, development and use of data capture tools.
The role will ensure use of standard national and project specific tools to collect, analyze and
synthesize data.

Job Requirements
• A Bachelors Degree in IT or a data management related field with 5-7 years
progressive work experience.
• Proven experience in database design, development, implementation, documentation
and management using a variety of tools including SQL-compliant relational
databases
• Experience with the design and support of high standards for data quality and security
in large, multi-user data management systems
• Demonstrated experience with Health Management Information Systems;
• Working knowledge of USAID/PEPFAR/GOK data requirements
• Good planning and organizational skills

PLAN INTERNATIONAL KENYA PROJECT MANAGER (CLTS RESEARCH PROJECT) AND PROJECT OFFCER (CLTS RESEARCH PROJECT) JOBS IN NAIROBI, KILIFI AND HOMABAY

PROJECT MANAGER (CLTS RESEARCH PROJECT)
Based in Nairobi
(Four years fixed term contract)
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 improving the lives and
futures of poor children through a child-centered community development approach.
Plan Kenya is seeking to recruit a Project Manager for a fixed term period of four years for
testing modified Community-led Total Sanitation for scalability Project.
The purpose of this job is to support and supervise The Testing Modified CLTS piloting,
monitoring and evaluation, and the dissemination of the results of the project.
The Testing Modified CLTS for Scalability is a four-year multi-country project with funding
from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation that Plan International Kenya will implement with
support from Plan International USA and The Water Institute at the University of North
Carolina.
This is a rigorous, research-based project with the overall goal of advancing global sanitation
efforts by improving the cost-effectiveness and scalability of the CLTS approach.
This goal will be pursued by implementing CLTS pilot interventions in Kenya, Ethiopia and
Ghana, while collecting, evaluating, and disseminating practical lessons learned about
overcoming common challenges to implementing CLTS at scale.

Key Responsibilities:
• Support the field staff to facilitate the design, work planning and management of the
project.
• Also ensure that project staff, partner agencies, natural and local leaders deliver
respective activities
• Initiate and finalize the development of data collection tools and facilitate data
collection when necessary for the project to support timely Monitoring, Evaluation
and Research (MER) activities
• Ensure that all the reviews, studies, researches and the evaluations planned for the
project are implemented to support the project
• Set up and maintain an appropriate information management system for the project
while ensuring it is aligned with GOK Health Management Information System.
• Ensure timely reporting according to the donor and Plan International USA
guidelines and procedures
• Contribute to the collection and documentation of best practices and lessons learnt
from the program implementation and to disseminate results to local stakeholders
according to the Plan International USA and UNC guidelines.
• Responsible for updating Plan’s Programs and Project Module (PPM/PALS) to ensure
it is up to date at all times and supports in MER activities for the project

Required Skills or Experiences
• Bachelors Degree in a related technical or management discipline (Environmental
Sanitation, Public Health or other relevant degree with specialization in
rural/urban/water supply, sanitation and hygiene service provision)
• At least 3 years’ experience in program planning, monitoring, evaluation and research
position
• At least 3 years working with International NGOs and managing a donor funded
project
• Knowledge, Skills and Attitude required for the position:
• 3 years experience in rural development with a focus on community led CLTS
approaches, water resource management, sanitation, and health and hygiene
promotion.
• Knowledge of maternal, neonatal and child health and the health sector is an added
advantage.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• In-depth knowledge of the project cycle, project planning, management, research,
monitoring and evaluation.
• Good knowledge of research using quantitative and qualitative principles.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications and use of relevant software and other
applications, e.g. word processing, spreadsheet, database, Internet.
• Good knowledge of data management software (SPSS, Word, Excel)
• Good report writing skills
• Driving experience with valid driving license

How to Apply
If you meet the requirements of the above position, please send your application letter and
updated curriculum vitae with current and/or expected remuneration and contacts of three
professional references, including your current/latest supervisor to jobs.plankenya@planinternational.org to be received latest by 12th December 2011.
Your email should bear the job title for the position applied for i.e. “PROJECT MANAGERCLTS”
as the subject.

Plan Kenya is a development organization uniting people to advance the rights of all
children.

Accordingly, employment is subject to our child protection standards including appropriate
background checks and adherence to our Child Protection Policy.
You are invited to read more about Plan in our website www.plan-international.org
We regret that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

PROJECT OFFCER (CLTS RESEARCH PROJECT)
Duration of the employment: Four years
Location: Kilifi and Homa Bay

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 improving the lives and futures of poor children through a childcentered
community development approach.

BIBLE SOCIETY OF KENYA PROGRAM OFFICER JOB VACANCY

PROGRAM OFFICER – HIV/AIDS
The Bible Society of Kenya is a non-sectarian, non-denominational organization that serves
all Christian Churches, Christian Church Organizations and Christian individuals by
providing them with the Word of God. Our mandate is to share the Good News of Jesus
Christ by Translating, Producing, Distributing and encouraging the use of Holy Scriptures.
To effectively serve our mandate and to ensure the consistent delivery of quality programs,
we are looking for a mature, dynamic and self-motivated individual to fill the position of
Program Officer – HIV/AIDS.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Develop and schedule HIV/AIDS program work plan in accordance with
specifications and funding limitations.
• Prepare or assist in preparation of proposal for funding and/or funding continuation
from outside sponsors in liaison with the Bible Advocacy and Scripture Use and
Resource Mobilization Managers.
• Prepare periodic reports, financial statements and records on HIV/AIDS activities,
progress, status or other special reports for management or outside agencies.
• Develop and facilitate workshops, meetings or conferences; coordinates logistics,
scheduling and participant communications.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of HIV/AIDS program areas, including current issues
and key resource people and organizations, and a clear understanding of how they fit
into the Society’s interests.
• Develop proposals in HIV/AIDS program area and formulate recommendations for
funding.
• Conduct site visits to donors and potential donors.

ACCOUNTS CLERK JOB IN KENYA - PCEA

ACCOUNTS CLERK
The Church wishes to recruit suitable candidates to fill the posts of Accounts Clerks in one of
its Institutions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receipting of cash, cheques and operating visa card machines
• Issuing of credit slips
• Cash reconciliations with the banking cashier
• Processing daily collection summaries
• Costing, billings and checking accuracy of statements
• Preparing exception reports for creditors with balances and problematic accounts to
the Accountant-in-Charge and Credit Controller
• Updating ledgers by posting credit slips and transactions in the system.
• Any other accounting and billing duties assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications & Experience

• At least one years experience in cashiering and basic accounting.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Part II Certificate.
• Experience in computer applications, accounting packages and ERP.

MINISTRY OF NATIONAL HERITAGE AND CULTURE CLERICAL OFFICER II, SENIOR SUPPORT STAFF, SENIOR SECURITY WARDEN, SECURITY WARDEN II VACANCIES IN KENYA

Our vision is to be a world - class leader in the provision of heritage and cultural services.
Applications are invited from suitable qualified candidates for the following vacancies:

CLERICAL OFFICER II

Job Group ‘F’
Twenty Four (24) Posts
Advert No. MNH- 1/2011
Salary scale: - Kshs. 10,717x537-11, 254x563-11, 817x599-12,416 p.m.
Terms of Service: - Permanent and Pensionable

Requirement for Appointment
• Kenya certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C-(Minus)or its
approved equivalent
• Proficiency in computer applications will be an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities
Work at this level will be carried out under close supervision and guidance of a more senior
officer and will be subject to regular checks and verification. Officers at this level will be
deployed in the HRM Unit, General Registry, Supplies, Accounts office or General Office
Services.
Specific duties will include compiling statistical records; sorting, filing and dispatching
letters, maintaining an efficient filing system; processing appointment, promotions;
discipline, transfers and other related duties in Human Resource Management; computation
of financial or statistical records based on routing or special sources of information; preparing
payment vouchers; compiling data and drafting simple letters.

Successful candidates will be deployed in any of the station within the Ministry.
The closing date for submission of application is on 22nd December, 2011
Completed application forms (PSC2) should be addressed and sent within twenty one (21)
days from the date of this advertisement to:

Permanent Secretary
Ministry of National Heritage and Culture
P.O. Box 49849-00100,
Nairobi

SENIOR SUPPORT STAFF / CLEANING SUPERVISOR III
J.G’D’
Nine (9) Posts
Advert No. MNH-2/2011
Salary Scale: Kshs.8,819x438-9, 257x464-9,721 p.m.
Terms of Service: Temporary

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to the grade of senior Support staff/cleaning supervisor III an officer must
have the following:
• Must be a holder of a minimum of Kenya Certificate of Education (KCE) Division IV
or
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE )mean grade ‘D’ (plain)

Duties and Responsibilities
Assignments - carrying out cleaning and messengerial duties as instructed.
Successful candidates will be deployed in any of the station within the Ministry.
The closing date for submission of application is on 22nd December, 2011
Completed application forms (PSC2) should be addressed and sent within twenty one (21)
days from the date of this advertisement to:

Permanent Secretary
Ministry of National Heritage and Culture
P.O. Box 49849-00100,
Nairobi

SENIOR SECURITY WARDEN
Job Group 'G’
Four (4) Posts
Advert No. MNH-3/2011
Salary Scale: Kshs.13,733x686-14, 419x721-15, 140x757-15, 897x795-16, 692x835-17,527
p.m.

BAHATI RIDGE ONLINE SALES ADVISOR JOB IN KENYA

Come with us into the countryside, just a 30-minute drive away from the hustle and bustle of
Nairobi.
The noise and haste of metropolitan Nairobi may fire up your drive to succeed, but your soul
also seeks equilibrium in a tranquil setting. Come with us to Bahati Ridge, Kenya’s premier
country gated community.

ONLINE SALES ADVISOR

• Updating, Maintaining of Bahati Ridge Social Media Accounts
• Managing & monitoring Twitter feeds by engaging users and creating a buzz around
Bahati Ridge and its developments
• Monitoring conversations and identifying keywords to increase awareness and
discussions around Bahatí Ridge
• Maintaining & Updating Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Bahati Ridge Website
pages
• Handling all queries emanating from all our Online Ad & Marketing Campaigns:

AGA KHAN ACADEMY RECEPTIONIST AND TEACHER JOBS IN KENYA

The Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi – Junior School would like to invite applicants to apply for
the following positions:

RECEPTIONIST

Requirements:
• Diploma in Secretarial Studies from a reputable institution with KNEC and/or Pitman
Qualifications
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience.

Interested applicants should submit their CV by Friday 16th December 2011 to:

The Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi-Junior School
P.O. Box 44424-00100
Limuru Road & 1st Parklands Ave

Email: info@faculty.aka-nbi.ac.ke

TEACHER

Requirements:
• Hold a Bachelor of Education Degree with a minimum of 3 years professional
teaching experience at the primary/elementary level in an international curriculum at
a well known school.
• PYP experience will be an added asset.
• Teacher Certification

MANAGEMENT TRAINEES, CORPORATE AFFAIRS MANAGER, COLLEGE DEAN / REGISTRAR, SENIOR PROCUREMENT OFFICER, PROCUREMENT OFFICER JOBS IN AGRICULTURAL SECTORKENYA -

A leading strategic public enterprise in the agricultural sector with its Head Office at Nairobi and a countrywide network is seeking to recruit the following:

1. Corporate Affairs Manager

Overall job purpose
To develop and implement communications strategies aimed at the attainment of the corporation’s Strategic objectives and continuous improvement of its corporate image.

Reporting: The job holder reports to the Managing Director.

Duties and Responsibilities shall include and not limited to:-
  • Develop and implement strategic corporate communications and provide information to support the Board;
  • Devise and implement communication campaigns to the public on the functions of the Board;
  • Providing proactive public relations strategies and liaising with the media to enhance Board’s corporate image;
  • Oversee internal and external corporate events, public relations activities and manage stakeholder relationships;
  • Manage the organizations external agency, commissioning and overseeing the drafting and editing process for all internal and external press releases;
  • Identify and coordinate corporate social responsibility initiatives and other community based programmes.
Education and experience:
  • Applicants must have a Bachelors degree in Communications or related field plus a Post Graduate Diploma in communications or related fields.
  • Five (5) years of working experience three (3) of which should be in a similar or senior position in a public relations department.
  • Proficiency in Computer application packages.
2. College Dean / Registrar

Overall job purpose
Assist in the implementation and general operations of a training school for the organisation including planned expansion

Reporting: Director Training School

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Coordinating the assessment and development of academic programs for the School
  • Coordinating the development of and implementation of the schools strategic plan
  • Assist in the preparation of the schools budget;
  • Coordinating the training school planning and curriculum development
  • Coordinating the implementation of the training schools academic programmes
  • Provide general academic leadership for the training school
  • Ensure that all the necessary academic accreditations, requirements are complied with
  • Carry out the schools administration related duties-Transport Office