Aga Khan Foundation Educational Research Request for Proposals

Aga Khan Foundation
 

Strengthening Education Systems in East Africa (SESEA) Project
 

Educational Research Request for Proposals
 

Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC) is pleased to announce a request for research proposals under the Strengthening Education Systems in East Africa (SESEA) Project. 

The research targets five key thematic areas: Teaching and Learning; Teacher Development; School Management and Leadership; Parent and Community Involvement; and Education Systems Factors
 

What is SESEA? AKFC, together with specialized agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), is currently implementing SESEA: a five-year project aimed at strengthening education systems and ultimately improving learning outcomes for boys and girls at the pre-primary and primary levels in rural areas of Coastal Kenya, Southern Tanzania and West Nile Uganda. 

Promoting learning and dialogue through research on education East Africa is one of the key objectives of the SESEA project.

Available funding and research duration: 

The SESEA research initiative has funds to be awarded as grants at two levels of funding: 

(1) CAD $60,000 to CAD $100,000/project for research projects addressing at least one thematic area involving at least one of the following: Kenya, Uganda, or Tanzania; and 

(2) CAD $100,000 to CAD $500,000/project for research projects addressing more than one thematic areas involving at least one of the following countries: Kenya, Uganda, or Tanzania, with a focus on at least one of the following criteria- systems impact, student impact, or school impact.

All research must be completed by March 31, 2017.
 

Who can apply? 

Proposals are sought from researchers globally and at varying levels in their careers. 

Expression of Interest (EOI) for Consultancy Services for External Review of EAC Partnership Fund

East African Community
 

Expression of Interest (EOI) for Consultancy Services for External Review of EAC Partnership Fund
 

Introduction: The East African Community (EAC) is a regional organization mandated by the governments of Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda to spearhead the East African economic, social and political integration agenda.
 

The broad goal of EAC is to spearhead the East African economic, social and political integration agenda, so as to create wealth in the region and enhance competitiveness through increased production, trade and investment.
 

The Partnership Fund is a pool of funds that was established to enhance donor coordination and support to the EAC. It is a Fund through which the Development Partners channel both technical and financial resources to support implementation of various activities in the EAC.
 

The EAC Partnership Fund was established in September 2006, as one of the instruments to mobilise resources, in line with Article 133 of the EAC Treaty.
 

The overall objective of the Fund is to enhance regional integration and socio-economic development of the EAC and facilitate harmonization and alignment of Development Partners support to the EAC. 

The contributions from Development Partners to the Fund have increased from USD 645,000 in 2007/08 to more than USD 8 Million in 2013/14.

In FY 2009/10, after three years of operation, EAC in consultation with the Development Partners commissioned an external review which made a number of recommendations to improve the operations and the management of the Fund. 

EAC and the Development Partners have now agreed to undertake a second review of the Fund after four years since the first review of the operations of the Fund. 

The review will assess the contribution of the Fund to EAC integration and the effectiveness of its operations.
 

Objectives of the Review
 

The objectives of the review are to undertake an assessment of:
 

(a) The performance of the Fund against set targets, outputs and budget, and bring out the key achievements and challenges encountered;
 

(b) The impact of the Fund in relation to specific areas of support;

Java Programmer / Developer job in DR Congo

Position: Java Programmer / Developer

Location: DRC Kinshasa

Experience: 1 year plus relevant experience in functional domain

Qualifications & Skills required

Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in MIS/ Computer Science

Good working knowledge on  Java, PL, SQL & Linux/ UNIX

A team player able to work with and through others
Ready to work in odd hours during planned activities, and unplanned Emergencies.

KCB Head of Treasury Burundi

Head of Treasury

KCB Burundi

Job Ref: BUR 03/2013
 

The Position
 

Reporting to the Managing Director, the position is will provide efficient and effective delivery of the full range of Treasury products including foreign exchange fixed income, corporate services and off balance sheet products to achieve the unit’s business growth targets.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and execute strategies (Group & Subsidiary-specific) to ensure performance targets are exceeded.
• Money Market trading: Develop and execute strategies for investment of surplus funds in treasury bills, bonds and other money market instruments.
• Manage the dealing activity end to end so as to ensure that all the Bank’s interests are protected at all times and financial targets are met.

KENYA NATIONAL MEDICINES REGUALTION OFFICER JOB - OPEN TO EAC MEMBERS

East African Community

Applications are invited from suitably qualified citizens of East African Community Partner State of Kenya for the following EAC regional health sector project staff position under the East African Community Medicines Regulatory Harmonization Initiative (EACMRHI) Project tenable in the Kenya National Medicines Regulatory Authority

Kenya National Medicines Regulation Officer

(One Post) - REF: EAC/HR/HEALTH/2011-2012/006

Grade: Consolidated Salary equivalent to EAC P1 Staff Grade
Reports to: Head, Medicines Registration, Pharmacy and Poisons
Duration of Contract: Initially Three (3) Years
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya

Main Purpose of the Job:

In liaison with the Senior Health Officer (Medicines Regulation) at the EAC Secretariat headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania as well as the Head and other relevant technical officers of the National Medicines

PLAN REGIONAL LOGISTICS SPECIALIST JOB IN EASTERN AND SOUTHERN AFRICA

Regional Logistics Specialist

Ref: RESA001/2012

Region of Eastern and Southern Africa

Based in any of the RESA countries with high level international travel up to 60%

Working in 50 developing countries around the world, Plan International is a global, child – focused development organization without religious, political or governmental affiliations.

Our vision aims to reach as many children as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalized with high quality programs that deliver long lasting benefits.

SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES ADVISOR JOB IN BIG FOUR ACCOUNTING FIRMS - EASTERN AFRICA

Senior Human Resources Advisor

(Covering Kenya, Uganda,Tanzania, Ethiopia, Rwanda, South Sudan)

Job Ref. MN 5305

Our client is one of the international Big Four Accounting and Advisory Firms in the world.

The Nairobi office covers Eastern and Central Africa.

They wish to recruit a Senior Human Resource Advisor for the six operational countries in Eastern and Central Africa.

This key position in the consultancy advisory team will be overall in charge of Human Resource Advisory services, both in sourcing and implementing Human Resource projects from Central Governments, Parastatals, NGOs and Private Sector Corporates.

Job Profile

PATH RECRUITER EASTERN AFRCA

Recruiter, Eastern Africa

Tracking Code: 5043

Candidates must have legal authorization to work and currently reside in either Kenya, Ethiopia or Tanzania to be considered for this position.

In every corner of the globe, PATH works to solve some of the world’s biggest health problems.

As a global nonprofit organization, our mission is to improve the health of people around the world by advancing technologies, strengthening systems, and encouraging healthy behaviors.

Ultimately what makes PATH great is the passion of its people. Thanks to some of the brightest and most dedicated professionals in the world, PATH products and programs are found in more than 100 countries - in hospitals, community clinics, and some of the most remote villages in the world.

Job Description

PATH’s success is based on our ability to recruit and retain people who meet the highest standards of excellence and integrity.

Our staffing team has a significant impact on solving global health challenges when we hire people with the right skills and an aptitude for collaboration.

The role of the recruiter is to partner with PATH employees to attract and hire top talent. Successful recruiters are strategic advisors who utilize their expertise to guide and support timely and effective talent searches.

Specific Responsibilities include:

REGIONAL FINANCE DIRECTOR JOB IN KENYA - EAST AFRICAN COFFEE BUSINESS

We are a leading East African coffee business.

In order to keep pace with our expanding operations within the region, we seek to recruit a dynamic, focused and experienced individual for the Position of

Regional Finance Director

This is a very senior position and will entail travel within the region.

The candidate will be based in Kenya and will head a team of qualified country Financial Managers.


Key areas of Responsibility:

Monitor overall group exposure
Co-ordination and management of the finance function across the group to ensure congruence with the organization’s overall strategy and compliance with the established policy.
Liaison between finance units and the parent companies.

TRADEMARK EAST AFRICA EXECUTIVE OFFICERS JOBS IN KENYA - TMEA

TradeMark East Africa (TMEA) is an organisation funded by a range of development agencies to promote regional trade and economic integration in East Africa.

TMEA works closely with the East African Community (EAC), national governments, business and civil society organisations.

Headquartered in Nairobi with branches in Arusha, Bujumbura, Dar es Salaam, Juba, Kampala and Kigali,

TMEA seeks to support East African integration through:

A reduction in transport and related costs along the key corridors in East Africa;
Supporting EAC institutions to develop a comprehensive framework for regional integration;
Supporting partner states to substantially increase the implementation of a comprehensive framework for regional integration; and
Engaging private sector and civil society to positively influence regional integration policies and practices for growth in trade.

Executive Officers

TMEA is seeking to recruit high calibre, results-oriented and self-driven experienced professionals to join our team as Executive Officers in the following positions:

Executive Officer, Chief Executive Officer’s Office.
Executive Officer, Corporate Services.

The Executive Officers will be responsible for providing executive level administrative and operational support to the Chief Executive Officer and other senior level executives at TMEA.

ATLAS COPCO PART SALES ENGINEER JOB - EASTERN AFRICA

Company presentation:

Atlas Copco Eastern Africa is Part of the Atlas Copco Group, an industrial group with world-leading positions in compressors, construction and mining equipment, power tools and assembly systems. The Group delivers sustainable solutions for increased customer productivity through innovative products and services.

Atlas Copco Eastern Africa is responsible for the sale, rental and aftermarket support for the complete rangLinke of Atlas Copco Products in Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Sudan, Eritrea, Djibouti, Rwanda, Burundi, Mauritius, Madagascar and Seychelles. The Company has a staff complement of 73.

Learn more at www.atlascopco.com.

Part Sales Engineer

Functional area: Sales
Country of service: Kenya
City: Nairobi

Mission/Job description:

The successful candidate will have responsibility for sales of parts for Mining and Rock Excavation products including: determination of market pricing, sales forecasting, preparing customer proposals, order follow up and closing, stocking decisions and supply agreements.

HOTEL MANAGER JOB IN CELEXON BUJUMBURA, BURUNDI

CELEXON a new luxury hotel in Bujumbura (Burundi) is looking for:
A hotel manager (man or woman) with:


a diploma of the hotel school,
at least 10 years experience as a hotel manager;
speaks, reads and writes English and French;
intelligent, creative and experienced in creating events etc.
The hotel will open its doors in the first quarter of 2012.

The hotel will have the following standards: Cleanliness, Quality,
Service, Maintenance, and Atmosphere.


As hotel manager, you will ensure the delivery of these standards and the smooth running of all aspects of the management function, including stock ordering and hitting financial targets. Marketing the hotel for greater sales and higher occupancy is required and you will be expected to form links with local businesses and tourist information points.
To keep a close eye on standards, regular checks should be made to rooms and you will implement regular hotel and pub management meetings.

Occasional overnight work will be required and you will carry out risk assessments and other health and safety checks to ensure customer safety in all areas.
Managing staffing and recruitment levels will be crucial to the smooth running of the business, so you will play an active role in search and selection activities and the training and development of your team.

NOKIA SIEMENS NETWORKS JUNIOR RF 3G OPT ENGINEER JOB IN KAMPALA, UGANDA

JUNIOR RF 3G OPT ENGINEER (FIRST POSITION)

Job ID #: 19639
Experience Required: 1 - 3 Years
Country: Uganda; Kenya; Tanzania
Education Required: Bachelors Degree or equivalent
City: Kampala

Relocation Provided:
Job Field Area: Engineering
Date Posted: Oct 26, 2011
Employment Type: Full - Time Regular / Permanent
Location Flexibility: None
Travel Percentage: 0

Nokia Siemens Networks Network Systems provides both fixed and mobile
network infrastructure solutions and products including radio access featuring
the innovative Flexi Multiradio base station, packet networks, broadband access
equipment, optical transport systems, and core switching products. Our solutions
are designed to provide our customers with outstanding performance and
environmentally friendly solutions today, while also ensuring future
upgradeability for next generation data and voice requirements.

General Purpose
Performs basic technical activities to service the customer directly or through
customer interface, under supervision and following defined procedures.
Airtel 3G Network will be launched in March 2011 and will need 2 Junior
Engineers who will be trained to manage the planning and optimization of the
3G network.

Main Responsibility Area
Executes basic technical tasks according to defined procedures. Actively
develops competences.

ADVERTISING JOBS IN ETHIOPIA

3 Positions in Advertising in Ethiopia

 

With new growth, Ethiopia's leading ad agency is looking for three special people to take advantage of these exciting job opportunities in Addis Ababa:

 

General Manager

This is the key position in the company.  Must have experience in client services at a senior level as well as background in managing a team and some knowledge in finances.

 

Art Director

An experienced graphic designer, with a solid ad agency background, who is slick, quick and a team player who can work across a broad spectrum of media. Send us a small portfolio of your best  work.

 

Third Position

The agency is looking for one of or a combination of these skills in the third position:  marketing strategy, media strategic/planner, behavioural change strategy (social accounts), client services. 

 

As the diplomatic capital of Africa, Addis Ababa is a place of unique opportunity. Much of our work is with international clients, global brands and NGOs.

 

Remuneration includes free housing and a competitive package of benefits.

Applications should be sent before 16th of september

 

Apply by email to ethiopiapositions@yahoo.com. Interviews will be held in Nairobi at the end of the month.

DEACONS MARKETING EXECUTIVE CAREER IN KENYA

MARKETING EXECUTIVE
Deacons Kenya Limited, the leading fashion retailer in East Africa over the last fifty years, is seeking to
recruit a focused, self-driven professional of high integrity in the position specified below.
Deacons operates nine exciting brands namely, Woolworths, Truworths, Identity, Mr. Price Home, Mr. Price
Clothing, 4u2, Angelo, Adidas and Lifefitness; through twenty seven retail outlets in Kenya, Uganda and
Tanzania.
The business has a central Head office and warehousing operation located in Kenya.
Deacons is continually sourcing brands to address lifestyle needs in the markets it operates in, and will soon
be launching the new Baby shop brand in Nairobi.
Plans to establish business presence in Kigali, Rwanda are at an advanced stage with operations expected
to commence in the fourth quarter of the year.
Reporting to the Marketing Manager, the Marketing Executive will be responsible for:
• Assisting in the Preparation and implementation of clear agency briefs;
• Monitoring and maintaining clear records on brand expenditure;
• Coordinating the design and procurement of above the line and below the line brand promotional
material;
• Follow up and assist in the planning and handover for store implementation of all in-store brand
activities;
• Coordinating customer focus groups and in-store customer surveys;
• Constantly scanning the competition and interpreting their plans for internal use;
• Carrying out regular store visits to assess marketing activities;
• Evaluating sales performance and providing analysis after every promotional campaign
undertaken;
• Coordinating with suppliers for provision of all above the line and below the line in-store
communication material;
• Assisting in briefing stores on up-coming activities;
• Coordinating and participating in agency meetings;
• Assist in developing the annual brand marketing calendar and activities;
• Assist in coordinating the implementation of corporate activities such as brand launches, CSR, off
site shows and exhibitions etc;
• Any other duties as delegated.
The person:
• Degree holder in Business Administration preferably with a major in Marketing;
•

OXFAM REGIONAL ACCOUNTANT JOB IN EAST AND CENTRAL AFRICA

REGIONAL ACCOUNTANT
Location: Regional Centre, Nairobi – Kenya
Level: C2 National
Salary: Kshs 224,782 gross per month
Contract Type: Open Ended
Are you a highly motivated finance professional looking for a challenge? We have an exciting
opportunity for you in the Horn East and Central Africa (HECA) regional centre. This region
comprises Ethiopia, Eritrea, South Sudan, Somaliland, DRC, Rwanda, Kenya, Uganda and
Tanzania.
The Role
As Regional Accountant your role will entail supporting the finance managers in the region in all
aspects of financial management including budget preparation, monitoring and reporting.
You will ensure that all donor financial requirements are met and that donor reports are timely
and accurate and ensure compliance to policies and procedures in all areas.
You will also contribute to capacity building of finance staff in the region in financial management
and interpretation of financial information for management decision-making.
The Person
You will require knowledge and experience of institutional donor funding requirements
particularly DFID, EU, ECHO and UN to be able to advise programme staff accordingly.
In

Nairobi Jacaranda Health Clinical Consultant job

Background

Jacaranda Health is a social venture that aims to set a new standard for maternity care in East Africa. We are combining business and clinical innovations to provide affordable maternity and reproductive health services to low-income urban women. We are launching our first clinics in Nairobi this year, and plan to expand to other locations in the region.

Job Type

Consulting contract position for 2 months. Full time commitment preferred but part time considered for exceptional candidates.

Job Description

Jacaranda Health is seeking a physician (MO or CO) and/or nurse with experience in maternal and child health to help plan and launch our first mobile maternity clinic in Nairobi. The position will be a mix of operations and strategy.

Jacaranda Health is experimenting with creative healthcare service delivery with a goal of improving cost-efficiency and affordability while improving quality of care. We are seeking a clinician who can handle supplies and logistics and is committed to quality control and creative thinking about protocols, emergency referrals, etc.

Jacaranda Health aims to become a chain of maternal health clinics and also a pioneer in maternal health innovation. The clinical consultant will have the opportunity to interact with clinicians and advisors at the forefront of maternal health and to learn about interesting technologies.

Responsibilities

Work with external advisors (medical doctors) to design,review and help implement workflows, internal protocols and quality control for Jacaranda clinics
Provide clinical input into implementation of our systems (e.g. technology systems, marketing and outreach)
Help coordinate purchase of supplies and equipment and the setup of physical space
Assist with the development of client education content
Assist with the development of programs integrating community leaders, TBAs and CHWs into the clinical care processes
Interact effectively with nurses and community health workers

Education, Experience and Qualifications

Experience working in clinical operations management / e.g. as an in-charge at a facility
Enthusiasm, altruism, and a commitment to providing high-quality care to low-income women
Excellent people skills, managing nurses and patients

Additional Comments

Interested candidates may apply by email with an up to date CV/cover letter to jobs@jacarandahealth.org.

Please put "Clinical Consultant" in the subject line.

No Calls Please.

Your application must be received on or before end of business April 8th, 2011.

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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