DSW COUNTRY REPRESENTATIVE JOB IN KENYA - DEUTSCHE STIFUNG WELTBEVOELKERUNG

COUNTRY REPRESENTATIVE
DSW - ‘Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevoelkerung’ is an international development organization based
in Germany with Country offices in Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and Ethiopia.
DSWs main goal is to help people free themselves from poverty.

For this purpose we support integrated programs in sexual reproductive health and rights
focusing on youth empowerment, advocacy, and capacity building of local partners.
DSW is looking for an experienced and committed Country Representative leading the
organizational growth of our Kenya Country Office operations based in Nairobi.

Key Duties and Responsibilities include:
• Strategic management and representation
• Ensure that DSW Kenya operates within the national legal framework;
• Represent DSWs interests at senior Government level and with major donors
• Develop relations with national stakeholders who have a strategic fit with DSW

Program Design and Program Cycle Management:
• Ensure all program activities are in line with signed agreements, workplans and budgets
• Guide partners to ensure effective implementation of plans and budgets
• Develop a sustainable funding strategy for programs in conjunction with international
DSW staff.
• Raise funds directly with local and regional donors in country
• Develop project proposals in line with DSWs strategic directions and donor guidelines
• Ensure high quality narrative and financial reporting to donors and DSW Head Office

Organisational Development and Effectiveness
• Responsible for all staff and operations in Kenya
• Ensure effective communication within the country office, with other DSW offices and
stakeholders
• Ensure compliance of expenditure made in the country office against agreed budgets
• Has affinity for financial management
• Support capacity building of local partner organizations

Qualifications
• Degree in Development, International Relations, Management or a relevant area
• Minimum three years of progressive work experience as organizational head
• Proven ability to lead, manage, inspire and motivate staff
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills
• Excellent oral and written English language skills

PATHFINDER FINANCE MANAGEMENT ADVISOR JOB IN KENYA

FINANCE MANAGEMENT ADVISOR
Our client, Pathfinder International (Pathfinder), is a global leader in reproductive healthcare.
For more than fifty years Pathfinder has been focusing on ensuring that vulnerable groups of
people have the right and opportunity to live a healthy reproductive life.
Pathfinder is seeking to recruit a high calibre, results oriented, experienced and highly skilled
professional for the position of Finance Management Advisor.

The role
Reporting to the Deputy Project Director, the ideal candidate will be responsible for effective and
efficient management of the Finance, Administration and Information Technology (IT) functions for the APHIAplus Coast project.

Based in Mombasa, the individual will oversee the management of financial resources for the
project in line with donor guidelines and regulations, and ensure effective and efficient provision
of administrative and IT support services for all project activities in the Coast region.

The person
The ideal candidate will possess an undergraduate business degree, professional accounting
certification, and at least seven (7) years financial management experience in a leading
organization.

The candidate must have a demonstrable track record of integrity, effective grant management
and at least three (3) years experience in management of USAID funded projects.

The offer
If your career aspirations match this exciting opportunity, please write in confidence quoting the
position title and reference number on the subject of the email or cover letter on or before Friday,
December 30th 2011.

FACTORY MANAGER JOB VACANCY IN KENYA

FACTORY MANAGER
A successful manufacturer covering the East African Region, seeks to fill the position of Factory
Manager.

Roles duties and expertise required are as below:

Main Purpose of Job
Manage the operational aspects of the factory comprising multiple production processes and
ancillary operations to ensure that customer delivery and quality expectations are adequately
met and wherever possible exceeded through the maximization and continuous improvement of
systems, labour, machinery and efficient utilization of materials.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Lead a multifunctional team comprising of production, quality, safety, maintenance and
logistics ensuring that roles and responsibilities are understood and managed in relation to
the operation and Greif's core activities.
• Demonstrate knowledge and support of Greif s mission and values.
• Communicate the goals and objectives of the organization effectively.
• Establish consistency in the application of operating standards and awareness/compliance
with safety, health and environmental legislation.
• Ensure OSH Act compliance for the facility with particular emphasis on the use of PPE by
all employees and that appropriate guarding and safety mechanisms are in place and
working through the promotion of good safety practices and habits.
• Continuously improve the operation's performance through the application of lean
manufacturing concepts, techniques and processes as outlined in the Greif Business System.
• Develop group skills in Operational Excellence through effective training and coaching.

SAVE THE CHILDREN NUTRITION ADVISOR JOB IN KENYA

Save the Children UK is the world’s leading independent child rights organization.
We’re outraged that millions of children are still denied proper healthcare, food, education and
protection and we’re determined to change this.

NUTRITION ADVISOR
1 position based in Nairobi with field travel.
One year contract with possibility of extension if additional funding is secured
The Nutrition Advisor will be responsible for ensuring all nutrition programming is of excellent
technical quality; fundraising through attracting significant donor funding; contributes significantly
to national/global learning, advocacy and programme development.
The post holder is expected to provide technical advice and support to project staff to ensure
programming objectives are successfully achieved.
He/she shall also contribute to the development and implementation of the Newborn and Child
Survival Strategy.

Requirements
• A Nutrition professional with a Masters degree in nutrition or equivalent.
• Significant professional experience of working at a senior advisory level in nutrition for
international NGOs or the private sector in Kenya.
• Excellent understanding of the nutrition sector within the Kenyan context, particularly
maternal, newborn and child nutrition issues.
• Proven representation and advocacy skills.
• Strong commitment to capacity building of national staff and partners with willingness to
adopt a participatory and consultative approach.
• Strong report writing skills, including experience in writing funding proposals and donor
reports.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and negotiate clearly and
effectively at all levels, taking into account cultural and language difficulties.
• Experience in emergency nutrition work.
• Experience in promoting and mainstreaming Child Rights based programming in nutrition
programme design, implementation and evaluation.

REA VIPINGO NURSE VACANCY IN KILIFI KENYA

REA Vipingo Plantations Ltd, the leading Sisal Producer in East Africa invites applications from
suitable qualified Kenya Citizens to fill the following positions in its Kenyan Estates:

NURSE
1 Position
Reporting to the Clinical Officer in-charge, he or she will:

Duties:
• Perform general nursing duties.
• Assist in filtering of patients in the outpatient.
• Work in MCH/FP clinic
• Participate in health education for employees and their dependants.
• Attend night calls.
• Be able to work at odd hours.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by Management from time to time.

Required Qualifications:
• At least KCSE certificate with C plain.
• Diploma in Nursing (KRCHN) from a recognized Institution.
• Aged at least 25 years and above.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Should possess excellent communication skills.
• Must be registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya with a valid practising licence from
the same council.
• Training on PMTCT and ART will be an added advantage.