Careers at Save the Children in Nairobi Kenya-Awards Intern

Job Title: Awards Intern

Team / Programme: Programme Operations
Location: Nairobi
Grade: Intern

Type of Contract: National

Child Safeguarding: Level 3 – the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people

Role Purpose:

The Awards team is a part of Save the Children’s Kenya Country Office.

The Awards intern will work closely with the Awards Coordinator and the compliance officer to provide award management support to the country office.

Scope of Role:

Reports to: Awards Coordinator

Dimensions

Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since the 1950s, providing support to children through developmental and humanitarian relief programmes delivered both directly and through local partners.

Current programming focuses on child protection, child rights governance, education, health, HIV/AIDS, livelihoods, nutrition and WASH. Save the Children has an operational presence in Dadaab Refugee Camp, Garissa, Mandera, Meru and Wajir – with plans to expand into Bungoma and Turkana in 2014.

We work through partners in many other parts of the country. Currently, we have a staff complement of approximately 240 staff and an operating budget of approximately US$21 million this year.

Staff directly reporting to this post:  None

Key Areas of Accountability:

-Assist in setting up award files for new funding and ensuring that they are regularly updated with all the relevant documents and correspondences.,
-Support the awards coordinator in updating AMS records for existing grants with the relevant documentation
-Support the Awards coordinator in facilitating reviews of, Funds Summaries, agreements and amendments before forwarding them for approval by the CD.
-Regular review of Country Office Pipelines against AMS data ensuring all opportunities are captured in AMS and that any rejections/cancellations are updated.
-Support the awards coordinator and the compliance officer in ensuring that award are properly closed out in AMS.
-Assist the awards coordinator and the compliance officer in organising donor compliance trainings for field offices.
-Support the CO awards team in preparation for Kick off meetings and support in on-going partner monitoring visits.
-Any other relevant duties as may have been assigned by supervisor.

Skills and Behaviours (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

-Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
-Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved
-Creates a managerial environment to lead, enable and maintain our culture of child safeguarding

Ambition:

-Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
-Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale

Collaboration:

-Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to; builds and maintains effective relationships with colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
-Values diversity and different people’s perspectives, able to work cross-culturally.

Creativity:

-Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
-Cuts away bureaucracy and encourages an entrepreneurial approach

Integrity:

-Honest, encourages openness and transparency, builds trust and confidence
-Displays consistent excellent judgement

Qualifications and Experience;

-Finance / Program Management trained professional who wishes to gain some practical experience
-Degree in project management/  finance, accountancy or similar field
-Excellent computer skills especially in MS Excel spread sheets and MS Word
-Some experience with computerised accounting packages will be desirable.
-High level of integrity and ability to work as part of a professional team
-Excellent communication skills
-Proven ability to handle challenging work load
-Cross-cultural experience, understanding and sensitivity;
-Excellent interpersonal and written and oral communication skills;
-Commitment to Save the Children values.
-This internship programme does not provide any salary or benefits but provides a small monthly stipend.

How to Apply:
If you meet the eligibility requirements and are interested to join this Programme, please send us your brief cover letter & CV to kenya.jobapplications@savethechildren.org to be received no later than 29th October, 2013.
Your email should bear the title APPLICATION FOR AN INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY on the subject line.
Save the Children is committed to the rights and well-being of children and their protection.   Accordingly, all successful interns will be subjected to our child protection standards including appropriate background checks, Code of Conduct, and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy.

We regret that only short listed applicants will be contacted.

Early Childhood Development Jobs at Catholic Relief Services in Kenya

Job Title: Project Manager – Early Childhood Development (ECD)

Employer: Catholic Relief Services - CRS
Duty Station: Nairobi Kenya

Job Purpose:

The Project Manager – ECD is responsible for the day to day implementation of an anticipated project funded by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation focused on ECD capacity building for Catholic Sisters.

S/he will work closely with the National Association of Sisterhood of Kenya (AOSK) to implement the anticipated project.

S/he is expected to coordinate and oversee the development and implementation of an ECD training curriculum for Catholic Sisters with a particular focus on Sisters working with children 0-5 affected by HIV/AIDS.

All planning and implementation will be done in close coordination with AOSK with the aim of increasing the organizational sustainability of Sister Congregations.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Serve as overall Project Manager for the project
• With partner staff, design and implement relevant, effective, efficient, sustainable interventions that achieve project goals and objectives in a timely manner, using donor-approved project documents and work plans to guide implementation.
• Prioritize the participation of Sisters throughout the programming process and ensure interventions address identified priority needs by congregations.
• Provide guidance and technical oversight to ensure that ECD training for sisters is developed according to international and Kenyan ECD standards.
• Manage on-going relations with project participants and address any potential constraints in a timely manner.
• Provide overall financial management of the project.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of program finances and progress status, review actual financial performance against the budget, and explain variances on a regular basis.
• Organize and lead monthly ECD curriculum development meetings with key stakeholders including the Ministry of Education, local Universities, ECD experts, Catholic Sisters, and representatives of the Catholic Church

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirement:

• Degree in Teaching, Early Childhood Development, Social Work, Health or related field.
• At least 3 years of ECD field experience including experience in ECD curriculum development and trainings.
• Strong background in working with children 0-5 affected by HIV/AIDS.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Demonstrated ability to foster integration in programming approach and work with varied teams.
• A professional with high level of integrity and good stewardship of resources
• Ability to cultivate constructive relationships and promote safety and security.

How to Apply:
Written applications indicating the reference number of position applied for and CV including day-time contact phone numbers, as well as names and contact information of three references to;
Human Resources Manager
Catholic Relief Services – Kenya Program
E-mail: hr@ke.earo.crs.org

Note: Please indicate the Reference Number of the position you are applying for on the ‘email subject’.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application Deadline: 1st Nov 2013

Jobs at CARE International in Kenya-Technical Lead - Comprehensive HIV Care and Treatment

Job Title: Technical Lead - Comprehensive HIV Care and Treatment

Employer: CARE International

Duty Station: Kisii Kenya

Reporting to the Senior Program Manager, the incumbent will provide oversight to the technical components of the program (ART, Palliative Care and TB/HIV) and ensure the program is implemented in an integrated and coherent manner with a view of achieving high quality results in service delivery.
A detailed job description can be viewed here


How to Apply:
Qualified candidates are invited to send their application letters indicating the reference number, title of the position along with an updated CV and email & telephone contacts of three professional referees to;

The Human Resources & Development Manager,
CARE International in Kenya,
Email: Vacancies@care.or.ke

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

CARE is an equal opportunity employer and promotes gender equity.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

CARE International in Kenya does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

Application, interview, meeting, processing, training or any other fees.

Application Deadline: 18th Oct 2013

Dairy Value Chain Advisors Careers at SNV Netherlands Development Organization in Kenya

Job Title: Dairy Value Chain Advisors - 2 Posts

Employer: SNV Netherlands Development Organization

Duty Station: Eldoret and Nanyuki & Kenya

SNV Netherlands Development Organization (Kenya) is a Dutch based International Development Organization that provides market based solutions for the poor through local institutions and  organisations in 36 developing countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America and Eastern Europe.

SNV Kenya has multi-year programs in water & sanitation, horticulture, school feeding, extensive livestock and dairy, and operates from offices in Nairobi, Nanyuki and Eldoret.

SNV’s activities in the dairy sector are implemented through the Kenya Market-led Dairy Programme (KMDP). KMDP is a 4.5 year program (1 July 2012 - 31 December 2016) funded by the Netherlands Embassy in Nairobi and implemented with various stakeholders in the dairy sector.

For the work in North Rift and Meru/Eastern milk sheds, SNV wishes to recruit two Medior Dairy Value Chain Advisors to manage and coordinate the interventions and work with farmer groups, dairy societies, processors and input/service providers.

How to Apply:
Qualified and interested candidates are invited to view the Terms of Reference and procedure for application on the following links: http://snv.devhire.devex.com/jobs/328462

More about SNV: http://www.snvworld.org/en/countries/kenya

Application Deadline: 31st Oct 2013

Vacancies at Save the Children in Kenya-Awards Internship Opportunity

Job Title: Awards Intern

Employer: Save the Children

Duty Station: Nairobi , Kenya

Child Safeguarding: Level 3 – the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people

Role Purpose:

The Awards team is a part of Save the Children’s Kenya Country Office.

The Awards intern will work closely with the Awards Coordinator and the compliance officer to provide award management support to the country office.

Scope of Role:

Reports to: Awards Coordinator

Dimensions

Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since the 1950s, providing support to children through developmental and humanitarian relief programmes delivered both directly and through local partners.

Current programming focuses on child protection, child rights governance, education, health, HIV/AIDS, livelihoods, nutrition and WASH. Save the Children has an operational presence in Dadaab Refugee Camp, Garissa, Mandera, Meru and Wajir – with plans to expand into Bungoma and Turkana in 2014.

We work through partners in many other parts of the country. Currently, we have a staff complement of approximately 240 staff and an operating budget of approximately US$21 million this year.

Staff directly reporting to this post:  None

Key Areas of Accountability:

• Assist in setting up award files for new funding and ensuring that they are regularly updated with all the relevant documents and correspondences.,
• Support the awards coordinator in updating AMS records for existing grants with the relevant documentation
• Support the Awards coordinator in facilitating reviews of, Funds Summaries, agreements and amendments before forwarding them for approval by the CD.
• Regular review of Country Office Pipelines against AMS data ensuring all opportunities are captured in AMS and that any rejections/cancellations are updated.
• Support the awards coordinator and the compliance officer in ensuring that award are properly closed out in AMS.
• Assist the awards coordinator and the compliance officer in organising donor compliance trainings for field offices.
• Support the CO awards team in preparation for Kick off meetings and support in on-going partner monitoring visits.
• Any other relevant duties as may have been assigned by supervisor.

Skills and Behaviours (our Values in Practice):

Accountability:

• Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved
• Creates a managerial environment to lead, enable and maintain our culture of child safeguarding

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
• Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale

Collaboration:

• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to; builds and maintains effective relationships with colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
• Values diversity and different people’s perspectives, able to work cross-culturally.

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Cuts away bureaucracy and encourages an entrepreneurial approach

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency, builds trust and confidence
• Displays consistent excellent judgement

Qualifications and Experience:

• Finance / Program Management trained professional who wishes to gain some practical experience
• Degree in project management/  finance, accountancy or similar field
• Excellent computer skills especially in MS Excel spread sheets and MS Word
• Some experience with computerised accounting packages will be desirable.
• High level of integrity and ability to work as part of a professional team
• Excellent communication skills
• Proven ability to handle challenging work load
• Cross-cultural experience, understanding and sensitivity;
• Excellent interpersonal and written and oral communication skills;
• Commitment to Save the Children values.
• This internship programme does not provide any salary or benefits but provides a small monthly stipend.

How to Apply:
Please send us your brief cover letter & CV to: kenya.jobapplications@savethechildren.org

Your email should bear the title APPLICATION FOR AN INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY on the subject line.

Save the Children is committed to the rights and well-being of children and their protection.   Accordingly, all successful interns will be subjected to our child protection standards including appropriate background checks, Code of Conduct, and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy.

We regret that only short listed applicants will be contacted.

Application Deadline: 29th Oct 2013

CSO & Children Partnership Manager Job Vacancy at Internews Europe in Kenya

Job Title:CSO and Children Partnership Manager

Internews Europe is an international media development organization that improves access to information and freedom of expression worldwide.

Internews Europe is launching a media development project focused on child rights in Kenya.

The project will support ‘traditional’ media outlets (TV, radio, newspapers) and use new media systems (websites, social media, and cell phones) to better communicate information on child rights issues, expand the public and policy debate, and amplify child and advocacy voices on child rights.

Internews Europe is looking for eleven (11) motivated staff members to implement the child rights media project.

The CSO and Children Partnership Manager will be responsible for the development, management and coordination of Civil Society Organisation media capacity building activities and children media content generation activities in collaboration with national and international partners.

S/he will supervise 5 (five) positions.

Specific responsibilities:

-Design, coordinate and direct media capacity building activities for Kenyan CSOs, CBOs, international organizations working on child rights and relevant state institutions for advocates to better access media channels, network with media, and amplify their voices.
-Promote dialogue and networking between CSOs and the media.
-Design, coordinate and direct media activities with schools, youth groups, journalism clubs and universities to empower children and youth to generate child rights content and engage media.
-Build and maintain strong partnerships with child rights organizations, partner schools and journalism clubs as well as media outlets; manage relations with and supervise implementing partners working with children on storytelling and media literacy.
-Write project reporting of training activities.

Qualifications:

-Minimum 7 years experience in working on child rights in Kenya, or 7 years in the media.
-Minimum BA in Social Sciences and/or Communications.
-Experience in building the capacity of local organizations.

Skills:

-Thorough knowledge of child rights, social and legal issues specific to Kenya, with existing network of international and local child rights organizations in Kenya.
-Excellent communication skills including proven interpersonal and networking skills.
-Strong organizational skills with proven ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priority and work under minimum supervision.
-Strong project reporting skills.

How to apply:
Candidates who meet the requirements and are interested in applying for the above positions should send their applications on e-mail to jobskenya@internews.eu

The application should clearly state the position being applied for to be considered and should reach us by COB October 14, 2013.

Due to the large number of applications we receive, we are unable to contact every applicant.

If you do not hear from us by October 21, 2013, consider your application unsuccessful.

Humanitarian Affairs Analyst (HAA) Job Vacancy at UNDP in Somalia

Job Title: Humanitarian Affairs Analyst (HAA)

Type of Appointment: Fixed-Term Appointment (Local)
 Level:NOB
 Duty Station:Baidoa, Somalia
 Duration:1 year (initial)
 Closing Date:2nd October 2013

Applications to be submitted online at: https://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=40447
 Job Title: Humanitarian Affairs Analyst (HAA)
 Type of Appointment: Fixed-Term Appointment (Local)
 Level:NOA
 Duty Station:Mogadishu, Somalia
 Duration:1 year (initial)
 Closing Date:2nd October 2013

(Open to Somali Nationals Only)
 Applications to be submitted online at: https://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=40448

Manager Church Partnerships at Christian Aid in Nairobi Kenya

Job title: Africa Divisional Manager, Church Partnerships


Christian Aid’s essential purpose is to expose the scandal of poverty, to help in practical ways to root it out from the world, and to challenge and change structures and systems that the favour the rich and powerful over the poor and marginalised.

We are partnering with others to end poverty in Africa.

At the heart of this vision is transformation of the lives of people who live in poverty, empowering them to have a brighter future.

In 15 countries across the continent, we work with local partners, including church and faith-based organisations, on a wide range of programmes that have a positive impact on the lives of millions.

And while we’ve achieved some incredible results, there’s still a lot we can do together.

We recognise the important role faith plays as a source of hope and inspiration for millions of people who experience poverty and injustice, and the unique place of faith communities as transformational change agents.

This is why we are looking for a dynamic and highly skilled individual to help drive forward our work with churches.

We are looking for a strategic thinker, with a good knowledge of theology and development; someone with strong interpersonal skills who is comfortable communicating to diverse external and internal audiences; someone with solid experience in developing strong working relationships and collaboration with faith-based organisations, including senior church leaders; and someone with the ability to manage people remotely, as you will also be line managing a number of our Country Managers.

Benefits: We value the contribution each person makes to the success of our organisation.

That’s why you can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.
How to apply:
If you think you are the person we are looking for, please download an application pack from www.christianaid.org.uk/jobs and email your completed form to: nairobirecruitment@christian-aid.org (quoting the reference number).

Please note CVs will not be accepted and that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job reference: ACP/0913/kk

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 9 October 2013

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce.

We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community.

Project Coordinator Jobs at Fafi Integrated Development Association (FaIDA)

Job Title: Project Coordinator

 Employer: Fafi Integrated Development Association (FaIDA)
Duty Station: Alinjugur
Application Deadline: 31st August 2013

Job Purpose:
The Project Coordinator will have an overall responsibility for the planning, management, operation, coordination and regular monitoring of the projects at the field level to ensure smooth implementation of all project activities including development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation as well as strengthening the technical capacity of the project team members.
The Project Coordinator will ensure that the Projects and activities are executed according to generally accepted international humanitarian standards (e.g. SPHERE guidelines, UNHCR Code of conduct, Red Cross Code of Conduct, WHO guidelines).

Key Responsibilities:
• Provide programmatic guidance and operational support for field activities and coordinate FaIDA environmental restoration and livelihood recovery projects in both the host community and Refugee interventions
• Provide programmatic guidance and operational support for field activities and coordinate FaIDA WASH intervention in Kambioos Refugee camp in collaboration with Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
• Develop and nurture a clear understanding of the programme of work throughout FaIDA Dadaab Programme and device projects that promote drought coping and adaptation among local communities as well as peace building among communities
• Proposal writing and fundraising and donor reporting
• Ensure that project interventions are in line with humanitarian principles and code of conduct for Humanitarian agencies.
• Project management: Ensuring achievement of objectives in time and within agreed budget, following donor requirements and ensuring effective teamwork as well as coordination of all field activities and ensuring security and employee performance and supervision.
• Carry out monitoring and evaluation and project reporting to ensure the projects meets quality standards and donor criteria.
• Advice on decision making regarding project implementation and budget management.
• Safeguarding program quality; maintaining an overview of the programme and evaluating the quality of work and results; Handling and monitoring the project process for the design through contracts and final reports.
• Promoting counterpart’s quality of work; Monitoring and administering counterpart’s quality of work; accompanying and giving direction to counterparts so that they improve on their quality.
• Networking with other agencies/government involved in similar programs and attend relevant network/coordination meeting both at national and local levels.

Coordination/Representation:
• Act as the agency focal point in the inter-agency meetings and coordination in the Environment and WASH clusters and other inter-agency meetings in Dadaab.
• Develop, nurture and sustain relationships with relevant stakeholders including the local Government departments, donors, NGOs and other agencies working in Kambi oos;
• Represent FaIDA in relevant sector clusters or other coordination mechanisms;
• Promote learning based on projects objectives and activities and ensure documentation and sharing of learning with all stakeholders;
• Comply with FaIDA policies and practices with respect to environment, child protection and security procedures and behave at all times in a manner which positively promotes FaIDA and its work, and actively maintain FaIDA acceptance within the camp.

Information and Knowledge Management:
• Maintain good inter-team communications and initiate good team dynamics.
• Ensure all new team members are adequately briefed on arrival in the field, and departing team members are debriefed.
• Ensure the development of individual work plan and implement the FaIDA individual performance evaluation system.

Finance and Reporting:
• As a budget holder, ensure that all the financial and logistical procedures are followed
• Produce regular budget forecast.
• Ensure regular tracking of projects expenditure and budget review
• Produce quality weekly and monthly narrative reports that comply with the donor requirements and ensure reports and submitted in a timely manner
• Keep the Head of Programs & Operation informed on progress of planned activities and any challenges or interruption to implementation that may arise

Security:
• Ensure the compliance to security procedures.
• Produce regular weekly security sitrep
• Proactively monitor the political and security situation in the project areas and respond accordingly

Minimum Qualifications/ Requirements and Experience
Essential
• Minimum 6 years experience in project management
• Minimum of four years responsibility for project management including budget follow up and control
• Experience of working within the context of emergency relief and in hardship areas
• Past experience working with a humanitarian organization (UN or INGO), working in diverse cultural backgrounds
• Computer literacy in MS office and Internet packages
• Dynamism, high level of motivation Capacity to work under pressure and in humanitarian crisis situations
• Good capacity to interact with variety of local stakeholders (teams members, host communities, refugees, etc…)
• Ability to live in difficult conditions (major security constraints, common compound with all staff, restricted movements and limited access to medical facilities).
• Degree in developmental studies, social Community Development, Project Management or equivalent
• Good organizational skills / capacity to prioritize

Complementary:
• Masters Degree in any of the above stated will be of advantage
• Experience in developing and implementing trainings

How to Apply:
If you feel you are the right candidate for this position, kindly send your application along with an up-to-date CV indicating your salary history and 3 referees with their current contacts by email to recruitment@faidakenya.org
The email subject line should be marked: “Application for Project coordinator position”

Food For Assets Technical Officers Jobs at ActionAid International Kenya

Job Title: Food For Assets Technical Officers

Employer: ActionAid International Kenya
Duty Station: Isiolo or Mwingi
Application Deadline: 26 August 2013

ActionAid International Kenya (AAIK) seeks to recruit qualified persons to fill the position of Food For Assets Technical Officer (2 posts) based in either Isiolo or Mwingi where AAIK has Protracted Relief and Recovery Operations.

Reporting To: Project Co-ordinator
Overall Responsibilities
Reporting to the Project Co-ordinator, Will review previous activities of rain water harvesting, including runoff/run-on under the overall supervision of the FFA projects.
Main responsibility will be to ensure proper design, implementation and monitoring of food for assets projects in areas covered by Isiolo PRRO project.

The main tasks for this post will include but not limited to:
• To ensure community Based targeting and distribution guidelines are followed.
• To ensure that food For Asset guidelines are adhered to.
• Working with District and County Steering Groups in the district and county levels.
• Identify areas that have good potential (based on social-cultural, land slopes, soils and rainfall) for rainwater harvesting based projects.
• Develop clear boundaries of watershed of the identified projects
• Consult the community leaders and communities on the most suitable intervention focusing, but not limited to Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) for the specific areas.
• Develop project proposals for the implementation of the identified projects and present for approval through the relevant structures.
• Develop actionable work plans for implementation of FFA activities
• Develop appropriate partnership with respective line ministries, NGOs, CBOs and UN agencies
• Train the communities and staff on the implementation of RWH technologies
• Organize and supervise the communities during the implementation of FFA projects
• Prepare monthly progress report on FFA and submit to the relevant organizations

Critical Competencies
Analytical skills, Project management knowledge, Grants management, Monitoring & evaluation, Capacity development, Performance management, Budgeting & budgetary control, Resource mobilization and monitoring, Documentation, information management and reporting, Networking , Stakeholder management, Negotiating; influencing; persuasiveness; planning and organizing; problem analysis; oral and written communication; results orientation; self-development; team-player; pro-activeness; creativity; gender sensitive; group leadership; listening; judgement; coaching and capacity development

Job Requirement (Knowledge/Skills Competencies)
Qualifications
• A degree in agriculture engineering/soil, Water and environmental management/natural resources management
• More than five years practical experience
• Proven experience of working with rural communities and participatory planning
• Good understanding of dry land farming (crops and livestock)
• Good understanding of community mobilization and participatory methods
• Mature and confident to deal with district authorities at all district levels, communities and community leaders
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity
• Able to build strong relationships and partnerships with relevant agencies at district level
• Good team player, self starter, has ability to work under minimum supervision and maintain good relationships
How to Apply
Submit your application to hresources.kenya@actionaid.org
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Field Coordinator Jobs in Kenya at USAID TIS Program

Job Title: Field Coordinator

Employer: USAID TIS Program

Duty Station: Kenya

Application Deadline: 9th August 2013

The Transition Initiatives for Stabilization (TIS) program is funded by USAID and responds to the complex crisis that has evolved in Somalia.

The overall program goal is to mitigate conflict; to promote stability and community cohesion, and to strengthen citizens’ relationships with government officials. TIS implements quick impact activities linked to longer-term stabilization goals.

The TIS program is currently seeking a skilled, diplomatic, effective, and highly motivated Field Coordinator.

As our Field Coordinator, you will work closely with USAID, DAI’s program team (particularly the Chief of Party, Senior Grants Manager, and Project Advisors), Somali government officials, and community leaders to identify program activities that support the above noted program objectives.

The work of the Field Coordinator (FC) requires detailed knowledge of Somali social-political context, highly developed collaboration and networking skills and the exercise of discretion, judgment, and personal responsibility.

Qualifications and skills sought:    

• Bachelor/Master’s degree in Political Science, International Relations, International Development or appropriate field preferred.

• At least five years of progressively responsible professional experience are required.

• Three to five years of experience working with USAID or an international donor is preferred. 

• Experience in program development; monitoring and evaluation; reporting; budgeting; highly sought.

• Fluency in written and spoken English.

• Previous experience working in Somalia particularly South Central Somalia required.

• In addition, must be flexible, willing to perform assigned and additional duties and work irregular hours under unpredictable conditions.

• Demonstrated expertise working in Somalia on socio-political and cultural issues.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to manage a diverse range of professional relationships essential.

• Outstanding writing and communication skills.

• English and Somali language fluency required.

How to Apply:

Please send CV, current position and salary history and three professional references to TIS@dai.com.