Associate WASH Officer Jobs at UNHCR in Kenya

Job Title: Associate WASH Officer

Internal/external Vacancy Notice
IVNIIEVNIKEN/KAKI/1 21012

Functional Title: Associate WASH Officer

Position Number: 10018603
Duty Station: Sub Office Kakuma, Kenya
Date of Entry: As soon as Possible

Duration of Assignment: Initially for one year
Category and Level: NOB
Closing Date: 01 November 2012

Responsibilities:
Conduct camp based WASH needs/gaps assessments/analysis and propose/recommend technical solutions and strategies that will address the immediate, short and long term identified needs ¡n the camps;
Coordinate, consolidate and provide technical guidance and support to IPs on all Water Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion (WASH) related issues in all in camps;
Ensure a consistent, coherent, systematic and harmonized approach across all the camps. This should be in line with UNHCR policies, guidelines and standards;
Participate in the formulation and development of WASH program project goals, strategies and approaches for UNHCR plan of cooperation. Plan, implement and monitor assigned activities;
Participate with UNHCR/Government/INGOs/LNGOs/CBOs in identification of new approaches for improving program delivery with emphasis on advocacy community participation and social mobilization;
Ensure the regular analysis of WASH situational report and periodic updates to overall SOD bi-weekly situational report (Sitrep) including any other reports and updates that may be required by the senior management
Act as a focal point on all WASH related issues in the camps and ensure that there ¡s strong linkage and liaison with other UN related agencies, non governmental organization governmental line ministries/counterparts;
Review performance, monitor development and evaluate approaches adopted by partners in WASH and related sectors i.e. natural resources management, environment assessment, technical capacity of implementing partners/institutions etc. and formulate appropriate designs and corrective measures as deemed necessary
Formulate and review project submissions (project sub grants) including budgets to respond to WASH needs/gaps ¡n collaboration with appropriate authorities, implementing partners and UNHCR program and technical sectors at all levels;
Coordinate with programme/supply staff on supply and non-supply related assistance activities. Recommend/certify disbursement of funds and ensuring proper utilization and accountability and ensure that those activities are within established plans of action and program budget allocation and eventually contribute to overall country strategy;
Ensure that mechanisms to monitor the performance of UNHCR’s partners on WASH activities are in place and that there is a coordinated delivery of WASH services to beneficiaries that meet UNHCR standards of assistance. Monitor and review all WASH field/camp activities and make recommendations that will accelerate project implementation and overall improvement of partners performance and efficient delivery of WASH services in the field;
Contribute to the budgeting process and input to financial management of the programme on technical areas;
Participate in the preparation of all reports for management, boards, donors, budget reviews, camp Water Monitoring System (WMS)/report cards, budget reviews, programme analysis, monthly, annual reports etc.
Essential Minimum Qualifications and Professional Experience Required:
University Degree in Water/Civil Engineering, Public Health Engineering, or Environmental Studies, Hydrology or Water Resources Development or a related technical field;
A minimum of 8 years’ experience with the UN and/or NGO or private organisation.;
Desirable Qualifications & Competencies:
Advanced/Master’s University Degree in Water/Civil Engineering, Public Health Engineering, or Environmental Studies, Hydrology or Water Resources Development or a related technical field;
Proven technical expertise in the area of WASH assessment including survey, programme implementation, monitoring and coordination is required.;
Knowledge and experience of working with local partner agencies with a capacity to provide formal and informal training;
Proficiency in basic computer software such as MS Access, excel, powerpoint, word, water modelling sofware, GIS.
NB: For Internal Candidates

Staff members who wish to be considered for this position should submit their applications by EMAIL ONLY to: The Assistant Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Section, Email KENNAHR(UNHCR.ORG Please quote
Reference: IVN/EVN/KEN/KAKII2IOI2
Important: internal candidates are requested to refer to PPAL
Regulation No. 105 before submitting their applications.

External candidates

Candidates should also complete a Personal History form (P.11) available on the following link - http://www.unon.orqfdocs/P11.doc and attach it to their written application for the position. Applications should be sent by either through the post address, P.O. Box 43801, 00100 or hand delivered to UNHCR Branch Office for Kenya, Lynwood House, Waiyaki Way (opposite Lions Place). Please quote Reference: IVN/EVN/KEN/KAKJI2/012. Candidates should also submit copies of academic certificates from the relevant institutions.

Important: only those candidates who are short-listed will be Contacted. Candidates will be subjected to testing.

Late Applications will not be considered.

Programme Associate Jobs at Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC)

Job Title: Programme Associate: Trade Justice and Livelihoods

The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) is an independent Non-Governmental human rights organization founded in 1992 to entrench human rights and democratic values in society.

KHRC adopts a human rights based approach in all its strategies which are aimed at the preservation of human dignity, human security and human development.

KHRC recognizes that the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 not only captures the peoples’ aspirations but also formally and legally domesticates the human rights norms captured in the various international human rights
instruments.

One of the strategies that KHRC employs towards the realization Article 43 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 is confronting trade injustice to improve livelihoods. KHRC strives to ensure that human rights, justice and sustainable development are at the heart of trade practices so that everyone, through their work, can maintain a decent and dignified livelihood and develop their full potential.

To this end, KHRC seeks to recruit a dynamic, organized, motivated and results-oriented individual for a 6 month contract as a programme associate, serving under the Economic Rights and Social Protection (ER&SP) Programme.

The position is based in Nairobi, with extensive field work mostly within Kenya.

The Position: Programme Associate: Trade Justice& Livelihoods

Overall

Purpose of the Job: To improve the socio-economic rights and livelihood of farmers, producer organizations and workers, promote access to markets and equitable benefit sharing along agricultural value chains.

Contractual Period: Fixed term of 5months, November 16, 2012 to April 30, 2013 with a ten day break in December

Salary: Ksh 140,000 per month inclusive of all benefits

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Programmes Officer, Economic Rights and Social Protection (ER&SP), the post holder will handle:-

Coffee Sub-Sector Advocacy:
Critique KHRC’s study report on the coffee industry from a human rights and fair trade perspective.
Coordinate the validation of the report and policy brief by establishing relationships with influential community based structures and other stakeholders.{Influential community structures and key stakeholders include - farmers, producer organizations including cooperatives, consumers, government officers, business managers, workers unions, financial institutions, relevant government officers and consumer organizations}
Summarize the revised report into a policy brief {Policy brief should aim to support the development of ethical and sustainable agriculture value chains and fair trade within the coffee and rice sub-sectors by looking at ethical standards, certification schemes, standards setting processes and benefit sharing along the value chains} and oversee editing and publishing
Develop and implement a dissemination strategy that delivers keys messages in study report to key stakeholders and the public
Rice Sub-Sector Advocacy:
Analyze existing laws, policies, research reports and case law relating to human rights and trade justice issues in Kenya’s rice production sub-sector.
Develop a policy paper on existing protections of the rights and livelihoods of farmers and workers in the rice sub-sector and possible areas of review and strategies.
Coordinate the validation of the policy paper among key stakeholders and oversee its edit, publishing and dissemination.
Other Deliverables:
Work with KHRC’s Legal aid team to analyze cases related to the violation of economic, social and cultural rights to establish patterns of violation and redress as well as linkages with KHRC’s trade justice and livelihoods work.
Promote informed participation in governance of all and in particular women, marginalized and minority groups
Undertake regular monitoring and evaluation to ensure financial viability of this initiative, frugal management of the assigned budget and compliance with donor requirements
Qualifications

To be successful in this role the post holder will have the following attributes:
Bachelor’s degree in law.
A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a practicing advocate in Kenya.
Good understanding of programmes and project management.
Experience in litigation relating to labor rights, agriculture or business administration.
Proficiency in MS office, and experience in SPSS shall be an added advantage.
Personal Attributes
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to operate successfully in an environment with multiple stakeholders and people from different cultures.
Results-driven, enthusiastic, resourceful, flexible and able to think out of the box – an intellectual and practical problem solver.
How to apply

If you believe you fit the profile, submit your application and CV detailing your suitability for the post and including daytime telephone contact and three referees, preferably your current or previous line managers to admin@khrc.or.ke quoting the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line.

The closing date for this position is on 26th October 2012.

Disclaimer:

KHRC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and will seek to recruit the most qualified person for the job irrespective of race, color, marital status, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation or nationality.

All qualified persons are encouraged to apply.

Canvassing will automatically lead to disqualification.

Only successful candidates will be contacted