Jobs at Nature Kenya - Film Maker Consultant

Job Title: Film Maker Consultant

    To research, compile, prepare and produce a 10 to 15-minute high quality DVD directed at key decision makers in the business sector. This is aimed at introducing Nature Kenya and its work and explaining how businesses can join and work with Nature Kenya.
    To research, compile, prepare and produce four one-minute high quality visual (for TV) and audio (for radio) electronic materials. This is aimed at introducing Nature Kenya to the public and explaining why they should consider joining Nature Kenya as members.

Qualities required:

    Excellence in production of electronic visual and audio marketing materials.
    Exhibits of materials will be required.

Corporate Brochure Consultant:

Research, write, compile, design, edit, produce and print a corporate brochure, in consultation with Nature Kenya staff and board. The brochure may take the form of a 15-page booklet.

Qualities required:

    Excellence in writing, design and production of print marketing materials.
    Exhibits of materials will be required.


How to Apply:
If interested please submit your CV, description of the work and fees to the Executive Director, Nature Kenya through office@naturekenya.org to reach the office by 15th January 2013.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.


Deadline: 15th Jan 2013

Graphic Designer Job Opportunity at Kenya Institute of Management

Job Title: Graphic Designer  
Category:     Creative/Design & Architecture     Location:     Nairobi, Kenya
Employment Type:     Full-Time
Summary:     The Kenya Institute of Management (KIM), a leading not-for-profit professional membership-based, management and Business development organization seeks to fill the following position.
Description:     Purpose of the Job
Reporting to Head of Publishing and Creative Services, the person will be responsible for preparing designs for KIM publications and other internal and external clients and ensure work is appropriately done in line with laid down guidelines.
Job Profile

    Interpret and illustrate design concept while paying attention to all the design principles.
    Provide leadership and growth of creative design business.
    Ensure efficiency in design work – flow to meet deadlines.
    Maintain cordial relations with both staff and external clients
    Organize, monitor and control resources to meet plan.

Requirements:     Person Profile
Knowledge, skills and experience required;

    Minimum Diploma in Graphic design from a recognized institution
    At least 3 years of relevant work experience
    Excellent computer skills In –in design software
    Excellent creative skills
    Ability to work under pressure
    Excellent communication and Interpersonal skills
    Knowledge in publishing and printing.

How to apply
Interested candidates who satisfy the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by a detailed resume, email address, day time telephone contact, name and address of three referees.

The applications should reach the undersigned not later than 28th December, 2012.

KIM is an equal opportunity employer.

Kenya Institute of Management


The Head, Human Capital
The Kenya Institute of Management
P.O. Box 43706 – 00100
Nairobi


Deadline: 28th December 2012

Communications and Grants Manager Jobs at GOAL in Kenya

Job Title: Communications and Grants Manager, GOAL Kenya
Closing Date: Friday, 28 December 2012

GOAL Kenya In 1992 GOAL established a programme office in Nairobi to address the needs of vulnerable children and youth in Nairobi's informal settlements. Today, GOAL Kenya (GK) is implementing an integrated Programme of Support for Children and Youth in Difficult Circumstances that provides a range of complementary services to vulnerable children and youth in Nairobi's informal settlements. The GK programme consists of four principal sectors: Education, Child Protection , Health and HIV/AIDS (HAHI), and the Environmental Health Project (EHP). The programme focuses on building the capacity of individuals and institutions to contribute to sustainable positive social change for most vulnerable populations in Kenya.

Since 2008 GOAL has also constructed more than 10,000 homes for people displaced during the 2007/2008 post-election violence. GOAL will maintain a focus on the Rift Valley, including Nakuru in the run up to the March 2013 elections. Where appropriate and given sufficient resources, GOAL will prepare for and launch emergency response efforts in these communities.

In addition to GK's urban interventions and shelter programme in Nakuru, in 2011 GOAL initiated an emergency response programme in Marsabit County. The current programme focuses on improving access to clean water and sanitation facilities and enhancing hygiene behaviour.

Job Purpose: To manage, coordinate and collate information for high-quality and timely reports and proposals, preparation of draft proposals and reports etc is the first and foremost priority followed by other internal and external communications responsibilities. The Grants and Communication Manager will further support the GOAL Kenya country programme with high-quality research, analysis and communication for internal and external audiences. Communications will include, but not be limited to newsletters, advocacy and the development of proposals and reports.

Main duties and responsibilities:
Ensure familiarity with GOAL's strategic objectives, rules and procedures to ensure compliance, as well as ensuring compliance with relevant donor requirements
Assist in the strategic design and development of proposals, reports and communications in collaboration with the Country Director, ACD-Programmes, M&E Coordinator, programme managers, and other GOAL Kenya staff. Complete the grant report and proposal tracking sections of monthly report.
Develop and maintain a proposal and reporting calendar to ensure timely delivery of quality reporting and proposals.
Research new programme and funding opportunities in line with the GOAL Kenya country strategic plan, including liaising with other INGOs, government ministries, UN Agencies, bilateral donors and private foundations and businesses to maintain current knowledge of the donor environment and 'map' funding opportunities for GOAL's programmes in Kenya.
Ensure accurate filing and maintenance of all grant files in both hard and soft copy.
Provide support to Programme Managers by participating in strategy design, grants opening and grant closing meetings, disseminating grants documents, and responding to information requests from the field and other partners in-country.
Lead the design of promotional materials (newsletters, brochures, marketing materials) in line with Head Office guidelines (template newsletter currently being designed by HO media team)
With the full knowledge and oversight of the Country Director, be a point of contact for GOAL's media team in HO. Help the HO media team to encourage staff to write blogs, take photographs and shoot video footage, as outlined in GOAL's Media Guidelines, and to collate all blogs, images and footage and share with the media team in HO.
Help to notify the HO Media team of any potential news stories and help gather news items on GOAL Kenya's programmes,
Any other duties as outlined by the line manager or Country Director.

Start date: January 2013 Reports to: Assistant Country Director - Programmes


How to apply:
Please apply via the following link:

http://www.candidatemanager.net/cm/Apply.aspx?&mid=YGTYD&sid=BEVGTAZ&jid...


Deadline: 28th December 2012

Administrative Assistant Jobs at UNEPI in Kenya

   
Job Title: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, G6
   
Department/ Office:
   
United Nations Environment Programme
   
Duty Station:
   
NAIROBI
   
Posting Period:
   
3 December 2012-2 January 2013
   
Job Opening number:
   
12-ADM-UNEP-25934-R-NAIROBI (X)
   
   
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
   
   
                               
   

   
Org. Setting and Reporting
   

   
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations system’s designated entity for addressing environmental issues at the global and regional level. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action. This post is located in the UNEP, Executive Office (EO) in the Office for Operations at the Nairobi duty station. Under the direct supervision of the Chief, Office for Operations, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
   

   
Responsibilities
   

   
1. Human Resources Management: Initiates, reviews, processes and follows-up on actions related to the administration of the unit’s human resource activities, e.g., recruitment of staff and consultants, placement, promotion, relocation, performance appraisal, job classification reviews, separation of staff members, training etc., ensuring consistency in the application of UN rules and procedures; Responds to enquiries and provides information and advice to staff regarding their entitlements, administrative procedures, processes and practices, conditions of service, duties and responsibilities, and entitlements under the Staff Rules and Regulations; Oversees the maintenance of vacancy announcement files and keeps track of status of vacancy announcements. Reviews and processes personnel actions through IntegratedManagement Information System (IMIS); Monitors staffing table and prepare relevant statistical data/charts.
2.  General Administration: Drafts routine correspondence to respond to enquiries in respect to relevant administrative, financial audit, personnel matters; Coordinates extensively with service units and liaises frequently with internal team members both at Headquarters and in the field; Performs other related administrative duties, as required (e.g., operational travel programme; monitoring accounts and payment to vendors and individual contractors for services; physical space planning; identification of office technology needs and  maintenance of equipment, software and systems; organizing and coordinating seminars, conferences and translations).
3.  Budget and Finance:  Assists in the preparation and review of financial and human resource proposals/requirements.  Consolidates budget/work programme with respect to Headquarters’ budget, trust funds, grants and procurement;  Monitors expenditures and compares with approved budget; prepares adjustments as necessary;  Assists managers in the elaboration of resource requirements for budget submissions;  Assists in preparation of budget performance submissions and finalization of budget performance reports, analysing variances between approved budgets and actual expenditures; Prepares or customizes financial reports from IMIS system generated reports; Co-ordinates with other finance and budget staff on related issues during preparation of budget reports.
   

   
Competencies
   

   
Professionalism:  Ability to perform a broad range of administrative functions, e.g., budget/work programme, human resources, database management, etc. Ability to apply knowledge of various United Nations administrative, financial and human resources rules and regulations in work situations.  Shows pride in work and in achievements;  is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
Planning and Organizing:  Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planing; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
Integrity:  Demonstrates the values of the United Nations in daily activities and behaviours; Acts without consideration of personal gain; Stands by decisions that are in the Organization's interest, even if they are unpopular.
   

   
Education
   

   
Completion of secondary school is required. Supplementary training in administration, project management or other relevant field is an advantage.
   

   
Work Experience
   

   
At least seven years of experience in administrative services, finance, accounting, audit, human resources or related area is required.
   

   
Languages
   

   
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Working knowledge of another UN language is desirable.
   

   
Assessment Method
   

   
Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position may include a substantive assessment which will be followed by a competency-based interview.
   

   
Special Notice
   

   
1. Appointment against this post is on a local basis. External candidates will be considered only when no suitable internal candidate from the duty station is identified. The candidate is responsible for any travel expenses incurred and visa or work permit issues in order to take-up the appointment. Staff members are subject to the authority of and assignment by the SG. All staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
2). All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening.  Online applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided.
3). If you do not receive an email acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received.  In such cases, please resubmit the application, if necessary.  If the problem persists, please seek technical assistance through the Inspira "Need Help?" link.
   

   
United Nations Consideration
   
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
   

   
No Fee
   
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
   
   
   
   
       
   
How to Apply:
https://inspira.un.org/psc/UNCAREERS/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Page=UN_JOB_DETAIL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=25934&

       
Deadline: 2nd January 2013

Foundation Manager Jobs at Mumia Sugar Company Kenya

Job Title: FOUNDATION MANAGER

1.Key Responsibility:

To provide leadership to the organization and its stakeholders in best practice corporate social responsibility engagement and investment in order to enhance community relations, raise the quality of life of needy members of the community and mobilize stakeholders towards creating an equitable society.

2.Duties:

    Development and implementation of CSR Strategy
    Management of Stakeholder relations
    Effective management of Foundation funds and resources
    Oversight for the project identification, assessment and  implementation process
    Responsibility for  developing and presenting various reports relating to finances and funded projects
    Creation of viable partnerships with  key CSR players in the country
    Leadership  to  the Foundation team to ensure they are highly motivated, productive and  rewarded accordingly
    Coordination with key officials within Mumias Sugar Company
    Provision of regular updates to the Board of Trustees on the activities of the foundation
    Responsibility for the effective implementation of the Foundation’s communications and visibility plan
    Responsibility for direct engagement with the communities

3.Qualifications/Experience:

    First degree in Social sciences with post-graduate qualifications in Community Mobilization/Community Development would be ideal.
    Five years experience in leading a corporate social responsibility department of a big organization.

4.The Person must:

    Demonstrate ability to develop strategic plans, analyse financials, and develop reports and presentations.
    Demonstrate ability to provide excellent team leadership as well as demonstrate passion for social work and excellent social skills.
    Be Self-driven, focused and independent.




How To Apply
All applications addressed to the Director of Human Resources Mumias
Sugar Company and detailed Curriculum Vitae should be emailed to jobs@mumias-sugar.com not later than Friday, 28th December 2012.


Deadline: 28th December 2012

Field Coordinator Jobs at Terre des hommes in Kenya

Job Title: Field Coordinator, Dadaab and Garissa, Kenya
Closing Date: Sunday, 13 January 2013
Dadaab


We are looking, for our delegation in Kenya, for a

Field Coordinator Kenya

Position Start Date: the 1st of February 2013
Duration: 12 months
Location: Dadaab and Garissa - North-Eastern Province
Supervisor: Country Representative Kenya

Contractual conditions:
Swiss salaried contract 3 904 Chf (~3 226€) < > 5 057 Chf (~4 180€) / month according to experience x 13, Holidays: 25 days per year+ R&R system including 5 days every 8 weeks. Local accommodation and transportation, Health insurance, accident and medical repatriation insurance, return flight. Details of conditions and advantages

Context & Background:
Terre des hommes (Tdh) programme in Garissa County operates in two main target areas: Dadaab complex and surrounding areas (with a range of child protection services) and rural areas in Lagdera District (with an integrated health and nutrition/child protection/WASH intervention).

General Responsibilities: Overall operational responsibility for Tdh intervention in Garissa county, under the direction of the Country Representative (Director) and with the support of the senior management, including the oversight of administration and security with the support of the Administration Officer and the Logistics Manager. Tdh HQ itinerant delegates fulfil punctual support mandates as agreed between the Emergency Desk Officer and the Country Representative.

Main responsibilities:

Line Management :
To supervise the Health Programme Manager, Child Protection Programme Manager, Wash Programme Manager, Administrator, Logistics Manager and additional expatriate resources posted in Garissa County

Programme Strategy and planning:
To design strategies and objectives for improved support to beneficiaries, in collaboration with the Country Representative
To participate in the review of the strategy for Tdh in Kenya
To participate in the development of new proposals for funding and advise on their technical soundness and financial feasibility

Programme management:
To oversee the implementation of Tdh programme in Garissa County in accordance with multiple objectives, activities and targets outlined within donor proposals, in line with programme budgets
To follow and ensure respect of programme action plans; facilitate exchange and troubleshooting; follow up on Country Representative's orientations
To monitor expenditures, budgets, track activities expenses, make recommendations, and ensure that appropriate action is taken in a timely fashion, In collaboration with the Administrator and the Managers
To work with the Administrator and the Logistics Manager to ensure that the Garissa County programme receives adequate support and operate in line with Tdh's and donors' policies, procedures, and standards
To manage programming aspects of the Garissa County operations in line with Tdh and donors' standards

Corporate Policies, Management Systems and Procedures:
To adhere to and contribute towards promoting Terre des hommes' Charter, Code of Conduct and Operating Principles
To ensure the implementation of transparent administrative procedure s, as defined in Tdh Regulations
To ensure that established child care practices comply with Tdh standards, in collaboration with the Child Protection Programme Manager

Monitoring and evaluation:
To support programme managers in devising and implementing a monitoring and evaluation system to evaluate programme results and make recommendations for future programme directions
To ensure regular monitoring of activities in collaboration with the programme managers
To monitor and evaluate monthly programme progress and make recommendations in coordination with the Country Representative
To ensure follow up on technical remarks in collaboration with the Kenya team and the HQ Emergency Desk Officer and resource persons
To facilitate the external evaluation as required by management and integrate recommendations in work plans

General Administration and Logistics:
To maintain signatory schedule for purchase and payment authorisations
To review monthly budget vs. actual reports in order to orient future budgetary expenditures and allocations in collaboration with the Administrator in Garissa and in coordination with the Admin/Finance Manager and the Country Representative

Capacity building:
To evaluate staff capacity and make recommendations for delivery of trainings utilising internal or external resources in cooperation with the Managers

Human resources management :
To work with the Managers to encourage and empower national staff
To ensure compliance with the requirements of the Kenyan Labour Law In collaboration with the Administrator and under the supervision of the Country Representative and the Admin/Finance Manager
To lead and manage staff, encouraging effective team work and providing supervision and guidance, especially on issues related to cross-sectoral collaboration, and harmonizing approaches
To assure the planning of annual leave and R&R for expatriates and Nairobi sourced staff working in Garissa County under the supervision of the Country Representative and the Admin and Finance Coordinator
To ensure regular performance appraisals of directly supervised staff, encourage personal development plans, and assist in the identification of training needs
To organise, maintain, and support a 'back up' system for key Tdh staff for coverage during work absences

Security:
To supervises the regular update of Tdh Kenya Security Plan by the Logistics Manager and ensures implementation of it by all staff in collaboration with the Country Representative
To receive primary indications for security matters from the Logistics Manager and from a variety of other sources (INGOs, UN agencies, staff, beneficiaries) and share relevant information with the rest of the Kenya team
To supervise and act as back up for the Logistics Manager for security matters
To receive from and provide to the Logistics Manager regular security updates
To make recommendations to the Country Representative regarding security issues, including security level, hibernation and/or evacuation plans

Coordination:
To facilitate coordination among key staff members of Programmes, Administration and Logistic teams
To organise internal coordination meetings and workshops for cross-departmental issues and planning purposes

Representation:
To ensure overall Tdh coordination with UN agencies and government in Garissa County, including the sharing of information and reporting
To guarantee that all formalities required by the government at County level are prepared properly, kept up to date, and presented punctually In coordination with the Country Representative and the Administrator
To attend or delegate attendance to appropriate external meetings, both general and sector, in order to ensure Tdh's aims and activities are shared with partners
To network with other NGOs and entities in the interest of information sharing and best practices
To act as the local Tdh focal point for monitoring visits and local queries posed by donors

Reporting:
To use field perspective, integrate context assessment of Garissa County into reporting and communications; identify geopolitical trends and indicators which may impact programme activities
To coordinate, and elaborate institutional donor reports for submission to the Country Representative
To ensure timely submission of monthly Situation Reports by managers
To produce and submit to the Country Representative a monthly situation report integrating the information collected from the Situation reports form Mangers

Child protection policy:
To commit to respect Tdh Risk Management Policies including: Child Protection Policy, Safety and Security Policy and Anti-Fraud/Corruption Policy, Whistle Blowing Policy
To commit to ensure the best implementation possible of the Tdh Risk Management Policies in Kenya
To commit to inform supervisors and to deal with any cases, allegations, or possibility of transgression, even potential, of the Tdh Risk Management Policies

Required Profile :
5 years experience in humanitarian field, experience in Africa is an added value; especially in the Child Protection driven interventions
Good skills in project cycle management; reporting and analytical skills and experience; familiarity with donors' procedures is an added value
Competences and skills at operating in complex contexts; including: management of human resources ; programme management (especially related to displacement's situations); security and administration; including representation skills and analysis
Excellent command of English (written and spoken), French and Swaili is an added value
Team leader; at ease at managing security situation; good negotiation skills
Unaccompanied position


How to Apply:
Procedure: We will only consider complete online applications corresponding to the required profile.
Your application must include a complete CV and a covering letter.
If you are not shortlisted, your file will be destroyed by us, according to the rules on data protection .
If you face difficulties in applying online, please contact our HR department: rh@tdh.ch
The recruitment and selection procedures of Terre des hommes reflect our commitment for child security and protection.
How to apply:

We will only consider complete online applications corresponding to the required profile: http://www.tdh.ch/en/jobs/285

Deadline: 13th January 2013

Jobs at Kenya National Commission on Human Rights

Job Title: Drivers/Office Assistant (Two Positions for Mombasa and Nairobi) - Open
Ref: HR/RO/12/03
Reports to: Administration Officer/Officer in charge of Mombasa Regional Office
Location: Nairobi and Mombasa with field travels
Duration: Five year Contract Salary Range: Kshs. 26,000 – Kshs. 34,051

Key Duties and Responsibilities

    Carry out driving responsibilities for the Commission
    Regularly assess and advice on the mechanical conditions of the Commission vehicles so as to ensure that the vehicles are in good working condition
    Carry out minor repairs of commission vehicles and refer where necessary to the authorized mechanical dealers.
    Picking materials/components from suppliers
    Picking and dropping visitors and staff to and fro the Airport and taking them to their required destinations.
    Informing the Assistant Administrative Officer when vehicles are due for service and expired insurance.
    Payment of utility bills and collection/delivery of office mail.
    Any other duty as directed by the Supervisor or HR and Admin Manager.

Skills, Experience and Academic Qualifications

    O’ Level Qualification
    Clean BCE Driving license
    Over 3 years driving experience in a busy office
    Ready to work under pressure and at times beyond working hours
    Attention to details and a high integrity
    Thorough knowledge of the Mombasa Region.


How to Apply:
If you posses the qualities and specifications as listed, please send your application, together with a detailed C.V, a daytime telephone contact, and names and telephone contacts of three referees, indicating the position you have applied for and the preferred department/location (for Intern and Driver positions) by 9th January, 2013 to:

The Commission Secretary
Kenya National Commission on Human Rights
Lenana Road, CVS Plaza, 1st floor P O Box 74359-00200 NAIROBI
Email: recruitments@knchr.org


Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. KNCHR is an equal opportunity employer and offers a competitive remuneration commensurate to qualifications and experience.