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Emergency project officers

Background : Veterinaires Sans Frontieres Germany (VSF Germany) is a non-governmental, non-profit making international Organization, engaged in the field of veterinary relief and development work providing humanitarian aid and development assistance to pastoralists and vulnerable communities in areas where livestock is of importance. With support in animal health, agriculture, marketing, and food safety VSFG works towards food security and strengthened livelihoods of pastoralist communities. VSF Germany is registered and licensed in Ethiopia by charities and societies agency as a foreign charity since March 2010. In the region VSF Germany implements activities in Ethiopia, Sudan, Kenya, Somalia, and Tanzania. VSF Germany is looking for a motivated and committed staff to fill the following position; 2. Emergency project officers JOB SUMMARY: The purpose of project officer’s position is to effectively implement Emergency project component activities. He/she ensures the proper ...

Vacant positions at the University of Swaziland

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions at the University of Swaziland SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW/ RESEARCH FELLOW IN PHYTOCHEMISTRY IN THE SWAZILAND INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH IN TRADITIONAL MEDICINE, MEDICINAL AND INDIGENOUS FOOD PLANTS Closing Date 6th July, 2012 Qualification and Experience • A Ph.D. or M.Sc. in Phytochemistry, Natural Product Chemistry or Medical Plant Chemistry. • The relevant candidate should be a versatile researcher with substantial output in the field with at least three (3) years postgraduate experience. Duties 1. Phytochemical screening of medicinal and food plants. 2. Participate in ethnobotanical surveys of medicinal and indigenous food plants. 3. Design and evaluate Research proposals. 4. To develop proposals for funding. 5. To perform any other duties assigned by the Director of the Institute and relevant Senior Authorities of the University. RESEARCH ASSISTANT IN PHYTOCHEMISTRY IN T...

Salary and Benefits Survey 2012

HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL – KENYA SOMALIA PROGRAM Provisional dates: 1ST July 2012 to 31st August 2012 1. BACKGROUND Handicap International (HI) is an independent and impartial international aid   organization working in  situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and  disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable  groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential  needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity  and their fundamental rights. Since its creation in 1982, the organization has  set up programmes in approximately 60 countries and intervened in many  emergency situations. It has a network of eight national associations (Belgium,  Canada, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and USA)  which provide human and financial resources, manage projects and raise  awareness of Handicap International’s actions and cam...

Customs Consultant, Ministry of Finance

External  VACANCY WITH UNDP Somalia Position:   CUSTOMS CONSULTANT, MINISTRY OF FINANCE Type of Appointment Individual Contract (International) Duty Station: Bossaso, Somalia Duration: 120 Days Closing Date: 3 rd  July 2012 Applications to be submitted on line at: http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_ job.cfm?cur_job_id=30870 We will appreciate your support and assistance in sharing and circulating this vacancy widely among your respective staff and interested candidates. Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications only

Geographical Information System (GIS) Associate

EXTERNAL VACANCY WITH UNOCHA Somalia (RE-ADVERTISEMENT) (Open to Somali Nationals Only) Position:   Geographical Information System (GIS) Associate Type of Appointment Fixed-Term Appointment (Local) Level: GS-7 Duty Station: Mogadishu, Somalia Duration: One Year (Initial) Closing Date: 5 th  July 2012 Applications to be submitted on line at: http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_ job.cfm?cur_job_id=30854 We will appreciate your support and assistance in sharing and circulating this vacancy widely among your respective staff and interested candidates. Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit  online applications only.

Team Leader - Development Planning and Aid Coordination

EXTERNAL VACANCY WITH UNDP SOMALIA Position: Team Leader - Development Planning and Aid Coordination (DPF) Post Type of Appointment Fixed-Term Appointment (International) Level: P4 Duty Station: Garowe, Somalia Duration: One year initial Closing Date: 29 th  June 2012 Applications to be submitted on line at: http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_ job.cfm?cur_job_id=29142 We will appreciate your support and assistance in sharing and circulating this vacancy widely among your respective staff and interested candidates. Interested and qualified candidates are requested to  submit online applications only .

Education Specialist

UNICEF SOMALIA VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT REF: UNSOM/2012/039/1 Position Title : Education Specialist Category and Grade Level: National Officer - NOC IMIS Number : 14978 Type of Contract: Fixed Term Length of Contract: One Year Organization Unit: Education Duty Station : Bossaso/Garowe Date of Issue: 22 June 2012 Closing date of Application: 28 June 2012 If you are qualified Somali National looking for a chance to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable Somali children while gaining opportunities for career growth, you are invited to apply for the above post of Education Specialist, with UNICEF Somalia, North East Zone Programme to be based in Bossaso with possibility of change of duty station to Garowe. If successful, you will be part of a dynamic and passionate team in Somalia and Nairobi that works together to improve the health, nutrition, water, sanitation, hygiene, and basic education of Somali girls and boys and protect them from violence, exploitation...

Marketing Assistant

ScriptX Consulting   Introduction: ScriptX Consulting Limited is a startup company established in 2012 to sustainably provide businesses in Africa with  simple, innovative & adaptable  solutions in information management, IT and Telecoms. Although based in Kenya, ScriptX Consulting operations extend to the whole of Africa providing technological solutions in a wide range of industries including, transportation, hospitality, infrastructure, energy, mining, petroleum to real estate. Job Description and Responsibilities ScriptX  is looking for a young motivated individual to join their team as a Marketing Assistant . The  incumbent will be responsible for; Meeting existing clients and demonstrating how the products work Sourcing possible clients and selling ScriptX products Ensuring all ScriptX marketing tools (website, brochures, other visibility tools) are updated at all times      while working closely with other teams ...

Research Asssistant

The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is an international non-profit, non-governmental organization that carries out policy relevant research on population, health, education and development issues facing sub-Saharan Africa. With a grant from Comic Relief, the Center is implementing a project in two Nairobi slums to assess the impact of strengthening public-private partnerships for the delivery of health care on the health of mothers, newborns and young children. The project, which will be undertaken as part of the Center’s Health Challenges and Systems Program, seeks to recruit a Research Assistant to support implementation. Key Responsibilities/Expectations The Research Assistant will work closely with the Project Manager and other project staff to implement the project. Key responsibilities/tasks will include:  Coordination and field supervision of the intervention activities  Working closely with health facilities involved in the project to facilitate up...

Research Officers

The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is an international non-profit, non-governmental organization that carries out policy relevant research on population, health, education and development issues facing sub-Saharan Africa. The Center seeks to recruit a Research Officer with a Masters degree in a public health or related field. The overall purpose of the job is to participate in the design and implementation of the Center’s health research projects. The Research Officer will also provide assistance in the implementation of monitoring, evaluation and learning strategies that help assess the extent to which projects are meeting its objectives and delivering intended outcomes. Duties  Coordination of implementation of project activities  Management of data collection, analysis, and dissemination activities  Participation in community mobilization  Liaison with various government agencies and partner organizations  Preparing project progress reports, fa...

Capacity Building Program Manager

Action Contre la Faim (ACF-France) has been conducting humanitarian programs in Somalia from May 1992. At present, ACF is conducting its humanitarian activities in Somalia focused on Severe and moderate malnutrition, Medical programs and Water & Sanitation programs via program bases in Mogadishu (since 1995). ACF Somalia is currently looking for suitable a candidate preferably a Somali national to fill the following position which will be based in Nairobi with frequent travel to Mogadishu and to operation sites in various locations of South and Central Somalia . Capacity Building Program Manager (1 position) In collaboration with the Medical & Nutrition Coordinator, the Capacity Building Program Manager will be part of the team implementing Emergency Nutrition, Health and Wash Interventions for conflict and drought affected population in South and Central Somalia and s/he will also provide a link to the on-going ACF programs and other N...

Nutritional Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

FH/Kenya (Food for the Hungry, Kenya) a Christian Development and relief agency seeks to fill in the following vacant positions at their Marsabit office Job Title: NUTRITION MONITORING & EVALUATION OFFICER Department: Health and Nutrition Reports To: Nutrition Coordinator Contract Duration: July 2012 – December 2013 Closing Date: 29 June 2012 Duties and Responsibilities Responsibilities and tasks  • Setting up of M & E Systems in the program by aligning FHK health and nutrition program indicators and activities in line with the ministry of health DHIS  as per the Government system. • Develop M&E framework, M&E plans and Annual work plans with staff for the health and nutrition program • Develop key reporting formats of presenting key activities and indicators from the DHIS to DNTF and other meetings for use of information for decision-making and management. • Design the framework for the physical and process monitoring of proje...

Wash Officer

FH/Kenya (Food for the Hungry, Kenya) a Christian Development and relief agency seeks to fill in the following vacant positions at their Marsabit office :      Job Title:              WASH  OFFICER Department:               Health and Nutrition Reports To:                 Nutrition Coordinator Contract Duration:    July 2012 – December 2013  Closing Date :             29 th  June,  2012 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ·         Identify WASH gaps and develop proposals for recovery operations ·         Work closely with the community member...

Head of Internal Audit

About our organization The World Agroforestry Centre (also known as the International Centre for Research in Agroforestry or ICRAF) is an independent research institution which generates science-based knowledge about the complex role trees play in agricultural landscapes and rural livelihoods. As part of the Centre’s work to bring tree-based solutions to bear on poverty and environmental problems, researchers – working in close collaboration with partners – are developing new technologies, tools and policy recommendations for increased food security and ecosystem health. The Centre’s headquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya, and research is conducted in 23 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. We are supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and receive funding from over 50 different donors. To learn more about our organization, please visit our website:  www.worldagroforestry.org About the position ICRAF seeks to ...

Associate Research Scientist Positions

The Center's Education Research Program (ERP) is looking to strengthen its research capacity in Learning Outcome Assessments and Early Childhood Development (ECD). APHRC therefore seeks to urgently recruit  Literacy and ECD Experts to work on the ERP. The successful candidate(s) will have strong analytical and excellent communication skills (written and  verbal). S/he must be self-motivated, flexible and intellectually curious. (a) Literacy Experts Duties and Responsibilities: · Contribute to the generation of knowledge around the teaching of literacy and learning practices, · Support and work collaboratively with the ERP team to design and implement quality education Research & Development program(s), · Provide high level technical leadership for ongoing and future ERP research projects that have  learning and literacy component(s), · Synthesize and communicate education research findings to targeted audience, · Lead in development of relevant survey an...