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Programme Officer, Nutrition

Post Type/Grade: Fixed Term - NOC Date of issue: 22nd October 2012 Accountability: Under the general supervision of the Head of Vulnerability Assessment and Mapping (VAM) unit. The incumbent will liase with all other staff in the unit in the course of executing the duties, especially in matters of Nutrition and will work closely with Programme units in the implemention of direct nutrition interventions and other nutrition sensitive interventions, programme reporting and in the analysis of information for food and nutrition security. The incumbent will also ensure implementation of enabling systems for nutrition interventions including advocacy, coordination and programme linkages. The incumbent will be responsible for the following:- Duties and Responsibilities: Provide nutrition technical guidance to WFP Kenya, its corporating partners(CP) and the Government of Kenya (GOK) through contributing to the development of PRROs, nutrition related policies, strategies, action plans, guideline...

Programme Officer, Monitoring and Evaluation

Post Type/Grade: Fixed Term - NOC Date of issue: 22nd October 2012 Accountability: Under the general supervision of the Head of VAM unit; guidance from the Deputy Country Director and Country Director in regards to Country office strategic planning and Head of Projects in terms of evaluation arrangements, the incumbent will be responsible for coordinating the Performance Management of Country Office as well as be responsible for Country Office Work-Planning, engagement in UNDAF processes and the design of M&E components for all WFP Kenya projects. Duties and Responsibilities:  Create concepts to improve existing monitoring processes, including partnership and collaboration options. This is especially critical in areas where there is no clear corporate practice such as in the measurement of impact of different interventions/innovations.  Analyse monitoring data and produce reports that show progress in achievement of outcomes, reasons for not achieving results and recommentations...

Senior Regional Programme Coordinator: MSM Africa Programme

Career Opportunity Senior Regional Programme Coordinator: MSM Africa Programme Job Reports to: Programme Manager: East and Southern Africa Job Summary The Senior Regional Programme Coordinator will manage MSM Africa, which serves as an umbrella for the Alliance’s MSM work in Africa and expands that work in East and Southern Africa, namely in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe. The Coordinator is responsible for the strategic and operational management of the programme; for budgeting and budget management; for coordination of programme activities, processes and partners; for ensuring that the programme is in line with the Alliance global strategy, is of an acceptable quality, generates and uses available evidence, and produces tangible results; for supporting country implementation partners in technical management of in-country projects; for programme representation to other staff in the Alliance and externally when required; for supporting the donor relations function as require...

Sales and Logistics Manager

Since incorporation, our client has built a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the transport and shipping industry within the East and Central African region. The company is Kenyan owned and managed with a global network of partners and affiliate offices run by professional staff and is determined to succeed in building quality relationships with their clients. The Company is a member of the Kenya International Freight & Warehousing Association (an affiliate of FIATA) and a host of other industry associations and aim to become leaders in the provision of logistics and shipping services within the East Africa Region. Roles and responsibilities: • Responsible for achieving sales targets and growth • Ensuring high customer satisfaction through conducting market place intelligence and research • Participating in identifying corporate sales planning and strategies • Identify and enlarge Targeted Customer Base and Industry • Promote service offering to customers and prospects by conduc...

Programme Assistant (VAM)

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO. VA-053/2012 _______________________________________________________________________________________ Post Title:              Programme Assistant (VAM)                                                                             Post Grade:          SC5 Duty Station:         Nairobi                                ...

Sales and Marketing Manager

One of the leading firms in the Printing and Graphics Trade in the region is looking to boost their marketing reach and are inviting applications for this key position; Sales and Marketing Manager Reporting to the Managing Director/Operations Manager Duties and Responsibilities: Provide leadership to the sales/marketing team to ensure achievement of the sales targets. Build and maintain positive relationship with clients. Coaching and motivating the sales teams for continuous growth Ensure accurate monthly sales reports are compiled and submitted timely Keep abreast of the current market and client information Development and execution of marketing strategies and action plans Responsible of undertaking marketing activities of the company to reach new clientele Develop revenue targets for his/her team and monitor the sales team performance Qualifications and Experience: Minimum 3 years’ experience in Pre – press, Press to Post-press activities. Minimum 5 years exper...

Finance and Office Administrator

NTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR RESEARCH ON WOMEN Finance and Office Administrator - Nairobi, Kenya Part-time: 26.25 hours per week Job Location : Nairobi, Kenya Overview: The International Center for Research on Women (ICRW) is an organization comprised of international development professionals  – researchers, advocates and program managers  – committed to the creation and sharing of the needed tools, approaches and techniques that will serve as catalysts for change for women worldwide. Currently, ICRW currently seeks a Finance & Office Administrator for its East Africa Regional office (EARO) based in Nairobi and project office in Kisumu. Primary Duties: Primary Role: Finance, Accounting, Budgets and contracts – Provide effective financial and administrative management of the day to day operations of the EARO and project office. Other Roles: Office ...

Country Finance Manager

Department : Finance Position: Country Finance Manager Contract duration: 6 months Location: Nairobi, Kenya Starting Date October 2012 I. Background on ACTED ACTED is an independent international, private, non-partisan and non-profit organization that operates according to principles of strict neutrality, political and religious impartiality, and non discrimination. ACTED was created in 1993 to support populations affected by the conflict in Afghanistan. Based in Paris, France, ACTED now operates in 30 countries worldwide, with over 200 international and 4000 national staff. ACTED has a 100 million € budget for over 350 projects spanning 8 sectors of intervention; including emergency relief, food security, health promotion, economic development, education & training, microfinance, local governance & institutional support, and cultu...

Information Systems Assistant

Department/ Office: United Nations Office at Nairobi Duty Station: NAIROBI Posting Period: 18 October 2012-17 November 2012 Job Opening number : 12-IST-UNON-24819-R-NAIROBI (O) United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity Organizational Setting and Reporting The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is the UN headquarters in Africa and the representative office of the Secretary-General. We support programme implementation of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) globally, as well as other UN offices in Kenya, by providing administrative, conference and information services (www.unon.org). The post is located in the Resource Management Section (RMS) of the Information and Communications Technology Service (ICTS) in UNON. Responsibilities Under the direct supervision of the Chief, Resource Management Section (RMS), the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties...

Finance Officer

Department/ Office: United Nations Office at Nairobi Duty Station: NAIROBI Posting Period: 25 September 2012-24 November 2012 Job Opening number: 12-FIN-UNON-24902-R-NAIROBI (X) United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity Organizational Setting and Reporting The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is the UN headquarters in Africa and the representative office of the Secretary-General. We support programme implementation of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UN Human Settlements Programme (UNHABITAT) globally, as well as other UN offices in Kenya, by Providing administrative, conference and information services (www.unon.org). This post is located in UNON, Budget and Financial Management Service at the Nairobi duty station. Under the supervision of the Chief, Accounts Section, the incumbent will perform the following: Responsibilities 1. Accounting Policy Analysis: Develop documented International Pu...

Senior Program Officer

Freedom House promotes the spread of freedom and democracy around the world through research, effective advocacy, and programs that support frontline activists. We are a leader in identifying threats to freedom through our highly regarded analytic reports, including Freedom in the World, Freedom of the Press, Freedom on the Net, Nations in Transit, and Countries at the Crossroads. With 13 field offices and two U.S. offices, we support the right of every individual to be free. Position Summary The Senior Program Officer will assist in developing and managing all programmatic aspects for a new program in the East and Horn of Africa that aims to support sustained domestic human rights activism. This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya and reports to the Project Director. Freedom House promotes the spread of freedom and democracy around the world thr...

Intern - Human Resource

Department/ Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi Duty Station : NAIROBI Posting Period : 28 October 2012-18 November 2012 Job Opening number : 12-HRE-UNON-25255-R-NAIROBI United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity Organizational Setting and Reporting The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is the United Nations Headquarters in Africa and the representative office of the Secretary-General. UNON supports programme implementation of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) globally, as well as other United Nations offices in Kenya, by providing administrative, conference and information services ( www.unon.org ). This internship will be located in the Staff Development and Training Unit, Human Resources Management Service, UNON The internship is for three (3) months with an opportunity for extension up to six (6) months, pending on the needs of the ...