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Project Administrator – Global Maize Program (GMP)

Posted:   28 Jan 2013 11:26 PM PST Vacancy Number:  A/005/2012 International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) Location:  Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Duration:  two (2) year term renewable General:  The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) is an autonomous, non profit making, international scientific organization operating under the aegis of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). More specifically its mission is: To encourage, support and undertake activities to improve the productivity, profitability, and sustainability of maize and wheat systems in the interest of the resource poor in developing countries. The position:  The Project Administrator will work under the supervision of the Project Leader of Nutritious Maize for Ethiopia (NuME) under the CIMMYT Global Maize Program, and in close interface with the Project team members. The candidate will assist the Project Leader with project admini...

Post-Doctoral Scientist-Molecular Genetics

Posted: 21 Dec 2011 12:53 AM PST Vacancy Number:  PD/BECA/ MOLECULAR GENETICS/12/11 Location:  Nairobi, Kenya Duration:  2-year contract renewable Total salary & benefit package circa USD 65000 (tax free*) ILRI offers a competitive international remuneration and benefits package which includes: s medical insurance s life insurance s and allowances for: children’s education; housing and baggage; home leave travel s annual leave entitlement of 30 days per annum plus 11 paid public holidays General : The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works at the crossroads of livestock and poverty, bringing high-quality livestock science, communications and capacity building to bear on poverty reduction and sustainable development. ILRI is one of 15 centres supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). ILRI has campuses in Kenya (headquarters) and Ethiopia, with other offices located in other regions of Africa (Mali, ...

Capacity Development Specialist

Posted: 29 Jan 2013 12:27 AM PST Vacancy Number:  CDS/CRP/01/13 Department : Capacity Development Unit Location:  Nairobi, Kenya Duration:  3 years with the possibility of renewal Base salary dependent on experience – starting from USD 45,000-55,000 per annum. Total salary & international benefits package circa USD 84,000-93,000per annum (tax free*) The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works at the crossroads of livestock and poverty, bringing high-quality livestock science, communications and capacity development to bear on poverty reduction and sustainable development. ILRI is one of 15 centres supported by the CGIAR. ILRI has campuses in Kenya (headquarters) and Ethiopia, with other offices located in other regions of Africa (Mali, Mozambique, and Nigeria) as well as in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka), Southeast Asia (Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam) and East Asia (China). ILRI will be working on a number of CGIAR Research Programs (CRP) that...

Team Assistant

NOTE 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 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. VACANCY NOTICE NO.: GS-13-03 ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION: UNEP/DRC DUTY STATION: Nairobi FUNCTIONAL TITLE: Team Assistant GRADE: G-4 DURATION:               2 years CLOSING DATE:      19/02/2013 BACKGROUND The United Nations Environment Programme (U...

Crop Molecular Breeder

Posted:   09 Aug 2012 06:41 AM PDT Vacancy Number:  CMB/BecA/08/12 Biosciences eastern and central Africa (BecA)-ILRI Hub Location:  Nairobi, Kenya Duration:  3-year contract renewable General :  The Africa-based, globally networked International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) helps reduce poverty, hunger and environmental degradation by enhancing animal agriculture in developing countries. ILRI positions its work at the dynamic interface of poverty alleviation and sustainable livestock livelihoods. Our staff works in partnerships and alliances with hundreds of organisations in developed and developing countries, including some of the finest universities and research institutions in the world. ILRI also manages Biosciences eastern and central Africa (BecA)-ILRI Hub, a new centre for excellence in modern plant and animal biology in Africa. It consists of a Hub based on the ILRI campus in Nairobi, Kenya and a network of regional nodes and other affiliat...

Child Protection Project Officer

Position : Child Protection Project Officer Responsible to:- Child Protection Project Manager Location: Kitale Closing date : - 31st January, 2013 THE ORGANIZATION Handicap International (HI) is an INGO specialising in the field of disability and development. A strong emphasis is placed on empowering people with disabilities through their integration into mainstream development activities and the provision of appropriate health and rehabilitation services to ensure equal opportunities for all. THE PROJECT In 2010, Handicap International and Save the Children implemented a pilot project with the support of the OAK Foundation to address the vulnerability of children with disabilities against sexual violence in four African countries (Burundi, Madagascar, Mozambique and Tanzania). A situation analysis was conducted through the collection of in-depth evidence on the modality and occurrence of sexual violence towards children with disabilities in these countries. The find...

Field Monitor Assistants

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT WFP/04/13 Job Title: Field Monitor Assistants Duration of Appointment: 3 to 12 months Post Grade: Service Contract/SSA, SC-4 Duty Station: Roster for Various Duty Stations Date of issue: 25th January 2013 Deadline for application: 5th February 2013 Accountabilities : Under the direct supervision of the Programme Officer for the respective duty station, the Field Monitor Assistants will be responsible for the following duties: Major Duties and Responsibilities:  Co-ordinate and monitor the implementation of the WFP assistance programmes at the local level, in close collaboration with the implementing partners;  Monitor and review the overall commodity movements such as food deliveries, storage, transport and distribution at the site and verify if the amounts received have been properly recorded, damaged or suspected to be damaged;  Supervise the efficient distribution of food items at the site and ensure proper distribution of entitlements. V...

Personal Assistant to Managing Director

THE ORGANISATION  Our client, a leading manufacturing firm in Western Kenya, is looking for a Personal Assistant to assist the Managing Director (MD) with all the administrative tasks. THE LOCATION:  The successful candidate will be based in their offices in Western Kenya. THE POSITION:  Personal Assistant to the Managing Director TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Permanent, competitive salary and benefits package including housing. Start date: February/March 2013 JOB GOALS: To assure the smooth, efficient and effective operation of the Managing Director’s office for maximum positive impact on the company as it achieves its corporate objectives. REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE A business related degree from a reputable University (mandatory) Minimum five years experience working for MD/CEO of a busy organisation Secretarial Diploma Knowledge in office procedures Knowledge and practical experience in Microsoft Word, Excel and A...

Administrative and Finance Assistant

The Regional Program Office for the Horn of Africa of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) in Kenya forms part of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland. SDC carries out international development cooperation activities, and is responsible for the humanitarian aid delivered by the Swiss Confederation, including disaster relief assistance abroad. Vacancy Announcement Position: Administrative and Finance Assistant Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya Responsibilities:  Records, classifies and summarizes financial transactions and events in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles  Initiates and processes journal entries in the General Ledger using accounting program Microsoft Business Solutions Navision  Compiles financial information and assists in the preparation of reports  Assists to secretarial tasks as: organizing of reception of guests, travel arrangements, preparation and filing of documents  Assists to Human Resource tasks conce...

Sales Executives

The client is a well-established roofing solution company; the appointed distributor of one of the world's leading manufacturers of light weight stone coated roofing tiles in South Korea. Over the years, the client has applied improved technology in the manufacture of light weight stone coated steel roofs to ensure that its products lead the way not only in design but also in quality, performance and durability. With this solid backing, the client has engaged in the supply of light weight stone coated steel roof in Kenya since 2007. The purpose of this role is to manage sales in order to grow Business through achievement of projected targets and budgets, both in number and value. Roles and Responsibilities; 1. Planning and prioritizing personal sales activities and customer/prospect contact towards achieving agreed business targets, including costs and sales - especially managing personal time and productivity. 2. Planning and managing personal business portfolio/territory/bu...

Technical Expert - Port Crane

EXTERNAL VACANCY WITH UNDP SOMALIA. Position: CONSULTANCY – TECHNICAL EXPERT – PORT CRANE Type of Appointment Individual Contract Duty Station: Home Based (with travel to Mogadishu & Nairobi) Duration: 30 Days (Max 3 months) Closing Date: 31 January 2013 Applications to be submitted on line at: http://jobs-admin.undp.org/cj_ view_job.cfm?job_id=35078 . Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit  online applications only.

Program Director

Currently Kenya is dominated by a ‘top-down’ approach to poverty in which solutions originate from voices separated from the ‘on-the-ground’ experience of poverty. Tatua Kenya is reversing this approach by providing opportunities for the local community, those ‘on-the-ground,’ to join in the creation of solutions to Kenya’s poverty crisis. Our program involves two components. One, we run Be the Change – Kenya. Be the Change is our flagship initiative and a model of Tatua Kenya’s ‘ground-up’ approach to poverty alleviation working towards the eradication of child poverty in Kenya. Two, we strengthen the work of local Kenyan organizations by providing access to high-quality community organizing training. Be the Change - Kenya works towards the eradication of child poverty by building the capacity of local leaders and organizations. We work alongside the Kenyan community to build relationships, mobilize local resources and create sustainable solutions for children living in poverty i...

Program Manager

Organization Summary Currently Kenya is dominated by a ‘top-down’ approach to poverty in which solutions originate from voices separated from the ‘on-the-ground’ experience of poverty. Tatua Kenya is reversing this approach by providing opportunities for the local community, those ‘on-the-ground,’ to join in the creation of solutions to Kenya’s poverty crisis. Our program involves two components. One, we run Be the Change – Kenya. Be the Change is our flagship initiative and a model of Tatua Kenya’s ‘ground-up’ approach to poverty alleviation working towards the eradication of child poverty in Kenya. Two, we strengthen the work of local Kenyan organizations by providing access to high-quality community organizing training. Be the Change - Kenya works towards the eradication of child poverty by building the capacity of local leaders and organizations. We work alongside the Kenyan community to build relationships, mobilize local resources and create sustainable solutions fo...