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VSF Belgium Consultancy Announcement

Terms of Reference for Evaluation of Karamoja Livestock Development Project (Phase II) Country: Uganda Location: Moroto and Napak District of Karamoja Sub-region Project to be evaluated: “Karamoja Livestock Development Project Phase II” I. Background The Karamoja ‘cluster’ is a term used to describe the pastoral and agro-pastoral ethnicgroups in an area comprising north-eastern Uganda, north-western Kenya, southern Sudan and south-western Ethiopia, most of whom share a common language, culture and land area. The communities that constitute the Karamoja cluster include: Turkana, Matheniko, Bokora, Pian, Dodoth, Nyangatom, Didinga, Merille, Toposa, Jie, Tepeth, Acholi, Labwor and Upe. In Uganda, Karamoja region covers 27,200 Km2 semi-arid plain, with an average rainfall of 500-700 mm per annum, variable in space and time. The environment is classified as in disequilibrium, where vegetation in areas not receiving rain for two or more years is able to regenerate rapidly when it re

Environment, Occupational Health and Safety- Technician Operations

ILRI Seeks to recruit a Technician-Operations to    provide technical assistance in the Environment, Occupational and Health and Safety to Operations and other non-Lab units at ILRI. The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to enhance the roles livestock play in pathways out of poverty in developing countries. ILRI has two main campuses in East Africa and other hubs in East, West and southern Africa and South, Southeast and East Asia.  www.ilri.org . CGIAR is a global agricultural research partnership for a food-secure future. Its science is carried out by 15 research centers that are members of the CGIAR Consortium in collaboration with hundreds of partner organizations.  http://www. cgiar.org/ Responsibilities Pest control; organise periodic fumigation respond to reported pest incidents. Waste management; organise periodic pick up for different waste categories. Fire safety: organise periodic services Maintenance and testing of fire fighting   equipmen

National Technical Specialist (Consultant) – Pig Health Parasites

The International Livestock Research institute (ILRI) is seeking to recruit a National Technical Specialist – Consultant to design a learning module on Animal Health Interventions in Smallholder Pig Systems in Uganda. In September 2013, the Uganda project team expressed an immediate need to identify consultants/organizations which can be engaged in the national pig value chain to; Support the process of identification of capacity needs for implementing best-bets  related to themes around a) animal health; b) feeding; c) breeding and; d) economics: business management, enterprise development and finance; Review, adjust and finalize the materials after field testing.  Review existing (training) materials around best bets themes; Contribute to content creation and adaptation of specific best-bets themes; In order to deliver the expected outputs, the consultant will work under the direct supervision of the Agricultural Economist and the Project Leader of the SPVCD in Uganda, and u

Finance Manager

Duty Station: Nairobi Period: Two year Contract Remuneration: Competitive The Agricultural Market development Trust (AGMARK) is a not –for-profit Kenyan based organization whose mission is to promote smallholder productivity and incomes through access to inputs and markets. AGMARK implements multi donor projects and seeks to immediately appoint a Finance Manager who will be based in Nairobi. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The Finance Manager is a member of the AGMARK senior management team, responsible for the key financial management role of the institution. Under the supervision of the Managing Director, the Finance  Manager will be responsible for the following tasks: • Provide leadership to the Finance team. • Responsible for the development, monitoring and controlling of project budgets. • Ensuring that project activities, and expenditures comply with the policies and regulations of respective donors and AGMARK policies. • Plan and manage the cont

Legal Officer

Kenya Red Cross Society is one of the largest humanitarian organisations in Kenya. Its vision is to be the most effective, trusted and self-sustaining humanitarian organisation in Kenya. The Society is looking for a qualified person to fill the following position: Position Title:           Legal Officer (1 Position) Reporting to:                         SGBV Coordinator Job Location               Dadaab                                     Overall Purpose Reporting to the SGBV Coordinator, the Legal Officer will provide legal advice, conduct trainings and sensitization campaigns in the Dadaab Refugee Operations. Duties & Responsibilities ·         Liaise with the UNHCR protection officers on issues relating to protection and assistance of refugees ·         Participate and monitor KRCS areas of protection and programme activities in the refugee Camp. ·         Liaise with the camp management coordinator on timely service delivery t

Insurance Sales Representatives

 Insurance Sales Representatives needed Urgently by CIC Insurance, Age 25yrs and above, With mean grade C minus and above. Deadline Fri 22nd November. Contact Maggie on 0722494088

Photography Trainer for School Clubs

Title: Type of Contract:  Special Service Agreement Length Of Contract :  6.5 months Organization Unit:  Communication Duty Station:  Nairobi with travel to Somalia Date of Issue:  11 November 2013 Closing date of    Application:  18 November 2013 1.       Background UNICEF Somalia’s Communication and Education sections plan to introduce photography to the activities of Child To Child (CTC) clubs at schools in Puntland and in South Central Somalia. This will provide an additional way to give young people a platform  to explore issues of Child Rights, provide them with a voice and progressively allow them to be change agents in their families and their communities The Ministries of Education in each zone will select up to 10 teachers currently involved in the after school Child-to-Child Clubs, who would be interest

Program Officer, Policy and Advocacy - MIRA

Ref.: PO-PA / 10-13  AGRA is seeking to recruit three (3) experienced and exceptional individuals to support the implementation of the  Micro Reforms for African Agribusiness (MIRA) project in five (5) focus countries in Eastern and Western Africa.  AGRA is implementing the MIRA project - a five-year initiative to provide African governments with access to high quality local and international technical assistance. This is with the aim of identifying, prioritizing and reforming specific agricultural regulations that currently deter or limit private investment in agribusinesses operating in smallholder agricultural value chains. In doing so, the MIRA project will help to build the capacity of African governments to continuously review and reform regulations that unintentionally limit private investment in local agribusinesses operating in smallholder value chains.  Reporting to the Director of AGRA’s Policy and Advocacy Program, this position is internationally recruited and will

Call for Proposals

The  International Land Coalition (ILC)  and  Procasur  join efforts to identify and avail innovative practical solutions and experiences working to secure women’s land rights with a  Learning Route on “ Innovative tools and approaches for securing women´s land rights ”  in Rwanda and Burundi, to take place 3-10 February 2014.  Deadline for applications:  25 November 2013 The 8-day Route includes a panel discussion   with government officials, field visits to community-led experiences securing women´s land rights, and group work on the case studies included in the Route to jointly extract lessons. During this unique journey through knowledge, participants will be supported in the design of an “Innovation Plan” for the adaptation and adoption of best practices in their respective settings/by their organizations. All those working on securing women’s land rights (CSO staff, activists, researchers, representatives of development agencies, governments, and private sector) are

Office Assistant

A growing Insurance Brokerage and Actuarial consultancy firm is looking for an Office Assistant for its office based in Nairobi. 1.     General Purpose. Helps maintain an efficient office environment. Provides administrative, secretarial and clerical support to others in the office. 2.     Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities. Keep office area clean and tidy, take and distribute messages Answer phones and transfer to the appropriate staff members. Greet public and clients and direct them to the correct staff member Coordinate messenger service (outgoing and incoming mail for distribution) Monitor incoming emails and answer or forward as required Faxing, scanning, copying, maintain office filing and storage systems Recording cash payments and expenses, credit sales and purchases. Daily or weekly banking and Bank reconciliations Accounts payable (including paying suppliers and responsibility for petty cash) Accounts receivable

Customer Service Representative

A multinational company is looking for a Customer Service Representative with strong customer service experience of at least five years in Nairobi. The position will be based in Nairobi. The preferred candidate must have excellent comprehensive skills, a strong command of English (both written and spoken), and excellent response times  to emails and phone calls. The candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, and have excellent customer service and etiquette in dealings with agents and/or clients. A full clear driving license in Kenya is mandatory. The candidate should be very familiar with local knowledge of Nairobi and be able to effortlessly orient other people with this information. If interested, e-mail CV ASAP with passport size photograph and salary expectations to: jobsatonce@yahoo.com

Team Leader PHC/ PMTCT Program

Background; Action Africa Help International (AAH-I) is an INGO currently Implementing Primary Health Care (PHC) services in South Sudan, Uganda, Kenya, Somalia and Zambia among other programs supporting up-to 90 health facilities inclusive of Maridi hospital. AAH-I has been authorized by EED and USAID-ISDP to implement a Regional Primary Healthcare Programme (PHC) in three areas of Ibba, Mundri and Maridi of Western Equatoria State and Central Equatoria States in the Republic of South Sudan. In order to achieve the stated goal, AAH-I south Sudan Programme seeks to recruit qualified and competent South Sudanese nationals to fill the under listed vacant position: 1.    Position: Team Leader  PHC/ PMTCT Program           Number of post: 01           Location:  Maridi with frequent travel to the other counties Job Summary:          To provide leadership and guidance in planning, implementation, reporting, monitoring and evaluation of Primary Health Care service de