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Senior Programme Assistant (Gender & Protection)

INTERNAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT WFP/011/14 Job Title: Senior Programme Assistant (Gender & Protection) Post Grade: Service Contract, SC-6 Duty Stations: Nairobi Date of issue: 26th June 2014 Deadline for application: 9th July 2014 Background In 2012, Kenya was selected as a pilot country for mainstreaming WFP’s new protection policy. As part of this mainstreaming initiative, in 2013:  gender and protection training was rolled out to all WFP staff as well as partners and government counterparts in the field,  a network of PSEA focal points was selected and trained, and draft guidelines for handling SEA complaints were developed,  projects were reviewed and recommendations made to strengthen them in relation to gender and protection,  the gender marker was applied during the development of the new CP, and the project successfully achieved the required 2A, and  a complaints and feedback mechanism was launched, tested, and scale up was started. In 2014, WFP will cont

Program Assistant

Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a private, non-denominational, development agency promoting creative solutions to problems that impede social development. AKF (East Africa) seeks sustainable solutions to long-term problems of poverty, hunger, literacy and health, with a special emphasis on the needs of rural communities in coastal and other resource-poor areas. AKF(EA) works in five sectors including Health, Education, Early Childhood Development, Rural Development and Civil Society enhancement. Over the last several years, AKF (EA)’s programs have evolved and expanded in response to government policies, beneficiary demand and assessment of needs. In order to optimize AKF (EA)’s efficiency and effectiveness as a development actor in the region, it seeks to support and improve innovations that create viable solutions to community problems that impede development. Ultimately, this project aims to sustainably improve learning outcomes, with a particular focus on literacy and numeracy, fo

Grants and Communication Manager

Action Contre la Faim (ACF-International) has been implementing humanitarian programs in Somalia since May 1992. At present, ACF is implementing humanitarian interventions in Somalia focused on Severe and moderate  under-nutrition, health, Water & Sanitation and Food Security & Livelihoods programs via program bases in  Mogadishu, Bakool and Puntland. ACF Somalia is currently looking for suitable a candidate to fill the position of  Grants and Communications Manager based in Nairobi reporting to the Country Director.   The Grants and Communications Manager is responsible for quality accountability towards ACF’s donors and  the proper formulation of the mission’s operational plans. In addition to this the Grants and Communications Manager will support the mission’s internal and external communication. Purpose/Duties of the Role:   Transforms information produced in ACF’s mission into quality reports.  Establish and maintain regular exchange with current and future donor

Deputy Finance Manager

Our client is a multi-award‐winning and multi‐media communications project that is inspiring and motivating millions of young Kenyans to take action to improve their lives and engage with urgent practical issues that shape their future. They aim to connect Kenya’s 27 million youth with ideas and opportunities that create employment, protect fragile liv elihoods and environments, strengthen society and help them to engage authority in constructive, democratic ways. Our client is looking for a new member to join its dynamic team, an exceptional individual to take on the role of Deputy Finance Manager reporting to the Finance Manager. Job Purpose Key responsibilities 1. Finance • Overseeing the work of the Finance Assistant and Finance intern. • Expense allocation and management Ensure all expenses are allocated at the point they are incurred and have these reviewed by the Finance Manager before posting into Quickbooks. Overseeing the posting data into Quickbooks to be done by the Finance

Request for Consultancy Services for Video Documentary for VSF Project Under the DFATD Grant for Upper Nile State, Maban County, South Sudan

Project Title VSF ‘Emergency Livelihood Asset Protection and Food Security Initiative in Maban, Upper Nile, South Sudan’ Donor Government of Canada (Dept.  Foreign Affairs, Trade, and Development) Implementing Partner VSF-Canada in partnership with VSF Germany Grant Contract No. M-013883                                                 About VWB Veterinarians without Borders/Vétérinaires sans Frontières – Canada (VSF-Canada) is a charitable organization whose mission is to work for, and with, communities in need to foster the health of animals, people, and the environments that sustain us. Established in 2005, VWB/VSF works consistently with local partners to address the needs of vulnerable communities in developing countries, as well as in remote areas of Canada. VSF-Canada is partnering with VSF-Germany to help women, children and their families among the refugees to protect their livestock as

Driver

  VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT WFP/009/14  Job Title: Driver Post Grade: Fixed Term Contract, G-2 Duty Station : Mombasa and Other duty Stations Date of issue: 26 June 2014 Deadline for application: 9 July 2014 Accountabilities : Under the direct supervision of the Administration Assistant, the incumbent will perform the following duties: Major Duties and Responsibilities:    Provide reliable driving services using the assigned vehicles, for the transport of authorized WFP staff members, officials and visitors in accordance with the authorized routing following UN safety and security rules and regulations.  Take care of the day-to-day efficient maintenance of the assigned vehicles, checking oil, water, battery, brakes, tyres, etc. And ensure that the vehicle is kept clean at all times before and after travel.  Perform minor preventive repairs and make necessary arrangements for repairs and service and ensure that the assigned vehicles are kept in good running condition at al

Head of Marketing and Social Media

  East Africa seeks to appoint a pro-active and dedicated individual to assume responsibility as Head of Marketing Social Media, on a permanent basis and be in-charge of developing and maintaining marketing strategies to meet organizational objectives. The successful candidate must have extensive experience in the marketing and social media arena . This person will report to the Regional Director: East Africa . The position is based in Kenya, Nairobi. CONTEXT External factors, which will influence the work environment taking future conditions and strategic requirements into account: ·         Competitive Global business environment ·         Technology, Media and Telecommunications sector ·         Pay television environment ·         Digital media content environment ·         Multi-cultural environment               ·         Regulated environment       ·         Fast changing environment ·         Dynamic organization CUSTOMERS External individ