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CARE INTERNATIONAL IN KENYA VACANCY CARE International in Kenya is looking for a well organized and highly motivated individual who is result oriented to fill the following position: Deputy Director Safety & Security (Ref: DDSS/3/2015).Based in Nairobi. Reporting to the Country Director, the incumbent will be in-charge of the overall management of the CARE Kenya safety and security function, provide security guidance, liaison & emergency support to CARE offices and staff based in Nairobi.S/he will provide safety and security training to CARE Kenya staff and country security briefs to CARE Kenya visitors and consultants. The detailed job description can be reviewed on our website; www.care.or.ke Applications Qualified candidates are invited to send their application letters indicating the reference number, title of the position along with an updated CV and email & telephone contacts of three professional referees to; The Human Resources & Dev...

ILRI seeks to appoint two senior science leaders: Deputy Director General – Integrated Sciences Deputy Director General – Biosciences Working collaboratively to deliver on ILRI’s mission via the integration of the Biosciences and Integrated Sciences directorates, the DDGs will provide strategic scientific leadership, ensure institutional relevance and legitimacy, represent ILRI externally and articulate the role and impact of its research. These dynamic leaders in livestock research for development will bring scientific credibility and integrity as they contribute significantly to resource mobilisation, and manage change presented by renewed and high-level interest in agricultural development and a rapidly-changing livestock sector in developing countries. See advert on The Economist Full job particulars can be found at  www.renaudfoster.com . Please apply by  17 October 2014   directly to  Renaud Foster  at  tfoster@renaudfoster.com ...

An internationally recognized organised with centres and offices in every region, country, city and village around the world is looking for people to fill the position of Director of Operations . Reporting to a chief associate or 2 or 3 depending on the region and need - The job specifications and qualifications are as follows: 1. To be able to serve the needs of the associate - one will probably  need to have a degree in medicine, finance and the culinary arts. 2. Great mobility and patience is a requirement- you will need to be on your feet most of the time 4. Total dedication and commitment - there are no breaks available. You Can have lunch when the associate is done eating their lunch. 5. Once again total dedication to the job is required as you May have to stay up with an associate during the night. 6. Depending on the number of associates assigned to you, you may have to change your life totally your life - no vacations. Working terms/Hours:  1. Working 135 hours plus a...

SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL is an international humanitarian organization which provides assistance to  populations who are victims of armed conflict or natural disasters. For 30 years, SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) has concentrated its action on meeting three vital needs: water, food and shelter. By carrying out emergency programs, SI has acquired experience and expertise in the fields of WASH, food security, livelihoods and agriculture. In the Horn of Africa, SI is currently implementing WASH and Food Security/Livelihoods  programs in Kenya and Somalia. SI implements programs in WASH, food security for emergency situation to build up the resilience capacity of the most vulnerable. We are seeking internationally qualified persons to fill the following position: Deputy Country Director, Programs (1 position) Position Objective  The Deputy Country Director in charge of programs supports the Country Director in development, implementation and monitoring of operations. ...

Applications are invited from suitably qualified citizens of East Africa for the following position tenable at the East African Community Secretariat: PRINCIPAL CUSTOMS OFFICER (TARIFF & VALUATION) (REF: EAC/HR/2013/059) GRADE: P3 ORGAN: EAC Secretariat DIRECTORATE: Customs DEPARTMENT: Tariff and Valuation REPORTS TO: Director, Customs MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To co-ordinate, guide, monitor, initiate review and advise on application of EAC tariff regimes, valuation and rules of origin in accordance with the EAC Customs laws and International conventions and practices. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Supervise staff and plan the activities of the Tariff and Valuation Department. 2. Undertake overall administration and monitoring in the application of the EAC Common External Tariff (CET) of the EAC. 3. Provide technical advice, guidance and liaise with Partner States Customs administrations on Customs Tariff and Nomenclature. 4. Initiate and coordinate studies and...

Applications are invited from suitably qualified citizens of East Africa for the following position tenable at the East African Community Secretariat: DIRECTOR FINANCE:  (REF: EAC/HR/2013/058) GRADE: P5 ORGAN: EAC Secretariat DIRECTORATE: Finance REPORTS TO: Deputy Secretary General (Finance and Administration) MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To administer and manage all financial aspects of the Community including preparation and control of the budget, documentation of all receipts and payments, assets and liabilities and safe custody of security documents. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Plan, organize, direct and control the financial management functions of the Community. 2. Make proposals for policies and formulation of procedures and strategies for financial administration. 3. Responsible for the interpretation and application of Financial Rules and Regulations. 4. Initiate review of Financial Rules and Regulations of the Community. 5. Oversee the day to day mana...

Applications are invited from suitably qualified citizens of East Africa for the following position tenable at the East African Community Secretariat: DIRECTOR OF TRADE: (REF: EAC/HR/2013/57) GRADE: P5 ORGAN: EAC Secretariat DIRECTORATE: Trade REPORTS TO: Director- General, Customs and Trade MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To coordinate formulation, development and implementation of trade policies and strategies that will facilitate the Community’s integration agenda. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Advise and guide on optimising regional integration in the field of trade. 2. Monitor implementation of trade policies. 3. Formulate projects and programmes to enable the East African region maximise on preferential trade arrangements such as AGOA and EBA. 4. Develop a monitoring mechanism for elimination of non-tariff barriers to crossborder trade. 5. Coordinate and promote Partner States commitment to working towards liberalisation of trade in services. 6. Facilitate develop...

Danya Africa is currently leading high impact behavior change communication, information communication technology, capacity building and monitoring and evaluation interventions in public health and food security.  The Senior Director of Programs will work together with the Vice President – Africa Region to provide program management and implementation oversight for all of Danya’s initiatives in the region.  In addition to programmatic responsibilities, this position will also support all business development initiatives for the growing organization.  RESPONSABILITIES: Leadership Provide strategic leadership and vision for Danya’s current and future programs Responsible for managing local project teams across multiple projects to ensure high impact results Lead multiple business development initiatives to support growth of the organization Represent Danya before stakeholders and oversee implementation of activities throughout the Africa region Contribute to a...

About Akili Dada Akili Dada is an international award-winning leadership incubator nurturing a generation of young African women from underprivileged backgrounds whose commitment to the underserved will transform their communities. Founded in 2006, our leadership development curriculum creates the foundation on which young women ages 13-35 build their skills and earn the essential qualifications they need to access key decision-making roles and leadership positions.  By selecting from, and building the capacity of, some of Kenya’s most innovative young women change-makers, we are meeting the urgent need for both more Kenyan women in leadership, as well as the overall need for transformative leadership across the African continent.  Read more about Akili Dada at http://www.akilidada.org About the Young Changemakers Program and the Position We are looking to recruit a dynamic and energetic individual to serve as Director to our Young Changemakers Program.  Aki...

The International Center for Tropical Agriculture ( www.ciat.cgiar.org ) works to reduce hunger and poverty, and improve human health in the tropics through research aimed at increasing the ecoefficiency of agriculture. CIAT is a member of the CGIAR Consortium ( www.cgiar.org ), a global research  partnership working many partners for a food secure future. The Center’s research focuses on improving  key crops (cassava, common bean, rice, and tropical forages); reversing soil and land degradation; and  using information to foster better decisions about issues such as climate change and environmental  management. Headquartered near Cali, Colombia, CIAT has regional offices in Nairobi, Kenya, and  Hanoi, Vietnam, with staff posted in other developing countries as well. CIAT in Southeast Asia has focused during the past three decades on research on tropical forages and  cassava, mainly in smallholder rain fed systems, particularly in in the Mekong countries....

Norfund , Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing Countries  is owned by the Norwegian Government and serves as an instrument in Norwegian development policy. We invest in the establishment and development of profitable and sustainable enterprises in developing countries, and our aim is to contribute to economic growth and poverty reduction.  We always invest with partners, Norwegian or foreign, focusing on renewable energy, agribusiness and financial institutions. The main areas of investment are in Eastern and Southern Africa with offices located in Maputo, Johannesburg and Nairobi. Additionally, we invest in selected countries in Asia and Central America with regional offices in Thailand and Cost Rica. In 2012, we had a portfolio of about US$1.4 billion and about 55 employees. Please visit  www.norfund.no  for more information.   Investment Director – Head of Regional Office in Nairobi The regional office in Nairobi, which covers Kenya, Tanzania...

Title of position : Technical Director -Finance and Administration Reports to: Deputy Executive Director Job summary (purpose of position) The Technical Director –Finance and Administration will provide effective financial leadership and management for KANCO’s programmes and projects. He/she will be expected to provide leadership in Finance and Administration. Specifically, the job holder will be responsible for the functions of Procurement; Accounting; Budgeting; Budget monitoring; Internal control; Compliance; Reporting and; Grants administration and Human Resource. Major duties and responsibilities:  Develop planning and implementing the administrative operations of the organization in the areas of financial planning/budgeting, accounting and control; human resource; procurement and inventory management; staff travel; premises; security; and communications in accordance with Board approved Staff and Financial Regulations of KANCO.  Liaising with the Donors and Par...

Gender Violence Recovery Center (GVRC) is a registered non profit-making, non- partisan charitable trust of The Nairobi Women’s Hospital; that offers free medical and psychosocial treatment to survivors of sexual and domestic violence. It also plays a leading role in GBV prevention and management in the country. The organization urgently seeks to recruit an Executive Director. With direct reporting to the Board of Trustees, this position will provide strategic leadership for, and management of, programmes of GVRC alongside the management of its profile and public image. The Key responsibilities of this role include: ·         Provision of strategic leadership and thinking and ensure long-range strategy implementation to consistently achieve GVRC vision, mission, and objectives ·         Fundraising to ensure availability of funds for the organization to execute its mandate ·  ...

We are looking for a Regional Director – Fundraising & Partnerships who will be reporting directly to the Regional Representative of Eastern & Southern Africa Region. The Director will lead the fundraising efforts on behalf of Eastern & Southern Africa Region including planning, managing and ensuring the delivery of an agreed fundraising budget. They will manage and implement a fundraising and communication action plan covering public sector partnerships, foundations and corporate / major donors to the extent of supporting country directors to satisfy current donor needs and maintain oversight of fundraising across the region. We are therefore seeking an experienced and talented professional to oversee country offices implement the donor care strategy and build a fundraising growth strategy Location: WWF Eastern & Southern Africa Regional Program Office in Nairobi, Kenya Main responsibilities: Design fundraising strategies to generate sustain...

Name of the position: Deputy Country Director for Program Development and Quality Assurance                    Country: Kenya Base:  Nairobi Direct line manager : Country Director Line management of: Technical Coordinators and Advocacy Manager Starting date: 1 st August 2013 Ending date: Founded in 1979, ACF International (Action Against Hunger) is an international humanitarian organization that delivers programs in over 40 countries. Recognized worldwide as a leader in the fight against hunger, our mission is to save lives through the prevention, detection, and treatment of malnutrition, especially during and after emergency situations and conflicts. From crisis to sustainability, ACF tackles the underlying causes of malnutrition and its effects. By integrating our programs wi...