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Sunday, July 3, 2016

Executive Officer to Global Assurance (GA) Team

by Unknown  |  at  4:07 AM
TITLE: Executive Officer to Global Assurance (GA) Team
TEAM: Global Assurance LOCATION: Nairobi
GRADE: 3 CONTRACT LENGTH: 2 years
CHILD SAFEGUARDING:
Level 1: the role holder will not have contact with children and/or young people, or access to personal data about children or young people, as part of their work; therefore a police check will not be mandatory unless the content or location of the role changes, in which case the Child Safeguarding level will be reviewed.
ROLE PURPOSE:
Provide a professional administration support service to the Global Assurance team with specific focussed support to the Director of Global Assurance (DGA).
In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal job description and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Director of Global Assurance.
Staff reporting to this post: None
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
• Manage all travel booking arrangements for the DGA and their respective teams, including other related requirements such as visas, hotel accommodation and foreign currency.
• Provide an effective diary management service to the DGA. Assist the DGA to effectively set up and run meetings
• Take minutes of all GA meetings (and additional meetings as required by the DGA); ensure timely circulation and completion of action points.
• Maintain an up to date leave forecast / record for the GA team members
• Maintain a workflow tracking document / tool on the different GA projects / initiatives etc.
• Plan for and coordinate GA team away weeks including logistical planning, venue sourcing and administrative support prior to and during the away week
• Process and monitor the payment of all invoices relating to GA activities;
• Undertake an initial review of GA’s monthly expenditure and investigate the root cause of any unexpected transactions or variances.
• Support the DGA by providing a typing, copying and printing etc service.
• Prepare expense claims for the DGA.
• Be trained in and manage the Global Assurance audit recommendations software (MKinsights), working closely with the system administrator. Once fully trained, run regular reports on recommendation implementation, as directed by the DGA; and liaise with Country and Regional Offices with regards to implementation deadlines.
• Maintain filing and correspondence as necessary
• Develop strong, positive relationships with all relevant stakeholders on behalf of Global Assurance.
Other
Carry out any other duties either in addition to or instead of those outlined above which may reasonably be required from time to time, in order to assist the senior managers in meeting their responsibilities and working most effectively.
BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)
Accountability:
• holds oneself accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.
Ambition:
• sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
• widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.
Collaboration:
• builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
• values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.
Creativity:
• develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• willing to take disciplined risks.
Integrity:
• honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
• Experience of dealing with complex diary and international travel arrangements
• A first degree in business administration/equivalent
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Ability to manage multiple requests
• Sound judgement and an ability to effectively prioritise multiple tasks in a constantly changing environment
• Experience of planning and organising meetings and events, with a strong attention to detail
• Pro-active, with the ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to cope with varying workloads and interruptions and to organize activities to provide efficient services
• Comply with the requirements of Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding Policy and other Global Policies
• Fluent in English and Swahili
• Commitment to Save the Children Values
• Willing to be trained in MKinsights (GA’s audit software) and manage the data around implementation of recommendation, under guidance from the software administrator. An ability to collaboratively and effectively communicate with senior management is essential
• Strong written and oral communication skills, fluent in English, with an eye for detail
• Ability to liaise and communicate effectively with a broad range of people at all levels, across different cultures and to act with credibility, discretion, tact and diplomacy both within and without the organisation.
• Maintain a calm disposition and positive outlook particularly when working under pressure
• Strong team player
• Self- motivated with ability to work autonomously
• Whilst not expected to understand all the technical detail of the senior managers’ roles and responsibilities, it is anticipated that the incumbent will have a good appreciation of what is involved
• Commitment to the mission, vision and values of Save the Children.
Additional job responsibilities
The job duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.
Equal Opportunities
The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.
Health and Safety
The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.

HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position visit the SCI Kenya Website: https://kenya.savethechildren.net/jobs. The system allows CVs & Cover letter as One(1) document. The Deadline is on 8th July 2016 COB. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Officer

by Unknown  |  at  4:06 AM
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, with 190 member National Societies. As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, our work is guided by seven fundamental principles; humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality.
Organizational Context
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC or “the Federation”) is the World’s largest volunteer-based humanitarian network. The Federation is a membership organization established by and comprised of its member National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Along with National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the Federation is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The overall aim of the IFRC is” to inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by National Societies with a view to preventing and alleviating human suffering and thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace in the world.” It works to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during and after disasters, health emergencies and other crises. The Federation is served by a Secretariat based in Geneva, with regional and country offices throughout the world. The Secretariat is led by the IFRC Secretary General and provides the central capacity of the International Federation to serve, connect, and represent National Societies. The Secretariat’s focus includes providing support to the IFRC governance mechanisms; setting norms and standards; providing guidance; ensuring consistency; coordination and accountability for performance; knowledge sharing; promoting collaboration within and respect for the RCRC Movement; and expanding engagement with partners. The Secretariat’s headquarters is organized in three main business groups: (i) Partnerships, including Movement and Membership; (ii) Programs and Operations; and (iii) Management. The Secretariat has five regional office, as follows: Americas (Panama City); Africa (Nairobi); Asia/Pacific (Kuala Lumpur); Europe (Budapest); Middle East and North Africa (Beirut).
The Africa Regional Office is organized in Country Cluster Technical Support Teams (CCTST) covering the National Societies in Eastern Africa and Indian Ocean Islands, Southern Africa, West Coast, Sahel and Central Africa as well as Country Offices in Sudan, Republic of South Sudan, Somalia, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea and Central Africa. The Eastern Africa and Indian Ocean Islands (EAIOI) Country Cluster office will support 12 (Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Djibouti, Eritrea, Rwanda, Burundi, Madagascar, Comoros, Mauritius and Seychelles ) countries in the EAIOI region from Nairobi, Kenya.
EAIOI region is characterized by the complexity of slow and fast onset emergencies, with some of the worst humanitarian statistics in the world, the term complex emergencies was coined within Eastern Africa. In 2010/11 the crisis in the Horn of Africa has been cited as the most severe crisis in the last century. More than 13 million have been quoted as effected, with a mixture of natural and man-made causes.
Job purpose
Reporting to Head of Cluster, EAIOI, the Partnerships and Resource Development Officer is a member of the Africa Region Partnerships and Resource Development team and is responsible to; 1) Coordinate and facilitate partnerships across the Country Cluster and manage relationships with external and internal partners. 2) Strengthen capacities of National Societies in partnerships and resource development and 3) Mobilise resources for IFRC Secretariat’s emergency and operational plans.
The Partnerships and Development Officer works closely with the Cluster Finance Unit, Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting Unit, as well as with Operations and Programme Managers.
Job duties and responsibilities
1. Partnerships and Relations Management
  • Establish and strengthen strategic partnerships across different income streams, including the following:
  • Partner National Societies – with a Federation-wide approach, including multilateral and bilateral partners, and including those within the region;
  • Government partnerships - in cooperation with respective partner National Societies;
  • European Union - including DG ECHO, DG Devco and other EU institutions;
  • Multilateral and financial institutions partnerships - including African Development Bank, World Bank, UN agencies etc.; and
  • Private sector partnerships - including global corporate partnerships and partnerships with foundations in the region.
  • Establish and maintain strong relations with key donors which includes analysing key trends in individual donor policies and priorities and support the match between IFRC EAIOI priorities and donor priorities;
Ensure the management of all information/data related to partnerships/funding in EAIOI CCTST is kept fully up to date in the IFRC’s CRM system
· Serve as a key advisor, representative and interlocutor with Governments, donor organizations and other key stakeholders.in harnessing and strengthening strategic partnerships and resource development representing the interests of EAIOI CCTST.
  • Determine the partnerships landscape to ensure optimal win-win partnerships for IFRC EAIOI CCTST
  • Identify and mobilize key strategic partnerships to enhance impact and influence IFRC EAIOI CCTST strategic priorities;
2. Participates and contributes to the implementation of the Africa Region Partnership and Resource Development plan on achievement of the following results:
· Work with the Africa Region PRD team to proactively identify, research and contribute in developing new strategies and partnerships frameworks for targeted income streams.
· Follow up on the EAIOI CCTST pipeline and partnership management plan
· Contribute towards the development and implementation of the EAIOI CCTST PRD plans linking with the Regional and Global plans.
· Assess CCTST opportunities for resource mobilization and identification of emerging sources of funding and mapping of current and potential donors and partners.
· Inputs to and update of outreach/publicity material geared towards partners and donors.
· Contribute to the monthly and quarterly management reporting
  1. Strengthening EAIOI CCTST National Societies’ capacities in partnerships and resource development:
Coordinate/facilitate/support the provision of expertise and tools to National Societies in the region, to enable them to develop fundraising strategies, and to develop their capacities in creating viable partnerships and enhanced domestic resource development work, so that each National Society is able to diversify and maximize its funding opportunities, through different income streams, including government and private funding.
Facilitate knowledge sharing of resource development expertise amongst National Societies in the EAIOI CCTST and link to the regional fundraising network (Africa Fundraisers Network)
4. Resource mobilization for IFRC’s Emergency Appeals and Operational Plans in EAIOI CCTSToffice:
· Aim to increase coverage rates for IFRC’s emergency appeals and operational plans in EAIOI CCTST cluster office to reach 100 % coverage, maintaining an overview of the funding situation of all emergency appeals and operational plans, continuously identifying gaps in funding and funding priorities/opportunities.
· Emergency appeals: take the lead in coordination of resource mobilization including partner/donor outreach, ensuring regular sharing of information with partners, and ensuring that funding information is kept up to date on CRM.
· Operational plans: develop funding plans and ensure timely follow up with partners on all new funding opportunities, and that all funding information is kept up to date on CRM.
· Pledge management: ensure efficient processing of all pledges for emergency appeals and operational plans, according to established guidelines/procedures.
· Grants management: Working with the Senior Grants management Officer ensure all grants received through the IFRC secretariat are managed well, that all funding proposals are of good quality, and that guidelines/procedures are followed.
· Donor reporting: working with PMER to ensure that all donor reports are prepared to quality standards, compliance with agreed donor conditions/requirements, and all reporting deadlines are met
  1. Management and Coordination:
· Keep the Regional PRD Coordinator and Head of EAIOI CCTST updated on major developments in his/her scope of responsibilities.
· Provide sound management of, and technical guidance/training/support to, staff/delegates in the EAIOI CCTST ensuring that all partnerships and resource development tasks are completed in a timely manner, and providing quality assurance and accountability.
· Coordinate the collection of information, data, market research, and analysis of donor/partner trends in EAIOI CCTST, including the mapping of current and new sources of funding, ensuring information is kept up to date in CRM.
· Coordinate the dissemination of information/strategies/policies/guidelines/procedures related to partnerships and resource development to IFRC offices and National Societies in EAIOI CCTST.
· Be the focal point at the EAIOI CCTST, working with Communications, for matters related to Red Cross Red Crescent branding, including use of the Movement logo for fundraising in the context of emergencies and partnerships with global corporate partners.
Duties applicable to all staff
1.Actively work towards the achievement of the IFRC Secretariat’s goals
2.Abide by and work in accordance with the Fundamental principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
3.Perform any other work related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager
Position Requirements
Education
University Degree in relevant discipline( social sciences, political science, international relations and development studies etc) A post graduate qualification is an added advantage.
Experience
Experience of working for the Red Cross/Red Crescent
4 years’ experience of working for a humanitarian aid organization in advocacy and communication- Advocacy activities directed at decision-makers such as lobbying and/or supporting lobbying of decision-makers 3 years relevant experience in fundraising and managing relations with partners/donors, including in development of fundraising strategies, and with demonstrable success in fundraising against targets with governments, corporates, multilaterals and /or major donors
Experience in facilitating training in fundraising and resource development, as well as in mentoring/coaching
Experience of managing, coaching, and supporting staff
Experience of working with political decision makers, senior civil servants, donors, NGOs and academia in relation to policy/ decision-making processes, advocacy work on international development and/or other global issues
Experience in writing policy positions/briefings and analysis on complex policy issues for political decision makers and/or senior organisational representatives Experience of acting in a senior representational role
Experience in using a Customer Relationship Management (CRM)system - Preferred
Knowledge and Skills
Proven in-depth knowledge of advocacy and policy.
Familiarity with government aid systems and that of multilateral organisations Knowledge of developing domestic fundraising, eg corporate fundraising, individual giving etc
Excellent ability to build effective relationships with a wide range of people in different organisations at a range of different levels regionally and internationally, and to represent the organisation at a high level. Able to manage both own area of work, and that of others, setting objectives and prioritising workload according to agreed schedules.
Ability to work to tight deadlines and handle multiple tasks. Ability to work in a cross-cultural and cross-functional environment.
Strong interpersonal and problem solving skills and good understanding of the global organization. Excellent communication and negotiations skills, public diplomacy and advocacy.
Excellent analytical ability – proven experience of conducting policy, power and stakeholder analysis– and verbal and written communication skills. High level of networking skills – prior experience of alliance building with other organisations on humanitarian and development issues.
Sensitivity to challenging political contexts and understanding of risk management processes. Team player, self-motivated and proactive on own initiative to set and achieve goals.
Drive for change and improvements and ability to deliver strategies in a challenging environment. Highly motivated, self-starter able to lead a process, engage others and create ownership.
Self-supporting in computers (Windows, spreadsheets, word-processing) Good understanding of challenges affecting East Africa and the Horn in particular.
Languages Fluently spoken and written English
Good command of another IFRC official language (French, Spanish or Arabic)
Competencies (to be filled in by HR)
Communication; Collaboration and Teamwork; Judgement and Decision Making; National Society and Customer Relations; Creativity and Innovation; Building Trust;

HOW TO APPLY:

NATIONAL LEVEL AWARENESS CAMPAIGN ON WOMEN ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT APPROACHES IN ENERGY SERVICE DELIVERY

by Unknown  |  at  4:06 AM
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST:
NATIONAL LEVEL AWARENESS CAMPAIGN ON WOMEN ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT APPROACHES IN ENERGY SERVICE DELIVERY
Practical Action is seeking for a consultant to carry out a nationwide public awareness campaign on Women Economic Empowerment Approaches in Energy Service Delivery in Kenya.
1.0 BACKGROUND
Practical Action Eastern Africa Regional Office established 25 years ago has been delivering technology through leveraging on best practices learnt to yield high impact at scale. It delivers its work through three goal areas: Universal access to energy; Food security, Agriculture and Disaster Risk Reduction; and Urban Water, Sanitation and Waste Management services. Gender and Climate change are cross cutting issues in the programs
The United Nations General Assembly declared the decade 2014-2024 as the Decade of Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL), underscoring the importance of energy issues for sustainable development and for the elaboration of the post-2015 development agenda. In adopting the resolution, the General Assembly acknowledged that access to sustainable energy services is essential to social inclusion and gender equality. Further, it has been declared that the focus of the first two years will be on a global campaign on energy, women, children and health
Practical Action in partnership with Sustainable Community Development Services (SCODE) and with the support from ENERGIA International Network on Gender and Sustainable Energy are implementing a programme with 2 components, namely:
  1. Women in Energy Enterprises in Kenya( WEEK) - targeting seven counties (Kisumu, Kakamega, Siaya, Nakuru, Nyeri, Murang’a and Nairobi) supporting 730 women entrepreneurs along the briquettes, solar and improved cook stoves value chains to address the barriers they face in expanding their businesses. Lessons from the project will be used to lobby and advocate for women economic empowerment.
  2. Advocacy for Energy and Gender in Kenya (AGEK)- lobbying and advocating for adoption of women economic empowerment (WEE) approaches in delivering new targets for universal modern energy access at the county, national and international levels.
It is envisaged that in the end, women economic empowerment (WEE) perspectives will be adopted and incorporated in policies, plans and implementation strategies at County and National level. In order to increase awareness, advocate and mobilize support for the integration of women economic empowerment approaches in energy service planning and delivery, we Practical Action is launching a public awareness campaign to reach over 2 million people and at least 6 key SE4All stakeholders aware and applying WEE in their activities.
Key outputs include the development of gender sensitive awareness materials & tools designed (road shows, radio talk shows, media coverage, WEE champions, case stories, briefs, articles, blogs etc.) and used for national level campaign and advocacy efforts.
2.0 OBJECTIVES OF THE CAMPAIGN
The main objective of the campaign is to raise awareness on the importance of women economic empowerment in energy service delivery and its related impacts on the lives. The campaign will:
  1. Increase awareness and sensitize the government, public and development agents on the need to support women economic empowerment in delivering energy services
  2. Demonstrate to the government and development agents the important role played by small, micro and medium energy enterprises in empowering women economically
  3. Establish and strengthen alliances and partnerships for engendering energy access and service delivery at both county and national level
  4. Increase awareness, advocate and mobilize support for the integration of WEE approaches.
3.0 TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSULTANT
In liaison with the project team, the consultant will operationalize a national public awareness campaign based on the campaign strategy developed together with the project team to raise public awareness on WEE. Specifically, the consultant will:
  1. Collate and design appropriate communication/ advocacy materials and gender and energy messages to be used in the national and public awareness campaign
  2. Review the already developed campaign strategy to ensure it achieves the stated objectives including tangible, tactical activities to raise public awareness on WEE and energy approaches in on-going county level initiatives (radio talk shows, media coverage, WEE champions, case stories, briefs, articles, blogs etc.).
  3. Identify and map appropriate communication channels for enhancing public awareness at the national and local levels. This includes research on general and specific publications, TV and radio stations/programmes in order to present Practical action with detailed statistics and recommendations regarding, target audience, circulation, cost per unit, etc
  4. Identify and Create partnerships/alliances with organisations that have an interest in gender and energy and seek their commitment through signing of the ‘Call to Action Statement’
  5. Establish alliances and partnerships with community-based media to build their capacity on the importance of engendering energy access and service delivery at the County level.
  6. Create debate on social media around women, work and WEE, leveraging specific project milestones & internationally recognised days
  7. Create and manage relationship with identified Gender and Energy champions
  8. Developing case studies and multi-media products on WEE based on project activities at the county and national levels.
  9. Conduct media monitoring to establish the status of gender and energy monitoring (baseline) and coverage received from advocacy activities
  10. Disseminate best practices on WEE approaches integration and stories of impact to stakeholders in the energy sector.
4.0 DELIVERABLES
  1. WEE perspectives adopted and incorporated in policies, plans and implementation strategies at the county and national levels.
  2. Two (2 )million people reached through national level campaign on gender and energy implemented by the consortium
Other deliverables as per the project indicators and targets
  1. SE4All stakeholders aware and applying WEE in their activities
  2. Case studies and multimedia products on WEE developed and used for public campaign and advocacy efforts at national level
  3. At least 30 SE4ALL stakeholders reached with content on WEE
  4. CSOs and energy stakeholders mobilised to support WEE advocacy and lobbying.
  5. Establish partnerships with local or community based media houses.
  6. Final report detailing the campaign process and outcomes created
  7. Monthly activity reports, clearly indicating outputs, outcomes, and impact of the campaign
5.0 QUALIFICATIONS OF THE CONSULTANT
We are looking for a consultant who has the following qualifications;
  1. A Master’s degree in the field of public relations, journalism, communication or marketing, or business management or similar field.
  2. In-depth knowledge of the Kenyan mainstream media and PR environment, as well as of marketing techniques.
  3. Demonstrated ability to create content that is persuasive, clear, concise and able to convey and present technical ideas/knowledge in an engaging manner for varied audience.
  4. Demonstrated ability to create content for sustainable development or other relevant areas for a variety of audiences and for a wide range of media platforms (provide links to profiles as examples)
  5. Experience in handling press/media events
  6. Knowledge of the Kenyan energy sector
  7. Broad base of networks and alliances in the development sector and in the media.
  8. Demonstrated knowledge of gender issues in development in Kenya will be an added advantage.
6.0 DURATION OF THE ASSIGNMENT AND REPORTING
The assignment runs from July 2016 to April 2017. Involvement will be limited to providing specific services at specific times as indicated in the work plan or any other period as may be subsequently agreed by the parties.
The consultant will report directly to the Programme Manager -Energy and Gender and work closely with the Project Officer, Energy and Gender

HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants are required to submit the following:
  1. A Technical proposal stating why you consider yourself suitable for the assignment;
  2. Brief methodology on implementation of the assignment, including a Monitoring and Evaluation plan of the campaign activities and expected results
  3. Work references of at least 2 organizations/companies for which you have produced similar assignments.
  4. Financial proposal indicating consultancy fee
The Expressions of Interest must be submitted to recruitment@practicalaction.or.ke.
Subject line: “AWARENESS CAMPAIGN - WEE APPROACHES IN ENERGY SERVICE DELIVERY”
Submission Deadline: 8th July 2016

Deputy Child Protection Officer - Kakuma

by Unknown  |  at  4:06 AM
Lutheran World Federation/Department for World Service Kenya Program is seeking to recruit a Kenyan national for the following position in Kakuma/Kalobeyei** refugee camp:
Position: Deputy Child Protection Officer
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Ensure that Unaccompanied, Separated and other vulnerable children arriving are identified upon arrival in the refugee camp, their social history documented, foster families identified and the children are placed in appropriate care arrangement.
  • Coordinate and Monitor alternative care arrangements for UASC.
  • Assess and identify the psychosocial needs of children in the camp.
  • Monitoring response and follow up of child abuse case identified within the camp.
  • Coordinating activities on access to education for vulnerable children.
  • Develop and facilitate training plans to address children identified needs.
  • Prepare and submit weekly/monthly and feature reports as required.
  • Build the capacity of and supervise refugee staff to perform similar duties.
  • Undertake Best Interest Determination (BIDs) for unaccompanied and separated children in collaboration with child protection agencies.
  • Facilitate proper documentation of BID reports of unaccompanied, separated and other vulnerable children.
  • In collaboration with other agencies facilitate tracing and reunification of unaccompanied and separated children with their relatives.
  • Assist in formulation of proposals based on the needs of children in the refugee camp.
  • Collaborate with other LWF sectors and implementing partners in order to ensure smooth implementation of activities.
  • Any other duties that will be assigned to her/him.
Qualifications and Experience
· Must have a diploma in social sciences, Development studies, Developmental Psychology or related field.
· Degree in in social sciences, Development studies, Developmental Psychology or related field will be an added advantage
· Training in child counselling skills is an added advantage
· At least 2 years’ experience in child related areas in a humanitarian setting
· Experience in proposal development, planning and implementation of child focused projects.
· Excellent communication, organization and presentation and leadership skills
· Understanding of child protection laws and issues.
· Experience in the use of computer packages
· Possession of a Certificate of Good Conduct

HOW TO APPLY:
Applications and detailed CV must include email address and telephone contacts of 3 referees, one of whom must be your supervisor in your current/ former employment. They should reach the undersigned by close of business on 7th July, 2016.
The Human Resources Officer
P.O. Box 48, Kakuma,
Or e-mailed to: lwfkak@gmail.com
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.**

Wednesday, June 29, 2016

World Bank Kenya Young Professionals Program - July 2016

by Unknown  |  at  2:20 AM
For more than 50 years, the Young Professionals Program has been the preeminent program preparing global development leaders and the starting point of an exciting career at the World Bank Group.
If you are a highly motivated individual who possesses a passion for international development and are skilled in areas relevant to the World Bank’s operations such as economics, finance, education, public health, social sciences, infrastructure, urban planning or natural resource management, we would like to hear from you. 
For more information and to apply, visit worldbank.org/ypp
and submit your application between 15 June and 27 July 2016.

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