- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Salary
- Competitive
- Job Advert
- The post holder will support the implementation of Agriculture and Nutrition-AGNUT program under the supervision of AGNUT Project Manager and will also support administration of the office under the supervision of Finance and administration Manager.ResponsibilitiesProgram Support
• Assist the AgNut project manager with primary project management, technical reporting and financial documentation responsibilities for all internal and external requirements.
• Manage the database, attract, register and retain CoP (Community of Practice) members through organizing convenings and other channels.
• Manage the developed CoP content offering , including but not limited to: content for online portal, SMS outreach, social networking outreach, and print materials.
• Together with the Ag Nut project manager and GAIN communications, implement communications/content plan.
• Support the Agriculture and Nutrition manager in managing relations between the Marketplace project and agribusiness companies participating in the Marketplace Innovation Accelerator.
• Participate in desk reviews, site visits and report preparation of the marketplace accelerator applicants.
• Participate in periodic in-country program review meetings in order to assess progress made against planned activities, budgets and key performance indicators and to identify and document, next steps designed to enhance project implementation.
• Contributes towards the preparation of donor reporting.
• Supports the development of the Country office (CO) pipeline; and participates in meetings with GAIN partners, donors and other stakeholders as required.
• Follow up the Behavior Change Communication -BCC officers to ensure project management, technical reporting and financial documentation responsibilities for all internal and external requirements.
• Ensure project work plans, budgets, reports and other key project documents are prepared and finalized in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with Agriculture-Nutrition Manager at GAIN to analyze progress reports, financial reports and other project deliverables in order to provide recommendation for course correction, based on performance against planned activities and key performance.Admin Support
• Coordinating the local logistics for incoming missions including; security, accommodation, travel and their schedules.
• Organizing meetings for the different initiatives in the country and incoming missions:
o Sending Invitations to the meetings
o Arranging for meeting venues
o Following up on invitations with the participants
• Keeping a database of all our partners that the various initiatives work within the country.
• Ensuring a proper documentation system for the local program including proper filling of all programs documents.
• Ensuring proper connections for teleconferences and e-meetings.
• Preparation of contracts for consultants attached to different initiatives.
• Being a super user -work on any IT issues among the staff especially those that relate to the GAIN SharePoint and the various GAIN online working tools.
• Carrying out any other duties as requested by the GAIN Country Manager and Finance and Admin Manager.Experience
• Has experience in coordinating and organizing events.
• Knowledge of working with communities.
• Active in discussions and generate ideas.Skills & Attributes
• Networking and coordination skills.
• Good communicator.
• Flexible and good listener.
• Strategic planner.
• Team player.
• Fluent in English and in Swahili, written and spoken.Education
• Nutritionist with at least Bachelor’s degree.Other requirements
• Ability to travel to remote places.
- Job Description
- JOB_DESCRIPTION_Junior_Associate_Kenya.docx
- Closing Date
- 7 Feb 2014
Thursday, January 30, 2014
JUNIOR ASSOCIATE, KENYA OFFICE
Leiter des Projektes im Vorhaben für die Verbesserung der Ernährungssicherheit und Rehabilitierung der sozialen und produktiven Infrastruktur in Gedo, Somalia, Nairobi
Als Bundesunternehmen unterstützt die GIZ die Bundesregierung dabei, ihre Ziele in der internationalen Zusammenarbeit für nachhaltige Entwicklung zu erreichen.Wir suchen für den Standort Kenia/Nairobi eine/nJOB-ID: 17103
Florian Schmidbauer
+49 - (0)6196 - 79 - 3413
Tätigkeitsbereich
Der seit über 20 Jahren währende Bürgerkrieg in Somalia hat zu einer umfassenden Zerrüttung der politischen, sozialen und wirtschaftlichen Strukturen des Landes und damit zu schlechten Lebensbedingungen großer Teile der Bevölkerung geführt. Zwar hat sich die humanitäre Situation nach der langanhaltenden Dürre in 2011 aufgrund internationaler Hilfe etwas verbessert, bleibt aber fragil, da Flussüberschwemmungen und Sturzfluten insbesondere nach dem Tropensturm im November 2013 eine schlechte Ernte in 2014 zur Folge haben werden. Hinzu kommen mit der sich leicht verbessernden Sicherheitslage in Teilen Somalias erste Rückkehrer aus Dadaab, Kenia, deren Lebensgrundlagen in den Aufnahmeregionen ebenso wie die der lokalen Bevölkerung und der internen Vertriebenen (IDPs) von Instabilität gekennzeichnet sind.
Als Bestandteil der entwicklungsfördernden und strukturbildenden Übergangshilfe (ESÜH) trägt dieses Vorhaben durch schnell sichtbare Ergebnisse zur Verbesserung der Lebensgrundlage der lokalen Bevölkerung, Rückkehrern und IDPs bei. Grundvoraussetzung für die Stabilisierung der Lebensgrundlagen sind eine verbesserte Ernährungssicherheit und ein verbesserter Zugang zu nötiger Infrastruktur. Hier setzt das Vorhaben mit der Unterstützung bei verbesserten landwirtschaftlichen Anbaumethoden zur Ernährungssicherung sowie dem Bau und der Rehabilitierung von produktiver Infrastruktur an. Um ein friedliches Zusammenleben der drei Zielgruppen zu gewährleisten und einen langfristigen strukturbildenden Ansatz in der Region zu etablieren wird ferner die lokale staatliche Verwaltung bei der konfliktsensiblen (Re-)Integration von Rückkehrern und IDPs beraten.
Ihre Aufgaben
- Sie sind verantwortlich für die konzeptionelle Entwicklung und Planung sämtlicher Komponenten des Projektes, sowie deren fristgerechte Umsetzung und Steuerung
- Sie entwickeln die gemeinsamen Monitoring- und Koordinierungsmechanismen mit der Zielgruppe / den Behörden vor Ort
- Sie haben die Führungsverantwortung für lokales/regionales und internationales Personal und die Verantwortlichkeit für das Sicherheitsmanagement
- Sie übernehmen die Akquise von Ko-Finanzierungen sowie Abstimmung, Austausch und Koordination mit der deutschen Botschaft und wichtigen Gebern und Akteuren vor Ort
- Die Koordination des Projekt- und Finanzmanagements gehören ebenso zu Ihren Aufgaben wie die Sicherstellung einer ordnungsgemäßen Sach- und Budgetmittelplanung
Ihr Profil
- Sie verfügen über ein abgeschlossenes (Fach-)Hochschulstudium in Agrar-, Sozial- oder Politikwissenschaften, Ländlicher Entwicklung, oder einer verwandten Fachrichtung
- Sie besitzen mindestens fünf- bis zehnjährige Projekt- und Führungserfahrung in Projekten der Entwicklungszusammenarbeit, idealerweise in der Region Ostafrika / bzw. Führungserfahrungen in einem vergleichbaren kulturellen Kontext
- Sie sind vertraut mit Aufgaben im wirkungsorientierten Monitoring, Sicherheitsmanagement und der Qualitätssicherung und besitzen hervorragende Kenntnisse im Finanzmanagement
- Aus vorherigen Arbeitserfahrungen sind Ihnen Ansätze und Methoden in den Bereichen
- Arbeit mit Flüchtlingen oder Binnenvertriebenen,
- Notunterkünfte und Versorgung mit Non-Food-Items im Katastrophenkontext
- Stabilisierung von Lebensgrundlagen und Wiederaufbau nachhaltiger Bodenbewirtschaftung und ländlicher Entwicklung in ariden und semi-ariden Gebieten bekannt
- Erfahrungen in der Zusammenarbeit mit nationalen und multilateralen Geldgebern sind wünschenswert
- Sie beherrschen es, Methoden und Ergebnisse zielgruppengerecht zu kommunizieren und fristgerecht darüber Bericht zu erstatten
- Die besonderen Anforderungen an Arbeitsweisen im Kontext von Konflikten, Katastrophen oder genereller Fragilität sind ihnen vertraut
- Koordinations- und Organisationsfähigkeit auch unter hohem Arbeitsdruck und eine große Teamfähigkeit sowie ein hohes Mediationsgeschick in einer multikulturellen Umgebung zeichnen Sie aus
- Verhandlungssichere Deutsch- und fließende Englischkenntnisse sind für Ihre Arbeit unbedingt erforderlich.
Einsatzzeitraum
15.05.2014 - 30.06.2017 (geplanter Einsatzzeitraum)
Unser Angebot
Unser Auftrag ist international, unsere Arbeitsatmosphäre multikulturell und der interdisziplinäre Austausch macht uns erfolgreich. Ihre berufliche und persönliche Weiterentwicklung ist uns ein Anliegen. Ob es die vielfältigen täglichen Herausforderungen in einem unserer Partnerländer sind oder die großen Gestaltungsmöglichkeiten und -spielräume in Ihrer Arbeit – es gibt Gründe genug, unser motiviertes Team zu verstärken.
Hinweise
Die Stellenbesetzung erfolgt vorbehaltlich der Auftragserteilung.
- Der Standort eignet sich für Familien mit Kindern im schulpflichtigen Alter, deutsche und internationale Schulen sind vorhanden
- Bereitschaft zu regelmäßiger, teils mehrtägiger Reisetätigkeit in der Region Gedo (Somalia) wird vorausgesetzt
- Eine grundlegende Gesundheitsversorgung ist in Nairobi gewährleistet
- Die Sicherheitslage in Gedo gilt als angespannt. Das Sicherheitsmanagement macht es erforderlich, die Mobilität und Arbeitsweise gegebenenfalls dementsprechend anzupassen
- Die vorherrschenden klimatischen Bedingungen erfordern unbedingte körperliche Tropentauglichkeit
Haben wir Ihr Interesse geweckt, dann freuen wir uns auf Ihre Bewerbung bis zum 27.02.2014.
Kontakt:Florian Schmidbauer
+49 - (0)6196 - 79 - 3413
(Junior)-Berater im Vorhaben für die Verbesserung der Ernährungssicherheit und Rehabilitierung der sozialen und produktiven Infrastruktur in Gedo, Somalia, Nairobi
Als Bundesunternehmen unterstützt die GIZ die Bundesregierung dabei, ihre Ziele in der internationalen Zusammenarbeit für nachhaltige Entwicklung zu erreichen.Wir suchen für den Standort Kenia/Nairobi eine/nJOB-ID: 17099
Florian Schmidbauer
+49 - (0)6196 - 79 - 3413
APPLY
Tätigkeitsbereich
Der seit über 20 Jahren währende Bürgerkrieg in Somalia hat zu einer umfassenden Zerrüttung der politischen, sozialen und wirtschaftlichen Strukturen des Landes und damit zu schlechten Lebensbedingungen großer Teile der Bevölkerung geführt. Zwar hat sich die humanitäre Situation nach der langanhaltenden Dürre in 2011 aufgrund internationaler Hilfe etwas verbessert, bleibt aber fragil, da Flussüberschwemmungen und Sturzfluten insbesondere nach dem Tropensturm im November 2013 eine schlechte Ernte in 2014 zur Folge haben werden. Hinzu kommen mit der sich leicht verbessernden Sicherheitslage in Teilen Somalias erste Rückkehrer aus Dadaab, Kenia, deren Lebensgrundlagen in den Aufnahmeregionen ebenso wie die der lokalen Bevölkerung und der internen Vertriebenen (IDPs) von Instabilität gekennzeichnet sind.
Als Bestandteil der entwicklungsfördernden und strukturbildenden Übergangshilfe (ESÜH) trägt dieses Vorhaben durch schnell sichtbare Ergebnisse zur Verbesserung der Lebensgrundlage der lokalen Bevölkerung, Rückkehrern und IDPs bei. Grundvoraussetzung für die Stabilisierung der Lebensgrundlagen sind eine verbesserte Ernährungssicherheit und ein verbesserter Zugang zu nötiger Infrastruktur. Hier setzt das Vorhaben mit der Unterstützung bei verbesserten landwirtschaftlichen Anbaumethoden zur Ernährungssicherung sowie dem Bau und der Rehabilitierung von produktiver Infrastruktur an. Um ein friedliches Zusammenleben der drei Zielgruppen zu gewährleisten und einen langfristigen strukturbildenden Ansatz in der Region zu etablieren wird ferner die lokale staatliche Verwaltung bei der konfliktsensiblen (Re-)Integration von Rückkehrern und IDPs beraten.
Ihre Aufgaben
- Sie unterstützen die Projektleitung in der Planung, fristgerechten Umsetzung, Administration und Außendarstellung des Projektes
- Sie übernehmen das Monitoring und die Evaluation der erreichten Wirkungen und leisten Unterstützung in der Berichterstattung
- Sie sind verantwortlich für die fachliche Steuerung und Qualitätssicherung der Projektkomponenten "Reintegration von IDP und Flüchtlingen" sowie "Wiederaufbau"
- Sie unterstützen die Projektleitung bei der Abstimmung der Projektkonzepte und geplanten -aktivitäten mit den lokalen Entscheidungsträgern und anderen im Projektgebiet operierenden Hilfs- und Entwicklungsorganisationen
Ihr Profil
- Sie verfügen über ein abgeschlossenes (Fach-)Hochschulstudium in den Bereichen Agrar-, Sozial- oder Politikwissenschaften, Ländlicher Entwicklung, Friedens- und Konfliktforschung, oder einer verwandten Fachrichtung
- Sie besitzen mindestens zweijährige Projekterfahrung in Projekten der Entwicklungszusammenarbeit, idealerweise in der Region Ostafrika / bzw. Arbeitserfahrungen in einem vergleichbaren kulturellen Kontext
- Grundlegende Kenntnisse im Bereich wirkungsorientiertes Monitoring und Qualitätssicherung setzen wir voraus, idealerweise sind Sie bereits mit Ansätzen und Methoden der Flüchtlingsthematik sowie der Stabilisierung von Lebensgrundlagen vertraut
- Die besonderen Anforderungen an Arbeitsweisen im Kontext von Konflikten, Katastrophen oder genereller Fragilität sind Ihnen vertraut
- Koordinations- und Organisationsfähigkeit auch unter hohem Arbeitsdruck und eine große Teamfähigkeit in einer multikulturellen Umgebung zeichnen Sie aus
- Die Bereitschaft in Risikogebiete zu reisen ist vorhanden
- Verhandlungssichere Deutsch- und fließende Englischkenntnisse sind für Ihre Arbeit unbedingt erforderlich
Einsatzzeitraum
15.05.2014 - 30.06.2017 (geplanter Einsatzzeitraum)
Unser Angebot
Unser Auftrag ist international, unsere Arbeitsatmosphäre multikulturell und der interdisziplinäre Austausch macht uns erfolgreich. Ihre berufliche und persönliche Weiterentwicklung ist uns ein Anliegen. Ob es die vielfältigen täglichen Herausforderungen in einem unserer Partnerländer sind oder die großen Gestaltungsmöglichkeiten und -spielräume in Ihrer Arbeit – es gibt Gründe genug, unser motiviertes Team zu verstärken.
Hinweise
Die Stellenbesetzung erfolgt vorbehaltlich der Auftragserteilung.
- Der Standort eignet sich für Familien mit Kindern im schulpflichtigen Alter, deutsche und internationale Schulen sind vorhanden
- Bereitschaft zu regelmäßiger, teils mehrtägiger Reisetätigkeit in der Region Gedo (Somalia) wird vorausgesetzt
- Eine grundlegende Gesundheitsversorgung ist in Nairobi gewährleistet
- Die Sicherheitslage in Gedo gilt als angespannt. Das Sicherheitsmanagement macht es erforderlich, die Mobilität und Arbeitsweise gegebenenfalls dementsprechend anzupassen
- Die vorherrschenden klimatischen Bedingungen erfordern unbedingte körperliche Tropentauglichkeit
Haben wir Ihr Interesse geweckt, dann freuen wir uns auf Ihre Bewerbung bis zum 27.02.2014.
Kontakt:Florian Schmidbauer
+49 - (0)6196 - 79 - 3413
APPLY
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Accountant (Financial Reporting)
| 1920699 | |
| GE Global Growth & Operations | |
| Global Growth & Operations - Africa | |
| GE is an advanced technology, services and capital company with the scale, resources and expertise to take on the world’s toughest challenges. Dedicated to innovation in the areas of energy, health, transportation and infrastructure, we’re committed to leadership, integrity, partnership and human progress. GE businesses ranging from Aviation, Capital, Oil & Gas, Energy Management, Power and Water, Healthcare, Transportation and Home & Business Solutions have operations on the African continent. Major locations include Angola, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa. Over 1300 employees are working in the region, creating local partnerships and providing solutions & services that supports Africa’s infrastructure and sustainable growth. We are also dedicated to knowledge transfer, whether it is providing technical expertise to customers by hosting customer summits, to developing young local talent through unique programs such as the Early Career Development Program in Nigeria. | |
| Accountant (Financial Reporting) | |
| Experienced | |
| Finance | |
| Controllership | |
| Kenya | |
| Nairobi | |
| No | |
| As an Accountant with some experience you will be responsible for supporting more senior accountants and performing and reviewing basic accounting entries. At this level you will be expected to explain variations in accounts and work with auditors on process improvements. You will follow an individual work plan and meets day-to-day short term objectives. | |
| • Prepare and review account reconciliations • Prepare and review journal entries ensuring compliance with local accounting procedures and US GAAP • Drive the timely preparation of assigned journal entries driving increased efficiency • Prepare periodic balance sheet analysis • Engage with auditors to answer questions in regards to control processes and account reconciliations • Prepare analysis and explanations behind variations for DR4 reporting | |
| • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in accounting or finance (or a high school diploma/GED or equivalent with at least 4 years of experience in an accounting or finance role) | |
| • Strong analytical skills • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills • Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint and Word) • Strong orientation towards process improvement APPLY |
Alternative Funding & Special Investments Associate
| 1923308 | |
| GE Global Growth & Operations | |
| Global Growth & Operations - Africa | |
| GE (NYSE: GE) works on things that matter. The best people and the best technologies taking on the toughest challenges. Finding solutions in energy, health and home, transportation and finance. Building, powering, moving and curing the world. Not just imagining. Doing. GE works. For more information, visit the company's website at www.ge.com | |
| Alternative Funding & Special Investments Associate | |
| Experienced | |
| Finance | |
| Operational Finance | |
| Kenya | |
| Nairobi | |
| No | |
| The Alternative funding & Special Investment Initiatives associate will report to the Project Development Finance Leader SSA and will be responsible for all Alternative Funding initiatives across the SSA region. She/he will lead efforts to develop 3rd party funding partnerships/vehicles/funds and coordinate activities with Sales & Project Finance region leads. She/he will act as point of contact for global GE Capital customers in the region. | |
| Alternative Funding • Lead efforts to develop 3rd party funding partnerships/vehicles/funds • Coordinate with businesses on internal programs e.g. ELTO • Lead financial institution engagement efforts • Coordinate activities with SPF region leads and SPF Alternative Funding lead • Liaise with GE Capital on opportunities and market intelligence in SSA and act as point of contact for global GE Capital customers in the region Special Investment Initiatives (Non EPT specific) • Co-develop Supplier Development Vehicles/Local Content investment efforts - criteria, process, funding, portfolio management, exits & lead GE structuring and underwriting support on underlying investments • Manage deal team process for other one-off non-EPT related transactions (i.e. w/ partners, customers) • Lead portfolio management, coordinate internal reporting and board participation for GE principal investments • Assist with the development and implementation of 3rd party funding programs, partnerships, vehicles • Key focus on driving smaller ticket /higher volume financing programs (HC, DP) • Coordinate with businesses on internal programs e.g. GE direct leasing • Help lead financial institution engagement efforts • Track metrics of alternative funding initiatives and drive continuous improvement • Deal team support on direct investments | |
| • Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/Accounting from an accredited university or college in related field. MBA preferred • 5-8 years’ work experience in the investments sector • Consulting, advisory, investment banking, corporate finance, structured finance, private equity. • Experience with financial engineering and innovative finance solutions. • Experience with credit enhancement, including guarantees, political risk insurance, and currency coverage. • Emerging markets and Africa experience preferred • Development of finance institution experience a plus Strong Modeling, Credit and underwriting skills required. • Experience in developing/financing of complex multi-party infrastructure projects • Strong Project Management and integration skills | |
| • FMP/CAS/CLS graduate or comparable experience and/or training. • Prior Commercial Finance Experience. • Self-starter & proactive. Strong interpersonal and communication skills • Excellent skills to work cross functionally • Flexible/adaptable – able to work with diverse group of people in a matrix environment • Strong oral and written communication skills APPLY |
SSA T&L Regional Leader
| 1887420 | |
| GE Global Growth & Operations | |
| Global Growth & Operations - Africa | |
| SSA T&L Regional Leader | |
| Experienced | |
| Finance | |
| Controllership | |
| Kenya | |
| Nairobi | |
| No | |
| Lead the T&L process standard and financial compliance for the region, prioritizing results and seeking to drive organizational transformation, process improvement and automatization, for a long term and structured growth. | |
| 1) Responsible for developing and directing the improvement, alignment, simplification, implementation and standardization of T&L processes in the region 2) Ensure the region is aligned with Global Team to support organizational transformation in order to meet Global and regional needs 3) Ensure effective Travel vendor management 4) Ensure sufficient Travel cards coverage in the region 5) Ensure compliance with Global T&L policy 6) Approve and coordinate process changes for the region enabling system and processes consistency 7) Provide risk analysis for possible changes 8) Interact with other ES leaders to provide consultative support to initiatives through financial and management information analyses 9) Provide leadership for direct staff 10) Drive T&L process productivity & six sigma quality initiatives. 11) Assure T&L process controllership 12) Supervise progress of audits recommendations and help coordinate corporate review sessions. 13) Improve quality of GE businesses support 14) Measure and minimize region-specific process variations. 15) Ensure Integrity is upheld throughout all processes, policies and practices, by ensuring appropriate communication and training of related activities. | |
| • 7+ years of experience • Business/ Finance/ Accounting Degree • High degree of proficiency of Local GAAP and US GAAP knowledge • Demonstrated experience in project management • Strong controllership analytical skills – able to link financial results to operational performance drives • Experience leading cross-functional projects / process improvement within operations / finance function • GE ops system / routines • Ability to prepare and deliver effective presentations • Customer Orientation - Ability to build good partnership with all stakeholders in the processes • Team Leadership • Excellent collaboration and communication skills • Support a positive environment despite constant changes • Strategic, visionary and inclusive skills - Good ability to stay updated with market trends and external changes to incorporate knowledge in our internal processes • Good dealing with ambiguity and a non-structured environment • Must be willing to travel a minimum of 30% of the time | |
| Senior accounting or financial role (e.g. Controller) Six Sigma – Green Belt Corporate Leadership Program – FMP, CAS CPA or equivalent APPLY |
Water & Sanitation Specialist
Innovation and partnership bond the five institutions of the World Bank Group (WBG): the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA), which together form the World Bank; the International Finance Corporation (IFC); the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA); and the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). The World Bank Group is one of the world's largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries. It uses financial resources and extensive experience to help our client countries to reduce poverty, increase economic growth, and improve quality of life. To ensure that countries can access the best global expertise and help generate cutting-edge knowledge, the World Bank Group is constantly seeking to improve the way it works. Key priorities include delivering measurable results, promoting openness and transparency in development, and improving access to development information and data.
The Water and Sanitation Program (WSP) is an international partnership to help the poor gain sustained access to water supply and sanitation services. Administered by the World Bank with financial support from several bi- and multi-lateral and private donors, WSP is a decentralized partnership and operates through offices in Africa, East Asia, Latin America and South Asia. A major thrust of the programs is to help its clients prepare for and implement actions towards meeting the water and sanitation (WSS) Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). In pursuing their mission, WSP staff provide advisory support to projects and policies, help identify and disseminate best practices and lessons from experience across countries, assist clients in the implementation of pilot projects to test out new ideas and facilitate informal networks of practitioners and sector stakeholders. Additional information about WSP can be found on the program website (www.wsp.org). WSP is administratively a part of the World Bank's Transport, Water and Information & Communications Technology Department (TWI) in the Sustainable Development Network (SDN) Vice Presidency.
WSP’s FY11-15 Business Plan is based on a global strategy ‘FY2009-2018: Scaling Up Sustainable Services”, which articulates WSP’s proposed strategic response to identified sector challenges affecting the poor through capacity building, technical assistance and knowledge. The Business Plan identifies six business areas where the program could have the best opportunity to affect large-scale change in sector performance: scaling up rural sanitation and hygiene; creating sustainable services through domestic private sector participation; supporting poor-inclusive WSS sector reform; targeting the urban poor and improving services in small towns; mitigating and adapting WSS delivery to climate change impacts; and delivering WSS services in fragile states.
This Terms of Reference relates to Delivering WSS services in Fragile States Business Area.
Water supply and sanitation services underpin multiple aspects of human and economic development. They require public intervention to ensure adequate and equitable supply, benefit from economies of scale and are highly visible services. State fragility and associated conflict has held back water supply and sanitation outcomes and greatly diminished the impact of sector aid.
Restoring water supply and sanitation services is both a key component of a peace dividend and a basic indicator of state functionality. Over the past two years WSP has increased its presence in and engagement with fragile and conflict affected states including: DRC, Liberia, Nigeria, ROC, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Somalia and Zimbabwe.
WSP’s technical assistance in fragile states is to support selected countries transition their water supply and sanitation subsectors from being dominated by donor-led, ad-hoc emergency interventions to country-led sector development programs. This aims to re-link service delivery to core country systems and to the political process, so building legitimacy of the state and enhancing the rate and reach of service delivery.
Note: If the selected candidate is a current Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 2 year term appointment.
APPLY
The Water and Sanitation Program (WSP) is an international partnership to help the poor gain sustained access to water supply and sanitation services. Administered by the World Bank with financial support from several bi- and multi-lateral and private donors, WSP is a decentralized partnership and operates through offices in Africa, East Asia, Latin America and South Asia. A major thrust of the programs is to help its clients prepare for and implement actions towards meeting the water and sanitation (WSS) Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). In pursuing their mission, WSP staff provide advisory support to projects and policies, help identify and disseminate best practices and lessons from experience across countries, assist clients in the implementation of pilot projects to test out new ideas and facilitate informal networks of practitioners and sector stakeholders. Additional information about WSP can be found on the program website (www.wsp.org). WSP is administratively a part of the World Bank's Transport, Water and Information & Communications Technology Department (TWI) in the Sustainable Development Network (SDN) Vice Presidency.
WSP’s FY11-15 Business Plan is based on a global strategy ‘FY2009-2018: Scaling Up Sustainable Services”, which articulates WSP’s proposed strategic response to identified sector challenges affecting the poor through capacity building, technical assistance and knowledge. The Business Plan identifies six business areas where the program could have the best opportunity to affect large-scale change in sector performance: scaling up rural sanitation and hygiene; creating sustainable services through domestic private sector participation; supporting poor-inclusive WSS sector reform; targeting the urban poor and improving services in small towns; mitigating and adapting WSS delivery to climate change impacts; and delivering WSS services in fragile states.
This Terms of Reference relates to Delivering WSS services in Fragile States Business Area.
Water supply and sanitation services underpin multiple aspects of human and economic development. They require public intervention to ensure adequate and equitable supply, benefit from economies of scale and are highly visible services. State fragility and associated conflict has held back water supply and sanitation outcomes and greatly diminished the impact of sector aid.
Restoring water supply and sanitation services is both a key component of a peace dividend and a basic indicator of state functionality. Over the past two years WSP has increased its presence in and engagement with fragile and conflict affected states including: DRC, Liberia, Nigeria, ROC, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Somalia and Zimbabwe.
WSP’s technical assistance in fragile states is to support selected countries transition their water supply and sanitation subsectors from being dominated by donor-led, ad-hoc emergency interventions to country-led sector development programs. This aims to re-link service delivery to core country systems and to the political process, so building legitimacy of the state and enhancing the rate and reach of service delivery.
Note: If the selected candidate is a current Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 2 year term appointment.
APPLY
Program Assistant- Nairobi, Kenya
| Job #: | 140148 |
| Title: | Program Assistant |
| Job Stream: | Administration |
| Location: | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Closing Date: | 02/12/2014 |
| Background / General description: | |
| The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, promotes sustainable private sector investment in developing countries, helping to reduce poverty and improve people's lives. In addition to providing long-term financing to clients, IFC also provides a wide range of advisory services to support private sector development in member countries. The International Finance Corporation (IFC), Infrastructure Department in Nairobi, Kenya is seeking to recruit a dynamic, outgoing, organized and suitably qualified candidate to fill the post of Program Assistant. The primary objective of the Program Assistant will be to support a team of non-administrative staff and also be a team member of a large group in the East Africa region and Washington DC. The selected candidate must be willing to be fully involved in the substance of the program’s work and thrive upon challenge. If the selected candidate is a current Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 2 year term appointment. | |
| Duties and Accountabilities: | |
| The Program Assistant will be a member of the Country Office staff recruited locally and based in Nairobi, Kenya. The Program Assistant has dual reporting to Infrastructure Department and to the Executive Assistant based in the Office of the Director, Eastern and Southern Africa, in Nairobi office. Specific duties will include the following: • Drafts routine correspondence and proof-reads and edits materials using proper grammar, punctuation, and style; • Incorporates agreed upon review comments into documents, making full use of shared drives and software capabilities; • Uses MS office and desktop publishing skills to type complex texts, reports, futures, graphs, etc. according to standard Bank formats and distribution; • Coordinates schedules taking priority into account, monitors changes, and communicates the information to staff inside and outside the immediate work unit, including officials outside the bank; • Solves non-routine problems (e.g. responds to requests requiring research to address query at hand, etc); • Assists in preparation of client external and internal meetings, conferences, seminars, workshops etc; • Tracks assigned project steps/timetables, coordinates with relevant staff and provides assistance and/or information on projected related matters; • Provide input in the program’s monthly reports and oversee data input from respective team members. • Respond to initial project enquiries from clients and provide information on the mandate and activities of the program. • Takes the lead to use workflow management and planning systems and databases for the team’s efficiency • Maintains current distribution lists, phone/addresses lists of project/product contacts, and distributes documents for relevant task teams; • Maintains up-to-date work unit project and other files (both paper and electronic); • Manages logistics requests for the visiting missions of the units; • Handles bookings for business travels; obtains tickets from the travel agency, requests visas for staff; • Collaborates at the unit/department and across the institution level • Able to procure resources that will enable team work efficiently | |
| Selection Criteria: | |
| • Minimum of college diploma preferably in Secretarial Studies or Office Management or Business Administration with 5 - 7 years relevant work experience in a large international organization or service or private sector organization. • Proficiency in using advanced functions of World Bank standard computer applications (MS office 2010). • Knowledge of, and ability to execute diverse and intricate work procedures related to the timely processing and production of assigned outputs and supporting administrative activities. • Applied knowledge of World Bank’s organization, procedures and practices, including IFC records management and filing procedures is desirable but not essential. • Ability to retrieve reference materials from various sources (e.g. databases, IFCDocs or other filing systems, joint library, internet etc.). • Demonstrated use of initiative and ability to make appropriate linkages in work requirements and to anticipate next steps. • Excellent attention to detail, including proof reading documents for accuracy and entering information accurately. • Ability to pass relevant World Bank tests (e.g. English language, computer applications, etc.) as required. • Committed, dedicated team player with the ability to deal tactfully and effectively with staff and clients in a multi-cultural environment. • Excellent English skills (verbal and written) including ability to draft routine correspondence and edit materials using proper grammar, punctuation and style. French language skills desirable. • Effective time management and organizational skills. • Recognizes and addresses challenges to effective teamwork • Good judgment and tact when handling sensitive issues • Ability to produce highly-quality work under pressure. • Ability to take initiative to improve and pursue personal development and training opportunities. Success factors of the job are: prioritization of work, teamwork, initiative and excellent attitude towards work in a constantly changing environment; demonstration of ability to work under pressure, ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and distribute time effectively. APPLY | |
Irrigation Specialist- Nairobi, Kenya
| Job #: | 140116 |
| Title: | Irrigation Specialist |
| Job Stream: | Technical Assistance & Advisory Services |
| Location: | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Closing Date: | 02/12/2014 |
| Background / General description: | |
| The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector investment arm of the World Bank Group, pursues its mission of creating opportunities for people to escape poverty by promoting private sector development through investment and advisory services. IFC’s Sustainable Business Advisory (SBA) teams work with companies to adopt responsible business practices which transform markets and improve people's lives. IFC works with a range of industrial sectors including agribusiness, infrastructure, oil, gas, mining, services and manufacturing. One of the biggest challenges facing the private sector in Africa – particularly in the agribusiness sector – will be to adapt to climate change, which is likely to include decreased water availability and increased water stress. To this end IFC is looking to recruit a specialist to advise IFC and its clients on issues relating to efficient water use in agribusiness and adoption of water efficient technologies. | |
| Duties and Accountabilities: | |
| Duties and Accountabilities The agribusiness water market specialist will lead the design and implementation of regional/country advisory programs on efficient water use in agribusiness in close collaboration with investment officers and other IFC programs in the agribusiness sector. S/he will take primary responsibility for advising IFC clients in Africa on efficient water use across the agribusiness supply chain. The Specialist is expected to take a lead in nurturing relationships with clients and relevant stakeholders, and developing direct programs and knowledge products that position IFC as a leader in this space. Specific duties and accountabilities include, but are not limited to: Advising Agribusiness Clients on Efficient Water Use • Work with existing and prospective IFC clients to improve water use efficiency, both directly and within their supply chains • Identify and develop opportunities for IFC to work at a market level and with global technology providers to scale up private sector activity in water efficient irrigation technologies and practices in Africa. • Design relevant, cost-effective interventions based on client and market needs: conduct initial assessment of opportunity; define scope of required support to client; engage external consultants on as needed basis and oversee quality of their work; present results of engagements to management of the client company. Program/Project Management • Develop and execute projects related to agricultural water efficiency: structure project proposals by addressing all key aspects (scope of work, deliverables/milestones, budget, implementation timeline, M&E indicators, stakeholder engagement, etc). • Work closely with the regional manager and Donor Relationship Coordinator to identify and secure funding for program activities. • Direct project/program implementation within the approved parameters. • Assist in communications and reporting as required by IFC and donor partners. Relationship Management with Clients and Other Water Stakeholders • Support IFC investment teams in business development efforts for clients with strong potential to improve water efficiency in their operations/supply chains and/or irrigation vendors. • Liaise with IFC and WBG internal stakeholders active in the water and agricultural sectors. • Represent IFC externally to global and regional industry players, international organizations and donors relevant to the water efficiency topic. Knowledge Management/Thought Leadership • Provide ‘thought leadership’ (externally targeted publications, presentations, learning fora, and other communications vehicles) to catalyze investment and support replication of effective models to address efficient water use in agribusiness across Africa. • Contribute to the corporate knowledge base by systematically consolidating and analyzing lessons learned from implementation experience and share with IFC colleagues; ensure connectivity with the IFC global product team and other IFC/World Bank programs Location The position of Agriculture water specialist will be based in the IFC Kenya office and will report to the SBA agribusiness portfolio lead. | |
| Selection Criteria: | |
| • Masters level degree in natural resource management, engineering, irrigation, water resource management, ideally matched with a degree in economics, finance, MBA, or equivalent; • At least seven years of relevant market-based work experience in water efficiency in agriculture / irrigation (depending upon level of position), prior work in climate resilience agenda is a plus; • Technical expertise in water-use efficiency, with experience working in the irrigation / agriculture water-use sector; • Knowledge of, and preferably relationships with, leading water efficiency/agricultural sector private industry technology and services companies; • Experience managing consultants and interacting with technology vendors; • Demonstrated technical knowledge of best available practices related to water efficiency in irrigation, as well as related economics and implementation issues associated with various potential solutions; • Understanding of how markets, especially in developing countries, function and ability to provide informed insights about the role of the private sector in addressing water scarcity through improved water-use efficiency; • Verbal and written skills and ability to present ideas and information both clearly and concisely; • Excellent organizational, team player, multi-tasking skills with strong sense of initiative and responsibility; • Results oriented, and ability to monitor and report on a project cycle basis and work effectively in a team-oriented, multi-cultural environment; • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain effective relations within internal and external stakeholders. • Relevant experience working in the Sub-Saharan region is highly desirable; • Fluency in English is essential; sound knowledge of French and/or Portuguese desirable. APPLY | |
Instructional Media Technologist-Digital Graphics
1. INTRODUCTION
The African Virtual University (AVU) www.avu.org is a Pan African Intergovernmental Organization established by charter with the mandate of significantly increasing access to quality higher education and training through the innovative use of information communication technologies. A Charter, establishing the AVU as an Intergovernmental Organization, has been signed so far by eighteen (18) African Governments - Kenya, Senegal, Mauritania, Mali, Cote d’Ivoire, Tanzania, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of Congo, Benin, Ghana, Republic of Guinea, Burkina Faso, Niger, South Sudan, Sudan, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau and Nigeria. The AVU has its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya and a Regional office in Dakar Senegal with Host-Country Agreements and Diplomatic Status with the two governments.
The African Development Bank is funding a Multinational Project to strengthen the capacity of the AVU and a network of 27 institutions to deliver and manage quality ICT integrated education and training opportunities in 21 African countries. The project has the following activities: (1) Establishment of new Open Distance and eLearning (ODeL) Centres and/or upgrading of exiting AVU Learning Centres as well as Internet connectivity provision at AVU Partner Institutions; (2) Development and/or improvement, and delivery of four ICT integrated Programs: AVU Capacity Enhancement Program (ACEP); Teacher Education, Computer Science, and Peace and Conflict Resolution; (3) Gender Mainstreaming (4) Research and Development; (5) Promotion and development of Open Education Resources (OERs); and (6) Enhancement of AVU Capacity .
The AVU Multinational Project II will be implemented in 27 AVU Partner Institutions in the following 21 countries: nine (9) Francophone African Countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal; four (3) Lusophone African Countries: Cape Verde, Guinea Bissau and Mozambique; and nine (9) Anglophone African Countries: Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Sudan, Sudan, and Tanzania.
Currently the AVU is conducting Phase II of a Multinational Project funded by the African Development Bank to revise 85 open distance and elearning courses developed in Phase I, and to create 60 new courses for Teacher Education and Applied Computer Science. To this end the AVU is searching for three skilled instructional media Technologists/developers.
Instructional Media Technologist – Digital Graphics
Working as part of a media development team within the Educational Technology and Learning Resources Division, the primary responsibility of the Digital Videographer is to help course developers plan and produce short instructional videos for delivery over the internet. Secondary responsibilities will include promotional videos, and maintenance of digital video files and equipment.
SCOPE OF WORK
Develop, plan, produce, edit and distribute digital graphics (70%)
· Provide support to the Instructional Design Team in the analysis and planning of potential graphic projects for illustration and animation of instructional principles
· Produce graphics for other media Technologists projects
· Assist in the development and implementation of a monitoring, evaluation and reporting mechanism for digital graphics activities
· Assist in developing and presenting workshops related to the use of digital graphics for effective Open, Distance and eLearning.
· Convert media to the proper format for online distribution and inclusion in other media projects
· Metatag and label graphics as required
· Ensure labelling of appropriate copyright and Creative Commons Licenses information
· Maintain a repository of digital graphics files
· Assist in the day to day quality control of digital media produced by AVU.
Develop, install and maintain digital graphics equipment and media (15%)
· Assist in the selection, procurement and care of a production equipment including cameras, lighting equipment, scanners and printers.
· Assist in the selection, procurement and care of a digital graphics suite and associated software and supplies
· Maintain and track inventory of related AVU equipment and supplies
· Order new consumable (media, batteries etcetera) as required
· Manage the orderly back-up of work files, archiving and other safe storage of media files.
Supporting other Media Technologists and AVU personnel (15%)
· Assist other members of the AVU team with planning and production of a variety of instructional and promotional media.
· Contribute to the success of the media development team.
EXPECTED DELIVERABLES
· Effective creation of digital graphics for instruction and promotion
· Procurement and installation of an appropriate graphics suite of equipment and software for in-house production, editing and for distribution.
· Timely and relevant reports on the tracking of graphics productions
· Secure and well-organized storage and archiving of digital media and equipment.
QUALIFICATIONS
· Degree in Visual Arts, Media Production, or Educational Technology or related discipline
· Experience planning and producing digital graphics, digital video and editing skills.
· Computer skills: Microsoft Office, Screen capture, digital editing
· Internet skills related to planning and distributing media online, and converting file types.
· Understanding of principles of conceptual and illustrative graphics
· Knowledge of Learning Management Systems such as Moodle an asset
· Strong organizational experience to plan, and produce instructional graphics and to manage multiple projects simultaneously
· Experience in Open Distance and eLearning an asset
· Must be fluent in English. Preference will be given to candidates capable in working in additional languages of French and Portuguese.
MODALITIES OF WORK
The Instructional Media Technologist – Digital Graphics will dedicate 8 hours per day, 5 days per week. This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya and requires occasional travel to other African countries.
DURATION
2 years renewable
REPORTING
The Instructional Media Technologist – Digital Graphics will report to the AVU Manager of Educational Technology and Learning Resources, or such other person as AVU may designate from time to time. Teamwork is of the essence and the incumbent will closely coordinate activities with Instructional Designers and other members of the Multi-National Project Team.
The African Virtual University (AVU) www.avu.org is a Pan African Intergovernmental Organization established by charter with the mandate of significantly increasing access to quality higher education and training through the innovative use of information communication technologies. A Charter, establishing the AVU as an Intergovernmental Organization, has been signed so far by eighteen (18) African Governments - Kenya, Senegal, Mauritania, Mali, Cote d’Ivoire, Tanzania, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of Congo, Benin, Ghana, Republic of Guinea, Burkina Faso, Niger, South Sudan, Sudan, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau and Nigeria. The AVU has its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya and a Regional office in Dakar Senegal with Host-Country Agreements and Diplomatic Status with the two governments.
The African Development Bank is funding a Multinational Project to strengthen the capacity of the AVU and a network of 27 institutions to deliver and manage quality ICT integrated education and training opportunities in 21 African countries. The project has the following activities: (1) Establishment of new Open Distance and eLearning (ODeL) Centres and/or upgrading of exiting AVU Learning Centres as well as Internet connectivity provision at AVU Partner Institutions; (2) Development and/or improvement, and delivery of four ICT integrated Programs: AVU Capacity Enhancement Program (ACEP); Teacher Education, Computer Science, and Peace and Conflict Resolution; (3) Gender Mainstreaming (4) Research and Development; (5) Promotion and development of Open Education Resources (OERs); and (6) Enhancement of AVU Capacity .
The AVU Multinational Project II will be implemented in 27 AVU Partner Institutions in the following 21 countries: nine (9) Francophone African Countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal; four (3) Lusophone African Countries: Cape Verde, Guinea Bissau and Mozambique; and nine (9) Anglophone African Countries: Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Sudan, Sudan, and Tanzania.
Currently the AVU is conducting Phase II of a Multinational Project funded by the African Development Bank to revise 85 open distance and elearning courses developed in Phase I, and to create 60 new courses for Teacher Education and Applied Computer Science. To this end the AVU is searching for three skilled instructional media Technologists/developers.
Instructional Media Technologist – Digital Graphics
Working as part of a media development team within the Educational Technology and Learning Resources Division, the primary responsibility of the Digital Videographer is to help course developers plan and produce short instructional videos for delivery over the internet. Secondary responsibilities will include promotional videos, and maintenance of digital video files and equipment.
SCOPE OF WORK
Develop, plan, produce, edit and distribute digital graphics (70%)
· Provide support to the Instructional Design Team in the analysis and planning of potential graphic projects for illustration and animation of instructional principles
· Produce graphics for other media Technologists projects
· Assist in the development and implementation of a monitoring, evaluation and reporting mechanism for digital graphics activities
· Assist in developing and presenting workshops related to the use of digital graphics for effective Open, Distance and eLearning.
· Convert media to the proper format for online distribution and inclusion in other media projects
· Metatag and label graphics as required
· Ensure labelling of appropriate copyright and Creative Commons Licenses information
· Maintain a repository of digital graphics files
· Assist in the day to day quality control of digital media produced by AVU.
Develop, install and maintain digital graphics equipment and media (15%)
· Assist in the selection, procurement and care of a production equipment including cameras, lighting equipment, scanners and printers.
· Assist in the selection, procurement and care of a digital graphics suite and associated software and supplies
· Maintain and track inventory of related AVU equipment and supplies
· Order new consumable (media, batteries etcetera) as required
· Manage the orderly back-up of work files, archiving and other safe storage of media files.
Supporting other Media Technologists and AVU personnel (15%)
· Assist other members of the AVU team with planning and production of a variety of instructional and promotional media.
· Contribute to the success of the media development team.
EXPECTED DELIVERABLES
· Effective creation of digital graphics for instruction and promotion
· Procurement and installation of an appropriate graphics suite of equipment and software for in-house production, editing and for distribution.
· Timely and relevant reports on the tracking of graphics productions
· Secure and well-organized storage and archiving of digital media and equipment.
QUALIFICATIONS
· Degree in Visual Arts, Media Production, or Educational Technology or related discipline
· Experience planning and producing digital graphics, digital video and editing skills.
· Computer skills: Microsoft Office, Screen capture, digital editing
· Internet skills related to planning and distributing media online, and converting file types.
· Understanding of principles of conceptual and illustrative graphics
· Knowledge of Learning Management Systems such as Moodle an asset
· Strong organizational experience to plan, and produce instructional graphics and to manage multiple projects simultaneously
· Experience in Open Distance and eLearning an asset
· Must be fluent in English. Preference will be given to candidates capable in working in additional languages of French and Portuguese.
MODALITIES OF WORK
The Instructional Media Technologist – Digital Graphics will dedicate 8 hours per day, 5 days per week. This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya and requires occasional travel to other African countries.
DURATION
2 years renewable
REPORTING
The Instructional Media Technologist – Digital Graphics will report to the AVU Manager of Educational Technology and Learning Resources, or such other person as AVU may designate from time to time. Teamwork is of the essence and the incumbent will closely coordinate activities with Instructional Designers and other members of the Multi-National Project Team.
To apply
Applications and updated CV should be submitted to job
avu.org
avu.orgInstructional Media Technologist-Multimedia/Web
1. INTRODUCTION
The African Virtual University (AVU) www.avu.org is a Pan African Intergovernmental Organization established by charter with the mandate of significantly increasing access to quality higher education and training through the innovative use of information communication technologies. A Charter, establishing the AVU as an Intergovernmental Organization, has been signed so far by eighteen (18) African Governments - Kenya, Senegal, Mauritania, Mali, Cote d’Ivoire, Tanzania, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of Congo, Benin, Ghana, Republic of Guinea, Burkina Faso, Niger, South Sudan, Sudan, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau and Nigeria. The AVU has its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya and a Regional office in Dakar Senegal with Host-Country Agreements and Diplomatic Status with the two governments.
The African Development Bank is funding a Multinational Project to strengthen the capacity of the AVU and a network of 27 institutions to deliver and manage quality ICT integrated education and training opportunities in 21 African countries. The project has the following activities: (1) Establishment of new Open Distance and eLearning (ODeL) Centres and/or upgrading of exiting AVU Learning Centres as well as Internet connectivity provision at AVU Partner Institutions; (2) Development and/or improvement, and delivery of four ICT integrated Programs: AVU Capacity Enhancement Program (ACEP); Teacher Education, Computer Science, and Peace and Conflict Resolution; (3) Gender Mainstreaming (4) Research and Development; (5) Promotion and development of Open Education Resources (OERs); and (6) Enhancement of AVU Capacity .
The AVU Multinational Project II will be implemented in 27 AVU Partner Institutions in the following 21 countries: nine (9) Francophone African Countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal; four (3) Lusophone African Countries: Cape Verde, Guinea Bissau and Mozambique; and nine (9) Anglophone African Countries: Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Sudan, Sudan, and Tanzania.
Currently the AVU is conducting Phase II of a Multinational Project funded by the African Development Bank to revise 85 open distance and elearning courses developed in Phase I, and to create 60 new courses for Teacher Education and Applied Computer Science. To this end the AVU is searching for three skilled instructional media Technologists/developers.
Instructional Media Technologist – Multimedia/Web
Working as part of a media development team within the Educational Technology and Learning Resources Division, the primary responsibility of the Multimedia/Web Technologist is to help course developers plan and produce instructional multimedia presentations for delivery over the internet, mobile devices or from other media. Moving files to the learning management system and maintaining repository files. Secondary responsibilities will include promotional materials, care of equipment, and assisting other members of the Educational Technology and Learning Resources Unit.
SCOPE OF WORK
Develop, plan, produce, edit and distribute instructional multimedia (70%)
· Provide support to the Instructional Design Team in the analysis and planning of potential instructional projects
· Participate in preproduction, production, and post-production of digital multimedia
· Develop templates for media presentations and questions for use by instructors
· Upload content into the Learning Management System (Moodle)
· Install and maintain a test-item bank
· Convert file to various formats to ensure availability of print, digital and multimedia formats.
· Assist in the development and implementation of a monitoring, evaluation and reporting mechanism for multimedia activities
· Assist in developing and presenting workshops related to the use of multimedia, test bans and LMS for Open, Distance and eLearning.
· Convert media to the proper formats for online or print distribution
· Ensure appropriate copyright and Creative Commons license is applied to materials
· Maintain a repository of digital materials in SCORM format
· Assist in the day-to-day quality control of digital media produced by AVU.
Develop, install and maintain digital video equipment and media (15%)
· Assist in the selection, procurement and care of production equipment including cameras, scanners, and sound equipment.
· Assist in the selection, procurement and care of a digital authoring suite and associated supplies
· Maintain and track inventory of related AVU equipment and supplies
· Order new consumable (media, batteries etcetera) s as required
· Manage the back-up of work files, archiving and other safe storage of media files.
Supporting other Media Technologists, instructors and AVU personnel (15%)
The Instructional Media Technologist – Multimedia/Web will dedicate 8 hours per day, 5 days per week. This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya and requires occasional travel to other African countries.
DURATION
2 years renewable
REPORTING
The Instructional Media Technologist – Multimedia/Web will report to the AVU Manager of Educational Technology and Learning Resources, or such other person as AVU may designate from time to time. Teamwork is of the essence and the incumbent will closely coordinate activities with Instructional Designers and other members of the Multi-National Project Team.
The African Virtual University (AVU) www.avu.org is a Pan African Intergovernmental Organization established by charter with the mandate of significantly increasing access to quality higher education and training through the innovative use of information communication technologies. A Charter, establishing the AVU as an Intergovernmental Organization, has been signed so far by eighteen (18) African Governments - Kenya, Senegal, Mauritania, Mali, Cote d’Ivoire, Tanzania, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of Congo, Benin, Ghana, Republic of Guinea, Burkina Faso, Niger, South Sudan, Sudan, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau and Nigeria. The AVU has its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya and a Regional office in Dakar Senegal with Host-Country Agreements and Diplomatic Status with the two governments.
The African Development Bank is funding a Multinational Project to strengthen the capacity of the AVU and a network of 27 institutions to deliver and manage quality ICT integrated education and training opportunities in 21 African countries. The project has the following activities: (1) Establishment of new Open Distance and eLearning (ODeL) Centres and/or upgrading of exiting AVU Learning Centres as well as Internet connectivity provision at AVU Partner Institutions; (2) Development and/or improvement, and delivery of four ICT integrated Programs: AVU Capacity Enhancement Program (ACEP); Teacher Education, Computer Science, and Peace and Conflict Resolution; (3) Gender Mainstreaming (4) Research and Development; (5) Promotion and development of Open Education Resources (OERs); and (6) Enhancement of AVU Capacity .
The AVU Multinational Project II will be implemented in 27 AVU Partner Institutions in the following 21 countries: nine (9) Francophone African Countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal; four (3) Lusophone African Countries: Cape Verde, Guinea Bissau and Mozambique; and nine (9) Anglophone African Countries: Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Sudan, Sudan, and Tanzania.
Currently the AVU is conducting Phase II of a Multinational Project funded by the African Development Bank to revise 85 open distance and elearning courses developed in Phase I, and to create 60 new courses for Teacher Education and Applied Computer Science. To this end the AVU is searching for three skilled instructional media Technologists/developers.
Instructional Media Technologist – Multimedia/Web
Working as part of a media development team within the Educational Technology and Learning Resources Division, the primary responsibility of the Multimedia/Web Technologist is to help course developers plan and produce instructional multimedia presentations for delivery over the internet, mobile devices or from other media. Moving files to the learning management system and maintaining repository files. Secondary responsibilities will include promotional materials, care of equipment, and assisting other members of the Educational Technology and Learning Resources Unit.
SCOPE OF WORK
Develop, plan, produce, edit and distribute instructional multimedia (70%)
· Provide support to the Instructional Design Team in the analysis and planning of potential instructional projects
· Participate in preproduction, production, and post-production of digital multimedia
· Develop templates for media presentations and questions for use by instructors
· Upload content into the Learning Management System (Moodle)
· Install and maintain a test-item bank
· Convert file to various formats to ensure availability of print, digital and multimedia formats.
· Assist in the development and implementation of a monitoring, evaluation and reporting mechanism for multimedia activities
· Assist in developing and presenting workshops related to the use of multimedia, test bans and LMS for Open, Distance and eLearning.
· Convert media to the proper formats for online or print distribution
· Ensure appropriate copyright and Creative Commons license is applied to materials
· Maintain a repository of digital materials in SCORM format
· Assist in the day-to-day quality control of digital media produced by AVU.
Develop, install and maintain digital video equipment and media (15%)
· Assist in the selection, procurement and care of production equipment including cameras, scanners, and sound equipment.
· Assist in the selection, procurement and care of a digital authoring suite and associated supplies
· Maintain and track inventory of related AVU equipment and supplies
· Order new consumable (media, batteries etcetera) s as required
· Manage the back-up of work files, archiving and other safe storage of media files.
Supporting other Media Technologists, instructors and AVU personnel (15%)
- Assist other members of the AVU team with planning and production of a variety of instructional and promotional media.
- Assist faculty in the use of a multimedia studio for creation of web-casts, video vignettes, and multimedia productions.
- Effective creation of digital media for instruction and promotion
- Effective supervision of media teams in production and post-production activities
- Procurement and installation of an appropriate suite of equipment and software for in-house or on location production, for post-production editing and for distribution.
- Timely and relevant reports on the tracking of media productions
- Secure and well-organized storage and archiving of digital media and equipment.
- Degree in Media Production or Educational Technology or related discipline
- Experience planning and producing digital media for instruction.
- Computer skills: Microsoft Office, Screen capture, digital editing, knowledge of a multimedia authoring program an asset
- Knowledge of media standards including SCORM and QTI
- Internet skills related to planning and distributing instructional media
- Understanding of close captioning methods
- Knowledge of Learning Management Systems such as Moodle an asset
- Strong organizational experience to plan, script and produce instructional materials and to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience in Open Distance and Online Learning an asset
- Experience building and leading production teams.
- Must be fluent in English. Preference will be given to candidates capable in working in additional languages of French and Portuguese
The Instructional Media Technologist – Multimedia/Web will dedicate 8 hours per day, 5 days per week. This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya and requires occasional travel to other African countries.
DURATION
2 years renewable
REPORTING
The Instructional Media Technologist – Multimedia/Web will report to the AVU Manager of Educational Technology and Learning Resources, or such other person as AVU may designate from time to time. Teamwork is of the essence and the incumbent will closely coordinate activities with Instructional Designers and other members of the Multi-National Project Team.
To apply
Applications and updated CV should be submitted to jobavu.org
avu.org