Representative, D-1, Nairobi, Kenya

If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.
UNICEF, the world’s leading organization working for the rights of children, seeks a Representative, D-1, Nairobi, Kenya.

Purpose: 

Under general supervision by the Regional Director, responsible for overall development, formulation, conception and management of UNICEF Country Programme of Cooperation (Medium to large size CO), approved by the Executive Board. 

• Represents the Executive Director in all aspects of UNICEF's co-operation with the Government/Country Office.  Collaborates as part of the UNCT in this regard.
   Accountable for the formulation and management of the UNICEF Country Programme of Co-operation, as approved by the Executive Board. 
• Accountable for UNICEF's advocacy with the government and other partners for the enhancement of the survival, protection, development and participation of children and women in national development efforts. 
• Responsible for all aspects of office management of the UNICEF country office. 
• Supports implementation of the UNICEF supported emergency programme, ensuring that the Situation Analysis and EPRP are regularly updated. 
• Participates in organizational and institutional initiatives to strengthen UN Coherence. Ensuring that joint programming (including joint programmes) and common services are achieved to the extent possible.
• Provides policy support, guidance and advocacy on the development and establishment of common services arrangements agreed to by participating organizations/agencies at the country level.  To ensure that these joint operational arrangements, assists UNICEF in its objective to provide efficient and economical support services to the implementation of the country programme.
• Provides policy support, guidance and advocacy as required in emergency situations and other humanitarian programme implementation. Collaborates as part of the UNCT in this regard.

Minimum Requirements:

• Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Government, Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development, or other relevant disciplines.
• Thirteen years of relevant professional work experience.  Experience in programme/ projects management.  Building strategic alliances and partnerships and resource mobilization.
• International and Developing country work experience and field work experience. 
• Background/familiarity with Emergency. 
• Rights-based and Results-based approach and programming in UNICEF.
• Integration and synthesis of various programme activities in accordance with professional practices and UNICEF programme policy, procedures and guidelines.
• Expert knowledge of advanced concepts in primary discipline, with a broad knowledge of   related disciplines, in-depth knowledge of relevant organizational policies and procedures.
• Building strategic alliances and partnerships/Resource mobilization: leverages the larger resources of national governments and other development partners.
• Fluency in English and another UN language.

Remarks: 

• Experience in upstream policy and resource leveraging skills.
• Experience in aid effectiveness preferred.
• Experience in private sector engagement a distinct asset.
• Sound management and demonstrated team leadership skills.
   

Applicants are requested to submit a CV, cover letter and P. 11 form, or eRecruitment Profile to recruit.ssr@unicef.org by10 November 2014.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

Regional Gender Advisors, P-5

If you are an experienced gender and development professional with strong credentials in rigorous programme design, implementation and evaluation, and have a passion for advancing gender equality and making a lasting difference for women, children and adolescents, UNICEF wants to hear from you!

UNICEF has recently adopted its new Gender Action Plan 2014-2017 (GAP), which is an ambitious effort at catalysing field level programming and results that advance gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls in key areas of UNICEF’s work.

In relation to this new Gender Action Plan, UNICEF is currently recruiting for 7 Regional Gender Advisors located in the following locations: Amman, Jordan; Dakar, Senegal; Kathmandu, Nepal; Panama City, Panama; Bangkok, Thailand; Istanbul, Turkey; and Nairobi, Kenya. Candidates who apply will be considered for any of the seven locations provided they meet the specified additional requirements for a given location.  Candidate preference for specific locations will also be taken into account.

The Regional Adviser Gender and Development serves as the most senior gender expert in his/her respective region, supporting the development, application, and achievement of goals and strategies on gender programming, in alignment with the Gender Action Plan 2014-2017.

For more information regarding key expected results and job responsibilities and detailed information on the desired competencies of a successful candidate, and to apply for a Regional Gender Advisor position, please click here by the deadline of 19 November 2014 (11:59 p.m. EST). Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Location:
Multiple Duty Stations (Amman, Jordan; Dakar, Senegal; Kathmandu, Nepal; Panama City, Panama; Bangkok, Thailand; Istanbul, Turkey; and Nairobi, Kenya)

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Consultant

CONSULTANT VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT****Issued on: 31 October 2014

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ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION:UN-HABITAT**

DUTY STATION:****Nairobi

FUNCTIONAL TITLE:****Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Consultant

DURATION:****2 Months

CLOSING DATE:****6 November 2014

BACKGROUND

The UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is the agency for Human settlements mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities. UN-Habitat helps the urban poor by transforming cities into safer and healthier places with better opportunities. It works with organizations at every level, including all spheres of government, civil society and the private sector. This post is located in the Office Management of UN-Habitat.

The objective of this consultancy is to develop and implement a formal enterprise risk management (ERM) framework, including the identification, design and implementation of key risk indicators, risk management tools and systems, processes and controls to effectively identify and manage organizational risks in compliance with the UN Secretariat requirements and applicable risk management best practices. The consultant will also support the updating, strengthening and finalization of an organizational accountability framework and policies and procedures governing the selection, management and monitoring of activities performed implementing partners.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The prospective Consultant will be responsible for undertaking the following duties under the guidance and supervision of the Methods and Oversight Officer:

• Perform an in-depth desk review of key documents, records and corporate and project risk data;
• Conduct interviews and discussions with UN-Habitat management, auditors, select key stakeholders, UNHQ Department of Management Risk Management Unit and risk focal points of major UN entities;
• Inventory and analyze UN-Habitat existing risk management systems and practices;
• Identify and undertake an analysis of the ERM policies and systems that other large UN agencies and major development agencies have in place;
• Benchmark UN-Habitat ERM systems and practices with UNHQ Department of Management requirements and best practices and identify and analyze any gap;
• Facilitate risk workshop sessions with relevant units and staff on identification and assessment of risks and mitigating controls;
• Design and develop an ERM Framework policy and systems consistent with UNHQ requirements and methodology and other applicable best practices. The ERM system will be developed and implemented in a two-phased approach with phase 1 focusing on corporate high level risks and phase 2 on project level risks and all other risks .This consultancy will deliver on the phase 1 of the ERM implementation;
• Support and assist the updating, strengthening and finalization of an accountability framework and policies and procedures governing the selection, management and monitoring of activities performed implementing partners;
• Make presentations of key outputs to UN-Habitat senior managements;
• Engage and regularly inform the Methods & Oversight officer and the OIC of the Office of Management on the progress of the ongoing work;
• Ensure proper transfer of any relevant material and knowledge of this project to the Methods & Oversight officer upon completion of assignment.

OUTPUTS

• A review and assessment of UN-Habitat risk management systems and practices and benchmarking with best practices from UN and non-UN entities and with UN Secretariat ERM requirements with gaps identification and analysis.
• An ERM policy and framework with detailed implementation action plan. These should include, at minimum:
• A mechanism for systematically identifying and prioritizing risks at each organizational level, and for assessing UN-Habitat’s vulnerability to each;
• Identification of specific corporate risks; and
• A plan for managing and monitoring each risk, communicated to all relevant staff and consultants.
• Implementation and full operationalization of an ERM system focusing on high corporate level risks
• A narrative report outlining the support and assistance to UN-Habitat efforts to update, strengthen and finalize an accountability framework and policies and procedures governing the selection, management and monitoring of activities performed implementing partners.

COMPETENCIES

ProfessionalismShows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrated ability to think strategically, to analyze complex information and offer creative, practical solutions, is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges and remains calm in stressful situations.
Communication Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed, Excellent drafting ability and communications skills, both oral and written; proven ability to communicate complex concepts orally; ability to prepare written reports that are clear, concise and meaningful.
TeamworkWorks collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Planning and organizingAble to develop clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for contingencies in planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently..

EDUCATION

Advanced university degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) preferably in public or business management, law, governance, finance, or other related areas such as professional certification in auditing (CPA, CA), fraud (CFE), or a first degree with the relevant combination of professional and academic qualifications. A minimum of 3 years working experience is required;

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Good knowledge and experience of risk management practices, policies and strategies and their implementation in different institutions would be as asset;
• Ability to initiate discussions, dialogues and Openness to dialogue and ease in inter-personal communication;
• Ability to organize workshops and seminars within international organizations and facilitate discussion, particularly on matters relating to risk management;
• Proven ability to work independently;
• Good project cycle management skills covering project design, implementation and monitoring;
• Good interpersonal skills, previous exposure to cross cultural environments;
• Ability to work well in a team whilst also having the capacity and initiative to work independently is required;
• Good Knowledge and experience of the UN and other international organizations, including working experience in a developing country and working experience with the UN (work within the UN, or working with UN agencies and programmes) are assets;
• Project management experience is an asset;
• Fluency in English, written and verbal, is required. Working knowledge of another UN language is an asset;
• Good computer skills and excellent analytical and communication skills;
• The ability to draft a wide selection of written communication and to articulate ideas in a clear and concise manner.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Fluency in English, written and verbal, is required. Working knowledge of another UN language is an asset

OTHER SKILLS
Good computer skills and excellent analytical and communication skills and the ability to draft a wide selection of written communication and to articulate ideas in a clear and concise manner

REMUNERATION
Payments will be based on deliverables over the consultancy period. There are set remuneration rates for consultancies. The rate is determined by functions performed and experience of the consultant. The fees will be paid as per agreement.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications should include:
• Cover memo (maximum 1 page)
• CV in the PHP format, accessible through the INSPIRA website (inspira.un.org) Please note, if using INSPIRA for the first time, you need to register in order to activate your account, which will allow you to log in and create a personal History Profile.
• The PHP should be attached to the application as a PDF file.
• Summary CV (maximum 2 pages), indicating the following information:

1. Educational Background (incl. dates)
2. Professional Experience (assignments, tasks, achievements, duration by years/ months)
3. Other Experience and Expertise (e.g. Internships/ voluntary work, etc.)
4. Expertise and preferences regarding location of potential assignments
5. Expectations regarding remuneration
   • Cover memo (maximum 1 page)

Please also be advised that since April 15th 2010, applicants for consultancies must be part of the
UN-HABITAT e-Roster in order for their application to be considered. You can reach the e-Roster
through the following link: http://e-roster.unhabitat.org

All applications should be submitted to:
Mr. Stephen Macharia
UN-HABITAT
P.O. Box 30030, 00100 Nairobi, Kenya
Email: stephen.macharia@unhabitat.org
Fax: + 254 20 76263235
Deadline for applications: 06 November 2014

UN-HABITAT does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. If you have any questions concerning persons or companies claiming to be recruiting on behalf of these offices and requesting the payment of a fee, please contact: recruitment@unon.org

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Regional Advisor – Programme Quality

Contract:One Year Fixed Term (Renewable Contract)

Ref:RA-PQ/IPD-Af-EA/1014

Location:Nairobi, Kenya (with travel in Africa)

Salary:£26,112- £29,702 per annum (Dependent on experience) +Additional Benefits Package (Education Allowance, Accommodation Allowance, Flight Tickets, Healthcare and many more)

We are currently recruiting for a Regional Advisor – Programme Quality based in Nairobi, Kenya with frequent travel to Ethiopia, South Sudan, Somalia and within Kenya. The post holder will provide leadership within the East Africa Region to strengthen the capacity to design and implement effective monitoring, evaluation and learning system. S/he will provide technical assistance to the Country Directors, Head of Programmes, Programme Managers and M&E Coordinators to ensure that projects/programmes are monitored, quality evaluations are carried out, lessons and best practices are documented.

S/he will maintain good communication and dynamism within the team to guarantee coherence of actions and high levels of motivation of all team members. You will review existing M&E systems and the region and in consultation with the M&E staff develops monitoring and evaluation tools to capture results and impact. Review emergency and development proposals ad ensure that they are result-oriented; lessons learned from previous projects incorporated and have sound logical frameworks.

We are looking for applicants ideally educated to a Masters Degree in Project Management or a relevant discipline related to the field. The successful candidate will have high-level 5+ years hands on experience as a Technical Advisor for International NGO’s. The successful candidate will have excellent written and spoken communication skills, being IT literate with an excellent command of MS Office applications. You will have a proven track record of developing strategies, evidence-based research papers and advocacy at national level. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of successful proposal development for bilateral donors such as DFID, ECHO, Europe Aid, SIDA, CIDA & USAID. The candidate will be fluent in English in both spoken and written. Working knowledge of Arabic or the local language (Swahili, Somali or Amharic) will be a significant advantage.

National candidates are encouraged to apply but will only receive salary not benefits.

Closing date: 25th November 2014

Islamic Relief promotes equality and meritocracy, and seeks individuals who agree with the IR values together with our policy standards on Anti-Bribery, Child Protection and Code of Conduct. We will carry out screening checks and will take out references on your behalf if you are selected.

Applicants should be sympathetic to the principles of Islamic Relief

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No CVs.

Islamic Relief operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international community.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are reliable, service minded, discreet, dedicated and a highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to IRW’s values and beliefs, please apply by downloading the application form from our website www.islamic-relief.org/work-with-us and forward the completed form torecruitment@irworldwide.org on or before the closing date.

Director of Security

Director of Security

Adeso is seeking a qualified and committed individual to join its team as Director of Security. The Director of Security is to lead, guide and position Adeso to both operate and conduct programming in a safe, secure, appropriate and effective manner. A position will vigilantly assess and lead to ensure that Adeso develops, maintains and follows appropriate security, risk and crisis management procedures based on relevant and current global policies to ensure duty of care to all staff.

For a full job description and application requirements, follow the below link:

http://adesoafrica.org/jobs_categories/somalia/

HOW TO APPLY:

This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional. If you would like to join this dynamic team, please submit your application to jobs@adesoafrica.org****, quoting the position in the email subject matter, by23rd November 2014.Kindly note that applications screening and interviews will be on a rolling basis.

Each application should be addressed to the HR Director and include the following:

• An updated CV; and

• An application letter which should include remuneration requirements and contact information for three work-related referees.

Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

2015 ECA Fellowship for Young African Professionals - Kenya

Fellowship

Position		Deadline
Research Fellow on Youth		10 November 2014
Research Fellow on Urbanization		10 November 2014
Research Fellow on Employment and Social Protection		10 November 2014
Research Fellow on Population		10 November 2014

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CONSULTANCIES IN UGANDA TANZANIA ETHIOPIA & KENYA

Farm Concern International (FCI) is an Africa-wide market development agency whose work is focused on the commercialization of smallholder farmers through developing market led production systems that are continuously informed by the market needs, demands and trends. We develop pro-poor business and marketing models that competitively and sustainably enhance economic growth among the smallholder farmers in Africa. With a vision of Commercialized African households with increased incomes and better livelihoods, FCI currently operates in 12 countries serving over 3.5 Million smallholder farmers, connecting them with more than 10,000 buyers in informal trade, 500 private sector companies and over 1000 small and medium enterprises across Africa. With Its headquarters in Nairobi Kenya, FCI is an equal opportunities employer.

SHORT TERM CONSULTANCIES IN UGANDA TANZANIA ETHIOPIA & KENYA

FCI offers short term consultancies to candidates with Masters or PhD qualifications and have a minimum of 3 publications. FCI seeks to recruit a team of Technical Experts with hands on experiences in Market Research and development, Value Chain Analysis, Partnership management, Development communication and in Commercialization

How to apply

Interested candidates should apply by sending an email with the specific vacancy number and the position to  hr@farmconcern.org to get a detailed job description .Application deadline is Friday 14th November 2014.

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at Farm Concern International (FCI)

Farm Concern International (FCI) is an Africa-wide market development agency whose work is focused on the commercialization of smallholder farmers through developing market led production systems that are continuously informed by the market needs, demands and trends. We develop pro-poor business and marketing models that competitively and sustainably enhance economic growth among the smallholder farmers in Africa. With a vision of Commercialized African households with increased incomes and better livelihoods, FCI currently operates in 12 countries serving over 3.5 Million smallholder farmers, connecting them with more than 10,000 buyers in informal trade, 500 private sector companies and over 1000 small and medium enterprises across Africa. With Its headquarters in Nairobi Kenya, FCI is an equal opportunities employer.

VACANCY – KEN/01/09/14
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Location: Kenya

Job Summary

Reporting to the Senior Technical Expert Monitoring & Evaluation, S/He will be responsible for offering technical support implementation of various programs design, project cycle management and grants; S/he will have ability to collect, collate and assimilate information from various sources and present to others effectively and strong competence in managing M&E data systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of supporting ME&L at middle level management.

Role & Responsibility
 Provide technical support to the Monitoring & Evaluation department.

 Manage day to day operations of M&E system and support programmes teams in continued implementation of M&E tools and instruments.

 Ensure proper coordination and effectiveness of quarterly programme review activities that deliver high quality review reports for the organization.
 Assist in development of concept notes and proposals with special emphasis on M&E.

 Ensure Compliance to organisational and donor standards.

Required

 Advanced University Degree: MSc/MBA in Socio Economics, Development Studies, Agribusiness, and Agricultural Economics and other related field from recognized Universities.
 Minimum 2 years’ experience in M&E in a donor funded project.

 Excellent project management skills with bias to M&E and Financial management.

 A proven record on development projects documentation.

Preferred

 Post Graduate Diploma in Programme Management or M&E

 Demonstrate solid skills in Communication and report writing.

 Strategic planning and strong networking skills.

How to apply

Interested candidates should apply by sending an email with the specific vacancy number and the position to  hr@farmconcern.org to get a detailed job description .Application deadline is Friday 14th November 2014.

Data & Geographic Information System Specialist

Farm Concern International (FCI) is an Africa-wide market development agency whose work is focused on the commercialization of smallholder farmers through developing market led production systems that are continuously informed by the market needs, demands and trends. We develop pro-poor business and marketing models that competitively and sustainably enhance economic growth among the smallholder farmers in Africa. With a vision of Commercialized African households with increased incomes and better livelihoods, FCI currently operates in 12 countries serving over 3.5 Million smallholder farmers, connecting them with more than 10,000 buyers in informal trade, 500 private sector companies and over 1000 small and medium enterprises across Africa. With Its headquarters in Nairobi Kenya, FCI is an equal opportunities employer.

VACANCY – KEN/01/09/14: Data & Geographic Information System Specialist Location: Kenya

Job Summary

The GIS Specialist will work with related software and programs to create and maintain data and/or maps that can be combined with geographically referenced data. He / she should have the capacity to relate different types of data such as socioeconomic, demographic, administrative or political boundaries, land use, land cover, environmental, infrastructure, and transportation networks.

Roles & Responsibility

 Create maps and graphs, using GIS software and related equipment.

 Meet with users to define data needs, project requirements, required outputs, or to develop applications.

 Conduct Research to locate and obtain existing databases.

 Gather, analyze, and integrate spatial data from staff and determine how best the information can be displayed using GIS.

 Compile geographic data from a variety of sources including censuses, field observation, satellite imagery, aerial photographs, and existing maps.
 Analyze spatial data for geographic statistics to incorporate into documents and reports.

 Design and update database, applying additional knowledge of spatial feature representations.

 Enter new map data through use of a digitizer or by direct input of coordinate information using
 the principles of cartography including coordinate systems, longitude, latitude, elevation, topography, and map scales.
 Analyze geographic relationships among varying types of data.

 Prepare metadata and other documentation.

 Operate and maintain GIS system hardware, software, plotter, digitizer, GPS gadgets

 Move, copy, delete, and add files, drawings, and maps to output reports in hard copy or electronic transfer.
 Present information to users and answer questions.

 Retrieve stored maps.

Required

 Minimum of 2 years of experience of senior level management in development projects either at regional or country level

 Master’s degree in Socio Economics, Agribusiness and under graduate studies in Geographic Information System or any other related field. Master’s Degree in Agriculture Economics, Agribusiness, International Development or related field.

 Knowledgeable in data analysis and management software including SPSS, STATA, CS Pro, MS Excel, MS Access and others

 Geographical Knowledge of various methods for describing the location and distribution of land, sea, and air masses including their physical locations, relationships, and characteristics

 Proficiency in information gathering, ability to correct information, identify essential information and validate the information.

Preferred

 Excellent Communication, Written, Oral, and Cartographic - The ability to convey GIS/spatial information to non-GIS/technical people.

 Excellent analytical Skills, the ability to solve problems using the GIS suite of tools.

 Information Ordering ,the ability to correctly follow a given rule or set of rules in order to arrange things or actions in a certain order.

 Computer Science - Using and developing computer programs to solve problems.

 Hands-on experience

 Good analytical / problem solving skills

 A basic understanding of the concepts behind data management in a relational database

How to apply

Interested candidates should apply by sending an email with the specific vacancy number and the position to  hr@farmconcern.org to get a detailed job description .Application deadline is Friday 14th November 2014.

Kenya Forestry Programme Manager

The Gatsby Charitable Foundation (http://www.gatsby.org.uk/) is seeking a Forestry Programme Director. This position, based in Kenya, will establish a new programme to catalyse the development of commercial forestry in Kenya. Building on existing analysis and preparatory work, the Forestry Programme Director will design a strategy, build a team, and develop relationships with potential partners in the private sector and local and national government, as well as other donors.

How to apply:

Gatsby is being supported by Oxford HR in the recruitment of the above positions For further details, please seehttp://oxfordhr.co.uk/job/kenya-forestry-programme-director/#page. The deadline for applications is Monday 24th November (midnight GMT) for these five roles.

Web Development Expert – Support to the East African Community

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Web Development Expert – Support to the East African Community

An international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations, the federally owned Deutsche Gessellschaft fur Internationale Zusammernarbeit (GIZ) GmbH supports the German Government in achieving its development policy objectives.

The GIZ program ‘Support to the East African Integration Process’ is currently looking to fill the position of Web Development Expert for the East African Community.

Duty Station: Arusha

Terms of Contract: Fixed term contract

Responsibilities:

The main responsibility of the Web Development Expert will be to revamp/improve the EAC Website, through the following:

• Develop and Manage the EAC portal and sub domains by re-designing the look and feel of the existing EAC Web portal and its Sub domains to be visually appealing, to enhance the EAC corporate identity (i.e. with attractive mix of texts and graphics), has a unified theme and design, and easy to navigate
• Customize an open source Content Management System (CMS) that is responsive, reliable and with support base worldwide, and will permit non-technical staff to instantly update web site content, add modules or sections etc.
• Provide search capabilities using key words or phrasing that will identify content from throughout the site as well as improve Search Engine Optimization (SEO of the portal and sub domains;
• Portal and Sub Domains must be compatible with all the latest internet browsers (IE, Firefox, Chrome, Safari, etc.)
• Incorporate the following capabilities to the Portal and/or Sub domains:
• Embedded discussion forum
• Access authentication pages, with “Restricted” sections for certain users
• Photo and Video bank
• Document Management system
• Newsletter forwarding capability
• Syndicated EAC Calendar
• RSS feeds
• Advanced search engine
• Content forwarding and commenting
• Content archiving
• Administrator and user-level access
• Other features as may be determined necessary by EAC
• Configure and maintain servers and related devices for web-based resources, including setting parameters to ensure timely delivery of information to users.
• Development and deployment of web-based and Intranet resources, including the management and maintenance of email systems and database servers of web-based resources, and to enable web-based access to EAC legacy systems as need arises and as technology and regulations dictate.
• Configure and monitor network security so that web content, applications and web-base resources are served only to the intended users, free from hackers and any form of intrusion, and implement other solutions related to information security.
• Maintaining backups and implement disaster recovery measures for the portals /websites.
• Register website/pages with search engines and related domain names with various registrars and outsourced hosting entities plus ensure compliance with applicable legal requirements and policies on website usage, security and standards.
• Monitor and maintain monthly website usage and availability statistics and recommend appropriate tools for website maintenance and development.
• Develop specification for major developments of the web-based resources including any outsourced requirements.
• Any other tasks assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

He/she will possess a University Degree in Computer Science, Information Communication Technology, communication or related field. A post graduate and/or a professional website/portal development qualification would have a distinct advantage.

He/she will have at least 10 years professional experience, with a minimum of 5 years in large database driven website/portals development, implementation, and maintenance. Experience in working with various operating systems and web-based application systems is required.

Professional certification or a clear demonstration of knowledge and experience in at least five of the following: Unix/Linux, TCP/IP, Joomla content manager, WordPress, Dreamweaver, HTML, PHP, JavaScript, Database administration/design, MySQL, MS-SQL, Postgres, and web servers and network security /firewalls.

Skills and Competences

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Excellent command of English and report writing skills are required. Knowledge of French and/or Kiswahili will be an added advantage.

Reporting

The Web Development Expert will on day-to-day report to the Head of EAC Corporate Communication and Public Affairs Department, with close guidance by the Head of ICT on issues related to web resources infrastructure.

Terms and Conditions of Service

The post is tenable for one (1) year renewable on successful performance, for a subsequent period of one (1) year subject to satisfactory performance and funding.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to send their applications letter together with their CV and copies of certificates addressed to EAC-GIZ office, EAC Headquarters, Former State Lodge, P.O. Box 13854, Arusha/Tanzania . Deadline for submission: (17thNovember 2014). Applications sent by email are welcome and should be sent toeac-germancooperation@giz.de.

This position is open for persons from the five (5) East African Partner States. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.