World Bank Kenya Young Professionals Program - July 2016

For more than 50 years, the Young Professionals Program has been the preeminent program preparing global development leaders and the starting point of an exciting career at the World Bank Group.

If you are a highly motivated individual who possesses a passion for international development and are skilled in areas relevant to the World Bank’s operations such as economics, finance, education, public health, social sciences, infrastructure, urban planning or natural resource management, we would like to hear from you. 

For more information and to apply, visit worldbank.org/ypp
and submit your application between 15 June and 27 July 2016.

Graduate Fellowships – PhD Students in Gender and Nutrition

Project: Feed the Future Sustainable Intensification Innovation Lab (SIIL) – ILRI sub-award on Sustainable intensification through better integration of crop and livestock production systems for improved food security and environmental benefits in Sahelian zone of Burkina Faso.General:
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI, www.ilri.org) works at the crossroads of livestock and poverty, bringing high-quality livestock science, communications and capacity building to bear on poverty reduction and sustainable development. ILRI is one of 15 Centers of the CGIAR Consortium, a global agricultural research partnership for a food-secure future (www.cgiar.org).
The Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Collaborative Research on Sustainable Intensification (SIIL; https://www.k-state.edu/siil/index.html), led by Kansas State University, supports the US Government Feed the Future goals of reducing global hunger, poverty and undernutrition.
One of the key components of the SIIL Burkina Faso project on sustainable intensification of mixed crop-livestock systems for improved food security and environmental benefits is to better understand how intensification interventions affect gender equity and household nutrition.
The main outcome of gender and nutrition components of the project is to strengthen women’s decision-making capacity on improved intensification options and to increase household consumption of commonly-available nutritious foods to supplement the current grain-dominated diets within the study areas.
To achieve this outcome, project interventions to improve household nutrition include increasing household consumption of milk, cowpea grain (often referred to as “poor man’s meat in the Sahel) and Moringa leaves.
The guiding principle of these interventions to intensify production to improve nutrition is that they are sensitive to gender divisions of labor demands and gender equity with respect to nutritional benefits.
The Position:
The PhD student will work on the effect of sustainable intensification of crop-livestock systems on gender equity and household nutrition in the Sahelian zone of Burkina Faso. The overall objective of this PhD research is to evaluate the effects of the improved intensification options on gender equity and household nutrition.
The specific objectives are:
(i) To analyze the roles, constraints and preferences of men, women and youth, and the marginalized groups in crop-livestock production in the study sites;
(ii) To characterize nutrition practices of the households in the study areas and quantify gender-differentiated control over the benefits of on- and off-farm activities;
(iii) To assess the effect of improved intensification options on intra-household division of labor and on the distribution of nutritional benefits within households.
The underlying hypothesis is that productivity enhancing intensification options will lead to improvement of household food security and nutrition thereby enhancing gender equity. The PhD research work will be conducted in the project sites in Dori and Ouahigouya in Burkina Faso.
Key responsibilities:

Conduct baseline characterization of gender roles in intensification of crop-livestock systems including constraints and opportunities, household nutritional practices and dietary diversity, and gender-differentiated intra-household diet diversity.

Carry out in-depth study on the effects of improved intensification options on gender, specifically on access to the improved intensification options, power, labour implications, decision making and benefit sharing from improved intensification options.

Carry out in-depth study on the effects of improved intensification options, specifically nutrition interventions on household dietary diversity and anthropometric measurements of children in selected households.

Quantification of different development pathways of gender equity and household nutrition for households along the intensification ladder/gradient.

Contribute to SIIL Burkina Faso project reports particularly on gender and nutritionRequirements and Qualifications:
The ideal candidate should:

Be registered as a PhD student at a University in social science, agricultural science or relevant disciplines;

Having necessary academic background in gender and nutrition or related disciplines;

Willingness to work and live in rural areas of Burkina Faso;

Ability to work in a team and with smallholder farmers;

Ability to interact effectively in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment;

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Ability to speak and read in French will be an advantage.Location: Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
Duration: 3 years
Terms of appointment and stipend:
The successful candidate will be supervised jointly by ILRI scientist and the university supervisor. While at ILRI, he or she will also have access to other ILRI researchers so as to develop his or her research.
ILRI will provide a monthly stipend of US$1,000 to the successful candidate, economy return air ticket to Ouagadougou, as well as insurance. ILRI will cover all the research costs related to the student field activities. ILRI does not cover university related fees such as tuitions, living allowances etc.
How to apply: Interested candidates should submit online through our recruitment portal http://ilri.simplicant.com/ on or before 30 July 2016 or until a suitable candidate is selected. The following documents should be included in the online application:

A Curriculum Vitae including three references with contact information.

A cover letter describing the candidate’s interests in and qualifications for carrying out the research, referring to the candidate’s Curriculum Vitae as fitting, and highlighting any particularly relevant qualifications.

A letter from your university attesting your student status.

The above materials will be evaluated and a select number of candidates will be invited for an interview and be asked to submit letters of support from referees, and academic transcripts.We thank all applicants for their interest in working for ILRI. Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
ILRI does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training). ILRI also does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.
To find out more about ILRI, visit our websites at http://www.ilri.org/
To find out more about working at ILRI visit our website athttp://www.ilri.org/ilricrowd/
ILRI is an equal opportunity employer. Suitably qualified women and citizens from Burkina Faso are particularly encouraged to apply.

Homa Bay County Jobs

1. Secretary to the County Public Service Board (1 Post)Article 235 of the constitution provides for staffing of the County Governments and pursuant to that provision the County Government Act 2012 section 58 establishes County Public Service Boards and section 59 articulates its functions as follows:
Duties and responsibilities
Secretary shall be the chief executive officer and head of secretariat and specific duties and responsibilities include:-

Being the accounting officer of the county public service board to oversee management of finances, preparation and submission of the board’s annual plans, programmes and estimates.

Execution of the decisions of the County Public Service Board.

Ensuring compliance of the policies established by the County Service Board by the users and all stakeholders.

Day to day administration and management of the affairs of the board including development and welfare of staff.

Ensuring staff compliance with public service values, principles and high levels of ethical standards.

Being a custodian of the board’s records.

Providing strategic leadership to facilitate effective delivery of board’s mandate as per its mission, vision and strategic plan.

Monitor, co-ordinate and ensure that the administrative and fiscal policies and activities of the board is in conformity to laws currently in force.

Give effect to and notify other persons of the decisions of the board.

Ensuring that all documents relating to any matter subject to consideration by a board and are timely submitted to the board.

Co-ordinate with Public Service Commission on matters to do with appeals and review on the decisions made by the board.

Determining procedure for facilitation of appeal and reviews of decisions of the county service board to the Public Service Commission.

Performing any other duties as assigned by the board or any other written law.Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this position, the person should:

Be a Kenyan citizen.

Be in possession of a first degree from a recognized university in Kenya

Have a working experience of not less than five (5) years.

Satisfy the requirements of chapter 6 of the constitution of Kenya 2010 on leadership and integrity.

Be a certified public secretary of good professional standing.

Possess excellent communication, negotiation and leadership skills.

Have strong analytical, report writing and work planning skills.

Have strong team building skills.

Have the capacity to work under pressure and to meet strict deadlines.

Be committed to be part of a team that will enable the county government to achieve her vision.

NB: A master’s degree will be an added advantageDuration
The Secretary will hold the office for non-renewable term of six years subject to satisfactory performance on full time basis.
NB: – Those who had applied earlier need not re-apply.
2. Ward Administrator-Kanyikela Ward (1 Post)
The County Public Service Board wishes to recruit a competent and qualified person to fill the position of Ward Administrator from the ward above as per the constitution of Kenya 2010 under article 176 and the County Government Act No.17 of 2012 section 45.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Ward Administrator shall be responsible to the Sub-County Administrator for the following:

Coordinating, managing and supervising the general administrative functions in the Ward unit;

Developing policies and plans;

Coordinating development activities to empower the community;

Providing and maintaining infrastructure and facilities of public service;

Facilitating and coordinating citizen participation in the development of policies and delivery of services;

Exercising any functions and power delegated by the County Public Service Board.

Requirements for Appointment

Be a Kenyan citizen;

Be a holder of at least a Diploma with five (5) years’ experience in supervision

OR a Bachelor’s degree from a University recognized in Kenya.

Experience of not less than three (3) years;

Have qualifications and knowledge in administration or management;

Proficiency in Computer applicationsTerms of Service: Permanent
NB: – Those who had applied earlier are allowed to re-apply.
How to Apply:
Applications should be submitted in plain sealed envelope with the position applied for clearly marked on the left side and addressed to:
The County Public Service Board,
P.O. Box 95-40300,
HOMABAY.
Important information to all Candidates
Applications should reach the County Public Service Board on or before Monday, 4th July, 2016.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Shortlisted candidates MUST meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on leadership and integrity and will be required to produce clearance/compliance certificates from EACC,KRA, HELB, CRB and CID.
Homabay County Government is an equal opportunity employer, women, youth and disabled are encouraged to apply.
Candidates are advised against any form of canvassing including giving out of bribes to influence their appointment.

IT Maintenance Assistant Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Job Title: IT Maintenance Assistant

Reports To: IT Manager

Location: Nairobi

Number of Positions: 1

Context: Pay-Tv Environment

Level: Entry Level

Duties and Responsibilities

Ready to work on night shift or early morning shift even weekends
Monitoring and maintenance of the StarTimes Servers and network.
In charge of Call Center computers (hardware and software).
Call Center Support
Compiling everyday Call Center Reports
Installation and setup of new computers within the office and also in StarTimes outlet shops(in Nairobi and outside Nairobi)
Support the office network, printers and computers
StarTimes system support to all persons using the system.
Training to call center agents, shops agents etc.
Sending of SMS as applied for by all departments.
Monitoring and support of the network both VPN links and internet link
Updating of the website on a whenever asked to do so.
Inspection and monitoring of the Server room as well as the VPNs all over the country.
And any other work given by the supervisor/management
Skills and Competencies:

Master Cisco equipment knowledge and configuration.
Master Windows/Linux Common system architecture, know how to install OS in Windows
Understand MYSQL, Oracle or other common database configuration and management, proficient in SQL language
Understand the Linux/Unix operating system
Can work carefully, meticulously and with dedication, can work under high pressure and in a shift system
Should be honest and of high integrity
Good communications with others.
Work positive, Think positive, willing to learn more, willing to work under pressure.
Education / Experience:

University Degree/College Diploma in information technology or a related discipline is required
Understand the DTT&DTH industry better
Entry level position so ages restricted to below 30 years
Note: Qualified candidates should send their application letters and CV’s quoting relevant skills and experience to hr.kenya@startimes.co.ke

Interviews will be done on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Research Analysts Jobs at The Commission on Revenue Allocation

The Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) is an independent Commission set up under Article 215 of the Constitution of Kenya.Its core mandate is to recommend the basis for equitable sharing of revenues raised nationally between the National and County Governments; sharing of revenue among the County Governments and make recommendations on other matters concerning the financing of, and financial management by county governments.
The Commission seeks to recruit a qualified and competent persons to fill the following positions which will be based at the Commission’s headquarters in Nairobi:
Research Analysts:(Two Positions)
Overall Purpose of the Job:
The Research Analyst will be responsible for involvement in fiscal affairs on public finances research, policy analysis and statistical / data collection assignments related to the financing and financial management of National and county governments.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Carry out data analysis on assigned thematic areas relating to financial management of counties and national governments;

Carry out data collection and collation and analysis on fiscal devolution to inform decision making;

Monitor and report on contemporary issues on development in county and national government resources and revenue generation;

Monitor and report on the operations of the core functions of the Commission;

Undertakes research on fiscal development strategies within the developing and developed economies;

Analyse County budgets, county fiscal strategy papers , county budget, county finance bills and National Treasury budget policy statement and report on the same;

Provide technical assistance to Commissioners, Directors and Managers along adopted CRA thematic areas;

Provide technical assistance to County governments on Public finance matters, revenue enhancement and capacity building on County revenue laws policies, and fiscal decentralization;Academic Qualifications Required:

A Bachelor’s degree in either Economics, Finance, Statistics from a recognized University/ Institution.

CPA, ACCA, CISA qualifications.

Master’s degree will be an added advantage.

Experience: At least three (3) years’ experience in a busy organization, preferably within the public service;Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

A high level of attention to detail;

Demonstrable ability to be part of the cohesive Team and to achieve goals through teamwork;

Excellent communication, presentation and facilitation skills;

Result oriented and ability to work under pressure;

Be a person of integrity and effective interpersonal skills;General Competencies:
The applicants to the above positions should possess the following general competencies:

He/she must be a person of integrity, demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be a team player.

Ability to collaborate with people and organizations of diverse backgrounds.

Be computer literate specifically in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Ability to work in a team-modulated and collaborative environment.Terms and Conditions of Service:
The successful candidate will be offered a competitive remuneration package and will be appointed on permanent and pensionable basis.
Application Process
If your training, experience and competence match or exceed any of the above minimum requirements, please visit:Research Analysts Jobs in Nairobi Kenya at The Commission on Revenue Allocation register and apply 30th June 2016.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If you do not hear from us in the next three months from the date of this advertisement then consider your application unsuccessful.
The CRA is an equal opportunity, gender sensitive and compliant.

Administrative Assistant Jobs in Kenya

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit an Administrative Assistant to provide administrative support to the Capacity Development Unit and support the administration of the graduate fellowship programme.
ILRI works with partners worldwide to enhance the roles that livestock play in food security and poverty alleviation, principally in Africa and Asia. The outcomes of these research partnerships help people in developing countries keep their farm animals’ alive and productive, increase and sustain their livestock and farm productivity, find profitable markets for their animal products, and reduce the risk of livestock-related diseases www.ilri.org.
ILRI is a not-for-profit institution with a staff of about 700 and in 2016, an operating budget of about USD83 million. A member of the CGIAR Consortium working for a food-secure future, ILRI has its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, a principal campus in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and offices in other countries in East, West and Southern Africa and in South, Southeast and East Asia www.cgiar.org.
Key responsibilities

Provide support to the management of ILRI graduate fellowship program including;

Provide administrative support as required during the graduate/research fellows’ recruitment process.

Inducting new graduate fellows to ILRI and liaise with relevant units i.e. IT, health and safety Unit, Finance and HR to ensure all the relevant procedures are followed.

Providing on-going administrative support to the graduate/research fellows.

Regularly maintain up-to-date records of graduate/research fellows.

Provide support for CapDev training activities.

Provide logistical support in the organization, coordination and implementation of meetings, trainings (group trainings, special workshops etc.)

Assist in the preparation of certificates for participants;

Keep records of participants for future communication;

Take minutes and compile reports for workshops;

Evaluate training activities and use the feedback to improve the quality of service offered by the CapDev unit.

Maintaining the training databases and other records for Capacity Development Unit

Maintaining an up to date electronic trainee’s database;

Keeping proper file records of the trainees;

Maintaining the Direct Links in the Global Address list;

Maintaining a database of University/partners contacts.

Providing day to day administrative support to the CapDev team

Liaising with all ILRI administrative Units, Research themes, projects and support units as required to deal with CapDev administrative matters;

Assist visitors on general administrative matters, provide advice and ensure administrative support as required;

Maintaining and updating a proper filing system for the Unit documents;

Receiving, screening, logging, routing and attending to phone calls;

Drafting routine correspondence; and

Organizing travel arrangements and preparing travel expense reports;

Any other support/administrative tasks as required by supervisor or Head of CapDevRequirements

A Diploma in either business administration, secretarial studies, office management or a related field;

A minimum of 2 years’ recent experience in an administrative role;

Front office experience and public relations or customer relations skills would be an added advantage;

Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages;(Excel use a must)

Excellent communication skills; written and verbal communication in English, including web based communications;

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work within a multicultural environment;

Superior multi-tasking skills with the ability to coordinate prioritize and organize tasks to meet deadlines with minimal supervision; and

Confident, outgoing personality, highly articulate and able to relate with people at all levels.Terms of Appointment
This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based at ILRI’s Nairobi campus. It is open to Kenyan nationals only. The position is on a 3-year contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding.
Job Level
This position is job level 1C, ILRI offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes; pension, medical and other insurances for ILRI’s Nationally Recruited Staff.
How to apply:
Applicants should send a cover letter and CV explaining their interest in the position, what they can bring to the job and the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to the Director, People and Organizational Development by clicking on the “Apply Now” tab above on or before 1 July 2016. The position title and reference number REF: AA/ CAPDEV /06/2016 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the cover letter.
We thank all applicants for their interest in working for ILRI. Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
ILRI does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training). ILRI also does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.
To find out more about ILRI, visit our websites at http://www.ilri.org/
To find out more about working at ILRI visit our website at http://www.ilri.org/ilricrowd/
ILRI is an equal opportunity employer.
(closing date 1 July 2016)

Head of Programme – M-Hakika

Amref Health Africa in Partnership with Pharmaccess are implementing an innovative programme called M-HAKIKA; which is a health wallet on the mobile telephone allowing patients to pay and save for medical costs using their phone. Our dream is a future in which access to medical care in Africa is no longer only the province of a small privileged group, but available for everybody.

The Head of Programme will lead a five year programme that aims to improve Maternal and Child health outcomes using mobile innovations in a few counties in Kenya. These innovations are designed in-house but in close collaboration with major private sector players. The main objective of the programme is to increase access to health services for low income people through developing a savings programme with top-ups (from donor and domestic remittances) via a mobile health wallet. M-Hakika is built up around 6 work streams and multiple stakeholders which need to be well coordinated and rolled out in a synergistic manner.

We are looking for a dynamic and strategic team player who believes in bringing lasting health change to Africa through innovative approaches to lead the M-HAKIKA initiative. A Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) or Master’s degree in (public) health or economics with 5 years’ experience in a leadership role is required. If you have high proficiency in IT plus experience in designing and implementing performance based work structures and data driven decision making, you are welcome to view the detailed job description by visitingwww.amref.org and email your letter of motivation and CV to recruitment@amref.org

Specialist, Application Support

The International Rescue Committee helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. IRC teams provide health care, infrastructure, learning and economic support to people in 40 countries, with special programs designed for women and children. Every year, the IRC resettles thousands of refugees in 22 U.S. cities. Learn more at Rescue.org and follow the IRC on Twitter & Facebook .

Job Overview/Summary:

The Application Support Specialist at the IRC will provide timely support to the daily operation of business applications at the IRC. The candidate must possess excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work well in a diverse, multicultural environment. The candidate should also have a sense of ownership over all applications and should ensure smooth daily operation of all application in the position's purview.

The position will initially focus on configuring and supporting the newly developed and launched Budget vs Actual (BvA) system. BvA is a management report that shows how much of a grant was spent, committed, and how much remains at the end of a month. In the near future, this position's portfolio will grow to include other applications.

Major Responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide L1 and L2 end-user support for BvA, GSC, and Finance systems
• Produce any documentation necessary to facilitate usage of application; including user and admin guides
• Generate reports to highlight any trends in usage and notable bugs
• Assist project managers with administration of applications
• Routinely test applications to ensure features are fully functional

Job Requirements:

Experience Requirements

· Minimum of 2-3 years of IT and business/industry work

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong sense of customer service
• Working knowledge of applications being implemented
• Works well with others in an integrated team environment
• Fast and independent learner
• Intercultural competence
• Self-motivated and a problem solver
• Strong computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office 2013 and Office 365
• A sense of personal ownership of the applications, and the drive to keep customers well satisfied with the level of support they receive

Preferred Additional Qualifications

· Knowledge of French is a plus

· Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, business administration, or related field; or equivalent work experience

· Knowledge of Agile development methodology a plus

· Experience with ServiceNow as an incident management tool a plus

Working Environment

· The position will work in the Nairobi, Kenya iHUB location and is expected to be on-site

· Standard office work environment

The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

IRC et les employés de IRC doivent adhérer aux valeurs et principes contenus dans le IRC WAY (normes de conduite professionnelle). Ce sont l'Intégrité, le Service, et la Responsabilité. En conformité avec ces valeurs, IRC opère et fait respecter les politiques sur la protection des bénéficiaires contre l'exploitation et les abus, la protection de l'enfant, le harcèlement sur les lieux de travail, l'intégrité financière, et les représailles.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please follow this link to apply: http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=a2F0cmluYW1pbGxlci40NjAyNC4zODMwQGlyYy5hcG...

Education Project Assistant

Location – Nairobi, Kenya

Salary – 40,000 – 50,000 KSH per month (depending on experience of the applicant)

Answers to – Xavier Project Kenya Education Director

Profile

Xavier Project is an international NGO working Kenya and Uganda. We aim to provide opportunities to refugees living in urban areas in Kenya and Uganda who are otherwise excluded from the means to live a fulfilled and dignified existence so that they will be able to take back control of their lives and make a positive change whether to their new communities or to their country of origin. Xavier Project is primarily an education focused NGO, and while we have media and livelihoods programmes educational interventions make up the core of our activities within these programmes.

Xavier Project is registered as a local NGO in Uganda, an international NGO in Kenya and a company and charity in UK. All operations are in Kenya and Uganda, but a majority of funds are raised in UK. We have a three way partnership agreement between the branches of Xavier Project and one executive team primarily based in the Xavier Project headquarters in Nairobi. Xavier Project currently employs 20 permanent staff and has an annual income of $350,000 which has been increasing by 50% every year since its founding in 2008.

Background

Urban refugees in East Africa face unique challenges. Culturally, it is difficult to assimilate into their new communities as they can be victims of xenophobia and can struggle from language differences. They cannot easily find jobs in a saturated and often nepotistic job market. There are administrative barriers to economic sustainability such as the challenge of obtaining work permits, and the rejection of foreign qualifications from employers and institutions. At present many refugees in Nairobi or Kampala do not have access to quality, relevant education delivered in a safe environment and their opportunities in education lag behind those of their local counterparts. In both Kampala and Nairobi there are over 10,000 refugee children who are not in formal education, amounting to around 50% in Nairobi and 60% in Kampala. 80% of those in formal education are not happy with the quality of the education they are receiving.

Added to this, most urban refugees are hoping to be resettled in developed countries, yet they know very little about the resettlement process, and their chances of being resettled. Less that 5% of urban refugees are resettled in any given year. Many refugees believe that the more vulnerable they are, or appear to be, the more likely their chances are of being resettled.

The pursuit of resettlement combined with the unique challenges faced by refugees leads to a negative attitude by refugees towards integration into their new community. This has a corrosive impact on the whole community. However, there are positive opportunities for refugees to take up in Kampala and Nairobi, whether offered by the government, NGO agencies or refugee run grass-roots organisations. Given their chances of resettlement it makes sense for refugees to make the most of the opportunities available to them in their host countries, such as education, livelihoods and vocational prospects offered by agencies. What is more, a more positive attitude and better communication among the refugee population should lead to vital innovation from refugees themselves. Tamuka media programme is educating refugees on the opportunities available to them and enabling them to communicate with each other and the wider world. Among other ambitions, the education programme is enabling refugees to receive an education that is more relevant to their challenges and their ambitions. Meanwhile, our livelihoods programme is enabling refugees to access affordable loans and learn the business skills they need to grow their careers.

Job Description and Expectations

Xavier Project is looking for Education Project Assistant who will oversee the implementation of a project targeting refugee students’ athletes who will represent refugees at the 2016 Rio Olympics. This project is made possible through the support of UNHCR, Tegla Lourupe Peace Foundation and the IOC. The job functions of the Education Project assistant will include but not limited to:

· Facilitating payment of the athletes levies and stipends

· Managing Xavier Project relationship with schools that the athletes attend

· Assessing the progress of the athlete students and others in the training camp

· Arranging the distribution of uniforms and other school requirements.

· Keeping a written record of activities and contact with students and schools.

· Any other tasks assigned by the Education Director.

· Ability to represent Xavier Project and UNHCR in any activity related to the project

Requirements

Essential:

· Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline

· Experience in physical education

· At least 2 years’ experience in either project management, communications, field work, in the NGO or education sector

· Excellent communication skills in English (both written and oral)

· Good knowledge of MS Office

· Ability to work sensitively with refugee population or demonstrated experience working with marginalised communities

· Excellent organisational skills

· Experience in managing budgets

Desired:

· Bachelor’s degree in Education with a minor in Physical Education

· Competent in Kiswahili

· Experience in managing people from various backgrounds

· Experience working in a tough environment with vulnerable people

· Knowledge of the Kenyan education sector

· Experience in writing reports and strategies

· Experience in government and private sector engagement

· Strong understanding of the challenges faced by urban refugees

Expectations of Xavier Project

The Xavier Project staff is a tight community and a strong support network is offered to all members. We are diverse and relatively young crowd representing seven nationalities. Xavier Project is committed to ensuring that all staff members enjoy their work and gain valuable experience and skills that will enhance their impact now and in the future, whether with Xavier Project or not. As such as we run regular staff capacity building programmes and encourage all staff members to pursue opportunities which will help them to grow individually.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter highlighting why you want to apply for this particular job to the HR at jobs@xavierproject.org by 11pm 3rd July, 2016. Start date is ASAP. Put the words EDUCATION ASSISTANT in the email title. Applicants who simply list their credentials in their cover letter will not be successful. Please also include the names and contact details of two referees. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don’t hear from us a week after the deadline, consider you application unsuccessful. For more information on what we do please visit www.xavierproject.organd www.tamuka.org

Xavier Project is an equal opportunity employer and therefore does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, origin, sex, sexual orientation or disability.

Sponsorship Co-ordinator (Education Officer)

Location – Nairobi, Kenya

Salary –70,000 – 8 0,000 KSH per month (depending on experience of the applicant), basic medical insurance

Answers to – Xavier Project Kenya Education Director

Profile

Xavier Project is an international NGO working Kenya and Uganda. We aim to provide opportunities to refugees living in urban areas in Kenya and Uganda who are otherwise excluded from the means to live a fulfilled and dignified existence so that they will be able to take back control of their lives and make a positive change whether to their new communities or to their country of origin. Xavier Project is primarily an education focused NGO, and while we have media and livelihoods programmes educational interventions make up the core of our activities within these programmes.

Xavier Project is registered as a local NGO in Uganda, an international NGO in Kenya and a company and charity in UK. All operations are in Kenya and Uganda, but a majority of funds are raised in UK. We have a three way partnership agreement between the branches of Xavier Project and one executive team primarily based in the Xavier Project headquarters in Nairobi. Xavier Project currently employs 20 permanent staff and has an annual income of $250,000 which has been increasing by 50% every year since its founding in 2008.

Background

Urban refugees in East Africa face unique challenges. Culturally, it is difficult to assimilate into their new communities as they can be victims of xenophobia and can struggle from language differences. They cannot easily find jobs in a saturated and often nepotistic job market. There are administrative barriers to economic sustainability such as the challenge of obtaining work permits, and the rejection of foreign qualifications from employers and institutions. At present many refugees in Nairobi or Kampala do not have access to quality, relevant education delivered in a safe environment and their opportunities in education lag behind those of their local counterparts. In both Kampala and Nairobi there are over 10,000 refugee children who are not in formal education, amounting to around 50% in Nairobi and 60% in Kampala. 80% of those in formal education are not happy with the quality of the education they are receiving.

Added to this, most urban refugees are hoping to be resettled in developed countries, yet they know very little about the resettlement process, and their chances of being resettled. Less that 5% of urban refugees are resettled in any given year. Many refugees believe that the more vulnerable they are, or appear to be, the more likely their chances are of being resettled.

The pursuit of resettlement combined with the unique challenges faced by refugees leads to a negative attitude by refugees towards integration into their new community. This has a corrosive impact on the whole community. However, there are positive opportunities for refugees to take up in Kampala and Nairobi, whether offered by the government, NGO agencies or refugee run grass-roots organisations. Given their chances of resettlement it makes sense for refugees to make the most of the opportunities available to them in their host countries, such as education, livelihoods and vocational prospects offered by agencies. What is more, a more positive attitude and better communication among the refugee population should lead to vital innovation from refugees themselves. Tamuka media programme is educating refugees on the opportunities available to them and enabling them to communicate with each other and the wider world. Among other ambitions, the education programme is enabling refugees to receive an education that is more relevant to their challenges and their ambitions. Meanwhile, our livelihoods programme is enabling refugees to access affordable loans and learn the business skills they need to grow their careers.

Job Description and Expectations

Xavier Project is looking for a sponsorship co-ordinator who will run the sponsorship programmes of Xavier Project in Kenya. Xavier Project has just become the education partner of UNHCR so we will be sponsoring around 135 students in secondary school, 80 children in pre-primary, and 200 supporting 200 pupils with primary levies. Job functions of the sponsorship co-ordinator will include:

· Paying school fees.

· Managing Xavier Project’s relationship with sponsor student’s families, including carrying out home visits.

· Managing Xavier Project’s relationship with schools that sponsor students attend.

· Assessing the progress of students

· Arranging the distribution of uniforms and other school requirements.

· Co-ordinating holiday programmes during school holidays for Xavier Project’s sponsor students.

· Keeping a written record of activities and contact with sponsor students and schools.

· Other tasks given by the Education Director.

Requirements

Essential:

· Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline

· Experience in managing people/teams

· At least 5 years’ experience in either project management, communications, field work, fundraising or advocacy, ideally in the NGO or education sector

· Excellent communication skills in English (both written and oral)

· Good knowledge of MS Office and web content management systems

· Ability to work sensitively with refugee population or demonstrated experience working with marginalised communities

· Excellent organisational skills

· Experience in managing budgets

· Willing to travel within Kenya and three or four times per year to Uganda

Desired:

· Master’s degree in a relevant discipline

· Competent in Kiswahili

· Experience in managing people from various backgrounds

· Experience working in a tough environment with vulnerable people

· Knowledge of the Kenyan education sector

· Demonstrated success in fundraising

· Experience in writing reports and strategies

· Experience in government and private sector engagement

· Strong understanding of the challenges faced by urban refugees

Expectations of Xavier Project

The Xavier Project staff is a small and tight community and a strong support network is offered to all members. We are diverse and relatively young crowd representing seven nationalities. Xavier Project is committed to ensuring that all staff members enjoy their work and gain valuable experience and skills that will enhance their impact now and in the future, whether with Xavier Project or not. As such as we run regular staff capacity building programmes and encourage all staff members to pursue opportunities which will help them to grow individually.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter why this particular job interests you tojobs@xavierproject.org. Put the words SPONSORSHIP CO-ORDINATOR in the title of the email. Applicants who simply list their credentials in their cover letter will not be successful. Please also include the names and contact details of two referees. For more information on what we do please visitwww.xavierproject.org .