International Alert Uganda Country Manager - Great Lakes Programme Job Vacancy

Alert is recruiting for a new Uganda Country Manager for the Great Lakes Programme. The post will be based in Uganda and will involve frequent travel within and outside the region.

The successful candidate will be responsible for all legal, reputational, relational, strategic, administrative and other aspects of the programme.

S/he will oversee the successful implementation of current activities, taking responsibility for sound management as well as monitoring and reporting on impact, and s/he will achieve on-going strategic coherence, consolidation and, where necessary, growth of the programme, successfully raising funds and recruiting new staff, and generally ensuring that Alert’s contribution to peacebuilding in Uganda is maximised.

S/he will work closely with Alert’s wider Great Lakes Programme, taking an active role in regional strategy and cross-programmatic developments.

The ideal candidate will be educated to Master’s Degree, and have significant experience of operational management in an NGO, including responsibility for programming, staffing, financial and administrative system.

S/he will be able to demonstrate success in designing, financing and delivering peacebuilding related programmes, including through leading policy research, and candidates must also be able to demonstrate a sound grasp of current methodologies for monitoring impact of development! peacebuilding interventions.

A dynamic thought leader, s/he will also have a proven ability to lead and mentor a team as well as complex partnership relationships, and be a creative facilitator of sensitive multi-stakeholder processes. Fluency in written and spoken English is also essential.

For an application form and further information visit our website, www.international-alert.org.

The closing date for applications is Friday 15th July 2011.

Please send your completed application form to Rebecca Shepherd at rshepherd@international-alert.org

Please note we do not accept CVs.

While International Alert will endeavour to contact all candidates within a reasonable time, this may not always be possible due to limited resources.

Therefore, ifyou have not heard from us within two weeks ofthe closing date, you can assume that your application has, on this occasion, been unsuccessful. International Alert is an equal opportunities employer.

All applicants will be judged strictly on the basis of merit.

International Alert is a 25-year old independent peacebuilding organisation. We work with people who are directly affected by violent conflict to improve their prospects of peace.

And we seek to influence the policies and ways of working of governments, international organ isations like the UN and multinational companies, to reduce conflict risk and increase the prospects of peace.

Alert’s Uganda programme has been running since 2007 and is in an exciting phase of growth and expansion of impact.

It has the following strategic objectives:

Harness the potential contribution of oil to Uganda’s peaceful development;
Facilitate efforts to build a peace economy in Northern Uganda;
Foster business networks promoting peace;
Proved analytical leadership on the links between economy and conflict/economy and peace in Uganda.

To learn more about how and where we work, visit www.international-alert.org

Tours and Travel Consultant Job in Kenya

A growing Tours and Travel company is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of a Tours and Travel Consultant whose main job content will be to market and coordinate tours and safaris, issue air tickets, design tour packages for target niches, organize safari transport and logistics, liaise with supplying agencies, negotiate and liaise with hotels and assist in general management of the office.

The right candidate should be aged not more than 30 years old and:

Have relevant academic qualifications, preferably including a degree in a relevant discipline.
Have at least two years relevant experience in a busy tours and travel organization.
Posses good commercial and presentation skills.
Have excellent internet and marketing skills.
Posses knowledge in air travel and ticketing including hands on experience with GDS systems(Galileo or Amadeus)
Be able to work with minimal supervision.

Applications should include copies of certificates and detailed CV with at least three referees, stating current salary and addressed to the Director, Email: mashr2011@gmail.com

To be received not later than 15th July 2011.

Concern Worldwide Developing Minimum Standards and Indicators for Well-Being in Urban Slums

Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental, international, humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.

Consultancy Opportunities

Developing Minimum Standards and Indicators for Well-Being in Urban Slums

In Kenya’s urban areas, Concern is implementing a number of programmes targeting poor households living in the slums to facilitate them build their resilience to shocks and enhance their ability to capitalize on assets to lift them out of poverty.

Concern would like to commission a consultancy to define the minimum standards it should strive towards when working with the urban poor to improve their well-being by identifying the key measurable indicators for sustainable livelihoods and well-being within the slum context and set thresholds against those indicators.

Applications are requested from institutions and individuals to undertake this assignment.

Key qualifications for the assignment are minimum of a Masters’ degree in social sciences or a closely related field; minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in research and socio-economic analysis; academic or research experience in urban/regional planning is highly preferred.

Concern has a Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from abuse and exploitation.

A detailed ToR will be made available by e-mailing nairobi.tenders@concern.net

Interested candidates should submit their applications and proposals to nairobi.tenders@concern.net by 24th July, 2011.

Concern Worldwide Value Chain Analysis for Petty Businesses in Korogocho and Nyalenda Slums

Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental, international, humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.

Consultancy Opportunities

Value Chain Analysis for Petty Businesses in Korogocho and Nyalenda Slums

In Kenya’s urban areas, Concern is implementing a comprehensive Urban Livelihoods and Social Protection programme for poor households living in the slums is commissioning a consultancy to undertake a value chain analysis of the various small scale businesses that beneficiaries are involved in and identify the possible value additions required as well as potential links for them to access markets beyond the slums as well as other major actors in the relevant areas of business.

Candidates applying for this consultancy should have the following key qualifications: minimum of a masters’ degree in social sciences, economics, business or a closely related field.

A minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in research and micro economic analysis;

Experience in value chain analysis; academic, research, or consulting experience in investment programming; relevant experience in public private partnership in micro-enterprise development

Concern has a Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from abuse and exploitation.

A detailed ToR will be made available by e-mailing nairobi.tenders@concern.net

Applications are invited from qualified institutions and individuals.

Interested candidates should submit their applications and proposals to nairobi.tenders@concern.net by 24th July, 2011.

EngenderHealth Research Assistant Job in Kenya

Title: Research Assistant

Program: Fistula Care

Reports To: Regional Study Coordinator/Monitor, Fistula Care RCT

EngenderHealth works to improve the health and well-being of people in the poorest communities of the world. We do this by sharing our expertise in sexual and reproductive health and transforming the quality of health care.

We promote gender equity, advocate for sound practices and policies, and inspire people to assert their rights to better, healthier lives. Working in partnership with local organizations, we adapt our work in response to local needs.

It is routine practice for women to have an indwelling bladder catheter after fistula repair surgery, however scientific evidence on the optimal duration of catheterization is limited.

Fistula Care, a project of EngenderHealth, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the US Agency for International Development (USAID) is about to embark on a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to examine whether short-term (7 day) catheterization is either equivalent to, or no worse than, longer-term (14 day) catheterization in terms of successful fistula closure.

Shorter-term catheterization would have important implications for service delivery: it would reduce hospital stays for women, free bed space at facilities, reduce costs, allow for a greater number of patients to receive clinical care, and potentially reduce the probability of healthcare-associated infections following surgery.

Job Summary

EngenderHealth is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of people in hard-to-reach communities in the world. EngenderHealth is seeking to hire a Research Assistant reporting to the Regional Study Coordinator/Monitor to work on the research study and will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

The Research Assistant will be responsible for overseeing day to day study activities at the site to ensure smooth implementation of the study, safety of study participants, and accuracy of the data.

Responsibilities Include:

Works with the site investigator at the study site to oversee day to day activities of the study and to facilitate effective communication between the study site, the Regional Study Coordinator/Monitor, EngenderHealth/New York, and WHO/Geneva
Administers informed consent, and interviews research participants
Manages data collection at the study site, including reviewing Case Report Forms (CRFs) for completeness and accuracy and maintaining study participant files.
Provides timely and accurate reports to the Regional Study Coordinator/Monitor
Assists with planning for monitoring visits
Assists during monitoring visits with review and resolution of questions on the CRFs.
Works with study site staff to identify problems and resolve those problems identified by staff, as well as during study monitoring visits.
Works with site staff and the Regional Study Coordinator/Monitor to resolve queries generated by WHO/Geneva during data entry and cleaning
Assures safe storage of data at the study site
Oversees follow up of study participants, including scheduling follow-up visits, contacting participants to remind them of upcoming visits, tracing clients who do not return for their scheduled follow-up visit, and distributing transport reimbursements and gifts.
Performs other tasks involved in conducting the study as assigned

Knowledge Skills and Experience:

Previous experience working on clinical research study desirable
Experience conducting interviews or focus group discussions for research purposes
Successful completion of Research Ethics Training Course in last 6 months desirable
Ability to discuss reproductive and sexual health behavior with women
Comfortable working in a health care facility or clinical environment
Ability to work independently without direct supervision
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Flexible and willing to adapt to new work demands
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and other local languages as appropriate
Completed post-secondary education, OR have completed KCSE with a minimum of a C+ (Plus) with a minimum of B- (minus) in English OR completed a diploma in Social Studies/Community Development or equivalent from recognized institutions.

EngenderHealth provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

EngenderHealth complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

To Apply

Please visit the careers page at www.engenderhealth.org to view the full job description as well as submit you details online by 28 July 2011. Please include details of your salary history and salary requirements.

EngenderHealth complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

EngenderHealth Regional Study Coordinator / Monitor Job in Kenya

Title: Regional Study Coordinator / Monitor

Program: Fistula Care

Reports To: Study Manager, RCT Manager

EngenderHealth works to improve the health and well-being of people in the poorest communities of the world. We do this by sharing our expertise in sexual and reproductive health and transforming the quality of health care.

We promote gender equity, advocate for sound practices and policies, and inspire people to assert their rights to better, healthier lives. Working in partnership with local organizations, we adapt our work in response to local needs.

It is routine practice for women to have an indwelling bladder catheter after fistula repair surgery, however scientific evidence on the optimal duration of catheterization is limited.

Fistula Care, a project of EngenderHealth, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the US Agency for International Development (USAID) is about to embark on a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to examine whether short-term (7 day) catheterization is either equivalent to, or no worse than, longer-term (14 day) catheterization in terms of successful fistula closure.

Shorter-term catheterization would have important implications for service delivery: it would reduce hospital stays for women, free bed space at facilities, reduce costs, allow for a greater number of patients to receive clinical care, and potentially reduce the probability of healthcare-associated infections following surgery.

Job Summary

EngenderHealth is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of people in hard-to-reach communities in the world. EngenderHealth is seeking to hire a Study Coordinator/Monitor reporting to the Study Manager for the RCT.

There are two positions available; one to work with study sites primarily in French-speaking countries and another to work with study sites in English-speaking countries. These positions include both coordination of activities at 4-5 study sites located in 4 countries and also routine monitoring of data quality at the same sites. One position will be based in Guinea and the other in Kenya.

Responsibilities Include:

Coordinates study activities at 4-5 study sites located in 4 countries to ensure smooth implementation of the study, including facilitation of effective communication between study sites and WHO/Geneva and EngenderHealth/New York.
Monitors 4-5 study sites located in 4 countries to assess compliance with protocol, sponsor, Good Clinical Practice and regulatory requirements in order to ensure the safety of participants and accuracy of data
Supervises a Research Assistant based at each of the 4-5 study sites.
Conducts pre-study, site initiation, interim monitoring, and study closeout visits and completes associated reporting requirements in accordance with EngenderHealth and WHO SOPs, including making arrangements with sites to ensure needed personnel will be available during the monitoring visits
At interim monitoring visits verifies informed consent and reviews case report forms (CRFs) for completeness and accuracy, including comparing data to information on source documents, identifying problems/questions with data on CRFs and working with study site staff to resolve identified issues to the greatest extent possible.
Retrieves completed CRFs from study sites and sends them to WHO/Geneva for data entry
Ensures follow-up of site issues and action items identified during site visits, including resolution of problems related to data collection and reporting
Works with sites to resolve queries generated by WHO/Geneva during data entry and cleaning
Provides timely and accurate reports to RCT Study Monitor
Performs other tasks involved in conducting the clinical research study as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Experience:

Proficient in all appropriate regulations and guidelines related to clinical monitoring , including local regulations pertaining to randomized controlled trials.
Completion of relevant workshops or continuing education, including clinical monitoring training, Good Clinical Practice, Research Ethics, Regulatory Standards.
Completion of supervised field training in monitoring of clinical research study sites and previous experience monitoring clinical research study sites.
Successful completion of Research Ethics Training Course in last 6 months
Previous experience supervising others.
Ability to discuss reproductive and sexual health behavior with women
Ability to work independently without direct supervision
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Flexible and willing to adapt to new work demands
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. The West Africa position requires fluency in both French and English.
Post secondary degree in science in health care field, e.g., nursing, clinical officer or other post secondary degree with significant experience as a clinical monitor.
Willingness to travel 30-50% time.

To Apply

Please visit the careers page at www.engenderhealth.org to view the full job description as well as submit you details online by 28 July 2011. Please include details of your salary history and salary requirements.

EngenderHealth complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Pact Kenya Program Officer – People With Disability Job Vacancy in Nairobi

Pact Kenya is a Kenyan non-governmental organization that facilitates institutional development of civil society organizations through capacity building and organizational development.

Our vision is to have responsible citizens enjoying equitable development in a clean and secure environment.

Our mission is to enable citizens and communities in Kenya and neighbouring countries to live a life of dignity by strengthening individuals and organisations to be effective agents of change.

We believe that empowered communities are able to independently address challenges and constraints facing them with a view to earning a dignified living, economic independence and political participation.

We work in environment and natural resources management, conflict management and peace building, democracy and governance and women empowerment.

The Kenyan Civil Society Strengthening Program (KCSSP) is a USAID funded program, jointly implemented by Pact and Pact Kenya. KCSSP provides grants and capacity building support to targeted Civil Society Organizations in Kenya working in advocacy and policy change, peace building and natural resources management.

We are currently seeking a competent and passionate individual for the position of a Program Officer.

Reporting to the Democracy and Governance Manager, the officer will be responsible for development and implementation of the Expanding Participation of Persons With Disabilities component under the Democracy and Governance platform within KCSSP.

Department: Democracy & Governance

Location: Nairobi, Dagorreti Corner

Job Description:

Reporting to the Democracy and Governance Program Manager, the Program Officer will be based in Nairobi with frequent travel to other project areas.

She/he will mainly be responsible for the development and implementation of the Kenyan Civil Society Strengthening Program (KCSSP) “Expanding Participation of Persons With Disabilities component under the Democracy and Governance platform.

Reporting Lines

The Program Officer charged with the responsibility of Expanding Participation of Persons With Disabilities will directly report to the Program Manager Democracy and Governance.

Working relationships

In addition to working under the direct supervision of the Program Manager Democracy and Governance, the program officer will work collaboratively with other program officers in Democracy and Governance, Peace Building and Conflict Management, Natural Resources Management, Grants, Finance, New Business Development, Monitoring, Evaluation Reporting and Learning (MERL). S/He will also have significant contact and interaction with Pact Kenya partners as may be required of the jobholder.

Key Responsibilities

The main responsibilities of the Program Officer will include playing a specific leadership role in ensuring that the program fulfills all Democracy and Governance program requirements and processes and take the lead in providing support to DPOs to conduct advocacy and inclusion activities and further build their capacity for more effective implementation of their programs.

The Program Officer will also support the grants management team to ensure sub-grant documents are prepared; budgets are reviewed and are well presented. Specifically, the Program Officer will be responsible for but not limited to:

Program Management

Contribute to the design and continuous review of the program activities.
Developing a roadmap for effective execution of the project deliverables.
Manage and monitor the programs activities
In liaison with other Program Officers and Capacity Development officers, design and deliver advocacy trainings to KCSSP partners (DPOs).
Data collection and analysis for monitoring purposes to be fully integrated in the day to day work flow of the program and have active involvement of the grantees.
Preparation of the monthly and quarterly program reports
Participation in organizing and conducting program internal and external evaluation exercises
Take lead role in tracking grantees progress in achieving outcomes and impacts
Participation in quarterly and other scheduled program performance review meetings
Share information and lessons learnt with other program staff
Coordination with other program team members to ensure compliance with all reporting & requirements of the program.
Provide leadership in documentation of “success stories” and other anecdotal information to enhance the overall quality of performance of both internal and external (USAID) reports.
Development of at least two success stories and share each quarter.

Partner support

Provide support to DPOs in the implementation of activities to facilitate PWD participation in elections and democratic governance as well as advocacy.
Support the development of program processes, tools and plans for DPO partners.
Provide mentoring, coaching and training to partner DPOs
Conduct at least 1 monitoring and/or technical support visit to each assigned sub-grantee partner each quarter

Preferred Skills:

Academic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or related fields. A Master’s degree in relevant study areas will be an added advantage.

Professional qualifications

A post graduate qualification in program/project design, development and management will be an added advantage.

Relevant Experience

At least 5 years’ experience in working with PWDs and DPOs, preferably in a national government agency, international or local development NGO or DPO umbrella organization

Essential competencies

Demonstrated work experience in advocacy and policy change in democracy and governance programs
Strong analytical and report writing skills as well as excellent presentation and facilitation skills
Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment with partners at all levels
Good knowledge management and proven middle management skills
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Power point and use of internet research
Excellent communication skills with fluency in both English and Kiswahili.

Applicants will be required to submit:

detailed and current CV
cover letter demonstrating why they qualify for this position
contact information for 3 referees; and
indicate current remuneration package.

If you meet the requirements for the advertised position, please submit your application and CV electronically to hr.admin@pactke.org, quoting the position and reference number PO/PW/2011.

Only candidates short-listed for interviews will be contacted.

Pact Kenya is an equal opportunities employer.

Persons with disability are highly encouraged to apply.

Deadline for applications submission is 4:00 pm Thursday 21st July 2011