Department for International Development (DFID) Career Opportunities in Kenya

Introduction

The primary aim of the British Government's Department for International Development (DFID) is reducing poverty, and achievement of the other Millennium Development Goals. DFID Kenya and Somalia is responsible for the delivery of DFID's development and humanitarian assistance and policy work in Kenya and Somalia.

DFID Kenya & Somalia is part of the British High Commission in Nairobi. DFID Kenya & Somalia manages both the Somalia and Kenya country programmes from the Nairobi office.

DFID seeks to recruit qualified and experienced professionals in the following areas for both our Somalia and Kenya country programmes:

1. Governance Adviser, Somaliland -Somalia Programme

2. Peace Building Adviser - Somalia Programme

3. Accountant

4. Humanitarian Programme Assistant - Kenya & Somali Programmes

5. Health Programme Assistant - Kenya Programme

6. Wealth & Vulnerability Programme Assistant - Kenya Programme

7. Community Development Programme Assistant - Somalia Programme

How to Apply:

To obtain the application form and detailed job descriptions log on to www.kimberly-ryan.net and click on DFID downloads. Completed application forms should be emailed to dfidjobs@kimberly-ryan.net with the title of the position and country on the subject line.

Only applications made using this application form will be considered.

The closing date for all advertised posts is 12.00 pm Tuesday 19th April 2011. Under no circumstances will applications be accepted after this date. All enquiries should be directed to sarah.nandi@kimberly-ryan.net

DFID is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Applications are welcomed from all parts of the community, and we actively encourage interest from women, ethnic minority groups and those with disabilities.

Selection is on merit.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

You can also visit www.kenyanvacancies.com for more jobs