AMREF is the largest indigenous health development non
governmental organization based in Africa.
AMREF works with and through African communities, health systems and governments, and aims to close the gaps that prevent people from accessing their basic right to health.
With headquarters in Kenya, AMREF has programs in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, South Sudan and South Africa. Employing over 800 staff and with an annual operating budget of approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and partners.
For more information visit our website www.amref.orgAMREF works with and through African communities, health systems and governments, and aims to close the gaps that prevent people from accessing their basic right to health.
With headquarters in Kenya, AMREF has programs in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, South Sudan and South Africa. Employing over 800 staff and with an annual operating budget of approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and partners.
Career Opportunities
Global Fund Malaria Round 10 Project
AMREF Kenya has been selected by the Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) as the dual track Principal Recipient (PR) for the malaria component under Global Fund Round 10 and will be responsible for the financial management of the grant and ensuring quality implementation by Sub Recipients (SR).
The project aims at contributing to the acceleration of quality and effective management of malaria in the country in order to achieve and sustain national malaria control targets in line with global malaria control targets and the Millennium Development Goals.
The project will work with thirty civil society organizations providing them with grants and building their capacity to implement quality and effective malaria interventions. The project will establish the first ever Community Case Management of Malaria (CCMM) in the country.
We are therefore looking for individuals, who are well organized, highly motivated and results oriented to join a dynamic team and help bring better health for Africa, to fill the following positions which are based in Nairobi.
Grants Officer
Ref. No. - KCO/HR/070/2011
The position reports to the Project Manager.
Purpose of the Job:
To provide technical expertise and support of grant component and implementation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing
the resources for grant component and ensuring equitable distribution and
CSO compliance as per set guidelines.
- Working
with the project Manager and the project team to harmonize and foster
consistency in communication with all partners on issues that relate to
grant component.
- Receiving
and reviewing proposals/grant applications to assess compliance with
relevant guidelines and carrying out technical reviews.
- Assisting
in reviewing and finalizing budgets with the CSOs and approval,
preparation of contracts/agreements for the CSOs and the follow up on
compliance.
- Providing
feedback to all the applicants and handling the grant application in
consultation with the Project Manager.
- Participating
in the pre-funding capacity assessment of the potential grantees and
following up training to build their skills.
- Mentoring
CSOs and providing technical advice and capacity development to CSOs to
plan, implement, monitor and report on grants awarded.
- Receiving
and reviewing grants reports for all funded CSOs and recommend any
measures that may be appropriate for the success of the programme.
Qualifications and Competencies:
- The
ideal candidate should have a first degree in Commerce or its equivalent
and CPA(K) or its equivalent.
- Must
be ICT proficient.
- At
least four years of relevant NGO work experience in CSOs grants
management.
- The
candidate should have proven abilities in managing CSOs grants,
understanding of community development issues, proven capacity building
and mentoring for grass-root CSOs, pre- funding assessment, contract
design, compliance management, data analysis, budget and report review for
CSOs.
- Have
good communication skills oral and written.
- Be
a team player, work under minimum supervision and demonstrate high
integrity.
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Ref. No. - KCO/HR/071/2011
The position reports to the Project Manager.
Purpose of the Job:
To provide M&E technical expertise and support project activities and implementation of the project strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
Ref. No. - KCO/HR/071/2011
The position reports to the Project Manager.
Purpose of the Job:
To provide M&E technical expertise and support project activities and implementation of the project strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Participate
in strengthening existing M&E systems in the project, program and
AMREF Kenya Country Office levels.
- Take
lead in data capturing and reporting using monitoring tools to track
project indicators.
- Provide
technical input in the review of reports and participate in field
assessments.
- Take
lead in program surveys, organizing and facilitating quarterly,
semi-annual and annual project review meetings with program staff and
partners and giving feedback on M&E activities.
- Support
project implementation team to document and disseminate lessons learnt and
best practices.
- Ensure
program integration and growth by participating in meetings and
conferences.
- Participate
in operations research and documentation.
Qualifications and Competencies:
- The
ideal candidate should have a first degree in Statistics, Social Sciences
or its equivalent.
- Professional
training in M&E and at least four years relevant work experience.
- Experience
in operation research will be an added advantage.
- Experience
in the use of statistical analysis packages - STATA; SPSS, Epi info.
- Excellent
quantitative and qualitative skills.
- Must
be a team player, good communicator and ability to work under minimum
supervision.
Project Officer
Ref. No. - KCO/HR/072/2011
The position reports to the Project Manager.
Purpose of the Job:
To provide technical expertise and support project activities and implementation of the project strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
Ref. No. - KCO/HR/072/2011
The position reports to the Project Manager.
Purpose of the Job:
To provide technical expertise and support project activities and implementation of the project strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Co-ordinate
and participate in planning and implementation of project activities.
- Assist
in monitoring and evaluation of project activities.
- Prepare
monthly, quarterly and annual reports relating to the project; assist in
preparation of annual work plans and progress reports as per donor
requirements.
- Participate
in operations research, documentation and dissemination of new lessons and
experiences.
- Provide
technical support in development and writing of new concepts and proposals
for fundraising.
- Participate
in capacity building activities, field visits and meetings with relevant
partners and stakeholders to strengthen networks and partnerships.
- Participate
in the development of health promotion related materials (IEC) for Malaria
in liaison with the Division of Malaria Control.
- Control
and account for the use of project resources and assets by stakeholders
and communities.
- Manage
project assets, work-plans and budgets including processing relevant
financial transactions.
Qualifications and Competencies:
- The
ideal candidate should have a first degree in Social Sciences,
Environmental Health, Nursing or its
equivalent.
- Must
be ICT proficient.
- At
least four years relevant work experience in health promotion field.
- Should
possess skills in organizing and conducting participatory learning
approaches for CSOs.
- Skills
in community mobilization, community strategy and networking.
- Should
be a team player, work under minimum supervision and good communicator
both written and oral.
Project Assistant
Ref: KCO/HR/073/2011
The position reports to the Project Manager.
Purpose of the Job:
To assist in technical expertise and support project activities and implementation of the project strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
Ref: KCO/HR/073/2011
The position reports to the Project Manager.
Purpose of the Job:
To assist in technical expertise and support project activities and implementation of the project strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist
in co-coordinating and participating in planning and implementation of
project activities.
- Assist
in monitoring and evaluation of project activities.
- Assist
in preparing monthly, quarterly and annual reports relating to the
project.
- Assist
in operations research and documentation.
- Assist
in organizing and conducting field visits and meetings with relevant
partners and stakeholders.
- Participate
in development of new proposals and concept development for fundraising.
- Assist
in control and account for the use of project resources and assets.
- Assist
in managing relevant project financial transactions.
- Provide
administrative and logistical support to the project.
Qualifications and Competencies:
- The
ideal candidate should have a first degree in Social Sciences or its
equivalent.
- Must
be ICT proficient.
- At
least three years relevant work experience in a busy NGO
- Experience
in monitoring and evaluation and implementation of the community strategy
will be an added advantage.
- In
addition the ideal candidate must have strong analytical, problem solving
and networking skills.
- Be
a team player and communicator and work under minimal supervision.
Administrative Assistant
Ref: KCO/HR/074/2011
The position reports to the Project Manager.
Purpose of the Job
To provide administration and logistics support through effective coordination, planning and monitoring of project activities.
Key Responsibilities
Ref: KCO/HR/074/2011
The position reports to the Project Manager.
Purpose of the Job
To provide administration and logistics support through effective coordination, planning and monitoring of project activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Administrative
support and information flow: In charge of receiving and dispatching
correspondence (including letters, faxes, email, telephone calls).
- Communication
and correspondence support: Receives and reviews correspondence, provides
the relevant case history, prepares routine responses.
- Planning:
Co-ordinates the project’s calendar of events with the relevant offices
both internal and external. This includes annual planning, ad hoc planning
of activities and project work-plan.
- Organizing:
Manages the execution of events including meetings, workshops and other
work-related gatherings.
- Reporting:
In charge of processing and distribution of a variety of reports including
minutes of various meetings, project monthly, quarterly and annual
reports.
- Information
Management: Develop and maintain relevant databases and filing systems for
optimal management of information and contacts.
- Responsible
and custodian of all project assets,
maintains an up-dated inventory at all times.
Qualifications and Competencies:-
- The
ideal candidate should have a Diploma in Business Management or its
equivalent; a first degree is desirable.
- Minimum
of three years work experience in busy environment;
- experience
in the NGO health sector would be an added advantage.
- Must
be ICT proficient.
- In
addition, the candidate should have excellent interpersonal skills,
excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to prioritize
duties and work under minimal supervision.
Project Driver
Ref: KCO/HR/075/2011
The position reports to the Project Manager.
Purpose of the Job:
To provide safe and reliable transportation to AMREF staff.
Key Responsibilities:-
Ref: KCO/HR/075/2011
The position reports to the Project Manager.
Purpose of the Job:
To provide safe and reliable transportation to AMREF staff.
Key Responsibilities:-
- Driving
AMREF vehicles for all official duties while ensuring timeliness and
safety.
- Maintaining
high standards of cleanliness of the vehicles in custody.
- Ensuring
the vehicles assigned is well serviced and maintained as required.
- Maintaining
up-to-date and accurate records of the vehicles work tickets.
- Safeguarding
all the contents in the vehicles.
- Reporting
any accidents/incidents involving the vehicles in custody.
Qualifications and Competencies
- The
ideal candidate should have a pass in ‘O’ level education and must be ICT
proficient with three years of relevant work experience.
- Must
have basic Mechanical and First Aid courses.
- Should
be a holder of a clean driving licence and valid certificate of good
conduct.
- Should
have good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Should
be honest and have integrity, be a team player and have the ability to work
under minimal supervision.
If you would like to join this dynamic team and help bring better health for Africa, please quote the position and reference numbers in the subject matter and send your CV and application letter which should include remuneration requirements and contact details of three work-related referees, to the
Human Resources Manager,
AMREF Kenya
by e-mail to recruitment@amref.org
The closing date for submitting applications is 21st December 2011.
We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.
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