2 Programme Assistants
To join its Horn of Africa Team based in Nairobi
The European Commission’s Directorate GeneralECHO, is the
European Commission Department responsible for financing humanitarian
assistance and civil protection.
Duties & Responsibilities
- The
Programme Assistants (PA) will be based in Nairobi and will assist ECHO’s
Technical Assistants in-charge of programmes for the Horn of Africa to
provide quality technical advice and support to ECHO’s funded projects in
these countries.
- PA’s
will be required to participate in the contextual analysis aimed at
determining the strategy for humanitarian interventions amongst others in
Somalia, Djibouti and Eritrea, as well as for refugee situations;
examining partner’s grant proposals and reports; and closely monitoring
the implementation of ECHO funded actions.
- PA’s
shall be required to take a pro-active role in relevant coordination
meetings with implementing partners and other international and local
organisations ensuring ECHO is appropriately represented. PA’s may be
required to travel throughout the Horn of Africa, including Northern
Kenya.
Required Qualifications
- A
relevant university degree and minimum of five years work experience in
the humanitarian sector; if university degree is not provided, ten years
working experience in humanitarian sector must have been accomplished;
- Good
knowledge of international NGOs and UN aid agencies working in the Horn of
Africa is an advantage;
- Work
experience outside Kenya in an international setting is an advantage;
- Good
understanding of humanitarian issues in, amongst others, Somalia, Djibouti
and Eritrea. Knowledge and/or experience with refugee operations will be
considered as an added advantage;
- Thorough
knowledge of Logical Framework Approach and Project Cycle Management.
Required Skills.
- Fluent
written and spoken - English is required. French is a good asset for
dealing with files related to Djibouti.
- Personal
initiative; ability to work both independently and in a team, with ability
to set priorities, and to work to tight deadlines;
- Commitment,
determination, reliability and a high degree of personal integrity &
discretion;
- Ability
to analyse and process information;
- Ability
to clearly and concisely convey information to others.
Applications which do not meet minimum requirements will be
automatically rejected
NB: applications sent following the previous publication of these positions (Nation Newspaper dated 30/03/2012) are still valid and there is no need to reapply
If you meet the above requirements a prerequisite is to fill the standard CV template available on the following link http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/kenya/documents/about_us/cv_en.pdf
Also apply in writing with CV, copies of the work certificates of previous employments, a recent passport photograph and daytime telephone contact to:
The Regional Administrative Coordinator,
Directorate-General for Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection (ECHO),
P.O. Box 49991- 00100, Nairobi
Latest by noon May 28th 2012 in a sealed envelope indicating the position applied for on the envelope: PA Horn of Africa.