World Vision Kenya is
a leading non-governmental Christian humanitarian, relief, development and
advocacy organization with projects in most parts of Kenya.
We wish to urgently
recruit highly competent people to fill the following positions within our
organization.
National Health Coordinator
(to be based in Nairobi) Re- Advertisement
Responsibilities:
- Provide
overall health technical leadership and direction needed to support World
Vision Kenya’s efforts in improving maternal, newborn child health and
Malaria Status in all design, monitoring and evaluation processes,
development and implementation of National Health sector strategy and
operationalizing the same and in leading the effective implementation of
health interventions.
- Provide
and mainstream quality assurance guidelines and processes for Health
programming
- Provide
lead in capacity building for health to ensure understanding to support
implementation done hand in hand with technical support.
- Ensure
engagement and network with Health partners including Ministry of Public
Health and Sanitation, Ministry of Medical Services and other health
development agencies including UN agencies and WHO.
Qualifications:
- Minimum
of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Health field from a recognized
University. An advanced degree in public health is an added advantage
- Strong
maternal, newborn and child health knowledge and programming skills is
highly desirable.
- Must
have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in child health programming at the
district, provincial/ local authority and national levels with evidence of
successful implementation of child survival programs in the framework of
primary health care.
- Must
have both an extensive conceptual understanding of and demonstrated
practical command for implementing program design, management and
evaluation principals:
- Results
oriented leader who can manage and satisfy multiple organizational, donor
and other stakeholder demands.
- Experience
in support supervision, training and coaching staff in health programming
- Solid
public relations skills and be a strong team player.
- Strong
engagement, relational and negotiating skills
Urban Programming Coordinator
(to be based in Nairobi) Re-Advertisement
Responsibilities:
- Provide
strategic and programming guidance to WV Kenya’s urban programming.
- Assess
current WV Kenya urban and external programs in Kenya and identify areas
for growth, partnership and development
- Analyze
urban trends, monitor inter-governmental groups, UN organizations and NGOs
to maintain up-to-date knowledge of urban programming.
- Network,
build and broker partnerships in international donor circles and research
institutions to support WV field work and keep abreast of political
developments nationally and in the region
- Ensure
the continuous exchange of information on achievements and best practice
including via an Urban Learning Network and Events
- Develop
field urban capacity by establishing and coordinating an Urban Site of
Learning in Kenya in consultation with the regional office specialist and
the Centre of Urban Expertise (Urban CoE).
- Develop
evidence based urban resource materials to enhance program quality and effectiveness
in Kenya.
- Collaborate
with marketing to develop new funding models suitable for urban contexts
and support the National Office to target multi-lateral and grant funding
sources
- Provide
strategic advice to Kenya to develop their urban strategy and adequate
representation of the urban context in the current WVK Strategy.
- Explore
and adapt new organizational processes to respond to the urban environment
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s
degree in any of the following areas: urban studies, political, economic,
social or philosophical sciences, preferably in combination with
international relations. A master’s degree is preferable.
- Minimum
of five years of relevant professional experience in urban programming and
management issues, of which preferably at least three in INGOs.
- Strong
networking skills
- Sound
understanding of urban theories, practice and programming
Project Officer III - Peace Building
(based at Lorroki)
Responsibilities:
- Provide
site specific grassroots project design, implementation and monitoring in
the Peace Building activities of Samburu Pastoralist Livelihood
Improvement Project (SAPLIP), guided by WV Kenya Policies.
- Ensure
smooth, cost effective, efficient and timely implementation of Peace
Building project activities as per the implementation plan and allocated
budget.
- Collaborate
with Central Rift Sub Branch (SB )Peace Building Program Officer and
Project Manager to ensure operational and administrative support to
project activities.
- Ensure
community participation and involvement in peace building activities for
success of their development process for sustainability.
- Facilitate
community based Peace Building initiatives geared towards reducing
conflicts in SAPLIP project area and in line with Kenya Government peace
and security sector.
Qualifications:
- Degree
in Peace-Building, Sociology, International Relations, Conflict studies or
other related field and at least 2 years field experience working with
Communities in Peace-Building programming and program management in an NGO
context or A diploma in a related field with a minimum of 4 years field
experience.
- Experience
in working with communities
- Very
strong communication skills
- Knowledge
of humanitarian industry including Sphere standards, NGO code of conduct
and humanitarian charter, Local Capacities for Peace (LCP) and Do no harm
(DNH).
Project Officer III - Agriculture Extension
(Based at Lorroki)
Responsibilities:
- Plan,
implement, monitor and document all the extension activities within the
area of operation as per the proposal.
- Provide
necessary Environmental management related training, follow-up, support
and guidance to the Pastoralist and farmers in the Farmer Field Schools,
youth and women groups under SAPLIP.
- In
collaboration with the project manager, project staff, Kenya Forestry
Services staff, Ministry of water and irrigation and other stakeholders on
the ground, the incumbent will be in charge of all the environmental
extension activities for SAPLIP project as per the detailed implementation
plan.
- Be
in-charge of the all agriculture related activities in the SAPLIP
implementation area;
- Supervise
and assist the selected pastoralist, farmers, youth and women groups in
the recruitment, training and follow-up of contact farmers within their
area of operation;
- Coordinate
all Agriculture extension activities within the SAPLIP area as may be
required by the project manager or designee;
- Participate
in proposal development and resource mobilization.
Qualifications:
- Degree
certificate from a recognized University of Agriculture
- At least
two years’ experience as an Agricultural Extension staff.
- Experience
working with NGOs and Knowledge of the local language will be an added
advantage
- Has the
ability and willingness to work with different communities.
Project Officer III - Environment Extension
(Based at Lorroki)
Responsibilities:
- Plan,
implement, monitor and document all the extension activities within the
area of operation as per the proposal.
- Provide
necessary Environmental management related training, follow-up, support
and guidance to the Pastoralist and farmers in the Farmer Field Schools,
youth and women groups under SAPLIP.
- In
collaboration with the project manager, project staff, Kenya Forestry
Services staff, Ministry of water and irrigation and other stakeholders on
the ground will be in charge of all the environmental extension activities
for SAPLIP project as per the detailed implementation plan
- Coordinate
all Environmental and natural resource activities within the SAPLIP area
as may be required by the project manager or designee;
- Design
and implement sustainable biodiversity and natural resource management
practices within the SAPLIP area of implementation.
Qualifications:
- Degree
certificate from a recognized College in Natural Resource Management or
Agro-forestry
- Two
years’ experience as a Natural resource manager or Agro- Forestry staff.
- Experience
working with NGOs
- Knowledge
of the local language will be an added advantage.
Project Officer III - Livestock Extension
(Based at Lorroki / Ijara)
Responsibilities:
- To
plan, implement, monitor and document all the extension activities within
the area of operation as per the proposal.
- Provide
necessary livestock related training, follow-up,
- support
and guidance to the Pastoralist and farmers in the Farmer Field Schools,
youth and women groups under SAPLIP / Ijara
- The job
holder in collaboration with the project manager, project officers,
project staff and MoLD staff will be required to implement all the
livestock activities stipulated in SAPLIP project / Ijara proposal, DIP
and budget.
- Train
the selected groups and community members on the various recommended
Livestock practices for improved livestock breeds with a focus on animal
husbandry, animal health, pasture establishment and breed improvement
- Train
and support selected pastoralist, farmers, youth and women groups on
beekeeping, poultry farming, management of dualpurpose goats, improved
poultry and improved bulls.
- Supervise
and assist the selected pastoralist, farmers, youth and women groups in
the recruitment, training and follow-up of contact herdsmen within the
SAPLIP operation;
- Participate
in proposal development and resource mobilization as may be necessary.
Qualifications:
- Degree
certificate from a recognized University of Veterinary Medicine or
Livestock production
- At least
two year experience as a Livestock Extension staff.
- Experience
working with NGOs and knowledge of the local language will be an added
advantage.
All application letters and detailed CVs together with names of
three referees should be addressed to The Director, People & Culture,
Email: recruit_kenya@wvi.org to reach us not later than January 2, 2013.
Please indicate the job title as the subject. (Only short-listed candidates will be contacted).
World Vision is a child focused organization and upholds the rights and wellbeing of children.
Our recruitment and
selection procedures include screening and background checking for child abuse
offenses.
World Vision is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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