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 persons to fill the following
positions within our organization.
Design, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer – Health
(To be based at the National Office)
Major Responsibilities:
- Responsible for
planning, coordinating and in collaboration with ADP/IPA staff pilot the
use of the Programme for Assessment of Services using Simple Systems
(PASS). The PASS framework will involve engaging ADP and MOH teams to use
District Health information system 2(DHIS2), Health unit capacity
assessment (HUCA), lot quality assurance sampling (LQAS) and WV STEPWise
to prioritize service gaps, plan improvement interventions and at the same
time generate data that supports the evidence base of the interventions.
- To build
capacity of ADP/ IPA and MoH staff to collect, analyze and interpret
integrated health and nutrition information to inform decision making for
programming initially in 2 pilot ADPs/ IPAs.
- Provide DME
support to ensure measurement for targeted indicators are achieved at
IPA/ADP and National levels
- Oversee
development of templates/ software/system for PASS to integrate
Sponsorship STEP data, DHIS, LQAS assessments and qualitative data
collected from the health units
- Engagement and
documentation; Undertake ongoing and consistent documentation of the PASS
roll out and implementation at ADP level
Qualifications:
Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience:
- Degree in
Epidemiology, Statistics, or Health and Nutrition with strong statistical
focus and strong M& E background.
- Strongly
analytical skills, excellent data collection, management, analysis and
interpretation skills
- Extensive
experience conducting surveys using LQAS methodologies and able to use
statistical software
(Epi Info, ENA, SPSS, STATA)
- At least two
years demonstrated experience in M&E, surveys, surveillance and other
health and nutrition assessments
- Minimum of 3
years experience in child health and nutrition programming up to the
national level
- Good
understanding of World Vision M&E standards, International M&E and
MoH standards and guidelines will be an added advantage
- Excellent
communication skills (both oral and written)
National Peace Building Coordinator
(To be based at the National Office)
Major Responsibilities:
- To provide
leadership in the implementation of the organization’s peacebuilding
strategy and effectively coordinate to the peace-building and conflict
sensitive programming and integration with development in WVK
- Technical
support provided to project and programme staff on integration and
implementation of peace-building and advocacy programmes.
- Participate in
joint technical coordination meetings/ for a for review and planning for
the L&R sector and the advocacy group in line with objective 5 in the
NO strategy.
- Develop and
periodically review Peace building Strategic guidance and ensure harmony
with the National Office strategy and the Government of Kenya’s Peace
Building and Conflict Management Policy;
- Provide support
in ensuring quality (re)design for Peace Building projects, Annual
Operation Plans (AOPs), proposals and concepts as per LEAP guidelines and
other standards;
- Ensure
Assessment, Monitoring and Evaluation tools for all peacebuilding and
Conflict Resolution efforts developed/adapted and their implementation
- Capacity
Building on peace building and conflict issues by building the capacity of
WV staff built in conflict sensitivity through training and coaching and
maintaining a cadre of skilled DNH/ IPaCS practitioners who are able to
integrate conflict sensitivity into WV programming;
- Networking and
Engagement by making deliberate efforts to establish and maintain contacts
with government line ministries and institutes, UN Agencies, NGOs and
donors dealing with Peace building to identify areas of possible
collaboration/ partnerships and resource acquisition.
- Resource
Acquisition by Identifying and developing, where appropriate, new program
ideas and share the information/ Data with Program Development and Grants
A for development of concepts and proposals related to Peace Building
Qualifications:
Education/knowledge/technical Skills and Experience:
- Minimum
Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or a relevant field from a recognized
University. An advanced degree is preferred;
- Minimum of Five
(5) years’ experience in designing, planning, implementing and reporting
on Peace-Building related projects/programmes. 2 in peace building and 3
in general programming
- Excellent
understanding of the dynamics of conflict resolution and human rights, and
extensive knowledge of Kenya preferred;
- Extensive
experience in models and methods of training, facilitation, capacity
building and mediation including ADR (Alternative dispute resolution);
- Experience in
Conflict sensitivity preferably using DNH framework including training and
Practice
- Excellent
communications skills, both verbal and in writing.
- He /she must
also have solid public relations skills and be a strong team player.
Program Officer – Livelihoods & Resilience
(To be based at Dadaab)
Major Responsibilities:
- The Livelihoods
Officer will be responsible for the assessment, identification, design,
implementation, monitoring and documentation of appropriate livelihood activities
in Dadaab Refugee Camp targeting both the refugees as well as the host
community.
- Ensure adherence
to high quality program design and monitoring within the camp and the host
community based on the assessment report;
- Conduct
vocational skills opportunities survey/ mapping based on the assessment
report;
- Facilitate the
process of ensuring that trained beneficiaries are supported with the
necessary tools and equipment to enable them utilize the skills that they
have been trained on;
- Establish
effective networks with stakeholders at the camp and within the targeted
surrounding host community
- Build capacity
and provide guidance to clients to undertake various business tasks which will
be achieved by mentoring clients in business skills, advice, connections
to local networks , resources, opportunities and more lucrative markets
business skills
- Monitoring,
Reporting and Documentation
Qualifications:
Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s
degree in Business Education, Business Management,
Economics/Entrepreneurship, or closely related field of study. MBA degree
would be an added advantage;
- Practical
business knowledge with an emphasis in entrepreneurship and workforce
development,
- Research,
monitoring and evaluation skills
- Highly developed
interpersonal skills with ability to work in a team
- Computer
literate in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Must demonstrate
sound training expertise and skills in a cross-cultural and inter-religious
settings
- Excellent oral
& written communication skills.
People & Culture (Human Resources) Officer – Organizational
Development
(To
be based at The National Office)
Major Responsibilities:
- Implement
induction and leadership development including; Talent Management,
Graduate Internship Program, staff induction and transitions.
- Implement
Individual performance management by ensuring that there is ongoing
training on coaching for performance, accountability to managers and
analysis of performance appraisals)
- Establish
metrics for assessment of World Vision Kenya in achieving a high
performance culture through organization design and development.
- Implement
Succession planning in line with organizational priorities and “critical
positions”, Implement the strategy and design to ensuring succession
planning in the case of staff transition
- Monitor and
evaluate effectiveness of staff development initiatives
- Revise and
maintain accuracy of all related talent and leadership development
documentation.
- Maintains
evaluation data, including documentation of lessons learned.
- Update monthly
P&C reports and ensure they are timely and accurate
- Participate and
be available for the quarterly meetings in the Integrated Programs and P
& C fora.
- Build capacity
at the sub branches in the area of expertise in support of
decentralization of the P & C function.
Qualifications:
Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience:
- University
degree preferably in Social Sciences with emphasis on Human Resources
Management
- Five years
relevant experience in Human Resources, two of which must be in
Organizational Development
- Professional
membership with a recognized Human Resource Professional Body
- Determined
personality with initiative, perseverance and the ability to motivate and
manage a team
- Open minded,
committed and transparent team player willing to give and receive
constructive feedback
- Proficient in
Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent
organizational skills
- Excellent
communication and Public Relations skills
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 May 6, 2013.
Must put Job title as the Subject.
Email: recruit_kenya@wvi.org to reach us not later than May 6, 2013.
Must put 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.
Our vision for every child, Life in all its fullness, Our prayer for every heart, The will to make it so.