United Nations
Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Kenya Country Office
Vacancy Announcement “KCO/ADM/2014-066”
Duty Station:Nairobi
Vacancy:Administrative Assistant, GS-4
Vacancy Announcement “KCO/ADM/2014-066”
Duty Station:Nairobi
Vacancy:Administrative Assistant, GS-4
Reference # 90684
Date of Issue: 21 October 2014
Closing Date: 03 November 2014
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above Fixed Term position in the Administration Section of UNICEF Kenya Country Office (KCO).
Purpose of the Post: Under supervision of Administrative Officer (Travel and Transport), performs a variety of general Admin services in the area of transport management, protocol and tracking the invoices related to travel services for KCO and ESARO.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above Fixed Term position in the Administration Section of UNICEF Kenya Country Office (KCO).
Purpose of the Post: Under supervision of Administrative Officer (Travel and Transport), performs a variety of general Admin services in the area of transport management, protocol and tracking the invoices related to travel services for KCO and ESARO.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Receives requests
for transport from RO and KCO and assigns appropriate means of transport from
the UNICEF vehicle pool or outsourced car hire based on the most
cost-effectiveness within the set standards operating procedures. Brings
to the attention of the supervisor any abnormalities in the use of transport
paid for by the organization and proposes corrective measures.
2. Assists the
supervisor in the preparation of Travel Authorizations (TAs) for both local and
international travel for KCO within UNICEF rules related to travel
entitlements. Assists staff members by processing requests for visas for official
travel.
Updates the profile of Embassies and share with staff the requirements of visa – when needed; Files all documents on Travel Authorisations and Visas and make sure that they are kept in a safe place.
3. Makes hotel reservations and necessary logistic arrangements for conferences / workshops related to RO and KCO activities.
4. Follow-up on the usage of office vehicles, ensures that drivers are fully conversant and adhere to UNICEF driving rules for their safety and that of authorized passengers. Liaise with the relevant staff in charge of vehicles maintenance to ensure that vehicles are regularly serviced and any default timely repaired.
5. Guide international staff and their dependants by providing information about the Host Country Unit for further processing of re-entry passes, identity cards, drivers’ licenses and other necessary personnel-related documents, in accordance with the requirements of the United Nations and the country of the duty station.
6. Any other duty that may be assigned by supervisor for the achievement of office objectives.
Required Qualifications:
Completion of
secondary education.
Ability to operate a
computer and basic ability in Microsoft word, excel.
Experience: Four years general clerical work, which should include a good knowledge of standard clerical practices and procedures.
Language: Good knowledge of the local language and one or two languages of the organization.
Competencies:
Experience: Four years general clerical work, which should include a good knowledge of standard clerical practices and procedures.
Language: Good knowledge of the local language and one or two languages of the organization.
Competencies:
i) Core Values
(Required)
- Commitment
- Diversity
and Inclusion
- Integrity
ii) Core Competencies (Required)
- Communication
[Level II]
- Working
with People [Level II]
- Drive
for Results [Level II]
iii) Functional Competencies (Required)
- Analysing,
[Level II]
- Applying
Technical Expertise, [Level II]
- Planning
and Organizing, [Level II]
- Following
Instructions and Procedures, [Level II]
Interested and suitable candidates should ensure they forward
their applications along with their curriculum vitae, P11 (CLICK HERE to
download) (internal candidates should attach copies of their last two
Performance Evaluation Reports), to:
The Human Resources Manager
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenyahrvacancies@unicef.org
Please indicate Reference No. “KCO/ADM/2014-066” in the email subject
The Human Resources Manager
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenyahrvacancies@unicef.org
Please indicate Reference No. “KCO/ADM/2014-066” in the email subject
United Nations Children’s Fund
(UNICEF)
Kenya Country Office
Vacancy Announcement“KCO/HLTH/2014-070”
Duty Station:Lodwar
Vacancy Announcement“KCO/HLTH/2014-070”
Duty Station:Lodwar
Vacancy: Health
Officer (M&E), NO-B
Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Reference # 90646
Date of Issue: 21 October 2014
Reference # 90646
Date of Issue: 21 October 2014
Closing Date: 03 November 2014
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above Fixed Term position of Health Officer in UNICEF Kenya Country Office (KCO) based in Lodwar Field Office.
Purpose of the Post: Under the supervision of the Chief, Field Office and additional support from the Nairobi-based Planning and M&E Specialist and M&E Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for routine monitoring of maternal and new-born health programs in Turkana County, including joint monitoring exercises, data collection and verification, and logistical support for operational research studies.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Programme Performance Monitoring
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above Fixed Term position of Health Officer in UNICEF Kenya Country Office (KCO) based in Lodwar Field Office.
Purpose of the Post: Under the supervision of the Chief, Field Office and additional support from the Nairobi-based Planning and M&E Specialist and M&E Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for routine monitoring of maternal and new-born health programs in Turkana County, including joint monitoring exercises, data collection and verification, and logistical support for operational research studies.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Programme Performance Monitoring
- Provide technical support to ensure that the
Country Office has quality information to assess progress towards expected
results established in annual work plans, and to manage financial and
programmatic risks.
- Provide technical support to ensure that
monitoring systems are in place and accurately monitoring changes in
supplies, demand, coverage and quality of maternal-new-born health
services in Turkana. This task will require both technical assistance to
county-based personnel and direct involvement in periodic data collection
and data quality audits;
- Conduct spot-checks to verify the correct placement
and management of UNICEF-procured supplies;
- Support the collection and verification of
quarterly programme reports from partners and conduct site visits to
verify the accuracy of information.
2. M&E Capacity Building
- Provide technical support to ensure that the
monitoring and evaluation capacities of Field Office staff and county
partners government and civil society are strengthened enabling them to
increasingly engage in and lead monitoring and evaluation processes.
- Contribute to the M&E capacity building
strategy for county-level partners and institutions and corresponding
activities for implementation in the context of the MNH M&E Plan;
- Provide technical support for implementation
of capacity building strategies as a joint commitment with other developmental
partners.
3. Integrated Monitoring, Evaluation
& Research Planning (IMEP)
- Provide technical support to ensure that the
Lodwar Field Office and county partners use a well-prioritised and
realistic plan of research, monitoring and evaluation activities that will
provide the most relevant and strategic information to manage the
Maternal-New-born Health Component of the UNICEF Country Programme,
including tracking and assessing UNICEF’s distinct contribution to
improving maternal and new-born health outcomes.
- Make contributions to and provide technical
assistance for the planning and establishing the research, monitoring and
evaluation activities for the UNICEF Health Section, with particular
emphasis on maternal and new-born health programmes operating in Turkana
County.
- Ensure that M&E plans and methods are
effectively communicated to UNICEF’s maternal-new-born health partners at
county levels, and that these partners are prepared and supported to
contribute appropriately;
- In humanitarian response situations, within
the first month, support data collection on the health situation of
pregnant women, mothers and new-borns, and draft and recommend a simple
one-month data-collection plan to cover key data gaps as required for the
initial emergency response. After the initial humanitarian response,
support management of the medium-term response with a revised IMEP.
4. Situation Monitoring and
Assessment
- Provide technical support to ensure that the
Lodwar Field Office and county partners have timely and accurate
measurement of change in conditions affecting the health of pregnant
women, mothers and new-borns to facilitate planning and to draw
conclusions about the impact of programmes or policies.
- Support management and improvement of
available baseline information on key indicators through established
databases at county levels (e.g., DHIS, community health information
systems and maternal and perinatal death review and response system) for
easy access and use;
- Support the preparation of county- level
statistical reports on the status of maternal and new-born health issues,
and provide technical support to fulfil donor reporting obligations;
- Support the MOH and partners to use available
evidence to draft evidence-based plans and budgets for MNH programmes
towards the attainment of national and county MNH objectives.
- In humanitarian response situations, provide
technical support for a rapid assessment (inter-agency or independently if
necessary) to be carried out within the first 48-72 hours, focusing on the
health status and needs of pregnant women, mothers and new-borns. Provide
rapid and accurate information on emergency programme’s coverage,
coordination and coherence.
5. Evaluation
- Provide technical support to ensure that a
well-prioritised and strategic selection of evaluations for
maternal-new-born health programmes are carried out with quality and that
evaluation results are useful to the intended audiences.
- Provide logistical support for evaluations and
operational research;
- Ensure that county-level partners,
particularly the County Health Management Teams, are involved in the
planning and implementation of evaluations and operational research;
- Support effective participatory feedback,
including to community and civil society stakeholders in the focus
counties.
6. Communication and
Partnerships
- Provide technical support to ensure that all
of the above tasks are carried out and accomplished through effective
communication and partnerships, as elaborated below:
- Organize and contribute to joint monitoring
and evaluation activities with county partners;
- Provide synthesis of M & E results to the
Field Office senior management, and to the Planning and M & E
Specialist in the Kenya Country Office;
- Ensure that evaluation recommendations are
communicated to the relevant county partners for implementation, with
advice on follow-up action for future programming.
Required Qualifications:
- University degree in public health or a
related social science, with particular emphasis on monitoring and
evaluation and research.
Experience:
- Two years of relevant professional work
experience, including field work experience, preferably in the area of
maternal, new-born and child health;
- Professional work experience in public health
programme development and implementation including monitoring and
evaluation activities; and
- At least one instance of exposure to emergency
programming, including preparedness planning. Active involvement in a
humanitarian crisis response programme preferred.
Language:
- Fluency in English and another UN working
language required.
- Knowledge of local working language of the
duty station an asset.
Competencies:
i) Core Values (Required)
- Commitment
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Integrity
ii) Core Competencies (Required)
- Communication [Level II]
- Working with People [Level
I]
- Drive for Results [Level
I]
iii) Functional Competencies
(Required)
- Formulating Strategies and Concepts [Level I]
- Analyzing [Level II]
- Applying Technical Expertise [Level II]
- Learning and Researching [Level II]
- Planning and Organizing [Level II]
Interested and suitable candidates
should ensure they forward their applications along with their curriculum
vitae, P11 (CLICK HERE to download) (internal candidates should
attach copies of their last two Performance Evaluation Reports), to:
The Human Resources Manager
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenyahrvacancies@unicef.org
Please indicate Reference No. “KCO/HLTH/2014-070” in the email subject.
The Human Resources Manager
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenyahrvacancies@unicef.org
Please indicate Reference No. “KCO/HLTH/2014-070” in the email subject.
United Nations Children’s Fund
(UNICEF)
Kenya Country Office
Vacancy Announcement“KCO/HLTH/2014-068”
Duty Station:Kisumu
Vacancy: Health Officer (M&E), NO-B
Vacancy Announcement“KCO/HLTH/2014-068”
Duty Station:Kisumu
Vacancy: Health Officer (M&E), NO-B
Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Reference # 90636
Date of Issue: 21 October 2014
Reference # 90636
Date of Issue: 21 October 2014
Closing Date: 03 November 2014
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above Fixed Term position of Health Officer in UNICEF Kenya Country Office (KCO) based in Kisumu Field Office.
Purpose of the Post: Under the supervision of the Chief, Field Office and Health Specialist MCNH, and additional support from the Nairobi-based Planning and M&E Specialist and M&E Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for routine monitoring of maternal and new-born health programs in Homa Bay, Siaya, Kakamega and Bungoma, including joint monitoring exercises, data collection and verification, and logistical support for operational research studies.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Programme Performance Monitoring
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above Fixed Term position of Health Officer in UNICEF Kenya Country Office (KCO) based in Kisumu Field Office.
Purpose of the Post: Under the supervision of the Chief, Field Office and Health Specialist MCNH, and additional support from the Nairobi-based Planning and M&E Specialist and M&E Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for routine monitoring of maternal and new-born health programs in Homa Bay, Siaya, Kakamega and Bungoma, including joint monitoring exercises, data collection and verification, and logistical support for operational research studies.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Programme Performance Monitoring
- Provide technical support to ensure that the
Country Office has quality information to assess progress towards expected
results established in annual work plans, and to manage financial and
programmatic risks.
- Provide technical support to ensure that
monitoring systems are in place and accurately monitoring changes in
supplies, demand, coverage and quality of maternal-new-born health
services in target counties (Homa Bay, Siaya, Kakamega and occasionally
Bungoma). This task will require both technical assistance to county-based
personnel and direct involvement in periodic data collection and data
quality audits;
- Conduct spot-checks to verify the correct
placement and management of UNICEF-procured supplies;
- Support the collection and verification of
quarterly programme reports from partners and conduct site visits to
verify the accuracy of information.
2. M&E Capacity Building
- Provide technical support to ensure that the
monitoring and evaluation capacities of Field Office staff and county
partners government and civil society are strengthened enabling them to
increasingly engage in and lead monitoring and evaluation processes.
- Contribute to the M&E capacity building
strategy for county-level partners and institutions and corresponding
activities for implementation in the context of the MNH M&E Plan;
- Provide technical support for implementation
of capacity building strategies as a joint commitment with other
developmental partners.
3. Integrated Monitoring, Evaluation
& Research Planning (IMEP)
- Provide technical support to ensure that the
Kisumu Field Office and county partners use a well-prioritised and
realistic plan of research, monitoring and evaluation activities that will
provide the most relevant and strategic information to manage the
Maternal-New-born Health Component of the UNICEF Country Programme,
including tracking and assessing UNICEF’s distinct contribution to
improving maternal and new-born health outcomes.
- Make contributions to and provide technical
assistance for the planning and establishing the research, monitoring and
evaluation activities for the UNICEF Health Section, with particular
emphasis on maternal and new-born health programmes operating in Homa Bay,
Siaya, Kakamega and Bungoma Counties;
- Ensure that M&E plans and methods are
effectively communicated to UNICEF’s maternal-new-born health partners at
county levels, and that these partners are prepared and supported to
contribute appropriately;
- In humanitarian response situations, within the
first month, support data collection on the health situation of pregnant
women, mothers and new-borns, and draft and recommend a simple one-month
data-collection plan to cover key data gaps as required for the initial
emergency response. After the initial humanitarian response, support
management of the medium-term response with a revised IMEP.
4. Situation Monitoring and
Assessment
- Provide technical support to ensure that the
Kisumu Field Office and county partners have timely and accurate
measurement of change in conditions affecting the health of pregnant
women, mothers and new-borns to facilitate planning and to draw
conclusions about the impact of programmes or policies.
- Support management and improvement of
available baseline information on key indicators through established
databases at county levels (e.g., DHIS, community health information
systems and maternal and perinatal death review and response system) for
easy access and use;
- Support the preparation of county- level
statistical reports on the status of maternal and new-born health issues,
and provide technical support to fulfil donor reporting obligations;
- Support the MOH and partners to use available
evidence to draft evidence-based plans and budgets for MNH programmes
towards the attainment of national and county MNH objectives.
- In humanitarian response situations, provide
technical support for a rapid assessment (inter-agency or independently if
necessary) to be carried out within the first 48-72 hours, focusing on the
health status and needs of pregnant women, mothers and new-borns.
- Provide rapid and accurate information on
emergency programme’s coverage, coordination and coherence.
5. Evaluation
- Provide technical support to ensure that a
well-prioritised and strategic selection of evaluations for
maternal-new-born health programmes are carried out with quality and that
evaluation results are useful to the intended audiences.
- Provide logistical support for evaluations and
operational research;
- Ensure that county-level partners,
particularly the County Health Management Teams, are involved in the
planning and implementation of evaluations and operational research;
- Support effective participatory feedback,
including to community and civil society stakeholders in the focus
counties.
6. Communication and
Partnerships
- Provide technical support to ensure that all
of the above tasks are carried out and accomplished through effective
communication and partnerships, as elaborated below:
- Organize and contribute to joint monitoring
and evaluation activities with county partners;
- Provide synthesis of M & E results to the
Field Office senior management, and to the Planning and M & E
Specialist in the Kenya Country Office;
- Ensure that evaluation recommendations are
communicated to the relevant county partners for implementation, with
advice on follow-up action for future programming.
Required Qualifications:
- University degree in public health or a
related social science, with particular emphasis on monitoring and
evaluation and research.
Experience:
- Two years of relevant professional work
experience, including field work experience, preferably in the area of
maternal, new-born and child health;
- Professional work experience in public health
programme development and implementation including monitoring and
evaluation activities; and
- At least one instance of exposure to emergency
programming, including preparedness planning. Active involvement in a
humanitarian crisis response programme preferred.
Language:
- Fluency in English and another UN working
language required.
- Knowledge of local working language of the
duty station an asset.
Competencies:
i) Core Values (Required)
- Commitment
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Integrity
ii) Core Competencies (Required)
- Communication [Level II]
- Working with People [Level
I]
- Drive for Results [Level
I]
iii) Functional Competencies
(Required)
- Formulating Strategies and Concepts [Level I]
- Analyzing [Level II]
- Applying Technical Expertise [Level II]
- Learning and Researching [Level II]
- Planning and Organizing [Level II]
Interested and suitable candidates
should ensure they forward their applications along with their curriculum
vitae, P11 (CLICK HERE to download) (internal candidates should
attach copies of their last two Performance Evaluation Reports), to:
The Human Resources Manager
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenyahrvacancies@unicef.org
Please indicate Reference No. “KCO/HLTH/2014-068” in the email subject.
The Human Resources Manager
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenyahrvacancies@unicef.org
Please indicate Reference No. “KCO/HLTH/2014-068” in the email subject.
United Nations Children’s Fund
(UNICEF)
Kenya Country Office
Vacancy Announcement“KCO/HLTH/2014-067”
Duty Station:Nairobi
Vacancy: Health Specialist (Community), NO-C
Vacancy Announcement“KCO/HLTH/2014-067”
Duty Station:Nairobi
Vacancy: Health Specialist (Community), NO-C
Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Reference # 90608
Date of Issue: 21 October 2014
Reference # 90608
Date of Issue: 21 October 2014
Closing Date: 03 November 2014
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above Fixed Term position of Health Specialist (Community) in UNICEF Kenya Country Office (KCO).
Purpose of the Post: Under the overall guidance of the Chief Health, and the supervision of the Health Specialist, Systems, the Health Specialist (Community) is to manage the UNICEF support to the government and its partners to finalize policy, strengthen capacity required for provision of community health services, in context of the devolved system of governance.
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above Fixed Term position of Health Specialist (Community) in UNICEF Kenya Country Office (KCO).
Purpose of the Post: Under the overall guidance of the Chief Health, and the supervision of the Health Specialist, Systems, the Health Specialist (Community) is to manage the UNICEF support to the government and its partners to finalize policy, strengthen capacity required for provision of community health services, in context of the devolved system of governance.
Major Duties and
Responsibilities:
1. Manages the office coordination of
community health services.
- In collaboration with the Unit of Community
health Services, provides technical support to National Level
Ministry of Health and relevant partners for the development of
well-functioning policies including:
- Policy documents, guidelines and strategies to
strengthen the roll out of responsive Community Health Services in Kenya;
- Operational guidance to selected Counties to
model, document and scale up functional community level service delivery,
including establish community-based new-born care services and ICCM.
- Keep abreast of public health developments in
the county that could have an impact on the child Health program (positive
or negative) and proactively propose to the Child health specialist how to
respond to these developments.
2. Provide technical support to
strengthening the community health services coordination mechanism at
government level (national and County levels)to effectively design, plan and
implement key community health service interventions;
ii) Revise, disseminate and roll-out
the use of community based health information services tools by counties.
3. Provides technical support to
selected counties to implement Community Health Strategy including:
i. Monitoring, evaluation and
reporting on specific Community Health Services activities carried out through
various field visits, in a timely manner, efficiently.
4. Support to design of models of community based participation in health services, including community dialogue, with clear definition of the roles of all stakeholders, establishment of proper norms and guidelines in the implementation of the Community Health.
5. Participate in inter-sectoral collaboration (Child Health and Community Health Services with other programme colleagues for the systematic delivery of an integrated package of MNCH services.
Required Qualifications: Advanced degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Public Health, Medicine, Health Research, International Health, Health Policy and Management or a field relevant to international development assistance in Health.
Experience:
4. Support to design of models of community based participation in health services, including community dialogue, with clear definition of the roles of all stakeholders, establishment of proper norms and guidelines in the implementation of the Community Health.
5. Participate in inter-sectoral collaboration (Child Health and Community Health Services with other programme colleagues for the systematic delivery of an integrated package of MNCH services.
Required Qualifications: Advanced degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Public Health, Medicine, Health Research, International Health, Health Policy and Management or a field relevant to international development assistance in Health.
Experience:
- At least five years progressive work
experience at the national in public health or related field with focus on
community maternal and child survival and development programs.
- Experience working with National and Regional
government will be an asset
Language:
- Fluency in English required.
- Knowledge of the local working language of the
duty station is an asset.
Competencies:
i) Core Values (Required)
- Commitment
- Diversity and
Inclusion
- Integrity
ii) Core Competencies (Required)
- Communication [Level II]
- Working with People [Level II]
- Drive for Results [Level II]
iii) Functional Competencies
(Required)
- Leading and Supervising [I]
- Formulating Strategies and Concepts [II]
- Analyzing
[III]
- Relating and Networking [II]
- Deciding and Initiating Action [II]
- Applying Technical Expertise [III]
Interested and suitable candidates
should ensure they forward their applications along with their curriculum
vitae, P11 (CLICK HERE to download) (internal candidates should
attach copies of their last two Performance Evaluation Reports), to:
The Human Resources Manager
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenyahrvacancies@unicef.org
Please indicate Reference No. “KCO/HLTH/2014-067” in the email subject.
The Human Resources Manager
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenyahrvacancies@unicef.org
Please indicate Reference No. “KCO/HLTH/2014-067” in the email subject.
United Nations Children’s Fund
(UNICEF)
Kenya Country Office
Vacancy Announcement“KCO/HIV-AIDS/2014-069”
Duty Station:Kisumu
Vacancy: HIV-AIDS Officer, NO-B
Vacancy Announcement“KCO/HIV-AIDS/2014-069”
Duty Station:Kisumu
Vacancy: HIV-AIDS Officer, NO-B
Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Reference # KCO14065
Date of Issue: 21 October 2014
Reference # KCO14065
Date of Issue: 21 October 2014
Closing Date: 03 November 2014
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above Fixed Term position of HIV-AIDS Officer in UNICEF Kenya Country Office (KCO) based in Kisumu Field Office.
Purpose of the Post: Under the supervision of the Chief of Field Office (Kisumu), accountable for professional technical contribution to project design, planning, administration, monitoring and evaluation of the HIV/AIDS programme/project activities, especially related to adolescents HIV prevention, treatment and care needs, at sub national level, data analysis and progress reporting, and commitment for enhancement of teamwork and capacity building, in support of achievement of planned objectives of the sub national work plan, aligned with country programme goals and strategy, with an emphasis on addressing gender inequalities.
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above Fixed Term position of HIV-AIDS Officer in UNICEF Kenya Country Office (KCO) based in Kisumu Field Office.
Purpose of the Post: Under the supervision of the Chief of Field Office (Kisumu), accountable for professional technical contribution to project design, planning, administration, monitoring and evaluation of the HIV/AIDS programme/project activities, especially related to adolescents HIV prevention, treatment and care needs, at sub national level, data analysis and progress reporting, and commitment for enhancement of teamwork and capacity building, in support of achievement of planned objectives of the sub national work plan, aligned with country programme goals and strategy, with an emphasis on addressing gender inequalities.
Responsible to
support the Chief of Field Office in internal coordination and facilitate
coordination with external partners for counties supported by the UNICEF Kisumu
Field Office to advance HIV prevention, treatment and care results for children
and adolescents.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Programme / Project Management
- Support the availability of accurate, complete
and up-to-date information at sub national level required for effective
HIV/AIDS programme and project design, implementation, management,
monitoring and evaluation.
- Draft sound HIV/AIDS programme budgets for
review by the supervisor.
- Pay special attention to development and
management of new programme/projects related to HIV and adolescents.
2. Project Efficiency and
Effectiveness
- Enhance project efficiency and effectiveness
through implementation follow-on, including gender- and age-specific
monitoring UNICEF inputs, local conditions and resources, flow of supply
and non-supply assistance and HIV/AIDS project status.
3. Work Plan and Project
Documentation
- Analyze collected data and information and
prepare progress reports; draft changes in HIV/AIDS project work plans and
assist in identification of required supplies and equipment as well as in
the drafting of Country Programme
- Recommendation and other project
documentation, using agreed-upon gender and equity related indicators
where needed; assure accuracy and consistency with established rules,
regulations and plans of action.
- Communicate regularly with the UNICEF national
office and seek advice related to work planning processes and development
of project documentation.
4. Project Implementation Information
and Data
- Ensure the appropriateness of financial,
administrative and supply documentation; verify that HIV/AIDS project
expenditures are within allotments and that data is consistent with the
project information and database (e.g. Vision).
- Follow up on queries or initiate corrective
action on discrepancies.
5. Knowledge Sharing
- Compile HIV/AIDS project implementation
training and orientation materials to promote knowledge sharing with
donors and media and other partners at sub national level.
- Share HIV and children and adolescents related
evidence within the organization and externally.
6. Communication and Networking
- Ensure the effective communication and
networking developed and maintained through review of existing
partnerships, development of new partnerships and collaboration, with
particular emphasis adolescents and HIV, understanding gender inequalities
and on practicing gender mainstreaming where applicable. Share regularly
programmatic updates with the national UNICEF office and seek technical
guidance related to major programme directions.
- Collaborate with Operations staff to implement
internal controls systems and resolve day-to-day issues or discrepancies
in financial or supply management.
- Team with local Government counterparts to
exchange information on HIV/AIDS project implementation and status as well
as movement and distribution of supplies.
- Collaborate with members of the development
community, including NGOs, UN and bilateral agencies in the exchange of
information relating to HIV/AIDS sector
Required Qualifications:
- University degree in one of the disciplines
relevant to the following areas: Social Sciences, Health, Public Health,
Family Health, Nursing, or a field relevant to international development
assistance in HIV and AIDS.
- Background/familiarity with Emergency an
asset.
Experience:
At least two years of relevant
professional work experience in HIV prevention, treatment and/or care with
children and adolescents.
Good written and verbal communication
skills.
Experience in knowledge
management.
Training and experience in social
welfare, or HIV and AIDS health care.
Experience in monitoring gender disparities and programme interventions that reduce these disparities and asset.
Language: Fluency in English and Swahili language required.
Competencies:
Experience in monitoring gender disparities and programme interventions that reduce these disparities and asset.
Language: Fluency in English and Swahili language required.
Competencies:
i) Core Values (Required)
- Commitment
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Integrity
ii) Core Competencies (Required)
- Communication [Level II]
- Working with People [Level
I]
- Drive for Results [Level
I]
iii) Functional Competencies
(Required)
- Formulating Strategies and Concepts [Level I]
- Analyzing [Level II]
- Applying Technical Expertise [Level II]
- Learning and Researching [Level II]
- Planning and Organizing [Level II]
Interested and suitable candidates
should ensure they forward their applications along with their curriculum
vitae, P11 (CLICK HERE to download) (internal candidates should
attach copies of their last two Performance Evaluation Reports), to:
The Human Resources Manager
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenyahrvacancies@unicef.org
Please indicate Reference No. “KCO/HIV-AIDS/2014-069” in the email subject.
The Human Resources Manager
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenyahrvacancies@unicef.org
Please indicate Reference No. “KCO/HIV-AIDS/2014-069” in the email subject.
United Nations Children’s Fund
(UNICEF)
Kenya Country Office
Vacancy Announcement “KCO/SUP/2014-076”
Duty Station:Nairobi
Vacancy: Human Resources Assistant, GS-6
Vacancy Announcement “KCO/SUP/2014-076”
Duty Station:Nairobi
Vacancy: Human Resources Assistant, GS-6
Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Reference # 90693
Date of Issue: 21 October 2014
Reference # 90693
Date of Issue: 21 October 2014
Closing Date: 03 November 2014
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above Fixed Term position in UNICEF Kenya Country Office (KCO), Nairobi
Purpose of the Post: Under the general supervision of the Human Resources Officer, the HR Assistant is responsible for the attendance/leave management and assists in the Human Resource Management of all categories of staff in the office.
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above Fixed Term position in UNICEF Kenya Country Office (KCO), Nairobi
Purpose of the Post: Under the general supervision of the Human Resources Officer, the HR Assistant is responsible for the attendance/leave management and assists in the Human Resource Management of all categories of staff in the office.
Major Duties and
Responsibilities:
Maintain, monitor and update attendance and leave records both manually and in VISION for all staff for KCO and ESARO providing accurate information to staff on their leave entitlements as appropriate. Reconciles the VISION records with manual records obtained from monthly attendance sheets to ensure consistency and accuracy at all times.
Manage the on-boarding and off-boarding process by providing orientation and accurate information to newly recruited/arrived staff members to facilitate quick and efficient settling in; and assisting separating staff with guidance on check-out and completion of the necessary forms.
Maintaining HR databases to facilitate easy access of up-to-date information, statistics and reports such as e-pas/pas reports, staff data,
Maintain up-to-date information and staff lists on staff and dependents in an easily accessible format to meet the needs of different stakeholders such as UNJMS and UNDSS. Information will input into management reports and indicators and also serve the office particularly to support emergency preparedness.
Supports recruitment processes for vacant posts or short-term requirements, by preparing vacancy announcements, screening applications (long list), participating in competency based interviews and administering written exams.
Processes specific entitlements (salary advances, rental subsidy and advances) for both local and international staff in accordance with UN/UNICEF rules and regulations, by ensuring that all relevant forms are completed by staff, entering data into VISION Ensures the appropriate maintenance of the relevant personnel records and files.
Keep abreast of the latest HR rules, regulations and policies and assist staff in the correct interpretation and application of HR policies and procedures and provide advice as required.
Required Qualifications:
Maintain, monitor and update attendance and leave records both manually and in VISION for all staff for KCO and ESARO providing accurate information to staff on their leave entitlements as appropriate. Reconciles the VISION records with manual records obtained from monthly attendance sheets to ensure consistency and accuracy at all times.
Manage the on-boarding and off-boarding process by providing orientation and accurate information to newly recruited/arrived staff members to facilitate quick and efficient settling in; and assisting separating staff with guidance on check-out and completion of the necessary forms.
Maintaining HR databases to facilitate easy access of up-to-date information, statistics and reports such as e-pas/pas reports, staff data,
Maintain up-to-date information and staff lists on staff and dependents in an easily accessible format to meet the needs of different stakeholders such as UNJMS and UNDSS. Information will input into management reports and indicators and also serve the office particularly to support emergency preparedness.
Supports recruitment processes for vacant posts or short-term requirements, by preparing vacancy announcements, screening applications (long list), participating in competency based interviews and administering written exams.
Processes specific entitlements (salary advances, rental subsidy and advances) for both local and international staff in accordance with UN/UNICEF rules and regulations, by ensuring that all relevant forms are completed by staff, entering data into VISION Ensures the appropriate maintenance of the relevant personnel records and files.
Keep abreast of the latest HR rules, regulations and policies and assist staff in the correct interpretation and application of HR policies and procedures and provide advice as required.
Required Qualifications:
- Completion of secondary education.
- Diploma/post-secondary training in Human
Resources Management from a recognized institution is desirable.
Experience:
- Six (6) years progressive work experience in
HR Management or in Administration.
- Experience in the UN system a distinct
advantage.
Language: Fluency in English and Kiswahili.
Competencies:
i) Core Values (Required)
Competencies:
i) Core Values (Required)
- Commitment
- Diversity and
Inclusion
- Integrity
ii) Core Competencies (Required)
- Communication [Level II]
- Working with People [Level II]
- Drive for Results [Level II]
iii) Functional Competencies
(Required)
- Analysing, [Level II]
- Applying Technical Expertise, [Level II]
- Planning and Organizing, [Level II]
- Following Instructions and Procedures, [Level
II]
Interested and suitable candidates
should ensure they forward their applications along with their P11, curriculum
vitae, P11 (CLICK HERE to download) (internal candidates should
attach copies of their last two Performance Evaluation Reports),
to:
The Human Resources Manager
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenyahrvacancies@unicef.org
Please indicate Reference No. “KCO/HR/2014-076” in the email subject.
United Nations Children’s Fund
(UNICEF)
Kenya Country Office
Vacancy Announcement“KCO/ICT/2014-055”
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Duty Station: Nairobi
Vacancy: Information Technology Officer (Technology for Development), NO-B
Vacancy Announcement“KCO/ICT/2014-055”
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Duty Station: Nairobi
Vacancy: Information Technology Officer (Technology for Development), NO-B
Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Reference # 90599
Date of Issue: 21 October 2014
Reference # 90599
Date of Issue: 21 October 2014
Closing Date: 03 November 2014
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above Fixed Term position of Information Technology Officer, Information Communication Technologies For Development (T4D) in UNICEF Kenya Country Office (KCO).
Purpose of the Post: Under the supervision of the ICT Specialist, assist UNICEF Kenya with the identification, assessment, and integration of ICT into UNICEF programming, strengthening internal capacity to lead and support T4D related projects, and maximizing potential for T4D scale-up and rollout.
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above Fixed Term position of Information Technology Officer, Information Communication Technologies For Development (T4D) in UNICEF Kenya Country Office (KCO).
Purpose of the Post: Under the supervision of the ICT Specialist, assist UNICEF Kenya with the identification, assessment, and integration of ICT into UNICEF programming, strengthening internal capacity to lead and support T4D related projects, and maximizing potential for T4D scale-up and rollout.
The specialist will
also liaise with all stake holders to contribute to programme planning,
administration, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programme/project
activities, data analysis and progress reporting.
Provide T4D oversight functions with
ICT systems and support with information security policy and procedures and
risk analysis.
The Technology for Development
specialist will be integrated into the CO ICT team and will have a matrix
management structure with the Country Office Innovation Lead.
Technology for Development activities
will be aligned with work plans of the country office programmes.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Policy and Strategy development:
- Contribute to the development of a technology
for development strategy for the country office, including assessment of
T4D gaps, opportunities, standards and develop a scale up strategy for
KCO.
- Lead the development and oversee quality
assurance during the roll-out of an office-wide T4D strategy and
participate in setting up standards, documentation and mechanisms for T4D
Programme M&E and Research.
Partnerships:
- Raise awareness of potential partners and
solutions to UNICEF Kenya ICT and Programme community.
- Develop a catalogue of potential country
specific T4D partners and their profiles/areas of engagement in Kenya to
promote and enhance UNICEF goals for outcomes for children through the use
of Technology for Development.
- Develop clear and concise concept notes of
each agreed T4D Initiative and proposals for fund raising efforts.
- In close consultation with the CO innovation
lead, support the design of and participate in global, regional and
country events on innovation.
Research:
- Collect data, undertake analysis and prepare
reports on existing initiatives, solutions, capture lessons learnt from
various programmes and share resources available.
- Map all T4D projects and resources.
- Ensure documentation and clear monitoring and
evaluation mechanisms for the projects including baseline data collection,
necessarily on-going monitoring, as well as first phase data collection
and analysis.
- With CO Information Management Specialist,
respond to the data analytics, information and knowledge management needs
of the country office.
Technical Assistance:
- Support the development of innovative
tools;
- Provide support and technical assistance to
the Country Office in the identification, selection, concept design and
roll-out and sustainability of T4D interventions to address bottlenecks
towards the achievement of programme results;
- Work with stakeholders to help develop
standards, procedures and partnerships for T4D interventions and their
transition to relevant Government and Civil Society institutions.
- Assist programme sections to identify and
assess new T4D initiatives, or new phases of on-going initiatives, with
immediate potential to improve UNICEF programming in service delivery
and/or monitoring and evaluation.
Capacity building:
- Provide training on the use of new
technological approaches to UNICEF staff, clients and partners;
- Build capacity of programme staff in analysing
the large amounts of data generated through T4D initiatives including the
use of data visualization techniques, infographics and analytics
tools.
- Provision local Business and Technical
Analysis services to country office sections (ICT and programme) to help
define requirements, guidelines and sustainability for T4D solutions;
Required Qualifications: University degree or equivalent background in
Computer Science, Information Science, Business Administration, Social Science,
or related area
Experience:
Experience:
- At least two years’ experience in the field of
innovative technologies implementation, web development, data
visualization or similar;
- Experience in supporting and coordinating
project activities across a large organization and with other
international partner organizations.
- Experience with ICT hardware, mobile and
web-based technologies in Africa, particularly designing or deploying
tools appropriate to low-bandwidth environments.
- Strong understanding of Principles of
Innovation and usability principles for user interfaces;
- Strong experience with rapid prototyping
methodology;
- Proved experience in handling a variety of
internal business clients;
- Open Source, mobile and emerging ICT applied
to public health is extremely desirable. It would be desirable if the
individual had expert knowledge or interest in one of these areas:
- Mobile and Telephony [SMS gateways, IVR and
PBX systems]
- Mobile Health
- Mobile Learning
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in supervising engineers and
software developers and responsibility for budgets, contracts and
procurement desirable; Experience in an international organization is
desirable.
- Good digital design skills and understanding
of UNICEF led global technological innovations like RapdPRO, rapidFTR,
uReport, mHERO would be an asset;
Language:
- Fluency in English and another UN working
language required
- Knowledge of local working language of the
duty station an asset.
Competencies:
i) Core Values (Required)
- Commitment
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Integrity
ii) Core Competencies (Required)
- Communication [Level I]
- Working with People [Level
I]
- Drive for Results [Level
I]
iii) Functional Competencies
(Required)
- Formulating Strategies and Concepts [Level I]
- Analyzing [Level II]
- Applying Technical Expertise [Level II]
- Learning and Researching [Level II]
- Planning and Organizing [Level I]
Interested and suitable candidates
should ensure they forward their applications along with their curriculum
vitae, P11 (CLICK HERE to download) (internal candidates should
attach copies of their last two Performance Evaluation Reports), to:
The Human Resources Manager
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenyahrvacancies@unicef.org
Please indicate Reference No. “KCO/ICT/2014-055” in the email subject.
The Human Resources Manager
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenyahrvacancies@unicef.org
Please indicate Reference No. “KCO/ICT/2014-055” in the email subject.
United Nations Children’s Fund
(UNICEF)
Kenya Country Office
Vacancy Announcement“KCO/SUP/2014-056”
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Vacancy: Logistics Assistant, GS-6
Vacancy Announcement“KCO/SUP/2014-056”
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Duty Station:Nairobi
Vacancy: Logistics Assistant, GS-6
Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Reference # 90680
Date of Issue: 21 October 2014
Reference # 90680
Date of Issue: 21 October 2014
Closing Date: 03 November 2014
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above Fixed Term position in UNICEF Kenya Country Office (KCO), Nairobi
Purpose of the Post: Under the supervision of the Logistics Specialist, provide daily logistics assistance to the Logistics Specialist on Procurement Services and Donations-in-Kind (D-I-K) supplies tracking, monitoring and reporting functions; including up-dating & management of weekly Procurement Services transactions reports.
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above Fixed Term position in UNICEF Kenya Country Office (KCO), Nairobi
Purpose of the Post: Under the supervision of the Logistics Specialist, provide daily logistics assistance to the Logistics Specialist on Procurement Services and Donations-in-Kind (D-I-K) supplies tracking, monitoring and reporting functions; including up-dating & management of weekly Procurement Services transactions reports.
The assistance will
provide support in enhancing the planning, and timely delivery of Procurement
Services & D-I-K supplies to consignees & partners; e.g., Kenya Medical
Supplies Authority (KEMSA), Unit of Vaccines and Immunization Services (UVIS),
Division of Malaria Control and other relevant divisions the relevant in
ministries, counties and facilities.
The focus of this assistance supports
the effective management of supplies and commodities, both PS and D-I-K,
ensuring practice of efficient supply chain management at all levels.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Periodic Monitoring and Tracking of all PS and
D-I-K supplies and real time up-dating of all related reports for weekly
reporting & dissemination to programmes, partners, the GoK related
clients and relevant programme sections.
- Work closely with other Supply & Logistics
colleagues, relevant programme staff, and Supply Division in Copenhagen to
promote and support procurement services by government, counties, other UN
agencies, international and philanthropic organizations e.g., World Bank,
Global Fund, GAVI, etc.
- Provide assistance for all capacity building
activities to implementing partners (ministries, counties, NGOs, KEMSA),
especially those in collaboration with through Procurement Services.
- Undertake supply chain & end-user
monitoring trips related to distribution of Procurement services
commodities, and make recommendations for improvement of service delivery
to promote and enhance value addition to Procurement Services and D-I-K
supplies
- Opening, maintenance & real time filing
and up-dating of all files on all logistics transactions for PS operations
& D-I-K shipments.
- Prepare PS & D-I-K Release Orders for
warehoused stocks in VISION, and perform any other logistics duties
related to the warehouse and supply operations as assigned by the
supervisor
- Follow up on despatches from warehouse and
proofs of delivery for PS and D-I-K supplies with consignees and
end-users. Verify service invoices related to PS & D-I-K transactions
for payment.
Required Qualifications:
- Completion of secondary education or
equivalent, supplemented by courses in purchasing methods and/or
accounting.
- Diploma in Business Studies, Logistics
Management or its equivalent.
- Specialized training in Supply Chain
Management and -humanitarian logistics, is an asset.
Experience: Six years of progressively responsible
professional work experience at the national level in in logistics.
Language: Good knowledge of English language and knowledge of the working language of the duty station.
Competencies:
i) Core Values (Required)
Language: Good knowledge of English language and knowledge of the working language of the duty station.
Competencies:
i) Core Values (Required)
- Commitment
- Diversity and
Inclusion
- Integrity
ii) Core Competencies (Required)
- Communication [Level II]
- Working with People [Level II]
- Drive for Results [Level II]
iii) Functional Competencies
(Required)
- Analysing, [Level II]
- Applying Technical Expertise, [Level II]
- Planning and Organizing, [Level II]
- Following Instructions and Procedures, [Level
II]
- Following instructions and Procedures [I]
Interested and suitable candidates
should ensure they forward their applications along with their P11, curriculum
vitae, P11 (CLICK HERE to download) (internal candidates should
attach copies of their last two Performance Evaluation Reports), to:
The Human Resources Manager
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenyahrvacancies@unicef.org
Please indicate Reference No. “KCO/SUP/2014-056” in the email subject.
United Nations Children’s Fund
(UNICEF)
Kenya Country Office
Vacancy Announcement “KCO/SUP/2014-071”
Duty Station:Nairobi
Vacancy: Senior Procurement Assistant, GS-7
Vacancy Announcement “KCO/SUP/2014-071”
Duty Station:Nairobi
Vacancy: Senior Procurement Assistant, GS-7
Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Reference # 90676
Date of Issue: 21 October 2014
Reference # 90676
Date of Issue: 21 October 2014
Closing Date: 03 November 2014
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above Fixed Term position in UNICEF Kenya Country Office (KCO), Nairobi
Purpose of the Post: Under the general supervision of the Procurement Specialist, prepares invitations to bid and requests for proposals; purchase orders, contracts and LTAs for all kinds of goods and institutional services, obtains quotations from local vendors, reviews and monitors status of Sales Orders, Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Orders, contracts and LTAs; their budgets and maintains financial records of purchase allotment accounts: for purchasing standard programme supplies and services, office supplies, furniture and equipment.
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above Fixed Term position in UNICEF Kenya Country Office (KCO), Nairobi
Purpose of the Post: Under the general supervision of the Procurement Specialist, prepares invitations to bid and requests for proposals; purchase orders, contracts and LTAs for all kinds of goods and institutional services, obtains quotations from local vendors, reviews and monitors status of Sales Orders, Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Orders, contracts and LTAs; their budgets and maintains financial records of purchase allotment accounts: for purchasing standard programme supplies and services, office supplies, furniture and equipment.
Major Duties and
Responsibilities:
- Receives and reviews Sales orders and Purchase
requisitions for clarity, adequacy of specifications and terms of
reference and evaluation criteria for completeness, confirms availability
of funds, and obtains additional information considered necessary for
authorizing a valid Sales Order and Purchase Requisition.
- Compiles lists of local sources of
procurement, contacts local vendors for price quotations, prepares summary
of bids including information on price and conditions of offer.
- For more costly procurements required under
the procurement procedures, drafts bid invitations and/or requests for
price quotations; drafts e-mail solicitations and related correspondence
for goods and services.
- Once decision on supplier is taken, compiles
purchase order and institutional contract documents for supervisor’s
signature; ensures distribution of signed purchase orders and contract
documents to suppliers, service providers and all required offices,
collects their acknowledgements, and ensures obligation of funds is recorded.
Provides procedural training on procurement and contracting.
- Drafts recommendations on adjudications, and
submissions for the Contracts Review Committee (CRC); prepares and
distributes submission files containing the cases to be presented to the CRC.5
- Undertakes Supply and institutional contracts
planning to support the country programme, consolidates different
programme plans into an annual plan, advises programmes on specifications,
material codes, budgets, sources of procurement and mode of shipment,
follows up for budget allocations and shortfalls to ensure funds
availability; records expenditures, and advises procurement specialist as
to status of allotments, on a regular basis.
- Extracts procurement information from Vision,
records and summarizes them for use in the monthly, quarterly, mid-year
and annual reports; compares these actual reports with Supply Plans, and
follows up with respective Programme sections for necessary action,
adjusting obligated prices with budgets on Sales Orders and Purchase
Requisitions.
- Maintains manual and automated procurement and
contract files and records; provides purchase information to receiving and
inventory staff; maintains procurement supply and vendor reference
library.
Required Qualifications:
- Completion of secondary education or
equivalent, supplemented by courses in purchasing methods and/or
accounting.
- Completion of first University degree in
business courses or equivalent or Diploma in logistics, warehousing,
supply management and/or accounting with computer proficiency are added
advantages.
Experience:
- Seven years of progressively responsible
clerical or administrative work, with specialized experience in purchasing
a variety of materials and services.
- Experience with computer databases, for the
maintenance of procurement records.
Language: Good knowledge of English language and knowledge of
the working language of the duty station.
Competencies:
Competencies:
i) Core Values (Required)
- Commitment
- Diversity and
Inclusion
- Integrity
ii) Core Competencies
(Required)
- Communication [Level II]
- Working with People [Level II]
- Drive for Results [Level II]
iii) Functional Competencies
(Required)
- Analysing, [Level II]
- Applying Technical Expertise, [Level II]
- Planning and Organizing, [Level II]
- Following Instructions and Procedures, [Level
II]
Interested and suitable candidates
should ensure they forward their applications along with their P11, curriculum
vitae, P11 (CLICK HERE to download) (internal candidates should
attach copies of their last two Performance Evaluation Reports),
to:
The Human Resources Manager
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenyahrvacancies@unicef.org
Please indicate Reference No. “KCO/SUP/2014-071” in the email subject.
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenyahrvacancies@unicef.org
Please indicate Reference No. “KCO/SUP/2014-071” in the email subject.
United Nations Children’s Fund
(UNICEF)
Kenya Country Office
Vacancy Announcement“KCO/WASH/2014-075”
Duty Station: Nairobi
Vacancy: WASH Officer (Facilities), NO-B
Vacancy Announcement“KCO/WASH/2014-075”
Duty Station: Nairobi
Vacancy: WASH Officer (Facilities), NO-B
Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Reference # 90595
Date of Issue: 21 October 2014
Reference # 90595
Date of Issue: 21 October 2014
Closing Date: 03 November 2014
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above Fixed Term position of WASH Officer (Facilities WASH) in UNICEF Kenya Country Office (KCO).
Purpose of the Post: Under the guidance of the WASH Chief and direct supervision of the WASH Specialist (Facilities WASH), responsible for technical contribution to design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Facilities WASH Output (schools and Health facilities) of the WASH Programme to ensure achievement of planned objectives of the sector workplan within the Government of Kenya/UNICEF programme of collaboration and school Health Policy.
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above Fixed Term position of WASH Officer (Facilities WASH) in UNICEF Kenya Country Office (KCO).
Purpose of the Post: Under the guidance of the WASH Chief and direct supervision of the WASH Specialist (Facilities WASH), responsible for technical contribution to design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Facilities WASH Output (schools and Health facilities) of the WASH Programme to ensure achievement of planned objectives of the sector workplan within the Government of Kenya/UNICEF programme of collaboration and school Health Policy.
Major Duties and
Responsibilities:
- Support the supervisor by providing accurate
data and information including community resilience for institutional WASH
(schools and Health facilities) project design, implementation,
management, monitoring and Evaluation. Support the development of budgets
for review by the supervisor, including concrete steps to enhance
community resilience.
- Support the promotion of knowledge management
with partners and stakeholders through documenting and maintaining
materials, surveys, case studies, documentation of lessons learnt, data,
information and experiences on institutional WASH programme
implementation, resilience training and any necessary follow ups.
- Undertake regular field monitoring
of institutional WASH to ascertain activities, technical inputs, supplies,
equipment, and project status in implementation. Make appropriate
recommendations for efficiency and effectiveness and timely implementation
and follow ups as necessary
- Monitor Programme budget flows, PCAs
implementation, DCT liquidations and provide timely feedback for
Institutional WASH programme implementation. Ensure consistency with
appropriate documentation and initiate corrective action on discrepancies.
- Contribute to the preparation of
progress/annual/donor reports. Review work plan targets ensuring
consistency and timeliness of reports and coherence to sector work plan.
Make any corrections necessary and ensure consistence with the existing
guidelines.
- Support networking of all stakeholders
including Government NGOs, UN, private sector and communities for
implementation status and emergency situations for exchange of
information, effective communication, partnership and collaboration.
Required Qualifications:
- University degree in one of the disciplines
relevant to the following areas: Public Health, Civil Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering, Geology, Hydrology, Sanitation Engineering, or a
field relevant to international WASH related development assistance.
- Additional training in Health Education or
Communication for Development (Programme Communication), an asset.
Experience:
- Two years of professional work experience in
the UN and national government and field work experience in programme
design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
- Experience in evidence based planning.
- Background/familiarity with Emergency
preparedness and response (and the IASC Cluster approach).
Language:
- Fluency in English and Kiswahili is required.
- Knowledge of the local working language at the
duty station is desirable.
Competencies:
i) Core Values (Required)
- Commitment
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Integrity
ii) Core Competencies (Required)
- Communication [Level II]
- Working with People [Level
I]
- Drive for Results [Level I]
iii) Functional Competencies
(Required)
- Formulating Strategies and Concepts [Level I]
- Analyzing [Level II]
- Applying Technical Expertise [Level II]
- Learning and Researching [Level II]
- Planning and Organizing [Level II]
Interested and suitable candidates
should ensure they forward their applications along with their curriculum
vitae, P11 (CLICK HERE to download) (internal candidates should
attach copies of their last two Performance Evaluation Reports), to:
The Human Resources Manager
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenyahrvacancies@unicef.org
Please indicate Reference No. “KCO/WASH/2014-075” in the email subject.
The Human Resources Manager
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenyahrvacancies@unicef.org
Please indicate Reference No. “KCO/WASH/2014-075” in the email subject.
United Nations Children’s Fund
(UNICEF)
Kenya Country Office
Vacancy Announcement“KCO/WASH/2014-073”
Duty Station: Nairobi
Vacancy: WASH Officer (Sanitation and Hygiene), NO-B
Vacancy Announcement“KCO/WASH/2014-073”
Duty Station: Nairobi
Vacancy: WASH Officer (Sanitation and Hygiene), NO-B
Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Reference # 90692
Date of Issue: 21 October 2014
Reference # 90692
Date of Issue: 21 October 2014
Closing Date: 03 November 2014
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above Fixed Term position of WASH Officer (Sanitation & Hygiene) in UNICEF Kenya Country Office (KCO).
Purpose of the Post: Under the guidance of WASH Chief and direct supervision of the WASH Specialist (Sanitation and Hygiene), responsible for technical contribution to design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Sanitation and Hygiene Output of the WASH Programme to ensure achievement of planned objectives of the sector workplan within the Government of Kenya/UNICEF programme of collaboration.
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above Fixed Term position of WASH Officer (Sanitation & Hygiene) in UNICEF Kenya Country Office (KCO).
Purpose of the Post: Under the guidance of WASH Chief and direct supervision of the WASH Specialist (Sanitation and Hygiene), responsible for technical contribution to design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Sanitation and Hygiene Output of the WASH Programme to ensure achievement of planned objectives of the sector workplan within the Government of Kenya/UNICEF programme of collaboration.
Major Duties and
Responsibilities:
- Support the supervisor by providing accurate
data and information for sanitation and Hygiene and contribute to project
design, implementation, management, monitoring and Evaluation. Support the
development of budgets for review by the supervisor, including concrete
steps to enhance scaling up of sanitation and Hygiene.
- Support training and other capacity building
activities, promotion of knowledge management with partners and
stakeholders through documenting and maintaining materials, surveys, case
studies, documentation of lessons learnt, data, information and experiences
on sanitation and hygiene component of WASH programme implementation and
any necessary follow ups.
- Undertake regular field monitoring of
sanitation and Hygiene component of WASH programme to
ascertain activities, technical inputs, supplies, equipment, and project
status in implementation. Make appropriate recommendations for efficiency
and effectiveness and timely implementation and follow ups as
necessary
- Monitor Programme budget flows, PCAs
implementation, and DCT liquidations and provide timely feedback for
sanitation and Hygiene component of WASH programme implementation. Ensure
consistency with appropriate documentation and initiate corrective action on
discrepancies.
- Contribute to the preparation of
progress/annual/donor reports. Review work plan targets ensuring
consistency and timeliness of reports and coherence to sector work plan.
Make any corrections necessary and ensure consistence with the existing
guidelines.
- Support networking of all stakeholders
including Government NGOs, UN, private sector and communities for
implementation status and emergency situations for exchange of
information, effective communication, partnership and collaboration.
Required Qualifications: University degree in civil Engineering,
public health, environmental Health, Geology, Hydrology, Sanitation
Engineering, or a field relevant to WASH.
Experience:
Experience:
- Two years of progressively responsible
professional work experience in the WASH sector at national and
international levels in programme Design, implementation, monitoring and
evaluation.
- Experience in evidence based planning.
Language:
- Fluency in English and Kiswahili is
required.
- Knowledge of the local working language at the
duty station is desirable.
Competencies:
i) Core Values (Required)
- Commitment
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Integrity
ii) Core Competencies (Required)
- Communication [Level II]
- Working with People [Level
I]
- Drive for Results [Level I]
iii) Functional Competencies
(Required)
- Formulating Strategies and Concepts [Level I]
- Analyzing [Level II]
- Applying Technical Expertise [Level II]
- Learning and Researching [Level II]
- Planning and Organizing [Level II]
Interested and suitable candidates
should ensure they forward their applications along with their curriculum
vitae, P11 (CLICK HERE to download) (internal candidates should
attach copies of their last two Performance Evaluation Reports), to:
The Human Resources Manager
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenyahrvacancies@unicef.org
Please indicate Reference No. “KCO/WASH/2014-073” in the email subject.
“Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply”
The Human Resources Manager
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenyahrvacancies@unicef.org
Please indicate Reference No. “KCO/WASH/2014-073” in the email subject.
“Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply”
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exploitation and abuse
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