ACTED NGO Jobs in Kenya

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ACTED is a French humanitarian international NGO working in Kenya since 2007.

Deputy Project Manager: E Pokot

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic, motivated, team player for the post of Deputy Program Manager (M/F), for project entitled “Livelihood Support & Natural Resource Protection in Hunger Affected Areas” covering livelihoods, natural resource protection and WASH.

Start date: ASAP.

Based in East Pokot, Churo, the Deputy Program Manager will bear the following main responsibilities:
• Management of Personnel – Oversee the work of program staff to ensure they meet agreed objectives
• Oversight of Work – Monitor work progress to ensure high quality of work and timely completion of activities
• Capacity Building – Identifying areas of internal weakness (e.g. technical) and devising training plan
• External Representation – Maintain good communications and involvement of all stakeholders
• Reporting – Support Program Manager in creating weekly, monthly and donor/community reports
Required Skills:
• 3 years of project management experience focused on food security, WASH or similar field
• University degree in Project Management or related field
• Strong understanding of community mobilization and engagement
• Excellent computer skills including Word and Excel
• Fluent English and Swahili, Pokot an advantage
• Strong communication skills
• Highly organized and able to prioritize and meet deadlines effectively
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
Applicants should forward a cover letter and a CV (including 2 references), in English, no later than 5pm, 12 February to the following email address: nairobi.jobs @ acted.org

Procurement Officer: Nairobi

We are looking for professionally confident, self motivated, experienced and committed team player to fill the position of a Procurement Officer to support ACTED operations in Kenya and Somalia Based in Nairobi, the Procurement Officer will bear the following main responsibilities:
• Procurement - Support the procurement process according to ACTED guidelines for national and field bases
• Dispatch and Delivery - Organize for dispatch and delivery of purchased items to field sites
• Stock Management – Management of Nairobi stock
• Supplier Database – Maintain the supplier database to ensure best prices are identified
• Order Follow-up- Liaise and follow up with all relevant staff to ensure all purchases are well accomplished
Required Skills:
• 2 years of purchase experience with a company or NGO
• University degree/diploma in Supply Chain Management/Management/Procurement or similar field preferred
• Good command on of Computer Programs and Applications
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Strong communication skills
• Highly organized and able to prioritize and meet deadlines effectively
Applicants should forward a cover letter and a CV (including 2 references), in English, no later than 5pm, 12 February to the following email address nairobi.jobs @ acted.org

Water Management Officer: E.Pokot

We are looking for a professionally confident, self-motivated, experienced and committed team player for the post of Water Management Officer(M/F), for project entitled “Livelihood Support & Natural Resource Protection in Hunger Affected Areas” to coordinate Watsan activities.

Based in E.Pokot, the Water Management Officer will bear the following main responsibilities:
• Rehabilitation of water points- Coordinate Rehabilitation of springs and dams
• Water testing- Carry out water analysis and physical and bacteriological analysis
• Training- Train staff and Water Management Committees on water resources management and hygiene
• Mobilization- Have an active role to ensure effective mobilization of community towards project goals.
Required skills:
• 3 years of water management, public health or community development
• University degree/diploma in water management, public health or community development
• Good command on of Computer Programs and Applications
• Proficiency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili (knowledge of Pokot highly desirable)
• Strong communication skills
• Highly organized and able to prioritize and meet deadlines effectively
Applicants should forward a cover letter and a CV (including 2 references), in English, no later than 5pm, 12 February to the following email address: nairobi.jobs @ acted.org

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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