Oxfam’s Kenya Programme is a complex programme that incorporates
both rapid and slow onset emergencies as well as longer term development and
policy work.
Oxfam Kenya applies a one programme approach which means it has
multiple activities that support a holistic approach to humanitarian, development
and advocacy for long lasting change in poverty reduction.
To this end, we are seeking to fill the following positions:
Wash Coordinator – La Nina Consortium
Location: Nairobi
Contract: 16 Months Fixed Term Opportunity
National Level C1
Closing date: 18th July 2012
As the Wash Coordinator, you will develop community-oriented
training modules which will focus on the technical aspects of WASH projects
including; training of local technicians and enterprises on technical designs
for water harvesting structures; development & implementation of community
action plans (CAP); supporting communities and government to manage water risk;
capacity development of communities to effectively manage their water
facilities and service; monitoring of drought indicators at strategic water
points through mobile technology; reporting work scheduling and communication
strategies.
He/she will make clear recommendations for public health
engineering initiatives that are appropriate for the social, cultural and
geographical context.
In Coordination with the consortium Technical Support Unit (TSU)
provide technical guidance to Oxfam technical staff and partners on WASH/Water
access activities within their geographical areas as well as assist TSU and
field team leader in evaluating synergies and links between ECHO La Nina various
objectives and with other partners long term project, amongst other
responsibilities.
To be successful in this role, you will need to have a suitable
qualification in any discipline relating to Public Health Engineering coupled
with in-depth practical experience in appropriate water supplies, rainwater
harvesting techniques and water resources management in the arid and semi-arid
context, some of your experience being in emergency relief programmes.
You will need to have a good understanding of the public health
needs of poor rural and arid communities and of appropriate ways of tackling
them.
Experience in participatory techniques such as PHAST/PRA and
preferably some understanding/experience of community based water resource
management is essential.
You will have the ability present ideas and concepts in order to
effectively influence stakeholders. Willingness to travel at short notice, and
often in difficult circumstances is essential for this role.
You will also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, coupled with excellent team work skills and the ability to build good relations both internally and externally. Ability to work well under pressure and in response to changing needs is an added advantage.
Registration Project Manager - Hunger & Safety Net Programme
(HSNP)
Location: Lodwar - Turkana
Contract: 8 months Fixed Term opportunity; National Plus Level C2
Closing date: 18th July 2012
This is a senior role reporting to the Programme Coordinator.
You will provide strategic direction in the HSNP programme implementation and
be responsible for the overall management and delivery of the registration in
Turkana.
He/she will be tasked with managerial responsibility of
day-to-day operations, problem solving, negotiating sub-contracting at local
level and staff security.
You will produce regular reports to the Programme Coordinator on
progress with registration exercises.
He/she will represent Oxfam at designated meetings involving
local government, the UN, other NGOs and donors.
You will ensure that all work is carried out in a way that is
sensitive to community needs and gender issues while ensuring the involvement
of the poorest members of the community and promotes the full and equal
participation of women.
You will evaluate the progress of the work at community level,
identify and address any challenges in carrying out project implementation
according to agreed milestones and recommend any major changes in direction and
strategy for line approval.
You will participate in the elaboration and ensure correct
implementation of agreed monitoring systems to capture lessons learnt from the
implementation process and to allow on-going analysis of the appropriateness,
effectiveness and impact of the programme implementation strategy.
To be successful in this role, you will have an appropriate
degree in social science and/or livelihood and food security related field or
its equivalent, coupled with in-depth experience in livelihood and food
security programme and humanitarian response with an International NGO and
preferably in a pastoralist context.
You will have proven practical experience of food security
analysis and programming, including beneficiary targeting (including CBTD
and/or other methodology), interaction with communities and monitoring
systems.
Experience in cash based interventions, monitoring and lessons
learning process, with ability to use learning for further programming is
essential for this role.
You will have the ability to work independently and take
initiative to solve problems at field level.
You will also have excellent communication and interpersonal
skills, coupled with excellent team work skills and the ability to build good
relations both internally and externally.
Ability to work well under pressure and in response to changing
needs is an added advantage.
To apply
If you believe you fit the profile, please submit your
application and CV detailing your experience for the post, including daytime
telephone contact and two referees, preferably your current line managers and
send your application to kenyajobs@oxfam.org.uk indicating the position you are
applying for on the subject line.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality
within our organization
