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:
(To be based at the National Office)
Major Responsibilities:
(To be based at Dadaab)
Major Responsibilities:
Major Responsibilities:
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.
Design, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer – Health
(To be based at the National Office)
Major Responsibilities:
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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.
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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.
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Provide DME support to ensure measurement for targeted indicators
are achieved at IPA/ADP and National levels
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Oversee development of templates/ software/system for PASS to
integrate Sponsorship STEP data, DHIS, LQAS assessments and qualitative data
collected from the health units
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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:
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Degree in Epidemiology, Statistics, or Health and Nutrition with
strong statistical focus and strong M& E background.
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Strongly analytical skills, excellent data collection,
management, analysis and interpretation skills
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Extensive experience conducting surveys using LQAS methodologies
and able to use statistical software (Epi Info, ENA, SPSS, STATA)
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At least two years demonstrated experience in M&E, surveys,
surveillance and other health and nutrition assessments
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Minimum of 3 years experience in child health and nutrition
programming up to the national level
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Good understanding of World Vision M&E standards,
International M&E and MoH standards and guidelines will be an added
advantage
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Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
National Peace Building Coordinator
(To be based at the National Office)
Major Responsibilities:
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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
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Technical support provided to project and programme staff on
integration and implementation of peace-building and advocacy programmes.
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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.
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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;
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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;
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Ensure Assessment, Monitoring and Evaluation tools for all
peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution efforts developed/adapted and their
implementation
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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;
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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.
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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:
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Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or a relevant field
from a recognized University. An advanced degree is preferred;
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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
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Excellent understanding of the dynamics of conflict resolution
and human rights, and extensive knowledge of Kenya preferred;
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Extensive experience in models and methods of training,
facilitation, capacity building and mediation including ADR (Alternative
dispute resolution);
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Experience in Conflict sensitivity preferably using DNH
framework including training and Practice
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Excellent communications skills, both verbal and in writing.
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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:
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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.
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Ensure adherence to high quality program design and monitoring
within the camp and the host community based on the assessment report;
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Conduct vocational skills opportunities survey/ mapping based on
the assessment report;
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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;
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Establish effective networks with stakeholders at the camp and
within the targeted surrounding host community
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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
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Monitoring, Reporting and Documentation
Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and
Experience:
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Bachelor’s degree in Business Education, Business Management,
Economics/Entrepreneurship, or closely related field of study. MBA degree would
be an added advantage;
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Practical business knowledge with an emphasis in
entrepreneurship and workforce development,
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Research, monitoring and evaluation skills
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Highly developed interpersonal skills with ability to work in a
team
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Computer literate in Microsoft Word and Excel
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Must demonstrate sound training expertise and skills in a
cross-cultural and inter-religious settings
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Excellent oral & written communication skills.
People & Culture (Human Resources) Officer – Organizational
Development
(To be based at The National Office)
Major Responsibilities:
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Implement induction and leadership development including; Talent
Management, Graduate Internship Program, staff induction and transitions.
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Implement Individual performance management by ensuring that
there is ongoing training on coaching for performance, accountability to
managers and analysis of performance appraisals)
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Establish metrics for assessment of World Vision Kenya in
achieving a high performance culture through organization design and
development.
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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
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Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of staff development
initiatives
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Revise and maintain accuracy of all related talent and
leadership development documentation.
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Maintains evaluation data, including documentation of lessons
learned.
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Update monthly P&C reports and ensure they are timely and
accurate
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Participate and be available for the quarterly meetings in the
Integrated Programs and P & C fora.
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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:
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University degree preferably in Social Sciences with emphasis on
Human Resources Management
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Five years relevant experience in Human Resources, two of which
must be in Organizational Development
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Professional membership with a recognized Human Resource
Professional Body
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Determined personality with initiative, perseverance and the
ability to motivate and manage a team
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Open minded, committed and transparent team player willing to
give and receive constructive feedback
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Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
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Excellent organizational skills
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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.