NGO Jobs in 14 Counties in Kenya - SACDEP

SACDEP - Kenya is a Development Organisation, working in14 Counties.

With its head office based in Thika town, the organization works in the area of Sustainable Agriculture in Coast, Eastern, Central and Rift Valley Provinces of Kenya.

Applications are invited to fill in the following positions.

Training Centres Co-ordinator

To oversee the overall operations of Two (2) Development Training and Conference Centers based near Thika Town with 2,000 visitors per year.

Professional Qualifications

  • Diploma/Bachelor’s in Hotel Conference Management or any other hospitality field from a recognized institution.
  • 10 years experience in a hospitality oriented organization.
  • Strong leadership, personal organization and communication skills.
  • Ability to write reports and strict deadlines.
  • Ability to develop and implement new packages in the hospital industry.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft office Suite & Excel.

Budget Control Officer

To oversee Project budget Plans, Sectoral Plans and Preparation of Monthly and Quarterly Financial Reports.

Professional Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Commerce
  • Proficiency in Word, Excel and QuickBooks packages.
  • CPA K Training or its equivalent and above.
  • 6 years experience in accounting work with a bias to budgets, budgeting and budget controls.
  • Experience in Personnel matters will be an added advantage.
  • Be between 30-40 years of age.

Transport Logistic Officer

To be responsible of developing a transport unit by converting it from a service to an income generation enterprise.

Professional Qualifications
  • 10 years and above experience in running a successful transport commercial enterprise
  • Diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • 10 years and above working in a busy garage for vehicles and motorbikes.
  • Diploma/Degree in business/ Administration an added advantage
  • Experience in motor vehicle insurance procedures
  • Experience in handling vehicle/motorbike running emergencies in distance locations

Water & Sanitation Field Co-ordinator

To implement and develop a Water and Sanitation Programme.

Professional Qualifications

1. Diploma /BSc in Water or Agriculture Engineering.

2. 7 years experience working in a community integrated water & sanitation programme.

3. Practical skills in designing and execution of community based/led Water and Sanitation projects.

This includes but not limited to:

a) Hydrogeological Surveys and Borehole Drilling.

b) Water Pipeline designing.

c) Water Pans, Dam design and Construction.

Public Health Field Training Coordinator

To co-ordinate Water, Sanitation and Hygiene activities in our WASH Project.

Professional Qualifications
  • Diploma/Degree in Public Health or Community Health.
  • At least 7 years field experience in training communities in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Projects.
  • Proven ability to generate reports using Computer packages.
  • Proven knowledge and practical experience in working with a project using the CLTS concept.
  • Have worked in the field using a motor-cycle and is in possession of a valid riding license.

Small Holder Agriculture and Food Marketing Co-ordinator

To co-ordinate and facilitate support activities among the Small Holder Agriculture Processing and Marketing Programme which incorporates Self Endowed Rural Savings and Credit Schemes.

Professional Qualifications
  • Diploma/Degree in General Agriculture, Agriculture Economics/ Agribusiness
  • At least 7 years field experience in Agriculture training at Community level.
  • Experience in mobilizing rural communities in Processing, Packaging, Marketing of agricultural produce.
  • Knowledge in community based savings and credit schemes.
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills on issues related to Small Holder Marketing.
  • Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and manage multiple tasks.

Renewable Energy Development Programme Officer

To initiate a Renewable Energy sub-sector within SACDEP for institutional and community projects.

Professional Qualifications
  • Diploma / Degree in Mechanical Eng, Agricultural Eng, or Natural Resource Management.
  • Special bias in Researching on and developing Renewable Energy based equipment as Energy Saving Stoves, Solar Systems, Animal traction equipment, Biogas structures, and Wind mills.
  • At least Ten years’ experience in implementing Renewable Energy or Natural Resource Management Initiatives - Projects, Production workshops, Community Based Projects etc.
  • Knowledge in working within project based environments an added advantage e.g. project designing and evaluation, fundraising and peoples’ development initiatives.
  • Ability to ride a motorbike and in possession of a valid riding license.

Applications and Detailed Curriculum Vitae only to be sent to:

The Executive Director;
SACDEP - Kenya
P.O. Box 1134, Thika 01000

OR Email to sacdepkenya@iconnect.co.ke

Not later than 15th November 2013

All Applications to bear the Job title on the envelope or subject on email.

Only Short listed candidates will be invited for interviews.


If you do not hear from us by 22nd November 2013, kindly consider yourself unsuccessful.