Management Information System Advisor Job at CTG Global in Nairobi Kenya

Position : Information Systems (AMIS) Advisor
Place of Performance: Nairobi based with travel to Somalia
Contract Duration: 01 Year

Overview of CTG Global: CTG Global is a Personnel Management Service Company specialised in Recruitment, Management Consultancy, and Human Resources in countries experiencing or emerging from armed conflict, natural disasters, or acute social and economic crisis worldwide.

CTG Global provides tailored personnel management support enabling a growing number of public and private sector agencies and individuals to achieve their objectives in complex and challenging environments.

CTG Global clients currently comprise UN agencies, non-government organizations (NGOs), and different corporate organisations such as security companies.

Overview of the Position: Nairobi-based, AMIS Advisor to manage the CH and the assessment of its utility to our client and IPs; S/he will perform an analysis of our client’s Somalia‘s programs and performance management needs—including external reporting requirements—and make recommendations on how the system might be improved.

General Job Functions
Ensure that servers administrative duties are performed, including installing and updating server patches/updates, monitoring server performance and usage, creating and deleting users, maintaining distribution lists and shared drives resources.
Ensure that Email systems are operational and accessible remotely and that global and local addresses and other parameters are updated and set up for optimum use; provide technical assistance to users on wireless communication devices and ensure that daily and weekly backup are performed and policies about backup and data are applied.
Provide guidance to offsite staff to efficiently manage their data on computer.
Troubleshoot problems and communicate with regional office in Nairobi, Kenya and ITSO/the organization.
Monitors system operations to ensure compliance with security requirements.
Plans, develops and conducts IT training programs on a wide range of advanced applications.
Provides on the job training tailored to the needs of computer users with varying experience.
Conducts analysis of hardware and software capabilities and makes recommendations as well as provide technical support in acquiring and applying the latest technology to program activities.
Actively participates in program planning and budgeting for all IT related activities and project equipment needs.
Provides technical expertise and on the job training to LES IT manager on site to build his technical expertise.
Provides technical support to implementing partners and the Ministry of Health for sponsored program activities.
 
Essential Experience
At least 10 years’ of professional experience in designing and maintaining management information and reporting systems, with at least three years’ of international experience.
A Master’s degree in information management or a related technical field.
Demonstrated experience successfully communicating with users to create systems that meet individual and organizational needs, and to gain adoption of those systems.
Languages: Fluent and excellent writing skills in English

Application procedure
Interested candidates should submit their CV along with their application letter via e-mail tocareers@ctgglobal.com with reference to “BHJOB2678_476” in the subject line.
Application Closing date: 15 May 2014
Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Communications and Website Advisor Job at CTG Global in Nairobi Kenya

Position: Communications and Website Advisor
Place of Performance: Nairobi based with travel to Somalia

Overview of CTG Global:
 CTG Global is a Personnel Management Service Company specialised in Recruitment, Management Consultancy, and Human Resources in countries experiencing or emerging from armed conflict, natural disasters, or acute social and economic crisis worldwide.

CTG Global provides tailored personnel management support enabling a growing number of public and private sector agencies and individuals to achieve their objectives in complex and challenging environments.

CTG Global clients currently comprise UN agencies, non-government organizations (NGOs), and different corporate organisations such as security companies.

Overview of the Position: Nairobi-based, full time Communications and Website Advisor to provide Information Dissemination and Public Education services

General Job Functions
Communications Advisor will sit in the office space, but will be expected to frequently coordinate with our client and IP staff at their locations; some of which are in Nairobi and some in Somalia.
The Advisor may need to travel to Somalia, but not more than six trips annually given the number of other Contractor staff who will be visiting activity locations frequently and can collect required information.
 
The Essential Experience
A graduate degree in the field of communication, journalism, international development or a related field, or a bachelor’s degree and five years’ experience in addition to the required minimums.
At least five years of experience in strategic communications, public relations, or communications for development; preference given for overseas experience.
Demonstrated experience producing written products such as articles, reports, fact sheets, proposals, speeches, success stories, press releases, web site content, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube content, managing VIP visits, and/or coordinating press relations and press seminars.
Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite at a minimum are required for effectively operating in this position.
Demonstrated experience managing and posting content to websites.
Languages: Native English speaker preferred

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their CV along with their application letter via e-mail to careers@ctgglobal.com with reference to “BHJOB2678_475” in the subject line.
Application Closing date: 15 May 2014
Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

CTG Global Job in Nairobi Kenya- Monitoring and Verification (M&V) Manager

Position: Monitoring and Verification (M&V) Manager
Place of Performance: Nairobi based with travel to Somalia

Overview of CTG Global:
CTG Global is a Personnel Management Service Company specialised in Recruitment, Management Consultancy, and Human Resources in countries experiencing or emerging from armed conflict, natural disasters, or acute social and economic crisis worldwide.

CTG Global provides tailored personnel management support enabling a growing number of public and private sector agencies and individuals to achieve their objectives in complex and challenging environments.

CTG Global clients currently comprise UN agencies, non-government organizations (NGOs), and different corporate organisations such as security companies.

Overview of the Position: Maintain a full-time Nairobi-based, M&V Manager to undertake activity-level monitoring and verification of results in the field in order to ensure that all of our client’s implementing partners’ data are complete, accurate, and consistent with agreements and reports, and with our client’s regulations.

General Job FunctionsEstablish protocols for, and train and manage teams of regional field-based monitors that will become familiar with all Office activities and visit activity sites to monitor and report on:
activity performance against reported results;
partner data collection methods and quality;
activity-level environmental compliance and mitigation measures, as required in ADS 204 and activity/project Initial Environmental Evaluations (IEEs) and Environmental Reviews (ERs),
Based on the above, provide real-time, flexible, activity-level data analyses and reporting to AOR/CORs.
 
Essential Experience
A graduate degree in the field of evaluation, international development or a related technical field.
At least seven years of international experience in the management, monitoring and evaluation of development programs, including experience developing monitoring tools, and training and managing staff in effective use of those tools.
Languages: Fluent and excellent writing skills in English

Application procedure:
Interested candidates should submit their CV along with their application letter via e-mail to careers@ctgglobal.com with reference to “BHJOB2678_474” in the subject line.
Application Closing date: 15 May 2014
Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Job in Nairobi Kenya- Senior Analysis, Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor

Position: Senior Analysis, Monitoring & Evaluation (A, M&E) Advisor
Place of Performance: Nairobi based with travel to Somalia

Overview of CTG Global:
CTG Global is a Personnel Management Service Company specialised in Recruitment, Management Consultancy, and Human Resources in countries experiencing or emerging from armed conflict, natural disasters, or acute social and economic crisis worldwide.

CTG Global provides tailored personnel management support enabling a growing number of public and private sector agencies and individuals to achieve their objectives in complex and challenging environments.

CTG Global clients currently comprise UN agencies, non-government organizations (NGOs), and different corporate organisations such as security companies.

Overview of the Position: Must maintain a Nairobi-based, full time A,M&E Advisor to design and oversee the implementation of evaluations, analyses, designs and assessments, and the full review, revision and maintenance of the Office PMP, Project M&E Plans, and IP M&E Plans.

This must include the design of evaluation methodologies and participatory data collection methods and protocols for both performance and impact evaluations.

General Job Functions
Oversee production and ensure quality of all assessments, analytical reports, and evaluations.
Advise the Somalia Office in updating the Office PMP to align with the new strategy and create project log frames and M&E Plans for the Somalia Office, in compliance with ADS 203.
Design and manage collection of baseline data at the IR and DO levels.
Design and oversee training of our client’s staff and IPs in performance management concepts and processes; standardization of partner M&E Plans, work plans, and quarterly reports; and verification of partner data quality.
Advise all IPs on the creation of aligned log frames and M&E Plans for their activities.
Assist technical staff to review and revise the intermediate results in their results frameworks, as necessary, for more effective implementation and monitoring.
Periodically review and discuss indicators and reporting with IPs and COR/AORs, and help operationalize indicators by assisting technical staff with definitions, data collection, and data analysis.
Provide technical assistance and training, as needed, for our client, IP and government counterpart staff (to the extent they are involved in USG projects).
 
Essential Experience
At least 10 years of overseas experience in international development designing and managing evaluations (impact and performance), analyses and assessments, including the design of the evaluation methodology, participatory data collection methods and protocols, and data verification techniques.
 
Prior experience in a high threat environment.
At least seven years of demonstrated experience developing performance management plans, monitoring project implementation, and verifying data from large development projects.
A graduate degree in the field of evaluation, international development or a related technical field, or a bachelor’s degree and five years’ experience in addition to the required minimums.
At least seven years of experience recruiting, forming and successfully managing teams, and ensuring the quality of their products.
Must reflect significant experience and success in dealing with the activity areas, such as the USAID Project Cycle, management of field monitoring and verification, evaluation design, empirical and statistical analysis, working in challenging political environments, environmental compliance, and using and managing development information systems
Must be able to work comfortably with many types of people, from our client’s representatives and senior-level GOK officials to NGO representatives to community service organizations and project participants.
Languages: Fluent and excellent writing skills in English

Application procedure:
Interested candidates should submit their CV along with their application letter via e-mail to careers@ctgglobal.com with reference to “BHJOB2678_473” in the subject line.
Application Closing date: 15 May 2014
Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

CTG Global- Chief of Party Job in Nairobi Kenya

Position: Chief of Party
Place of Performance: Nairobi based with travel to Somalia

Overview of CTG Global: CTG Global is a Personnel Management Service Company specialised in Recruitment, Management Consultancy, and Human Resources in countries experiencing or emerging from armed conflict, natural disasters, or acute social and economic crisis worldwide.

CTG Global provides tailored personnel management support enabling a growing number of public and private sector agencies and individuals to achieve their objectives in complex and challenging environments.

CTG Global clients currently comprise UN agencies, non-government organizations (NGOs), and different corporate organisations such as security companies.

Overview of the Position: Nairobi-based, full time Chief of Party (COP) who will travel to Somalia, as necessary, to manage the entire project and ensure that quality standards and schedules are met.

The COP will define and manage overall requirements: including staffing, and cost and quality control of all tasks and assignments undertaken to achieve the objectives the project.

General Job Functions
Serving as the main point of contact between our client and the Contractor and reporting to both.
Ensuring effective and efficient performance for all aspects of this contract and overseeing all quality control and reporting.
Interacting professionally with senior Mission, Embassy, and government officials.
 
Essential Experience
At least 10 years’ of experience in international development, including experience and/or technical knowledge in managing, monitoring and evaluating multi-million dollar development projects.
Prior experience in a high threat environment.
At least three years of experience as a COP, demonstrating professional interaction with senior U.S. and foreign government officials.
Prior experience in supervising long-term field staff and short-term U.S., third country, and local experts in the area of monitoring and evaluation.
A graduate degree in the field of management, international development or a related technical field, or a bachelor’s degree and five years’ experience in addition to the required minimums.
Must reflect significant experience and success in dealing with the activity areas, such as the USAID Project Cycle, management of field monitoring and verification, evaluation design, empirical and statistical analysis, working in challenging political environments, environmental compliance, and using and managing development information systems
Must be able to work comfortably with many types of people, from our client’s representatives and senior-level GOK officials to NGO representatives to community service organizations and project participants.
Languages: Fluent and excellent writing skills in English


Application procedure
Interested candidates should submit their CV along with their application letter via e-mail to careers@ctgglobal.com with reference to “BHJOB2678_472” in the subject line.
Application Closing date: 15 May 2014
Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

KHRC Job in Nairobi Kenya- Information Technology Assistant

Job Title: Information Technology Assistant
Department: Finance and Administration
Reporting to: Director Finance and Administration
Location: Nairobi

The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) is a premier Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) which was founded in 1991 and registered in Kenya in 1994 with a mandate to entrench human rights and democratic values in the society.

The KHRC envisions a human rights state and society with a mission to foster human rights, democratic values, human dignity and social justice.

This vision and mission is driven by the goal and new mandate of enhancing human rights centred governance at all levels.

Overall Purpose: The Information Technology Assistant is responsible and accountable to the Director of Finance and Administration for planning, developing and implementing responsive strategies and systems for providing stable IT operations.

This involves development, installation, troubleshooting, maintenance and upgrade of computer hardware, software, network infrastructure and backup systems to minimize downtime and any disruption to KHRC operations and programme activities.

Other duties include, optimizing key functional areas, particularly the website, telecommunications and security surveillance systems as well as building staff capacity to support end users acquire skills and the proficiency needed to implement programme activities

Key Duties and Responsibilities
Develop, implement and evaluate strategic information technology plan and budget aligned to the KHRC’s strategic plan to support effective execution of programme activities
Develop planned and preventive maintenance programme for the KHRC’s computer hardware and related infrastructure
Analyze user requirements, procedures and problems in order to prepare plans and specifications for improving, upgrading and maintenance of computer network systems both hardware and software
Evaluate user requests for new, modified or updated software application programmes to determine feasibility and compatibility with current system
Manage the user access control procedures and processes, set-up user accounts and profiles and deal with password issues for staff changes, password resets, remote and wireless access authorisation
Review, test and evaluate both hardware systems and software programmes to determine their efficiency reliability and compatibility and recommend data communication systems
Initiate finding proposals and budgets for technology improvements. Also confers with suppliers and vendor and service providers to integrate computer technology environments to achieve organizational goals
Assess staff capacity, identify IT training needs and provide practical training to enable staff to acquire skills and proficiency in using computers to carry out their work
Troubleshoot and resolve both hardware and software problems, which includes computer network backbone, network switching systems and servers, antivirus system, content filtering software and other critical applications
Monitor, install, configure and upgrade computer hardware and software systems such motherboards, processors and memory
Liaise with service providers for installation and maintenance and upgrading KHRC computer network infrastructure including local/wide area networks, wireless, website and related IT systems
Develop and implement computer security measures and guidelines to safeguard information and databases against accidental or unauthorised access, modification, virus attacks and destruction of computer files by installing anti-virus computer safeguards including firewall configuration
Coordinate development, installation and maintenance of office and perimeter security surveillance system including video monitoring, alarms and electronic doors
Manage, evaluate and install adequate computer backup and disaster recovery and business continuity strategies and systems are in place and reviewed regularl
Maintain an inventory of all computer hardware and software, including telecommunication equipment and other devices ensuring compliance with KHRC policy
Conduct IT risk assessments for software applications and computer installation and implement security strategies to manage the identified risks
Facilitate external IT audits including penetration testing to determine the adequacy of IT controls and implement recommendations made to improve compliance and mitigate risks
 
The Required Qualifications and Job Competencies
Diploma in computer science or information technology from an accredited college/university
N+ Network Support Skills Certification
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) an asset
Minimum 2 years of relevant working experience in network administration, helpdesk administration and computer security preferably in the non-profit sector
Skilled in the use of a wide range of software applications including windows operating systems, database administration, printers, networking, antivirus, servers, Wi-Fi and networking
Demonstrated diagnostic and troubleshooting skills to resolve complex software and hardware problems including maintenance and routine repair of a range of IT equipment and systems.
Personal integrity and excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing
Ability to work with minimum supervision, willingness to work extended periods time and meet tight deadlines.
Ability to work under-pressure and respond positively to feedback and differing points of view
 
Application Procedure
If you believe you fit the profile, submit your application and CV detailing your suitability for the post and include a daytime telephone contact and three referees, preferably your current or previous line managers to recruitment@khrc.or.ke quoting the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line.
The application closing date for this position is on April 25, 2014.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

KHRC ICTs and Social Media Advocacy Job in Nairobi- Assistant Programme Officer

Position title: Assistant Programme Officer (APO) – ICTs and Social Media Advocacy
Contractual Period: One year renewable contract based on performance and availability of funds
Reporting to: Deputy Executive Director

Key collaboration:
Working closely with KHRC’s four thematic teams and the HURINETS
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) is a premier Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) which was founded in 1991 and registered in Kenya in 1994 with a mandate to entrench human rights and democratic values in the society.

The KHRC envisions a human rights state and society with a mission to foster human rights, democratic values, human dignity and social justice.

This vision and mission is driven by the goal and new mandate of enhancing human rights centred governance at all levels.

KHRC works at community level with human rights networks (HURINETS) across Kenya and links community, national and international human rights concerns.

Overall purpose of the job: To ensure a growing and emphatic online presence of the KHRC using various platforms including social media in sustaining human rights and democracy discourse.

Major Duties and Responsibilities
1. Institutional Online Campaign
Carry out Social Media campaigns and day-to-day activities including:
Curating relevant content to reach various relevant online audiences
Developing content for various platforms
Monitoring, listening and responding to users in a “social” way while cultivating advocacy and finding solutions
Supporting offline through online advocacy and open stream for cross-promotions
Developing and expanding community and/or blogger outreach efforts.
Overseeing design (ie: Facebook Timeline cover, profile pic, thumbnails, ads, landing pages, Twitter profile, and blog);
Becoming an advocate for the Commission in Social Media spaces, engaging in dialogues and answering questions where appropriate;
Implementing a proactive strategy for capturing online traffic and trending discussion issues and responding accordingly;
Monitoring trends in Social Media tools, applications, channels, design and strategy that are relevant to human rights and governance;
Identifying and acting on threats and opportunities in user generated content surrounding the organization’s and sector programmes;
Monitoring effective benchmarks for measuring the impact of Social Media strategy in overall programme effectiveness.
2. Programme Implementation Support
Identifying and deploying applications and platforms that are relevant to programme implementation at various levels and supporting the roll-out of those new applications;
Ensuring cross thematic ICT linkages and complementarity in ICT-related work between the different programmes within the Commission and with the implementing partners (HURINETs);
Analyzing, identifying , advising and acting on topical and emerging ICT issues that require policy advocacy and research interventions;
Identifying and utilizing platforms for the KHRC to partner and engage with state and non-state actors on internet and rights issues at county, national, regional and international levels;
Providing relevant training in ICTs to staff and the HURINETs as may be necessary from time to time;
Providing relevant support to the HURINETs (project implementation partners) in the implementation of grant-supported projects and dealing with emerging ICT issues at all levels in the society;
Establishing and maintaining linkages with other ICT practitioners and online activists as may be necessary;
Performing any other relevant task as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience
BA in Communications, Anthropology, Sociology or any other relevant Social Science;
Possesses knowledge and experience in the tenets of traditional social marketing. Ability to use various smart applications;
In-depth knowledge and understanding of Social Media platforms and their respective participants (Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, Google+Local, YouTube, Instagram, Pinterest etc.) and how each platform can be deployed in different scenarios;
Understanding the social mobilization and organizing methodology of social media such as Facebook, Twitter and others;
Demonstrable ability to use/create blog such as BlogSpot and WordPress;
Sound knowledge and commitment to the promotion of integrity, good governance and anti-corruption;
Fairly good knowledge and understanding of understanding of the national, regional and international human rights and governance issues and mechanisms;
Experience sourcing and managing content development and publishing;
Good undertaking policy/legislative work and advocacy on ICTs and human rights issues.

Skills and Attributes
Demonstrated creativity and documented immersion in Social Media. (Give links to profiles as examples). Maintains a working knowledge of principles of SEO including keyword research. Highly knowledgeable in the principles of “Search and Social”.
Demonstrate the ability to combine the creative side of social marketing and the analytical side and be able to show results.
Ability to effectively communicate information and ideas in written and video format.
Be good at building and maintaining relationships, online and off.
Have good communication skills in English and Kiswahili both in writing and speaking.  

Application procedure
If you believe you fit the profile, submit your application and CV detailing your suitability for the post and include a daytime telephone contact and three referees, preferably your current or previous line managers to recruitment@khrc.or.ke quoting the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line.
The Application closing date for this position is on April 25, 2014.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

KHRC Job in Nairobi Kenya- Procurement and Logistics Assistant

Position: Procurement and Logistics Assistant
Department: Finance and Administration
Reporting to: Director Finance and Administration
Category: Operational Staff
Location: Nairobi

About the Commission:
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) is a premier Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) which was founded in 1991 and registered in Kenya in 1994 with a mandate to entrench human rights and democratic values in the society.

The KHRC envisions a human rights state and society with a mission to foster human rights, democratic values, human dignity and social justice.

This vision and mission is driven by the goal and new mandate of enhancing human rights centred governance at all levels.

The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) is a premier Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) which was founded in 1991 and registered in Kenya in 1994 with a mandate to entrench human rights and democratic values in the society.

The KHRC envisions a human rights state and societywith a mission to foster human rights, democratic values, human dignity and social justice. This vision and mission is driven by the goal and new mandate of enhancing human rights centred governance at all levels.

Overall Purpose: The Procurement and Logistics Assistant is responsible and accountable to the Director of Finance and Administration for planning, developing and implementing responsive strategies and systems for providing administrative and logistics services with due regard to market price, cost, quality and speed of delivery as well as economy of operations.

This involves preparing tender specifications based on programme requirements, competitive sourcing of suppliers/vendors, cost-effective purchase of high quality goods and services, provision of efficient transport services, maintenance of equipment, motor-vehicles and facilities, provision of safe and healthy work environment, while ensuring that all KHRC’s finance and procurement policies and strategies are followed and donor compliance is maintained.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Procurement
Coordinate the implementation of procurement management system for planning, monitoring and tracking costs as well as maintaining up-to-date inventory of purchase order and other procurement transactions
Develop a range of procurement-related templates, forms and related documents and reports ensuring that all specifications, terms and conditions are in compliance with KHRC policies and standards
Conduct market research to obtain product or service information such as price, availability and delivery schedule through competitive process
Receive and review all purchase requisitions, check procurement specifications, ensure requisitions are correctly described and coded, provided for in respective budgets and approved by appropriate signatories
Prepare Request for Quotation (RFQ), Invitation to Bid (ITB) or Request for Proposal (RFP), receive bids and proposals and prepare a summary matrix of quotations
Conduct in-depth analysis of all bids received in response to each Tender, Proposal and Quotation to identify the response that best meets KHRC needs and presenting the analysis to the tender committee
Provide technical support to the Procurement Committee when evaluating bids and proposals and negotiating contracts with suppliers and vendors against approved technical specifications in full compliance with KHRC policies
As member to the Procurement Committee, you will be the Secretary consistent with the Procurement guidelines and policies.
Prepare purchase orders, obtain authorized signatures and ensure timely corrective action on PO’s with budget check errors and other problems before processing payments.
Liaise with the Admin Assisstant as she receives and inspect goods and services to ensure proper inventory is taken and facilitate payment of the supplier by providing necessary documentation to Finance
Monitor and review the procurement processes, investigate and resolve post-order problems, provide progress reports on procurement matters and follow-up to ensure that contractual obligations are fulfilled
Consolidate all documentation with respect to each procurement and ensure availability of all supporting documents for audit and review purposes
2. Logistics and Transport
Plan, coordinate and organize road transport and accommodation of staff attending meetings, workshops or visiting the field to undertake programme activities
Provide support to programmes during workshops through planning
Check equipment and motor-vehicle coming back from the field and ascertain if any repair needs to be done with applicable recommendations and action to be taken within specified time periods
Initiate investigations on all serious/critical incidents and accidents occurring to staff or volunteers, examine and inspect extent of damage to KHRC property and motor-vehicles and recommending appropriate action
Liaise with traffic police and insurance companies to ensure proper documentation of accident reports and following up to establish the extent and implications of accident liability against KHRC
Coordinate the repair and maintenance of motor-vehicles in authorized garages against approved requisitions and follow up to ensure vehicles are repaired to the highest standards of quality and within budget limitations
Maintain accurate control of vehicles, monitor vehicle usage, analyze monthly motor-vehicle returns and maintain a record on fuel and oil consumption, repairs and maintenance as well as accidents and safety
Develop, coordinate and implement the registration, insurance and licensing of KHRC properties including motor vehicles
Implement security policy and strategy aimed at protecting KHRC’s staff, volunteers and property against fire, theft, vandalism, terrorism and illegal activity in order to ensure safe and healthy working environment
Required Qualifications and Job Competencies
Diploma in procurement and supplies management, finance, commerce, business administration, economics or related qualification from an accredited college/university
Member of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (MKISM) or the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies (CIPS).
Minimum of two (2) years relevant work experience in a non-profit procurement capacity, processing quotations, tenders, proposals purchase order amongst other supply chain activities
Ability to work with minimum supervision, willingness to work extended periods time and meet tight deadlines.
Ability to work under-pressure and respond positively to feedback and differing points of view
Ability to follow up with suppliers and vendors to track and evaluate the delivery of approved supplies.
Proven ability to plan, manage and monitor the effective use and safekeeping of fixed assets
Personal integrity and excellent communication skills, both orally and in writingStrong computer and internet research skills, including MS Office package suite, demonstrated experience with procurement software is an advantage
 
Application procedure:
If you believe you fit the profile, submit your application and CV detailing your suitability for the post and include a daytime telephone contact and three referees, preferably your current or previous line managers to recruitment@khrc.or.ke quoting the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line.
The Application closing date for this position is on: April 25, 2014.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

KHRC Civil and Political Rights Job in Nairobi Kenya- Senior Programme Officer

Position: Senior Programme Officer - Civil and Political Rights
 
About the Commmsion
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) is a premier Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) which was founded in 1991 and registered in Kenya in 1994 with a mandate to entrench human rights and democratic values in the society.

The KHRC envisions a human rights state and society with a mission to foster human rights, democratic values, human dignity and social justice.

This vision and mission is driven by the goal and new mandate of enhancing human rights centred governance at all levels.

KHRC works at community level with human rights networks (HURINETS) across Kenya and links community, national and international human rights concerns.

Overall purpose of the job: To provide strategic direction, technical leadership and administrative support to the CPR Programme and issues at all levels in the society.

Contractual Period: Two years, renewable contract based on performance and availability of funds
Target Group: County, National, Regional and International Levels State and Non- State Actors.
Reporting to: Deputy Executive Director
Key collaboration: Working closely with the CPR team, other SPOs, teams/ officers and Executive Management

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Summary of the Key Functions
Providing strategic leadership and support to CPR team
Overseeing programme design and implementation
Ensuring compliance with performance measurement standards
Programme monitoring and reporting
Undertaking administrative and other responsibilities in programmes administration
1. Strategic Leadership and Support
Support the executive management in the development and implementation of the strategic plan.
Support the executive management in the administration of programmes and the organization at large.
Oversee the realization of the KHRC’s agenda on Civil and Political Rights, within the programme, across programmes/ the organization and at all levels.
Participate in the implementation of the organizational financial sustainability strategy.
Lead in the resource mobilization plan for the programme.
Supervise, guide, coach, mentor, develop and support the team members under the CPR programme.
2. Programme Design and Implementation
Coordinate the team in the development, implementation and review of the operational plan, budgets and the strategies of interventions within the programme.
Analyze, identify, advise and act on topical and emerging CPR issues that require policy advocacy and research interventions.
Ensure strategic and cross thematic linkages and complementarity between the different programmes and teams within the Commission.
Identify and utilize platforms for the team to partner and engage with state and non-state actors on CPR and rights issues at county, national, regional and international levels.
Relieve and hold brief for the fellow SPOs/Heads of Thematic Programmes and other senior management team members in their absence.
3. Compliance with Performance Measurement Standards
Ensure that team member/s meet the standards of performance established by KHRC’s Human Resource Policy and Performance Measurement systems and processes.
Oversee the development of SMART Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and the Key Results Areas (KRAs) for the team members.
Ensure continuous monitoring and feedback to the CPR team and from your immediate supervisor against the expected results, proposed interventions and resources provided.
Oversee an effective annual performance review for the team members and also participate in your review as organized by your supervisor.
Advise the executive management on the emerging performance issues within the programme for information and action.
4. Programme Monitoring and Reporting
Organize monthly meetings with officers/ team members to discuss and assess the individual and team’s progress on the programmatic work and expenditure.
Oversee teams’ participation and presentations during the quarterly programmes meetings.
Ensure results based and cumulative progress reports among the officers and for the programme on monthly, quarterly, bi-annual, annual/ end of year basis(within the established institutional deadlines).
Ensure timely drafting and review of donor reports from team members before they are forwarded to the DED for consideration and dissemination to grant makers.
Edit and provide timely feedback to the team and organization at large on the publications, concept papers among other reports/ documents produced.
Organize bi-annual reflections between the team members and partner communities
5. Administrative and Other Responsibilities in Programmes Administration
Monitor and advise on the human resource needs and capacities for the team.
Carry out periodical and annual reviews of officers under your supervision.
Approve leaves, requisitions, and travels among other requisite administrative roles.
Delegate roles and responsibilities in your absence and on needs basis.
Participate in the meetings and activities organized by the team/s and organization.
Undertake any other tasks as assigned by the supervisor and management.
 
Application procedure:
If you believe you fit the profile, submit your application and CV detailing your suitability for the post and include a daytime telephone contact and three referees, preferably your current or previous line managers to recruitment@khrc.or.ke quoting the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line.
The Application closing date for this position is on April 25, 2014.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

UN-Habitat Job in Nairobi Kenya- Graphic Arts Assistant Consultant

Position: Consultant (Graphic Arts Assistant)
Organizational Location: UN-Habitat – World Urban Campaign, Advocacy, Outreach & Communications Branch
Duty Station: Nairobi
Grade: GS-6
Post Duration: One year

Organisation background: 
The World Urban Campaign (WUC) is a global coalition of public, private and civil society partners seeking to raise the urban agenda to a new level.

Coordinated by UN-Habitat, but owned and driven by a long list of committed partners, the WUC provides the necessary environment for collaboration.

The WUC seeks to raise global awareness of sustainable urbanization and to facilitate more coherent strategies and actions by development partners working at the national and local levels.

The project objective is to engage a wide range of partners in a common platform to advocate on the positive role of cities in development and to elevate the urban agenda. To date more than 70 Sponsors, Lead and Associate partners are engaged in the WUC.

A wide range of communication activities are organized by UN-Habitat and its partners that require a
strong branding that unifies all World Urban Campaign and ‘I’m a City Changer’ activities.

Also, the WUC is meant to engage in a number of UN-Habitat events where the Campaign will be branded throughout (exhibition, events, web presence, merchandising).
 
Key Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the World Urban Campaign (WUC) Project Leader, and in close consultation with the AOC Production teams, the incumbent will be responsible for the following functions:

On the basis of the above, the incumbent is required to design a specific World Urban Campaign and ‘I’m a City Changer’ brand that will be incorporated in the design of all communications activities.
Continuously develop the design of the World Urban Campaign and I’m a City Changer brand in line with agreed UN-HABITAT visual identity guidelines;
Independently undertake design assignments, including high priority requests, for a variety of tasks for the World Urban Campaign (e.g. major conferences, observances, events, etc.);
Conceptualize and develop design proposals for review by World Urban Campaign (WUC) partners, which may include photographic, illustrative or more abstract graphic solutions.
Prepare all approved designs in electronic format for final review and printing; review color and print proofs as required.
Provide guidance and support throughout the WUC production process; coordinate and follow-up with WUC partners and other relevant parties (e.g. copy and proofreaders, production staff, etc.) and ensure that production is on schedule.
Prepare toolkits for National and City level campaigns that include guides and brochures, for country and city level communication activities of the agency.
Prepare country and city logos, banners and merchandising for country and city level communication activities.
Prepare thematic toolkits for UN-Habitat programme engaged in campaign activities under the umbrella of the World Urban Campaign and ‘I’m a City Changer’.
Prepare thematic logos, banners and merchandising for UN-Habitat programme engaged in campaign activities under the umbrella of the World Urban Campaign and ‘I’m a City Changer’.
Support web designers of AOC Production team by providing branding elements for the World Urban Campaign and I’m a City Changer websites and associated social media.
Support the video producer with branding services for the production of WUC videos.
Any other related duties as assigned by the Project Leader.
 
Competencies
Professionalism: Sound knowledge in planning, coordination and implementation as well as excellent technical skills in design and layout; ability to respond to changing requirements and exercise good judgment in the context of assignments; shows pride in work and in achievements; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges.
Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decisions; shares credit or accepts joint responsibility for team accomplishments and failures
Creativity: Actively seeks to improve services; offers new and different options and provides new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks 'outside' the box and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.
Planning and Organizing: Proven ability to plan work with achievement of time bound delivery of outputs.
 
Required Work Experience:
Minimum of seven years of experience as a graphic designer in interactive, agency creative, and graphic design;
Experience in publication design and corporate identity;
Fluency in current graphic design practices and web production software, such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects;
Good design style, including creative design solutions within the constraints of the Internet;
Understanding of client deliverables and experience in corporate branding, layout, colour theory and typography in both print and digital media;.
Ability to effective manage multiple projects/tasks of varying complexities, meet deadlines and work well under pressure;
Ability to work independently;
Good organization and communication skills.
Experience in pre-press production, lithography and knowledge of digital/multi-channel publishing software advantageous.
 
Skills and Qualifications

Education:
Post-secondary training in graphic or industrial design or equivalent.
Excellent command of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator), Acrobat.
Portfolio of professional design work is a requirement.
Languages: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in oral and written English is required. Working knowledge of other UN official languages is an asset.

Remuneration: Payments will be based on deliverables over the consultancy period. There are set
remuneration rates. The rate is determined by functions performed and experience of the individual
contractor. The fees will be paid as per agreement.

See UN website http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances/index.html

Application Procedure:
Cover memo (maximum 1 page)
CV in the PHP format, accessible through the INSPIRA website (inspira.un.org) Please note, if using INSPIRA for the first time, you need to register in order to activate your account, which will allow you to log in and create a personal History Profile.
The PHP should be attached to the application as a PDF file.
Please be advised that applicants for consultancies must be part of the Inspira e-Roster in order for their application to be considered. You can reach the e-Roster through the following address: inspira.un.org
All applications should be submitted to:

Ms. Christine
UN-Habitat
P.O. Box 30030
Nairobi, Kenya
Email: christine.auclair@unhabitat.org

UN-HABITAT does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. If you have any questions concerning persons or companies claiming to be recruiting on behalf of these offices and requesting the payment of a fee, please contact: recruitment@unon.org
Deadline for applications: 29 April 2014