Intern - Statistics (Global Urban Observatory), Nairobi

Closing date: Tuesday, 7 July 2015

Posting Title: INTERN - STATISTICS (Global Urban Observatory), I

Job Code Title: INTERN - STATISTICS

Department/ Office: United Nations Human Settlements Programme

Duty Station: NAIROBI

Posting Period: 22 June 2015-7 July 2015

Job Opening number: 15-STT-UNHABITAT-44158-R-NAIROBI (O)

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Special Notice

Your application for this internship must include;

1. A Completed application (Personal History Profile) through the UN careers Portal. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. In your Personal History Profile (PHP), be sure to include all past work experiences, IT Skills, and three references.
2. An accompanying letter (cover note) that includes; Title of degree you are currently studying, Graduation date (when you will be graduating from the programme), List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in using, and Explain why you are the best candidate for the internship and what you hope to gain from the internship.
3. A letter from your university clearly indicating the status of your enrollment, what programme you are enrolled in and the anticipated date of graduation from the programme.
4. A certified copy of degree certificate (if already graduated).

Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.

Organizational Setting and Reporting

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, is the agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all.

The Global Urban Observatory coordinates the Monitoring of the Habitat Agenda and the Millennium Development Goals as well as the implementation of the Agency Strategic and Institutional Plans such as the Medium-Term Strategic and Institutional Plan (MTSIP) for 2008-2013. GUO coordinates all activities pertaining to the production of reliable and up-to-date urban indicators at regional, country and city levels, including slum settlements that address the challenges of rapid urbanization and human settlements issues in the world.

The strategy of GUO is to both address the immediate demands for monitoring, while developing systems and capacity for medium and long term needs. GUO addresses the sub-national information needs through two programmes on monitoring the Habitat Agenda and the MDGs, the Urban Indicators Programme (UIP), and the Monitoring Urban Inequities Programme (MUIP).

GUO is in charge of preparing indicators for the new priority areas- Urban Planning, Urban Legislation and Urban Economy. In order to strengthen alignment and cohesion of the global urban indicators programme in respect with the new priority areas, the Global Urban Observatory Section is preparing a new strategic approach of data collection. The new approach pursues a two-pronged strategy. First, to continue with the established programmes for the Habitat Agenda and the MDGs on collecting and reporting on official city statistics by reforming the Urban Indicators Programme (UIP); Two, to branch out into new directions to better address the monitoring of Urban Planning, Urban Economy and Urban Legislation.

GUO is setting up a long-term global monitoring system that provides reliable, credible and internationally comparable data for the new priority areas. The system will pursue two main goals: 1) to deepen and broaden the understanding of urban planning, urban economy and urban legislation; 2) to strengthen global, national and local capacities to collect and analyze urban indicators at the people, land and policy levels. All will be integrated to the existing global monitoring system of the Habitat Agenda and the MDGs. The Urban Info software, an integrated population-GIS system developed by GUO in 2006 will be further strengthened.

The UN-Habitat - Global Urban Observatory unit internship is for 3 months with an opportunity for extension, depending on the needs of the department.

The Internship is UNPAID and full-time.

Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned.

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of Chief, Global Urban Observatory, Research and Capacity Development Branch, the main activities of the intern will include;

1. To assist in coordination and logistics related to the project 'ATLAS of Urban Expansion' done in collaboration with the University of New York and Lincoln Institute:

• Liaise with country projects to advance the preparation of surveys;
• Revise and process inputs and data from country projects. 2. Prepare promotion material related to the CPI as part of collaboration with International City Leaders in Canada:
• Prepare a brochure;
• Contact partners and cities interested in this initiative. Send material and coordinate its integration into CPI

Competencies

Core Competencies

Communication

• Speaks and writes clearly and effectively
• Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately
• Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication
• Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience
• Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed

Teamwork

• Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals
• Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others
• Places team agenda before personal agenda
• Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position
• Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings

Client Orientation

• Considers all those to whom services are provided to be 'clients ' and seeks to see things from clients' point of view
• Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect
• Identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions
• Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems
• Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects
• Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client

Technological Awareness

• Keeps abreast of available technology
• Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office
• Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks
• Shows willingness to learn new technology

Education

Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements

• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent);
• Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.
• Be computer literate in standard software applications.
• Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.
• Have a demonstrated the ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
• Studies in statistics and data analysis or other relevant areas required.

Work Experience

• Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• For the internship, fluency in oral and written English and French is required.
• Knowledge of a another official UN language is desirable.

Assessment Method

Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration.

United Nations Considerations

The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS.

ILFA Flagship Programme Legal Internships in London, Paris and Dubai

ILFA Flagship Programme Legal Internships in London, Paris and Dubai

ILFA Flagship Programme (Placements in London, Paris & Dubai)

Applications are invited for the 3 months’ advanced training and work experience placements starting in September 2015 in leading law firms or corporate legal departments in London, Dubai or Paris.

ILFA Flagship programme facilitates interchange opportunities for African lawyers to take part in a three-month secondment programme in law offices of international law firms and corporations based in London, Paris, and Dubai.

Additionally, the programme provides an academic enrichment series that incorporates training modules on various topics relevant to the African legal sector.

Finally, the ILFA lawyers undergo intense seminars at the prestigious Oxford and Cambridge Universities

Applications are to be submitted online through the website at; ILFA Flagship Programme Legal Internships in London, Paris and Dubai

Online application will open on Monday, 2 February 2015

Deadline for applications: Thursday, 2nd April 2015.

More about ILFA:

ILFA’s mission is to build legal excellence in Africa by providing access to advanced legal training, networking opportunities and education for African lawyers and senior professionals engaged in the negotiation of complex transactions in Africa.

ILFA furthers its mission through its Flagship Programme; which has been described as “simple yet impactful”.

Placements offer an annual curriculum of the most relevant parts of the participating law firms’ existing training programmes.

These include the following practice areas: complex services, litigation, intellectual property, project finance, and sovereign debt.

A wide variety of industries are covered from mining to construction, banking to oil & gas.

Automobile Trainer Job Kenya - CAP Youth Empowerment Institute (32K)

Automobile Trainer Job Kenya - CAP Youth Empowerment Institute (32K)

Job Title: Automobile Trainer Monthly Salary: KShs. 32,000
CAP Youth Empowerment Institute Kenya, is supported by MasterCard Foundation, was established to provide Basic Employability Skills Training (BEST) for disadvantaged youth in the society with particular focus on women to get equitable, qualitative learning and access to promising labour market oriented opportunities, savings and credit that support their pathways to safe and positive futures.
The key purpose of the organization is to assist 10,000 disadvantaged youth to make informed choices, develop labour-market oriented employability skills and access job placements, savings and enterprise development support.
Job Responsibilities

Training and equipping the students with Automobile skills.

Imparting driving &riding skills to the student

Sourcing of employment and internship opportunities for students.

Sourcing of guest lectures and organizing field visits and industry exposures for the students.

Ensure students on internship fill their logbooks.

Maintain an up to date record of students.

Ensure students maintain highest levels of discipline at all times.

Accompany students when going for interviews.

Source for credible mentors to mentor the students.

Participate in road shows to recruit students to the program.

Follow up with students both on internship and placement to support them and get feedback on their progress.

Ensure that students attend classes as required.

Provide students with resources for studying.

Link the youth with potential employers.

Nurture the trainees to form organized entrepreneurship groups which can get registered to start up bodaboda business after training. Requirements

At least two (2) years experience in Automobile skills.

Must have passion working with young people.

Degree/Diploma in Automobile.

Ability to meet deadlines and handle diverse tasks simultaneously using prioritization.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Excellent Presentation skills.

Networking skills a must. How to Apply
To express interest in this opportunity, send your CV to hr@capyei.org by 12th February 2015.
Cover letter should be pasted on the body of the email and not as an attachment.
Applicants are required to quote their current and expected salary on the cover letter.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

AIC Kijabe Hospital Orthopaedic Surgery Resident Trainee Job in Kenya

AIC Kijabe Hospital Orthopaedic Surgery Resident Trainee Job in Kenya

Vacancy: Orthopaedic Surgery Resident Trainee AIC Kijabe Hospital is a church based hospital established in 1915.
We have a facility with a bed capacity of 280 beds that serves 10,000 in-patients and an outpatient service that serves 120,000 outpatients annually.
The Kijabe Orthopaedic Surgery Department treats a large volume of elective and emergency conditions, including trauma, joint replacement, sports medicine / arthroscopy, Paediatric reconstruction, spine, hand, and Orthopaedic oncology.
A weekly lecture schedule provides didactic training, while clinical training occurs under the supervision of orthopaedic consultants.
Trainees are based at AIC Kijabe Hospital, but may also rotate through Cure Hospital or Tenwek Hospital.
We are seeking to fill one opening for an Orthopaedic Surgery Resident Trainee at AIC Kijabe Hospital.
The position is for a five-year training program, certified by the College of Surgeons of Eastern, Central, and Southern Africa (COSECSA).
Successful completion of the COSECSA program leads to specialty recognition by the Kenya Medical Doctors and Dentistry Board (KMPDB).
The successful applicant will contracted to Kijabe Hospital upon completion of training, and will embrace the Christian mission of AIC Kijabe Hospital.
Applicants must hold a valid Kenyan medical license.
We envision that our graduates will become Christian leaders in the Kenyan medical profession, with the surgical and leadership skills necessary to become program directors or department heads across Kenya.
Please send applications and CV only to recruit.kh@kijabe.net with the vacant position as the subject matter, by 31st December 2014.
The position will be filled with effect from January 2015.
Interviews will be held as soon as suitable candidates have been identified.

Kimisitu Sacco Procurement Officer Job in Kenya

Kimisitu Sacco Procurement Officer Job in Kenya

Job ID: 50369Job Views:
: nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
Job Category: Purchasing-Procurement-employment
Type: Full time
Posted: 09.20.2014
Job Description
Kimisitu Sacco is a national Savings & Credit Society drawing its members from Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Embassies, International Missions and other Reputable Organizations in Kenya.
We are seeking suitable candidates to fill the following temporary vacant position;
Position: Procurement Officer
Supervisor: Finance & Administration Manager
Position Summary: The position holder will provide value added services in procurement and the disposal of unserviceable or surplus stores and equipment in accordance with the Public Procurement and Disposal Act, 2005.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Co-ordinate the development and implementation of procurement plans, budgets, pre qualification of suppliers and administer logistic services

Secretary to the Procurement Committee and management of all procurement reports and minutes

Ensure materials procured for the Sacco are as per the specifications, quality and within budgeted cost

Raise purchase orders for timely procurement of goods and services in liaison with the user department

Responsible for all Stores and Inventory control management

Manage and recommend disposal of unserviceable stores in accordance with the PPOA and Sacco supplies policies and procedures

Monitoring contract management by user departments to ensure implementation of contracts in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contracts

Prepare progress and annual reports showing achievement of the procurement and logistics functions and providing justifications for performance variances

Carrying out market survey prior to placing of orders or adjudication by the procurement committee

Conducting periodic and annual stock taking

Certifying invoices and coordinating payment to suppliers

Processing and custody of contract documents

Liaison with Sacco service providers to ensure continuous provision of efficient services, review of their performance periodically

Co-ordinate Sacco forums such as Members Education Day, AGM, Board and Staff functions as well as internal meetings, etc.

Marketing of the Sacco Qualifications and Experience

A Diploma in Procurement Management with Chartered Institute of Purchasing and

Supplies Management or other recognized institutions

Membership to the relevant professional body

At least three years relevant experience in procurement department Skills:

Good analytical skills

Good communication and inter personal skills

Must be a team player and able to work under minimum supervision.

Hands on experience in using ERP software and Microsoft Office packages. (Experience with Navision software will be an added advantage)

Ability to interpret and apply public procurement policies, procedures and directives issues to public sector organizations

Basic accounting knowledge Interested candidates meeting the above requirements should apply online by filling in the data form from the link Kimisitu Sacco Procurement Officer Job in Kenya
The data form must be filled in full.
Incomplete forms will be disqualified.
In addition, the applicants should send Application letter with a detailed CV to: jobs@kimisitusacco.or.ke by 3rd October 2014.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Kimisitu Sacco is an equal opportunity employer. - See more at: Kimisitu Sacco Procurement Officer Job in Kenya

Pathfinder International Advocacy and Communication Officer Job in Kisumu Kenya

Pathfinder International Advocacy and Communication Officer Job in Kisumu Kenya

Job ID: 50362 Job Category: Management
Employment Type: Full time
Posted: 09.20.2014
Job Description
Vacancy: Advocacy and Communication Officer
Location: Kisumu
Pathfinder International is an international non-profit organization that is dedicated to creating access to and improving the quality of family planning, reproductive health and community-and facility-based HIV and AIDS care and services.
Pathfinder strives to empower women, men, adolescents, and communities to make choices and create environments conducive to healthy reproductive behaviors.
The Health of People and Environment within Lake Victoria Basin (HoPE-LVB) is a cross boundary population health and environment (PHE) project implemented in Kenya and Uganda.
The HoPE-LVB project has successfully developed and tested a model of integration, addressing existing and emerging threats to the vulnerable biodiversity of the LVB area and associated ecosystem services, while addressing the poverty and wellbeing challenges faced by the population who depend on this area.
The project aims at improving the quality of life in target communities through greater access to quality health services (especially FP and maternal care), and also through eco-friendly income generation activities and better management of existing and emerging threats to the vulnerable biodiversity of the LVB area and associated ecosystem.
Further, targeted community engagement will be sustained by well-informed citizens, supported by improved local governance.
We are seeking a highly motivated, talented and hard working individual to join the Health of People and Environment Lake Victoria Basin (HoPE LVB) Project in Kisumu in the position of Advocacy and Communication Officer.
Reporting to the Program Manager, the officer will increase the profile and disseminate the project’s work and messages through planning and implementation of all project communication activities, including fact sheets, success stories, publications, press releases, press briefings, op-ed articles, letters to the editor, etc.
The Officer will also support policy advocacy activities, under the supervision of the project managers for national level activities, and with input from field staff for local level activities.
These activities might include documentation of key meetings, supporting advocacy activities at District/County levels by working with District Committees and Champions, designing advocacy strategies, drafting policy language such as supporting the development of local ordinances, letters to policy-makers, visits to government officials, and speech-writing.
Job Requirements:

Degree in Communication, Journalism, International relations, political science or development studies.

At least three years of professional experience in communications, public relations and/or advocacy, preferably at a health or development NGO

Strong interest in local and global public health and/or environment conservation

Demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with government, NGO partners, and international organizations at various levels.

Strong writing and reporting skills in English.

Demonstrated experience writing quality communication pieces and reports.

Writing sample will be required

Some experience of communications work (especially doing electronic and print publications).

Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications.

Ability, willingness and flexibility to travel to field projects and offer trainings to team members

Ability to work in a team environment, but with self-sufficiency and self-motivation.

Strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills: verbal, written, listening, presentation and facilitation. Languages:

Fluency in English, Swahili and local languages a distinct advantage.

Demonstrated excellence in time management and planning skills. Candidates who may require a more detailed Job description should request the same through kenyajobs@pathfinder.org.
Candidates who meet the above requirements should send their CV and cover letter detailing current and expected salary and clearly indicating daytime telephone contacts to kenyajobs@pathfinder.org.
Closing date for applications is 2nd October, 2014.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Pathfinder International is an equal opportunity employer

Kenya National Volunteers Programme

Kenya National Volunteers Programme
What is Kenya National Volunteers Programme?
The Kenya National Volunteers Programme is a national service programme which aims to meet three key objectives:

Create enriching opportunities for over 30,000 unemployed Kenyan youth Promote national cohesion

Improve educational outcomes for over 2 million primary aged children As part of this programme, the Government of Kenya seeks to recruit high performing recent university graduates to serve as Volunteer Graduate Assistants in primary schools for an un-interrupted period of 1 year.
They will provide education support and serve as 'education ambassadors' in the surrounding community. Two volunteers will be placed in each participating primary school and will receive a modest living stipend of KShs. 6,000 per month
Remember:

Volunteers MUST have completed their course work and any related research

Volunteers MUST hold a University Degree in any area of study

Volunteers MUST have officially graduated from their Universities at the time of applying Training and Deployment
The selected Volunteers will participate in a 3-week intensive residential training course that will be aimed at preparing them for their placement, and increasing their job skills.
Volunteers will be trained in key skills that will carry them into future employment.
After training, Volunteers will be deployed in pairs to their placements, first meeting county and district officials, participating head teachers, school management committee members and other Volunteers in their region.
Volunteers will be deployed to another County other than their own and will stay with a host family during the 1 Year in the field.
Recruitment
Kenyan Graduates can apply online by clicking on the Apply Online button at the bottom of this page. Successful candidates will be selected through a rigorous and competitive selection process.
Success will be determined by a combined score based on your online application, correct responses to essay questions, correct responses to a series of online tests and success based on an assessment by independent and professional in-person interviewers.
These reviews will ensure that a high-quality cohort of volunteers who understand and are committed to the programme's objectives are selected.
Graduation and Future Opportunities
At the conclusion of the one year of service, Volunteers will graduate and receive an official completion certificate. The names of the Volunteers who successfully complete the programme will be gazetted and their service recognized.
Following the graduation ceremony, many Volunteers will begin their internships, mentoring opportunities, jobs or start their own businesses. Graduates will also be expected to maintain an active alumni network that will further build on their professional skills, networking opportunities and build the programme's visibility.
Access to Kenya's Employers
After 9 months of service, Volunteers will gather at a Career Fair and Capacity Building Workshop. During the event, Volunteers will receive training and guidance on career development.
Representatives from the Private, Public and Non-Profit sector will give motivational talks, and skills training to the Volunteers and will meet with top-performing individuals in small groups.
These representatives will review evaluations of the Volunteer's performance with the pupils in the schools that the Volunteers have been serving in. They will shortlist some Volunteers to enter into existing in-house internships and mentoring programmes in their companies.
Volunteers who are successful in these companies' assessment process will be offered internship, mentoring and job opportunities. All Volunteers will return to their placements and complete the final months of their Volunteering assignment.
Your Call to Action
If you are 22 – 30, a recent University Graduate, Interested in Volunteering, Interested in Self Improvement, Actively Searching for a Career, Ambitious, Driven, Hard Working, Brave & Adventurous and Disciplined what are you waiting for?
Apply today by visiting: Kenya National Youth Volunteer Website

Republic of Kenya Youth Volunteer Programme Career Opportunities Republic of Kenya Youth Volunteer Programme

Republic of Kenya Youth Volunteer Programme Career Opportunities Republic of Kenya
Youth Volunteer Programme
The Government of Kenya is recruiting Volunteers for an exciting 1 year programme.
Are you unemployed and passionate about volunteering?
Do you meet these criteria?

Age 22 -30

Recent university graduate

Interested in volunteering

Interested in self-improvement

Actively searching for a career

Ambitious & self driven

Hardworking

Brave & adventurous

Disciplined For more information and Kenya Youth Volunteer Programme website, contacts and application information, see the links below.
eMail: volunteer@presidency.go.ke Apply today by visiting: Kenya Youth Volunteer Programme Website 
 

R Manager, Retail Chain Manager, Sales Representative, Professional Makeup Artist and Secretary Jobs in Kenya

HR Manager, Retail Chain Manager, Sales Representative, Professional Makeup Artist and Secretary Jobs in Kenya

1. Human Resource Manager

Degree in Human Resources Management from a Reputable University,

Minimum of 3 years work experience in a reputable firm, preferably at a FMCG distribution company

Experience in Recruitment & Integration of Staff to Company

Experience in using performance management tools, HR modules at Reputable ERP

Adequate knowledge in MS Office Applications

Conduct Training sessions to the staff from different departments especially to Sales and Marketing

Must have knowledge with labor laws 2. Retail Chain Manager

Degree in sales and marketing from reputable university

Minimum of 3 years of experience in retail management and sales, preferably in cosmetics

Adequate knowledge in MS Office Applications

Ability to manage the efficiency of Flormar Point of Sales , staffs and ensure smooth running of all the retail shops in an orderly and timely manner

Excellent communication and presentational skills 3. Sales Representative

Degree or Diploma in sales and marketing.

Experience in sales of Fast Moving Consumer Goods preferably in cosmetic products in Supermarkets

Excellent communication skills both written and spoken

Ability to travel all over the country

Adequate knowledge in MS Office Applications 4. Professional Make-up Artist

Minimum of 2 years’ experience of make up application

Diploma in Beauty and Make Up from recognized training institution

Creative in Ideas about Social Media Marketing, and able to manage Social Media

Ability to conduct training especially both off and on location 5. Secretary

Minimum diploma in secretariat

Excellent data entry skills

Excellent in Microsoft office packages especially Microsoft excel

Presentable and very organized Please send your application to vacancy@ycl.co.ke and include your cv, passport size photo by 30th October.

Cordaid NGO Jobs in Kenya

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Cordaid NGO Jobs in Kenya

Post: Extractive Advisor / expert Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya
Cordaid believes in a world without poverty and exclusion. We strive for a just and sustainable society where every person counts.
We stand for knowledge and talent sharing between North and South, between farmers and businesses, between activists and policy-makers.
Where poverty, conflict and exclusion tear up societies, we connect people and communities.
We also stand for professionalism, expertise and solidarity across borders, to make a difference where it is most needed.
Together with more than 600 partner organizations in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America we structurally improve the living conditions of the poorest and most excluded populations - the bottom billion.
Cordaid has been active in South Sudan for more than 20 years, with a strong focus on civil society capacity-building and currently has programmes in the areas of health, disaster response, entrepreneurship, investments, food security, women’s leadership, security & justice, and extractive.
Extractive programme

The objective of Cordaid’s Extractive programme is to ensure that the exploitation of extractives (oil, gas and minerals) contributes positively to local community development,

To increase the number of companies operating as responsible corporate citizens and to increase good national and transnational governance of the benefits of extractives.

To this end, Cordaid supports local communities and civil society to become informed, legitimate and capacitated partners in negotiations with international oil, gas and mining companies and governments.

Our work is centred around four main product areas: contextualization, stakeholder engagement, community development agreements, and monitoring and evaluation.

We provide grant management, project management, advocacy, training and education, as well as technical advice and consultancy.

Cordaid’s Extractive team works in South Sudan, Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Guatemala and Colombia. Responsibilities and tasks
Strategy Development and Technical Advice

Play a lead role in the development of strategies on stakeholder engagement and multi-stakeholder dialogue, in particular civil society, government and extractive industry partners;

Organize and co-facilitate trainings on relevant extractive issues, incl. stakeholder engagement, grievance mechanisms, revenue transparency and budget monitoring, community development, social, environmental, human rights, conflict impact assessments, community development agreements;

Provide technical advice and share information on guidelines, voluntary principles and international standards and best practices on corporate social responsibility (CSR) and community development in extractives;

Identify, design and/or manage the development of research and advocacy materials to influence decision-makers;

Support documentation of human interest stories, lessons learned, best practices and strategic opportunities related to Cordaid / partners’ programmes and projects. Programme Design, Management and Support

Support the development of short-term projects as well as longer-term collaborative programmes with local and international partner organizations;

Manage project implementation according to agreed deadlines and budget;

Provide regular written/oral program progress updates and collaborate in providing reports to project partners;

Track and report project activities/results, and provide quarterly updates;

Carry out other project-related tasks as required and assigned. Capacity Development

Provide technical assistance on extractives and accompany staff of local partner organizations and community representatives to enable skills-transfer;

Support local civil society partners in developing proposals, planning and implementing extractives-related projects;

Provide mentoring, project support and related follow-up;

Improve learning, linking and coordination to strengthen extractives-related civil society networks.

Networking, Representation and Business Development

Provide thought leadership and represent Cordaid in extractive-related meetings as a spokesperson and advocate on community-oriented extractive management;

Build and maintain strategic alliances with Kenya-based, regional and international NGO coalitions on extractive issues, such as the Publish What You Pay (PWYP) coalition;

Explore potential areas for collaboration and mobilize opportunities and resources to co-create new programs with innovative solutions;

Translate ideas for advice and collaborative programmes in attractive technical and financial proposals and expressions of interest for bilateral, multilateral organizations and private foundations. Qualifications

Academic degree or equivalent in development, governance, conflict studies, law or related fields;

At least 7 years’ relevant work experience, including 3+ years’ experience working on extractive issues;

In-depth knowledge of CSR standards and community development best practices in the context of oil, gas and mining developed by relevant (industry) organizations (e.g. ICMM, IPIECA, IFC);

Practical experience with providing strategic and technical advice on CSR and community development issues and with facilitation of multi-stakeholder processes;

Strong project management, analytical and problem-solving skills;

Experience in working with communities, local civil society organizations, government and extractive industry actors in conflict-affected states in Africa, preferably Kenya;

Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time (mostly in Kenya, sometimes also in the wider East African region);

Be diplomatic, culturally sensitive, result-oriented, innovative and a strong team player;

Excellent English writing and communication skills Specifics of duty station
The Extractives Advisor / expert will be based in Nairobi at the Cordaid Kenya office, with colleagues from different thematic programmes.
The Extractives Advisor will report to the Cordaid Country Director in Nairobi as well as the Programme Manager Extractives, and work closely with other extractives colleagues based in South Sudan, DRC as well as at Cordaid HQ in The Netherlands.
Open to international and local candidates, the position is preferably filled by a Kenyan national.
Please note this is a senior-level position, we kindly invite only those candidates who meet the above-mentioned qualifications to apply.
Contract information
Initial contract for 12 months, renewable, with a 3-month probation period.
Starting date as soon as possible.
We offer a Cordaid contract with a competitive salary and benefit package.
How to apply:
Further information & how to apply
Applications based on meeting all the above requirements, along with a cover letter, certified copies of academic/professional certificates, an up-to-date CV, names and contacts of three referees should be sent not later than 13 October 2014, 8.00 a.m. to;
The Country Director
CORDAD
P O Box 40278, 00100
Nairobi
Or by email to cordaidke@cordaid.net
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted on 28 October 2014.
Tests are schedule on 30 October 2014, interviews on 3 November 2014.
CORDAID is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge any fee at any stage of its recruitment process.
A competitive remuneration package will be offered to successful applicants.

Kenya National Land Commission Vacancies

Kenya National Land Commission Vacancies

The mandate of the National Land Commission (NLC) is drawn from the National Land Policy of 2009, Constitution of Kenya 2010, National Land Commission Act, 2012, the Land Act 2012 and the Land Registration Act of 2012.

The commission invites applications from suitable candidates for the following positions;

1. Chief Environment and Natural Resources Management Officer, NLC Grade 5 (1 Post)

2. Principal Environment and Natural Resources Management Officer, NLC Grade 4 (2 Post)

3. Valuation Assistant , NLC Grade 8 (6 Posts)

4. Chief Valuation Officer, NLC Grade 5 (10 Posts)

5. Principal Investigation Officer, NLC Grade 4 (1 Post)

6. Senior Legal Officer, NLC Grade 6 (3 Posts)

7. Chief Legal Officer, NLC Grade 5 (2 Posts)

8. Principal Legal Officer, NLC Grade 4 (1 Post)

9. Chief Land Use Planning Officer, NLC Grade 5 (4 Posts)

10. Principal Land Use Planning Officer NLC Grade 4 (4 Posts)

11. Secretaries/ Typists, NLC Grade 7 (7 Posts)

12. Senior Secretaries, NLC Grade 6 (5 Posts)

13. Supply Chain Management Assistant, NLC Grade 8 (2 Posts)

14. Supply Chain Management Officer, NLC Grade 7 (2 Posts)

15. Senior Chain Management Officer, NLC Grade 6 (2 Posts)

16. Accountant, NLC Grade 7 (7 Posts)

17. Senior Administration Officer, NLC Grade 6 (2 Posts)

18. Senior Accountant, NLC Grade 6 (2 Posts)

19. Principal Finance Officer - Budget, NLC Grade 4(1 Post)

20. Deputy Director Administration , NLC Grade 3 (1 Post)

21. Assistant Human Resource Officer, NLC Grade 8 (4 Posts)

22. Human Resource Officer, NLC Grade 7 (4 Posts)

23. Senior Human Resource Officer NLC Grade 6 (2 Posts)

24. Principal Human Resource Officer, NLC Grade 4 (2 Posts)

25. Deputy Director Human Resource, NLC Grade 3(1 Post)

26. Deputy Director Human Resource Management, NLC Grade 3 (1 Post)

27. GIS & Data Assistant, NLC Grade 8 (8 Posts)

28. GIS/ Data Officer, NLC Grade 7 (8 Posts)

29. Senior GIS Analyst/ Data Officer, NLC Grade 6 (4 Posts)

30. Principal Data Officer/ Principal, GIS Officer NLC Grade 4 (2 Posts)

31. Deputy Project Director NLIMS, NLC Grade 3 (1 Post)

32. Senior Network Administration, NLC Grade 6 (1 Post)

33. Senior System Administrator, NLC Grade 6 (1 Post)

34. Chief Network Administration, NLC Grade 5 (1 Post)

35. Chief System Administrator, NLC Grade 5 (1 Post)

36. Chief Database Administrator, NLC Grade 5 (1 Post)

37. Chief Internal Auditor, NLC Grade 5 (2 Posts)

38. Information and Publication Officer, NLC Grade 7 (1 Post)

39. Advocacy Officer, NLC Grade 7 (1 Post)

40. Senior Advocacy Officer, NLC Grade 6 (1 Post)

41. Research Officer, NLC Grade 7 (1 Post)

42. Senior Research Officer, NLC Grade 6 (1 Post)

43. Deputy Senior Research Officer, NLC Grade 3 (1 Post)

For full job descriptions, job application contacts and other requirements, see; Kenya National Land Commission VacanciesKenya National Land Commission Vacancies

The mandate of the National Land Commission (NLC) is drawn from the National Land Policy of 2009, Constitution of Kenya 2010, National Land Commission Act, 2012, the Land Act 2012 and the Land Registration Act of 2012.
The commission invites applications from suitable candidates for the following positions;

1. Chief Environment and Natural Resources Management Officer, NLC Grade 5 (1 Post)

2. Principal Environment and Natural Resources Management Officer, NLC Grade 4 (2 Post)

3. Valuation Assistant , NLC Grade 8 (6 Posts)

4. Chief Valuation Officer, NLC Grade 5 (10 Posts)

5. Principal Investigation Officer, NLC Grade 4 (1 Post)

6. Senior Legal Officer, NLC Grade 6 (3 Posts)

7. Chief Legal Officer, NLC Grade 5 (2 Posts)

8. Principal Legal Officer, NLC Grade 4 (1 Post)

9. Chief Land Use Planning Officer, NLC Grade 5 (4 Posts)

10. Principal Land Use Planning Officer NLC Grade 4 (4 Posts)

11. Secretaries/ Typists, NLC Grade 7 (7 Posts)

12. Senior Secretaries, NLC Grade 6 (5 Posts)

13. Supply Chain Management Assistant, NLC Grade 8 (2 Posts)

14. Supply Chain Management Officer, NLC Grade 7 (2 Posts)

15. Senior Chain Management Officer, NLC Grade 6 (2 Posts)

16. Accountant, NLC Grade 7 (7 Posts)

17. Senior Administration Officer, NLC Grade 6 (2 Posts)

18. Senior Accountant, NLC Grade 6 (2 Posts)

19. Principal Finance Officer - Budget, NLC Grade 4(1 Post)

20. Deputy Director Administration , NLC Grade 3 (1 Post)

21. Assistant Human Resource Officer, NLC Grade 8 (4 Posts)

22. Human Resource Officer, NLC Grade 7 (4 Posts)

23. Senior Human Resource Officer NLC Grade 6 (2 Posts)

24. Principal Human Resource Officer, NLC Grade 4 (2 Posts)

25. Deputy Director Human Resource, NLC Grade 3(1 Post)

26. Deputy Director Human Resource Management, NLC Grade 3 (1 Post)

27. GIS & Data Assistant, NLC Grade 8 (8 Posts)

28. GIS/ Data Officer, NLC Grade 7 (8 Posts)

29. Senior GIS Analyst/ Data Officer, NLC Grade 6 (4 Posts)

30. Principal Data Officer/ Principal, GIS Officer NLC Grade 4 (2 Posts)

31. Deputy Project Director NLIMS, NLC Grade 3 (1 Post)

32. Senior Network Administration, NLC Grade 6 (1 Post)

33. Senior System Administrator, NLC Grade 6 (1 Post)

34. Chief Network Administration, NLC Grade 5 (1 Post)

35. Chief System Administrator, NLC Grade 5 (1 Post)

36. Chief Database Administrator, NLC Grade 5 (1 Post)

37. Chief Internal Auditor, NLC Grade 5 (2 Posts)

38. Information and Publication Officer, NLC Grade 7 (1 Post)

39. Advocacy Officer, NLC Grade 7 (1 Post)

40. Senior Advocacy Officer, NLC Grade 6 (1 Post)

41. Research Officer, NLC Grade 7 (1 Post)

42. Senior Research Officer, NLC Grade 6 (1 Post)

43. Deputy Senior Research Officer, NLC Grade 3 (1 Post)

For full job descriptions, job application contacts and other requirements, see; Kenya National Land Commission Vacancies