KENYA: OFFICIALS WORRY ABOUT RETURN TO DROUGHT

KENYA: OFFICIALS WORRY ABOUT RETURN TO DROUGHT

By D. Onuko Officials in the northeastern part of Kenya are worried a lack of rain could lead to the return of drought-like conditions that swept across the Horn of Africa in 2011.  While heavy rains have been pounding most parts of Kenya since March, in Wajir, in the northeastern part of Kenya, the lands remain dry. Earlier in the year, the Kenya Meteorological Department predicted a below normal rainfall for the March to May “long rains” season for Wajir. Until now, not even a single drop of the treasured rain has been recorded. In Habaswein district where World Vision’s Wajir South area development programme (ADP) works, residents are growing desperate. According to Jacob Alemu, project manager of Wajir South, residents of Habaswein are already asking for water trucking to begin. “This is very worrying, the situation could only get worse in the coming months as the pastures get depleted and the few water sources remaining run dry,” Jacob warns. “The greatest and urgent need is water, the main sources of water in the area are natural dams and excavated water pans, but these have all since dried up while the few boreholes available cannot serve the entire population affected,” Jacob explains.  A total of about 77,080 people is affected, including children.  In addition, diminishing water sources have also increased trekking distances to access water.  Daniel Nduti, the District Commissioner for Wajir South, is appealing for emergency water interventions, warning the situation could only worsen. “The general situation is currently not alarming, however if no measures are taken, then we could be staring at a major disaster in the coming months especially July, August and September,” Daniel explains.  Daniel repeatedly mentions that thirst is weighing hard on the residents, emphasising the need for providing clean water for drinking.  But it is not only the water situation that is of great concern.  Food too, is causing much worry. The commissioner says food is available but very expensive with a kilogram of rice-the community’s staple food- retailing at 2 US dollars, an amount too costly for the poor and struggling residents.  Esther Nyambura, a World Vision Kenya program officer for the Horn of Africa response to the drought warns that by the end of August there could be no food to eat for the already food stressed residents whose lifeline – livestock – are under threat from diminishing water and pasture.  The October to December short rains improved foliage and pasture for the livestock dependent pastoralists of Wajir, but the resources are rapidly diminishing, and competition for the few remaining food and water sources is looming large.  As a result, the project has initiated a special meeting with its partners, the district steering group, which is the technical arm of the government on disasters at the local level and other agencies to see how best to mobilise resources and share out roles to help the stressed community.  “We also plan to conduct a needs assessment and plan to develop a concept paper for emergency water interventions in the settlements where there is greater need because the funding we have is not sufficient to conduct a major response,” Jacob notes. Kenyajobcollection.blogspot.com: A Kenyan Job Bank

world vision vacancy: Integrated Child Development Coordinator

world vision vacancy

Group: Programs Associate Branch Director
Provides supervision to: Program Officers who support and oversee ICD related public and /or private
grant projects (including but not limited to Health, Nutrition, HIV-AIDs,
Education, Child Rights and Advocacy)

Purpose of the Position:
To coordinate and ensure the successful implementation of all Branch level activities and interventions related to
integrated child development - including Health, Nutrition, HIV-AIDS, Child Rights, Education, Sponsorship and Advocacy
- that directly contribute to the attainment of proposed child well being outcomes. Specifically, the incumbent will
undertake capacity building of staff, supervise implementation of ICD related projects and support efforts to mobilize
appropriate resources.
In order to successfully do so, the Integrated Child Development Coordinator must be able to effectively
communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that serves as an
example to others.


Major Responsibilities:
• Provide innovative and strategic leadership, effective management and timely administrative support for
all Branch related integrated child development initiatives;
• Work closely with the sector specialists in IMQ (Health, Nutrition, HIV/AIDs, Education and Child
Rights) and program officers in EDR to identify priorities, raise resources from multiple funding
sources and implement appropriate sector initiatives to promote sustainable household livelihoods and
community resiliency;
• Ensure that all ICD initiatives within the Branch’s area of influence meet or exceed planned outcomes
and are implemented in full compliance with Global Centre and other relevant international standards
and guidelines;
• Coordinate with the Sub Branches and IMQ Specialists to effectively support IPA and grant staff to
carry out assessments, designs, measurements, monitoring and evaluation efforts in relation to ICD
focused sectors and in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures;
• Ensure that appropriate controls, monitoring and evaluation tools are in place and being utilized in a
timely manner in every sector of the integrated child ministry;
• Provide needed training and supervision to ensure that Sponsorship KPI performance for the Branch
meets or exceeds accepted norms and standards;
• Lead operationalization of the STEP processes
• Support P&C to establish, coordinate and/or consolidate the necessary systems, procedures and
support services (including but not limited to recruiting, staffing, training, supervision, performance

monitoring, procurement and administration) required to achieve or surpass performance targets in
relation the branch’s operational priorities;
• Support the establishment and consolidate a working culture - based upon results based management
principals - that consistently achieves and/or surpasses established targets and standards;
• Provide and model effective, principled leadership to staff and directly manage the programmatic unit
of the respective ICDU unit at the branch, sub branch and IPA levels and;
• Impart appropriate mentoring, coaching and supervision in order to equip, motivate and empower a
new generation of program leaders within WVK.
Corresponding Responsibilities:
• Ensure that business processes, standards and policies – developed in coordination with other WVK
entities– are effectively implemented by branch, Sub-Branch and IPA staff;
• Collaborate with the IMQ Livelihood and Resilience Unit to provide Sub-Branches and IPAs with the
appropriate technical orientation needed to achieve proposed child and community well being outcomes;
• Ensure that branch and Sub-Branch staff monitor and support the timely and appropriate utilization of
budgeted resources for all branch ICD related program interventions;
• Ensure that that branch and Sub-Branch staff implement all branch interventions in accordance with ICD
established norms and policies;
• Ensure that branch and Sub-Branch staff monitor the timely and effective implementation of response
plans to all financial and operational audit findings and take the needed measures to prevent such findings
from recurring in the future;
• Ensure that staff from the Branch Program Unit and Sub-Branch provide the appropriate support and
supervision needed for all Branch projects and programs to be designed, implemented, reported on and
evaluated in accordance with LEAP/TDI/STEP/PMIS/IPM/SPHERE/CHARMS and /or other partnership and
donor standards;
• Ensure that staff from the Branch Program Unit and Sub-Branch provides the appropriate support and
supervision needed for the branch’s IPAs to meet or exceed WVI key performance indicators for
sponsorship, Education and Health, Nutrition, HIV/AIDS, Child Rights and protection.
• Ensure that staff from the Branch Program Unit and Sub-Branch provide the appropriate support and
supervision required for all grant funded interventions with the branch’s area of influence to meet or
exceed donor performance and compliance expectations;
• Ensure that that appropriate donor engagement, planning, design and proposal development activities are
successfully carried out in response to established yearly resource acquisition targets;
• Ensure that all staff within the Branch Program Unit meet or exceed basic professional requirements and
conduct themselves in accordance with WV policies and principals;
• Ensure that professional development activities, including appraisals, performance agreements, monitoring
and needed training and mentoring activities are successfully carried out;
• Ensure that all staff within the ICDU are successfully engaging with key internal and external stakeholders,
including other WVK entities (F&A, P&C) as well as Support Office, Global Centre. Community,
government, church and other civil society representatives in order to maximize the impact of our efforts.

 
Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience:
• The holder of this position must have a minimum of a Bachelors degree in a relevant field from a
recognized University preferably health and nutrition or education
• They must have a minimum of 7 years experience with regards to the designing, planning,
implementation, supervising and reporting on integrated development, relief and/or advocacy projects;
• They should have at least 5 years experience as a manager;
• The holder of this position must be a results orientated leader who can handle a heavy work load as
well as manage and satisfy multiple and at times conflicting organizational, donor and other stakeholder
demands and;
• He /she must also have ample experience in public relations and be a strong team player.
Working Environment:
• Office based environment with frequent travel to the field;
• Travel required: up to 50% domestic travel and occasional international travel
• Available to represent WVK at critical functions and moments as needed;
• On call to serve on emergency and crisis response team and;
• Available to serve on the, CTC and other teams and working groups as requested.


All application letters and detailed CVs together with names of three referees, should be sent to reach the undersigned not later than June 8th, 2012.

Director
People and Culture
World Vision Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
Email: recruit_kenya@wvi.org

Please indicate clearly on the subject line the position you are applying for. (Only short-listed candidates will be contacted).

Disclaimer: World Vision Kenya has not engaged any recruitment agencies in this recruitment process, neither are we charging any fees to potential employees for job opportunities.

USAID Development Outreach & Communication Specialist Job in Kenya

USAID Development Outreach & Communication Specialist Job in Kenya

Office of Population & Health (OPH), USAID/Kenya

Opening Date: Immediately
Closing Date: June 13, 2012
Office: Office of Population & Health
Title: Development Outreach & Communication Specialist
Grade: GS-13 (Local Hire)

Who May Apply: Qualified U.S. Citizens currently residing in Kenya and Eligible Family Members.

Background:

The President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) initiative is the largest commitment ever by a nation toward an international health initiative for a single disease. 

Completing its first five-years, PEPFAR is a $15 billion, multifaceted approach to combating the disease in more than loo countries around the world. 

The strategy places an intensified approach on 1 5 focus countries in Africa, the Caribbean and Asia that represent approximately half the world’s infections. 

The goal of the PEPFAR is to treat 2 million HIV-infected individuals, prevent 7 million new infections and to provide care and support for 10 million HIV-infected individuals and orphans. 

Although the five-year PEPFAR  authorization ended in 2008, PEPFAR authorization continues for five more years. 

Kenya is the second largest of the 15 focus countries in terms of funding. Today, over 500,000 Kenyans benefit from ARV drug treatment support, and an estimated 600,000 orphans receive a packet of care. 

Under PEPFAR, Kenya received over $400 million in FY11 to support a comprehensive REV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and care program. 

The President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) started in FY08 and continues to be the second largest component of the robust USAID health portfolio. 

Funding levels for all health accounts allocated to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) for FY11 is approximately $402 million. 

USAID/Kenya’s Office of Population and Health (OPH) is an integrated program that combines, HIV & AIDS, child survival, malaria, tuberculosis, and population and maternal and child health activities. 

The Office of Population & Health (OPH) is staffed by 38 FTEs, the majority of whom are Kenyan public health experts.

In Kenya, a consortium of United States Government (USG) agencies is charged with coordinating and managing PEPFAR under the leadership of the U.S. Ambassador. 

These agencies include USAID, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Peace Corps, the Department of State (DOS), and the Department of Defense (DOD). 

The goal is to develop and implement one coherent USG HI V/AIDS program in Kenya, combining the comparative strengths and capabilities of all the government agencies.

The Chief of Mission,(COM) provides overall guidance to the inter-agency team and the PEPFAR Coordination Office facilitates complementarities among the various activities by the USG agencies, host government, and other HTV/MDS donors in Kenya.

Basic Function of Position:

• The Development Outreach and Communications (DOC) Specialist is responsible for providing communications support to the USAID/Kenya OPH Team, in order to support strengthening the capacity to implement the operational plan for comprehensive HIV/AIDS care, management, and treatment for Kenya, as well as all other OPT-I activities. 
• He/she is also responsible for coordination of ongoing public outreach activities of OPH in this area. 
• The DOC Specialist will research and prepare relevant communications material. 
• He/she serves as the primary point of contact and liaison for the Mission, in close collaboration with the USAID/Kenya Mission DOC Specialist and U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Office, with local and international media. 
• The DOC Specialist will support the OPH Team in managing activity and project inaugurations and agreement signings, and will serve as one of the principal contacts between the Mission and the USAID/Washington Legislative and Public Affairs Office (LPA), and between USAID/Kenya and the Embassy/Nairobi Public Affairs Office (PAO).

Duties and Responsibilities:

a. Media Relations: 15%

• The DOC Specialist is responsible for maintaining a current list of all media contacts and data. 
• He/she handles all logistical details for arranging media interviews. 
• He/she works with USAID and implementing partner (IP) websites to provide USAID/Kenya activity and story material. 
• He/she assists Specialists in the preparation of summaries of significant articles and broadcasts, and monitors media trends that affect the USAID health programs. 
• The incumbent maintains frequent and close contact with counterparts in the Kenyan media, the Embassy PAO, and the USAID/Washington Legislative and Public Affairs Office. 
• He/she assists in arranging interviews, briefings, and tours of OPEI programs for VTPs, dignitaries, and members of the media, and keeps records of such activities. 
• He/she keeps abreast of OPH events and daily press, related to the OPH portfolio, to ensure appropriate press coverage is provided. 
• The DOC Specialist identifies potential program/project sites for media coverage, and works with the Embassy PAO to expand opportunities for coverage of OPH activities, including print media, television, and radio.

b. Public Events and Activities: 15%

• The incumbent serves as an event coordinator with regards to press and launch functions, inaugurations/signing ceremonies, and VIP and site visits, handling a wide range of logistical responsibilities that include, but are not limited to,: 
• drafting press releases, developing schedules and itineraries, organizing
  meetings, creating appropriate guest lists and seating arrangements, acquisition of information and data from the press corps, processing press release clearances and approvals; 
• drafting speeches, talking points;
  and related material; sending thank you letters to those in attendance, etc. 
• The DOC Specialist attends events to monitor content and activities, distribute press clips to targeted audiences, and compile press registration details and contact data for post-event follow-up. 

c. Publicity Material: 40%

• The DOC Specialist assists in drafting and reviewing proposed speeches, video footage on
• program/project activities, technical materials, brochures, press releases, fact sheets, booklets, handouts, signs, and other public relations materials to evaluate quality, sensitivity to local culture, and accuracy of content. 
• The incumbent maintains a current log of fact (site) sheets. 
• He/she ensures that all materials meet USAID branding guidelines. 
• Periodically schedules a review of Mission communication materials, to revise for updates, and to assure they are user-friendly for the public. 
• He/she assists with USAID/Washington needs for information, and regularly supplies material that can be used in official speeches and other public messages. 
• Manages the preparation and updating of profiles, which must be coordinated with Mission staff.

d. Editorial Drafting and Quality Control: 20%

• The DOC Specialist provides technical writing and editorial assistance to the OPH Team, and to the
• Mission, as it works to further health objectives. 
• He/she assists in the drafting of the Country Operational Plan, Malaria Operational Plan, other annual reports, yearly funding requests, and other required documents as necessary to assist OPH Team and Mission decision makers. 
• The incumbent reports and other material, and prepares selections from articles on behalf of OPH Team activities. 
• He/she assists in the review and editing of official reports, correspondence, other necessary
  Mission documentation, and of website content, to ensure that all documents are accurate and meet
  Mission and USAID quality standards.
•  He/she provides recommendations on revisions, reprinting, or other appropriate actions when necessary.

e. Maintenance of USAID/Kenya Website: 10%

• Working with AID/Washington, the incumbent maintains and keeps up portions of the USAID/Kenya external website, assuring that OPH will have optimal impact on providing information about OPH activities, and its programs/projects, for a wide range of audiences. 
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Required Qualifications:

Any application that does not meet the minimum requirements stated below will not be evaluated.

Only short listed applicants will be contacted. If you have not been contacted within one month from the closing date of this advertisement, please consider your application unsuccessful.

a. Education: 

• A Masters degree in journalism, communications. international relations or development, public administration, or a related field is required. 
• However, a Bachelors degree and ten (10) years of experience, in lieu of a Masters degree, will be considered for the position.

b. Experience (40%): 

• At least five (5) years (with a Masters degree) or ten (10) years (with a Bachelors degree) of progressively responsible experience in public affairs, technical writing, or in related fields is required. 
• Such work experience in a health-related area is strongly preferred. 
• Previous work experience with the USG, or with another international development organization is highly desirable.

c. Post Entry Training: 

• Familiarization training in USAID and USC-specific press procedures/regulations, and methods.
• Orientation to performing public relations work from a donor-Agency perspective, etc., will be provided. 
• Formal courses offered for USAID staff as appropriate; and courses, seminars, conferences, and other activities in fields related to the function and needed to maintain and update qualifications as they become available, subject to availability of funds .

d. Language: 

• Level IV (fluent) English writing, speaking and listening proficiency is required. 
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar is required.

e. Knowledge (30%):  

• Thorough knowledge of USO activities, projects, and programs, and USAID/Kenya and Embassy/Nairobi press policies. 
• Extensive knowledge of: local electronic and print media, their areas of interest and reliability, and deadlines; 
• Kenyan political, economic, social, and educational structures; 
• Kenyan institutions, political parties, and key figures in the mass media, the professions, government, cultural, educational, labor, and business circles.

f. Skills and Abilities (36%): 

• The incumbent must have outstanding organizational and planning skills, and the ability to multi-task. Excellent interpersonal and communication. skills are required. 
• The incumbent will have to convince people to make specific actions a priority in their already busy work schedules. 
• The incumbent must be able to deal with people at all levels within Kenya, neighboring countries, and the USG, and be able to deal with each in a polite, professional, and informative fashion. 
• The incumbent must be able to explain USG rules and policies to others, and to do so clearly. 
• Good working knowledge photo, video, and desktop
  editing software and Microsoft Office Suite is required. 
• Knowledge of digital still and video cameras and  photography skills desired.

Position Elements:

Supervision Received: 

• The incumbent will be directly supervised by the Director USAID/Kenya Office of Population and Health. 
• Assignments are made orally and in writing. 
• The work is subject to review to ensure compliance with USAID policies and procedures.
• The incumbent works under the general supervision of the Director/Deputy Director, USAID/Kenya Office of Population and Health. 
• Assignments are made orally and in writing.
• Most assignments occur in the normal course of work, but the incumbent is required to maintain close contact with the Director of the OPH to determine those activities that must be coordinated with others within, and outside, the Office. 
• The supervisors provide a review of the assignment, the goals and objectives to be achieved, and the results expected. 
• The incumbent will seek advice and assistance as required. 
• Work is reviewed in terms of results achieved

Available Guidelines: 

• Available guidelines include OPH, USAID/Kenya and Embassy/Nairobi press policies, USAID Fact Sheets, the PEPFAR Country Operational Plan, the Malaria Operational Plan, USAID Mission Orders, the Automated Directive System (ADS), relevant reports, press-guidance cables, notices and e-mails from USAID/Washington, and other sources and oral guidance from the supervisor arid other senior staff members.

Exercise of Judgment: 

• The DOC Specialist is expected to exercise well-considered and mature judgment. 
• The DOC establishes priorities independently, identifies problem areas, determines solutions, and takes action. 
• The incumbent may receive direct tasking from the Office of the Mission Director, and is expected to keep the supervisors apprised and to seek additional guidance and assistance when needed.

Authority to Make Commitments: 

• The incumbent must take action and establish priorities based on available guidelines arid professional judgment.
• Guidance should be sought when needed, and the supervisors informed of progress and status. 
• The incumbent may negotiate ad referendum for the supervisors.

Nature, Level, and Purpose of Contacts: 

• The incumbent should have a full range of contacts within USAID/Kenya, at all levels. 
• Within USAID/Washington, contacts are primarily the Office of Health the Kenya Desk Officer and Officer-in-Charge, and with LPA. 
• Within Embassy/Nairobi, contacts are with PAO and on occasion the Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) and Ambassador, as required. 
• Within CDC, contacts are the Country Director and DOC.
  Host-government contacts vary with the nature of the event, or the information being sought, and can be at the village or municipal levels, or higher.  
• He/she maintains contact with local and international electronic and print media, in support of OPH HIV/AIDS Team, and USAID/Kenya activities, projects, and program implementation, through press events and information gathering and dissemination.

Supervision Exercised: 

• Supervision over the work of others is not contemplated.

Time Required to Perform the Full Range of Duties: 

• One year.

Note:

Current USG employees must meet the “time-in-grade” requirement of 52 weeks in the previous lower grade to qualify for the position at the level in this vacancy announcement or be at the same grade for which the position is being recruited. 

Applicants who meet the job qualification requirements but not the “time-in-grade” requirement may be considered for the position but will have to abide by the in-grade requirement prior to being considered for the next higher grade. 

In addition the employee must have received a Personnel Evaluation Report (PER) during the most recent rating period which clearly indicated the employee is ready and capable of assuming a more responsible position.

How to Apply:

Current USO employees should submit a memo explaining their qualifications against our requirements, updated resume/curriculum vitae, copies of all relevant academic certificates, and the most recent Performance Evaluation Report (PER) to the Human Resources Office stating their interest

External applicants should submit an application letter outlining their qualification for the position, updated resume/curriculum vitae, and copies of all relevant academic certificates to the Human Resources Office.

Please note that this position has also been advertised in the local Daily Nation and The Standard newspapers and at http://kenya.usaid.go/employment-opportunities.

Note: Incomplete application packages will not be considered.

All applications must reach the USAID Human Resources Office, Ground Floor, by COB June 13, 2012 at the following address: www.myjobsinkenya/usaid

or

The Human Resources Office
USAID, P.O. Box 629, Village Market 00621, Nairobi, Kenya
Re: DOC Specialist, OPH/USAID/Kenya

FKE The Federation of Kenya Employers Recruitment 2012 (Various positions)

The Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) is the national umbrella organization for employers in Kenya and its key mandate is to promote the interests of employers. FKE seeks to ensure that national labour and social policy provides an environment favourable to enterprise sustainability and job creation.

FKE wishes to engage dynamic and results driven professionals to fill the following positions:

Head of Management Consultancy Services -Re-Advertisement
Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the primary objective of this position is to meet the service obligations as contracted by members/clients and to grow the consultancy services business by transforming both quality of service delivery and quality of consultancy services portfolio.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:

·                     Developing and implementing a strategy for the consultancy services in FKE, developing tactical plans to improve and grow management consultancy business.

·                     Plan and coordinate delivery of consultancy services as well as develop cost controls to ensure profitability.

·                     Provide effective leadrship to direct reports (subordinates).

·                     Develop, Implement and maintain service delivery systems (policies, processes and tools) for consultancy services as well as maintain high quality management consultancy services portfolio.

Minimum Requirements (Qualifications, Experience and skills)

·                     Degree in business management or other relevant qualification and an MBA

·                     At least eight years experience in senior management consulting services.

·                     Corporate work experience especially conducting Job Evaluation Recruitment and Selection is an added advantage.

·                     Demonstrated strong planning, leadership, negotiation, communication & report writing skills are required.

Senior Legal Officer

·                     Reporting to the Head of Legal and Industrial Relations, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing, sound legal, industrial relations and employment conditions advice to employers.

·                     Negotiate CBAs for Employers. Represent member organizations in trade disputes at the Ministry of Labour and the industrial court.

·                     The incumbent will be expected to contribute to membership satisfaction and growth through provision of quality service delivery as well as recruitment of new members.

Minimum Requirements (Qualifications, Experience and skills) 

·                     LLB degree from a recognized university and an advocate of the high court, at least 8 years post qualification experience in law practice, Industrial Relations and Employment Conditions.

·                     Demonstrated competency in drafting legal instruments, dealing with Trade Unions, Ministry of Labour and handling disputes, grievances and disciplinary issues.

·                     Excellent skills of Negotiation, CBA management, Interpersonal & Communication.

Branch Manager - Industrial Relations – Branch Positions Reporting to the Head of Legal and Industrial Relations the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

·                     S/he will be officer overall in-charge of the station, providing sound Legal & Industrial Relations advice to employers.

·                     S/he will advise employers on negotiation procedures, employment matters, and represent them in trade disputes at the Ministry of Labour and the industrial court when required. Assist employers in CBA negotiations.

·                     S/he will also be expected to contribute to membership satisfaction and growth through quality service delivery as well as recruitment of new members.

·                     The incumbent will handle office administration and supervise staff, support member training, manage branch budget, secure business in consultancy and training for FKE.

Minimum Requirements (Qualifications, Experience and skills)

·                     Degree in Law or Human Resource Management or Industrial Relations and at least 8 years post qualification experience in labour, employment and Industrial Relations.

·                     Sound knowledge of labour laws and industrial relations, must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite packages.

·                     Demonstrated ability to deal with Trade Unions and handle disputes, grievances and disciplinary issues at all levels.

·                     Ability to negotiate, conclude and prepare Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs).

Legal Officer Reporting to the Head of Legal and Industrial Relations, the successful candidate will be responsible for

·                     providing sound Legal and Industrial Relations advice to employers.

·                     S/he will advise employers on negotiation procedures, employment matters, and represent them in trade disputes at the Ministry of Labour and the industrial court.

·                     S/he will also be expected to contribute to membership satisfaction & growth as well as support in member training.

Minimum Requirements (Qualifications, Experience and skills)

·                     LLB degree and an advocate of the high court.

·                     Must have at least 5 years post qualification experience with proven track record handling CBAs.

·                     Must have sound knowledge of labour laws and industrial relations coupled with demonstrated competency in drafting legal instruments including employment contracts, memorandums, opinions and organization policies and manuals.

·                     Must have demonstrated ability to deal with Trade Unions and handle disputes, grievances and discipline issues, negotiate and management of CBAs.

Industrial Relations Officer Reporting to the Head of Legal and Industrial Relations the successful candidate will be responsible for

·                     providing industrial relations advice to employers.

·                     S/he will advise employers on negotiation procedures, employment matters.

·                     S/he must represent them in trade disputes at the Ministry of Labour and the industrial court when required.

·                     S/he will also be expected to contribute to membership satisfaction and growth through quality service delivery as well as recruitment of new members.

Minimum Requirements (Qualifications, Experience and skills)

·                     Degree in Law or Human Resource Management or Industrial Relations and at least 5 years post qualification experience as industrial or labour relations officer.

·                     Sound knowledge of labour laws and industrial relations.

·                     Demonstrated ability to deal with Trade Unions and handle disputes, grievances and discipline issues and ability to negotiate, conclude and prepare CBAs.

·                     Must have excellent interpersonal, negotiations and communication skills.

·                     Experience in training is an added advantage

An attractive and competitive remuneration package commensurate with one’s experience and qualifications will be offered to the successful candidates. Interested and qualified individuals should forward their applications enclosing detailed curriculum vitae, current salary, expected remuneration, copies of certificates and testimonials and three references with a day time telephone contact and send to the following email address:
Recruitment@fke-Kenya.org to reach the undersigned not later than Friday, March 30, 2012.
Hard copies of applications and CVs can be sent to:
The Executive Director, Federation of Kenya Employers, P. O. Box48311- 00100 Nairobi.
Or hand delivered at their offices at Waajiri House, Argwings Kodhek Road- Milimani, Nairobi.

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Finance Clerk (Re-advertisement)

Location :	Nairobi, Kenya
Organizational Unit/Agency:	UNDP Kenya
Application Deadline :	25th May 2012
Type of Contract :	Service Contract
Post Level :	SB2-
Languages Required :	English; Swahili;
Starting Date : (date when the selected canditate is expected to start)	1st May 2012
Duration of Initial Contract :	One yeat
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Under the guidance and supervision of the Finance Specialist, the Finance Clerk supports the provision of financial services ensuring high quality, accuracy and consistency of work. The Finance Clerk promotes a client-oriented approach consistent with UNDP rules and regulations. The Finance Clerk works in close collaboration with the Operations and Programme staff in the country office and with UNDP HQs staff to exchange information and ensure consistent service delivery.
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of key functions Ensure implementation of operational strategies and procedures Provide accounting, finance and administrative support Support knowledge building and knowledge sharing 1. Ensures implementation of operational strategies and procedures, focusing on achievement of the following results: ·         Full compliance of financial processes and financial records with UN/UNDP rules, regulations, policies and strategies. ·         Provision of inputs to elaboration of work plans 2. Provide accounting and clerical support, focusing on achievement of the following results: ·         Management and planning of the front desk coverage ·         Issue of cheques and follow-up with  staff and other United Nations agencies to ensure collection of their cheques ·         Maintenance of Finance office equipment and reporting to service provider for regular maintenance and repair ·         Provision of stationery, photocopies as requested by staff ·         Management and planning of the front desk coverage ·         Assistance in proper control of the supporting documents for payments and financial reports for Nationally Executed projects; payment execution. ·         Processing of financial documentation (vouchers, supporting documents, telephone invoices, etc.) and maintaining internal expenditures control system by ensuring that vouchers processed are matched and completed, transactions are correctly recorded and posted in Atlas; travel claims, monthly payment orders (MPOs) and other entitlements are duly processed. ·         Proper receipting of goods and services and establishment of accruals if delegated to the S/M ·         Provision of information for reports on financial status, procedures, exchange rates, costs and expenditures (incl. Medical Insurance) and potential funding problems. ·         Follow-up with other United Nations agencies for information relating to payments. ·         Control receipt of incoming/outgoing correspondence and preparation of routine correspondence, faxes, memoranda and reports in accordance with the Country Office (CO) Standard Operating Procedures. ·         Extracting, inputting, copying and filing data from various sources. ·         Maintenance of the proper filing system for financial records and documents. ·         Banking matters 3. Support knowledge building and sharing in the CO, focusing on achievement of the following results: Participation in the training for the operations/projects staff on Finance. Contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
Competencies
Corporate Competencies: Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards. Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP. Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability. Treats all people fairly without favoritism. Functional Competencies: Good communication skills; Participate effectively in a team-based environment; Able to plan and produce quality results to meet established goals; Strive for quality client-centered services; Execute day-to-day tasks systematically and efficiently; Able to work under pressure; Demonstrate initiative and apply discretion; Ability to maintain accurate records; Ability to perform detailed work and handle a large volume of work quickly and accurately under time constraints; Ability to deal patiently and tactfully with people of diverse backgrounds and work effectively in a multicultural team environment; A high sense of confidentiality, initiative and good judgment; Flexibility in carrying out duties and assignments
Terms of Service The Service Contract is a modality of hiring of UNDP development project personnel, where UNDP at the request of an executing entity, or implementing partner under the harmonized operational modalities or where UNDP itself serves as executing entity/implementing partner of a development project provides personnel contracting services to support execution or implementation of the project. This is a non-staff contract under the Service Contract modality of hiring of the UNDP. Individuals engaged under a SC serve in their individual capacity and not as representatives of a government institution, corporative body or other authority external to UNDP. Therefore the incumbents shall not be considered as staff of UNDP, the UN system or the Government and therefore are not entitled to any diplomatic privileges, or to any other special status or conditions.
Required Skills and Expertise Education:
Completion of secondary school education, with specialized certification in Accounting and Finance i.e. ACCA II or CPA II qualification or equivalent.
Experience:
Experience: 3 years of relevant accounting and financial experience at national level is required. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages. Experience in handling of web based management systems. Knowledge of IPSAS and/or IFRS desirable.
Language and IT Skills:
Fluency in the UN and national language of the duty station
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
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