Kilimo Trust Director Programs Implementation Jobs (Making Markets Work to Reduce Poverty)

Kilimo Trust (hereinafter referred to as the Trust) is a Regional Agricultural Development organization, implementing public and private sector supported programs and projects.

Based in Kampala, Uganda, KT is focused on developing and promoting regional solutions to local problems by providing leadership in actual implementation of programs and projects on behalf of, or in partnership with, governments, international and regional organizations, and the private sector.

Its initiatives, programs and projects are mainly regional (EAC), but occasionally Africa-wide.

The Trust has developed close collaboration with the EAC and with governments of the EAC Partner States.

Specifically, the Trust undertakes interventions that increase profitability and incentives for all actors along the value chain through innovations that lower costs and/or increase productivity and the value of products derived from agricultural commodities that are of significant importance in the EAC Region.

KT – VACANCY 2013-1

Director Programs Implementation (Making Markets Work to Reduce Poverty)

The Trust wishes to recruit a Director to take responsibility of leadership in the Implementation and Coordination of regional programmes in the development of inclusive agricultural markets, value chains, and structured trade of agricultural commodities that are most strategic for the East African Common Market.

Therefore, based in Kampala, Uganda, the Director will be working across all the EAC Partner States + South Sudan.

Reporting to the CEO, the Director will have the following specific responsibilities:

1. Build a strong, dynamic and internationally respected Division of Programs Implementation (DPI) of the Trust through strategic recruitments, capacity development, and building of strong networks with partners.

2. Provide leadership and high level support for the implementation and coordination of programs through “regional & systems-thinking and acting” – paying attention to:

    fully developed plans with allocation of necessary and sufficient resources and time for implementation;
    an accurate and coordinated approach to implementation by core staff of the Trust, sub-contractors, associate staff and field officers;
    coordination and synergizing among different programs and projects being implemented by the Trust; and
    a non-compromising focus on positive outcomes and impacts on people.

3. Develop (in collaboration with the Director - Analysis and Planning) 3 year rolling Operational Plan of the Trust.

4. Develop (in collaboration with the Director – Analysis and Planning) scope of interventions targeting the identified market opportunities and constraints. This will involve the development of a comprehensive strategy for:

    engaging Kilimo Trust and others in removing critical constraints;
    building synergies and leveraging the efforts of others; and
    ensuring impacts at scale.

5. Support (in collaboration with other Directors) the CEO as needed with respect to technical and financial results of the Trust including reporting to the Board, Funders and Stakeholders of the Trust.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

Individuals applying for this position will have:

    An advanced Degree (Masters or PhD) qualification in Agricultural Economics, Agri-business or equivalent with proven strong program implementation skills.
    A minimum of 5 years work experience as a Director or Manager responsible for major programs dealing with the development of Agricultural Value Chains, implementation of M4P approaches and the development of inclusive markets and structured trade.
    Demonstrated proficiency in regional & systems – thinking and management of diagnostics-driven interventions.
    A track record of delivering outcomes and impacts that self perpetuate after the end of an intervention program/project.
    A presence, strong personality, proven team working skills and a results-orientated hands-on approach to work.
    Impeccable communication skills especially writing and presentation in English as well as working knowledge of French and/or Swahili.

Your application should include:

    An up-to-date CV, highlighting relevant skills and experience (presented in relation to each of the Responsibilities and each of the experience areas listed above), the names and contacts of three referees, and a daytime contact telephone number;
    Copies of Impact Assessment Reports of at least two of the major programs you have led; and
    A statement and proof of current remuneration package.

Closing date: 8th March 2013 or until suitable candidates are identified

Please apply to:

Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, Nairobi GPO, 00100

E-mail: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Website: www.kilimotrust.org

Assistant Director Jobs at Kilimo Trust Markets and Policy Analysis in Kampala Uganda

KT – VACANCY 2013-2
Assistant Director (Markets and Policy Analysis)
 Re-advertized
 The Trust wishes to recruit an Assistant Director for Markets & Policy Analysis (ADMPA), to lead a team responsible for the work of analysis and diagnostics of the agricultural market and policies in the EAC region.

The focus of this work is to “deliver the promise of the East Africa Common Market” with respect to reducing poverty and eliminating hunger.

Therefore, based in Kampala, Uganda, the Assistant Director will be working across all the EAC Partner States + South Sudan – leading advocacy work with the EAC Secretariat, governments of the Partner States as well as development partners focusing on EAC as a single unit of analysis.

The main function and responsibilities will include: design, commission, and implement robust analysis and advocacy, necessary and sufficient to influence innovations in high level policies, strategies and institutions needed for making markets work better in relation to food commodities/products, especially in the context of the EA Common Market.

Reporting to the Director – Analysis and Planning, the Assistant Director will lead a Team responsible for pproviding leadership in:

1. Analysis and assessment of the policy and institutional framework, to identify what policies and institutions are driving or hindering the functioning of markets and performance of the relevant food products value chains targeted by the Trust.

2. Assessment of interventions needed, by:

a) Working on the policy, strategies and legal/regulatory aspect of governments and other public sector institutions by being pro-actively involved in policy and strategic dialogue initiated at the EAC level and/or at national level; and

b) Working with the public sector business service providers - so as to support these public organizations to deliver their mandate, and to bring them on-board in the planning and implementation of interventions spearheaded by the Trust.

3. Designing, commissioning and implementing advocacy work in support of common strategies for making sure that the East Africa Common Market contributes fully to reducing poverty and eliminating hunger in the region through the deepening of food markets. This will require the enhancement of common action with respect to comparative advantage in food production, among the Partner States of the EAC – so as to expand trade-based food security in the region.

4. Getting the private sector involved by providing a very high level of strategic analysis of business models to enhance regional trade in food and extend the involvement of agribusinesses and service providers in agriculture for development.

5. Supporting partners (departments of national governments, local governments, and other organizations) to develop their strategies.

6. Leading the learning and capacity building of staff members of the Trust with respect to relevant policies and strategies, at global, regional and national levels.

The Assistant Director will have the following specific responsibilities:

1. Provide leadership to ensure that the staff members of the Trust have a good understanding of relevant policy environment, and utilize this understanding in the design, planning and implementation of all programs and projects commissioned and/or implemented by the Trust. This will include:

a) A strong working relationship with all other teams of the Trust;

b) Technical hands-on input to surveying and compiling policies and strategies of relevant public and private organizations at regional and national levels;

c) Coordination of the design and implementation of relevant policy research and analysis;

d) Coordination of the monitoring and tracking of policy developments and current issues with respect to agriculture and food security in the EAC Region; and

e) Working with the Assistant Director for Database and Knowledge Management to build and manage a depository of policy documents and analyses, in the intranet portal of the Trust.

2. Lead in the production and marketing of revenue-generating policy products of the Trust.

3. Lead the development and maintenance of relations between the Trust and key policy and legislative stakeholders, partners, policy advocacy networks, and other organizations relevant and critical to the achievement of the Mission of the Trust.

4. Supervise all technical staff (core and associates) as well as sub-contractors of the Trust with respect to policy analysis and advocacy functions of the Trust.

5. Develop and Manage Annual Plans and Budgets with respect to the policy analysis and advocacy functions.

6. Serve in, and/or lead Working Teams of the Trust with respect to Branding and Promotion.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

Individuals applying for this position will have:

1. An advanced Degree (Masters or PhD) qualification in agricultural policy analysis and/or planning in addition to a Bachelors Degree in Agriculture or a related field.

2. A minimum of 5 years work experience at a senior position dealing with:

i) Policy research, analysis and advocacy;

ii) Policy mapping;

iii) Hands-on development of policies and business strategies;

iv) Building and/or coordinating coalitions with a wide range of stakeholders to drive policy change.

3. Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office suite and policy mapping software in Windows.

4. Hands-on experience in making high level and influential presentations on policy and strategy issues.

5. A presence, strong personality, proven team working skills, and a results-orientated hands-on approach to work.

6. A publications record as evidenced by at least 5 publications authored by the candidate

7. Impeccable communication skills especially writing and presentation in English and Swahili.

Your application should include:

    An up-to-date CV, highlighting relevant skills and experience (presented in relation to each of the Responsibilities and each of the experience areas listed above), the names and contacts of three referees, and a daytime contact telephone number;
    Copies of Key Publications; and
    A statement and proof of current remuneration package.

Closing date: 8th March 2013 or until suitable candidates are identified

Please apply to:

Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, Nairobi GPO, 00100
e-mail: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Note: Those who applied in response to the advert in 2012 – need not apply again

Website: www.kilimotrust.org

Manager Job in Homabay Kenya-Friends of Rang’i Program

Job Title: Program Manager
Reports to: Friends of Rang’i (FoR) - Kenya; Board of Directors.
Based at: FoR Office – Genga Sub-location, Central Gem Location, Rangwe Division, Homa Bay District.

Purpose of the Role:
To assist the Friends of Rang’I Board of Directors in conceptualizing, designing and implementing Friends of Rang’I Strategic Plan and the Annual Operational project plans.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
    * Conceptualize, design and implement Friends of Rang’I’s strategic plan and annual operational plans.
    * Facilitate networking and partnership building with stakeholders ie. Government, CSOS and Private Partners
    * Lead, develop and inspire a pool of diverse workers capable of delivering on the mandate of Friends of Rang’I.
    * Identify funding opportunities and develop partnerships, collaboration and contacts with funding agencies and other stakeholders.
    * Report to the Friends of Rang’I Board of Directors periodically on team and individual work accomplishments, challenges, issues, progress in mastering tasks and work processes, and individual and team training needs.
    * Confer with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve work related problems and also provide feedback.
    * Coordinate project activities with activities of government regulatory and other governmental agencies.    * Travel frequently to projects and mobilize partner organizations as envisioned in the project document, stakeholders and beneficiary communities as per agreements reached between partner organizations and Friends of Rang’I to fulfil the objectives of the projects.
    * Ensure integrity and professionalism is upheld within the organization staff, volunteers and interns.

Skills and Experience:

    * Degree in Social Sciences or related fields.
    * Minimum of 5 years experience working with rural communities in community development or education
    * High levels of skills in the project planning and management, demonstrated skills in prioritising task and meeting deadlines.
    * Strong communication, analytical and report writing skills with fluency in spoken and writing English.
    * Knowledge and skills in basic computing including Ms Word, Ms Excel, Powerpoint.
    * Demonstrated interpersonal skills in working with a multi-disciplinary team.
    * Good knowledge and experience of participatory approaches in project development and implementation.
    * Willingness and enthusiasm to live and work with rural and vulnerable communities living in remote areas of the country.
    * Knowledge and fluency in Luo language will be an added advantage.

Friends of Rang’I is an equal opportunity employer.

Canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification.

Applications should include;

    * Letter of application indicating interest
    * Current Curriculum Vitae with telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
    * Three letters of reference with telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
    * Copies of Certificates

Applications Due: 1st February 2013.

Applications will be accepted either through e-mail to:

Recruitment Committee, Friends of Rang’I
E-mail: recruitment@friendsofrangi.org

Or posted: P.O. Box 19146 Mega City - 40123, Kisumu

Or dropped: Friends of Rang’I Offices ( Kisumu – Mega City or Rang’I)

NB: Full Terms of Reference are available at www.friendsofrangi.org

Save the Children Jobs in Nairobi Kenya country office- Education Advisor

Job tittle : Education Advisor
Kenya Country Office
Team / Programme: Programme Development and Quality  
Location:  Nairobi
Grade:  TBC  (Competitive Package)   
Post Type: National or International
 Child Safeguarding: Level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people

Role Purpose:
 S/He will expand Save the Children’s portfolio of education programming and ensure all education programming is of excellent technical quality.

Ensure that all education programmes contribute significantly to Save the Children’s strategic objectives, national/global learning and advocacy.

The post holder is expected to provide technical advice and support to project staff to ensure programming objectives are successfully achieved,

Scope of Role:
Reports to: Director Programme Development and Quality



Dimensions: Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since 1984, providing support to children through developmental and humanitarian relief programmes delivered both directly and through local partners.

Current programming focuses on child protection, child rights governance, education, health, HIV/AIDS, livelihoods, nutrition and WASH.

Save the Children has an operational presence in Dadaab Refugee Camp, Eldoret, Habaswein, Mandera, Meru and Wajir and has a logistics hub in Garissa.

Currently, we have a staff complement of approximately 370 staff and expenditure of approximately US$30 million this year.

Staff directly reporting to this post: None

Key Areas of Accountability:

Strategic Planning and Programme Development

    * To be fully aware of and actively participate in the development and review of any Country Strategic and Thematic Plans.  Specifically lead the development and implementation of the Education thematic plan.
    * Build on technical knowledge, personal understanding of the operation of education policy and services in Kenya, current/previous programming to develop proposals for new programming in close coordination with the programme staff. Ensure all new programming supports the achievement of Save the Children strategic and thematic objectives, specifically improving Education For All in Kenya.
    * Analyzing donor priorities and positions on issues related to education; identifying institutional funding opportunities and developing and maintaining contacts with potential donors, partners and key technical agencies

Policy Development

    * Be fully aware of national policies, strategies and other initiatives and developments by government and other stakeholders relating to the education and particularly pastoral, nomadic and/ or alternative approaches to basic education. Regularly assess and communicate the implications for Save the Children’s programme and priorities of any changes in the operating environment relevant to this theme in close collaboration with the other relevant advisor(s).
    * Develop policy briefs and position papers as and when required related to the education programme.  This may require technical support from other technical managers.

Programme Quality

    * To be responsible for the overall technical aspects of Save the Children’s education programme work in Kenya.
    * Liaise with the Operations department, ensure all education staff and partners receive the necessary and appropriate technical support. In consultation with staff and project managers agree on the range of advice, support, training and/or other assistance required from you to facilitate high quality programming.  This will involve regular visits to Save the Children operational areas.
    * Assist in the development of tools for project staff and partners to improve the quality of education work.  Where necessary provide technical training for project staff and partners as required (curriculum development, supportive supervision and mentoring partners, development of monitoring and evaluation tools; etc.
    * Where external consultants (local or international) are required to technically support or monitor and evaluate projects, lead the recruitment and subsequent management of contracted consultants as per the recruitment guidelines.
    * Ensure the development of an M&E framework that helps each project improve quality of reporting, clearly articulate progress and impact of projects, identify issues for advocacy and new programmes/projects in the future.
    * Review relevant monitoring reports to Donors to ensure that technical debates are well articulated and reports are of acceptable quality before submission. Provide support where necessary to improve report writing skills. 

Advocacy

    * Ensure that lessons learned are properly documented, effectively disseminated and, where appropriate, incorporated into wider advocacy initiatives.
    * Monitor and move forward the development of an Education Advocacy Plan.  Coordinate advocacy efforts and report results under each specific objective.
    * Represent and advocate for Save the Children with UN agencies, Donors, Kenyan Government, NGOs and others at the highest levels in both verbal and written communications to ensure Save the Children is seen as the lead international agency in Kenya in terms of innovation and quality of implementation of quality basic education. 

Specifically ensure the following:

a. Participation in monthly Education Cluster meetings

b. Education Working Group for Dadaab (UNHCR)

c. Ensure presence at relevant to UN coordination meetings at national and regional levels

d. Advise field teams to ensure adequate field visibility through technical attendance and technical meetings at district level

e. Ensure active dissemination of programmes findings and lessons learned through the production of high technical quality lessons learned documents and their effective dissemination to key stakeholders.

Others

    * Actively participate in key relevant internal meetings such as Programme Review Meetings, Senior Management Team or Area-based meetings as required. 
    * Participate in any Donor visit to project(s) within your portfolio as required. 

 Skills and Behaviours (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

    * Holds self - accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
    * Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:

    * Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
    * Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
    * Future orientated, thinks strategically

Collaboration:

    * Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
    * Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
    * Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity:

    * Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
    * Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

    * Honest, encourages openness and transparency

Qualifications and Experience

    * A professional with a Masters’ Degree in education or equivalent
    * Significant professional experience of working at a senior advisory level in education for international NGOs or the private sector in Kenya
    * Excellent understanding of the education sector within the Kenyan context, particularly alternative, informal and nomadic education issues
    * Proven representation and advocacy skills
    * Strong commitment to capacity building of national staff and partners with willingness to adopt participatory and consultative approaches.
    * Strong report writing skills, including experience in writing funding proposals and donor reports.
    * Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and negotiate clearly and effectively at all levels, taking into account cultural and language difficulties.  Tact and diplomacy are essential.
    * Experience in emergency education work
    * Experience in promoting and mainstreaming Child Rights Based programming in education programme design, implementation and evaluation.
    * Good understanding of poverty reduction strategy framework and related processes.
    * Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner.
    * Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies.
    * Fluency in English, both verbal and written, required.
    * Commitment to Save the Children values, including willingness to abide by and enforce the Child Safeguarding policy.

The application period is now open and will close on Friday  8th February 2013 at 4.30pm. 

To apply for open positions, please send a short cover letter and CV to Kenya.jobapplications@savethechildren.org  indicating the position applied for in the subject line.

Applicants who had previously applied for the position need not re-apply.

Save the Children Jobs in Kenya- Humanitarian Professionals

Job Tittle :Humanitarian Professionals

For over 90 years, Save the Children has been making a difference in children's lives in more than 120 countries.

We are the world's largest independent child rights organisation, underpinned by a vision in a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation.

Our mission to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

Save the Children’s origins lie in humanitarian response, and this has remained a central part of our work ever since.

Members of our in country humanitarian team will contribute to organizational learning as well as building the organization’s capacity to respond quickly and effectively to humanitarian needs.

Save the Children International – Kenya Country Office invites applications from interested Kenya nationals who are humanitarian professionals to join our in-country roster of the Humanitarian team.

Subject to meeting our criteria and after interviewing successfully, identified humanitarian professionals will be retained in our roster and deployed in future on a need basis.


Some of the humanitarian roles we are recruiting for include:

    * Area Manager
    * Health Coordinator
    * Health Officer
    * Child Protection Coordinator
    * Child Protection Officer
    * Logistics Officer
    * Finance and Grants Officer
    * Nutrition Coordinator
    * Health Officer
    * HR Officer

Application process:

If you are a humanitarian professional and who is passionate about children, we would love to hear from you.

Please send us your 2 page CV and cover letter indicating contacts of three referees to kenya.jobapplications@savethechildren.org and this should reach us not later than 4th February, 2013. 

Please quote “Humanitarian Professional “ on the subject line.

Only short listed Candidates will be contacted.

Save the Children recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to equal employment opportunities and the protection of children from abuse.

NGO Jobs ICAP of Columbia University /NGO Jobs in Kenya

NGO Jobs ICAP of Columbia University /NGO Jobs in Kenya
ICAP of Columbia University is working in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation and the Ministry of Medical Services to strengthen HIV Care and Treatment services in the country and conduct high quality research to inform national and international policy.

ICAP has received funding from the National Institute of Health to conduct a two year study on Mother Infant Retention in PMTCT (MIR4 Health Study).

Applications are invited for the following positions:

Study Site Coordinator – MIR 4 Health Study (3)
Location: Allocated sites in Nyanza

Overall Job Function:
The Site Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing day to day study activities at the site to ensure smooth implementation of the study, safety of study participants, and accuracy of the data collected.

The will be supervised by the Study Coordinator.

Key Responsibilities:
To obtain consent from potential study participants
To obtain consent and administer questionnaires to healthcare providers and lay counsellors
To monitor patient recruitments and retention and oversee follow ups and patient tracking activities
To ensure proper storage of study materials e.g. patient folders, study questionnaires, consent forms
To carry out on-site quality control for data collection
To supervise the research assistants

Requirements
Diploma in Nursing or relevant Degree/Diploma in Social Sciences
Experience in conducting research
Excellent communication skills ( both oral and written)
Understands/Speaks and reads Luo well
Good use of Microsoft office especially in excel

All applications including a current CV, telephone number and 3 referees (one who should be at least your current/previous supervisor) should be sent to the HR and Administration Manager, ICAP icap.vacancies@gmail.com before 31st December 2012.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ICAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

NGO Job Vacancy in Kenya 2012. Safety Manager

Danish Refugee Council Job Vacancy
The Danish Refugee Council has been providing relief and development services in the Horn of Africa region since 1997.

The DRC Kenya Program seeks to fill the following positions.
Safety Manager (Based in Dadaab)

The Safety Manager (SM) will manage the development and implementation of the DRC Risk Management System (RMS) in order to support the safe and efficient delivery of programme activities within Kenya.

Key responsibilities include:
Conducting regular Safety Risk Assessments (SRA) for each programme area pursuant to DRC Safety Policy and based on the SRA, advice programmes on mitigation measures.
Ensure that Kenya program is compliant with the DRC global Minimum Operating Security Standards and that all areas have updated Local Safety Rules
Ensure each programme area has appropriate Standard Operating Procedures; monitor compliance with SOPs and facilitate development of context-specific contingency plans
Conduct – or facilitate the delivery of – safety training for staff in accordance with the SOPs governing access control

Requirements:
Must possess at least 3 years’ experience working with NGOs and/or other international agencies in North Eastern Province in a management and/or supervisory role.
Excellent communication skills in English and Kiswahili, proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines are highly desirable.
A stable, moral and robust character, good team-player with a good sense of humor and a proven commitment to accountability practices will be crucial to this position.
Emergency First Aid qualification (within the last year) will be an added advantage.

Preferable:
Training in safety, fire and evacuation procedures
Training in safety and disaster management
Fluent in written and spoken Somali
NGO/UN Security Management experience
Military/Police experience (only those with officer-level rank should apply)

Please note that the above positions are on a 1-year contract with possibility of extension.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications which should include a 1-page cover letter clearly stating their motivation and qualification and a CV.

CVs longer than 4-pages will not be considered.

CVs should include contact details of three professional referees. One referee must be the applicant’s most recent manager.

Applications should be sent to: drcjobs@drckenya.org and have the subject heading of the position that is being applied for.

Deadline for receiving applications is Wednesday 2nd January 2013.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Monitoring Evaluation vacancy in Kenya 2012

Monitoring Evaluation vacancy in Kenya 2012.
ACTED Kenya
Department: AMEU
Position: AMEU Assistant
Contract duration: 6 months
Duty Station: Chemolingot, East Pokot District

ACTED is a non-governmental organization whose vocation is to support vulnerable population world wide and to accompany them in building a better future. ACTED was createdin 1993, is governed by the French law and has its headquarters in Paris, France.

ACTED Kenya is looking for an experienced self driven and a self oriented professional to fill the following the post of ; Appraisal Monitoringand Evaluation Assistant to be based in East Pokot, Baringo County

Reporting to the Appraisal Monitoring and Evaluation Officer– East Pokot, the AMEU assistant will bear the following;

Key Responsibilities and Duties
•    Assist the AMEU officer to collaborate with Programme Departments to prepare and implement monitoring and evaluation plans to measure project progress and impact indicators;
•    Assist in the design of appraisal, monitoring and evaluation methodologies and tools and ensure they are in line with project objectives and indicators;
•    Assist in planning and conductingfield-level data collection and project monitoring usingdifferent techniques including household surveys, market data collection, focus group discussion, key informant interviews, participatory rural appraisal methodsetc;
•    Conduct training and supervision of enumerator teams, including checking questionnaires for reliability and consistency;
•    Conduct quantitative data entry and recording of qualitative field notes, and conductingqualitychecking and cleaning of data;
•    Support the analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, writing and compiling reportsto assist programme management and programme development;
•    Improve AMEU processes and procedures including data collection skills, data quality, analysis and report writing;

Requested Profile
•    Higher diploma in Sociology, Development Studies or a related field;
•    At least 2 years of workexperience in a similar field; former experience with humanitarian organizations is an asset;
•    Previous experience with community development, foodsecurity, livestockhealth or productivit development, WASH and/or Participatory Rural Appraisal methodologyis an asset;
•    Flexibility and willingness to travel extensively in all ACTED areas of intervention and to spend long periods in the field;
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills; must be able to communicate effectively in English language and Pokotlanguage;
•    Knowledge of and experience in field-based data collection methods; and Monitoring and Evaluation experience in humanitarian/development settings ispreferred.
Application Procedure
Qualified persons with the required skills are invited to submit their applications accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, three work related referees, contacts and expected salary to nairobi.jobs@acted.org and received on or before 5.00PM on 05 January 2013.

Kindly note that due to the urgency of the position, CVs will be shortlisted on ongoing basis. ACTED reserves the right to hire prior to the application deadline.

Please note that only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

ACTED is an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.