Venue: Nairobi, Kenya
Date: To Be Announced to Nominated Participants

In recent years, China has deepened its cooperation with Africa in political, economic and cultural areas through the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). China’s involvement on the continent calls for an urgent upgrade of Africa’s knowledge system and dialogue to enhance mutual benefits. As African countries and China prepare for the upcoming FOCAC Ministerial Conference to be held later this year in Beijing, the Inter Region Economic Network (IREN) in collaboration with the Chinese Embassy in Nairobi would like to offer Africa’s top think tank leaders and scholars an opportunity to evolve key issues to be addressed at the forum and be disseminated widely for public discourse.

Think Tank Leaders and Scholars are invited to the Conference on Sustainable Development of China – Africa Relations to be held in Nairobi Kenya at a date to be announced soon. 

The key objective of this conference is to discuss issues to be addressed at the forthcoming FOCAC Ministerial Conference. The conference will also feature a special workshop to propose key issues to be addressed at the forthcoming FOCAC Ministerial Conference in 2012. The outcome of the deliberations will be published in book format.

Eligibility: Participation is open to African and Chinese think tank leaders and scholars. All participants are expected to write full and original papers on themes outlined below. 

Conference topics:

1. Discuss Development Cooperation between China and Africa
2. Is China a modern day neocolonialist in Africa?
3. The benefits and challenges of China – Africa people to people exchanges 
4. The impact of China-Africa Trade and Economic Cooperation on African’s livelihoods  
5. The cost benefit analysis of Foreign Direct Investments by Chinese Companies in Africa
6. China-Africa peace and security: what is the state of affairs and future challenges?

Submission of abstracts closes on February 28, 2012. Selected submissions will be notified by March 22, 2012. Successful entries’ travel and accommodation costs to Nairobi will be paid for. Please submit your abstract to Zaina@irenkenya.com 

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Reference Number:  CO-01-12
Category:  Clinical Healthcare and Research
Salary:  Kshs.77,170Grade:  4.8
Location:  KilifiCountry:  Kenya
Summary: The Clinical officer will be attached to the maternity and paediatric departments with particular responsibilities for the INTERBIO and GBS studies.

REPORTING LINES:

The post reports to the Principal Investigator (s), Dr Jay Berkley, Dr Anna Seale (maternal-perinatal study/GBS) and Dr Bryn Kemp (INTERBIO Study).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Responsible for the recruitment, coordination, training and quality control of sample collection for the INTERBIO study.
2. Responsible for coordination, training and quality control of sample collection for GBS stillbirths and controls
3. May include on-calls for sample collection out of hours
4. Responsible for the collection and submission of clinical data required by INTERBIO and GBS studies
5. Responsible to assist with newborn checks and neonatal care in maternity to the standard required for the study
6. Responsible for taking neonatal surface swabs on all babies 1-2 hours after delivery
7. Assist with training in neonatal resuscitation and newborn examinations.
8. Clinical care as CO according to allocation in maternity and paediatric departments
9. Liaise with the other maternity/ paediatric study MO and COs as necessary
10. Contribute to seminars, educational activities in maternity and paediatrics
11. Any other duties that may be required by the study or clinical team.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCE:

Essential Qualifications:

Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery.

Experience:

Post holder will be:

1. Registered Clinical Officer
2. At least 3 years post qualification clinical service
3. Ability to work in a team
4. Use of Microsoft office, word, excel

Preferable:

1. Demonstrable commitment to maternal, perinatal and newborn health
2. Good communication and organisation skills
3. Experience leading a multidisciplinary team
4. Experience in a research setting

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

To apply for this post you must be a registered user. Log into your account then go to Vacancies, view the post and click on the button: "Apply for this job".

Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews. The application closing date is 25th January 2012. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


source: http://careers.kemri-wellcome.org/vacancy/clinical-officer-6

The African Population & Health Research Center (APHRC) is an international non-profit, non-governmental organization committed to conducting high quality and policy relevant research on population, health, and education and development issues facing sub-Saharan Africa. APHRC seeks to recruit a Research Scientist to support a six-year (2009-2015) family planning program entitled “Measurement, Learning and Evaluation (MLE) of the Urban Reproductive Health Initiative (URHI)” being implemented in urban areas of Kenya, Nigeria and Senegal. Led by the University of North Carolina, USA, the project is using state-of-the-art methods to evaluate the impact of the URHI on modern contraceptive use and examine other related questions.

Major responsibilities: In collaboration with and reporting to the Program Leader:

1. Lead the implementation of the project in terms of data collection, data analysis and report writing, synthesis of knowledge, and monitoring and evaluation of the impact of the Interventions across target countries, among others;
2. Define and oversee the work plans and ensure quality and timeliness of deliverables of the project’s Country Managers (in Kenya, Nigeria and Senegal);
3. Lead activities related to knowledge generation and sharing, documentation and dissemination of best practices across the target countries, in the region, and within the global community of practice;
4. Support the planning and implementation of country and regional dissemination workshops;
5. Support the collaboration with universities and training institutions across the region to identify capacity building needs, and the work to identify in-country partners to build country and regional capacity in monitoring and evaluation of population, reproductive health and nutrition interventions.

Qualifications and Experience

1. PhD in Demography, Public Health  or a related discipline and at least five years of post-doctoral experience with focus on population, family planning and reproductive health in developing countries in general and sub-Saharan Africa in particular;
2. Proven experience in conducting large, national quantitative data collection at the household and facility levels;
3. Strong writing skills and good record of publications on population, family planning and reproductive health in developing countries;
4. Proven ability to work effectively with both funding agencies and with national and local personnel; Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills;
5. Experience in capacity building to undertake measurement and evaluation of population and reproductive health programs in developing countries;
6. Strong quantitative skills and extensive familiarity with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Statistical Packages (STATA or SPSS);
7. Some level of familiarity with impact evaluation (desirable);
8. Availability to travel internationally about 30-40% of time.

Interested candidates are invited to send via email or mail no later than February 15, 2012, their letter of application (1 page); a statement of research interests and goals (1-2 pages); and their CV with contact details of three referees to jobs@aphrc.org with copy to jcfotso@aphrc.org, or to:

The Human Resources Officer
African Population and Health Research Center
P.O. Box 10787 – 00100 GPO, Nairobi
Website: www.aphrc.org

Please, indicate Family Planning Researcher on the subject line of the email or on the envelope.

These positions come with an attractive, internationally competitive remuneration package including employer paid medical, travel, life insurance cover and retirement benefits. Allowances toward in-relocation, home leave travel and dependants’ education are provided. Preference will be given to nationals of sub-Saharan African countries, and females are particularly encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

source:  www.aphrc.org/insidepage/index.php?articleid=990 

The African Population & Health Research Center (APHRC) is an international non-profit, non-governmental organization committed to conducting high quality and policy relevant research on population, health, education and development issues facing sub-Saharan Africa. APHRC seeks to recruit a Research Scientist to support a six-year (2009-2015) family planning program entitled “Measurement, Learning and Evaluation (MLE) of the Urban Reproductive Health Initiative (URHI)” being implemented in urban areas of Kenya, Nigeria and Senegal. Led by the University of North Carolina, USA, the project is using state-of-the-art methods to evaluate the impact of the URHI on modern contraceptive use and examine other related questions.

Major responsibilities: In collaboration with and reporting to the Program Leader:

1. Lead the implementation of the project in terms of data collection, data analysis and report writing, synthesis of knowledge, and monitoring and evaluation of the impact of the Interventions across target countries, among others;
2. Define and oversee the work plans and ensure quality and timeliness of deliverables of the project’s Country Managers (in Kenya, Nigeria and Senegal);
3. Lead activities related to knowledge generation and sharing, documentation and dissemination of best practices across the target countries, in the region, and within the global community of practice;
4. Support the planning and implementation of country and regional dissemination workshops;
5. Support the collaboration with universities and training institutions across the region to identify capacity building needs, and the work to identify in-country partners to build country and regional capacity in monitoring and evaluation of population, reproductive health and nutrition interventions.

Qualifications and Experience

1. PhD in Demography, Public Health  or a related discipline and at least five years of post-doctoral experience with focus on population, family planning and reproductive health in developing countries in general and sub-Saharan Africa in particular;
2. Proven experience in conducting large, national quantitative data collection at the household and facility levels;
3. Strong writing skills and good record of publications on population, family planning and reproductive health in developing countries;
4. Proven ability to work effectively with both funding agencies and with national and local personnel; Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills;
5. Experience in capacity building to undertake measurement and evaluation of population and reproductive health programs in developing countries;
6. Strong quantitative skills and extensive familiarity with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Statistical Packages (STATA or SPSS);
7. Some level of familiarity with impact evaluation (desirable);
8. Availability to travel internationally about 30-40% of time.

Interested candidates are invited to send via email or mail no later than February 15, 2012, their letter of application (1 page); a statement of research interests and goals (1-2 pages); and their CV with contact details of three referees to jobs@aphrc.org with copy to jcfotso@aphrc.org, or to:

The Human Resources Officer
African Population and Health Research Center
P.O. Box 10787 – 00100 GPO, Nairobi
Website: www.aphrc.org

Please, indicate Family Planning Researcheron the subject line of the email or on the envelope.

These positions come with an attractive, internationally competitive remuneration package including employer paid medical, travel, life insurance cover and retirement benefits. Allowances toward in-relocation, home leave travel and dependants’ education are provided. Preference will be given to nationals of sub-Saharan African countries, and females are particularly encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

source:  www.aphrc.org/insidepage/index.php?articleid=991

The African Population & Health Research Center (APHRC) is an international non-profit, non-governmental organization committed to conducting high quality and policy relevant research on population, health, and education and development issues facing sub-Saharan Africa. APHRC seeks to recruit a Research Scientist to support a six-year (2009-2015) family planning program entitled “Measurement, Learning and Evaluation (MLE) of the Urban Reproductive Health Initiative (URHI)” being implemented in urban areas of Kenya, Nigeria and Senegal. Led by the University of North Carolina, USA, the project is using state-of-the-art methods to evaluate the impact of the URHI on modern contraceptive use and examine other related questions.

Major responsibilities: In collaboration with and reporting to the Program Leader:

1. Lead the implementation of the project in terms of data collection, data analysis and report writing, synthesis of knowledge, and monitoring and evaluation of the impact of the Interventions across target countries, among others;
2. Define and oversee the work plans and ensure quality and timeliness of deliverables of the project’s Country Managers (in Kenya, Nigeria and Senegal);
3. Lead activities related to knowledge generation and sharing, documentation and dissemination of best practices across the target countries, in the region, and within the global community of practice;
4. Support the planning and implementation of country and regional dissemination workshops;
5. Support the collaboration with universities and training institutions across the region to identify capacity building needs, and the work to identify in-country partners to build country and regional capacity in monitoring and evaluation of population, reproductive health and nutrition interventions.

Qualifications and Experience

1. PhD in Demography, Public Health  or a related discipline and at least five years of post-doctoral experience with focus on population, family planning and reproductive health in developing countries in general and sub-Saharan Africa in particular;
2. Proven experience in conducting large, national quantitative data collection at the household and facility levels;
3. Strong writing skills and good record of publications on population, family planning and reproductive health in developing countries;
4. Proven ability to work effectively with both funding agencies and with national and local personnel; Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills;
5. Experience in capacity building to undertake measurement and evaluation of population and reproductive health programs in developing countries;
6. Strong quantitative skills and extensive familiarity with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Statistical Packages (STATA or SPSS);
7. Some level of familiarity with impact evaluation (desirable);
8. Availability to travel internationally about 30-40% of time.

Interested candidates are invited to send via email or mail no later than February 15, 2012, their letter of application (1 page); a statement of research interests and goals (1-2 pages); and their CV with contact details of three referees to jobs@aphrc.org with copy to jcfotso@aphrc.org, or to:

The Human Resources Officer
African Population and Health Research Center
P.O. Box 10787 – 00100 GPO, Nairobi
Website: www.aphrc.org

Please, indicate Family Planning Researcher on the subject line of the email or on the envelope.

These positions come with an attractive, internationally competitive remuneration package including employer paid medical, travel, life insurance cover and retirement benefits. Allowances toward in-relocation, home leave travel and dependants’ education are provided. Preference will be given to nationals of sub-Saharan African countries, and females are particularly encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

source:  www.aphrc.org/insidepage/index.php?articleid=990

The African Population & Health Research Center (APHRC) is an international non-profit, non-governmental organization committed to conducting high quality and policy relevant research on population, health, education, and development issues facing sub-Saharan Africa. The Centre seeks to recruit a Director of Research. This is an Internationally-recruited position, based in Nairobi, Kenya.

The Position:
The Director of Research at APHRC will report to the Executive Director and will supervise research theme leaders. S/he will be part of the Senior Leadership Team primarily responsible for overseeing the Center's research portfolio. The candidate will:

• Lead the development and updating of the Center's strategic plan and its translation into annual work plans
• Work with research theme leaders in setting core research priorities and in fundraising for research projects
• Provide direct and strategic links to national, regional and international institutional partners and collaborators
• Provide quality assurance for all research work and reports, including proposals, ethical reviews, and research/donor reports
• Support the Head of Policy Engagement and Communication to enhance the role of research in informing policy decisions and the Head of Research Capacity Strengthening to enhance research competencies within APHRC and across sub-Saharan Africa
• Work with the Head of Data Unit to ensure efficient systems for data collection, processing, management, archiving, analyses, and sharing; and
• Work with the Head of Finance and Administration to ensure prudent and efficient deployment of the Center's human and financial resources in implementing the Center's research agenda. The position requires up to 20 percent international travels. 

The Candidate: 
APHRC is looking for an accomplished researcher and/or research manager with:

• At least 10 years of post-doctoral experience in an academic or research institution, five of which must be at a senior management level 
• A PhD in a field relevant to APHRC's research including Anthropology, Biostatistics, Demography, Development or Policy Studies, Economics, Education, Public Health/ Epidemiology or Sociology
• Extensive experience working in sub-Saharan Africa
• Excellent interpersonal, supervisory, communication, and leadership skills with past experience in managing senior staff in research or academic institution
• Excellent track record in fundraising for scientific and research programs. 

Preference will be given to individuals with strong commitment to training and mentorship of other researchers, knowledge and experience in financial and human resources management, as well as excellent writing and editing skills. The candidate must also be self-driven and demonstrate high-aptitude in assessing risks, managing and resolving conflicts, and team building. 

Interested candidates should send via email their letter of application and CV with contact details of three referees to the address below. Please, indicate "Director of Research" on the subject line for email application or on the envelope.

Deadline: Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

The Human Resources Manager
African Population and Health Research Center
Shelter Afrique Center, 2nd Floor, Longonot Road, Upper Hill
P.O. Box 10787 – 00100 GPO, Nairobi
Email: jobs@aphrc.org; Website: www.aphrc.org

source:  www.aphrc.org/insidepage/index.php?articleid=609

Position Reference number: UWB-Post Doctoral 2011

The African Population and Health Research Centre (APHRC) is an African led and African based international research Institute engaged in interdisciplinary and evidence based policy research. Our researchers address some of the most important issues and challenges facing Africa today in areas such as education, health, population, urbanization and wellbeing. We engage with policy makers in the region to disseminate our research findings and influence change affecting the quality of life in Africa. We also support doctoral level training in Africa to strengthen research capacity in the region. The Centre has over 40 research staff trained in the fields of anthropology, demography, economics, psychology, education, sociology, public health, medicine and statistics.

The role
The Centre has a position for a post-doctoral fellow in its Urbanisation and Wellbeing Research Program (UWB). The program has recently received a multi-year-multi-million dollar funding from the Gates Foundation to support its work on urban livelihood and demographic and reproductive health issues among the urban poor in sub-Saharan Africa. The successful candidate will be expected to work with a multi-disciplinary team of research scientists in the program to implement key activities of the project. S/he will participate in the design, implementation and analyses of cross-sectional and longitudinal data on urban communities and work independently and as part of a team on research proposal development, and in scientific writing on urban health, urban population dynamics, urban livelihood and reproductive health among the urban poor. The position will offer the successful candidate the opportunity to participate in international conferences relevant to the project and/or her/is discipline.   

The person
The appointee will have completed her/his PhD in one of the following—demography, social statistics, quantitative sociology, public health and development economics—in the past three years and have a publication record commensurate with her/his level. The appointee will also have research interests in one or more of the following areas: survey methods, urban studies, poverty and livelihood, population dynamics, health status and well-being. Interested individuals should send their CV, a motivation letter and names and addresses of three referees to the address shown below. 

Remuneration 
This is a full-time, fixed term appointment at a post-doctoral level for two years. The position comes with an attractive, internationally competitive remuneration package including employer paid medical, travel and life insurance cover. Allowances toward in-relocation and dependants' education are provided.

Enquiries
For further information and enquiries on the position, please contact Dr Yohannes Kinfu on +254204001067 or ykinfu@aphrc.org

Applications should be sent by email to jobs@aphrc.org and addressed to:

The Human Resources Officer,
African Population and Health Research Center,
APHRC Campus,
Manga close, off Kirawa Road, Kitisuru
P. O. Box 10787-GPO, Nairobi.

Please quote the position reference in the subject of your email.  

Application deadline: Friday, December 30, 2011 at 5pm, Nairobi Time.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

source: www.aphrc.org/insidepage/index.php?articleid=966

Location: Arusha/ Dar es Salaam etc, Tanzania

Employment Type: Full-Time

Pay: USD 900 gross + medical

Summary: Sales and Marketing of Hotpoint Appliances Products in Tanzania

Job Description / Responsibilities

• Managing  Existing supermarkets and dealer network
• Exploring new market to generate business and dealer network expansion
• Execute marketing activities in assigned areas
• Negotiate for space
• Sales calls, generating orders , maintaining ordering circles and collection
• Handling after sales service or issues
• Organising  events
• Implementing the Four P's in Marketing in assigned areas
• Maintaining close ties and good Public relations
• Training outlets on products
• Checking on competition activities and bringing marketing intelligence
• Involved in marketing decision making and implementation
• Monitoring and advising outlets on display and stock inventory
• Liaise with corporate clients and create a client database
• Maintain good relationships with all clients
• Ensure that all the marketing and corporate procedures are followed efficiently
• Collecting , Analysing and  feedback competitor and market information
• Handling after sales service or issues

Qualification: 

Academic:  Any Degree preferably in related field Technical / Professional

Relevant Industry: Consumer Electronics/ Durable or FMCG.

Desired profile of the candidate

• Very good communication  and interpersonal skills- in English, Hindi n Swahili preferred
• Demonstrated managerial and administrative competence.
• Knowledge of MS word/ Office / power point a must.
• Knowledge of Business Accounts.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Aggressive and  Self starters
• Age 23- 27 yrs ,
• Graduate with 2- 5 yrs of experience in handling and managing dealer/distributor network

Contact Info:

Edith Kivengea
Hotpoint Appliances Ltd
P.O Box 402 - 00606
Nairobi

Web Address :   www.hotpoint.co.ke
 
Closing Date:15 December 2011

Vacancy Number: AE/MK/RESAKSS/01/11
Department: Regional Strategic Analysis and Knowledge Support System (ReSAKSS)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration: 3-year contract renewable

Base salary from USD 40,000 plus attractive international staff benefits package

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works at the crossroads of livestock and poverty, bringing high-quality livestock science, communications and capacity building to bear on poverty reduction and sustainable development. ILRI is one of 15 centres supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). ILRI has campuses in Kenya (headquarters) and Ethiopia, with other offices located in other regions of Africa (Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria) as well as in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka), Southeast Asia (Laos, Thailand, Vietnam) and East Asia (China).

ILRI seeks to recruit an Agricultural Economist to join a team of professionals working on the Regional Strategic Analysis and Knowledge Support System (ReSAKSS) program for Eastern and Central Africa (ECA). The objective of ReSAKSS is to provide analysis, data, and tools to promote evidence-based decision making, improve awareness of the role of agriculture for development in Africa, fill knowledge gaps, promote dialogue, and facilitate the implementation of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development and the African Union Commission and other regional agricultural development initiatives in Africa.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking analytical work based on regional priorities in agriculture and rural development. Areas of research may include regional trade analysis, food security research, agricultural investment analysis, vulnerability assessments and risk analysis, and impact assessment.
  
• Synthesis of studies and literature around topical issues affecting agriculture and rural development in the region to generate policy relevant messages.
  
• Communication and representation: Participate in the communication of ReSAKSS’ work, e.g. through preparation of ReSAKSS publications such as working papers, policy briefs, technical reports, journal publications, conference papers and presentations at policy fora.
  
• Contributing to the capacity building component of ReSAKSS including organizing and implementing policy relevant training for ReSAKSS’ stakeholders.
  
• Contributing to the organization of conferences, seminars, and workshops organized or co-organized by ReSAKSS.
  

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics or Economics with emphasis on agricultural trade and poverty analysis.
  
• At least 3 years post-Ph.D. working experience in research and policy analysis in developing countries, preferably in Africa.
  
• Familiarity with deep understanding of agricultural and rural development issues in Africa, particularly in the COMESA region.
  
• A good understanding of policy processes in the COMESA region.
  
• Proven analytical and research skills through a track record of scientific publications.
  
• Strong English language skills, both written and spoken, with a demonstrated track record of publications in professional outlets. Knowledge of French will be an added advantage.
  
• Ability and willingness to work in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams in a developing country setting. Experience with projects that bridge different approaches and disciplines will be an added advantage.
  
• Experience in making presentations to large audiences at national and regional levels.
  
• Demonstrated ability to draft high-quality analytical and policy documents and related correspondence.
  
• Ability to work under pressure, often to tight deadlines without compromising the quality of deliverables.
  
• Demonstrated good organizational skills and ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
  
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain professional contacts, and to interact with national officials and experts, other researchers, international organizations, development partners, and other ReSAKSS’ stakeholders.
  
• A willingness to travel frequently within and outside the COMESA region.
  
• Proven ability to mobilize resources.
  

Post location: The position is based at ILRI’s Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.

Duration: 3 year appointment with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and the availability of funding.

Benefits: We offer a competitive international remuneration and benefits package which includes: sPensions Medical insurances Life insurance and allowances for Children’s Educations Housings Securitys DisturbancesRelocations Home leave travel and annual leave entitlement of 30 days per annum plus 11 paid public holidays.

Applications: Applicants should send a cover letter explaining their interest in the position, what they can bring to the job and indicating earliest availability, curriculum vitae and the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to email: recruit-ilri-Ken@cgiar.org

Screening of applications commenced on 1 March 2011 until the position is filled, though selections may be made in advance of that date.

The position title and reference number “AE/MK/RESAKSS/01/11” should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email applications. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

To find more about ILRI, visit our Website at www.ilri.org

ILRI is an equal opportunity employer and is keen to further diversify its staff in terms of both gender and nationality.

Qualified women and professionals from developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply.