Job—Closing date: 15 Sep 2011

International Rescue Committee

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

Background: The International Rescue Committee has been working in Kenya since 1992, providing essential services to tens of thousands of refugees who have fled conflicts in neighboring countries such as Somalia, Sudan and Ethiopia.

Scope: The International Rescue Committee currently seeks a Deputy Director of Programs for its Kenya program, based in Nairobi. S/he will be a member of the senior management team and will work alongside colleagues to ensure program quality, growth and strong representation. S/he must be able to motivate and lead a diverse staff as well as effectively manage programs, partnerships and budgets.

Responsibilities:

Program Development • In coordination with technical staff, identify local NGO partners; develop and implement capacity-building protocols for the transfer of IRC skills and experience to local government and local NGO/CSO partners • In coordination with the Country Director and the Program team, ensure the development of new program opportunities in line with IRC’s Mission Statement and IRC Kenya’s Strategic Plan • Develop advocacy mechanisms and identify networks for coalition building • Provide leadership in new program/proposal development planning. • Ensure IRC’s five core principles (Participation, Capacity Building, Promotion and Protection of Human Rights, Partnership and Holistic Programming) are mainstreamed in all program activities: assessment, design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.

Programming • Provide overall leadership and management to IRC Kenya programs, by protecting and enforcing strategic program direction and growth. • Monitor all programs through periodic field visits and review sessions and ensure that program implementation strategies are compatible with overall program goals and objectives. • Liaise with national and district authorities, donors, NGOs, and other operational partners in Kenya via attendance at meetings, consultations and other forums • Participate in the development of strategic work-plans with clear objectives and achievement benchmarks, long-term and short-term priorities, implementation plans, financial projections and tools for evaluation • Ensure program assessments are conducted timely in accordance with donor specific requirements, information is analyzed and shared with all stakeholders; and appropriate actions are -taken by program technical staff in collaboration with clients, and partners • Develop tools for the measurement of IRC Kenya program impact and involvement of client groups in program design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation, ensure the alignment of the IRC Kenya programs with the Program Framework and the use of established stringent monitoring and evaluation systems, and oversee the development of monitoring systems for new programs.

Finance/ Grant Management • Work with the program managers and the finance department to track monthly project expenditure against program budget • Recommend grant and budget revisions in consultation with the Technical/Field Coordinators • Assist in budget development with the field teams and program coordinators in consultation with finance and operations departments • Review all program donor reports and new project proposals in collaboration with the program department, technical coordinators, operations and finance departments; ensure completeness, quality and timely submission

Operations • Encourage constructive and productive communication between program and operations staff to guarantee timely service • Ensure program compliance with internal control procedures

Human Resources • Facilitate the conceptual, managerial, organizational and technical capacities of IRC staff to effectively contribute to the achievements of the program objectives and develop within the organization. • Directly supervise IRC Kenya program staff including technical coordinators and program department • Coordinate the recruitment of all program staff; recommend promotions, disciplinary action and termination of program staff in consultation with direct supervisors, Human Resources and the Country Director. • Ensure the Performance Management System for all program staff is followed and carried out as required

Communication, Reporting and Data Collection • Liaise with counterparts, UN agencies and NGOs in the field to coordinate multi-sector integrated programs, standardize sector specific activities and obtain up-to-date information for program planning and implementation. Ensure IRC participation in respective sector specific coordination forums and help foster exchanges of program information, best practices and training materials with partners, involved communities and various line Government ministry officials • Ensure regular communication between field program teams and program department staff. • In coordination with the Country Director and the management team ensure effective communication mechanism is in place to facilitate access to information by all staff to enhance inclusive participation and empowering work environment • In coordination with the Country Director liaise with IRC’s Technical Units (NY and UK) for technical guidance and support on quality implementation and new program design

Requirements:

• Six to eight years of overseas experience (ideally in sub-Saharan Africa), preferably in relief/development work with management and supervisory responsibilities in program, administration at senior management level • Minimum of two year of international experience in management. • Direct experience in building the capacity of local NGOs and working with local partners including a clear understanding of civil society development. • Experience working with and coordinating with donors including USAID (OFDA), BPRM, UNHCR, UNICEF, DFID, ECHO and EU, and knowledge of specific donor guidelines and priorities. • Experience working and coordinating with INGOs, national NGOs and government agencies • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation systems and procedures • Demonstrated excellence in proposal and report development and writing • Demonstrated excellence in human resource management, particularly in a multi-cultural environment, including techniques for staff development, training, motivation, and discipline • Demonstrated excellence in multi-tasking, time management, and flexibility • Demonstrated skills and experience in NGO administration, finance, and logistics systems • Knowledge of best practices in project design, implementation and community participation techniques • The ability to take the initiative and proven ability to work creatively, innovatively and effectively to make decisions with limited direct supervision • Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software programs • Masters degree in relevant field (Development Studies, Social Sciences, International Relations, etc)

Please apply online: www.ircjobs.org 
or http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&rid=7235 

Job—Closing date: 19 Sep 2011

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

SCOPE 
The Operations Coordinator is responsible for overseeing all operational support departments (Logistics, Administration and HR) for the IRC Somalia Program to ensure effective and efficient support services to IRC’s programs. The current program portfolio in Somalia includes Water and Sanitation and Livelihoods and for FY 2012 the annual budget will be close to $3.5M. The Operations Coordinator will work closely with the Deputy Director of Operations for the Kenya Program as well as and Somalia team program managers to ensure effective communication and cooperation. The Somalia Program has one field site with 17 staff members, located in Galkayco, Somalia. The Operations Coordinator will be based in Nairobi Kenya but will require 50% travel to Galkayco pending security clearance. This position reports to the Country Director and will supervise the Logistics Officer and Human Resources Officer both based in Nairobi.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Operations management 
• Directly supervise and coordinate the officers of the support departments (Logistics, Admin. and HR). 
• In coordination with the Field Manager ensure that the field office operates in accordance with IRC’s Finance, HR, Admin, Logistics, Safety and Security policies and procedures. 
• In coordination with the IRC Kenya DDO, oversee the collaboration of the IRC Kenya support department and Somalia support staff to ensure a results-oriented approach. 
• Promote staff development through trainings, staff exchanges and innovative learning opportunities within and outside the organization. 
• Develop and implement a system of monitoring within operations to ensure compliance with IRC guidelines.

Representation
• Establish a good rapport with local administrative, labor, customs, immigration, and other officials to ensure that IRC projects conform to local laws and customs and to minimize bureaucratic restraints on project implementation. 
• Establish and maintain good rapport with other NGO’s and other humanitarian actors.

Security
• Develop and update written security procedures and protocols. 
• Liaise with UN (BINUCA) and international agencies on security matters when required 
• Design/conduct training based upon security “best procedures” for staff

REQUIREMENTS 
• Masters degree required (management-related or general operations preferred); 
• Minimum of 5 years experience managing operations and/or projects in developing countries, preferably in Africa;
• Demonstrated ability to manage field staff and remote satellite offices; 
• Experience in logistics, finance and administration and general coordination 
• Strong computer skills; 
• Flexibility, ability to work independently and meet deadlines 
• Fluency in Somali (written and spoken) a distinct advantage

Specific Security Situation/Housing: The IRC will provide the Operations Coordinator with shared housing, this is a two year unaccompanied posting.

Please apply online: www.ircjobs.org 
or http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&rid=7242 

Vacancy Number: CO/BECA/08/11
Department: BecA-ILRI Hub
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration: 2-year term with possibility of renewal

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, and Nigeria) as well as in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka), Southeast Asia (Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam) and East Asia (China). ILRI also manages the Biosciences eastern and central Africa (BecA) Hub at ILRI, a new centre for excellence in modern plant and animal biology in Africa. BecA is an initiative developed within the framework of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD)/ African Union African Biosciences initiative. It consists of a Hub based on the ILRI campus in Nairobi, Kenya and a network of regional nodes and other affiliated laboratories and organizations throughout the region. The BecA Hub facilities are world class, including a range of molecular, plant transformation, and genomics laboratories and equipment (e.g. 454 sequencing, Biosafety level 3 laboratory, plant growth facilities). The Hub hosts and conducts research in crop, microbe and livestock areas where new developments in science offer promise to address previously intractable problems constraining Africa’s development.  Capacity building is a major goal of all activities. The scope covers agriculture and food security and their intersections with human health and nutrition, and the sustainable use of Africa’s natural resources.  Further information is available at http://hub.africabiosciences.org

The BecA-ILRI Hub seeks to recruit a Communications Officer to develop and implement its communication strategy and to provide communications support to research scientists and technical support staff at the Hub. The person reports to the Director of the BecA-ILRI Hub and will work closely with and liaise with the ILRI Communications Unit.

Responsibilities:-

• Design and oversee production of BecA-ILRI Hub publications, including print, CD and web materials in the form of articles, reports, briefs (policy), multimedia products, posters, and information packets.
• Oversee the design, management and content of the Hub website and provide web-friendly content to keep the site interesting and up to date.
• Provide communication/information advise and assistance for BecA-ILRI Hub teams, either by doing the work required or by contracting the work to consultants.
• Edit, proof read and summarize Hub documents, and write articles about BecA-ILRI Hub work, as requested.
• Liaise with local printers and publications’ specialists (e.g., Graphics and Public Awareness staff) for producing/publishing/printing BecA-ILRI Hub materials.
• Maintain a BecA-ILRI Hub publications inventory and keep the publications archives and website pages up to date.
• Keep up to date about current trends in research communication and methods used by ILRI’s knowledge management, publications and public awareness departments so as to advise BecA-ILRI Hub management of ways to improve Hub communications cost-effectively.
• Support other BecA-ILRI Hub communications activities as requested.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in journalism, advertising, communications or related subject area.
• At least three years experience in writing, editing, design, web work database management, web content management, blogging, use of Web 2.0 and new media tools.
• Experience in supporting communications and/or media relations in the area of agricultural/environmental research for development is an added advantage.
• Ability to read, understand and assimilate complex technical information to produce clear, well-written summaries.
• Ability to present and package scientific information into various formats to suit specialist and non-specialist audiences.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages.
• Basic knowledge of and skills in desktop publishing, HTML, photography and photo editing.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and well within teams.
• Fluent English language skills, both written and spoken.
• Excellent communication, organizational and documentation skills.

Terms of appointment: This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based at ILRI’s Nairobi campus and is on a 2-year contract renewable subject to six months probation period, individual performance and availability of funding.

Job Level and Salary: This positions is level 2D and starting salary is KES.130,833.00 per month.  This is exclusive of other benefits provided within ILRI’s National Recruited Staff scheme.

Applicants should send a cover letter expressing their interest, detailed CV, names and contact details (Telephone, E-mail) of three professional referees to e-mail: recruit-ilri-Ken@cgiar.org by 31st August, 2011.

The position title and reference number “COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER – CO/BECA/08/10” should be clearly indicated on the subject line of the email application. We regret but only online applications will be considered and only short listed candidates will be contacted.

To find out more about ILRI and the BecA-ILRI Hub, visit our websites at www.ilri.org and http://hub.africabiosciences.org

ILRI is an equal opportunities employer.

Vacancy Number: ICT/HA/08/11
Department: World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration: 2-year term with possibility of renewal

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, and Nigeria) as well as in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka), Southeast Asia (Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam) and East Asia (China).

The World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) is supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), generates science-based knowledge about the complex role that trees play in agricultural landscapes, and uses its research to ensure that policies and practices benefit the poor and the environment. It’s headquartered in Nairobi.

Job Purpose
ILRI and ICRAF are seeking to recruit an ICT Helpdesk Administrator reporting to the ICT customer Services Manager, to be based at ICRAF offices in Nairobi who will responsible for managing ICT Helpdesk as well as providing administrative support to the ICT unit.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the ICT Helpdesk functions i.e., logging user requests; providing first level support, assigning requests to appropriate ICT staff, monitoring and reporting of incidents; generating and sharing of monthly helpdesk reports e.t.c
• Provide Administrative support to the ICT Unit and serve as first point of contact for service providers, suppliers, partners and visitors
• Maintain and update ICT Unit records and databases and process recharges for services provided through the ICT Department and monitoring the departments cost centre including bookings for these services
• Manage corporate accounts for services obtained from Telecommunication companies and other service providers
• Process arrival and clearance of staff as per the set procedures  and update the ICT portal/website with relevant information and participating in ICT Projects as required

Skills and Qualifications:-

• Bachelor’s degree computer Science/Information Technology or a Business related field with higher Diploma in IT.
• At least one year of relevant experience in a position with similar responsibilities
• Training in customer service and good customer service orientation; however, training in Administration will be an added advantage.
• Basic ICT diagnosis and support as well as good communication and interpersonal skills

Terms of appointment: This is Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based at ICRAF campus and is on initial 2 year contract renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding. Salary and benefits will be in line with those provided within ILRI’s NRS scheme.

Job level and salary: This position is job level 2B and starting salary is KES 65,833 per month. This is exclusive of other benefits provided within ILRI’s Nationally Recruited Staff Scheme.

Applications addressed to the Human Resources Director, a cover letter, 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 should be emailed to:recruit-ilri-Ken@cgiar.org by 31st August, 2011

The position title and reference number “ICT HELPDESK ADMINISTRATOR” ICT/HA/08/11” should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email applications.

To learn more about ILRI, visit our website at www.ilri.org

ILRI is an equal opportunity employer

ILRI seeks to recruit a Bioinformatician to work within the BecA Hub.

Key responsibilities:

• Management and quality control of large amounts of data;
• Design, implement and manage database(s) to store and sequence data;
• Processing and analyzing data using a wide range of tools (including BLAST, sequence assemblers, MEGAlign, …)
• Use scripting to aid and automate analysis.

Requirements

• Master’s in Bioinformatics or related field;
• 3 – 5 years work experience in a bioinformatics position
• Knowledge of Genetics, Biotechnology and their applications
• Demonstrate experience working and developing in a Linux environment
• Knowledge in SQL and scripting languages (PHP, Perl, Python, Ruby)

Terms of appointment: This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based at ILRI’s Nairobi campus and is open to Kenyan nationals only.  The position is on a 3-year fixed contract. ILRI will give a competitive salary/benefits package to the successful candidate.

Applications addressed to the Human Resources Director, a cover letter, 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 should be emailed to: recruit-ilri-Ken@cgiar.org by 30 September 2011.

The position title and reference number “BIOINFORMATICIAN: BIOINFO/BECA/08/11” 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.

Vacancy Number: CMB/BecA/05/10

The BecA-ILRI Hub seeks to recruit a Crop Molecular Breeder whose focus will be the development and/or validation and application of marker-assisted germplasm enhancement with a focus on major constraints of importance in African agriculture.

Department: Biosciences eastern and central Africa (BecA – Hub)

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Duration: 3 years

The Africa-based, globally networked International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) helps reduce poverty, hunger and environmental degradation by enhancing animal agriculture in developing countries. ILRI positions its work at the dynamic interface of poverty alleviation and sustainable livestock livelihoods. Our staff works in partnerships and alliances with hundreds of organisations in developed and developing countries, including some of the finest universities and research institutions in the world. ILRI also manages Biosciences eastern and central Africa (BecA)-ILRI Hub, a new centre for excellence in modern plant and animal biology in Africa. It consists of a Hub based on the ILRI campus in Nairobi, Kenya and a network of regional nodes and other affiliated laboratories and organizations throughout the region. The BecA-ILRI Hub facilitates, hosts and conducts research in crop, microbe and livestock areas where new developments in science offer promise to address previously intractable problems constraining Africa’s development. Capacity building is a major goal of all activities. The scope covers agriculture and food security and their intersections with human health and nutrition, and the sustainable use of Africa’s natural resources. Further information is available at http://hub.africabiosciences.org

The BecA-ILRI Hub seeks to recruit a Crop Molecular Breeder whose focus will be the development and/or validation and application of marker-assisted germplasm enhancement with a focus on major constraints of importance in African agriculture. This includes genetic mapping, marker validation, MAS implementation using high-throughput genotyping systems plus training and technical backstopping of NARS partners in the region. This is an international appointment reporting to the BecA-ILRI Hub Director.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications will include:

• Ph.D. degree in plant genetics, molecular biology and/or plant breeding
• Familiarity with large-scale germplasm collections and field breeding programs and a strong background in quantitative genetics
• Experience in high throughput genotyping system
• Knowledge of SSR, SNP and gene-based marker development, validation and application
• Application of MAS in plant breeding
• Interest in international agricultural research and development
• Ability to work well as part of multidisciplinary teams
• Proficiency in spoken and written English language

Experience in any of the following areas will be considered an asset:

• Knowledge of component trait analysis
• Molecular breeding simulation and decision support tools
• Double haploid and other rapid crop improvement technologies
• Applying biotechnologies in developing countries
• Quantitative phenotyping of a range of agronomic traits
• Biometric and bioinformatics analyses

Terms of appointment: This is an Internationally Recruited Staff (IRS) position based at ILRI’s Nairobi campus and is on initial 3-year contract renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding. ILRI offers a competitive remuneration package paid in US dollars. Salary and benefits will be in line with those provided within ILRI’s IRS scheme.

Applicants should send a cover letter explaining their interest in the position, what they can bring to the job and indicating earliest availability, detailed CV, names and contact details (Telephone, E-mail) of three professional referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experienceto e-mail: recruit-ilri-Ken@cgiar.org. Screening of applications will commence on 26th July 2010 until the position is filled.

The position title and reference number “CROP MOLECULAR BREEDER-CMB/BecA/05/10” should be clearly indicated on the subject line of the email application. We regret but only online applications will be considered and only short listed candidates will be contacted.

To find more about ILRI and the BecA-ILRI Hub, visit our websites at www.ilri.org and http://hub.africabiosciences.org

ILRI is an equal opportunities employer. Qualified candidates from African countries, particularly women, are encouraged to apply.

The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) is designed to support small projects proposed and implemented by local organizations in Kenya. In providing funding for small projects that offer direct social, economic, or technical assistance to local populations, the CFLI contributes to the overall goal of reducing poverty.

Find the details at: www.acdi-cida.gc.ca

Job—Closing date: 18 Sep 2011

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

The IRC’S nvironmental Health (EH) programs presently serve approximately 5 million people in around 20 different countries. Field-based EH staff are supported by a headquarters team of highly qualified EH professionals (‘Technical Advisors’) with many years of experience in humanitarian work, situated institutionally within the Health Unit of IRC alongside reproductive health, child survival, primary health care and HIV/AIDS. The Headquarters EH team consists of a Senior Technical Advisor (STA) for EH, three Regional Technical Advisors, a Behavior Change Communication Specialist and a Program Assistant. The team ensures quality programming related to water supply, sanitation, hygiene promotion and vector control. The EH team also provides guidance to the Director of the Emergency Response and Preparedness Unit (EPRU) concerning the deployment of EH staff assigned to the Emergency Response Team (ERT).

SCOPE OF WORK: 
Based in Nairobi and reporting to the Senior Technical Advisor for EH, the Technical Advisor for Sanitation and Hygiene will provide technical support to field programs on the areas of Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion. The technical support will comprise of 4 main areas of work: 1) development of policies, strategies and tools, 2) identifying new program/project opportunities and funding streams, 3) research, evaluation and learning, and 4) country specific technical support, via field visits, emails, phone calls etc. Field travel will take up about 40% of the successful candidates working time, with field visits usually limited to 2 weeks’ duration.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 
• Lead the development of IRC’s policies and strategies around programs to increase access to basic sanitation and engender the widespread adoption of priority safe hygiene practices. 
• In collaboration with the Behavior Change Communication (BCC) Specialist, ensure that promotion efforts incorporate BCC principles and follow IRC’s BCC framework. 
• Provide technical assistance to IRC field programs on sanitation and hygiene promotion issues. 
• Coordinate and conduct annual/regular field trips to selected IRC programs for the purposes of program evaluation and technical support. 
• Support the design and development of sanitation and hygiene promotion programs in selected countries. 
• Participate in the recruitment of sanitation and hygiene promotion field staff. 
• Promote staff development via field training, workshops, exchange programs and coaching. 
• Contribute to the continued development of the Environmental Health Field Guide and other relevant resources. 
• Contribute to the planning and facilitation of the annual Environmental Health Coordinators’ workshop. 
• Act as a representative of IRC to relevant agencies on Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion issues, as requested.
• Participate in emergency response activities (occasionally, if required). 
• Participate in limited research, teaching and academic activities.

REQUIREMENTS: 
• University degree in community development, public health, communication or related subject, preferably at Masters’ level. 
• At least five years experience in implementing Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion programs in relief, post-emergency and development settings.
• Solid understanding or the principles and key elements of behavior change communication programming. 
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods in a field setting.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills. 
• Proven ability to work in a team environment and independently. 
• Proven writing and editing skills. 
• Solid Computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets). 
• English fluency essential, French highly desirable.

Please apply online: www.ircjobs.org 
or http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&rid=7237