Chief HR Officer

Partners In Health/Inshuti Mu Buzima (PIH/IMB) is a Harvard-affiliated international NGO that has partnered with the Government of Rwanda to strengthen the health system and support poverty reduction initiatives in rural Rwanda since 2005.

PIH/IMB is seeking outstanding candidates for the following position. 

Title:           Chief HR Officer

Reports to:  IMB Executive Director’s Office

Scope:         All employees at IMB, including national, international and fiscal sponsors’ managers and employees

Position overview

The Chief of Human Resources is responsible for guiding organizational and leadership effectiveness at IMB, and for ensuring that all IMB employees, including international employees and those of fiscal sponsors, are well supported by programs that enable them to work productively at IMB. The CHRO plays a key role as an advisor to the Executive Director, Deputy Director and Operations and Planning Committee, providing them advice and counsel on leadership and organizational effectiveness.  The CHRO directly manages a small team based in Rwinkwavu and provides technical leadership and guidance to the HR Administrators in the three districts in which IMB operates.

Key Responsibilities 

·         Regularly assess organizational effectiveness, identifying any barriers to employee engagement and providing advice and support to managers in removing those barriers.

·         Provide feedback, advice and counsel to the Executive Directors' office and the OPC that enables them to function as a high performing management team.

·         Lead the work of the HR department, ensuring the execution of high quality programs and policies that fully meet the needs of IMB's managers and employees, including recruitment and onboarding, compensation management, employee development and employee relations.

·         Continually seek opportunities to innovate and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of HR programs, processes and policies.

·         Lead workforce planning for IMB, assuring the organization is able to engage the right people, in the right roles at the right time.

·         Lead talent planning and management development for IMB.

·         Collaborate with the CHRO of PIH and HR teams across PIH to continually innovate and improve the HR support provided to PIH globally.

·         Manage employee relations issues, including coordinating legal counsel or action.

Qualifications

·          Master’s degree in Human Resources Management or Social Sciences required.

·         8-10 years experience as an HR director, including experience as a manager.

·         Proven leadership skills, in a multi-cultural setting.

·         Exceptional skills in developing innovative HR strategy, and in providing coaching to managers and employees.

·         Proficiency in English and Kinyarwanda languages and working knowledge of French.

·         Willingness to work in a rural area.

Interested candidates should submit in their application online using the PIH website by following this link: http://www.pih.org/pages/employment. Select the appropriate job title, click on “apply to this position” and follow the instructions. For the section “work authorization,” please select “unknown.” Should you require any assistance, please call Human Resources at 0788524836.

Deadline for applications: February 13, 2014.

Executive Director Job

Inspirations Management Consultants is seeking to recruit an Executive Director for one of its clients, EK Centre.

EK Centre was established in 2010 as a foundation for modelling of excellence in leadership, learning and life aimed at making Nairobi a better city where residents can enjoy better life. 

The EK Centre operates as a place where professionals, leaders, the youth, women and children, marginalized communities, business communities come and discover their leadership skills and draw in relevant types of learning as appropriate.

The Executive Director will be responsible for the overall effective management of the programs and the team at the Centre to ensure strengthened provision of Governor’s Manifesto for the benefit of Nairobians in terms of realisation of service delivery objectives.
Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategy and deliver on annual plans and goals.
• Manage, supervise and promote all the activities of the Centre for the benefit of the members, all stakeholders and the investing public and to ensure that strategic objectives are achieved.
• Effectively, efficiently manage the Centre’s resources
• Oversee the preparation of annual budget plans and obtain the Board approval.
• Conduct Executive Committee meetings to review performance and growth.
• Inspire and build a strong team capable of attaining the Centre’s vision and mission of and build a performance culture.
• Identify and exploit business opportunities.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders and public and continually negotiate with the principal strategic partners with regard to growing the Centre’s mandate.
• Liaise and network with all stakeholders in order to raise the profile of the Centre.
• Ensure compliance with legislations and regulatory bodies.
• Lead and manage change processes and Governor’s positioning initiatives.
• Periodically brief the Board on key issues affecting the Centre; coordinate and review board papers for submission.

Qualifications, Experience and Key Competencies

• A Masters degree in Social/ Development studies.
• 5 years of related work experience at senior management level.
• Broad knowledge of economics, finance, corporate governance and political issues and trends at national, regional and international levels.
• Strong expertise in strategic management, project planning and budgeting, resource management, implementation as well as monitoring and evaluation.
• Strong leadership and skills to foster teamwork; develop and motivate staff, resolve conflicts as well as ability to provide direction, guidance and momentum.
• Strong communication and presentation skills including ability to develop proposals, concept papers, position papers as well as write reports and prepare relevant publications.
• High level interpersonal and cross-cultural skills including ability to build alliances and collaborative relationships with sensitivity to diversity.

If you believe you fit the required profile, please send your applications to; info@inspirationsconsult.com /inspirationsconsult@gmail.com by close of business Friday 31 January 2014, quoting EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR on the subject line.

Please provide your curriculum vitae containing details of your qualifications, experience, present position, current and expected remuneration as well as copies of professional/academic certificates.
Include day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address, names and addresses of three references.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Reporting Officer Jobs – Nairobi, Kenya

Profile Sought - Education

• Masters degree preferably in social sciences, international relations and/or development or other relevant discipline

Experience

• At least 1 year of related work experience, preferably for an International Non-Governmental Organization (INGO) at headquarter or on the field in Programme departments;
• Successful experience in reporting and proposal writing;
• Experience in remote management settings will be an asset;
• Experience in training and capacity building;
• Skills and/or experience in reporting on WASH and Food Security/ Livelihood activities is an asset.

Voluntary post: According to experience from 800 euros gross per month, plus 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly, and a monthly Per Diem of 700 USD.

Closing date: 31 January 2014

For more job details and application materials, see; Reporting Officer Jobs – Nairobi, Kenya

New Human Resources Manager

Main Duties and responsibilities

Contribute to formulation of the Company strategy from a HR perspective and ensure its proper implementation

Formulate the human resources strategy, translate it into annual plans and ensure implementation

Recruitment and selection of new employees, in line with Company guidelines

Implement, adapt and improve people-development programs in line with Company needs

Set up and implement proper staff information management processes and systems and ensure related data collation, checking, entry and maintenance

Develop and implement compensation and benefits policy for the Group of Companies in line with Company policy

Direct and execute the company’s performance management process

Build relationships with government, regulatory bodies, business partners and suppliers in line with Company guidelines and with applicable laws and regulations

Organize staff, manage, motivate and develop the personnel within the HR department in line with the HR strategy of

Company and the region.
Qualifications:

University Degree in social sciences or equivalent with a minimum of 9 years experience in HR function

MBA or related Masters Degree

Member of professional body.
Essential Knowledge

Excellent knowledge of labour laws

Fluent in English and Kiswahili Languages.
Competencies

Excellent interpersonal skills

Sets high personal standards and is goal oriented

Strong coaching skills

Excellent communication skills, both oral and in written

Business awareness.
Others

In-depth knowledge of HR/Personnel practices and principles, labour, C&B, health and safety laws and regulations

Able to handle high level of confidentiality and exercise common sense regarding employee information and in unforeseen emergencies

Supervisory experience

Experienced with change management and implementing change programmes

Proven ability to analyse complex business issues and identify, design and implement effective practical recommendations

Experienced in project management and running multiple projects

Able to operate in a performance driven organization

Culturally aware and adept at working across multiple geographies.

Interested candidates are invited to send an application letter, CVs and copies of relevant certificates (including KCSE certificate) to careers@ciafrica.com to be received on or before Friday, 31st January 2014.

Kindergarten Teacher Vacancies in Nairobi Kenya

Scope of Responsibilities:

The teacher’s primary responsibility is to ensure the success of each student as detailed in the ISK Mission, Vision and Student Aims.

Teaching responsibilities include instruction in the four core subjects: literacy, mathematics, social studies and science, as well as general instruction and management in a homeroom classroom.

Additionally the teacher will be expected to participate in a variety of collaborative teams and committees; fulfil supervision duties as assigned, including some evening and weekend events; and supervise/coach one co-curricular activity throughout the year.

All teachers are expected to contribute to the co-curricular program.

Specific Responsibilities:

Working as a collaborative member of a grade level team.

Implementing a program of study that adheres to the elementary school curriculum as adopted by the Board of Directors.

Collaborating with colleagues in bringing the ISK Educational Aims to life.

Differentiating instruction to address preferred learning styles of various students in class.

Integrating technology within lessons to enhance instructional delivery. Understanding and conducting ongoing assessment of student progress and reflect on instructional techniques accordingly.

Be available to assist students outside of class time and differentiate instruction based on student need.

Communicating regularly with parents through e-mail, telephone and parent-teacher conferences.

Attending relevant departmental, divisional and K-12 professional meetings as necessary.

Participating on faculty committees and curriculum development programs as required.

Promoting a positive learning environment.

Assuming responsibility for meaningful professional growth.

Participating in and supervising an intercultural trip (2-4 days).

Sponsoring a minimum of one extra-curricular student activity.

Performing other duties as may be reasonably assigned by the Principal.
Required Qualifications, Skills and Qualities:

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant subject(s)

Student-centered and nurturing personality

Commitment to collaborative planning

Teacher certification from an accredited university/college  Minimum 2 years relevant teaching experience

Proficiency with educational technology

Fluent English speaker with excellent writing skills

Flexibility and creativity
Preferred Qualifications, Skills and Qualities:

Master’s Degree

Teaching experience in a multi-cultural setting

Experience with the Understanding by Design curriculum model (inquiry-based approach to learning)

Experience with Everyday Mathematics

Experience in a Balanced Literacy program (including Writer’s Workshop, Guided Reading, and Reader’s Workshop, running records…)

Experience with student-led conferences

Experience with interactive technology (e.g. SmartBoard) preferred

Demonstrated commitment to interdisciplinary instruction

Demonstrated success with constructivist teaching methods

Experience in data analysis and goal setting to improve learning
For full job description, job application contacts and other requirements, see: Job Description
Also see: Kindergarten Teacher Vacancies in Nairobi Kenya

Officer in Charge - Kenya

Based in Nairobi, the Officer in Charge (OIC) is responsible for overseeing operational and logistical arrangements and activities for scholarships, including selection panels, the application/nomination processes, and awardee mobilisation.

The OIC is responsible for the strategic leadership and management of Nairobi Hub activities including supervising the operations and personnel of the Nairobi Hub Office, including administrative and management systems.

They are also responsible for developing and maintaining Australian aid program networks in Eastern Africa, and promotion of the scholarship program across Eastern Africa.

This is a full time role up to June 30, 2015.

Key responsibilities include

• Establish and maintain Nairobi Hub Office strategic and operational plans for the region and contribute to the development of higher level program and corporate strategies;
• Identify and oversee innovation and efficiency;
• Manage key stakeholder relationships including DFAT  posts and other client representatives with the region;
• Liaise, as directed by Team Leader, with key partners (government, private) aid agencies on scholarship matters;
• Liaise and report to the Project Base Office - Pretoria (and DFAT if required) on project progress, accomplishments, issues and constraints;
• Ensure all scholarship management information systems remain up-to-date;
• Oversee the administrative and logistical arrangements of application/nomination processes; short-listing, ranking and selection of long term award and short course candidates;
• Assist in facilitating the logistics of contracting and convening of Selection Panels for pre-interview tasks in Nairobi, and in other locations as required when interviewing;
• Ensure that all program activities are managed to meet budget, scope, quality and time requirements and expectations;
• Lead and manage all aspects of HRM for the Nairobi program office including the recruitment, selection and performance management of staff (i.e mentoring, training, performance reviews and staff development), in consultation with the Program Operations and Compliance Adviser and Recruitment Adviser, as necessary;
• Contribute to continuous improvement in service delivery and program performance;
• Contribute to the development of the Scholarships promotional strategy;
• Liaise with DFAT alumni networks in Africa especially in East Africa;
• Contribute to the M&E framework, as directed by the M&E Specialist;
• Ensure gender equity and disability support mechanisms are incorporated into appropriate program procedures.

About You

Selection criteria

Essential:

• Demonstrated previous office and team management
• Proven ability in the direction of high-volume operations
• Track record of success in the development of policy, systems and processes
• Demonstrated capacity to work to tight deadlines with competing demands
• Knowledge of and familiarity with the Australian tertiary education sector, or previous scholarships experience
• Strong understanding of the application of IT systems to business processes
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated capacity to work sensitively in a cross-cultural environment in the developing world
• Outstanding presentation and communication skills
• Excellent writing skills, including the ability to edit reports prepared by others

Highly Desirable:

• Postgraduate qualifications in education, business management or another relevant field
• Experience in managing a Scholarships program
• Significant experience in the developing world, preferably in Africa

About Us

Australia Awards (Africa) is a Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade funded initiative designed: (i) to equip Africans with the skills and knowledge necessary to influence the economic and social development outcomes of their own countries; and (ii) to build the long-term capacity of African governments to progress towards their Millennium Development Goals.

Australia Awards provides a mix of Scholarships and Fellowships to Africans in the public, civil society and private sectors in targeted disciplines that support the home countries’ developmental priorities.

Australia Awards is managed by GRM International on behalf of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

This should now be changed to DFAT as per their advice

How to apply:

Interested?

To apply please email your covering letter addressing the selection criteria and resume toalma.banu [at] grminternational.com with the subject: OIC Kenya - AA. 

Without the covering letter, your application will not be considered. 

Please note that this role is evaluated at a Category C, Job level 3 on the Adviser Remuneration Framework.

Applications close on 20th January 2014.

Care International Job Vacancies

1. Jobs for Proposal Writers

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include managing the development process in collaboration with the country office program department, developing and managing a timeline and outline for the technical and cost proposals, managing team communications through meetings and email, collect and track all proposal related information, and disseminating information to all core team members, attending strategy meetings and writing sections of the proposal as needed; Working with Proposal Development Team, Technical Staff and Consultants to ensure proposals are developed in accordance with CARE proposal development process; Communicating with partner organizations about CARE proposal policies, procedures, standard forms, and requirements for the RFA/P and facilitating communications within the proposal team.

Required Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience in winning USAID proposals with an emphasis on HIV/AIDS, PEPFAR and other social sector services.

Demonstrated experience in winning USAID proposals with emphasis on Economic Development/Good governance sector in four main areas
1. Income generation,
2. Municipal planning
3. IDP housing
4. Disaster preparedness)

Familiarity with major US donor procedures and document expectations for RFA/RFA, IOCs, Task Orders, etc

Working experience with international organizations.

Demonstrable writing and oral communication skills.

Ability to establish priorities in a time-sensitive environment, and meet deadlines with strong attention to detail and quality.

Fluency in English - Multiple languages a plus.

USAID and USG experience is a plus.
Desired:
Highly qualified candidates will have a Masters Degree (or equivalent experience) in international development field or public health. If interested, provide writing samples as attachments (EXCERPTS of winning proposals you have developed are preferable).
Please be aware that there may be job advertisements and offers that falsely state that they are from CARE. CARE does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training, or any other such fees).
Finance Manager Jobs - FHI 360, Nairobi Kenya: FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology--creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Finance Manager in Nairobi, Kenya. Minimum Requirments: BS/BA in Accounting, Finance or related field, and 5-8 years combined experience in accounting/budgeting management; or MS/MA/MBA with 5 - 7 years combined experience in accounting/budgeting management. Must be a CPA (K).Strong working knowledge of computer programs: Microsoft Word, Excel, etc. Experience managing US government funds. Experience working with an international organization an added advantage. Good planning and organizational skills. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff and public Interested candidates may register online through FHI 360's Career Center at http://www.fhi360.org/careers or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application. EOE/M/F/V/D.Jobs for Proposal Writers
2. Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist Jobs
CHAMP-Cameroon is a five-year project for a total cost estimate of $18.8 million. CHAMP will achieve the 3 following main, and interconnected, results:

Technical competence of partners in key populations program design and management using CoPCT is increased;

Enabling environment for key populations HIV/AIDS programming is strengthened;

Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement, Monitoring and Evaluation systems in CoPCT is strengthened.

The project, built on current USAID support in Cameroon, aims to increase access and use of quality HIV prevention care and support services for key populations.
These efforts will expand service coverage in the country from five to ten regions, and generate data for evidence-based programming.
The project will use a continuum of care approach to service provision, and will link clients with community-and facility-based interventions.
It will also strengthen the capacity of existing health systems including the policy environment and networks for a well-coordinated response.
It is anticipated that at least 140,000 beneficiaries including 16,000 MSM, 66,000 CSW and 58,000 other clients will be reached with quality HIV prevention, care and support services over the five years.
The successful candidate will be responsible for oversight of all M&E components project.
The M&E Specialist will be responsible of the development and oversight of the PMP, annual work plans (including targets), quarterly reports, and annual reports.
The M&E Specialist will also play a large role in assisting the capacity building efforts of the applicant to develop, standardize, and utilize standardized data collection and reporting forms for key populations in Cameroon.
Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Public Health, Development, or related degree required

Demonstrated experience managing USAID projects

Significant experience in service delivery for key populations and sensitivity to implementation of programs that serve key populations

At least 10 years of experience in M&E, ideally in francophone West and Central Africa

Experience in basic M&E concepts including indicator development, tool development, reporting systems strengthening, and data quality assessments

Experience in building capacity in M&E

Experience in data collection, aggregation, analysis, and report writing Please be aware that there may be job advertisements and offers that falsely state that they are from CARE. CARE does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training, or any other such fees).
Cameroonian and international applicants encouraged to apply.
For full job description, job application contacts and other requirements -Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist Jobs
3. Jobs for Local Capacity Development Experts
The Local Capacity Development Expert (LCDE) will be responsible for managing capacity building at various levels within the program. The LCDE should have experience in any of CARE’s regions including the following: Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Asia.
The LCDE will perform capacity building support CSOs, associations and or coalitions to in the following areas:

Civil Society Strengthening

Strengthen overall organizational capacity of local NGOs

Strengthen capacity of local NGOs to receive direct funding from USG

Strengthen technical capacity local NGO & CBOs in specific sectors

Bring together existing models, tools, and best practices for monitoring and strengthening local organizations from current CARE programs.

Work with technical advisors to create models for capacity building in priority technical areas.
Qualifications Include:

Advanced degree (graduate level: doctorate, master’s, etc.) in a relevant field (business, management, etc.)

Experience in the capacity development of local institutions using state of the art practice, and ability to demonstrate the sustainability of those institutions as a result of capacity development efforts.

Past experience working in SME development and experience integrating at-risk and marginalized groups (including women and youth) into private sector development initiatives is highly desirable.

Spoken and written fluency in English and another language such as (French, Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, etc...) with working ability in both languages.

Proven ability to conduct training needs assessments and apply other methods to assess gaps in institutional capacity.

Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills

Experience working on governance issues. Position Specifics:

Number of Positions: Ongoing search

Location: Various locations

Expected Travel Percentage: 35%

Schedule: Full-time and Part time

Status: Unaccompanied and Accompanied

Anticipated start date: Ongoing search
Please be advised that you are applying to an ongoing, global, open search for applicants seeking Local Capacity Development Experts opportunities.
These positions are at various stages of development, pending donor approval.
The timeline for recruitment will remain ongoing until the funding is in place.
Our diversity is our strength; we encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences, particularly women, to apply.
For full job description, job application contacts and other requirements -Jobs for Local Capacity Development Experts

Finance Manager Jobs

Finance Manager Jobs - FHI 360, Nairobi Kenya: FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. 

Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology--creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. 

FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Finance Manager in Nairobi, Kenya.

Minimum Requirements:

• BS/BA in Accounting, Finance or related field, and 5-8 years combined experience in accounting/budgeting management; or MS/MA/MBA with 5 - 7 years combined experience in accounting/budgeting management.
• Must be a CPA (K).Strong working knowledge of computer programs: Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
• Experience managing US government funds. 
• Experience working with an international organization an added advantage.
• Good planning and organizational skills. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff and public

Interested candidates may register online through FHI 360's Career Center at http://www.fhi360.org/careers or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org. 

Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. 

Please specify source in your application. 

EOE/M/F/V/D.

For full job description, job application contacts and other requirements -Finance Manager Jobs