Recruitment of Programme Management Staff for Community
Development Trust Fund (CDTF)
(A joint Government of Kenya and European UNION Programme)
Community Development Trust Fund (CDTF) is a joint initiative of the Government of Kenya and the European Union that was established in March 1996 through Legal Notice No. 303 of 26th March 1996.
(A joint Government of Kenya and European UNION Programme)
Community Development Trust Fund (CDTF) is a joint initiative of the Government of Kenya and the European Union that was established in March 1996 through Legal Notice No. 303 of 26th March 1996.
The main objective of the CDTF is to contribute to poverty
alleviation efforts in Kenya by offering support in form of grants to
community-based projects, which address basic social, economic and sound
environment management priorities.
CDTF’s mandate is to oversee the transfer of funds for
implementation of community based development projects, and further oversee
implementation of projects.
Job vacancies have arisen in the CDI component that require to be filled on contractual basis by highly qualified and experienced Kenyan Nationals.
Job vacancies have arisen in the CDI component that require to be filled on contractual basis by highly qualified and experienced Kenyan Nationals.
The contract duration will be up to 30th June 2014 with a
possibility of an extension to 30th September 2015 subject to satisfactory
performance and availability of funds for the extended period.
The positions are:
Designation: Deputy Regional Officer – Engineering
Department/Station: Programmes Department, Central Regional Office, Nairobi
Supervisor: Reports to the Regional Officer, Central Region
Key functions
Designation: Deputy Regional Officer – Engineering
Department/Station: Programmes Department, Central Regional Office, Nairobi
Supervisor: Reports to the Regional Officer, Central Region
Key functions
In addition to duties as a Technical Officer involved in the
project Cycle Management of funded projects, this position shall also provide
guidance on technical and engineering aspects of projects funded by the CDTF in
the Central Region of CDTF including reviewing designs and drawings, verifying
project budgets and monitoring compliance with statutory and engineering
standards.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide
technical support on matters pertaining to project engineering aspects
- Implement
new and innovative cost effective approaches and techniques in engineering
design and services
- Advise
project applicants on the technical requirements during application stage
- Check
technical specifications and budgets during project technical assessment
- Conduct
field verification exercise for recommended projects
- Assist
with preparation of full project proposals for approval by the Board of
Trustees of CDTF
- Assist
in CDI project development including drawing up Grant Contracts
- Assist
in project pre-launch and launch activities
- Verify
community up-front contributions as per pre-financing special conditions
- Undertake
monitoring and evaluation of on-going projects
- Ensure
works are executed according to relevant statutory and engineering
standards
- Undertake
routine or ad hoc technical audits of projects
- Assist
in co-ordinating and monitoring of key cross cutting issues promoted by
CDTF
- Training
of PIC members on project implementation procedures
- Working
closely with Regional Officer to ensure work-plans for the region are
achieved
- Participating
in the preparations of quarterly and annual programme reports for the
region
- Prepare
project completion reports
- Act
as Regional Officer in absence of incumbent
- Perform
any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor
Performance Indicators
- Improved
standardised practice on engineering design and services integrated in the
programme and project designs
- The
effect and impacts of the new practices are monitored and best practice
documented
- Projects
successfully completed within required scope, scheduled time, budget and
quality
Qualifications
Level of Education: Bachelor’s
Degree in Engineering
Specialization: Civil
Engineering
Experience
Experience
- Minimum
of 5 years experience in planning, supervision and completion of
infrastructure projects
- Experience
in project management at operational level
- Experience
in developing and documenting standardised technical guidelines, manuals
and staff training
- Minimum
of 5 years working with donor funded projects
- Minimum
of 5 years working with communities at grass-root level
- Experience
in cross-cutting issues for project strengthening, including Environmental
and climate change management, good governance practices, gender and
HIV/AIDS consciousness will be an added advantage
- Excellent
communication and presentation skills
- Valid
driver’s license without endorsements
General Information
- Fixed
term position for 15 months with the possibility of extension for another
15 months subject to performance and availability of funding
- Based
at the CDTF Central Regional Office in Nairobi
- Extensive
travel throughout the CDTF Central Region that covers Nairobi, Narok,
Kajiado, Nakuru, Nyandarua, Kiambu, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Embu, Kitui,
Machakos, Murang’a and Makueni counties with occasional travel to other
regions is also expected.
Designation: Deputy
Regional Officer – Social and Economic Infrastructure
Department/Station: Programmes Department, Western Regional Office, Eldoret
Supervisor: Reports to the Regional Officer, Western Region
Key functions
Department/Station: Programmes Department, Western Regional Office, Eldoret
Supervisor: Reports to the Regional Officer, Western Region
Key functions
Assist the Regional Officer in developing a portfolio of CDI
projects that will contribute to poverty reduction and sustained social and
economic development amongst poorer communities in counties covered under the
CDTF Western Region.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist
in drafting technical and financial systems and procedures for project
implementation and prepare guidelines to be used by CDTF staff and
external stakeholders, especially the Project Implementation Committees
(PICs)
- Facilitate
in identification of social and economic infrastructure projects for CDI,
targeting poverty reduction among poorer communities
- Assist
in CDI project development processes including preparation of project full
proposals for approval by the Board of Trustees of CDTF and drawing up of
Grant Contracts
- Assist
in project pre-launch and launch activities
- Verify
community up-front contributions as per pre-financing special conditions
- Facilitate
and participate in the capacity building and training of local communities
- Develop
and promote new and innovative cost-effective approaches and techniques
for community development
- Together
with the Regional Officer, supervise external consultants and other
personnel providing technical support services to CDI during
implementation
- Assist
in supervision and monitoring of project implementation
- Ensure
local communities and strategic partners (where applicable) have capacity
to exercise and promote cross-cutting issues that include: good
governance, environmental conservation, gender equality, HIV/AIDS and
reproductive health
- Assist
in creation of linkages and collaboration with County government, relevant
Ministries, Departments and Agencies for sustainability of community
projects
- Support
communities to ensure timely release and prudent use of project funds
- Working
closely with Regional Officer to ensure work-plans for the region are
achieved
- Prepare
project completion reports
- Participate
in the preparation of quarterly and annual work-plans and reports for the
region
- Act
as Regional Officer in absence of incumbent
- Perform
any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor
Performance Indicators
- A
well established portfolio of CDI projects implemented efficiently and
effectively
- Introduction
of new and cost-effective community development approaches and techniques
in CDI projects
- CDI
is effectively using the CDTF outreach structures, Technical Support
Services, M&E services as well as support from Finance and
Administration Department of CDTF
Qualifications
Level of Education: Bachelor’s
Degree in Social Sciences or Economics
Specialization: Community
Development or Development Economics or Gender and Development
Experience
Experience
- Minimum
of 5 years experience in management of community based development
projects
- Experience
with programme management at operational level
- Experience
working with development partners
- Practical
experience in developing and documenting project implementation systems
and procedures
- Minimum
of 5 years experience working with donor funded projects
- Minimum
of 5 years experience working with communities at grass-root level
- Experience
in project strengthening cross cutting issues: including Environmental and
climate change management, good governance practices, gender, HIV/AIDS and
reproductive health consciousness will be an added advantage
- Excellent
communication and presentation skills
- Valid
driver’s license without endorsements
General Information
- Fixed
term position for 15 months with the possibility of extension for another
15 months subject to performance and availability of funding
- Based
at the CDTF Western Regional Office in Eldoret
- Extensive
travel throughout Western Region that comprises of Turkana, West Pokot,
Trans Nzoia, Baringo, Elgeyo-Marakwet, Uasin-Gishu, Nandi, Kericho, Bomet,
Busia, Kakamega, Bungoma, Vihiga, Siaya, Kisumu, Homa Bay, Migori, Kisii
and Nyamira counties, as well as travel to other regions including CDTF
head office in Nairobi
How to apply
If you feel you are the right candidate CDTF is looking for, apply by filling the Job Application Personal History Form available from this site (download form) and send together with your CV to email address: vacancies@cdtfkenya.org.
If you feel you are the right candidate CDTF is looking for, apply by filling the Job Application Personal History Form available from this site (download form) and send together with your CV to email address: vacancies@cdtfkenya.org.
Hard copy applications will NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 25th January 2013 at 5.00pm.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 25th January 2013 at 5.00pm.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for
interview.
Applicants, who will not have received a response by 18th March
2013, should consider themselves not successful.
