Recruitment at the Brooke EA


Our Client, the Brooke is the UK’s leading overseas welfare charity for working horses, donkeys and mules. 

The Brooke has recently established an East Africa Regional Office in Nairobi to develop and implement country and regional strategies, support and monitor partners and represent the Brooke within Kenya and the wider region.
 
We are seeking to recruit well-organized, highly motivated and result-oriented individuals for the following positions which will be based in Nairobi with regular travel within the region and occasional wider international travel for meetings.
 
1. Administrative and Finance Officer 

Ref: AFO/01/2013
 
National appointment: Two years with possibility of extension
 
Key Tasks and Responsibilities;
  • Operations & Administrative Management
  • Vehicle Management
  • Finance Management
  • Human Resource Administration
  • Coordination and Communications
Summary of Essential Qualifications
  • First Degree (Bachelors) in business administration, finance and accounting or other related area of study.
  • Minimum 3 years working experience in development sector such as NGO, with strong administrative and financial management experience
2. Animal Welfare Officer 

Ref: AWO/01/2013
 
National appointment: Two years with possibility of extension
 
Key Tasks and Responsibilities;
  • Animal Welfare
  • Animal Health Service Training and Provision
  • Partnerships and Networking
  • Coordination and communications
Summary of Qualifications
  • First Degree (Bachelors) in a relevant animal health/welfare discipline such as a veterinary degree.
  • Minimum 3 years working with a development NGO, including programme development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
3. Community Development Officer 

Ref: CDO/01/2013
 
National appointment: Two years with possibility of extension
 
Key Tasks and Responsibilities;
  • Community Programme Development and Support
  • Community Engagement and Empowerment
  • Participatory Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Coordination and communications
Summary of Qualifications
  • First Degree (Bachelors) in a relevant community development studies or related social science field.
  • Minimum 5 years working with an animal welfare/humanitarian/development NGO, with strong field practice community programme development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
4. Communications & IT Officer 

Ref: CIO/01/2013
 
National appointment: Two years with possibility of extension
 
Key Tasks and Responsibilities;
  • Advocacy and Influencing
  • Communications Support and Management
  • IT Support and Coordination
Summary of Qualifications
  • First Degree (Bachelors) in Communications Studies, Public Relations, Development Studies (and IT Background) is required
  • Minimum 3 years in Media, Public Relations or Communications
5. Driver  

Ref: DV/01/2013 

National appointment: Two years with possibility of extension
 
Key Tasks and Responsibilities;
  • Driving
  • Vehicle Maintenance
  • Office and Field Logistics and Support
Summary of Qualifications
  • A high school certificate / diploma or equivalent qualification
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the Kenya Government’s Department of Motor Vehicles.
  • Minimum 5 years working in the development sector / NGO, with a clean driving record
  • Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance procedures
  • Possess a valid certificate of good conduct
How to Apply:
 
A detailed Job Description and Application form for all the following positions may be obtained from www.peoplefitafrica.com/vacancies

Please complete the application form and submit your application by including the relevant reference no. in the subject heading to the email: recruitment@peoplefitafrica.com.
 
Closing date for all application is Friday 18th January 2013.
 
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.