Founded in 1979, ACF
International (Action Against Hunger) is an international humanitarian
organization that delivers programs in over 40 countries.
From crisis to
sustainability, ACF tackles the underlying causes of malnutrition and its
effects. By integrating our programs with local and national systems, we
further ensure that short-term interventions become long-term solutions.
With Head Offices in
France, the United Kingdom, Spain, the United States and Canada, our
international network shares its combined resources, breadth of experience and
technical expertise in pursuit of a world without hunger.
ACF is present in Kenya since 2001. Currently the mission is implementing program activities in West Pokot, Isiolo, Tana River, Garissa and Dadaab refugee camps.
ACF is present in Kenya since 2001. Currently the mission is implementing program activities in West Pokot, Isiolo, Tana River, Garissa and Dadaab refugee camps.
Maternal Infant and Young Child Nutrition Officer-West
Pokot
Country: Kenya
Base: West Pokot
Direct line manager: Nutrition Program Manager
Line management of: Starting date: As soon as possible
Summary
Reporting to the Nutrition Program Manager, the MIYCN Program Officer will be part of the team implementing the scale up of Maternal Infant and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) interventions in West Pokot County.
- He/She will
represent ACF and the program within the community;
- oversee the
promotion and protection of breastfeeding and optimum complementary feeding;
provide capacity building to facility staff, community health volunteers
and other members of ACF nutrition team through class room trainings, on
the job trainings, mentorship and sensitization;
- assist the
nutrition programme manager in planning community and facility based
nutrition interventions supporting improved care and access to optimal
nutrition for the first 1000 days;
- provide
support for the sensitization of the health facility staff and the
community on the CODE of marketing breast milk and complementary
foods;
- facilitate
information exchange and cooperation with all ACF interventions and
external stakeholders;
- assist in
monitoring and evaluating MIYCN interventions through KAP surveys and
other related assessments;
- act as focal point
in collecting data and developing success stories,
- case studies and
lessons learnt;
- assist the MIYCN
manager in planning for communication for behaviour change in MIYCN;
assist the program manager to work with the logistics and admin
departments to plan, procure appropriate supplies and follow up community
based activities;
- provide regular
progress and update reports according to the request of Nutrition Program
Manager and as per the ACF nutrition department guidelines.
Qualifications
and Skills required
- Degree in
nutrition or public health/3 year Diploma in nutrition, public or
community health or related health field
- Previous
experience in MICYN programming will be an added advantage
- At least 1 year
experience in a nutrition program/project with an MIYCN component is a
MUST
- Previous
experience with an international relief humanitarian agency and a
demonstrated humanitarian motivation
- Computer skills
with excellence in Microsoft Access, Excel and Word
- Proven ability
to work in a team and proven skills in capacity building and community
development (including community participation)
- Good
communication skills, particularly with children and mothers and general
community members
- Must be a leader
who is organized, motivated, autonomous and able to take initiatives, and
courteous and must have the ability to interact with a wide variety of
people and communities.
- Good level of
spoken and written English and Kiswahili. Understanding of local
language will be an added advantage.
- Ability to work
within deadlines, follow security rules and be flexible
What ACF will offer:
- Start date: As
soon as possible
- Duty station:
West Pokot
- Remuneration
package: Very Competitive salary package with additional benefits to
include:
- Career
development opportunities with ACF
- Training
opportunities
- Comprehensive
medical cover for self and dependants
- Opportunity to
work in a good and friendly environment with a dynamic and motivated team
Advocacy Manager
Country: Kenya
Base: Nairobi
Direct line manager: Deputy Country Director
Line management of: None
Starting
date:
1st August 2013
Ending
date:
31st July 2014
Summary
ACF Kenya is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced candidate to take on the position of the Advocacy Manager based in Nairobi.
Summary
ACF Kenya is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced candidate to take on the position of the Advocacy Manager based in Nairobi.
Under the supervision
and guidance from the DCD and with technical support from the HQ Advocacy Team,
the Advocacy Manager will be responsible for the implementation of the mission
advocacy strategy consistent with international advocacy issues pursued by ACF-International.
The main objective of
this position is to promote the technical and operational strategy and increase
ACF impact by creating political and institutional changes at national and
county level ( from SUN to devolution).
Overall Objectives
Overall Objectives
- Expand,
coordinate and improve ACF’s advocacy and communication for
tackling under nutrition at national and county levels
- Explore and
implement different advocacy and communication strategies /mechanisms to
ensure the inclusion of nutrition on the county political and development
agenda
- Develop and
communicate advocacy messages targeted to various stakeholder groups and
especially decision makers at county level (and secondary at national)
using evidence based communication tools and platforms.
- Disseminate updates
on new developments in nutrition advocacy, new development in government
policies, regional and international events, etc.
Specific
Objectives and Activities:
SO1: Contribute to the development of the advocacy strategy
Activities
SO1: Contribute to the development of the advocacy strategy
Activities
- Developing the
mission advocacy strategy consistent with the technical strategies and ACF
international (and regional if applicable) advocacy strategies:
identification of objectives of change, analysing contemporary country
specific debates (resilience, devolution) defining the messages, targets
and partners and relevant tools.
- Develop a work
plan, with specific advocacy and communications objectives and
activities, as well as a calendar and budget, for the period from
June 2013 to July 2014
- Set up a
calendar, with county, national and regional key events for
advocacy opportunities
- Incorporate
advocacy objectives within mission’s proposals and reports
- Facilitate the
sharing of advocacy objectives within the mission
SO2 : Implement
the advocacy strategy at national and county level
Activities
Activities
- Support
in-country management to ensure the integration of advocacy in regular
programming
- Managing
information necessary for advocacy activities at national and county level
elaborating the action plan and coordinating the implementation of
advocacy activities with the program teams
Examples of task:
- Analyze the
situation on advocacy issues: Collect and update the data, follow
political, financial, administrative, county, national or international
dates, follow the positioning of all parties and their changes.
- Coordinate the
collection of evidence through the results of ACF programs in the country
and according to opportunities to influence
- Write
positioning papers and summaries and actively participate to the writing
of messages/arguments.
- Participate to
official and lobbying meetings about issues related to the advocacy
strategy in cooperation with the Heads of Technical Departments, the Head
of Base and Deputy Country Director
- To develop or
contribute to development of advocacy products such as policy briefings,
letters, submissions and other advocacy products
SO3 : Represent ACF
to outside bodies
Activities
Activities
- Develop a
mapping using a power analysis of key decision makers (in the ACF
operational areas) for nutrition sector (nutrition direct and
sensitive)
- Developing and
coordinating partnerships with other parties on advocacy activities (NGO,
civil society) and facilitating joint advocacy activities
- To undertake
advocacy and lobbying as required with in-country national and county
decision-making bodies and stakeholders (including Governors, local MPs
etc.)
- Supporting the
Country Director (or Deputy CD) in developing contact with the media in
order to have an effective and efficient channels for advocacy messages
- To engage in
networking, building relations with national and county stakeholders to
continually inform, challenge and improve advocacy messages and tactics
- Contributing to
advocacy related working groups (NTF sub group, IAWG)
SO4: Capacity
building and repository of information
Activities
Activities
- Recording
lessons learned, best practices and challenges on advocacy activities and
transmit to HQ
- Train/
sensitization all Program Manager on advocacy
- Repository
of advocacy and communication initiates , tools and
documents
Qualifications
Education
Education
- Bachelor’s
degree in social sciences, communication and media
- Master’s degree
in relevant field desirable
Required
Experience
- Minimum 5 years
in the humanitarian/development sector
- Minimum 2 years
of humanitarian experience in an advocacy position
- Experience with
ACF is desirable
Knowledge
- Knowledge and
practical experience of general humanitarian standards and principles such
as Sphere Standards, HAP, and the Red Cross Code of Conduct, Do No Harm
and conflict sensitivity.
- Up to date
knowledge of the humanitarian discourse around key concepts such as
devolution, resilience, LRRD
- Advanced
knowledge of donors’ guidelines/procedures
- Fluency in
written and spoken English
- Excellent
knowledge of Microsoft Package
- Good
understanding of all three ACF’s technical sectors is desirable
Skills
- Excellent
planning skills
- Outstanding
writing and communication skills
- Exceptional
organizational and management skills
- Training and
capacity building skills
- Good analytical
and presentation skills.
Abilities
- Credibility to
lobby, network, influence and represent ACF Kenya at all levels.
- Must be
disciplined and able to work autonomously and arrive at decisions and
conclusions with minimal guidance.
- Proven ability
to learn and adapt
What ACF will offer:
- Start date:
August 2013
- Duty station:
Nairobi Office with frequent travel to the field bases. ACF will provide
transport and accommodation plus meals when travelling to the field bases
- Remuneration
package: Very Competitive salary package with additional benefits to
include:
- Career
development opportunities with ACF
- Training
opportunities
- Comprehensive
medical cover for self and dependants
- Opportunity to
work in a good and friendly environment with a dynamic and motivated team
- Duration of
contract: One year contract, renewable depending on funding availability
and performance
Maternal Infant and Young Child Nutrition Program Manager -
Nairobi
Country: Kenya
Base: Nairobi
Direct line manager: Nutrition Coordinator
Starting date: As soon as possible
Summary
Reporting to the Nutrition Coordinator, the incumbent will be responsible for offering technical support to maternal nutrition during pregnancy and Infant and Young Child Nutrition interventions in all ACF bases in Kenya.
Ensure adequate monitoring, reporting, documentation and learning of all related Maternal Infant and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) and Infant Feeding in Emergencies (IFE) activities.
Represent ACF and advocate for MIYCN/IFE issues at the national level, county level and other relevant fora. Ensure CODE of breast milk substitutes sensitization, monitoring and reporting.
Support integration of MIYCN into the routine health and nutrition services at the community and facility level.
Provide technical support in the efforts towards integrating positive behaviour change communication in MIYCN interventions. Below is a summary of key specific duties:
- Assist field
teams in integrating MIYCN issues in the on-the-job training and
mentorship curriculum.
- Assist Dadaab
team to develop capacity building/strengthening materials and curriculum
for facility and community level trainings.
- Assist the field
teams in preparing and conducting Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative assessments.
- Ensuring key
messages for all high impact nutrition interventions are continuously
integrated with MIYCN interventions
- Ensure MIYCN
indicators are well integrated in surveillance and surveys to ensure
evaluation of interventions or changing needs of population and regular
documentation of best practices.
- Participate
actively in the nutrition working group, MIYCN steering group forums,
MIYCN coordination and other relevant meetings.
- Attend national,
regional and global meetings, training and workshops with the aim of
representing IYCN and developing a brain bank.
- Build a brain
bank of best practices that can be emulated in other intervention areas.
- Capitalization
of good practices and lessons learnt are done periodically through
quarterly reviews for improvement of current and future projects.
- Support
continuous documentation and dissemination of success stories, best
practices and key lessons learnt will in all the bases to promote learning
culture among the partners.
- Liaise with the
division of nutrition in developing content and materials on sensitizing
health facility staff and the community on the code of marketing breast
milk substitutes.
What ACF will offer:
- Start date: As
soon as possible
- Duty station:
Nairobi Office with frequent travel to the field bases. ACF will provide
transport and accommodation plus meals when travelling to the field bases
- Remuneration
package: Competitive salary package with benefits to include learning and
development opportunities, medical cover
- Duration of
contract: current contract will run until December 2013, renewable
depending on funding availability and performance
Qualifications
and Skills required
- Masters degree
in nutrition or public health required (should be registered with
nutrition and dietetics board of Kenya) OR similar nutritional degree with
over 6 years’ experience in nutrition programming with focus on MIYCN.
Specialization (Masters thesis) in MIYCN thematic area will be an added
advantage
- Over 3 years’
experience as a Nutrition Program Manager or a senior nutrition programme
officer in running nutrition interventions such as MIYCN/IFE/ SC/OTP/SFP.
- Sound expertise
in advocacy and strengthening the capacities of nutrition and health
personnel at the county and national levels
- Experience
working with national, provincial and local authorities in Kenya
- Knowledge in
SPSS, Ms Excel, ENA for SMART and Ms Word.
- Proposal and
grants writing and donor reporting skills will be essential
- Budget
management skills will essential (e.g. planning and follow up, HR,
budgets, etc.)
- Excellent
communication, interpersonal, advocacy organizational and reporting
skills.
- Fluency in
English, with good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work
in a diverse environments, cultures with the ability to manage culturally
sensitive issues.
- Ability to work
independently and in isolation and to work under pressure within strict
time limits
- High degree in
motivation, result oriented creativeness and adaptability.
What ACF will offer:
- Start date: As
soon as possible
- Duty station:
Nairobi Office with frequent travel to the field bases. ACF will provide
transport and accommodation plus meals when travelling to the field bases
- Remuneration
package: Very Competitive salary package with additional benefits to
include:
- Career
development opportunities with ACF
- Training
opportunities
- Comprehensive
medical cover for self and dependants
- Opportunity to
work in a good and friendly environment with a dynamic and motivated team
- Duration of
contract: Current contract will run until end of December 2013, renewable
depending on funding availability and performance
Logistics IT Officer
Country: Kenya
Base: Nairobi
Line Manager: Logistics Coordinator and Capital Logistics Manager
Line management of: None
Starting date: As soon as possible
Summary
- The specifics
duties include network management and maintenance including drafting and
updating the network user book, controlling network traffic and ensuring
that ACF ethics is respected;
- computer service
through assisting users to back up their data and ensuring that anti-virus
on all computers are updated; the incumbent will be in charge of buying
all the IT technology equipment following ACF procedures and also provide
technical assessment using the internet/mission catalogues/Market research
of various equipment, relevance of such equipment on the Kenya market,
cost of maintenance of the equipment;
- equipment
registering and tracking which involves registering all newly bought
equipment in the standard ACF Excel sheet, open the equipment file and
provide labels for the equipment and ensuring a copy of the procurement is
sent to bases;
- making sure that
all communication equipment and system are working on the mission;
- storage and
transport management; field support by travelling to the bases to check
all IT equipment and/ or in case of emergencies.
Objectives
and Activities:
Objective 1: Network management and maintenance
Objective 1: Network management and maintenance
- To maintain the
network in good condition (software and hardware),
- To draft and update
the network user book
- To write network
procedures and to keep them up to date
- To train users
- To control the
network traffic and make sure that ACF ethic is respected.
- Implement
Network in all ACF bases in Kenya
- Propose free
non-bandwidth consuming webinar solution to allow remote conferencing and
training.
Objective 2: Computer
service
- Computer
maintenance (Hardware and software): Installation, maintenance, follow up
and equipment file update
- Implement
distance trouble shooting in the mission where internet connexion allows
- To assist people
to back up their data (implement automatic back up system, ensure it’s
working in all bases and collect back up during field visit to be burned
on DVD or safe in Nairobi central server)
- To ensure that
anti-virus on all computers are updated
- To ensure that
ACF has all the licenses for each software used on the mission
- To make a copy
of each software and to hand over the original CD to the logistics
coordinator.
- To keep a copy
of each drivers for each equipment used on the mission. (this copy should
be kept properly according to a policy to be defined)
- Implement an
“issue tracking ware” to keep records of works (repair/maintenance) done
in the mission.
Objective 3: IT and
equipment use, standards and strategy
- Provide
induction for every new staff in capital on the IT and equipment policy,
build capacity of Base logistician for them to provide briefing to locally
recruited staff on the same policy
- Support Logistic
Coordinator to define standards for equipment in use on the mission
according to technologic evolution
- Support logistic
coordinator in defining mission equipment strategy (for replacement
planning and introduction of new equipment to provide new solutions for
the mission)
- To support
Logistic Coordinator and capital logistician to prepare IT contract
whenever needed.
Objective 4:
Equipment registering and tracking:
- Register all
newly bought equipment in the standard ACF Excel sheet, open the equipment
file and provide labels for the equipment
- Ensure a copy of
the equipment file is sent to bases
- Register all
equipment given to ACF staff in the equipment allocation form
- Responsible for
submitting the monthly mission equipment list to the logistics coordinator
- Performs regular
equipment inventory in the capital and in the bases with the support of
base logisticians
- Ensures the
correct application of the equipment policy
- In charge of
preparing all the It equipment before sending them to the bases.
Objective 5:
Communication
- To make sure
that all communication equipment and system are working on the mission
- Organise and
lead, in collaboration with Base Logistician some regular check of all
communication equipment on the mission (HF, VHF and sat phones).
- To report to the
logistics coordinator any problems on communication equipment and to
propose solution.
- In charge of
preparing the monthly report on Satellite phone use, countercheck invoice
versus report and ensure Airtime is available for pre-paid Satellite
phones.
Objective 6:
Field support
- To travel to the
base on regular basis to check all IT equipment
- To travel to the
base in case of emergency, to provide logistic support where and when
needed
- To train log
staff and program staff benefiting to logistic support to the KIT Log V3
procedures
- To conduct
assessment at base level using the Logistic assessment tool
- Train staff in
computer basic management: anti-virus update, anti-virus usage, disk
cleaning, disk maintenance...
- To train base
logistician in network maintenance
Objective 7:
Other
- Stands in for
the capital logistic in case of absence to carry out assigned duties
- Support the
capital log to maintain complete files according to filing standard on the
mission and implement soft archiving for the mission.
Qualifications
Education
- University
degree in Information and Technology
- Additional
Diploma in Procurement and Logistics or related degree is an asset
Skills
and Experience
- At least 2 year
of experience as an IT, 1 year experience in logistics field. Experience
in logistics with an NGO is an asset
- Language skills:
English and Kiswahili fluent
- Computer skills:
Excellent knowledge on both software (word processor, spreadsheet, Linux
servers, Windows server…) and hardware (network cards, memory upgrades…)
- Good
communication, teamwork, transport skill, knowledge of warehousing, stock
management and control
What ACF will offer:
- Start date: As
soon as possible
- Duty station:
Nairobi Office with frequent travel to the field bases. ACF will provide
transport and accommodation plus meals when travelling to the field bases
- Remuneration
package: Very Competitive salary package with additional benefits to
include:
- Career
development opportunities with ACF
- Training
opportunities
- Comprehensive
medical cover for self and dependants
- Opportunity to
work in a good and friendly environment with a dynamic and motivated team
- Duration of
contract: One year contract, renewable depending on funding availability
and performance
Deputy Country Director for Program Development and Quality
Assurance
Country: Kenya
Base: Nairobi
Direct line manager: Country Director
Line management of: Technical Coordinators and Advocacy Manager
Starting date: 1st August 2013
Summary
ACF Kenya is looking for an ambitious, innovative and passionate visionary leader with strategic thinking and strong organizational skills to lead the senior program team in Nairobi.
The DCD has the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of the country office programme.
S/he will line manage the Heads of the three technical departments within ACF Kenya as well as oversee parallel functions such as monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) and country wide advocacy.
The ideal candidate
should have proven ability to coordinate, manage and develop multimillion
dollar programs, should be conversant with the changing operational context in
Kenya (devolution), have excellent knowledge of the livelihoods transformation
in the Arid and Semi-Arid lands and be able to adapt ACF’s programming under the
humanitarian and development resilience agenda.
The position is based
in Nairobi but requires frequent visits to the field locations.
Objectives and Activities:
Objective 1: Program Development and Coordination
Activities
Objectives and Activities:
Objective 1: Program Development and Coordination
Activities
- Take a lead role
in developing and /or reviewing of the country program strategy (bi-
annual).
- Ensure programs
are coherent with the operational country strategy and with ACF’s mandate.
- Lead technical
departments in drafting new concept notes and proposals.
- Promote, assist,
and oversee the programmatic integration of the three technical
departments.
- Identify new
opportunities for project development in line with the overall mission
country strategy
- Infuse
innovation and streamline new technologies in ACF’s programming.
- Ensuring that
technical coordination meetings take place at the capital level to share
information and promote innovative solutions to programming challenges.
- Visit ACF field
activities regularly and report on problems, challenges and obstacles
while building an intimate knowledge of fieldwork realities.
- Ensure the
coordination of planning and follow up of donor field visits.
- Ensure that the
mission has up-to-date knowledge of donor strategies and frameworks,
funding mechanisms and that these are fed into the coordination and
country strategy planning process.
Objective
2:
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (Quality Assurance)
Activities
Activities
- In coordination
with the technical and support departments ensure the overall planning,
follow-up and writing up of donor reports.
- Ensure project
objectives are met and that timelines, budgets, donor guidelines are
respected by the senior program team.
- Ensure project
development is line with ACF’s technical guidelines, SPHERE, HAP, CaLP and
other technical protocols.
- Ensure that
Technical Coordinators submit on time ACF’s Activity Project Reports
(APRs) and Technical Monthly Reports (TMR).
- Participate in
the drafting of TORs for all technical evaluations and oversee the work of
external consultants.
- Support the
Technical Coordinators in developing M&E plans for all new projects.
- Organize Monthly
APR review meetings
- Support the
Technical Coordinator in developing and maintaining a strong community
based accountability system.
- Ensure that
knowledge is captured through lessons learnt and best practices and
facilitate dissemination across the missions.
- Facilitate a
‘trickle-down’ of information towards the field stemming from
cluster/sectoral information in the capital.
- Liaise with HQ
for all research related and quality assurance matters
Objective
3:
Representation and liaison for program related issues with donors, authorities,
UN, NGOs and other stakeholders
Activities
Activities
- Liaise with
stakeholders for program related issues whether senior level involvement
is required
- Liaise with
donors and partners for all program related issues.
- Focal point for
academic and research partnerships
- Advance and
disseminate ACF’s strategic positioning to donors and other stakeholders
as this relates to humanitarian analysis and future financial planning.
- Attend technical
and/or humanitarian coordination fora such as KFSWG, NTF, WESCOORD when
/if Technical Coordinators are not available.
- Represent ACF in
consortia, alliances and partnerships as appropriate
- Strengthen field
and capital level information-sharing with IOs, INGOs and government.
Objective
4:
Advocacy
Activities
Activities
- Takes lead in
identifying advocacy issues and develops organizational positions in each
relevant thematic
- Oversee advocacy
initiatives across the three technical departments
- Attend policy
and advocacy fora and promote ACF’s country strategy on advocacy
- Line manage the
Advocacy Manager
Objective
5:
Humanitarian Context Analysis
Activities
Activities
- Provide the
coordination team with information relating to humanitarian and
developmental events in the country
- Ensure
information is analyzed and provide relevant future propositions for
geographic and sectoral interventions throughout the country to CD in a
timely fashion.
- Information
collection and analysis from external sources and from technical
coordinators
- Identify
humanitarian needs, briefing the country management team and designing
potential responses within the operational country strategy
- Production of
the program related part of the mission sitrep
Objective
6:
Human Resources Management - Programming
Activities
Activities
- Conducts staff
reviews of Technical Coordinators and the Advocacy Manager.
- Undertake timely
appraisals for the Technical Coordinators and the Advocacy Manager.
- General
leadership of program staff and technical departments acting as a liaison
between CD and Technical Coordinators.
- Revision of all
job descriptions for technical positions in collaboration with
Coordinators as needed.
- Induction of new
Technical Coordinators and briefing of country program strategy.
- Provide input to
coordination team on program issues relating to human resources and
budgeting.
- Ensure program
staff is motivated and committed to ACF charter and programs
- Provide training
and guidance to all new Technical Coordinators on operational management
of programs
- Contribute to
the career development for program staff in collaboration with the HR
department in order to identify needs of training
Objective
7: Oversight
and guidance on program budgets
Activities :
Activities :
- In collaboration
with Finance Coordinator and Technical Coordinators, ensure that program
budgets are respected
- Ensure that
coordinators alert on over- or under spending of budgets and ensure
programs are adjusted
Objective
8:
Act as Country Director in his absence
Activities :
Activities :
- Represent the CD
in all meeting when he is out of the country and on request
- Manage the
mission with the Desk Officer when the CD is absent (except for security)
Qualifications
Education
Education
- Bachelor’s
degree in social sciences, nutrition, agro-economy, rural development,
environmental engineering
- Master’s degree
in relevant field is desirable
Required
Experience
- Minimum 7 years
humanitarian work in emergency and/or development context.
- Significant
experience in emergency, recovery and long term resilience building
programs.
- Minimum 3 years
humanitarian experience in a senior management / coordination role.
- Proven
experience in coordinating and managing programs in the ASAL areas.
- Experience with
ACF is desirable
Knowledge
- Good
understanding of all three ACF’s technical sectors
- Up to date
knowledge of the humanitarian discourse around key concepts such as
devolution, resilience, LRRD
- Advanced
knowledge of donors’ guidelines/procedures
- Fluency in
written and spoken English
- Excellent
knowledge of Microsoft Package
Skills
- Recognized
leadership skills
- Outstanding
project cycle management and coordination skills
- Exceptional
organizational and management skills
- Resource
management, training , capacity building, coaching skills
- Good analytical
and presentation skills.
Abilities
- Effective
negotiator, with the ability to positively influence cross departmental
and cross sector working.
- Credibility to
lobby, network, influence and represent ACF Kenya at all levels.
- Must be
disciplined and able to work autonomously and arrive at decisions and
conclusions with minimal guidance.
- Proven ability
to learn and adapt
Outputs
- Contribute to
the monthly mission narrative report
- Complete monthly
DCD reporting tool
- Complete monthly
Contracts Follow Up Tool
- Contribute to
the drafting of the country strategy
- Contribute to
the drafting of the advocacy strategy
- Oversee
proposals and reports drafting
What ACF will offer:
- Start date:
August 2013
- Duty station:
Nairobi Office with frequent travel to the field bases. ACF will provide
transport and accommodation plus meals when travelling to the field bases
- Remuneration
package: Very Competitive salary package with additional benefits to
include:
- International
career development opportunities with ACF
- Minimum of one
International training per year.
- Comprehensive
medical cover for self and dependants
- Opportunity to
work in a good and friendly environment with a dynamic and motivated team
- Duration of
contract: One year contract, renewable depending on funding availability
and performance
Closing Date: 30th June 2013 by Close of Business 5pm.
Applications sent after the closing date and time will not be considered.
Interested candidates should forward their applications including a cover letter, curriculum vitae and telephone contacts and email addresses of 3 referees preferably former/current supervisors (certificates will be required later on in the recruitment process) to:
EMAIL: recruit.ke@acf-international.org indicate the position on the subject line of the email.
Interested candidates should forward their applications including a cover letter, curriculum vitae and telephone contacts and email addresses of 3 referees preferably former/current supervisors (certificates will be required later on in the recruitment process) to:
EMAIL: recruit.ke@acf-international.org indicate the position on the subject line of the email.
