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The National Council of Churches of Kenya, an umbrella organisation for Protestant Churches and Christian Organisations registered in Kenya, invites applications from interested and suitably qualified candidates, to fill the following positions:

Sector Head, Reproductive  Health
Kakuma Refugee Camp, Turkana County (REF: FORH – KRC)
Reporting to the Camp Coordinator, this position is responsible for identifying needs and gaps of high risk and vulnerable groups at Kakuma Refugee Camp in the areas of HIV and AIDS and Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health and developing appropriate remedial projects.

The incumbent will also conduct peer leadership training and follow up.
The holder will work in close collaboration with other UN implementing partners on matters pertaining to these groups in the Camp. This is a non accompanied posting.

Minimum Qualifications:

    Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse with HIV and AIDS or PMTCT or VCT counseling skills
    Bachelor of Science Nursing will be an added advantage
    3 years relevant experience in refugee operations

Other Competencies
    Socio-Economic counseling skills
    Proficiency in computer skills
    Good communication skills
    Local residents are encouraged to apply
 This is a residential non-accompanied posting.

Qualified and interested candidates should download the NCCK Job Application Form (click on the link to download http://www.ncck.org/images/ncckfiles/ncck%20job%20application%20form.doc), fill it out and send it via email to recruitment@ncck.org before 4:00 pm on 13th March 2013.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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20 Apr

Location: Kakuma
Description:

Accountant at Action Living Fund (ALF) in Kakuma – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies

ACCOUNTANT

Action Living Fund (ALF) is looking for a qualified & motivated person committed with working with the vulnerable in society to fill the position of Accountant based in Kakuma Refugee Camp- Kenya

Major Responsibilities:

  • Primary responsibility is to prepare financial statements and supporting schedules according to monthly close schedule
  • Facilitate and complete monthly close procedures
  • Analyze Income and expenses to ensure they are recorded appropriately on a monthly basis
  • Prepare monthly account reconciliations
  • Assist with analyzing financial statements on a monthly basis and report on variances
  • Assist with financial and Project audits
  • Assist with preparing donor reports and corporate reporting requirements
  • Assist with quarterly reports; analyzing and correcting discrepancies
  • Assist in documentation and monitoring of internal controls
  • Other projects as assigned

Required Skills & Qualities:

  • Bachelor’s or higher degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Strong understanding of accounting theory
  • CPA designation preferred
  • 2+ years accounting/finance experience; CPA a plus, but not required
  • Experience in the NGO industry preferred
  • Highly detail oriented and organized in work
  • Ability to meet assigned deadlines
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus
  • Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish objectives
  • Proficiency with email and Microsoft Office applications
  • Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and results.
  • Excellent Psychometric Aptitude Ability Test(PAAT)

Remuneration:
USD 2030 pm, Group Life & Medical cover & 21 days annual Leave.

Application Procedure.
Send Cover letter and CV to hr@actionlivingfund.org with Accountant – Kakuma Refugee Camp in the subject line to be received by 10/05/2012

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Location: Kakuma
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Camp Planning Officer at NCCK in Kakuma – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies

NCCK, an umbrella organisation for Protestant Churches and Christian Organisations registered in Kenya, invites applications from interested and suitably qualified candidates to fill the following position in Kakuma Refugee Camp, Rift Valley Province, Turkana County:

CAMP PLANNING OFFICER

Reporting to the Camp Coordinator, this position will be responsible for coordinating activities of Camp layout to reflect residential areas, communal facilities, social amenities, road reserves, public utility land as well as streamline settlement in the Camp. The incumbent will work in close collaboration with United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) to ensure that all stakeholders abide by the international standard operating procedures. This is a residential non accompanied posting.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil, Construction or Physical Planning & Development)
  • 3 years experience in managing development/relief programs

Other Competencies

  • Proficiency in use of modern physical planning equipment and soft ware
  • Previous experience in camp management and management of grants from UN agencies
  • Demonstrable organization and planning skills
  • Leadership and Interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work under adverse climatic conditions
  • Previous work experience with development or relief organizations in complex emergency situations, including refugee and internally displaced people.
  • General knowledge of construction, water/sanitation and shelter programs will be an added advantage

Qualified and interested candidates should download the NCCK Job Application Form from the NCCK website (www.ncck.org) , fill it out and send it via email to recruitment@ncck.org before 25th April 2012 at 4.00 p.m.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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13 Apr

NCCK, an umbrella organisation for Protestant Churches and Christian Organisations registered in Kenya, invites applications from interested and suitably qualified candidates to fill the following position in Kakuma Refugee Camp, Rift Valley Province, Turkana County:

Camp Planning Officer
Reporting to the Camp Coordinator, this position will be responsible for coordinating activities of Camp layout to reflect residential areas, communal facilities, social amenities, road reserves, public utility land as well as streamline settlement in the Camp.

The incumbent will work in close collaboration with United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) to ensure that all stakeholders abide by the international standard operating procedures. This is a residential non accompanied posting.

Minimum Qualifications:
    * Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil, Construction or Physical Planning & Development)
    * 3 years experience in managing development/relief programs

Other Competencies

    * Proficiency in use of modern physical planning equipment and soft ware
    * Previous experience in camp management and management of grants from UN agencies
    * Demonstrable organization and planning skills
    * Leadership and Interpersonal skills
    * Ability to work under adverse climatic conditions
    * Previous work experience with development or relief organizations in complex emergency situations, including refugee and internally displaced people.
    * General knowledge of construction, water/sanitation and shelter programs will be an added advantage

Qualified and interested candidates should download the NCCK Job Application Form from the NCCK website (www.ncck.org) , fill it out and send it via email to recruitment@ncck.org before 25th April 2012 at 4.00 p.m. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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The Lutheran World Federation / Department for World Service, Kakuma Refugee Assistance Project hereby invites applications from suitably qualified citizens for the following vacant positions.

General Food Distribution Officer

Reporting to: Project Coordinator for Refugee Project

Main Responsibilities

  • Head of the General food distribution and alternative livelihoods sector
  • Provide support for the development, implementation and monitoring of the General Food distribution sector activities.
  • Supervise the GFD team and report on the general food distribution project activities.
  • Ensure accountability towards all stakeholders, transparency and good quality in the GFD sector
  • With the Project Coordinator and partners develop training programs and teaching materials
  • Liaison with relevant authorities and communities at field level
  • Develop M&E tools together with the Project Coordinator and Distribution Center Supervisors
  • Establish and maintain a credible complaints and feedback system at the food distribution centres
  • Assist the Distribution Center Supervisors and project staff in carrying out the daily activities,
  • Design the post distribution and baseline survey forms/tools and conduct/supervise the survey
  • Based on needs, design training contents and methodology according to the guidelines given by the PC
  • Ensure overall quality assurance and control of all project activities
  • To immediately notify LWF management any incidences of the breach of the LWF Code of Conduct, in food distribution
  • In liaison with the Project Coordinator ensure that financial, administration and logistic requirements of the project are arranged
  • Any other assignment as may be required/assigned by the PC
  • Degree in Social sciences with focus/background on food security and supply / logistics and livelihoods or related area
  • Minimum 3 year experience in relevant field, preferably in a refugee setup
  • Ability to work independently in a result oriented multi-tasking and multicultural environment and manage conflicting priorities.
  • Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to explain and present technical information and write good reports
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations with sensitivity and respect for diversity
  • At least 2 years of progressive experience in teaching in a secondary school offering the Kenyan Curriculum.
  • Experience gained within an international humanitarian NGO or in a refugee camp will be an added advantage.
  • High level of motivation, integrity, commitment and professional responsibility.
  • Ability to tolerate cultural, educational and religious diversity in the work place

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Location: Kakuma
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Logistics Assistant at National Council of Churches of Kenya in Kakuma – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies

LOGISTICS ASSISTANTKAKUMA REFUGEE CAMPTURKANA COUNTY (REF: LA – KRC)

Reporting to the Camp Coordinator, Kakuma Refugee Camp this position is responsible for providing all necessary logistical support to enable field project activities to proceed with maximum efficiency while adhering to logistics procedures and to provide full support to the Camp Coordinator. This is a contractual, residential non-accompanied posting.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
  • Higher Diploma in Logistics and Procurement or its equivalent.
  • Computer efficiency in stores management software, Word, Excel, Internet and other relevant programs
  • 2 years experience in a similar position.

Qualified and interested candidates should download the NCCK Job Application Form (http://www.ncck.org/images/ncckfiles/ncck%20job%20application%20form.doc), fill it out and send it via email to recruitment@ncck.org before 13th January 2012 at 4.00 p.m. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Location: Kakuma
Description:

Primary Education Officer at Lutheran World Federation/Department for World Service in Kakuma – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies

The Lutheran World Federation/Department for World Service, Kakuma Refugee Assistance Project and Host Community Project hereby invites applications from suitably qualified citizens for the following vacant positions.

PRIMARY EDUCATION OFFICER

Reporting to: Education Coordinator

Key Duties & Responsibilities

  • Setting short and medium term primary education unit program plans in liaison with the EC monitors performance against those plans.
  • Supervision of the internal and external exams exercise and administration.
  • Ensuring regular communication and interaction between the Education Sector Management staff and teachers,
  • Investigate gender imbalances in education service provision in the primary education unit, and designing and implementing initiatives
  • Keeping the EC apprised of emerging issues within the schools, the refugee communities, and involving the school management on time.
  • Monitoring progress and impact of the primary education unit through regular school visits,
  • Preparing Reports, tables, graphs and charts on the above information for the purpose of better informing LWF/DWS and its partners
  • Reviewing work plans and activity plans of the primary education unit to LWF/DWS Refugee Assistance Project goals and objectives.
  • Identifying teacher training needs and making proper managements for in-service training of teachers

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • A degree in education
  • Any additional training in the field of Education will be an added advantage.
  • At least 3 years of progressive experience in management of education projects
  • Experience gained within an international humanitarian NGO or in a refugee camp will be an added advantage.

LWF/DWS is an equal opportunity employer, irrespective of gender, race or religious affiliation. Female candidates are encouraged to apply. LWF/ DWS is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for humanitarian agencies. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect the organization’s commitment to the prevention of abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries.

Applications and detailed CV must include email address and telephone contacts of 3 referees, one of whom must be your supervisor in your current/ former employment. They should reach the undersigned by close of business on 4th January, 2012.

C/o HR Officer,
P.O. Box 48 Kakuma,

Or e-mailed to: hr-kak@lwfkenya.org

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

For more details, visit our website www.lwf-kenya.org

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