RTI Job Re-Advertisement - Office Manager

RTI is an independent organization dedicated to conducting innovative, multidisciplinary research that improves the human condition.

With a worldwide staff of more than 3,600 people, RTI offers innovative research, development, and a full spectrum of multidisciplinary services.

Universities in North Carolina founded RTI in 1958 as the first scientific organization in and centerpiece of the Research Triangle Park.

We are seeking to recruit an Office Manager for the Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) Project in Africa, part of a large regional support program funded by the Presidents Malaria Initiative (PMI) through USAID.

The Office Manager will be based at the Africa Regional Office in Nairobi.

Specific Responsibilities:

* Ensure vehicle and office leases, utilities, deliveries, security, maintenance, office supplies and equipment are properly handled.
* Coordinates Local Procurement of services, office supplies and equipment to support NRO.
* Coordinate Customs clearance for off-shore procured supplies and project materials.
* Provide local Kenyan information as may be required by staff coming from other countries.
* Ensure shipping of Computers to others countries for new staffs e.g. Burkina Faso and Liberia.
* Provide administrative support to the Regional team, and other senior managers transiting through Kenya or performing TDYs in the NRO.
* Ensure that there are adequate office supplies for smooth running of the entire office.
* Coordinates a wide range of administrative and support duties for the IRS Program at the Nairobi Regional Office (NRO).
* Supervises coordinates and prioritize the daily work schedules of support staff consisting of Office assistants, Receptionist, Drivers, Gardner and the Guard.
* Support other RTI but non IRS projects facilitating processes such as Procurement as assigned.
* Manage Accounts Payable for NRO, ensure that the bills are reconciled before they are handled to finance team, e,g travel statements and Utility Bills.
* Ensure observance and compliance of local tax laws e.g. VAT.
* Maintain contacts at the relevant GOK Ministry's for processing of tax exemption and waiver documents e.g. the Ministry of finance.
* Preparation of Tax exemption documents in accordance with USAID/GOK MOU in implementing the IRS Project (DAI Form).
* Coordinate payment and tracking of services and supplies.
* Ensure timely billing of utilities is done on time by the vendor .e.g. the Telephone bills.
* Ensure that Regional Assets are properly tagged and facilitate other IRS country Property officers as assigned.
* Responsible for coordination of travel, local and international travels. Hotel reservations for Regional staffs and on some occasions for TOY. Travelers visa acquisition and airline bookings for TOY connection through Nairobi.
* Supporting Spouse for expatriates e.g. Visas.
* Assist expatriates to secure temporary housing and residences when re-locating to Kenya and Customs clearance of personal shipments.
* Other duties delegated may be assigned from time to time.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

* A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management or.a related discipline.
* A minimum of 3 year experience in a similar role.
* Additional professional training in procurement and logistics management preferred
* Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations a plus.
* Working knowledge of PBX Telephone system and standard office equipment, fax and photocopier
* Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office Suite applications including Excel, Word, and Power Point preferred.

Management, Leadership Skills, and Abilities:

* Discreet in the judgment and management of confidential matters; materials and sensitive issues.
* Ability to answer most :nquiries and questions independently and follow up on requests in an efficient manner.
* Ability to resolve problem situations is a tactful and effective communicator, both orally and in writing, ability to deal with persons of diverse cultures.
* Considerable knowledge of office practices and procedures or the ability io comprehend them.
* Ability to function independently and carry out routine responsibilities with minimal supervision.
* Ablity to work hands-on, independently, and within team.
* Culturally astute, respectful and tolerant
* An understanding of and commitment to RTI's mission and values

How to Apply:

Candidates who fully meet the requirements above should submit a cover letter, detailed CV, including daytime contact and three referees to jojuok @ nb.rti.org by February 5th 2010.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

RTI is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

8-4-4 Secondary School Scholarships 2010
Tuesday, January 26, 2010

8-4-4 Secondary School Scholarships 2010
Premier Academy Charitable Trust is awarding Four Scholarships to deserving Kenyans to pursue Secondary School education under the 8-4-4 system in any Registered School in Kenya.

Criteria for Qualification:

To qualify, the applicant must :

1. be a Kenyan citizen
2. have passed the KCPE examinations of November 2009 with a score of 400 and above
3. have secured admission to a Registered Secondary School in Kenya following the 8-4-4 curriculum
4. provide references of good conduct from both the school and an external source such as the local Councillor / Church / Area Chief
5. be unable to meet the expenses, proof of which will be required

Value of Scholarship:

The Scholarship will cover the total fees and other mandatory expenses as laid down by the school offering admission, on an annual basis for the full duration of the course, subject to conditional academic progress of the recipient at the discretion of the Trust.

Application Procedure:

Eligible candidates must submit a handwritten application together with:

1. a certified copy of their KCPE result
2. a letter of recommendation from the Head Teacher of their Primary School
3. a letter of Admission from a Registered Secondary School
4. a contact Telephone Number.

The above should be delivered on or before Thursday, 18th February 2010 by post to:

The Admissions Office,
Premier Academy
P.O. Box 39513, 00623
Nairobi

Applicants who do not hear from the Trust by Monday, 22nd February 2010 may deem their application unsuccessful.

Head of Finance Employment Opportunity: Alexander Forbes


Alexander Forbes is a leading provider of financial, risk, insurance broking and healthcare solutions in Kenya.

In order to support its fast growing operations and enhancement of shareholder value, the company is seeking to recruit a qualified and result oriented individual to fill the position of

Head of Finance

Reporting to the Group CEO, the purpose of this position is to formulate and implement financial strategies and policies, co-ordinate the financial structures across the respective Alexander Forbes businesses in order to ensure the achievement of business targets, reporting and shareholder value.

Key Responsibilities

* Advise the Board and Management on financial matters
* Provide leadership in the formulation and implementation of financial management strategies and policies
* Oversee the continuous development and implementation of sound financial management systems
* Ensure integrity in financial and management reporting
* Manage annual audits, including preparation of financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards
* Implementing continuous financial audit and control systems
* Preparing annual budgets, financial plans, feasibility studies and all other financial documents, including forecasts
* Reporting and Regulatory compliance
* Lead and develop staff in the department

Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

* Bachelors Degree and an accounting qualification (CPA/ACCA/CA). Possession of a Masters Degree will be an added advantage
* At least five (5) years experience in financial management, three (3) of which should be at senior management level
* Exposure and experience in the use of International Accounting Standards
* Well developed IT skills with proficiency in computerised accounting applications and systems

If you believe you are the right candidate for this position (and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the criteria given above) and you are interested in a challenging career opportunity with an attractive remuneration package, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, current remuneration level, email and telephone contacts, to reach us on or before 26th February 2010 addressed to:

The Group Chief Executive Officer
Alexander Forbes
benefits @ aforbes.co.ke
10th Floor, Landmark Plaza,
Argwings Kodhek Road, Opposite Nairobi Hospital
P O Box 52439, City Square, Nairobi, 00200

Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Kampala, Uganda Vacancy - Policy Officer Education
Ref: POE/KNU/1-2010

Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Kampala, Uganda
Vacancy - Policy Officer Education

Our client, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (EKN), Kampala, Uganda is seeking to recruit a Policy Officer Education.

The position of Policy Officer Education falls under the Head of Development Cooperation.

The Policy Officer works in an education cluster that currently consists of 3 policy advisers.

Purpose/Mission:

Support for the primary education sub-sector constitutes an important component of the development cooperation activities of the Netherlands Embassy in Uganda.

Most of the activities are undertaken in partnership with other donors and sectoral stakeholders.

Qualification/Skills:

* A university degree, preferably at master level with an orientation in Development and Education
* In depth knowledge of teacher education and training
* Knowledge of curriculum and instructional materials processes
* Experience with teaching, learning and educational assessment processes
* Conversant with educational planning, implementation and monitoring
* Familiarity with management and data analysis
* Experience with project management
* Familiarity with Uganda government systems and Ugandan budgetary procedures, preferably in education, is essential

Principal Accountabilities:

* Work and art as a focal point within the education cluster,
* Participate in sector policy dialogue at national level and ensure harmonisation of Dutch development policy on education.
* Provide technical input on education matters.
* Originate, manage and evaluate project activities and track the budget support provided to the education sector.
* Monitor & evaluate sector performance, identify bottlenecks and suggest corrective actions within Education Development Partners (EDP) as well as within the Joint Budget Support Framework.
* Initiate and harness inter-sectoral dialogue with MoLC and MOPS and with Civil Society Organisations (CSO).
* Promote CSO as well as private sector participation in educational activities at all levels.
* Represent EKN at sector meetings on education.

Personal Profile:

The Policy Officer Education is more than just a project-manager but also acts as an advising consultant.

This person is committed to the cause of empowering Ugandans through the provision of quality education; is willing to go an extra mile to achieve his/her objectives; listens to other people's voices; is present without being intrusive; creates consensus without coercing; is knowledgeable and shares knowledge spontaneously; is compassionate and mindful of people's sensitivities.

If you can meet the above qualifications and experience, please send a one page application letter, CV and contacts of 3 professional references.

Quote the above reference number on the envelope.

The closing date for the position is the 26th February, 2010.

No e-mail communication will be entertained.

Canvassing, directly or indirectly will result in disqualification.

Impact Management Consultants ltd
Kampala
Tel: +256 312 280284
P.O. Box 9098
1st Street, Industrial Area, Plot 77

Nairobi
Mobile: 0712 530615
P.O. Box 48633 00100
Nairobi

Family Health International (FHI) Employment Opportunities
FHI is among the largest and most established nonprofit organizations active in international public health with a mission to improve lives worldwide through research, education, and services in family health.

We are seeking qualified Uganda nationals for an upcoming regional HIV/TB program based in Mbarara, Uganda.

1. Associate Director

The Associate Director for the HIV/TB program will be responsible for project management of a team that will design and implement activities for the HIV/TB projects.

The Deputy Chief of Party will report to the Chief of Party.

Responsibilities

* Overall project management of a team of advisors, IT and operations staff
* Set up operational management systems and procedures for Project staff and consortium partners
* Project results reporting
* Provides technical leadership and management of the project’s technical teams.
* Supports the Chief of Party in the overall management and implementation of the program

Position Requirements:

* Masters’ degree in public health, or a related advanced degree;
* 7-10 years experience managing staff to implement large scale public health programs and setting up operational systems and procedures for HIV/TB programs
* Technical experience in areas of TB and HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment
* Developing country work experience
* Prior experience in a leadership role on USAID-funded projects
* Excellent communication skills, demonstrated leadership, and the ability to work collaboratively across management and technical disciplines.

2. Finance and Administration Director

The Finance and Administration (F&A) Director will provide financial leadership to ensure efficient oversight of financial operations, including life of project and core activity budget, and provide ongoing capacity development needs.

The F&A Director will report to the Country Director and interface with USAID/Uganda and program partners as required.

Responsibilities

* Prepares monthly and annual financial reports, including financial status of account activities, with accompanying bank documentation and receipts.
* Interpret and apply funding regulations to ensure that all FHI policies and procedures and federal procurement and contracting requirements are met for sub-agreement and subcontracting activities.
* Maintain detailed accounting records and ensure accurate book-keeping for the project.
* Provide support with the internal audit functions, and provide responses and/or training consistent with the external audit recommendations.
* Contribute to the development and review of the FHI overall project budget and the sub-partners’ subagreement budgets.
* Maintain financial spreadsheets and databases to track sub-partner obligations and spending.
* Participate in financial analysis exercises to determine project burn rates, assess sub-partner spending, and complete the quarterly pipeline tool.
* Interface with project sub-partners on pre-award reviews, banking and reimbursement issues, and financial closeouts, including review and (as necessary) provision of guidance to correct their Recipient Monthly Financial Reports
* Participate in the preparation of monthly cash flow requests and financial reports for submission to the donor and/or FHI headquarters.

Position Requirements:

* BS/BA in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field and 9 - 11 years relevant work experience; or MBA/MS/MA/MPH and 7 - 9 years of relevant experience
* Experience with USAID-funded projects will be an added advantage
* Proven skills in management, supervision and leadership
* Knowledge of basic accounting including general ledger and automated accounting systems with the use of database spreadsheets
* Skills in interpreting financial information and analyzing financial reports.

3. Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer

The M&E Officer will provide technical leadership in M&E systems design and implementation, and develop appropriate guidelines to support USAID/Uganda and its Implementing Partners in conducting M&E and reporting results.

Additionally, the M&E Advisor will deliver M&E training, and interface with USAID/Uganda as required. The M&E Advisor will report to the Chief of Party.

Responsibilities

* Provide hands-on M&E support to USAID/Uganda and its consortium partners
* Develop M&E tools and guidelines
* Conduct data quality assessments
* Conduct M&E capacity building training
* Coordinate data gathering and aggregation
* Analyze data and prepare sector-specific and crosscutting M&E reports

Position Requirements:

* 8+ years of experience designing and implementing M&E systems
* Significant experience working with HIV/TB programs, including HMIS. Expertise in Lot Quality Assurance Surveys an added advantage
* Experience with USAID-funded projects
* Management skills
* Proven leadership skills
* Experience with capacity building activities for M&E
* Experience with data quality assessment

FHI has a competitive compensation package and is an equal opportunity employer.

Interested candidates please submit cover letter, resume including salary requirements via email to: Fkitaka @ fhi.org or may register online through FHI’s Global Staffing Database at https://recruiting.fhi.org. or mail to:

Country Director,
Plot 15 Kitante Close,
P.O Box 5768 Kampala,
Uganda

to be received not later than February 08, 2010.

Kindly note that only shortlisted persons will be contacted.

Handwritten applications will be disqualified.

Please quote Ref Number indicated alongside the position while sending your application.

No phone calls please!

* Offers are contingent upon awarded proposal

Economic Advisor and Administrative Assistant Job Vacancies at Irish Aid
Economic Advisor

Ireland has been providing development assistance to Tanzania since 1979, and the present country strategy focuses assistance in the areas of general budget support, agriculture, health and governance.

This year Ireland’s direct bilateral assistance to Tanzania will be approx €30 million, of which around one third is general budget support (GBS).

The Economic Advisor will be required to provide technical and analytical support to the Embassy on the general budget support programme, including public financial management, and provide economic support and analysis to the other focal areas of health, agriculture and governance. The individual would join a team of six advisors.

Qualifications:

The economist must have:

* a Master’s level education or equivalent in economics with experience working as an Economist;
* knowledge of public financial management, public expenditure reviews, fiscal decentralisation and budget support processes;
* knowledge and experience of Tanzania and how the budget works from within the government will be an added advantage, and
* excellent liaison and communication skills.

Administrative Assistant

The Administrative Assistant shall report to the Head of Administration and shall be responsible for carrying out administrative duties mainly procurement, secretarial and other support as required at the Embassy.

S/he shall also provide support for the provision of day-to-day information technology requirements of the Embassy.

Qualifications:

The Administrative Assistant must have:

* a recognised Bachelor Degree in Public/Business Administration;
* training and experience in administration and information technology;
* at least three years experience of progressively responsible clerical administrative work;
* excellent communication and networking skills, sound judgement and the ability to extract, interpret and present information and data, and
* excellent computer skills.

Conditions

The Embassy will offer a comprehensive local salary reflecting the responsibilities of the posts and the successful applicants’ skills and experience.

An initial three year contract will be offered, subject to successful completion of a six month probation period.

The post will be based in the Embassy of Ireland, Dar es Salaam, but successful candidates may also be required to undertake some in-country and international travel.

Application

Please send a cover letter and CV to Embassy of Ireland, PO Box 9612, Dar es Salaam or by email to Rita.Bowen @ dfa.ie not later than 17 February 2010 for the Economic Advisor position and to Deusdedith.Magala @ dfa.ie by 05 February 2010 for the Administrative Assistant position.

Detailed job descriptions for Economic Advisor and Administrative Assistant posts are available on request from Ms. Rita Bowen and Mr. Deusdedith Magala respectively.

Only short listed candidates will be notified.

Canvassing will disqualify.

The Embassy of Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.

Research on Poverty Alleviation (REPOA) Senior Visiting Research Fellows
REPOA is a non-profit Non Governmental Organization (NGO), registered under the laws of Tanzania with the key functions of undertaking and facilitating research as well as conducting and coordinating training and promoting dialogue and development of policy for pro-poor growth and poverty reduction.

The Vision of REPOA is to be a leading research institution in the production of knowledge to address development challenges and its overall objective is to contribute to the development of Tanzania by facilitating the creation and use of knowledge.

To achieve both the vision and overall objective, REPOA works hand in hand with various stakeholders which include; the Government of Tanzania (GoT), Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), researchers, research institutions, private sector and various International Development Partners.

The institution envisages a number of medium term goals.

Some of these include;

* To strengthen the capacity of the intellectual resource (of both the producers and users of the knowledge products),
* To undertake, facilitate and encourage strategic research, and
* To facilitate and stimulate the utilization of research findings and increase the use of evidences-based decision making.

REPOA invites applications from senior academic scholars with extensive research experience (on sabbatical or recently retired), to spend six to twelve months at the institution spearheading research in the areas of ‘Growth and Poverty’, ‘Vulnerability and Social Protection’, Climate Change, Governance, and Service Provision.

Duties and responsibilities

* Design, coordinate and undertake research, covering both theoretical, empirical and policy issues; The final work, to be published locally and internationally, will be widely disseminated.
* Facilitate seminars on mentioned research areas.
* Work with a team of researchers to build their capacity in conducting research in these areas.

Required Qualifications and Skills

* PhD in Economics or Social Sciences;
* Over six years of post PhD research experience in teaching and research specialising in economic, socioeconomic policies and development issues in least developed countries;
* Strong capabilities in quantitative analysis;
* Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English. Proven ability to share knowledge and being open to sharing experiences with others;
* A distinguished record of published work under either of these two areas, and
* An extensive professional network.

Conditions

* REPOA will provide travel and an attractive living allowance.

Mode of Application

Qualified applicants are welcome to apply and should send their typed application letter, detailed CV, including two referees to the address below.

REPOA has publications and reports on these research areas within the Tanzanian context which we can provide to interested parties

Women are highly encouraged to apply.

Applications should be sent to:

The Executive Director,
Research on Poverty Alleviation
157 Migombani Street, Regent Estate
P.O. Box 33223, Dar es Salaam

Phone: (22) 2700083 / 0784 555 655

Fax: (22) 2775738

Email: repoa @ repoa.or.tz

Research on Poverty Alleviation, REPOA, undertakes and facilitates research, conducts and coordinates training, and promotes dialogue and development of policy for pro-poor growth and poverty reduction.

www.repoa.or.tz