NGO Jobs in Kenya - WFP

Senior Programme Assistant (Resource and Pipeline Management Analyst)

Grade : Service Contract SC6 (G6 equivalent)
Duty Station : WFP’s Regional Bureau for East & Central Africa, based in Nairobi

Salary : As per UN Service Contract Salary Bands

This vacancy announcement is open to both male and female candidates. Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is looking for a qualified candidate to fill the post of Senior Programme Assistant (Resource and Pipeline Management Analyst) in support of the Regional Bureau for East & Central Africa (OMN), based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the Regional Resource Management Analyst, the Senior Programme Assistant (Resource and Pipeline Management Analyst) will be responsible for the following tasks:

·                     Analyze monthly pipeline data in format for use by OMN Supply Chain Group to aid SCG on SRAC priorities and analysis for FPF replenishment.

·                     Effective monitoring systems of the balances have been established and any variances is followed up with CO

·                     Support the Compilation and provision of simplified one page management overview of Project RMA situation and recommendations to COs on monthly basis/initiat

·                     RMA Supply chain format templates/ initiate pipeline Bulletin templates.

·                     Recommend & Create Excel reporting templates for the unit that can minimize human errors and reduce delays in request for information and time workflows.

·                     Better planning, review and further recommendations to management on enhancements of fund management and accountability system

·                     Continuously access existing gaps, and the extent to which fund management and accountability is performed by existing systems.

·                     Provide input and feedback to new and existing Global templates and resource analysis reports.

·                     Provide comprehensive analysis on project performance and resource surplus/deficit, and recommend appropriate actions to be undertaken by CO management.

·                     With support from Supervisor, acquire skills and keep self-abreast in the review of project performance analysis on Surplus/Deficits and perform BRs feedback analysis.

·                     Rules and regulations, policies and procedures are made available to all relevant staff relevant staff have received adequate training on the financial rules and regulations, policies and procedures.

·                     To enhance the knowledge of CO counterparts with regard to the resource management and pipeline issues in their daily work.

·                     Ensure project budgets are accurate and timely checked, reviewed.

·                     Review budget and revised budget plans for new and on-going projects and provide expert advice on budgetary adjustments required for effective utilization of funds by RB/CO(ii) Recommend follow up actions in respect to approval process for all projects so that all documentation are in line with the Programme Review Committee (PRC) recommendations and data in WFP corporate system.

·                     Collect operational pipeline data and prioritize operations in the region to facilitate multilateral allocation process (SRAC process)& Provide qualitative support to CO to ensure, more effective and efficient pipeline management

·                     Coordination and the creation of monthly OMN Pipeline bulletin including continuous improvements of design and information/ data included.

·                     Enhance information sharing and coordination between, Programme, Donor Relation, Pipeline, Procurement & Logistics in RB in order to optimize the supply chain.

·                     Act as Secretariat to the SCG; Take minutes at meeting of SCG/ Record follow up actions/ follow through with other units for availability to meetings and follow up actions.

·                     Attend SCG meetings and note developing issues within units

Expected Results: Well-functioning unit, providing technical expertise in a specialized area.

Critical Success Factors: 

·                     Sound judgment; ability to extract, interpret, analyze and format data and to resolve operational problems.

·                     Ability to work with minimum of supervision; to supervise and train support staff and to work effectively with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. 

·                     Extensive and in-depth practical knowledge of a specialized area; ability to plan and organize work.

Qualifications and Experience

·                     Education: Secondary school education, preferably supplemented by courses in supply chain management, development economics, emergency or other related field.

·                     Experience: At least six years of progressively responsible experience of which at least one year closely related to operations, food aid related work or other related field. At least one year at the G6 level or equivalent.

·                     Knowledge: Training and/or experience utilizing computers including word processing, spreadsheet and other software packages.

·                     Proficiency in Excel and fair knowledge on Pivot tables: This level of skills is required to use advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data in Excel 2), automate some operations, manage Macro Commands, and create MS Excel applications.

·                     Specifically: Customize the work area, use advanced functions (Names, VLOOKUP, IF, IS), work with Pivot Tables, use spreadsheet web components, manage macro commands, concepts planning, operations, execution, modification, interruption, use personalized toolbars and perform some programming in VBA Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English essential.

Other desirable skills: 

·                     Knowledge of relevant WFP specified software; 

·                     knowledge of WFP financial regulations; 

·                     and rules and WFP policies and procedures in the area of work; 

·                     proficiency in a second official WFP language.

National Programme Officer (Resource and Pipeline Management Analyst)

Grade : NOB (Fixed Term)
Duty Station : WFP’s Regional Bureau for East & Central Africa, based in Nairobi
Salary : As per UN Scales

This vacancy announcement is open to both male and female candidates. Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is looking for a qualified candidate to fill the post of National Programme Officer (Resource and Pipeline Management Analyst) in support of the Regional Bureau for East & Central Africa (OMN), based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the Regional Resource Management Analyst, the National Programme Officer (Resource and Pipeline Management Analyst) will be responsible for the following tasks:

·                     Review budget and revised budget plans for new and ongoing projects to provide expert advice on budgetary adjustments required for effective utilization of funds by RB/CO;

·                     Recommend follow up actions in respect to approval process for all projects so that all documentation is in line with the Programme Review Committee (PRC) recommendations and data in WFP corporate systems is accurate; and,

·                     Provide comprehensive analysis on project performance and financial surplus/deficit, and recommend appropriate actions to be undertaken by RB/CO management.

·                     Monitor the use of resources assigned to projects and provide expert advice to Fund Managers on actions to be taken in case of potential shortfalls and surpluses;

·                     Provide input into the design of tools to facilitate monitoring of resource utilization and identification of surpluses and shortfalls;

·                     Support the preparation of advance financing requests by providing recommendations to the Regional Director; monitor and provide advice on all internal and external borrowing and repayment arrangements;

·                     Support the preparation of various documents, e.g. funding proposals and assignment plans, budgets for donor proposals, import parity forms and presentation of costs versus benefits of local purchases, e.t.c;

·                     Monitor commodity and cash requirements, availability and shortfalls (pipeline) for all operations in the region;

·                     Ensure that CO pipeline submissions are accurate and reflect project requirements and situation on the ground;

·                     Collate operational pipeline data and prioritize operations within the RB according to severity of pipeline shortfalls. Advise RB management and Headquarters (HQ) on resource allocations;

·                     Support the preparation of pipeline reports and strategy definition for the utilization of resources during emergencies;

·                     Provide food-demand plan aggregated by common corridors to support management of the Forward Purchase Facility (FPF) and provide information to guide Regional Bureau decision-making when multiple projects compete for the same FPF stock.

·                     Prepare and disseminate comprehensive regular/ad hoc analytical reports related to resource management to facilitate forecasting and decision making process;

·                     Contribute to corporate initiatives in support of funds and budget management and corporate system enhancements; and,

·                     Perform other duties as required.

Expected Results: 

·                     Well prepared, analytical work; well managed projects, programmes and/or operations. 

·                     Preparation of documents/operations which bring together country programmes in a manner which reflects strategic regional/country strategies and executive decisions. 

·                     Effective coordination with other units and Headquarters, which leads to adequate delivery of required resources.

Critical Success Factors: 

·                     Good analytical skills; resourcefulness, initiative, maturity of judgment, tact, negotiating skills; ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing; ability to work in a team, and establish effective working relations with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds. 

·                     Ability to cope with situations which may threaten health or safety; flexibility in accepting work assignments outside normal desk description. 

·                     Ability to deal patiently and tactfully with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Qualifications and Experience

·                     Education: University degree in one or more of the following disciplines: economics, agriculture, international affairs, business administration, social sciences, development studies or a field relevant to international development assistance.

·                     Experience: At least three years of postgraduate professional experience in commerce, business administration, development, or food aid support.

·                     Knowledge: Training and/or experience utilizing computers including word processing, spreadsheet and other software packages. 

·                     Proficiency in Excel and fair knowledge on Pivot tables: This level of skills is required to use advanced techniquesfor analyzing and manipulating data in Excel 2), automate some operations, manage Macro Commands, and create MS Excel applications. 

·                     Specifically: Customize the work area, use advanced functions (Names, VLOOKUP, IF, IS), work with Pivot Tables, use spreadsheet web components, manage macro commands, concepts planning, operations, execution, modification, interruption, use personalized toolbars and perform some programming in VBA

·                     Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English essential.

Other desirable skills: 

·                     Knowledge of relevant WFP specified software; 

·                     proficiency in a second official WFP language, preferably French and general knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations and procedures governing administration.

National Programme Officer

Grade : NOC (Fixed Term)
Duty Station : WFP’s Regional Bureau for East & Central Africa, based in Nairobi
Salary : As per UN Scales

This vacancy announcement is open to both male and female candidates. Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is looking for a qualified candidate to fill the post of National Programme Officer in support of the Regional Bureau for East & Central Africa (OMN), based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Regional Programme Advisor, and in accordance with appropriate policies, guidelines, procedures and processes, the National Programme Officer will be responsible for the following tasks:

·                     Support the Senior Regional Programme Advisor in managing and planning various aspects of programming including programme design support taking into account WFP requirements, policies and practices.

·                     Oversee preparation and dissemination of timely analytical and critical reports including proposals for improvements in operations and the scope of programmes

·                     Responsible for overall school feeding programme support and act as a school feeding focal person in the regional office

·                     Support the Senior Regional Programme Advisor in providing programme oversight to country offices.

·                     Participate in country level programme review missions that consequently support the development of succeeding project documents or led to strategic revision of ongoing ones.

·                     Support the Senior Regional Programme Advisor in preparing programme workplans and budgets.

·                     Provide programme support in the review and preparation of reports including the Special Project Reports and Annual Performance Reports.

·                     Review, assess and present proposals for extra-budgetary funding that support programming.

·                     Closely work with the monitoring and evaluation team for the support of the country offices in managing decentralized evaluations in the region.

·                     Act as Gender Focal Person in the Region

·                     Ensure compliance with WFP’s policies, criteria and procedures with respect of programming.

·                     Supervise other programme staff; provide training and technical guidance in their work

·                     Perform other related duties as required.

Expected Results: 

·                     Well prepared, analytical work; well managed projects, programmes and/or operations. 

·                     Preparation of documents/operations which bring together country programmes in a manner which reflects strategic regional/country strategies and executive decisions. 

·                     Effective coordination with other units and Headquarters, which leads to adequate delivery of required resources.

Critical Success Factors:

·                     Good analytical skills; resourcefulness, initiative, maturity of judgment, tact, negotiating skills; ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing;

·                     ability to work in a team, and establish effective working relations with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds.

·                     Ability to cope with situations which may threaten health or safety; flexibility in accepting work assignments outside normal desk description.

·                     Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective work relationships with counterparts and staff within the office, host population, donors, NGOs and other UN agencies;

·                     ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor own work plan and those under his/her supervision.

·                     Ability to deal patiently and tactfully with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Qualifications and Experience

·                     Education: University degree in one or more of the following disciplines: economics, agriculture, international affairs, business administration, social sciences, development studies or a field relevant to international development assistance.

·                     Experience: At least five years of postgraduate progressively responsible professional experience in public sector management, development projects, emergency assistance, and/or operational aspects of national, bilateral or multilateral food aid or commercial transactions.

·                     Knowledge: Training and/or experience utilising computers, including word processing, spreadsheet and other standard WFP software packages and systems. General knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations and procedures governing administration.

·                     Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English essential.

Senior Procurement Assistant

Grade : Service Contract SC6 (G6 equivalent)
Duty Station : WFP’s Regional Bureau for East & Central Africa, based in Nairobi
Salary : As per UN Service Contract Salary Bands

This vacancy announcement is open to both male and female candidates. Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is looking for a qualified candidate to fill the post of Senior Procurement Assistant in support of the Regional Bureau for East & Central Africa (OMN), based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Regional Procurement Officer, the Senior Procurement Assistant will be responsible for the following tasks:

·                     Guide, train and supervise support staff engaged in the processing of procurement reports and returns from country offices and regional bureaux in the procedures, rules and regulations;

·                     Analyze, control and maintain data from various sources in procurement systems and take corrective action as necessary;

·                     Respond to queries regarding procurement data from staff in the unit and elsewhere in the Programme;

·                     Initiate administrative actions related to procurement information;

·                     Update and track processing of procurement actions;

·                     Prepare purchase orders and contracts for review by a Procurement Officer;

·                     Prepare statistical tables and standard reports;

·                     Oversee the data input into procurement related databases by administrative assistants and provide guidance on data input and validation;

·                     Maintain relevant internal databases and files; keep track of contractual agreements;

·                     Verify claims for accuracy and conformance with procurement rules and regulations;

·                     Brief/debrief staff members on issues relating to procurement transactions;

·                     Evaluate, develop, and recommend procedures. Participate in discussions on new/revised procedures and practices; interpret and assess the impact of changes and make recommendations on follow up actions;

·                     Draft or prepare correspondence to respond to enquiries in respect to relevant procurement matters; review correspondence drafted by other assistants prior to clearance by supervisor, as appropriate;

·                     Perform other related duties as required.

Expected Results: 

·                     Well organized, reports and/or records, put together independently with only general guidance. 

·                     Well organized work with accurate information and databases; efficiently supervised team of support staff or work unit.

Critical Success Factors:

·                     Sound judgment; ability to extract, interpret, analyze and format data and to resolve operational problems. 

·                     Ability to work with minimum of supervision; to supervise and train support staff; 

·                     and to work effectively with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. 

·                     Ability to work with accuracy under time constraints and pressure;

·                     to deal patiently and tactfully with staff members and others and to have a high sense of confidentiality, initiative and good judgment.

Qualifications and Experience

·                     Education: Secondary school education preferably supplemented by Diploma in Business Administration/Management, or other related field.

·                     Experience: Five years of progressively responsible support experience including at least three years in a financial unit, human resources, audit, evaluation, resources, or another related field and at least one year at the G5 level or equivalent.

·                     Knowledge: Knowledge of WFP manuals in the area of procurement and financial rules and regulations.Knowledge of WFP’s Information System. Training and/or experience using MS PowerPoint and other WFP standard software including word processing, spreadsheet and other systems. General knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations and procedures governing procurement administration.

·                     Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English essential.

Other desirable skills: 

Knowledge of relevant WFP specified software; proficiency in a second official WFP language, preferably French

Interested individuals meeting the above qualifications are required to submit their applications together with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of education certificates, names and telephone numbers or email addresses of three work referees by e-mail to: wfp.omnhr@wfp.org quoting the VA no. and the title of the position in the subject line.

Applicants should also complete and submit a Personal History form (P.11) available on the following link http://www.unon.org/docs/P11.doc.

Closing date: 04 June 2013.

Applications must be received by the deadline. Late applications will not be considered.

Only short-listed candidates meeting all essential qualifications will be contacted.

NB: WFP does not charge fees from applicants at any stage during the recruitment process.

University girl gives birth in boyfriend’s room

A student at one of the universities in Eldoret gave birth in her runaway boyfriend’s room, embarrassing the young man and sending shockwaves across the campus. The First Year girl is reported to have been dating a senior student since she joined the institution in April last year.

 “She was very excited when she learnt of her pregnancy last year and even told us about it,” her friend told Crazy Monday on condition of anonymity.

After completing her First Year of study in November last year, she went home for a long holiday but left her boyfriend in college because his classes were still in session.

Lovers

But in her absence, and this is common in universities, her man took on other lovers and neglected to as much call the woman who was expecting his child back in her village.

Being from a humble background, her parents were worried about how she would fend for their grandchild as her pregnancy progressed. The uncertainty and apprehension prompted them to enquire from their daughter whether the man responsible for the pregnancy was willing and able to assist in taking care of the child.

Surprisingly, when she called, her calls were never answered. When her parents realised nothing was forthcoming from the man, they asked their daughter to go look for him.

The distraught young woman had no option but to go to the university in search of her boyfriend, despite the man not picking her calls.

Luckily, he had not changed residence and thus, she easily located his hostel room and found him. Seeing the desperation on her face, he decided to let her stay in his room. But little did he know that the clock was ticking and the baby was due any moment.

Panicked

Pandemonium broke out on her third day of stay when labour pains sent her wailing.
Being her first time to give birth, she was confused and didn’t know what to do. She, therefore, expected the young man to take charge. But the equally confused and panicked man vanished, leaving her to give birth to a baby boy in the tiny hostel room and scaring away his roommate, who immediately fled for alternative accommodation.

Sources indicate that she was rushed to a hospital in Eldoret town due to health related complications that followed her delivery. But the male student revealed to an accomplice that he was reluctant to take her to the institution’s dispensary for fear of being ridiculed by colleagues for impregnating yet another First Year student.

“He told me he was embarrassed by the whole thing and didn’t want to be linked to her pregnancy. That is probably why he did not take her to the dispensary,” said a course mate.

hiding

The scandalised fellow has since gone into hiding fearing suspension from the institution for hosting an outsider because a student out of session is treated as a non-student, and should not reside in the institution’s hostels according to university rules.

Kenya Institute of Education (KIE) Job Opportunities

The Kenya Institute of Education (KIE) wishes to recruit qualified professionals for various vacant positions as outlined below:

Senior Deputy Director (Curriculum and Research Services)
Scale KIE 15
1 Post

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Formulating, implementing and reviewing plans, objectives and strategies related to curriculum and research including mobilization of resources;
• Coordinating research and directing development of relevant and quality curriculum and curriculum support materials;
  
  
• Liaising with stakeholders to ensure standards in curricula offered in learning institutions;
• Ensuring effective orientation of curriculum implementers and;
• Coordinating monitoring and review of the curriculum on a continuous basis.

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade an officer must have:

• A Master’s Degree in Education with specialization in curriculum studies and research or related field, with a relevant working experience at supervisory level in the area of curriculum development and research for at least ten (10) years;
• Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in Education or its equivalent with a working experience at supervisory level in curriculum related area for at least twelve (12) years will be considered and;
• Knowledgeable in national and international trends in curriculum and curriculum development and research.

Assistant Director, Electronic and Emerging Media 
Scale KIE 12
1 Post
Biology

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Coordinating development of relevant and quality econtent curriculum support materials in Biology and a cluster of other subjects.
• Initiating research, monitoring and evaluation of media and electronic curriculum materials;
• Conducting evaluation of both print and e-learning curriculum support materials.
• Initiating and participating in curriculum orientation activities and;
• Coordination of subject and course panels.

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade an officer must have:

• A Master’s degree in Education or a related field with a relevant working experience at supervisory level in the area of curriculum development/implementation for at least four (4) years. Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in Education or its equivalent and at least six (6) years working experience at a supervisory level in curriculum development/implementation will be considered;
• Applicants who have interacted with media/electronic material development will have an added advantage;
• Demonstrated competence in Computer Applications and their integration in teaching and learning and;
• Initiative, team player and highly motivated.

Principal Procurement Officer
Scale KIE 12
1 Post

Duties and responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Formulating policies and regulations for efficient management of the procurement services in the Institute.
• Providing expert advice on all procurement matters to the Director;
• Initiating, coordinating and preparing annual Procurement Plan and;
• Managing the Institute’s supplies, Inventory and stores services.

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade an officer must have:

• A Master’s degree in Supplies Management OR related field from a recognized Institution with a working experience of at least four (4) years;
• Applicant with a Bachelors degree in Economics /Commerce, Business Administration or Equivalent Qualifications and post Graduate Qualifications in supplies Management and have worked for at least six (6) years will be considered;
• Registered as a member of Kenya Institute of supplies management and;
• Conversant with the public procurement procedures and regulations.

Deputy Chief Internal Auditor
Scale KIE 11
One (1) Post

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Assisting in the coordination and control of the Audit unit;
• Ensuring the maintenance of high audit standards and constantly reviewing programmes in the Institute;
• Organizing, planning, directing, coordinating audit programmes on financial operations and management audits in the Institute and;
• Inducting, guiding and supervising staff.

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade an officer must have:

• Bachelor of Commerce degree, specializing in Accounts/Finance or in a related field and CPA ‘K’ and five (5) years working experience two (2) of which must be at a senior level and;
• Demonstrated administrative capabilities and a high degree of competence in planning, conducting and supervising both financial and management audits.

Chief Television (TV) Programming Officer 
Scale KIE 11
1 Post

Duties and responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Formulating the station goals, policies and procedures;
• Coordinating programming of the education channel broadcast schedules;
• Previewing and evaluating local and international educational television programmes to determine relevance and quality for transmission;
• Sourcing for suitable Educational programmes for broadcast.
• Responding to viewers’ questions, comments and/or complaints regarding television programming/scheduling;
• Preparing annual workplan and budget;
• Conducting monitoring and evaluation of the educational channel programmes and prepare reports;
• Liaising with the Production manager on programmes content and schedules;
• Ensuring compliance with national and international regulations and guidelines in broadcasting;
• Initiating programme sponsorship and;
• Inducting, training and supervising staff.

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade an officer must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Communications, Media Studies, Broadcast Journalism, Information Sciences or related field and at least three (3) years experience in programme evaluation, acquisition and scheduling of television programmes in a reputable broadcasting house at a supervisory level.
• TV Production training;
• Conversant with broadcast regulations, rules and guidelines as well as technical and production standards;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and;
• Ability to adhere to strict deadlines.

Chief Television (TV) Production Officer
Scale KIE 11
1 Post

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties at this level will entail:

• Formulating the station goals, policies and procedures;
• Coordinating production work for the Educational television channel;
• Preparing annual workplan and budget;
• Liaising with the Programming manager on programs content and schedules;
• Planning and supervising television production activities and personnel;
• Liaising with producers, directors and technical teams on television productions;
• Initiating program production partnerships and sponsorship;
• Ensuring compliance with national and international regulations and guidelines in broadcasting;
• Conducting monitoring and evaluation of the educational channel productions and preparing reports and;
• Inducting and training staff.

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade an officer must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Communications, Media Studies, Education, Broadcast Journalism, or related field and at least three (3) years experience in TV production in a reputable broadcasting house at a supervisory level;
• Background Knowledge of the Kenyan curricula
• Knowledge in educational news gathering, reporting and presentation;
• Advanced analytical skills;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to adhere to Strict deadlines and;
• Conversant with broadcast regulations, rules and guidelines as well as technical and production standards.

Chief Communication Officer
Scale KIE 11
1 Post

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Organizing and overseeing the Institute’s corporate affairs, events and public relation activities;
• Ensuring timely and accurate responses to enquiries from both internal and external audiences;
• Coordinating timely publication of the Institute’s newsflash, Curriculum Watch and other information materials;
• Researching, gathering, analyzing and disseminating correct information to the target audience in an easy and understandable manner;
• Drafting and editing appropriate messages; including presentations, speeches, press releases, weekly updates and newsletters whose broad objective is to underscore the corporate mission and vision and;
• Preparing and making appropriate follow-up of corporate advertisements for print, electronic and outdoor media.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade an officer must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Journalism, Education or a related field. Post graduate qualification in the area of communication will be an added advantage;
• Served in the grade of Senior Communication Officer or in a relevant & comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Experience in media liaison and networking;
• Knowledge of media ethics and global trends in corporate communication;
• Excellent editorial, speech and report writing skills;
• Advanced ICT skills and;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Senior Communication Officer 
Scale KIE 10
1 Post

Duties and responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Preparing features, articles and press releases;
• Developing and Editing stories on various topical issues before they are released to the public and liaising with media practitioners and public on issues of mutual concern;
• Scheduling interviews with Government officials and other publics;
• Assisting in the development of communications and media strategy in the Institute and;
• Managing assigned projects/programmes.

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade an officer must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Journalism, International Relations, Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Public Relations, Education or its approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution.
• Served in the grade of Communication Officer or in a relevant & comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili;
• Knowledge of media ethics and global trends in corporate communication;
• Advanced ICT skills and;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Chief Records Management Officer 
Scale KIE 10
1 Post

Duties and responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Initiating, developing and implementing an effective record management systems in the Institute and;
• Inducting, guiding, and supervision of staff.

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade an officer must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in information science/ Records Management or related field;
• Served in the grade of Records Management Officer I or in relevant and comparable position for a minimum period of three (3)years and;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Telephone Supervisor 
Scale KIE 8
One (1) Post

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Organizing and controlling work in the telephone exchange;
• Coordinating utilization of telephone facilities;
• Checking traffic data for determining adequacy of the staffing levels and telephone facilities;
• Supervising, training and developing staff in the telephone exchange unit;
• Checking on utilization of telephone exchange equipment/facilities and;
• Coordinating studies and collection of traffic data for measurement of the quality of service.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade an officer must have:

• Higher Diploma in Telephone Operations from a recognized Institution;
• Satisfactorily served as a Telephone Supervisor in a busy telephone exchange for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Proven ability in work planning, organization and staff management/control;
• Demonstrated ability in staff training/ development on telephone operations and;
• Proficient in computer use and application.

Applicants who are innovative, team players and computer literate are encouraged to apply.

All applicants should forward copies of their applications, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, up-to-date curriculum vitae and ID cards to

The Director/Chief Executive,
Kenya Institute of Education,
P. O. Box 30231-00100
Nairobi

or recruitment@kie.ac.ke

to reach on or before 29th October, 2010.

All applicants should give full details of their address including mobile telephone numbers as well as names and addresses of two referees.