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Danish Refugee Council Grant and Compliance Coordinator (Somalia) Job in Kenya

Vacancy: Grant and Compliance Coordinator, Somalia – Based in Kenya Kenyan Nationals Only Re-advertisement Background : The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has been providing relief and development services in the Horn of Africa since 1997. The Horn of Africa and Yemen (HOAY) Regional Office is based in Nairobi with country programs in Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia and Yemen.  There are also non-operational region-wide initiatives, focusing on advocacy and capacity building supported from the Nairobi Regional Office. Using a protection of human rights framework, DRC has mainly focused on Somalis who are displaced by conflict and natural disasters. About the Job: The Grant and Compliance Coordinator will manage the Somalia grants portfolio by ensuring that all financial reporting is timely and meets all donor requirements. S/he will be the focal point for grant related compliance matters including building the capacity of staff. Duties and Responsibilities Grant management Develop tools and c...

Danish Refugee Council Protection Officer Job in Nairobi, Kenya

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has been providing relief and development services in the Horn of Africa since 1997. The Horn of Africa and Yemen regional office is based in Nairobi with country programmes in Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia and Yemen.   Purpose : The Protection Officer will support DRC’s child protection work in Somalia through technical support to the entire project team in preparation of reports, quality analysis, and further verification of data as well as follow up action points.  The position will provide additional support to the Protection Sector on need basis. The Protection Officer will undertake the following specific organizational activities:Receive data from child protection officers, review quality and reliability and import into the main database,Maintain contact with child protection officers for data verification and other relevant information,Provide bi-weekly data updates to UNICEF,Draft monthly and quarterly reports,Undertake field visits related to trai...

Danish Refugee Council Regional Head of Finance and Administration Job in Nairobi Kenya

Job Description Vacancy: Regional Head of Finance and Administration About DRC : The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent, humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more than twenty five countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote durable solutions to the problems of forced migration, on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights. DRC works in accordance with the UN Conventions on Refugees and the Code of Conduct for the ICRC and NGOs in Disaster Relief. The protection and assistance to conflict affected population is provided within a long-term, regional and rights-based approach in order to constitute a coherent and effective response to the challenges posed by today’s conflicts.  Assistance consists of relief and other humanitarian aid, rehabilitation, support to return and repatriation as well as promotion of long-term so...

British Council Facilities and Administration Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

The British Council is UK’s international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations. We build trust and understanding between people worldwide by enabling them to share ideas and knowledge.   Facilities and Administration Manager We are seeking to recruit an experienced, proactive and dynamic Facilities Manager to assume overall responsibility for the management, maintenance and running of the British Council’s Office in Upper Hill and a number of staff residences. The Post Holder will lead on all aspects of Health, Safety & Security, as well overseeing outsourced cleaning, gardening and catering services. Key areas of responsibility:- Ensure that the British Council office and residences are managed and maintained effectively.Ensure that HSS (Health, Safety and Security) standards are met in all premises and staff residences.Manage inventories.Support the negotiation of new leases and renewals in line with corporate standards and within local market values...

Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) Chief Executive Officer Job Vacancy

Kenya National Examinations Council Chief Executive Officer Ref: KNEC/CEO/REC/2014 1.0 The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) is a non-profit making State Corporation established by the Government of Kenya in 1980 by an Act of Parliament (cap.225A) which was repealed and replaced by the KNEC Act, 2012.  The mandate of KNEC is the development, management and certification of school and post school examinations. As a State Corporation, KNEC falls under the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology. 2.0 KNEC seeks to recruit a visionary, dynamic and innovative Kenyan Citizen to fill the position of Chief Executive Officer .  Suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply for the position. 3.0 Duties and Responsibilities 3.1 Reporting to the Council, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to the Council will be responsible for the implementation of the Council’s decisions in a results oriented and timely manner in order to achieve the Council’s goals, objectives and agreed pe...

Muslims Education Council Assistant Director Job in Kenya

The Muslims Education Council (MEC) is a not-for-profit organisation that brings together all the community organisations and stakeholders in education provision within the Muslim community MEC is committed to support and facilitate the provision of high quality education to the community members. The Assistant Director will support the Director in the management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the activities of the MEC.  The office holder will also play a key role in facilitating and organizing community stakeholders in the education sector and manage the Council members.  Further the office holder will discharge other duties as may be assigned to him by the director from time to time.   Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience required for this Position A degree in a relevant discipline;At least 2 years’ experience in project management and administrationAdditional qualification in Project Management will be an added advantage Competencies required for the Pos...

Kenya Leather Development Council Secretary / Chief Executive Officer Job Vacancy

Vacancy: Secretary / Chief Executive Officer The Kenya Leather Development Council (KLDC) was established under the State Corporations Act Chapter 446 of the Laws of Kenya vide Legal Notice No. 114 of 9th September 2011. The functions of the Council as given under Clause 5 of the mentioned Legal Notice are:To provide advisory services to the Minister on matters related to processing of and trade in hides, skins, leather and leather goods for planning purposes.To promote, direct, coordinate and harmonize all activities in the leather sub-sector.To guide the implementation of the Board’s Policies and Strategies. To oversee licensing in the leather subsector.To collect, store, analyze and disseminate data in the leather sub-sector.To enhance internal and external marketing strategies.To perform such other functions as the Minister may consider necessary.Kenya Leather Development Council is seeking to recruit a suitable self-driven, result oriented and highly qualified individual to fill ...