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Veterinary Officer and Monitoring & Evaluation Officer Jobs in Lodwar Kenya - Catholic Diocese of Lodwar

Catholic Diocese of Lodwar in pursuit of its vision; “ A family of Christians deeply committed to a holistic transformation in Jesus Christ who wants all to have life to the full”, has been a strong partner with Trocaire an Irish NGO for over 15 years and together have implemented a number of humanitarian, emergency and recovery programmes, as well as justice and peace in Turkana. Diocese of Lodwar (DOL) – ASAL Resilient Programme (ARP) Loima Project is a DFID Trocaire funded project for three years, an intervention focusing on building livelihoods’ resilience among pastoralist and agro-pastoralist communities in Kalemunyang and Turkwell in Turkwell Division and Lokiriama, Lorengippi and Namoruputh in Loima Division (Loima District).  Diocese of Lodwar seeks applications from qualified persons to fill the following positions:-   Lodwar based with travel throughout Turkana County. The Role Purpose: Reporting to Project Coordinator, the successful candidate will lead the livestock hea...

Save The Children Behaviour Change and Communication Officer Job in Lodwar Kenya

Vacancy: Behaviour Change and Communication Officer Team / Programme: UNICEF Health   Post Type: National (1 year with possibility of renewal) Child Safeguarding: Level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people Role Purpose: Scope of Role: Working closely with the Senior Project Officer Health, the post holder will play a key role in implementation of the Behaviour change communication plan of the programme.  The post-holder will also support the design, development and implementation of context-specific BCC material for health communication (focused on maternal and New born health).   He/she will be able to engage with versatile and current media strategies (including digital and mobile media) for communication as well as participate in health advocacy. Dimensions: Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since the 1950s, providing support to children through developmental and humanit...

Save The Children Behaviour Change and Communication Officer Job in Lodwar Kenya

Job Description Vacancy: Behaviour Change and Communication Officer Team / Programme: UNICEF Health   Post Type: National (1 year with possibility of renewal) Child Safeguarding: Level 3 – the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people Role Purpose: Scope of Role: Working closely with the Senior Project Officer Health, the post holder will play a key role in implementation of the Behaviour change communication plan of the programme. The post-holder will also support the design, development and implementation of context-specific BCC material for health communication (focused on maternal and New born health).   He/she will be able to engage with versatile and current media strategies (including digital and mobile media) for communication as well as participate in health advocacy. Dimensions: Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since the 1950s, providing support to children through developmen...

International Rescue Committee Key Populations Counselor & Outreach Worker Job in Lodwar, Kenya

Vacancy: Key Populations Counselor & Outreach Worker - Lodwar Job Purpose / Objective The International Rescue Committee – Kenya Program with funding from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) implements the Partnership on AIDS (POA Project), a HIV & AIDS Prevention Project in Turkana County in the North - Rift region of Kenya. The POA Project focuses on the implementation of Evidence based Behavioral Intervention (EBI’s) including RESPECT - K and HIV Testing & Counseling. IRC wishes to recruit a Key Populations Counselor and Outreach Worker who shall be responsible for delivery of high quality HIV Testing and Counseling services to Female Sex Workers (FSWs) in Lodwar, Lokichoggio, Lokichar and Kalokol as per Key Populations Programs Implementation Guidelines and Community HTC Operational Manual. The counselor shall be based at the Turkana Wellness Center in Lodwar and will be engaged in outreach activities in Lokichar, Kalokol, Kakuma and Lokichoggio. Key Task...

Oxfam Programme Accountant Job in Lodwar, Turkana, Kenya

Location: Lodwar, Turkana Contract Type: Open Ended Level:  D1 National Salary: KShs 205,064 - Ksh287,090 Oxfam’s operational programme in Turkana incorporates significant interlinked sectoral elements (including provision of food assistance, cash based approaches, public health and improved access to water, livestock interventions, peace building and conflict mitigation and education) designed to respond effectively to emergencies, to support recovery and reduce vulnerability.   Throughout its work, the Kenya programme seeks to link development, humanitarian work and policy influencing in order to maximise impact. In support of the Turkana programme we are looking for a dynamic and knowledgeable Programme Accountant to enhance the impact of our in Turkana. The Role : This role reports to the Programme Coordinator.  You will be responsible for co-ordinating the management of all bank and cash transactions from and to the Nairobi bank accounts in order that programme activities can ...

Mercy Corps Finance Officer Job in Lodwar Kenya

Mercy Corps exists to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities. Driven by local needs, our programs provide communities in the world’s toughest places with the tools and support they need to turn the crises they confront into the opportunities they deserve. Mercy Corps is looking for committed and dynamic individuals to take up the following position: Finance Officer - Lodwar Program / Department Summary: The Mercy Corps Finance Department is responsible for all financial functions in Kenya, including accounting, payments and banking, payroll, budgeting, financial reporting, and grant financial management and compliance.  The Mercy Corps Finance Department ensures compliance with donor regulations as well as Mercy Corps’ internal policies and procedures.  In its role as a support to the Program Department, the Finance Department provides timely reports and assistance to the Country Director and the Program team to ensu...

Mercy Corps Administration and Logistics Officer Job in Lodwar Kenya

Mercy Corps exists to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities. Driven by local needs, our programs provide communities in the world’s toughest places with the tools and support they need to turn the crises they confront into the opportunities they deserve. Mercy Corps is looking for committed and dynamic individuals to take up the following positions.  Administration and Logistics Officer - Lodwar Program / Department Summary: Mercy Corps has been operational in Kenya since 2007 and currently implements programs in Rift Valley, Central and Wajir districts with funding from USAID and KMT.  Mercy Corps Kenya has experienced significant growth in the past year and a half after securing several high profile awards from USAID and now expanding to Turkana.  Mercy Corps’ efforts are focused on supporting youth so they have a voice and opportunities for growth. We are also helping drought affected communities recover and be ...

Oxfam Consultancy Opportunity for Water Supply Scheme Topographical Survey in Lodwar Kenya

Consultancy: Topographical Survey of Lodwar Water and Sewerage Company Water Supply Scheme  Ref: INT0825 Oxfam together with other 5 partners have been contracted by DFID to fast track the attainment of MDG goal on sustainable access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation under the WASH Results Program.  This project focuses across the three largest arid and semi arid Counties of Northern Kenya (Turkana, Marsabit and Wajir) and at least three informal settlements (slums) of Nairobi (Dandora, Kawangare and Mukuru). Under this project, Oxfam together with the SWIFT consortium partners, we intend to work closely with County Governments and also water service providers in the design and implementation of infrastructural works. It is with these regards that Oxfam is partnering with Turkana County Government towards supporting Lodwar Water and Sewerage Company (LOWASCO) to improve access to water to the residents of Lodwar town. Our target is to contribute to improving access and reli...

UNICEF Administrative Assistants (GS6) Jobs in Kisumu and Lodwar Kenya

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office Vacancy Announcement “KCO/ADM/2014-017” Duty Station: Kisumu / Lodwar Post: Administrative Assistant – GS6 Type of Contract : Fixed Term Reference # KCO14052 - Kisumu Reference #  KCO14061 - Lodwar Date of Issue: 20 June 2014 Closing Date: 04 July 2014 Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above Fixed Term position in UNICEF Kenya Country Office (KCO). Purpose of the Post: Under the direct guidance of the respective Chief Field Office, assists in the Coordination of all Administrative and Financial functions of the Kisumu and Lodwar Zonal offices.   Supervises driver(s) and ancillary staff and deliver operational support for programme implementation.   Where necessary, technical guidance will be provided by Administrative and Finance Specialists, KCO. Major Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Manage the admin and finance function of the zonal office.  Negotiate co...

Field Officer - Turkana DRR Project, Lodwar, Rift Valley, Kenya

The Field Officer for the Turkana DRR project will be tasked with the implementation of the project activities. The officer will undertake the day to day project activities at the field level. S/he will ensure timely activity implementation and monitoring of the activities at the field as well as facilitating regular updates to the PO and rest of Turkana programme team. The field officer will ensure that at the field level the project is implemented in synergy with ChildFund Kenya, Turkana program. The incumbent will ensure a smooth working relationship and in collaboration with other partners and personnel on ground from relevant line/county ministries and NGOs.Mobilizing and sensitizing community on the DRR project goals and objectivesFacilitating of the pre and post KAP surveys in the target areas.Organizing and facilitating local documentation and dissemination of KAP survey findings and good practices to local stakeholders.Facilitating mobilization, training/workshops and running...

International Rescue Committee WPE / GBV Program Manager Job in Lodwar Kenya

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Kenya serves vulnerable populations in the Turkana and Garissa regions as well as in Eastleigh, Nairobi. The IRC implements programs in the areas of comprehensive primary health care, nutrition, protection, peace building, water and sanitation and hygiene (WASH), HIV/AIDS prevention, response to gender based violence, and governance. Applications are invited for the following positions: WPE / GBV Program Manager (Lodwar) Job Summary (Purpose and Key Result Area) The WPE/GBV manager is the integral link and field site focal point responsible for the implementation of the IRC’s WPE/GBV program in Lodwar and will be based in Lodwar.With the technical support of the WPE coordinator and the WPE technical unit, the manager will ensure the goals and objectives of the WPE country program are met. The GBV/WPE Kenya programme goal is to enhance survivor’s utilization of quality services responsive to the survivors’ needs and strengthen community-based...

VSF Belgium Community Development Officer Job in Lodwar, Turkana, Kenya

VSF Belgium is a recognized developmental International NGO founded in 1995 working with disadvantaged communities to increase their standards of living, improve food security and livelihood sustainability through improved animal health and animal production. In East Africa, our programmes focus on community based animal health services, capacity building of local institutions and governments, conflict mitigation and sustainable natural resource management   Position Title: Community Development Officer (CDO) Duty Station: Lodwar, Turkana, Kenya   Duration: 1 year, renewable   Role: The CDO support the Project Manager by providing technical support and implementation of the VSF Belgium development and emergency projects in Turkana County especially focusing strengthening the resilience of communities in Turkana through food security projects, animal production, development and operationalization of community disaster risk reduction (CDRR) plans, ensuring development of alternative l...