USAID Kenya Program Assistant Job.

USAID Kenya Program Assistant Job.
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Kenya Mission seeks to fill the position of Program Assistant in its Democracy & Governance (DG) Office. The position is based in Nairobi and is open to qualified Kenyan citizens.

Basic Function of the Position:
The Democracy and Governance (DG) Office is working to strengthen good governance in Kenya while improving the balance of power among the different branches of government.

The Program Assistant must demonstrate strong initiative and organizational skills to provide efficient administrative and management support for the DG Team.

The Program Assistant will possess excellent English writing and verbal skills, place a high priority on attention to detail and organization, have a firm grasp of information technologies and their applications, and will be able to work both independently and collaboratively.

The Program Assistant is responsible for developing efficient organizational and tracking systems, coordinating office operations, and implementing administrative procedures to ensure that the DG Office functions effectively and efficiently.

The Program Assistant works closely with the entire DG Team.

Some of the specific tasks envisioned include:
* generate routine project documentation including, but not limited to, payment requests/vouchers, project background information, short analysis pieces, and formal correspondence;
* design and implement tracking and organizational systems for a wide variety of office documents, such as work permits, grant close-outs, tax exemption forms, official correspondence, unsolicited proposals, country clearances, program implementation documents, calendar of events, etc.;

Family AIDS Care and Education Services (FACES) - Nyanza Assistant District Program Coordinator Job in Kenya

Family AIDS Care and Education Services (FACES) - Nyanza Assistant District Program Coordinator Job in Kenya
Family AIDS Care and Education Services (FACES) is collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) and the University of California, San Francisco. It is a dynamic comprehensive HIV prevention, care and treatment program in Kenya.

The Program has received funding for the next five years and is in the process of restructuring.

The following position is available for competition. The program is seeking motivated, pro-active individuals to fill the role of Assistant Coordinator for FACES Program.

Position: Assistant District Program Coordinator
Vacancy No: FN2—26 -2010
Location: Kisumu East district

Key Requirements:
    * Degree in Medicine and registered (or eligible) to practice with the Kenya Medical and Dental Practitioners Board
    * Minimum 1 year experience in management and HIV Clinical care.
    * Excellent written and verbal communication
    * Knowledge of MS office
    * Must have demonstrated exemplary leadership skills
    * Must be a team player and motivator