Project Officer Job Vacancy- Uganda Bureau of Statistics and UNIFEM

Project Officer Job Vacancy- Uganda Bureau of Statistics and UNIFEM
The United Nations (UN) in Uganda is implementing a Joint Programming on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment with current funding from DFID. The programme is being coordinated by the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM, Part of UN Women). The UN Joint Programme is a collaboration of 11 participating UN Agencies in the concept of Delivering as One, the Government of Uganda (GOU) and civil society. The programme includes resources for strengthening strategic institutions within government in gender mainstreaming activities including the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS).
UBOS is a semi-autonomous agency of government created under the UBOS Act 1998 and mandated to ensure the production of quality and timely official statistics, and constitutes a coordinating, monitoring and supervisory body for the National Statistical System (NSS). UBOS strives to develop a coherent, reliable, efficient and demand-driven NSS that supports management and development initiatives. Due to the increasing need and demand for gender statistics for effective planning, UBOS has prioritised the need to mainstream gender statistics production in the various government line Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) involved in the generation of statistics.

ACK Eldoret Project Officer Job in Kenya

ACK Eldoret Project Officer Job in Kenya
Anglican Church of Kenya - Eldoret,
Christian Community Services
Vacancy: Project Officer
Reports To: Programme Coordinator
Location: Eldoret, Kenya

General Information:
ACK Eldoret Region, Christian Community Services is a rapidly growing non-profit Faith Based Organization dedicated to the expansion of economic opportunity and income for the poor in the North Rift, Kenya.

It carries out Participatory Development activities that enhance the competitiveness of agricultural and other industry “value chains” for the benefit of small-holder farmers and other market participants in the North Rift.

It also focuses on the identification and development of high potential entrepreneurs for the expansion of their businesses and generation of employment opportunity.

Primary Purpose & Function:
ACK Eldoret Region is undertaking a two year Project to contribute to improving income growth opportunities for smallholder’s farmers and other actors in selected counties of the North Rift’s Irish Potato and Dairy Value Chain.

The purpose of the Project is to develop a more competitive, sustainable and inclusive Irish Potato and Dairy value chain that increases the income of the smaller holders and creates employment.

This will be done through Empowering Producer Business Groups (PBGs) to increase production and diversify income in a sustainable manner, improving the supply chain to strengthen market linkages, fostering competitive local processing businesses to increase local value addition, and facilitating supportive enabling environment.

Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue Project Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue Project Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya
The Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD Centre) is an independent mediation organisation, based in Geneva, Switzerland dedicated to helping improve the global response to conflict. It attempts to achieve this by mediating between warring parties and providing support to the broader mediation community.

The HD Centre is driven by humanitarian values and its ultimate goal to reduce the consequences of violent conflict, improve security, and contribute to the peaceful resolution of conflict. The HD Centre’s activities in Africa are managed out of its Nairobi-based regional office which is headed by the Regional Director, Africa.

Please visit our website www.hdcentre.org for more information.

The HD Centre is hiring a Project Officer to handle assigned project(s), a number of assessments and watching briefs and to support the Regional Director, Senior Program and Project Manager on specific areas of work.

He/She will carry out the following duties:
    * Monitor media coverage in priority countries;
    * Develop and maintain watching briefs, conflict mapping/assessments on priority countries as an avenue to identify and develop new work for the Africa Office;
    * Draft and update project proposals and narratives, as well as mission reports and budgets;
    * Provide support in managing project budgets;
    * Conduct field work as deemed necessary, support the preparation of roundtables, meetings and workshops;

NRC Somalia/Kenya Project Officer and Project Assistants Jobs

NRC Somalia/Kenya Project Officer and Project Assistants Jobs
Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Somalia/Kenya is a two Country Program with four field offices in Dadaab (Kenya), Hargeisa (Somaliland), Bossaso (Puntland) and Mogadishu (South Central). NRC has been present in Somaliland since early 2004 and expanded to Puntland in 2006, Mogadishu and Dadaab in 2007.

NRC is seeking for qualified candidates to fill the following positions for its Dadaab Program:

Position Vacant: Project Officer – Environment and Livelihoods
Reporting to: Project Manager –Environment and Livelihoods
Duty station: Dadaab-Kenya, with extensive travel to the Project Sites

Main Responsibilities include:
    * Support the development, implementation and monitoring of the Environment and Livelihoods sector activities.
    * Manage food supply project activities at the three centres in refugee camps with the support of Project Assistants.
    * Supervise and report on the environmental rehabilitation project activities, implemented by the partner organization.
    * Provide required project and progress reports, both narrative and financial, to Project Manager and donors, including the weekly, bi-weekly and monthly reports.
    * Develop training programs and teaching materials with particular emphasis on participatory methodology together with the Project Manager and NRC partners.
    * Design the baseline survey forms/tools and conduct/supervise the survey.
    * Ensure overall quality assurance and control of all project activities.
    * In liaison with the Project Manager ensure that financial, administration and logistic requirements of the project are arranged.

NRC Somalia/Kenya Project Officer and Project Assistants Jobs

NRC Somalia/Kenya Project Officer and Project Assistants Jobs
Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Somalia/Kenya is a two Country Program with four field offices in Dadaab (Kenya), Hargeisa (Somaliland), Bossaso (Puntland) and Mogadishu (South Central). NRC has been present in Somaliland since early 2004 and expanded to Puntland in 2006, Mogadishu and Dadaab in 2007.

NRC is seeking for qualified candidates to fill the following positions for its Dadaab Program:

Position Vacant: Project Officer – Environment and Livelihoods
Reporting to: Project Manager –Environment and Livelihoods
Duty station: Dadaab-Kenya, with extensive travel to the Project Sites

Main Responsibilities include:
    * Support the development, implementation and monitoring of the Environment and Livelihoods sector activities.
    * Manage food supply project activities at the three centres in refugee camps with the support of Project Assistants.

Project Officer NGO Jobs Kenya.

Project Officer NGO Jobs Kenya.
NGO Job Purpose
Our client is a registered Education Charity delivering education services to a diverse range of clients worldwide. This Not-for-Profit Organization wishes to recruit a professional to provide technical and logistical support to the Chief of Party/Project Director in achieving all the objectives of the project.

Responsibilities
* The Project Officer will be responsible for recruiting and training workshop secretaries.
* Ensure smooth logistical support in planning field activities.
* Provide support in the development of training and workshop materials.
* Be the point of contact with project partners and handle all communication with relevant organizations across the country.
* Manage workshop logs and registers, write workshop and field activity reports.
* Compile the necessary materials during training materials reviews and liaising with trainers and partners including the Ministry of Education (MOE).

Project Implementer Job in Kenya

Project Implementer Job in Kenya
Job Title: Project Implementer
Team: Commercial Department

Purpose of Position: To be responsible for coordinating activities in support of company projects in Africa that impact roll out and new services.

Key Tasks
Overall project management including client relationship, implementation schedule, and Communications.
Accountable for project implementations in terms of delivery according to time schedule, customer satisfaction and project organization.

Ensure that Project Methodology processes, tools and measurements in relation to project management are practiced throughout the project life-cycle.
Responsible for project documentation
Responsible for accurate project performance and status reporting to internal customers and external customers.
Co-ordinate regular project meetings and conference calls.
Responsible for taking up proper counter measure or corrective action, with Supervisor should project deliverables not meet the requirements.

Catholic Relief Services Kenya Program Project Jobs

Catholic Relief Services Kenya Program Project Jobs
Catholic Relief Services –USCCB is the official agency of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops for relief and development overseas. CRS supports programs in over 100 countries and works through local partners.

We are seeking suitable persons to fill the following position. All candidates require technical competencies in the respective areas, excellent computer skills, oral and written communication skills, willingness to travel to the field frequently and a commitment to work with and support faith based partners of CRS many of whom are Catholic institutions.

Position: Project Officer – Institutional Capacity Development Ref.2010/31 Location: Nairobi, with frequent travel to the field

Job Summary
Catholic Relief Services – Kenya is implementing the Support and Assistance to Indigenous Implementing Agencies (SAIDIA) program by working in partnership with local implementing partners to strengthen HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment services at different levels of health facilities.

This program is part of a US Government initiative against HIV in Kenya that receives funding from PEPFAR through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The Project Officer will undertake institutional capacity development/health system strengthening oversight responsibilities. S/he will be responsible for providing technical support to indigenous implementing organizations to ensure effective internal control systems are in place.

Project Officer in Manufacturing Industry Job Vacancy

Project Officer in Manufacturing Industry Job Vacancy
Job Description
Responsible for planning various work projects and seeing that they are completed successfully, within the given deadline.

He / she needs to have excellent management skills to coordinate with the entire team and also with the clients and stakeholders

Location: Nairobi

Job Responsibilities
    * Managing day-to-day operational aspects of projects and their scope.

Profile required
    * Academic Qualifications: University degree
    * Professional Qualifications: Project Management Qualification
    * Experience: 3-5 years qualification in project management

Kenya Jobs Vacancy: Project Officer Job, Nairobi
Closing Date: Sunday, 17 October 2010
Project Officer

The Japan Center for Conflict Prevention (JCCP)
JCCP is a Non-Governmental Organisation established in 1999 in Japan. JCCP's mission is to contribute to global peace and security by building human capacity for conflict prevention and peace-building. JCCP specialises in capacity building of NGOs and civil society, community security, experts' training in peacekeeping operations, peace-building for civilian, police and military, education and livelihood support. JCCP has 3 sub-offices worldwide; Macedonia, Southern Sudan, and Kenya.

Closing date: 17 Oct 2010

Location: Kenya - Nairobi

JCCP Representative Office in Kenya is currently supporting training at International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC) in Kenya, and Project Officer will support Project Manager in this project. Additionally, Project Officer will assist JCCP Representative Office in developing new projects in Kenya and/or Somalia.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of the Representative of JCCP Kenya, the duties and responsibilities of the Project Officer will be as follows:

    * To participate in curriculum development at IPSTC;
    * To assist JCCP Tokyo and Kenya Office in identifying lead or sub facilitators;
    * To provide administrative and logistical support to the identified facilitators and lecturers;
    * To compile a quarterly report to IPSTC;
    * To assist Project Manager in monitoring and managing of the budget;
    * To participate in project development;
    * To provide other support as required.

Requirements    * At least three years of experience in project management with NGOs / UN;
    * University degree in international relations or political science;
    * Experience in facilitating a training;
    * Experience in project development;