Principal Registration Assistant III - 2 Posts
Source : Daily News, August 10, 2009
Requirements : Checks and verifies accuracy of subject summaries for each centre and master summaries for various examinations records
Job Description :Holder of diploma in education from a recognized institution
Apply To : The Executive Officer
Full Address : National Examinations Council of Tanzania, P.O. Box 2624, Dar es Salaam
Email Applications:
esnecta@necta.go.tz
Program Officer - Elections Vacancy Announcement: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
UNDP Kenya Country Office invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Programme Officer -Elections.
Vacancy No: 2009-08-002
Post Title: Program Officer - Elections
Type of Appointment: Service Contract (National) SB5
Recruitment type: Project Professional Officer
Location/Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration of Assignment: 12 months with a possibility of extension
Starting Date: 1st October 2009
Direct Supervisor: Team Leader, Governance Unit
Background
Under the UNDP Country Programme Action Plan 2009-2013, one of the key areas that UNDP will be working towards is fostering democratic governance.
UNDP will support constitutional, institutional and legal reforms in Kenya including the critical electoral reforms.
The Government has established the Interim Independent Electoral Commission (IIEC) as a critical step in reforming the electoral system. UNDP will work with the IIEC and other stakeholders in support of implementation of electoral reforms.
Principal responsibilities
Work with the Country Director and the Democratic Governance Team in collaborating with stakeholders towards developing a framework of support towards the electoral reforms in the country
Work in close collaboration with the programme and operations units of the country office towards achieving smooth implementation and management of any proposed project of support to electoral reforms
Coordination including follow up on financial and administrative requests for efficient and effective processing of requests;
Work closely with the IIEC and other stakeholders and partners on implementation issues;
Attend technical meetings when required and provide substantive technical input;
Participate actively in other relevant technical electoral meetings;
Liaise and maintain close working relationship with key stakeholders;
Play a key role in resource mobilization;
Effective monitoring and evaluation;
Participate actively in internal programme meetings and UNCT meetings as required;
In coordination with the programme team, prepare necessary project documents, progress and review reports and other project documents ;
Follow-up on recommendations arising from partnerships in the course of the implementation of the programme
Undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the Country Director and the Democratic Governance Team Leader
Qualifications and Experience
Education
A Masters Degree in political science, social science, international relations, law, public administration, development economics, administration or other relevant area is required. Additional qualification in programme or project management is an added advantage.
Experience
Minimum five (5) years experience in management and implementation of governance programmes, with particular reference to election related programmes.
Relevant work experience with the UN or a multilateral or bilateral partner is an added advantage; Competencies
Hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of governance projects.
Strong analytical skills;
Excellent communication skills;
Computer proficiency;
Fluency in written and spoken English. Fluency in Kiswahili is an advantage
Ability to work with minimum supervision and in a multicultural setting.
Reporting Relationship
The Programme Officer will work under the overall guidance of the Country Director and the direct supervision of the Team Leader, Democratic Governance Unit.
The Program Officer works in close collaboration with the programme team, operations team, program staff in other UN Agencies, UNDP HQ and Regional Office staff, Government officials, multilateral and bilateral donors and civil society ensuring successful program implementation.
Terms of Service
The incumbent to this position shall be entitled to an attractive remuneration package commensurate with their qualifications and experience, which will be negotiated with the successful applicants.
This is a non-staff contract under the Service Contract modality of hiring of the UNDP.
Individuals engaged under a SC serve in their individual capacity and not as representatives of a government institution, corporative body or other authority external to UNDP.
Therefore the incumbents shall not be considered as staff of UNDP, the UN system or the Government and therefore are not entitled to any diplomatic privileges, or to any other special status or conditions.
Duration of Assignment
The successful applicant shall be recruited for a period of twelve (12) months, renewable based on performance and availability of funding.
Application procedure
Interested and qualified persons are kindly requested to forward their applications and CVs - giving details of education and professional experience, as well as names, addresses (both postal and email) and telephone numbers of three referees, quoting the vacancy number for the specific post applied for not later than 21st August 1009.
Applications should be addressed to
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP),
P O Box 30218, CPO 00100,
Nairobi, Kenya
and sent to the following email address: jobs.ke @ undp.org
Internal candidates should submit an updated United Nations Personal History Form (P.11) and their three most recent performance appraisals.
Kindly quote the vacancy number (No. 2009-08-002) on the subject line of the email message.
Additional considerations
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
Acknowledgements will be sent only to applicants who strictly meet the requirements of the position.
A copy of the highest Academic Qualification should be attached to the job application.
"UNDP is an equal opportunity employer which strives to achieve overall balance in its staffing patterns".
Principal Examinations Officer I
Source : Daily News, August 10, 2009
Requirements : Holder of masters in arts/science or education majoring in mathematics in the first degree
Job Description :Moderate examination papers in the related field
Apply To : The Executive Officer
Full Address : National Examinations Council of Tanzania, P.O. Box 2624, Dar es Salaam
Email Applications:
esnecta@necta.go.tz
Closing Date : 18/Aug/2009
Printer II - 4 Post
Source : Daily News, August 10, 2009
Requirements : Holder of CSEE or equivalent with four passes including mathematics and English and who has certificate in graphic art and printing or trade test II in printing from a recognized institution
Job Description :Operate small offset printing machines
Apply To : The Executive Officer
Full Address : National Examinations Council of Tanzania, P.O. Box 2624, Dar es Salaam
Email Applications:
esnecta@necta.go.tz
Closing Date : 18/Aug/2009
Senior Computer Programmer II
Source : Daily News, August 10, 2009
Requirements : Holder of first degree in computer science or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution
Job Description :Conduct trial runs of programs and software applications to be sure they will produce the desired information and that the instructions are correct
Apply To : The Executive Officer
Full Address : National Examinations Council of Tanzania, P.O. Box 2624, Dar es Salaam
Email Applications:
esnecta@necta.go.tz
Closing Date : 18/Aug/2009
Driver II - 6 Posts
Source : Daily News, August 10, 2009
Requirements : Holder of CSEE with trade test III in motor vehicle maintenance/mechanics or equivalent
Job Description
rives NECTA vehicles skillfully
Apply To : The Executive Officer
Full Address : National Examinations Council of Tanzania, P.O. Box 2624, Dar es Salaam
Email Applications:
esnecta@necta.go.tz
Closing Date : 18/Aug/2009
Senior Binder II
Source : Daily News, August 10, 2009
Requirements : Holder of CSEE or equivalent with four passes including mathermatics and English and who has certificate in graphic art and printing or trade test I in binding from a recognized institution
Job Description :Cuts, folds and collates printed materials
Apply To : The Executive Officer
Full Address : National Examinations Council of Tanzania, P.O. Box 2624, Dar es Salaam
Email Applications:
esnecta@necta.go.tz
Closing Date : 18/Aug/2009
Senior Examinations Officer I - Coordinator of English Language
Source : Daily News, August 10, 2009
Requirements : Holder of B.A. with education majoring in linguistics with at least five years working experience in a recognized institution
Job Description :Moderate examinations papers
Apply To : The Executive Officer
Full Address : National Examinations Council of Tanzania, P.O. Box 2624, Dar es Salaam
Email Applications:
esnecta@necta.go.tz
Computer Operator - 3 Posts
Source : Daily News, August 10, 2009
Requirements : Holder of diploma in computer studies/statistics from a recognized institution
Job Description :Keying and updating data into computer systems using computer programs or software packages
Apply To : The Executive Officer
Full Address : National Examinations Council of Tanzania, P.O. Box 2624, Dar es Salaam
Email Applications:
esnecta@necta.go.tz
Closing Date : 18/Aug/2009
Director of Research & Training Vacancy Announcement: African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS)
The African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS) is a leading regional multi-disciplinary network of researchers, practitioners and policy makers that promotes science, technology and innovation (STI) policy research, dialogue and practice, for African Development.
Its mission is to improve the quality of science, technology, and innovation research, policy and practice for sustainable development in Africa.
Working primarily through National Chapters in at least 23 African countries, ATPS supports science, technology and innovation capacity building for African development through knowledge generation; knowledge brokerage; knowledge dissemination & outreach; and knowledge valorisation.
Its research and training efforts focuses on building a culture of innovation to address topical and emerging development challenges in the continent including climate change, health care delivery, integrated management of environmental infrastructure including land, water, and biodiversity, etc for sustainable ecosystem services, community livelihoods, and poverty alleviation.
ATPS also support thematic and facilitative programs to broker the socialization of science and technologies in Africa through democratic governance of knowledge and technology sharing and the up scaling and down scaling of indigenous and emerging technologies (biotechnology, ICTs, nanotechnologies, etc) to facilitate equitable partnerships within the continent and beyond.
For more details about ATPS, please visit our website at
www.atpsnet.org.
ATPS is seeking to recruit a dynamic trans-disciplinary individual to fill an international position of Director of Research & Training to be based at its secretariat in Nairobi, Kenya.
Reporting to the Executive Director, he/she will be responsible for assisting the Executive Director in providing overall intellectual leadership to the development and implementation of research, capacity building and policy advocacy programmes in accordance to the ATPS Phase VI Strategic plan.
Major responsibilities will include liaising with the Executive Director to:
Develop proposals and raise funds for the implementation of projects and/or programmes;
Generate and translate new concepts and research ideas into projects and/or programmes
Manage the ATPS grants process and the regional research programmes;
Develop and implement strategies for promoting the work of the network; and particularly establishing dynamic policy outreach and advocacy processes with National Chapters;
Ensure that results of all ATPS research meet international standards by organize and manage appropriate peer review mechanisms;
Develop and strengthen collaboration with the African Governments, Private Sector, the Academia and Civil society including the media;
Oversee the coordination of capacity building workshops and related activities to strengthen the capacity of ATPS National Chapters and other constituents;
Collaborate and liaise with national chapters (now in 23 countries) in the development, planning and reporting of chapter activities and projects;
Publish at least three ATPS techno-policy briefs each year;
Represent the Executive Director in meetings with partners, donors, conferences and various forums to promote work of the network;
Initiate and coordinate training activities with partner institutions for various stakeholders;
Building Africa’s Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Capacity Today for Sustainable African Development Tomorrow.
Manage the ATPS national coordinators and researchers on technical, administrative and non-technical issues;
Oversee coordination of conferences, seminars and workshops and representing the Executive Director at workshops and meetings;
Ensuring efficient and effective collaboration with ATPS international, regional and national partners;
Manage the preparation and implementation of work and budget for research projects and training activities;
Any other duties as may be assigned by the Executive Director
Required skills and qualifications
A doctorate degree in Science, Technology and Innovation or related subjects including natural or social sciences, or equivalent expertise;
At least eight years experience in research/research management in science and technology policy, fundraising and management of knowledge networks;
Capacity and ability to fundraise and manage knowledge networks in Africa;
Strong interpersonal skills and a good team player;
Strong analytical skills. Experience in STI policy analysis in Africa will be an advantage;
Proficiency in French will be a major advantage.
Must be computer literate –MS office & statistical software
The vacancy is expected to be filled by 01 September 2009 but will be left open until a suitable candidate is found.
A competitive international salary and benefits package will be offered to the successful applicant.
The initial contract period will be for 3 years, renewable based on performance.
Qualified candidates should send a detailed letter of interest and curriculum vitae to hr @ atpsnet.org, no later than 21st August 2009
The Executive Director
African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS)
3rd Floor, The Chancery Building, Valley Road
P.O. Box 10081 00100 GPO, Nairobi, Kenya
Building Africa’s Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Capacity Today for Sustainable African Development Tomorrow.
Monitoring, Evaluation and Grants Officer Job Vacancy: Aga Khan University, East Africa
Chartered in 1983, Aga Khan University (AKU) is committed to excellence in education, research and service.
The University strives for quality, international standards and relevance in all of its programs and selects its faculty, staff and students on the basis of merit, irrespective of gender, race, religion or domicile.
AKU is a major component of Aga Khan Development Network, which consists of institutions that collaborate for development in response to social, economic and cultural challenges in specific regions of the developing world.
The University’s Faculty of Health Sciences was planned with the support of Harvard University, McGill University and McMaster University. It presently includes a Medical College and a School of Nursing, which are located together with their principal teaching site, Aga Khan University Hospital, in Karachi, Pakistan.
In addition, in Karachi, the University has an Institute for Educational Development and a substantial Faculty of Arts and Sciences which is being developed on a new 1100-acres campus.
As an international institution, the University has established academic programmes beyond Pakistan, through an Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations in London and programmes in Advanced Nursing Studies and Post-graduate Medical Education in countries in East Africa.
AKU has been offering educational programmes in East Africa since 2001 and is currently planning a major expansion of its existing work in East Africa, in the fields of medical, nursing and teacher education.
AKU is fully registered in Tanzania by the Tanzania Commission for Universities as Aga Khan University -Tanzania Institute of Higher Education (AKU-TIHE).
Aga Khan University invites applications for the position of Monitoring, Evaluation and Grants Officer.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Head of Administration, the incumbent will review the existing monitoring and evaluation framework for the programmes and implement the same.
Develop and implement systematic monitoring and evaluation systems for the academic and administrative activities, including training for employees, students and other collaborating institutions
Develop and implement a monitoring and evaluation framework for the Institute of Education Development, East Africa (AKU-IED, EA) and setting up the monitoring and evaluation system as well as ensure its effectiveness to address all aspects of the institutes’ activities including academic and research programmes.
Prepare and submit required periodic consolidated reports of ongoing program monitoring and evaluation activities and processes
Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor
Requirements
A Bachelors degree in International Development, Programme Evaluation or equivalent from a recognised university.
Minimum 2 years work experience in monitoring and evaluation in an education setting especially in project management, data collection, analysis and report-writing
Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)
Ability to communicate effectively in both English and in Kiswahili
Proficiency in data collection, analysis and report writing
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent Microsoft Soft office skills
Ability to communicate effectively in both English and Kiswahili.
To Apply
Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and level of responsibilities.
Candidates meeting the above requirements, and seeking professional growth and an excellent work environment should forward their applications preferably on email, curriculum vitae, and copies of academic and professional certificates and addresses (postal and email) of three referees to the Human Resources Coordinator AKU – TIHE, P.O. Box 125, Dar es Salaam; Fax (+255) (0)22 2150875 or email hr.iedea @ aku.edu.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Applications should be submitted latest by August 20, 2009.
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