PROJECT OFFICER VACANCY

PROJECT OFFICER VACANCY
GOVERNANCE AND DEMOCRACY FOR IN ITS JUSTICE AND PEACE COMMISSION
1. PURPOSE OF THE POST
The position will support In the area of Governance and Democracy
2. DUTIES
(i)Ensures implementation of programme strategies on democratic focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Thorough analysis and research of the political, social and economic situation in the country to inform programme design and implementation in the area of governance and democracy;
  
• Analysis and synthesis of proposals on the areas for support to democratic governance and other interventions on governance, human rights and capacity development.
  

(ii)Participates in effective management of CJPC programme interventions on democratic governance, focusing on quality control from formulation to implementation of the programme and achieving the following results:

• Design, formulation and – if necessary – revision of some parts of CJPC programmatic interventions on deepening democratic governance, CJPC priorities into appropriate interventions and solutions;
  
• Liaison with CJPC dioceses offices on project coordinated from the national office, assisting them in preparing work plans, ensuring that the necessary technical support is provided to the CJPC offices in the diocese so that they deliver in accordance with their plans, and ensuring that timely substantive reports are provided;
  
• Application of conceptual models in support of programme design;
  
• Analyse, consolidate, edit and/or draft quarterly reports on governance and democracy;
  
• Develop reports to the donor on programmes and projects
  

(iii)Supports creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy, focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Analysis and research of information on development partners, liaison and regular follow up with all project partners;
  
• Facilitation of clear communication on substantive results to all projects and programmes assigned to the officer
  
• Preparation of substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, identification of opportunities for initiation of new projects,
  
• Active contribution to CJPC overall office effort on strengthening partnerships and resource mobilization.
  

(iv)Provides top quality advisory services to the Bishops Conference and ensures facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Prepare and implement monitoring plans for documentation of lessons learnt with an emphasis on the production of quality knowledge products to be shared with all stakeholders;
  
• Identify sources of information related to policy-driven issues and initiate, if necessary, diagnostic studies in the respective areas of governance in Kenya;
  
• Produce periodic updates and briefs on the status of governance challenges, issues and successes in Kenya;
  
• Provide effective management support to ensure effective capacity building support to various dioceses and provide technical advisory support as required;
  
• Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
  

(iii)QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in , law, humanities or related fields
  
• Master’s Degree will be an added advantage
  
• Minimum of 5 years of practical field experience on governance and democracy
  
• Strong understanding of concepts and issues in governance, human rights and social justice as well as familiarity with governance challenges confronting Kenya
  
• Proven ability to work effectively with both government institutions and civil society organizations
  
  • Written and oral fluency in English
    
  • Strong project management, prioritization and analytical skills
    
  • Ability to work independently, collaboratively and effectively in teams
    
  • A good knowledge of social teachings of the Church, and Ethical principles
    

(iv)PERFOMANCE INDICATIORS
Extent of carrying out duties and responsibility in #3 above.
(v)PERSONAL TRAITS
Must have a very clear idea of the Catholic Social Teachings.
APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO:-


GENERAL SECRETARY
KENYA CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC Bishops -CATHOLIC SECRETARIAT
P.O BOX 13475-00800
NAIROBI.
hr@catholicchurch.or.ke

APPLICATIONS MUST REACH US ON OR before 4^th September 2014

University Of Nairobi Vacancies

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI VACANCIES
Applicants are invited for the following positions:-
(FOR MORE DETAILS, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE at http://jobs.uonbi.ac.ke)
LECTURER, DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE -1 POST-AC/8/242/14-
(CHSS)
Applicants must be holders of a PhD degree in Library & Information Science or related field with specialization
in any of the following areas: - ICT/IT in Information Science, Digital Libraries & Information Systems,,
Records management& Archival Information and Publishing & Book trade from a recognized university.
Applicants who possess a Masters degree in the areas mentioned above and have at least three (3) years teaching
experience at University level and are registered for a PhD degree will also be considered. In both cases, they
should have research experience, with at least two (2) publications in refereed journals or two chapters in
scholarly books. They should show evidence of continuing research activity.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach and supervise at both undergraduate and postgraduate
students and undertake further research in their areas of specialization and also participate in School’s activities.
PART- TIME LECTURER- 3 POSTS-INSTITUTE OF DIPLOMACY & INTERNATIONAL
STUDIES -AC/8/243/14- (CHSS
Applicants must preferably be holders of a PhD degree in the following areas:- International Conflict
Management, Diplomacy, International Law, International Studies, Security Studies and Strategic Studies.
relevant area from a recognized university. Applicants who possess a Masters degree in the relevant area of
specialization and have at least three (3) years teaching experience at University level and are registered for a PhD
degree in the areas indicated above will also be considered. They should have research experience, with at least
two (2) publications in refereed journals or two chapters in scholarly books. They should show evidence of
continuing research activity.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach and supervise at both undergraduate and postgraduate
students and undertake further research in their areas of specialization and also participate in School’s activities.
TUTORIAL FELLOW, SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS- 1 POST- AC/7/244/14- (CBPS)
Applicants should be holders of a Master of Science degree in Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics
or Actuarial Science from a recognized university. They should show evidence of having registered for a PhD
degree in the relevant area.
SENIOR LEGAL OFFICER (SAR LEVEL)-1 POST-AC/8/245/14-(R&T- RE-ADVERTISEMENT
1. Applicants should be holders of LLM Degree and CPS (K) and must be Advocates of the High Court of Kenya,
Commissioner for Oaths and Notary Public. They must have at least 9 years experience.
2. Applicants should also have extensive knowledge in all areas of law including Intellectual Property law and be
conversant with anti-corruption laws/guidelines on integrity, governance and compliance issues.
Applicants should be team players and must have held a senior position in a busy legal department for at least
three (3) years. They must be computer literate.
LEGAL OFFICER (ASSISTANT REGISTRAR LEVEL)-1 POST-AC/8/246/14-(R&T) - - READVERTISEMENT
Applicants should be holders of LLM Degree and CPS (K) and must be Advocates of the High Court of Kenya.
They must have at least 6 years experience and must be computer literate.
Applicants who have practical experience in conveyancing and research contracts will have a definite advantage.
They must be able to work with minimum supervision.
SENIOR LEGAL ASSISTANT GRADE EF-1 POST- AD/8/247/14-(R&T
Applicants should be holders of LLB Degree and must be Advocates of the High Court of Kenya. They must
have at least 3 years experience in a busy legal department. They must be computer literate.
NOTE:
1. Applicants for academic posts (AC) should forward ten (10) copies of their application letters accompanied
by similar number of certified copies of certificates and C.Vs giving details of their qualifications,
experience, research activities and publications they appear in. Applicants for non-academic posts (AD)
should submit seven (7) of the above supporting documents and applications letter.
2. In both cases, applications and related documents should be forwarded through the applicants' heads of
departments and applicants should state their current designations and salaries and other benefits
attached to those designations. They should quote post reference codes as shown for each posts in
the advertisement.
3. Applications should be addressed as per the codes below:-

CODES
R&T. The Deputy Registrar, Recruitment & Training Section, P.O Box 301 97-001 00 Nairobi
CHSS. The Principal, College of Humanities & Social Sciences, P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.
CBPS. The Principal, College of Biological & Physical Sciences, P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.

PLEASENOTETHATTHEUNIVERSITYOFNAIROBIISANEQUALOPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.ONLYSHORTLISTEDAPPLICANTSWILLBECONTACTED.

CLOSING DATE: Friday, August 22, 2014

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