Driver/Messenger vacancy

Driver/Messenger vacancy
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide transport services to authorized officials;
  
• Perform Adhoc Duties as determined by the Supervisor;
  
• Driving organization vehicles ;
  
• Carrying out messengerial duties;
  
• Ensuring that the motor vehicle is  well maintained and always in a serviced condition;
  

• Accurately maintains a variety of logs and files;
  
• Performing any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• KCSE level of education or equivalent
  
• Clean valid driving licenses
  
• 4 years satisfactory motor vehicle driving experience
  
• Basic vehicle maintenance skills;
  
• Good communication skills in both English and Kiswahili;
  
• Knowledge of Central Business District (CBD ).
  
• Must have a certificate of Good Conduct
  

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Able to work under minimum supervision
  
• Has good interpersonal and communication skills including Coordination
  
• A good knowledge of social teachings of the Church, and Ethical principles
  

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO:-



GENERAL SECRETARY
KCCB –GENERAL SECRETARIAT
P.O BOX 13475-00800
NAIROBI.
hr@catholicchurch.or.ke
To reach him on or before 3rd September 2014

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

Assistant project officer vacancy

Assistant project officer vacancy
JUSTICE AND PEACE COMMISSION
2.PURPOSE OF THE POST
The position will support In the area of transformative Civic Education Programme ,  Peace Building and Conflict Transformation Programme
3.DUTIES

• Research issues of interest to governance and peace building;
  
• Draft correspondence to external organizations and contacts
  
• Provide the commission with  regular analysis of and advice on the situation on the ground, including reports and updates on conflict dynamics and peacebuilding opportunities,
  
• Provide written reports on the situation
  
• Provide advice to the commission in identifying relevant risks and opportunities for peacebuilding and conflict management;
  
• Maintain close contact and regular communication with relevant staff commission staff
  
• Engage national and international partners in order to build entry-points and partnerships for conflict prevention and peacebuilding initiatives;
  
• Organize, facilitate and conduct strategic dialogue activities with stakeholders;
  
• Assist relevant stakeholders, as appropriate, to identify risk/opportunities for peace, dialogue, conflict prevention and reconciliation, including the drafting of “issues papers” that could serve as the basis for further dialogue with regard to root causes of the current tensions and strategies for addressing them;
  
• Ensure gender mainstreaming in the above activities and that priority is given to the promotion of the participation of women, youth and traditionally underrepresented groups.
  
• Provide advice on the integration of peacebuilding and conflict prevention elements within the Commission strategies and other planning processes;
  
• Support the building of strategic alliances and partnerships for conflict prevention and peacebuilding-related strategies and initiatives;
  
• Update database of experts and trainers;
  
• Develop activity reports while accompanying experts/consultants/trainers to the field;
  
• Conduct special projects as needed.
  

4. QUALIFICATIONS

• The applicant must have a first degree in development studies, public policy, international affairs, political science, social sciences or a related field;
  
• Research experience preferred.
  
• A good knowledge of social teachings of the Church, and Ethical principles
  

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate and interact at all levels of the organization.
  
• Proven problem solver with the ability to work in a diverse team environment.
  
• Flexible, professional with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities with changing priorities.
  

5. PERFOMANCE INDICATIORS
Extent of carrying out duties and responsibility in #3 above.
6. 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

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