Catholic Relief Services Job Vacancies

1. Position: Justice and Peacebuilding Officer
(Ref No 2009/12)

Primary Function:

Catholic Relief Services Justice and Peacebuilding Unit (J&PBU) primary functions are Governance, Human Rights and Peace advocacy; Global Solidarity; Partnerships; Justice Reflections; and Integration of Justice & Peacebuilding (J&PB) into other Programming thematic areas.

The primary role of the Justice & Peacebuilding Officer (J&PBO) is to provide technical assistance and ensure efficient implementation and monitoring of project activities of all aspects of the J&PB Projects assigned to him/her.

Specific Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Training, monitoring and evaluation, to ensure that JPBU provides highest quality services to partners and beneficiaries in inter-intra-community dialogue and reconciliation in efforts aimed at laying and strengthening foundations for peaceful coexistence; national and community level Peacebuilding activities related to postelection violence; analysis, interpretation and dissemination; and conflict transformation and continued advocacy for peace.
• Provide technical support to the JPBU sector through design, development and review of capacity building training materials, facilitation of training in Human Rights, Gender, Peace and Good Governance Advocacy; Conflict Transformation, Do no harm, Early Warning for Early Response among others coupled with evaluation of training effectiveness
• Provide technical assistance to partners and beneficiaries in the development of J&PB concepts papers and proposals, develop and manage project budgets and liaise with Finance regarding project advances and liquidations.
• Provide technical support in the integration of J&PB into other Programming thematic areas including Agriculture, Water & Sanitation and HIV/AIDS.
• Oversee timely implementation of projects are per approved schedules/agreements.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in social science or related field with knowledge of Rights-based methodologies/approaches and proven capacity to transfer ideas and learning
• Proven capacity in paralegal trainings at the community level
• At least three years of experience working with an international or local NGO in a similar capacity
• Willingness to travel and work within remote rural areas under frequently difficult conditions
• Proven experience in planning and organization with strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• Excellent writing skills, fluency in English and Swahili preferred
• Good knowledge of and skill with MS Word, MS Excel, and Outlook

2. Position: Programming Assistant
(Ref No 2009/11)

Primary Function:

Provide support to the Chief of Party and AIDSRelief program in the administrative functions.

Specific Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Manage outgoing and incoming correspondence, communicate with implementing partner organizations and reply to communications in the absence of project officers.
• Maintain filing system for AIDSRelief.
• Accompany Project Officers to the field where appropriate.
• Organize departmental meetings, and take minutes and coordinate logistics planning for workshops.
• Assist in preparation of project reports and proposals including budget spreadsheets.
• Liaise with Finance department regarding project advances and reconciliations.
• Prepare requisitions and liaise with procurement officer.
• Prepare contracts for consultants.
• Compile and prepare orientation packages.
• Maintain department’s travel schedule and perform secretarial duties as the needs arise
• Maintain functioning resource centre.

Specific Qualifications

• A Bachelors degree in social science or related field
• 3 years professional experience in related field, preferably with an international development agency.
• Excellent project administration skills.
• Ability to multitask in a high-pace environment
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills and willingness to adapt to a multicultural working environment.
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office Programs)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Written applications indicating the reference number, including CV and day-time contact phone numbers, as well as names and contact information of three references should reach the below-mentioned by July 12, 2009

Human Resources Specialist
Catholic Relief Services – Kenya Program
P.O. Box 49675, GPO 00100 Nairobi
E-mail: hr @ ke.earo.crs.org

Please note only short listed candidates will be contacted