NGO Teachers Jobs in Dadaab, Kenya

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has been present in Somalia since early 2004 and has since expanded its programme to Kenya in 2006 and to Ethiopia in 2011. 

Since 2004, NRC has demonstrated a regional competence and expertise in working with displaced and refugee populations.

NRC Horn of Africa Mission has mainly focused on Somalis who are displaced by the ongoing conflict and more recently by the drought and famine. 

The Regional Office is based in Nairobi-Kenya, with offices and operations in Somalia, (Puntland, Somaliland and Mogadishu), Kenya (Dadaab and Molo) and Ethiopia (Addis Ababa and Dolo Ado).
 

Youth Education Pack (YEP) Background
 

Youth Education Pack (YEP) is a project of the Norwegian Refugee Council. Its main objective is to ensure that youth are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to become financially independent, improve their livelihoods and enable them to become productive members of their communities.
 

YEP is a non-formal education project for refugees and Kenyans in the Dadaab area aged 15 to 24, which combines literacy and numeracy skills, life skills with vocational skills training. 

The vocational curriculum followed is that of the Directorate of Industrial Training and the learners do Artisan Grade 3 examinations at the end of the course. 

These posts are for Vocational Skills teachers / trainers. 

The training period is for one year and is full time, five days a week.
 

Positions Vacant:
 

- Tailoring & Dressmaking Teacher (Dagahaley YEP Centre)
 

- Electrical Skills Teacher (Ifo YEP Centre)
 

- Welding & Fabrication Teacher (Ifo YEP Centre)
 

- Computerized Secretarial Skills Teacher (Hagadera YEP Centre)
 

- Plumbing Skills Teacher (Dadaab YEP Center)
 

Reporting to: Centre Supervisor
 

Duty Station: Dadaab
 

Duration of Contract: ASAP to 31st December 2012 (with possible extension)
 

Main duties and responsibilities
 

These include the usual responsibilities of a skills trainer and especially include

• Adherence to the YEP principles of teaching and learning
• Preparation of relevant teaching and learning materials for students of weak background
• Guidance and counselling of learners
• Training and Mentorship of new refugee skills trainers

Qualifications, Skills & Experience required:
 

Essential

• A Craft Certificate or Diploma in the relevant Trade
• Diploma in Technical education/ Instructor Training Certificate from KTTC or other recognized Institution
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a teacher/instructor.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English.

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of adult education and practice.
• Ability to service equipment used for learning in ones area of speciality
• Openness to new educational methods and approaches.
• Flexibility, reliability and team spirit
• Cultural sensibility and ability to work and live in challenging situations

This is a non-accommodated position and successful candidates will be required to cater for their own accommodation in Dadaab town. 

Work follows the Kenya School calendar. 

Candidates may be required to work during a portion of the centre vacations
 

Position Vacant: ALP Teachers 

10 Positions
 

Reporting to: ALP Head Teacher
 

Duty Station: Dadaab (initially working in Dagahaley camp)
 

Duration of Contract: ASAP to 31st December 2012 (with possible extension after evaluation)
 

Back-ground information
 

NRC proposes to respond to the substantial need of Education in Dadaab by providing catch up courses through an Accelerated Learning Programme (ALP) to out-of-school children and youth in Dadaab Refugee camps. 

ALP is a formal programme which uses a condensed curriculum combined with life skills to enable learners get back to school after dropping out or to enable over age children to catch-up with their appropriate class. 

The project is implemented in accordance with the National and international education policies.
 

Main Responsibilities.

1. To teach all subjects to primary learners (normally slightly over-age) in alternative education classes (accelerated, catch-up)with the aim of them entering or returning to normal school to take the KCPE.
2. To serve as a model
3. To conduct on-the-job teacher training and mentoring of inexperienced teachers.
4. To assist from the beginning in the evolution of the programme

Qualifications, Skills & Experience required:
 

Essential

• Be a Kenya citizen
• Have ten years of teaching experience in Primary School
• Hold P1 Certificate/Education or recognised two-year Diploma in two of the following subjects: English, Kiswahili, Somali, Science, Mathematics, Social Studies or Islamic or Christian Religious Education. (Note the selected candidates will cover all teaching subjects apart from language and religious studies).
• High level of personal integrity, cultural awareness & sensitivity.
• High standard of English methodology including oral skills and teaching English to speakers of other languages.

Desirable

• Experience in mentoring.
• Expressing creativity and innovation in teaching.
• Having simple individual counselling and conflict resolution skills
• Have knowledge and experience in some of the following topics: accelerated learning programs, trauma in children, children with special needs, child protection
• Keen in ensuring accuracy and precision in all his/her works with attention to detail.
• Goal oriented, with ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
• Ability to work and live in a generally insecure and harsh environment

This is a non-accommodated position and the successful candidates will be required to cater for their own
accommodation in Dadaab town. 

Work is from Monday to Friday. Because these are accelerated courses terms are longer than those in normal schools.
 

Deadline for Applications: 5th October 2012
 

Applications should be submitted to: 

Norwegian Refugee Council, 

Email Address: recruitment_nb@som.nrc.no 

or
 

The Norwegian Refugee Council, 

Dadaab Field Office 

P O Box 05, Dadaab 

OR Drop it at in the Human Resources Office Applications Box at the NRC Compound Main gate in Dadaab.
 

The Norwegian Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer, with no discrimination in terms of sex, age, religion, ethnic origin or political affiliation. 

However, female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
 

Short-listed candidates will be interviewed in Dadaab or Nairobi

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Exciting Career Opportunities in Trade and Regional Development in South Sudan

TradeMark East Africa (TMEA) is an organisation funded by a range of development agencies to promote regional trade and economic integration in East Africa. 

TMEA works closely with the East African Community (EAC), national governments, business and civil society organisations. 

Headquartered in Nairobi with branches in Arusha, Bujumbura, Dar es Salaam, Juba, Kampala and Kigali, TMEA seeks to support East African integration through:

• A reduction in transport and related costs along the key corridors in East Africa;
• Supporting EAC institutions to develop a comprehensive framework for regional integration;
• Supporting partner states to substantially increase the implementation of a comprehensive framework for regional integration; and
• Engaging private sector and civil society to positively influence regional integration policies and practices for growth in trade.

TMEA is seeking to recruit high calibre, results-oriented and self-driven experienced South Sudanese nationals to join our team in the positions listed below.

Programme Manager
 

The Programme Manager will support the Country Director in managing the country programme. 

This will include 

• developing and maintaining work plans and budgets; 
• rolling out programmes and developing appropriate project planning and implementation mechanisms and systems for all projects; 
• preparing analytical reports on developments by Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), Private Sector and Civil Society Organisations in response to regional integration; 
• supporting key stakeholders in critically examining capacity needs and developing proposals in line with TMEA’s strategic objectives; 
• liaising with the Director, Trade Facilitation/Non-transport to analyse national strategies for regional integration, developments at the East African Community (EAC), Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and Southern African Development Community (SADC) and their implications and advising accordingly; liaising with the Knowledge and Results Director to monitor and evaluate TMEA activities; and 
• supporting media and communications activities to ensure visibility of TMEA at the national level.

The ideal candidate will possess a first degree in Business Administration, Economics, Development Studies, International Trade, Planning, Finance or related field and a minimum of five (5) years’ management experience in regional integration, trade facilitation, development or advocacy. 

A relevant Master’s degree and qualifications in project planning and management will be an added advantage.
 

Programme Officer, Private Sector & Civil Society

The job holder is responsible for all partnerships with the private sector and civil society in South Sudan. 

S/he will oversee proposal development, implementation and reporting and will take a lead role in developing and managing the private sector and civil society portfolio in South Sudan. 

This will include establishing and managing stakeholder/partner relationships and preparing project plans, budgets and reports.
 

The successful candidate will possess a first degree in a relevant social science discipline and a minimum of five (5) years’ proven experience in private sector or civil society engagement in South Sudan. 

In addition, knowledge of and experience/expertise in public private dialogue and private sector advocacy; governance issues in South Sudan and East Africa; and private sector development and international trade are essential for this role.

Finance and Administration Officer
 

The Finance and Administration Officer will be responsible for providing comprehensive finance and administrative support including preparing financial reports; coordinating the procurement of office supplies; coordinating meetings, workshops, staff functions and travel; office book-keeping functions including petty-cash; supervising the Administrative Assistant and Driver; supporting the Country Director and programme staff in programme implementation; and managing the Country Director’s diary and schedules.
 

The position requires a first degree in social sciences, communication, business administration or related field and a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in finance and office management. 

In addition, the successful candidate will be proficient in budgeting, variance reporting, bank reconciliations and cash management. 

Computer proficiency, particularly in MS Office applications, and the ability to learn new applications quickly are essential.
 

Driver
 

The Driver will be responsible for providing secure and reliable driving services for staff and official visitors to designated areas in the most effective and comfortable manner. 

S/he will also provide administrative support to the South Sudan team including filing, photocopying, scanning and delivery/pick up of mail/documents among others.
 

The ideal candidate will possess an O-level/secondary school education, a Certificate of Good Conduct, a valid Driver’s Licence for Classes ABCE and at least five (5) years’ driving experience with a safe driving record in a busy development-oriented organisation in a challenging work environment. 

In addition, s/he will have experience in providing administrative support in a busy office. 

S/he will be a self-motivated individual with good interpersonal and team-working skills and the ability to form good working relationships with staff.

First aid skills and a good level of written and spoken English will be a distinct advantage.
 

Application Details
 

This is a demanding environment and requires candidates with strong organisational and interpersonal skills with the ability to prioritise, multi-task and work under pressure amidst competing demands. 

The positions are available on initial 2-year contracts with attractive salary and benefit packages, and are based in Juba, South Sudan with occasional travel around East Africa.
 

Please send us your cover letter and detailed CV (in English), including your qualifications, experience, present position and current remuneration. 

Your application should also include names and addresses of three referees, a working e-mail address and daytime telephone contacts. 

The forwarding e-mail and cover letter must clearly indicate the position title on the subject line. 

Detailed job profiles for these posts can be accessed on www.trademarkea.com. 

Send your application to recruitment@trademarkea.com by Friday, 19
 

October 2012 by 5.00pm East African time. Interviews will be conducted in early/mid November 2012 in Juba, South Sudan.
 

Applications received after the deadline time and date will not be accepted. 

We reserve the right to accept or reject any application. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
 

TradeMark East Africa is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to open and transparent recruitment processes.

Jobs in Juba South Sudan

Exciting Career Opportunities in Trade and Regional Development in South Sudan

TradeMark East Africa (TMEA) is an organisation funded by a range of development agencies to promote regional trade and economic integration in East Africa. 

TMEA works closely with the East African Community (EAC), national governments, business and civil society organisations. 

Headquartered in Nairobi with branches in Arusha, Bujumbura, Dar es Salaam, Juba, Kampala and Kigali, TMEA seeks to support East African integration through:

• A reduction in transport and related costs along the key corridors in East Africa;
• Supporting EAC institutions to develop a comprehensive framework for regional integration;
• Supporting partner states to substantially increase the implementation of a comprehensive framework for regional integration; and
• Engaging private sector and civil society to positively influence regional integration policies and practices for growth in trade.

TMEA is seeking to recruit high calibre, results-oriented and self-driven experienced South Sudanese nationals to join our team in the positions listed below.

Programme Manager
 

The Programme Manager will support the Country Director in managing the country programme. 

This will include 

• developing and maintaining work plans and budgets; 
• rolling out programmes and developing appropriate project planning and implementation mechanisms and systems for all projects; 
• preparing analytical reports on developments by Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), Private Sector and Civil Society Organisations in response to regional integration; 
• supporting key stakeholders in critically examining capacity needs and developing proposals in line with TMEA’s strategic objectives; 
• liaising with the Director, Trade Facilitation/Non-transport to analyse national strategies for regional integration, developments at the East African Community (EAC), Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and Southern African Development Community (SADC) and their implications and advising accordingly; liaising with the Knowledge and Results Director to monitor and evaluate TMEA activities; and 
• supporting media and communications activities to ensure visibility of TMEA at the national level.

The ideal candidate will possess a first degree in Business Administration, Economics, Development Studies, International Trade, Planning, Finance or related field and a minimum of five (5) years’ management experience in regional integration, trade facilitation, development or advocacy. 

A relevant Master’s degree and qualifications in project planning and management will be an added advantage.
 

Programme Officer, Private Sector & Civil Society

The job holder is responsible for all partnerships with the private sector and civil society in South Sudan. 

S/he will oversee proposal development, implementation and reporting and will take a lead role in developing and managing the private sector and civil society portfolio in South Sudan. 

This will include establishing and managing stakeholder/partner relationships and preparing project plans, budgets and reports.
 

The successful candidate will possess a first degree in a relevant social science discipline and a minimum of five (5) years’ proven experience in private sector or civil society engagement in South Sudan. 

In addition, knowledge of and experience/expertise in public private dialogue and private sector advocacy; governance issues in South Sudan and East Africa; and private sector development and international trade are essential for this role.

Finance and Administration Officer
 

The Finance and Administration Officer will be responsible for providing comprehensive finance and administrative support including preparing financial reports; coordinating the procurement of office supplies; coordinating meetings, workshops, staff functions and travel; office book-keeping functions including petty-cash; supervising the Administrative Assistant and Driver; supporting the Country Director and programme staff in programme implementation; and managing the Country Director’s diary and schedules.
 

The position requires a first degree in social sciences, communication, business administration or related field and a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in finance and office management. 

In addition, the successful candidate will be proficient in budgeting, variance reporting, bank reconciliations and cash management. 

Computer proficiency, particularly in MS Office applications, and the ability to learn new applications quickly are essential.
 

Driver
 

The Driver will be responsible for providing secure and reliable driving services for staff and official visitors to designated areas in the most effective and comfortable manner. 

S/he will also provide administrative support to the South Sudan team including filing, photocopying, scanning and delivery/pick up of mail/documents among others.
 

The ideal candidate will possess an O-level/secondary school education, a Certificate of Good Conduct, a valid Driver’s Licence for Classes ABCE and at least five (5) years’ driving experience with a safe driving record in a busy development-oriented organisation in a challenging work environment. 

In addition, s/he will have experience in providing administrative support in a busy office. 

S/he will be a self-motivated individual with good interpersonal and team-working skills and the ability to form good working relationships with staff.

First aid skills and a good level of written and spoken English will be a distinct advantage.
 

Application Details
 

This is a demanding environment and requires candidates with strong organisational and interpersonal skills with the ability to prioritise, multi-task and work under pressure amidst competing demands. 

The positions are available on initial 2-year contracts with attractive salary and benefit packages, and are based in Juba, South Sudan with occasional travel around East Africa.
 

Please send us your cover letter and detailed CV (in English), including your qualifications, experience, present position and current remuneration. 

Your application should also include names and addresses of three referees, a working e-mail address and daytime telephone contacts. 

The forwarding e-mail and cover letter must clearly indicate the position title on the subject line. 

Detailed job profiles for these posts can be accessed on www.trademarkea.com. 

Send your application to recruitment@trademarkea.com by Friday, 19
 

October 2012 by 5.00pm East African time. Interviews will be conducted in early/mid November 2012 in Juba, South Sudan.
 

Applications received after the deadline time and date will not be accepted. 

We reserve the right to accept or reject any application. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
 

TradeMark East Africa is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to open and transparent recruitment processes.

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We urgently require Accounting and Finance Writers who can be able to work on end of the year transactions, end of month postings,  adjusted and un-adjusted trial balances, and make final  financial statements. closing entries. we have hundreds of papers to work on and so if you are good in financial calculations , then this is a good part time job for you. This is an ongoing project and we shall be paying from 15,000 per week for the work done. apply to writingwork4@gmail.com for more information.