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Thursday, 31 May 2012
PROBATION OFFICER II – NINE (9) POSTS V/No.118/2012
REPUBLIC OF KENYA
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF KENYA
DAILY NATION: 17th May, 2012
OUR MISSION
“To enhance excellence in public service delivery by providing the required
human resource in the most effective manner”
VACANT POSITIONS IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE
Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the positions shown below.
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications online through one of
the Commission’s websites www.publicservice.go.ke and www.psckjobs.go.ke OR by
completing ONE application form PSC 2 (Revised 2007). The form may be downloaded from the
Commission’s websites.
Please Note
Candidates should NOT attach any documents to the application form. ALL the
details requested in the advertisement should be filled on the form.
Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION IS COMMITTED TO AVAILING EQUAL
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO ALL KENYANS. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH
DISABILITIES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card,
academic and professional certificates and testimonials during interviews.
Serving officers shall be required to produce the original letter of appointment to their current
substantive post during the interview.
Completed application forms should be sent to:
THE SECRETARY
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF KENYA
P.O. BOX 30095 – 00100
NAIROBI,
so as to reach the Commission on or before 30th May, 2012.
VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT AND MINISTRY
OF HOME AFFAIRS
PROBATION OFFICER II – NINE (9) POSTS V/No.118/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.21,895 – Ksh.25,304 p.m. (Job Group ‘J’)
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have a Bachelors degree in Social
Sciences in any of the following disciplines: Social Work, Sociology, Criminology,
Guidance and Counselling or Social Psychology from a recognized university.
Duties and Responsibilities
This is the entry and training grade for the Probation Officers’ cadre. An officer at this
level will work under the supervision of a more senior officer. Duties and responsibilities
at this level include:-
(i) interviewing accused persons for bail reports;
(ii) conducting and presenting social injury reports on probation and community
service offenders as required by the courts;
(iii) making pre-trial and post-trial social enquiries reports for the courts on referred
offenders;
4
(i) conducting and submitting social enquiry reports to correctional institutions and
discharge boards; and
(ii) keeping updated records of offenders under supervision.
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF KENYA
DAILY NATION: 17th May, 2012
OUR MISSION
“To enhance excellence in public service delivery by providing the required
human resource in the most effective manner”
VACANT POSITIONS IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE
Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the positions shown below.
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications online through one of
the Commission’s websites www.publicservice.go.ke and www.psckjobs.go.ke OR by
completing ONE application form PSC 2 (Revised 2007). The form may be downloaded from the
Commission’s websites.
Please Note
Candidates should NOT attach any documents to the application form. ALL the
details requested in the advertisement should be filled on the form.
Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION IS COMMITTED TO AVAILING EQUAL
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO ALL KENYANS. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH
DISABILITIES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card,
academic and professional certificates and testimonials during interviews.
Serving officers shall be required to produce the original letter of appointment to their current
substantive post during the interview.
Completed application forms should be sent to:
THE SECRETARY
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF KENYA
P.O. BOX 30095 – 00100
NAIROBI,
so as to reach the Commission on or before 30th May, 2012.
VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT AND MINISTRY
OF HOME AFFAIRS
PROBATION OFFICER II – NINE (9) POSTS V/No.118/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.21,895 – Ksh.25,304 p.m. (Job Group ‘J’)
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have a Bachelors degree in Social
Sciences in any of the following disciplines: Social Work, Sociology, Criminology,
Guidance and Counselling or Social Psychology from a recognized university.
Duties and Responsibilities
This is the entry and training grade for the Probation Officers’ cadre. An officer at this
level will work under the supervision of a more senior officer. Duties and responsibilities
at this level include:-
(i) interviewing accused persons for bail reports;
(ii) conducting and presenting social injury reports on probation and community
service offenders as required by the courts;
(iii) making pre-trial and post-trial social enquiries reports for the courts on referred
offenders;
4
(i) conducting and submitting social enquiry reports to correctional institutions and
discharge boards; and
(ii) keeping updated records of offenders under supervision.
Social Work Supervisor
pen Position: Social Work Supervisor
Location: Kibera
About the Organization:
Shining Hope for Communities has developed an innovative, community-driven
model to combat inter-generational cycles of poverty and gender inequality
in Nairobi’s Kibera slum. We link free schools for girls to accessible social
services for all. In August 2009, we founded The Kibera School for Girls, the first
entirely free school for girls in Kibera. The second step of our model provides
the community-at-large with tangible benefits through a community center
adjacent to the school. The unique services we offer include sanitary eco-
toilets, a library and cyber café, gardens and food security, gender violence
support, microenterprise for HIV positive women, a youth center, access to
water, business and literacy training, and hundreds of jobs. We also operate the
Johanna Justin-Jinich Community Clinic, which specializes in primary care and
maternal health. By investing in health and economic success through a school
for girls, we demonstrate that benefitting women benefits the whole community,
cultivating a community ethos that makes women respected members of society.
This position is at the Kibera School for Girls (KSG) and is full-time.
Reports to: KSG Headmistress
Responsibilities
• Provide one-on-one counseling and guidance to the KSG students
• Conduct in-take and annual psycho-social assessments of each student
• Manage the two KSG Social Workers
• Oversee the creation and implementation of comprehensive treatment plans for high-need students
Requirements
• Have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Child Psychology, Social Work or a related field.
• Have a minimum of five years experience working as a counselor or social worker with children ages 4-15
• Have minimum of two years experience working as a counselor or social worker specifically with children who have experienced trauma
• Have a minimum of two years experience managing staff
• Have experience working with families
• Have a passion for working with children
• Be willing to work with children in informal settlements
• Have experience working in a school setting
To Apply: Please either email your CV and a cover letter to jobs@ shininghopeforcommunities.org or call 0732058126 to arrange a time to drop off your CV.
Location: Kibera
About the Organization:
Shining Hope for Communities has developed an innovative, community-driven
model to combat inter-generational cycles of poverty and gender inequality
in Nairobi’s Kibera slum. We link free schools for girls to accessible social
services for all. In August 2009, we founded The Kibera School for Girls, the first
entirely free school for girls in Kibera. The second step of our model provides
the community-at-large with tangible benefits through a community center
adjacent to the school. The unique services we offer include sanitary eco-
toilets, a library and cyber café, gardens and food security, gender violence
support, microenterprise for HIV positive women, a youth center, access to
water, business and literacy training, and hundreds of jobs. We also operate the
Johanna Justin-Jinich Community Clinic, which specializes in primary care and
maternal health. By investing in health and economic success through a school
for girls, we demonstrate that benefitting women benefits the whole community,
cultivating a community ethos that makes women respected members of society.
This position is at the Kibera School for Girls (KSG) and is full-time.
Reports to: KSG Headmistress
Responsibilities
• Provide one-on-one counseling and guidance to the KSG students
• Conduct in-take and annual psycho-social assessments of each student
• Manage the two KSG Social Workers
• Oversee the creation and implementation of comprehensive treatment plans for high-need students
Requirements
• Have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Child Psychology, Social Work or a related field.
• Have a minimum of five years experience working as a counselor or social worker with children ages 4-15
• Have minimum of two years experience working as a counselor or social worker specifically with children who have experienced trauma
• Have a minimum of two years experience managing staff
• Have experience working with families
• Have a passion for working with children
• Be willing to work with children in informal settlements
• Have experience working in a school setting
To Apply: Please either email your CV and a cover letter to jobs@ shininghopeforcommunities.org or call 0732058126 to arrange a time to drop off your CV.
10 Social Work Positions
Africa Inland Church – Kenya Children’s Homes Department is faith based organization supporting orphans and vulnerable Children and the youth in Kenya.
The department seeks to address holistic needs of children and youth by use of child centred communitydevelopment approach.
In order to fulfill this broad objective the department is seeking to engage the services of dynamic and experienced persons to the following Positions:
10 Social Work Positions
One year contract
Based in the following regions Ahero, Muhoroni, Kangundo, Mtito Andei, Ikutha, Machakos, Kitui, Embu, Eldoret and Kitale.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Carry out social assessment to establish individual children needs and to form supporting activities like self help groups for caregivers and other relevant activities.
Coordinate and carry out sponsor correspondence for the children as assigned.
Facilitate the referral process for the children in need as well as carry out follow- ups and provide feedbacks on referred cases.
Implement planned activities in accordance with approved work plans, budgets and regulations of AICCHD. Weekly meetings with social service staff to coordinate and clarify all information and points of interventions
Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports detailing the progress and achievement of the project outputs and objectives.
Implement household economic strengthening activities that seek to promote increased asset base at the household level.
Facilitate training for the caregivers and other stakeholders on OVC care and support.
Qualification:
Diploma in social work and or Community Development from a reputable institution. A degree in the relevant field would be added advantage.
At least 3 years experience in Case Management, child sponsorship/ OVC programs and CommunityDevelopment.
Excellent Communication, Organization, Presentation and Leadership Skills
Proficiency in Micro Soft Office
Be fluent in the local language of the location you are applying for and also ensure familiarity with the local context.
The successful candidates must be willing to work in the communities as well have a strong intent and passion to prepare the OVC and young people become effective citizens.
To apply for any of the above positions, send your application letter together with a detailed CV with copies of Academic and Professional Certificates and a certificate of good conduct, Telephone Contacts and details of three Referees by 11th June 2012.
Indicate the area you are interested to work in on your application letter as well as on the envelope.
Send your application to:
The Director, AIC Children’s Homes,
P.O. Box 45019-00100
Nairobi
All application should be sent through the post office or via email hr@aicchildcare.or.ke
No hand deliveries
The department seeks to address holistic needs of children and youth by use of child centred communitydevelopment approach.
In order to fulfill this broad objective the department is seeking to engage the services of dynamic and experienced persons to the following Positions:
10 Social Work Positions
One year contract
Based in the following regions Ahero, Muhoroni, Kangundo, Mtito Andei, Ikutha, Machakos, Kitui, Embu, Eldoret and Kitale.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Carry out social assessment to establish individual children needs and to form supporting activities like self help groups for caregivers and other relevant activities.
Coordinate and carry out sponsor correspondence for the children as assigned.
Facilitate the referral process for the children in need as well as carry out follow- ups and provide feedbacks on referred cases.
Implement planned activities in accordance with approved work plans, budgets and regulations of AICCHD. Weekly meetings with social service staff to coordinate and clarify all information and points of interventions
Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports detailing the progress and achievement of the project outputs and objectives.
Implement household economic strengthening activities that seek to promote increased asset base at the household level.
Facilitate training for the caregivers and other stakeholders on OVC care and support.
Qualification:
Diploma in social work and or Community Development from a reputable institution. A degree in the relevant field would be added advantage.
At least 3 years experience in Case Management, child sponsorship/ OVC programs and CommunityDevelopment.
Excellent Communication, Organization, Presentation and Leadership Skills
Proficiency in Micro Soft Office
Be fluent in the local language of the location you are applying for and also ensure familiarity with the local context.
The successful candidates must be willing to work in the communities as well have a strong intent and passion to prepare the OVC and young people become effective citizens.
To apply for any of the above positions, send your application letter together with a detailed CV with copies of Academic and Professional Certificates and a certificate of good conduct, Telephone Contacts and details of three Referees by 11th June 2012.
Indicate the area you are interested to work in on your application letter as well as on the envelope.
Send your application to:
The Director, AIC Children’s Homes,
P.O. Box 45019-00100
Nairobi
All application should be sent through the post office or via email hr@aicchildcare.or.ke
No hand deliveries
Livelihood Officers
Relief, Reconstruction and Development Organization (RRDO) is a local NGO registered under the NGOCoordination Act 1990 with its head office in Nairobi and Field Office in Dadaab.
RRDO is currently implementing Environment,Livelihoods, Water & Sanitation Programmes in Dadaab District, North Eastern Province.
RRDO with funding from Catholic Relief Services (CRS) under the Kenya Drought Recovery Program, wants to implement a one year Dadaab/Fafi Host Community Livelihoods Project with the goal; that drought affected pastoralists have their livelihood assets protected from the effects of drought.
This Project will directly target 1,744 drought affected households in Fafi and Dadaab Districts of Garissa County.
The project will support restoration of livestock assets and provide training to pastoralists in animal health, improved animal husbandry practices and marketing.
In order to implement the project successfully RRDO wishes to advertise the following positions based in Dadaab:
Position Vacant: Livelihood Officers
2 Positions
Reporting to: Project Manager
Duty station: Dadaab
Deadline for application: 13th June 2012
Key Responsibilities
Planning, implementation and reporting of the project activities in accordance with the project document.
Ensure that beneficiary participation is enhanced in all phases of the project.
Promote and ensure the participation of women at all levels and in line with the Project requirements
Anticipate, plan, initiate and share in the further development of the current project.
Responsible for Planning, coordinating and conducting community trainings, awareness and assessments.
Conduct research and surveys related to livelihood interventions according to community needs assessment.
Liaise with the Project Manager and other staff in implementing the comprehensive project activity plan covering the time frame of the project proposal.
Mobilize communities and local markets to identify the livestock owners and vendors for each community.
Conduct regular monitoring, evaluation and assessments against project objectives and outputs.
Produce accurate and timely reporting of activities to the Project Manager on weekly, monthly and quarterly basis.
Maintain a transparent, honest and supportive communication structure with RRDO staff team, CRS and with communities
Work closely with the community, DLPO, DWO AND DVO to identify the most vulnerable households to be targeted, using a transparent, criteria-based process
Prepare monthly/Quarterly narrative and financial reports based on CRS guidelines
Participate in the Identification and training of Community Based Animal Health Workers on Livestock Emergency Guidelines
Participate in distribution of vouchers to beneficiaries before the livestock fairs
Work with relevant stakeholders in the preparation of the livestock fair
Continuously monitor the work of the CAHWs during the project period
Mobilize traders, vendors and beneficiaries to effectively participate in the market fairs
Identity and participate in capacity strengthening for WUAs in the respective project areas
Continuously monitor the work of the WUAs and water technicians during the project period
Document best practice and the challenges encountered during the project period and promote learning.
Qualifications, experience and skills
Degree in BSc with specialized qualification in livelihoods/food security, marketing and project management.
At least 3 years experience in livestock based livelihoods systems in an NGO environment.
Demonstrated experience in community mobilization & households surveys.
Interested qualified candidates should send their CVs and application letter to:
admin.nai@rrdorg.org
or the Human Resource Officer, P.O.Box 9741-00100 Nairobi.
Or drop the same in our Nairobi or Dadaab Field Office by 13th June 2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
RRDO is currently implementing Environment,Livelihoods, Water & Sanitation Programmes in Dadaab District, North Eastern Province.
RRDO with funding from Catholic Relief Services (CRS) under the Kenya Drought Recovery Program, wants to implement a one year Dadaab/Fafi Host Community Livelihoods Project with the goal; that drought affected pastoralists have their livelihood assets protected from the effects of drought.
This Project will directly target 1,744 drought affected households in Fafi and Dadaab Districts of Garissa County.
The project will support restoration of livestock assets and provide training to pastoralists in animal health, improved animal husbandry practices and marketing.
In order to implement the project successfully RRDO wishes to advertise the following positions based in Dadaab:
Position Vacant: Livelihood Officers
2 Positions
Reporting to: Project Manager
Duty station: Dadaab
Deadline for application: 13th June 2012
Key Responsibilities
Planning, implementation and reporting of the project activities in accordance with the project document.
Ensure that beneficiary participation is enhanced in all phases of the project.
Promote and ensure the participation of women at all levels and in line with the Project requirements
Anticipate, plan, initiate and share in the further development of the current project.
Responsible for Planning, coordinating and conducting community trainings, awareness and assessments.
Conduct research and surveys related to livelihood interventions according to community needs assessment.
Liaise with the Project Manager and other staff in implementing the comprehensive project activity plan covering the time frame of the project proposal.
Mobilize communities and local markets to identify the livestock owners and vendors for each community.
Conduct regular monitoring, evaluation and assessments against project objectives and outputs.
Produce accurate and timely reporting of activities to the Project Manager on weekly, monthly and quarterly basis.
Maintain a transparent, honest and supportive communication structure with RRDO staff team, CRS and with communities
Work closely with the community, DLPO, DWO AND DVO to identify the most vulnerable households to be targeted, using a transparent, criteria-based process
Prepare monthly/Quarterly narrative and financial reports based on CRS guidelines
Participate in the Identification and training of Community Based Animal Health Workers on Livestock Emergency Guidelines
Participate in distribution of vouchers to beneficiaries before the livestock fairs
Work with relevant stakeholders in the preparation of the livestock fair
Continuously monitor the work of the CAHWs during the project period
Mobilize traders, vendors and beneficiaries to effectively participate in the market fairs
Identity and participate in capacity strengthening for WUAs in the respective project areas
Continuously monitor the work of the WUAs and water technicians during the project period
Document best practice and the challenges encountered during the project period and promote learning.
Qualifications, experience and skills
Degree in BSc with specialized qualification in livelihoods/food security, marketing and project management.
At least 3 years experience in livestock based livelihoods systems in an NGO environment.
Demonstrated experience in community mobilization & households surveys.
Interested qualified candidates should send their CVs and application letter to:
admin.nai@rrdorg.org
or the Human Resource Officer, P.O.Box 9741-00100 Nairobi.
Or drop the same in our Nairobi or Dadaab Field Office by 13th June 2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Project Manager – Echo Technical Support Consortium
Oxfam’s Kenya Programme is a complex programme that incorporates both rapid and slow onset emergencies as well as longer term development and policy work.
Oxfam Kenya applies a one programme approach which means it has multiple activities that support a holistic approach to humanitarian, development and advocacy for long lasting change in poverty reduction.
Oxfam in Kenya works in the north, principally in Turkana, Dadaab and Wajir, the Nairobi informal settlements and on national level advocacy and coordination issues in multi stakeholder fora.
To this end, we are seeking to fill the following positions:
Project Manager – Echo Technical Support Consortium
Location: Nairobi
Contract: Fixed term, 16 months; National Level C2
As the Project Manager reporting to the ECHO Consortium Lead, you will network and influence the ECHO consortium technical support unit (TSU) in order to ensure timely support to consortium partners.
The post holder will ensure that all TSU comply with their terms of reference and that technical requirements are applied and maintained by all consortium members.
He/she will represent Oxfam in meetings with government officials, UN agencies, other NGO staff and donors as appropriate.
The role ensures implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems, undertake partner evaluations, capacity build and develop local level agreements where appropriate.
To be successful in this role, you will need to have a relevant degree coupled with significant experience of managing emergency and development projects, and a good understanding of relevant humanitarian and policy issues.
You will have demonstrable representation skills coupled with proven influencing and negotiating skills with internal and external audiences.
You will be sensitive to cultural differences and the ability to work in a wide variety of cultural contexts.
You will also have excellent team work skills and the ability to build good relations both internally and externally.
Ability to work well under pressure and in response to changing needs will be an added advantage.
To apply
If you believe you fit the profile, please submit your application and CV detailing your experience for the post, including daytime telephone contact and two referees, preferably your current line managers and send your application to kenyajobs@oxfam.org.uk indicating the position you are applying for on the subject line, by 07 June 2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization
Oxfam Kenya applies a one programme approach which means it has multiple activities that support a holistic approach to humanitarian, development and advocacy for long lasting change in poverty reduction.
Oxfam in Kenya works in the north, principally in Turkana, Dadaab and Wajir, the Nairobi informal settlements and on national level advocacy and coordination issues in multi stakeholder fora.
To this end, we are seeking to fill the following positions:
Project Manager – Echo Technical Support Consortium
Location: Nairobi
Contract: Fixed term, 16 months; National Level C2
As the Project Manager reporting to the ECHO Consortium Lead, you will network and influence the ECHO consortium technical support unit (TSU) in order to ensure timely support to consortium partners.
The post holder will ensure that all TSU comply with their terms of reference and that technical requirements are applied and maintained by all consortium members.
He/she will represent Oxfam in meetings with government officials, UN agencies, other NGO staff and donors as appropriate.
The role ensures implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems, undertake partner evaluations, capacity build and develop local level agreements where appropriate.
To be successful in this role, you will need to have a relevant degree coupled with significant experience of managing emergency and development projects, and a good understanding of relevant humanitarian and policy issues.
You will have demonstrable representation skills coupled with proven influencing and negotiating skills with internal and external audiences.
You will be sensitive to cultural differences and the ability to work in a wide variety of cultural contexts.
You will also have excellent team work skills and the ability to build good relations both internally and externally.
Ability to work well under pressure and in response to changing needs will be an added advantage.
To apply
If you believe you fit the profile, please submit your application and CV detailing your experience for the post, including daytime telephone contact and two referees, preferably your current line managers and send your application to kenyajobs@oxfam.org.uk indicating the position you are applying for on the subject line, by 07 June 2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization
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