AMREF VACANCIES

Position: Security Manager

Reference Number:KCO/ART/001/2012

Duty Station: Nairobi

Closing Date: 23 November 2012

AMREF is looking for an organised, highly motivated and results oriented individual to join a dynamic team and help bring lasting health change in Africa, in the position of Security Manager. 

This position is based in Nairobi and reports to the Country Director.
 

Purpose of the Job

To provide leadership and management of all security concerns in Kenya and act as the focal person for AMREF global security.
 

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain an AMREF joint Security Risk Management System
• Provide leadership, advice and counsel to all staff and management across AMREF in achieving current and long range strategic security objectives
• Monitor and evaluate performance on key security issues and programs, recommend corrective action programs as appropriate
• Responsible to perform annual risk analysis for the country, particularly with respect to level of crime, terrorism, workplace violence, threats from natural and manmade disasters which should be reviewed on a quarterly basis or as necessary
• Lead in communication on security matters and disaster recovery
• Ensure that the appropriate level of training is provided for all staff on disasters; fire and bomb procedures; use of technical equipment and routine security duties
• Maintain knowledge of complex industry trends, current security issues and security technology and update management on risk and threat that could impact AMREF business

Qualifications and Competencies

• The ideal candidate should have a Bachelors Degree in Peace and Security Studies or its equivalent with over five (5) years of relevant work experience. 
• Proficient in ICT and experience in cybercrime prevention and management. 
• NGO Experience will be an added advantage. 
• Should have knowledge of humanitarian security principles and procedures. 
• Should have experience in writing and implementing security policies and procedures and development of disaster management plans. 
• Should have sound working knowledge of security best practices and legislations affecting security. 
• Demonstrated sound judgment and decision making skills, with a ‘hands on’, problem solving approach, able to remain calm under pressure and take control of incidents. 
• Should have strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills, excellent communication, influencing, negotiating and engagement skills.

Interested candidates should quote the position and reference number (KCO/SECURITY/002/2012) in the subject matter and send their CV and application letter which should include remuneration requirements and contact details of three work-related referees, to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF Kenya by e-mail to recruitment@amref.org - do not attach certificates and testimonials.

Position: Administration Manager

Reference Number:KCO/ADMIN/001/2012

Duty Station: Nairobi

Closing Date: 23 November 2012

We are looking for individuals who are organized, highly motivated and results oriented to join a dynamic team and help bring lasting health change in Africa, to fill the following positions.
Purpose of the job:

To provide administration leadership and operations of the country programme.

Core Function:- The incumbent should have extensive experience in management and administration of procurement, transport & fleet management, maintenance, renovation and construction of buildings, assets and inventory management and utilities management.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership through co-ordination and supervision of the implementation of administration strategies.
• Design and implement administration policies by establishing standards and procedures, measuring results against standards and making necessary adjustments.
• Ensure efficient and effective management of administration functions including quality improvement and quality control of administration functions.
• Supervises the efficient and effective running of procurement, transport & fleet management, buildings maintenance and utilities.
• Maintains an up to date inventory and asset register for all AMREF fixed assets.
• Co-ordinates management of facilities, general insurance and contract management.
• Manages department’s resources including staff, budgets and assets.
• Preparation of annual administration budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances and initiating corrective actions.
• Reviews and analyzes administration function reports and summarizes them for information sharing and implementation as necessary.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• The ideal candidate should have a minimum of a Masters Degree in Business Administration or its equivalent with over five (5) years of relevant work experience.  
• Professional training in procurement will be an added advantage.  
• Must be ICT proficient and hands on experience in procurement and fleet management systems.
• Should have good interpersonal skills, good written and oral communication skills, ability to prioritize duties and work under minimal supervision.

Interested candidates should quote the position and reference number (KCO/ADMIN/001/2012) in the subject matter and send their CV and application letter which should include remuneration requirements and contact details of three work-related referees, to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF Kenya by e-mail to recruitment@amref.org - do not attach certificates and testimonials.

Position: Grants Officer

Reference Number:KCO/GFTB/001/2012

Duty Station: Nairobi

Closing Date: 23 November 2012

We are looking for an individual who is organized, highly motivated and results oriented to join a dynamic team and help bring lasting health change in Africa, to fill the following position.

The position reports to the Project Manager and is based in Nairobi.
 

Purpose of the Job:

To provide technical expertise and support of grant component and implementation.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing the resources for grant component and ensuring equitable distribution and CSO compliance as per set guidelines.
• Working with the project Manager and the project team to harmonize and foster consistency in communication with all partners on issues that relate to grant component.
• Receiving and reviewing proposals/grant applications to assess compliance with relevant guidelines and carrying out technical reviews.
• Assisting in reviewing and finalizing budgets with the CSOs and approval, preparation of contracts/agreements for the CSOs and the follow up on compliance.
• Providing feedback to all the applicants and handling the grant application in consultation with the Project Manager.
• Participating in the pre-funding capacity assessment of the potential grantees and following up training to build their skills.
• Mentoring CSOs and providing technical advice and capacity development to CSOs to plan, implement, monitor and report on grants awarded.
• Receiving and reviewing grants reports for all funded CSOs and recommend any measures that may be appropriate for the success of the project.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• The ideal candidate should have a Bachelors Degree in Commerce or its equivalent and CPA(K) or its equivalent.  
• Must be ICT proficient.  
• At least four years of relevant NGO work experience in CSOs grants management.  
• The candidate should have proven abilities in managing CSOs grants, understanding of community development issues, proven capacity building and mentoring for grass-root CSOs, pre- funding assessment, contract design, compliance management, data analysis, budget and report review for CSOs.  
• Knowledge of TB and HIV/AIDS policy issues.  
• Good report writing, communication and presentation skills. 
• Team player and demonstrates high integrity.

Interested candidates should quote the position and reference number (KCO/GFTB/001/2012) in the subject matter and send their CV and application letter which should include remuneration requirements and contact details of three work-related referees, to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF Kenya by e-mail to recruitment@amref.org do not attach certificates and testimonials.

The closing date for submitting applications is Friday, 23rd November 2012.  

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.
 

At no point does AMREF ask for money in its recruitment process.