Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) Vacancies - www.kenyaredcross.org

Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) has given a detail advertisement for the careers in KRCS (Different Locations). Candidates applying for the following positions should have all the basic qualification as mentioned in the main advertisement at www.kenyaredcross.org. The application received last date of submission. Regarding Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) Job is given as follow.

Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) Latest Vacancies Detail

Positions:

1. Reporting and Documentation Officer
2. Water & Sanitation Facilities Manager
3. Regional Water & Sanitation Officer
4. Water & Sanitation Project Officer (Hardware)
5. Watsan Field Officer (Software)
6. Programme Assistant
7. Agriculture Extension Officer
8. Project Accountant

Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) Careers in Nairobi

Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) has given a detail advertisement for the latest job vacancies in Nairobi. Candidates applying for the following positions should have all the basic qualification as mentioned in the main advertisement at www.kenyaredcross.org. Regarding Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) Job is given as follow.

Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) Job Vacancy Detail

Job Title: -

1. Water & Sanitation Facilities Manager
2. Programme Assistant

Project Accountant Job Recruitment at Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS)

Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) has given a detail advertisement for the job of Project Accountant. Candidates applying for the following positions should have all the basic qualification as mentioned in the main advertisement at www.kenyaredcross.org. The application received last date 11 July, 2011. Regarding Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) Job is given as follow.

Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) Job Vacancy Detail

Job Title: - Project Accountant

Reporting to: - Branch Coordinator

Location: - Dertu

Duties and Responsibilities: -

• Receive cash or cheques, recording financial transactions and counting money to verify amounts and issuing receipts for funds received.
• Maintain books of accounts by inserting data into the accounting system (electronic and manual).
• Prepare payment vouchers and issuance of cheque payments to creditors and other accounts.
• Recording of cheques issued in a cheque dispatch register and maintenance of the same.
• Ensure that all payments or money transactions are properly supported by the required documents as outlined in the financial guidelines.
• Ensure that receipts and invoices for all payments match the acceptable criteria.
• To be responsible for the petty cash of the project, carry out daily cash reconciliation, make payments to KRCS volunteers, suppliers etc. and keep the Branch Coordinator informed of the available petty cash on a regular basis and prepare new money requests well in advance as may be required.
• Carry out regular bank reconciliation.
• To assist the Branch Co-ordinator in any other matters relating to finances or accounts.

Minimum Qualifications: -

1. CPA (K) or equivalent ACCA final level qualifications or a Bachelors Degree in a Business Related Field with CPA Part (II), Section 4.
2. At least two years experience in a busy accounts/ finance office

How to Apply: -

Interested and qualified candidates, a letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates, address and contacts of two referees.

All applications should be sent to: -

The Secretary General

Kenya Red Cross Society

P. O. Box 40712-00100

Nairobi

Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) Recruitment for Agriculture Extension Officer

Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) has given a detail advertisement for the job of Agriculture Extension Officer. Candidates applying for the following positions should have all the basic qualification as mentioned in the main advertisement at www.kenyaredcross.org. The application received last date 11 July, 2011. Regarding Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) Job is given as follow.

Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) Job Vacancy Detail

Job Title: - Agriculture Extension Officer

Reporting to: - Project Coordinator

Location: - Dertu

Duties and Responsibilities: -

• In coordination with the Branch Coordinator, oversee overall farm management of supported projects for both IGA for the Branch and the communities.
• Identification of crop suitability and other required farm inputs for different sites in collaboration with agricultural officers from the Ministry of Agriculture.
• Coordinate the establishment and strengthening of community self-help groups for agricultural livelihood projects.
• Carrying out Monitoring and Evaluation activities, and proposing revisions required during the course of implementation of the work plan.
• Assisting the Branch Coordinator in preparing work plans and budgets for submission to the Regional office and Headquarters for compilation.
• Participate in the design, development, implementation and evaluation of community training curriculum and capacity building programmes aimed at equipping and strengthening communities with capacity to implement agricultural livelihood projects.
• Training targeted beneficiaries of the project on all aspects of agricultural production.
• Develop strategies for strengthening collaborative partnerships and networks with stakeholders, and other players on the ground to ensure implementation of programmes that enhance effectiveness.
• Carrying out trials on improvement of the establishment of agricultural modern farming technologies that are adaptive to climate change (greenhouse farming, multi-storey gardening among others).
• Ensure proper accounts in accordance to the KRCS regulations and donor requirements.

Minimum Qualifications: -

1. Diploma in agricultural extension, farm management, horticulture or equivalent qualifications.
2. At least three years experience in planning, implementing and evaluating agricultural extension works or community projects.

How to Apply: -

Interested and qualified candidates, a letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates, address and contacts of two referees.

All applications should be sent to: -

The Secretary General

Kenya Red Cross Society

P. O. Box 40712-00100

Nairobi

Programme Assistant Recruitment at Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS)

Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) has given a detail advertisement for the job of Programme Assistant. Candidates applying for the following positions should have all the basic qualification as mentioned in the main advertisement at www.kenyaredcross.org. The application received last date 11 July, 2011. Regarding Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) Job is given as follow.

Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) Job Vacancy Detail

Job Title: - Programme Assistant

Reporting to: - Head of Water & Sanitation

Location: - Headquarters- Nairobi

Duties and Responsibilities: -

• Maintain communication channels between KRCS Headquarters Regional and Branch offices as well as external organisations and individuals.
• Prepare minutes, correspondence and reports in accordance to instructions.
• Operate word processing and reprographic machines and equipment to produce reports and make copies.
• Respond to telephone inquiries, giving information to callers and routing calls to appropriate officials and also placing outgoing calls.
• Receive official visitors and walk-in customers by ascertaining the nature of business and directing them accordingly.
• Receive, sort, record and distribute mail, general correspondence and documents to appropriate officials.
• Schedule appointments and screening requests for meetings, synchronising and updating appointments.
• Prepare both local and international itineraries, confirming travel, freight and hotel reservations.
• Locate and attach appropriate files to correspondence or queries for the attention of the appropriate officer.
• Oversee the proper maintenance, storage, retrieval of files and documents in order to ensure that they are accessible and secure.
• Organise meetings, conferences and training activities and provide effective secretarial support of the proceedings.
• Monitor and track the progress of various assignments and regularly update the appropriate officers on organisational deadlines and problems.
• Provide assistance in the preparation of project proposals, work-plans, reports and budgets.
• Provide support in the procurement of departmental supplies.

Minimum Qualifications: -

1. Bachelors Degree in Public Health, Social Sciences or Community Development or equivalent qualifications.
2. Minimum two (2) years relevant experience gained in a busy executive office.

How to Apply: -

Interested and qualified candidates, a letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates, address and contacts of two referees.

All applications should be sent to: -

The Secretary General

Kenya Red Cross Society

P. O. Box 40712-00100

Nairobi

KRCS Jobs Vacancies for Watsan Field Officer (Software) - 2 Positions

Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) has given a detail advertisement for the job of Watsan Field Officer (Software). Candidates applying for the following positions should have all the basic qualification as mentioned in the main advertisement at www.kenyaredcross.org. The application received last date 11 July, 2011. Regarding Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) Job is given as follow.

Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) Job Vacancy Detail

Job Title: - Watsan Field Officer (Software)

No. of Position: - 2

Reporting to: - Branch Cordinator

Location: - Dertu, Isiolo

Duties and Responsibilities: -

• Contribute to the planning, implementation and reporting of Watsan projects assigned and specifically coordinate software components of these projects with other team members who may be responsible for other components of the projects.
• Initiate community consultation and sensitisation campaigns on implementation of new water and sanitation systems; as well mobilise volunteers to participate in Watsan projects.
• Implement community-based safe and affordable water and sanitation capacity building programme aimed at strengthening the local associate staff, volunteers and community to not only adopt water, sanitation and hygiene practices but also take ownership, operate, maintain and manage in a sustainable manner the installed infrastructure facilities.
• Participate in the implementation and evaluation of capacity building programmes aimed at equipping and strengthening the community and volunteers with capacity to provide community-based training on water, sanitation and hygiene.
• Participate in baseline surveys to establish perceptions and areas with needs for new water and sanitation systems and also conduct community consultations and sensitisation campaigns.
• Implement strategies for strengthening collaborative partnerships with stakeholders, donors, government agencies, the private sector and other players.
• Conduct training of volunteers and communities for sustainable Watsan interventions.
• Prepare periodic progress reports and annual reports showing achievements against planned targets as well as providing justification for performance variances and areas of improvement.

Minimum Qualifications: -

1. Diploma in Community Development, Public Health, Social Sciences or equivalent qualifications. A Bachelors Degree in the same will be an added advantage.
2. Two (2) years experience in planning, implementing and evaluating water, sanitation and hygiene programmes in development context.

How to Apply: -

Interested and qualified candidates, a letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates, address and contacts of two referees.

All applications should be sent to: -

The Secretary General

Kenya Red Cross Society

P. O. Box 40712-00100

Nairobi

Water & Sanitation Project Officer Jobs at Kenya Red Cross Society

Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) has given a detail advertisement for the job of Water & Sanitation Project Officer (Hardware). Candidates applying for the following positions should have all the basic qualification as mentioned in the main advertisement at www.kenyaredcross.org. The application received last date 11 July, 2011. Regarding Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) Job is given as follow.

Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) Job Vacancy Detail

Job Title: - Water & Sanitation Project Officer (Hardware)

No. of Position: - 2

Reporting to: - Branch Cordinator

Location: - Rhamu, Wajir

Duties and Responsibilities: -

• Contribute to the planning, implementation and reporting of Watsan projects assigned and specifically coordinate Watsan hardware components of these projects with other team members.
• Identify specifications for the procurement of water and sanitation equipment, machinery and related hardware according to identified and prioritized needs.
• Prepare BOQs (Bills of Quantities) and designs for identified water and sanitation infrastructure.
• Spearhead the construction of new water supply systems (bore-holes, wells, springs, water pans and sand dams) and sanitation facilities (public toilets and washing areas)
• Identify and map existing non-functional water systems for rehabilitation or new sites for construction of sanitation facilities and in line with defined priorities, organise and implement repair works to water supply and sanitation systems.
• Initiate community consultation and sensitisation campaigns on implementation of new water and sanitation systems; as well mobilise volunteers to participate in Watsan projects.
• Prepare project work-plans and budgets and also implement community based safe and affordable Watsan capacity building programmes aimed at strengthening the community to not only adopt water, sanitation and hygiene practices but also take ownership, operate, maintain and manage in a sustainable manner the installed infrastructure facilities.
• Participate in the implementation and evaluation of capacity building programmes aimed at equipping and strengthening staff and volunteers with capacity to provide community-based training on water, sanitation and hygiene.
• Conduct baseline surveys to establish perceptions and areas with needs for new water and sanitation systems and also conduct community consultations and sensitisation campaigns.
• Implement strategies for strengthening collaborative partnerships with stakeholders, donors, Government agencies, the private sector and other players.
• Conduct training of volunteers and communities for sustainable Watsan interventions.
• Prepare periodic progress reports and annual reports showing achievements against planned targets as well as providing justification for performance variances and areas of improvement.

Minimum Qualifications: -

1. Diploma in Water Engineering or equivalent qualifications. A BSc in Civil Engineering will be an added advantage.
2. Two (2) years experience in planning, implementing and evaluating water, sanitation and hygiene programmes in emergency and relief context.

How to Apply: -

Interested and qualified candidates, a letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates, address and contacts of two referees.

All applications should be sent to: -

The Secretary General

Kenya Red Cross Society

P. O. Box 40712-00100

Nairobi

Kenya Red Cross Society Jobs for Regional Water & Sanitation Officer

Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) has given a detail advertisement for the job of Regional Water & Sanitation Officer. Candidates applying for the following positions should have all the basic qualification as mentioned in the main advertisement at www.kenyaredcross.org. The application received last date 11 July, 2011. Regarding Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) Job is given as follow.

Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) Job Vacancy Detail

Job Title: - Regional Water & Sanitation Officer

Reporting to: - Regional Manager

Location: - Garissa

Duties and Responsibilities: -

• Coordinate with Branches, Regions and other stakeholders to develop water and sanitation strategic plan and budget in line with the strategic objectives and the Government’s policies and priorities.
• Conduct baseline surveys to establish perceptions and areas with needs for new water and sanitation systems and also conduct community consultation and sensitisation campaigns.
• Design and develop specifications for the procurement of water and sanitation equipment, machinery and related hardware in consultation with the Watsan Facilities Manager.
• Coordinate the construction of new water supply systems (bore-holes, wells and springs) and sanitation facilities (public toilets and washing areas).
• Coordinate identification and mapping of faulty water systems for rehabilitation or new sites for construction of sanitation facilities, organise and implement repair works to water supply and sanitation systems in line with defined priorities.
• Develop and implement community-based safe and affordable water and sanitation capacity building programmes aimed at strengthening the community to adopt water, sanitation and hygiene practices and take ownership, operate, maintain and manage in a sustainable manner the installed infrastructure facilities.
• Participate in the implementation and evaluation of capacity building programmes aimed at equipping and strengthening staff and volunteers with capacity to provide community-based training on water, sanitation and hygiene.
• Provide technical support to Branches in the implementation Watsan projects and follow-up for timely quality reports.
• Conduct regular monitoring visits to Watsan projects to ensure timely implementation and also follow-up to ensure effective utilization of project funds.
• Coordinate preparation of funding proposals and appeals for material assistance in line with the KRCS Strategic Plan by ensuring adherence to donor requirements.

Minimum Qualifications: -

1. Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualifications.
2. Relevant post-graduate qualification such as MSc in Community Development or its equivalent.
3. Over three (3) years experience in planning, implementing and evaluating water, sanitation and hygiene programmes in emergency or relief context.

How to Apply: -

Interested and qualified candidates, a letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates, address and contacts of two referees.

All applications should be sent to: -

The Secretary General

Kenya Red Cross Society

P. O. Box 40712-00100

Nairobi

Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) Vacanncy for Water & Sanitation Facilities Manager

Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) has given a detail advertisement for the job of Water & Sanitation Facilities Manager. Candidates applying for the following positions should have all the basic qualification as mentioned in the main advertisement at www.kenyaredcross.org. The application received last date 11 July, 2011. Regarding Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) Job is given as follow.

Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) Job Vacancy Detail

Job Title: - Water & Sanitation Facilities Manager

Reporting to: - Head of Water & Sanitation

Job Location: - Headquarters- Nairobi

Duties & Responsibilities: -

• Coordinate with Regions, Branches and other stakeholders to develop water and sanitation strategic plan and budget in line with the KRCS strategic objectives and Government’s policies and priorities.
• Plan, implement and report on Watsan projects which are assigned and general administration of such projects as the local budget holder.
• Provide technical support and supervision to Regions and Branches to ensure effective implementation of Watsan projects.
• Design and develop specifications for the procurement of water and sanitation equipment, machinery and related hardware.
• Coordinate the construction of new water supply systems and sanitation facilities.
• Identify and map existing non-functional water systems for rehabilitation or new sites for construction of sanitation facilities.
• Plan and coordinate emergency Watsan relief activities in response to disasters in liaison with the Disaster Management Department.
• Coordinate and monitor prudent utilisation and application of available resources.
• Coordinate preparation of funding proposals and appeals for resource mobilisation in line with the KRCS Strategic Plan.
• Coordinate monitoring, evaluation reporting and documentation of Watsan hardware programmes.

Minimum Qualifications: -

1. Relevant BSc qualification in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualifications.
2. Over five (5) years experience in developing, implementing community-based water, sanitation and hygiene programmes especially in arid and semi-arid areas.
3. Ability to design utilising relevant engineering software including the latest AutoCAD version.

How to Apply: -

Interested and qualified candidates, a letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates, address and contacts of two referees.

All Applications Should be Sent to: -

The Secretary General

Kenya Red Cross Society

P. O. Box 40712-00100

Nairobi

Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) Job for Reporting and Documentation Officer

Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) has given a detail advertisement for the job of Reporting and Documentation Officer. Candidates applying for the following positions should have all the basic qualification as mentioned in the main advertisement at www.kenyaredcross.org. The application received last date 8 July, 2011. Regarding Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) Job is given as follow.

Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) Job Vacancy Detail

Job Title: Reporting and Documentation Officer

Reporting to: Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

Location: Headquarters – Nairobi.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism or Communications, Diploma or Certificate in Project Design, Planning and or M&E. A Masters Degree would be an added advantage.

Key Competencies:

• Excellent written and oral communication, organisation, presentation and analytical skills and ability to pay attention to detail, strict deadlines, and working with little supervision.
• Good Knowledge and demonstrated expertise on the Project Cycle, M&E and Results Based Reporting in a complex organisation dealing with developmental work.
• Ability to maintain high standards of personal integrity, establishing productive relationships, treating all individuals and partners with fairness and respect and demonstrating sensitivity for ethnic, cultural and gender difference.
• Demonstrated experience in documentation and publication of best practices and lesson learnt.
• A Strong background on archiving and retrieval of documents is essential.

How to Apply:

Interested and qualified candidates, a letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates and other testimonials, address and contacts of two referees.

All applications should be sent to:

The Secretary General

Kenya Red Cross Society

P. O. Box 40712-00100

Nairobi