AATF Africa Job Vacancy

Programme Officer Agribusiness The Candidate will be responsible for providing and supporting innovative business solutions in the AATF business processes through assisting in coming up with feasibility and baseline studies, impact assessments, deployment and commercialization of agricultural technologies, value chain analysis and creating market linkages across AATF projects. The ideal candidate should possess a Master’s Degree or equivalent in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Business, Agribusiness or related field. The candidate should have at least 3 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in providing business and management development services. Programme Officer Seeds System: Candidate will be manage assignments and tasks related to technical activities in the Seed Systems Unit, including project data entry, in-depth analysis and interpretation, preparation of technical reports and project proposals, including editing, proof-reading for correctness and formatting of documents. The ideal candidate should possess a minimum of a B.Sc. in Agriculture and preferably a Master’s degree in Agricultural Sciences. he/she should have at least 3 years of relevant experience at the national or international level. Experience in the usage of computers, office software packages, and experience in handling of web based management systems.Legal Assistant he/she will assist the Legal Counsel in the preparation of consultancy contracts, contract lifecycle management, organization of Project Intellectual Property, management of the AATF Technology and Innovation Support Centre, maintenance and update of the Contracts Database. The ideal candidate should possess a Diploma in Business Administration & Management.Certified Public Secretary (CPS) and a University degree will be an advantage. Training and experience in contract preparation and intellectual property will be an advantage. he/she should have minimum 3 years experience in similar functions with reputable national or international organizations or Law firm.Knowledge of French is desirablePlease see detailed job descriptions in the AATF website:www.aatf-africa.org These are Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) positions based in Nairobi and are on a 2-year renewable contract subject to individual performance and availability of funds. Salary and benefits will be in line with those provided within AATF’s NRS scheme.Interested candidates are requested to submit their application letters and curriculum vitae by email not later than 8th April 2011 to: Email: aatf-hr@aatf-africa.org.<!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--><!--[endif]-->You can also visit www.kenyanvacancies.com for more jobs

Handicap International mid level Therapist and Rehabilitation

Position: Mid-level Therapist and Rehabilitation Trainer Responsibles: Rehabilitation Technical Team LeaderLocation: DadaabClosing date: - OpenThe OrganizationHandicap International is an INGO specialising in the field of disability and development. A strong emphasis is placed on empowering people with disabilities through their integration into mainstream development activities and the provision of appropriate health and rehabilitation services to ensure equal opportunities for all. The rehabilitation project in Dadaab aims to provide and secure tangible and measurable improvement of independency in activities of daily living and quality of life of refugees living with physical impairment or disability. The PositionThe “Mid-level Therapist and Rehabilitation Trainer” empowers incentive refugees involved in the physical therapy (mid-level therapists and partly CBR workers) and implements related “task cards” (activities) captured in the Project Implementation & Monitoring Tool (PIMT).S/he will be responsible for Empowering and mentoring 12 incentive refugees mid-level therapists and 3 physical rehabilitation supervisors to deliver and follow up quality physical rehabilitation therapy services. * Develop TOR, curriculum, training material and monitoring tool for mid-level therapists in different areas of rehabilitation. * Contributing to the capacity building and sensitization of all incentive refugees, community based rehabilitation committees and community leaders in the field of disability and rehabilitation. * Enhancing/strengthening/ensuring the autonomy of daily management of the disability centers and the provision of quality rehabilitation services. * Capitalization and Documentation In coordination with the Rehabilitation Technical Coordinator in Nairobi, ensure sustained liaison with physical rehabilitation stakeholders and services providers of interest, while maintaining close links with the Ministry of Health (Physiotherapy and occupational therapist chief) regarding the issues of physiotherapy occupational therapy and physical rehabilitation in the camps of Dadaab and in Kenya. Compile and analyze lessons learned during the project and develop capitalization document on delivery of rehabilitation services to people with disability living in refugee context. Qualifications and skills : * Bachelor (Masters being preferred) in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy Experience * Five (5) years clinical experience in physical rehab department * Experience in training, transferring skills and knowledge and mentoring rehabilitation practices. * Up to date knowledge in disabling conditions management. * Attributes * Proactive * Creative * Adaptability * Persuasiveness and leadership * Goal oriented * Capacity to work under high pressure * Team player * Skills required * Managerial * Written and oral communication * Interpersonal * Decision making Good spoken and written communication If you feel you are the right candidate for this position, kindly send your application along with an up-to-date CV(including 3 referees with their current contacts) by email to :- recruit03@handicap-international.or.keThe email subject line should be marked: “Application for Mid – level Therapist and Rehab Trainer Position”.Applications will be processed as they are received and interviews conducted until the appropriate candidate is selected. Please do not send your academic and other testimonials they will be requested at a later stage.Only short listed candidates with the above qualifications and skills will be contacted.Any kind of lobbying on behalf of applicants or canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification.Important NoticeIt has come to our attention that there are some fraudulent advertisements circulating on behalf of Handicap International. Be fully aware that HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL DOES NOT request for any fees from applicants during the application and/or induction process.Any occurrence of this kind is to be reported without delay to hrmanager@handicap-international.or.ke for further action.Handicap International is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply<!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--><!--[endif]-->You can also visit www.kenyanvacancies.com for more jobs