ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT- SWISS AGENCY FOR DEVELOPMENT AND COORPERATION (SDC)

Vacancy Announcement

Position: Administrative Assistant

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya

The Regional Program Office for the Horn of Africa of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) in Kenya forms part of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland. SDC carries out international development cooperation activities, and is responsible for the humanitarian aid delivered by the Swiss Confederation, including disaster relief assistance abroad.




Responsibilities:
· Records, classifies and summarizes financial transactions and events in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
· Initiates and processes journal entries in the General Ledger using accounting program Microsoft Business Solutions Navision
· Compiles financial information and assists in the preparation of reports
· Applies a working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations
· Verifies documents for completeness and compliance with government and private agencies
· Uses various software applications to assemble, manipulate and/or format data and/or reports;
· Carry out any other duties as assigned by the Country Director or Head of Finance & Administration


Qualifications:
· University degree in accounting or equivalent formation and 3 years of experience
· Perfectly fluent in English language, written and spoken
· Perfectly conversant with computer skills, including Excel and accounting programmes
· Motivated, committed, as well as able to communicate and fit into a working team


Application Procedure:
· Email a motivation letter together with a complete, typed CV addressed to:

Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation SDC

Head of Finance & Administration

sdc@nai.rep.admin.ch

· Include copies of diploma & certificates, recommendation letters and former employer working certificates
· All these documents will remain the property of SDC Nairobi and will not be returned to the applicants
· Only candidates with the proper qualifications will be selected
· Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted


Deadline: September 9th, 2011

Communication Intern- Handicap International

1. Background

Handicap International is an independent international aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights.

Kenya/ Somalia Programme has a technical unit which was established to oversee the technical support and guidance necessary to ensure quality of project activities. One of the project components in which the technical unit seeks improvement and development is communications and knowledge management. Under this component there is a demonstrated need for support for which it seeks to enlist an individual on an internship basis in agreement with his/her field of study related to communications.

2. General objective of the internship

To develop and ensure that existing communications tools for effective sharing and circulation of information among staff, partners, stakeholders and Donors both at the national and international levels are up-to date and available.

3. Supervision of the intern and Scope of work

The intern will work closely with and report directly to the Programme Director.

The major tasks will comprise of:

• Editing of program documents

1. Annual report

2. Revised Program strategy

3. Project Reports

4. Other documents in need of upgrading

• Production and generation of information for external communication

       1. HI Kenya/ Somalia Programme Brochure

       2. Programme Website update

       3. Draft of speech

       4. other communication material to be submitted to headquarters

• Resource centre—organization, inventory and reinforcement of dissemination channels

• Compilation of existing photo materials

4. Expected results of the internship

4.1 Communications tools—i.e. annual report, newsletters, website, etc—are upgraded to effectively represent developments within HI and among beneficiaries, partners and stakeholders

4.2 HI internal library is organized and accessible for consultations

4.3 A photo library is available and easily accessible (possibility of web hosting)

Field Officer- Care Kenya

Reporting to the Project Coordinator, the Field Officer in liaison with the Supervisor and other GS&L staffwill be responsible for carrying out linkages assessment, facilitating linkages of mature GS&L groups to formal financial sector, monitoring the linked groups and documenting their development. The incumbent will supervise the preparation of mature groups for linkages by the Community Based Trainers. S/he will also work closely with identified partner Financial Institutions and Field Officers from other GS&L Projects.   The position is based in Bondo with 90% work in the field.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education: Degree or Diploma in Business administration, social sciences, commerce or a related financial discipline

2. Experience: Over three years work experience in providing financial services to community savings and loans groups. Experience in community mobilization. In depth understanding of community managed microfinance. Experience in banking for the informal community groups will be an added advantage

3. Certificate:

Public Information Assistant- IOM (International Organization for Migration)

Vacancy No: IOM/086/11

Duty Station: Dadaab, Kenya

Position Title: Public Information Assistant

Classification: Grade G4 (UN Salary Scale for GS staff)

Type of Appointment: 6 months (with the possibility of extension)

CLOSING DATE: 22nd August, 2011

General Functions:

Under the overall supervision of the Regional Representative of IOM Mission with Regional

Functions Nairobi and the direct supervision of the Head of Sub Office Dadaab and in close

coordination with the Media and Public Information Unit in Geneva, the successful applicant

will promote the image of IOM and its activities in the Dadaab area through the promotion

of the following activities:

1. Gather, prepare and disseminate informational material in English on IOM Dadaab and

wider IOM activities in East and Central Africa through the use of newsletters,

brochures, fact sheets, and other promotional material.

2. Contribute public information material for regular press briefing notes, IOM website,

Quarterly Migration Report, Migration News template and other regular IOM

publications.

3. Develop and strengthen links with local, national and international media covering

North Eastern Province to promote IOM’s profile in the region and worldwide.

4. Liaise with the media departments of partner international organizations and NGOs in

Nairobi, Kenya.

5. Respond to public information enquiries (telephone, written, email and in person).

6. In close coordination with IOM Nairobi, establish and maintain media contacts (both

local and regional) as well as develop a database of those contacts.

7. Develop messaging in a variety of mediums for dissemination to IOM beneficiaries in

Dadaab.

8. Perform such other related duties as may be assigned

Desirable Qualifications:

1. Degree, preferably in Information Management, or alternatively a combination of

relevant education and professional experience.

2. A minimum of three years of significant experience in media.

3. Familiarity with different communications approaches, tools and methodologies.

4. Good understanding of public and media relations as well as journalism.

5. Ability to plan and create communications that is responsive to the needs of the

organization.

6. Excellent oral and written communications skills.

7. Strong computer skills; proven ability to use MS Office, PowerPoint, and experience

in web site development and maintenance.

8. Ability to develop and deliver presentations (oral and/or PowerPoint).

9. IOM functional competencies required: effective communicator, successful

negotiator, creative analytical thinker, active learner, strong team player and

cross cultural facilitator

10. Candidates from the local community will be given an advantage

11. Excellent command of spoken and written English. Spoken and written Somali an

asset

How to apply:

Submit well written cover letter and CV including daytime telephone and e-mail address to:-

International Organization for Migration (IOM), Human Resources Department, P.O. Box

55040 – 00200, Nairobi, Kenya OR send via e-mail to hrnairobi@iom.int

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

GIS Database Assistant- IOM (International Organization for Migration)

Vacancy No: IOM/088/11
Duty Station: Dadaab, Kenya
Position Title: GIS Database Assistant
Classification: Grade G4 (UN Salary Scale for GS staff)
Type of Appointment: 6 months (with the possibility of extension)
CLOSING DATE: 22nd August, 2011


General Functions:
Under the overall supervision of the Regional Representative of MRF Nairobi and under the
direct supervision of the Head of Sub office (HSO) Dadaab, the successful candidate will
assist in the implementation, monitoring and reporting of IOM activities aimed at supporting
integrated response to refugee influx and improving facilities for the host community
through the establishment of a GIS database. He/She will produce and disseminate various
information classified into a database and be responsible for analyzing baseline and
monitoring data and creating new measurements into IOM work-plans and systems.


Specific Functions:
1. In collaboration with project staff, ensure monitoring information is included in the Database.
2. Analyze baseline and monitoring data to determine which further assessments may be needed.
3. Prepare periodical reports based on the analysis of information collected from meetings, reports and other sources.
4. Assist in the review of the movement and shelter programmes implementation and contribute to prepare and formulate reports.
5. Design and coordinate data collection, analyze the results, and present clear findings to the IOM authorities.
6. Oversee data collection and manage systems to store and analyze data
7. Assist in developing program strategies and direction by providing relevant information status
8. Perform other duties as may be required from time to time


Desirable Qualifications:-
1. Higher Diploma in Information Technology, Mathematics or business related field

2. At least three years professional work experience in database development and
database management. Experience with Geo-database ArchSDE & RDBMS is an
advantage.
3. Demonstrated communication and writing skills; keen attention to detail
4. Proven experience in GIS mapping analysis and reporting
5. GPS experience is an advantage
6. Self-driven and able to deliver results with minimum supervision
7. Required IOM functional competencies: effective communicator, successful
negotiator, creative and analytical thinker, active learner, team player, and cross
cultural facilitator.
8. Highly proficient in Ms Word, Excel, Access, Power-point and the use of Internet for
research
9. Excellent command of spoken and written English. Spoken and written Somali an
asset
10. Candidates from the local community will be given an advantage


Mode of Application:
Submit cover Letter and CV including daytime telephone and email address to: International
Organization for Migration (IOM), Human Resources Department, PO Box 55040-00200
Nairobi – or – send by email to hrnairobi@iom.int


Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Assistant Accountant- Handicap International

Position: Assistant Accountant Responsible to: - Administration Coordinator

Location: Nairobi Closing date: - 18th August 2011

THE ORGANIZATION

Handicap International is an independent and impartial international Humanitarian organisation working

in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities

and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential

needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental

rights.

JOB CONTEXT

All camps exist since 1992, put in place to respond to the onset of the civil war in Somalia. They are

planned to host 80.000 persons and are by exceeding its capacities. Mid of July statistics of UNHCR cite

the staggering number of 380.000 refugees. In the last 6 months, 80.000 new arrivals were received in

the camps. Only the last two months saw 60.000 persons arriving feeling the drought and civil war,

settling where they would find a place to put up their make shift shelters.

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 POSITION

Under the line management of the Administration Coordinator and in link with Administration team in

Dadaab, the Assistant Accountant is in charge of implementing and following up all accounting

procedures, checking all accounting supporting document, make all entries in the accounting software,

close the accountancy every month, follow up on treasury.

According to the position, the Assistant Accountant must keep all the data confidential, and share it only

with the accurate persons. Should the employee not comply with these rules, he will be charged for

serious professional misconduct.

GLOBAL OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION

Under the responsibility of the Accountant, the Assistant accountant ensures that the accounts of HI

Kenya are properly maintained and according to the standard accounting principles and practices in Head

Quarters

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cash flow management.

• Accounting.

• Allocation.

TASKS DESCRIPTION

1. Cash flow Management (Bank and Cash):

• Responsible of the cash management in Nairobi

• Maintain petty cash box and petty cash book on a daily basis

• Check cash every day

• Prepare advances

• Ensure return of advance, checking the bills (eligibility)

• Prepare check on request

• Follow up all bank movement on a daily basis, maintain bank book

2. Accounting:

• Compile all invoices coming from the field, check them, and report discrepancies to

accountant:

o Validation signatures

o Translation (do if needed)

o Eligibility

• Responsible to check that vouchers are properly filed by the cashier(s) / accountant assistant

       o GAP code

       o Designation

       o Budget lines

       o Donors’ lines.

• Responsible to carry out cash reconciliation

• Support accountant in end of the month closure (photocopy of voucher, scanning of

document, filling, sending documents to HQ)

• Can be asked to do entries in AlphaK (accounting software)

REQUIRED PROFILE

Education

• All diploma in Accountancy will be considered

Languages

• English

• Swahili / Somali would be an asset

Experience

• At least 1 years as an assistant accountant

• NGO experience an asset

Personal qualities

• High attention to details

• Thorough

• Conscientious

• Reliable

• Quick learner

Skills

• Very good practice of Excel and Word

• Ability to work within a team

• Ability to work under short deadlines

• Adaptable and flexible

If you feel you are the right candidate for this position, kindly send your application

along with an up-to-date CV indicating your salary history and 3 referees with their

current contacts by email to :- recruit03@handicap-international.or.ke . The email

subject line should be marked: “Application for Assistant Accountant position”

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 NOTICE

It 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.

Finance Assistant- Caritas

Position: Finance Assistant

Reporting to: Finance & Administration Manager

Start: As soon as possible

Duration: 1 year (with possible extension)

Location: Nairobi with possible travel to South Sudan, Somaliland, Ethiopia and within Kenya

The Organization
Caritas Switzerland and Caritas Luxembourg are non-governmental aid agencies and members of
Caritas Internationalis. Caritas works worldwide and adheres to international humanitarian principles
(NGO code of conduct). Caritas Switzerland and Caritas Luxembourg act in the frame of a MoU as a
consortium in the Eastern Africa and the Horn of Africa. They operate a joint Liaison Office in Nairobi,
have Country Offices in Somaliland (Hargeisa) and South Sudan (Torit) and a Representative in Ethiopia
(Addis Ababa).


Key tasks & responsibilities
• Maintain cash controls;
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger ;
• Data entries in to the computerized system;
• Process and issue cheque and cash petty cash payment for all accounts due and issue receipts;
• Process suppliers invoices;
• Maintain suppliers accounts;
• Produce monthly cash and bank reconciliation statements;
• Maintain financial files and records;
• Process the payroll for Nairobi office;
• Prepare and post journal summaries;
• Submit monthly statutory deduction and file annual returns; and
• Assist with the annual and project audits


Essential requirements & qualifications
• Diploma in finance or business administration;
• Professional accountancy qualifications – CPA section IV;
• Experience in using Navision accounting software;
• At least 1 year work experience in a non-governmental, not-for-profit organisation;
• Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision;
• Good oral and written communication skills;
• High levels of integrity, patience, cross-cultural adaptability and sensitivity;
• Potential for growth; and
• Proficiency in computer for using MS-Office
Application: If you feel you fit the required profile, please let us know how your qualifications, experience and career ambitions match the requirements of this position. Send your application latest by Friday 19th
August 2011 to jobs.nairobi@caritas.ch indicating ‘Finance Assistant’ on the subject line. Due to the
urgent need to fill the position, applications will be reviewed on daily basis and recruitment may take
place before closing date.

Please provide a Curriculum Vitae (CV) that contains details of your qualifications, experience, present
position, current remuneration, earliest date of availability, names and telephone contacts of
three referees.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Websites: www.caritas.ch and www.caritas.lu

Team Leader- Handicap International

Position: Team Leader

Responsible to: Deputy Emergency Coordinator Deputy

Location: Dadaab refugee camps

Closing date: Open

THE POSITION

The Team Leader empowers incentive refugees involved in the emotional and therapeutic support and is responsible for maintaining quality psychosocial support to the individuals and community in the camps. He/she will be part of the MERU (Mobile Emergency Response Unit) providing: registration, monitoring of accessibility of service delivery for those on the outskirts, rehabilitation, information on services, psychosocial support; or of the Vulnerability Desk Team located at the registration and reception points providing: emergency rehabilitation, assessment of needs and registration on a database.

He/she will be responsible for:

1. Managing the implementation of the project’s activities

2. Facilitating access to rehabilitation services for persons with disability

3. Ensuring the social inclusion of people with disabilities (PWDs)

4. Empowering and mentoring incentive refugees workers to deliver and follow up quality physical rehabilitation therapy services and psychosocial support

5. Ensuring regular reporting on project activities

6. Performing any other duties assigned by the Deputy Emergency Coordinator

Qualifications and skills required

Education

 At least a Degree in a relevant field

Experience

 Minimum 2 years working experience in an emergency project or setup

 Working experience with persons with disability and community initiatives is an added-advantage

Attributes

 Proactive and forward looking individual

 Adaptability

 Interpersonal skills

 Diplomatic

 Ability to maintain confidentiality

 Ability to work in and lead a team

Skills required

 Communication skills

 People management skills

 Somali language or experience with Somali community is a distinct advantage

 Computer literacy with knowledge of Word, excel, PowerPoint and Internet

If you feel you are the right candidate for this position, kindly send your application along with an up-to-date CV indicating your salary history and including 3 (three) referees with their current contacts by email to : recruit04@handicap-international.or.ke.The email subject line should be marked: “Application for Team Leader- Dadaab

For all positions 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 NOTICE

It 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.

Emergency Officer ( Physiotherapist /Occupational therapist ) - 6: Handicap International

Position: Emergency Officer ( Physiotherapist /Occupational therapist ) - 6

Responsible to: Deputy Emergency Coordinator

Location: Dadaab refugee camps

Closing date: Open

THE POSITION

The Emergency Officer (PT/OT) empowers incentive refugees involved in the physical therapy and is responsible for implementing the emergency project by mainstreaming disability in all aspects and the provision of therapeutic and technical support in the camps. He/she will be part of the MERU (Mobile Emergency Response Unit) providing: registration, monitoring of accessibility of service delivery for those on the outskirts, rehabilitation, information on services, psychosocial support; or of the Vulnerability Desk Team located at the registration and reception points providing: emergency rehabilitation, assessment of needs and registration on a database.

He/she will be responsible for:

1. Facilitating access to rehabilitation services for persons with disability by: Identifying and assessing Persons with disability in the camp and community for assistance in terms of appliances and resettlement into the community.

2. Ensuring the social inclusion of people with disabilities (PWDs) by: Mainstreaming disability in all areas of the emergency project as a protection component.

3. Empowering and mentoring incentive refugees workers to deliver and follow up quality physical rehabilitation therapy services

4. Ensuring regular reporting on project activities

5. Perform any other duties assigned by the Deputy Emergency Coordinator

Qualifications and skills required

Education

 Diploma in Physiotherapy or Occupational therapy or a disability oriented field

Experience

 Minimum 1 year practical experience

 Previous experience in a hardship area/emergency setting is an added-value

 Working experience in rehabilitation/inclusion of children with disabilities is an added-advantage

Attributes

 Proactive and forward looking individual

 Adaptability

 Interpersonal skills

 Ability to work in and lead a team

Skills required

 Written and oral communication skills

 Somali language or experience with Somali community is a distinct advantage

 Computer literacy with knowledge of Word, excel, PowerPoint and Internet

If you feel you are the right candidate for this position, kindly send your application along with an up-to-date CV indicating your salary history and including 3 (three) referees with their current contacts by email to : recruit03@handicap-international.or.ke .The email subject line should be marked: “Application for Emergency Officer (PT/OT ) Dadaab”

For more details see: www.somaliangoconsortium.org

Database Officer- Handicap International

Position: Database Officer - 1

Responsible to: Emergency Coordinator

Location: Dadaab refugee camps

Closing date: Open

Family status: Non family duty station

THE POSITION

The Database Officer contributes towards the development and management of the data base for Persons with Disability (PWDs) including technical support to incentive workers in the “Vulnerability Desk” and in the “Mobile Emergency Response units” (MERU). He/she is responsible of disability data collection and control and any other related bio-data information. He/she has to adhere to the principle of confidentiality.

He/she will be responsible for:

1. Be the custodian and manager of the disability data collection and quality control and any other related bio-data information with utmost accuracy and confidentiality

2. Computerizing client’s bio data and follow up

3. Maintaining the database software and suggesting updates and improvements

4. Generating statistics reports on monthly basis and as per request

5. Performing any other duties assigned by the Emergency Coordinator

Qualifications and skills required

Education

 Relevant training in ICT from a recognized institution

Experience

 Minimum 2 year practical experience in data entry

 Previous experience in INGO is an added advantage

Attributes

 Rigorous

 Creativity

 Accountability

 Interpersonal skills

 Ability to work in a team

 Ability to maintain confidentiality

Skills required

 Training skills

 Communication skills

 Organizational skills

If you feel you are the right candidate for this position, kindly send your application along with an up-to-date CV indicating your salary history and including 3 (three) referees with their current contacts by email to : recruit02@handicap-international.or.ke.The email subject line should be marked: “Application for Database Officer_DDB”

for more details check: www.somaliangoconsortium.org

Emergency Officer (Psychosocial Counselor) 9 positions- HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL

Position : Emergency Officer (Psychosocial Counselor) - 9

Responsible to: Deputy Emergency Coordinator

Location: Dadaab refugee camps

Closing date: Open

Family status: Non family duty station

THE POSITION

The “Emergency Officer / Psychosocial Counselor” empowers incentive refugees involved in the emotional and therapeutic support and is responsible for maintaining quality psychosocial support to the individuals and community in the camps. . He/she will be part of the MERU (Mobile Emergency Response Unit) providing: registration, monitoring of accessibility of service delivery for those on the outskirts, rehabilitation, information on services, psychosocial support; or of the Vulnerability Desk Team located at the registration and reception points providing: emergency rehabilitation, assessment of needs and registration on a database.

He/she will be responsible for:

1. Facilitating the implementation of the counseling component of the project Conducting focus Group discussion in target communities as a means of identifying individuals to undergo one on one counseling sessions. Conducting counseling sessions for individuals and families with complicated cases.

2. Facilitating access to rehabilitation services for persons with disability

Identifying and assessing Persons with disability in the camp and community for assistance in terms of appliances and resettlement into the community.

3. Ensuring the social inclusion of people with disabilities (PWDs)

4. Empowering and mentoring incentive refugees workers to deliver and follow up quality psychosocial support.

5. Ensuring regular reporting on project activities

Qualifications and skills required

Education

 High Diploma in Psychological counseling or Diploma in social work with training in counseling

Experience

 Minimum 1 year working experience in a psychosocial project

 Provision of counseling services preferably trauma counseling

 Previous experience in a hardship area/emergency setting is an added-value

 Working experience in CBR and disability inclusion programs

Attributes

 Proactive and forward looking individual

 Adaptability

 Interpersonal skills

 Diplomatic

 Ability to maintain confidentiality

 Ability to work in and lead a team

Skills required

 Written and oral communication skills

 Somali language or experience with Somali community is a distinct advantage

 Computer literacy with knowledge of Word, excel, PowerPoint and Internet

If you feel you are the right candidate for this position, kindly send your application along with an up-to-date CV indicating your salary history and including 3 (three) referees with their current contacts by email to : recruit01@handicap-international.or.ke. The email subject line should be marked: “Application for Emergency Officer ( Psychosocial Counselor) Dadaab”

Research Assistant- Medecins san Frontieres

Date of issue: 11th August 2011

Deadline for application: 19th August 2011

Job Title: Research Assistant

Duty Station/Mission: Nairobi/ Kenya Mission

Duration: 6 months fixed term contract (with possibility of extension subject to operations)

Background of the position:

The selected candidate will report to the Epidemiologist and shall be responsible to ensure that study participants are recruited and followed up as required in the various studies being under taken in MSF Belgium project(s).

Tasks & Responsibilities:

Main Tasks include, but not limited to:

 Identify study participants from clinical and lab records and correctly fill in the required data into data collection forms/ questionnaires.

 Correctly input data from the forms into the appropriate data collection tool (data base).

 Assist the Epidemiologist to review the study participants’ clinical files for any missing data in the data base(s).

 Maintain an organized, secure filing system to ensure that all data received is entered.

 Conduct routine data quality checks and corrections in the operation research data base to ensure data entered is accurate and complete.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education: Registered Nurse with a Diploma in Nursing; Computer literate with excellent knowledge of MS Office (particularly Excel & Word); Knowledge of FUCHIA, EPI-Info, EpiData softwares will be an added advantage.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years experience in similar position. NGO experience, preferably with MSF is an added advantage.

Skills: Ability to multi-task and work with accuracy and efficiency; ability to maintain confidentiality, good organisational skills, courtesy; ability to work with people of different cultural backgrounds.

Language: Proficiency in written and spoken Swahili and English.

Candidates meeting the above qualifications are requested to submit a motivation letter and an updated Curriculum Vitae mentioning on email subject line/ Envelope “Research Assistant” to:

The HR and Administration Coordinator

Medecins Sans Frontieres Belgium - Kenya Mission

P.O. Box 38897-00623, Nairobi

Email: msfocb-kenya-adminco@brussels.msf.org

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.