Save the Children Knowledge, Practice and Coverage (KPC) Survey in Mandera Central, Wajir East and Wajir South Sub-Counties

Terms of Reference

Knowledge, Practice and Coverage (KPC) Survey – Mandera Central, Wajir East and Wajir South Sub-Counties

1. Background

Organization background: Save the Children is the world's largest independent organization for children, making a difference to children's lives in over 120 countries. We deliver immediate and lasting improvements to children's lives worldwide. 

Save the Children listens to children, involves children and ensures their views are taken into account. Save the Children secures and protects children's rights - to food, shelter, healthcare, education and freedom from violence, abuse and exploitation.

Our vision is a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation.
 

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Impact Research and Development Organization Jobs in Kenya

Impact Research and Development Organization is a registered Kenyan NGO headquartered in Kisumu, with regional offices in eight counties. 

IRDO’s principal mandate is to design, implement and evaluate HIV/AIDS research and intervention programs that improve the health status of individuals and local communities. 

We are looking for qualified and experienced personnel to fill various positions in a pilot study to be conducted in Homabay County in collaboration with the University of Nairobi and New York University. 

The study is on combination HIV prevention for youth aged 15-24 years, also known as MP3.

Job Title: Mobile Events Coordinator

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CNHR 2014 Research Internships Career Opportunities

Raising the profile of research for health among young Kenyans

The Fifth National Call for Research Internships - 2014

The Consortium for National Health Research (CNHR) is a Kenyan non-governmental organization whose mission is to contribute to the strengthening of national research for health in Kenya. 

This is done by providing support for multidisciplinary research to individuals and institutions, and engaging policy makers in formulation of health research policies that are evidence based. 

The Consortium also contributes to the building of networks and communities in research for health. 

The Research Internship Programme CNHR sponsors an annual research internship exposure programme that enables young graduates to make informed choices of pursuing a life-long careers in research. 

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Islamic Relief Knowledge Attitude and Practice (KAP) Survey in Wajir and Mandera Counties

KAP Survey Consultancy
Established in UK in 1984, Islamic Relief is an international NGO seeking to promote sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities in relief and development activities. We aim to help the needy regardless of race, religion and gender. 

IRK is seeking services of a qualified and experienced consultant(s)/ firms to carry out Knowledge Attitude and Practice (KAP) Survey in Wajir (Wajir North, Eldas and Wajir West sub counties) and Mandera (Mandera North, Lafey and Mandera East sub counties) counties with the aim of generating and documenting information on knowledge, attitudes and practices on MIYCN. 

The specific objectives of the consultancy are;
 

i) To determine existing knowledge, attitudes and practices on MIYCN, sanitation and hygiene among the target population;
 

ii) To identify primary and secondary barriers to adequate MIYCN, sanitation and hygiene practices;
 

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UNDP Kenya Country Offices Salary Survey Services Individual Consultant Job in Kenya

United Nations Development Programme
 

Individual Consultant
 

Provision of Salary Survey Services for UNDP Kenya Country Offices

Background: UNDP Kenya Country Office would like to engage the services of a reputable and technically qualified individual with extensive expertise in labour market analyses, management and organizational development to undertake the salary survey process.

UNDP Kenya hereby solicits proposals from interested individuals to conduct a salary survey and support UNDP Kenya in establishing a revised and reasonable salary scale for SC holders based on the latest prevailing market rates and in accordance with the procedures provided in Annex A.

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APHRC Director of Research Job in Nairobi Kenya

Vacancy: Director of Research

About the African Population and Health Research Center: The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is an international non-profit, non-governmental organization that carries out policy relevant research on population, health, education and development issues facing sub-Saharan Africa. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, 

APHRC also supports research capacity strengthening efforts in the region and the engagement of policy-actors with research evidence.
 

Our vision is that the people of Africa enjoy the highest possible quality of life through policies and practices informed by robust scientific evidence and our mission is to be a global center of excellence, consistently generating and delivering relevant scientific evidence for policy and action. 

Currently, our core research areas include population dynamics and sexual and reproductive health, urbanization and wellbeing, health challenges and systems (including infectious and non-communicable diseases and their inter-linkages), ageing and education. 

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Unaitas Sacco Research & Development Manager Job in Kenya

Unaitas Sacco Ltd is among the fastest growing institutions in Kenya established under the Co-op Act 2008 and regulated by the SASRA Act 2010 with a membership of well over 150,000 spread across our 18 fully fledged front office branches nationally.

Unaitas has a vision To Be the Global Financial Movement That Enables You to Realize Your Dreams and Aspirations by Transforming Lives through Provision of Innovative Financial Solutions.

If you are you looking for excellence, a team that promotes a high performance culture and focus on individual empowerment, then Unaitas is the place to be.

We are seeking to recruit dynamic, committed and responsible persons to fill the following position:

Research & Development Manager 

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TOR to Conduct an Evaluation of Nairobi Child Protection Team

Terms of Reference to Conduct an Evaluation of Nairobi Child Protection Team

Back ground

ANPPCAN is a pan-African child rights organization concerned with the status of children in general, and, in particular, those in need of protection.  It was founded in 1986 in Enugu, Nigeria during the First African Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect whose theme was Child Labour in Africa.  

It is registered as an international NGO in Kenya and has its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya and also has observer status with the African Union (AU) and the African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights based in Banjul, Gambia.

ANPPCAN has been strengthening national child protection systems and the Nairobi Child Protetion Team (NCPT) is one of the sub system that has been in existence  since 2010, whose objective is to improve response systems to cases of child abuse and neglect in Nairobi. 

This established network of organizations who provide psychosocial,  legal and

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Kenya Defence Forces Recruitment of General Service Officer (GSO) Cadet and Specialist Officers

Republic of Kenya

Ministry of Defence

Advertisement for the Recruitment of General Service Officer (GSO) Cadet and Specialist Officers into the Kenya Defence Forces

The KDF is pleased to announce to the general public that there will be a recruitment of General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets & Specialist Officers. 

Prospective candidates wishing to apply must possess the following relevant requirements.
 

1. Requirements
 

a. Must be Kenyan citizens.
 

b. Age: Between 18 and 26 years old for GSO Cadets and upto 29 years for Specialist Officers.
 

c. Be physically and medically fit in accordance with the KDF standards.
 

d. Have no criminal record.
 

e. Minimum Height: 5 ft 3 in. (5’3”).
 

f. Minimum Weight:
 

(1) Men – 54.55 Kg (120 lb).
(2) Women – 50.00 Kg (110 lb).
 

g. Women candidates must NOT be pregnant at recruitment and during training.
 

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Real People Research Assistant Job in Nairobi Kenya

Real People is a fast growing multinational financial institution, providing responsible finance for sustainable futures. 

At Real People we provide a participative platform focused on our customers, while embracing the values of Self Improvement, Respect, Innovation, Partnership and Teamwork. 

These are the key drivers of our business.
 

We are looking to fill the position of Research Assistant within the Head Office based in Nairobi:

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer - East Africa

Main Purpose of the Role

• To provide high level of research support and to carry out research duties on various projects.
• Manage quantitative/qualitative research projects, with a senior member of the business overseeing the work.

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Consultancy Services to Convert HELB to a Development Finance Institution (DFI) for Human Capital Development

Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)

Expression of Interest

Tender Ref: HELB/EOI/02/2014-2015

Review of HELB Act CAP 213A

The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) is a State Corporation whose mandate is to provide financing to Kenyans pursuing Higher education. The Board was established in 1995 by an Act of Parliament, the Higher Education Loans Board Act, Cap 213A of the Laws of Kenya. 

The mandate is to provide financing to Kenyans pursuing Higher Education in institutions of higher learning in and outside Kenya as recognized by Commission for University Education (CUE) and Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority – TVETA (under formation) Pursuant to Universities Act 2012.

The Board invites qualified firms, or their representatives, to submit an Expression of Interest to expand its mandate by improvement and enhancement of provision of services to natural and juristic persons in Kenya through a streamlined legal framework, institutional restructuring and policy documentation.

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Sanergy Insights & Innovations Manager Job in Kenya

Job Description: Insights & Innovations Manager

Department: Insights & Innovations

Reports to: Founders

Company Description: Sanergy is an award-winning social venture that makes hygienic sanitation accessible and affordable in Africa’s urban slums for everyone, forever. 

Our systems-based approach to solving the sanitation crisis involves five key steps: we build a dense network of franchised micro-entrepreneurs, who operate low-cost, high-quality waterless sanitation facilities – called Fresh Life – as small businesses. 

We provide critical support services – such as access to finance, training, marketing and business analytics. We collect the waste regularly and safely remove it from the community. 

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RCTP Nyanza Tupange II Study Data Manager Job in Kisumu Kenya

Program Description: Research Care and Training Program (RCTP) is collaboration between the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), University of Washington, (UW), and University of Alabama, Birmingham (UAB).

RCTP leads the Family AIDS Care and Education Services (FACES) program, a comprehensive HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment program working in 140 clinics in Kisumu, Migori and Homabay Counties, Kenya.

We have the following vacancy in the Tupange II Study:
 

Position: Data Manager

 
Reports to: Study Coordinator
 

Location: Kisumu
 

Duration: 5 Months
 

Vacancy No. FN-033-07-2014
 

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Evidence Action Analysis Associate Job in Kisumu, Kenya

Organization: Evidence Action

Position Title: Associate, Analysis
 

Reporting to: Senior Associate, Monitoring, Analysis, and Research
 

Location: Kisumu, Kenya
 

Start Date: ASAP
 

Deadline: Rolling Basis

Summary: Evidence Action is a new organization working in partnership with an existing non-profit organization (Innovations for Poverty Action, IPA) to scale proven interventions to improve the lives of the poor in Africa and Asia. Rigor, evidence, and action are all part of our values. 

We are looking for a dynamic, engaged individual to join our team as an Associate, Analysis working within the Monitoring, Analysis, and Research arm of the organization’s Monitoring, Learning, and Information Systems (MLIS) team. 

The successful candidate, like the MLIS team, will embody the evidence-based and data-driven nature of the organization.

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Saferworld Somalia Accountability Programme Political Economy and Research Director Job in Nairobi Kenya

Job Title: Political Economy and Research Director, Somalia Accountability Programme
 

Location: Nairobi (with frequent travel to Somalia and Somaliland)
 

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer, Somalia Accountability Programme
 

Key Relationships: Director of Programmes, Africa and MENA, Somalia/land Country Manager, Heads of Policy, Advocacy, Funding and Communications, Director of Operations, and IAAP Project Leads/Directors
 

Salary range: Competitive INGO Salary (This position is subject to project award and funding.)
 

Background: DFID is currently seeking tenders for a Prime Contractor to manage the ‘Implementation and Analysis in Action of Accountability Programme’ (IAAAP) in Somalia. Implemented through a consortium, the IAAAP will lead extensive action research and in-country programming to directly address and provide a better evidence basis for interventions which can improve accountability. 

The IAAAP will consist of a design phase (start-up & inception) for nine months and an implementation phase of 46 months.

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Consumer Insight Research Manager Job in Kenya

Job Title: Research Manager
 

Job Title Reports To: Research Director
 

Main Purpose of the Job: Business planning, client service, project management and leadership to achieve company’s business objectives.     

Principal Responsibilities

• Achieving the agreed monthly & annual business targets
• Ensuring operating systems are adhered to in execution of all projects
• Client relationship management including prospecting, brief taking, proposal preparing, field and analysis briefing and overseeing and report presentation
• Ensuring the completion of the necessary documentation on approval of proposal to facilitate proper and early commissioning and payment of projects
• Overseeing the execution of research projects to ensure timely and accurate execution of all parts of the projects
• Regular follow up with key client contacts on existing and potential research projects
• Developing and growing the team of people working with you, by motivating, training, appraising and guiding them

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RCTP Nyanza Research Coordinator Job in Kisumu Kenya

KEMRI - RCTP - FACES

Program Description: Research Care and Training Program (RCTP) is collaboration between the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), University of California, SanFrancisco (UCSF), university of Washington, (UW).

RCTP leads the Family AIDS Care and Education Services (FACES) program, a comprehensive HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment program working in 140 clinics in Kisumu,Migori and Homa bay Counties, Kenya.

ADaPT is a study evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of sequential adaptive strategies on patient retention among HIV-infected adults enrolled in HIV care and treatment at FACES supported health facilities. 

The ADaPT study is seeking to employ applicants for the position of Research Coordinator
 

Position: Research Coordinator 

Vacancy No. FN. 032-07-2014
 

Location: Kisumu County with frequent travels to Migori and Homabay counties.
 

Duration of the Study: 3 Years
 

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Taita Taveta County Assembly Jobs in Kenya

Taita Taveta County Assembly

County Assembly Service Board
Taita Taveta County Assembly Service Board invites applications from suitably qualified Kenyans Citizens to fill the following vacant positions:

Principal Clerk Assistant

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Duties and Responsibilities
 

Reporting to the County Assembly Clerk for:

• Parliamentary procedures, practices, conventions, traditions and etiquette;
• Research and preparation of Commission papers and related documents;
• Assisting the Clerk in offering administrative services to the CASB
• Search for fresh information/facts by consulting appropriate sources;
• Assisting the Clerk in offering administrative services to various types of committees; and,
• Activities pertaining to seminars and conferences for MCAs and staff.

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CARE Kenya Consultant for Documentation of Lessons Learnt, Best and Promising Practices, Case Studies & Human Interest Stories from GFR7 Program

CARE International in Kenya invites sealed bids from eligible, qualified and competent individuals/firms to conduct Documentation of Lessons learnt, Best and Promising practices, Case studies and Human interest stories from GFR7 Program.

Interested parties may download the Terms of Reference for the assignment from the CARE Kenya website here

Expressions of interest clearly showing the Reference “Documentation of Lessons learnt, Best and Promising practices, Case studies and Human interest stories from GFR7 Program” must be delivered in written hard copy form to the CARE Kenya reception on or before 4th July, 2014 to the address below:

CARE International in Kenya
Mucai Drive, off Ngong Road
P O Box 43864 00100
Nairobi

Consultancy Services for Carrying out a Feasibility Study on Identification of Potential Markets for Kenya’s Value Added Tea Products

The Tea Board of Kenya
“Facilitating the Industry in positioning Kenya Tea as the preferred Tea in the world”

Expression of Interest (EOI) for Consultancy Services for Carrying out a Feasibility Study on Identification of Potential Markets for Kenya’s Value Added Tea Products

(International Tender)

The Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) is a State Corporation established under the Tea Act (Cap 343) of the laws of Kenya with a core mandate of regulating and developing the tea industry.
 

The Board will soon become a Tea Directorate under the AFFA 2013 Act.
 

The Tea Board of Kenya wishes to undertake a study to establish the feasibility on market expansion and diversification with special emphasis on the value added products. 

Reputable firms both local and International are invited to express interest for undertaking the study. Consultancy companies wishing to be considered for the assignment are invited to submit an Expression of Interest which should include the following at the minimum;
 

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