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Community Development Trust Fund (CDTF) Jobs
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Community Development Trust Fund (CDTF) is a joint initiative of the Government of Kenya and the European Union that was established in March 1996 through Legal Notice No. 303 of 26th March 1996.
Under this collaboration and funding arrangement, CDTF is implementing a four year Programme, the Community Development Programme Phase Four (CDP 4) with two components, the Community Environment Facility Phase Two (CEF II) and the Community Based Development Initiatives (CDI) with funding from the European Union.
The CEF II has received funding also from the Government of the Royal Kingdom of Denmark (DANIDA) through the Natural Resource Management Programme (NRMP).
Designation: Deputy Regional Officer – Engineering
Department/Station: Programmes Department, Central Regional Office, Nairobi
Supervisor: Reports to the Regional Officer, Central Region
Key functions
In addition to duties as a Technical Officer involved in the project Cycle Management of funded projects, this position shall also provide guidance on technical and engineering aspects of projects funded by the CDTF in the Central Region of CDTF including reviewing designs and drawings, verifying project budgets and monitoring compliance with statutory and engineering standards.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Provide technical support on matters pertaining to project engineering aspects
Implement new and innovative cost effective approaches and techniques in engineering design and services
Advise project applicants on the technical requirements during application stage
Check technical specifications and budgets during project technical assessment
Conduct field verification exercise for recommended projects
Assist with preparation of full project proposals for approval by the Board of Trustees of CDTF
Assist in CDI project development including drawing up Grant Contracts
Assist in project pre-launch and launch activities
Verify community up-front contributions as per pre-financing special conditions
Undertake monitoring and evaluation of on-going projects
Ensure works are executed according to relevant statutory and engineering standards
Undertake routine or ad hoc technical audits of projects
Assist in co-ordinating and monitoring of key cross cutting issues promoted by CDTF
Training of PIC members on project implementation procedures
Working closely with Regional Officer to ensure work-plans for the region are achieved
Participating in the preparations of quarterly and annual programme reports for the region
Prepare project completion reports
Act as Regional Officer in absence of incumbent
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor
Performance Indicators
Improved standardised practice on engineering design and services integrated in the programme and project designs
The effect and impacts of the new practices are monitored and best practice documented
Projects successfully completed within required scope, scheduled time, budget and quality
Qualifications
Level of Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
Specialization: Civil Engineering
Experience
Minimum of 5 years experience in planning, supervision and completion of infrastructure projects
Experience in project management at operational level
Experience in developing and documenting standardised technical guidelines, manuals and staff training
Minimum of 5 years working with donor funded projects
Minimum of 5 years working with communities at grass-root level
Experience in cross-cutting issues for project strengthening, including Environmental and climate change management, good governance practices, gender and HIV/AIDS consciousness will be an added advantage
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Valid driver’s license without endorsements
General Information
Fixed term position for 15 months with the possibility of extension for another 15 months subject to performance and availability of funding
Based at the CDTF Central Regional Office in Nairobi
Extensive travel throughout the CDTF Central Region that covers Nairobi, Narok, Kajiado, Nakuru, Nyandarua, Kiambu, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Embu, Kitui, Machakos, Murang’a and Makueni counties with occasional travel to other regions is also expected.
How to apply
If you feel you are the right candidate CDTF is looking for, apply by filling the Job Application Personal History Form available from this site (download form) and send together with your CV to email address: vacancies [at] cdtfkenya.org.
Hard copy applications will Not be considered.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 25th January 2013 at 5.00pm.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview.
Applicants, who will not have received a response by 18th March 2013, should consider themselves not successful.
Designation: Deputy Regional Officer – Social and Economic Infrastructure
Department/Station: Programmes Department, Western Regional Office, Eldoret
Supervisor: Reports to the Regional Officer, Western Region
Key functions
Assist the Regional Officer in developing a portfolio of CDI projects that will contribute to poverty reduction and sustained social and economic development amongst poorer communities in counties covered under the CDTF Western Region.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Assist in drafting technical and financial systems and procedures for project implementation and prepare guidelines to be used by CDTF staff and external stakeholders, especially the Project Implementation Committees (PICs)
Facilitate in identification of social and economic infrastructure projects for CDI, targeting poverty reduction among poorer communities
Assist in CDI project development processes including preparation of project full proposals for approval by the Board of Trustees of CDTF and drawing up of Grant Contracts
Assist in project pre-launch and launch activities
Verify community up-front contributions as per pre-financing special conditions
Facilitate and participate in the capacity building and training of local communities
Develop and promote new and innovative cost-effective approaches and techniques for community development
Together with the Regional Officer, supervise external consultants and other personnel providing technical support services to CDI during implementation
Assist in supervision and monitoring of project implementation
Ensure local communities and strategic partners (where applicable) have capacity to exercise and promote cross-cutting issues that include: good governance, environmental conservation, gender equality, HIV/AIDS and reproductive health
Assist in creation of linkages and collaboration with County government, relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies for sustainability of community projects
Support communities to ensure timely release and prudent use of project funds
Working closely with Regional Officer to ensure work-plans for the region are achieved
Prepare project completion reports
Participate in the preparation of quarterly and annual work-plans and reports for the region
Act as Regional Officer in absence of incumbent
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor
Performance Indicators
A well established portfolio of CDI projects implemented efficiently and effectively
Introduction of new and cost-effective community development approaches and techniques in CDI projects
CDI is effectively using the CDTF outreach structures, Technical Support Services, M&E services as well as support from Finance and Administration Department of CDTF
Qualifications
Level of Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences or Economics
Specialization: Community Development or Development Economics or Gender and Development
Experience
Minimum of 5 years experience in management of community based development projects
Experience with programme management at operational level
Experience working with development partners
Practical experience in developing and documenting project implementation systems and procedures
Minimum of 5 years experience working with donor funded projects
Minimum of 5 years experience working with communities at grass-root level
Experience in project strengthening cross cutting issues: including Environmental and climate change management, good governance practices, gender, HIV/AIDS and reproductive health consciousness will be an added advantage
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Valid driver’s license without endorsements
General Information
Fixed term position for 15 months with the possibility of extension for another 15 months subject to performance and availability of funding
Based at the CDTF Western Regional Office in Eldoret
Extensive travel throughout Western Region that comprises of Turkana, West Pokot, Trans Nzoia, Baringo, Elgeyo-Marakwet, Uasin-Gishu, Nandi, Kericho, Bomet, Busia, Kakamega, Bungoma, Vihiga, Siaya, Kisumu, Homa Bay, Migori, Kisii and Nyamira counties, as well as travel to other regions including CDTF head office in Nairobi
How to apply
If you feel you are the right candidate CDTF is looking for, apply by filling the Job Application Personal History Form available from this site (download form) and send together with your CV to email address: vacancies [at] cdtfkenya.org.
Hard copy applications will Not be considered.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 25th January 2013 at 5.00pm.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview.
Applicants, who will not have received a response by 18th March 2013, should consider themselves not successful.
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