YouthSave Programme Data Clerk at Save the Children

YouthSave Programme Data Clerk

Team / Programme: Programme Operations    

Location: Nairobi

Grade: TBC  (Competitive Package) 

Post Type: National
 

Child Safeguarding: Level 3 – the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young peopleRole Purpose:  

Collect, process and verify financial capability activity data forms and maintain. 

YouthSave database by entering new and updated monitoring data collection forms from Mentors. 

Assist with processing administrative matters within the project in order to support and ensure successful project implementation.
 

Scope of Role: Reports to: Youth Save Programme Coordinator
Dimensions:

Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since 1984, providing support to children through developmental and humanitarian relief programmes delivered both directly and through local partners. 

Current programming focuses on child protection, child rights governance, education, health, HIV/AIDS, livelihoods, nutrition and WASH. 

Save the Children has an operational presence in Dadaab Refugee Camp, Eldoret, Habaswein, Mandera, Meru and Wajir.  

Currently, we have a staff complement of approximately 230 staff and expenditure of approximately US$15 million this year.Staff directly reporting to this post: None
Key Areas of Accountability:
Project Data Management

• Collect, organize, and verify accuracy of data before it is captured into database.
• Documentation and data management of YouthSave data/information.
• Filing the data collection forms in an organized manner.
• Maintaining of the database
• Where required participate in monitoring activities and write up reports accordingly.

Project Administration

• Assist the Programme Coordinator with coordination of procurement activities within the project.
• Assist with organizing/coordinating logistical aspects for scheduled partner and/or stakeholder meetings and logistical aspects for scheduled field visits.
• Facilitate timely project related payments for project mentors and partners in the field.
• Perform any other related duties assigned

Financial Education Programming

• Contact person between FE mentors and Programme Coordinator for the operational / implementation aspects of this programmatic component
• Weekly contact with FE point persons in all project areas to solicit updates and matters arising.
• Weekly and monthly reports on FE submitted to Programme Coordinator.

Skills and Behaviours (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• Future orientated, thinks strategically

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency

Qualifications and ExperienceQualifications:

• Bachelor degree; skills, knowledge and ability to enter, analyse and report on data
• Experience in related area of work
• Strong organizational skills, ability to plan and work independently to get results; proficiency in both written and  oral communications; mastery of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access
• Communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing
• Experience working with children and young people

Basic skills needed

• Computer literacy
• An ability to work to deadlines
• An ability to work fast (but without mistakes)
• Good attention to detail

The application process is now open and will close on 11th July 2013 at 5.00 p.m. 

To apply for this position, please send a short cover letter and CV to Kenya.jobapplications@savethechildren.org  indicating the position title on the subject line.

Mount Kenya University Scholarships

Mount Kenya University

Office of the Registrar, Academic AffairsAnnouncement of ScholarshipsThe University Strategic Plan (2008 – 2018) recognizes expansion of access to higher education as a requisite strategy to effective development of national human capital.

Pursuant to the University Commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility and expanding access to higher education, the University Council has established a Scholarship Scheme and Students Discretionary Tuition Waiver Scheme.

The Scholarship Scheme and Students Discretionary Tuition Waiver aims at enhancing realization of the University strategic objectives on expanding access to higher education and support Mount Kenya University, MKU students’ educational academic aspirations.

A. Scholarships

i) Eligibility

a) Applicant must have applied to join Mount Kenya University.

b) Applicant must have qualified to undertake Mount Kenya University Bachelors Degree Program.

c) Applicant must fill the prescribed application form.

ii. Points will be awarded on the basis of the following:

a) Academic competence 

b) Economic background

c) Being an orphan

d) Physical challenge(s) 

e) Community Service

 

f) Talent(s)

g) Leadership ability

h) Recommendations

B. Student Discretionary Tuition Waiver

i) Eligibility

a) Applicant must have been a student of Mount Kenya University for not less that two (2) semesters / trimester.

b) Applicant must complete the prescribed application form.

c) Applicant must be enrolled full time in a Mount Kenya Diploma or Degree Programmes.

ii) Points will be awarded on the basis of the following:

a) Academic Competence

b) Gender disparity

c) Financial challenges

Instructions

Application forms can be collected from the Main Campus and the other campuses of Mount Kenya University.

The forms can also be downloaded from the Mount Kenya website.

Applications should be received by the 15th July, 2013 and must be addressed to:

Registrar, Academic Affairs
Mount Kenya University
P 0 Box 342, 01000
Thika

or email: info@mku.ac.ke

NB: Please indicate ‘Scholarship or “Student Discretionary Tuition Waiver” on the envelope.

Those who had already sent application letters should fill the application forms.Mount Ken University – Scaling the heights of Education
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Secretary at Murang’a County Government

Murang’a County Government Office of the Governor Vacancies

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County Public Service Board

Article 235 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 provides for the staffing of County Governments.

Further the County Government Act No 17 of 2012 Section 57 provides for the establishment of the County Public Service Board.

In accordance with the above provisions, the Office of the Governor of Murang’a County, Hon. Mwangi Wa Iria, seeks applications from highly qualified, results-oriented and self- motivated citizens for the following position.

I. Secretary
 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establish and abolish offices in the County Public Service
• Appoint persons to hold or act in office of Public County Offices including in the boards of urban areas within the county and to confirm appointments.
• Exercise disciplinary control over and remove, persons holding or acting in those offices as provided for under this part.
• Prepare regular reports for submission to the county assembly on the execution of the functions of the board.
• Promote in the county public service the values and principles referred to in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010;
• Evaluate and report to the county assembly on the extent to which the values and principles referred to in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 are complied with in the county public service;
• Facilitate the development of coherent, integrated human resource planning and budgeting for personnel emoluments in the county.
• Advise the county government on human resource management and development;
• Advise county government on implementation and monitoring of the national performance management system in the county.
• Make recommendations to the Salaries and Remuneration Commission, on behalf of the county government, on the remuneration, pensions and gratuities for county public service employees,

Requirements and Competencies

For appointment to this position, the person should:

• Be a Kenyan citizen.
• Be in possession of a first degree from a University recognized in Kenya.
• Have a working experience of not less than five years.
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity.
• Be a professional who demonstrates absence of breach of the relevant professional code of conduct.
• Understand the diversity within the County
• Be a Certified Public Secretary of good professional standing.
• Be visionary and a strategic thinker.
• Have capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
• Be committed to be part of a team that will enable the County Government achieve her vision.

How to Apply:

a) Each application should be accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant Academic and Professional Certificates, National Identity Card or Passport and other relevant supporting documents.

b) All applications should be clearly marked “Application for position of Secretary, County Public Service Board’’ on the envelope and submitted in any one of the following ways:

1. Posted applications should be addressed to:

A.O. Indakwa
The Interim County Secretary,
Murang’a County
P.O Box 52-10200
Murang’a.

2. Manual application should be delivered to the reception desk at 1st floor, of the Governor, Murang’a County.

3. Online applications should be emailed to: icsmurangacounty@gmail.com

The application should reach the Governor’s Office on or before Wednesday, 3rd July 2013.

Remuneration will be commensurate will those published by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.

Murang’a County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women and Persons with Disabilities to apply.
 

Note:

Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted

Interested candidates should get clearance from the following and MUST submit copies of clearance certificates together with the application:

• Criminal Investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct)
• Ethics and Anticorruption Commission
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)