LEII PROJECT OFFICERS - BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION

Two vacancies have arisen at the British High Commission for two (2) Project Officers – in the Somalia and East & Central Africa section. This job is graded at LE II with a starting salary of Kshs.156,655/- per month, before tax. Where the successful candidate (s) is not liable to Kenyan tax, the range will be abated under HM Treasury regulations to Ksh. 115,786/-. Salary ranges are subject to review periodically. Applicants should note that it is policy to pay new recruits at the minimum of the pay scale.  One job is full-time; one is part-time (60%) with exact working arrangements to be agreed between the Regional Conflict Adviser and the jobholders).

Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that any applicant be security cleared.  Priority will be given to current holders of this clearance. Applications will only be accepted from nationals of the UK, US, Australia and Canada who have a traceable history in these countries.  Responsibility allowances may be considered once security clearance is obtained. 

Duties & Responsibilities
The successful candidate will effectively manage the Projects that are funded from the Africa Conflict Pool Programme (ACPP) in Somalia and East/Central Africa. S/he will undertake Project Management of ACPP projects, Financial Management of ACPP projects, and Leading the Communications on our ACPP projects as well as covering for other members of the ACPP Somalia, East and Central Africa team as required. S/he will act as the first point-of-contact for new projects, in consultation with 1st Secretary Regional Conflict Adviser for East and Central Africa (RCA).  S/he will join a team working across a wide range of Somali-related issues.

The Regional Conflict section provides advisory support across East and Central Africa to help the UK government achieve its targets for preventing and reducing the impact of conflict in the region.  The section has the responsibility for managing the Africa Conflict Pool Programme (ACPP) budget across the region which is jointly managed and implemented by the Department for International Development (DFID), the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and Ministry of Defence (MOD).

The main duties include:-

•    Design and delivery of ACPP projects
•    Production of key project documentation, including robust monitoring and results data,
•    Creating and maintaining a spreadsheet/calendar of key project milestones (start/end dates, report due dates, monitoring visits required, evaluations)
•    Arrangement and oversight of project monitoring visits
•    Liaison with project implementing partners regarding project progress
•    Reporting back to London (ACPP Steering Committee) on progress
•    Arrangement of contracts, MOUs and payments to implementing partners
•    Oversee procurement in line with relevant HMG procurement procedures
•    Maintenance of accurate spreadsheets regarding project allocations, spend by month, forecast spend and financial reporting back to London (quarterly)
•    Monitoring of spend against allocation per project, including liaison with project implementing partner
•    Developing and maintaining timely targeted communications material on the projects for the media, BHC website, and Conflict Prevention communications teams in London

Required Skills
As well as looking for candidates who meet the above nationality and residence criteria, the successful candidates will be required to have Extensive Project Management experience and expertise, excellent IT Skills (a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook is essential), numerate skills to monitor large budgets, both oral and written good communication skills. Previous knowledge of the region and diplomatic experience are desirable.

Application:

• The British High Commission is an equal opportunity employer. Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified individuals irrespective of race, gender or disability. All applications will be treated on merit basis through fair and open competition.
• The British High Commission does not appoint any agents to process job applications or arrange interviews and expects no fees to be paid to anyone.
• Applicants must have the right to live and work in Kenya

Applications – (CV plus covering letter) - clearly marked:-
“LE II Project Officer” Somalia and East & Central Africa - Full-time – or
“LE II Project Officer” Somalia and East & Central Africa - Part-time    - Vacancy - should be forwarded to the following address:

The Human Resources Manager
British High Commission,
Upper Hill Road
P.O. Box 30465 - 00100
Nairobi

Or by e-mail to: HR.Recruit@fco.gov.uk   

Applications should be received on or before 21 May 2012.  Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interview.