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Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, icipe was established in 1970, to address this very paradox of insects and accompanying challenges. The Centre s mission is to use insect science for sustainable development, to ensure food security and improve the overall health of communities in Africa by addressing the interlinked problems of poverty, poor health, low agricultural productivity and environmental...

Farming Systems Kenya (FSK) is a Non-Governmental Organization formed in 1981 through the initiative of the Africa Inland Church, Nakuru Region Lay People Fellowship (NLPF). Our main agenda is to reduce poverty through agricultural development, the main focus being the smallholder farmers who constitute 80% of the Kenyan farming community. Roles and Responsibilities Implementing the Donkey welfar...

World Vision is an international Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation working in almost 100 countries world-wide to create lasting change in the lives of children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. Key Responsibilities: Programmatic and technical support for nutrition projects Ensure all grant nutrition interventions are implemented within schedule, pl...

VisionSpring, an international social enterprise, was founded in 2001 with a mission to broaden access to affordable eyewear everywhere. We establish market access to eyeglasses and vision correction for people living in poverty so that they may enhance their livelihoods, learning, and quality of life. Summary The Global Senior Optometrist has an important role when it comes to increasing clinica...

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to improve food security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for better and more sustainable use of livestock. ILRI is a CGIAR research centre part of a global research partnership for a food-secure future. Summary The student will implement a project on syndromic surveillance of RVF in livestock. S/he will work w...

About RestoringVision RestoringVision is a global nonprofit dedicated to creating equitable access to vision services and eyeglasses for individuals living on less than $2 a day. Our work and vision interventions are at the intersection of global health, education, and economic development. In 2024, RestoringVision will reach over 5 million people in need, with a growth trajectory poised to reach...

Job Title: Programme Manager: Environment and Climate Change Reporting To: Head of The Development Cooperation Section Department: Kenya Development Cooperation Section Contract Type : Permanent with 6-month probation Number of Positions: 1 position Gross Salary Range: Competitive Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya Placement: Immediate Employers Background The Embassy of Sweden in Nairobi represents Sw...

Practical Action is an international non-governmental organization (NGO) that uses technology to challenge poverty in developing countries. We find out what people are doing and help them to do it better. MAIN OBJECTIVE OF THE KILMEAP PROJECT The project s main objective is to accelerate the growth of the Improved Cook Stove (ICS) sector with an irreversible market transformation that will signif...

Position SummaryThe Human Resource Manager shall be under the general supervision of the Country Director, within the limits of Innovations for Poverty Action policies and procedures, help coordinate and facilitate the Human Resource Department's activities, functions and processes. Duties for the role include leading the HR department through direct supervision and management of staff; oversight...

BRAC International is Hiring! Join BRAC International to create opportunities for people to realise their potential. Position: Senior Manager, Skills & Livelihood, BRAC International Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya About the Role: BRAC International (BI) is seeking a Senior Manager, Skills & Livelihood, BRAC International in Kenya who is aligned with it s ethos of working in partnership with communi...

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to improve food security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for better and more sustainable use of livestock. ILRI is a CGIAR research centre part of a global research partnership for a food-secure future. Key Responsibilities Purpose Provide overall day to day secretarial and administrative support to the Office...

Farming Systems Kenya (FSK) is a Non-Governmental Organization formed in 1981 through the initiative of the Africa Inland Church, Nakuru Region Lay People Fellowship (NLPF). Our main agenda is to reduce poverty through agricultural development, the main focus being the smallholder farmers who constitute 80% of the Kenyan farming community. Summary FSK wishes to recruit a competent, born again chr...

World Vision is an international Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation working in almost 100 countries world-wide to create lasting change in the lives of children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice.Key Responsibilities: Technical Support in Program Planning Participate in the designing and implementation of a monitoring framework to track delivery again...

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.Come join our 33,000 staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children's life stories!Key Responsibilities:Technical...

Admin jobs. The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to improve food security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for better and more sustainable use of livestock. ILRI is a CGIAR research centre part of a global research partnership for a food-secure future. Purpose Provide overall day to day secretarial and administrative support to the Office Manager ...

World Vision is an international Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation working in almost 100 countries world-wide to create lasting change in the lives of children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. About Job The Response Director RD (Country Program Director) has primary responsibility for leading and directing the response from strategy to implementat...

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to discovering and promoting effective solutions to global poverty problems Position Summary The Human Resource Manager shall be under the general supervision of the Country Director, within the limits of Innovations for Poverty Action policies and procedures, help coordinate and facilitate the Human Resource Department s...

About This RoleAs a Research Manager at GiveDirectly, you will be integral to the success of our large-scale Cash Transfer project in Malawi one of our primary initiatives. Your role will focus on providing research and evidence-based to drive effective project monitoring and evaluation and to enhance fundraising efforts.Reports to:Senior Research ManagerKey Responsibilities:Monitoring and Evalua...

Job Description Position Summary The Human Resource Manager shall be under the general supervision of the Country Director, within the limits of Innovations for Poverty Action policies and procedures, help coordinate and facilitate the Human Resource Department s activities, functions and processes. Duties for the role include leading the HR department through direct supervision and management of...

Farming Systems Kenya (FSK) is a Non-Governmental Organization formed in 1981 through the initiative of the Africa Inland Church, Nakuru Region Lay People Fellowship (NLPF). Our main agenda is to reduce poverty through agricultural development, the main focus being the smallholder farmers who constitute 80% of the Kenyan farming community. Summary FSK wishes to recruit a born again Christian, com...

TNC has for the last one year led several partners to codesign what is called the Central Highlands Ecoregion Foodscape (CHEF). CHEF aims to develop incentives and initiatives that promote land health, water resources management, and biodiversity in food systems, against the backdrop of climate change, environment degradation and rural poverty. CHEF is tailored to connect different geographies, c...

The Natural Resources Programme Lead will be a core member of the Natural Resources Programme. The role is part of Oxfam Kenya Development Programmes that works towards ensuring that communities especially women get a fair share of benefits coming from Natural Resources. The role contributes to national, regional and global advocacy and influencing efforts for climate justice, Lands Rights and Ju...

Key Roles & ResponsibilitiesManage a portfolio of projects/programmes and follow up on Swedish funded projects in environment, climate, and biodiversity by, inter alia: plan, assess and approve funding applications, follow up, risk management, administer, preparing decisions/contracts and agreements, reviewing and approving narrative, financial and audit reports.Financial management, including fo...

The International Potato Center, known by its Spanish acronym CIP, was founded in 1971 as a root and tuber research-for-development institution delivering sustainable solutions to the pressing world problems of hunger, poverty, and the degradation of natural resources. Objective Molecular diagnostics of potato diseases. Molecular characterization of transgenic events by PCR, RTq-PCR, Southern blo...