Practical jobs for women

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 ABOUT THE ROLE Reporting to the Country Director, this highly influential role will have their eyes on the big picture and future trends, shaping Practical Action s strategy in Kenya and setting ...

The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world s environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the environment. Responsibilities Budgetary Management Carry out strategic fina...

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nations global development network. Headquartered in New York City, UNDP advocates for change and connects countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. Summary As a result of the vast amount of data and analysis that the Peace and Development Team is producing, it will be necessary to present dat...

In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. In doing so, UN Member States took an historic step in accelerating the Organization s goals on gender equality and the empowerment of women. About Job The Graphic designer will work closely with the Knowledge Management and Research Specialist for UN Wom...

Organizational background Root Capital invests in the growth of agricultural businesses so they can transform rural communities. These companies buy crops such as coffee, cocoa, or macadamia nuts from smallholder farmers. With growth, they become impact drivers that can increase incomes, create jobs, empower women and youth, maintain peace, and preserve vulnerable ecosystems. We provide these com...

ChildFund protects children s well-being by strengthening relationships among children, parents, community members, local organizations, teachers and schools, governments and others. Project Goal Enhanced resilience and livelihoods of women and children of vulnerable farming households in Turkana and Samburu counties. Project Outcomes Economic and nutrition status of 12,000 children, 3000 women a...

Job SummaryThe Technical Advisor I, Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) will provide technical support to Country Program (CP) teams on program design and implementation and operation issues related to GEDSI in line with CRS' program quality standards, donor guidelines, and industry best practices to advance the delivery of high-quality programming to the poor and vulnerable...

Job Description Livestock Production Assistant II CSG 13/ JG G - Seven (7) Posts. Permanent: Salary Scale: Ksh. 23 100 x 1,040 - 24,740 x 1,070 25,8110 x 1,090 26,900 x 1,110 - 28,010 x 1,120 29, 130 x 1,150 -30 3280 x1, 170 - 31,450 p.m. House Allowance : Kshs. 6,750 p.m. Commuter Allowance : Kshs. 4,000 p.m. Leave Allowance : Kshs. 4,000 (Once yearly) Leave Entitlement :30 working days per year...

Our Mission IRRI is dedicated to abolishing poverty and hunger among people and populations that depend on rice-based agri-food systems. Through our work and partnerships, we aim to improve the health and welfare of rice farmers and consumers; promote environmental sustainability in a world challenged by climate change; and support the empowerment of women and the youth in the rice industry. Our ...

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an international non-governmental organization supporting relief and development work in over 99 countries around the world. CRS programs assist persons on the basis of need, regardless of creed, ethnicity or nationality and works through local church and non-church partners to implement its programs. Job Summary The Technical Advisor I, Gender Equality, Disabili...

IntroductionAga Khan University is a unique hybrid: an institution of academic excellence that is also an agent for social development. A leading source of medical, nursing and teacher education, research and public service in the developing world, the University prepares men and women to lead change in societies and to thrive in the global economy.Chartered in , Aga Khan University (AKU, is a pr...

IntroductionAga Khan University is a unique hybrid: an institution of academic excellence that is also an agent for social development. A leading source of medical, nursing and teacher education, research and public service in the developing world, the University prepares men and women to lead change in societies and to thrive in the global economy. Chartered in , Aga Khan University (AKU, is a p...

Title: Digital AssociateProgram: BlueBiz ProgramReports to: Senior Program ManagerLocation: Mombasa with travel to Kilifi, Tana River, Kwale, Lamu and Nairobi. Grade: 5TechnoServe BackgroundEveryone deserves the opportunity to build a better future. This simple idea has been at the heart of work around the world for over 50 years. TechnoServe is a pioneer in leveraging the power of businesses and...

Title: Advisor Agronomy (3 positions)Reports to: Senior Advisor AgronomyLocation: Field-based according to location of program activities Travel: N/AGrade: 5/6 TechnoServe BackgroundEveryone deserves the opportunity to build a better future. This simple idea has been at the heart of work around the world for over 50 years. TechnoServe is a pioneer in leveraging the power of businesses and markets...

At Living Goods we empower people to improve the health of their families, friends and communities. Living Goods supports networks of Avon-like health entrepreneurs who go door to door to teach families how to improve their health and wealth and sell life-changing products such as simple treatments for malaria and diarrhea, safe delivery kits, fortified foods, clean cook stoves, water filters, an...

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person s potential is fulfilled. UNFPA expands the possibilities for women and young people to lead healthy and productive lives Task description Under the direct supervision of the ASRH& Youth Specialist, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: Familiarize sel...

For two decades, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has been helping make the world safer from drugs, organized crime, corruption and terrorism. We are committed to achieving health, security and justice for all by tackling these threats and promoting peace and sustainable well-being as deterrents to them. Because the scale of these problems is often too great for states to conf...

TechnoServe works with enterprising people in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses and industries. We are a nonprofit organization that develops business solutions to poverty by linking people to information, capital and markets. Summary Reporting to the Senior Program Manager, the Digital Associate will be accountable for day-to-day management of all digital learning platf...

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...

UNHCR was created in 1950, during the aftermath of the Second World War, to help millions of Europeans who had fled or lost their homes. We had three years to complete our work and then disband. Today, over 65 years later, our organization is still hard at work, protecting and assisting refugees around the world. About Job In the Bureaux, the Senior Protection Coordinator works under the direct s...

TechnoServe works with enterprising people in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses and industries. We are a nonprofit organization that develops business solutions to poverty by linking people to information, capital and markets. Purpose The Gender and Youth Coordinator will work closely with the BlueBiz team in Kenya and in coordination with the Global Gender Practice to s...

OBJECTIVE OF THE ASSIGNMENT Gender equality and social inclusion are critical components of achieving sustainable development. Without understanding the different needs and experiences of women entrepreneurs the WEEK 3 project will not be able to achieve its defined outcomes. The analysis will investigate how the status of women affect their ability to lead, participate and benefit from energy ac...

The Project Officer will coordinate the field-level activities in the project intervention areas with the primary responsibility of promoting agribusiness activities among youth ages between 18 35 years. The function involves directly supporting young people to start and/or grow their agribusinesses while earning an income to support their livelihoods. This will include supporting the young peopl...

United Nations and regional organizations; provides administrative and other support services to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat); provides joint and common services to other organizations of the United Nations system in Kenya, as applicable; and manages and implements the programmes of administration, conference servi...