COMMERCIAL MANAGER JOB VACANCY IN MURANG'A

Kahuti Water and Sanitation Company is a registered Water service provider (WSP) company mandated to manage the provision of water and sewerage services in Kangema and Murang’a East Districts.

We wish to recruit suitable candidates to fill the following position.

Commercial Manager

Reporting to the General Manager, The commercial manager will be responsible for the efficient and effective management of financial resources of the KAWASCO Company.

Duties and Responsibilities

Formulation and implementation of sound financial and accounting policies and procedures.
Coordinating budgeting and budgetary controls procedures
Coordinating and preparing financial report, waris report and tariff reports.
Liaise with both internal and external auditors
Ensure financial control and disciplines are in place.
Prepare payroll and ensure compliance with statutory regulations.
Effective management of recurrent and capital expenditure.
Preparation, analysis, interpretation and implementation of annual performance contract and the strategic plans and ensure to issues reports on all variances.
Responsible for the preparation of long term plans periodic forecast and cash f flow projections.
Ensuring the existence of effective financial systems and controls.
Ensuring the procurement and disposal act is complied with at all times.
Other adhoc duties as required.

Qualifications

Bachelor of commerce degree (Accounting or business administration)
CPA (K) or equivalent.
Demonstrate professional competence in either financial management accounting or economics.
Unquestionable integrity.
Minimum of 5 years of progressive working in a commercially oriented preferably in the water sector institution.
Experience in using accounting software’s.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
Be not more than 45 years of age.

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their applications with updated CVs and copies of education and professional qualifications, indicating day time telephone contacts and three professional referees, current and expected remuneration to the address below.

Applications should reach the undersigned not later than 18th April 2011.

General Manager
Kahuti Water and Sanitation Company
P.O.Box 118-10202
Kangema.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Legal Officer kENYA JOB POSITION-ICIPE

icipe is an Intergovernmental organization funded by government aid agencies, UN organizations and private foundations to carry out research and training in environmentally sound and sustainable management of arthropods for improving health and agricultural productivity in the tropics. icipe has approximately 300 staff to support its research and capacity building programmes, located at various sites in Kenya, Ethiopia and Sudan.
icipe wishes to urgently recruit a suitable candidate to fill the position of Legal Officer to be based at its Headquarters at Duduville campus, Kasarani, Nairobi Kenya. The position is offered on two year contract terms that are renewable.

Objectives
The main objectives of this position include the following:
* To provide support to management and staff of icipe in the review, negotiation and drafting of research, collaborative and material transfer agreements.
* To provide advice to management and other professional staff of icipe on the icipe Charter and the Headquarters’ Agreement with the Government of Kenya.
* To oversee the process of regularizing / harmonizing Title documents of icipe’s immovable assets.
* To advise management on the management of the Centre’s Intellectual Property and related rights.
* To advise management on appropriate IP strategies to employ in the protection and dissemination of the Centre’s research results in line with its research mission, and this may include but will not be limited to the registration of patents, trademarks and utility models.

Requirements
* Be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in law from a recognized university
* Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and with admission to practice before the Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI)
* Be a Commissioner for Oaths and Notary Public
* Be a Certified Public Secretary (CPS)
* Have at least five years’ working experience in an international organization
* Applicants with another degree in science or a Master’ degree in Business Administration but who have previously carried out registration of patents and other IP related rights will also be considered.
* Be proactive and self motivated and able to work with minimum supervision
* Excellent communication, research, presentation and analytical skills
* Proficient in computer skills (MS- Office suite etc)

Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director of Finance and Administration, the Legal Officer will perform the following duties among other things:
* Draft collaborative research agreements, memoranda of understanding, research contracts etc for collaboration / cooperation between icipe and other parties / partners
* Review research agreements, memoranda of understanding, research contracts for proposed collaboration between icipe and other parties.
* Advise management and staff on new developments on legal matters at national, regional and international level.
* Oversee the maintenance and custodianship of icipe’s immovable assets.
* Oversee maintenance of icipe’s Intellectual Property Rights including coordination of their protection and prosecution.
* Liaise with external counsel
* Carry out other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.
A competitive compensation package that provides among others medical, Group life and Group personal accident insurance cover, education allowance for Children and pension will be offered to the right candidate. The appointment will initially be for two years renewable.
Applications will be accepted up to 23 April 2011.
Only applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
Please send an application with a detailed CV and names and addresses of 3 referees including e-mail addresses, fax numbers, and remuneration package to hr@icipe.org or:
The Human Resources Department
icipe – African Insect Science for Food and Health
P.O. Box 30772-00100
Nairobi
Kenya
icipe is an Equal Opportunity Employer

IT Manager job in Kenya

IT JOBS IN KENYA-ICIPE

Icipe is an Intergovernmental organisation funded by government aid agencies, UN organisations and private foundations to carry out research and training in environmentally sound and sustainable management of arthropods for improving health and agricultural productivity in the tropics. icipe has approximately 300 staff to support its research and capacity building programmes, located at various sites in Kenya, Ethiopia and Sudan.
icipe requires the services of a young and dynamic Information and Communications Technology Manager to head its ICT Unit at the Centre. icipe’s infrastructure consists of a campus-wide LAN of CAT5e/CAT6, Fiber &Wireless Access Points, Cisco Routers, HP Switches, HP, DELL& Apple Servers and a Nortel telephone PABX.
They are operated by Microsoft windows servers &clients, Apple macintosh, Unix server, Microsoft Exchange 2007 e-mail system, Microsoft Office, a Helpdesk system, Financial & Administration systems and Intranet/ Extranet.
Requirements
The suitable candidate should have:
* A masters degree in computer Science or a related field
* Five years hands on management experience at a senior level in an ICT department/Unit
* Experience in managing a networking environment based on Microsoft server technologies (Windows server and Exchange Server)
* Should be knowledgeable in supporting heterogeneous network clients (Microsoft, Apple-Macintosh and UNIX/Linux)
* Should be knowledgeable in supporting Microsoft development technologies such as NET and SQL server 2000/2005.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director of Finance and Administration, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations at icipe’s Duduville and ITOC Mbita campuses.
Specifically he/she will develop and monitor the implementation of an appropriate ICT strategy that will support the current and future ICT needs of the Centre.
This will entail among other things:
* Formulating and implementing policy guidelines for the development and maintenance of ICT systems in conformity with the Centre’s overall policy.
* Developing or acquiring, installing and maintaining systems for various types of applications used in the Centre.
* Providing leadership and management of the ICT team.
* Developing and maintaining standards and advise on the procurement of ICT equipment
* Developing and managing the ICT Unit’s budget
* Providing leadership in the development of information and communication technology related projects.
A competitive compensation package that provides among others, medical, Group life and accident insurance cover, education allowance for children as well as an off-shore pension scheme and leave passages will be offered to the right candidate.
Based in Nairobi Kenya the appointment will initially be for two years, renewable.
Applications will be accepted up to 23 April 2011, or until the position is filled, whichever is the earlier.
Only applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
Please send an application with a detailed CV and names and addresses of 3 referees including e-mail addresses, fax numbers, and remuneration package to hr@icipe.org or:
The Human Resources Department
icipe – African Insect Science for Food and Health
P.O. Box 30772-00100
Nairobi
Kenya
icipe is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vacancy for Administrative Assistant in Nairobi.Kenya-ILRI

Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Vacancy Duration: 2-year contract renewable
Department: Biotechnology Theme

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI): The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works at the crossroads of livestock and poverty, bringing high-quality livestock science, communications and capacity building to bear on poverty reduction and sustainable development. ILRI is one of 15 centres supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). ILRI has campuses in Kenya (headquarters) and Ethiopia, with other offices located in other regions of Africa (Mali, Mozambique, and Nigeria) as well as in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka), Southeast Asia (Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam) and East Asia (China).
ILRI seeks to recruit an Administrative Assistant to work within the Biotechnology Theme specifically with the teams “improving livestock disease control and product safety” (BT01), Animal Units (BT71) and the Biological service unit (BSU)
Responsibilities

Coordinating local and international travel for BT01, BSU and Animal Unit staff, students, consultants, visitors by
preparing the TAs and ensuring that the correct per diem rates have been included,
requesting finance office for any travel advance required
organising for airport transfers with ILRI travel agency
organising for accommodation
organising for ticket reimbursement when required
preparation of travel expense reports

Organise BT01, BSU and Animal Unit staff meetings, seminars and journal clubs.
Organise BT01, BSU and Animal Unit workshops (travel and accommodation of workshop participants, organise for meeting rooms, travel itineraries, visas, workshop materials, transport, hotel rooms etc)
Raise BT01, BSU and Animal Unit Purchase Orders for office supplies and equipment and oversee distribution.
Compiling recharges for Biological Services Unit and the Animal Unit
Writing and distributing minutes for BT01, BSU and Animal Unit project meetings
Taking on project specific roles such as verification of field expenses on projects, preparing payment requests on behalf of BT01, BSU and Animal Unit
Maintain accurate records and computer database files of the Animal units for all animals, feed, sales, drugs, small animal records and all other records as may be necessary.
Assist in the IACUC Commitee with administrative duties.
Maintaining efficient filing systems (electronic and hard copy)

Skills and Qualifications

Diploma in Business Administration or related discipline is required. A Bachelors degree in similar disciplines is an added advantage.
Minimum 3 years administrative support and office management experience in a busy international or private sector organization or multi-cultural environment
Demonstrable experience in organizing meetings, conferences and workshops
Good teamwork, interpersonal, communication and multi-cultural skills
Well developed computer skills in Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Good personal organization skills, accuracy and attention to detail required
Highly effective multi-tasking skills, with ability to coordinate, prioritize, and organize workload, meet deadlines and work under pressure
Capacity to take initiative, demonstrate good judgment, and work under minimal supervision
Good written and communication skills

Terms of appointment: This is Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based at ILRI’s Nairobi campus and is on initial 2 year contract renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding. Salary and benefits will be in line with those provided within ILRI’s NRS scheme.
Job level and salary:
This position is job level 1C and starting salary is KES 55,833 per month. This is exclusive of other benefits provided within ILRI’s National Recruited Staff Scheme.
Applications:
Applications addressed to the Human Resources Director, a cover letter, curriculum vitae and the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience should be emailed to: recruit-ilri-Ken@cgiar.org by 12 April 2011.
The position title and reference number “ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: AA/BIOTECH/03/11” should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email applications. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
To find more about ILRI, visit our Website at www.ilri.org
ILRI is an equal opportunity employer.

Project Accountant job in kenya

Project Accountant
NWSB-ADB-4/11
(1 Post)
Answerable to the Finance and Administration Manager, project accountant will be responsible for Finance and Administration functions of the Board.
Job Responsibilities:

Formulation and implementation of sound financial policies, strategies and systems.
Managing all the Board’s internal and external financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting requirements.
Overseeing the production of timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial management accounts, and other reports.
Implementing financial and accounting systems
Ensuring adequate controls that support the Board’s financial operational efficiency and compliance.
Procurement and distribution of the Board’s office equipment, services and assets.
Monthly and quarterly reports on on-going assignments

Job Requirements:
The successful candidate must have:

A Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (finance option), Business Administration or other relevant field.
Certified Public Accountant CPA II.
A post graduate qualification in Financial Management or other relevant field will be an added advantage.
Minimum 5 years experience of which 3 years should have been in administration and finance functions in a large and busy organization.
Knowledge or government and donor financial reporting
Demonstrable administrative and managerial capability in work performance and results
Good communications and leadership skills
Relevant Information & Communication Technology skills

Northern Water Services Board is an equal opportunity employer and this advertisement is open to all eligible experts irrespective of gender. These positions are on a one-year contact
to be renewed subject to performance and requirements. Please send your applications including cv, email and other contact details latest by Monday, the 18th April 2011 to the following address
The Chief Executive Officer,
Northern Water Services Board,
Maji House, Kismayu Road.
P.O. Box 493 – 70100, Garissa, Kenya.

MOBILE CLINIC NURSE job in kenya

Mobile Clinic Nurse – Job Description

Background Jacaranda Health is a new venture that aims to set a new a new standard for maternity care in East Africa. We are combining business and clinical innovations to provide affordable maternity and reproductive health services to low-income urban women.
Job Description
Jacaranda Health is seeking several nurses or midwives to staff our first mobile maternity clinic in Nairobi. We seek nurses with good experience in maternal and child health and a strong commitment to providing friendly and respectful care to all women. Our first nurses will serve as leaders in quality improvement, and also ambassador to the community.


Jacaranda Health aims to become a chain of maternal health clinics and also a pioneer in maternal health innovation. Along with their clinical duties, the nurses will have the opportunity to work with new technologies and quality improvement techniques, and work with clinicians and advisors at the forefront of maternal health. It is an excellent opportunity to learn new clinical skills, receive mentorship in a clinical setting, and CME.
Duties and Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive antenatal care, postnatal care, and family planning for mothers and mothers-to-be in Jacaranda’s mobile clinic
Provide friendly, helpful service, advice, guidance, and education to all patients.
Maintain patient data using our electronic medical records system
Keep accurate records and remain committed to quality control
Provide comprehensive PMTCT services and counseling and referrals for HIV.
Maintain a good relationship with the community and other clinic staff
Work closely with peer educators, CHWs, and traditional birth attendants for outreach and education within the community
Work closely with the Jacaranda Health management team to identify and implement opportunities for improvement in clinical quality and clinic operations

Desired Qualifications
The desired candidate should possess the following:

Certificate in nursing from a recognized institution. A Diploma or Degree in nursing may be an added advantage
At least 3 years of clinical experience serving women, preferably in labor wards or maternities
Strong interpersonal skills and empathy: equally comfortable providing one-on-one counseling and presenting birth-preparedness education to groups
A commitment to providing world-class care, and the curiosity and commitment to excellence needed for continuous quality improvement
Excellent analytical reasoning skills and meticulous attention to detail
Computer literacy, preferably with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to work effectively and interdependently in a culturally diverse environment
A good understanding of community dynamics. Knowledge and familiarity with low-income urban areas of Nairobi will be an added advantage

Additional Comments Interested candidates may apply by email with an up to date CV, cover letter, current/expected salary and day-time telephone contact to jobs@jacarandahealth.org.
Please put “NURSE” in the subject line. No Calls Please.
Your application must be received on or before end of business April 10th, 2011.
We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
If you do not hear from us by April 30th, 2011, consider your application unsuccessful.

Engineers, Geologist, Sociologist, Accountant, Internal Auditor, Legal Officer

Northern Water Services Board (NWSB) under the KWSBSP acquired a grant from the African Development Bank (ADB) For the purpose of improving NWSB’s institutional capacity to develop sustainable RWSS services for the Region. The objective of the project is to improve water supply and sanitation services in urban, peri-urban and rural communities within the service area of the Northern Water Services Board (NWSB).
The Board requires the services of a reputable experts to provide the services of a highly skilled and experienced RWSSTA team comprising of two Water and Sanitation Engineers, Sociologist, hydro-geologist and financial expert to assist NWSB to achieve the above objectives.


Interested individuals must provide relevant information as follows;
Water and Sanitation Engineer
(2 Posts)
NWSB-ADB-1/11
Job Responsibilities:

Coordinating all technical aspects related to corporate planning, design and implementation of water and sewerage services in the Board area.
Ensuring design construction and maintenance standards are adhered to the maintained
Coordination of Boards strategic and Business plans for development of investments and infrastructure in the Board area.
Development and promotion of in use information technology in the institution.
Design and development of appropriate and cost effective models for water appropriation, storage, purification and distribution.
Design and development of strategies to reduce Unaccounted for Water (UFW) achieve desired operational efficiency and improve.
Promoting, developing and contracting sustainable and viable water service delivery in urban and rural schemes constructed by the Board.
Supervising and monitoring urban and rural water service providers.
Preparing, executing and enforcing compliance to Water & Sanitation Service agreements.
Contribute to the preparation of the Boards statutory and other reports required by Government or development partners

Job Requirements: The successful candidate should be an experienced Engineer and must have:

A Bachelor’s degree in Water or Civil Engineering from a recognized Institution. A post graduate qualification in a related field will be an added advantage.
Registered with Engineer’s Registration Board and be a Member of the Institute of Engineers of Kenya or relevant professional body.
A minimum of 5 years experience in water and sewerage design, development and management of which 3 years should have been in a senior management position.
A sound understanding of the reforms taking place in the water sector in Kenya.
Experience and demonstrable skills in management and administration.
Relevant Information & Communication Technology skills.

Hydro-Geologist
(One Post)
NWSB-ADB-2/11 Answerable to the technical service manager, project Hydro-geologist will be responsible for groundwater and related issues /functions of the Board.
Job Responsibilities:

Supervision and coordination of ground water management programmes / projects
Hydro-geological, geophysical, geotechnical, monitoring, development of standards and ensuring compliance relating to borehole drilling and ground water development
Aquifer mapping, ground water resources exploration, ground water survey, and conservation and environmental impact and conservation programmes
Analysis and interpretation of field data including preparation of reports, and providing technical advice on matters pertaining to hydrogeology.

Job Requirements:

At least a BSc degree in Geology, from a recognized University. A Masters Degree in Hydro-geology will be an added advantage.
Must have at least a 5 -Year experience in Hydrogeological Surveys, drilling, Planning and Supervision
Must be conversant with Borehole drilling Tendering Procedures
Must be Registered member of the Geological Registration Board of Kenya
Must demonstrate the ability to survey successful boreholes in Sedimentary, Volcanic and Basement terrains
Must be ready to travel to places with rough roads and hostile weather

Sociologist
NWSB-ADB-3/11
(1 Post) Project Sociologist reports to Technical Manager, Rural Water and Sanitation Services (RWSS) under the technical services manager.
Job Responsibilities:

Preparation of proposals on community water projects that require funding
Carryout socio-economic surveys / impact assessment
Mobilization o communities to form community water service providers
Identify capacity building needs for community based water service providers

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, or Community Development or Development studies from a recognized University. A Masters Degree in any of these fields will be an added advantage.
Minimum of 5 years relevant experience
Experience in community mobilization using relevant tools like Community Project Cycle and Participatory Rural Appraisal methods
Professional competency in work performance in Government, Middle level NGO in the development of water and sanitation services
Team player with relevant communication and computer skills

Project Accountant
NWSB-ADB-4/11
(1 Post) Answerable to the Finance and Administration Manager, project accountant will be responsible for Finance and Administration functions of the Board.
Job Responsibilities:

Formulation and implementation of sound financial policies, strategies and systems.
Managing all the Board’s internal and external financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting requirements.
Overseeing the production of timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial management accounts, and other reports.
Implementing financial and accounting systems
Ensuring adequate controls that support the Board’s financial operational efficiency and compliance.
Procurement and distribution of the Board’s office equipment, services and assets.
Monthly and quarterly reports on on-going assignments

Job Requirements: The successful candidate must have:

A Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (finance option), Business Administration or other relevant field.
Certified Public Accountant CPA II.
A post graduate qualification in Financial Management or other relevant field will be an added advantage.
Minimum 5 years experience of which 3 years should have been in administration and finance functions in a large and busy organization.
Knowledge or government and donor financial reporting
Demonstrable administrative and managerial capability in work performance and results
Good communications and leadership skills
Relevant Information & Communication Technology skills

Internal Auditor
(1 Post)
Re-Advertised
NWSB-5/11 Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer the Internal Auditor will be responsible for the Audit function of the Board
Job Responsibilities:

Control and Coordination of the Audit Section and maintenance of high audit standards within the Board
Proper preparation and supervision of Audit programme for financial, operational and management audits
Preparation of timely financial audit reports
Making recommendation on cost effective controls adoption
Ensure compliance with laid down policies, procedures and regulations

Job Requirements:

A Bachelor Degree in Commerce (Accounting/Audit option) or Business Administration and CPA III
Minimum of 3 years experience in a busy audit office preferably in the public sector or a large private enterprise
Demonstrate good knowledge of planning and organization skills
Person of high integrity
Demonstrated ability to prepare reports and meet deadlines
Be familiar with Kenya Government policies and its procurement and financial procedures
Computer literacy

Legal Officer / PA to the Chief Executive Officer
(1 Post)
NWSB-6/11 The Legal Officer will be reporting to the CEO and is responsible for the provision of effective legal advice and services to the Board.
Job Responsibilities

Provide accurate legal advice to the Board to ensure that decisions taken are legally correct and that the board’s interests is protected.
Give appropriate legal advice and ensure the Board’s interests are effectively safeguarded and that it carries out its legal obligations effectively.
Negotiate, draft and implement legal agreements and contracts relating to the work of the board.
Represent the board at meetings with external bodies to ensure that the legal aspects of any decisions are fully considered.
Maintain an awareness of developments in the legal field, which might affect the board and prepare reports on relevant matters for consideration by management.
Perform all necessary duties assigned as a PA to the CEO
Make preparation for Board meetings and ensure proper documentation

Job Requirements:

Be a qualified solicitor with and an LLB degree or its equivalent and must be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya with at least 5 years’ post-qualification experience.
Be a Certified Public Secretary of Kenya CPS(K);
Considerable experience of advocacy
Managerial experience
Highly developed negotiating and interpersonal skills
Excellent representational skills
Thorough knowledge of the organization’s work and functions

Clerical Officer
(2 Posts)
NWSB-6/11 Reporting to the Human Resource Manager the clerical officer will be responsible for general clerical duties.
Job Responsibilities:

Filing, dispatch, record keeping and file movement
Data compilation
Preparation of payments, leave and medical records

Job Requirements:

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or its approved equivalent
Must have working experience of at least 4 years
Computer literate
Ability and skills in record keeping

Northern Water Services Board is an equal opportunity employer and this advertisement is open to all eligible experts, irrespective of gender. These positions are on a one-year contract, to be renewed subject to performance and requirements.
Please send your applications including CV, e-mail and other contact details latest by Monday, the 18th April, 2011 to the following address:
The Chief Executive Officer,
Northern Water Services Board,
Maji House, Kismayu Road,
P. O. Box 495 – 70100,
Garissa, Kenya.

Programme Officer job in kenya– Agribusiness

The African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) is a not-for-profit organisation that facilitates and promotes access and delivery of appropriate proprietary agricultural technologies for use by resource-poor smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa. Based in Nairobi, but working across the continent, AATF fosters its mission through public/private partnerships to reach its target farmers. The Foundation is a one-stop-shop that provides expertise and know-how that facilitates the identification, access, development, delivery and utilisation of proprietary agricultural technologies.


To accomplish specific tasks as it implements its portfolio, AATF is looking for a qualified and experienced
Programme Officer – Agribusiness
Under the direct supervision of the Business Development Manager, the Programme Officer is responsible for providing and supporting innovative business solutions in the AATF business processes through assisting in coming up with feasibility and baseline studies, impact assessments, deployment and commercialisation of agricultural technologies, value chain analysis and creating market linkages across AATF projects.
The Programme Officer will also assist in monitoring and evaluation.
Terms of Reference

Assist in the implementation of agribusiness development activities for AATF
Support the implementation of M&E for AATF
Support all activities in the Business Development Unit
Assist in the creation of market access and linkages
Support any special assignments in the Business Development Unit in particular and the Technical Operations Department in general

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should possess a Master’s Degree or equivalent in economics, agricultural economics, business, agribusiness or related field.
She/ he should have at least 3 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in providing business and management development services, hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects.
Work experience in agriculture will be an advantage.
Experience in the use of computers, office software packages, and in handling web based management systems is an advantage.

This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based in Nairobi and is on a 2-year renewable contract subject to individual performance and availability of funds.
Salary and benefits will be in line with those provided within AATF’s NRS scheme.
Interested candidates are requested to submit their application letters and curriculum vitae by email not later than 8 April 2011 to: Email: aatf-hr@aatf-africa.org.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Programme Officer job in Kenya– Seed System

The African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) is a not-for-profit organisation that facilitates and promotes access and delivery of appropriate proprietary agricultural technologies for use by resource-poor smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa. Based in Nairobi, but working across the continent, AATF fosters its mission through public/private partnerships to reach its target farmers. The Foundation is a one-stop-shop that provides expertise and know-how that facilitates the identification, access, development, delivery and utilisation of proprietary agricultural technologies.


To accomplish specific tasks as it implements its portfolio, AATF is looking for a qualified and experienced
Programme Officer – Seed System
Working in the Technical Operations Department of AATF, the incumbent will be guided by the following terms of reference under the direct supervision of the Seed Systems Manager.
Terms of Reference

Manage assignments and tasks related to technical activities in the Seed Systems Unit, including project data entry, in-depth analysis and interpretation
Assist in preparation of technical reports and project proposals, including editing, proof-reading for correctness and formatting of documents
Assist in scheduling and implementation of the projects’ work plan
Support monitoring and evaluation of project operations, including assessing feedback to determine possible implications for implementation and corrective actions
Guiding and supervising stakeholder organisations sub-contracted to implement specific project activities
Perform any other duties as may be required

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should possess a minimum of a BSc in agriculture and preferably a Master’s degree in agricultural sciences.
She/ he should have at least 3 years of relevant experience at the national or international level.
Experience in the use of computers, office software packages, and in handling web based management systems is an advantage.

This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based in Nairobi and is on a 2-year renewable contract subject to individual performance and availability of funds. Salary and benefits will be in line with those provided within AATF’s NRS scheme.
Interested candidates are requested to submit their application letters and curriculum vitae by email not later than 8 April 2011 to: Email: aatf-hr@aatf-africa.org.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

UAP Insurance General Manager Job in Uganda

UAP Insurance Ltd, Uganda is a leading insurance and financial services provider that has provided financial security to millions of Ugandans since 1971. We are part of the UAP Holdings Group, operating regionally with offices in Kenya, Uganda and South Sudan.

In addition to our customer focused and innovative approach, we have a track record of setting the pace for the market: we were the second insurance company to be ISO 9001 certified, and have achieved the highest credit rating in the market today (Global Credit Rating A+).

We are seeking to strengthen our managerial capability by hiring two senior executives.

General Manager - Short Term Business

This is a senior leadership position that takes charge of the core functions of the company i.e. Underwriting, Claims, as well as development of our short-term business portfolio.

Key deliverables include: achievement of the company’s immediate and long term goals, optimising key processes and ensuring that service and quality standards are at par with or above the market leaders and are met in all instances.

The GMO is expected to:

Identify UAP’s competitive advantage in the Ugandan market and ensure that this is factored into the company’s strategic and business planning processes.

Legal Assistant::jobs in Kenya

The African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) is a not-for-profit organisation that facilitates and promotes access and delivery of appropriate proprietary agricultural technologies for use by resource-poor smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa. Based in Nairobi, but working across the continent, AATF fosters its mission through public/private partnerships to reach its target farmers.
The Foundation is a one-stop-shop that provides expertise and know-how that facilitates the identification, access, development, delivery and utilisation of proprietary agricultural technologies.


To accomplish specific tasks as it implements its portfolio, AATF is looking for a qualified and experienced
Legal Assistant
Working in the Legal Counsel’s office of AATF, the incumbent will be guided by the following
Terms of Reference

Assist in the preparation of consultancy contracts for vetting by the Legal Counsel
Contract lifecycle management, including sending contracts for signature, monitoring return of completed contracts and submission of contract reports by partners/consultants and following up with managers to obtain contract reports before payment by Finance Department
Organising Project Intellectual Property meetings including teleconferences and serve as secretary to such meetings by taking, preparing and sending minutes to the participants
Assisting Legal Counsel in managing the AATF Technology and Innovation Support Centre
Maintaining and updating the AATF contracts database
Updating and maintaining the intranet board folder
Performing such other tasks as the Legal Counsel may assign from time to time.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should possess a Diploma in Business Administration and Management. Certified Public Secretary (CPS) and a university degree will be an advantage.
Training and experience in contract preparation and intellectual property will be an advantage.
She/ he should have a minimum of 3 years experience in similar functions with reputable national or international organisations or law firm.
Knowledge of French is desirable.
Excellent time management, organisational and computer software skills are advantages.

This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based in Nairobi and is on a 2-year renewable contract subject to individual performance and availability of funds. Salary and benefits will be in line with those provided within AATF’s NRS scheme.
Interested candidates are requested to submit their application letters and curriculum vitae by email not later than 8 April 2011 to: Email: aatf-hr@aatf-africa.org.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.