Chief of Party- International Rescue Committee (IRC)

The International Rescue Committee, IRC, is bidding on a USAID RFA for the FANIKISHA Institution Strengthening Project in Kenya.

The FANIKISHA project aims to improve the health status and well-being of Kenyan citizens through improving the capacity of national Kenyan CSOs to strengthen the institutional and technical capacity of smaller affiliate CSOs.

The RFA response is due 26 April 2011 and the project is anticipated to start 1 August 2011 and run for 5 years.

The anticipated budget range is $38m to $44m.

*Position is contingent upon award of contract.

Scope of work

The COP is responsible for ensuring that the project is implemented in accordance with the cooperative agreement, and all applicable USAID and USG regulations. The COP will be the primary representational link with USAID staff.

The COP will work closely with the USAID in-country Mission to provide project updates, discuss strategies, obstacles, performance plans, and indicator success. The COP will liaise with USAID contracting officers, technical support staff and outside contractors.

The COP will represent the project to all key stakeholders, government officials and donors at coordination fora and other related seminars and meetings. The COP will ensure that project initiatives adequately address the needs of the beneficiary population in the most cost-effective manner.

Regional Health & HIV Advisor, East & Southern Africa

Job Title: Regional Health & HIV Advisor, East & Southern Africa

Grade: 2


Reports to: Regional Programme Manager, East & Southern Africa
Child Protection Level: 3
Based: Nairobi or Pretoria
Length of contract: 2 years fixed term


Job Purpose


The purpose of this role is to support Save the Children country programmes in East and Southern Africa (ESA) in the design and delivery of quality health programmes.


This support will cover a number of key areas, including programme development, quality assurance, advocacy, recruitment, capacity-building, knowledge management and networking, and will be delivered both from a distance and in regular country visits.


The Regional Health Advisor will be expected to work closely with a range of colleagues in country programmes, the ESA Regional Office and London, in particular the Health & HIV Team.


Save the Children is committed to making a significant contribution to the achievement of the health-related Millennium Development Goals, in particular MDGs 4 and 5, through its global EVERY ONE campaign.


In countries with high levels of maternal and child mortality Save the Children is scaling up its work in support of programmes aimed at saving children’s lives and strengthening the health systems that are vital for the health of children and their mothers; working with governments and other stakeholders to ensure the design and implementation of costed national plans for maternal and child health; and raising public awareness and building coalitions so that high levels of child and maternal mortality will no longer be tolerated.


The Regional Health & HIV Advisor will play a key role in helping the EVERY ONE campaign achieve its objectives in East and Southern Africa.

Regional Logistics Manager

Job Title: Regional Logistics Manager

Place of Work: Regional Office, Nairobi
Grade: 3
Reports to: Regional Finance Manager, East and Southern Africa


Reporting to position: Technical support to all Country Logistics Managers/Focal Points


Budget Responsibility: None


Child Protection Level: 3 The responsibilities of this post may require the post-holder to have one to one contact with children or young people.


Introduction


Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children and works in over 120 countries around the world.


The Save the Children UK Regional Office for East and Southern Africa (ESARO) co-ordinates programmes in 8 countries. It is our intention to focus increased effort on making positive and lasting change for children across the region. This will require additional expansion in our Logistics portfolio to ensure efficiency in managing our operations and make lasting change for children in the region.


Job Purpose


To work with Country Directors and their management teams to build their logistics and operational capacity to plan and manage their resources and assets efficiently and effectively, ensuring that programmes meet their commitments and are accountable to their beneficiaries and donors.


By providing technical support to Country Logistics Managers and focal points on all aspects of logistics and operational programme delivery, it is expected the logistics manager will be able to help countries:

• Identify significant reduction in their operational running costs through the utilization and allocation of resources and helping programme develop effective recharge mechanisms
• Improve accountability to donors and beneficiaries through implementation of regular reporting and strong control mechanisms
• Improve the quality and timeliness of projects

Office Driver / Administrative Assistant -Canadian Cooperation

Employment:Six months – renewable

Duties:

· Operates the CCO vehicle safely and efficiently

· Responsible for ensuring that the inside and outside of vehicle are properly cleaned and fuelled on an ongoing basis. Keeps the interior of the assigned vehicle neat and orderly.

· Follows specific regularly scheduled routes, or responds to requests from the supervisor for management of unscheduled routes.

· Assists passengers in boarding and exiting vehicle and in the loading and unloading of luggage.

· Monitors traffic and weather conditions and notifies dispatch of potential problems.

· Reports accidents or other safety situations as and when they occur.

· Inspects exterior and interior of vehicle at beginning of each trip for properly operating headlights, turn signals, brake lights, interior courtesy lamps, air conditioning or heating, warning lamps, mirror adjustment, properly inflated tires, windshield wipers, vehicle damage, etc. prior to moving vehicle.

· Monitors vehicle condition and records malfunctioning items or damage to the supervisor.

· Accurately completes a log sheet for each shift with information including driver number, vehicle number, number of passengers, pick up and drop off times, mileages, destinations, etc.

· Learns and provides guests and passengers with appropriate information regarding lodging, entertainment and attractions within service area.? Learns and remembers locations of various destination points serviced by the fleet including lodging, entertainment and attraction sites.

· Assists in the logistical aspect of procurement of items for the CCO as requested from time to time. This may entail picking / dropping items from suppliers and when picking up items, inspecting to ensure correct items are picked in good condition.

· Provides basic Messengerial duties as and when required such as drop-off or pick-up of documents or letters; payments of office bills amongst others.

· Provides administrative support as required. Suggestion: Instead – Provides general clerical and administration support (including photocopying, faxing, mail handling, meeting room arrangements, stationary orders, printing, filing, and other duties as required.

· Maintain a variety of records for example vehicle log sheet, vehicles requisition forms etc.

· Also may be required to perform other related duties as requested.

National Consultant-HIV and Gender Support Officer .

Announcement no. 003/11

Issued:30 March 2011

Application deadline:7 April 2011

Position title:National Consultant-HIV and Gender Support Officer

Contract type:NPP

Duration:Initially for 11 month with a possibility of extension up to 24 months

Duty Station:Nairobi, with frequent travel to the field.

Duties and responsibilities:

Under the general supervision of the FAOR in Kenya and direct supervision of the AFAOR (Programme) and technical guidance of Food Security and HIV and AIDS Officer in collaboration with all other technical Units in FAO-KE, the HIV and Gender Support Officer will;

· Support the Kenya component of the regional project “addressing HIV and gender inequalities through food security and nutrition responses in Eastern and Central Africa” by providing technical backstopping, monitoring and reporting on implementation

· Support Food Security and HIV and AIDS Officer? in mainstreaming HIV and gender issues within FAO programmes including the provision of technical support and assistance in the development of related project proposals

· Provide direct support in addressing HIV and GBV issues in the area of assignment through identification of livelihood based interventions for the implementation of project related activities in the field in close collaboration with other technical units

· Provide guidance on HIV and gender issues from national perspective to FAO programmes, partners and stakeholders

· Provide technical support in the development and identification of HIV and gender issues including GBV related interventions within emergency operations

· Participate in baseline surveys, needs assessment and evaluations whenever required and use the findings to shape the interventions to address the emerging challenges

· Identify training needs for partners, plan and execute trainings and reflection meetings and contribute to the development or adaptation of training modules on HIV and gender.

· Contribute to the development or adaptation of training modules on HIV and gender

·Represent the FAO in the national inter- Agency working group on HIV and Gender and strengthen collaboration with partners (including the government) and donors on HIV, gender and food security interventions

· Monitor project activities in the field, collect and document lessons learned and best practices and prepare and submit reports thereof;

Drought Emergency Response Project Manager- Marsabit

Cordaid combines more than 90 years’ experience and expertise in emergency aid and structural poverty eradication. We are one of the biggest international development organisations with a network of almost a thousand partner organisations in 36 countries in Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe and Latin America.
In Kenya, Marsabit, Cordaid is looking for a Drought Emergency Response Project Manager.
Vacancy number:10/11
Introduction

Cordaid supports Community Managed Disaster Risk Reduction in pastoralist areas in Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda.
For the current and unfolding drought situation, Cordaid and partners will implement drought emergency response activities with funding from ECHO.
Cordaid will appoint a project management team to supervise and monitor the response activities, implemented by 5 of its partner organizations.
Responsibilities

• Overall management and supervision of the Drought Emergency Response Project.
• Monitoring of the implementation and progress of the Drought Emergency Response activities, implemented by 5 partner organizations.
• Supervision of the Cordaid Drought Emergency Response team, including project management, human resources management, financial& administrative management.
• Reporting on progress of the project to Cordaid and ECHO.
• Networking and linking with external stakeholders and actors to support coordination of the humanitarian aid related to the drought situation.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in development studies, social sciences, natural resource management, or other subject related to international development cooperation, food security and humanitarian aid.

Front Office Receptionist– Village Market. Dental Clinic

Our client is a dental clinic based at the Village market with an opening for a front office receptionist.  

Job Requirements

• More than 2 years experience.
• Great knowledge of office practices and procedures; business correspondence; record keeping systems; office machine operation; English grammar including usage and composition; telephone etiquette.
• Exceptional ability to perform filing, receptionist, record keeping and other related clerical tasks.
• Strong ability to exercise judgment and tact in dealing with the public and other employees.
• Excellent ability to work under minimal supervision and prioritize work.
• In-depth ability to clearly explain policies, procedures and regulations.
• Remarkable ability to identify and correct errors in English usage, sentence structure and punctuation; perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• Strong ability to work with a variety of people.
• Proven ability to take and record dictation for letters, reports, and other correspondence and to transcribe these notes into finished copy, depending upon position.
• Decent ability to use word processing equipment and/or software applications on personal computer.
• Demonstrated ability to use personal computer to set up and enter data using computer applications.
• Ability to communicate with others and to assimilate and understand information, in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.
• Strong ability to operate assigned equipment.
• Enviable ability to make sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.

Technical Sales Executive

Company Profile:A company dealing with equipments for the construction, drilling and demolition and mining industry.  
Reports to:Managing Director
 
Key Responsibilities

• Customer follow-ups old and new
• Maintaining accurate record of customers interacted with
• Preparing of reports as requested by immediate senior
• Telephone sales
• Recruitment of new customers
• Specifiers training
• Collection of payment on personal sales

Skills and Competencies

• Team Player
• Integrity
• Self starter
• curious and willing to learn
• passionate about self development

Academic Qualification

• Building and construction related field
• Dip/degree in above above field (building economics/civil engineering/building and construction)

Information Systems Assistant-UN-HABITAT JOB IN NAIROBI KENYA

Organizational Location:UN-HABITAT

Duty Station:Nairobi
Grade:G4

Post Duration:9 months

Closing Date:4 April 2011


Background

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-HABITAT, is the UN agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all.
The post is located in the Resource Mobilization Unit (RMU), Office of the Executive Director, UN-HABITAT.
The Agency has developed a Donor Information System (DIS) and an online pipeline projects database that need to be maintained and updated regularly. Under the direct supervision of the External Relations Analyst, the guidance of the Head of Unit, and together with a dynamic team, the incumbent’s duties will be:
Responsibilities
Within limits of delegated authority, the Information Systems Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:

• Conduct searches and compiles information and reference materials from various sources for reports, studies, briefings, meetings/conferences, etc; assists in the preparation of presentation materials using appropriate technology/software.
• Regularly maintains and updates the DIS ensuring high quality of information.
• Generates a variety of standard statistical and other reports, work orders, etc., using various databases. Assists with the verification of data and data extraction required for the agency wide Portfolio Review.
• Responds or drafts responses to routine correspondence and other communications in particular those related to the DIS and the pipeline projects database; uses standard word processing package to produce a wide variety of large, complex documents and reports; responds to moderately complex information requests and inquiries (e.g. answers requests requiring file search, etc.), and as necessary, refers inquiries to appropriate personnel for handling.
• Assists in the maintenance of the RMU website(s) by scanning, converting and posting a variety of documents onto the site.
• Performs data entry and extraction functions.
• When required, performs general administrative tasks and provides secretarial, administrative and logistics support to meetings, boards, committees, conferences, etc.
• Provides guidance to less experienced staff on general office processes and procedures, computer applications, including supporting end-user trainings.
• Performs other duties as assigned

WWF Project Extension Officer JOB IN KENYA

WWF – The Global Conservation Organization, Kenya Country Office (WWF-KCO), is seeking to recruit a Project Extension Officer– Mara River Basin Sustainable Forest and Water Resources Management Project to be based in Narok. The Project Extension Officer will work on full time basis to ensure that the project outputs and activities in the area of assignment are carried out as laid down in the project documents and are articulated to meet the laid down project objectives. He or she must be willing to be based and travel extensively in the field.
Major duties include:

• organising local communities into catchment management / conservation groups, strengthening and building their capacities;
• Mobilizing and supporting members of the Trans-boundary Water Users Forum in developing their constitution and interpreting the relevant acts, ensuring that the forum operates as a legal entity;
• participate in and support the Project Executant in the design and execution of capacity building for partners through key stakeholders;
• Identify catchment management and related conservation needs and design and implement sustainable measures to address these needs: Support information gathering, baseline surveys and awareness raising on Payment for Environmental Services and other areas and supporting the establishment of a mechanism for operationalizing the same;
• Soliciting support and ensuring participation of government departments and other relevant partner agencies to undertake their role and responsibilities in the project.

Engineers, Engineering Surveyor, Lab Technician JOBS IN KENYA

Our client, Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), is a State Corporation established under the Kenya Airports Authority Act (Cap 395), whose mandate is to construct, operate and maintain aerodromes, as well as provide such other amenities and facilities for passengers and other persons making use of the services or other facilities so provided within Kenya.


The Kenya Airports Authority has already advertised as the Procuring Entity to post-qualify candidates and receive bids from eligible bidders for the:


Construction of Runway Strengthening /Widening, Parallel Taxiway and Cargo Apron at Kisumu Airport


The scope of works includes the following:

1. Runway 06/24 Strengthening and Widening by construction of Shoulders
2. Parallel Taxiway
3. Cargo Apron
4. Airfield Ground Lighting
5. Drainage Works and other related works

Applications from qualified candidates are invited for the following positions:-


Resident Engineer -18 Months
Job Ref. MN 4801
Job Profile

• To prepare a construction supervision manual outlining routines and procedures to be applied in contract management supervision and administration.
• Review available project documents and drawings for the purposes of understanding the design.
• Provide ad-hoc design details as required for implementation of works.
• Issue all the necessary instructions to the contractor(s) check and control the work to ensure that it is carried out in accordance with the contract requirements.
• Provide general guidance to contractor(s) as may be necessary to ensure that the works are carried out expeditiously according to the agreed schedule and within the terms of contract(s).
• During the execution of the works carry out inspections of all work areas and installations.
• Receive certificates from contractor(s), check and approve all material required to ensure compliance.
• Ascertain and agree with the contractor(s) measurements and payment claims and certify these to KAA being correct and within the terms of the contract(s).
• Record the results of work measurements carried out for payment of provisional and final quantities on the proper forms normally used in Kenya or as agreed with KAA for proper execution , completion and commissioning of the works and building management system.
• Prepare and submit to the Project Manager:

1. Monthly progress reports
2. Quarterly Reports
3. Technical reports as necessary
4. Final completion reports and any

• Conduct Post Construction inspections and follow up action during defects liability period including preparation of a preventive maintenance system for airport facilities at Kisumu Airport.
• Issue a Defects Liability Certificate upon completion of the defects liability period so that the Performance Bonds can be released.
• Prepare and submit final built drawings, maintenance and preventive maintenance schedules.
• To advise KAA on all matters relating to claims from the contractor and to make recommendations thereon, including the possible recourse to arbitration.

Person Profile

• BSc. Civil Engineering.
• Registered Engineer with an internationally recognized institution.
• A minimum of 15 years professional experience with 10 years on relevant project management/supervision of projects of similar nature, magnitude and complexity.
• Leadership and managerial skills.
• Computer literacy.

Assistant Resident Engineer -15 Months
Job Ref. MN 4802


Job Profile

• To check and control the work to ensure that it is carried out in accordance with the contract requirements.
• Review available project documents and drawings for the purposes of understanding the design.
• Provide ad-hoc design details as required for implementation of the works.
• Provide general guidance to contractor(s) as may be necessary to ensure that the works are carried out expeditiously according to the agreed schedule and within the terms of contract(s).
• During the execution of the works carry out inspections of all work areas and installations.
• Receive certificates , from contractor(s), check all material required to ensure compliance for approval.
• Ascertain the contractor(s) measurements and payment claims and certify these to KAA being correct and within the terms of the contract(s).
• Record the results of work measurements carried out for payment of provisional and final quantities on the proper forms normally used in Kenya or as agreed with KAA for proper execution , completion and commissioning of the works and building management system.
• Assist the RE in the preparation of:

1. Monthly progress reports
2. Quarterly Reports
3. Technical reports as necessary
4. Final completion reports and any

• Conduct Post Construction inspections and follow up action during defects liability period including preparation of a preventive maintenance system for airport facilities at Kisumu Airport.
• Issue a Defects Liability Certificate upon completion of the defects liability period so that the Performance Bonds can be released.
• Prepare and submit final As-built drawings, maintenance and preventive maintenance schedules.
• To advise the RE on all matters relating to claims from the contractor and to make recommendations thereon, including the possible recourse to arbitration

Project Manager – Lomidat Project,VSF Belgium

VSF Belgium is a recognized developmental International NGO founded in 1995 working with disadvantaged communities to increase their standards of living, improve food security and livelihood sustainability through improved animal health and animal production.


In East Africa, our programmes focus on community based animal health services, capacity building of local institutions and governments, conflict mitigation and sustainable natural resource management.


Position Title: Project Manager – Lomidat Project
Duty Station: Lodwar, Kenya
Availability: Immediately
Deadline: 11th April 2011


Role


The Project Manager for the LOMIDAT Project will oversee, lead and manage the Technical team working on food facility and livestock market chain on the Lomidat project.


He/She will be responsible for maintaining relationships with the partner, monitoring, and ensuring that the strategies in place enable the project to reach the set objectives.


He/she will support in technical backstopping of relevant areas in other Lodwar projects, DMI, Fodder production, CERF, Emergency projects etc.


Main responsibilities of


A) Program management and development

• Project Action planning, implementation and coordination.
• Networking and collaboration with the Lomidat team.
• Facilitate the technical implementation of result two and the parts of result three of the action as appropriately designed.
• In coordination with the VSF B Lodwar project manager coordinate research activities for the improvement of livestock market chain and the development of new project areas.
• To maintain close linkages with the Lomidat project Butchery/factory and staff
• To work with the Lodwar project manager, in identifying and develop new projects based on the strengths, capacity and local resources of beneficiaries and specific calls from donors.
• To ensure synergy in the Livestock market chain project activities.
• To work with the Livestock traders to develop a clear livestock Value chain, in Turkana.
• To submit timely project reports based on donor guidelines to the Lodwar project.

B) Staff management and development

• Development of a team building strategy to promote an effective and supportive working environment within the Turkana Program.
• Work with the Lodwar team to form a strong technical team.
• Coach and mentor staff in order to ensure that they perform to the best of their abilities and are fully aware of the theory and practise of development work and the project management cycle.

C) Representation of VSFB

• Development of relationships with Government representatives, the Lomidat and other local stakeholders
• Represent VSF B in the Livestock Market chain Project Management Unit (PMU) meetings and coordination meetings

D) Financial Management

• Ensure that projects are implemented in full compliance with both donor and VSF B guidelines and regulations
• Authorizing all expenditures for the project and monitoring expenditure on line items as per the approved budget
• Timely reporting as per donor regulations
• Facilitation of visits by monitoring teams

E) Communication and Information

• Inform and collaborate with the lodwar projects manager on a continuous basis
• Forward relevant project information for the promotion of the Livestock infrastructure development to the Lodwar and regional offices

F) Networking and Liaison

• Liaison and networking with relevant livestock partners and collaborators to improve the performance of the Livestock chain project in a dynamic environment
• Assist the Lodwar Project manager in the Development of a joint and common approach the implementation activities of all projects in for the communities in Turkana and the Ecosystem of north-western Kenya
• Network with Lomidat project manager, General Manager and ensure a common approach and the coordination of activities
• Promotion of team spirit on all levels within VSF belgium

Project Manager – Garissa, VSF-Belgium

VSF-Belgium is a recognized developmental International NGO founded in 1995 working with disadvantaged communities to increase their standards of living, improve food security and livelihood sustainability through improved animal health and animal production.


In East Africa, our programmes focus on community based animal health services, capacity building of local institutions and governments, conflict mitigation and sustainable natural resource management.


Position Title: Project Manager – Garissa
Duty Station: Garissa, Kenya
Availability: Immediately
Deadline: 11th April 2011


Role


The Project Manager will oversee, lead and manage the field operations of the emergency team in Garissa.


He/She will be responsible for maintaining relationships with the various stakeholders, monitoring, and ensuring that the project meets its objectives. He/she will support in technical backstopping of relevant areas in other Garissa based projects


Main responsibilities of


A) Program management and development

• Project programming, implementation and direct management in line with both donor and VSF B guidelines and regulations
• Ensure effective monitoring and evaluation of the project
• Co-ordinate and manage the projects in Garissa by providing technical and strategic leadership
• Identify and develop project proposals based on the needs of beneficiaries and specific calls from donors.
• Ensure project implementation progress is in line with the activity work plan.
• Ensure that donor regulations are adhered to and that VSF Belgium administrative, financial and implementation controls are observed.
• Participate and contribute to relevant project related network and links.
• Develop work plans, financial projections and verify all financial reports on the project
• Manage the flow of technical reports and compilation of the same in the project narratives for internal and donor reporting.
• Support internal and external monitoring and evaluation exercises.
• Respond to cross cutting issues affecting the community in cooperation with specific Districts Expert agencies and build on arising community needs for furtherance of humanitarian Intervention as required.

B) Staff management and development

• Development of a team building strategy to promote an effective and supportive working environment within the Garissa Program.
• Work with the Garissa team to form a strong technical team.
• Coach and mentor staff in order to ensure that they perform to the best of their abilities and are fully aware of the theory and practise of development work and the project management cycle.

C) Representation of VSFB

• Development of relationships with Government representatives, in Garissa and other local stakeholders
• Represent VSF B in various project forum and networking levels in the target districts of operations.

D) Financial Management

• Ensure that projects are implemented in full compliance with both donor and VSF B guidelines and regulations
• Authorizing all expenditures for the project and monitoring expenditure on line items as per the approved budget
• Timely reporting and proposal amendments as per donor regulations
• Co-financing

Government Scholarships for the People’s Republic of CHINA

Republic of Kenya

Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology

Government Scholarships for the People’s Republic of China 2011/2012


The China Government is offering twenty nine (29) scholarships to Kenyans in both undergraduate and post graduate studies.


They are in the following categories:

• Undergraduates : 13
• Postgraduates : 16

Eligibility


Undergraduate: Studies in Engineering and Medicine

• Minimum KCSE mean grade of B+ with a minimum of grade ‘B’ in Mathematics, Physics, Biology and Chemistry
• Not more than 23 years of age.
• Only those candidates who completed secondary education in the last 3 years need apply.

Postgraduate: Studies in Engineering, Medicine, Computer Science and Pharmacy.


Eligible candidates are only those who:

• Are serving the country in the public sector.
• Completed two (2) years of continuous service since their last degree studies
• Graduated in the last ten (10) years
• Are below 34 years for Masters and 40 years old for PhD. Programmes.

Note:

• For masters degree application one must have attained 1st class or Upper Second Class Honours degree from a recognized university.
• For PhD studies application one must be a holder of a Masters degree with good grades from a recognized university

CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER(COO)

Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Kenya

Chief Operations Officer (COO)
Job Ref. MN 4788


Our client, The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Kenya Branch, established in 1984, is one among the branches of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators which was formed in 1915 with headquarters in London.


It promotes and facilitates determination of disputes by Arbitration and other forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), which includes mediation and Adjudication.


The Institute has over 12,000 members spread out in about 90 countries in the world. The Kenya branch which has 400 + members wishes to recruit a COO.


Job Profile

• Management and general oversight of the Branch.
• Marketing of the Branch.
• Actively spearhead revenue generation activities.
• Develop objective mechanisms for review of staff performance.
• To develop, in conjunction with the Branch Committee, a strategic plan for the Branch.
• Provide linkages between the Branch and its partners locally and internationally.
• Pursue the acquisition by the Branch of office and facilities.
• Recruit membership for the Branch.
• Serve as Secretary to the Branch Committee.

Person Profile

• Preferably should be a graduate.
• Innovative and visionary team builder.
• Aged 40+ years
• Fully computer literate.

Executive Assistant Manager/Health club supervisor

A five star leading hotel based in Nairobi seeks for an enthusiastic, dynamic, self motivated, qualified and experienced persons to fill the below named positions urgently:-

Executive Assistant Manager

Reporting to the General Manager, the successful candidate will:-

• Effectively manage the hotel in such a manner that customer satisfaction and budgeted profit margins are achieved.
• Contribute to the success of the hotel by ensuring highest standard of products and services are maintained and delivered at all times.

Minimum Requirements

• Have a degree or a Higher National Diploma in Hotel Management or Business Management from recognized institutions.
• Over 10 years senior management experience with a proven track record and strong management and organizational skills particularly in Food and Beverage or/Rooms Division gained in a 5 star hotel.
• In depth knowledge of food safety laws, keen business awareness and commercial acumen.
• Strong communication and motivational skills and proven leadership abilities.
• Team player and well motivated, with good people management skills.
• Computer literate

Finance Manager Wanted

Location: Nairobi

Are you a Finance professional passionate about supporting other businesses achieve their objectives and can roll up your sleeves to ensure systems, controls and structures are set up to optimize resources for best results?

Our client, a fast growing financial consulting company providing financial services to other businesses is looking for an energetic and creative finance professional to support the delivery of a fully fledged financial department offsite.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing the work of the Accountants in preparation of Financial Reports for Clients.
• Ensuring full compliance of clients to all statutory requirements. I.e. Tax, NHIF, NSSF etc
• Conducting Financial and Tax planning for the clients –this includes and is not limited to preparation of budgets, Cashflow Management, Pricing Strategy, Tax Planning and Budget Control
• The Finance Manager will also play a key role in business development and will direct customer relationship management for the business.
• The Finance Manager will coordinate and assign roles and tasks to the accountants.

Qualifications required

• CPA(K)
• Accountancy or Finance related degree. An MBA will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 3 years experience preferably in a management role
• Good leadership and interpersonal skills (should be outgoing and confident)

To apply, send CV ONLY to jobs@flexi-personnel.com by 8th April 2011.

Business Development Advisor

FHI is a global health and development organization whose science-based programs bring lasting change to the world’s most vulnerable people. Our approach is rigorous and evidence-driven. Among our worldwide staff of 2,500 are leading physicians, scientists, and technical experts in health, development, and management.

Our work is global in scale yet country-focused, with international offices staffed by local professionals. Since 1971, we have worked with 1,400 partners in 125 countries, forging strong relationships with governments, diverse organizations, the private sector and communities.

By applying science to programs, FHI is helping countries make measurable progress against disease, poverty, and inequity—improving lives for millions.

We seek qualified candidates for the position of Business Development Advisor based in Nairobi, Kenya.


Position Responsibilities:

As a part of the FHI’s Business Planning and Strategy (BPS)department, the Business Development Advisor will work with FHI headquarters and Country Offices to lead and support a wide range of business planning and development activities.

S/he will contribute to the leadership and support of business planning activities in a way that complements and adds strategic value to teams in FHI’s headquarters, other technical staff in the Africa Regional Technical Hub and Country Offices in order to maximize FHI’s global business development presence and expertise in the region.

IT Firm Sales Executives (KShs 40K – 80K)

An established ICT Company in Nairobi wishes to expand and strengthen its sales Team. We’re looking for Sales People with experience in Technology Related products; which could be the following fields; Power Solution (UPS), Wireless Communication; PABXs; Security Solutions etc
Key Qualifications:-

• Graduate or diploma holders in marketing, IT or business related fields.
• Must demonstrate a working knowledge in a broad based ICT products and solutions
• Excellent project management skills
• Good communication and presentation skills
• 3-5 years experience in similar position
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead a team

Senior Accountant – Accounts Receivable

A leading research-based pharmaceutical and healthcare company seeks a suitable candidate for the following post: Senior Accountant – Accounts Receivable
The successful candidate’s principal purpose will be effective credit management in line with company policies, procedures and objectives.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Co-ordinates, directs and guides the operations of the Accounts Receivable section.
• Facilitates the maintenance of the customer master files to ensure complete, accurate and up to date information on the company’s customers.
• Manages Credit Control and ensures that customers adhere to the credit policy
• Prepares and circulates the monthly debtors’ reports for the Commercial businesses
• Prepares quarterly trade debtors provision schedules
• Reconciles the trade debtors control accounts and analyses other non-trading debtors accounts monthly.
• Ensures that proper filing practices are maintained to ensure the safe custody of, and easy access to all accounting documents generated by the Accounts Receivable section.
• Ensures compliance with the Accounts Receivable month-end cut-off procedures.
• Ensure the timely preparation and submission of SB14 as per the stipulated timelines, handling and resolution of mismatches.

BRAESIDE HIGH SCHOOL TEACHING JOBS IN KENYA

Braeside High School is a member of the Braeburn Group of International Schools, which has 7 school compounds across Kenya.

OurCompose children represent over 80 nationalities and we pride ourselves on the quality of education we provide. All Braeburn Schools follow the National Curriculum of England and Wales. We prepare students for IGCSEs, A Levels, International Baccalaureate (IB), and National Diploma.


The following positions are available in September 2011:

• Business Studies / French
• Business Studies BTEC
• Business Studies / Geography
• English Language / Literature
• Learning Support
• German
• Physical Education

All Applicants should be holders of a Bachelor of Education degree with subject specialisation from a recognised university, have experience in teaching in a British Curriculum school (IGCSE & A Level), and be computer literate.

Store Keeper

Our client, an FMCG company is looking for a?store keeper. The successful candidate will be responsible for

• Receiving, storing and issuing supplies and materials as well as compiling records of supply transactions.
• Verifying that supplies received are listed on requisitions and invoices.
• Inventory management
• Issuing supplies.
• Overseeing stock control according to a prescribed computerized inventory system
• Organizing and controlling the flow of stock.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Purchasing and supplies.
• Outstanding computer skills; Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and database management
• Minimum 2 years experience in a similar role.

Human Resource Manager

A market leader in the production and processing of Sisal, Seed Maize and Chives for export and local market is seeking to fill the following position:-
Human Resource Manager


Job Requirements

• A relevant University degree.
• Possess good communication skills.
• Be conversant with labour laws.
• Have ability to achieve work deadlines.
• Be analytical, creative and a team player.
• Minimum two (2) years relevant experience.
• Be ready to work at the Estate.

Applications can be send to:

DN/A 937

P.O Box 49010 - 00100,

Nairobi.

Deadline for application is 30th April 2011.