Thursday, September 22, 2011

USAID ADMINISTRATIVE / PROGRAM ASSISTANT JOB IN KENYA


ADMINISTRATIVE/ PROGRAM ASSISTANT - TRANSITION INITIATIVE FOR SOMALIA (TIS) PROGRAM 

For further details and to apply for this post, please copy the link below as your web address:

http://kenya.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/u17/TIS%20admin%20asst.pdf
Position Closes September 27, 2011.

KENYAN UNILEVER PENSIONS ASSISTANT JOB IN NAIROBI KENYA


PENSIONS ASSISTANT (TEMP) 
Reference: HR001
Level of experience: Diploma
Area of interest: Human Resources
Location: Nairobi
Company: Unilever K Ltd
Country: Kenya
Salary: N/A

JOB DESCRIPTION
Key Duties:
• Reconstruction of missing employee files.
• Creating employee database on Pension information.
• Reconciliation of Pension records in liaison with the administrator.
• Preparation of creditors through detailed scrutiny of the cash book transactions.
• Reconstruct accrued benefits payable for outbound International Assignees.
• Filing and archiving.

NATION MEDIA GROUP JOBS IN NAIROBI KENYA - PURCHASING OFFICER, SENIOR WEB PRODUCER, WEB PRODUCER, ONLINE VIDEO PRODUCER, NEWS ANCHOR / REPORTER JOBS

NATION MEDIA GROUP


PURCHASING OFFICER
Job Number: HR-PO-09-11
VISA Sponsorship: no
Job Type: Full Time
Number of Openings: 1
Relocation: N
Location: Kenya-Nairobi, Nairobi Area Province

Opportunity:
The Nation Media Group, the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in
print, broadcast and digital media. It attracts and serves unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania
and Rwanda. We are seeking to recruit an experienced and self- motivated individual to in the Procurement
Department.
The candidate will report to The GM - Purchasing.
Key responsibilities and duties:
• Effective sourcing of goods and services both locally and internationally as per laid down procedures;
• Managing supplier& customers’ relations;
• Monitoring market trends; and
• Ensuring timely supply of quality goods and services.
Required Skills:
• University Degree preferably in a Business related field.
• CIPS Diploma.
• 2 - 3 years working experience in a busy commercial environment.
• Knowledge of SAP Materials Management Module will be an added advantage.
• Should possess excellent planning and execution skills;
• Ability to maintain an all round awareness of the business and emerging trends;
• Excellent customer service skills;
• Proactive in developing solutions;

Benefits:
Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Bonus
Plan, Paid Training, Flex Time, Startup Job
To apply, please copy the link below as your web address:
http://career.staffingsoft.com/site014/asp/JobSeekerResults.asp

SENIOR WEB PRODUCER - Nation.co.ke
Job Number: HR-SWP-09-11
Job Type: Full Time
Number of Openings: 1
Relocation: N
Location: Kenya-Nairobi
Opportunity:
This position falls vacant within the Editorial Department. The candidate should have good understanding of
new media, proven writing, editing, and web production abilities and sound knowledge of current affairs.
He/she should also be innovative, analytical and adaptable to fast-changing news and technology realities and
work under tight deadlines.
Key responsibilities and duties:
• Coordinate content generation and production operations for Nation.co.ke
• Drive Nation.co.ke publishing on the mobile
• Contribute to converged newsroom operations
• Lead Online Sub Editors to ensure frequent updates across all content channels
• Drive traffic through content decisions based on web metrics
• Lead multi-media production

Required Skills:
• Excellent headline writing and editing skills and good understanding of multi-media story-telling.
• Good understanding of current affairs, business, lifestyle and sports issues.
• Strong computer skills, including working knowledge of web technology such as Flash, HTML and Web
Content Management Systems.
• Good knowledge of SEO
• A University Degree and a Diploma in Journalism;
• 3 to 4 years working experience preferably as a sub editor;
• Good level of knowledge of African current affairs
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Training, Flex
Time
To apply, please copy the link below as your web address:
http://career.staffingsoft.com/site014/asp/JobSeekerResults.asp

WEB PRODUCER - BDAfrica.com
Job Number: HR-WP-09-11
Job Type: Full Time
Number of Openings: 1
Relocation: N
Location: Kenya-Nairobi, Nairobi Area Province

Opportunity
This position vacant falls within the Editorial Department. The candidates should have good understanding of
new media, proven writing, editing, and web production abilities and sound knowledge of current affairs.

UNOPS FIELD MONITOR ASSISTANT JOBS VACANCY IN KENYA



UNOPS helps its partners in the United Nations system meet the world’s needs for building peace, recovering
from disaster, and creating sustainable development. UNOPS is known for its ability to implement complex
projects in all types of environments around the globe. In an effort to promote organizational excellence,
UNOPS seeks highly qualified individuals for the following position:

FIELD MONITOR ASSISTANTS (40 POSITIONS) 
Vacancy Details
Vacancy Code: UNOPS/2011/AFO/KEOC/PRJ/26
Post Title Field Monitor Assistants (40 positions)
Post Level: LICA 2 (Local Individual Contractor)/ G4 Equivalent
Org Unit: Kenya Operations Centre (KEOC)
Duty Stations: Nairobi, Isiolo, Mombasa and Eldoret in Kenya
Duration: Initially until 31 December 2011, with possible extension
Closing Date 27th September 2011

Background
WFP has been piloting seasonal use of cash for assets in Mwingi since October 2010, and has expanded cash
transfers to the other marginal agricultural areas where beneficiaries currently receive food. It is expected that
instead of food, WFP will directly transfer cash to beneficiaries to enable them buy food. In preparation for the
expansion, WFP Field Offices require additional support of field monitor assistants to collect and clean
beneficiary information, to assist in the coordinating enrolment, and to collect and compile & submit monthly
market monitoring reports

Duties and Responsibilities
With overall guidance from the WFP Programme Innovations Team (Nairobi), the Field Monitor Assistants (FMA)
will be based in the field offices and will report to the WFP Head of Field Offices Isiolo, Nairobi and other
locations

UNOPS FINANCE ASSISTANT INTERN JOB VACANCY IN KENYA



UNOPS helps its partners in the United Nations system meet the world’s needs for building peace, recovering
from disaster, and creating sustainable development. UNOPS is known for its ability to implement complex
projects in all types of environments around the globe. In an effort to promote organizational excellence,
UNOPS seeks highly qualified individuals for the following position:


FINANCE ASSISTANT - UNPAID INTERN/ VOLUNTEER 
Vacancy Details
Vacancy Code: UNOPS/2011/AFO/KEOC/Interns
Post Title: Finance Assistant - unpaid Intern/Volunteer
Org Unit: Kenya Operations Centre
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration: Six months
Closing Date: 23 September 2011

Benefits of working at UNOPS
“UNOPS plays a critical role in providing management services for our life-saving, peacebuilding, humanitarian
and development operations. I have seen many examples of how these activities help suffering people in
troubled parts of the world. UNOPS is setting countries on course to a more stable future by helping them to
build roads, schools and clinics, to remove landmines, to prepare for democratic elections and much else
besides.”
Ban Ki-moon, United Nations Secretary General 25 May 2009
UNOPS personnel work in a constantly challenging, dynamic and exciting environment. UNOPS employs almost
6,000 personnel annually and on behalf of its partners creates thousands more work opportunities in local
communities. With its headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark, a network of five regional offices and a further
20 operations and project centre’s, UNOPS oversees activities in more than 60 countries.
UNOPS employs both staff members and contractors. United Nations contracts offer an attractive
remuneration package with competitive pay and benefits. The salary is based on the current market rate for
similar roles in comparable organizations and locations.
Depending on the contract offered, benefits may include some of the following: tax exempt salary, medical
insurance plan (including life insurance and disability benefits), sick leave, paid maternity/paternity leave,
rental subsidy, dependency allowances, education grant, travel and shipping expenses, hardship allowance,

KNIGHT FRANK BUILDING CARETAKERS JOBS IN NAIROBI AND MOMBASA KENYA



BUILDING CARETAKERS (
Knight Frank has exciting opportunities for suitable qualified, self-motivated and result oriented Building
Caretakers in Nairobi & Mombasa.

The successful candidates should have the minimum qualifications:
• Higher National Diploma in Building Construction or Higher National Diploma in any related technical
field
• Minimum 5 years experience in commercial or retail property management
• Computer literate
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills

To apply, please send your CV with a one page cover letter to the address shown below by Friday 23rd
September 2011.
Head of HR & Administration
Knight Frank
Lion Place, Waiyaki Way
P.O. Box 39773 — 00623
Nairobi

Applications can also be emailed to jobs@ke.knightfrank.com
Please note only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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KWFT SECURITY OFFICER JOB IN KENYA


Kenya Women Finance Trust Limited (KWFT-DTM) is a Deposit Taking Microfinance, licensed to conduct
nationwide deposit taking microfinance business by the Central Bank of Kenya.
In line with our strategy of expanding the range of services offered to the Kenyan financial sector and our long
term commitment to eradication of poverty, we are looking to recruit dynamic individuals to join a large but
close family for the following positions:


SECURITY OFFICER
Ref: HRD/SO/09/11
Reporting to the Security Manager, the position holder will be responsible for investigations to ascertain
appropriate measures are taken on the various institution’s security activities.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
• Support the Security Manager in ensuring the institution’s security policies are adhered to avoid any
loss or liability.
• Manage any internal investigations and act as liaison officer with all other interested parties both
internal and external including police, regulators and auditors.
• Coordinate with appropriate law enforcement agencies to identify and facilitate investigative actions.
• Maintain a comprehensive record of all investigations, findings and action plans, incidence reports
and establish a loss register.

Person Specification
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

KWFT RECORDS MANAGER JOB IN KENYA



Kenya Women Finance Trust Limited (KWFT-DTM) is a Deposit Taking Microfinance, licensed to conduct
nationwide deposit taking microfinance business by the Central Bank of Kenya.
In line with our strategy of expanding the range of services offered to the Kenyan financial sector and our long
term commitment to eradication of poverty, we are looking to recruit dynamic individuals to join a large but
close family for the following positions:


RECORDS MANAGER 
Ref: HRD/RCM/09/11
Reporting to the Finance Director, the position holder will be responsible for effective and appropriate
management of the institution’s electronic and physical archive and records.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
• Providing a policy framework to guide staff in the use of the record management system
• Advising on records management issues within the institution
• Ensuring efficient management of both electronic and physical records
• Facilitating the development of filing systems and maintenance of these to meet institutional
requirements.
• Devising and ensuring the implementation of record retention policy of the institution
• Setting up, maintaining, reviewing, and documenting records management systems
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and regulations


Person Specification
• Business Degree with a Diploma in Archive and Records Management
• 5 years experience with 2 years in records management at supervisory level

KWFT INSURANCE MANAGER JOB IN KENYA


Kenya Women Finance Trust Limited (KWFT-DTM) is a Deposit Taking Microfinance, licensed to conduct
nationwide deposit taking microfinance business by the Central Bank of Kenya.
In line with our strategy of expanding the range of services offered to the Kenyan financial sector and our long
term commitment to eradication of poverty, we are looking to recruit dynamic individuals to join a large but
close family for the following positions:

INSURANCE MANAGER 
Ref: HRD/INM/09/11
Reporting to the Finance Director the position holder will be responsible for all insurance related matters of the
institution.

Main Duties and Responsibilities of the job
• Development insurance policies and related documents for the institution.
• Evaluate and advise on appropriate insurance schemes for the institution available in the market.
• Advise on insurable risks.
• Develop micro-insurance business portfolio.
• Follow up on settlement of all insurance claims.

SALES TEAM LEADER JOB IN NAIROBI KENYA



A highly successful organization that has operated in the Kenya ICT sector seeks the services of highly
motivated and energetic individuals to fill various job positions that have arisen in the organization


SALES TEAM LEADER - (NAIROBI REGION) 
Job Description:
An opportunity has arisen at the organization for in the sales department for a Sales Team leader in the Nairobi
Region.
As a sales professional, the Sales Team leader will, direct and coordinate sales efforts of the direct sales
agents. Special attention to be paid in prospecting and enlisting corporates where the major growth is
expected from.

The Sales Team leader will
• Implement and maintain an effective sales program which will fit within the established goals and
objectives of the Organization.
• Implement sales growth strategies
• Provide daily, weekly, monthly and annual sales reports to the Management as may be directed.
• Implement the development of sales proposals, presentations, and negotiations.
• Provide input into the development of annual country marketing plans.
• Research and analyses of the market to understand key business drivers, influences and competitor
activity.
• Identify strengths and weaknesses in the sales operation and ensure suitable tactics are implemented
to address concerns and maximize strengths.
• Coach sales agents on product offerings and sales best practice.
• Assist in ensuring creation of adequate sales capacity and optimization of sales resources.
• Monitor the performance and development of an effective and well motivated sales agents.
• Provide guidance and coaching to sales agents regarding sales activities through the effective
management of the activities of the sales agents.
• You will be expected to contribute to the overall corporate strategy.

PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER JOB IN KENYA


A highly successful organization that has operated in the Kenya ICT sector seeks the services of highly
motivated and energetic individuals to fill various job positions that have arisen in the organization.
PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

Roles & Responsibilities
• Prepare or edit organizational publications (press releases, speeches, website copy, brochures,
editorials) for internal and external audiences, including material for employee newsletters and
stakeholders’ reports.
• Respond to requests for information from the media or designate another appropriate spokesperson
or information source.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with representatives of community, subscribers,
employees, and public interest (consumer) groups.
• Plan and direct communication of informational programs to maintain favorable public and
stakeholder perceptions of an organization’s accomplishments and agenda.
• Confer with operational and support personnel to produce or coordinate promotions.
• Arrange public appearances, lectures, contests, or exhibits to increase product and service awareness
and to promote goodwill.
• Understand the objectives, promotional policies and needs of organizations to develop public relations
strategies that will influence public opinion or promote ideas, products and services.
• Confer with other managers to identify trends and key group interests and concerns or to provide
advice on business decisions (Stakeholder management).

NAIROBI CITY WATER AND SEWERAGE SERVICES MANAGING DIRECTOR JOB IN NAIROBI KENYA


NAIROBI CITY WATER AND SEWERAGE SERVICES
MANAGING DIRECTOR 
Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Services (Nairobi Water) is a wholly owned subsidiary of City Council of
Nairobi.
The organization is charged with providing water and sewerage services to its residents under an agreed
framework that ensures adequate and quality supply of water, affordable tariffs, maintenance and
improvement of water and sewerage infrastructure.
Its mission is to ‘provide sustainable water and sewerage services that exceed customer needs’.
In order to achieve its goals, the organization is seeking to recruit a dynamic, qualified and experienced
individual to fill the job position of Managing Director.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Managing Director will be the chief executive of the organization with
the responsibility for providing strong leadership and strategic direction through planning, directing and
coordinating the operations of the company to ensure the delivery of high quality, timely and efficient services

KWFT GENERAL MANAGER - HUMAN RESOURCES JOB IN KENYA


Kenya Women Finance Trust Limited (KWFT-DTM) is a Deposit Taking Microfinance, licensed to conduct
nationwide deposit taking microfinance business by the Central Bank of Kenya.
In line with our strategy of expanding the range of services offered to the Kenyan financial sector and our long
term commitment to eradication of poverty, we are looking to recruit dynamic individuals to join a large but
close family for the following positions:

GENERAL MANAGER - HUMAN RESOURCES
Ref: HRD/GMHR/09/11
Reporting to the Managing Director, the GMHR will provide guidance on overall human resources management
policies and strategies in order to support smooth running of the institution.

Main Duties and Responsibilities of the job
• Formulate and review the human resource policies and ensure proper implementation.
• Forecasting the institution manpower needs, incorporating the same in the Corporate Plan and
maintaining liaison with all departments to ensure their manpower and other logistics needs are met.
• Oversee the institution’s manpower planning, recruitment and placement.
• Facilitate performance management processes within the institution.
• Develop and advise on reward policies and systems.
• In charge of industrial relations and staff welfare management.
• In charge of learning and development.

Person Specification
• Bachelors degree in Human Resource, Commerce, Business, Administration or Economics
• Post graduate Diploma in Human Resources Management