NORWEGIAN RED CROSS DRIVER / ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT JOB IN NAIROBI, KENYA

Job title:                     Driver / administrative assistant

Unit/dept/delegation:Norwegian Red Cross, East Africa Regional Representation, Nairobi

Reports to:                  Programme Officer 

 

Purpose

To provide driving and administrative support to the Norwegian Red Cross staff and programmes managed by the regional representation in Nairobi.

Duties applicable to all staff

• Actively work towards the achievement of the Federation's goals.
• Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross Red Crescent principles.
• Perform any other work related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager.

Key Responsibilities

Vehicle Operation

• Safely drive Federation fleet vehicles for the transport of passengers and cargo as instructed and ensure that all occupants of the vehicle are wearing safety belts. Driving assignments include field trips to rural areas with overnight stays.

•  Ensure proper use and security of assigned Federation vehicles and equipment. Also ensure the vehicles are cleaned, refuelled and are in operational condition at all times

•  Make correct entries into the log book and ensure proper records are kept of all the spare keys, repairs, equipment (e.g. radios, antennae, etc) and fuel intakes

•  Perform daily inspections for the assigned or any other vehicles and report  to the supervisor accordingly

•  Understand and obey all applicable traffic signs, rules and regulations

•   Obey all lawful instructions of Police Officers in respective countries where the assigned vehicle will be driven

•   Comply with working hours as regulated, in accordance with the operational requirements of the East Africa Regional Representation

•   Make any such repairs that are necessary for the efficient operation of the vehicles including changing tyres in case of a puncture, changing oils, car batteries, etc

•   Advise supervisor of needed maintenance of the assigned vehicle

•  Carry out pre-repairs and post-repairs inspection

•  Follow up monthly service repairs and generate reports

•  Perform other technical duties as assigned

Administrative responsibilities

• Assist the Programme Officer to follow up and ensure timely organisation of all welcome services provided to Norwegian Red Cross delegates, staff, visitors as well as partner national societies in close coordination and communication with the Programme Officer.
• Assist the Programme Officer to manage incoming and outgoing correspondence and ensure information is passed to the relevant recepients.
• Assist the Programme Officer in maintaining accurate Asset Inventory for the Norwegian Red Cross Regional Office and follow up on Asset’s register for programmes managed at the office
• Manage and supervise the cleaning services provided to Norwegian Red Cross offices.
• Assist the Finance Officer with payment vouchers for all invoices approved for payment; code the payments as appropriate.
• Assist the Finance Officer check cash books against budget from programmes managed at the Norwegian Red Cross regional office.
• Assist in filing and labelling payment receipts
• Follow up repair work at delegates’ houses as instructed.
• Purchase of small items for office use.

HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL SENIOR PROJECT OFFICER - VITAL VOICES JOB IN KENYA

RE-ADVERTISEMENT VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Position : Senior Project Officer – Vital Voices
Responsible to: Project Coordinator – Nairobi
Location : Nairobi Closing Date : 17th November, 2011

THE ORGANIZATION
Handicap International is an INGO specialising in the field of disability and development. A strong
emphasis is placed on empowering people with disabilities through their integration into
mainstream development activities and the provision of appropriate health and rehabilitation
services to ensure equal opportunities for all.

THE PROJECT
The project entitled Raising the Voice and Participation of Kenyans with Disability in Development and
Reform Processes is being implemented in the eight provinces in Kenya in conjunction with DPOs as implementing and associate partners.
The project seeks to engage and strengthen Disabled Persons Organizations at national and grassroots
levels, enhance their coordination and networking towards a united voice, thus addressing the need of
persons with disability to contribute to the design of policies at a national level to set a framework for an inclusive society.

THE POSITION
The Senior Project Officer (SPO) – Vital Voices is under the supervision of the Project Coordinator -Nairobi and, regarding his/her competence and position, is expected to act as the main liaison with project partners, facilitate the collaboration with DPOs and local authorities and promote disability agenda in collaboration

WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME NATIONAL PROGRAMME OFFICER JOB IN DADAAB KENYA - WFP JOB VACANCY

Vacancy Announcement WFP/45/11
Date of issue: 1 November 2011
Deadline for application: 14 November 2011

This vacancy is open to both male and female applicants.
Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

Job Title: National Programme Officer (Nutrition)
Duty Station: Dadaab
Post Grade: NOB Equivalent (Service Contract)
Accountabilities:
Under the direct supervision of the Head of the Sub Office and the overall
supervision of the Head of the Refugees Unit, the incumbent will carry out the
following duties:-

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for overall programme management which includes
implementation and monitoring of nutrition programmes and activities in the
camp;
Develop and sustain liaison with key professionals and NGOs engaged in the
field of Nutrition;
Represent WFP in key meetings with government and other partners;
Oversee implementation and monitoring of nutrition and health activities at
the camp and recommend adjustments and improvements as necessary;
Provide direct support to field staff, NGO cooperating partners in resolving
issues on nutrition and health activities
Oversee preparation and dissemination of timely analytical and critical
reports including proposals for improvements in operation and the scope of
nutrition programmes;

DEPOT SUPERVISOR JOB IN KENYA

COMPANY DEALING WITH MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING OF FRUIT
JUICES AND MINERAL WATER
DEPOT SUPERVISOR
Ref No: SGK/DS/ 10/2011
Industry: MANUFACTURING
Job Category: SUPERVISOR
Deadline: 11/11/11
Town: MOMBASA
Country: KENYA

Requirements:
level certificate of education -certificate in stores management
Computer literate
Ideal candidate should be living in Mombasa or willing to work and live in
Mombasa

Responsibilities will be:
Responsible for the maintenance of maximum and minimum stocks, and for all
operations of the depot
Inventory management
Ensuring orders are delivered in time
In charge of local purchases and minimize cost reductions in local purchasing
Ensure good record keeping filing and reconciling the relevant documents
Enhance safety measures in the depot
Enhance security measures in the store

FOOD TECHNOLOGIST (QUALITY ASSURANCE) JOB IN KENYA

LEADING FOOD PROCESSING COMPANY AND DEALERS IN ENERGY
DRINKS
FOOD TECHNOLOGIST (QUALITY ASSURANCE)
Ref No: SGK/FT (QA)/10/2011
Industry: MANUFACTURING
Job Category: MANAGEMENT
Deadline: 12/11/11
Town: NAIROBI
Country: KENYA

Requirements:
Diploma or university degree in food technology or related field
Food technologist (quality assurance) will be in charge of all the quality
assurance issues of the company processing systems and operations

Experience:
At least 2 years working experience in a food processing concern

Salary:

CUSTOMER SERVICE EXECUTIVE JOB IN KENYA

LEADING DISTRIBUTION OF MEDICAL CHEMICALS AND EQUIPMENTS
CUSTOMER SERVICE EXECUTIVE
Ref No: SGK/CSE/10/2011
Industry: MEDICAL EQUIPMENTS
Job Category: SUPERVISORY
Deadline: 12/11/11
Town: NAIROBI
Country: KENYA

Requirements:
Diploma or higher diploma in medical engineering.
To hand office sales and sales management,
Tendering, invoicing, general sales and administration among others
To attend to walk in customers in the office on sales related issues
To attend to customers who make telephone sales on telephone
Age between 23-30 years old

Experience:
At least 1 year working experience as a customer sales attendant or as a counter
sales representative

MEDICAL SALES SUPERVISOR JOB IN KENYA

LEADING MULTINATIONAL MEDICAL PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY
MEDICAL SALES SUPERVISOR
Ref No: SGK/MSS/10/2011
Industry: MANUFCTURING
Job Category: MANAGEMENT
Date Posted: 31/10/11
Deadline: 14/11/11
Town: NAIROBI
Country: KENYA

Requirements:
Bachelor degree in medicine, nutrition or other medical related areas
Medical sales supervisor major role is to ensuring proper communication of
company nutritional and scientific excellence through medical outlets and
finally to the consumers. other roles include: management of medical sales
teams
Manage medical budget and ensuring effective supervision of its utilization -
come up with medical sales and marketing strategies
Ensure conformity with government regulatory requirements e.g. registration
of company products

Experience:
At least 3 years working experience performing as a medical sales representative or
supervisor in a busy company dealing with medical products or other nutritional
related products -must have experience working with multinational companies
Salary:
Kshs 200,000 – 300,000 plus other generous company benefits

ACCOUNTANT JOB IN KENYA

LEADING BABY FOOD NUTRITION MULTINATIONAL COMPANY
ACCOUNTANT
Ref No: SGK/ACC/10/2011
Industry: MANUFACTURING
Job Category: SUPERVISORY
Date Posted: 31/10/11
Deadline: 14/11/11
Town: NAIROBI
Country: KENYA

Requirements:
Bachelor degree in commerce, business management or related areas.
CPA-K
The accountant will assist the company senior financial accountant in
performing all accounting and financial activities of the company
Experience:

TECHNO BRAIN DEVELOPMENT LEAD - SHAREPOINT, .NET, IMPLEMENTATION LEAD, JOBS IN NAIROBI

TECHNO BRAIN
DEVELOPMENT LEAD – SHAREPOINT
Job Location: Kenya
Required experience: SharePoint Development 4-6 years of experience

Key Skills
Juggle multiple priorities, including urgent support at critical times such as
project delivery.
Should be conversant with emerging technologies.

Responsibilities:
Design overall system and solution architecture, system integration, and
implementation strategy.
Architect, develop, test and deploy SharePoint solutions across platforms
within agreed budgets and time frames. Deliver technical design for the
solution to be developed.
Ensure design and architecture is of high quality achieving necessary design
and systems security standards. Ensure developments, enhancements and
project outcomes best leverage existing system investment and manage cost
of ownership going forward.
Lead (planning, control and reporting) all aspects of the Systems
Development Life Cycle to ensure their effective performance and high
quality to agreed budget and timelines including feasibility of the project,
provides scoping and estimates, defining a project or problem (functional /
non-functional business requirements), architecture and design and all
aspects of testing.

Lead and mentor the Software Engineering team. Act as the primary technical
contact; provide coaching, motivation, mentoring and guidance to all
members of the Software Engineering team.
Prepare detailed analyses, plans, diagrams and procedures within a technical
design document for existing and proposed SharePoint solutions and system
integration.
Work closely with all stakeholders including End-Users, Project Managers,
Software Engineers and Account Executives to ensure successful delivery of
the project
Please Note: All applications should be sent to hr@technobrainltd.com

IMPLEMENTATION LEAD
Job Location: Kenya
Required experience: .Net Implementation 4-6 years of experience

Key Skills
High level of competency in SQL Server (syntax; extensive use of triggers, stored
procedures) and understanding of database design and normalization, referential
integrity, and table -driven design concepts.
Has sound technical knowledge and understanding of Wide Area Networking (WAN)
particularly in Frame Relay, MPLS and both public and private IP VPN and all related
networking technologies.

RICOFEED ACCOUNTANT JOB IN KENYA

ACCOUNTANT
Permanent Contract Based in Nairobi
Ricofeed is an international child centered community development organization,
without religious, political or government affiliation. Plan is committed to protecting
and promoting child rights, and to improving the lives and futures of poor children,
their families and communities through a child centered community development
approach.
The successful candidate will be required to implement the corporate financial
systems and capacity development of CBO/partners in financial accounting. He/she
will liaise with the relevant Country Office staff and the community to facilitate
required processes. The incumbent will report to the Senior Accountant.
Employment is on a three month short term contract.

Key Responsibilities
Review all financial commitments against budgets and in compliance with
Plan policies and procedures.
Processing of all financial transactions in the General Ledger
Preparation of financial reports.