Monday, April 30, 2012

ZINDUKA AFRIKA MONITORING AND EVALUATION COORDINATOR JOB IN KENYA

Zinduka Afrika a Non Governmental organization is looking for a Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator to support the organization in the Implementation of its M&E Framework.

Department: Monitoring & Evaluation
Reports to: The Director
Reporting: Immediately

Key Responsibilities
•Support in Developing M&E plan, tools and implementation of the same.
•Support in the monitoring of programs indicators, for instance HIV/AIDs among others.
•Produce monthly, quarterly and annual Monitoring and Evaluation reports based on the agreed organizational and National indicators.

MOBILE PLANET SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR, SOFTWARE ENGINEER AND WEB DESIGNER JOBS IN KENYA

Mobile Planet seeks qualified persons to fill the positions of Systems Administrator, Software Engineer and Web Designer. Qualified women are encouraged to apply.
Since 2001, Mobile Planet has been creating, hosting and managing mobile value added services.
We have fostered a culture where everyone works together and as a result, we have created a sleek, energetic and dynamic team that lives one of our core values; Be the Best-Ever!
As part of MPI’s diversification program and in line with the promotion of equality we are encouraging qualified women to apply for the following positions:

Systems Administrator
•Reports to HOD Systems and Support

Responsibilities
•Manage all call centre on site and remote IT technical support and network administration for our customers and within the organization, with responsibility for the full life cycle of incidents and problems.

Key Tasks
•Manage all Implementation fixes and solutions where appropriate, either via discussing directly with customer, via calls/SMS, email, remote control or on site.
•Manage the administration of customer networks as part of managed services provision.
•Overall in charge of ensuring that all internal systems within the organization/departments as required are properly updated, supported, backed-up and managed.
•Setup and analyze performance of applications in the production environment and report any recurring problems to the development team.

Skills and Experience
•B.Sc in CS/IT or related field or equivalent experience.
•Administer Linux, *BSD servers and Configure and maintain networking equipment: firewalls, routers, managed switches.
•Administer services including: Apache, LDAP, SAMBA, Postfix, MySQL, subversion, Astericks etc
•Database administration, preferably MySQL or PostgreSQL.
•Fluent in a scripting language (preferably Perl/Python).

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER JOB IN KENYA

Human Resource Manager – Factory

Direct report to: Factory Manager, Kenya, Functional reporting Line Country HRBP

Location: Nairobi

Our Client is the world's leading Multinational Company dealing in the manufacturing of confectionery and beverage consumer products.

Objective: To manage the Industrial Relations issues of the Factory

Main Purpose of Job: Manage all HR aspects in the Factory in compliance with the Labour Laws and Corporate HR guidelines

Main Responsibilities:

Ensure full statutory compliance in co-ordination with Country HRBP and implement corrective measures

ELITE CENTER WRITING JOBS IN KENYA - KSHS 150 PER PAGE

Elite Center pro is an established academic freelance writing company.

We have several open vacancies for fully experienced freelance writers.

Our minimum pay is 150/= KES per a double spaced page.

You must be;
A University graduate.
Willing to work under no supervision.
Fully aware of what plagiarism is and how to avoid it.
Be in possession of a computer and uninterrupted internet 24 hours 7 days a week

WORKSHOP ADMINISTRATOR JOB IN KENYA - EAST AFRICA

Our client, a leading industrial group with a highly mechanized workshop serving East Africa is urgently looking for a Workshop Administrator.

The workshop deals in state-of-the-art earthmoving equipment and heavy vehicles.

This position reports to the Workshop Manager and is charged with providing administrative support to the Workshop and the Procurement andAdministration Departments.

Responsibilities

Managing files and records, designing forms and other workshop procedures
All administrative tasks such as ordering equipment parts and useables
Maintaining up to date records of equipment registration documents, part numbers, insurances and operators manuals.
Able to work within strict deadlines with minimum supervision.

Qualifications, skills and experience

A minimum of a Diploma in Automotive Engineering

FUNDRAISING DIRECTOR JOB IN KENYA

Fundraising Director

A high-growth social enterprise based in Nairobi is looking for a motivated, professional Fundraising Director to secure donor funding for economic development and agricultural livelihood programs and research in rural communities.

The Fundraising Director is a salaried position with full benefits and performance bonuses.

Responsibilities

Develop a pipeline of strategic funding proposals and achieve monthly targets for submissions and approvals.
Maintain a list with the requirements and formats of different donors with respect to sectors, priorities, guidelines and what budget lines are fundable.
Manage time frame and submission deadlines for the relevant donors.

WRITING JOBS IN KENYA - PREMIUM WRITERS

Premium Writings a research company based in UK with a branch in Kenya is looking for serious, dedicated, able, enduring, and experienced candidates to fill a few available academic research-writing vacancies immediately.

Basically, the work entails doing research and preparing high-quality and plagiarism-free academic projects for international clients.

The range of projects to be undertaken include: dissertations, theses, research papers, research proposals, term papers, book/article/movie reviews, annotated bibliographies, essays (all types), resumes, etc.

We offer very competitive and the best compensation packages in the region ranging from $5 to $8per page of 300 words.

The payment highlighted above is real and practical and have been offered to our writers for the past 1 year.

We don’t offer payment below that range as we believe in quality and reliability and not volume with inefficiency. Payments of completed projects would be made monthly of all the completed projects.

We offer high rates and guaranteed because we believe in quality, commitment and dedication and expect the same from the providers (writers).

Suitable candidates should possess the following minimum qualifications:

Should be holders of at least a degree or any other equivalent academic qualification.
Professionals in finance/accounting/economics fields are encouraged
Professionals in other academic fields will be given the same preferences as long he/she commands International English strongly written and orally

HEAD OF CREDIT JOB IN KENYA

Head of Credit

Our client, a regional micro-finance institution seeks a well qualified, ambitious and aggressive person to fill the above position.

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer

Job Purpose / Key Functional Outputs:

This newly created position in an ambitious high-growth Group of companies’ forms part of the executive leadership team in Eastern Africa and is responsible for the implementation of credit risk assessment methodologies and managing the company’s credit risk strategy.

The incumbent will support the executive leadership team in providing a comprehensive credit management service and decision-making tools throughout the Eastern Africa region.

The successful incumbent will report to the Chief Executive Officer and will ultimately be based in Nairobi

MARKETING OFFICER JOB IN KENYA

Marketing Officer

Our client in entertainment and advertising business seeks to recruit a suitable candidate to fill the above position.

Roles & Responsibilities

Be in charge of marketing the cinema theater and amusement arcade
Be in charge of entertainment,branding and marketing
Come up with winning marketing strategies
Lead in aggressive market campaigns

Friday, April 27, 2012

STARTIMES MEDIA JOBS IN KENYA

Introduction:

StarTimes Media (Kenya) Company Limited (Referred as StarTimes) aims at providing affordable, various, and reliable digital TV service to Kenya. This includes not only the set-top-box, but also digital TV services.

Our services are going to be available in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and nine other cities within this year. Kenya will be the ninth country covered by the StarTimes Group’s digital services.

The former countries include: Rwanda, Nigeria, Tanzania, Republic of Guinea, Mozambique, Uganda, Burundi and Central Africa. The StarTimes Group has more than one million subscribers in Pan Africa and more than seven million subscribers globally.

Partnership After-Sale Service Site

Description: provides after-sale technical support to our customers, including outdoor antenna installation, repair, and other services as required.

The requirements are:

1. Major Business in Electronics
2. Stable Business Shop
3. Stable Technician Staff (Training On Startimes)

For more details, please contact: 0721-720406; email: service@startimes.co.ke

As part of our growth strategy and in order to strengthen our team to achieve ambitious performance objectives, the company wishes to invite experienced, dynamic and innovative individuals to join us.

1) Call Centre Representative

(Nairobi:12)

Job Objective:

Support and provide superior service via phones, e-mails and faxes as a receiver and caller, use questioning and listening skills that support effective telephone communication.

JOBS IN KEMU KENYA

The Kenya Methodist University is a Chartered Christian Ecumenical Institution of Higher learning.

We would wish to invite qualified applicants for the following positions.

Legal Officer

Job Specification

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor, the officer will be responsible for the preparation of legal opinions and offering guidance on legal issues/aspects of the University.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Applicants for the position of Legal Officer should:

Be a holder of a Bachelors degree ¡n Law (LLB) from a recognized University.
Must be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing certificate.
Have at least five (5) years experience handling legal matters in a large and reputable organization with experience in civil and criminal litigation, commercial law, labour law, insurance and conveyance.
Must be conversant with the Public Procurement and Disposal Act and Regulations and all labour laws.
Have experience in contract negotiations and drafting.
Demonstrate high degree of professional competence in legal work and administrative capability in work performance and results.

ACCOUNTANT JOB IN KENYA - 35000 KSHS

Accountant

We are a growing medium sized company dealing in event management, children’s activities and promotional projects.

We are seeking to employ a self motivated person in our finance department. This person needs to be self motivated, high level of confidentiality and a pleasant yet firm personality.

Duties and Responsibilities

Supervise the subordinate staff including receptionist, driver, and messenger
Oversee the debtors, and creditors are balanced.
Able to prepare timely management and audit reports.
Handled a payroll of at least permanent 20 staff & 30 support staff
Timely submission of statutory returns including VAT, PAYE, NHIF, NSSF and other office bills.
Provision of monthly management reports including Trial Balance, Balance sheet and P&L
Ensure that proper internal controls are in place

DIRECTOR OF RESOURCES JOB IN KENYA

Build Africa Kenya (BAK) is a Non-Governmental Organization committed to developing the potential of young people and supporting their participation in sustainable development programmes.

BAK programme components are Education and Enterprise Development, currently being implemented in Gilgil and Machakos Districts. BAK is seeking to engage a dynamic, highly skilled and motivated Kenyan for the following position:

Director of Resources

Station: Nairobi - with significant travel to the field and occasional travel to UK and Uganda
Reporting to: Country Director

Accountable for the quality of Build Africa Kenya’s support services to include Finance, Administration, and ICT. The post is also responsible for the disbursement of donor and BAK funds ensuring strict compliance with all financial, budgetary procedures.

An essential requirement is for the role to work with the Country Director to define and provide regular reporting suitable for senior management.


Key accountability areas in this role

Custodian of all donor and BAK funds/resources as per BAK policy and donor dictates. To ensure that restricted project funds are accounted for and reported on separately and are clearly linked to activities in the approved project budget.
To enforce Generally Accepted Accounting Standards (GAAP)
To be responsible for the preparation and dissemination of financial accounts and reports (monthly, quarterly, end of year) in line with Build Africa UK’s (BAUK) reporting timetable. In particular, to ensure financial reports are accurate, on time and contain sufficient explanations of variances and key issues.
To ensure all management information provided to BAK and to BAUK, whether provided as part of the

RURAL ELECTRIFICATION AUTHORITY CHIEF MANAGER FINANCE AND OPERATIONS JOBS IN KENYA

Rural Electrification Authority, a fast growing State Corporation is looking for experienced, highly motivated and results oriented individuals to join their team.

The incumbents must be self-driven individuals who will provide Strategic Leadership and focus on achievement of Departmental targets.

They will be responsible for spearheading innovations, new work ethics and high level of integrity.

The positions report to the CEO.

1. Chief Manager, Operations

Duties and Responsibilities:

Oversee and manage the award of contracts.
Supervise field or project staff.
Complete & capitalize of all project assets.
Implement policies and programmes on electricity distribution system operations and maintenance.
Ensure Authority standards and procedures on system operations and maintenance and safety are adhered to.
Manage human, financial and material resources assigned to the Department.
Conduct performance appraisals, Training Needs Analysis and Training.
Prepare and manage annual budgets for the operations Department

Academic Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related field;
Masters Degree in Engineering, Business Administration or related field is an added advantage.

Professional Qualification

Registered Engineer with Engineers Registration Board/IEK

Experience

12 years relevant working experience, with at least 5 years at Senior Management level;
Experience at a senior manager level in charge of multiple departments and/or sections is mandatory;
Strong leadership, planning and supervisory skills

2. Chief Manager Finance

Primary Responsibilities:

Provide strong leadership to the finance department.
Manage the Authority’s financial resources for maximum gains/returns.
Coordinate, prepare and implement budgets and ensure adherence to approved levels.
Ensure compliance with financial and accounting standards and regulations for the safety of the Authority’s assets and resources.
Vice Chairman of the Tender Committee and a member of the Budget Committee.
Administer and monitor the integrated financial and accounting systems.
Manage debtors and creditors.

KENOLKOBIL CIVIL ENGINEER AND QUANTITY SURVEYOR JOBS IN KENYA

KenolKobil is the leading oil marketing company in Kenya with a vibrant regional presence in the Eastern, Central and Southern Africa countries; Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Burundi, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

We are looking for qualified individuals to fill the following positions:

Civil Engineer

Reporting to the KenolKobil Operations Manager, the incumbent will be tasked with the following key responsibilities:

Develop terms of reference, bills of quantities and evaluate tenders and proposals.
Design projects and oversee detailed design done by consultants.
Supervise projects to successful completion / implementation.
Co-ordinate and supervise consultants and service providers

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Bsc. Civil Engineering from a recognized institution.
A minimum of six years experience in the construction industry.
Registration with the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya will be an added advantage.
Proven experience in project management, design, documentation and supervision.
Proven analytical skills and ability to deliver a technically sound business proposal.

INTERNAL AUDITOR JOB IN KENYA

Internal Auditor

A well established organization wishes to engage a qualified person on short term contract as Internal Auditor.

Qualifications:

B.Com and CPA (K) orACCA
Minimum five(5)yearsexperiencein a busy audit firm
Conversant with Microsoft office and Accounting Packages including Quick books

Qualified individuals are invited to send their applications along with a detailed CV on or before 21st May, 2012 to:

General Manager
P.O BOX 20425-00200
Nairobi.

KETEPA MANAGING DIRECTOR JOB IN KENYA

The Kenya Tea Packers (KETEPA) Ltd is a leading private sector tea blending, packing and marketing company with a countrywide distribution network. The organisation has had a presence in Kenya and in international markets for over 25 years and has a controlling market share.

The company has been implementing a modernization programme focusing on new processes, talent development and enhancement of shareholder value, and is now seeking a dynamic and experienced Managing Director to provide leadership in these initiatives.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious executive with successful change management experience.

Reporting directly to the Board, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

Advising the Board on all matters relating to company strategy, business opportunities and investments;
Providing leadership in the development and implementation of appropriate strategies for enhancing the profitability and shareholder value of the company;
Implementing and overseeing management of change;

FLEET / POWER MANAGER JOB IN NANYUKI

SAAB Training Systems (Kenya Ltd) offers in-depth knowledge in planning, integration and executing mission specific training solutions. We are pleased to announce that a vacancy has arisen within our organisation for the position of Fleet / Power Manager in Nanyuki, Kenya.

The post is to be filled by 20th June 2012 initially on a 6 month probationary period followed by full time employment for the successful candidate.

Qualifications

Candidates must be conversant with:

General Vehicle Management
Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection/Service/Repair
Heavy Goods Trailer Inspection/Service/Repair
Light Goods Trailers Inspection/Service/Repair
Toyota/Land rover maintenance
Heavy Goods Driving Licence
Generator maintenance
IT literate – preferably Ms Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access 2010 and be able to communicate effectively via email

Role

Vehicles

Management and administration (paperwork) of up to 15 different 4 * 4 vehicles

Documentation on:

Management of work tickets for all vehicles
Management of the Tasking Inspection Sheet
Management of a central register for Log books/Insurance documents/Warranty/Inspections

Trailers

Management and administration (paperwork) of all communication trailers
Ordering of stores from suppliers.

Documentation on:

Management of work tickets for all vehicles
Management of the Tasking Inspection Sheet for all Trailers
Management of a central register for Log books/Insurance documents/Warranty/Inspections

Generators

Management and administration (paperwork) of all:
Light Field Generators to include meeting deadlines for all Inspections, Servicing and Repairs.
Mosa 6000 Generators to include meeting deadlines for all Inspections, Servicing and Repairs.
Mosa 33kva Industrial generator
Heavy Duty Generators

Documentation on:

Management of Log Books (hour usage)
Management of the Tasking Inspection Sheet for all Generators
Management of a central register for Log books/Warranty/Inspections

Additional attributes

Good at Public Relations and Customer Interface
Team player
Proactive
Should be prepared to work and offer support to the Field teams while out in the field

Candidates are requested to apply via email only by 18th May 2012 including a CV and covering letter to: Mrs Linda McGaw by email to linda.mcgaw@saabgroup.com

Working at Saab

Saab’s operations cover a large geographical area and many high-technology products and services. This gives you as employee unique opportunities to develop and grow within the group. We are also aware of the fact that all of us have a life outside the workplace and here at Saab we have a positive attitude to every individual’s need for balance in life. We are proud of being a company of choice; something that all our employees contribute to.

Saab serves the global market with world-leading products, services and solutions ranging from military defence to civil security. Saab has operations and employees on all continents and constantly develops adopts and improves new technology to meet customers’ changing needs. Saab has about 12,000 employees. Annual sales are EURO 2, 5 billion. Research and development corresponds to about 20 percent of annual sales.

EVENTS COORDINATOR JOB IN KENYA - (20000)

Events Coordinator

( Salary 20K)

Our client is an events organizing firm and is looking for an event’s organizer.

Reporting to the Events Director, the role holder will work to ensure that all events are well coordinated and are carried out without any hitches.

Securing event venue

Liaising with venue management to ensure that everything is in place
Designing of the event checklist, critical path, work plan and program/ script for the specific events
Ensuring that plans are followed precisely and execution carried out as scripted
Taking charge of all set-up crew and suppliers involved in the Nairobi events
Providing daily update of task as per the critical path
Ensuring that after the event all elements of the event takedown are followed and accounted for.
Providing a final report of the event and its success.

Thursday, April 26, 2012

SALES AGENTS JOBS IN NATION MEDIA GROUP KENYA

Sales Agents

Advertising
Job Ref: HR-SA-04-12
The Nation Media Group is 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 partner with other established businesses to develop our sales agency business model.

The Role:

You will be our regional business representatives who will have the overall responsibility of

JOB VACANCIES IN THE OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS - PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications online through one of the Commission’s websites www.publicservice.go.ke and www.psckjobs.go.ke OR by completing ONE application form PSC 2 (Revised 2007). The form may be downloaded from the Commission’s websites.


Please Note

Candidates should NOT attach any documents to the application form. ALL the details requested in the advertisement should be filled on the form.
Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
Candidates applying for posts at Job Group ‘N’ and above will be required to have attended a Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks in a recognized institution. Those applying for positions graded at Job Group ‘P’ and above will be expected to possess a Masters degree in a relevant field from a recognized university. Candidates applying for positions at Job Group ‘Q’ and above will, in addition to the Masters degree, be required to have attended a Strategic Leadership Development programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks in a recognized institution.
The public service commission is committed to availing equal employment opportunities to all kenyans. People with disabilities who meet the requirements of the Advertised jobs are especially encouraged to apply.

Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and testimonials during interviews.

Serving officers shall be required to produce the original letter of appointment to their current substantive post during the interview.

Completed application forms should be sent to:

The Secretary
Public Service Commission Of Kenya
P.O. Box 30095 – 00100
Nairobi,

so as to reach the Commission on or before 10th May, 2012

Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions


Three (3) Posts
V/No. 106/2012

Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.120,270 – Ksh.180,660 p.m. DPP 3
(SLG 8, JG ‘S’)
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Benefits

House Allowance Ksh. 60,000 p.m.
Non Practising Allowance Ksh. 40,000 p.m.
Leave Allowance Ksh. 11,500 p.a.
Robe Allowance Ksh. 5,000 p.a.
Responsibility Allowance Ksh. 12,000 p.m.

TRAVEL CONSULTANT VACANCY IN KENYA

A travel consultant;

2 years working experience

A diploma or degree

Knowledge in Galileo and Amadeus.

Should be able to:

Promote and market the business, sometimes to new or niche markets;
sell travel products and tour packages;
source products and destinations to meet consumer demands for bespoke travel and sustainable tourism;

ASSISTANT MANAGER JOB VACANCY IN KENYA

Position: Assistant Manager: Data Team leader
Experience: Strictly 4-8 Yrs of relevant experience after education along with team leading experience

Main Purpose of the Position

The role is responsible for a specific process stream – customer master data for GB, NAM and NE markets.
Manage relationships with internal customers is key dimension to this role.
Being involved in master data related projects and look for process improvements to drive service efficiency and maximise customer satisfaction is a key factor.


Key Outputs & Tasks

Works logically and pro-actively toward solutions
Constructively challenges ways of working

UNITED NATIONS WFP SENIOR FINANCE ASSISTANT JOB IN KENYA

Vacancy Announcement No. ODN/006/2012

VA issued on 25 April 2012

Closing date 09 May 2012

Post Title: Senior Finance Assistant

Grade: Service Contract SC6 (G 6 equivalent)

Duty Station: Regional Bureau for East & Central Africa, based in Nairobi

Salary: As per UN Salary Scale

This vacancy announcement is open to both male and female candidates.

Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is looking for a qualified candidate to fill the post of Senior Finance Assistant in support of the Regional Bureau for East & Central Africa (ODN), based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Senior Regional Finance Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

OFFICE ASSISTANT, LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR JOBS IN SLC INTERNATIONAL KENYA

Strategic Leadership Centre

At SLC International, we believe that business needs to shift its focus toward the people component of the strategy and its execution.

Our new approach to strategy implementation and Intervention will make a significant contribution to realizing this objective - by allowing companies to effectively measure, analyze and address these strategy execution issues.

Office Assistant

We are looking for an office assistant to join our small team in our Kenya office.

The role will be to provide administrative duties to our business, including the following responsibilities:-

Incoming and outgoing post/mail
Answer the telephone accurately
Meeting and greeting clients
Filing
Data entry
Processing orders
Liaising with production

The role will require someone who has good computer skills including Word and Excel.

You will need to have a confident manner both over the telephone and face to face.

Ideally you will have previous office experience and be able to prioritise your own workload.

You will need to be organised, and methodical and willing to learn and grow with the business.

CIC INSURANCE FINANCIAL ADVISORS JOBS IN KENYA

CIC Insurance Group is the leading Co-operative Insurer in Africa and one of the top three insurance companies in the country.

Recently the group ventured into Asset Management; currently CIC has businesses operating all over Kenya with 19 branches.

In order to execute it’s ambitious growth and expansion strategy, CIC Asset Management Ltd wishes to recruit high caliber individuals to fill the following positions:

Financial Advisors

10 Positions

Ref No: HRD- UTA-04/1/2012

Duties & Responsibilities

To sell Unit Trust Products
To create awareness and educate the public on Unit Trusts

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

URITHI ACCOUNT MANAGERS JOBS IN KENYA - SALES EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITY (24000 - 36000)

Urithi Corporate Group Ltd and Urithi Sales Services are looking for Account Managers for our products and project within, solar energy, water purification, credit and debt collection services.

All our products are unique in their own way and very easy to sell (great potential for the right person).

To qualify for employment (permanent); you need to be self driven and business minded, read, write and speak English (our corporate language), be professional, able to keep time and agreements, working after budget targets on a daily, weekly and monthly basis and be very well organized as person and be able to handle several customers and projects at the same time.

KIMISITU INVESTMENT COMPANY CEO AND ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT JOBS IN KENYA

Kimisitu Investment Company Limited (KICL) is a young company incorporated by members of Kimisitu Sacco Society Ltd, in August 2010, to meet their need in pursuing investments through pooling resources.

The main object of KICL is to take advantage of investment opportunities existing in the market with the ultimate goal of creating shareholder wealth.

We seek suitable persons to fill the following positions:

Chief Executive Officer

The Chief Executive Officer, in partnership with the Board, is responsible for the success of KICL,and ensures the accomplishment of KICL’s mission and vision, and the accountability of KICL to its shareholders.

Key Responsibilities

•Providing general oversight of all KICL activities, managing the day-to-day operations, and ensuring a smoothly functioning, efficient and profitable company.
•Implementing the strategy of the company, board resolutions and policies.
•Identifying investment opportunities in line with the strategic plan of the company

CHIEF CASHIER JOB IN FOREX BUREAU IN NAIROBI

Our client is one of the oldest Forex bureau operating in Nairobi's CBD having been established in the year 1990.

A vacancy has arisen for a Chief Cashier who will be reporting to the General manager.

The main duty of the chief cashier is to oversee front office operations, customer service, and administration functions.

Other Duties & Responsibilities Include

•Balance currency, coin, and checks in cash drawers at ends of shifts, and calculate daily transactions using computers, calculators, or adding
•Monitor bank vaults to ensure cash balances are correct.
•Enter customers' transactions into computers to record transactions and issue computer-generated receipts.
•Order a supply of cash to meet daily needs.
•Identify transaction mistakes when debits and credits do not balance.

WATER PUMP TECHNICIAN JOB IN KENYA

Our client is one of Kenya's leading private company’s in the water industry, offering solutions to water problems in homes and industries all over Kenya.

They offer high quality products and services backed by experienced technical and management staff, they continue to play a part in building the growing water sector.

They stock some of the world leading brands in pumps, generators, engines, solar equipments and water supply and treatment.

A job vacancy has arisen for a water pump technician/mechanic.

The successful candidate must have relevant training and experience repairing and fixing water pumps.

They should also possess knowledge in electrical installations of the water pumps.

Technician Job Key Competencies

•verbal and written communication skills
•attention to detail
•planning and organizing

ACCOUNTANT JOB IN KENYAN ADVERTISING FIRM - 30000

Our client is a medium sized firm dealing with advertising, and promotional materials.

They have offices in Kenya, South Sudan and are looking to expand into other East African Countries.

A position exists for an accountant able to work with quick books 2010. (or a near version)

Responsibilities:

•Supervise the subordinate staff including receptionist, driver, and messenger
•Oversee the debtors, creditors.
•Timely submission of statutory returns including VAT, Comesa Taxes, PAYE, NHIF, NSSF etc.
•Provision of monthly management reports including Trial Balance, Balance sheet and P&L
•Ensure that proper internal controls are in place

MARKETING OFFICER JOB IN KENYA

Our client is a medium sized firm dealing with advertising, branding, and promotional materials.

A job vacancy exists for a mature marketing officer reporting to the managing director.

Main Purpose of the Job

This role is responsible for identifying and managing sales opportunities, building an in-depth understanding of client business drivers, and manages the sales process to a successful conclusion.

The holder should be willing to travel extensively and handle the pressure of meeting sales targets

Main Responsibilities

Sales

•To be able to conduct own initial product and sales presentations, detailed proposal documents, ensuring that the company’s products are matched to the identified clients needs;
•To listen to customer requirements and present appropriately to make a sale;

BEAUTY COMPANY SALES REPRESENTATIVES JOBS IN KENYA

We are a beauty company dealing in both imported and designer perfumes, colognes and deodorants.

We are seeking for sales representatives within Nairobi who will be paid on a commission basis.

Requirements

•MUST be above 18 years with a National Identity Card
•MUST have a KRA Pin number
•At least KCSE education level, if holds a Sales and Marketing qualification will be an added advantage.
•Fluent in English and Swahili.
•Must be results oriented and able to work both independently and within a team,

TECHNICAL ENGINEERING SALES VACANCY IN THIKA - 60000

Our client is a top 100 medium sized firm in Kenya dealing with water pumps, borehole drilling, and associated services.

A technical sales vacancy exists in their Thika branch.

The client wishes to recruit a hands on technical sales officer with experience retailing water pumps, generators and related equipments.

This is an urgent job and the client prefers candidates available on a short notice.

The job attracts a gross pay of K'sh 60K.

Main Responsibilities:

•To ensure effective sales coverage of all existing and potential Machine/ customers within the region and submit regular reports accordingly.
•To ensure effective after sales product support in liaison with service dept.
•To follow up on outstanding customer debts and update Finance department promptly.

Monday, April 23, 2012

WRITING JOBS IN KENYA

Prowriters Kenya is one of the leading academic writing company based in Nairobi, Kenya. In keeping with our current business needs, we seek to recruit talented and highly experienced writers to join our team of professionals.

Job Description:

Preparing high quality academic papers within the specified deadline.
Providing progressive reports on assigned projects to clients and administrators.

Requirements:

Diploma/Degree/Masters in any academic field
Experience in writing academic papers - essays, term papers, dissertation
Excellent grammar and ability to write non-plagiarized papers

ACCORD FINANCIAL ANALYST AND ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT JOBS IN KENYA

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Head of Finance, the Financial Analyst is mainly responsible for:

Supporting sound financial management and reporting systems as well as financial management capacity across the organisation enabling adequate financial planning and monitoring;
Advising Managers in Headquarters and Area Programmes on organisation's systems requirements and work with them to strengthen internal control systems ensuring sound financial management;
Coordinating both project and statutory external audit processes across ACORD Area Programmes and monitor timely and sustainable implementation of post-audit plans;

Competencies and skills requirements

A Bachelor's Degree in Financial Management/Business Administration;
Professional qualification: Certified Public Accountants (CPA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent. A higher degree will be an added advantage;
5 years work experience (minimum) as Financial Analyst preferably with experience in auditing within the International Non-Governmental Organisation's (INGO) sector;
Good knowledge of international financial management systems and practices and knowledge of audit processes;
Computer literacy: conversant with the SUN SYSTEM accounting system or other relevant accounting systems; Microsoft Excel and Word;
Strong Management Information Systems skills;
Fluency in English (spoken and written) and working knowledge of French or vice versa is an essential requirement for this position.

Remuneration: A very competitive package

Apply to:

Human Resources & Organisational Development Manager
ACORD Nairobi, ACK Garden House,
P. O. Box 61216, 00200,
Nairobi, Kenya

Tel: +254 20 2721172, 2721185/86

To apply, please complete the application form http://www.acordinternational.org/silo/files/application-form.doc and e-mail it with a detailed Curriculum Vitae and cover letter to recruit@acordinternational.org with the Job Title in the Subject Box.

A detailed Job Description is also available on the website http://www.acordinternational.org/silo/files/financial-analyst.pdf.

Closing Date: 7th May 2012

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Senior Accountant, the Accounts Assistant will support the Finance data

COMMERCIAL EXECUTIVE JOB IN KENYA

Commercial Executive

Location: Nairobi

Our client, an International Retail Imaging Solutions Company specializing in Integrated Brand Marketing Communication is looking to recruit a Commercial Executive.

The preferred candidate will have a Diploma qualification Clearing and Forwarding as well as previous experience in commercial and contract administration.

Key Responsibilities:

Issue Work orders and purchase orders, Preparation & raise invoice, Co-ordination with finance for Debit/credit notes and payments, Date entry/Compilation of all transactions, Co-ordinate with projects teams for legal compliances.
Liaise with government agencies like the Pollution Control Board and the Municipal Council
Finalizing insurance contracts after due assessment of the risks involved.
Liaise with CUSTOMS for Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) benefits, Advance licenses, duty draw backs etc.

TULLOW ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISOR, ASSET MANAGEMENT MANAGER, FIELD ENVIRONMETNAL HEALTH AND SAFETY SUPERITENDANT JOBS IN KENYA

Tullow Kenya BV is a subsidiary of Tullow Oil Plc, Africa’s leading independent oil & gas exploration and Production Company.

We have a strong presence in Kenya and are looking for exciting talent to join our exciting team in these exciting times. At Tullow, T = Talent and our ‘T for Talent’ development program enables all our employees to reach their full potential. Currently, we are looking for:

Asset Protection (Security) Manager

Job Purpose:

Provide leadership through development and delivery of the Asset Protection strategy for Tullow operations in Kenya in order to ensure appropriate operational security controls are in place and corresponding emergency response preparations have been made.

Responsibilities

Manage the Asset Protection team and security contracts.
Plan and execute Tullow security strategies to protect people, assets, operations and projects within Kenya.
Develop and implement Asset protection standards and procedures (e.g. Security Plan, CEM plans, business continuity plan).
Collate and analyse security related information to allow summary reporting of relevant risk information and adaptation of appropriate security controls.
Oversight of travel security for visitors and journey management across Tullow operations in Kenya.
Oversight of the Kenya Incident Management Team and coordination of emergency response training in alignment with the Group Crisis and Emergency Management (CEM) Programme.
Business continuity planning and preparedness
Manage oversight of investigations into security breaches, incidents or loss of assets.

Qualifications and experience:

A degree in a relevant area of study in security risk management, disaster management, international relations or other related discipline;
experience and knowledge of security management crisis & emergency management, disaster preparation and business continuity planning; programme and project management;
experience working within the oil and gas or similar industry;
experience of working in Kenya or East Africa, with an active network with authorities in Kenya;
experience of working in remote and hazardous environments.

Environmental Advisor

Job Purpose:

To advise in-country operations on all aspects of environmental compliance by developing and managing an

BRITISH AMERICAN RISK ASSOCIATE, INVESTMENT ASSOCIATE, PORTFOLIO MANAGER AND LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE ASSISTANT JOBS IN KENYA

British-American is a leading financial services Group in the country offering a wide range of Insurance and Asset management services to individuals, small businesses, corporations and government entities.

As part of our growth strategy and to strengthen the team to achieve ambitious performance objectives, the Company wishes to recruit experienced, dynamic and innovative individuals to fill the following positions at British-American Asset Managers Company Limited.

Relationship and Sales Manager

Reporting to the Managing Director, the jobholder will be responsible for driving production of all products through all distribution channels.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide overall leadership, training and support for asset management product sales through the single distribution channel and the independent financial advisory channel;
Partnering with the management of the single distribution channel to drive production of asset management products while complimenting the production of other lines — life, general, etc.
Lead origination of segregated, discretionary and pension scheme mandates with focus on the possibility of selling alternative products such as property and private equity;
Institutional sales of both fund management and cash management to key institutions;
Managing relationships for property and private equity and origination ofnew opportunities;
Placement of property and private equity products;
Origination of wealth management clients and managing these client relationships;
Responsible for coordinating the independent financial advisor network;
Responsible for affinity group marketing to chamas, Saccos, etc.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience

Bachelor of Commerce degree or equivalent;
Professional certification;
At least S years experience in related field;
Experience in managing a team in achieving and exceeding stated objectives;
Strong inter-personal skills and ability to work in a team-oriented and collaborative environment;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Business to Business relationship management experience;
A demonstrated track record of sales dealing with high caliber clients;
Customer focus and orientation.

Portfolio Manager - Fixed Income

Reporting to the Managing Director, the jobholder will be responsible for analyzing investment portfolios to determine asset allocation opportunities to maximize return or minimize investment risk.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure delivery of superior risk adjusted returns to client portfolios;
Analyze trends in global and local markets to manage primary risk factors in client portfolios and produce meaningful long term returns;
Ensure adherence to the company’s investment strategy and detailed processes;
Execute asset allocation decisions amongst client portfolios and general management of all publically traded asset classes;
Serve as representative of the company in client servicing;
Coordinating the dealing team to ensure timely and efficient execution of investment decisions.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience

Bachelor degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics or Mathematics with strong academic record (masters degree in a quantitative discipline would be an added advantage);
5 to 7 years work experience in financial markets;
Professional qualification in Finance/Investment e.g. attained CFA status or actively studying for CFA;
Strong analytical and conceptual skills with strong knowledge of investments;

WAUMINI SACCO ACCOUNTS ASSISANT, PROCUREMENT OFFICER AND CUSTOMER CARE OFFICER JOBS IN KENYA

Accounts Assistant

(1 Position)


Key Responsibilities to this Position

Maintain proper accounting records:
Teller’s duties
Monthly Bank Reconciliations
Cheque clearing through bank receipt control and the necessary reconciliations
Reconciliation of all FOSA control/service accounts
Preparing all the receipted FOSA cheques for banking.
Carry out daily/monthly ATM settlement account reconciliations
Posting of FOSA savings from BOSA unit remittances
Update and clear the internal standing orders;
Receiving all the incoming cheques and forwarding the same to tellers for receipting.
Processing of all FOSA loans/advances and recoveries
Generating loan reports e.g. loans issued, performing and non- performing, defaulters, recoveries etc.
Processing all outgoing payments, e.g EFTs, cheques, standing orders , M-PESA B2C etc.
Relief the customer care officer/assistant accountant

Minimum Qualifications and Attributes

CPA II, ACCA Level II, CIA
Certificate of good conduct
3 years experience at the same level in a financial institution
Good analytical, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
High degree of integrity
Track record of good management and develop¬ment skills.
Knowledge of computerized accounting systems

Procurement Officer

(1 Position)

Key Responsibilities to this Position

Compile annual procurement needs based on needs of the Sacco’s departments.
Ensure that all procurements to be made by the Sacco are within the budget.
Ensure proper record of all procurement transactions, minutes and activities.
Liaison with pre-qualified suppliers to ensure efficient procurements of goods and services.
Acting as a secretariat to the procurement committee and implementing the decisions of the procurement committee i.e Supporting the functions of the procurement committee and taking of minutes in all procurement committee meetings of the Sacco

HOTEL RECEPTIONIST, HOUSE KEEPER, CHEF JOBS IN KENYA

Chef

Education & professional qualifications

Job Specification

Diploma in food production from a recognized Institution

Possess culinary experience in a 3-star hotel

Able to work long hours

Computer literate

Job Role

Food production depending on clients requirements

Compliance to International Hygiene standards

Ability to monitor food costs

Ability to train in individual or group cookery classes is an added advantage.

Observing and testing cooked food to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently using the required methods of cooking as per the menu

Maintaining sanitation, health , and safety standards in work areas

Verifying that food meets requirements for quality and quantity

Manage the kitchen as a whole.

Personal Attributes

Be a team player
Have the ability to work under pressure
Be creative and innovative
Be flexible

Hotel Receptionist

Job Description: To deliver friendly, efficient customer service and to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all of hotel guests.

Some Duties include:

ENGINEER JOB IN KENYA

Job Title: Engineer - Transmission & BSS Operations

Basic Purpose:

Responsible for the installation, maintenance and upgrade of the in-country network.

Ensures that quality standards are met.

Installs or assists contractors and MC partner in the installation of systems and equipment.

Operates under close supervision and any special assignments are clearly defined.

Main Responsibilities and Duties:

Ensure transmission networks projects are implemented as per design, and seamless integration and handover of transmission elements into operations.

ASSISTANT RESEARCH OFFICER JOB IN KEMRI CDC KISUMU

Vacancy No.K30/4/12
Title: Assistant Research Officer (Study Coordinator)
Opening Date: 20/04/2012
Vacancy Announcement KEMRI/CDC Program

Program description:

This program is collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It involves conducting research and programmatic support for activities related to malaria, HIV and other diseases.

Due to its continued growth, the program has a vacancy in the HDSS Branch in a new sub-study entitled Menstrual Solutions Study.

Essential Requirements:

Bachelors degree in Bio-Science, Nursing, Clinical Management, Health Management, or equivalent discipline, a relevant Masters degree will be an added advantage.

MEDICAL OFFICER JOB IN KISUMU - KEMRI

Position: Medical Officer
MR 10
(Job Group N) One Year Non-renewable Contract.
Vacancy No: K45/04/2012
Reports To: HIVR Branch Chief
Location: Kisumu.
Opening date: 20/04/2012

Program description:

This program is a collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention whose remit is to conduct research in malaria, HIV and other diseases.

Due to its continued growth in the area of epidemiology research, the HIVR Branch has the following opportunity for a medical officer to gain experience in clinical research:

Essential Requirements:

Degree in Clinical Medicine & Surgery (MD or MB Chb or equivalent).
Minimum of 1 year clinical experience in out-patien/inpatient settings.

ASHTON APPAREL IT MANAGERS AND HR MANAGERS JOBS IN MOMBASA

We are one of the largest apparel manufacturing companies in Kenya operating in Mombasa.

We have openings for posts of

1. Human Resource Manager


2. Information Technology Manager

Both will spearhead their respective functions across the board.

Applicants must

•Have at least 3 years experience managing the HR/I.T function or 5 years experience at a senior level within the HR/I.T function of a busy organization with more than 300 employees.
Furthermore, the I.T Manager should posses the following:

•Experience with payroll systems.
•Broad Knowledge of Oracle Database

PROJECT OFFICERS, SENIOR PROJECT OFFICERS AND PROGRAM MANAGER JOBS IN KENYA - CRS KENYA

Catholic Relief Services – USCCB is the official agency of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops for relief and development overseas.

CRS Kenya is a member of a consortium with AMREF as the lead, implementing the APHIA Plus North Arid Lands funded by USAID effective March 15, 2012.

CRS will be implementing interventions to improve the social determinate of health and improve the livelihoods of marginalized, poor and underserved population.

We are seeking suitable persons to fill the following positions

All candidates require

•technical competencies in the respective areas,

•experience in willingness to travel to field locations,

•experience in implementing US Government – funded projects,

•ability to transfer skills/knowledge through training, mentorship & accompaniment,

•good knowledge and experience in project management including planning, budgeting and reporting,

•excellent written & oral communication skills, negotiation skills,

•Computer skills (Microsoft Office),

•Good understanding of GOK strategies & Policies on NALS,

•high integrity,

•good stewardship,

•ability to work with various teams and cultivate constructive relationships,

•ability to promote safety & security and

•a commitment to work with and support partners.

1) Program Manager

Ref. 2012/19

Location: Nairobi

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Deputy Head of Programs, the Program Manager will be the key link person responsible for coordinating CRS role in the APHIAplus, NALs consortium.

He/ she will serve as the overall technical link person in the consortium to whom the two Senior Project Officers report to.

S/he will be in charge of managing relations between the stakeholders as they work hand in hand with the project officers to ensure APHIAplus NALs Service Delivery to the target groups.

In consultation with the COP and the other consortium members, the Manager will create linkages with all relevant GOK structures at national, county, district and community levels so as to deliver the project in line with USAID/Kenya Strategic Goal for health: “Sustained improvement of health and well-being for all Kenyans”.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

The Program Manager is a core member of consortium management team responsible for project policy and strategic direction support supervision, data quality assessment and research.

S/he is expected to promote an integrated approach to service delivery to improve the well-being of APHIAplus NALs target groups & represent CRS in various foras.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Requirement

•Master Degree in Sociology, Anthropology, Nursing, Public Health or other relevant area of study
•At Least 5 years experience working in the following areas: OVC, HCBC, VCT, Counseling, ART and dealing with social determinants of health.
•At least 5 years progressive experience implementing an integrated HIV/AIDS projects among pastoral and nomadic setting in NALs Kenya, preferably in an NGO setting.
•Have a good grasp of challenges facing PLHIVs, OVC and marginalized poor in Kenya

2) Senior Project Officers

2 Positions

Location:

•Isiolo (Ref. 2012/ 20)
•Garissa (Ref.2012/21)
Job Purpose: Reporting to the Program Manager, the Officer will be responsible for CRS role in the APHIAplus, NALs consortium within his/her geographical coverage.

S/he will serve as key technical link persons in the consortium in the field, manage relations between the strategic partners, implementing partners (IPs) and the GOK as s/he work hand in hand with the project officers to ensure APHIAplus NALs Service Delivery to marginalized,
vulnerable and underserved populations affected by AIDS.

The Senior Project Officer will ensure that the implementation is done through the GOK structures at national, county, district and community levels in line with USAID/Kenya Strategic Goal for health: “Sustained improvement of health and well-being for all Kenyans”.

Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities:

The Senior Project Officer is a key member of consortium technical team responsible for project implementation strategies, routine support supervision, data quality assessment, research and policy adherence within his/her geographical coverage.

S/he is expected to promote an integrated approach to service delivery to improve the well-being of marginalized, poor and underserved populations APHIAplus NALs targets.

In consultation with the Program Manager and consortium colleagues, s/he is expected to work hand in hand as they continuously engage key stakeholders to make it possible to deliver on their mandate.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirement

•A Degree in Sociology, Anthropology, Nursing, Public Health or other relevant area of study
•At Least 5 years experience working in the following areas: OVC, HCBC, VCT, Counseling, ART and dealing with social determinants of health.
•At least 3 years experience working in a multifaceted and integrated project in a resource poor setting such NALs
•At least 2years progressive experience implementing an integrated HIV/AIDS projects among pastoral and nomadic setting in NALs Kenya, preferably in an NGO setting.

3) Project Officers – Livelihoods

4 Positions

Location:

•Garissa (Ref.2012/22)
•Isiolo (Ref.2012/23)
•Turkana (Ref.2012/24
•Wajir (Ref.2012/25)

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Senior Project Officer, the Officers will work with APHIAplus, NALs consortium
partners, implementing partners (IPs) and the GOK to ensure APHIAplus NALs Service Delivery on food security to marginalized, vulnerable and underserved populations including youth, PLHIVs and those on ARVs, orphans and children affected by HIV/AIDS.

They will work with IPS, Consortium members through and with GOK structures at national, county, district and community levels to deliver on USAID/Kenya Strategic Goal for health: “Sustained improvement of health and well-being for all Kenyans”.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

The Officers are responsible for coming up with strategies that would promote food security as one of the key social determinants of health to improve the well-being of the target groups.

They will liaise with GOK to provide technical assistance conducting participatory on-farm trials and demonstrations with focus on variety identification and crop production techniques.

Support interventions and strategies that would increase food security, improved nutrition and sustainable livelihoods amongst the target groups.

Conduct market and livelihood opportunity assessments for the target communities.

In partnership with GOK and local partner project staff, conduct value chain analyses to identify market opportunities and private sector linkages suited to the target beneficiaries.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirement

•A university degree in Agriculture, food security and other related relevant training
•At least 3-5 years of experience working as an agricultural extension officer or crop research among pastoralist and nomadic NALs.
•Experience in working with resource poor farmers, especially on dry land farming systems, project monitoring and evaluation
•Knowledge and experience in market-based cash and/or voucher transfer mechanisms
•Good knowledge and understanding of microenterprise, value chain approach and sub-sector analysis

4) Project Officers – Nutrition

4 Positions

Location:

•Garissa (Ref.2012/26)
•Isiolo (Ref.2012/27)
•Turkana (Ref.2012/28) and
•Wajir (Ref.2012/29)

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Senior Project Officer, the Project Officers will work with APHIAplus, NALs consortium partners, implementing partners (IPs) and the GOK to ensure AphiaPlus NALs food and nutrition interventions for marginalized, vulnerable and underserved populations including youth, PLHIVs and those on ARVs, orphans and children affected by HIV/AIDS.

They will work with IPs, Consortium members and with GOK structures at national, county, district and community levels to deliver on USAID/Kenya Strategic Goal for health:“Sustained improvement of health and well-being for all Kenyans”.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Key project interventions include nutrition counseling for improved household nutrition behaviors, ensuring linkages to project-supporting Food Security Livelihood (FSL) interventions to improve access to food and WASH interventions.

The Officers are responsible for designing strategies that will promote adoption of key nutrition
practices outlined in the Essential Nutrition Actions, including proper food preparation, handling, preservation and storage to secure the nutritional value of locally available food items as one of the key pillars to improving the wellbeing of marginalized, poor and underserved AphiaPlus NALs target populations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirement

•A university Degree in Nutrition, Nursing or any other relevant training
•3-5 years working in a food and nutrition initiative targeting people in poor resource setting similar to NAL
•Good knowledge and experience working in a food and nutrition initiative among pastoralist and nomadic population
•Demonstrated ability to foster integration in programming approach.

5) Project Officers - WASH

4 Positions

Location:

•Garissa ( Ref.2012/30)
•Wajir (Ref.2012/31)
•Turkana (Ref.2012/32)
•Isiolo (Ref.2012/33)

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the WASH Specialist, the Project Officers-WATSAN will work with APHIAplus,
Northern Arid Lands (NAL) consortium partners, implementing partners (IPs) and the GOK to ensure APHIAplus NALs Service Delivery on water and sanitation needs of marginalized, vulnerable and underserved populations including youth, people living with HIV (PLHIV) and those on ARVs, orphans and children affected by HIV at the household.

They will work with IPs, consortium members and with GOK structures at national, county, district and community levels to deliver on USAID/Kenya Strategic Goal for health: “Sustained improvement of health and wellbeing for all Kenyans”.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

The Project Officers WATSAN are responsible for developing strategies that promote correct handling, storage and use of water and waste disposal as a key social determinant of health to improve the well-being of target groups.

Conduct regular monitoring of projects implementation.

They will conduct monitoring of projects, support partners in preparation of annual work plan & budgets, participate in project studies, assessments & evaluations and participate in partner learning meetings and GOK sectoral coordination meetings (eg District WESCOORD).

Plan and assist in the development of infrastructure improvements in community and schools to enhance access to improved water supply and sanitation

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirement

•At least a university degree in Public Health, Environmental health or other relevant area of study.
•A minimum of 5 years experience working on community-based water, hygiene and sanitation projects, in an NGO setting.
•Proven experience in training using participatory adult learning methodologies.
•Good experience in dealing with a multifaceted integrated HIV and WATSAN projects, preferably in an NGO setting pastoral and nomadic communities of NAL

6) Project Officers – OVC / HCBC

4 Positions

Location:

•Isiolo (Ref.2012/34)
•Turkana (Ref.2012/35)
•Garissa (Ref.2012/36)
•Wajir (Ref.2012/37)

Job Purpose:

The project Officer report to the Senior Project Officers and work through and with implementing Partners (IPS), APHIA plus consortium, GOK structures at national, county, district and community levels to ensure APHIAplus NALs Service Delivery to marginalized, vulnerable and underserved populations -PLHIVs and orphans and children affected by AIDS according to existing government /PEPFAR guidelines and to deliver on USAID/Kenya Strategic Goal for health: “Sustained improvement of health and well-being for all Kenyans”.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

The project officers is responsible for executing project strategies that would promote a holistic and integrated approach to addresses social determinants of health and sustainable delivery of services.

By providing the required technical direction to IPs and working with GOK, the project officers will contribute to the improved well-being of marginalized, poor and underserved populations particularly the PLHIVs and OVC targeted by APHIAplus NALs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirement

•At least a university degree in Sociology, Anthropology, Nursing, Public Health or other relevant area of study
•Have solid 3-5 years working knowledge and experience in the areas of OVC, HCBC, CT, Counseling, ART among pastoral and nomadic populations of NAL.
•Good experience dealing with a multifaceted and integrated OVC/HCBC and HIV/AIDS projects, preferably in an NGO setting.
Written applications indicating the reference number of position applied for and CV including day-time contact phone numbers, as well as names and contact information of three references should reach the below-mentioned by close of Business April 27, 2012.

Human Resources Manager
Catholic Relief Services – Kenya Program
E-mail: hr@ke.earo.crs.org

Note: Please indicate the Reference Number of the position you are applying for on the ‘email subject’.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

ASCU MONITORING AND EVALATION, VALUE CHAIN, NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT, INSTITUTIONAL AND CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST JOBS IN KENYA

Agricultural Sector Coordination Unit (ASCU)

The Kenya’s Agricultural Sector, has formulated a new sector wide programme, the Agricultural Sector Development Support Programme (ASDSP).

The goal of the ASDSP is to have increased and equitable incomes, employment and improved food security of the target groups as a result of improved production and productivity in the rural smallholder farm and off farm sector.

The ASDSP will cover all the 47 Counties and will be implemented initially for five (5) years.

To facilitate the implementation of the ASDSP, the Agricultural Sector Coordination Unit (ASCU) wishes to advertise the following vacant positions.

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

•The Monitoring and Evaluation specialist will be coordinating M&E related activities within the programme and report to the National Programme Coordinator.
•He/she will under the supervision of the Programme coordinator be responsible for the successful implementation of the programme M&E framework and systems

Overall Objective
•The M&E specialist will ensure that a well developed gender and vulnerability sensitive system for monitoring progress and evaluating impact which is an integral part of the programme management system will be developed and operationalised for ASDSP.
•This system will be linked to the sector wide M&E framework which is coordinated by ASCU.
•He/she will also coordinate the ASDSP planning, budgeting and reporting activities.

Specific Responsibilities

•Coordinate planning, budgeting and reporting for the programme.
•Support the compilation and dissemination of annual work plans and budgets.
•Support the compilation and dissemination of semiannual and annual reports.
•Coordinate the development and implementation of an impact monitoring framework for ASDSP during the inception phase.
•Coordinate the baseline survey of ASDSP to be undertaken during the Inception period.
•Coordinate the development of a comprehensive GIS/ICT and real time based M&E system for the programme at all levels.
•Together with ASCU participate in the design of a sector wide information flow system.
•Support ASCU to design a sector wide information system based on the communication strategy.
•Support dissemination from a sector wide M&E.
•Coordinate development and implementation of an annual M&E plan for the programme.
•Develop and implement a training plan for M&E.
•Coordinate topical and impact studies.
•Identify areas for technical assistance and support its implementation.
•Coordinate the development of a databank, including best practices and lessons from the programme.
•Support development of an ASDSP website.
•Continuously review and update the M&E system.
•Mainstreaming gender and socioeconomic issues in the programme activities including the M&E system.
•Establish and supervise the preparation of accurate and timely information for budget monitoring and progress reporting of programme funds and grants
•Liaise with implementing partners and their M&E units to generate M&E reports.
•Be a liaison link with the counties.

Qualifications:

•Hold at least a Masters. Degree in Agricultural/Economics or social sciences field and have at least 10 years experience in fields related to agricultural development or development planning;
•Have experience in managing M&E systems

ACCOUNTANT JOB IN KENYA PETROLEUM REFINERIES LIMITED

Accountant

2012/ACC

Professional Area: Finance

Brief Description:

Successful applications are expected to work in dynamic and challenging work environment

Desired Education Skills and Experience:

•Bcom, CPA (K) qualification or equivalent with over 3 years work experience preferably in Petroleum industry.
•Thorough knowledge and Experience in Financial Accounting particularly in the management of

ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT JOB IN KENYA PETROLEUM REFINERIES

Assistant Accountant

2012/AACC

Professional Area: Finance

Brief Description:

Successful applications are expected to work in dynamic and challenging work environment

Desired Education Skills and Experience:

•CPA (K) qualification or equivalent with over 3 years work experience preferably in Oil industry will have an added advantage.
•Experience in Accounts Payable and Accounts receivable, including related reconciliations
•Experience in Stocks & inventory costing, control and related reconciliations
•Relevant Knowledge and experience in the application of local tax law particularly VAT and Income Tax

IT HELP DESK ADMINISTRATOR JOB IN KENYA PETROLEUM REFINERIES LIMITED

IT Help Desk Administrator

2012/HDA

Professional Area: IT

Brief Description:

Reporting to IT Manager, Helpdesk Administrator will be a key member of a dynamic IT team responsible for the support of company's various IT systems. The role connects business users and the IT department and serves as the first point of access for IT queries.

Key responsibilities:

•Provide first line response for users requiring assistance with information technology issues and problems.
•Respond to requests for technical assistance by phone, email and/or using a help desk management system.
•Track issues to resolution updating the internal knowledgebase and/or communicating learning with relevant business units.

G4S SECURITY OFFICERS JOBS IN KENYA - 200 VACANCIES

Security Officer

Job Reference: G4S/TP/28961/1
Number of Positions: 200
Job Category: Security / Protective Services
Contract Type: Full Time
Salary: £0.3 - £0.3
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
G4S Region: UK, Ireland and Africa
Country:Kenya
G4S Business Unit:Guarding
Closing Date: 30/04/2012
Package Description: Medical Scheme, Social Security, Protectetive Kit

Job Introduction:

G4S is the world's leading security solutions group, which specializes in outsourcing of business processes in sectors where security and safety risks are considered a strategic threat.

G4S is the largest employer quoted on the London Stock Exchange and has an additional stock exchange listing in Copenhagen.G4S has operations in more than 125 countries and more than 635,000 employees.

G4S operates in over 25 countries in Africa and employs over 110 000 people on the continent.

At G4S Africa, our vision is to be recognized as the leader in providing security solutions. We therefore endeavour to build and maintain a motivated, capable workforce who are proud to work for our region and able to deliver our commercial strategy.

G4S continue to build on the excellent people management practices which are in place across the G4S Group in order to fully engage our workforce.

Our employees are the public face of G4S and we recognize and respect the value they add to the business by delivering excellent service day after day.

SALES LADY JOB IN KENYA

Position: Sales Lady - Insurance Industry

Job Description

Initiating and closing sales for the company’s existing and upcoming properties

Client Relationship management

New business generation to both individual and corporate clients.

Requirements
•Must be a results focused person with a record of converting prospects into clients specifically in the real estate industry
•Has solid sales experience and contacts within the insurance industry
•A confident person with professional skills to build a rapport and win the trust of clients
•Must have the right attitude to sell
•A track record of closing business deals in the insurance industry
•A drive to achieve sales results
•Ability to work autonomously
•A desire to be rewarded for sales success
•Ability to work under and withstand alot of pressure!

Academic Requirements

•A Diploma in sales and marketing, a degree will be an added advantage.
•At least two years experience in the insurance industry.
•A member if a professional body e.g. CIM etc is an added advantage.
Email: recruit@odumont.com

Deadline: 30/04/2012

Saturday, April 21, 2012

SAFARICOM JOBS IN KENYA - TALENT ACQUISITION MANAGER AND EMPLOYEE RELATIONS MANAGER

Safaricom is pleased to announce the following vacancy within the Resources Division.
In keeping with Safaricom's current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Employee Relations Manager

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Reporting to the Head of Department- Employee Service Centre, the job holder will manage the employee relations’ function through consistent application of company policies and procedures.

The job holder will also manage dispute resolution procedures and monitor motivation levels in the company so as to promote employee satisfaction.

The job holder’s key responsibilities will be to:

Employee Relations

•Manage the administration of all discipline/grievance issues as per discipline /grievance procedure;
•Prepare and send out notifications for disciplinary hearings;
•Make recommendation on disciplinary action to be taken which will be approved by Senior Management;
•Document and upload approved labor policies on the intranet inclusive of any changes;
•Facilitate building of managerial capacity of management staff on employee relations in conjunction with Learning and Development Section;
•Report on emerging people management trends after the training on a quarterly basis;
•Liaise with COTU, FKE and Ministry of labor on all issues relating to Employment laws and Practice;
•Coach managers to handle disciplinary issues and devolution of disciplinary handling to line managers through facilitation of Training programs on internal staff policies and guidelines from regulators, (updates on the intranet current to one week) e.g. FKE, IPM, etc
•Ensure compliance to labor and government regulations relating to staff issues. Liaison with Safaricom legal section and company lawyers on all legal issues relating to staff.

Safaricom Staff Satisfaction

•Manage and implement tools aimed at getting feedback from staff;
•Roll out Employee Satisfaction survey every year;
•Implement employee satisfaction initiatives by using a documented and signed off action plans and monitor key indicators of progress;
•Develop Action Plans in liaison with HRBP’s and relevant Business Heads;
•Ensure that feedback is done to relevant staff.

Separation / Exit Management

•Work with the relevant work areas to ensure that all exits are done as per the Employment Act and company policy;
•Act as a one stop for all exit staff and Conduct Exit interviews;
•Prepare resignation acceptance letters and conduct turnover analysis and reports on a weekly basis and submit the same to HOD Employee Service Center.

Safaricom Staff Engagement

•Champion Employer of Choice initiatives and programmes.

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

•Degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations or equivalent;
•Graduate from recognized university with postgraduate qualification in HR, Industrial Relations;
•3-4 years experience in human resource management with at least 3 years experience specifically in labor and employee relations management;
•Considerable knowledge of current trends and practices in HR;

PLANNING SYSTEMS RECEPTIONIST JOB IN KENYA

Our client Planning Systems Services Limited is a well renowned architectural firm which has an excellent track record of competence in design and project implementation.

They are looking for a highly motivated and self-driven candidate to fill the position of:

Receptionist

Place of Work: Nairobi, Kenya

Basic Function:

The Receptionist is the initial company contact with customers via telephone conversations or face to face.

The incumbent will be responsible for providing administrative support to ensure that organizational services are provided in an effective and efficient manner.

Principal Accountabilities:

•Maintain the telephone switchboard and direct telephone calls to the desired staff
•Maintain a record of incoming and outgoing calls
•Receive customers visiting the organization and direct them to the relevant officers
•Ensure that all the queries of customers or clients at the front desk are responded to
•Inform visitors about past and present projects

30 TRANSCRIPTION EXECUTIVE JOBS IN KENYA - BPO JOBS / CALL CENTRE JOBS

BPO / Call Centre Jobs

30 Transcription Executives Urgently Required

Do you have a typing speed of over 35 words per minute and an excellent command of spoken and written English.

Our client, in the BPO/ Call Centre Industry, is looking for transcription Executives.

Reporting to the Team Leader, you will be responsible for;

•Listening to audio tapes in English Language and typing what you hear on to the computer.
•Editing the typed content to ensure it is the correct representation of the audio tape.

LAB SALES REPRESENTATIVE JOB IN KENYA

Due to sustainable growth our client, a laboratory equipment distributing company requires a suitable candidate to fill in the following position.

Position: Lab Sales Representative

Department: Sales and marketing

Job Objective / Summary

•Collective and individual responsibility for the development and performance of all sales activities in assigned market.
•Staffs and directs a sales team and provides leadership towards the achievement of maximum profitability and growth in line with company vision and values.
•Establish plans and strategies to expand the customer base in the marketing area.

Duties and Responsibilities

•Ensuring Accounts are paid or settled on time and in full.
•Giving feedback to the management and advising accordingly.
•Soliciting for orders from various customers so as to ensure business development.

FHI 360 ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, FINANCE OFFICER, COMPLIANCE OFFICERS JOBS IN KENYA

FHI 360 is a global development organization with a rigorous, evidence-based approach.

Our staff includes experts in health, nutrition, education, economic development, civil society, environment and research.

FHI 360 operates from 60 offices with 4,400 staff in the U.S. and around the world.

Our commitment to partnerships at every level and our multidisciplinary approach enable us to have a lasting impact on the individuals, communities and countries we serve–improving lives for millions.

We seek qualified candidates for the following positions:

Associate Director, Programs

Location: Kenya Country Office, Nairobi
Reference #: FHI360-ADP-022

Job Summary:

•The Associate Director Programs, will support the Country Director to oversee the FHI 360 Kenya Country Portfolio.
•He/He will work with the Country Director and Country team to ensure continued high performance and responsiveness to changing needs and opportunities, Support the Country Director in overseeing and promoting strategic planning and business development, with a focus on USG and non-USG funding sources in order to position FHI 360/Kenya as a leader in health and development.
•The position holder will report to the Country Director, Kenya Country Office.

Minimum Requirements:

•BS/BA and 9-11 years relevant experience with international development programs and includes 3-5 years of supervisory experience, overseas field experience required.
•MS/MA in public health or related field and 7-9 years relevant experience with international

SALES EXECUTIVE JOB IN KENYA - RESTAURANT

A chain of restaurants in Nairobi is looking for a Sales Executive to develop business and increase market share.

The sales executive will be expected to understand customer requirements and present appropriately to make a sale.

The executive will also maintain and develop relationships with existing customers in person and via phone/email.

Interested candidates with over 2 years experience in Sales with a Diploma in Business Administration or Sales, strong business acumen, excellent interpersonal skills and MS Office knowledge should apply via kenyanrecruiter@gmail.com.

Please indicate on the title- SALES Executive Position. In addition to your cover page, please include your updated CV, stating your current and expected remuneration details as well as your availability.

LEGAL ADVISOR JOB IN KENYA

In-House Legal Advisor

Our client micro-finance institution seeks to recruit suitable candidate to fill the above vacancy.

Main Purpose of the Job

To meet all the organization’s legal needs by providing legal advise and services on contracts, products, services and procedures, in line with In-country legislation as and when required

Minimum Requirements:

•Law Degree and graduate from the Kenya School of Law
•Holder of a valid Practicing Certificate
•Minimum 3 years related experience
•Holder of CPS (K) will be an added advantage

Key Competencies

•Highly analytical
•High integrity
•Detail oriented
•Excellent planning and organizing skills
•Risk control oriented
•Quick Thinker

QATAR AIRWAYS JOBS IN KENYA - RESERVATION AGENTS, FINANCE ASSISTANT, SALES EXECUTIVE, AIRPORT SERVICES

Qatar Airways is the only Middle Eastern airline to hold a coveted 5-Star rating from Skytrax and is one of the fastest growing carriers in the world today.

Qatar Airways continues to grow at an impressive rate and is looking for stars to join our world-class workforce of more than 15,000 employees from more than 100 different nations.

Qatar Airways is opening an office in Mombasa - Kenya and invites applications for the following positions:

Sales Executive:

(Ref: SE/MBA/002/12)

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated, dynamic persons who are result oriented with excellent negotiating, communication and influencing skills. The successful candidate will be responsible for generating passenger revenues in the assigned area to surpass allocated targets, protect existing business and constantly exploit new opportunities while creating awareness of Qatar Airway’s product and services.

Applicants must have a relevant degree in Business Administration or Marketing with at least 2-3 years of work experience in the airline and trade industry. A basic understanding of IATA standard reservation and ticketing procedures is required. They should be PC literate with knowledge of Word, Excel and Power Point. Fluency in English (both spoken and written) is essential.

Reservations Supervisor
(Ref: RS/MBA/004/12)

•The successful candidate will plan, supervise and support the Reservations staff in order to achieve optimal customer satisfaction.
•He/She will encourage teamwork, consistency of service and proper coordination.
•Excellent knowledge in airline CRS/GDS and reservations/ticketing procedures with flair in customer service, strong inter-personal ability, well-developed management skills and dexterity in teaching or coaching are required.
•Strong exposure to AMADEUS, high proficiency in PC-based applications, and good communication skills in spoken/ written English language are essential.
•Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years supervisory work experience in telephone sales, reservations/ ticketing within the airline/travel industry and sound knowledge of IATA standard

Thursday, April 19, 2012

MODELLING JOB VACANCY IN KENYA

Bibiempire is an online modelling agency.

We are looking for young talented females between age 18-30 for a vacancy in internet modelling.

You should be outgoing,fun ,smart.decent and attractive.

Use our email below for more details.
bibiempire@gmail.com.

RESEARCH WRITING JOBS IN KENYA

Company Description:

We are looking for experienced research writers who are able to write Dissertations, Research papers and Term papers. Candidates must be proficient in English language if it is not their first language.

Location: Nairobi

Position Vacant: Research Writers

All graduates and qualifying candidates wishing to be considered for this position should send their resumes to philip.wachira@gmail.com

Salary:

•Our part-time employees earn a compensation of Kshs 150 for every completed double- spaced page.
In this case, financial returns are directly linked to writer output.

VIRTUAL INTERNSHIPS AND JOBS IN KENYA

Virtual Internship Job Openings.

About us

We are a Business Process Outsourcing firm based in Kisumu city.

We offer services in the areas of Web development, mobile applications, desktop applications, web application, software architecture, web hosting, cloud computing development, network infrastructure management, computer installation and management, QuickBooks data entry, financial analysis, monthly Internal audit, Internet Marketing and project management.

SECURITY MANAGER AND AREA BUSINESS PARTNER JOBS IN NATION MEDIA GROUP KENYA

Nation Media Group is 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 for the following positions ¡n Security & Circulation departments.

Security Manager

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The successful candidate will be expected to undertake key responsibilities of corporate security provision, risk assessment and management, fraud prevention, investigations, supervision of security personnel and the review of security procedures.

Reporting to the Group Security Services Manager, the successful candidate will be based at the Nation Printing plant on Mombasa road and will be specifically responsible for:

•Protection of company assets, safety and security of staff, visitors, clients and contractors on all owned or leased company premises;
•Active protection of company products against theft, tampering, destruction and misuse;
•Coordination of security at all company events in collaboration with relevant departments and external agencies;

LOGISTICS MANAGER, CREDIT CONTROLLER, CUSTOMER SERVICE EXECUTIVE, SALES AND MARKETING MANAGER JOBS IN KENYA

We are a Logistics Company seeking to fill up the positions advertised below, our aim is to hire self motivated individuals with a passion for excellent service.

Logistics Manager
Reporting to the Managing Director, the Logistics manager will be responsible for;

•Ensuring the Company’s operations are run systematically and to the required standards Planning,
•developing and improving specific operational policies, programs procedures and methods
•Building and maintaining good working relationships with stakeholders
•Ensuring high level of service delivery and fast response times to customers

Qualifications

•Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration
•Minimum 10yrs working experience
•Experience within the freight industry would be an added advantage
•Ability to Multi-task and work with a sense of urgency

GENERAL ELECTRIC AFRICA INTERNSHIP PROGRAM - GE

GE AFRICA INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Location: Nairobi, South Africa, Angola, Ghana, Kenya, Niger
Job Number: 1526785
Business: GE Global Growth & Operations
Business Segment: Global Growth & Operations - Africa
Career Level: Co-op/Intern
Function: Business Management
Function Segment: Administration and Support
Location: South Africa, Angola, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria
City: Nairobi
Postal Code: 00100
Relocation Assistance: No

About Us:
We are GE. We’re a global infrastructure, finance and media company taking on the world’s toughest
challenges. And we are taking the strengths that have made us an industry leader and putting them to
work in service of a new era of global business, with a focus on the world and the people we share it