Friday, June 29, 2012

RECRUITING ASSISTANT JOB IN NAKURU KENYA

RECRUITING ASSISTANT
Job Description
SUMMARY:

We are a new recruiting process outsourcing company that provides human resource services to companies in Kenya and throughout Africa. We are based in the US operations in Nairobi and expanding soon to Nakuru. Currently we are looking for new staff to join our core service center team.

As a Recruiting Assistant you job role will be to support applicants as they progress from start to finish through our recruiting process. In this role you will required to do a variety of tasks which you will be trained on how to execute. As the recruiting process can require several steps, you will focus on each of these steps throughout your training and in practice until you have mastered them. Ideally you may even come up creative ways to improve the process by making it better, faster, or cheaper to deliver. You will be measured on the

SALES AND MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LADIES

JOB OPPORTUNITY!

SALES AND MARKETING/PROMOTION GIRLS


Are you a size 8–12 Height 5/7 and above Beautiful lady, flawless skin not more than 24 years of age,

Qualities

· Good in Product marketing,

· Understanding Customers,

KCB OPERATIONAL RISK MANAGER JOB IN KENYA

Operational Risk Manager

Job Ref: RISKO42012

The Position

Reporting to the Head of Operational Risk the manager will be responsible for the development and implementation of operational risk management systems to support the operational risk management tools.

Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement tools, for identification, assessment and monitoring of operational risks in line group operational risk management policy i.e. self-assessment (RCSA), loss data management (LDM), Key Risk Indicator and Control testing procedures.
Day to day Operational risk management process through conducting risk workshops with business to identify, assess, manage, monitor and report risks on a continued basis.

ACCOUNTANT JOB VACANCY IN NAIROBI

Our client based in Nairobi needs an Accountant to work in Nairobi.

The assistant accountant will report to the accountant and will be responsibility for the effective and efficient processing of accounting data of our client.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintenance of cash ledgers and general accounts reconciliations
Maintenance of an efficient filing system of payment vouchers, receipts and invoices
Ensure that all the company's financial transactions are captured fully and accurately
Preparation of timely accounting reports (Management on Daily and Weekly)
Maintaining proper and up to date books of accounts

GLOBEFLIGHT SALES EXECUTIVE JOBS IN KENYA

Job Description:Sales

Title: Sales Executive

(4 Posts)

Globeflight is an international Courier and Logistics company looking for suitable candidates to fill in the position of a sales executive.

The incumbent will:
Meet individual sales targets as set.
Responsible for customer accounts
co-ordinate sales action plans for individual sales people
listen to customer requirements and present appropriately to make a sale;

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANTS - MFI JOBS

Greenland Fedha Ltd is a Micro Finance Institution with a country wide network, whose mandate is to provide financial services to the low income households in the tea sub-sector. We are seeking to recruit highly talented professionals to contribute positively to its business growth.

To qualify for this position, interested candidates must have a proven track record of performance, possess excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills. Computer literacy, ability to meet deadlines and deliver under pressure is a must.

Business Development Assistants

Position Scope

Reporting to the Area Manager, the successful candidates will be responsible for building a profitable credit portfolio among economically active households in the rural areas.

MARKET RISK ANALYST JOB - KCB

Exciting Positions at Kenya Commercial Bank Ltd

KCB, renowned for its diversity and growth in the region is currently looking to strengthening its business development team with the aim of responding to growing client needs in order to enhance client relationships and increase shareholder value.

To this end the following challenging positions have arisen and candidates with the requisite competencies and qualifications described below are hereby encouraged to apply.

Market Risk Anaylst

Job Ref No RISK01/2010

1 Position

The Position

Reporting to the Head Market Risk, the Market Risk Analyst will be responsible for ensuring that market risks are effectively measured, monitored, allocated, controlled and reported as well as providing support for maintenance of the risk management system for KCB and its subsidiaries.

254 ENTERTAINMENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

254 Entertainment Ltd. is an entertainment company specializing in Event Management, Experiential Marketing, PR & Advertising as well as TV and Media Production.

254 entertainment is looking to expand and is now hiring.

They are looking for smart, sharp, hardworking young people with a passion for events, marketing and business to fill in 9-5 slots.

Interested candidates should send in their CVs and recent photographs to info@254ent.co.ke. Short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

FINANCIAL ASSISTANT JOB VACANCY IN KENYA

Financial Assistant

Department: Finance Department
Reports To: Finance Manager

Job Objective:

To ensure smooth and efficient operations of the Finance Department by coordinating and cooperating within department and between departments to ensuring capital safety and cost control according to Company’s policies and procedures.

Duties And Responsibilities:

Receiving cash from dealers and direct sale.
Sales Vouchers to dealer.
To return monthly returns to KRA and follow up KRA matters.

EMERGENCY PROPOSAL WRITING OFFICER JOB IN NAIROBI



Terms of Reference
Job Title: Emergency Proposal Writing Officer
Place of Work: Somalia Programme – Nairobi
Reports to: Emergency programmes support coordinator
Reporting to position: N/A

Save the Children (SC) is an international organization with 27 member organizations across the
globe. It is united by a common mission and brand but, to some extent, has until now been working
independently from country to country and within countries. With the decision by all Save the
Children organizations to create an International Programmes Unit (IPU) taken in 2010, Save the
Children aims to create a stronger voice for children by unifying the operations in all countries. This
will result in one organisation at the national level in each country and a unified programme
delivery structure for all Save the Children International Members.

SAVE THE CHILDREN ADMINISTRATOR JOB IN KENYA

JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title Administrator
Place of Work Nairobi with occasional travel to the field
Grade 4
Reports to Human Resource & Administration Director
Child Safeguarding Level 3
Line management Responsibility 2 Assistant Administrators
Budget Responsibility  GBP 2,000

JOB PURPOSE
· The Administrator for Save the Children Somalia/Somaliland Programme is
accountable for providing, efficient and proactive administrative support to the
Somalia/Somaliland Programme in Nairobi.

HELPAGE INTERNATIONAL VACANCY POSITIONS IN KENYA

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS
HelpAge International is a global network of not-for-profit organisations with a vision of a world where older people fulfill their potential to lead active, dignified, healthy and secure lives. HelpAge seeks to recruit qualified persons to fill below positions.

Programme Manager – HSNP II
The Hunger Safety Net Programme (HSNP) is a major joint GoK/DFID initiative that seeks to reduce extreme poverty in Kenya and support the establishment of a government-led national social protection system delivering long-term, guaranteed cash transfers to extremely poor and vulnerable people to improve access to food, protect assets and reduce the impact of shocks.
The Project Manager will provide overall management and implementation of the Hunger Safety Net Programme Phase II, social protection rights component. The aim of this project will be to roll out a programme that will support the broader realization of the rights of all the people in the counties of Wajir, Mandera, Marsabit and Turkana aside from the realization of the rights of all beneficiaries of the programme to their entitlements.
The ideal candidate will have a degree in Social Sciences or other related fields and a post graduate qualification in Project Planning and Management. He/she will have five years experience in managing complex projects, experience in rights based programming, knowledge of cash transfer and social pension practices in Kenya, sound understanding of social protection policy agenda in Africa, experience in financial management and budgeting, capacity building of staff and partners as well as experience in working with civil society organizations. Report writing, data interpretation, donor relationship management, negotiation, communication and analytical skills are essential in this position.

KENYA RE ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT, FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT AND EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT JOBS IN KENYA

Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited (Kenya Re), is a leading reinsurer ¡n the region listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). It is ISO 9001 : 2008 Certified and rated B+ by A.M Best and AA by the Global Credit Rating Company (GCR). Kenya Re now seeks to recruit and fill the following positions:

1. Accounts Assistant - Reinsurance

(1) Ref No. KRC/HR/2012/O1

The selected candidate(s) will provide finance and accounting support to the reinsurance business.

The main responsibilities will include retro creditors, pass the necessary entries, ensure reconciliation of premium and loss reserve accounts, portfolio premium, loss entries and withdrawals.

The Person

Applicants should be holders of a Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance and should be a holder of CPA Il or its equivalent with one (1) year experience in finance and accounting.

FINANCE INTERN OPPORTUNITY KENYA - SAVE THE CHILDREN

Position Title: Finance Intern
Place of Work: East Africa Regional Office, Nairobi
Reports to: Regional Finance Manager
Contract Length: to December 31 2012

Introduction
Save the Children is the world’s largest independent children’s charity. We’re outraged that millions
of children are still denied proper healthcare, food, education and protection. We’re working flat out to
get every child their rights and we’re determined to make further, faster changes.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

SECRETARY JOB IN KENYA

Our client is looking for a secretary with;

1. Excellent Excel experience.

2. Secretarial training.

3. 1 - 3 years experience

To start immediately.

Send cvs to

MRiona165@gmail.com.

PS: first come first served. It’s an urgent position.

If you have NO Excel experience please do not apply.

APHRC RESEARCH ASSISTANT JOB IN KENYA

RESEARCH ASSISTANT
The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is an international non-profit, non-governmental organization that carries out policy relevant research on population, health, education and development issues facing sub-Saharan Africa. With a grant from Comic Relief, the Center is implementing a project in two Nairobi slums to assess the impact of strengthening public-private partnerships for the delivery of health care on the health of mothers, newborns and young children. The project, which will be undertaken as part of the Center’s Health Challenges and Systems Program, seeks to recruit a Research Assistant to support implementation.

APHRC RESEARCH OFFICERS JOBS IN KENYA

RESEARCH OFFICERS
The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is an international non-profit, non-governmental organization that carries out policy relevant research on population, health, education and development issues facing sub-Saharan Africa. The Center seeks to recruit a Research Officer with a Masters degree in a public health or related field.
The overall purpose of the job is to participate in the design and implementation of the Center’s health research projects. The Research Officer will also provide assistance in the implementation of monitoring, evaluation and learning strategies that help assess the extent to which projects are meeting its objectives and delivering intended outcomes.

VSF OPERATIONS SUPPORT OFFICER JOB IN ETHIOPIA

JOB OPPORTUNITY
Background:
Veterinaires Sans Frontieres Germany (VSF Germany) is a non-governmental, non-profit making international Organization, engaged in the field of veterinary relief and development work providing humanitarian aid and development assistance to pastoralists and vulnerable communities in areas where livestock is of importance. With support in animal health, agriculture, marketing, and food safety VSFG works towards food security and strengthened livelihoods of pastoralist communities.
VSF Germany is registered and licensed in Ethiopia by charities and societies agency as a foreign charity since March 2010. In the region VSF Germany implements activities in Ethiopia, Sudan, Kenya, Somalia, and Tanzania.
VSF Germany is looking for a motivated and committed staffs to fill the following positions;

Operations Support Officer

JOB SUMMARY:
The purpose of Operation support officer position is to effectively implement logistics, human resources and administrative activities of VSF Germany. He/she ensures the proper implementation of these activities in the Addis Ababa, VSF Germany country office, in collaboration with other VS staffs.

VSF EMERGENCY PROJECT OFFICERS JOBS IN ETHIOPIA

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Background:
Veterinaires Sans Frontieres Germany (VSF Germany) is a non-governmental, non-profit making international Organization, engaged in the field of veterinary relief and development work providing humanitarian aid and development assistance to pastoralists and vulnerable communities in areas where livestock is of importance. With support in animal health, agriculture, marketing, and food safety VSFG works towards food security and strengthened livelihoods of pastoralist communities.
VSF Germany is registered and licensed in Ethiopia by charities and societies agency as a foreign charity since March 2010. In the region VSF Germany implements activities in Ethiopia, Sudan, Kenya, Somalia, and Tanzania.
VSF Germany is looking for a motivated and committed staff to fill the following position;

Emergency project officers

JOB SUMMARY:
The purpose of project officer’s position is to effectively implement Emergency project component activities. He/she ensures the proper implementation of UNOCHA funded livelihood based Children Nutrition Emergency project activities in Afdera and Berehale districts of Afar region, in collaboration with other VSF Germany staffs. He/she is also responsible for assisting the project manager in project designing, planning, budget preparation, reporting and so on.

RESOURCE MOBILIZATION AND FUNDRAISING MANAGER JOB IN KENYA

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Vi Agroforestry Programme is under the Vi Tree Foundation an international non political, non religious and nonprofit organization registered in Sweden and in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda as a non-governmental organization. The Regional Office for Eastern Africa is based in Nairobi, Kenya and it supports partner organizations and programmes at both national and regional level in the four countries. The Regional Office for Eastern Africa wishes to recruit for the following position:

RESOURCE MOBILIZATION AND FUNDRAISING MANAGER

The purpose of the position is to provide technical support to the Region in resource mobilization and fundraising. The major duties and responsibility are to:
a. Develop, implement, coordinate and monitor the resource mobilization and fundraising strategies for the Region
b. Co-ordinate and implement training and capacity building initiatives for staff and partners
c. Coordinate resource mobilization activities in the Region.
d. Carry out regular donor scoping and intelligence activities and processes

ASSOCIATE RESEARCH SCIENTISTS POSITIONS IN KENYA

Associate Research Scientist Positions
The Center's Education Research Program (ERP) is looking to strengthen its research capacity in Learning
Outcome Assessments and Early Childhood Development (ECD). APHRC therefore seeks to urgently recruit
Literacy and ECD Experts to work on the ERP.
The successful candidate(s) will have strong analytical and excellent communication skills (written and
verbal). S/he must be self-motivated, flexible and intellectually curious.

(a) Literacy Experts
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Contribute to the generation of knowledge around the teaching of literacy and learning practices,
· Support and work collaboratively with the ERP team to design and implement quality education
Research & Development program(s),
· Provide high level technical leadership for ongoing and future ERP research projects that have
learning and literacy component(s),

WRITING JOBS AVAILABLE IN KENYA

We are a company that deals in provision of articles to both local and international clients.

We are currently expanding and in need of more writers.

Requirements

Be a University Graduate
Have a high typing speed and excellent proof reading and grammar skills
Be able to complete 50 - 60 articles within a week

Monday, June 25, 2012

ACTED COUNTRY LOGISTIC MANAGER JOB IN KENYA

Country Logistic Manager - Kenya

Closing date: 23 Jul 2012

Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development

Department: Logistic
Position: Country Logistic Manager Contract duration: 6 months (renewable) Location: Kenya Starting Date ASAP

I. Background on ACTED

ACTED is an independent international, private, non-partisan and non-profit organization that operates according to principles of strict neutrality, political and religious impartiality, and non discrimination.

ACTED was created in 1993 to support populations affected by the conflict in Afghanistan.

Based in Paris, France, ACTED now operates in 30 countries worldwide, with over 200 international and 4000 national staff.

ACTED KENYA FINANCE INTERN VACANCY

Finance Intern - Kenya

Closing date: 23 Jul 2012

Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development

Department: Finance
Position: Finance Intern
Contract duration: 6 months
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Starting Date: June 2012

I. Background on ACTED

ACTED is an independent international, private, non-partisan and non-profit organization that operates according to principles of strict neutrality, political and religious impartiality, and non discrimination.

ACTED was created in 1993 to support populations affected by the conflict in Afghanistan. Based in Paris, France, ACTED now operates in 30 countries worldwide, with over 200 international and 4000 national staff.

WORLD VISION GRADUATE INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Job Title: Graduate Internship

Country: Kenya

Employing Office: Kenya Office

Faculties Needed: Health, Nutrition, Water / Sanitation, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Disaster Management, Education, Law, Economics and Political Science

Qualifications

Degree graduates who either are beneficiaries of child sponsorship, or have experienced the impact of WV’s community development in their homes will be given priority rating.
Graduates who show genuine desire to serve among the poor in rural and semi urban areas of Kenya.
Graduates with demonstrated good character, honesty, high competency and generally in good physical and emotional health.

NRC EDUCATION PROJECT MANAGER JOB IN SOMALIA

Education Project Manager

Closing date: 08 Jul 2012

Norwegian Refugee Council

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has been present in Somalia since early 2004 and has since expanded its programme to Kenya in 2006, to Ethiopia in 2011 and Yemen in 2012.

The Regional Office is based in Nairobi, Kenya with offices and operations in Somalia (Puntland, Somaliland and Mogadishu), Kenya (Dadaab and Molo) , Ethiopia (Addis Abeba and Dolo Ado) and in Sana, Yemen.

NRCs' core activities in the Somalia-Kenya mission include: Shelter, Emergency Food Security and distribution, Education, Protection and Camp Management training.

Dadaab refugee camp is home to approximatley 463 000 refugees with 98% orignating from Somalia.

UAW WRITERS NEEDED IN KENYA

I am looking for UAW writers who possess the following:

Able to deliver articles that are grammatically correct

Plagiarism free

Ability to research well and use the given keyword as it is

If you possess the above skills hit me up at ngigeco@gmail.com

HEAD OF INTERNAL AUDIT POSITION AT ICRAF KENYA

About our organization

The World Agroforestry Centre (also known as the International Centre for Research in Agroforestry or ICRAF) is an independent research institution which generates science-based knowledge about the complex role trees play in agricultural landscapes and rural livelihoods.

As part of the Centre’s work to bring tree-based solutions to bear on poverty and environmental problems, researchers – working in close collaboration with partners – are developing new technologies, tools and policy recommendations for increased food security and ecosystem health.

The Centre’s headquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya, and research is conducted in 23 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America.

We are supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and receive funding from over 50 different donors.

To learn more about our organization, please visit our website:www.worldagroforestry.org

About the position

ICRAF seeks to recruit a candidate for the position of Head of Internal Audit to be based at its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.

Reporting to the Director General, the Head of Internal Audit will provide leadership in directing a broad and comprehensive program of internal auditing with an aim of bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes.

HALIBURTON ENTRY LEVEL JOB OPPORTUNITIES KENYA

Halliburton, founded in 1919, is one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the energy industry.

The company serves the upstream oil and gas industry throughout the life cycle of the reservoir - from locating hydrocarbons and managing geological data, to drilling and formation evaluation, well construction and completion, and optimizing production through the life of the field.

Due to continued growth and successful award of new contracts, we are looking to recruit the following positions;

A) Various Entry-Level Engineering Positions:

Education Background

University or Polytechnic graduates with a B.Sc. / B.Eng. or Diploma in:

Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Electrical / Electronics Engineering
Civil Engineering

Must have excellent oral, written and communication skills
Good team player.

GRAPHIC DESIGN JOB VACANCY AT DOTSAVVY KENYA

Dotsavvy Limited is a leading web & applications development studio in East Africa.

We seek a Graphic Design guru to work with us with great ideas, refreshing attitude and amazing skill.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a company that delivers creative solutions using digital media.

This opportunity is suitable for individuals seeking to constantly use their sharpened graphic design skill sets (Photoshop, Illustrator). Also, those who wish to be challenged creatively and influence positively through their work. Despite this, all applications are welcome.

Thursday, June 21, 2012

HELB HUMAN RESOURCE AND ADMINISTRATION MANAGER JOB IN KENYA

Join our team and contribute to our efforts of making higher education more accessible to Kenyans

Higher Education Loans Board is a state corporation whose mandate is to source funds and provide loans, scholarships and bursaries to Kenyans studying in recognized institutions of higher learning.

A vacancy has arisen for the position of Human Resources and Administration Manager at HELB.

HELB is looking for highly competent, passionate, dedicated and self-driven individual of high integrity who is able to demonstrate strong leadership skills to fill the following position:

Human Resources and Administration Manager

Reporting to the Chief Executive officer/Board Secretary, the Human Resources and Administration Manager will be the Head of Human Resources and Administration Department and will be responsible for driving the Human Resource strategy and ensuring operational efficiency and delivery of services.


Duties and Responsibilities

Oversee all recruitment matters, promotions, remuneration, staff training and development, staff welfare, industrial relation matters and performance management
Ensuring proper design and maintenance of Human Resources Information Systems
Managing the Human Resource function through effective teamwork

CARITAS SENIOR FINANCE OFFICER JOB IN SOUTH SUDAN

CARITAS


Senior Finance Officer

Organisation

Caritas Switzerland and Caritas Luxemburg are nongovernmental agencies and member of Caritas Internationalis. Caritas works worldwide and adheres to international humanitarian principles.

Caritas Switzerland and Caritas Luxembourg operate under the framework of a consortium in the region of EA/Horn. They run country offices in Nairobi (Kenya), Hargeisa (Somaliland) and Torit (South Sudan).

For its program in South Sudan, the Africa / Latin America Department is seeking a Senior Finance Officer

Workplace: Torit
Starting date: 1st July 2012
Duration: Open

HELB CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER JOB IN KENYA

Higher Education Loans Board is a state corporation whose mandate is to source funds and provide loans, scholarships and bursaries to Kenyans studying in recognized institutions of higher learning.

As part of its succession planning programme the Board seeks to recruit a CEO with visionary leadership and proven governance credentials.

The Board therefore invites applications from qualified Kenyan citizens for the position of Chief Executive Officer.


Job Profile

Reporting to the Board, the Board Secretary/CEO, who is expected to meet the requirements of chapter six of the constitution, will:-

Provide an innovative, visionary and strategic leadership in the financing of a dynamic and fast growing higher education sector;
Provide strategic leadership and direction in the formulation, development and implementation of the Board’s strategic plan.

UNIQARE MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST ASSISTANTS JOBS IN KENYA

Medical Laboratory Technologist Assistants

Uniqare Medical Laboratories wishes to strengthen its operations by recruiting Medical Laboratory Technologist Assistants to carry out Medical and Laboratory Tests for various branches.

The candidate should have the following credentials:-

Diploma in Medical Laboratory or its equivalent
Degree will be an added advantage
Registered by KMLTTB

REAL ESTATE MARKETING EXECUTIVE JOB - (35K - 40K)

Marketing Representative

( Gross Salary 35k-40k Plus Commission )

Our Client a real estate firm based here in Nairobi is looking for an Marketing Representative to join its team


Job Description

Job Title: Marketing Representative

Reporting To: Managing Director

General Responsibility

The jobholder will be responsible for marketing the firm services and bringing in new work.

They will also be responsible for managing client relations and assisting in key account management .

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

AGA KHAN UNIVERSITY KENYA EXECUTIVE ASSSTANT VACANCY

Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, not for profit, university and teaching hospital system, committed to the development of human capacities through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, and application through service. AKU seeks to prepare individuals for constructive and exemplary leadership roles, and shaping public and private policies, through strength in research and excellence in education, all dedicated to providing meaningful contributions to society. AKU is part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of institutions working to improve opportunities and living conditions for people of all faiths and origins in specific regions of the developing world. First established in Pakistan in 1983, AKU now includes 13 campuses, seven hospitals and 217 outreach centers across eight countries. The University invites applications for the following position:

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Provost’s Office (Based In Nairobi)

The Executive Assistant will be responsible for providing effective secretarial support to the Provost including coordinating and facilitating all administrative aspects of planned workshops and conferences within and sometimes out of Nairobi.
S/he will organize the Provost’s diary by effectively planning and scheduling appointments as well as ensuring suitable travel arrangements are made for the Provost and the Provost’s guests including visa processing, invitations, accommodation, ground transport and travel related expenses.

SALES MEN AND WOMEN WANTED

Freelance sales men/women

A fast moving consumer goods Company is looking for freelance sales men and women.

The suitable candidates should be 35 years old or below, with proven sales experience.

Attractive rates of commission will be offered to the successful candidates.

If you think you qualify, please email your detailed Curriculum Vitae to: scommissions@gmail.com not later than 22nd June 2012.

COMMISSION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION SECRETARY JOB IN KENYA

The Commission for Higher Education is a strategic public institution which has overall responsibility for the establishment, accreditation and quality assurance of university academic programmes, and governance in higher education institutions.

In order to achieve its mandate, the Commission seeks to recruit a Commission Secretary who will spearhead the realisation of the vision and mission of the organisation.

About the Position

The Commission Secretary will report to the Board and will be accountable and responsible for the following:

Provision of strategic and transformative leadership towards sustainability of high quality standards in higher education sector nationally.
Leading the process of accreditation and quality assurance in higher education.
Assuring prudent management of all the resources of the Commission.
Building and nurturing a highly motivated and disciplined workforce.

FH KENYA WASH AND NUTRITION VACANCIES

VACANT POSITIONS
FH/Kenya (Food for the Hungry, Kenya) a Christian Development and relief agency seeks to fill in the following vacant positions at their Marsabit office:

Job Title: WASH OFFICER
Department: Health and Nutrition
Reports To: Nutrition Coordinator
Contract Duration: July 2012 – December 2013
Closing Date: 29th June, 2012

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify WASH gaps and develop proposals for recovery operations
• Work closely with the community members to identify training needs
• Develop training and capacity building modules in collaboration with other project staff as well as other stakeholders.

NCCK PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERNSHIP

Public Communications Intern

NCCK is seeking to recruit 1 Public Communication Intern for a period of 3 months. The purpose of the communication intern is to amplify the advocacy messages issued by NCCK through social media and an SMS platform. Social media includes and is not limited to Twitter, Facebook, Blog, websites, YouTube,

Minimum Requirements

Degree in Communications/IT/BBIT/Computer Science/social sciences
Demonstrable knowledge and experience in communications/social media/IT
Fluency in Kiswahili and English
Website development skills

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

KANCO RESEARCH ASSISTANT JOB OPPORTUNITY IN KENYA


KENYA AIDS NGOS CONSORTIUM (KANCO)

ADVERTISEMENT FOR A RESEARCH ASSISTANT POSITION WITH KANCO

BACKGROUND ON KANCO
The Kenya AIDS NGOs Consortium (KANCO) is a national networks membership of non-governmental organizations, community based organizations, faith based organizations and research institutes that have an interest in working in the areas of HIV/AIDS, TB, Maternal and child health, harm reduction among other public health challenges in Kenya. Our main aim is to offer leadership and technical support to civil society organizations in the above public health areas.

BACKGROUND ON THE HARM REDUCTION PROGRAMME BY KANCO
Currently KANCO is conducting a 3 years Community Action on Harm Reduction (CAHR) programme supported by the Dutch government through the International HIV/AIDS Alliance. The CAHR Programme aims of significantly increasing the access of people who inject drugs to HIV prevention and care services in partnership with the various ministries of health in the country. In addition to increasing access to services, the CAHR programme aims to promote the human rights of people who inject drugs by fostering an enabling environment for HIV and harm reduction programming. It also prioritizes capacity building and knowledge sharing to expand and
grow harm reduction expertise, in particular in civil society organizations.

The objectives of the programme are:
1. To improve access to HIV and harm reduction services for people who inject drugs, their partners and families by supporting civil society service providers to increase the range and scope of HIV and harm reduction services.
2. To build capacity (organizational and technical) in Kenyan civil society organizations to develop
preparedness for harm reduction programming at scale.
3. To support a partnership approach to HIV and harm reduction responses in Kenya, working with
decision makers, experts, Government programmes and services to promote an enabling environment for evidence based responses to HIV and drug use, and to ensure a human rights-based response to the
problem of HIV and drug use in Kenya.
4. To generate and share knowledge on effective models of HIV and harm reduction programming aligned with the national context and research agenda, and informed by international examples of good practice.

BACKGROUND ON QUALITATIVE RESEARCH STUDY AMONG PEOPLE WHO INJECT DRUGS IN KENYA
In the context of increased evidence of HIV infection among people who inject drugs (PWID) in Kenya, especially in the Coastal Region, on-going policy shifts will enable the introduction and piloting of new harm reduction interventions, including needle and syringe exchange programmes (NSP) and opioid substitution treatment (OST).
KANCO, in collaboration with the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (UK), is undertaking qualitative research alongside its development of harm reduction interventions. This qualitative study aims to describe the lived experiences and social contexts of access to care in relation to harm reduction, HIV prevention and HIV treatment interventions for people who inject drugs in Kenya. The key objectives of the study include:

COMMUNICATIONS / PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER JOB IN KENYA

Africa Youth Trust (AYT) is an Independent, non-partisan, development and advocacy organization. AYT was created to spearhead a Youth Led Development model in Kenya with a view of replication in other African Countries.

We are looking for talented, creative and innovative team players who are excited by the opportunity of harnessing the productive energies of youth towards peace, equity and prosperity within and across communities in Africa.

Start the journey of transforming your life!

Position Title: Communications / Public Relations Officer

Terms of Service: Contract

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya

Reference: Ref-CO-002


Duties and responsibilities

CIVIC EDUCATOR JOB - CONSTITUTION OF KENYA 2010

Africa Youth Trust (AYT) is an Independent, non-partisan, development and advocacy organization. AYT was created to spearhead a Youth Led Development model in Kenya with a view of replication in other African Countries.

We are looking for talented, creative and innovative team players who are excited by the opportunity of harnessing the productive energies of youth towards peace, equity and prosperity within and across communities in Africa.

Start the journey of transforming your life!

Position Title: Civic Educator - Constitution of Kenya, 2010

Terms of Service: Contract
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya (with possibility of travel)
Reference: Ref-CE-006
Duties and responsibilities
The Civic Educator will be expected to offer the following services:

Educate the youth on the Constitution of Kenya, 2010

AYT TRAINING OFFICER JOB IN KENYA

Africa Youth Trust (AYT) is an Independent, non-partisan, development and advocacy organization. AYT was created to spearhead a Youth Led Development model in Kenya with a view of replication in other African Countries.

We are looking for talented, creative and innovative team players who are excited by the opportunity of harnessing the productive energies of youth towards peace, equity and prosperity within and across communities in Africa.

Start the journey of transforming your life!

Position Title: Training Officer – Entrepreneurship

Terms of Service: Contract

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya

Reference: Ref-TO-003

Duties and responsibilities

Design the training package, including methodologies, procedures and modality for effective training related to entrepreneurship.

AYT INTERNSHIP OFFICER JOB IN KENYA

Africa Youth Trust (AYT) is an Independent, non-partisan, development and advocacy organization. AYT was created to spearhead a Youth Led Development model in Kenya with a view of replication in other African Countries.

We are looking for talented, creative and innovative team players who are excited by the opportunity of harnessing the productive energies of youth towards peace, equity and prosperity within and across communities in Africa.

Start the journey of transforming your life!

Position Title: Internship Officer

Terms of Service: Contract

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya

Reference: Ref-IO-004

MICRO CREDIT OFFICERS JOBS - BANKING JOBS

We are a Commercial Bank in Kenya with a country-wide network of branches looking to enhance our leadership position in the country.

As part of our strategy to further strengthen and consolidate our lead, the Bank wishes to recruit dynamic and result-oriented professionals for the position of Micro-Credit Officers.

Objective of the Role:

The successful candidates will be responsible for marketing new micro-finance business, receive & appraise all loan applications, follow-up and recover loans as well as cross-sell other bank products.

HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER JOB IN KENYA

VACANCY: Human Resources Officer


About the organization

The World Agroforestry Centre is an independent research institution which generates science-based knowledge about the complex role trees play in agricultural landscapes and rural livelihoods. As part of the Centre’s work to bring tree-based solutions to bear on poverty and environmental problems, researchers – working in close collaboration with partners – are developing new technologies, tools and policy recommendations for increased food security and ecosystem health.

The Centre’s headquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya, and research is conducted in 23 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. We are supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and receive funding from over 50 different donors.

IT ASSISTANT JOB VACANCY IN KENYA

Africa Youth Trust (AYT) is an Independent, non-partisan, development and advocacy organization. AYT was created to spearhead a Youth Led Development model in Kenya with a view of replication in other African Countries.

We are looking for talented, creative and innovative team players who are excited by the opportunity of harnessing the productive energies of youth towards peace, equity and prosperity within and across communities in Africa.

Start the journey of transforming your life!

Position Title: IT Assistant

Terms of Service: Contract

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya

Reference: Ref-ITA-010

Duties and responsibilities

The IT Assistant will support the IT Officer with the following duties:

CIVIC EDUCATOR JOB IN KENYA

Africa Youth Trust (AYT) is an Independent, non-partisan, development and advocacy organization. AYT was created to spearhead a Youth Led Development model in Kenya with a view of replication in other African Countries.

We are looking for talented, creative and innovative team players who are excited by the opportunity of harnessing the productive energies of youth towards peace, equity and prosperity within and across communities in Africa.

Start the journey of transforming your life!

Position Title: Civic Educator – Elections and Political Parties Act

Terms of Service: Contract

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya (with possibility of travel)

Reference: Ref-CE-007

ICRAF INTERNAL AUDITOR JOB IN KENYA

VACANCY: Internal Auditor


About our organization
The World Agroforestry Centre (also known as the International Centre for Research in Agroforestry or ICRAF) is an independent research institution which generates science-based knowledge about the complex role trees play in agricultural landscapes and rural livelihoods. As part of the Centre’s work to bring tree-based solutions to bear on poverty and environmental problems, researchers – working in close collaboration with partners – are developing new technologies, tools and policy recommendations for increased food security and ecosystem health.
The Centre’s headquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya, and research is conducted in 23 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. We are supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and receive funding from over 50 different donors.
To learn more about our organization, please visit our website: www.worldagroforestry.org

SWINBURNE PHD SCHOLARSHIPS


Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, Australia, offers three-year PhD scholarships, worth approximately A$49,000 per annum (including a A$23,728 p/a stipend, and a tuition fee scholarship). We are particularly interested in students with a training in history, anthropology or related disciplines in the humanities or social sciences, who would like to work on projects in the following areas:

refugee resettlement
refugee and asylum seeker policy

Successful applicants would be located at the Swinburne Institute for Social Research, and supervised

PHP DEVELOPERS PERMANENT PLACEMENT AT SQUAD DIGITAL

Three PHP developers needed for permanent placement at squad digital.

Experience level should be 1 to 3 yrs.

OOP and frameworks are a good thing to have.

please direct your CVs to fabian.owuor@squaddigital.com

more details will be sent to interested parties.


MARKETING ASSISTANT JOB VACANCY IN KENYA

ScriptX Consulting

Marketing Assistant


Introduction:

ScriptX Consulting Limited is a startup company established in 2012 to sustainably provide businesses in Africa with simple, innovative & adaptable solutions in information management, IT and Telecoms. Although based in Kenya, ScriptX Consulting operations extend to the whole of Africa providing technological solutions in a wide range of industries including, transportation, hospitality, infrastructure, energy, mining, petroleum to real estate.

Job Description and Responsibilities
ScriptX is looking for a young motivated individual to join their team as a Marketing Assistant. The incumbent will be responsible for;

SALES AND MARKETING JOB OPPORTUNITY AT PANESARS KENYA

Panesars Kenya is looking for a Charming yet Strong SALES individual, who has background

knowledge in Furniture and sales and marketing.

Email your CV's to panesars kenya at panesar@panesar.co.ke

Thursday, June 14, 2012

AFRICAN UNION KWAME NKRUMAH SCIENTIFIC AWARDS 2012

Republic of Kenya

Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology

Directorate of Research Management and Development

African Union Kwame Nkrumah Scientific Awards – 2012

The Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology invites applications from outstanding Kenyan scientist to this year’s African Union Kwame Nkrumah Scientific Awards Competition.

The African Union Scientific Awards will be awarded to African scientists who have remarkable achievements, demonstrated by the number of publications, number of research graduate students, applicability of the scientific work to Africa’s challenges, and its patentability.

WORLD BANK SENIOR OPERATIONS OFFICER JOB IN UGANDA

The World Bank’s Country Office in Uganda is seeking a high caliber locally-recruited Senior Operations Officer for the Uganda program to be based in Kampala.

Uganda is among the seven largest country programs in Africa and has an active portfolio consisting of both projects and analytical activities.

In order to support the management of this diverse program, the Operations Officer will assist the Country Manager, working closely with the Fiduciary Team at the Country Office and the Country Program Coordinator, based in Washington DC.

Duties and Accountabilities

(i) Portfolio Coordination/Monitoring:

DIAMOND SHIELD SALES AND MARKETING REPRESENTATIVES JOBS IN KENYA

Diamond Shield International Ltd is a distinguished leader and provider in the area of imports and exports, general supplies and logistics, cleaning and interiors and is looking for sales and marketing representatives to help the company increase its market reach and grow sales.


Duties and responsibilities

Responsible for market development in order to deliver volume and value targets.
Developing and implementation of marketing strategies, plans and tactical.
Preparation of sales proposals
Development and implementation of integrated marketing campaigns

DAYSTAR UNIVERSITY SENIOR ACCOUNTANT JOB IN KENYA

Daystar University is a chartered interdenominational and evangelical Christian University. Its mission is the development of Christian Servant Leaders for the expansion of God’s kingdom in Africa and the world.

We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following position.

Senior Accountant

Applicants to this position must be committed Christians, who show evidence of involvement in their local churches.

Responsibilities

Preparation of annual budgets and monthly budget variance reports.
Preparation of annual and monthly cash flow projections.
Prepare financial and management reports
Implementation of budgetary control procedures
Preparation of funds reports, budgets and cash flow reports related to projects

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

LEGAL OFFICER JOB IN KENYA

Legal Officer

1 Position

The Role

Reporting to the Manager - Legal and Regulatory Affairs, the successful candidate will be responsible for provision of quality in house advice and legal services to KTDA [H], its subsidiaries and managed factory companies.


Key Responsibilities

Liaising with external lawyers to protect the interests of the Group.
Participating in handling insurance matters as and when required.

IT OFFICER JOB IN KENYA

The Lutheran World Federation/Department for World Service, Kakuma Refugee Assistance Project and Host Community Project hereby invites applications from suitably qualified citizens for the following vacant position.

IT Officer

Key Points of Communication: Logistics and admin Coordinator, Project Coordinators and the Area Coordinator

Duties and Responsibilities

Maintain, & update as necessary, all hardware configurations to ensure optimum operations,
Maintain and administer the internal server running on windows 2003 platform (file server,print server, database server)
Maintain a regular data backups, disaster recovery and do perform system repairs and servicing
Provide support services , technical support services, troubleshooting and resolving end-users problems
Monitoring WAN links performance and ensuring all malfunctions and/or breakdown are resolved.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT JOB VACANCY

Executive Assistant

Reference Number: EA-05-12
Category:Management and Administration
Grade: 5.1
Location: Kilifi
Country: Kenya

Summary:

To provide efficient and effective administrative and secretarial support to facilitate smooth running of the Programme's Director office and its related activities.

The position is also vital for effective liaisons between the Programme's Director office with the rest of the internal functions and externally, with the Programme's partners and stakeholders.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER JOB IN KENYA

Advantage Technologies is a startup ICT Company seeking to recruit a Business Development Manager.

We are looking for a self-sufficient, passionate and driven IT-Savvy individual, who will thrive in a target-driven environment.

Major Responsibilities

To manage and develop the commercial side of the business by ensuring profitable products and services are offered to clients; Responsible for selling IT solutions to both new and existing clients within the SME, Enterprise, Corporate and the Public sectors.
Work with partner vendors to deliver unique commercial business propositions
Work with Customers to ensure SLA's are met, communicating customer requirements, resource planning, training and development to ensure skills are in place to deliver.
Lead and manage customer projects to ensure deliverables, and timelines are met, and

SASAHIVI MEDIA SALES EXECUTIVE JOB IN KENYA

Our Company

SasaHivi Media Ltd ('Sasa Hivi' means in Kiswahili 'right now') was founded in 2003 in Nairobi, Kenya by a group of long time experienced Multimedia, PR and IT professionals.

So, as SasaHivi Media Ltd as a company is relatively young, the experience brought together in it, is very sophisticated. SasaHivi Media Ltd is all about bringing the best of Technology (Media and Internet) together with the best of Culture (Design, Content creation and Publishing).

Marketing / Sales Executive

Primary responsibilities

Dealing with the marketing requirements of SasaHivi Media Ltd and it's clients
Contributing to and developing marketing plans and strategies to meet organizational objectives.
Implementing the company's marketing plan and executing the delivery of approved strategies.

SGS INTERNAL AUDITOR JOB IN KENYA

SGS is the Worlds most leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity.

With more than 70,000 employees, we operate a network of more than 1,350 offices and laboratories around the world. We are looking for the below candidate.

Internal Auditor.

Primary Responsibilities:

The Internal Auditor will perform audits independently, or together, under the guidance of an experienced Team leader. Position will train at the Group’s headquarters in Geneva,Switzerland.

Travel is required up to a maximum of 70 %.

Reporting to: Corporate Audit Director

CRICKET KENYA CHIEF EXECUTIVE AND NATIONAL COACH VACANCIES

Cricket Kenya is seeking to recruit a new Chief Executive and National Coach who will be charged with helping us achieve our objective of moving the game forward and ensuring we compete on the World stage and continue to be the country’s most successful team sport.

We are seeking outstanding people with the ambition, commitment and skills capable of succeeding in these leading roles.

For a full job description or to apply for either of the positions listed please send a letter of application, CV and details of your current salary and benefits by email to Samir Inamdar, Chairman of Cricket Kenya: inamdar@africaonline.co.ke by Friday 22nd June.

Chief Executive

Cricket Kenya requires a proven leader with the administration, commercial and financial skills and experience to further develop the organisation. Candidates require a minimum of five years’

RESEARCH OFFICER IN KENYA

The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is an international non-profit, non-governmental organization that carries out policy relevant research on population, health, education and development issues facing sub-Saharan Africa.

The Center seeks to recruit a Research Officer with Masters degrees in any social or health sciences field.

The overall purpose of the job is to participate in the design and implementation of the Center’s research projects.

Duties

Coordination of data collection, analysis, and dissemination activities
Participation in community mobilization

20 TRAINEE VACANCIES IN THE KENYA FOREST SERVICES

Foresters - Trainees:

20 KFS Grade 11.

REF: KFS/HR/MTS/02/2012

Kenya Forest Service is a State Corporation established by an Act of Parliament to sustainably manage and conserve all types of forests.

As part of the Organization’s succession planning strategy, the Management wishes to recruit young and dynamic individuals as Forester Trainees.

The successful candidates will undergo intensive management training for two (2) years in Forestry

FINANCE OFFICER JOB IN MERCY CORPS KENYA

Finance Officer Position

Program/Department Summary:

The Mercy Corps Finance Department is responsible for all financial functions in Thika, including accounting, payments and banking, payroll, budgeting, financial reporting, and grant financial management and compliance.

The Mercy Corps Finance Department ensures compliance with donor regulations as well as Mercy Corps’ internal policies and procedures.

In its role as a support to the Program Department, the Finance Department provides timely reports and assistance to the Country Director and the Program team to ensure that financial resources are used efficiently and effectively.


General Position Summary:

Working in the Finance Department under the direction of the Country Finance Manager, the Finance Officer will assist in the accounting and documentation of all financial transactions in timely and accurate manner.

REAL ESTATE MARKETING EXECUTIVE JOB IN KENYA - (SALARY 35K PLUS COMMISSION)

Real Estate Marketing Executive

Real Estate Marketing Executive ( Salary 35k Plus commissions)

One of our clients in the real estate sector seeks to fill the following sales marketing job vacancy.

Marketing Executive

We are looking for a qualified individual who will contribute effectively to maintaining the company brand and generate business from new and existing clients.
Male and aged below 28 years

INVESTMENT OFFICER JOB IN KENYA

Re-Advertisement

Our client, Business Partners International, is a leading risk financier of small and medium enterprises which manages the Business Partners International Kenya SME Fund and offers an innovative approach to financing and providing technical assistance to SMEs in Kenya.

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

Investment Officer

Place of Work: Nairobi, Kenya

Basic Function:

The main purpose of the job is to grow and nurture a business investment portfolio thereby

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR JOB - FOOD SCIENCE JOBS

Position: Production Supervisor
Department:Production
Reporting To: Production Manager
Supervises:Production Technicians and Production Staff
( Salary-70K)

Job Objective / Summary

Responsible for the production operations in the factory including production plan implementation, resource
utilization and management of performance and output

Description of Duties

Supervision of the production process and Quality Assurance Systems
Requisition of production materials

SALES AND MARKETING EXECUTIVE JOB IN KENYA

Sales & Marketing Executive

Viscar Industrial Capacity is looking for a sales and marketing executive to help the company increase its market reach, product portfolio and grow sales.

Duties and responsibilities

Responsible for market development in order to deliver volume and value targets.
Developing and implementation of marketing strategies, plans and tacticals.
Preparation of sales proposals
Development and implementation of integrated marketing campaigns.
Media relations including buying and planning.

BRANCH SUPERVISOR JOB IN MOMBASA

We are looking to fill the role of a Branch Supervisor in our Mombasa Branch who will report to the Branch Manager.

Overall Responsibility of the Job

The primary responsibility of this function will be to perform and ensure all underwriting and other administrative processes in the branch are carried out in line with overall corporate objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure all the related activities to underwriting in the branch are properly coordinated and enforced.
Vetting all risks to ensure that quality business is accepted into the company at acceptable rates.
Liaising with intermediaries for business support and participation in sales initiatives.
Timely processing of quotations and tender documents

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

PROJECT COORDINATOR JOB IN ONGATA RONGAI KENYA

Required for a growing National Civil Society Organization based in Ongata Rongai but with programs in Nairobi and Mombasa, an enterprising, imaginative and results oriented individual to fill the following position:

Project Coordinator

Job Purpose
To implement a project on citizen engagement in water activities, aimed at expanding opportunities for citizens to access water as a human right and improve their livelihoods; while supporting the Organization’s strategic growth in various sectors.
S/he will work through local groups and communities to ensure that all aspects of programming are well coordinated resulting in efficiency, high team morale and cost effectiveness.

Main Responsibilities:
Capacity Development
• Supporting and developing the capacity of community groups to undertake different activities

REDR HUMAN RESOURCE AND ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT JOB IN KENYA



Vacancy Advertisement 
Human Resource & Administration Assistant

RedR UK – Nairobi Office invites applications from Kenyan nationals for the position of Human Resource & Administration Assistant. The details of the position and procedure for application are appended below.

Date June 2012
Job title HR & Administration Assistant
Purpose To provide HR and Administrative support to the RedR, Nairobi office
Responsible to Programme Support Manager
Location Nairobi, Kenya
Position type Full-time position open to Kenyan nationals only
Salary Kshs.677,587 per annum (Grade 3, step 1)

FIELD TEAM LEADER JOB IN KENYA

POSITION ADVERTISEMENT

FIELD TEAM LEADER
(International Hire – Grade 2)

REFERENCE CODE: HR - 25/2012

FIELD TEAM LEADER
The Resettlement Support Center (RSC) Africa operates a US refugee resettlement program in sub-Saharan Africa through a Cooperative Agreement with the Department of State/Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration. RSC Africa is responsible for the preparation of refugee case files for adjudication by Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) officers, as well as the out-processing and cultural orientation of all approved cases. RSC Africa is administered by the Church World Service International Refugee Program (CWS/IRP) and is based in Nairobi, Kenya.
RSC Africa seeks a qualified individual for the Field Team Leader position.

COMMUNICATION INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Communications Interns

Job Start Date: June 2012

Commitment required: 3 Months

In all our endeavours we maintain our core ideals: interdependent community, sustainable and scalable impact, human capacity and holistic well-being.

Job Summary

Communications Intern will work with a team of youths to progress the aims of information dissemination to refugees.

We need someone who is extremely creative to create a very user friendly, interactive and extremely informative website.

FINANCE MANAGER JOB IN KENYA

We are a fast growing player in the Construction and Engineering sector and we are seeking to fill the position of Finance Manager.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the job holder will be responsible for all financial and fiscal management aspects of the company operations including overseeing the procurement and logistics unit.

Key Responsibilities

Control the overall company’s operating expenses and the capital expenditure programme to ensure adherence to budget limits and relevant authorizations.
Preparing long term operational plans and contributing to strategic plans including CAPEX plans
Analyze and forecast critical financial performance indicators such as cash flow, cost controls and actual figures against budgets / targets and recommend on corrective actions where needed
Oversee statutory and operational compliance and ensure compliance with budgetary reporting

STANDARD GROUP TRANSPORT OFFICER JOB IN KENYA

The Standard Group, a multi-media house comprising the Standard newspapers, KTN, Radio Maisha, PDS, Online Digital Business and Think Outdoor services wishes to recruit a result driven, self motivated individual to fill in the position of

Transport Officer

The incumbent will be charged with coordinating the use of Company vehicles to ensure an efficient transport system and delivery of newspaper and other publications to the appointed distributors.

Role of the Position

Schedule and coordinate all company vehicle operations, deployment and requests from the various departments
Keep track of vehicle movements ensuring time management and delivery of the Groups products
Monitor and control of fuel consumption and other costs related to fleet management
Ensure high levels of road safety are adhered to and any breakdowns or accidents are dealt with as per the company policy

WRITING JOBS KENYA

ProKenyan Writers Inc. is a company that has been running for the last 5 years.

We have a diverse workforce policy that incorporates professionalism, discipline and personal progress among our employees.

On the other hand, we offer a high level of job supply on the best payment scale in the industry.

Payments are done bimonthly and on a timely manner for the convenience of our writers.

We are currently on an expansion process and would like to recruit enthusiastic and energetic graduate writers who are ready to be employed on a permanent basis.

INSURANCE SALES AGENTS JOBS IN KENYA

Insurance Sales Agents

The Company is seeking to fill the following position of Insurance Sales Agent with individuals who are proactive and self-driven and who can apply their knowledge, diligence, and experience to contribute to the achievement of our mission to delight our customers with outstanding financial services.

The main role of the position of a Insurance Sales Agent is to sell insurance products and investment funds to prospective and existing clients and service the accounts thus created.

Specifically, the Financial Advisor is expected to do, inter alia, the following on a highly rewarding commission-paying remuneration structure:

Sell insurance and investment schemes to prospective and existing individual and corporate clients;
Relationship management for existing clients;

CONTENT WRITERS VACANCIES KENYA

Applications are invited for experienced content writers who are willing to work from home.

Assignments will be sent via email and completed work will be expected to be submitted within 24 hours; unless stated otherwise.

Writers are required to be online (chat/Skype) for a few hours during working hours for easy communication.

Qualifications:

Must have excellent Grammar and English writing skills
Must be able to write interesting, captivating, and informative articles on a number of different topics including but not limited to business, travel, dating, products, etc
Must have a personal computer and internet connection.

DESIGNERS INTERSHIP OPPORTUNITY KENYA

Graduate eLearning Instructional Designer Intern

Octopus ICT Solutions Ltd (OIS) is an Information Communication Technology (ICT) company founded over six years ago.

It is duly registered as a limited liability company in Kenya and licensed by the Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) as an Applications Services Provider (ASP) mandated to provide Information and Communication Technology (ICT) solutions to corporate, residential and individual consumers.

OIS seeks energetic, creative interns with an interest in e-learning and instructional design to support the e-Learning department.

Thursday, June 7, 2012

UBORA SACCO DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR JOB IN KENYA

Position: Database administrator
Term: 3 months
Skills: SQL, DBase design
Requirements: Degree/Dip in IT
Details of job & how to apply as below:


VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
UBORA Savings and Credit Society is looking for a suitable candidate to occupy the post of a DATA BASE ADMINISTRATOR. This is a temporary engagement that is to last for a period of three months.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Degree or Diploma in Information Technology (IT).
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Knowledge of Structured Query Language (SQL)

PRACTICAL ACTION FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT JOB IN KENYA


JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title Financial Accountant
Location Nairobi
Supervisor Finance and Administration Manager
Contract Period 3 months
Date Required Immediately

1. Job Summary:
The Financial Accountant is responsible for managing the day-to-day finance activities and maintaining accurate financial records for Practical Action Eastern Africa Office. S/He will ensure that all financial activities are carried out in line with Practical Action’s financial procedures and will work under supervision of the Finance & Administration Manager.

COFFEE DEVELOPMENT FUND FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION MANAGER JOB

Coffee Development Fund
(ISO 9001:2008 certified)

Coffee Development Fund (CoDF) is a State Corporation vested with the responsibility of providing sustainable and affordable credit and financial solutions along the coffee value chain.

The Fund wishes to recruit a competent candidate to fill an existing vacancy in its Finance and Administration Department as outlined below:

The Finance and Administration Manager will report to the Chief Executive Officer and will be responsible for the finance and administration function including advising the Board, the Chief Executive Officer and Management on strategic financial performance of the Fund.

Key responsibilities:

Provide leadership in the Department of Finance & Administration

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT JOB

Job Summary

Extract, reconcile and submit tax returns on monthly basis. Prepare MS schedules and book Provisions in SAP, raise C/Notes for EPD, AOD and market support.

Update fixed assets register in BAUD, ensure all new assets are labelled on time, run and book depreciation in SAP.

Reconcile GL schedules including GRIR A/c and follow-up issue resolution with stakeholders.

Roles & Responsibilities

R1. GL Schedules & Book closing (40%)

Prepare and book provisions and accruals as may be required.
Run recurring entries for prepaid expenses and recurring accruals per automated Timetable.

HOTEL HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT JOB IN KENYA

Hotel Human Resources Assistant - Hospitality Industry

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide support to supervisors and staff to develop the skills and capabilities of staff.

Main Activities

Ensure that accurate job descriptions are in place

Provide advice and assistance with writing job descriptions

Identify training and development opportunities

Organize staff training sessions, workshops and activities

NACICO SACCO CHIEF INTERNAL AUDITOR JOB IN KENYA

Nacico Sacco is a well established savings and credit society situated within Nairobi.

It wishes to fill the below listed vacancy that occurred in its establishment

Chief Internal Auditor

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer.

The holder is expected to prepare annual audit schedules and programs performing risk exposure assessment, providing recommendation to minimize risk and safeguard the sacco’s assets, carry out

GRAPHIC DESIGN JOB IN KENYA

Graphic Designer
Location: Nairobi - Kenya

About Bridge International Academies

Bridge International Academies is a for-profit startup company revolutionizing education across Africa with a unique business model.

The company runs a large-scale network of low-cost primary schools in Kenya that significantly outperform other primary schools.

Our schools profitably deliver high-quality education for less than $5 per child per month, which enable the schools to cover their costs and create a profitable central organization at scale.

We have launched 73 schools in Kenya, and will rapidly scale the company to serve more than 1 million students across the continent.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION JOB IN KENYA

Administrative Assistant - Marketing & Communications

Location: Nairobi - Kenya

About Bridge International Academies:

Bridge International Academies is a for-profit startup company revolutionizing education across Africa with a unique business model.

The company runs a large-scale network of low-cost primary schools in Kenya that significantly outperform other primary schools.

Our schools profitably deliver high-quality education for less than $5 per child per month, which enable the schools to cover their costs and create a profitable central organization at scale.

COVEX HUMAN RESOURCES AND ADMIN ASSISTANT JOB IN KENYA

Covenant Executives Consultants (COVEX) is the leading recruitment and management consultancy located in Nairobi Kenya.

Our core values are integrity,professionalism,teamwork,communication and accountability. We offer dynamic hr and management solutions through our experienced and qualified team.

Human Resources & Admin Assistant

1 Post

Our client based in Nairobi urgently need the above position to be filled as soon as possible.

The successful candidate MUST meet the following:

Qualifications

Business degree (HR option),those with added diploma in HR,Admin or Management will be given

SENIOR FINANCE OFFFICER JOB IN NGO

Organisation Caritas Switzerland and Caritas Luxembourg are non-governmental aid agencies and members of Caritas Internationalis.

Caritas works worldwide and adheres to international humanitarian principles (NGO code of conduct). Caritas Switzerland and Caritas Luxembourg act in the frame of a MoU as a consortium in the Eastern Africa and the Horn of Africa.

They operate a joint Liaison Office in Nairobi, have Country Offices in Somaliland (Hargeisa) and South Sudan (Torit) and a Representative in Ethiopia (Addis Ababa).

Position: Senior Finance Officer

Reporting to: Finance & Administration Manager

Duration: 1 year (with possible extension)

Location: Nairobi with occasional travel to South Sudan and Somaliland

ADMINISTRATION SUPERVISOR POSITION - 35000

Symphony is the largest IT Solution entity in East and Central African region, representing premium hardware, software and service brands including IBM, GE, Oracle, Sage, eRI, among others.

Symphony Kenya is looking for a man to join our dynamic team, in the following position:

Administration Supervisor

Reporting to the Group Chief Accountant this man will handle the day to day operations of the Admin Department –supervising a team of 21+ employees comprising drivers, receptionists, messengers, cleaners and watchmen to ensure and achieve the company’s objectives of efficient delivery and receipt of goods, hospitality, cleanliness, security, maintenance of the fleet of company vehicles and well-maintained office equipment and automated systems i.e. fire equipment, elevators etc. .

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT MANAGER JOB IN KENYA

Vacancy Announcement

Youth Leadership Development Manager

Program / Department Summary:
Yes Youth Can!, funded by USAID, endeavors to empower Kenya’s youth in new and meaningful ways. Yes Youth Can! is an unprecedented program that puts youth truly in the lead of their own and Kenya’s development.

The core of the program is that it is:

Youth-led: Youth ideas, local knowledge and innovations drive the process.
Youth-managed: Youth implement program elements (grants, investments, Youth Bunges, research) while leveraging mentoring and coaching.
Youth-owned: Youth are in control of all decisions within the institutional structures as a result of fair democratic elections, using a bottom up, localized demand approach.

TKM QUANTITIY SURVEYOR JOB IN KENYA

TKM is a multi-disciplinary practice of engineers and consultants with capability to work on large complex projects.

TKM provides Design - Build Turnkey solutions to major private and public corporations and has a dedicated engineering design department supporting and supervising the construction division.

Our principal design tools are Computer Aided Design and simulation methods to provide innovative, cutting edge solutions in the spheres of structural design, construction and value engineering.

WEB DEVELOPER JOB VACANCY AT MAMAMIKES.COM

Mamamikes is seeking a passionate web developer to join our team.

You will be responsible for the development and maintenance of a new website using the Prestashop e-commerce solution.


Responsibilities

Developing and maintaining our web presence using the Prestashop e-commerce solution
Integrating and maintaining payment options into Prestashop

MAINTENANCE MANAGER JOB IN NAIROBI

Our client is a renowned international school located in Karen.

A job vacancy exists for a maintenance manager.

Role:

Co-ordinates the maintenance team to ensure that equipments including motor vehicles, building,playground, swimming pool, and other facilities are in good working condition and ensure the smooth running of the school.

Key Responsibility Areas

Take full responsibility for implementing company-wide maintenance SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)
Managing with day-to-day breakdown of equipments and give appropriate feedback to the

SOFTWARE ENGINEER JOB IN KENYA

Kopo Kopo is seeking a Lead Software Engineer – Android. The Lead Software Engineer will lead the company in creating a market-appropriate mobile service for consumers and merchants. They will have direct responsibility for creating a world-class product suite that transforms the merchant marketplace.

We're looking for an Engineer who understands and values user-centered design including “getting out of the office” and prototyping concepts. They understand that what they build will become a key part of a growing business and build their apps to be reliable, secure, and easy-to-use.

The Engineer will also relish the unique opportunity to use their skills to make an impact on millions of lives in emerging markets.

Requirements

• Architect and design cutting edge mobile apps
• Ability to make pragmatic engineering decisions in a short amount of time
• GUI layout (we have UI designers but you need to be able to build it)

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

INTERNATIONAL SALES EXECUTIVE JOB IN KENYA

Due to the launch of a new product line, we are expanding our sales team base within the Nairobi office, catering for The East African markets strategic Business needs

International Sales Executive

Marcus Evans is one of the world’s leading providers and promoters of strategic conferences, professional training, in-company training and sports hospitality.

We employ over 3000 employees, operating into countries around the world.

This is an entry-level, telephonically based role that will require you to:

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER JOB IN CONCERN WORLDWIDE

Human Resource Manager

Somalia/Somaliand
Reporting To: Country Director
Base: Nairobi, With Frequent Travel To Program Areas

Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental, international, humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.

Concern Worldwide is seeking a qualified and committed individual for a Human Resource Manager position for its Somalia/Somaliland programme.

The incumbent will be based in Nairobi with frequent travel to programme areas in Somalia/Somaliland.

AFRICA REINSURANCE ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT JOB IN AFRICA

African Reinsurance Corporation
Societe Africaine De Reassurance (Africa Re)

An International Financial Institution with Headquarters in Lagos (Nigeria), five Regional Offices in Casablanca (Morocco), Nairobi (Kenya), Abidjan (Cote d’ivoire), Port Louis (Mauritius), and Cairo (Egypt), as well as a subsidiary company in Johannesburg (South Africa), a local office in Addis Ababa
(Ethiopia) and a Retakaful company in Cairo (Egypt); owned by 41 member States of the African Union (AU), the African Development Bank (ADB), the IFC (International Finance Corporation), the DEG (German Development Financial Institution), FMO (Dutch private sector financing company), PROPARCO (subsidiary of the Agence Francaise de Development) and 107 insurance and reinsurance companies across the African continent, invites applications from suitably qualified individuals who are nationals of Africa Re member States to fill the following position:

Accounts Assistant – Technical

A. Basic Salary

Range KSH723,398 – KSH864,058

B. Main Duties

Responsible to the Accountant on the processing of all reinsurance technical statements, ensuring proper follow up on collection of balances and closely monitoring the development of debtor balances.

PATHFINDER FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION DIRECTOR JOB IN KENYA

Finance and Administration Director

Location: Nairobi

Pathfinder International is an international non-profit organization that is dedicated to supporting high-quality comprehensive reproductive health services in Kenya.

We are seeking a highly motivated, talented and hardworking individual for the position of Finance and Administration Director based in our Nairobi office.

Reporting to he Country Representative the Finance and Administration Director will be member of the country office leadership contributing to the strategic planning, policy formulation, resource mobilization and optimization for the Kenya Country Office (KCO).

S/he is responsible for the financial and administrative (F&A) management of KCO as well as for providing F&A oversight to all KCO projects and sub recipients.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AT EQUITY BANK KENYA

Career Opportunities at Equity Bank

Equity Bank is the region’s leading Bank whose purpose is to transform the lives and livelihoods of the people of Africa socially and economically by availing them modern, inclusive financial services that maximize their opportunities.

With a strong footprint in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Southern Sudan, Equity Bank is now home to 7.7 million customers - the largest customer base in African.

Currently the Bank is seeking additional talent to serve in the roles outlined below:

1. Marketing Communications Officer

The Position

The role holder will be responsible for supporting the Communications department in marketing, promotion, event management activities and other related roles as shall be assigned.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate sponsorships and events and promotional activities involving the Bank
Liaise with service providers to ensure proper preparation and execution of events including brand visibility in such events through branding opportunities

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

WEB DEVELOPER JOB IN KENYA (CONTRACT)

We require a web developer to work for 3- 6 months.

He/She should be young, dynamic and full of ideas to implement in improving the company websites.

Good hands on knowledge of the latest web applications a must.

Send your CV and cover letter to eastafricagetaways@gmail.com

HEALTH CENTRE CASHIER JOB IN KENYA

Our client is a health centre based in Nairobi (CBD) and is looking for a cashier.

This role involves receipt and accounting for cash collection in addition to assisting with customer service.

Minimum requirements for the position are:

Basic Accounting Qualifications
2 years experience working as a Cashier with excellent reference from previous employers
Numeracy skills

GOOGLE PRODUCT MARKETING MANAGER SOCIAL AND CONSUMER JOB IN KENYA

This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya.
The area: Marketing

Know the user. Know the magic. Connect the two. At its core, marketing at Google starts with technology and ends with the user, bringing both together in unconventional ways. Our job is to demonstrate how Google's products solve the world's problems--from the everyday to the epic, from the mundane to the monumental. And, we approach marketing in a way that only Google can--breaking the rules, redefining the medium, making the user the hero, and ultimately, letting the technology speak for itself.
The role: Product Marketing Manager Social and Consumer, Kenya - Nairobi

As a Marketing manager, you are a fully dedicated business leader, shaping the future of one of our many Google products. Whether you're on a consumer product (like Gmail, Search, Maps, Chrome, Android) or a business product (AdWords, AdSense, DoubleClick, Analytics), you take part in a complete marketing experience as you lead every facet of the product's journey. From determining positioning, naming, competitive analysis, feature prioritization and external communications, you help shape the voice of the

HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT JOB AT WFP KENYA

World Food Programme

Vacancy Announcement:WFP/15/12

Date of issue:31.05.2012

Deadline for application:14.06.2012

Job Title: Human Resources Assistant

Duty Station: Nairobi


Post Grade: SC5 equivalent – SSA Seven (7) months


Accountabilities:

Under the supervision of the HR Officer, the incumbent will carry out the following duties:-

Take an active role in supporting the recruitment process by designing VAs, reviewing candidates’ applications for advertised vacancies, assisting recruiting units to design suitable tests and interview

PROJECT MANAGER VACANCY KENYA - (70 - 90 KSHS)

The job function of the Project Manager is to lead the definition, planning, management and delivery of projects in support of the program strategy and goals.

The individual will lead cross-organization teams, effectively planning, communicating, and driving change through the execution of projects in alignment with the overall program strategy.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

Be liaison between clients and employer
Develops project team goals, roles and processes (i.e. communication, problem-solving and decision-making) to effectively execute and implement project requirements
Manages cross-organization team dynamics, alignment, and utilization.

ACCOUNTANT JOB IN KENYA - (70000 - 90000 GROSS)

Our client seeks to recruit an Accountant who has hands on experience with Pastel accounting software.
The Accountant will be in-charge of the finance function of the company and will amongst other things:
See to the proper implementation of Sage pastel
Ensure the internal control systems are operating as required
Ensure that all the company's financial transactions are captured fully and accurately.
Preparation of timely management reports
Provide financial advice to management

GRADUATE MALE ADMINISTRATORS, SALES MANAGER AND EXECUTIVES JOBS IN KENYA

1. Sales Manager 
for a Solar Company, high profile candidate, preferably a university graduate with minimum 5 years experience.

2. Sales Agents 
for a Solar Company, good experience, communication skills and past experience selling solar is preferably.

Remuneration is negotiable depending on your past experience.

KENYA NATIONAL MEDICINES REGUALTION OFFICER JOB - OPEN TO EAC MEMBERS

East African Community

Applications are invited from suitably qualified citizens of East African Community Partner State of Kenya for the following EAC regional health sector project staff position under the East African Community Medicines Regulatory Harmonization Initiative (EACMRHI) Project tenable in the Kenya National Medicines Regulatory Authority

Kenya National Medicines Regulation Officer

(One Post) - REF: EAC/HR/HEALTH/2011-2012/006

Grade: Consolidated Salary equivalent to EAC P1 Staff Grade
Reports to: Head, Medicines Registration, Pharmacy and Poisons
Duration of Contract: Initially Three (3) Years
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya

Main Purpose of the Job:

In liaison with the Senior Health Officer (Medicines Regulation) at the EAC Secretariat headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania as well as the Head and other relevant technical officers of the National Medicines

BUSINESS UNIT MANAGER JOB IN KENYA

Business Unit Manager

Nairobi

Cardno Emerging Markets (EMR) is part of a global consulting organization and provides professional services to a diverse range of international clients ¡n the public and private sectors.

Core business includes delivery and management of major aid initiatives in core disciplines such as education, health, HIV and AIDS, governance, infrastructure, resources and environment management.

Our work spans across Europe, Latin & North America, Asia, the Pacific and Africa.

ACTUARIAL SCIENCE MASTERS SCHOLARSHIP - IRA

The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA), a state corporation with the mandate to supervise, regulate and develop the insurance industry in Kenya is offering five (5) scholarships to Kenyans interested in pursuing Actuarial Science courses at the Cass Business School, United Kingdom.

The scholarship will cater for tuition, travel, accommodation, and any other incidental expenses.

1. Scholarship for Master of Science Degree in Actuarial Management / Science


Eligible candidates must meet the following requirements:

Should have obtained Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science (at least Upper Second Class Honours) or an equivalent Actuarial Science qualification.

Should have graduated not more than five years ago.

Monday, June 4, 2012

RECEPTIONIST JOB IN KENYA

Clarkson Notcutt (Insurance Broker) is one of the oldest brokerage firms in the industry.

Our business philosophy is to make quality service, reliability, highest standard of integrity and professionalism to be the driving force to uphold our reputation and image locally and internationally.

Vision: To be the standard of quality in insurance and risk management

Mission Statement: To continuously build careers, product innovations and deliver quality value added services to clients, while ensuring financial strength and sustainable growth of the company for the benefit of its stake holders

Our Values: We embrace a team that is of integrity and shared purpose. One that is innovative, caring and focused on its development while having a social responsibility to the community it serves

We are looking for ambitious, self-driven candidates to fill the following vacancies:

Receptionist

Key Responsibilities:

Answering of Switchboard and transferring of calls to extensions - Receive, direct and relay telephone messages to staff.
Answering visitor inquiries about the company and its products and service.

50 CUSTOMER SERVICE EXECUTIVES JOBS IN KENYA

An upcoming Multinational company with over 56 branches all over the world wishes to recruit 50 Customer Service Executives to serve in our new East Africa office being opened in Upper Hill Nairobi with plans of opening another office in Mombasa and Dar-es-salaam by November this year.


Customer Service Executive

50 Positions

Duties and Responsibilities:
To provide excellent customer service in sales and after-sales situations
To respond to general customer inquiries and complaints in a timely manner and to resolve issues to satisfaction of customer based on company policy
To project a professional company image
Accurately respond to questions and assist customers with company's code of ethics, registration mode, training on right product usage, product codes.