Monday, January 23, 2012

CATHARINA FOUNDATION PROGRAMMES DIRECTOR JOB IN NAMANGA KENYA

PROGRAMMES DIRECTOR
Catharina Foundation Namanga (CFN) is a local NGO facilitating and implementing education initiatives and community empowerment projects within Namanga Division in Kajiado County.
The Programmes Director will provide overall Leadership for CFN and ensure that the principles and objectives upon which CFN was established are effectively and efficiently achieved.
Location: Namanga - Kenya

Key Responsibilities
• Provide overall leadership in CFN’s strategic direction and specifically lead the Resource
Mobilization process of CFN, manage the Human Resources, the finance portfolio and all NGO
assets.
• Ensure that CFN operates under the laid down strategic principles and ethics by holding to the
highest ethical standards, other laws and all regulations made there under.
• Provide Leadership in the dissemination of the CFN’s vision, mission and goals through setting up requisite systems and structures to support the strategy implementation process.
• Ensure proper leadership of the work of CFN management staff and develop work schedules in
relation to duties, tasks, methods and systems which effectively and efficiently accomplish the
NGO’s objectives.
• Maintain liaison with other organizations and stakeholders regarding matters of common interest
and concern e.g. GoK agencies, development partners/donors, community leadership, etc
• Ensure that the general management and functioning of CFN operates efficiently and remains
within the policy and budgets established by the Board and Development Partners.

AIDSPAN EDITOR , WRITER , SENIOR RESEARCH OFFICER, SENIOR EDITOR,EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JOBS IN KENYA

Aidspan (www.aidspan.org), a Kenya-based international NGO with a global mandate, serves as an independent watchdog of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria. Aidspan also publishes Global Fund Observer, subscribed to by nearly 10,000 development professionals globally.
Aidspan seeks to monitor, critique and explain the Global Fund, with the objective of increasing the effectiveness of the Fund and of the implementers of its grants. Aidspan has a worldwide reputation within the Global Fund community for performing high quality work and for producing clear, succinct, independent writing.
Aidspan seeks to recruit exceptional individuals to fill the following Nairobi-based positions.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Salary c. KSh 960,000/month, $140,000/year, plus generous benefits.

The founder of Aidspan will hand over the Executive Director position in mid-2012. During the past decade Aidspan has relocated from New York to Nairobi and grown in influence and regard. A successor is sought to provide leadership for the next phase, managing a team of 13 staff and a $2 million budget, networking globally, and writing incisive analyses and commentaries. The global search for this position is being managed by the London office of Heidrick & Struggles.

For more details, please copy the link below as your web address:

http://www.aidspan.org/index.php?page=jobs&menu=aidspan

The closing date for this position is 3 February 2012.

SENIOR RESEARCH OFFICER
Salary c. KSh 550,000/month, $80,000/year, plus generous benefits.
This person will support, and partially lead, a new programme of research and analysis designed to make Aidspan the world’s foremost repository of knowledge about the Global Fund. Applicants must have a history of high-quality research publications in the field of international health, and superb analytical and writing skills.
The search for this position is being managed by the Nairobi office of Career Connections. The closing date for this position is 25 January 2012.

For more details, please copy the link below as your web address:

http://www.aidspan.org/index.php?page=jobs&menu=aidspan

SENIOR EDITOR
Salary c. KSh 550,000/month, $80,000/year, plus generous benefits.

SEO EXECUTIVE JOB IN KENYA

General Job Description and Focus

We are seeking a full-time person to join our team as an 
SEO Executive.

The person will have functional knowledge and expertise in the following key areas: SEO, PPC, On Page Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Forum/Blog Marketing, Video Marketing and Article/PR submission.

The right person will be able to execute all these functions (not just planning but execution), at a minimum.

Responsibilities and Duties
  • Strong SEO Fundamentals and should be an expert in On Page and Off Page optimization techniques
  • Strong understanding of social media optimization techniques.
  • Understanding of Link building/PR optimization/Directory submissions/Article submissions.
  • Complete understanding of search engine trends & algorithm
  • Must have done SEO for E-commerce websites

TEMPORARY RECRUITERS - BRIDGE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIES

Brief Description

Bridge International Academies is looking for an energetic, dynamic individual to support this large scale recruitment drive for our schools which are located in low income areas of Nairobi and beyond.

Because of the eventual size of our operations, the company will ultimately need to hire thousands of new teachers each year and hundreds of new school managers to manage this undertaking.

Description

Temporary Recruiters (Schools) 

1 month contract


(starting on February 27th)

Location: Nairobi and beyond

Several Positions

About Bridge International Academies

Bridge International Academies was conceived in 2007 out of the belief that giving every child access to a high quality education would have the greatest impact on reducing poverty worldwide.

With that guiding insight, Bridge International developed a strategy that would enable it to launch a large-scale network of high-quality, ultra low-cost, for-profit primary schools.

Operating a network of schools supported by a strong central headquarters gives Bridge International the scale, experience, and capacity to invest in systems of management, support, training, and innovation that allows individual schools to dramatically increase their effectiveness.

FINANCE MANAGER JOB IN KENYA

Purpose of the Job

To ensure that the Finance and Administration function in the all the organization’s businesses in the country provide strong support towards continuous development of the country in line with the countries strategic and operating plan.

Specifically the job needs to ensure establishment of strong internal / operating control environment, financial disciplines, accurate, timely & complete reporting of financial information, management of cash flows and ensuring legal, fiscal & other financial compliances per local country requirements & the organization group policies & procedures

Scope

Country: Kenya

Authority and Resources

Authorised to control all staff, vehicles, equipment and systems employed within the finance department in line with approval levels agreed with the Managing Director. 

Administer and approve capital expenditure in line with local approval levels set in accordance with the organization capex guidelines.

Authorised to ensure Accounting & Financial reporting accuracy & completeness.

Authorised to set out local policies & procedures in line with the Group requirement to ensure strong Internal Control environment.

Performance Measures
  • On time submission of P&L and Balance sheet
  • Country target of:
  • Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Earning Before Interest & Tax (EBIT)
  • Economic profit
  • Working Capital
  • Treasury Functions
  • Timely reporting of month end variances (weeklies & monthlies)
  • >60 days debt%

KITENGELA MEDICAL SERVICES AVAILABLE VACANCIES

Kitengela Medical Services is an established hospital located near EPZ in Kitengela.

We are looking for competent:

1. Administrator

2. Dentist

3. Nurses (ECN/KRCHN)

4. Clinical Officer / Anesthetists - 2 yrs working experience is an added advantage.

5. Oral health technologist

6. Sonographer-2yrs experience

7. Registered lab technician

8. Accounts clerk.-2yrs hospital experience

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT JOB IN KENYA

Above is required by a medium sized trading company.

Applicant must posses BCOM and min CPA II must possess high computer skills.

Past experience in sage Pastel for a minimum of 2 years is a must requirement

An attractive package shall be offered to the right candidate.

Apply with copy certificates and cv to .

DNA No. 1200
P.O. Box 49010 - 00100
Nairobi

FINANCIAL ADVISOR JOB IN KIGALI RWANDA

Position: Financial Advisor (Full time job)

Reports to: The Director of Finance and Internal Resources Management

Contract duration: one year with renewal possibility

Salary: the salary is attractive and negotiable

Working station: Kigali, Rwanda

Background

ORINFOR (Rwanda Information Office) is a Government institution dealing with media services.

The organization owns Rwanda Television, Radio Rwanda, 5 community radios of Musanze, Rubavu, Huye, Rusizi and Nyagatare, Kinyarwanda daily paper called “Imvaho nshya”, bi-weekly French newspaper called “La nouvelle Releve” and online media aimed at being a key source of information, educational and entertaining content for Rwandans at home and abroad.

ORINFOR would like to hire a Financial Advisor to strengthen capacity of the finance and internal resources management Unit and mentor staff of the unit in daily operations of the organization.

Main Responsibilities of the Financial Advisor

The Financial Advisor will be reporting to the Director of Finance and Internal Resources Management, and he/she will be responsible to advise the Director of Unit, for the general

SALES AND MARKETING ADVISOR JOB IN KIGALI, RWANDA

Position: The Sales and Marketing Advisor (Full time Job)

Reports to: The Director of Finance and Internal Resources Management

Contract duration: one year with renewal possibility

Salary: the salary is attractive and negotiable

Working station: Kigali, Rwanda

Background

ORINFOR (Rwanda Information Office) is a Government institution dealing with media services.

The organization owns Rwanda Television, Radio Rwanda, 5 community radios of Musanze, Rubavu, Huye, Rusizi and Nyagatare, Kinyarwanda daily paper called “Imvaho nshya”, bi-weekly French newspaper called “La nouvelle Releve” and online media aimed at being a key source of information, educational and entertaining content for Rwandans at home and abroad.

ORINFOR would like to hire a Sales and Marketing Advisor to strengthen capacity of the finance and internal resources management Unit and mentor staff of the marketing section to better perform their work.

Main responsibilities of the sales and marketing advisor

The Sales and Marketing Advisor will be reporting to the Director of Finance and Internal Resources Management, and he/she will be responsible to advise the Director of Unit, for the general performance of the marketing section.

RWANDAIR DIRECTOR FLIGHT OPERATIONS VACANCY IN KIGALI

Background:

RwandAir is the Rwanda National Carrier.

As it continues to reposition, consolidate and expand, a number of opportunities continue to be available for immediate recruitment.

We are looking for exceptional people to work for an exceptionally demanding organization.

Desired candidate will be results-driven, be service-focused, a team player, an effective communicator with well-honed negotiation skills, a strategic thinker with adequate attention to detail, of unquestionable honesty and integrity, be technologically aware and have an exceptional interpersonal skills.

It is on this basis that Rwandair wishes to recruit Director Flight Operations that will assist the organization to achieve its objectives.

Post Title: Director Flight Operations

Department: Operations

Section: Ground Operations Quality Assurance

Unit: Ramp Quality Assurance

Location: Kigali

Main Working Relationships

Directly responsible to: General Manager- Operations)
Supervision of: Chief Pilot, Pilots, Training Manager, Fleet Manager, Flight Operations Staff
Functional relationships with: Other Senior Functional Managers
External: Rwanda CAA and all other regulatory bodies. All contracted service providers and product suppliers related or linked to aircraft operations


Duties and responsibilities

The following are duties and responsibilities:

to ensure safe operation of company aircrafts,
to cooperate with the maintenance department ensuring that the technical status of the company airplanes is kept on a high level,
to ensure that all crew members are familiar with the laws, regulations and procedures pertinent to the performance of their duties,
to coordinate and supervise the divisions below him, as depicted on the company organization chart, to determine all flight operational standards and practices, and to ensure their compliance with all relevant national and international regulations and with the provisions of the AOC,

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION OFFICER JOB VACANCY IN RWANDA

NFT Consult Ltd is a Human Resource Management firm offering a variety of services with emphasis on Recruitment, Staff Outsourcing, Training and Personnel Development.

Our client, a regional, donor funded, not-for-profit organisation whose objective is to support regional trade and economic integration in East Africa, is seeking to recruit a results-driven and motivated Rwandan national for the vacancy below:

Position: Finance and Administration Officer

Reporting to: Country Director

Job Objective: Provide comprehensive finance and administrative support to the Rwanda Country Office.

Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare financial reports.
Coordinate the procurement of office supplies.
Coordinate meetings, workshops, staff functions and travel.

AMREF PROJECT ASSISTANTS (2) JOBS IN KAKAMEGA AND KISUMU

Western School Health Project

Western School Health Project is funded by GIZ and will be implementing the Comprehensive School Health Programme in four districts: Bondo and Gucha in Nyanza province, Vihiga and Butere in Western province.

The goal of the project is to enhance the quality of health in schools and communities by creating a healthy and child friendly environment for teaching, learning and development.

Purpose of Job:-

To provide technical / operations support in project activity implementation.

Key Responsibilities:-

Working in conjunction with the Government and other partners to plan and supervise the implementation of the project activities
Assist to organize and conduct field visits and meetings with relevant partners and stakeholders to strengthen networks and partnerships
Facilitating the formation, networking and coordination of the district project implementation team. Building the capacity of Health Workers, teachers, Peer Educators and SMCs to implement project activities.
Participate in the development of schools health IEC/BCC related materials. Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly and annual reports relating to the project. Assist in control and management of project resources and assets.
Participate in monitoring and evaluation of project activities and processes in order to achieve desired project outputs and results within the allotted timeframe.
Participate in conducting operations research, documenting and sharing new experiences and best practices from the project for influencing policies and practices.
Assist in the development of new concepts and proposals for fund raising
Ensure visibility of AMREF’s and donor visibility work at local levels.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

The ideal candidate should be a team player.

He/she must have at least a degree in Environmental Health/Public Health or related field.

Hands-on skills in planning and coordination of project activities.

Good practical knowledge in the following computer programmes - Ms Office, Ms Word and Excel.

Good knowledge and experience in school health promotion and research.

Demonstrated success in financial planning and budgeting, project monitoring, documentation and reporting.

AMREF WESTERN SCHOOL HEALTH PROJECT - PROJECT DRIVER JOB IN KAKAMEGA AND KISUMU

Western School Health Project

Funded by GIZ and will be implementing the Comprehensive School Health Programme in four districts: Bondo and Gucha in Nyanza province, Vihiga and Butere in Western province.

The goal of the project is to enhance the quality of health in schools and communities by creating a healthy and child friendly environment for teaching, learning and development.

Purpose of Job:-

To provide safe and reliable transportation to staff within various project sites.


Key Responsibilities:-

Driving AMREF vehicles for all official duties while ensuring timeliness and safety. Maintaining high standards of cleanliness of the vehicles in custody.
Ensuring the vehicles assigned is well serviced and maintained as required. Maintaining up-to-date and accurate records of the vehicles work tickets. Safeguarding all the contents in the vehicles.
Reporting any accidents/incidents involving the vehicles in custody.

Qualifications and Competencies:-

The ideal candidate should be a team player with at least three (3) years experience in driving with a clean driving license and a certificate of good conduct.

Basic Mechanical and First Aid certificate/training are essential.

Must have a minimum of ‘O’ level education.

Good communication skills, both verbal and written, in English and Kiswahili.

Remarkable interpersonal skills, flexibility and ability to work under minimal supervision.

AMREF WESTERN SCHOOL HEALTH PROJECT - OFFICE ASSISTANTS JOB IN KAKAMEGA AND KISUMU

Western School Health Project

Funded by GIZ and will be implementing the Comprehensive School Health Programme in four districts: Bondo and Gucha in Nyanza province, Vihiga and Butere in Western province.

The goal of the project is to enhance the quality of health in schools and communities by creating a healthy and child friendly environment for teaching, learning and development.


Report to the Project Manager and will be stationed in Kakamega and Kisumu

Purpose of Job:-

To provide general office support to the project.

Key Responsibilities:-

Maintain a good filing system for the project and carry out basic documentation including typing, photocopying and collating as required.
Support in registration, data entry and updates to relevant offices. Sort and distribute mail.
Provide office support in work processes that are relevant to the project including retrieval of files etc.
Carry out office errands such as serving tea, photocopying etc. Undertake any assigned cleaning duties.
Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

The ideal candidate should be a team player

Minimum of ‘O’ level education.

TEACHING JOBS IN PRIVATE SCHOOL IN KENYA

A private girls day secondary school in Nairobi is looking for teachers in the following fields:

1. C.R.E. / Geography

2. Games

Applications should be sent to:

The Principal
P.O. Box 30258 - 00100
Nairobi.

The closing date for the applications is 31st January 2012.

MSF SWITZERLAND MEDICAL DOCTOR JOB VACANCY - AGOK/TURALEI SOUTH SUDAN PROGRAMME

Medecins Sans Frontieres – Switzerland

Agok / Turalei in South Sudan Programme

Medical Doctor with Surgical Skills

MSF Switzerland (MSFCH) is a humanitarian medical organization providing emergency medical aid to populations in need.

MSF Switzerland is seeking to recruit a Medical Doctor with Surgical skills for it’s project in South Sudan:-

Location: Agok/Turalei in South Sudan

Start date: mid-February, 2012

Type of contract: 1 year (renewable)

Main Tasks:

Apply medical knowledge and skills to diagnosis,treatment and prevention (assisted by clinical examination, laboratory results and exams available) and patient followup at (chronic illnesses clinic > we don’t have a chronic illness clinic) primary and secondary health care level.
Apply your medical skills actively in ward rounds and during consultation according to the applied schedule in the hospital

CYBER CAFE ATTENDANT JOB IN NAIROBI

Lady cyber cafe attendant job available in Nairobi.


Graphics and web design an added advantage.


Email cv to cybergraphicsnairobi@gmail.com

FIELD SALES EXECUTIVES JOB IN KENYA - MSAFIRIRENTALS.COM

MsafiriRentals.com is an online accommodation booking portal that provides reservation and payment services to furnished apartments, holiday houses, guesthouses, hotels and other accommodation options.

We are seeking for a sharp Field Sales Executive to sell our value proposition to property owners across the country.

The role combines both business development and account management requiring tenacity as well as the ability to work pro-actively on your own initiative and establish relationships that influence property owners and manager.

Responsibilities
  • Acquire new apartments, holiday homes, guesthouses, hotels;
  • Responsible for the delivery of correct information and pictures of newly registered accommodation properties;
  • Manage relationships with customers;
  • Responsible for after sales service;
  • Training of new customers using our portal, rates & availability system;
  • Market our brand name to property owners/managers;

WEB DEVELOPER INTERNSHIP KISUMU CITY - MY EXPERT DESK SERVICES

My Expert Desk Services (MEDS) is a leading Business Process Outsourcing company situated in Kisumu City, Opanga Building. We offer IT and Accounting services to clients locally and internationally mainly from USA, Canada and Australia.

We are looking for a talented web developer/programmer to fill the help us meet the current work demand.

Required Skills
  • Good knowledge of PHP, HTML, Java scripting, C++, ASP.NET and others.
  • Ability to develop both dynamic and static websites
  • Ability to work with any of Content Management Systems like WordPress, Magento, Joomla, Drupal and more.
  • Have reference of personal projects either in form of website developed or software/system developed.
Qualifications
  • Diploma in Information Technology or equivalent Or

ACADEMIC WRITERS JOB IN DANDORA NAIROBI - UNIVERSITY GRADUATES

A writing agency in Dandora seeks to recruit university graduate academic writers to work full time.

The successful candidates will be required to carry out research and write academic articles on various subjects which include but are not limited to history, technology, business, management, medicine, world affairs, biology, accounting, finance and education.


Requirements:

A university degree in any field
Computer literacy
Excellent command of English language
Self drive
Good analytical skills
Ability to meet deadlines
Determination to succeed