Friday, February 17, 2012

VACANCIES FOR THE OFFICE OF JUDGE OF THE INDUSTRIAL COURT - 15 POSTS

Republic of Kenya

The Judiciary

The Judicial Service Commission

The Judicial Service Commission of Kenya invites applications from qualified persons for the following position in the Judiciary.

Vacancies for the Office of Judge of the Industrial Court

15 Posts

Ref : V/No.1/2012.

Terms of Service: Constitutional Office.

Period of Service: Retirement at the age of 70 years with an election to retire on attaining the age of 65 years.

MARIE STOPES INTERNATIONAL TERMS OF REFERENCE, AHME PROJECT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT JOB IN KENYA

Terms of Reference, African Health Markets for Equity Project Management Consultant

Purpose:

Marie Stopes International (MSI) is the prime on a $60 m, 5 year proposal to the Bill & Melinda Gate Foundation and DFID entitled Africa Health Markets for Equity (AHME).

AHME is a partnership of 6 organizations: Marie Stopes International, Population Services International, Society for Family Health, IFC’s Health in Africa group, Grameen Foundation, and
PharmAccess International.

Programming is focused in Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana.

AHME proposes to improve the coverage of priority health technologies among the poor in Africa through integrating social franchising with demand-side financing approaches at scale.

The AHME Project Management Unit is based in Nairobi and will provide administrative support and management oversight respectively to country-level implementation.

The Project Management Consultant will work to support the start up of the AHME partnership.

Timeframe: 6 months full time from March through September 2012 with possibility of extension based on need, performance and availability of funding.

Job Title: Consultant
Location: Nairobi

BIBLIA SACCO CREDIT CONTROLLER / DEBT CONTROLLER JOB IN KENYA

Biblia Sacco ltd is a leading Sacco in the Christian evangelical - NGO sector providing a wide range of financial services.

Credit Controller / Debt Collector

Job Analysis

To collect and follow up debts
To check on the non-performing loans, extrapolate them, communicate to members and make follow up.
To co-ordinate debt collection and guide the other staff on debt collection
Advice on legal/commercial issue regarding loan default

TOYOTSU AUTOMART ICT ADMINISTRATOR, MARKETING OFFICER AND HR OFFICER JOBS IN KENYA

ICT Administrator

Minimum Age: 28 years

Minimum experience: 4 years


Required Education, Skills & Experience:

Bsc. Computer Science or Information Systems & Technology
MCSE, CCNA, A+ certifications (desirable but not a must)
Navision systems support (a must)
Networking: cabled & wireless, administration, troubleshooting & maintenance
Telephony: VOIP management plus GSM/CDMA integration
Hardware& software: preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, installation, configuration, administration, updates, asset tracking, license renewals, laptops, desktops, servers
Web administration: content updates via CMS
Graphic Design: Photo Shop, Corel Draw
Data backup & disaster recovery
ICT vendor management: hardware, software, consumables, infrastructure
Help desk support
ICT policy setting & staff training

Marketing Officer

Minimum Age: 28 years

APHIAPLUS KAMILI GRANTS MANAGER AND PROJECT OFFICERS JOBS IN NYERI, EMBU AND MERU

APHIAPLUS KAMILI is a five year project funded by U.S Agency for International Development (USAID).

APHIAPLUS KAMILI contributes to the overall USAID framework goal of ‘Sustained improvement of health and well-being for all Kenyans’.

The project implemented in Eastern and Central provinces of Kenya; focuses on key result areas of USAID implementation framework which are; increased use of quality health services, products and information and social determinants of health addressed to improve well-being of targeted communities and populations.

We are currently recruiting experienced individuals with excellent technical skills, who are team players, dedicated, hardworking, innovative, highly motivated and able to work on a high pressure environment requiring multi-tasking abilities.

Grants Manager

Reporting to the Director of Finance & Administration and working closely with relevant program staff, the Grants Manager will be responsible for sub-grants financial and compliance administration.

Responsibilities

Participate in the selection of grantees for award including design of selection criteria for sub-grantees and conducting pre-award assessments
Determine the risk profiles of prospective grantees and recommend action to mitigate the risks identified

FINA BANK HEAD OF RISK, HEAD OF BUSINESS LIABILITIES, HEAD OF BUSINESS ASSETS, REGIONAL SERVICE MANAGER JOBS IN KENYA

Exciting Career Opportunities with FINA Bank Ltd

Our client, FINA Bank Ltd was originally incorporated as a Non-Banking Financial Institution (NBFI) on 15 January 1986.

The company has now shifted from being an SME Bank to a preferred regional Business Bank with a strong developmental emphasis especially in growing businesses. It aims to serve the entire region in all Business sectors.

The Bank is seeking to recruit highly driven and motivated professionals to fill the following positions:

Head of Business Assets

Ref: FB/HBA

Main purpose of the role:To lead the Bank’s business thrust for loan growth in the mid corporate market segment in Kenya. This position will be reporting to the Managing Director.

Key responsibilities

Lead and manage the Bank’s country wide business strategy, which targets the mid-corporate segment for assets growth;
Aggressively market existing loan and trade finance products to the Bank’s target market segment;
Lead and motivate a team of corporate relationship managers;
Optimise Bank revenue through pricing parameters and business volumes;
Maintain high credit quality standards for both existing and prospective borrowing customers;
Develop and implement appropriate action plans to increase market share and revenue to the desired level;
Formulate, drive, measure, and manage the Business–Assets’ team’s sales performance strategy; and
Network across the broader stakeholder group (Uganda and Rwanda, in addition to Kenya), to leverage and identify business opportunities.

Skills and Attributes:

A Bachelors degree in a business-related field from a recognised University;
At least 10 years experience with a minimum of 5 years in a senior relationship management role in a Bank;
Strong business development, relationship building and people management skills;
Excellent presentation and communication skills;
Advanced analytical and numerical skills; and
Ability to meet strict deadlines and work with limited supervision.

Head of Business Liabilities

Ref: FB/HBL

Main purpose of the role: To lead the Bank’s business thrust in the area of customer deposits and transactional business across all segments of its target markets in Kenya. This position will be reporting to the Managing Director.

BIOMETRIC SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT JOB IN KENYA

Position: Biometrics Software Development Consultant

Engagement Period: 2 Months

Application Deadline: Wednesday, 22nd February 2012

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya

Wanted: Immediately

Background:

Our client, an international humanitarian organization, is exploring and developing new information tools to record, store, transfer, and verify services from the field projects.

Due to the overwhelming amount of beneficiary data which it collects in the field, the client wants to develop a biometrics-based software application for a variety of projects.

ACCOUNTS CLERKS / CASHIERS JOBS IN KENYA

Applications are invited from suitable candidates to fill several vacant positions for Accounts Clerks / Cashiers in a large organization with a network of branches in Kenya as follows:-

Requirements

At least C plain (Mean Grade) in KCSE or Division III at ‘O’ level and CPA I.
At least 2 years experience in a similar position.
Should be aged between 23 and 27 years.

ANIMAL HEALTH ASSISTANT JOB IN THIKA

A farm near Thika - dairy cattle, fish farming, sheep and goats rearing, broiler production, looking for Animal Health Assistant to enhance animal health and welfare to produce safe food (milk and meat) within reasonable budgets.

Key responsibilities:

With help of a registered veterinarian, set up standards and organized systems; Implement recommendations from herd health programme in place; report and monitor operational issues on the animal welfare and health.

Skills and qualifications

Essential

GOLF HOTEL ACCOUNTANT, SOUS CHEF, FOOD AND BEVERAGE CONTROLLER,MARKETING MANAGER JOBS IN KENYA

Golf Hotel Limited, a fast growing and leading provider of Hotel and related services in the heart of western Province, Kakamega County, wishes to recruit dynamic, result oriented, energetic, self – motivated and experienced persons to fill the following vacant positions.

1) Hotel Accountant

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Hotel Manager, the job holder will be in charge of managing day to day activities of accounts department; ensure proper recording and maintenance of financial records to facilitate timely preparation of financial statements.

Key Responsibilities:

Timely and accurate preparation of financial statements.
Co-ordination, preparation and submission of monthly management accounts and financial reports.
Interpretation and implementation of sound accounting systems and controls.
Co-ordination of external audits.
Maintaining the institutions liquidity levels and effective debt management.
Interpretation and implementation of financial policies and budget controls.
Supervising, developing and training of accounting staff.
Ensuring proper control of accounts documents, preparation and maintenance of accounting and financial records.

Requirements

B.Com (Accounting Option) or degree in Business Administration or its Equivalent.
Minimum of CPA II or its equivalent
5 years accounting experience in a senior management level, those with prior experience in a busy hospitality industry, especially in hotel sub-sector are highly preferred
Computer literate and proficient in accounting software applications.
Must be Kenyan citizen between 28-35 years of age.

2) Food and Beverage Controller

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Assistant Manager, the job holder will be in charge of managing day to day movement of stocks and control to ensure proper maintenance of food costs and beverages is achieved.

MERLIN MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER IN KENYA AND SOMALIA , JOB IN NAIROBI

Monitoring and Evaluation Manager, Kenya & Somalia

Salary: Ksh 218,500 Gross Per Month

Benefits: Currently includes 24 days annual leave, medical cover, bonus and gratuity

Location: Nairobi

Merlin is a UK humanitarian agency which responds worldwide with vital healthcare and medical relief for vulnerable people caught up in natural disasters, conflict, and health systems collapse.

Merlin has been working in Kenya since 1998 and in Somalia since 2005.

Currently, Merlin in Kenya is operational in two regions of the country - the Western Highlands and Northern Kenya. In Somalia, Merlin operates in the three semi-autonomous regions of Somalia (Somaliland, Puntland and South Central region of Somalia).

The Monitoring and Evaluation Manager will be responsible for overseeing the planning and implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities for Merlin Kenya and Somalia programmes and will be responsible for (but not limited to):

Participating in the designing and preparation of project proposals and logframes for new projects.
Developing M&E frameworks, systems and tools as well as work plans.
Assessment of Merlin Kenya and Somalia programmes against established goals, targets and indicators as stated in project proposal and log-frames.
Presenting achievements against targets and baselines during quarterly review meetings.
Reviewing technical and donor reports emanating from the field with a view of ensuring their completeness and that they reflect the actual position on the ground.
Networking with other partners, MOH, UN agencies and other stakeholders on monitoring and evaluation matters.

NATIONAL MUSEUMS OF KENYA HEAD OF CULTURAL HERITAGE DEPT AND LEGAL OFFICER JOBS IN KENYA

The National Museums of Kenya (www.museums.or.ke) is a state corporation whose core mandate is identification, preservation, conservation and development of Kenya’s rich and diverse heritage.

The below positions have become vacant and we are seeking to recruit exceptional Kenyans with strong administrative, organizational and leadership skills to fill them.

Post: Head of Cultural Heritage Department

Position Function:

Reporting to the Director of Research and Collections, the holder of the position will be responsible for the development of research programmes and collection management strategies in the department.

Key Responsibilities:

Promote collections-based research in cultural heritage
Ensure effective curation and preservation of collections within the department
Formulate and implement strategies for effective research and capacity building programmes
Spearhead grant seeking efforts and leverage of financial resources to support the departmental activities
Organize forums for linking science and society through seminars, workshops, exhibitions and scientific conferences.
Monitor and regularly evaluate performance of staff within the department

TRADEMARK EAST AFRICA EXECUTIVE OFFICERS JOBS IN KENYA - TMEA

TradeMark East Africa (TMEA) is an organisation funded by a range of development agencies to promote regional trade and economic integration in East Africa.

TMEA works closely with the East African Community (EAC), national governments, business and civil society organisations.

Headquartered in Nairobi with branches in Arusha, Bujumbura, Dar es Salaam, Juba, Kampala and Kigali,

TMEA seeks to support East African integration through:

A reduction in transport and related costs along the key corridors in East Africa;
Supporting EAC institutions to develop a comprehensive framework for regional integration;
Supporting partner states to substantially increase the implementation of a comprehensive framework for regional integration; and
Engaging private sector and civil society to positively influence regional integration policies and practices for growth in trade.

Executive Officers

TMEA is seeking to recruit high calibre, results-oriented and self-driven experienced professionals to join our team as Executive Officers in the following positions:

Executive Officer, Chief Executive Officer’s Office.
Executive Officer, Corporate Services.

The Executive Officers will be responsible for providing executive level administrative and operational support to the Chief Executive Officer and other senior level executives at TMEA.

MSF SWITZERLAND ADMINISTRATOR JOB IN JUBA SOUTH SUDAN

MSF-CH is seeking candidates for the post of

Administrator

to support its humanitarian operations in South Sudan

MSF Switzerland (MSFCH) is a humanitarian medical organization providing emergency medical aid to populations in need. MSFCH operates in South Sudan since 1996

Location: Juba Coordination office (with regular visits to the projects)

Start date: asap

Type of contract: 1 year fixed term contract with possibility of extension

Scope of responsibilities

The administrator in the capital supports an effective and progressive Human Resource Management (HRM) organisation in collaboration with the Human Resource Coordinator.

INVESTMENT MANAGER, RISK MANAGER JOBS IN KENYA

Our client is a newly formed asset management organization that is looking for energetic and dynamic individuals required to assist in its establishment and operations.

The candidates must be attune to working in a startup environment, self-driven and flexible in duties assigned.

We are seeking to fill the following positions.

Investment Manager

Duties & Responsibilities

Develop products for dissemination to the public.
Communicate to internal and external stakeholders regarding investment philosophies, performance and advice.
Develop investment strategies encompassing asset allocation and security selection for different asset classes.
Ensure client portfolios are aligned to the stated investment view.
Adherence to client mandates.
Manage portfolio risks and regulatory compliance.
Achieve out-performance against agreed return benchmarks.
Research and present new and viable investment opportunities.
Evaluate, monitor and prepare reports on investment performance.
Conduct research and due diligence on potential investment opportunities.
Manage stakeholders.
Support commercial client engagement and retention activities.
Adhere to internal policies.

BOC GASES SHEQ MANAGER JOB IN KENYA

BOC Kenya Limited is a market leader in industrial and medical gases, welding equipment and consumables, medical equipment and related services.

The Company operates to the highest global standards and has access to the latest in cutting edge research and technologies provided by its parent company, The Linde Group of Germany.

The Company has established subsidiaries in Tanzania and Uganda with a distribution network of resellers within the East African Region.

Candidates are sought to fill the following position based in Nairobi:

SHEQ Manager

The purpose of this role will be to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, group standards and systems.

Key responsibilities:

Ensure sustenance of certification to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 requirements and implementation of the associated QMS/EMS/OHS standards to manifest in business improvements.

NORWEGIAN REFUGEE COUNCIL QUANTITY SURVEYOR JOB CONTRACT DADAAB - NRC

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Somalia / Kenya is a three Country Program with four field offices in Dadaab (Kenya), Hargeisa (Somaliland), Bossaso (Puntland) and Mogadishu (South Central) and Ethiopia.

NRC has been present in Somaliland since early 2004 and expanded to Puntland in 2006, Mogadishu and Dadaab in 2007.

In a short time NRC established Education, Shelter / Sanitation, Distribution and Camp Management projects for IDPs, refugees and local population in Somalia and Kenya.

NRC also has a coordination office in Nairobi, Kenya that was established in 2006.

Position Vacant: Quantity Surveyor

1 Position

Reporting to: Shelter Project Manager

Duty Station: Dadaab

Duration of Contract: ASAP to 31st December 2012 (with possible extension)

Job Summary

Main purpose of the position is to ensure effective planning and implementation of the construction activities in Dadaab.

The quantity surveyor will be the focal person to start up and oversee all tendered construction activities and manage all subsequent contracts (contracts management).

KERIO VALLEY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MANAGING DIRECTOR JOB IN KENYA

Kerio Valley Development Authority is a Regional Development Authority established by an Act of Parliament Cap 441 of 1979 and mandated to spearhead Development within the Kerio Valley region and its catchment regions, with a view to fostering sustainable economic development and empowering the communities.

Vision: To be a leading Regional Development Agency in river basin based integrated and sustainable development.

Mission: To identify, plan and coordinate the implementation of integrated development programs by utilizing available resources to improve the living standards of the people.

The Authority is seeking for a Managing Director who shall perform the following duties and responsibilities.

Be the Chief Executive Officer and Secretary to the Board;
Implement and Monitor decisions of the Board of Directors and appraise the Board on the progress;
Be responsible for the implementation of the Performance Contract as signed between the Board of Directors and Government;
Provide strategic and transformative leadership, draw and execute plans for the effective implementation of the Authority’s Strategic Plan in line with Vision 2030;
Establish and maintain collaboration with key local, regional and international partners to promote investments and development in the region;

TARPO INDUSTRIES RECEPTIONIST JOB IN KENYA

Tarpo Industries Limited, one of the most innovative group of companies in East Africa would like to announce the following vacancy:

Receptionist

TT/MR/1502 – 001

Nairobi HQ

The Person

You will always look presentable and will exercise high levels of professionalism.
You will have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
You will execute front office duties with integrity and enhance the company’s customer care experience.
You will have outstanding interpersonal skills as you will be interacting with customers and colleagues throughout the organization.
You will be Fluent in English and Kiswahili with a neutral accent.
You will have an aggressive learning attitude to grasp technical information relating to products offered by Tarpo.

AGRIBUSINESS VARIOUS JOB VACANCIES IN KENYA - AGRIBUSINESS SUPPORT CENTRE LIMITED

Agribusiness Support Centre Limited [ASCL] is the leading company in the provision of specialized support services for the Kenyan agribusiness industry.

Some of the services that we offer include: - agribusiness recruitment services, agri- events management services, agri- survey, agri-travel services and agri-trade services among others.

Our clients include individual farms, agro processing companies, development agencies, government agencies, banks, insurance companies and other organizations in the agribusiness industry.

We are currently recruiting professionals in various categories and at various levels on behalf of our clients as follows:-

Farm managers
Agronomists
Agricultural Economists
Agribusiness Management specialists
Agricultural Engineers
Specialists in animal production

PEPONI SCHOOL CHAPLAIN JOB VACANCY IN KENYA - SEPTEMBER 2012

Peponi School seeks to appoint a Chaplain for September 2012.

This challenging and rewarding post is of central importance to the life of this thriving British Curriculum Boarding School.

There will be some responsibility at Peponi House Preparatory School.

The Chaplain has Senior Management status and is responsible for the spiritual welfare of the Peponi Schools community.

Peponi Schools pride themselves in being inclusive communities where all faiths are welcome.

Children are taught the value of respect.

JUST IN TIME BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT JOB IN KENYA

We seek to engage the services of a business development assistant to help in strategic growth, expansion and development.

Applications are invited for the position of a creative thinker who can turn around our ideas and create a strong business environment.

Responsibilities

Sustain growth and number of clients / potential clients
Effective day to day management of the organization
Provide a networking environment.

IPPF MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER JOB IN KENYA

The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), Africa Regional Office is looking to fill the position of Monitoring and Evaluation Officer- National Staff position

The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) is the world’s largest non-governmental organization working in the field of sexual and reproductive health information and services.

It has 6 Regional Offices, (Western Hemisphere based in New York, East and South East Asia and Oceania Region in Malaysia, Arab World Region in Tunis, South Asia Region in India, European Network in Brussels and the Africa Region in Nairobi, Kenya).

The international secretariat is in London, UK.

The IPPF Africa Regional Office in Africa is made up 38 Member Associations (MAs) working in 42 countries in Sub-Sahara Africa.

The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will monitor and evaluate all projects within the MAs in the African Region funded through the Global Comprehensive Abortion Care Initiative (GCACI)


Key job requirements are:

To ensure total compliance with reporting requirements in collaboration with other IPPF entities implementing the project

2 SALES AGENTS JOBS IN KENYA - ALLIANCE TRUST FINANCIAL SERVICES

Alliance Trust Financial Services is seeking to recruit experienced sales agents to fill the following 2 positions.

This challenging position requires the candidates to perform the following functions:

Duties and Responsibilities

Identifying clients for the provision of insurance products including life insurance, monthly investment plans and education plans.
Carry out a detailed-fact find review of the potential clients and recommend appropriate insurance products.
Maintain a regular follow-up with clients to maintain a strong customer service.

Qualifications, Skills and Ability Requirements

SASA HIVI 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.
Evaluating customer research, market conditions, competitor data and marketing campaigns.
Managing correspondence with media and advertising outlets.
Writing and distributing press releases.
Managing the production of marketing materials, involving writing and proofreading copy and liaising with designers and printers.

IPSOS SYNOVATE RESEARCH EXECUTIVE JOB IN KENYA

Ipsos Synovate

Are you Curious?

An exciting business seeks an exciting individual...

Are You the One?

Ipsos - Synovate is a prime source of holistic market information services that enhance planning and decision making in the Private, NGO and Public Sectors across sub-Saharan Africa.

We are an integrated media research & media monitoring, social and market research company providing evidence and insights which inform and advise on a wide range of business and social issues.

Research Executive - Kenya

The Research Executive is responsible for research projects and related production tasks under the supervision of a Senior Research Executive/Research Manager/Senior Research Manager.

This includes proposal writing, sample design, questionnaire design and testing, field materials preparation, table specifications, analysis plans, analysis, report writing and presentation preparation.

The Role:

Project Execution

Executing a field brief and supervising the process until the deliverables like a draft report or transcripts.

SALES AND MARKETING JOB IN KENYA

Our company is a fast growing training company with innovative and unique high end financial training products.

We are now seeking a Head of Sales and Marketing to grow our business into the greater East African Region.

Key Responsibilities

Establish and implement short- and long-range goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.
Forecast Costs, sales volumes, profit margins, and net profit and achieve clearly defined, mutually agreed upon revenue/gross profit targets

RECRUITMENT OFFICER JOB IN KENYA - ALTIMA AFRICA

Altima Africa is a strategy implementation firm that seamlessly integrates its consulting, training and recruitment services to effectively support the implementation of organisational strategies focusing on medium sized enterprises and public sector organisations in the region.

This is in line with our mission, to provide innovative solutions that create and strengthen our clients’ competitiveness.

Our solutions are delivered in the context of our values: creativity, innovation, collaboration and agility.

Our focus is on the delivery of complex, end-to-end business transformation engagements encompassing: Strategy facilitation and implementation, Change management, Performance management, Business process re-engineering and Recruitment solutions.

Altima is seeking to recruit a self driven, organised and ambitious individual to the position of Recruitment Officer in our Recruitment Division.


The Position

The position holder will be reporting to the Recruitment Consultant, Recruitment Division.

They will be responsible for:

Preparing client briefs defining recruitment requirements
Development of an appropriate talent acquisition strategy
Initiating talent search efforts at the beginning of each recruitment

FINANCIAL MANAGER JOB VACANCY IN KENYA

Our client; is one of the largest tyre service providers in Southern Africa.

Established in 1948, the company sells and manufactures new multi-brand tyres, retreaded tyres, wheels and allied services to cater for its customer needs.

The company seeks to recruit a Financial Manager for its Kenya operations.


The Position

The position holder will be reporting to the Financial Director and Managing Manager.

The incumbent will be required to communicate financial results to management on a monthly basis to enable the appraisals of the orgnisation’s actual performance against targets.