Friday, April 6, 2012

NATION MEDIA GROUP DAILY NATION REPORTER, AGENCY SALE BUSINESS EXECUTIVE, FREELANCE BUSINESS EXECUTIVES JOBS IN KENYA



The Nation Media Group, the largest independent media house ¡n East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media.

It attracts and serves unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. We are seeking for qualified and experienced persons to fill the following positions.

Daily Nation Reporter

(Job Ref: HR-DNR-04-12)

Nation Media Group Ltd. wishes to recruit result-oriented, dynamic and self-driven reporters to join the Newspaper Division.

Key result areas will include:

•Strong news gathering and writing skills and demonstrable knowledge of topical socio-economic and political issues;
•Mastery of language and demonstrable organisational skills, forward planning and team work.

Qualifications

•First degree in journalism, or a degree in any other field, plus a diploma in journalism
•3 to 4 years working experience either as a sub editor or a reporter;
•Ability to work with minimum supervision and cope with tight deadlines.

SALES AND MARKETING JOB VACANCIES IN KENYA - ALLIANCE GOSPEL

Sales & Marketing Executives

Gospel Alliance the producer of the business advert Siaya county is seeking urgently to recruit candidates to fill up the above mentioned vacancy.

•The successful candidate will possess a Diploma in Sales & Marketing from a recognized institution
•A Bachelor’s degree in any related field will be an added advantage
•Must possess proven hands-on experience in Magazine Advertisement Space Selling as a prerequisite for the job. The candidate will be selling advert space ¡n the county’s leading magazine.
•Should possess excellent pitching capability, and a proven track record in developing and sustaining firm-client relationships

HORTICULTURE AND FLORICULTURE TECHNICAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE JOBS IN KENYA

Floriculture & Horticulture

Technical Sales Representative

We are an agricultural inputs supplier operating in Kenya for over ten years.

Key Responsibilities

•To visit customers on a regular basis for product development and generate sales
•Maintain good working relations with colleagues and management

Minimum Requirements

•Age: 30-40
•A qualification in Agriculture
•Computer literate

PLAN REGIONAL LOGISTICS SPECIALIST JOB IN EASTERN AND SOUTHERN AFRICA

Regional Logistics Specialist

Ref: RESA001/2012

Region of Eastern and Southern Africa

Based in any of the RESA countries with high level international travel up to 60%

Working in 50 developing countries around the world, Plan International is a global, child – focused development organization without religious, political or governmental affiliations.

Our vision aims to reach as many children as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalized with high quality programs that deliver long lasting benefits.

UKULIMA CREDIT MANAGER JOB IN KENYA

Ukulima Co-operative Savings and Credit Society Limited

Credit Manager

Job Description for Credit Manager – UC 3

Reporting to the Chief Executive officer, the person will be responsible for;

•Processing, appraisal and approval of loans as per the credit policy and procedures.
•Preparation of monthly reports on loaning to the management.
•Preparation of delinquency reports as per SASRA requirements and underperforming loans reports.
•Reporting on loans demands to ensure adequate funding.

Thursday, April 5, 2012

CLERKS, AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANS AND SECURITY CLERK JOBS IN KENYA

We are an organization with offices in most major towns in the Country.

We would like to fill the below mentioned positions:

Automotive Technician

Technicians must posses at least a mean grade C at KCSE.

Additionally, they must have a Diploma in Automotive Engineering and be a licensed vehicle Inspector with at least three years hand-on experience in vehicle inspection in a busy environment.

They should have excellent communication skills and fluent in both English and Kiswahili.

They must be of high integrity.

Clerks

These Clerks must possess Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a mean grade C and a minimum grade of C- in Mathematics, English and Kiswahili.

DEL MONTE SENIOR RESEARCH AGRONOMIST JOB IN KENYA

Exciting Career Opportunity – Del Monte Kenya Limited

The Company

Del Monte Kenya Limited wishes to fill existing vacancies for the position of Senior Research Agronomist.

He or she will join a high achieving management team, in our Research & Development Department.

The Job

Reporting to the Research & Development Manager, the person will be responsible for: -

Study factors affecting nutrient uptake and utilisation by plants.
Identify ways in which plants productivity can be enhanced by more efficient use of nutrients.
Develop diagnostic tools for rapid detection of nutrient deficiencies.

SPAN DIAGNOSTICS TERRITORY MANAGER JOB - KENYA AND ETHIOPIA

Span Diagnostics Ltd. is a pioneer and trend setter of high quality In Vitro Diagnostic products since 1972 and having its presence in several countries worldwide.

For more details visit our website www.span.co.in.

To execute our growth plans in Africa, we need aggressive, ambitious and result oriented person for the above mentioned position, based in Nairobi.

Candidate profile:

Should be Kenyan national, preferably from Nairobi and ready to travel extensively in Kenya & Ethiopia territory.
Should be a science graduate, preferably in the Microbiology or Biochemistry.
Should have minimum 3years of experience in sales of Diagnostic Reagent Testing kits.
Should be well acquainted with Pathology Laboratories, Hospitals & Blood banks in enti

KENYA FOREST SERVICE HEAD OF INTERNAL AUDIT, SENIOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER, SENIOR LEGAL OFFICER JOBS IN KENYA

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

The Service seeks to recruit self motivated, dynamic and results oriented individuals to fill the following positions:

1. Head of Internal Audit

1 Post

Grade: KFS 4

Ref: KFS/HIA/01/12

Reporting to the Director, the position serves to provide strategic leadership in the management of KFS internal audit function to ensure compliance with the set systems and policies.

Overall Responsibilities

Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls relating to risks involved in the relevant business areas in accordance with established risk assessment framework.
Coordinate dynamic planning through continuous monitoring of the business and undertake risk based audits.
Monitor implementation of action plans and recommendations.
Review means of safeguarding assets and verify existence of assets.
Advise management on effective cost control and revenue maximization measures.
Advise management on external audit queries
Oversee and ensure preparation of timely reports to the Director and audit committee.
Ensure supervision, appraisal and training of personnel in audit unit.
Developing and reviewing audit manuals.
Perform any other duty as assigned from time to time.

Required Qualifications and experience

A minimum of a Bachelor of Commerce degree specializing in Finance or Accounting or any other relevant qualification from a recognized university.
A Masters degree in Finance, Accounting or any other relevant field will be an added advantage.
Must be in possession of CPA (K) /ACCA or equivalent qualification
At least 8 years working experience handling the audit function five (5) of which must be in a comparable position in a large and reputable Organization.
Must have CISA or CIA qualification

INTERNAL AUDITOR JOB IN KENYA - SACCO JOBS

A fast growing Rural Sacco Society invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following post

Internal Auditor

1 Post

Re: NNS/IA/010


Minimum Qualifications, Skills and Experience

CPA (K)
A degree in Business related studies / Diploma in Co-operative Management will be an added advantage.
Computer literate.
Good analytical and leadership skills.

AGRONOMISTS JOBS IN KENYA

An Exporting Company is looking to hire Agronomists with the following attributes:

Diploma in Agriculture from a recognized Institution

Commendable experience in chilies and exotic Asian Vegetables is an added advantage.

2-5 years working experience in the Horticulture Export Field

Proven skills in Organization and Management with good Communication skills

Proven ability to achieve set targets in crop production with minimum supervision

Computer Literate

Interested candidates can send their Curriculum Vitae’s as soon as possible to the following

Email Address: humanresourcedeptww@gmail.com

LATEST RESEARCH WRITING JOBS IN KENYA

We are looking for research writers who are able to write Dissertations, Research papers and Term papers.

Candidates must be:-

Proficiency in English language if it is not their first language.
Acquaintance with the mainstream writing styles: MLA, Chicago / Turabian, Harvard, APA.
Unrestricted internet access.
Ability to meet strict deadlines

All qualifying candidates wishing to be considered for this position should send their resumes to workerzone@gmail.com

LEGAL AID ASSISTANT POSITIONS IN KENYA

Legal Aid Assistant Positions (2)

Location: Nairobi and Naivasha

Our client, a nongovernmental organization whose major position is to promote and uphold women and girls in society through advocating for opportunities that explore their potentials is looking for suitable candidates to fill the position of a Legal Officer who will be reporting to the Legal Aid & Litigation Program Officer–


Duties and Responsibilities

Support in providing legal advice to clients who are women and girls survivors of Gender based violence
Provide trainings on legal representation to clients who are women and girls survivors of Gender based violence
Participate in preparation of pleadings, proofs of evidence and legal briefs
Intervene and petition on behalf of the public in gender related issues.
Take up public interest litigation cases for advocacy

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

RINGIER KENYA SALES EXECUTIVE JOB IN KENYA

Sales Executive

Want to join a fun, exciting internet company?

Ringier Kenya, a branch of a leading international Media company with over 8,000 employees worldwide has a bouquet of ecommerce solutions among them rupu.co.ke and pigiame.co.ke.

Be a part of our small but dynamic team and experience the thrill of being part of one of Africa’s fastest growing internet companies.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Provide customer support
Produces weekly activity reports and monthly activity plans.

BRITAK INSURANCE SALES AGENTS JOBS IN KENYA

The Company is seeking to fill the following position of Insurance Sales Agents 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;
Meet and exceed exciting and aggressive work targets;
Work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment within an entrepreneurial culture that offers minimum supervision.

IT INTERNSHIPS IN KENYA

Being a pioneering online travel agent in the region, Africa Point endeavors to aim for growth, taking advantage of experience and a leading role in the online African travel market.

The Company is offering a 3 month Information Technology Internship In Kenya.

This is an an unpaid internship with travel expenses being catered for and it is an opportunity to work as part of the Online Marketing / Information Technology teams, learning from the teams and gaining industry experience while working on extremely exciting assignments.

Minimum Internship Requirements
Recently Graduated Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree student in Compu

FRESH GRADUATE JOB OPPORTUNITIES - BANKING CONSULTANTS JOBS KENYA

We are an ICT Company with presence in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Nigeria providing Enterprise Solutions, Consultancy, and Training to Government, Banking/ Financial Sector and Private Sector. We believe that success of our Company is based on sourcing for local talent and transforming them to required levels ready for business.

Banking Consultants Jobs Kenya (15 Positions)
We are seeking to recruit young, dynamic and innovative professionals and fresh graduates (who want to pursue a career in implementing world class software applications) to join our team and share our
proactive dimension to business. Interested candidates should meet the following minimum qualifications:

Bsc. degree in Computer Science/IT or Business related field from a recognized University with postgraduate training in IT/Computer Science.

UHAI EASHRI PROGRAMME OFFICER AND GRANTS ADMINISTRATOR JOB IN KENYA

UHAI - the East African Sexual Health and Rights Initiative is an indigenous activist fund which provides flexible, accessible resources to support civil society activism around issues of sexuality, health and human rights in the East African region (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi) with a specific focus on the rights of sexual minorities.

UHAI EASHRI aims to build a strong, diverse and organised movement for change through grant making, capacity support and convening.

UHAI EASHRI seeks to recruit for the position of Programme Officer and Grants Administrator.

This is a senior management position and the staff member will work closely with the Executive Director and the Finance and Administration Manager.

Programme Officer and Grants Administrator

Job Description

Under the overall supervision of the Executive Director, the Programme Officer and Grants Administrator will assist with overseeing the coordination of all UHAI Programmes and oversee the administration of all grants given to our partners.

Responsibilities:

1. Policy Analysis and Advocacy:

Work with the Executive Director in advocating for a human rights and social justice approach to sexual health and rights policies and laws in East Africa.

COMPUTER SCIENCE INTERNSHIP POSITION IN KENYA

Are you a computer/information science graduate?

Do you have programming skills in languages such as VB.NET, Java, PHP etc?

Are you familiar with open source database servers such as MySQL and PostgreSQL?

Are you curious when it comes to new technologies – both open source and proprietary?

Do you adapt to a fast changing environment and can you work under pressure?

If you meet this criteria, send us your updated CV and a brief cover letter before 13th April because we are looking to offer you an internship position in our organization.

Our email address is faoso.nairobi@gmail.com.

IT SERVICES ASSISTANT JOB IN GIZ KENYA

Deutsche Gesellschaft für InternationaleZusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

Nairobi, Kenya

GIZ Office Nairobi would like to hire on a 6-months consultancy contract basis an IT Services Assistant.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should have

Bachelors Degree in Computer Studies
Microsoft Windows Server Certification (Windows 2003/2008)
Very strong structured networking (LAN) planning and execution skills

KEMSA DIRECTOR FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION JOB IN KENYA

The Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (KEMSA) is a State Corporation established in 2000 with the mandate to Procure, Warehouse and Distribute medical commodities to over 6,000 public health facilities countrywide.

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

Director, Finance and Administration

Ref: No. DFA/1/2012

The Director, Finance and Administration 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 Agency.

PERAK EXECUTIVE OFFICER JOB IN KENYA

PERAK Executive Officer is vested with general and specific powers for implementation:

1. Recruit members for PERAK Nationally

2. Management of PERAK under direction of the PERAK Board

3. Collect annual subscription from both PERAK and KAHC members at the Coast

4. Self-initiated field visits, to appraise and update the membership at the Coast.

5. Regular self-initiated field visits and courtesy calls to PERAK members

MANAGER SALES JOB IN KENYA

Major Objectives of the Position:

Deliver Sales Targets of 20 million per month & Strategic Forecasts agreed upon by Directors & the General Manager.

Development of a robust Target Market process as well as a continual re-assessment of this process.

Management of costs: working within accepted Revenue: Cost ratios.

Position the company as the brand seller in the market place ensuring it has community and industry impact

Creating a highly motivated and energized sales team.

Ensuring strong culture of adherence to internal process/policies to achieve a strong sales monitoring discipline.

Job Profile:

Primary Purpose:

Developing sustainable structures & strategies that deliver consistent revenues whilst ensuring revenue growth , customer acquisition, within a prescribed Target Market
Coaching and developing a sales team to achieve greater sales through delivering the best quality products and service while controlling costs
Holding focused meetings & strategy sessions with key sales representative and channel distributors/agents to monitor set goals and objectives.
Formulating effective sales policies that assist sales reps, showroom managers and dealers in promoting sales.
Design high performance agency and alternative distribution channels models to achieve set business targets.
Ensuring that all relevant reports on the units and company are reviewed regularly and appropriate action taken to improve performance
Working Closely with the General Manager, undertaking competitive sales & market surveys to advise management & directors on market trends
As directed by the General Manager, effectively representing the company at Trade Expos and Technical Forums to promote the different products
Consolidation or compiling of orders and projections and co-ordination with the Operations department to ensure proper stocking levels are maintained
Enhancing customer retention & satisfaction

Organisation Chart

Immediate Manager’s Title: General Manager

Titles of other positions: Operations Manager

Reporting to the same: Finance Manager

Immediate manager: Administrative Assistant

The Position:Manager – Sales

Titles of positions reporting directly to the incumbent:

4-5 Sales Representatives
Regional Sales Heads

PROGRAMMING MANAGER JOB IN KENYA - NATION MEDIA GROUP

The Nation Media Group, the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media and which attracts and serves unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda is seeking to recruit an experienced and self-motivated individual to the position of Television Programming Manager.

Reporting to the Managing Director, the incumbent will have overall oversight of the programming department which is responsible for content planning and market benchmarking; acquisition and scheduling in line with the station’s overall viewership ratings objectives and associated target audience profiling.

Programming Manager

Job Ref: HR-PM-04-2012

Job Purpose

The core purpose of this position is the competitive acquisition, scheduling and management of programming for NMG’s television channels.

SAFARICOM FOUNDATION SENIOR MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER JOB IN KENYA

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy within the Corporate Affairs Division.

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Senior Monitoring & Evaluation Officer, Safaricom Foundation

Ref: CA_SMEO_MARCH_2012

Reporting to the Manager- Safaricom Foundation the job holder will be responsible for the reporting, monitoring and evaluation of the Corporate Social Investment projects of the Safaricom Foundation.

Key responsibilities:

Develop and maintain a monitoring and evaluation system and information sharing database;
Coordinate and implement the review and analysis of the performance of project partners;

AFRICA - RE CLAIMS OFFICER JOB IN NAIROBI, KENYA REGIONAL OFFICE

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 Developement) 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 position of a Claims Officer in its Nairobi Regional Office:

I. Job Details

This position is for a Claims Officer whose main responsibility shall comprise, but not limited to:

Review of claims notification received from cedants and brokers

Monday, April 2, 2012

KENYA SEED COMPANY HEAD OF ICT JOB POSITION IN KENYA

Kenya Seed Company is a strategic state corporation mandated to avail sufficient quantities of certified seed in the country. The company has three subsidiaries in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania and controls over 80% of the seed maize market share in Kenya making it a key player in the government strategy on food security. The Company is in the process of strengthening its ICT and Internal Audit functions and therefore seek to recruit results oriented individuals with self drive and zeal for creativity to fill the vacancies as follows;

HEAD OF ICT
Ref: HICT/02/2012

Reporting to the Managing Director, the job holder will have the overall management responsibility of ICT function and solutions, including implementation of an ERP system for maximum automation as well as innovation in business processes and service delivery.

Key duties and responsibilities

* Provide leadership in ICT capacity building in the Company
* Ensure requirements for all products & services are integrated into ICT solutions developments.
Participate in the formulation of the ICT strategy and roadmap.

KENYA SEED COMPANY HEAD OF INTERNAL AUDIT JOB POSITION IN KENYA

Kenya Seed Company is a strategic state corporation mandated to avail sufficient quantities of certified seed in the country. The company has three subsidiaries in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania and controls over 80% of the seed maize market share in Kenya making it a key player in the government strategy on food security. The Company is in the process of strengthening its ICT and Internal Audit functions and therefore seek to recruit results oriented individuals with self drive and zeal for creativity to fill the vacancies as follows;
HEAD OF INTERNAL AUDIT
Ref: HIA/01/2012
Reporting to the Board of Directors and Managing Director, the job holder will carry out audit activities in accordance with International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF).
Key duties and responsibilities
  • Plan, organize and carry out the internal audit function including the preparation of an audit plan which fulfils the responsibilities of the Audit Department, scheduling and assigning work and estimating resources/skills requirements.
  • Perform risk-based information systems audits/reviews as per the annual audit plan or as directed by the Managing Director and/or the Board.

FINA BANK LEGAL OFFICER JOB IN KENYA

Fina Bank is the Preferred Regional Business Bank with a strong developmental emphasis especially in growing businesses.

The Bank has presence in Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda and aims at serving the entire region in all Business sectors.

The Bank is seeking to recruit a dynamic, self driven and results oriented professional to fill the position of a Legal Officer

Reporting to the Legal Manager the job holder will be responsible for:

Reviewing and vetting facility letters, agreements, security and other legal documents for borrowing customers;
Drafting and reviewing templates, standard forms, service level agreements, contracts, security documents and other relevant documents;
Providing guidance on the Bank’s litigation matters;

ACADEMIC WRITING JOBSA AVAILABLE IN KENYA

Researchpro Ltd is an established company that offers academic research assistance to undergraduates, masters students, PHD students and the corporate.

Our jobs are in high demand and we would like to hire academic writers as outlined below:

Position: Academic Writers (Required Urgently)

Requirement: University degree OR University Student in any field of Study

(Technical writers are very much encouraged to apply: Engineering, Medicine, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Science subjects, Economics, Law, sociology….)

Other requirements

1. Access a personal computer and internet