MEDIA EDITOR JOB IN KENYA (70 - 120 K) - SUMMIT RECRUITMENT

The successful candidate should be:

A university graduate with a bias in IT, Communications, Journalism or a business related degree from a recognised university.

A credible journalist with at least 10 years’ experience, three of which must have been spent as an editor or sub-editor.

A go-getter with exceptional communication skills and a variety of contacts within the ICT sector.
Familiar with both print and online publications. Strong knowledge of Joomla and WordPress a must.

Social Media skills, twitting, blogging skills amust


Job Description

Reporting to the Publisher/Director, the Chief Editor will be in charge of:
The day-to-day running of both print and online editions.
Generating thematic story ideas for the magazine in consultation

with the Business Development Manager and the Editorial Director. 
Conducting interviews with relevant sources and filing analytical pieces for both print and           online editions.

Overall supervision and mentoring of Staff Writers.

Assigning staff writers to cover various ICT-related events.

Ensuring that Staff Writers follow up on developing stories.

Liaison with correspondents and columnists from across the region.

Editing all articles from staff writers, columnists and correspondents.

UNITED NATIONS ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK VACANCY IN KENYA

Location: Nairobi

Description:

Administrative Clerk (Receiving and Inspection) at United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON)

ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK (RECEIVING AND INSPECTION)

Type of Contract:GS-4

Duration: Two Years

Closing Date: 14 December 2011

Vacancy Notice Number: GS-11-40

Organisation Location: United Nations Office at Nairobi/Support Services Service

The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is the UN headquarters in Africa and the representative office of the Secretary-General.  UNON supports programme implementation of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) globally, as well as other UN offices in Kenya, by providing administrative, conference and information services (www.unon.org).

This post is located in the Property Management Unit (PMU) within Support Services Service of the Division of Administrative Services, UNON.

Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Chief, PMU, the incumbent’s responsibilities will be as follows:

1.Receiving and Inspection:
Processing receipt of non-expendable and expendable property;Receiving, inspecting and certifying acceptance/rejection of goods delivered by vendor(s) or contractor(s), as specified on the Purchase Orders as well as contracts involving commodities delivered to, or provided in support of, UNON, UNEP and UN-Habitat;Bar-coding non-expendable property;
Raising Discrepancy reports, if required;Maintaining a record of incoming shipments;
Notifying the Inventory Focal Point (IFP)/requisitioner of the arrival, acceptance or rejection of consignment;
Instructing Accounts Section to effect payments to the vendor;Overseeing and coordinating movement of received goods from the receiving area to the Inventory Focal Point/requsitioner/end user;
Ensuring accurate and comprehensive Receiving and Inspection data is entered in the Inventory Management System, as well as in the manual and electronic registers;

2. Other functions:
Participating in physical verification exercises of the assets of UNON, UNEP and UN-Habitat;Assisting in receiving and disposing of assets approved for disposal;Conducting physical verification of items requested to be taken out
of the UN Complex and up-dating the electronic gate pass system
accordingly;
3.Performing any other duties as may be assigned.

Competencies

Professionalism: Knowledge of the United Nations property control and inventory procedures. Shows pride in work and in achievements; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal
concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.

Teamwork:  

Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Planning and Organizing:  

Identifies priority activities and assignments and adjusts priorities as required; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

CHEF, WAITERS AND BEVERAGE AND FOOD CONTROLLERS VACANCIES - ELANGATA OLERAI

Elangata Olerai is a luxurious camp site located in the Masai Mara.


The camp is looking for a

chef, 

2 waiters and 

beverage and food controllers.

The candidates should have worked in the hotel industry for above two years.


If interested kindly send your CV to info@elangataoleraicamp.com

AMREF PROJECT ASSISTANT JOB IN KENYA

Global Fund Malaria Round 10 Project 

AMREF Kenya has been selected by the Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) as the dual track Principal Recipient (PR) for the malaria component under Global Fund Round 10 and will be responsible for the financial management of the grant and ensuring quality implementation by Sub Recipients (SR).  The project aims at contributing to the acceleration of quality and effective management of malaria in the country in order to achieve and sustain national malaria control targets in line with global malaria control targets and the Millennium Development Goals.  The project will work with thirty civil society organizations providing them with grants and building their capacity to implement quality and effective malaria interventions.  The project will establish the first ever Community Case Management of Malaria (CCMM) in the country.

We are therefore looking for individuals, who are well organized, highly motivated and results oriented to join a dynamic team and help bring better health for Africa, to fill the following positions which are based in Nairobi.

PROJECT ASSISTANT – KCO/HR/073/2011

The position reports to the Project Manager. 

 

Purpose of the Job:

To assist in technical expertise and support project activities and implementation of the project strategy. 

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in co-coordinating and participating in planning and implementation of project activities. 

Assist in monitoring and evaluation of project activities. 

Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly and annual reports relating to the project.


Assist in operations research and documentation.

Assist in organizing and conducting field visits and meetings with relevant partners and stakeholders. 

Participate in development of new proposals and concept development for fundraising.

Assist in control and account for the use of project resources and assets.
 
Assist in managing relevant project financial transactions. 

Provide administrative and logistical support to the project.
 

Qualifications and Competencies:

The ideal candidate should have a first degree in Social Sciences or its equivalent.  
Must be ICT proficient.  At least three years relevant work experience in a busy NGO   
Experience in monitoring and evaluation and implementation of the community strategy will be an added advantage.  

AMREF PROJECT DRIVER CAREER OPPORTUNITY IN KENYA

AMREF is the largest indigenous health development non governmental organization based in Africa.  AMREF works with and through African communities, health systems and governments, and aims to close the gaps that prevent people from accessing their basic right to health.  With headquarters in Kenya, AMREF has programs in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, South Sudan and South Africa.  Employing over 800 staff and with an annual operating budget of approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and partners. 

Global Fund Malaria Round 10 Project

AMREF Kenya has been selected by the Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) as the dual track Principal Recipient (PR) for the malaria component under Global Fund Round 10 and will be responsible for the financial management of the grant and ensuring quality implementation by Sub Recipients (SR).  The project aims at contributing to the acceleration of quality and effective management of malaria in the country in order to achieve and sustain national malaria control targets in line with global malaria control targets and the Millennium Development Goals.  The project will work with thirty civil society organizations providing them with grants and building their capacity to implement quality and effective malaria interventions.  The project will establish the first ever Community Case Management of Malaria (CCMM) in the country.

We are therefore looking for individuals, who are well organized, highly motivated and results oriented to join a dynamic team and help bring better health for Africa, to fill the following positions which are based in Nairobi.

PROJECT DRIVER - KCO/HR/075/2011

The position reports to the Project Manager.

Purpose of the Job:

To provide safe and reliable transportation to AMREF staff.

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 have a pass in ‘O’ level education and must be ICT proficient with three years of relevant work experience.