Construction Company Jobs Mombasa Kenya.
We are a Construction Company In Mombasa looking for the following Dynamic Professionals
1. Project Manager
* Degree holder in Bsc. in Project Management with at least 5 years experience in major Construction sites with adequate knowledge in Project Programming and implementation, site coordination and supervision.
* He/she must have a clean driving License.
2. Foreman/Site Agent
* Higher Diploma holder in building with at least 5 years experience in major Construction Projects, with adequate knowledge in all trades of building construction, programme implementation, site and labour coordination, supervision and quality control.
The above Candidates should be ready to work anywhere in the Country.
Applications to be received before 22nd October 2010.
Addressed to:
Managing Director
Westcon Contractors Ltd
P.O Box 8755640100
Mombasa
OR Email to: info@westcon.co.ke
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Tour Consultants In A Tour Company Jobs Kenya.
Tour Consultants In A Tour Company Jobs Kenya.
A middle sized and ambitious Tour Operator company based in Nairobi is seeking to recruit Tour Consultants. The successful candidate will be required to:
* Have a thorough knowledge of the East Africa Tourism Product
* Be a graduate of a recognized University majoring in Tourism
* Be fully conversant with all aspects of Tour Operations such as itinerary planning, reservations, tour quotations and customer service
* Have a minimum 02 years experience in a similar position
* Be Computer literate with relevant experience in Microsoft Office, Internet and email — generally have good IT skills
* Be a good team player and have good interpersonal and written / oral communication skills
* Be prepared to work in a busy office with minimum supervision
* Sales, Marketing and Product Development training and experience will be an added advantage
* Knowledge of some Outbound Tour Destinations will be an added advantage.
A middle sized and ambitious Tour Operator company based in Nairobi is seeking to recruit Tour Consultants. The successful candidate will be required to:
* Have a thorough knowledge of the East Africa Tourism Product
* Be a graduate of a recognized University majoring in Tourism
* Be fully conversant with all aspects of Tour Operations such as itinerary planning, reservations, tour quotations and customer service
* Have a minimum 02 years experience in a similar position
* Be Computer literate with relevant experience in Microsoft Office, Internet and email — generally have good IT skills
* Be a good team player and have good interpersonal and written / oral communication skills
* Be prepared to work in a busy office with minimum supervision
* Sales, Marketing and Product Development training and experience will be an added advantage
* Knowledge of some Outbound Tour Destinations will be an added advantage.
Cash In Transit Job In Rwanda.
Cash In Transit Job In Rwanda.
INTERSEC is a private security company operating in Rwanda and having its headquarters in Kigali City the capital. Head offices are located in Kacyiru.
At INTERSEC, we have continuously managed to improve on the quality of our services, the road map which has earned us the internationally recognized certificate the I.S.O 9001:2000 Certification on Quality Management Systems.
Born in 1994 INTERSEC is now an established and experienced security company that provides a wide scope of security services.
Our knowledge and expertise cover many domains thus enabling us to offer a unique combination of innovative security solutions that no other security company can match in the country.
InterSec Security Company S.A.R.L. is the leading provider of security solutions in Rwanda.
Cash-In-Transit Consultant
In an effort to grow our Cash-In-Transit division, we wish to hire a Cash-In-Transit consultant to study the Rwandan market and write up a proposal giving recommendations on how Intersec can achieve its targets.
INTERSEC is a private security company operating in Rwanda and having its headquarters in Kigali City the capital. Head offices are located in Kacyiru.
At INTERSEC, we have continuously managed to improve on the quality of our services, the road map which has earned us the internationally recognized certificate the I.S.O 9001:2000 Certification on Quality Management Systems.
Born in 1994 INTERSEC is now an established and experienced security company that provides a wide scope of security services.
Our knowledge and expertise cover many domains thus enabling us to offer a unique combination of innovative security solutions that no other security company can match in the country.
InterSec Security Company S.A.R.L. is the leading provider of security solutions in Rwanda.
Cash-In-Transit Consultant
In an effort to grow our Cash-In-Transit division, we wish to hire a Cash-In-Transit consultant to study the Rwandan market and write up a proposal giving recommendations on how Intersec can achieve its targets.
Unilever Kenya Job For A Finance Analyst
Unilever Kenya Job For A Finance Analyst
Founded in 1930 out of a merger between Lever Brothers (UK) and Uni-margarine (Netherlands) which existed in the 19th Century, Unilever (Uni+Lever) is today one of the world’s leading Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) company with a turnover of more than 4.3 billion Euros. With Corporate offices in London and Rotterdam. We operate in 100 countries
We employ 250,000 people globally.The company spends 2.5% of its turnover on research and development and 1.5% on Corporate Social Responsibility.Unilever directly employs 250,000 people around the world and indirectly millions more as contract manufactures, growers, suppliers, distributors and service providers.
Purpose of the Finance AnalystTo provide financial support/evaluation on trade investments and ensure the planned activities will generate a return to the business and support win with winning customers agenda by preparing customer profitability statements.
Key responsibilities
* Prepare Customer Profitability statements/reports.
* Appraise return on trade investment proposals.
* Check and pass for approval Customer rebates/Credit notes in line with trade terms policy and budget.
* Execute Customer Finance month end processes in area of responsibility.
* Coordinate return on investments for the 7 East and Southern Africa units.
Qualifications
* Qualified Accountant with 2-3 years experience in an FMCG.
* Person with strong interpersonal skills.
* Good Analytical and problem solving skills
* Experience in a wall to wall ERP system like fourth shift or SAP.
Founded in 1930 out of a merger between Lever Brothers (UK) and Uni-margarine (Netherlands) which existed in the 19th Century, Unilever (Uni+Lever) is today one of the world’s leading Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) company with a turnover of more than 4.3 billion Euros. With Corporate offices in London and Rotterdam. We operate in 100 countries
We employ 250,000 people globally.The company spends 2.5% of its turnover on research and development and 1.5% on Corporate Social Responsibility.Unilever directly employs 250,000 people around the world and indirectly millions more as contract manufactures, growers, suppliers, distributors and service providers.
Purpose of the Finance AnalystTo provide financial support/evaluation on trade investments and ensure the planned activities will generate a return to the business and support win with winning customers agenda by preparing customer profitability statements.
Key responsibilities
* Prepare Customer Profitability statements/reports.
* Appraise return on trade investment proposals.
* Check and pass for approval Customer rebates/Credit notes in line with trade terms policy and budget.
* Execute Customer Finance month end processes in area of responsibility.
* Coordinate return on investments for the 7 East and Southern Africa units.
Qualifications
* Qualified Accountant with 2-3 years experience in an FMCG.
* Person with strong interpersonal skills.
* Good Analytical and problem solving skills
* Experience in a wall to wall ERP system like fourth shift or SAP.
C.E.O Job At Kenya Union For The Blind.
C.E.O Job At Kenya Union For The Blind.
The Kenya Union of the Blind (KUB) is an advocacy and developmental organization that seeks to empower persons with visual impairments in Kenya.
We are looking for a suitable person to fill the position of Chief Executive Officer.
Reporting to the KUB Governing Council, the successful candidate will be in charge of the day-to-day running of the organization. He/She will be responsible for overall administrative, strategic, financial and organizational development. The position is demanding and requires strong leadership and management competences.
The core duties of the CEO will include:
* Overall responsibility for the management of the Union.
* Program planning and budgeting.
* Policy development and enforcement.
* Provision of guidance, supervision and motivation to Union staff.
* Establishment of a viable finance base.
* Accountability and sound management of the Union’s resources.
* Co-ordination of branch activities.
* Act as Secretary to the Governing Council.
The Kenya Union of the Blind (KUB) is an advocacy and developmental organization that seeks to empower persons with visual impairments in Kenya.
We are looking for a suitable person to fill the position of Chief Executive Officer.
Reporting to the KUB Governing Council, the successful candidate will be in charge of the day-to-day running of the organization. He/She will be responsible for overall administrative, strategic, financial and organizational development. The position is demanding and requires strong leadership and management competences.
The core duties of the CEO will include:
* Overall responsibility for the management of the Union.
* Program planning and budgeting.
* Policy development and enforcement.
* Provision of guidance, supervision and motivation to Union staff.
* Establishment of a viable finance base.
* Accountability and sound management of the Union’s resources.
* Co-ordination of branch activities.
* Act as Secretary to the Governing Council.
Save The Children UK Kenya NGO Job.
Save The Children UK Kenya NGO Job.
We’re the world’s 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. How many? How fast? It’s up to you.
Our vision
Is a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation.
Our mission
Is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
Our values are:
Accountability – We take personal responsibility for using our resources efficiently, achieving measurable results, and being accountable to supporters, partners and, most of all, children.
Ambition – We are demanding of ourselves and our colleagues, set high goals and are committed to improving the quality of everything we do for children.
Collaboration – We respect and value each other, thrive on our diversity, and work with partners to leverage our global strength in making a difference for children.
Creativity – We are open to new ideas, embrace change, and take disciplined risks to develop sustainable solutions for and with children.
Integrity – We aspire to live the highest standards of personal honesty and behaviour; we never compromise our reputation and always act in the best interests of children.
Save the Children UK, Kenya Programme was inaugurated in June 2008, after a period of an emergency
We’re the world’s 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. How many? How fast? It’s up to you.
Our vision
Is a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation.
Our mission
Is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
Our values are:
Accountability – We take personal responsibility for using our resources efficiently, achieving measurable results, and being accountable to supporters, partners and, most of all, children.
Ambition – We are demanding of ourselves and our colleagues, set high goals and are committed to improving the quality of everything we do for children.
Collaboration – We respect and value each other, thrive on our diversity, and work with partners to leverage our global strength in making a difference for children.
Creativity – We are open to new ideas, embrace change, and take disciplined risks to develop sustainable solutions for and with children.
Integrity – We aspire to live the highest standards of personal honesty and behaviour; we never compromise our reputation and always act in the best interests of children.
Save the Children UK, Kenya Programme was inaugurated in June 2008, after a period of an emergency
Kenya Jobs Vacancy : Stock Controller Job Opening.
Kenya Jobs Vacancy : Stock Controller Job Opening.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the post of stock controller. The applicants should have the following qualifications and attributes. Please attach your testimonials and certificates together with your CV.
Qualifications
* Aged between 30 and 35 years
* Graduate who holds Bachelor of Commerce degree (accounting option) with at least CPA part 2
* Minimum of 5 years experience in a busy accounting environment preferably in stocks management.
* High degree of proficiency in computer applications for Accounting. Those with working knowledge of scala accounting system will have an added advantage.
* Must be able to work independently and meet strict deadlines.
* A person of integrity.
* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish strong working relationship with colleagues.
Responsibilities
The stock controller will be in charge of proper recording and reconciliation of all stocks in Nairobi and co-ordinating information and records of stocks from Branches. He/She may be required to visit Branches from time to time to assist in stocks management.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the post of stock controller. The applicants should have the following qualifications and attributes. Please attach your testimonials and certificates together with your CV.
Qualifications
* Aged between 30 and 35 years
* Graduate who holds Bachelor of Commerce degree (accounting option) with at least CPA part 2
* Minimum of 5 years experience in a busy accounting environment preferably in stocks management.
* High degree of proficiency in computer applications for Accounting. Those with working knowledge of scala accounting system will have an added advantage.
* Must be able to work independently and meet strict deadlines.
* A person of integrity.
* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish strong working relationship with colleagues.
Responsibilities
The stock controller will be in charge of proper recording and reconciliation of all stocks in Nairobi and co-ordinating information and records of stocks from Branches. He/She may be required to visit Branches from time to time to assist in stocks management.
Kenya Job Vacancies:Sales Trainers Job Reporting To Head Of Sales.
Sales Trainers Job Reporting To Head Of Sales.
About Our Company
From organisation design and training services through to policies and procedures, outsourcing and employee performance - no matter what your requirements are, International Development Partners (EA) Ltd (IDP EA) can help you.
In a strategic move, IDP EA, the De Chazal Du Mée’s Human Resources Division was incorporated in Kenya as an autonomous entity. The company is a comprehensive human resources consulting firm dedicated to helping organisations just like yours with their HR activities and work.
Over the years, we have developed a matrix concept that brings together the competencies of the DCDM Group, the Parent Company, and the sister companies DCDM Recruitment Services, Core Services (Mauritius) Ltd and IDP EA. This strategy reinforces each of our business units and provides us with the flexibility to provide integrated solutions to our clients.
Position Title: Sales Trainers Job.
(Openings in Zambia, Malawi, Uganda, Tanzania, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Madagascar, Ghana, Congo B, DRC, Gabon, Chad, Niger, Burkina Faso and Madagascar)
Reports to: Practise Head – Sales
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Basic Purpose:
To impart knowledge on products, processes & systems and skill the role holders on the Company’s ways of working and thus enable them to achieve defined business metrics.
Principle Accountabilities::
Expected End Results Major Activities
Managing Operations effectively at the State, province and zonal level.
* Timely sign off of the training calendar.
* Ensure that the training is delivered on time with the minimum defined number of people.
* Conducting the steering council meeting with the client representative as
* per the defined calendar.
About Our Company
From organisation design and training services through to policies and procedures, outsourcing and employee performance - no matter what your requirements are, International Development Partners (EA) Ltd (IDP EA) can help you.
In a strategic move, IDP EA, the De Chazal Du Mée’s Human Resources Division was incorporated in Kenya as an autonomous entity. The company is a comprehensive human resources consulting firm dedicated to helping organisations just like yours with their HR activities and work.
Over the years, we have developed a matrix concept that brings together the competencies of the DCDM Group, the Parent Company, and the sister companies DCDM Recruitment Services, Core Services (Mauritius) Ltd and IDP EA. This strategy reinforces each of our business units and provides us with the flexibility to provide integrated solutions to our clients.
Position Title: Sales Trainers Job.
(Openings in Zambia, Malawi, Uganda, Tanzania, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Madagascar, Ghana, Congo B, DRC, Gabon, Chad, Niger, Burkina Faso and Madagascar)
Reports to: Practise Head – Sales
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Basic Purpose:
To impart knowledge on products, processes & systems and skill the role holders on the Company’s ways of working and thus enable them to achieve defined business metrics.
Principle Accountabilities::
Expected End Results Major Activities
Managing Operations effectively at the State, province and zonal level.
* Timely sign off of the training calendar.
* Ensure that the training is delivered on time with the minimum defined number of people.
* Conducting the steering council meeting with the client representative as
* per the defined calendar.
Internship Job In Human Resource Management
Internship Job In Human Resource Management
We are looking to fill an internship role in human resource management, from Monday 1st November for a period of 5 months until 31st March 2011. During this period, the successful intern will have the opportunity gain practical experience in three fields:
Recruitment: working with the Recruitment Consultant, the successful intern will be involved in:
* Assignment planning and development of recruitment plans.
* Creating and placing job advertisement.
* Applicant management.
* Long-listing and short-listing.
* Interviewing – preparing interview documentation, interviewing and assessing candidates and writing evaluation reports.
* Reference checking.
Learning & Development: working with the Managing Consultant, the successful intern will be involved in:
* Organizing the 2nd Annual Remuneration Conference – confirming logistics, liaising with speakers, managing the advertising and coordinating registration of participants.
* Finalization and marketing the training calendar for 2011.
* Supporting the development and/or enhancement of content.
* Supporting the development and execution of impact analysis on learning and development interventions.
Administration & Work Etiquette: during the internship, the successful intern will be:
* Mentored on appropriate office etiquette including personal and professional presentation; customer relationship management, etc., as well as have the opportunity to attend a Business Etiquette seminar.
* Execute administrative responsibilities in the office and understand the importance and significance of proper record and document management, filing, email and general correspondence, etc.
We are looking to fill an internship role in human resource management, from Monday 1st November for a period of 5 months until 31st March 2011. During this period, the successful intern will have the opportunity gain practical experience in three fields:
Recruitment: working with the Recruitment Consultant, the successful intern will be involved in:
* Assignment planning and development of recruitment plans.
* Creating and placing job advertisement.
* Applicant management.
* Long-listing and short-listing.
* Interviewing – preparing interview documentation, interviewing and assessing candidates and writing evaluation reports.
* Reference checking.
Learning & Development: working with the Managing Consultant, the successful intern will be involved in:
* Organizing the 2nd Annual Remuneration Conference – confirming logistics, liaising with speakers, managing the advertising and coordinating registration of participants.
* Finalization and marketing the training calendar for 2011.
* Supporting the development and/or enhancement of content.
* Supporting the development and execution of impact analysis on learning and development interventions.
Administration & Work Etiquette: during the internship, the successful intern will be:
* Mentored on appropriate office etiquette including personal and professional presentation; customer relationship management, etc., as well as have the opportunity to attend a Business Etiquette seminar.
* Execute administrative responsibilities in the office and understand the importance and significance of proper record and document management, filing, email and general correspondence, etc.
Casual Jobs In Kenya. Form Four Leavers Jobs.
Casual Jobs In Kenya. Form Four Leavers Jobs.
One of our clients, an African owned and managed company is in need of transport casuals. Reporting to the managing partner, the person will be responsible for moving and relocation of client goods and equipments from one point to another.
Minimum Requirements:
* Four form Certificate
* Aged 23 years and above
* Ability to work with minimum supervision;
* A diligent worker with a sense for business
* A proven team player with good communication and interpersonal skills
* Basic salary K’sh 8,500 plus overtime applicable.
If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV and application letter indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title on the envelope to reach us by 18th October 2010.
The Recruiting Manager
Corporate staffing Services
Suite 3, 13th Floor, Development house, Moi Avenue, Nairobi.
N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV in our database no for interviewing.
One of our clients, an African owned and managed company is in need of transport casuals. Reporting to the managing partner, the person will be responsible for moving and relocation of client goods and equipments from one point to another.
Minimum Requirements:
* Four form Certificate
* Aged 23 years and above
* Ability to work with minimum supervision;
* A diligent worker with a sense for business
* A proven team player with good communication and interpersonal skills
* Basic salary K’sh 8,500 plus overtime applicable.
If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV and application letter indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title on the envelope to reach us by 18th October 2010.
The Recruiting Manager
Corporate staffing Services
Suite 3, 13th Floor, Development house, Moi Avenue, Nairobi.
N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV in our database no for interviewing.
Audit Trainee Internship Job. Requires CPA Part 2
Audit Trainee Internship Job. Requires CPA Part 2
One of our clients, a medium sized audit firm is in need of an audit Trainee for internship and if successful a permanent job offer. Reporting to the audit partner, the person will be responsible for auditing clients accounts at a later stage and issuing their opinions.
Minimum Requirements:
. CPA Part 2
. Must be able to prepare financial statements
. Aged between 24-27 years
. Computer literate in ms-office/excel, accounting packages
. Self motivated, disciplined and can work under minimal supervision, willing to learn
They will be a monthly allowance for the qualified candidate.
If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV and application letter indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title on the envelope to reach us by 18th October 2010.
The Recruiting Manager
Corporate staffing Services
Suite 3, 13th Floor, Development house, Moi Avenue, Nairobi.
N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV in our database no for interviewing.
One of our clients, a medium sized audit firm is in need of an audit Trainee for internship and if successful a permanent job offer. Reporting to the audit partner, the person will be responsible for auditing clients accounts at a later stage and issuing their opinions.
Minimum Requirements:
. CPA Part 2
. Must be able to prepare financial statements
. Aged between 24-27 years
. Computer literate in ms-office/excel, accounting packages
. Self motivated, disciplined and can work under minimal supervision, willing to learn
They will be a monthly allowance for the qualified candidate.
If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV and application letter indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title on the envelope to reach us by 18th October 2010.
The Recruiting Manager
Corporate staffing Services
Suite 3, 13th Floor, Development house, Moi Avenue, Nairobi.
N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV in our database no for interviewing.
Job Descriptions & Applying For The Right Job.
Job Descriptions & Applying For The Right Job.
A friend of mine recently left his position at an IT company to start his own business. He has 15 years of excellent work experience, including 10 years of managing others, and an MBA. His former job is now advertised online,and over the week I met a woman who had applied for it.
This woman was unhappy with her current company and had noticed that my friend’s former position paid really well. Interestingly, she failed to notice much else about it.
I talked to this woman about the position opening at length, and was surprised to realize that she had barely read the job description before deciding to apply. She told me about her previous work experience, which was only vaguely related to the requirements of the advertised job. She was stunned when I told her that the position required managing a department of 10 people, and then it started to sink in that her lack of supervisory experience might hurt her chances of getting the job.
She also mentioned that the opening had asked that applicants have knowledge of a specific online database system. She then asked me the most surprising question of all: “Do you think they’re really serious about only hiring someone who has experience with that system?”
At this point, I couldn’t help but feel sorry for this woman. So I will offer you the same advice that I gave her. There are dozens of candidates applying for most open positions these days. Believe me or not a simple Daily Nation advert will attract no less than 600 applications and for some professions this can run to thousands. The worst are those that require applications to be sent via email. HR managers have testified to receiving over 3,000 job applications for a single position.
Kenyan HR managers will tell you that one of their main job duties is “shortlisting” these applications into a small pool of qualified applicants—in other words, disqualifying everyone they can in order to whittle the list down to only the best candidates for each job.
Many times, companies find themselves ruling out perfectly qualified candidates simply because they have too many from which to choose. With this in mind, please do yourself the favor of not applying for jobs if you’re just not qualified.
Serious employers purposely write their job descriptions in order to attract candidates who are a good match. If the ad says they’re looking for X, Y, and Z qualifications or experience, I can guarantee you one thing: Yes, they really mean it!
Those in HR or management, is this the case?
A friend of mine recently left his position at an IT company to start his own business. He has 15 years of excellent work experience, including 10 years of managing others, and an MBA. His former job is now advertised online,and over the week I met a woman who had applied for it.
This woman was unhappy with her current company and had noticed that my friend’s former position paid really well. Interestingly, she failed to notice much else about it.
I talked to this woman about the position opening at length, and was surprised to realize that she had barely read the job description before deciding to apply. She told me about her previous work experience, which was only vaguely related to the requirements of the advertised job. She was stunned when I told her that the position required managing a department of 10 people, and then it started to sink in that her lack of supervisory experience might hurt her chances of getting the job.
She also mentioned that the opening had asked that applicants have knowledge of a specific online database system. She then asked me the most surprising question of all: “Do you think they’re really serious about only hiring someone who has experience with that system?”
At this point, I couldn’t help but feel sorry for this woman. So I will offer you the same advice that I gave her. There are dozens of candidates applying for most open positions these days. Believe me or not a simple Daily Nation advert will attract no less than 600 applications and for some professions this can run to thousands. The worst are those that require applications to be sent via email. HR managers have testified to receiving over 3,000 job applications for a single position.
Kenyan HR managers will tell you that one of their main job duties is “shortlisting” these applications into a small pool of qualified applicants—in other words, disqualifying everyone they can in order to whittle the list down to only the best candidates for each job.
Many times, companies find themselves ruling out perfectly qualified candidates simply because they have too many from which to choose. With this in mind, please do yourself the favor of not applying for jobs if you’re just not qualified.
Serious employers purposely write their job descriptions in order to attract candidates who are a good match. If the ad says they’re looking for X, Y, and Z qualifications or experience, I can guarantee you one thing: Yes, they really mean it!
Those in HR or management, is this the case?
Equity Bank Kenya Jobs, Branch And Relationship Managers, Dealers
Equity Bank Kenya Jobs, Branch And Relationship Managers, Dealers
With a strong footprint in Kenya, Uganda and Southern Sudan, Equity Bank is now home to more than 5.7 million customers, the largest customer base in the Eastern African Region. In line with the Bank’s expansion strategy, the Bank is seeking additional talent to serve in the roles outlined below:
1. Branch Managers – Business Growth and Development Managers
The Role
Reporting to the General Manager- Operations, the role holder will be in charge of the overall leadership of a branch.
He/she will be expected to aggressively drive the branch growth and profitability targets by identifying, developing and maintaining relationships with customers as well as providing leadership to the branch staff.
Key Responsibilities
* Business growth and development for the branch
* Mobilize deposits to exceed branch targets
* Oversee growth of a high quality asset portfolio in the branch
* Ensure 100% compliance to the Bank’s policies and procedures
* Budget planning, control and evaluation for the branch
* Champion customer service provision at the branch level
* Promote the Bank’s corporate image at the branch level
* Build and develop a high performing team through embedding performance development and coaching
* Understand and provide clear direction to the branch based on market analysis and local area customer trends and competitor offering
* Manage staff issues at the branch level
Candidate’s Profile and Qualifications
* Business related degree from a recognized University
* Over 5 years working experience in the banking sector and of which 2 years must have been as branch manager of a commercial bank.
* Holders of banking professional qualifications such as AKIB, ACIB will have an added advantage.
* 2 years working experience in credit / lending in banking sector.
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Ability
* Thorough knowledge and understanding of the banking industry
* Strong Sales/Marketing skills
* Good analytical skills
* Proven leadership skills
* Proven track record in leading and managing teams
* World class customer service skils
* Strong communication and negotiation skills
* Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
* Good knowledge of MS Office suite
2. Relationship Managers – Credit
The Role
Reporting to Business Growth and Development Manager, the role holder will be responsible for the daily coordination of the credit function at the branch level, ensuring high customer service standards are maintained and that loan applications are within acceptable risks to the Bank.
Key Responsibilities
* Growing high quality asset portfolio in the branch
* Review of the existing business facilities
* Management of portfolio by monitoring adherence to set conditions of sanction
* Ensuring 100% compliance to the Bank’s lending policy
* Ensuring that all securities/collateral are perfected, recorded and maintained
* Preparing, analyzing and submitting credit reports and prudential returns as required
* Chair the credit committee at the branch level
* Manage credit staff at branch level.
* Ensure excellent customer service
Candidate’s Qualifications and Experience
* Holder of University degree from a recognized University
* 5 years working experience in credit lending in banking sector and of which 2 years must have been at management level
* Holders of diploma in Credit management, ACIB, AKIB, CPA, or ACCAs will have an added advantage
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Ability
* Strong analytical skills to interpret and evaluate financial statements
* Good understanding of the Banking industry
* Proven leadership skills
* World class customer service skills
* Strong communication skills both written and verbal
* Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
* Working knowledge of financial spreadsheet applications
With a strong footprint in Kenya, Uganda and Southern Sudan, Equity Bank is now home to more than 5.7 million customers, the largest customer base in the Eastern African Region. In line with the Bank’s expansion strategy, the Bank is seeking additional talent to serve in the roles outlined below:
1. Branch Managers – Business Growth and Development Managers
The Role
Reporting to the General Manager- Operations, the role holder will be in charge of the overall leadership of a branch.
He/she will be expected to aggressively drive the branch growth and profitability targets by identifying, developing and maintaining relationships with customers as well as providing leadership to the branch staff.
Key Responsibilities
* Business growth and development for the branch
* Mobilize deposits to exceed branch targets
* Oversee growth of a high quality asset portfolio in the branch
* Ensure 100% compliance to the Bank’s policies and procedures
* Budget planning, control and evaluation for the branch
* Champion customer service provision at the branch level
* Promote the Bank’s corporate image at the branch level
* Build and develop a high performing team through embedding performance development and coaching
* Understand and provide clear direction to the branch based on market analysis and local area customer trends and competitor offering
* Manage staff issues at the branch level
Candidate’s Profile and Qualifications
* Business related degree from a recognized University
* Over 5 years working experience in the banking sector and of which 2 years must have been as branch manager of a commercial bank.
* Holders of banking professional qualifications such as AKIB, ACIB will have an added advantage.
* 2 years working experience in credit / lending in banking sector.
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Ability
* Thorough knowledge and understanding of the banking industry
* Strong Sales/Marketing skills
* Good analytical skills
* Proven leadership skills
* Proven track record in leading and managing teams
* World class customer service skils
* Strong communication and negotiation skills
* Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
* Good knowledge of MS Office suite
2. Relationship Managers – Credit
The Role
Reporting to Business Growth and Development Manager, the role holder will be responsible for the daily coordination of the credit function at the branch level, ensuring high customer service standards are maintained and that loan applications are within acceptable risks to the Bank.
Key Responsibilities
* Growing high quality asset portfolio in the branch
* Review of the existing business facilities
* Management of portfolio by monitoring adherence to set conditions of sanction
* Ensuring 100% compliance to the Bank’s lending policy
* Ensuring that all securities/collateral are perfected, recorded and maintained
* Preparing, analyzing and submitting credit reports and prudential returns as required
* Chair the credit committee at the branch level
* Manage credit staff at branch level.
* Ensure excellent customer service
Candidate’s Qualifications and Experience
* Holder of University degree from a recognized University
* 5 years working experience in credit lending in banking sector and of which 2 years must have been at management level
* Holders of diploma in Credit management, ACIB, AKIB, CPA, or ACCAs will have an added advantage
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Ability
* Strong analytical skills to interpret and evaluate financial statements
* Good understanding of the Banking industry
* Proven leadership skills
* World class customer service skills
* Strong communication skills both written and verbal
* Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
* Working knowledge of financial spreadsheet applications
ICAP Kenya Monitoring And Evaluation Specialist Job
ICAP Kenya Monitoring And Evaluation Specialist Job
International Center for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs (ICAP) – Kenya of Columbia University is working in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation and the Ministry of Medical Services to strengthen HIV Care and Treatment services at provincial and district health facilities.
This program is part of a US Government initiative against HIV in Kenya that receives funding from PEPFAR through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Applications are invited for the position of Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist/Biostatistician.
Location: Nairobi
Overall Job Function: To provide high-level technical support of monitoring and
evaluation (ME) activities required for HIV prevention, care and treatment program in coordination with the Ministries of Health.
Key Responsibilities:
The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist/Biostatistician will report to the Director of Monitoring, Evaluation and Research, and is responsible for ME activities, in particular:
* Provide technical support in the analysis and presentation of program ME data
* Provide mentorship of program staff in the analysis, interpretation and use of program ME data
* Provide technical support in writing of abstracts and manuscripts using program ME data
* Assist in the strategic use of program data for program improvement
* Provide technical input for program evaluation
* Provide assistance in planning, design and implementation of ME activities
International Center for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs (ICAP) – Kenya of Columbia University is working in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation and the Ministry of Medical Services to strengthen HIV Care and Treatment services at provincial and district health facilities.
This program is part of a US Government initiative against HIV in Kenya that receives funding from PEPFAR through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Applications are invited for the position of Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist/Biostatistician.
Location: Nairobi
Overall Job Function: To provide high-level technical support of monitoring and
evaluation (ME) activities required for HIV prevention, care and treatment program in coordination with the Ministries of Health.
Key Responsibilities:
The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist/Biostatistician will report to the Director of Monitoring, Evaluation and Research, and is responsible for ME activities, in particular:
* Provide technical support in the analysis and presentation of program ME data
* Provide mentorship of program staff in the analysis, interpretation and use of program ME data
* Provide technical support in writing of abstracts and manuscripts using program ME data
* Assist in the strategic use of program data for program improvement
* Provide technical input for program evaluation
* Provide assistance in planning, design and implementation of ME activities
AMREF Kenya Assistant Programme Accountants Jobs
AMREF Kenya Assistant Programme Accountants Jobs
AMREF in Kenya is 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.
Assistant Programme Accountants (Two Positions) Ref. No.:-KCO/HR/042/2010
Reporting to the Programme Accountant, the incumbent shall be responsible for providing general accounting support and will be based in Nairobi.
Specific areas of responsibility:
* Assisting in financial management and cash flow planning.
* Supporting the various projects in budget implementation and monitoring.
* Accurate coding of payment vouchers and files for data processing and/or payment.
* Reconciling control and balance sheet accounts under own management and clearing all reconciling items periodically.
* Updating data in the SUN Accounting System.
* Monthly reconciliation of suppliers statements against ledger statements and liaising with the respective suppliers in a bid to clear any reconciling items.
* Monthly preparation of internal recharges/recoveries.
The candidate should have a minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Commerce (Accounting/Finance option) with at least CPA Part II or its equivalent. Two (2) years work experience in large and busy NGO. In addition the candidate must have sound ICT knowledge:- Word Processing, Spreadsheets & Databases. Experience in SUN accounting system will be an added advantage.
The candidate should have high level of honesty, integrity, confidentiality and ability to work under minimal supervision. Excellent communication skills and a team player.
AMREF in Kenya is 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.
Assistant Programme Accountants (Two Positions) Ref. No.:-KCO/HR/042/2010
Reporting to the Programme Accountant, the incumbent shall be responsible for providing general accounting support and will be based in Nairobi.
Specific areas of responsibility:
* Assisting in financial management and cash flow planning.
* Supporting the various projects in budget implementation and monitoring.
* Accurate coding of payment vouchers and files for data processing and/or payment.
* Reconciling control and balance sheet accounts under own management and clearing all reconciling items periodically.
* Updating data in the SUN Accounting System.
* Monthly reconciliation of suppliers statements against ledger statements and liaising with the respective suppliers in a bid to clear any reconciling items.
* Monthly preparation of internal recharges/recoveries.
The candidate should have a minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Commerce (Accounting/Finance option) with at least CPA Part II or its equivalent. Two (2) years work experience in large and busy NGO. In addition the candidate must have sound ICT knowledge:- Word Processing, Spreadsheets & Databases. Experience in SUN accounting system will be an added advantage.
The candidate should have high level of honesty, integrity, confidentiality and ability to work under minimal supervision. Excellent communication skills and a team player.
Kenya Jobs Vacancy: MP Shah Hospital Recruiting Head Of Radiology
Kenya Jobs Vacancy: MP Shah Hospital Recruiting Head Of Radiology
M P Shah Hospital is looking to recruit ambitious and career driven persons for vacancies in the following
Head of Radiology Ref # 13
Responsibilities
* Will be responsible for designing and implementing imaging strategy, procedures, equipment and policies.
* Manage the team in the operation of all of the facility’s equipment, including x-ray, computerized tomography scanners, ultrasound machines and magnetic resonance imaging equipment.
* Assess the accuracy of images and handle all technical troubleshooting.
* Develop and put into place safety protocols and regulations, ensuring the departments compliance with facility and governmental requirements.
* Perform wide range of administrative duties in radiology department.
Minimum Requirements
* MBChB and M.Med (Diagnostic Radiology).
* 10 years experience in Radiology, Ultrasound, C.T.Scan, M.R.I. and Mammography.
* Must be registered with the Kenya Medical andDental Board and Kenya Radiation Protection Board.
* Should have experience and training in Intervention Radiology
* Should have worked in a busy Hospital as a Head/Senior Radiologist
Radiologist Ref # 14
Responsibilities
* Diagnose patients’ conditions by radiological examinations.
* Co-ordinate all radiographers duties and responsibilities.
* Ensure radiographers maintain professional standards.
* Perform all necessary administrative duties in x-ray department.
M P Shah Hospital is looking to recruit ambitious and career driven persons for vacancies in the following
Head of Radiology Ref # 13
Responsibilities
* Will be responsible for designing and implementing imaging strategy, procedures, equipment and policies.
* Manage the team in the operation of all of the facility’s equipment, including x-ray, computerized tomography scanners, ultrasound machines and magnetic resonance imaging equipment.
* Assess the accuracy of images and handle all technical troubleshooting.
* Develop and put into place safety protocols and regulations, ensuring the departments compliance with facility and governmental requirements.
* Perform wide range of administrative duties in radiology department.
Minimum Requirements
* MBChB and M.Med (Diagnostic Radiology).
* 10 years experience in Radiology, Ultrasound, C.T.Scan, M.R.I. and Mammography.
* Must be registered with the Kenya Medical andDental Board and Kenya Radiation Protection Board.
* Should have experience and training in Intervention Radiology
* Should have worked in a busy Hospital as a Head/Senior Radiologist
Radiologist Ref # 14
Responsibilities
* Diagnose patients’ conditions by radiological examinations.
* Co-ordinate all radiographers duties and responsibilities.
* Ensure radiographers maintain professional standards.
* Perform all necessary administrative duties in x-ray department.
Friday, October 15, 2010
East African Breweries Marketing Jobs And Careers.
East African Breweries Marketing Jobs And Careers.
East African Breweries Limited is East Africa’s leading beverage business. We thrive on the development of great people and great brands.
We have created a talented, diverse and passionate team of professionals running a superb and robust business with associate companies across the region, delivering the highest quality brands to consumers and long-term value to its investors.
The following career opportunities exist within East African Breweries Limited, Marketing function
Advertising and Communications Manager, East Africa
This is a senior position within the EABL Group Marketing function and integral in the development of advertising and communication in East Africa. This role would be ideal for a senior Advertising Manager (or Marketing Manager with strong communications development background) wishing to further develop their strategic penetration, people development skills, commercial and senior stakeholder influencing.
This role leads the development of advertising and communication strategy, collaboration on idea generation, creative idea evaluation and development of advertising growth drivers to ensure volume, profit and market share delivery of the EABL business.
Marketing Manager, Kenya
This is a senior position within the Kenya marketing team and integral to the leadership of core strategic brands within our portfolio.This role would be ideal for an existing Marketing Manager wishing to further develop their commercial, people development skills and senior stakeholder influencing.
This role leads the implementation of the brand strategy and full breadth of execution of activities of our core strategic brands
Brand Manager – East Africa
This role is located within the Group Marketing Function, reporting in to the Head of Spirits, East Africa business.
The purpose of the role is to protect, grow and build strategic spirits brands to achieve budgeted volume, market share and profit objectives.
The successful applicant will manage Johnnie Walker and Baileys brand developing marketing activities and ensuring harmonization of brand positioning and implementation across East Africa.
East African Breweries Limited is East Africa’s leading beverage business. We thrive on the development of great people and great brands.
We have created a talented, diverse and passionate team of professionals running a superb and robust business with associate companies across the region, delivering the highest quality brands to consumers and long-term value to its investors.
The following career opportunities exist within East African Breweries Limited, Marketing function
Advertising and Communications Manager, East Africa
This is a senior position within the EABL Group Marketing function and integral in the development of advertising and communication in East Africa. This role would be ideal for a senior Advertising Manager (or Marketing Manager with strong communications development background) wishing to further develop their strategic penetration, people development skills, commercial and senior stakeholder influencing.
This role leads the development of advertising and communication strategy, collaboration on idea generation, creative idea evaluation and development of advertising growth drivers to ensure volume, profit and market share delivery of the EABL business.
Marketing Manager, Kenya
This is a senior position within the Kenya marketing team and integral to the leadership of core strategic brands within our portfolio.This role would be ideal for an existing Marketing Manager wishing to further develop their commercial, people development skills and senior stakeholder influencing.
This role leads the implementation of the brand strategy and full breadth of execution of activities of our core strategic brands
Brand Manager – East Africa
This role is located within the Group Marketing Function, reporting in to the Head of Spirits, East Africa business.
The purpose of the role is to protect, grow and build strategic spirits brands to achieve budgeted volume, market share and profit objectives.
The successful applicant will manage Johnnie Walker and Baileys brand developing marketing activities and ensuring harmonization of brand positioning and implementation across East Africa.
Banking Jobs In Kenya:Chase Bank Kenya Recruiting Head Of Operations,Relationship Manager,Credit Analyst,Graduate Trainees, etc.
Banking Jobs In Kenya:Chase Bank Kenya Recruiting Head Of Operations,Relationship Manager,Credit Analyst,Graduate Trainees, etc.
In 1995, Chase Bank was just an idea. That idea can trace its origins to when a group of local investors got together to buy out a bank that was then under Central Bank of Kenya statutory management.
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The bank effectively began operations in January 1996 in the lakeside town of Kisumu, in Western Kenya. In 1997, the bank moved its headquarters to the capital city,Nairobi. The Kisumu branch was closed in 2000 as part of rationalization measures.
Today the bank has branches in strategic locations; the City Centre, Village Market, Hurlingham, Parklands, Eastleigh and Riverside Mews, Thika and Mombasa. As we increase our presence countrywide, we have gone on to open Branches in Nakuru and Bondeni. Coming soon are the Donholm and Ngara Branches
.Below are a few highlights of our success over the years.
Recently rated as the Fastest Growing Bank in the country, we are a dynamic, medium-sized Bank with a growing Branch network. We provide a wide range of innovative banking and financial solutions to our clients.
We are seeking dynamic, experienced professionals to join our team and hereby invite applications for the following positions:
Head of Operations
Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer the successful candidate will be responsible for efficient and effective bank operations and delivery of world class service to our customers.
Key Responsibilities
* Developing and implementing the Bank’s operations strategy, related policies and standards in line with the Bank’s corporate strategy.
* Streamlining the entire Bank’s operational capability with a focus on customer satisfaction.
* Keeping abreast with the latest technology and continuously improving on operational efficiencies.
* Setting up and maintaining control guidelines and principles based on best practices.
* Overseeing operational processes such as securities trading and settlement and payments execution.
* Developing and implementing effective risk and control assessment programmes.
* Managing and developing high performance teams to support the business growth.
Qualifications and Competencies
* Bachelors degree in any discipline
* Masters in Business Administration. CPA (K) is an added advantage
* 10 years banking experience of which 5 years should have been in a senior manager capacity.
Manager Branch Operations
Responsible for implementation of the Bank’s operations strategy and policies while overseeing compliance, controls and procedures at the branches.
* Reviewing and overseeing the implementation of an effective risk control structure in all branches.
* Periodically reviewing processes, systems and procedures to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
* Ensuring regulatory compliance and implementation of effective anti-money laundering procedures.
* Monitoring and reviewing the overall cash position held by the Bank.
Qualifications and Competencies
* Holder of a Bachelors degree in any discipline, CPA (K) an added advantage
* 6 years banking experience of which 3 years should have been in a manager capacity.
* Strong leadership and interpersonal skills and ability to manage high performing teams.
In 1995, Chase Bank was just an idea. That idea can trace its origins to when a group of local investors got together to buy out a bank that was then under Central Bank of Kenya statutory management.
left]
The bank effectively began operations in January 1996 in the lakeside town of Kisumu, in Western Kenya. In 1997, the bank moved its headquarters to the capital city,Nairobi. The Kisumu branch was closed in 2000 as part of rationalization measures.
Today the bank has branches in strategic locations; the City Centre, Village Market, Hurlingham, Parklands, Eastleigh and Riverside Mews, Thika and Mombasa. As we increase our presence countrywide, we have gone on to open Branches in Nakuru and Bondeni. Coming soon are the Donholm and Ngara Branches
.Below are a few highlights of our success over the years.
Recently rated as the Fastest Growing Bank in the country, we are a dynamic, medium-sized Bank with a growing Branch network. We provide a wide range of innovative banking and financial solutions to our clients.
We are seeking dynamic, experienced professionals to join our team and hereby invite applications for the following positions:
Head of Operations
Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer the successful candidate will be responsible for efficient and effective bank operations and delivery of world class service to our customers.
Key Responsibilities
* Developing and implementing the Bank’s operations strategy, related policies and standards in line with the Bank’s corporate strategy.
* Streamlining the entire Bank’s operational capability with a focus on customer satisfaction.
* Keeping abreast with the latest technology and continuously improving on operational efficiencies.
* Setting up and maintaining control guidelines and principles based on best practices.
* Overseeing operational processes such as securities trading and settlement and payments execution.
* Developing and implementing effective risk and control assessment programmes.
* Managing and developing high performance teams to support the business growth.
Qualifications and Competencies
* Bachelors degree in any discipline
* Masters in Business Administration. CPA (K) is an added advantage
* 10 years banking experience of which 5 years should have been in a senior manager capacity.
Manager Branch Operations
Responsible for implementation of the Bank’s operations strategy and policies while overseeing compliance, controls and procedures at the branches.
* Reviewing and overseeing the implementation of an effective risk control structure in all branches.
* Periodically reviewing processes, systems and procedures to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
* Ensuring regulatory compliance and implementation of effective anti-money laundering procedures.
* Monitoring and reviewing the overall cash position held by the Bank.
Qualifications and Competencies
* Holder of a Bachelors degree in any discipline, CPA (K) an added advantage
* 6 years banking experience of which 3 years should have been in a manager capacity.
* Strong leadership and interpersonal skills and ability to manage high performing teams.
Logistics Warehouse Manager Reporting to Procurement Director.
Logistics Warehouse Manager Reporting to Procurement Director.
About Our Company
From organisation design and training services through to policies and procedures, outsourcing and employee performance - no matter what your requirements are, International Development Partners (EA) Ltd (IDP EA) can help you.
In a strategic move, IDP EA, the De Chazal Du Mée’s Human Resources Division was incorporated in Kenya as an autonomous entity. The company is a comprehensive human resources consulting firm dedicated to helping organisations just like yours with their HR activities and work.
Over the years, we have developed a matrix concept that brings together the competencies of the DCDM Group, the Parent Company, and the sister companies DCDM Recruitment Services, Core Services (Mauritius) Ltd and IDP EA. This strategy reinforces each of our business units and provides us with the flexibility to provide integrated solutions to our clients.
We have been working with a wide variety of clients both large and small in Sub-Saharan Africa and internationally for the past 20 years. Our team of highly skilled and experienced HR consultants have all had distinguished careers in senior HR management roles and bring with them a wealth of practical experience to their work.
Our client is a leader in the telecommunications field with a foothold in Asia and much of africa. THE COMPANY seeks to recruit A dynamic individual with a proven track record for the position OF Logistics/Warehouse manager
Position Title: Logistics/Warehouse Manager
Reports to: Procurement Director
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Basic Purpose:
The holder will be expected to oversee the planning and administration of all OPCO logistics and ensure the implementation and maintenance of the Company’s logistics policies and procedures. They will manage the importation process and inventory control. Responsible for warehousing resources and related logistical activities in line with set systems and procedures.
Main Responsibilities and Duties: Major Activities
Responsible for ensuring that appropriate inventory management processes and procedures are in place and are complied with:
About Our Company
From organisation design and training services through to policies and procedures, outsourcing and employee performance - no matter what your requirements are, International Development Partners (EA) Ltd (IDP EA) can help you.
In a strategic move, IDP EA, the De Chazal Du Mée’s Human Resources Division was incorporated in Kenya as an autonomous entity. The company is a comprehensive human resources consulting firm dedicated to helping organisations just like yours with their HR activities and work.
Over the years, we have developed a matrix concept that brings together the competencies of the DCDM Group, the Parent Company, and the sister companies DCDM Recruitment Services, Core Services (Mauritius) Ltd and IDP EA. This strategy reinforces each of our business units and provides us with the flexibility to provide integrated solutions to our clients.
We have been working with a wide variety of clients both large and small in Sub-Saharan Africa and internationally for the past 20 years. Our team of highly skilled and experienced HR consultants have all had distinguished careers in senior HR management roles and bring with them a wealth of practical experience to their work.
Our client is a leader in the telecommunications field with a foothold in Asia and much of africa. THE COMPANY seeks to recruit A dynamic individual with a proven track record for the position OF Logistics/Warehouse manager
Position Title: Logistics/Warehouse Manager
Reports to: Procurement Director
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Basic Purpose:
The holder will be expected to oversee the planning and administration of all OPCO logistics and ensure the implementation and maintenance of the Company’s logistics policies and procedures. They will manage the importation process and inventory control. Responsible for warehousing resources and related logistical activities in line with set systems and procedures.
Main Responsibilities and Duties: Major Activities
Responsible for ensuring that appropriate inventory management processes and procedures are in place and are complied with:
Tax Manager Job. Head of Tax, Africa Operations.
Tax Manager Job. Head of Tax, Africa Operations.
About Our Company
From organisation design and training services through to policies and procedures, outsourcing and employee performance - no matter what your requirements are, International Development Partners (EA) Ltd (IDP EA) can help you.
In a strategic move, IDP EA, the De Chazal Du Mée’s Human Resources Division was incorporated in Kenya as an autonomous entity. The company is a comprehensive human resources consulting firm dedicated to helping organisations just like yours with their HR activities and work.
Over the years, we have developed a matrix concept that brings together the competencies of the DCDM Group, the Parent Company, and the sister companies DCDM Recruitment Services, Core Services (Mauritius) Ltd and IDP EA. This strategy reinforces each of our business units and provides us with the flexibility to provide integrated solutions to our clients.
We have been working with a wide variety of clients both large and small in Sub-Saharan Africa and internationally for the past 20 years. Our team of highly skilled and experienced HR consultants have all had distinguished careers in senior HR management roles and bring with them a wealth of practical experience to their work.
Position Title: Tax Manager
Reports to: Head of Tax, Africa Operations
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Basic Purpose:
To oversee the tax compliance and planning of the Anglophone OPCOs, which include Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.
About Our Company
From organisation design and training services through to policies and procedures, outsourcing and employee performance - no matter what your requirements are, International Development Partners (EA) Ltd (IDP EA) can help you.
In a strategic move, IDP EA, the De Chazal Du Mée’s Human Resources Division was incorporated in Kenya as an autonomous entity. The company is a comprehensive human resources consulting firm dedicated to helping organisations just like yours with their HR activities and work.
Over the years, we have developed a matrix concept that brings together the competencies of the DCDM Group, the Parent Company, and the sister companies DCDM Recruitment Services, Core Services (Mauritius) Ltd and IDP EA. This strategy reinforces each of our business units and provides us with the flexibility to provide integrated solutions to our clients.
We have been working with a wide variety of clients both large and small in Sub-Saharan Africa and internationally for the past 20 years. Our team of highly skilled and experienced HR consultants have all had distinguished careers in senior HR management roles and bring with them a wealth of practical experience to their work.
Position Title: Tax Manager
Reports to: Head of Tax, Africa Operations
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Basic Purpose:
To oversee the tax compliance and planning of the Anglophone OPCOs, which include Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.
Compensation Benefits Payroll Specialist Job Vacancy In Kenya, 15 October,2010
Compensation Benefits Payroll Specialist Job Vacancy In Kenya, 15 October,2010
Adept Systems is a Kenyan management consultancy established in 1994.
We provide a full range of management consultancy services in the areas of:-
* human resources management,
* business development,
* information management and financial systems.
We have carried out specialised assignments for private companies and multi-nationals, NGOs, government departments and ministries, parastatals and a number of donor agencies in East Africa, Southern Africa and West Africa.
We have a team of highly qualified and experienced consultants, and a large number of professional associates, both local and foreign, who can be called upon at short notice.
Our technical expertise is complimented by strengths that include:
* A strong focus on delivering results.
* A proven ability to work from your point of view, and in this manner, harnessing the extensive knowledge and skills that exists in your organisation. We are thus able to deliver home-grown solutions and build the capacity of in-house personnel to independently undertake similar assignments in the future.
* A keen understanding of the market place, acquired through employment and the execution of consultancy assignments.
Our client is a global multinational Food & Beverage company, worldwide leader in most of its category portfolio. With global or local specific brands and products, the core focus is to meet the diverse needs and preferences of consumers all over the world.
Operating in Africa for more than 80 years, the Company has 5 markets within, the Equatorial African Region being amongst them. The regional operations are co-ordinated from Nairobi, Kenya to offer shared service across countries in Central, East, part of Southern Africa including the Island markets and Horn of Africa.
With this regional expertise, the Company aims at enhancing the business potential of this region, which is seen as an important source of future growth, and bring it up to the level of performance that the Company experiences in other regions of Africa and the world.
By reinforcing business and product categories focus, making operations more efficient, developing cross fertilization or enhancing peoples’ knowledge transfer and empowerment, this shared service expertise is expected to accelerate growth and meet the company’s high ambition for the Region.
Our client continues to be viewed as one of the leading global companies in Corporate Social
Responsibility, particularly in the developing world. Being a committed leader in environmental
performance, they ensure that natural resources are preserved and that waste management enjoys much attention in all operations worldwide. The company is an equal-opportunity employer with robust talent management policies, and systems. They value and reward individual and team contributions to business results.
Adept Systems is a Kenyan management consultancy established in 1994.
We provide a full range of management consultancy services in the areas of:-
* human resources management,
* business development,
* information management and financial systems.
We have carried out specialised assignments for private companies and multi-nationals, NGOs, government departments and ministries, parastatals and a number of donor agencies in East Africa, Southern Africa and West Africa.
We have a team of highly qualified and experienced consultants, and a large number of professional associates, both local and foreign, who can be called upon at short notice.
Our technical expertise is complimented by strengths that include:
* A strong focus on delivering results.
* A proven ability to work from your point of view, and in this manner, harnessing the extensive knowledge and skills that exists in your organisation. We are thus able to deliver home-grown solutions and build the capacity of in-house personnel to independently undertake similar assignments in the future.
* A keen understanding of the market place, acquired through employment and the execution of consultancy assignments.
Our client is a global multinational Food & Beverage company, worldwide leader in most of its category portfolio. With global or local specific brands and products, the core focus is to meet the diverse needs and preferences of consumers all over the world.
Operating in Africa for more than 80 years, the Company has 5 markets within, the Equatorial African Region being amongst them. The regional operations are co-ordinated from Nairobi, Kenya to offer shared service across countries in Central, East, part of Southern Africa including the Island markets and Horn of Africa.
With this regional expertise, the Company aims at enhancing the business potential of this region, which is seen as an important source of future growth, and bring it up to the level of performance that the Company experiences in other regions of Africa and the world.
By reinforcing business and product categories focus, making operations more efficient, developing cross fertilization or enhancing peoples’ knowledge transfer and empowerment, this shared service expertise is expected to accelerate growth and meet the company’s high ambition for the Region.
Our client continues to be viewed as one of the leading global companies in Corporate Social
Responsibility, particularly in the developing world. Being a committed leader in environmental
performance, they ensure that natural resources are preserved and that waste management enjoys much attention in all operations worldwide. The company is an equal-opportunity employer with robust talent management policies, and systems. They value and reward individual and team contributions to business results.
Kenya Job Vacancies:Transport Manager Job Paying K’sh 200,000 Minimum
Transport Manager Job Paying K’sh 200,000 Minimum
OIL INDUSTRY SENIOR TRANSPORT MANAGER
We are recruiting for the above noted position on behalf of our client based in Tanzania:
Reporting to the Managing Director, the job holder will conduct all Management duties of a Senior Transport Manager;
Generic Duties:
Overall in charge of all logistics activities managing a fleet of over 200 vehicles
Oversee the entire staff strength from the drivers to logistics manager
Manage local distribution and the logistics hub operations
Responsible to plan, control, review, implement and improve the productivity and efficiency of the local distribution
To meet customer expectations and performance service standards through sound management of facilities, personnel, equipment and enforcing company policies and procedures.
Collaborate with staff and management groups to come up with the necessary policies and implementation for projects, related to specific objectives set by the organization.
Performance monitoring for operations and administrative adherence is supervised by the manager, ensuring that the staff complies with municipal regulations and safety protocol.
Conducting safety inspections and promoting the importance of quality control and safety compliance among individual staff members as well as departments and partners.
Financial planning and expenditure management In terms of budget appropriation and control
Develop usage based vehicle specifications and coordinate with management for purchase of vehicles, equipment and supplies.
Prepares reports for evaluation of fleet maintenance effectiveness and efficiency
Responsible for fleet management of heavy duty vehicles / lorries daily deployment
Ensure that logistics services provided are billed timely and accurately
The Manager is responsible for streamlining activities in relation to dispatch, route and transportation tracking
Plan the management and organization of work load and responsibilities for support staff to make sure that deliverable and key performance indicators are met in a timely and consistent range that is acceptable to organizational standards.
Perform direct inquiry to client complaints and provides the necessary resolution to maintain effective and professional partnerships.
Performing the duties of a designated point of contact, the Transportation manager acts as a contact person for all personnel designated to specific departments, implementing schedule, policy and logistic changes.
Develop and analyze fleet maintenance metrics including overall cost per mile, maintenance cost per mile, life cycle replacement, tire life, and replacement schedule. Compare metrics with industry standards.
Supervise and evaluate Lead technicians, fleet technicians, parts resource, and transition student in work performance and productivity, teamwork, safety standards, and attendance.
OIL INDUSTRY SENIOR TRANSPORT MANAGER
We are recruiting for the above noted position on behalf of our client based in Tanzania:
Reporting to the Managing Director, the job holder will conduct all Management duties of a Senior Transport Manager;
Generic Duties:
Overall in charge of all logistics activities managing a fleet of over 200 vehicles
Oversee the entire staff strength from the drivers to logistics manager
Manage local distribution and the logistics hub operations
Responsible to plan, control, review, implement and improve the productivity and efficiency of the local distribution
To meet customer expectations and performance service standards through sound management of facilities, personnel, equipment and enforcing company policies and procedures.
Collaborate with staff and management groups to come up with the necessary policies and implementation for projects, related to specific objectives set by the organization.
Performance monitoring for operations and administrative adherence is supervised by the manager, ensuring that the staff complies with municipal regulations and safety protocol.
Conducting safety inspections and promoting the importance of quality control and safety compliance among individual staff members as well as departments and partners.
Financial planning and expenditure management In terms of budget appropriation and control
Develop usage based vehicle specifications and coordinate with management for purchase of vehicles, equipment and supplies.
Prepares reports for evaluation of fleet maintenance effectiveness and efficiency
Responsible for fleet management of heavy duty vehicles / lorries daily deployment
Ensure that logistics services provided are billed timely and accurately
The Manager is responsible for streamlining activities in relation to dispatch, route and transportation tracking
Plan the management and organization of work load and responsibilities for support staff to make sure that deliverable and key performance indicators are met in a timely and consistent range that is acceptable to organizational standards.
Perform direct inquiry to client complaints and provides the necessary resolution to maintain effective and professional partnerships.
Performing the duties of a designated point of contact, the Transportation manager acts as a contact person for all personnel designated to specific departments, implementing schedule, policy and logistic changes.
Develop and analyze fleet maintenance metrics including overall cost per mile, maintenance cost per mile, life cycle replacement, tire life, and replacement schedule. Compare metrics with industry standards.
Supervise and evaluate Lead technicians, fleet technicians, parts resource, and transition student in work performance and productivity, teamwork, safety standards, and attendance.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Horn Relief Head of Programs Job Vacancy in Kenya
Horn Relief Head of Programs Job Vacancy in Kenya
Horn Relief is dedicated to creating sustainable peace and development in Somalia through grassroots capacity building, developing youth leadership, empowerment of women, and protection of the environment.
Horn Relief promotes lasting change in Somalia by assisting Somali communities to define and meet their own developmental needs.
Horn Relief operates under the mandate that access to resources, political decision-making, and education should be open to all Somalis. It is our fundamental belief that peace and development in Somalia has to be determined and led by Somalis
Horn Relief is an Africa based international development and humanitarian organization. We aim to improve the conditions of those who are living in marginalized areas in the Horn of Africa.
We strengthen rural livelihoods through environmental awareness, training, technology transfer and innovative humanitarian projects in pursuit of a peaceful, self-reliant, and greener future.
Currently, Horn Relief operates in Somalia and Kenya with 4 offices in Somalia/Somaliland and an office in Garissa, Kenya with headquarters based in Nairobi and has an annual operating budget of over US$ 8 million per year for its operations in the country. Horn Relief anticipates expansion of Programs to other countries in the Horn of Africa region.
Horn Relief works in the following sectors: food security and livelihoods, in particular cash based responses, natural resource management, education (formal and non-formal), WASH, and humanitarian response.
Closing date: 29 Oct 2010
Location: Kenya, Nairobi, (with travel to the field)
Position SummaryBased in Nairobi, Kenya, the Head of Programs will be a full-time member of the Horn Relief team and will be responsible for the effective management of all Horn Relief Programs.
He / She will manage and direct the Program team to ensure that Programs are delivered effectively against output, outcome and targets through effectively profiling and monitoring of milestones.
He / she will be responsible for the development of effective monitoring and reporting procedures that will enable the team to achieve the delivery of the Programs in an effective and timely manner. Together with the Executive Director to provide strategic direction and advice to the Program team.
The Head of Programs will also assist in the strategic expansion of Horn Relief Programs supporting communities in other countries within the Horn of Africa (Ethiopia, Djibouti, and Kenya).
Primary Responsibilities
The Head of Programs will undertake a number of duties and responsibilities, including:
* Provide oversight and supervision to all Horn Relief Program Staff and their performance ensuring that the program management functions are fulfilled and ensure the implementation of effective management of the Programs
* Oversee project/program planning and deliverables are met in accordance to proposals, budgets and donor guidelines.
* Write, review and comment on draft proposals, reports, and other outputs to ensure quality and accuracy with respect to content, and to ensure that outputs meet the needs of Horn Relief stakeholders.
* Lead the program team in the development of new humanitarian strategies, guidelines and the identification of priority areas. Facilitation of program development, through management of needs assessments, proposal writing and fundraising.
* Manage the program budgets and ensure that the Program Staff are supported sufficiently in monitoring project budgets. .
Horn Relief is dedicated to creating sustainable peace and development in Somalia through grassroots capacity building, developing youth leadership, empowerment of women, and protection of the environment.
Horn Relief promotes lasting change in Somalia by assisting Somali communities to define and meet their own developmental needs.
Horn Relief operates under the mandate that access to resources, political decision-making, and education should be open to all Somalis. It is our fundamental belief that peace and development in Somalia has to be determined and led by Somalis
Horn Relief is an Africa based international development and humanitarian organization. We aim to improve the conditions of those who are living in marginalized areas in the Horn of Africa.
We strengthen rural livelihoods through environmental awareness, training, technology transfer and innovative humanitarian projects in pursuit of a peaceful, self-reliant, and greener future.
Currently, Horn Relief operates in Somalia and Kenya with 4 offices in Somalia/Somaliland and an office in Garissa, Kenya with headquarters based in Nairobi and has an annual operating budget of over US$ 8 million per year for its operations in the country. Horn Relief anticipates expansion of Programs to other countries in the Horn of Africa region.
Horn Relief works in the following sectors: food security and livelihoods, in particular cash based responses, natural resource management, education (formal and non-formal), WASH, and humanitarian response.
Closing date: 29 Oct 2010
Location: Kenya, Nairobi, (with travel to the field)
Position SummaryBased in Nairobi, Kenya, the Head of Programs will be a full-time member of the Horn Relief team and will be responsible for the effective management of all Horn Relief Programs.
He / She will manage and direct the Program team to ensure that Programs are delivered effectively against output, outcome and targets through effectively profiling and monitoring of milestones.
He / she will be responsible for the development of effective monitoring and reporting procedures that will enable the team to achieve the delivery of the Programs in an effective and timely manner. Together with the Executive Director to provide strategic direction and advice to the Program team.
The Head of Programs will also assist in the strategic expansion of Horn Relief Programs supporting communities in other countries within the Horn of Africa (Ethiopia, Djibouti, and Kenya).
Primary Responsibilities
The Head of Programs will undertake a number of duties and responsibilities, including:
* Provide oversight and supervision to all Horn Relief Program Staff and their performance ensuring that the program management functions are fulfilled and ensure the implementation of effective management of the Programs
* Oversee project/program planning and deliverables are met in accordance to proposals, budgets and donor guidelines.
* Write, review and comment on draft proposals, reports, and other outputs to ensure quality and accuracy with respect to content, and to ensure that outputs meet the needs of Horn Relief stakeholders.
* Lead the program team in the development of new humanitarian strategies, guidelines and the identification of priority areas. Facilitation of program development, through management of needs assessments, proposal writing and fundraising.
* Manage the program budgets and ensure that the Program Staff are supported sufficiently in monitoring project budgets. .
Programme Officer, Peace Building and Conflict Management - Oxfam GB Job Vacancy
Programme Officer, Peace Building and Conflict Management - Oxfam GB Job Vacancy
The Person
* Required for this role is a degree holder in Social Sciences or a related field.
* You will have a good understanding and experience of conflict management and conflict sensitivity mainstreaming.
* In addition, you will have a proven ability to work creatively, effectively and analytically.
* The proven ability to communicate and liaise at high levels, influencing government and other donor organisations is essential.
Closing date: 22 Oct 2010
Location: Kenya - Nairobi
How to apply
For further information and details on how to apply, please e-mail your cover letter and CV to kenyajobs@oxfam.org.uk, quoting ref: KEN/NRB/PO-PBCM-01.
The Person
* Required for this role is a degree holder in Social Sciences or a related field.
* You will have a good understanding and experience of conflict management and conflict sensitivity mainstreaming.
* In addition, you will have a proven ability to work creatively, effectively and analytically.
* The proven ability to communicate and liaise at high levels, influencing government and other donor organisations is essential.
Closing date: 22 Oct 2010
Location: Kenya - Nairobi
How to apply
For further information and details on how to apply, please e-mail your cover letter and CV to kenyajobs@oxfam.org.uk, quoting ref: KEN/NRB/PO-PBCM-01.
Perfect Timing In Career And Jobs
Perfect Timing In Career And Jobs
We had taken a few days off to recharge as we decide where we want Career Point to be in the next few months. A lot of the changes we’ve been debating on have been in the pipeline just waiting for the ‘perfect opportunity’.
And so today, lets handle the issue of timing and more so when we have to wait for the right time to start something.
It bothers me now when I hear people describe a personal set of conditions that need to be met before they can make the next move in their life.
Most often, we’re just making excuses — creating obstacles that aren’t actually there, placing the blame on some outside force we can’t control, and choosing to let day after day of inaction turn into many years of waiting for our cosmos to align.
In other words, we stay where we’re comfortable until it’s the perfect time to move on.
“Once I find a better job, then I’ll leave this one.”
“Once I save enough money, then I’ll stop living at my parents’ place.”
“Once I’m out of this stressful period of my life, then I’ll quit smoking.”
What’s even worse are the people who connect their obstacles in a way that makes their current situation circular, like a trap they will never escape:
“I can’t pursue my dream career unless I leave my job, but I can’t pay the bills unless I stay at my job.”
Then there’s also the people who have a thousand complaints about their life. They typically don’t even explain any connections between their obstacles, they just rant about anything that’s causing them stress, but do nothing to correct any of it. They’re so overwhelmed they don’t even know where to begin, and their easiest option is to give up.
If any of this sounds familiar, then my advice to you is this:
Stop waiting for that “perfect time” to make your next move. Perfect timing doesn’t exist. It’s fictional. You’ll wait forever for it.
There will never be a perfect time to leave your job, move out of your parents house, and start from scratch. Similarly, there will never be a perfect time to get married, have a baby, or have another baby. That’s because no matter when you make these choices, they will involve risk — and it’s the risk involved that makes choices like these easier to put off until another day.
What you often fail to realize is you’re not just waiting, you’re stagnating. You stop growing, hinder your advancement, and basically become dull as a result of your choice to keep life on pause.
So if you want to create change in your life, then stop waiting. Let go of perfection and act. Once you have, you’ll only regret you didn’t start doing it sooner
We had taken a few days off to recharge as we decide where we want Career Point to be in the next few months. A lot of the changes we’ve been debating on have been in the pipeline just waiting for the ‘perfect opportunity’.
And so today, lets handle the issue of timing and more so when we have to wait for the right time to start something.
It bothers me now when I hear people describe a personal set of conditions that need to be met before they can make the next move in their life.
Most often, we’re just making excuses — creating obstacles that aren’t actually there, placing the blame on some outside force we can’t control, and choosing to let day after day of inaction turn into many years of waiting for our cosmos to align.
In other words, we stay where we’re comfortable until it’s the perfect time to move on.
“Once I find a better job, then I’ll leave this one.”
“Once I save enough money, then I’ll stop living at my parents’ place.”
“Once I’m out of this stressful period of my life, then I’ll quit smoking.”
What’s even worse are the people who connect their obstacles in a way that makes their current situation circular, like a trap they will never escape:
“I can’t pursue my dream career unless I leave my job, but I can’t pay the bills unless I stay at my job.”
Then there’s also the people who have a thousand complaints about their life. They typically don’t even explain any connections between their obstacles, they just rant about anything that’s causing them stress, but do nothing to correct any of it. They’re so overwhelmed they don’t even know where to begin, and their easiest option is to give up.
If any of this sounds familiar, then my advice to you is this:
Stop waiting for that “perfect time” to make your next move. Perfect timing doesn’t exist. It’s fictional. You’ll wait forever for it.
There will never be a perfect time to leave your job, move out of your parents house, and start from scratch. Similarly, there will never be a perfect time to get married, have a baby, or have another baby. That’s because no matter when you make these choices, they will involve risk — and it’s the risk involved that makes choices like these easier to put off until another day.
What you often fail to realize is you’re not just waiting, you’re stagnating. You stop growing, hinder your advancement, and basically become dull as a result of your choice to keep life on pause.
So if you want to create change in your life, then stop waiting. Let go of perfection and act. Once you have, you’ll only regret you didn’t start doing it sooner
Logistics/Warehouse Manager Job Vacancy in Kenya
Logistics/Warehouse Manager Job Vacancy in Kenya
Synergy Search Solutions provides a global staffing resource. We match exceptional clients and candidates. Our industry expertise is wide ranging.Our global positioning is unique; we find and place senior level candidates all over the world.
You´ll find us very easy to talk to. We don´t try to complicate the recruitment process. Instead we take your objectives on board, and we act on them. It´s a very human approach for what is, after all, a business dedicated to finding good-fit solutions between individuals and organisations.
Logistics/Warehouse Manager
Reports to: Procurement Director
Basic Purpose:
· Oversees the planning and administering of all OPCO logistics and ensures the implementation and maintenance of logistic policies and procedures. Manages the importation process and inventory control.
· Responsible for warehousing resources and related logistical activities in line with set systems and procedures.
Main Responsibilities and Duties:
Responsible for ensuring that appropriate inventory management processes and procedures are in place and are complied with:
· Develops and documents processes and procedures that are in line with OPCO policies and reflect best practice.
· Enforces approved processes and procedures.
· Reviews such procedures periodically, to ensure that they remain in line with the changing business requirements and reflect best practice.
Manage inventory in line with company policies and procedures and in a manner that ensures the availability of the right goods at the right place, cost and time:
· Ensures purchase requests for commercial stocks are raised in time and deliveries called off in time
· Takes charge of, plans and manages import activities.
Synergy Search Solutions provides a global staffing resource. We match exceptional clients and candidates. Our industry expertise is wide ranging.Our global positioning is unique; we find and place senior level candidates all over the world.
You´ll find us very easy to talk to. We don´t try to complicate the recruitment process. Instead we take your objectives on board, and we act on them. It´s a very human approach for what is, after all, a business dedicated to finding good-fit solutions between individuals and organisations.
Logistics/Warehouse Manager
Reports to: Procurement Director
Basic Purpose:
· Oversees the planning and administering of all OPCO logistics and ensures the implementation and maintenance of logistic policies and procedures. Manages the importation process and inventory control.
· Responsible for warehousing resources and related logistical activities in line with set systems and procedures.
Main Responsibilities and Duties:
Responsible for ensuring that appropriate inventory management processes and procedures are in place and are complied with:
· Develops and documents processes and procedures that are in line with OPCO policies and reflect best practice.
· Enforces approved processes and procedures.
· Reviews such procedures periodically, to ensure that they remain in line with the changing business requirements and reflect best practice.
Manage inventory in line with company policies and procedures and in a manner that ensures the availability of the right goods at the right place, cost and time:
· Ensures purchase requests for commercial stocks are raised in time and deliveries called off in time
· Takes charge of, plans and manages import activities.
AMREF Southern Sudan Country Director Job Vacancy
AMREF Southern Sudan Country Director Job VacancyAMREF is an international African organisation headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya.
AMREF's vision is Better Health for Africa.
AMREF’s mission is to ensure that every African can enjoy the right to good health by helping to create vibrant networks of informed communities that work with empowered health care providers in strong health systems.
AMREF has over 50 years’ experience in health development. In 1957, three surgeons founded the Flying Doctors Service of East Africa, laying the foundation for what is now one of the continent’s leading health development and research organisations. Today, AMREF implements its projects through country programmes in Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania, Southern Sudan and South Africa. Training and consulting support are provided to an additional 30 African countries.
Knowledge is a core product of AMREF’s activities. AMREF implements projects to learn, and shares this evidence-based knowledge with others to advocate for changes in health policy and practice. Based on the belief that health is a basic human right, AMREF seeks to empower communities to take control of their health and to establish a vibrant and participatory health care system made up of communities, health workers and governments.
Our Strategic Focus
AMREF’s strategy seeks to strengthen health systems and to design and enhance interventions that improve people’s access to health through their active participation. Informed by Africa’s health crisis, AMREF’s comparative advantage and five decades’ experience of working with communities and health systems in the region, the AMREF strategy will be pursued through three interdependent programme themes:
AMREF is recruiting a Country Director to provide leadership and strategic direction to the country office and field based staff in the AMREF South Sudan Country Programme.
The incumbent will be in charge of country performance and programme growth; and will ensure that adequate monitoring, evaluation and accountability mechanisms are in place.
The Country Director is a key position and part of AMREF’s senior management team, reporting to the Director General with a critical role to play in the accomplishment of AMREF’s mission and strategy.
Management Responsibility
* Provide leadership for country programme and staff
* In charge of country performance and programme growth
* Participating and member of AMREF’s senior management team (SMT) with responsibility for representing the country programme on the SMT and for supporting collective SMT decisions back into the country programme.
Description of Duties
* Providing leadership for the dissemination of AMREF Africa values, vision and mission at the country level;
AMREF's vision is Better Health for Africa.
AMREF’s mission is to ensure that every African can enjoy the right to good health by helping to create vibrant networks of informed communities that work with empowered health care providers in strong health systems.
AMREF has over 50 years’ experience in health development. In 1957, three surgeons founded the Flying Doctors Service of East Africa, laying the foundation for what is now one of the continent’s leading health development and research organisations. Today, AMREF implements its projects through country programmes in Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania, Southern Sudan and South Africa. Training and consulting support are provided to an additional 30 African countries.
Knowledge is a core product of AMREF’s activities. AMREF implements projects to learn, and shares this evidence-based knowledge with others to advocate for changes in health policy and practice. Based on the belief that health is a basic human right, AMREF seeks to empower communities to take control of their health and to establish a vibrant and participatory health care system made up of communities, health workers and governments.
Our Strategic Focus
AMREF’s strategy seeks to strengthen health systems and to design and enhance interventions that improve people’s access to health through their active participation. Informed by Africa’s health crisis, AMREF’s comparative advantage and five decades’ experience of working with communities and health systems in the region, the AMREF strategy will be pursued through three interdependent programme themes:
AMREF is recruiting a Country Director to provide leadership and strategic direction to the country office and field based staff in the AMREF South Sudan Country Programme.
The incumbent will be in charge of country performance and programme growth; and will ensure that adequate monitoring, evaluation and accountability mechanisms are in place.
The Country Director is a key position and part of AMREF’s senior management team, reporting to the Director General with a critical role to play in the accomplishment of AMREF’s mission and strategy.
Management Responsibility
* Provide leadership for country programme and staff
* In charge of country performance and programme growth
* Participating and member of AMREF’s senior management team (SMT) with responsibility for representing the country programme on the SMT and for supporting collective SMT decisions back into the country programme.
Description of Duties
* Providing leadership for the dissemination of AMREF Africa values, vision and mission at the country level;
Teller, Cashier, System Administrator Jobs Safaricom Sacco Careers
Teller, Cashier, System Administrator Jobs Safaricom Sacco Careers
Safaricom is the leading provider of converged communication solutions in Kenya. In addition to providing a broad range of first-class products and services for Telephony, EDGE, Broadband Internet and Fax, Safaricom seeks to uplift the welfare of Kenyans in direct ways through value added services and financial support for community projects.
Safaricom Sacco Ltd is a large and dynamic SACCO based in Nairobi with members across the country.
We are seeking competent and highly motivated persons to fill in the following positions:
FOSA in Charge Ref No 003-10-2010
Overall Purposes of the Job:
The FOSA in Charge shall be responsible for effective and efficient planning, coordination of the FOSA unit operations, supervision and provision of quality delivery of Financial Services to Customers.
Key Responsibilities
* He/she will be in-charge of day to day running of the Front Office Service Activity (FOSA) including and not limited to,
* Management of the Treasury Operations and working capital,
* Preparation of Daily Cash flow projections and payments for approved Loans to members,
* Maintenance of accurate records of Savings Accounts and members’ loan repayments,
* Preparation of monthly amortization schedules and disbursement reports to the management,
* Preparation of monthly and annual performance reports,
* Carry out periodical reviews, monitor and advise management on business and investment matters.
Knowledge and Skills
The successful candidate must have a
* Business or Commerce related University Degree with Accounting/Finance & Banking bias with five (5) years experience or Diploma in Accounting/Finance Banking with experience of eight (8) years and a track record of effective performance.
* A Diploma in Credit Management will be an added advantage.
* He/she should have good interpersonal, marketing and communication skills, be ready to work in any part of Kenya and be computer literate.
Teller Ref No 004-10-2010
Overall Responsibility
Reporting to the FOSA In-charge, The Teller shall be responsible day to day operations of the FOSA
Key Duties and Responsibilities
* Daily operations in Front Office Services Activities
* Handling of Cash Payments and Receipts
* Keeping Proper and complete records regarding FOSA transactions
Safaricom is the leading provider of converged communication solutions in Kenya. In addition to providing a broad range of first-class products and services for Telephony, EDGE, Broadband Internet and Fax, Safaricom seeks to uplift the welfare of Kenyans in direct ways through value added services and financial support for community projects.
Safaricom Sacco Ltd is a large and dynamic SACCO based in Nairobi with members across the country.
We are seeking competent and highly motivated persons to fill in the following positions:
FOSA in Charge Ref No 003-10-2010
Overall Purposes of the Job:
The FOSA in Charge shall be responsible for effective and efficient planning, coordination of the FOSA unit operations, supervision and provision of quality delivery of Financial Services to Customers.
Key Responsibilities
* He/she will be in-charge of day to day running of the Front Office Service Activity (FOSA) including and not limited to,
* Management of the Treasury Operations and working capital,
* Preparation of Daily Cash flow projections and payments for approved Loans to members,
* Maintenance of accurate records of Savings Accounts and members’ loan repayments,
* Preparation of monthly amortization schedules and disbursement reports to the management,
* Preparation of monthly and annual performance reports,
* Carry out periodical reviews, monitor and advise management on business and investment matters.
Knowledge and Skills
The successful candidate must have a
* Business or Commerce related University Degree with Accounting/Finance & Banking bias with five (5) years experience or Diploma in Accounting/Finance Banking with experience of eight (8) years and a track record of effective performance.
* A Diploma in Credit Management will be an added advantage.
* He/she should have good interpersonal, marketing and communication skills, be ready to work in any part of Kenya and be computer literate.
Teller Ref No 004-10-2010
Overall Responsibility
Reporting to the FOSA In-charge, The Teller shall be responsible day to day operations of the FOSA
Key Duties and Responsibilities
* Daily operations in Front Office Services Activities
* Handling of Cash Payments and Receipts
* Keeping Proper and complete records regarding FOSA transactions
Procurement & HR Job Vacancy Kenya.
Procurement & HR Job Vacancy Kenya.
We are an agricultural State Corporation specializing in tea and forestry production.
We urgently seek to recruit dynamic individuals to fill the following positions:-
1. Job Title: Procurement and Supplies Officer
Job Profile:
Reporting to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for
* ensuring constant availability of required supplies and materials at the competitive value or terms and as per approved corporate policies and procedures.
* Developing and reviewing procurement policies and procedures in liaison with the corporation Board and other relevant committees.
* Formulating supply policy management to ensure that the corporation’s supplies goals and objectives are met.
* Reviewing the provision, procurement, stock-holding and stock control policies on a progressive basis
* Ensuring that supplies accounting and other stores procedures are followed and updated as necessary.
* Coordinating purchases requirements from users departments.
* Developing and reviewing of purchasing policies and procedures to keep up with changing economic trends.
* Procuring various materials and other supplies for the corporation at the most competitive prices in accordance with approved corporation procedures.
* Supervising, appraising staff and identifying their development and training needs.
* Liaising with departments in organizing for specification of goods and services for procurement.
* Preparing budget and ensuring effective control.
* Overseeing the effective storage and issuance of procured goods.
* Overseeing disposal of obsolete stocks or goods in liaison with relevant offices.
Persons Profile
* Must be a holder of a university degree in a business related field.
* Must posses a Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management.
* Must be a member of a professional body.
* Must be a person who is market oriented, cost consciousness and quality mindedness.
* Must be a person with excellent interpersonal skills, unquestionable integrity, team player and able to work with minimum supervision.
* Must have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
2. Job Title: Human Resource Officer
Job Profile:
Reporting to the Human Resource & Administration Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for
* ensuring the provision of quality human resources, and training and development of staff, office services and effective legal advisory services in order to meet the Corporation’s goals and objectives.
* Developing succession plans and career paths and ensuring continuous training and development of the human resources of the Corporation.
* Reviewing schemes of service, terms and conditions of employment on a regular basis.
* Interpreting and applying national labour laws and adoption and updating of internal policies, procedures and regulations to be in harmony with national requirements.
* Participating in the staff recruitment, selection, induction and promotion processes.
* Participating in development and implementation of employee performance appraisal and identifying their professional/skills development and training needs.
We are an agricultural State Corporation specializing in tea and forestry production.
We urgently seek to recruit dynamic individuals to fill the following positions:-
1. Job Title: Procurement and Supplies Officer
Job Profile:
Reporting to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for
* ensuring constant availability of required supplies and materials at the competitive value or terms and as per approved corporate policies and procedures.
* Developing and reviewing procurement policies and procedures in liaison with the corporation Board and other relevant committees.
* Formulating supply policy management to ensure that the corporation’s supplies goals and objectives are met.
* Reviewing the provision, procurement, stock-holding and stock control policies on a progressive basis
* Ensuring that supplies accounting and other stores procedures are followed and updated as necessary.
* Coordinating purchases requirements from users departments.
* Developing and reviewing of purchasing policies and procedures to keep up with changing economic trends.
* Procuring various materials and other supplies for the corporation at the most competitive prices in accordance with approved corporation procedures.
* Supervising, appraising staff and identifying their development and training needs.
* Liaising with departments in organizing for specification of goods and services for procurement.
* Preparing budget and ensuring effective control.
* Overseeing the effective storage and issuance of procured goods.
* Overseeing disposal of obsolete stocks or goods in liaison with relevant offices.
Persons Profile
* Must be a holder of a university degree in a business related field.
* Must posses a Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management.
* Must be a member of a professional body.
* Must be a person who is market oriented, cost consciousness and quality mindedness.
* Must be a person with excellent interpersonal skills, unquestionable integrity, team player and able to work with minimum supervision.
* Must have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
2. Job Title: Human Resource Officer
Job Profile:
Reporting to the Human Resource & Administration Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for
* ensuring the provision of quality human resources, and training and development of staff, office services and effective legal advisory services in order to meet the Corporation’s goals and objectives.
* Developing succession plans and career paths and ensuring continuous training and development of the human resources of the Corporation.
* Reviewing schemes of service, terms and conditions of employment on a regular basis.
* Interpreting and applying national labour laws and adoption and updating of internal policies, procedures and regulations to be in harmony with national requirements.
* Participating in the staff recruitment, selection, induction and promotion processes.
* Participating in development and implementation of employee performance appraisal and identifying their professional/skills development and training needs.
Sales And Marketing Manager Job Vacancy.
Sales And Marketing Manager Job Vacancy.
Position: Sales & Marketing Manager
Company: The Print Factory
Industry: Printing, Packaging, Promotional Items
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Role & Responsibility:
- Monitor and supervise all sales efforts of the company
- Monitor, supervise, motivate sales staff
- Build and execute marketing strategies
- Tendering and Estimations
- Lead sales team in achieving sales targets
- Marketing and PR
Please email resume to jobs@printfactorytz.com
Position: Sales & Marketing Manager
Company: The Print Factory
Industry: Printing, Packaging, Promotional Items
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Role & Responsibility:
- Monitor and supervise all sales efforts of the company
- Monitor, supervise, motivate sales staff
- Build and execute marketing strategies
- Tendering and Estimations
- Lead sales team in achieving sales targets
- Marketing and PR
Please email resume to jobs@printfactorytz.com
Kenya Job Vacancies:Regional Tax Manager Job.
Kenya Job Vacancies:Regional Tax Manager Job.
Adept Systems is a Kenyan management consultancy established in 1994.
We provide a full range of management consultancy services in the areas of:-
* human resources management,
* business development,
* information management and financial systems.
We have carried out specialised assignments for private companies and multi-nationals, NGOs, government departments and ministries, parastatals and a number of donor agencies in East Africa, Southern Africa and West Africa.
We have a team of highly qualified and experienced consultants, and a large number of professional associates, both local and foreign, who can be called upon at short notice.
Our technical expertise is complimented by strengths that include:
* A strong focus on delivering results.
* A proven ability to work from your point of view, and in this manner, harnessing the extensive knowledge and skills that exists in your organisation. We are thus able to deliver home-grown solutions and build the capacity of in-house personnel to independently undertake similar assignments in the future.
* A keen understanding of the market place, acquired through employment and the execution of consultancy assignments.
Taxation Jobs In Kenya.
Our client is a global multinational Food & Beverage company, worldwide leader in most of its category portfolio. With global or local specific brands and products, the core focus is to meet the diverse needs and preferences of consumers all over the world.
Operating in Africa for more than 80 years, the Company has 5 markets within, the Equatorial African Region being amongst them. The regional operations are co-ordinated from Nairobi, Kenya to offer shared service across countries in Central, East, part of Southern Africa including the Island markets and Horn of Africa.
With this regional expertise, the Company aims at enhancing the business potential of this region, which is seen as an important source of future growth, and bring it up to the level of performance that the Company experiences in other regions of Africa and the world.
By reinforcing business and product categories focus, making operations more efficient, developing cross fertilization or enhancing peoples’ knowledge transfer and empowerment, this shared service expertise is expected to accelerate growth and meet the company’s high ambition for the Region.
Our client continues to be viewed as one of the leading global companies in Corporate Social Responsibility, particularly in the developing world. Being a committed leader in environmental performance, they ensure that natural resources are preserved and that waste management enjoys much attention in all operations worldwide. The company is an equal-opportunity employer with robust talent management policies, and systems. They value and reward individual and team contributions to business results.
Job Purpose
The Manager will be the tax expert for the Equatorial African Region responsible for managing the relationships throughout the business for all Tax related queries. He/ she will be responsible for corporation tax compliance, tax computations, submission of tax returns and all correspondence including Tax planning and strategy, in line with company policy. The expert will ensure compliance with Group tax reporting requirements and review internal processes that affect tax.
Adept Systems is a Kenyan management consultancy established in 1994.
We provide a full range of management consultancy services in the areas of:-
* human resources management,
* business development,
* information management and financial systems.
We have carried out specialised assignments for private companies and multi-nationals, NGOs, government departments and ministries, parastatals and a number of donor agencies in East Africa, Southern Africa and West Africa.
We have a team of highly qualified and experienced consultants, and a large number of professional associates, both local and foreign, who can be called upon at short notice.
Our technical expertise is complimented by strengths that include:
* A strong focus on delivering results.
* A proven ability to work from your point of view, and in this manner, harnessing the extensive knowledge and skills that exists in your organisation. We are thus able to deliver home-grown solutions and build the capacity of in-house personnel to independently undertake similar assignments in the future.
* A keen understanding of the market place, acquired through employment and the execution of consultancy assignments.
Taxation Jobs In Kenya.
Our client is a global multinational Food & Beverage company, worldwide leader in most of its category portfolio. With global or local specific brands and products, the core focus is to meet the diverse needs and preferences of consumers all over the world.
Operating in Africa for more than 80 years, the Company has 5 markets within, the Equatorial African Region being amongst them. The regional operations are co-ordinated from Nairobi, Kenya to offer shared service across countries in Central, East, part of Southern Africa including the Island markets and Horn of Africa.
With this regional expertise, the Company aims at enhancing the business potential of this region, which is seen as an important source of future growth, and bring it up to the level of performance that the Company experiences in other regions of Africa and the world.
By reinforcing business and product categories focus, making operations more efficient, developing cross fertilization or enhancing peoples’ knowledge transfer and empowerment, this shared service expertise is expected to accelerate growth and meet the company’s high ambition for the Region.
Our client continues to be viewed as one of the leading global companies in Corporate Social Responsibility, particularly in the developing world. Being a committed leader in environmental performance, they ensure that natural resources are preserved and that waste management enjoys much attention in all operations worldwide. The company is an equal-opportunity employer with robust talent management policies, and systems. They value and reward individual and team contributions to business results.
Job Purpose
The Manager will be the tax expert for the Equatorial African Region responsible for managing the relationships throughout the business for all Tax related queries. He/ she will be responsible for corporation tax compliance, tax computations, submission of tax returns and all correspondence including Tax planning and strategy, in line with company policy. The expert will ensure compliance with Group tax reporting requirements and review internal processes that affect tax.
Kenya Job Vacancies:Occupational Health & Safety Officer Job.
Kenya Job Vacancies:Occupational Health & Safety Officer Job.
Mission and strategy
ILRI envisions... A world made better for poor people in developing countries by improving agricultural systems in which livestock are important.
ILRI’s mission is... To work at the crossroads of livestock and poverty, bringing high-quality science and capacity-building to bear on poverty reduction and sustainable development for poor livestock keepers and their communities.
ILRI works in partnerships and alliances with other organizations, national and international, in livestock research, training and information. ILRI works in all tropical developing regions of Africa and Asia.
ILRI is a member of the Consortium of CGIAR Centers that conducts food and environmental research to help alleviate poverty and increase food security while protecting the natural resource base.
ILRI seeks to recruit an Occupational Health & Safety Officer (Operations) to work within the Occupational Health & Safety Department.
Responsibilities
* Coordinate the following Environmental programs at ILRI: Pest Control, and Kitchen hygiene.
* Coordinate the Waste Management Plan and radiation hygiene plan for ILRI-Nairobi
* To organise and arrange for EOHS training for operations and Office staff both internally and externally and attend training as required
* Coordinate the following occupational health and safety programs at ILRI: First Aid and Fire.
* Coordinate kitchen safety, transport safety, engineering safety and office safety inspection in line with Kenyan regulatory requirements and other international regulations.
* Coordinate risk assessment in the office, transport, engineering, and kitchen.
* Accompany staff from the safety representatives and external agencies (regulators and contractors) during workplace inspections of the kitchen, engineering, transport and offices.
* Follow up on any deficiencies noted during these inspections or by external inspectors, and ensure that they are corrected.
* Coordinate the accident and incident management program and maintain accident/ incident program within the kitchen, transport, engineering and office.
Mission and strategy
ILRI envisions... A world made better for poor people in developing countries by improving agricultural systems in which livestock are important.
ILRI’s mission is... To work at the crossroads of livestock and poverty, bringing high-quality science and capacity-building to bear on poverty reduction and sustainable development for poor livestock keepers and their communities.
ILRI works in partnerships and alliances with other organizations, national and international, in livestock research, training and information. ILRI works in all tropical developing regions of Africa and Asia.
ILRI is a member of the Consortium of CGIAR Centers that conducts food and environmental research to help alleviate poverty and increase food security while protecting the natural resource base.
ILRI seeks to recruit an Occupational Health & Safety Officer (Operations) to work within the Occupational Health & Safety Department.
Responsibilities
* Coordinate the following Environmental programs at ILRI: Pest Control, and Kitchen hygiene.
* Coordinate the Waste Management Plan and radiation hygiene plan for ILRI-Nairobi
* To organise and arrange for EOHS training for operations and Office staff both internally and externally and attend training as required
* Coordinate the following occupational health and safety programs at ILRI: First Aid and Fire.
* Coordinate kitchen safety, transport safety, engineering safety and office safety inspection in line with Kenyan regulatory requirements and other international regulations.
* Coordinate risk assessment in the office, transport, engineering, and kitchen.
* Accompany staff from the safety representatives and external agencies (regulators and contractors) during workplace inspections of the kitchen, engineering, transport and offices.
* Follow up on any deficiencies noted during these inspections or by external inspectors, and ensure that they are corrected.
* Coordinate the accident and incident management program and maintain accident/ incident program within the kitchen, transport, engineering and office.
HouseKeeper Job Available In Westlands Nairobi With Salary of K’sh 7-10,000.
HouseKeeper Job Available In Westlands Nairobi With Salary of K’sh 7-10,000.
We are looking for a house keeper to serve in a household in westlands area Nairobi from 7 am to 6 pm .Applicants living within, meeting the qualifications below are encouraged to apply.
Overview:
This position must provide a clean, sanitary comfortable, orderly and satisfying surroundings for the residents. The housekeeper must follow the required procedures for handling,cleaning, disposing, or moving of objects/materials .
Physical Requirements:
This position demands good physical and mental health. The housekeeper will be required to lift, carry, walk, sit,push, pull and work a flexible schedule.
Duties:
• Operates various cleaning equipment, such as vacuums, etc.
• Maintain facility in a sanitary and infection-free condition through washing, cleaning and replacement of equipment and furnishings.
• Responsible for disposal of trash, waste, and other disposable materials.
• Plan work schedule for major tasks.
• Damp dust furniture, light fixtures, window sills, etc.
• Empty trash containers daily.
• Wet mop floors in all rooms and bathrooms daily. Damp mop all corridor floors, lobby, dining areas,
and others daily.
• Clean wash basins, mirrors, commodes, tubs, and showers daily.
• Check all rooms daily to keep fresh.
We are looking for a house keeper to serve in a household in westlands area Nairobi from 7 am to 6 pm .Applicants living within, meeting the qualifications below are encouraged to apply.
Overview:
This position must provide a clean, sanitary comfortable, orderly and satisfying surroundings for the residents. The housekeeper must follow the required procedures for handling,cleaning, disposing, or moving of objects/materials .
Physical Requirements:
This position demands good physical and mental health. The housekeeper will be required to lift, carry, walk, sit,push, pull and work a flexible schedule.
Duties:
• Operates various cleaning equipment, such as vacuums, etc.
• Maintain facility in a sanitary and infection-free condition through washing, cleaning and replacement of equipment and furnishings.
• Responsible for disposal of trash, waste, and other disposable materials.
• Plan work schedule for major tasks.
• Damp dust furniture, light fixtures, window sills, etc.
• Empty trash containers daily.
• Wet mop floors in all rooms and bathrooms daily. Damp mop all corridor floors, lobby, dining areas,
and others daily.
• Clean wash basins, mirrors, commodes, tubs, and showers daily.
• Check all rooms daily to keep fresh.
Perfect Timing In Career And Jobs
Perfect Timing In Career And Jobs
We had taken a few days off to recharge as we decide where we want Career Point to be in the next few months. A lot of the changes we’ve been debating on have been in the pipeline just waiting for the ‘perfect opportunity’.
And so today, lets handle the issue of timing and more so when we have to wait for the right time to start something.
It bothers me now when I hear people describe a personal set of conditions that need to be met before they can make the next move in their life.
Most often, we’re just making excuses — creating obstacles that aren’t actually there, placing the blame on some outside force we can’t control, and choosing to let day after day of inaction turn into many years of waiting for our cosmos to align.
In other words, we stay where we’re comfortable until it’s the perfect time to move on.
“Once I find a better job, then I’ll leave this one.”
“Once I save enough money, then I’ll stop living at my parents’ place.”
“Once I’m out of this stressful period of my life, then I’ll quit smoking.”
What’s even worse are the people who connect their obstacles in a way that makes their current situation circular, like a trap they will never escape:
“I can’t pursue my dream career unless I leave my job, but I can’t pay the bills unless I stay at my job.”
Then there’s also the people who have a thousand complaints about their life. They typically don’t even explain any connections between their obstacles, they just rant about anything that’s causing them stress, but do nothing to correct any of it. They’re so overwhelmed they don’t even know where to begin, and their easiest option is to give up.
If any of this sounds familiar, then my advice to you is this:
Stop waiting for that “perfect time” to make your next move. Perfect timing doesn’t exist. It’s fictional. You’ll wait forever for it.
There will never be a perfect time to leave your job, move out of your parents house, and start from scratch. Similarly, there will never be a perfect time to get married, have a baby, or have another baby. That’s because no matter when you make these choices, they will involve risk — and it’s the risk involved that makes choices like these easier to put off until another day.
What you often fail to realize is you’re not just waiting, you’re stagnating. You stop growing, hinder your advancement, and basically become dull as a result of your choice to keep life on pause.
So if you want to create change in your life, then stop waiting. Let go of perfection and act. Once you have, you’ll only regret you didn’t start doing it sooner
We had taken a few days off to recharge as we decide where we want Career Point to be in the next few months. A lot of the changes we’ve been debating on have been in the pipeline just waiting for the ‘perfect opportunity’.
And so today, lets handle the issue of timing and more so when we have to wait for the right time to start something.
It bothers me now when I hear people describe a personal set of conditions that need to be met before they can make the next move in their life.
Most often, we’re just making excuses — creating obstacles that aren’t actually there, placing the blame on some outside force we can’t control, and choosing to let day after day of inaction turn into many years of waiting for our cosmos to align.
In other words, we stay where we’re comfortable until it’s the perfect time to move on.
“Once I find a better job, then I’ll leave this one.”
“Once I save enough money, then I’ll stop living at my parents’ place.”
“Once I’m out of this stressful period of my life, then I’ll quit smoking.”
What’s even worse are the people who connect their obstacles in a way that makes their current situation circular, like a trap they will never escape:
“I can’t pursue my dream career unless I leave my job, but I can’t pay the bills unless I stay at my job.”
Then there’s also the people who have a thousand complaints about their life. They typically don’t even explain any connections between their obstacles, they just rant about anything that’s causing them stress, but do nothing to correct any of it. They’re so overwhelmed they don’t even know where to begin, and their easiest option is to give up.
If any of this sounds familiar, then my advice to you is this:
Stop waiting for that “perfect time” to make your next move. Perfect timing doesn’t exist. It’s fictional. You’ll wait forever for it.
There will never be a perfect time to leave your job, move out of your parents house, and start from scratch. Similarly, there will never be a perfect time to get married, have a baby, or have another baby. That’s because no matter when you make these choices, they will involve risk — and it’s the risk involved that makes choices like these easier to put off until another day.
What you often fail to realize is you’re not just waiting, you’re stagnating. You stop growing, hinder your advancement, and basically become dull as a result of your choice to keep life on pause.
So if you want to create change in your life, then stop waiting. Let go of perfection and act. Once you have, you’ll only regret you didn’t start doing it sooner
Graduate Trainee For A Project Management Role.
Graduate Trainee For A Project Management Role.
MyJobsEye (K) Ltd was incorporated on 9th November 2001 in Nairobi, Kenya. We have established ourselves as the first internet-based recruitment provider of East Africa. Over 4,700 companies have access to over 75,400 CVs of job seekers MJE has been operating as a Management Consulting as well as a Recruiting Company since its inception.
It has supported various organizations in Kenya in various areas of Human Resource Management including supporting them in recruitment of employees, right from the top to operational level.
In our vision to provide our clients with holistic Human Resources solutions, MyJobsEye has widened their services to provide staff training and development and human resources consultancy in the areas of: HR policies and procedures, job analysis, performance management systems, organizational structuring and training and professional development.
Graduate Trainee Job Opportunity.
Requirements
* Must be a graduate in either land economics, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, construction management, AutoCAD qualifications
* The degree has to be an Upper Second class
* Additional Diploma will be an added advantage
* The successful candidate will not have working experience of more than 2 years
* Must have good leadership skills
* Must have good public relations skills
MyJobsEye (K) Ltd was incorporated on 9th November 2001 in Nairobi, Kenya. We have established ourselves as the first internet-based recruitment provider of East Africa. Over 4,700 companies have access to over 75,400 CVs of job seekers MJE has been operating as a Management Consulting as well as a Recruiting Company since its inception.
It has supported various organizations in Kenya in various areas of Human Resource Management including supporting them in recruitment of employees, right from the top to operational level.
In our vision to provide our clients with holistic Human Resources solutions, MyJobsEye has widened their services to provide staff training and development and human resources consultancy in the areas of: HR policies and procedures, job analysis, performance management systems, organizational structuring and training and professional development.
Graduate Trainee Job Opportunity.
Requirements
* Must be a graduate in either land economics, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, construction management, AutoCAD qualifications
* The degree has to be an Upper Second class
* Additional Diploma will be an added advantage
* The successful candidate will not have working experience of more than 2 years
* Must have good leadership skills
* Must have good public relations skills
HouseKeeper Job Available In Westlands Nairobi With Salary of K’sh 7-10,000.
HouseKeeper Job Available In Westlands Nairobi With Salary of K’sh 7-10,000.
We are looking for a house keeper to serve in a household in westlands area Nairobi from 7 am to 6 pm .Applicants living within, meeting the qualifications below are encouraged to apply.
Overview:
This position must provide a clean, sanitary comfortable, orderly and satisfying surroundings for the residents. The housekeeper must follow the required procedures for handling,cleaning, disposing, or moving of objects/materials .
Physical Requirements:
This position demands good physical and mental health. The housekeeper will be required to lift, carry, walk, sit,push, pull and work a flexible schedule.
Duties:
• Operates various cleaning equipment, such as vacuums, etc.
• Maintain facility in a sanitary and infection-free condition through washing, cleaning and replacement of equipment and furnishings.
• Responsible for disposal of trash, waste, and other disposable materials.
• Plan work schedule for major tasks.
• Damp dust furniture, light fixtures, window sills, etc.
• Empty trash containers daily.
• Wet mop floors in all rooms and bathrooms daily. Damp mop all corridor floors, lobby, dining areas,
and others daily.
• Clean wash basins, mirrors, commodes, tubs, and showers daily.
• Check all rooms daily to keep fresh.
We are looking for a house keeper to serve in a household in westlands area Nairobi from 7 am to 6 pm .Applicants living within, meeting the qualifications below are encouraged to apply.
Overview:
This position must provide a clean, sanitary comfortable, orderly and satisfying surroundings for the residents. The housekeeper must follow the required procedures for handling,cleaning, disposing, or moving of objects/materials .
Physical Requirements:
This position demands good physical and mental health. The housekeeper will be required to lift, carry, walk, sit,push, pull and work a flexible schedule.
Duties:
• Operates various cleaning equipment, such as vacuums, etc.
• Maintain facility in a sanitary and infection-free condition through washing, cleaning and replacement of equipment and furnishings.
• Responsible for disposal of trash, waste, and other disposable materials.
• Plan work schedule for major tasks.
• Damp dust furniture, light fixtures, window sills, etc.
• Empty trash containers daily.
• Wet mop floors in all rooms and bathrooms daily. Damp mop all corridor floors, lobby, dining areas,
and others daily.
• Clean wash basins, mirrors, commodes, tubs, and showers daily.
• Check all rooms daily to keep fresh.
Cook Job for A House In Nairobi Kenya.
Cook Job for A House In Nairobi Kenya.
We are looking for a cook to serve in a household in westlands area from 7 am to 6 pm .Applicants living within, meeting the qualifications below are encouraged to apply.
Duties and Responsibilities.
* Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
* Cook and package batches of food, such as hamburgers and fried chicken, which are prepared to order or kept warm until sold.
* Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
* Measure ingredients required for specific food items being prepared.
* Mix ingredients such as pancake or waffle batters.
* Pre-cook items such as bacon, in order to prepare them for later use.
* Prepare and serve beverages such as coffee and fountain drinks.
* Prepare specialty foods such as pizzas, fish and chips, sandwiches, and tacos, following specific methods that usually require short preparation time.
* Receive verbal instructions as to food required by patron, and prepare and cook food according to instructions.
* Verify that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity.
* Wash, cut, and prepare foods designated for cooking.
* Clean, stock, and restock workstations and display cases.
* Order and take delivery of supplies.
* Prepare dough, following recipe.
We are looking for a cook to serve in a household in westlands area from 7 am to 6 pm .Applicants living within, meeting the qualifications below are encouraged to apply.
Duties and Responsibilities.
* Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
* Cook and package batches of food, such as hamburgers and fried chicken, which are prepared to order or kept warm until sold.
* Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
* Measure ingredients required for specific food items being prepared.
* Mix ingredients such as pancake or waffle batters.
* Pre-cook items such as bacon, in order to prepare them for later use.
* Prepare and serve beverages such as coffee and fountain drinks.
* Prepare specialty foods such as pizzas, fish and chips, sandwiches, and tacos, following specific methods that usually require short preparation time.
* Receive verbal instructions as to food required by patron, and prepare and cook food according to instructions.
* Verify that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity.
* Wash, cut, and prepare foods designated for cooking.
* Clean, stock, and restock workstations and display cases.
* Order and take delivery of supplies.
* Prepare dough, following recipe.
Driver Job With Salary Of KShs 12,000 Plus Accommodation.
Driver Job With Salary Of KShs 12,000 Plus Accommodation.
Driver Job Description
* Drive the Board’s vehicle
* Ensure vehicles are in good shape;
* Detect and report common faults;
* Keep the vehicle clean and carrying out minor repairs including oiling and greasing;
* Maintenance of a work ticket for vehicles assigned.
* Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Executive Director
Requirements
* KCSE certificate mean grade “D” plain or its equivalent
* Possession of a clean valid driver’s license
* Certificate of good conduct from Criminal Investigation Department
* To be more than 35 years old.
* Have excellent knowledge of the highway code
Salary : Sh.12,000 plus accommodation fully catered for.
Deadline: 15th Oct 2010
Email: jobsfmc@yahoo.com
Driver Job Description
* Drive the Board’s vehicle
* Ensure vehicles are in good shape;
* Detect and report common faults;
* Keep the vehicle clean and carrying out minor repairs including oiling and greasing;
* Maintenance of a work ticket for vehicles assigned.
* Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Executive Director
Requirements
* KCSE certificate mean grade “D” plain or its equivalent
* Possession of a clean valid driver’s license
* Certificate of good conduct from Criminal Investigation Department
* To be more than 35 years old.
* Have excellent knowledge of the highway code
Salary : Sh.12,000 plus accommodation fully catered for.
Deadline: 15th Oct 2010
Email: jobsfmc@yahoo.com
Senior Investigation Officer Job Readvertisement: National Commission and Integration Commission
Senior Investigation Officer Job Re-advertisement: National Commission and Integration Commission
NCIC Grade 4
This is to inform the general public that the requirement for appointment to this position were inadvertently omitted in the advertisement on 9th September 2010
Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level will work under an Assistant Director
Specific duties will entail:
* Undertaking investigations and resultant consequences;
* Attending to complaints, preparing report findings and appropriate recommendations to the Commission.
Requirements for Appointment
* Have a degree in criminology ,Law or any other related field from a recognized university
* have served in an investigation related profession for a minimum period of seven (7) years, three (3) of which must have been at senior management level in the Public Service or Private Sector
* be proficient in computer Applications
* have good interpersonal and communication skills
* not have been involved, implicated or associated with crimes which may require to be investigated under the National Cohesion and Integration Commission Act 2008; and
NCIC Grade 4
This is to inform the general public that the requirement for appointment to this position were inadvertently omitted in the advertisement on 9th September 2010
Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level will work under an Assistant Director
Specific duties will entail:
* Undertaking investigations and resultant consequences;
* Attending to complaints, preparing report findings and appropriate recommendations to the Commission.
Requirements for Appointment
* Have a degree in criminology ,Law or any other related field from a recognized university
* have served in an investigation related profession for a minimum period of seven (7) years, three (3) of which must have been at senior management level in the Public Service or Private Sector
* be proficient in computer Applications
* have good interpersonal and communication skills
* not have been involved, implicated or associated with crimes which may require to be investigated under the National Cohesion and Integration Commission Act 2008; and
Laikipia University College Principal Job Vacancy in Kenya (KShs 357,770 to 453,162)
Laikipia University College Principal Job Vacancy in Kenya (KShs 357,770 to 453,162)
The College Council now invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals with excellent credentials to fill the post of the College Principal.
Laikipia University College
A Constituent College of Egerton University
Principal
Grade 17
Ref: LUC/P/1/2010
Laikipia University College is located 50km from Nakuru and 11 km from Nyahururu Town.
Currently, the College has a student and staff population of 1763 and 349 respectively, and growing. The college runs certificate, diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, and has three campuses, Laikipia (main Campus), Naivasha and Nyahururu.
The College Council now invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals with excellent credentials to fill the post of the College Principal.
Qualifications and Experience
The Principal as the Chief Executive of the University College should have the following qualifications and experience;
* Be a Professor or Associate Professor with an earned PhD or its equivalent from a recognized university.
* At least 10 years of experience in senior academic (at the level of senior lecturer and above) and management positions.
* Leadership experience in a modern university environment.
* Ability and leadership skills to effectively co-ordinate the academic and administrative functions in the university college. Provide academic and research leadership.
* Knowledge of strategic planning in education development
* Proven capacity to promote learning, teaching, research and development in a university.
* Knowledge of national laws and policies in education.
* Be of the highest ethical standards, integrity and professionalism.
The College Council now invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals with excellent credentials to fill the post of the College Principal.
Laikipia University College
A Constituent College of Egerton University
Principal
Grade 17
Ref: LUC/P/1/2010
Laikipia University College is located 50km from Nakuru and 11 km from Nyahururu Town.
Currently, the College has a student and staff population of 1763 and 349 respectively, and growing. The college runs certificate, diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, and has three campuses, Laikipia (main Campus), Naivasha and Nyahururu.
The College Council now invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals with excellent credentials to fill the post of the College Principal.
Qualifications and Experience
The Principal as the Chief Executive of the University College should have the following qualifications and experience;
* Be a Professor or Associate Professor with an earned PhD or its equivalent from a recognized university.
* At least 10 years of experience in senior academic (at the level of senior lecturer and above) and management positions.
* Leadership experience in a modern university environment.
* Ability and leadership skills to effectively co-ordinate the academic and administrative functions in the university college. Provide academic and research leadership.
* Knowledge of strategic planning in education development
* Proven capacity to promote learning, teaching, research and development in a university.
* Knowledge of national laws and policies in education.
* Be of the highest ethical standards, integrity and professionalism.
Handicap International Nairobi Projects Coordinator (NPC) - Nairobi Job Vacancy
Handicap International Nairobi Projects Coordinator (NPC) - Nairobi Job Vacancy
Position: Nairobi Projects Coordinator (NPC) - Nairobi
Responsible to: Regional Programme Director
Location: Nairobi
The Organization
Handicap International is an INGO specialising in the field of disability and development. A strong emphasis is placed on empowering people with disabilities through their integration into mainstream development activities and the provision of appropriate health and rehabilitation services to ensure equal opportunities for all.
The Position
Under the direct supervision of the Regional Programme Director and in constant link with the Finance and Administrative Coordination and Technical Coordination unit, the NPC shall ensure (develop and maintain) the administrative and operational framework of HI interventions in the field as per the programme strategy. The NPC ensures leadership and empowerment of the field team; internal control & quality assurance for all operations; representation.
He/she is responsible for:
* Representing the organization in the field
* Contributing to the development, review and evaluation of the program strategy
* Within the program strategy framework, coordinating the implementation of the station’s annual plan
* Constantly empower the field team
* Communication and reporting
* Ensuring security at the field level for the personnel and the assets
Qualifications and experience required :-
* At least a Degree in a Social Sciences or a related field
* Knowledge of financial and logistics procedures and/or systems.
* At least 5 years working experience in a humanitarian/development project or set up
* Should have experience working with persons with disability and community initiatives
* Good report writing and presentation skills
* Good communication, interpersonal and project management skills.
* Computer literate with knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet.
* Experience with International NGO is an added advantage.
* People management skills.
* Have the capacity to network and partner with other organizations.
Position: Nairobi Projects Coordinator (NPC) - Nairobi
Responsible to: Regional Programme Director
Location: Nairobi
The Organization
Handicap International is an INGO specialising in the field of disability and development. A strong emphasis is placed on empowering people with disabilities through their integration into mainstream development activities and the provision of appropriate health and rehabilitation services to ensure equal opportunities for all.
The Position
Under the direct supervision of the Regional Programme Director and in constant link with the Finance and Administrative Coordination and Technical Coordination unit, the NPC shall ensure (develop and maintain) the administrative and operational framework of HI interventions in the field as per the programme strategy. The NPC ensures leadership and empowerment of the field team; internal control & quality assurance for all operations; representation.
He/she is responsible for:
* Representing the organization in the field
* Contributing to the development, review and evaluation of the program strategy
* Within the program strategy framework, coordinating the implementation of the station’s annual plan
* Constantly empower the field team
* Communication and reporting
* Ensuring security at the field level for the personnel and the assets
Qualifications and experience required :-
* At least a Degree in a Social Sciences or a related field
* Knowledge of financial and logistics procedures and/or systems.
* At least 5 years working experience in a humanitarian/development project or set up
* Should have experience working with persons with disability and community initiatives
* Good report writing and presentation skills
* Good communication, interpersonal and project management skills.
* Computer literate with knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet.
* Experience with International NGO is an added advantage.
* People management skills.
* Have the capacity to network and partner with other organizations.
MSH Regional Pharmacy and Commodity Management Specialist Job Vacancies
MSH Regional Pharmacy and Commodity Management Specialist Job Vacancies
Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is a nonprofit international health organization composed of more than 2,000 people from 73 nations. Our mission is to save lives and improve the health of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health. Together with our partners, we are helping managers and leaders in developing countries to create stronger management systems that improve health services for the greatest health impact.
Our Programs
MSH takes an integrated approach to building high-impact sustainable programs that address critical challenges in leadership, health systems management, health service delivery, human resources, and medicines. Wherever our partnerships succeed, the positive impact of good health has a ripple effect, contributing to the building of healthy nations.
MSH works collaboratively with health care policymakers, managers, providers, and the private sector to increase the efficacy, efficiency, and sustainability of health services by improving management systems, promoting access to services, and influencing public policy.
Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is a nonprofit international health organization with over four decades of experience strengthening health systems, local capacity and institutions.
MSH takes a comprehensive approach to improving health to achieve scalability, lasting impact, and sustainability. Our mission is to save lives and improve the health of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health.
MSH would like to invite suitably qualified and experienced candidates to join its team on a health systems strengthening program that focuses on; strengthening commodity management in MOMS, MOPHS and in their peripheral health facilities, strengthening pharmaceutical policy and services and strengthening laboratory systems.
The positions will be based in Kisumu and Garissa, Kenya.
Regional Pharmacy and Commodity Management Specialist
2 Positions
The Regional Pharmacy and Commodity Management Specialist (RPCMS) is responsible for coordinating, organizing and facilitating the supply chain management and appropriate medicines use activities for pharmaceutical and other medical commodities in their respective region with the aim of supporting access to and rational use of commodities at health facilities in the region.
The health commodities will support HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria, reproductive health and essential medicines programs. The RPCMS will leverage on Strengthening Pharmaceutical Systems (SPS’s) resources and technical teams to strategize and implement workable solutions to strengthen pharmaceutical systems using proven approaches and tools.
Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is a nonprofit international health organization composed of more than 2,000 people from 73 nations. Our mission is to save lives and improve the health of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health. Together with our partners, we are helping managers and leaders in developing countries to create stronger management systems that improve health services for the greatest health impact.
Our Programs
MSH takes an integrated approach to building high-impact sustainable programs that address critical challenges in leadership, health systems management, health service delivery, human resources, and medicines. Wherever our partnerships succeed, the positive impact of good health has a ripple effect, contributing to the building of healthy nations.
MSH works collaboratively with health care policymakers, managers, providers, and the private sector to increase the efficacy, efficiency, and sustainability of health services by improving management systems, promoting access to services, and influencing public policy.
Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is a nonprofit international health organization with over four decades of experience strengthening health systems, local capacity and institutions.
MSH takes a comprehensive approach to improving health to achieve scalability, lasting impact, and sustainability. Our mission is to save lives and improve the health of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health.
MSH would like to invite suitably qualified and experienced candidates to join its team on a health systems strengthening program that focuses on; strengthening commodity management in MOMS, MOPHS and in their peripheral health facilities, strengthening pharmaceutical policy and services and strengthening laboratory systems.
The positions will be based in Kisumu and Garissa, Kenya.
Regional Pharmacy and Commodity Management Specialist
2 Positions
The Regional Pharmacy and Commodity Management Specialist (RPCMS) is responsible for coordinating, organizing and facilitating the supply chain management and appropriate medicines use activities for pharmaceutical and other medical commodities in their respective region with the aim of supporting access to and rational use of commodities at health facilities in the region.
The health commodities will support HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria, reproductive health and essential medicines programs. The RPCMS will leverage on Strengthening Pharmaceutical Systems (SPS’s) resources and technical teams to strategize and implement workable solutions to strengthen pharmaceutical systems using proven approaches and tools.
Municipal Council of Karatina Senior Inspector Job Vacancy Re-Advertisement
Municipal Council of Karatina Senior Inspector Job Vacancy Re-Advertisement
Applications are invited for the following position in the council:
Senior Inspector
Salary Scale 10
Salary Range of Kshs. 349,260 – 496,140 P.A
House Allowance Kshs. 15,000 P.M.
Qualification and Experience
* KCE Division III or KCSE C-
* A Certificate of Inspectorate training examination mounted by a reputable institution e.g. City inspectorate schools
* Other equivalent and relevant training from a reputable government institution e.g. Kiganjo Police Training College, Embakasi A.P Training College.
* Trained as a prosecutor from e.g. Kenya Institute of Administration and subsequent gazzettement
* 2 years experience as an Inspector from any of the disciplined forces.
Duties and Responsibilities
* General Administration and planning of Enforcement section
* Allocation of duties and responsibilities to Askaris and watchmen
* Consultation with the Town Clerk and Departmental Heads
* Prosecution of Council matters in court.
* Enforcement of all Council by-laws
* Overall supervision of the section
* Co-ordination of joint exercises between the Council and other Government security agencies.
Applications are invited for the following position in the council:
Senior Inspector
Salary Scale 10
Salary Range of Kshs. 349,260 – 496,140 P.A
House Allowance Kshs. 15,000 P.M.
Qualification and Experience
* KCE Division III or KCSE C-
* A Certificate of Inspectorate training examination mounted by a reputable institution e.g. City inspectorate schools
* Other equivalent and relevant training from a reputable government institution e.g. Kiganjo Police Training College, Embakasi A.P Training College.
* Trained as a prosecutor from e.g. Kenya Institute of Administration and subsequent gazzettement
* 2 years experience as an Inspector from any of the disciplined forces.
Duties and Responsibilities
* General Administration and planning of Enforcement section
* Allocation of duties and responsibilities to Askaris and watchmen
* Consultation with the Town Clerk and Departmental Heads
* Prosecution of Council matters in court.
* Enforcement of all Council by-laws
* Overall supervision of the section
* Co-ordination of joint exercises between the Council and other Government security agencies.
Assistant QC/QA Manager Job Vacancy - Oserian Development Company
Assistant QC/QA Manager Job Vacancy - Oserian Development Company
Oserian is the largest and most technically advanced production facility of flowers in Kenya, producing year round consistent quality flower products. In the late 1980s, Oserian was among the first to introduce rose farming in East Africa and is still regionally recognised as a leading force in this field, having maintained a strong track record in sustainable and Fairtrade farming. We are certified to a range of social and ethical standards, Oserian also maintains an impressive track record in conservation of the environment and operates to enhance and develop the local business community and economy.
Oserian Development Company Ltd is one of Kenya’s leading growers and exporters of fresh cutflowers.
Based in Naivasha, we are seeking to recruit a professional of unquestionable integrity to join our team and share our progressive approach to business.
Assistant QC/QA Manager
1 Position
Reporting to the QC Manager, the successful candidate will ensure that flowers leaving Oserian to various markets measure up to the required Quality standards.
He/she will assist in ensuring compliance with Technical and customer specifications, liaising with all sections /departments to ensure correct specifications and quality of raw materials are obtained, maintaining and updating formalized systems and assisting in training, updating training records, assisting in managing of departmental operational cost within set budget, developing new quality management systems and continually improving on the same amongst other responsibilities.
Oserian is the largest and most technically advanced production facility of flowers in Kenya, producing year round consistent quality flower products. In the late 1980s, Oserian was among the first to introduce rose farming in East Africa and is still regionally recognised as a leading force in this field, having maintained a strong track record in sustainable and Fairtrade farming. We are certified to a range of social and ethical standards, Oserian also maintains an impressive track record in conservation of the environment and operates to enhance and develop the local business community and economy.
Oserian Development Company Ltd is one of Kenya’s leading growers and exporters of fresh cutflowers.
Based in Naivasha, we are seeking to recruit a professional of unquestionable integrity to join our team and share our progressive approach to business.
Assistant QC/QA Manager
1 Position
Reporting to the QC Manager, the successful candidate will ensure that flowers leaving Oserian to various markets measure up to the required Quality standards.
He/she will assist in ensuring compliance with Technical and customer specifications, liaising with all sections /departments to ensure correct specifications and quality of raw materials are obtained, maintaining and updating formalized systems and assisting in training, updating training records, assisting in managing of departmental operational cost within set budget, developing new quality management systems and continually improving on the same amongst other responsibilities.
Hillcrest Job Vacancies: ICT Support Technician and Resident Boarding Master
Hillcrest Job Vacancies: ICT Support Technician and Resident Boarding Master
Hillcrest International Schools have established a state of art Integrated Management Information System.
We have been providing high quality British education from Early Years to A’ Level for over forty years.
Our excellent facilities accommodate over 650 students from over thirty countries on a beautiful site in a leafy suburb of Nairobi.
Catering for students drawn from the international, professional and local business communities, the schools engender a spirit of tolerance and understanding in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.
Hillcrest offers an opportunity to work in well-equipped and dynamic schools full of positive and motivated students with diverse, energetic and creative staff.
Required Effective 1st November 2010
Resident Boarding Master
* B. Ed or equivalent
* Minimum two years experience
* Able to live on the campus during term time
* Previous experience in a similar position an advantage
* Outgoing and energetic individual
* A team player
* Able to work independently
Hillcrest International Schools have established a state of art Integrated Management Information System.
We have been providing high quality British education from Early Years to A’ Level for over forty years.
Our excellent facilities accommodate over 650 students from over thirty countries on a beautiful site in a leafy suburb of Nairobi.
Catering for students drawn from the international, professional and local business communities, the schools engender a spirit of tolerance and understanding in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.
Hillcrest offers an opportunity to work in well-equipped and dynamic schools full of positive and motivated students with diverse, energetic and creative staff.
Required Effective 1st November 2010
Resident Boarding Master
* B. Ed or equivalent
* Minimum two years experience
* Able to live on the campus during term time
* Previous experience in a similar position an advantage
* Outgoing and energetic individual
* A team player
* Able to work independently
Security Manager, for Save the Children Somalia Programme, Nairobi
Security Manager, for Save the Children Somalia Programme, Nairobi
Security Manager, for Save the Children Somalia Programme
Save the Children
Save the Children is worldest largest children's independent charity fighting for children's rights globally
Location: Kenya - Nairobi
Additional location information: for Save the Children Somalia Programme Nairobi office
JOB PURPOSE
The post holder will have overall responsibility for managing the safety and security of all Save the Children in Somalia/Somaliland staff. S/he will ensure that all global policies and procedures are systematically applied across the Somalia programme and are incorporated into local manuals available to all staff clearly stating responsibilities and procedures and mechanisms to be maintained in place. This will include the ongoing assessment of threats and the provision of advice to manage risk; the maintenance and updating of guidelines; ensuring that field working practices are robust and that all staff are aware of, trained in, and adhere to these policies and procedures. Integral to the posting is the ability to work successfully with field teams to cultivate capacity and motivation thereby ensuring field-based responsibility for security analysis and management. Working from the Nairobi Office the post holder will liaise closely with the Kenya programme to maintain an overview of security issues and threats in Kenya. The post reports to the Country Director and works in close collaboration with field-based Regional Managers and Heads of Provincial Offices. Technical and policy support will be provided from the Security Department in SCUK in London and contact will also be maintained with the identified officers in the headquarters of the participating members of the unified programme as well as the security Working Group of SC Alliance.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Security Management and Systems
* Provide direct technical support and management to appointed security focal points in the provincial office and liaise closely with the regional managers on the competence and performance of these staff.
* Spearhead the constant review of all local Safety and Security Guidelines and procedures for all operational areas, in accordance with SC Alliance global security guidelines and SCUK's minimum standards.
* Ensure security plans are reviewed as part of a fully inclusive process involving as many team members as possible.
* Ensure that contingency plans for each provincial office are in place and include plans for Evacuation, Relocation, Hibernation, and Medical Evacuation. These must be effectively disseminated to all staff and must include a detailed contextual assessment and situational update which is regularly revised at least monthly.
* Ensure that SC vehicles, premises and equipment are compliant with basic security standards.
* Maintain a security risk assessment and regularly revise as and when the context and situation on the ground changes.
* Research and analyse security-related information from a variety of local and international media sources, district offices, the UN and other INGOs in order to produce a formal weekly security update.
* Monitor HR / Finance / Logistics working practices in the safety and security context and alert the Country Director if inappropriate decisions are impacting on the safety and security of the team.
* Ensure that incident report forms are properly compiled by staff and are sent to relevant Country Programme staff and to the contact persons within SCUK, SCD and SCF head offices/regional offices. This will include contact points of any further participating members joining the unified programme in the future.
* Produce and submit to CLT monthly analytical management report pertaining to the security situations in Somalia/Somaliland, program threats, trends, recommendations etc.
* With the HR Manager and Heads of provincial offices, to coordinate the induction of all new staff joining Save the Children.
* Ensure that all visitors to the programme, whether to Nairobi or Somalia/Somaliland, receive not only an advance pack advising on security but also a briefing on security within 24 hours of their arrival
* Assist in the debriefing of staff that have experienced security incidents or 'near miss' incidents.
* Coordinate post-incident follow up actions, analysis and recommendations.
* Ensure systems are in place to instantly respond to a crisis management situation; ensure that lines of communication and reporting to the Crisis Management team in London are fully understood and implemented
* Ensure that all staff are regularly trained on personal security.
Security Manager, for Save the Children Somalia Programme
Save the Children
Save the Children is worldest largest children's independent charity fighting for children's rights globally
Location: Kenya - Nairobi
Additional location information: for Save the Children Somalia Programme Nairobi office
JOB PURPOSE
The post holder will have overall responsibility for managing the safety and security of all Save the Children in Somalia/Somaliland staff. S/he will ensure that all global policies and procedures are systematically applied across the Somalia programme and are incorporated into local manuals available to all staff clearly stating responsibilities and procedures and mechanisms to be maintained in place. This will include the ongoing assessment of threats and the provision of advice to manage risk; the maintenance and updating of guidelines; ensuring that field working practices are robust and that all staff are aware of, trained in, and adhere to these policies and procedures. Integral to the posting is the ability to work successfully with field teams to cultivate capacity and motivation thereby ensuring field-based responsibility for security analysis and management. Working from the Nairobi Office the post holder will liaise closely with the Kenya programme to maintain an overview of security issues and threats in Kenya. The post reports to the Country Director and works in close collaboration with field-based Regional Managers and Heads of Provincial Offices. Technical and policy support will be provided from the Security Department in SCUK in London and contact will also be maintained with the identified officers in the headquarters of the participating members of the unified programme as well as the security Working Group of SC Alliance.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Security Management and Systems
* Provide direct technical support and management to appointed security focal points in the provincial office and liaise closely with the regional managers on the competence and performance of these staff.
* Spearhead the constant review of all local Safety and Security Guidelines and procedures for all operational areas, in accordance with SC Alliance global security guidelines and SCUK's minimum standards.
* Ensure security plans are reviewed as part of a fully inclusive process involving as many team members as possible.
* Ensure that contingency plans for each provincial office are in place and include plans for Evacuation, Relocation, Hibernation, and Medical Evacuation. These must be effectively disseminated to all staff and must include a detailed contextual assessment and situational update which is regularly revised at least monthly.
* Ensure that SC vehicles, premises and equipment are compliant with basic security standards.
* Maintain a security risk assessment and regularly revise as and when the context and situation on the ground changes.
* Research and analyse security-related information from a variety of local and international media sources, district offices, the UN and other INGOs in order to produce a formal weekly security update.
* Monitor HR / Finance / Logistics working practices in the safety and security context and alert the Country Director if inappropriate decisions are impacting on the safety and security of the team.
* Ensure that incident report forms are properly compiled by staff and are sent to relevant Country Programme staff and to the contact persons within SCUK, SCD and SCF head offices/regional offices. This will include contact points of any further participating members joining the unified programme in the future.
* Produce and submit to CLT monthly analytical management report pertaining to the security situations in Somalia/Somaliland, program threats, trends, recommendations etc.
* With the HR Manager and Heads of provincial offices, to coordinate the induction of all new staff joining Save the Children.
* Ensure that all visitors to the programme, whether to Nairobi or Somalia/Somaliland, receive not only an advance pack advising on security but also a briefing on security within 24 hours of their arrival
* Assist in the debriefing of staff that have experienced security incidents or 'near miss' incidents.
* Coordinate post-incident follow up actions, analysis and recommendations.
* Ensure systems are in place to instantly respond to a crisis management situation; ensure that lines of communication and reporting to the Crisis Management team in London are fully understood and implemented
* Ensure that all staff are regularly trained on personal security.
Kenya Job Vacancies:nLocal Security Associate, Nairobi
Kenya Job Vacancies:nLocal Security Associate, Nairobi
Background
The UNDP Local Security Associate (LSA) reports to the International Senior Field Security Advisor and is responsible for the safety and security of all UNDP-Somalia staff, resources, assets, facilities, programmes, and projects ensuring compliance with all United Nations security policies, procedures and regulations as part of the United Nations Security Management System.
The primary responsibility of the LSA will be to support the SFSA in the protection of, and mitigation of risk to, UNDP-Somalia staff, eligible dependants, resources, assets, facilities, programmes, and projects in all locations where the Country Office may be represented, such as Nairobi, and at the same time enabling UNDP programme delivery throughout Somalia:
* Ensuring that UNDP security support and security risk management are mainstreamed into all levels of programme and operational activities
* Ensuring adequate security and safety measures are implemented at all UNDP facilities in accordance with current risk assessments and United Nations Policies and Procedures
* Ensuring the best possible protection of UNDP staff, eligible dependants, resources, assets and facilities in accordance with United Nations Policies and Procedures
* Ensuring close co-operation and coordination with UNDSS and other interlocutors.
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of key functions
* Implementation of security policies and procedures.
* Effective operational support
* Supervision and performance monitoring
* Technical oversight of security installations
* Supports the SFSA by ensuring adherence to Minimum Operational Security Standards (MOSS) and Minimum Operational Residential Security Standards (MORSS) for the duty station;
* Effective administrative support.
* Support to knowledge building and knowledge sharing
Key Results:
1. Ensures implementation of Security Policy and procedures focusing on the following results:
* Full compliance of staff to security SOP's and policies in the Country Office location.
* Ensures staff fully understands new security SOP's and procedures through regularly updates to staff and ensures full understanding of same.
* Updates and maintains the international and national staff warden system ensuring all staff can be informed of an incident and subsequent actions in a timely manner.
2. Provided effective operational support to the SFSA and UNDP staff on security issues with the following results:
* Coordination of travel and security arrangements for staff travelling to Mogadishu.
* Assist with security clearances and travel arrangements of staff going on mission to Somaliland and Puntland.
* Field visits in support of staff and contractors enabling completion of project tasks.
* Responds in a timely manner to incidents involving UNDP staff
* Assists staff with obtaining police reports and following the correct reporting procedures
* Ensures security is mainstreamed into UNDP programme and project activities through direct engagement with programme managers and project officers.
3. Effective supervision and performance monitoring of UNDP Guard Force Supervisors and outsourced security staff with the following results:
* Receives timely reports from UNDP Guard Force Supervisors in Mogadishu and Garowe regarding security issues and assists to resolve any security concerns.
* Monitors the performance of Guard Force Supervisors and addresses any shortcomings
* Completes performance evaluation of Guard Force Supervisors
* Monitors the performance of the outsourced security company at the Country Office to ensure satisfactory performance.
* Provides input and training if required to the outsourced security company on new security procedures.
4. Provides technical oversight of security installations at UNDP premises with the following results:
* Regular checks of security installations will ensure that any faulty equipment identified in a timely manner.
* Establishing a maintenance schedule for CCTV, door access, X-ray machines and metal detectors will reduce the likelihood of mechanical failure and enhance staff security.
* Basic knowledge of the security installations will ensure minor faults can be rectified without the requirement for external technical intervention.
5. Provide support to the SFSA by ensuring adherence to the MOSS and MORSS standards for the duty station with the following results:
Background
The UNDP Local Security Associate (LSA) reports to the International Senior Field Security Advisor and is responsible for the safety and security of all UNDP-Somalia staff, resources, assets, facilities, programmes, and projects ensuring compliance with all United Nations security policies, procedures and regulations as part of the United Nations Security Management System.
The primary responsibility of the LSA will be to support the SFSA in the protection of, and mitigation of risk to, UNDP-Somalia staff, eligible dependants, resources, assets, facilities, programmes, and projects in all locations where the Country Office may be represented, such as Nairobi, and at the same time enabling UNDP programme delivery throughout Somalia:
* Ensuring that UNDP security support and security risk management are mainstreamed into all levels of programme and operational activities
* Ensuring adequate security and safety measures are implemented at all UNDP facilities in accordance with current risk assessments and United Nations Policies and Procedures
* Ensuring the best possible protection of UNDP staff, eligible dependants, resources, assets and facilities in accordance with United Nations Policies and Procedures
* Ensuring close co-operation and coordination with UNDSS and other interlocutors.
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of key functions
* Implementation of security policies and procedures.
* Effective operational support
* Supervision and performance monitoring
* Technical oversight of security installations
* Supports the SFSA by ensuring adherence to Minimum Operational Security Standards (MOSS) and Minimum Operational Residential Security Standards (MORSS) for the duty station;
* Effective administrative support.
* Support to knowledge building and knowledge sharing
Key Results:
1. Ensures implementation of Security Policy and procedures focusing on the following results:
* Full compliance of staff to security SOP's and policies in the Country Office location.
* Ensures staff fully understands new security SOP's and procedures through regularly updates to staff and ensures full understanding of same.
* Updates and maintains the international and national staff warden system ensuring all staff can be informed of an incident and subsequent actions in a timely manner.
2. Provided effective operational support to the SFSA and UNDP staff on security issues with the following results:
* Coordination of travel and security arrangements for staff travelling to Mogadishu.
* Assist with security clearances and travel arrangements of staff going on mission to Somaliland and Puntland.
* Field visits in support of staff and contractors enabling completion of project tasks.
* Responds in a timely manner to incidents involving UNDP staff
* Assists staff with obtaining police reports and following the correct reporting procedures
* Ensures security is mainstreamed into UNDP programme and project activities through direct engagement with programme managers and project officers.
3. Effective supervision and performance monitoring of UNDP Guard Force Supervisors and outsourced security staff with the following results:
* Receives timely reports from UNDP Guard Force Supervisors in Mogadishu and Garowe regarding security issues and assists to resolve any security concerns.
* Monitors the performance of Guard Force Supervisors and addresses any shortcomings
* Completes performance evaluation of Guard Force Supervisors
* Monitors the performance of the outsourced security company at the Country Office to ensure satisfactory performance.
* Provides input and training if required to the outsourced security company on new security procedures.
4. Provides technical oversight of security installations at UNDP premises with the following results:
* Regular checks of security installations will ensure that any faulty equipment identified in a timely manner.
* Establishing a maintenance schedule for CCTV, door access, X-ray machines and metal detectors will reduce the likelihood of mechanical failure and enhance staff security.
* Basic knowledge of the security installations will ensure minor faults can be rectified without the requirement for external technical intervention.
5. Provide support to the SFSA by ensuring adherence to the MOSS and MORSS standards for the duty station with the following results:
Mid Term Evaluation Consultancy, Kenya
Mid Term Evaluation Consultancy, Kenya
Mid Term Evaluation Consultancy
European Committee for Agricultural Training (CEFA)
CEFA is an Italian NGO CEFA's goal is that everyone everywhere in the world can become a protagonist of development and an active agent of democracy and peace. CEFA focuses mainly on the agriculture and water sector.
Closing date: 22 Oct 2010
Location: Kenya
Homabay, Homabay, Ndhiwa and Rachuonyo Districts
1. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
CEFA in partnership with C-MAD received support from the European Union to implement a project called “Strengthening product value chain of agro business enterprises in South Nyanza”. The project aims at strengthening the product value chain of agro business enterprises and farmers in South Nyanza with particular focus on 3 commodities i.e. groundnuts, sweet potato and beekeeping. The project is assessing the possibility to deal with Sesame as well. Through this, the project seeks to improve the livelihood of smallholder farmers by strengthening and linking them to markets and other actors along each enterprise chain. Key outputs of the project include enhancing the skills of smallholder farmers and other chain actors and increasing the production and marketing of value added products.
The Overall objective of the project is to contribute to poverty reduction among communities in under-served rural areas in southwest Kenya. The specific objective of the project is that the rural poor in Rachuonyo and Homabay districts benefit from improved smallholder agriculture. Three key results are envisaged namely:
* Knowledge and skills strengthened for the actors and stakeholders along the groundnut, sweet potato and honey market chains
* Value chain based partnership relations are formalized and documented between actors and stakeholders along the ground nut, sweet potato and honey chain by action end
* Market access, product marketing & processing are improved
To achieve this, the project has been implemented using the following key approaches:
* Products value chain approach
The Project has undertaken during the initial stage a market assessment along the 3 enterprise chains to map the different actors operating along the chains, collect prices and demand of products and assessed competitors in neighborhood counties such as Uganda and Tanzania. The Project is linking now the farmers with the key actors operating along the chain.
* Common interest groups approach
The project adopts the Common Interest Group (CIG) approach. Beneficiaries has been identified and clustered into CIGs. A MoU between the project and the CIGs has been signed.
* GS&L (Group Savings and Loans)
One of the main challenges affecting the farmers is typically the input supply problems. This is largely as a result of difficulty in accessing business capital. The communities need to develop a culture and practice of saving and taking loans and this can be best built by mobilizing group savings and borrowing. The groups targeted comprise mainly the farmers.
* Training on Good Agronomic Practices for groundnut and sweet potato and modern beekeeping techniques for Beekeeping.
Strengthening of Marketing Committees (MCs). A series of capacity building training on group dynamics and group management, record keeping, revolving funds management, marketing and market information have been implemented.
The MCs have been formed by the Project at cluster level (a cluster of a village) with the main function to represent all the CIGs within that area for collective marketing and purchase purposes. The MCs are expected to be the negotiation body during the business meetings linking the farmers with other actors, monitor the return of groundnut seeds given to some members, provide training to members and act on behalf of the groups during input purchases, bulk marketing etc. The project plans to strengthen the MCs through proper capacity building to enable them to implement effectively their tasks (representation of CIGs, negotiate deals with buyer, buy inputs on behalf of members) and, in the future, to manage properly the revolving funds.
* Seed given to Marketing Committees (MCs) on credit through institution of a revolving fund scheme.
The project distributed improved seed varieties of groundnuts to the farmer beneficiaries (grouped into CIGs) on credit during the last planting season in March-April 2010. The amount spent for each beneficiary will be returned at the end of next harvest time (December 2010). A pass on system was used to reach the farmers that didn't manage to receive the seed on the first round. This exercise might also be extended in the future to sesame seeds. The funds received will constitute a revolving fund that will be utilized on the following seasons to continue helping farmers access their inputs.
* Business Development Support Services
To further develop the enterprises and strengthen the entrepreneurial skills a Business Development Service Centre (BDSC) has been established in Homabay within the Project Office premises. This is supposed to act as a business incubator for existing and new enterprises. It offers consultancy services and training on areas of Business Management, Financial Management, Assessment and development of business ideas. A fee is charged for the services provided.
2. OBJECTIVES OF THE EVALUATION
This mid-term evaluation main aim is to assess the projects progress and achievements with reference to the project proposal and log frame/revised log frame and to determine the relevance, efficiency, effectiveness but more particularly the impact and sustainability of the implementation methodologies and the projects internal procedures.
Based on the assessment, recommendations shall be formulated on how the project can strengthen its approaches and operations to achieve the formulated results and ensure its impact.
3. ISSUES TO BE STUDIED
* Based on the project proposal, original logframe and revised logframe the consultant will assess the project's progress and achievements using participatory methods.
* The consultant will also look at the specific issues the Project faces in terms of the operating environment placing this into context alongside other aid interventions in the District.
* Consideration should also be given to the planned Project's exit strategy for the project.
* If required, a proposed new logical framework should be reviewed together with the project personnel.
The Consultant/Evaluator will be required to assess in particular the following:
Relevance
* Review the appropriateness of project objectives to the problems it was supposed to address taking into account the political situation evolution and the link between relief, rehabilitation and development approach.
* Review the quality of the project design.
Efficiency
* Assess the methodologies selected to induce sustainable change, particularly in regard to establishment of project's relationships with key actors and the selection of projects to be undertaken.
* Assess the internal management of the project, including day to day planning and management as well as internal mechanisms and relations in regard to Head Quarters and regional office functions.
* Assess how inputs and means have been converted into activities and the quality of the results achieved.
* Analyze the efficiency of the project implementation and monitoring at result level using the indicators of the original log frame/revised log frame and the proposed timetable.
* Assess the level of collaboration with other agencies and the various project stakeholders.
* Assess the quality of training modules
Effectiveness
* Assess the major achievements of the project to date in relation to its stated objectives and intended results
* Assess whether planned benefits have been delivered and received as perceived by collaborating partners and target groups and will contribute towards the intended purpose.
* Analyze particularly the capacity building component and effectiveness of the support given to the Marketing Commitees and CIGs.
* Analyze the appropriateness and feasibility of the BDSC.
* Assess the quality of operational work planning, budgeting and risk management.
* Assess the quality of reporting.
* Check if the assumptions were correct and if not how this has affected the project achievements.
* Describe any major drawbacks of the project to date, explaining why they have occurred.
Impact
* Within the capacity of the project, analyze the project contribution to the wider sector especially in terms of improvement of livelihood.
Sustainability
* Evaluate the stakeholder participation in the management/implementation of the project.
* Measure the level of local ownership.
* Assess the financial viability and of the project and the level of replication possibility
Mid Term Evaluation Consultancy
European Committee for Agricultural Training (CEFA)
CEFA is an Italian NGO CEFA's goal is that everyone everywhere in the world can become a protagonist of development and an active agent of democracy and peace. CEFA focuses mainly on the agriculture and water sector.
Closing date: 22 Oct 2010
Location: Kenya
Homabay, Homabay, Ndhiwa and Rachuonyo Districts
1. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
CEFA in partnership with C-MAD received support from the European Union to implement a project called “Strengthening product value chain of agro business enterprises in South Nyanza”. The project aims at strengthening the product value chain of agro business enterprises and farmers in South Nyanza with particular focus on 3 commodities i.e. groundnuts, sweet potato and beekeeping. The project is assessing the possibility to deal with Sesame as well. Through this, the project seeks to improve the livelihood of smallholder farmers by strengthening and linking them to markets and other actors along each enterprise chain. Key outputs of the project include enhancing the skills of smallholder farmers and other chain actors and increasing the production and marketing of value added products.
The Overall objective of the project is to contribute to poverty reduction among communities in under-served rural areas in southwest Kenya. The specific objective of the project is that the rural poor in Rachuonyo and Homabay districts benefit from improved smallholder agriculture. Three key results are envisaged namely:
* Knowledge and skills strengthened for the actors and stakeholders along the groundnut, sweet potato and honey market chains
* Value chain based partnership relations are formalized and documented between actors and stakeholders along the ground nut, sweet potato and honey chain by action end
* Market access, product marketing & processing are improved
To achieve this, the project has been implemented using the following key approaches:
* Products value chain approach
The Project has undertaken during the initial stage a market assessment along the 3 enterprise chains to map the different actors operating along the chains, collect prices and demand of products and assessed competitors in neighborhood counties such as Uganda and Tanzania. The Project is linking now the farmers with the key actors operating along the chain.
* Common interest groups approach
The project adopts the Common Interest Group (CIG) approach. Beneficiaries has been identified and clustered into CIGs. A MoU between the project and the CIGs has been signed.
* GS&L (Group Savings and Loans)
One of the main challenges affecting the farmers is typically the input supply problems. This is largely as a result of difficulty in accessing business capital. The communities need to develop a culture and practice of saving and taking loans and this can be best built by mobilizing group savings and borrowing. The groups targeted comprise mainly the farmers.
* Training on Good Agronomic Practices for groundnut and sweet potato and modern beekeeping techniques for Beekeeping.
Strengthening of Marketing Committees (MCs). A series of capacity building training on group dynamics and group management, record keeping, revolving funds management, marketing and market information have been implemented.
The MCs have been formed by the Project at cluster level (a cluster of a village) with the main function to represent all the CIGs within that area for collective marketing and purchase purposes. The MCs are expected to be the negotiation body during the business meetings linking the farmers with other actors, monitor the return of groundnut seeds given to some members, provide training to members and act on behalf of the groups during input purchases, bulk marketing etc. The project plans to strengthen the MCs through proper capacity building to enable them to implement effectively their tasks (representation of CIGs, negotiate deals with buyer, buy inputs on behalf of members) and, in the future, to manage properly the revolving funds.
* Seed given to Marketing Committees (MCs) on credit through institution of a revolving fund scheme.
The project distributed improved seed varieties of groundnuts to the farmer beneficiaries (grouped into CIGs) on credit during the last planting season in March-April 2010. The amount spent for each beneficiary will be returned at the end of next harvest time (December 2010). A pass on system was used to reach the farmers that didn't manage to receive the seed on the first round. This exercise might also be extended in the future to sesame seeds. The funds received will constitute a revolving fund that will be utilized on the following seasons to continue helping farmers access their inputs.
* Business Development Support Services
To further develop the enterprises and strengthen the entrepreneurial skills a Business Development Service Centre (BDSC) has been established in Homabay within the Project Office premises. This is supposed to act as a business incubator for existing and new enterprises. It offers consultancy services and training on areas of Business Management, Financial Management, Assessment and development of business ideas. A fee is charged for the services provided.
2. OBJECTIVES OF THE EVALUATION
This mid-term evaluation main aim is to assess the projects progress and achievements with reference to the project proposal and log frame/revised log frame and to determine the relevance, efficiency, effectiveness but more particularly the impact and sustainability of the implementation methodologies and the projects internal procedures.
Based on the assessment, recommendations shall be formulated on how the project can strengthen its approaches and operations to achieve the formulated results and ensure its impact.
3. ISSUES TO BE STUDIED
* Based on the project proposal, original logframe and revised logframe the consultant will assess the project's progress and achievements using participatory methods.
* The consultant will also look at the specific issues the Project faces in terms of the operating environment placing this into context alongside other aid interventions in the District.
* Consideration should also be given to the planned Project's exit strategy for the project.
* If required, a proposed new logical framework should be reviewed together with the project personnel.
The Consultant/Evaluator will be required to assess in particular the following:
Relevance
* Review the appropriateness of project objectives to the problems it was supposed to address taking into account the political situation evolution and the link between relief, rehabilitation and development approach.
* Review the quality of the project design.
Efficiency
* Assess the methodologies selected to induce sustainable change, particularly in regard to establishment of project's relationships with key actors and the selection of projects to be undertaken.
* Assess the internal management of the project, including day to day planning and management as well as internal mechanisms and relations in regard to Head Quarters and regional office functions.
* Assess how inputs and means have been converted into activities and the quality of the results achieved.
* Analyze the efficiency of the project implementation and monitoring at result level using the indicators of the original log frame/revised log frame and the proposed timetable.
* Assess the level of collaboration with other agencies and the various project stakeholders.
* Assess the quality of training modules
Effectiveness
* Assess the major achievements of the project to date in relation to its stated objectives and intended results
* Assess whether planned benefits have been delivered and received as perceived by collaborating partners and target groups and will contribute towards the intended purpose.
* Analyze particularly the capacity building component and effectiveness of the support given to the Marketing Commitees and CIGs.
* Analyze the appropriateness and feasibility of the BDSC.
* Assess the quality of operational work planning, budgeting and risk management.
* Assess the quality of reporting.
* Check if the assumptions were correct and if not how this has affected the project achievements.
* Describe any major drawbacks of the project to date, explaining why they have occurred.
Impact
* Within the capacity of the project, analyze the project contribution to the wider sector especially in terms of improvement of livelihood.
Sustainability
* Evaluate the stakeholder participation in the management/implementation of the project.
* Measure the level of local ownership.
* Assess the financial viability and of the project and the level of replication possibility
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