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Saturday, November 6, 2010

Family Health International NGO FHI Director Job.

Family Health International NGO FHI Director Job.
FHI is a global health and development organization whose rigorous, science-based approach builds programs that create lasting change.

Founded in 1971, FHI maintains offices and staff worldwide, helping to forge strong local relationships that enable us to make measurable progress against disease, poverty, and inequity – improving lives for millions.

We seek qualified candidates for the position of Executive Director, Gold Star Kenya in Nairobi, Kenya.

Executive Director, Gold Star Kenya Nairobi, Kenya Ref: FHI-ED-GSK Req ID: 1402
The Executive Director, Gold Star Kenya provides leadership and management oversight for all Gold Star Kenya activities, including a diverse portfolio of public health programs in Kenya.

S/he provides oversight of all operations.
As the Gold Star Kenya activities country representative, responsibilities include:

* Develops and ensures effective and productive collaboration between Gold Star Kenya, the government of Kenya as well as community and other stakeholders;
* Represents Gold Star Kenya to external donors and sponsors and leads Gold Star Kenya business and resource development efforts in country;
* Serves as project director or chief of party (COP) on designated Gold Star Kenya projects;
* Manages the relationship of Gold Star Kenya at the leadership level with FHI.
* Performs other duties assigned by the Board.

Social Research Part Time Field Workers Jobs in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda

Social Research Part Time Field Workers Jobs in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda
Persons are required by the leading market and social research company in Kenya / Tanzania / Uganda to conduct occasional interviewing / enumerating work in the following towns:-

Kenya
   1. Machakos
   2. Kitui
   3. Embu
   4. Bungoma
   5. Busia
   6. Malindi
   7. Voi
   8. Taveta
   9. Kitale
  10. Homabay
  11. Siaya
  12. Bondo
  13. Kericho
  14. Karatina
  15. Naivasha
  16. Muranga

Tanzania

   1. Morogoro
   2. Shinyanga
   3. Kigoma
   4. Bukoba
   5. Kilimanjaro
   6. Tanga
   7. Zanzibar

Uganda
   1. Jinja
   2. Iganga
   3. Mbale
   4. Kabale
   5. Soroti
   6. Hoima
   7. Masindi
   8. Mubende
   9. Mityana
  10. Masaka
  11. Kasese
  12. Kabarole
  13. Arua

The work involved interviewing individuals in your area according to specifications and training you will be provided with.

You will work on some interesting market and social research projects and learn a lot about your local culture and people.

Payment is by the day or by the interview, but is on average Kshs 475 per day including bonus. This would be subject to income tax if you are liable to pay it.

This would suit in particular people who are already employed (for example in teaching, civil service or other areas) looking for work in the evening and weekends, or someone who is retired or a housewife.

Note that the work is only occasional and so would not suit someone looking for full time employment. We are particularly looking for mature people and ideally the person should be aged over 30 or the older the better. The job is open to both men and women. Applicants must have a personal mobile phone number. You must be able to speak the local language of your area of residence and fluent English and Swahili (Kenya and Tanzania).

Graduate Trainee (HR) Job Vacancy in Nairobi

Graduate Trainee (HR) Job Vacancy in Nairobi
Our client, a fast growing Recruitment firm is looking for a Graduate Trainee.

The successful candidate will work with our client to define best practices in recruitment and selection, and will also be responsible for attracting candidates and matching them to temporary or permanent positions/jobs with client companies.

The jobs may vary from entry-level roles to Management level.

Key responsibilities

    * Attract candidates by drafting job adverts for use in a wide range of media, as well as by networking, headhunting and through referrals.
    * Ensure that all open positions are closed as per pre-decided timelines
    * Contact candidates, arrange interview times, interview, test, rank, select candidates and provide feedback to unsuccessful candidates based on the job’s pre established selection criteria and the company’s recruitment policies.
    * Receive and review job applications and short-list candidates as well as briefing them on how to prepare for the interview
    * Help sort CVs and correspondence to forward to client companies
    * Organize interviews for candidate as requested by the client
    * Regularly review recruitment policies to ensure effectiveness of selection techniques
    * Maintain and update the recruitment database on a daily basis
    * Attending job and college career fairs to interview and attract potential employees.

Knowledge/ Skills

    * Degree (Human Resource Management)- Fresh Graduates preferred.
    * Ability to think quickly on your feet as well as the ability to talk to people and get them to open up.
    * Focused and detail oriented
    * Outstanding interpersonal, communication and networking skills

Friday, November 5, 2010

Operational Manager Job Vacancy Kenya.

Operational Manager Job Vacancy Kenya.
An International Company based in Kenya operating in the field of Solar Technology & Turn Key Systems (importation, distribution, installation & maintenance) for the private and corporate sectors, is currently seeking personnel for the following positions:

Executive Operational Manager reporting directly to the Board of Directors

Key Responsibilities:

* Middle Management Position responsible for project management and supervision of all site installation teams, able to resolve technical problems, manage the warehouse/stock process including lead replenishment activities, produce operational reports, costing and budget estimates, supervision and programming of maintenance activities

The Person:

* A Professional Engineer with the ability to manage staff, interface effectively with the client, computer literate with proven experience of AUTOCAD, excellent verbal & written communication skills (English/ Kiswahili), self motivated and able to work with minimum supervision, Team Leader

USAID Kenya Program Assistant Job.

USAID Kenya Program Assistant Job.
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Kenya Mission seeks to fill the position of Program Assistant in its Democracy & Governance (DG) Office. The position is based in Nairobi and is open to qualified Kenyan citizens.

Basic Function of the Position:
The Democracy and Governance (DG) Office is working to strengthen good governance in Kenya while improving the balance of power among the different branches of government.

The Program Assistant must demonstrate strong initiative and organizational skills to provide efficient administrative and management support for the DG Team.

The Program Assistant will possess excellent English writing and verbal skills, place a high priority on attention to detail and organization, have a firm grasp of information technologies and their applications, and will be able to work both independently and collaboratively.

The Program Assistant is responsible for developing efficient organizational and tracking systems, coordinating office operations, and implementing administrative procedures to ensure that the DG Office functions effectively and efficiently.

The Program Assistant works closely with the entire DG Team.

Some of the specific tasks envisioned include:
* generate routine project documentation including, but not limited to, payment requests/vouchers, project background information, short analysis pieces, and formal correspondence;
* design and implement tracking and organizational systems for a wide variety of office documents, such as work permits, grant close-outs, tax exemption forms, official correspondence, unsolicited proposals, country clearances, program implementation documents, calendar of events, etc.;

Lewa Wildlife Conservancy Jobs Kenya.

Lewa Wildlife Conservancy Jobs Kenya.
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, based in Isiolo Kenya, is a non-profit organization which works as a catalyst for the conservation of wildlife and its habitat. We are looking for high calibre, self-driven and innovative individuals to fill the following vacancies:

Ref: MAR OFF Marketing Officer

A Marketing Officer with a commitment to excellence; to enhance our Conservation Marketing Department. Reporting to the Head of Conservation Marketing, this position is responsible for assisting the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in fulfilling its aim to publicize and market the work the Conservancy is doing in the region, nationally and internationally.

Qualification, Experience & Skills

* Be a holder of a marketing or business related degree
* Possess 5 years post qualification experience in all aspects of developing and maintaining marketing strategies and demonstrated ability to write / produce communications materials
* Possess relevant technical marketing skills and software applications
* Possess excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
* Be ambitious, self-starter, innovative and willing to work unsupervised
* Ready to start working immediately

Fred Hollows Foundation Eastern Africa Jobs.

Fred Hollows Foundation Eastern Africa Jobs.
Ref PM 11/2010
The Fred Hollows Eastern Africa (FHEA) is an International non governmental organization working in partnership with the Ministries of Health and strategic partners in the Eastern African Countries.

FHEA is implementing a five year strategic plan aimed at improving eye health in Eastern Africa through Human Resource Development, Infrastructure Development, Improved Technology, Disease Control, Primary Health Care and Community Participation in eye health programs in the region.

FHEA is seeking to engage a high calibre, dynamic and results oriented professional of high integrity to join the team and grow with it as the Program Manager responsible for our programs in Kenya and Tanzania.

Reporting to the Regional Manager; Eastern Africa, the successful candidate will be responsible for the development, management and support of high quality and cost effective programs which will achieve the objectives of the Foundation’s Strategic Plan.

Key responsibilities:

* Overseeing the development of strong in country program partnerships, co-ordination and management of programs in Kenya and Tanzania
* Supporting partners in the identification, development, monitoring and the evaluation of programs
* Developing and managing the respective country program budgets
* Representing FHEA in meetings and negotiating agreements with respective government ministries and partner institutions
* Ensuring that individual projects are planned and designed based on sound evidence and on principles of best practice, and implemented according to the approved budgets
* Identifying new areas for program growth and development.
* Working with partner organizations to identify issues that require advocacy interventions and facilitate necessary linkages and networks to support avoidable blindness prevention programs

Key requirements:

* The Ideal candidate, a Kenyan national will hold a Masters Degree or equivalent in Social sciences, International development studies, Public Health or other related field.
* A minimum of five years working experience in an NGO environment is required as are the basic skills in project design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
* He/She will offer knowledge, skills and experience in the areas of primary health care, advocacy, partnerships, social research and impact assessment.
* Be a person of high integrity who possess good interpersonal, planning, organizational, report writing, team building and computer skills.

The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu Latest Jobs.

The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu Latest Jobs.
The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is an institution of the Aga Khan Health Service, Kenya which is an agency of The Aga Khan Development Network.

The Hospital is part of a network of health facilities in East Africa, which includes clinics, general hospitals, and the Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi. It provides medical care to the population of west Kenya region and works with leading clinicians in the country in the management of complex medical conditions.

The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu affirmed its quality practices by achieving ISO 9001:2000 accreditation in 2004, which was upgraded to ISO 9001:2008 in 2009 and is moving towards higher standards of quality and clinical excellence.

The hospital invites qualified candidates to be considered for the following position:

1. Pharmacist (Two Posts)
Overall Responsibilities:

The successful candidates will be responsible to, among others:
* Provide leadership in the management, use and control of pharmaceuticals in the hospital.
* Work with all stakeholders (including doctors and nurses) in ensuring efficient, ethical and safe application of pharmaco-therapy in patient management.
* Advice the hospital management in best practices in procurement and control of drugs.
* Participate in the hospital’s continuing medical education programs as far as pharmacy practice is concerned in order to continually improve quality of service.
* Participate in clinical ward rounds with doctors.

Industrial Promotion Services (IPS) Graduate Management Trainee Kenya.

Industrial Promotion Services (IPS) Graduate Management Trainee Kenya.
Industrial Promotion Services (IPS) activities in the East African region comprise project companies spread across several sectors including infrastructure, food and agro processing, packaging, textiles, pharmaceuticals and leather industries.

The region covers the countries in the East African Community as well as Mozambique, D R Congo and Madagascar.

The program is designed to offer opportunities to young graduates to start their careers in Industry.

Programme Overview

This will be a highly practical programme that will involve an initial induction and orientation process, followed by rotational placements within the assigned operating company, across IPS companies or both.

You will benefit from excellent development opportunities that will involve gaining substantive generalist management experience.

This will involve performance reviews, performance feedback, coaching and career development reviews. Enjoying genuine responsibility and opportunities to excel in this comprehensive two year graduate programme, your development will ensure you are prepared to take up a junior management position.

Nairobi Stock Exchange Network Administrator Job.

Nairobi Stock Exchange Network Administrator Job.
The Nairobi Stock Exchange is seeking to recruit an exceptional professional to fill the position of Network Administrator.

Roles and ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Manager, Information Technology, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
* Monitoring, diagnosing and troubleshooting the computer network backbone.
* Analysing user requirements, procedures and problems in order to prepare effective network management plans.
* Strictly enforcing the implementation of anti-virus and file backup procedures to protect against loss of valuable data and information caused by hardware problems, virus attacks or destruction of computer files.
* Identifying existing and emerging technologies and evaluating its utilisation and applicability.

Qualifications and skills

* A Bachelor’s degree with a professional qualification in MCSE or CCNA.
* Minimum four (4) years experience working with integrated software programmes, Solaris Systems Administration and Oracle Database Administration.
* Be of high integrity with ability to maintain confidentiality of privileged information and to ensure absolute discretion and sensitivity to confidential matters.
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
* Considerable experience with setting up information systems and networked applications and office automation systems.
* Demonstrated ability to keep abreast of ICT developments through continuous professional development.

Driver Job With An NGO.

Driver Job With An NGO.
Women’s Institute for Secondary Education & Research (WISER) is a Kenyan NGO founded in 2006 that has established a strong community partnership in Muhuru Bay where the organization has built a private secondary boarding school for girls that it operates in addition to other community programs focusing on education, health, and economic development.

Driver (1)
Reporting to Country Director; the job purpose is to drive the NGO vehicle and assist administratively

Duties and Responsibilities
* Driving NGO vehicle for all official duties while ensuring timeliness and safety
* Ensuring the vehicle assigned is well serviced and maintained as required
* Keeping daily activity records in the vehicle log and ensuring all journeys are accountable to authorized personnel
* Making sure all legal documents regarding vehicle are relevant and up-to-date
* Reporting any accidents/incidents involving the vehicle in custody
* Perform miscellaneous administrative tasks such as photocopying, purchasing consumer items, etc.
* Filing requisition for petrol and other associated costs and submitting receipting for the same.

Receiver Manager Jobs.

Receiver Manager Jobs.
The Debenture holder of a leading Taxi Company, that has been in business for over 24 years in Kenya, and currently under receivership, is seeking applications from self motivated and results driven professionals to fill in the post of a Turnaround Receiver and Manager.

Role Purpose
To develop and implement strategies to lift the receivership and reorganize the company, to improve its efficiency and return it to profitability.

Reporting To: The Debenture Holder
Key Responsibilities

* Undertake a situation analysis to determine immediate needs and develop and implement action plans.
* Develop and execute prudent strategies to lift the receivership.
* Re-engineer the company’s processes and rationalize its operations so as to to return it to profitability.
* Plan, direct and coordinate the day to day affairs of the company.
* Provide periodic business performance reports to the debenture holder taking into account critical milestones.
* Provide leadership and effective management of the Human Resource to achieve a highly motivated and productive workforce.
* Effectively manage relationships and communication with all stakeholders.
* Establish systems and procedures designed to help the company avoid future pitfalls that could lead to a recurrence of distress.

Bamburi Group Information Systems Jobs.

Bamburi Group Information Systems Jobs.
Bamburi is part of the Lafarge Group, the world leader in building materials.
With the world’s leading building materials research facility, Lafarge places innovation at the heart of its priorities, working for sustainable construction and architectural creativity.
In East Africa, Lafarge is the majority shareholder in Bamburi Cement, Hima Cement, Bamburi Special Products and Lafarge Eco Systems.
Bamburi Cement Limited is looking to employ an ambitious, dynamic & committed Information Systems professional to join our Team.
Reporting to the Group Finance Director and the MIS steering committee, the jobholder will lead the information systems across the Group’s operations in Kenya and Uganda.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing a clear, credible and compelling vision for the Information Technology function within Lafarge East Africa.

Key responsibilities include:
* Leading Information Systems and Technology Strategic and Operational planning to achieve business objectives.
* Responsibility for driving results through the development & performance management of the IT team.
* Directing, planning & implementing IT systems which support business management & service delivery
* Creating opportunities for the appropriate and cost-effective investment of financial resources in IT systems, security and infrastructure in line with business needs.

Plan NGO Jobs In Kenya.

Plan NGO Jobs In Kenya.
Plan is an international humanitarian child centered community development organization, without religious, political or government affiliation.

Plan is committed to protecting and promoting child rights, and to improving the lives and futures of poor children, their families and communities through a child-centered community development approach.

Plan Kenya has a 5 year (2010-2015) Country Program on Right to Inclusion and Protection whose overall goal is to increase effectiveness of child protection at family, community and institutional level.

This Country Program is to contribute to the Country Strategic Plan Goal which is transformed institutions and societies that respect and fulfill rights of all children in Kenya.

In this regard Plan Kenya is seeking to recruit for the position of Child Rights Advisor based at the Country Office which is located in Nairobi.

The successful candidate will provide advice to Plan Kenya and partner agencies towards realization of the program and country goals. The program will have a strong focus on capacity strengthening of children, families, communities and CSOs to be proactive and participate in child rights advocacy.

The successful candidate will be required to ensure mainstreaming of child rights programming, child protection and gender within Plan Kenya programs by providing strategic advice to Plan Kenya and partners. The position will involve travel time up to 30% (local and international).

The incumbent will report to the Strategic Program Support Manager.

Future Kenya Sage Pastel Business Jobs.

Future Kenya Sage Pastel Business Jobs.
Future Kenya, a Sage Pastel Business Partner, is a professionally managed Software Consulting and Services.

1. Accounting /Finance Graduates CPA/ACCA/ Accounts or a degree in commerce /finance from a well-recognized institution.

Duties/ Responsibilities
* Accounting and Software Consultancy
* Implementation of Software
* Training of Software
* Support in-house and at client’s site
* Client Care and Account Management
* 2 Years Experience in Software Based Accounting & IT inclined
* Experience in software setup, implementation, training and support is of added advantage
* Software usage & applied skills in Sage, Pastel, Sagepastel, TALLY.

2. Marketing Executive

The ideal candidate should have a
* Diploma in marketing and Bcom
* 3 years of experience in consultative selling
* must be target oriented /target achievements
* 25-30 years

Career Advice. Everybody, Somebody, Anybody and Nobody

Career Advice. Everybody, Somebody, Anybody and Nobody
Someone forwarded me this and i thought it was good sharing. You might have read it elsewhere but there is a career/jobs angle to it.

Why the job was not done.

This is a story about four people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody and Nobody. There was an important job to be done and Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it. Somebody got angry about that, because it was Everybody’s job. Everybody thought Anybody could do it, but Nobody realized that Everybody wouldn’t do it. It ended up that Everybody blamed Somebody when Nobody did what Anybody could have.

You’ve probably see this one before, but behind the play on words, there is some great career advice. This email reminded me once again of the importance of taking personal responsibility for your career success.

If you want to create the life and career success you want, don’t be like Everybody, Somebody, Anybody and Nobody. Be true to yourself. Take responsibility for your life and career success. Don’t let Everybody, Somebody, Anybody or Nobody stop you from doing what you need to do to create the life and career success you want and deserve.

Take personal responsibility for defining what life and career success means to you. Take personal responsibility for building your self confidence. Take personal responsibility for developing the career success competencies you need to succeed. Take personal responsibility for building and nurturing relationships that will help you create your career success.

Pentapharm HR Manager Job.

Pentapharm HR Manager Job.
Pentapharm Ltd a leading Pharmacy in Nairobi and other regions wishes to fill the following position.

Human Resource Manager


Qualification & Competencies

* A business degree majoring in Human Resource Management option or BHRM from a recognized university
* At least 3 years hands on experience in a busy firm
* Ability to deliver under minimal supervision
* Knowledge of Kenya Labour Laws

ECLOF Kenya C.E.O Job Vacancy.

ECLOF Kenya C.E.O Job Vacancy.
ECLOF Kenya, an established and fast growing Christian Microfinance company seeks to recruit a Chief Executive Officer. This follows expansion in ECLOF’s local and regional operations. The company, which is part of ECLOF International, operates through a wide branch and agency network in the country.

The person we are looking for must be dynamic, strategic oriented, with drive and passion for microfinance development.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the individual will be responsible for providing overall strategic leadership and direction to the organization, developing and managing the implementation of the organization’s business strategy and operations; growth and development of the organization for maximisation of shareholder’s value in line with ECLOF Kenya’s Mission, vision, goals and objectives; and represent the organisation to the wider public in order to build a positive image.

The major roles and responsibilities include:
* Development and implementation of the strategic and business plans, annual operating plans, management plans and budgets to ensure that they are in accordance with established missions, goals and standards as approved by the Board.
* Ensuring the implementation and compliance with the organization’s policies and industry statutory regulations and requirements.
* Formulation and implementation of guidelines, procedures, and internal controls consistent with set policies and industry regulations
* Development and maintenance of productive and profitable relationships with the Business Community, Government, Funding Partners, Non-Governmental Organisations, target beneficiaries, and any other stakeholders.
* Development and management of strategies to meet the organization’s financing needs in line with the strategic and business plan.
* Ensuring that the organization’s financial and non-financial resources are effectively and efficiently managed by maintaining sound financial controls, prudent procedures, adequate records, and accountability standards that meet requirements of the Board of Directors, Funding Partners, and Regulatory Authorities.
* Making proposals, assessments and reports to the Board for information or approval to enhance the business of the company.
* Act as the link between staff and the Board.
* Fostering a culture which promotes good corporate governance.
* Responsible for overall day-to-day operations of the company.

Graphic Designer Intern Job Opportunity.


Graphic Designer Intern Job Opportunity.
GreenBell Communications Limited is an ICT solutions firm. GBC offers flexible ICT solutions,professional project delivery and expert advice.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Graphics Designer Intern. We are looking to recruit results oriented, highly self motivated and enthusiastic people.

Primary purpose and function of the role
This professional will perform all aspects of Graphics Design including Web Graphics and Print Graphics.

Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Team Leader technical and working closely with the Directors the
incumbent will be responsible for the following
•Design develop, and produce art work for a wide variety of marketing materials
•Develop, design, and produce displays for meetings, presentations, trade shows, and other events
•Create illustrations and logos
•Perform photography work (graphic design, events, etc.) for publication in newsletters or inclusion in reports
•Monitor all stages of production to complete projects (design the work and incorporate others’ ideas)
•Coordinate all aspects of producing marketing materials
•Advice and consult with vendors (photo labs, photographers, printers, etc.)

Milele Products Sales Reps Jobs.


Milele Products Sales Reps Jobs.
Milele Products a fast upcoming providers of high quality processed foods and commodities in kenya invites application from qualified, competent and experienced candidates for the following position:
aqua Milele marketer.

The ideal candidate should be
* — aged 22 and 30 yrs
* diploma in sales and marketing
* passion to marketing
* good communication skills
* less supervision
* good interpersonal skills
* experience of at least 1 yr
* ability to work accurately and to meet targets and deadlines

The qualified candidate will be paid salary plus commission to be discussed the candidates should email their Cv’s to info@mileleproducts.com before 9th November 2010. seek for the love and truth of the word of God

Technical Support Specialist (2 Positions)


Technical Support Specialist (2 Positions)
Technical Support Specialist (2 positions)
GreenBell Communications Limited is an ICT solutions firm. GBC offers flexible ICT solutions, professional project delivery and expert advice.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two (2) experienced Technical Support Specialists. We are looking to recruit results oriented, highly self motivated and enthusiastic people.

Primary purpose and function of the role
This professional will perform all aspects of desktop support including installation and configuration of computers, hardware problem diagnosis and repair, application installation, and assist with network connectivity troubleshooting, and record all contacts, troubleshooting steps, and resolutions into the IT Service Desk Management tool.

Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Team Leader technical and working closely with the Directors the incumbent will be responsible for the following

* Install and maintain desktop technologies (Desktops, Laptops, Phones, Monitors, Printers, etc)
* Assist either in person or remotely, in the resolution of support issues to ensure timely impact on user satisfaction
* Maintain printing systems and assist with network system maintenance
* Research, resolve, and respond to questions received via telephone calls, e-mail, walk-ups, and call-backs in a timely manner, in accordance with current procedures
* Acquire and maintain current knowledge of relevant product offerings and support policies in order to provide technically accurate solutions to customers
* Monitor client support performance and maintenance schedule
* Provide support and assist in the management of company’s Information Technology (IT) asset management system

Clerk of Works Civil Engineering Job.


Clerk of Works Civil Engineering Job.
Clerk of Works – Civil Engineering
Reporting To: Project manager
Main Purpose of the Post:
· To ensure that high standards of quality control are maintained on contracts.

Key Accountabilities:
· To ensure that a consistently high standard of quality control and supervision is maintained for each contract, via site visits, assessing contract implementation with due regard to building and health and safety legislation.

· To act on behalf of the nominated Contract Administrator by undertaking audits of the Engineering Services Maintenance Contracts. This will involve visiting sites, checking service work against the schedule and contractors’ invoices, liaising with the Officer-in-Charge at the establishment and feedback of information / problems

· To ensure that current knowledge of building services legislation, standards, methods of installation and health and safety knowledge is up-to-date using all appropriate means including reading, research from the building industry lead bodies, and networking with all appropriate organizations, engineers, both in-house and consultant

· To provide a service at all times to the nominated Contract Administrator by ensuring that the standards of work and the materials supplied by contractors are as specified in accordance with the contract information

· To act on behalf of the nominated Contract Administrator in respect of site problems and defects in works under construction

· To advise the Engineering Design Teams on standards of quality, finish and compliance with the specification, having due regard to the requirements of the Contract Administrator and the money being expended

· To participate in the arrangement for the feed-back of information from building projects

· To maintain liaison with the maintenance staff of Property Services, and ensure that hand-over arrangements are effective

· To advise designers on the practical aspects of engineering installations, to ensure the soundness and practicality of design proposals

· To monitor the performance of contractors and consultants on site and to ensure that engineering installations are constructed in accordance with drawings and specifications

· To provide feedback on the performance of contractors and consultants to contribute to Approved List databases

· To attend design team meetings with in-house and external consulting design staff

· To attend and report to pre-contract and site meetings

· To identify technical problems on site, to recommend corrective action and to issue Clerk of Works ‘Directions as authorized by the Supervising Officer

· To witness testing, commissioning and balancing of engineering installations

· To prepare schedules of defects and to certify rectification of snagging items

Brand Executive Job Vacancy.

Brand Executive Job Vacancy.
Position: Brand Executive (Senior Management)Purpose of the position
* Brand management
* Product availability
* Innovation and renovation management
* Product quality and preference
* Consumer communication
*Functional Responsibilities
* Managing, coordinating and reviewing cross-functional activities/meetings with respect to product group.
* Exhibiting an agreed standard of product knowledge and consumer insight.
* Initiating market research with a view to understanding product performance, collecting consumer data and translating the same to action.
* Meet budgeted requirements across all parameters e.g. volume/PFME/MC.
* Manage implementation of an agreed pricing policy and strategy.
* Regular contact and communication with NSM, Key Account Managers and Sales Reps, trade and industry.
* Implementation of category management plan across core categories, including key point of interaction drivers.
* Ensuring optimal availability of product over short and long term.
* Identifying, analyzing and implementing “other trade channel” strategies.
* Updating, checking, agreeing and submitting rolling forecasts.
* Conceptualization and realization of new product and product turn over, RIG, and profit objectives within a specified time to market.
* Initiating and co-ordinating new packaging development.
* Meet consumer requirements for taste and functionality within required cost parameters.
* Monitor and action compliance with packaging and product quality standards.
* Bench mark product and packaging against competition to attain 60/40 preference.
* Prepare all communication to meet internal standards as well as adhering to local legal requirements.
* Implement and evaluate approved consumer communication plan according to internal processes or requirements.
* Investigate and implement packaging improvements with respect to functionality, innovation/renovation with maximum cost efficiency

Markets And Trade Manager Job Opportunity.

Markets And Trade Manager Job Opportunity.
Our client, an Africa-wide market development agency, seeks to hire marketing specialist with hands-on experience in market linkages, demonstrates understanding of agricultural systems, markets and trade.

The incumbent must have report writing skills, market planning, market assessment, market entry and promotions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Establish market partnerships with various levels of markets ranging from traditional markets, medium and large scale agri-processing companies
* Facilitate establishment and support for trader’s associations.
* Conduct continuous market assessments.
* Design and implement commodity and trade partnerships
* Plan, organize, participate and facilitate market and trade meetings
* Offer technical support for Traders Association
* Participate in regular market research, market monitoring, market trends and market information feedback for various commodities
* Supply chain management based on smallholder supplies
* Manage / co-ordinate sales promotions and marketing events

Qualifications and experience
* University Degree: B.Com-Marketing / Agricultural Economics / Agri-business / Business Administration from recognized Universities
* Over 3 year’s experience in marketing of FMCGs or Agricultural Products.
* Hand-On-Experience in sales and marketing at various levels along market chains
* Demonstrates ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.

Kenya Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat Jobs Vacancy.

Kenya Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat Jobs Vacancy.
The Kenya Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat (VDS) is charged with spearheading the implementation of the country’s new development blueprint and strategy towards transforming Kenya into a newly industrializing middle-income country providing high quality life to all its citizens by the year 2030. VDS is now seeking smart, energetic, personable, warm, enthusiastic “can do” attitude and experienced staff to work with our fast-paced management team to fill the following positions.

1. Senior Accountant – 1 Position Reporting to the Assistant Director Finance and Administration on matters relating to Finance and Accounting.

Core duties and responsibilities
i) Develop and install effective financial management policies,
internal controls, systems and procedures, develop and
implement chart of accounts.
ii) Prepare timely and accurate financial reports and ensure
compliance to accounting standards and regulations including IFRS.
iii) Prepare & revise annual budgets in liaison with departmental
/sectional heads and put in place budgetary controls.
iv) Account for taxes; ensure tax compliance and payment of taxes
on time, account for non-current assets, maintain non-current
assets register.
v) Oversee cash office, imprest, and all payments and also
undertake bank reconciliation on monthly basis.

Job Requirements
The Job holder is required to possess a Bachelors Degree in Finance,
Accounting, Commerce, or equivalent from a recognized University.
Possession of Masters Degree will be an added advantage. Must have
at least 6 years work experience. Be a fully qualified accountant and
a member of a recognized professional body such ICPAK, ACCA and
should have computer skills.

2. Accountant – 1 Position Reporting to the Senior Accountant on matters relating to Finance and
Accounting.

Core duties and responsibilities
i) Posts to the financial system all financial transactions, prepare
timely and accurate financial reports, prepare tax returns.
ii) Dispatch of all payment cheques, and ensure they are properly
recorded in the register and signed for by the person collecting.
iii) Vote Book Control, including voting approved expenditure to
the right vote head/item in the vote book, and preparation of
budgetary reports.
iv) Account for imprest, inventory transactions, non-current assets,
process payments, and maintain proper creditor’s reports.
v) In-charge of cash office, petty cash and Tax accounting.

Job Requirements
The Job holder is required to possess a Bachelors Degree in Finance,
Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Commerce, or
equivalent from a recognized University. Must have at least 3 years
work experience. Be a fully qualified accountant and a member of a
recognized professional body such ICPAK, ACCA, and should have
computer skills.

3. Human Resources & Administration Officer - 1 Position Reporting to the Assistant Director Finance and Administration

on matters relating to Human Resource Management and
Administration.
Core duties and responsibilities
i) Provide professional leadership in the development and
implementation of human resources policies, plans and
budgets.
ii) Conduct workforce analysis and job analysis in order to develop
job descriptions and competency profiles. Assess training
needs analysis and design and implement relevant training
programmes.
iii) Coordinate the recruitment and selection process, develop and
coordinate the implementation of staff induction and on-the-job
orientation programmes.
iv) Coordinate the implementation of the performance management
system.
v) Oversee implementation of an effective human resource
management information system for monitoring, tracking and
evaluating employee activities.
vi) Develop and implement strategies for creating a high
performing organizational culture based on transparency,
integrity, accountability, performance measurement and results
to ensure that Secretariat activities are undertaken on sound
management principles and practices.
vii) Oversee the Administration function of the Secretariat, including
reception, transport, Secretariats records keeping, cleanliness
of offices and security.

Intern Job Opportunity With An NGO.

Intern Job Opportunity With An NGO.
Handicap International (HI) is an INGO specializing in the field of disability and development.A strong emphasis is placed on empowering persons with disabilities and their representatives, through their full participation into mainstream development processes and the provision of appropriate and accessible social, health and rehabilitation services, in order to ensure equal opportunities for all.

Context analysis

Currently, Handicap International is actively implementing HIV and AIDS initiatives in 11 countries in the world (9 in Africa and 3 in South East Asia). In support to these different projects, a Technical Advisor on HIV and AIDS is providing technical assistance from Nairobi,Kenya. The Advisor is seeking an intern to support her on specific areas of work.

Objectives

To provide active assistance to the organization of a 5-day regional HIV and AIDS
workshop, in close collaboration with the HIV and AIDS Technical Advisor and Logistician
of workshop host country
To conduct a literature review on HIV and AIDS, in linked with disability, SRH and SGBV
o To conduct a sub literature review on existing tools/guidelines related to disability
(cross impairment) mainstreaming into HIV and AIDS programmes
To assist on any other arising issues delegated by the HIV and AIDS Technical Advisor,
based on skills and capacities

Expected results
Organizing and critical thinking skills enhanced at the end of this internship
Increased knowledge related to HIV & AIDS and disability intersectionality
The regional HIV and AIDS workshop is organized in February 2011, as per requirements
(TOR, preparation, documentation and logistical coordination)
A complete literature review on HIV and AIDS in linked with disability, SRH and SGBV is
available by the end of December 2010/beginning of January 2011
A sub literature review on tools/guidelines related to disability mainstreaming into HIV and
AIDS programming is done by the end of January 2011

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Finance And Administration Officer NGO Job Vacancy

Finance And Administration Officer NGO Job Vacancy
GOOD SHEPHERD SISTERS-EUPHRASIA WOMEN CENTRE
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION OFFICER JOB OPPORTUNITY

The Euphrasia Women Centre is a project of good shepherd sisters that is dedicated to promotion and development of dignity and sense of worth for women and their children through dignified work. The centre located in South B, runs a skills training, income generation and rescue programs for disadvantaged girls and women.

The centre wishes to urgently recruit a highly competent, proactive and committed person to fill the position of Finance and Administration Officer

Key Responsibilities:
* Keeping and updating financial records into an accounting system ( QuickBooks)
* Introducing and implementing financial management procedures and guidelines
* Development, updating/reviewing and monitoring budgets as well as monitoring actual costs against budgets
* Financial reporting- management reports as well as donor reports
* Building the capacity of other staff in financial management
* Petty cash management
* Assisting the directress in various administrative issues
* Assisting in procurement
* Sales administration, both locally and international sales- receiving and processing of purchase orders, invoicing and maintaining good customer relations.
* Assisting/empowering the sales and production units in keeping clear records on inventories and sales.

Project Accountant NGO Job.

Project Accountant NGO Job.
Reporting to the Finance Officer
Academic / professional Qualifications
* Must hold a Bachelors Degree in Commerce (Finance and Banking or Accounting option) or its equivalent
* Must be CPA (II) certified
* Must have not less than three (3) years experience in a similar position.
* Proficiency in accounting software packages e.g. QuickBooks and high level of computer literacy.

Main Duties

* Prepare donor reports on a monthly basis
* Prepare bank reconciliations
* Prepare annual budget estimates
* Report to the MTE on budget variances and analysis
* Verify all vouchers and invoices and pass them for approval
* Verify the authenticity of the entries in the ledgers and other books of accounts
* Prepare and maintain fixed assets register
* Prepares annual financial report
* Offer technical advice and support to accounts section staff
* Keeps close track on the designated funds and ensure proper recording and posting to designated accounts
* Verify invoices vouchers and all support documents from suppliers and third parties before payment is effected

Front Desk Reservations Agent Salary Range 12-15k

Front Desk Reservations Agent Salary Range 12-15k
Our client is a new player in the hospitality industry specifically operating serviced apartments in Nairobi. We are seeking applications from candidates who are immediately available to fill the following positions early in December 2010:

Front Desk/Reservations Agent (salary range 12-15k)

This is a position with key role of receiving and attending to guests and ensuring their comfort. We invite applications from highly energized individuals with passion for sales who demonstrate the following criteria:

* Diploma in front office operations
* 2 years front desk/receptionist experience preferably in hospitality industry
* Excellent communication skills with strong ability to create the right impression
* Customer relationship skills i.e. helpful, friendly and patient attitude

Sexual Harrasment Employee Sues Standard Chartered Bank For 45.6Millions.

Sexual Harrasment Employee Sues Standard Chartered Bank For 45.6Millions.

As reported by Daily Nation.

A former bank employee wants Sh45.6 million in compensation for alleged sexual harassment by her boss.

Ms Jane Gichuki, 33, said she was forced to quit her job as a portfolio manager with Standard Chartered Bank because she could not withstand the conduct of her immediate boss, Mr Ben Muchina.

She termed his body language as “suggestive”, which made her uncomfortable during the two years she worked at the bank. “I was continually intimidated and subjected to sexual harassment. He also made statements about Kenyan women that suggested his sexual interest,” she said.

The former manager said she turned down unsolicited offers to meet her boss for drinks after working hours.

She is seeking payment for loss of earnings for 20 years she could have worked for the bank before attaining the mandatory retirement age of 55 and medical and counselling expenses amounting to Sh45,655,000.

Ms Gichuki has named Mr Muchina, an expatriate from Zimbabwe, and the Standard Chartered Bank as the defendants. Lawyer Chacha Odera, for the bank, said the allegations had been denied and would put the plaintiff to strict proof on the same.

Ms Gichuki alleged that her former boss insinuated to her that she would obtain a favorable appraisal at work if she gave in to his sexual advances.

She asserted that due to her boss’ actions and victimization occasioned by the bank, she “suffered psychologically” and had to get medical treatment.

She blamed the bank for failing to take action even after she repeatedly lodged complaints and that it failed to recognize her outstanding achievements by giving her a poor performance rating in 2006.

But the bank set up a tribunal on June 12, 2007, to investigate her allegations, which she said did not apply to her since she had resigned from their employment on June 5, 2007. Lady Justice Ruth Sitati yesterday adjourned the hearing to January 25, 2011, for the bank to be served with the suit documents.

The amount of money Ms Jane Gichuki wants to be paid in compensation for alleged sexual harassment.

Food Technologist Job Opening.

Food Technologist Job Opening.
Our client, an Africa-wide market development agency seeks to hire Food Technologist with hands-on experience in food processing, demonstrates strong technical skills, understands agricultural products processing, quality assurance, packaging and store management.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Develops food standards, safety and sanitary regulations, and waste management and water supply specifications
* Develop quality control and food processing manuals for communities
* Conduct standardized tests on food, beverages, additives, and preservatives in order to ensure compliance with standards and regulations regarding factors such as color, texture, and nutrients.
* Train communities on quality assurance, food handling and processing for selected commodities
* Supervise demonstration on utilization at household level of various farm products
* Train communities on quality assurance for farm produce for household consumption, processing and direct marketing
* Mobilize communities to adopt quality checks for various agricultural commodities
* Mix, blend, or cultivate ingredients in order to make reagents or to manufacture food or beverage products.
* Order supplies needed to maintain inventories in laboratories or in storage facilities of food or beverage processing units.
* Develops new and improved methods and systems for food processing, production, quality control, packaging, and distribution.

Insurance Sales Promotion Executives.

Insurance Sales Promotion Executives.
Sales Promotion Executives Urgently Required (20 Positions)
Location: Kisumu
Are you a go getter?

Do you have a Diploma/Certificate/ Degree in a marketing related field?

Have you previously been involved in the promotion of new products?

Our client, a reputable Insurance company is looking for Sales Promotion Executives to take a new Life Insurance product to the market in style in Kisumu. A good retainer will be given to the right candidates plus attractive commissions.

The successful candidates will be expected to;

* Conduct intensive promotion campaigns of Life Insurance products
* Explain features, advantages of various policies to promote sale of insurance plans.
* Act as the first point of contact between the company and prospective clients while ensuring that you create a lasting positive impression of the company in the mind of the clients.

IT & Website Specialist Job Vacancy.

IT & Website Specialist Job Vacancy.
Our client, an Africa-wide market development agency seeks to hire a highly experienced IT and Website with primary duties include: analyzing systems and processes; maintaining workstations and networks; and designing, developing and maintaining Web-based applications.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Maintains a thorough knowledge of the organization and adheres to all organizational standards.
* Manages the acquisition, installation and maintenance of the organization’s local area network hardware/software.
* Manages network operations to include: troubleshooting connectivity problems; installing & maintaining routers; adding/terminating users; assigning rights and access; resetting passwords; establishing e-mail addresses; assessing and reporting operational status; performing backups and restores; etc.
* Conducts technology orientation and exit briefing for all staff; prepares technology and systems for new and existing staff.
* Ensures technology documents/certificates such as product registrations, SSL certificates, maintenance agreements, service contracts, etc. related to technology operations and/or technology services are evaluated, updated and processed.
* As needed and appropriate but no less than annually, provides written technology policy guidance to managers, supervisors, staff and consumers/participants.
* Designs, develops and maintains web-based applications including websites and intranets. Continuously improves the organization’s Web site and Intranet; adds new functionality and improves user ability to maintain without technical support.
* Performs routine preventive maintenance on hardware and software.
* Assists staff in understanding and using technology; conducts regular staff technology presentations and trainings.
* Ensures for the availability, continuity and security of data and information pertaining to the organization.

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

International Rescue Committee (IRC) NGO Jobs Vacancy.

International Rescue Committee (IRC) NGO Jobs Vacancy.
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Kenya serves vulnerable populations in the Turkana region and refugees in the Kakuma and Dadaab (Hagadera) camps.

The IRC implements programs in the areas of comprehensive primary health care, nutrition, sanitation and hygiene and HIV/ AIDS.

The IRC provides an open ended contract, competitive salary and benefits package to its staff as well as a well planned staff development opportunity. Applications are invited for the position of:

Urban Program Co-ordinator (Nairobi Based)
The Urban Program Coordinator is a core team position within the IRC Kenya program. The position will lead primarily in implementation of an anticipated EC funded project focused on urban refugees and local communities in Nairobi.

In addition, the position will also be expected provide leadership to the emerging IRC Kenya urban program through coordination, networking and fundraising. The position reports to the
Deputy Director (Programs).

For a detailed Job Description and person specification, send an email to jobs1@kenya.theirc.org

Project Assistant (Nairobi Based)

The Project Assistant (Urban Program) will support in implementation of an anticipated EC funded project focused on urban refugees and local communities in Nairobi.

The role will provide programmatic and coordination support in operation of a community based information, protection, and referral center in Eastleigh, Nairobi.

Agronomist And Civil Engineer Jobs.

Agronomist And Civil Engineer Jobs.
West Kenya Sugar Company Limited is an ISO 9001:2008 certified company and the fastest growing sugar miller in Kenya; seeks to fill the following job vacancies with qualified and competent individuals.

1. Agronomist WEKSCOL/AGR/2010

Reporting to the Managing Director, the position holder will carry out the following responsibilities;

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

* Conduct investigations in field-sugarcane problems and develop new methods of growing sugarcane to secure more efficient production, higher yield and improved quality.
* Plan and carry out breeding studies at the company’s sugarcane experiment farms to develop and improve varieties of sugarcane with respect to characteristics such as yield, quality, adaptation to specific soils or climates and resistance to diseases and pests.
* Carry out farmers’ field analysis, advice farmers on effective land use, best methods of planting, cultivating, harvesting and the effects of various climatic conditions on the sugarcane crop.

Qualifications and Experience
* At least a postgraduate qualification in Agronomy or a related field such as General Agriculture from a reputed university.
* Minimum five years relevant working experience.
* Possess strong research and application skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be practical oriented, ready to work long hours in the field and strong leadership and people influencing skills.

2. Civil Engineer (Buildings) WEKSCOL/CEB/2010

Reporting to the Managing Director, the selected candidate will carry out the following responsibilities;

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

* Provide leadership in the design, development and construction of a huge range of projects in the built and natural environment.
* Undertake technical and feasibility studies and site investigations, develop detailed designs, assess potential risks of specific projects and undertake risk management.
* Supervise tendering procedures and putting together of proposals, liaising effectively with colleagues, supervising and visiting contractors.
* Creatively and logically resolve design and development problems.
* Manage budgets and other projects resources.

Knight Frank Retail Property Manager Job Mombasa.

Knight Frank Retail Property Manager Job Mombasa.
Job Ref. MN 4541
Our client, Knight Frank, a leading international real estate firm with a solid foundation and reputation wish to recruit a Retail Property Manager for Mombasa, to cover Mombasa and the Coastal region.

Minimum qualifications & experience:

Job Profile
* Day to day management of the centre.
* Management of lease negotiations.
* administration and tenant relationships.
* Oversee property improvements and maintenance works.
* Ensure rent is collected promptly.
* Ensure property budgets are prepared promptly.
* Preparation of periodical Management Reports.

Personal Profile
* BA Land Econ or relevant degree.
* Minimum 5 years experience in property management or retail management with at least 2 years in a management position.
* Knowledge of retailers and retail trends in the country.
* Team Player and staff motivator.

Send your application with a detailed CV and a daytime telephone number.

Chief Internal Auditor, Western Kenya Jobs.

Chief Internal Auditor, Western Kenya Jobs.
Our Client, a large agricultural company in western Kenya seeks to recruit a Chief Internal Auditor.
Reporting to the Managing Director, the Chief Internal Auditor will be responsible for developing and implementing an effective internal management control systems.

Duties and Responsibilities
The incumbent will:

* Carry out institutional risk evaluation, efficiency audits and investigations as may be required by Management and Board and provide litigation support as required
* Provide input in the design of standard forms annual budgets, strategic plans and their review processes and technical support to other departments internally and externally
* Prepare Board Audit Submission reports, implement control and review departmental budgets and issue Audit reports
* Examine daily transactions to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and evaluate measures put in place by management to ensure company assets are accounted for and safely guarded from losses
* Conduct financial and systems audit, review IT policies and ascertain the reliability of Management data developed
* Ensure compliance with Tax regulations and other statutory requirements, design, develop and update the internal audit manual, develop and implement the annual audit program
* Facilitate compliance with auditing standards ICPAK guidelines and reviews Liaise with external auditors and follow up their recommendations

The Person:
The successful candidate must have the following:
* BCom (Accounts option) or equivalent. Those with postgraduate qualifications will have an added advantage CPA (K) CISA

Nairobi Java House Chef Job.3 November.2010

Nairobi Java House Chef Job.3 November.2010
Nairobi Java House is the leading restaurant and coffeehouse chain in Kenya and is continuing to grow as we meet the needs of our customers.
We are looking for talented & experienced individuals to fill the following position:
Duties & Responsibilities:

* Responsible for all day to day kitchen operations of any one of the outlets ensuring high standards of food and beverage production;
* Maintaining proper food handling and storage procedures;
* Schedule staff and oversee production to ensure adequate coverage of the kitchen while maintaining labour and food costs within mutually agreed upon budget objectives
* Be responsible for ordering all food and related supplies from approved suppliers, consistent with Company procedures and Departmental guidelines.
* Conduct regular inventory counts
* Meets daily production needs and ensures the kitchen is running smoothly, maintains high health, safety and sanitation standards.
* Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience
* Diploma in Food production from Utalii College or equivalent with minimum 5 years experience in similar position.
* Must have good leadership skills.

Hawkins Associates Kenya Jobs For Audit And Risk Management

Hawkins Associates Kenya Jobs For Audit And Risk Management
Our client, the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) is a state Corporation set up to regulate, supervise and develop the insurance sector in Kenya. The Authority is now seeking to fill this new position.

Head of Internal Audit and Risk Management Ref. No: 233/DX/FS
Responsible directly to the Board Audit and Corporate Governance Committee and indirectly to the Chief Executive for developing and implementing a comprehensive loss and waste prevention programme through independent, systematic and objective audit reviews as well as programmatic evaluations of business policies, systems, processes and practices.

Continuously reviews the effectiveness of internal controls and degree of compliance as well as identifying organizational risk factors in the management of the Authority.

Prepares audit reports and also makes recommendations to help improve the quality of service delivery systems as well as promoting good corporate governance practices.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

* Develop, implement and evaluate internal control framework as well as managing and profiling organizational risk factors;
* Evaluate the adequacy of internal controls by conducting protective and constructive audits of all functions
* Monitor and review procurement practices and other procedures including staff recruitment and selection process to ensure compliance with approved guidelines;
* Assess and evaluate all the Authority’s plans, projects, contracts and services to protect the Authority from risk.

Sukari Sacco Accountant Job.

Sukari Sacco Accountant Job.
Sukari Sacco Society Limited invites applications from qualified persons for the following post:
Accountant

Basic Requirements for appointment:

* Bachelors Degree in Commerce (Accounting) or equivalent.
* CPA (K) and a Member of ICPAK.
* Minimum of three (3) years experience in a busy accountancy environment.
* Hands on experience with MS Office and accounting packages.
* Practical knowledge of IFRSs and IASs.
* Good analytical and reporting skills.
* High degree of integrity and dependability.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Accountant shall be in charge of the Finance Function.

Responsibilities include:

* Maintain an effective financial system that provides reliable financial reports to the Sacco.
* Review of financial policies and procedures.
* Ensure compliance to accounting standards.
* Cash flow management
* Prepare budgets and final accounts.

Higher Education Loans Board HELB Warning To Defaulters.

Higher Education Loans Board HELB Warning To Defaulters.
I went through the public university system and to a larger extent the Government through HELB funded my education. Obviously when i was given the cash i didn’t consider the implications and mostly just squandered it.
I have been painfully paying the loan through employer deduction but it looks like life will get real tough for the defaulters. HELB is seeking to enlist the services of debt collectors and the newly created credit reference bureau. and if your name features with any of the two it will be very very hard to access a loan anywhere else.

Debt collectors will be enlisted to track down defaulters of government university loans beginning this month.

This follows the expiry of a two-week ultimatum issued to the past loanees to present their details to the board to speed up repayment.

The Higher Education Loans Board is also preparing to for- ward names of defaulters to credit reference bureaus for action, including blacklisting them for credit access.

A notice issued last month to former beneficiaries who were not repaying their loans expired at the weekend.

In the notice, the board informed defaulters that it planned to engage the services of debt collectors to recover the amount owing. “To avoid the above, all beneficiaries currently not re-paying their loans are required to forward to the board their names, identity card numbers and current postal addresses,” said the notice.

“They should also forward their current employers’ names and postal address.” Loanees who are unemployed- or self employed were also required to provide all their details.

Those targeted are the ones who took up loans under the defunct Higher Education Loans Fund, the Education ministry and Helb.

Tropical Heat. Stores Clerk Job Vacancy.

Tropical Heat. Stores Clerk Job Vacancy.
AN OPPORTUNITY IN AN ISO22000:2005 CERTIFIED COMPANY
STORES CLERK

You will be responsible for maintaining effective inventory control, safe custody of goods, eliminating stock losses and stocks reconciliation.

Qualification and experience required;
o Minimum Degree/Diploma in Supplies and Stores Management
o Experience in a similar capacity will be an added advantage
o Excellent computer skills.
o Able to meet set deadlines and work long hours with minimal supervision.

We are an equal opportunities employer. State your current and expected remuneration.

Applications with a passport sized photo/ CV/ certificates/ copy of certificate of good conduct, name of 3 references to be submitted to:-

Regional Marketing Operations Specialist Job.

Regional Marketing Operations Specialist Job.
CAREER OPPORTUNITY:
REGIONAL MARKETING OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Communications Solutions Provider – Telecom Industry
Our client, a global telecommunication corporation that provides communications solutions to
service providers is looking to fill the position of Marketing Operations Specialist, reporting to the
Director of Marketing.

This is a regional role, and the key responsibilities of the Marketing Operations Specialist include:
To support and manage various marketing’s tools, covering lead generation management; target
group management – customer databases; customer communication dissemination as well as
managing all the modules within the tool e.g. financial – budgets and actuals.
Customer satisfaction surveys, including database management; survey support; improvement
plans uploading and the follow up module.
Monitor and follow up on questions being posed to the region coming through the client website.
Responding to all queries and undertaking follow ups and making sure that all questions are
answered and closed, and keeping track and logging all the queries and responses.

Position Requirements
The successful candidate will have:
- Marketing background, with a recognized
qualification in marketing and at least 3 to 5 years’
experience working with databases.
- A good understanding of how the marketing function integrates with other functions to reach
expected results.
- Have a good understanding of the telecommunication industry.

Strategy Planning Manager Job.

Strategy Planning Manager Job.
CAREER OPPORTUNITY:
REGIONAL STRATEGY PLANNING MANAGER

Communications Solutions Provider – Telecom Industry
Our client, a global telecommunication corporation that provides communications solutions to service providers is looking to fill the position of Strategy Planning Manager, reporting to the Director of Strategy.

This is a regional role, covering the clients’ area of operation in Sub-Sahara Africa and the Islands.
The role will interact with market and industry players including new actors in the industry and
key influencers; regional industry analysts, customer units, group functions and the regional
management team.

Key Accountabilities:

Situational Analysis – responsible for develop the company’s business environment outlook in the
region.

Personal Assistant To C.E.O Job.

Personal Assistant To C.E.O Job.
Main Responsibility
Provide personal administrative support to the GROUP CEO. Duties include general clerical, receptionist and project based work. Project a professional company image through in-person and phone interaction

Preferred Qualifications
* Must have a bachelors degree preferably business oriented
* Must have good report writing skills
* Must be absolutely polished in presentation and must be keen in
* Should be extremely eloquent and my.
* Knowledge of Microsoft Office and telephone protocol.
* Must be very confidential in how they handle documents and information.
* 0 – 3 years working experience only
* Project Management qualification will be an added advantage

Other Responsibility
* Prepare correspondence, reports, and materials for publications and presentations.
* Setup CEO’s travel and accommodation arrangements.
* Maintain CEO/ Director’s calendar.
* Prepare and maintain CEO/ Director’s expense report.
* Setup and coordinate meetings and conferences.
* Create, transcribe, and distribute meeting agendas and minutes.
* Answer telephones and handle in appropriate manner.
* Meet and greet clients and visitors.
* Perform general clerical duties to include but not limited to: photocopying, faxing, mailing, and filing.
* Maintain hard copy and electronic filing system.
* Research, price, and purchase office furniture and supplies.
* Coordinate project-based work.
* Supervise support staff.
* Devising and maintaining office systems
* Arranging meetings, taking minutes and keeping notes

British American Insurance Financial Advisor Jobs.

British American Insurance Financial Advisor Jobs.
The Company is seeking to fill the following position of Financial Advisor with individuals who are proactive and self-driven and who can apply their knowledge, diligence, and experience to contribute to the achievement of our mission to delight our customers with outstanding financial services.

The main role of the position of a Financial Advisor is to sell insurance products and investment funds to prospective and existing clients and service the accounts thus created. Specifically, the Financial Advisor is expected to do, inter alia, the following on a highly rewarding commission-paying remuneration structure:

1. Sell insurance and investment schemes to prospective and existing individual and corporate clients;
2. Relationship management for existing clients;
3. Meet and exceed exciting and aggressive work targets;
4. Work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment within an entrepreneurial culture that offers minimum supervision.

Successful candidates will need to possess the following skills and experience:
* An appropriate qualification/training in sales and marketing;
* Work experience in the financial services sector e.g. bank, insurance companies, fund manager, stock brokers etc would be an advantage;

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Radio Africa Group TV Anchor Job.

Radio Africa Group TV Anchor Job.
Radio Africa is expanding its television services.

The Group will launch its TV news service soon and is looking for a world class anchor and news leader to join its stable of young and driven executives.

The ideal candidate must have a journalistic or academic background with a minimum three years field experience, superlative command of English, extraordinary interviewing skills and an ability to “hit the ground running”.

We require a driven individual who is prepared to change the boring world of Kenyan TV news.

If you are that individual, please send your application, CV and sample work to: jobs@kissfm.co.ke with the subject TV NEWS ANCHOR

or drop your application at our office on 2nd Floor, Lion Place, Waiyaki Way, Nairobi.

Closing date: 10th November 2010

Chief Accountant Job Kisumu Kenya.

Chief Accountant Job Kisumu Kenya.
Applications are invited for the position of Chief Accountant at Pabari Enterprises Ltd in Kisumu City, a leading Building and Hardware suppliers in Mid West and Western Kenya.

The Job reports to the Managing Director.

Overall purpose of the Job:
* To provide effective operational financial planning, monitoring, accounting and weekly reporting
* To institute and ensure effective internal control procedures
* To actively participate in debt collection, customer care /handling and satisfaction

Key responsibilities:
* Financial Accounting and reporting of companies activities
* Establish new operational control procedures
* Production of statutory accounts
* Point of contact responsibilities with external auditors
* Consolidation of Group Accounts
* Involvement in Tax Planning
* Financial planning budgeting and forecasting.
* Generation of accounting reports and promotion of modern accounting operations based on Sage/pastel and of critical importance is understanding of Talley 9.0 system or willingness to learn and adopt it.
* To head and manage the Company’s Finance & Accounts Department.

Academic Writing Jobs.

Academic Writing Jobs.
We are currently in search for a team of versatile and dynamic academic writers with research experience and able to efficiently and professionally write well researched papers on different topics and also work under minimum supervision.

Applicants must have past experience in academic writing, must be a residence of Nairobi and must have a degree in any field.

If you meet the requirements, Send resume to jmakavely@gmail.com for perusal.

Location: Nairobi and environs – Nairobi Area
Salary: 12000 upwards (payable twice a month).

Availability: Immediately and ready to work full time

Accountant Cum Office Manager Job Vacancy.

Accountant Cum Office Manager Job Vacancy.
My client is a stable firm in Nairobi with business interests real estate and the mobile telecommunications industry and is looking to employ an Office Manager/Accountant.

Duties and Responsibilities
The position will have a wide breadth of duties including, compliance, accounts payable,accounts receivable, invoicing, bank reconciliations, and special projects in the accounting group.

Additionally, this position will get exposure to the day to day real-estate operations. This includes managing a small office, working with clients in resolving issues, and doing other projects as assigned.

Key Competencies
•Excellent Communication Skills
•Problem analysis and assessment
•Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
•High level of Integrity
•Work and time Management.
•Team player

Education and Experience.
•Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance
•CPA/ACCA to the final level.
•A minimum of 2 years comparable experience as an Office Manager/Accountant in a busy office.
•Computer skills and knowledge of office and accounting software packages
•Good business acumen and understanding of accounting, finance and operational processes.
•Self motivated, dependable and able to work with little supervision.

Technical And Administrative Assistant Based In Nairobi

Technical And Administrative Assistant Based In Nairobi
WWF- The Global Conservation Organization, Eastern & Southern Africa Regional Programme Office (WWF ESARPO), is seeking to recruit a:

TECHNICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT– based in Nairobi


Reporting to the Albertine Rift Montane Forests Ecoregion (ARMFE)Leader, the incumbent will work on full time basis to provide administrative and programmatic/technical support to the functions of Albertine Rift Programme.

Major duties include: Assist the ARMFE Leader and projects in managing communications and queries on WWF-ESARPO projects in the Albertine Rift area; tracking, consolidating and forwarding of project reports to WWF International and/or the relevant National Organization; initiating contracting process for partners and consultants and follow up on implementation of contract in close collaboration with relevant Project Managers; ensuring timely submission of technical and financial reports, etc; handling organizational aspects of visits and/or meetings/workshops;providing full time administrative and secretarial support to the functions of the ARMFE Leader and to the relevant projects of programme; Laying out, proof-reading, formatting, and editing of documents and reports; Maintaining the filing system up to date; assisting the ARMFE, Programme Conservation Director and Regional Representative in translating and producing documents from English to French.

Office Etiquette. Some Men Behaving Badly.

Office Etiquette. Some Men Behaving Badly.
It’s yet another Monday morning and we get to share your career and  job  related troubles. Help this young woman who wrote over the weekend.

I work in a small office with four men. I am a 23 year old woman–they are all in their thirties and forties. You should hear the way they talk to each other; they use profanity, make sexist, lewd and derogatory comments, gossip and talk bad about everyone, including their customers, wives and girlfriends.

My goal at my job is to do my job, be kind and polite to customers and co-workers. So for the sake of keeping my job and not being hated by everyone I keep quiet about the things I see, hear, and endure. I don’t say much when someone is rude to me because I don’t want things to escalate into an argument.

I make these guys tea everyday (although it’s not in the job description). I thought this would show them that I care about them and I just want to fit in – but I want to fit in without having to compromise my own dignity.

Why do I have to put up with this type of behavior? Isn’t this my workplace too? Don’t these grown men realize what’s acceptable and what’s not appropriate in an office/business setting? Do they not think some of their comments and references offend me? I feel like they do not value me and my position here, they see me as a dumb little blonde, hired just to appease people because I have a nice disposition.I am smart, competent, a hard worker, dependable, efficient AND nice. One thing I lack is the ability to handle confrontation as I don’t want to upset people. I like everyone to be happy.

My true boss works a branch away and is only here every few weeks. I’m afraid if I complain to him that he’ll just replace me. I’m the third office assistant they’ve had in less than a year.

I like my job – I like my benefits – It’s very hard for me to find another job with this kind of flexibility. What should I do?

Are men behaving badly at your office?

Merchandisers Job Salary Of k’sh 12,000.

Merchandisers Job Salary Of k’sh 12,000.
Our client urgently seeks to recruit merchandisers to drive their sales and help in the realizing the company vision.

Duties and Responsibilities

* Analyze sales information, work out sales targets and plan how to increase profits.
* Visit suppliers or manufacturers to select goods, which is likely to involve working closely with retail buyers.
* Negotiate a price, order the goods, agree a delivery date, complete all the necessary paperwork, and keep in touch with suppliers to make sure that the goods arrive on time.
* Work closely with display staff and department managers to decide how goods should be displayed to best attract customers’ attention.
* Planning and setting up sales promotions and advertising.
* Visit different stores to discuss how well stock is selling, and make decisions on how to increase sales

Skills and Interests
To be a successful merchandiser you will need:
* The ability to understand what the customer wants
* Business sense and negotiation skills
* The ability to work well in a team
* To be well organized and good at planning
* Good written and spoken communication skills
* Creative flair
* The ability to cope with the pressure of fast-paced work.

Pioneer Training Institute Jobs Vacancy Kenya.

Pioneer Training Institute Jobs Vacancy Kenya.
Pioneer Training Institute invites applications from qualified, competent and experienced candidates for the following positions:

1.College Marketers
*Aged between 22 and 35 years.
*A passion for marketing college programs
*Good communication and peoples skills.
*Experience in direct sales for more than two years in any related field
*Qualified candidates are required to send their applications with CV to email to
dancreative.m@gmail.com and current gross remuneration, day time telephone contact and names and addresses of three referees not later than 3rd November 2010

2.Hairdressing and Beauty Instructor

* ‘O’ level division II or KCSE C plus
* Diploma in Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy and any relevant advanced diploma and above from a recognized institution (KNEC/CITY & GUILD), TOT will be added advantage.
* At least three (3) years working experience in training department/institution
* Computer literate
* Between 22 and 35 years old.

Forever Living Products Distributor Jobs.

Forever Living Products Distributor Jobs.
Founded in 1978 on little more than dreams and hard work, Forever Living is now a multi-billion dollar company, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, that manufactures and sells dozens of wellness and beauty products. People just like you distribute these life-enhancing products, providing you the opportunity to own your own business and secure your financial future with a proven plan.

With over nine and a half million distributors in over 145 countries, Forever Living offers the once in a lifetime opportunity of living a healthier, wealthier life.

At Forever Living, we believe our greatest legacy is what we do for others and how we do it.

We adhere to sustainable practices that let us work in harmony with the earth, leaving a more promising future to our children. We take great pride in our charity foundation, Forever Giving, because it allows us to help others around the world who have needs far greater than our own.

We’re taking ideas and turning them into reality. It’s a part of our business that’s so deeply ingrained you could call it our culture.

Working towards a brighter future is so much more than our duty—it’s truly our pleasure.Forever Living finally makes it possible to own your own business. You’ll be your own boss, control your own hours. Enjoy residual income. And you’ll be on your way to financial freedom.

Forever Living’s exclusive health and beauty products, and proven business opportunity, are exactly what millions of people are searching for—greater wellness and financial security. You make money simply by sharing this dream with others.

Business Development Manager In An IT Company.

Business Development Manager In An IT Company.
POSITION: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
COMPANY: ICN SOLUTIONS LTD.,

ICN Solutions Limited is a Kenyan IT Company rendering diverse ICT Solutions to both the SME and corporate’ sectors. We have been in existence for over 10 years and prior to our entrance into the solutions segment, we have been well established in the IT Hardware market.

As we aspire to become a leading IT Solutions house, we are now seeking an energetic and ambitious self-driven personality to spearhead this department.

Our range of IT solutions that we offer cover among others:-
* Data security – Private Cloud Computing
* Backup & Disaster Recovery – Data Center and Co-location services
* Managed Services – Asset Tracking
* Outsourcing IT – Tele and Video Conferencing

The ideal person to occupy this position will be expected to provide strategic leadership and demonstrate well-developed supervisory skills. In addition this position will focus in building expert knowledge in the company’s key categories and sharing this both with staff and customers in order to build long-term partnerships and increase sales and profitability.

Creafinity Ltd Looking For A PHP Developer

Creafinity Ltd Looking For A PHP Developer
Creafinity Ltd is looking for a PHP Developer to join our development team. We are a company that deals with Website Design and Development, Graphic Design, Flash Animation and Management Systems.

The developer needs to:

1. Be available from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
2. Be good in AJAX, PHP5, MYSQL5. Knowledge of Frameworks (Kohana, CodeIgniter) an advantage.
3. Knowledgeable in Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign (CS3 and above)
4. Have proper reporting and documentation habits
5. Fast learner and deliver on time.
6. Knowledge of WAP an advantage

Please write your applications to info@creafinity.co.ke.
You may send links to some of the work that you have done. Also, be prepared to be tested during the first interview.

Recruitment Consultant HR Job Kenya.

Recruitment Consultant HR Job Kenya.
Our client, a fast growing Recruitment firm is looking for a Recruitment Consultant.

The successful candidate will work with our client to define best practices in recruitment and selection, and will also be responsible for attracting candidates and matching them to temporary or permanent positions/jobs with client companies.

The jobs may vary from entry-level roles to Management level.

Key responsibilities
* Attract candidates by drafting job adverts for use in a wide range of media, as well as by networking, headhunting and through referrals.
* Ensure that all open positions are closed as per pre-decided timeliness
* Contact candidates, arrange interview times, interview, test, rank, select candidates and provide feedback to unsuccessful candidates based on the job’s pre established selection criteria and the company’s recruitment policies.
* Receive and review job applications and short-list candidates as well as briefing them on how to prepare for the interview
* Help sort CVs and correspondence to forward to client companies
* Organize interviews for candidate as requested by the client
* Regularly review recruitment policies to ensure effectiveness of selection techniques

Local Trainers Sudan Referendum (Duty Stations Nairobi, Eldoret, Kakuma and Dadaab)

Local Trainers Sudan Referendum (Duty Stations Nairobi, Eldoret, Kakuma and Dadaab)
OCVR Kenya is searching for local trainers (Duty station: Nairobi, Eldoret, Kakuma, and Dadaab) to organize and deliver quality training to the Referendum Centre staff, assist with the logistics for the organization of training, monitors the compliance of registration and exhibition procedures by the staff of branch offices, if requested.

The candidates should have previous relevant training experience, preferably in the electoral field, training delivering skills, excellent communication skills, good command of English and preferably at least one of the southern Sudanese Languages. Entry on duty date: as soon as possible.

Magazine Circulation Executive Job Kenya.

Magazine Circulation Executive Job Kenya.
Category: Product Circulation Management
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Nairobi, Kenya


Job Background
We run Kenya’s biggest youth and entertainment magazine, The Insyder. We require a tenacious, mid-tier Circulation Executive to assist with the magazine’s Circulation Sales function.

We’re looking for a self-starter with a proven track record in retail sales and the confidence to deal with top retail outlets. This is an exciting opportunity to build circulation and membership for the publisher, and to contribute to its increasing success.

Requirements

A minimum experience of 3 years required – magazine or print publication circulation/distribution experience will be an added advantage. Key skills required will be a hands-on knowledge and management of all areas of circulation including new subscriber acquisition, bulk subscriptions, renewals, billing, inserts, retail visibility, retailer management and data analysis.

Responsibilities
You will report to magazine publishing management and have the following day-to-day responsibilities:
* Ensure that magazine meets rate base on an issue-by-issue basis, by developing and managing a yearly budget and forecast, utilizing the department’s circulation model.
* Coordinate with fulfillment organization and internal staff in directing print order.
* To co-ordinate & supervise magazine distribution at distribution points every month.
* Check availability of magazines in every stall by stall visiting.
* To Supervise the Circulation of magazine on monthly basis.
* To handle magazine Vendors and guide them to promote the publication.
* To add customers by way of meeting new people & through subscription schemes.
* Create feedback channels with customers & vendors.
* Manage magazine subscribers’ needs.

Warehouse Supervisor Job Kenya.

Warehouse Supervisor Job Kenya.
Main Job purpose
To ensure systems are in place and adhered by all carriers & service providers to facilitate timely clearing of the bills and release of payments by Shared Services. To calculate, compare and circulate various logistics KPIs with trend and gap analysis so that corrective actions can be taken.

To work closely with the branch Logistic Officers to ensure Distribution Costs are captured and reported correctly at weekly/monthly level to identify the gaps and initiate actions to bridge the same.

Share the pockets of excellence with in Supply Chain to bring overall improvements. To play lead role in preparation of logistics budget & Dynamic Forecast on distribution costs.

* Budgeting and tracking the distribution costs and taking corrective action to optimise fixed and variable distribution costs (FDC & VDC)
* Preparing project plan and managing implementation of secondary distribution projects
* Presenting recommendations for development and improvement in secondary distribution costs, speed, reliability and quality
* Work in close association with branch Logistic Officers in selection and development of the carriers for efficient and safe transportation of goods from DCs to CDs
* Recommendations on the mode of transportation for various sectors(secondary) depending upon the price competitiveness and serviceability
* Ensuring lead time norms and stock deployment strategy for all the sectors
* Ensuring customer service levels are achieved in line with the service level agreements
* Ensuring quality in distribution in secondary distribution
* Recommendations on CD rationalization criteria
* Work with Purchase Team to identify the medium & long term inbound requirements to ensure logistics arrangements are made.
* Ensure timely payment to caries to ensure smooth logistic operations
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