Tuesday, December 28, 2010

KCPE 2010 Results. SMS 5052 And Online


Get 2010 KCPE results by sending the  index number to the SMS  code 5052.
You can also get the latest KCPE Results for 2010 by logging in to KNEC website here http://www.examscouncil.or.ke/
A total of 746,409 candidates sat the 2010 KCPE exams in five subjects, including 1,029 candidates from Southern Sudan.
In the 2009 KCPE exams, Njoroge Kamenju from Lily Academy in Central Province was the top student scoring 438 marks out of a possible 500. He was followed by Rabin Isaac who scored 435 marks while Risper Chemutai came in third garnering 434 points.
A total of 720,054 candidates sat the exams in 2009, with a gender parity ratio of boys to girls standing at 53:47. 1,904 candidates from 80 schools had their results cancelled for cheating.

Thursday, December 23, 2010

UNDP Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor Consultant Job in Nairobi Kenya


Summary of Key Functions:
  • Advise on and provide concrete recommendation regarding how to strengthen the Monitoring and Evaluation Framework of the UNSAS
  • Provide a detailed plan, with clear responsibilities, for the monitoring and evaluation activities under the UNSAS
  • Develop monitoring and evaluation tools for monitoring and evaluation of the UNSAS for the UNCT and the RCO
  • Advise the UNCT on how to conduct real-time evaluation of the UNSAS
  • Develop a costed and phased proposal for the UNCT for how to carry out real-time evaluation
  • Advise on the possible contributions and training needs of national institutions on joint monitoring and evaluation
Functions / Key Results Expected

Scope of Work

The Consultant will be based in Nairobi for the duration of the contract. Travel to relevant areas of Somalia, specifically Puntland and Somaliland, may be required. Other travel may be arranged at the discretion of the Resident Coordinator’s Office.

Methods and outputs

The consultant will:
  • advise the RCO and UNCT on how to strengthen the existing monitoring and evaluation framework for the UNSAS
  • Provide a detailed plan, with clear responsibilities, for the monitoring and evaluation activities of the UNCT and RCO under the UNSAS
  • Develop monitoring and evaluation tools for the UNCT and RCO
  • Develop a proposal for how to carry out real-time evaluations of UN programmes.
Monitoring and Progress controls

The consultant will be supervised by the Head of the Resident Coordinator’s Office and the quality of the consultant’s works will be assessed by the Monitoring and Evaluation Group of the UNCT.

Final product/deliverable
  • An improved and complete monitoring and evaluation framework for the UNSAS, including baselines and indicators;
  • A detailed plan, with clear responsibilities, for the monitoring and evaluation activities of the UNCT and RCO under the UNSAS
  • Develop monitoring and evaluation tools for the UNCT and RCO
  • Develop a costed and phased proposal for how to carry out real-time evaluations of UN activities and programmes throughout Somalia, including in areas where access is difficult.
  • Advise the RCO on how to strengthen the monitoring and evaluation framework of the UNSAS;
  • Advise the RCO on how to complement agency level monitoring and evaluation;
  • Contribute to knowledge sharing amongst UN staff on issues relating to the UN Reform Agenda and post conflict transition;
  • Ensure that regional disparities, inter-sectoral linkages, and cross-cutting issues are taken into account in all monitoring and evaluation activities; and
Competencies

Corporate Competencies:
  • Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards
  • Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of the UN
  • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
  • Treats all people fairly without favoritism
Functional Competencies:
  • Strategic vision and strong technical and analytical capabilities
  • Very good political judgment
  • Excellent organizational and management skills
  • High level of self-management capacity and proactive self-drive under very low supervision
  • Ability to handle effectively multiple tasks without compromising quality, team spirit and positive working relationships
  • Strong written, interpersonal and oral communication skills
  • Excellent command of MS Office applications; ability to use information technology as a tool and as a resource
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
  • Maintain balanced and positive attitude even under continued high stress level
  • Knowledge of current development policies and activities
  • Excellent partnership management skills
  • Excellent analytic and written ability
  • The ability to work well with others and build good relations internally and externally
  • Experience in closely working with colleagues and counterparts of different nationalities and religions in challenging operational and living conditions
  • Maintain balanced and positive attitude with all counterparts even under challenging working, living and security situation during phases of continued high stress level
Technical Competencies:
  • Excellent understanding of organizational development and change management processes and techniques
  • Strong understanding of results-based management (RBM) principles and human rights-based approaches to programming
  • Strong ability to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data, including sex disaggregated data
  • Experience in managing and carrying out monitoring and evaluation, including real-time evaluation, in post-conflict and/or conflict affected countries a requirement
Recruitment Qualifications

Education: - Masters Degree or higher in Development, International Relations, Political Science, Economics or a related subject

Experience: -
  • A minimum of 7 years progressive, related professional work experience at the national or international level.
  • Experience must primarily relate to senior levels of programme management, change management and the monitoring and evaluation of programmes and reform interventions.
  • Experience in crisis or post-conflict countries or experience in Islamic societies and/or in Africa and the Arab worlds
  • Hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects is required
  • Previous experience designing and conducting real-time evaluations is required
  • Sound knowledge of the UN system’s procedures and operational activities for development is desirable.
  • Familiarity with the UN, particularly the UN Reform Agenda is desirable.
  • Solid experience in using MS Office package and web-based management systems.
Language requirements:- Fluency in English, both written and oral communication skills

How to apply

Please send your curriculum vitae, marked “ RC Consultant: Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor” By 30th December 2010 to:

The Deputy Resident Representative (Operations),
United Nations Development Programme - Somalia,
P.O. Box 28832,00202 Nairobi, Kenya,
fax: 254-20- 4183641,
e-mail: registry.so@undp.org

Closing date: 30 Dec 2010

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants are required to fill the P11 Form and submit it together with the application.

Find the P11 Form for SSA Holders on this link
http://www.so.undp.org/index.php/Download-document/43-P11-form-for-service-contract-and-SSAs.html

UNDP will only be able to respond to those applications in which there is further interest.

Accountant Office Cum Administrator Job Vacancy in Kenya


A Rural based daily organization is looking for a results oriented, self driven Office administrator cum accountant to run its overall operations in Nyandarua District.

The person will be reporting to the Board of Directors

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Maintain close supervision on the daily functions of the staff, ensuring productivity and checking the quality of the output.
  • Marketing coordination and talking to the farmers.
  • Orient, educate and train fresh employees, acquaint them with their specific responsibilities, communicate in clear terms what is expected from them, and introduce them to the institution’s vision and mission statement.
  • Conduct assessment and evaluation on a continuous basis regarding the performance of the staff.
  • Conduct close observation and make all the essential recommendations to the management regarding more effective and more organized handling of specific operations within the institution.
  • Manage all organization assets from any misuse.
  • Serve as the receiver of important mail, documents and ordered items delivered to the organization’s address.
  • Maintain a detailed record of the payments that are due to be made to farmers ad other creditors
  • Review and process All payments.
  • Keep proper records and books of accounts.
  • Other duties as often as may be required by the Board.
Other requirements
  • The person should portray management and financial literacy preferably holding a CPA part 1 Certificate.
  • A mature, responsible person who is able to command respect between peers, community and the management.
If you strongly feel that you meet the above apply indicating your salary requirements.

Email: newnmpl@gmail.com

Manufacturing Manager Job Vacancy in Kenya


A well established Company in Kenya wishes to fill existing vacancy for the position indicated above.

The individual will join a high achieving management team in various department.

This position reports to Plant Manager and will be responsible for the following:
  • Overseeing the production and maintenance process, drawing up a production schedule.
  • Ensure planned KPI's of efficiency and performance are met or exceeded.
  • Ensuring that the production is cost effective
  • Ensure implementation and evolution of safety procedures and environment policies are followed and company guidelines are implemented.
  • Develop and execute the yearly manufacturing plan to deliver the business objectives (production volume, manufacturing controlled cost, quality etc)
  • Institutionalize manufacturing Best Practice Tools and processes.
Personal Profile
  • At least a Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/instrumentation but a degree would be more preferable.
  • At least 10 years working experience in food processing factory in similar position.
  • Must be capable of working independently and met strict deadlines.
  • Must be result oriented and ready to work for long hours.
  • Must be a team builder.
If you believe you fit the required profile, please apply using the online address below on or before 06th January 2011, providing CV, present position, current remuneration, day and evening contacts, names and addresses of at least three referees.

To General Manager
Email: info.advert2010@gmail.com

Kisumu Polytechnic Procurement Officer Job Vacancy


Applications are invited from suitable qualified candidates to fill the following position:

Procurement Officer


Requirements for Appointment:

Applicants must have a minimum requirement of:
  • Bachelors Degree in Procurement and Supplies Management or its equivalent awarded by a recognized institution.
  • Registration with the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management or equivalent recognised body.
  • Proficiency in Computer Applications.
  • At least (2) years working experience in a busy Procurement Department and conversant with the present procurement regulations.
  • Masters Degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage
Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Principal, the successful candidate will be expected to carry out the following duties:
  • Responsible for procurement of quality goods & services
  • Maintain all records pertaining to procurement
  • Prepare monthly reports on all requisitions under process
  • Prepare tender documents
  • Supervise staff in the section.
  • Advice on statutory requirements, storage, handling and distribution of supplies.
Applications should to be addressed to:

The Principal,
Kisumu Polytechnic,
P.O. Box 143-40100,
Kisumu.

Email: info@kisumupoly.ac.ke

To be received on or before Wednesday, 5th January, 2011.

Applicants, who will not have received any response on this advertisement by Friday, 21st January, 2011 should consider their applications unsuccessful.

Those previously interviewed need not apply.

Brand Assistant Job Vacancy in Kenya


Reporting To: Brand Manager

Key responsibilities will be to:
  • Work with local agencies to develop and implement 360 degree communication strategies in line with the Brand plans;
  • Gather continuous market intelligence on the product performance, customer and consumer attitudes and new problems and recommend corrective action if needed;
  • Work closely with Demand planners to establish realistic demand plans;
  • Work closely with sales team & distributors / customers to ensure effective implementation of plans and stimulate product support;
  • Monitor and control Product Fixed and Marketing Expense (PFME);
  • Work closely with New Product Development (NPD) project teams on NPD projects to launch new formulations or products based on Consumer Insights;
  • Ensure marketing support in the form of Product information, Point of Sale (POS), Public Relations (PR), Relationship building and management is given to the country CCSD team.
The ideal candidate should possess the following skills and competencies;
  • Honors degree in Marketing/ Sales or other Business related field from a recognized university;
  • Minimum 2 years experience in Brand Marketing in an FMCG with a working knowledge of :
  1. Consumer & trade promotions
  2. Distribution & channel development
  3. Basic finance
  4. Working with agencies / third parties
  • Ability to use networks to influence business activity;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with good relationship building skills;
  • A proven team player with creative problem solving skills;
  • Ability to multi task, self initiative, proactive with good presentation skills.
To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line.

Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Chief Pilot Job Vacancy in Chyulu Hills Kenya - KAA


A company in Chyulu hills is seeking to employ a Chief Pilot for its flying operations.

Minimum required is 3,000 hrs of which not less than 1,000 hours on a C206.

Candidate must be instrument rated with minimum 50 hours of instrument.

Place of employment: Chyulu hills.

Send your application with your C.V, quoting your current and expected salary, before January 7th 2011,

By email to: luca@maasai.com

and send a copy of the application to:

Director General,
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority,
P.O Box 30163 – 00100 GPO
Nairobi

Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction Expert (DRR Expert) - German Agro Action Job in Kenya


German Agro Action / Welthungerhilfe is an International NGO operating in various districts in Kenya and is currently looking for a qualified Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction Expert (DRR Expert) for a fixed term field based position in pastoralist Kajiado, south-eastern Kenya.

To qualify for this position the candidate should:-
  • Have a bachelors or masters degree in social sciences, development studies or related field, ideally with additional specialisation in community based disaster risk reduction, specifically drought preparedness
  • Have knowledge and proven experience in:
  1. Community based disaster risk reduction, specifically drought preparedness
  2. Community based social protection and resilience building, preferably Cash For Work/Food for Work/WASH interventions
  3. Recovery and rehabilitation approaches
  4. Targeting methods
  5. M&E methodology
  6. Community trainings (incl. hygiene promotion)
  7. Project reporting
  • Be computer literate
  • Be ambitious, honest, and self-motivated
  • Be a team player, flexible and supporting, able to work under high work loads
  • Have a minimum of 3 years of post qualification experience in a similar position
  • Be willing to live and work in remote areas and with local communities
Women are especially encouraged to apply.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Qualified applicants are requested to submit their one-page motivation letter, details of previous/actual salary and expected remuneration, detailed CV with highlight of own skills and achievements (especially in DRR), language skills, testimonials, and contact details of three referees, not later than 3rd January 2011 to:

The Human Resource Manager,
Welthungerhilfe e.V.,
German Agro Action, Regional Office,
P. O.Box 38829-00623,
Nairobi, Kenya.

Ref: DRR Expert Kajiado,

Corporate Affairs Executive Job Vacancy - National Oil Corporation of Kenya



National Oil Corporation of Kenya is a fast growing and dynamic World Class Petroleum company serving energy needs for today and tomorrow.

Following the steady and continuous growth and expansion we have experienced over the last few years, we are looking for a talented, energetic, ambitious and self motivated individual keen on a career enhancing opportunity, to fill the position of Corporate Affairs Executive

Ref: HR 01/12/10

This appointment will initially be on a one year renewable contract

Job Profile

Reporting to the Deputy Managing Director, the incumbent will be responsible for public and media relations and all external communication activities that expand and raise the profile of the Company while promoting its products, exploration agenda and role within the industry and the government.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks
  • Champions the National Oil brand
  • Creates effective communication material for downstream and upstream business operations.
  • Creates and maintains positive media contacts/ relations and reviews all media materials
  • Acts as the media and agency liaison both within the Corporation and externally.
  • Coordinates and organizes Corporate events
  • Prepares press releases for review and authorizes their subsequent release
  • Promotes National Oil products and other assets and works with the Marketing team to grow the Company brand
  • Supports and coordinates press conferences and briefings in conjunction with Public Relations agencies
  • Prepares, manages and monitors budgets associated with projects agreed upon
  • Liaises with the Deputy Managing Director and other stakeholders within the company to spearhead CSR programs for the Company
  • Generates ideas, develops concepts and writes copies to articulate the Company’s position and brand appropriateness for various audiences
  • Ensures compliance and adherence to company policies, procedures, systems and statutory requirements.
The Person
  • First degree in Communication, Public Relations, Marketing or equivalent
  • Five (5) to eight (8) years experience in a similar position in a Commercial business environment
  • Member of Public Relations Society of Kenya
  • Member Chartered Institute of Marketing Association (CIMA) or any other recognized professional body in Marketing.
  • Knowledge of the Petroleum Sector would be an added advantage.
  • Should have excellent communication, networking and negotiation skills
  • Be an energetic, self driven person of impeccable integrity and honesty
  • Should be result oriented, have excellent interpersonal relationship skills with good knowledge of the consumer market.
National Oil is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will offer a competitive package to the successful candidate. Applications clearly indicating position reference and current remuneration should be addressed to the

Human Resources Manager,
P.O Box 58567-00200 City Square
Nairobi

or via email: hrm@nockenya.co.ke

so as to reach us by 5th January 2011.

Please include your daytime telephone number and names and contact addresses of 3 professional referees.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

AkiliAfrica Entry level Programmers and ERP Implementation Consultants Jobs in Kenya


Eager to get going...? We want to talk to you!

AkiliAfrica is the leading provider of business software solutions in Eastern Africa and a multiple winner of the Microsoft Dynamics Partner of the Year award.

We are seeking to appoint the right people in our Nairobi office in the following position:

Entry level Programmers and ERP Implementation Consultants

You will have the opportunity to provide solutions to many of the leading companies in East Africa.

These are permanent positions and include training and an attractive remuneration package. The hiring process will include interviews and assessment tests. This recruitment process runs until January 7, 2011.

We look for people with imagination, energy, and dedication. Smart! Top grades, a passion for what technology can do, with a track record of success, excellent communication skills, and excellent command of written and spoken English.

Applications with cover letter should be emailed to the address below: jobs@akiliafrica.com

Website: www.akiliafrica.com

Lutheran World Federation Jobs in Dadaab Refugee Camp Kenya


Lutheran World Federation/Department for World Service Kenya/Djibouti program is seeking to recruit Kenyan nationals for the following positions to be based in Dadaab Refugee Camp

1. Education Officer
1 Position

The Education Officer will be based in Dadaab Hagadera Camp and shall be responsible for coordinating and overseeing operational plans in the Education Department.

He/she will work hand in hand with the Quality Assurance and Standards Officer to improve the proper operations and management of the Education Sector.

The incumbent will report directly to the Senior Education Officer or his/her designate, while working closely on daily basis with Education staff & other sectors of LWF.

Duties and responsibilities will include:
  • Setting short and medium term primary education unit program plans and budgets in liaison with the SEO and plans and monitors performance against those plans.
  • Assisting with planning and design of primary education activities and measures of achievement and collecting data for LWF/DWS primary education unit performance monitoring plan, especially with regard to education indicators.
  • Overall in charge of school supplies (teaching and learning materials which includes: Making requisitions on quarterly basis of the required school materials and equipment, Distribution of the same to all schools in good time for appropriate utilization; also in overseeing data collection and analysis in schools.
  • Ensuring regular communication and interaction between the Education Sector Management staff and teachers, and the school management committees, Refugee Education committees, District Education Office, and other development partners and agencies.
  • Monitoring progress and impact of the primary education unit through regular school visits.
  • Reviewing annual work plans and activity plans of the unit for comprehensiveness, clarity and adherence to LWF/DWS Somali Refugee Assistant Project-Dadaab goals and objectives.
  • Working with teachers and others to ensure the meaningful participation of learners in all aspects of the unit
  • Arranging the sharing of ideas between teachers and schools and coordinating the work of head teachers, school management committees and school inspectors in the camp.
  • Ensuring effective evaluation of learners to see that schools are in line with the Kenya Schools Curriculum, and noting changes required in curriculum or teaching methods.
Professional Qualification:
  • Preferable a degree in education. A social science degree in a related discipline would also be considered.
  • Proven training in curriculum development and implementation, and educational administration.
  • Proven academic or on-job training and understanding of the Project Cycle model in managing humanitarian assistance.
Relevant Experience:
  • At least 4 years of progressive experience in primary education programs for refugees or rural communities.
  • Experience gained within an international humanitarian NGO will be an added advantage.
  • Strong analytical and administration skills in the management of education/programs consisting of primary education.
  • Experience in project cycle management, proposal, report writing and excellent computer skills.
  • Experience in Training of Trainers/Facilitators skills (TOT & TOF) an advantage.
Personal Attributes:
  • High level of motivation, integrity, commitment and professional responsibility.
  • Ability to tolerate cultural, educational and religious diversity in the work place
  • Excellent communication, organization and presentation skills.
2. Quality Assurance and Standards Officer
1 Position

The QAS Officer will be based in Dadaab Hagadera Camp and shall be responsible for coordinating and overseeing operational plans in the Education Department.

He/she will work to improve the proper operations, management and improvement of the Education Department. The incumbent will report directly to the Senior Education Officer or his/her designate, while working closely on a daily basis in collaboration with other sectors of LWF.

Duties and responsibilities will include:

Responsibility 1:
  • Ensure that the education project monitoring & Evaluation systems and tools are appropriate and effective in accordance with project design and objectives.
  • Review existing monitoring and reporting tools for the project outputs suggest modifications and develop new tools as necessary in conjunction with sector officers and programme development unit of ERO.
  • Continue to re-examine the specific outputs of the main project components to be monitored and evaluated.
  • Field monitoring and tracking of project progress as per goals and objectives and in accordance to donor contractual obligations.
  • Capacity building of education staff on M&E systems, and data collection including SMP
Responsibility 2
  • Curriculum implementation and evaluation
  • Work together with education officers so as to assess teachers and advice appropriately.
  • Do spot check on syllabus coverage so as to advice appropriately
  • Check on the working instruments of all teachers
  • Analyze examinations & ensure that exams meet intended objective
  • Develop tools to measure learning achievements in schools.
  • Assess teaching visuals and learning materials
Responsibility 3
  • Participate and contribute in Education Sectors Program Development Tasks
  • Help in designing and development of education sector strategic plan
  • Contribute in the development of annual work plans and measurable performance indicators.
  • Review donor progress reports to ensure they conform to set goals and objectives and share corrections with colleagues within the sector.
Responsibility 4
  • Compile project/program reports.
  • Enhance the programmatic and communication linkage between sectors
  • Coordinate development of donor reports and ensure the reports are in line with the agreed upon indicators before submission to Sector head.
Professional Qualification:
  • A degree in Education, social science or an equivalent qualification with a bias towards statistics.
  • Strong analytical, quantitative, qualitative research skills –practical skills in community research skills desirable.
  • Knowledge of SPSS, EPI Info, STATA and SAS computer software
  • Specialized training in statistics.
Relevant Experience:
  • At least 4 years experience in development work, the bulk of that period having been spent in education programme development and development research.
  • Ability to work in a team and coordinate team initiatives
  • Good knowledge and understanding of the NGO environment including programme administration and management.
  • Working knowledge of programme design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of education.
Personal Attributes:
  • Excellent leadership, training and facilitation skills
  • Good writing , communication and analytical skills
  • Have thorough understanding of education programmatic related issues
3. Special Needs Education Teachers
3 Positions

The Primary school SNE teacher will be based in Dadaab Hagadera Camp and shall be responsible for developing and fostering appropriate skills and social abilities to enable learners achieve optimum development according to age, ability and aptitude.

He/she will work hand in hand with the Education Officers and other Sectors to facilitate learning and improve proper curriculum implementation in schools.

Responsibilities and Tasks:
  • Overall responsible for implementing & evaluating curriculum in the least restrictive environment to children with SNE
  • Establish and maintain up to date professional and administrative records.
  • Train SNE children in co-curriculum activities, assess & prescribe right equipment to SNE children & train them to use
  • Planning, preparing and presenting lessons that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within their class.
  • Staying up to date with changes and developments in the curriculum structure
  • Working with the school management and stakeholders to ensure participation of SNE learners in all education aspects
  • Guide and train parents of children with disability on basic conception for upbringing of their children
  • Involve the refugee community through the PTA in SNE issues, Monitors conduct community mobilization and sensitization on significance of SNE
Professional Qualification:
  • P1 Certificate from Kenya National Examination Council with a Diploma in SNE
  • Registered by Teachers Service Commission
  • Computer literacy
  • Has attended various short courses on SNE to keep abreast with new developments in the sector
  • Competencies: Assessment teacher of children with special needs and teacher trainer
Relevant Experience:
  • At least 4 years of progressive experience as SNE teacher
  • Assessment teacher of children with special needs and teacher trainer
  • Experience gained within an international humanitarian NGO will be an added advantage.
  • Experience in inclusive education and safe learning environments initiatives/learner centered model of teaching
Personal Attributes:
  • High level of motivation, integrity, commitment and professional responsibility.
  • Ability to tolerate cultural, educational and religious diversity in the work place
  • Excellent communication skills, time management, organization and presentation skills
  • A good team player with high degree of initiative, flexibility and tolerance
4. Secretary
1 Position
  • Provide personal administrative support to Education Sector and the organization through conducting and organizing administrative duties and activities including typing and proof reading examinations and keeping records of the same.
Responsibilities
  • Prepare and manage correspondence, reports and documents
  • organize and coordinate meetings, conferences, travel arrangements,take, type and distribute minutes of meetings
  • In liaison with the OIC organize internal and external events in the sector and Set up and maintain filing systems
  • Type and print examinations for all classes in the schools and facilitate timely distribution of the same.
Relevant qualification and experience:
  • Diploma in Secretarial
  • 3 years working experience in similar position
  • Proficiency in computer and in depth knowledge of relevant soft ware such as MS Office Suite
  • Proficiency in spelling, punctuation, grammar and other English language skills, high typing speed
Key competencies
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Attention to details, Time management, planning and organization
  • Confidentiality/Interpersonal skills
“LWF/DWS is an equal opportunity employer irrespective of gender, race or religious affiliation. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. LWF/DWS is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for humanitarian agencies. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect the organization’s commitment to the prevention of abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries.”

Applications and detailed CV must include email address and telephone contacts of 3 referees, one of whom must be your supervisor in your current/former employment.

They should reach the undersigned by close of business on 3 January, 2011

Human Resources Officer,
Lutheran World Federation,
P.O. Box 40870 00100,
Nairobi

Or e-mail to hr-dadaab@lwfkenya.org by end of business on 3rd January 2011.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Pathfinder International / USAID APHIAplus Coast Project - Jobs in Kenya


Pathfinder International is an international non-profit organization that is dedicated to supporting high-quality comprehensive reproductive health services in Kenya.

Pathfinder International is the lead partner of APHIAplus project in Zone 2, Nairobi and Coast provinces. APHIAplus is a five-year project award from USAID for comprehensive health service delivery project to provide sustainable, integrated, quality health services resulting in improved health outcomes.

APHIAplus project will become effective from January 2011 and will work closely with the Government of Kenya, non-governmental and for profit sectors to strengthen health care services throughout these provinces.

We are currently seeking highly talented and hard-working individuals to be a part of dynamic teams committed to improving the lives of men, women and children.

Finance Management Specialist
Location: Mombasa

Reporting to the Provincial Director, the Finance Management Specialist will ensure project financial planning and management, in compliance with USAID regulations and Pathfinder procedures and policy.

S/he will lead budget development and implementation, and oversee administration, accounting, grants management and financial reporting. The role will also be responsible for developing and managing sub agreements, assuring consultancy contracts and payments, and submitting regular accounting reports.

Requirements:
  • Bachelors’ Degree in Business Administration or Commerce.
  • Professional qualification in CPA (K)
  • Applied skills in developing and managing large budgets
  • Eight years work experience in accounting or auditing, four of which should be in an international NGO
  • Experience with U. S. government contracts and good working knowledge of US federal/ USAID rules and regulations is desirable for this role
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong leadership and management skills
Accountant
Location: Mombasa

The Accountant works in conjunction with the Finance Management Specialist in all areas of financial accounting, budget preparation, management and monitoring including special projects essential to the finance function.

Job Requirements
  • A degree in financial accounting from a recognized university or CPA III/ ACCA level III.
  • Minimum five years experience in a similar position in a large and busy international NGO.
  • Experience with U. S. government contracts and good working knowledge of US federal/ USAID rules and regulations.
  • Knowledge of ACCPAC will be an added advantage.
  • Excellent computer skills particularly with advanced hands on experience on different types of spread sheets and various automated accounting systems.
  • Ability to work well with people from diverse cultures and communicate effectively.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Accounts Assistants
(3 Positions)
Location: Mombasa; Voi; Malindi

The Accounts assistants will be responsible for maintaining the office cash book and prepare monthly bank reconciliations; cheques and ensure their disbursement; receive and bank organizational funds. S/he will undertake timely filing of payment vouchers and fill out monthly statutory returns for payments.

Job Requirements
  • Professional accounting qualification of CPA II or ACCA level II.
  • Three years experience in a similar position in a large and busy international NGO.
  • Experience with US government contracts and good working knowledge of USAID rules and regulations is preferred.
  • Ability to organize time, manage a variety of tasks simultaneously and resolve routine problems independently
  • Excellent computer skills, particularly with advanced hands-on experience with different types of spreadsheets and various automated accounting systems.
Grants Officer
Location: Mombasa

The Grants Officer is responsible for sub-grant financial administration and compliance as well as programmatic guidance and support. This includes review of new sub-grant proposals, processing of sub-grant agreements and subsequent modifications, monitoring financial and programmatic aspects of the sub-grant during the sub-award period, and closing of the sub-award.

The Grants Officer is responsible for coordinating the efforts of program, technical and financial staff to ensure an efficient administrative process and quality documentation.

Job Requirements
  • Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration or CPA (K).
  • Minimum four years experience in a non-profit environment, preferably international.
  • Knowledge of U.S. government grant-making rules and regulations.
  • Knowledge of HIV and OVC programming principles.
  • Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented and high degree of accuracy; strong analytical skills and sound judgment.
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
  • Willingness to travel extensively within coast province
Service Delivery Coordinators (4)
Location: Mombasa; Voi; Malindi; Lamu

The Service Delivery Coordinators will plan and coordinate project activities at the health centers and other project catchments areas in collaboration with other stakeholders to ensure successful implementation and monitoring of the project.

This will involve working closely with and providing technical assistance to DHMT and other health facility teams; support health education activities in both the health facility and community; monitor project activities to ensure successful implementation. Prepare monthly and quarterly reports of all activities.

Job Requirements
  • Minimum diploma in nursing or clinical medicine. A degree will be an added advantage
  • At least five years hands-on experience in the field of HIV and AIDS or one and more of the following: reproductive health, family planning, TB, MNCH and youth friendly services
  • Demonstrated collaborative approach including working with Government officials with good negotiation skills, diplomacy and tact
  • Good community mobilization skills with Training of Trainer skills
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a team and support others in their work.
  • Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, internet etc
Office Manager
Location: Mombasa

The role of the Office Manager is to ensure smooth and efficient operations of all the administrative, logistical and human resources matters relating to the province.

S/he will ensure that office facilities are adequately and efficiently utilized to support the activities of the province while adhering to USAID and pathfinder international policies and guidelines.

The role will be responsible for all procurement; fleet management; coordination of all security issues plus management and supervision of administration staff.

Job Requirements
  • Degree in Business administration or related field.
  • Five years experience in administration, preferably in an international non-governmental organization
  • Excellent working knowledge of US federal/ USAID rules and regulations is desirable for this role
  • Strong computer and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to people of different nationalities and backgrounds.
  • Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision
  • Initiative and ability to work independently and develop solutions to problems
Drivers (3)
Location: Mombasa; Malindi; Lamu

Reporting to the Office Manger the drivers will provide transport for authorised personnel for official business and different organization activities. The role involves performing daily routine checks for company vehicles, minor repairs; arranging for vehicle service and keeping updated
records of car movement.

The job holder will assist the Office Manager with advice, sourcing and verification of motor vehicle maintenance during procurement process including other office purchases/supplies, mail delivery and banking services.

Job Requirements
  • Secondary level education.
  • Possess a valid drivers license and certificate of good conduct
  • Basic Auto Mechanic skills
  • At least 5 years of driving experience preferably in an international nongovernmental organization
  • A good command of the English language.
  • Ability to take initiative and be proactive.
Office Assistants (4)
Location: Mombasa; Lamu; Malindi

The role of the Office Assistant is to ensure that the office cleanliness is maintained at all times; manage the office kitchen and support the administration department with messaging, filing, typing, faxing and photocopying.

The role may be called upon to temporary relieve the receptionist during short absences.

Job Requirements
  • Minimum O – Level education
  • Proficiency in spoken English and Kiswahili
  • Two years experience in a similar role
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision.
Receptionist
Location: Mombasa

Reporting to the Office Manager the receptionist will be responsible for managing the switchboard and office reception by ensuring that the reception area is well maintained and kept orderly and that technical telephone problems are reported promptly.

S/he will coordinate the booking of conference/meeting rooms and receive, circulate and send out general mail and ensure that incoming mail is circulated to the right staff.

Job Requirements
  • Diploma in business administration/front office management or its equivalent
  • At least three years experience in a similar or related role
  • Ability to communicate fluently in English and Kiswahili languages.
  • Previous experience in switchboard management
  • Able to deal with a fair amount of pressure and working with minimum supervision.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and able to work with people of different nationalities, cultures and backgrounds
  • Computer literacy in basic Microsoft applications will be an added advantage.
Data Officers (3)
Location: Mombasa; Voi

Reporting to the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist and working closely with the Data Manager the Data Officer is responsible for ensuring quality in collection, cleaning and entry of community and health facility data into the project databases, and collation of training reports.

Job Requirements
  • Diploma in Health Records & Information Technology (Preference for training in Medical Records)
  • Four years relevant work experience in an international NGO preferably in HIV/AIDS sector.
  • Solid experience in data quality exercises and data entry.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
  • Training and capacity building skills.
  • Ability to meet strict deadlines and work independently.
  • Good working knowledge with Excel, SPSS, or other statistical programs or PEPFAR databases is preferred for this role.
Human Resources Coordinator
Location: Nairobi

Reporting to the Human Resources Manager and based in the Nairobi office, the Human Resources Coordinator will provide functional and/or technical support of the day-to-day operations of the human resources function.

This will include HRIS, recruitment, leave and staff medical management, staff welfare and performance management.

The role will contribute to the accomplishment of Human Resource practices and objectives; support the organisation deliver its mandate through its people by cultivating the development of a performance driven culture and driving people in order to improve quality of their performance and meet the organisation’s objectives as a whole.

Job Requirement
  • Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Management or equivalent
  • Higher Diploma in Human Resources Management will be an added advantage
  • Minimum of 3 years undertaking generalist functions of Human Resources
  • Excellent computer skills with good MS Office knowledge
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Able to work independently and exhibit high level of confidentiality
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Good database management skills
Applications including cover letter, CV, references and salary history should be sent to: kenyajobs@pathfind.org indicating clearly the position and location you are applying for.

Deadline for applications is 5th January 2011.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Pathfinder is an equal opportunity employer

Director of External Relations - Marie Stopes International Job in Kenya


Job Reference Number: P1393

Country: Kenya

Location: Nairobi

Team: Programme Management

Marie Stopes International (MSI) is one of the largest international family planning organisations in the world. We are a marketing focused, results oriented social enterprise that develops efficient, effective and sustainable family planning programmes in the UK and 43 countries around the world. Every year MSI provides over six million people with high quality health services.

Marie Stopes International (MSI) seeks a Director of External Relations, Kenya, to develop high-level associations with key stakeholders (public sector, national and international NGOs, and the donor community), ensure effective management of donor-funded projects, lead in raising awareness of the organisation, and leverage additional large-scale funding to support the organisations’ continued growth. The role will also deputise for the Country Director.

The Director of External Relations is an exciting role requiring an experienced and dynamic individual with first-hand international development experience, international donor expertise and highly-developed communication skills. The role is varied and offers the opportunity to develop internal and country-specific donor strategies, engage donor representatives, lead project designs including teaming, develop first class proposals and budgets and build internal capacity.

MSI seeks a talented individual with proven skills and experience in leading successful external relations efforts, involving national government, bilateral and multilateral donors such as USAID (required), the Global Fund, DFID, KfW, PEPFAR and other European donors.

This post attracts an in-country salary package, plus assistance with visa applications and relocation.

Based in Nairobi with some extensive travel throughout Kenya and beyond, we are offering you the opportunity to take your career to the next level, whilst putting your skills to use assisting us to achieve our Mission of ‘Children by Choice, not Chance’. You must be pro choice on abortion.

How to apply

To apply, please review the job framework here then either apply online via application or CV and covering letter.

Apply via CV here

or

Apply online here

Closing Date for Applications: 14th January 2011

Job in Nairobi Kenya - UNDP Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor Consultant


Summary of Key Functions:
  • Advise on and provide concrete recommendation regarding how to strengthen the Monitoring and Evaluation Framework of the UNSAS
  • Provide a detailed plan, with clear responsibilities, for the monitoring and evaluation activities under the UNSAS
  • Develop monitoring and evaluation tools for monitoring and evaluation of the UNSAS for the UNCT and the RCO
  • Advise the UNCT on how to conduct real-time evaluation of the UNSAS
  • Develop a costed and phased proposal for the UNCT for how to carry out real-time evaluation
  • Advise on the possible contributions and training needs of national institutions on joint monitoring and evaluation
Functions / Key Results Expected

Scope of Work

The Consultant will be based in Nairobi for the duration of the contract. Travel to relevant areas of Somalia, specifically Puntland and Somaliland, may be required. Other travel may be arranged at the discretion of the Resident Coordinator’s Office.

Methods and outputs

The consultant will:
  • advise the RCO and UNCT on how to strengthen the existing monitoring and evaluation framework for the UNSAS
  • Provide a detailed plan, with clear responsibilities, for the monitoring and evaluation activities of the UNCT and RCO under the UNSAS
  • Develop monitoring and evaluation tools for the UNCT and RCO
  • Develop a proposal for how to carry out real-time evaluations of UN programmes.
Monitoring and Progress controls

The consultant will be supervised by the Head of the Resident Coordinator’s Office and the quality of the consultant’s works will be assessed by the Monitoring and Evaluation Group of the UNCT.

Final product/deliverable
  • An improved and complete monitoring and evaluation framework for the UNSAS, including baselines and indicators;
  • A detailed plan, with clear responsibilities, for the monitoring and evaluation activities of the UNCT and RCO under the UNSAS
  • Develop monitoring and evaluation tools for the UNCT and RCO
  • Develop a costed and phased proposal for how to carry out real-time evaluations of UN activities and programmes throughout Somalia, including in areas where access is difficult.
  • Advise the RCO on how to strengthen the monitoring and evaluation framework of the UNSAS;
  • Advise the RCO on how to complement agency level monitoring and evaluation;
  • Contribute to knowledge sharing amongst UN staff on issues relating to the UN Reform Agenda and post conflict transition;
  • Ensure that regional disparities, inter-sectoral linkages, and cross-cutting issues are taken into account in all monitoring and evaluation activities; and
Competencies

Corporate Competencies:
  • Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards
  • Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of the UN
  • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
  • Treats all people fairly without favoritism
Functional Competencies:
  • Strategic vision and strong technical and analytical capabilities
  • Very good political judgment
  • Excellent organizational and management skills
  • High level of self-management capacity and proactive self-drive under very low supervision
  • Ability to handle effectively multiple tasks without compromising quality, team spirit and positive working relationships
  • Strong written, interpersonal and oral communication skills
  • Excellent command of MS Office applications; ability to use information technology as a tool and as a resource
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
  • Maintain balanced and positive attitude even under continued high stress level
  • Knowledge of current development policies and activities
  • Excellent partnership management skills
  • Excellent analytic and written ability
  • The ability to work well with others and build good relations internally and externally
  • Experience in closely working with colleagues and counterparts of different nationalities and religions in challenging operational and living conditions
  • Maintain balanced and positive attitude with all counterparts even under challenging working, living and security situation during phases of continued high stress level
Technical Competencies:
  • Excellent understanding of organizational development and change management processes and techniques
  • Strong understanding of results-based management (RBM) principles and human rights-based approaches to programming
  • Strong ability to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data, including sex disaggregated data
  • Experience in managing and carrying out monitoring and evaluation, including real-time evaluation, in post-conflict and/or conflict affected countries a requirement
Recruitment Qualifications

Education: - Masters Degree or higher in Development, International Relations, Political Science, Economics or a related subject

Experience: -
  • A minimum of 7 years progressive, related professional work experience at the national or international level.
  • Experience must primarily relate to senior levels of programme management, change management and the monitoring and evaluation of programmes and reform interventions.
  • Experience in crisis or post-conflict countries or experience in Islamic societies and/or in Africa and the Arab worlds
  • Hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects is required
  • Previous experience designing and conducting real-time evaluations is required
  • Sound knowledge of the UN system’s procedures and operational activities for development is desirable.
  • Familiarity with the UN, particularly the UN Reform Agenda is desirable.
  • Solid experience in using MS Office package and web-based management systems.
Language requirements:- Fluency in English, both written and oral communication skills

How to apply

Please send your curriculum vitae, marked “ RC Consultant: Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor” By 30th December 2010 to:

The Deputy Resident Representative (Operations),
United Nations Development Programme - Somalia,
P.O. Box 28832,00202 Nairobi, Kenya,
fax: 254-20- 4183641,
e-mail: registry.so@undp.org

Closing date: 30 Dec 2010

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants are required to fill the P11 Form and submit it together with the application.

Find the P11 Form for SSA Holders on this link
http://www.so.undp.org/index.php/Download-document/43-P11-form-for-service-contract-and-SSAs.html

UNDP will only be able to respond to those applications in which there is further interest.

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

MESPT Legal Officer Job Vacancy in Kenya


Micro Enterprises Support Programme Trust

Founders: The Government of Kenya and the European Union

Partners: The Royal Danish Embassy, Nairobi

The Micro Enterprises Support Programme Trust (MESPT) is a Kenyan Organization whose founders are the Government of Kenya and The European Union. Over the last eight years, MESPT has offered wholesale loans to Microfinance Organisations (MFOs) and Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies (Saccos), to the tune of Kshs. 2.0 billion.

Due to the expansion of the organisation, MESPT wishes to recruit a Kenyan who is an LLB graduate, an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and a Certified Public Secretary to work as a Legal Officer on a three year renewable contract.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Legal Officer will have the following among other
responsibilities and tasks:
  • Provide legal advice and guidance to the Board of Trustees and Management.
  • Formulate legal policies and practices in the operations of the Trust.
  • Be the Secretary to all the meetings of the Board of Trustees.
  • Draft and vet all the legal Contracts and agreements that MESPT will enter into.
  • Carry out contractual negotiations on behalf of MESPT.
  • Work in collaboration with external lawyers to conclude loan documentation, following up on loan defaulters and prosecute the cases in Court.
  • Ensure legal compliance of MESPT by filing all the relevant returns.
  • Carry out any other duties specified by the Chief Executive Officer.
Qualifications Profile
  • An LLB Degree.
  • Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and a Certified Public Secretary.
  • At least 5 years post qualification experience mainly in handling commercial, conveyancing and civil litigation.
  • Honest, proactive, customer focused, results oriented and team player.
  • Able to work without supervision, meeting strict deadlines and coping with intense work pressure.
  • Must be computer literate.
The detailed job description for this post is available at the MESPT websites.

Qualified Candidates interested in the post should send their application by Post, Courier or On-line (to legalofficer@mespt.org), to be received by 23rd December 2010 and include; detailed CV, email address, daytime telephone contacts, current and expected remuneration package, names and email contacts of three referees and the academic certificates and other testimonials to the following address:

The Chief Executive Officer
Micro Enterprises Support Programme Trust (MESPT)
2nd Floor, Vision Tower, (Formerly First Assurance Plaza), Muthithi Road, Westlands
P. O. Box 187, Sarit Centre 00606, Nairobi, Kenya
Tel.3746354, 3746764, 3749942 Fax 3746764
Cell phones: 0722 207905 and 0735 333154
E-mail: legalofficer@mespt.org

Websites: www.microfinancetrust.org and www.mespt.org

Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Those who do not hear from us by 15/01/2011 should consider their applications unsuccessful.

Swivel Marketing General Manager Job Vacancy


Swivel Marketing Ltd is a marketing support services provider specializing in experiential marketing. We also undertake other outsourced marketing and sales activities such as merchandising, sales activations and gap filling distribution.

Swivel views Africa as its play ground and in the last 4 years, it has opened fully fledged offices in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ghana and Zambia. 2011 has its new frontiers too. Our driver is great innovative ideas supported by excellence in execution.

To achieve the above, we need the following additional professionals to join us:

General Manager

Role Description

The General Manager is responsible for the overall management of the staff, Finances, projects and initiatives that will lead to continued growth of Swivel Marketing. Key drive will be the ability to engage at diverse levels, integrate (swivel) resources and finally ensure effective implementation of projects with the objectives of meeting our client's stretching demands. This will in turn contribute to the company's growth.

Profile & Context:

Swivel Marketing Ltd is a below the line advertising company specializing in Experiential Marketing. Its activities include mobile activations (inclusive of roadshows), In store promotions, Launches well as other unique activations that require face to face communications.

The company was incorporated in Kenya in April 2006 and a year later it opened in Kampala, Uganda. It has since opened up in Tanzania and Ghana. Swivel Marketing Ltd key promise is in delivery of great and fresh ideas into great execution. These is underpinned by the team's key driver: - Excellence in Execution.

From the above, it's imperative that the each Swivel business unit has a leader owning and managing the overall Profit and Loss of the assigned business unit, hence this role of a GM.
Structure of the Organization:

Reporting To: The Managing Director.

Responsibilities

Leadership:-
  • You will provide the overall leadership of the business unit, from business planning through team management and seeking new opportunities of growth.
Business Development and client service
  • You spearhead the delivery of the revenue target through great ideas, executions and establishing trusting relationships.
People
  • Building a great team to deliver.
  • You love people with the unique differences and are a coach.
  • You are an influencer providing great motivation to perform.
Project Management
  • Lead in breaking down projects and seeing through the Executional plan .
  • Review and evaluate projects performance.
Financial Management
  • Overseeing Preparation and content of all financial documents including budgets and Financial statements.
  • Budget planning and cost control.
Key performance indicators will be-
  • Achievement of set revenue and business performance objectives.
  • Staff motivation and zeal.
  • Efficient and effective management of all Resources.
  • Sound relations with clients, suppliers and trade partners.
  • Effective and on time Implementation of projects.
Qualifications
  • 1st Degree.
  • +5years in Senior Management Position in Agency or FMCG environment.
  • Experience in client service and or business development with a proven success.
Essential Experience
  • Close knowledge of BTL or ATL industry and its working.s
  • Well developed conceptual, strategic and analytical abilities.
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills.
  • Capacity to lead and manage multi disciplinary staff, through high level people management and leadership skills.
  • Proven high level interpersonal and communication skills including the abilities to liaise and negotiate successfully with executive management, government agencies and members of the Bar
  • Capacity to provide high level advice to the Board including presentations and reports
  • Ability to effectively manage operational staff within a complex environment
  • Drive to ensure organizational improvement with a desire to manage change in a consultative and sensitive manner
  • Possession of a qualification in marketing, administration, business, commerce or other relevant field
Send your CV to careers@swivel-marketing.com.

Application closes on 24th December 2010

Swivel Marketing Finance Manager kenya Job Vacancy


Swivel Marketing Ltd is a marketing support services provider specializing in experiential marketing. We also undertake other outsourced marketing and sales activities such as merchandising, sales activations and gap filling distribution.

Swivel views Africa as its play ground and in the last 4 years, it has opened fully fledged offices in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ghana and Zambia. 2011 has its new frontiers too. Our driver is great innovative ideas supported by excellence in execution.

To achieve the above, we need the following additional professionals to join us:

Finance Manager

Role Description

The Finance Manager at Swivel is responsible for the management of the company finances, ensuring the company complies to the regulatory and statutory regulations and the leader in Risk and Mitigation. Ensures all projects have the right costings, stay within agreed budgets and all risks mitigated

Profile & Context:

Swivel Marketing Ltd is a below the line advertising company specializing in Experiential Marketing. Its activities include mobile activations (inclusive of roadshows), In store promotions, Launches well as other unique activations that require face to face communications.

The company was incorporated in Kenya in April 2006 and a year later it opened in Kampala, Uganda. It has since opened up in Tanzania and Ghana. Swivel Marketing Ltd key promise is in delivery of great and fresh ideas into great execution. These is underpinned by the team's key driver: - Excellence in Execution.

To achieve the above, it's imperative that clear visibility and planning of cash resources, management and control of the cash spends as well as mitigation of potential risks are constantly in looked after by a specific role hence the role of a Finance Manager.

Structure of the Organization:

Reporting To: The Managing Director with close relations with the Unit Managers.

Responsibilities

Cash and risk management:-
  • Develop cash flow forecasting and maintain a long term cash forecast.
  • Manage ongoing banking relationships for maximum efficiency.
  • Responsible for the management of Swivels Insurance covers.
  • Champion and lead risk management program.
  • Ensure appropriate legal and statutory regulations are adhered to and solicit external legal advice as required.
Accounting and Financial controls
  • Manage the financial system, ensuing maximum productivity and that it meets the needs of the business today and the future.
  • Oversee the continuous improvement of accounting and financial processes and the development of the team with the goal to achieve best practices and optimal output.
  • Develop and oversee accounting policies and procedures to meet both current and future business models.
  • Oversee the external audit, review and analyze results and recommend for approval the audited financial statements.
  • Prepare the financial section of the annual report.
Leadership
  • Provide direction and leadership to the accounts team in each business unit and ensure excellent service to the teams.
  • Ensure optimal deployment of resources to achieve business goals.
  • Develop finance and accounting team goals that are fully aligned with the Swivel Objectives goals.
  • Lead and coach the team and recruit and retain high calibre staff.
Management Reporting
  • Responsible for the Swivel financial management reporting.
  • Present monthly and year-to-date financials with accompanying analysis of results.
  • Develop regular reporting and analysis, including key metrics reports, and conduct ad hoc financial analysis as required.
  • Ensure financial management reporting tolls and processes are in place to support the ongoing and future needs of the business.
  • Develop and prepare a monthly management reporting package.
Budgeting
  • Lead the annual business plan development and budgeting process.
  • Provide ongoing financial modelling and analysis expertise to Unit Business Leaders.
  • Lead the financial modelling and analysis to support the development of long term strategic initiatives and business plans.
  • Lead the quarterly outlook process.
The Person

To be successful in this role you will have comprehensive financial management knowledge,
  • A university degree in a relevant area as well as accountancy qualification (ACCA, CPA etc.).
  • Excellent management skills and the ability to meet deadlines and manage expectations are critical for this role.
  • You will possess good planning and communication skills
  • Ability to coach and develop the team.
  • Well-developed analytical skills,
  • Adaptability and flexibility in service delivery are all essential for the role.
Send your resume to careers@swivel-marketing.com.

Not later than : 24th December 2010

Swivel Marketing Operation Manager Job Vacancy


Swivel Marketing Ltd is a marketing support services provider specializing in experiential marketing. We also undertake other outsourced marketing and sales activities such as merchandising, sales activations and gap filling distribution.

Swivel views Africa as its play ground and in the last 4 years, it has opened fully fledged offices in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ghana and Zambia. 2011 has its new frontiers too. Our driver is great innovative ideas supported by excellence in execution.

To achieve the above, we need the following additional professionals to join us:

Operation Manager

Purpose of Role
  • To lead the production process of all initiatives/ideas designed for or from the client.
  • Planning.
  • Ensure that all projects run within the set Key performance Indicators.
  • Responsible for delivering the cost Management Agenda i.e. delivering effectively with great efficiency
Context :

Swivel Marketing Kenya established in 2006 with the objective of providing professional services in Below the Line Marketing consultancy, Events management and Promotions.

Swivel rides and is driven by Excellence in Execution of all projects contracted to it. Once projects have being sourced or briefed, there is need to have an overall person to oversee the operationalization in an effective & efficient process. It's against this basis that this position has been established.

Internal Profile

Reporting To: The General Managers.

Lead A team of: Project Managers, Project leaders and Team leaders.

Have strong relationships with: Business Dev Manager, Office Administrator, Business Development team.

External Profile
  • Clients' Sales Managers
  • Client Brand Managers and Trade Marketing team
  • High levels of respect/contact required with Trade partners as well as client.
  • Peers in FMCG industry, external industry data sources
Project Planing
  • You will oversee the Breakdown of each project and identify tasks and resources required.
  • Based on the project, you will resource the project with the relevant team to deliver.
  • Sign off all project plans.
Project Resourcing

You will :
  • Ensure that the projects are well resourced.
  • Head the Recruitment & training processes.
  • Ensure database of entire project team and resources exists before kickoff.
  • Ensure all project support materials are in place and on time.
Project Implementation and Management
  • Champion all projects implementation and management.
  • Oversee effective and efficient use of the resources.
Project Evaluation and Reports
  • Identify gaps and challenges from each project and plan to resolve or mitigate them.
  • Lead the evaluation of each project at each stage.
Qualifications
  • 1st degree
Experience
  • +3 years Project Management within a commercial environment with bias to FMCG
  • Extensive experience in implementing joint working initiatives with internal customers/clients.
Desired Skills
  • In-depth knowledge and understanding of the project management
  • Working knowledge of Account management, Business analysis, Information management.
  • Strong Relationships Management .
  • Market research literacy.
  • Proven communication, influencing and negotiation skills.
  • Strong analytical ability
  • PC skills, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project Manager.
  • Understanding of analytical tools...SPSS (Statistical Program for Social Scientists)
  • People management skills.
  • Ranging tools.
  • Merchandising principles.
Send your resume to careers@swivel-marketing.com.Not later than : 24th December 2010

Gulf African Bank ICT Jobs in Kenya


Gulf African Bank is one of the few fully Sharia'h compliant banks operating in this region. Our products address the needs of not just Muslims, but everyone in the market.

Some of our innovative products have won awards, and our customer service has been labelled exceptional. We are more than just a financial service provider – we are a real partner in business.

We are currently inviting applications for the following vacant positions in ICT Department:

Systems Analyst

Key Responsibility:

Reporting to the Head of IT, the Systems Analyst will be responsible for optimization of business systems processes by leveraging technology through the installed key applications in liaison with the business user community.

The incumbent will develop, implement, monitor, manage, and upgrade business systems so as to ensure efficient, accurate, secure, consistent and timely transaction processing and business and financial reporting.

Main Tasks:
  • To analyze and evaluate existing or proposed systems
  • Perform tasks related to application analysis, programming and design
  • Train staff and users to work with computer systems and programs
  • Develop, document and revise system design procedures, test procedures and quality standards
  • To assess the usefulness of pre-developed application packages and reports, and adapt them to the users environment
  • Review and analyze computer printouts and performance indicators to locate code problems and correct errors
  • Coordinate and link the computer systems within the bank to increase compatibility
  • To ensure compliance with the Bank's IT security policies, standards and procedures
Qualifications, Skills and Experience required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
  • Oracle DBA, MSDBA, MCSE, MCSA, MCSD and RHCE
  • At least 3 years working experience in designing, developing and implementing computer systems
  • Experience in using programming languages
  • Thorough knowledge of ERP, business intelligence, data mining, and flow of business operations
  • Must have working knowledge of databases, MS SQL Server and Oracle 9i/10g
Information Security Officer

Key Responsibility:

Reporting to the Head of IT, the Information Security Officer will formulate and implement policies with regards to the Bank's IT security operations.

The incumbent will also be mandated with continuously reviewing existing policies in line with the changes in the business environment. Activities of this role will relate to the protection of information and infrastructure assets against risks of loss, misuse, disclosure or damage.

Main Tasks:
  • Develop and manage an incident response and recovery program
  • To create security awareness among the Bank's staff and stakeholders
  • Work with system administrators to ensure system compliance
  • Analyze the logs of the various systems for initiating preventive security measures
  • Carry out risk assessment of the information assets for the Bank
  • Recommend controls in light of the values, threats, vulnerability and cost
  • To participate in the design, setting up, implementation and testing of business continuity and disaster recovery installations within the Bank
  • Conduct periodic vulnerability assessment of the IT assets of the Bank
  • Ensure adherence to the process within the Bank for creation, modification, access privileges and deletion of user IDs.
  • Conduct reviews to assess the access privileges on the basis on need to know
Qualifications, Skills and Experience required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field
  • Must be a Certified Information Security Manager
  • Being a Certified Information Systems Auditor will be an added advantage
  • At least 3 years relevant working experience managing the information security function of an enterprise or performing such duties
  • In-depth understanding of The Control Objectives for Information and related Technology (COBIT)
  • In-depth understanding of the Code of practice for information security management frameworks (ISO/IEC 27002:2005)
IT Support Specialist

Key Responsibility:

Reporting to the Head of IT, the IT Support Specialist will provide professional IT support services for the core banking system and support business users on business applications.

Main tasks:
  • Install, configure and upgrade core banking application environments whenever required
  • Implement and maintain the core banking application security
  • Ensure that all system changes are fully documented and maintain the documentation
  • To liaise with change management team and system users to keep the core banking software up to date by testing and scheduling upgrades and patches
  • Plan, document, implement and test backup and fallback procedures for all business applications
  • Document and keep track of all IT assets
  • Develop, implement and conduct user training for all business applications to maintain high levels of user competence
  • Ensure adherence to security standards, including incident reporting
  • Install, support and administer servers, printers and the PC network
  • Coordinate extraction of business/MIS reports
  • Maintain regular data and information backups
  • Execute data centre activities
  • Manager the Helpdesk operations of the ICT department
  • Manage Service Level Agreements
Qualifications, skills and experience required:
  • University degree in IT, Computer Science, Mathematics or equivalent
  • MCSE, CNNA, A+ or N+
  • ITIL Certification will be an added advantage
  • At least 1 year working experience in a similar environment with an exposure to MS Exchange, MS Office and performing the IT Helpdesk support role
  • Working knowledge of PC hardware, Windows 2003/XP/Vista
  • Strong customer service focus, supportive and helpful attitude
  • Experience in implementation and management of market research activities
Network Engineer

Key Responsibility:

Reporting to the Head of IT, the Network Engineer will monitor and maintain the Bank's computer systems and networks, support business users, install and configure computer systems, diagnose communication / hardware / software faults and solve technical problems.

The incumbent will also manage networked resources in the Bank including the data communications networks.

Main Tasks:
  • To plan and implement network security including building firewalls, applying cryptography, develop IT security policies, procedures and standards within the Bank
  • Evaluate hardware, software and peripheral equipment for LAN/WAN/MAN environment for procurement
  • Maintain all network documentation
  • Work with the Information Security Officer to ensure compliance across the Bank
  • Explore new technologies and trends related to computer networks
  • Participate in the design, setting up, implementation and testing business continuity and disaster recovery installations with the Bank
  • Anticipate communication and networking problems and implement preventative measures
  • Management and administration of VoIP
  • Ensure optimal use of bandwidth
Qualifications, Skills and Experience required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or equivalent
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or above
  • Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
  • Microsoft Certified Software Engineer (MCSE) will be an added advantage
  • At least 4 years working experience in a similar environment
  • Must have demonstrated ability to maintain large network installations in a busy environment with security as a top priority
  • Must have a good working knowledge of Firewalls and Intrusion Prevention systems.
  • In-dept practical knowledge of the TCP/IP protocol to include complex addressing and subnetting
  • Clear understanding of GSM, CDMA, 3G, leased line and E1 circuit and configuration of VPNs on cisco concentrators and Firewalls
Systems Administrator

Key Responsibility:

Reporting to the Head of IT, the Systems Administrator will be responsible for providing high level support for the core banking system in addition to other banking systems that are Oracle and MS SQL based.

Main Tasks:
  • Attend to OS, DBMS, and Communications incidents reported to the IT Helpdesk
  • To support the Bank's Intranet, e-mail, database and server administration for 24/7 data availability of key systems
  • Maintain a log of patches received and applied on the OS and DBMS for efficient version control
  • Carry out daily system administrative activities to maintain confidentiality, availability and integrity of OS and DBMS
  • Exploit the potential of Unix and Oracle to meet user requirements
  • Assist in User Acceptance Testing
  • Ensuring Internet and LAN security
  • Installation and deployment of relevant application and program software for the Bank
  • Manage system resources, including CPU usage, disk usage and response times to maintain operating efficiency
Qualifications, Skills and Experience required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or recognized equivalent
  • Certification in MCSE, CCNA, RHCE, Oracle 9i/10g or 11g
  • A minimum of 3 years working experience in a production support environment as a systems administrator
  • Experience with Unix scripting, PL/SQL and XML SQL
  • Hands-on in Unix environment (preferably AIX)
  • Experience in installation and configuration of MS Windows, 2003/2008, Active Directory and MS Windows 2007 Exchange Server
  • Extensive theory and practical understanding of MS SQL or Oracle DB architecture and administration
Applications to be sent with detailed CVs and names of three referees and should reach us on or before Monday 20th December 2010 through our recruitment e-mail recruitment@gulfafricanbank.com.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified within two weeks of the closing date.
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