Monday, November 8, 2010

National Sales Manager Job Re-Advertisement in Tanzania (KShs 140,000)


ur client is a leading car tracking company based in Tanzania, the duty station of the manager will be in Tanzania Dar es salaam

Responsible for developing and maintaining sales and marketing strategies to meet organizational objectives.

Evaluates customer research, market conditions, competitor data and implement sales and marketing plan changes as needed.

Oversees all marketing, sales, advertising and promotional staff and activities.

Generic Job Profile
  • Demonstrates technical sales and marketing skills and product knowledge
  • Develops annual sales and marketing plan in conjunction with sales department, which details activities to follow during the fiscal year, which will focus on meeting organizational objectives.
  • To manage the Sales and Marketing Department Budget. Delivery of all marketing activity within agreed budget. Direction of marketing/ sales staff where budgets are devolved.
  • Managing the entire product line life cycle from strategic planning to tactical activities.
  • Specifying market requirements for current and future products by conducting market research supported by on-going visits to customers and non-customers.
  • Driving a solution set across sales and marketing teams through market requirements, product contract, and positioning.
  • Developing and implementing a company-wide go-to-market plan, working with all departments to execute.
  • Analyzing potential partner relationships for company product lines.
  • Extensive experience in all aspects of developing and maintaining marketing strategies to meet organizational objectives.
  • Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements.
  • Willingness to coach and develop sales professionals.
  • Proven ability to oversee all marketing, advertising, sales and promotional staff and activities
Key Performance Indicators
  • Increase in sales volume and market share
  • Develop sound relations with customer base and business partners.
  • Executing innovative sales and marketing strategies
  • Implementing sound processes and systems
  • Build trust, value others, communicate effectively, drive execution, foster innovation, focus on the customer, collaborate with others, solve problems creatively and demonstrate high integrity.
  • Maintain professional internal and external relationships that meet company core values.
  • Proactively establish and maintain effective working team relationships with all support departments.
Key Competence
  • Customer Management, Negotiation and influential, Execution of business plans, Sales Analysis,
  • Developing and leading people, Planning and organization, Innovative and Proactive, Self Starter
Qualification and Experience
  • Degree in a Business Related Field with a concentration on marketing
  • 5 years sales and marketing experience including field based exposure in vehicle tracking and fleet Management Industry.
  • Previous working experience in car tracking in Kenya will be a straight advantage.
Remuneration

Gross salary Minimum of Ksh: 140,000, House, transport, medical

Qualified candidates should send detailed C.V to henry@myjobseye.com quoting your current salary.

Please indicate position applied for on your Email subject line.

Safaricom Senior Accountant- Stocks Job Vacancy in Kenya


We are pleased to announce the following vacancy within the Finance Division.

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

Senior Accountant- Stocks
Ref: FIN-SAS-NOVEMBER 2010

Reporting to the Principal Accountant – Stocks; the job holder will ensure accuracy and completeness of inventory reporting and costing by ensuring that all stocks purchased by the business are properly recognized and valued for inclusion in the financial ledgers in accordance with the Vodafone Accounting policies and International Accounting standards.

The job holder’s key responsibilities will be to:
  • Process all stock transactions through Oracle and eliminate month end entries at GL level except on accruals only;
  • Ensure that stock transactions / movements (purchases and sales) are agreed to purchase ledger and sales ledger on a monthly basis;
  • Prepare monthly cost of sale and balance sheet schedules in accordance to provisions of accounting standards (IFRS) and Policies (Vodafone/ Management);
  • Reconcile physical stock balances, the stock ledger and the inventory control account in the general ledger on an ongoing basis;
  • Review stock valuation module on an ongoing basis ensuring that all relevant cost elements are captured;
  • Ensure a complete spares catalogue exists in the stock ledger for all engineering spares and receipts and issues of spares are processed;
  • Ensure a stock movement report by quantity and cost is prepared on a monthly basis;
  • Review and report monthly stock take reports by warehouse/care center managers and follow up on the variances;
  • Carryout a complete stock take report on a quarterly basis and investigate and issue a report on variances noted;
  • Obtain full management approval for stock adjustments resulting from stock take exercise;
  • Facilitate detailed Training of the Safaricom stock handlers;
The ideal candidate should possess the following skills and competencies:
  • Qualified Accountant CPA (K)/CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent with honors degree from a recognized university. An IT qualification will be an added advantage;
  • 4-5 years Accounting experience in a well run company of which 2 should be at a supervisory level;
  • Hands on experience working with a computerized accounting system preferably with ERP application;
  • Demonstrate proficiency in project management skills and competencies;
  • Thorough understanding of the International Financial Reporting Standards and experience in application and enforcement of the standards at the workplace;
  • Experience in co-ordination of project activities to completion;
  • Ability to critically analyse processes and systems for enhancement of efficiencies and performance;
  • Experience in preparation and supervision of basic accounting ledger entries and extraction of the Trial Balance and financial statements;
  • Direct involvement in Corporate reporting for financial and management information;
  • Ability to relate well with both internal and external customers and work in teams;
  • Proactive, confident, self- drive for results with the ability to work under pressure and tight schedules/deadlines and with minimum supervision;
  • Leadership skills and ability to train others and enhance their skills and competencies;
  • A proven team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
If you meet the requirements and are self driven, proactive and up to the challenge, please send your resume and application letter quoting the job reference number to the address below.

All applications must be delivered on or before Tuesday 9th November 2010.

Senior Manager - Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Limited
Via email to: hr@safaricom.co.ke

Nyali Children Hospital Jobs in Mombasa


We are a rapidly expanding hospital located in Nyali,Links Road, Mombasa and opening a new branch in Likoni.

We wish to recruit the following staff:

1. Medical Officers: Must be qualified doctors registered with the Medical and Dentists Board. Must have 2 years post internship experience and aged between 28 and 35 years.

2. Clinical Officers with experience in Reproductive Health: Must be registered with at least 3 years post internship experience and aged between 30 and 40 years.

3. Pharmaceutical Technologists: Diploma holders from a reputable institution. Must be registered with Pharmacy and Poisons Board and aged between 25 and 35 years.

Make your application to administration@nch.co.ke to reach us not later than 10th November 2010.

KOMAZA Field Director Job Vacancy in Kilifi Kenya


Wanted: Experienced, business professional with operational experience to lead field staff

Overview

Industry: Social Business / International Development / Start-Up / Non-profit

Employer: KOMAZA

Position: Field Director

Function: Operations

Commitment: 2 year minimum, more preferred

Location: Kilifi, Kenya

Compensation/Benefits: Commensurate with experience

Application Deadline: 15 November 2010

The Role

As Field Director, you will be responsible for the management and development of field operations.
  1. Manage all levels of field staff: coordinate and supervise all aspects of our field operations from social marketing to planting and maintenance with a current field staff of 60. Troubleshoot day-to-day operational challenges.
  2. Design systems to enable KOMAZA operations: work closely with both headquarters and field staff to design and implement procedures, processes and tools that will ensure smooth-running operations that can grow.
  3. Capture “on-the-ground” needs and best practices: understand field challenges and bottlenecks and communicate those needs to headquarters in order to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of our field systems.
This role will be based out of the Kilifi town office, but will be relocated to Ganze toward the end of 2011 (1 hour from Kilifi town).

This position will require significant amounts of field work (2-5 days per week) under difficult conditions and will require spending several nights per week in Ganze.

While there will be some office and desk work, this role will only be suitable for people with experience and who enjoy the outdoors.

Qualifications
  • Fluent in Kiswahili and English: complete verbal and written mastery of both languages
  • Education: top performer with a degree in forestry, agriculture, natural resource management or related areas
  • Relevant work experience: work experience in the forestry or agriculture industries is strongly preferred. Experience in a field operations capacity is also looked upon favorably (utilities, construction, community mobilization, etc.) --
  • Management experience: must have a minimum of 3 years (5+ preferred) managing staff in an operational capacity. Should have experience managing teams and setting clear expectations for performance and deadlines. Experience managing multiple levels of staff strongly preferred.
  • Independent manager: self-managing - taking ownership over important, independent projects; capable of budgeting, prioritizing work loads, developing work plans, goals and self-deadlines
  • Excellent and proactive communicator: personable yet persistent, building consensus and hearing all sides. Equal ability to communicate effectively with highly-educated international staff and minimally-educated local farmers and field staff.
  • Extremely organized: clear ability to track personal responsibilities as well as ensure that all field staff is on track and have the resources they need for success.
  • Fast-paced and energizing: experience getting groups of people to work hard, but most importantly to work smart, efficiently, and with a sense of purpose and accomplishment
  • Patience and sense of humor: ability to adapt to changing situations and cope with the difficulty of working in remote, impoverished areas and the ability to laugh about it when things don’t work out as intended.
  • Problem-solver: excellent problem-solving and analytical skills; ability to balance farmer and field staff concerns with sound business judgment. Ability to think “big picture” (e.g. how to meet milestones for planting with 1,000+ farmers) and dig into details (e.g. how to quickly get 100 barrels to farmers with no vehicles, poor road infrastructure)
  • High-quality execution: proven experience executing projects/tasks and implementing recommendations with accuracy and great attention to detail.
Preferred but not required:
  • Competency in a Mijikenda language
  • Driver’s license (automobile and motorcycle; willingness to obtain one and spend significant time driving is required)
  • Work/living experience on Kenyan coast or in rural hardship areas
To apply, visit; www.komaza.org/recruiting/apply.php

KOMAZA Recruiting Team
Twitter: @KOMAZA
E-mail: recruiting@komaza.org


Learn more about KOMAZA at www.komaza.org.

Senior Interior Designer Job Vacancy in Nairobi (KShs 100,000 - 120,000)


Our client is a leading Interior Design House in Nairobi.

Senior Interior Designer

Position Function

The Interior Designer is responsible for taking client briefs for new clients, assembling site and client information for design development and then developing interior design schemes for projects.

The Senior Interior Designer is responsible for overseeing and executing various interior design projects as assigned. On all projects, they report to the Director.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Taking client briefs, and assembling client information for design development.
  2. Prepare program of work for pre and post contract period of a project.
  3. Prepare outline proposals for presentation to the Director and then to the client if approved.
  4. Prepare scheme design and detail design drawings for the projects for which you are responsible.
  5. Prepare concept boards that reflect scheme design for presentation to the Director and then to the client if approved.
  6. Coordinate work load related to the projects for which you are responsible with the Junior Designer attached to the job.
  7. Coordinate design of interiors with other members of the design team.
  8. Coordinate the preparation of tender documents and/or solicitation of quotations from suppliers as required.
  9. Ensure that all production information is complete, accurate and complies with standards.
  10. Ensure the timely completion of all tasks related to projects for which you are responsible.
  11. Coordinate and lead site meetings on projects under your care and circulate minutes of the same or attend meetings as called by Architects on behalf of the firm.
  12. Oversee the installation of the interiors for projects for which you are responsible.
  13. Coordinate the installation of projects for which you are responsible with contractors and suppliers.
  14. Certify the completion of projects under your care.
Professional Qualifications
  • B.A. (Hons) Interior Design, B Architecture
  • 3 years’ relevant work experience
Skills Required
  • Have good conceptualization skills, and the ability to develop design concepts into viable design solutions.
  • Should exhibit a strong design flair, with a passion for great design.
  • Demonstrate a high level of initiative and attention to detail
  • Management skills:
  1. Ability to work under pressure and with short time lines, schedule and prioritize projects, accept criticism and other ideas, and possibly supervise other interior designers.
  2. Must be a team player who is a problem solver, enthusiastic, highly motivated and with ability to multi-task.
  3. Interpersonal skills: Must be a people person with ability to interact with other firm’s members.
  • Communication skills: Effective written, drawn and verbal communication and presentation skills; fluent in written and spoken English.
  • Goals and results oriented.
  • Be proficient with relevant computer software (Autocad and Archicad mandatory; Sketch up greatly beneficial; other Office programmes)
Additional Requirements
  • Must be morally upright.
  • Driven to continue to improve yourself as a Designer; staying current with new trends within the industry.
  • Must possess a valid and clean Kenyan driving license.
Remuneration

Monthly gross salary of 100-120,000/= Kenya Shillings depending on experience.

If you meet the above criteria, and would like to be a part of the team, please send an application with a detailed C.V stating your experience, current remuneration, list of at least 3 referees, day-time telephone numbers and email address to :- jobs@truenorthcareermap.com on or before Friday, November 5th, 2010.

Only short listed candidates will be acknowledged

SACCO Manager Job Vacancy in Nairobi (KShs 40,000-42,000)


Our client is a growing Sacco located in Nairobi.

SACCO Manager

Key Responsibilities
  1. Supervise all staff including those from out of Nairobi that are based in other towns.
  2. Manage the Society’s budget ensuring spending is in line with overall budget.
  3. Monitor key performance areas and ensure all targets are met.
  4. Review and implement internal systems and controls to improve quality service.
  5. Oversee payroll administration.
  6. In liaison with the procurement committee, ensure delivery of high quality services.
  7. Monitor the credit portfolio and give reports to the CMC.
  8. Conduct half yearly appraisal of the staff together with the Secretary of the society.
  9. Execute the strategic plan.
  10. Organise monthly meetings, record minutes and follow up on agreed action plans.
  11. Prepare balance score card for the staff.
  12. Perform 3rd appraisal of all loans before sending to the credit committee.
  13. Follow up on legal cases and initiation of any after approval by the CMC.
Professional Qualifications
  • A graduate of Cooperative College with a Diploma
  • Minimum of CPA (K) certificate
  • Any management course or certificate
Additional Requirements
  1. Must have worked for at least 5 years in a similar position or as an Accountant in a Sacco.
  2. Age between 25 and 35years.
  3. Computer literate with a minimum of 4 packages (Quick Books is a must)
  4. Fluent in spoken and written English
Remuneration

Monthly gross salary of 40,000-42,000/= shillings per month.

If you meet the above criteria, and would like to be a part of the team, please send an application with a detailed C.V your experience, current remuneration, list of at least 3 referees, day-time telephone numbers and email address to :- jobs@truenorthcareermap.com on or before Friday, November 5th, 2010.

Only short listed candidates will be acknowledged

Homegrown Flowers Processing Manager Job Vacancy in Naivasha


Background

Homegrown is a market leader in the production and processing of flowers and vegetables for export and as part of the larger Flamingo Group their added value products supply markets in the UK, Europe and USA.

The company is one of the largest Flower growers in the world, and as our business is undergoing continual growth and change we continue to look to support and strengthen our team in Kenya.

As a part of these planned changes we are looking for a dynamic and focused self starter to run our flower processing operations in our Naivasha Region.

The Job

The key purpose of the job will be the overall management of the flower processing operations, people and related information in Naivasha, leading and developing a team of motivated professionals and providing guidance and support in order to deliver efficient and effective operations.

This will entail the working with other disciplines like technical and also the effective
management of teams within all pack houses, with regards to costs, efficiencies, quality, processing techniques and cold chain to ensure all process flows, specifications and chill chain are adhered to in order to deliver quality product through the supply chain.

As part of their key responsibilities the successful candidate will:
  • work with the Flowers General Manager, Technical Manager and local processing teams to develop and deliver an operations plan which meets Group and customer expectations in the delivery of safe, legal, consistent, quality products within all specifications.
  • plan and maintain efficient, and relevant operational, reporting, communication and planning systems in order to measure all necessary aspects of processing efficiencies, cold chain and productivity in line with agreed budgets and KPI’s.
  • plan and develop team within the processing operation that delivers the key objectives with and that there are sound succession and development plans in place to motivate and deliver world class performance.
  • liaise with other departmental managers so as to understand all necessary aspects and needs of their own operations and also to ensure they are fully informed of own team’s objectives, purposes and achievements.
  • ensure activities meet and integrate with organisational requirements for quality management, health and safety, legal stipulations, environmental policies, general duty of care and the groups longer term sustainability objectives.
The Person

The ideal candidate must possess the qualifications / competencies outlined below.
  • Five years demonstrable senior flowers processing operational and management experience. Experience in serving and dealing with international customers will be a distinct advantage.
  • Experience in devising and implementing business-relevant planning strategy at a senior level. The depth of experience and skills should be such that sound people and line management competence is taken for granted.
  • Self driven, reliant and motivated, being energetic and positive in outlook with hands on and energetic approach in seeing things through to completion.
  • Highly numerate and computer literate.
  • Able to structure a plan, marshal resources, work as a team and deliver on commitments.
  • Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills: persuasive and with the gravitas to gain senior management confidence.
  • Should be a graduate and have experience in the horticultural sector.
If you feel you fulfill the above requirements and wish to be considered, please send your detailed CV and copies of certificates and testimonials together with a daytime telephone contact to reach the undersigned not later than 12th November 2010.

Human Resources Director
Homegrown (K) Limited
Nairobi Business Park, Unit B
P. O Box 10222-00400, Nairobi

Email: careers.homegrown@f-h.biz

Those who will not have heard from us by 1st December 2010 should consider their applications unsuccessful.

Homegrown (K) Ltd is an equal opportunity employer

Kybes Cleaning Services Business Manager Job Vacancy in Kenya (KShs 20,000)


Kybes Cleaning Services, a successful small-sized cleaning firm, is seeking for a customer focused, well organized, and detail oriented professional individual as a Business Manager.

The incumbent will have responsibility for day-to-day operational delivery and business development.

Major Responsibilities
  • Proactively contribute towards growing revenue and the portfolio of clients.
  • Fulfill operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; procuring the required supplies; supervising pest control services; following up on work results.
  • Manage Customer Service Levels Agreements
  • Hire, direct, supervise and train operational staff.
  • Manage expenditure within budget by focusing on effective cost control.
  • Prepare and submit monthly statutory returns, that is, VAT, PAYE, NSSF, and NHIF
  • Ensure that customers are billed accordingly and payments for the same are collected.
Requirements – Education, Skills and Experience
  • Diploma in Sales, Business Administration, Housekeeping or related qualification.
  • Previous experience in cleaning industry will be an added advantage but not mandatory.
  • Flexible to work irregular hours including weekends and public holidays.
  • Strong organisation, communication and people skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Remuneration: 20K

If you have the skills and qualifications we're seeking, are excited about the possibility of joining a fast growing commercial cleaning company, are up to the challenge of working in a rapidly growing industry, and are looking for stability with a company that's been in business since 2001, then email your application to hr@kybes.co.ke on or before 10th November 2010.

Teenwise Media Magazine Circulation Assistant Job Vacancy in Kenya


Magazine Circulation Executive

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.
  • Solve complains of readers.
  • Create bulk booking/purchase opportunities.
  • Ensure high branding & visibility at retail outlets/schools.
We thank all applicants who respond, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Send cover letter of application and CV in confidence to: jobs@theinsyder.com

Warehouse Supervisor Job Vacancy


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
  • Ensure harmony across all DCs for various distribution related expenditure and MH & storage systems by internal & external benchmarking and sharing with the branch Supply Chain Managers.
  • Address various theft/ transit damage issues; region-wise/carrier-wise with RCA.
  • Liaise with factory DRP/ MH for daily clearance of the factory stock in line with plan & with branch logistics officers for proper clearing/handling at DCs
  • Regular performance review of carriers for consistent improvements by identifying the areas of improvement and preparing a carrier specific program for improvement.
  • Lead various improvement projects in the area of logistics
  • Custodian of all the KPIs of Logistics & Distribution at national & branch-level with complete analysis and action plan for improvement.
  • Single window for all the service providers in Logistics to address all payment related queries and resolving pending issues with Shared Services and loctions.
Technical / Functional
  • Awareness and functional knowledge in ERP
  • Nestle Accounting system
  • Analysis skills
  • Project management skills
  • Data gathering skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Synthesizing data
Qualifications

A university Graduate or an Advanced Diploma in Warehousing and distribution or Material Management

Experience

At least 4 years in Sales or Supply chain or logistics or Warehouse management

Qualified candidates should send detailed C.V to henry@myjobseye.com quoting the position applied for on your Email subject line.

Truth Justice and Reconciliation Commission (TJRC) Jobs in Kenya


1. Senior ICT Officers
(Re-advertisement)
VAN/29/10/TJRC/ICT/6

The officer at this level will be responsible to the Chief Information Management Officer for provision of a variety of information communication technology services.

Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
  • installation and maintenance of computer systems;
  • website development and maintenance;
  • database development, maintenance and administration;
  • configuration of Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN);
  • developing and updating application systems;
  • carrying out systems analysis, design and programme specifications in liaison with users;
  • carrying out repairs and maintenance of information communication technology equipment and associated peripherals;
  • drawing up hardware specifications for information communication technology equipment;
  • verification, validation and certification of ICT equipment; and
  • overseeing the process of configuration of new equipment, ensure security and integrity of commission data and communication.
Requirements for Appointment
  • A Bachelors degree in any of the following fields: computer science/information communication technology or in electronics/electrical engineering from a recognized institution;
  • Diploma in any of the following fields: computer science, electrical/electronic engineering or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution with qualifying experience of five years in ICT field;
  • Demonstrable professional competence as reflected in ICT work.
2. Assistant Regional Coordinator, North Eastern Province (based in Isiolo)
VAN/45/10/TJRC/FA

Reporting to the Regional Coordinator, North Eastern Province, the incumbent will facilitate all administrative support services of the Commission within the province.

Specific duties and responsibilities for this post will entail: provision of logistical support to the provincial office unit, documentation and records keeping, administration, supervision of support staff and related administrative roles.

Requirements for Appointment
  • Qualification in business administration, or related studies
  • Not less than 3 years relevant work experience in a similar capacity
  • Knowledge of finance management, procurement, logistics, and general office management skills are desirable
3. Investigators (Re-advertisement)
VAN/18/10/TJRC/ID/6

Reporting to the Director of Investigations, the Commission seeks to appoint investigators in with expertise in the following areas; Criminal Investigations, Human rights, Forensic accounting, Corporate Structures, land transactions and records.

The investigators will
  • assist in the conduct and management of investigations of civil and political rights violations, including assassinations, massacres, illegal detentions, torture, disappearances, forensics, fiscal and economic crimes, social and cultural rights violations, including alleged misconduct, malfeasance, mismanagement, fraud, corruption, waste of public, natural and national resources, abuse of authority and all violations that fall within the TJRC mandate;
  • gather evidence;
  • prepare evidence for hearings, obtain and review relevant documentation, conduct interviews and take statements;
  • gather and analyse electronic and documentary evidence, determine whether matters involve potential fraud, corruption or other illegal conduct warranting referral to national authorities;
  • conduct forensic investigations and gather evidence related to activities of individuals, state and non-state actors, manage forensic equipment and tools.
Requirements for appointment
  • Bachelor’s degree in forensic science, criminal justice, criminology, law or related areas. Eight years qualifying experience in administrative investigations and forensic science may be accepted in lieu of a University Degree
  • A minimum of 10 years of progressively reasonable experience in professional investigatory work in law enforcement, government, national or international investigation agency, with practical experience in administrative forensic investigations is required
  • Knowledge and understanding in the field of corruption, land, human rights, fraud, administrative investigations and computer/IT forensic techniques and forensic tools
  • Familiarity with analysis techniques in forensic sciences; ability to conduct and supervise complex investigations; produce reports and review and edit the work of others; ability to gather evidence and interview subjects and witnesses, good research, analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to apply sound judgment in the context of assignments given; and ability to analyze and synthesize documents records and other evidence
  • Ability to communicate complex concepts orally; ability to prepare written reports that are clear, concise and meaningful. Ability to gather and analyse electronic evidence; ability to organize complex and voluminous statements, sets of records and facts..
4. Research Interns (6)
VAN/46/10/TJRC/RU

The Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission calls for relevantly qualified individuals to apply for research internship positions tenable for a period of 5 months in the following areas and disciplines:
  • Sociology and Statistical Analysis (2)
  • Economics (1)
  • History or political science (1)
  • Law (1)
  • Minority issues, especially in relation to North Eastern (1 position);
Requirements for Appointment
  • Undergraduate or graduate degree in law or relevant social sciences
  • Some knowledge of transitional justice and of the work of the TJRC
  • Excellent research and report writing skills
  • Ability to work under instruction, collectively with others in conceptualizing and producing research products
  • Ability and willingness to work long hours and to deliver within short deadlines
  • Willingness and readiness to travel
  • Willingness to perform other duties that may be assigned to him/her at the Commission
Important information for all candidates
  • Deadline for applications: November 10, 2010
  • Vacancy announcement no must be quoted in all applications
  • Duration of appointment: 12 months or to the termination of TJRC statutory mandate whichever is earlier unless otherwise stated
  • Duty station: Nairobi - however, all positions entail travel outside of the duty station, or unless otherwise stated
  • Remuneration: competitive compensation and benefits package is offered, subject to professional qualifications and experience and TJRC rates. Interns will be provided with an allowance
  • All applications must contain the vacancy announcement number (VAN) in the subject line or envelope:
  • Applicants that do not meet the minimum requirements as pertains to education, work experience and competencies will not be considered.
  • Applicants are encouraged to apply online with no attachments - please paste resumes in the body of email and quote vacancy announcement number in the subject line.
  • English and Kiswahili are the working languages of the TJRC. Fluency in English (written and oral) is required.
  • Knowledge of braille is an added advantage.
  • The TJRC is an equal opportunity employer. However, women and minorities are particularly encouraged to apply.
  • Canvassing will automatically disqualify candidates. Please do not address applications to commissioners.
  • Only candidates shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.
Send applications by post to:

Recruitment Team,
Truth Justice and Reconciliation Commission,
Delta House, 3rd Floor, Chiromo Road, Westlands,
P.O Box 14641-00800, Nairobi, Kenya

or by email quoting the Vacancy number and position title to hr@tjrckenya.org

Lake Victoria Fisheries Organization Secretariat Health & HIV / AIDS Officer Job Vacancy


pplications are invited from qualified and experienced citizens of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda for the position of Health and HIV&AIDS Officer at the Lake Victoria Fisheries Organization (LVFO) Secretariat, Jinja.

The Organisation is a specialised institution of the EAC whose aim is to harmonise, develop and adopt conservation and management measures for the sustainable utilisation of living resources of Lake Victoria to optimise socio-economic benefits from the basin for the three Partner States.

The LVFO is responsible for coordination and implementation of the activities within the fisheries component of the Regional HIV/AIDS Programme of the East African Community, coordinated and managed by the Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) and now seeks the services of a Health and HIV& AIDS Officer to coordinate and manage the project.

Job Title: Health & HIV/AIDS Officer
Grade: P1

Reports to: Executive Secretary
Organ/Institution: Lake Victoria Fisheries Organization

Duration of Contract: 1.5 Years
Station: LVFO Secretariat, Jinja, Uganda

Main purpose of the job:

To oversee implementation of the EAC/AMREF Lake Victoria Basin HIV&AIDS Partnership (EALP) Programme activities in the fisheries sector within the Lake Victoria Basin.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • In collaboration with LVBC, IUCEA and AMREF, participate in developing and reviewing EALP work plans and budgets.
  • Support dissemination of HIV Sero-behavioural study results in the fisheries sector.
  • Liaise with the National Fisheries Institutions and the EALP Partners to develop strategies for the successful implementation of best practice HIV&AIDS interventions for the fishing communities in the Lake Victoria Basin.
  • In consultation with the EALP M&E Officer and the LVFO Information & Database Officer, provide HIV &AIDS related data on the fishing communities/sectors for the EALP M&E and regional Health Management Information System (HMIS)
  • In collaboration with the National Technical Teams support the National Fisheries Institutions in mainstreaming EALP activities into the Fisheries Sector HIV&AIDS Strategic Plans, including selected networks of fisheries organizations and communities.
  • Assist in the sensitization and coordination of Gender and Rights Based Approaches (RBA) activities in the fisheries sector.
  • Build and maintain strategic partnerships with local, national and international agencies involved in advocacy for the advancement of HIV & AIDS interventions for the fishing communities of Lake Victoria
  • Participate in the documentation and scaling up of EALP best practices
  • Perform any other duties as may be directed by the Executive Secretary of the Organization.
Minimum Qualification and Experience:
  • Degree in Public Health or Social Sciences with experience in community mobilization.
  • At least 3 years experience in HIV & AIDS programme planning and implementation
  • Proven experience in working with rural communities preferably fishing communities within East Africa.
  • Thorough and demonstrable knowledge of national and regional HIV/AIDS policy issues, and how HIV/AIDS impacts on development within the Lake Victoria Basin
  • Demonstrable understanding of the structures and functions of the East African Community
Skills and Competencies:
  • Excellent Information Communications Technology skills including proficiency with main office software and knowledge of databases management and information systems and Internet tools
  • Strong conceptual and analytical skills and experience in documenting project experiences/best practices.
  • Team player and able to communicate and relate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
Terms and Conditions of Service

The position has tenable contract terms of one and half (1.5) years, with options to renew upon satisfactory performance.

How to Apply

An application letter accompanied by a detailed CV, copies of certificates, names and addresses of three reputable referees, contact details (e-mail, telephone) should be sent to the address below not later than 30th November 2010.

Applications can be sent by email, through post office or deposited at LVFO Secretariat Offices in Jinja, Uganda.

The Executive Secretary,
Lake Victoria Fisheries Organization Secretariat,
P. O. Box 1625,
Jinja, Uganda.
Tel: +256 434 125000
Fax: +256 434 123123

Email: lvfo-sec0@lvfo.org

The Lake Victoria Fisheries Organization is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are encouraged to apply. We shall only respond to those candidates who strictly meet the set requirements.

Inter-Consult Engineering Jobs in Dar es Salaam Tanzania


Inter-consult Ltd is a leading, dynamic ISO 9001. 2008 Certified Multidisciplinary Consultancy Company operating in Tanzania and the East African Region for over 30years offering services ranging from Studies, Designs, Supervision to Management of projects in the infrastructure sector.

It is a one-stop-shop for professional services housed under one roof at their headquarters-”lnter House” in Dar es Salaam and organized into six Technical Departments.
  • Civil Engineering - Roads
  1. Land Surveying
  2. Geotechnical
  • Water Supply and Sanitation
  • Architecture & Town Planning
  • Structural & Bridge Engineering
  • Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
  • Quantity Surveying
Due to expansion and increasing assignments in Tanzania and the Region we now wish to fill the following positions in our Head Office in Dares Salaam.

Applications are invited from Tanzania and the East African Region to join a family of over 50 professionals as:

Category A: Senior Professionals

1. Senior Highway Engineer
  • BSc/Msc Civil Engineering
  • Registered Engineer in East Africa
  • Experience in bituminous Road design — lOyrs
2. Senior Highway Engineer — Project Supervision/Resident Engineer
  • BSc/MSc. Civil Engineering
  • Registered Engineer in East Africa
  • Experience as Asst/Resident Engineer in bituminous Road Projects — 10yrs
3. Senior Materials Engineer
  • BSc/MSc Civil Engineering — Materials
  • Registered Engineer in East Africa
  • Experience as Materials Engineer for Bituminous Roads — 10yrs
4. Senior — Geotechnical Engineer
  • Bsc/MSc Civil Engineering/Geotechnical Engineering
  • Registered Engineer — Geotechnical Engineering in East Africa
  • Experience in Soils & Geotechnical investigations & design — 10yrs
5. Senior Project Manager
  • BSc. Civil/MSc/M.Eng- Construction Management
  • Registered Engineer in East Africa
  • Experience in Contract Management —10yrs
6. Senior Water Supply Engineer
  • BSc./MSc. Civil Eng. — Water Supply Specialty
  • Registered Engineer in East Africa
  • Experience in Water Supply/Sanitation — 10yrs
7 Senior Water Resources Engineer - Irrigation Design
  • BSc./MSc Water Supply — Irrigation and Dam Engineering
  • Registered Engineer in East Africa
  • Experience in design of Dams & Irrigation Infrastructure —10yrs
8. Senior Electrical Engineer/Services Engineer
  • BSc. Electrical/MSc/M.Eng — Electrical or Services Engineering
  • Registered Engineer in East Africa
  • Experience in Electrical Engineering design/Services Engineer — 10yrs
9. Senior Mechanical Engineer/Services Engineer
  • BSc. Mechanical/MSc./M.Eng. Mechanical/Services Engineering
  • Experience in Design of Mechanical Services in Buildings —10yrs
10. ICT Engineer
  • BSc./B.Tech/MSc./ - ICT
  • Experience in Design of ICT systems in Buildings — 4yrs
11. Senior Land Surveyor
  • Bsc./Adv. Diploma — land Surveying
  • Registered Surveyor — East Africa
  • Experience in surveys for Roads, Water supply schemes, other engineering infrastructure — 10 yrs.
12. Senior Architect
  • Bsc./ BArch/ MSc/ Architecture
  • Registered Architect in East Africa
  • Experience in design of large modern buildings (Commercial, Educational, Health, and Residential)-10yrs
Category B: Professionals

Professional Levels for the above posts are invited to apply with experience ranging from 6-10yrs

Please write in confidence or email to:

Managing Director,
Inter - Consult Ltd,
Inter House,
Bagamoyo Road,
P.O. Box 423,
Dar es Salaam.

E-mail: md@interconsult-tz.com

Enclosing CVs, Copies of Certificates and stating 2 References with their contacts to reach within 4 weeks from date of publication of this advert.

Recruitment Consultant Job Vacancy in Nairobi


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 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
  • Maximum qualification- Higher Diploma/ Diploma- Human Resource Management
  • 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
  • Outstanding customer service and telephone skills
  • Ability to meet deadlines and targets
  • Ability to cope with responsibility and high pressure.
Interested?

Send your CV ONLY to recruit@flexi-personnel.com with the subject title- Recruitment Executive by 10th November 2010.

Kindly indicate the job applied for and minimum salary expected on the subject line.

Utegi Diaries and Farming General Manager Job in Tanzania


This is a top most position in the day to day management of the company, which requires a mature person with vast experience in agro industry or projects management of not less than 5 years with success background, and team work spirit, who will make our green revolution dream come true.

Minimum Qualifications

The applicant must possess a first degree in agriculture, animal husbandry or
Agro-mechanics from an internationally recognized University, and should have a
post-graduate Diploma in Management or holder of MBA or MSC.

Work Experience

At least 7 years, with at least two years in a senior management position in the field of Agro-industry or large scale commercial farming.

Remuneration and Fringe Benefit

The successful Candidate will enjoy a negotiable, performance based remuneration package, inclusive of medical insurance premium, executive housing, company transport while on duty and motivation personal farming scheme.

Mode of Application

Application should include contact telephone number accompanied with CV and copies or relevant credentials, passport size photograph of applicant, recently taken and the names and reliable contact address including telephone numbers of the three reputable referees.

The application should reach undersigned by November 5, 2010.

The Executive Chairman
Utegi Diaries and Farming Company Ltd
P. 0. Box 2259
Dar es salaam, Tanzania

Kenya Society for the Blind (KSB) Fundraising and Public Relations Officer Job Vacancy


The Kenya Society for the Blind (KSB) is a charitable organization established in 1956 by an Act of Parliament. Our objective is the creation of an environment that encourages the inclusion of the visually impaired persons and promotes the prevention of avoidable blindness.

KSB works in partnership with the corporate companies, government, international and local non governmental organizations and the community to execute its mandate.

PR/ FR Mission: To develop the financial self-sustainability of KSB to enable the implementation of and support to The Society’s programmes activities and programmes.

PR/FR Core Functions:
  1. Generation of income through events.
  2. Develop the PR/FR department’s capacity to effectively deliver its mandate.
  3. Enhance and maintain communication of KSB’s services and image.
  4. Maintain and develop partnerships and increase KSB’s membership base
  5. Institutionalize the departments fundraising strategy.
Job Description/ Key Responsibilities
  1. To develop KSB’s fundraising and resource mobilization strategy and plans and follow up implementation at all levels to support the projects of the Society
  2. To organize and coordinate special events to raise funds
  3. To coordinate the development of concept notes and project proposals, working closely with relevant programme staff and build the capacity and confidence of KSB staff through formal training and/or informal 1-1 coaching to engage with institutional donors at all stages of the grant cycle.
  4. To develop strengthen and implement strategies for increasing membership acquisition, retention, appeals, acknowledgement and provide information to members and to ensure that the Society’s database is current and relevant to the Society’s activities.
  5. To collect information and prepare material for internal and external publications to promote activities of the Society.
  6. To Manage effective communication and relationships with existing donors and sponsors and solicit new donors through networking forums
  7. To liaise with the media and other PR agencies to enhance the Society’s image in the development of National and International publicity and awareness campaigns
  8. To develop and implement the fundraising and public relations department budget and create reports accordingly
  9. To monitor, evaluate and propose advanced mechanisms to increase efficiency and effectiveness in fundraising and sponsorship activities and update the management and board on the progress in as far as fundraising is concerned.
  10. Ensuring that the information and content of the KSB website is current and reflects the image of KSB
  11. To contribute to the shaping of a shared vision of KSB’s fundraising aims among all staff and the understanding of their role in achieving them.
  12. To carry out any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Director and to provide direction support and motivation to enable innovation and high achievement of KSB key outcomes.
Key Qualifications and Skills Required:
  • Minimum Qualification Bachelor's degree in marketing, public relations, communications or related degree. Post Graduate, e.g. Masters (Desirable)
  • Minimum of 3 years experience working in a similar position in fundraising and grant management.
  • Proven track record of achieving objectives and annual fundraising targets.
  • Demonstrate efficiency and cost-effectiveness in fundraising systems and processes
  • Confident, articulate and competent proposal and report writer
  • Sound project management, budgeting and financial acumen
  • Demonstrated ability to network and to generate connections across a broad spectrum of individuals and donor organisations and has autonomy to initiate the development of partnerships, and policies within area of jurisdiction.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills whereby communication is proactive and used to inform, influence, negotiate and motivate others in own area of work, across the organization
  • Computer proficiency (word and excel)
  • Self motivated and organised
All applicants must apply, enclosing full curriculum vitae, copies of relevant certificates and testimonials, three names and addresses of referees, one of whom should be from current employer, and a day time telephone contact sent by 5th November 2010.

Only Hardcopies will be accepted.

Short listed candidates will be contacted.

The Director
Kenya Society for the Blind
P.O. Box 46656-00100, Nairobi

Crownways Institute Principal Job Vacancy in Kenya


We are a medium college in Nairobi.

We have a vacancy of the post of principal

Qualification
  • Must have a degree in Education
  • Age above 27 years
  • 2 years experience in teaching a commercial college
  • Must be a go getter who can work with no supervision
  • Salary negotiable
  • Required immediately
Please send your CV info@crownways.com

Or Drop it at reinsurance plaza, Podium floor

Tel 0722-443088

Design, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager Job Vacancy in Nairobi Kenya


Design, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

Location: Nairobi- with frequent travel to project sites.

Our client, an Africa-wide market development agency seeks to hire an experienced Design, Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist to develop a highly dynamic D, M & E system across various programmes, supply chains, smallholder business models and various implementation frameworks.

The incumbent must have hands-on experience in monitoring and evaluating market / business oriented systems / agri-supply chain management and must have implemented various types of DME.

He/She must demonstrate ability to design DM & E systems for a highly vibrant market and trade system based on smallholders as well as understanding of data software and data management.

Duties and responsibilities:
  • Develop DME & Operations Strategies for various countries, products and agricultural commodities
  • Participate in strategies for Market monitoring, market information feedback to smallholders / communities and supply chain monitoring
  • Develop regular and periodical monitoring tools.
  • Design implementation frameworks based on various approved DME & Operation tools.
  • Develop staff training tools on DM & E.
  • Develop and supervise operations strategy and operations implementation strategy
  • Develop DM & E tools for various levels on the implementation process
  • Participate in development of tools and systems for monitoring domestic, regional and international markets
  • Participate in development of impact assessment and programme evaluations
  • Develop DM&E reports
Qualification and experience
  • Advanced Degree MSc in Agricultural Economics in social sciences or other related field
  • At least 5 years relevant work experience in a dynamic institution with optimal application of DM & E systems
  • Proven track-record in the successful design, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive M& E systems;
  • Excellent report writing skills
  • Current knowledge of various quantitative and qualitative M & E methods and tools, including outcome mapping;
  • Familiarity with collection and analyses of gender-disaggregated data;
  • Excellent analytical and information management skills, with advanced proficiency in relational databases
  • Experience in project management is an added advantage;
To apply, send your CV only to alice@flexi-personnel.com by 10th Nov 2010.

Please indicate the position applied for and minimum salary expectation on the subject line.
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