Front Office Receptionist Job in Kenya - Village Market. Dental Clinic

Our client is a dental clinic based at the Village market with an opening for a front office receptionist.

Job Requirements

• More than 2 years experience.
• Great knowledge of office practices and procedures; business correspondence; record keeping systems; office machine operation; English grammar including usage and composition; telephone etiquette.
• Exceptional ability to perform filing, receptionist, record keeping and other related clerical tasks.
• Strong ability to exercise judgment and tact in dealing with the public and other employees.
• Excellent ability to work under minimal supervision and prioritize work.
• In-depth ability to clearly explain policies, procedures and regulations.
• Remarkable ability to identify and correct errors in English usage, sentence structure and punctuation; perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• Strong ability to work with a variety of people.
• Proven ability to take and record dictation for letters, reports, and other correspondence and to transcribe these notes into finished copy, depending upon position.
• Decent ability to use word processing equipment and/or software applications on personal computer.
• Demonstrated ability to use personal computer to set up and enter data using computer applications.
• Ability to communicate with others and to assimilate and understand information, in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.
• Strong ability to operate assigned equipment.
• Enviable ability to make sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.

The main job description is the basic duties of a receptionist which includes final documentation, handling of payment, working with patients with arranging appointment timings.

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title on the email subject.

Please indicate current or last and desired salary.

The Recruiting Manager
Corporate staffing Services
Suite 3, 13th Floor, Development house,
Moi Avenue, Nairobi.
Via email to: jobs@staff-kenya.com

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV in our database no for interviewing.

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Store Keeper Job in Kenya - FMCG Company

Our client, an FMCG company is looking for a store keeper.

The successful candidate will be responsible for

• Receiving, storing and issuing supplies and materials as well as compiling records of supply transactions.
• Verifying that supplies received are listed on requisitions and invoices.
• Inventory management
• Issuing supplies.
• Overseeing stock control according to a prescribed computerized inventory system
• Organizing and controlling the flow of stock.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Purchasing and supplies.
• Outstanding computer skills; Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and database management
• Minimum 2 years experience in a similar role.

Candidate Profile

• Outstanding organization and planning skills.
• Mature personality and can work with minimal supervision
• Outstanding people skills.
• Accounting knowledge an added advantage

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title on the email subject.

Please indicate current or last and desired salary.

The Recruiting Manager
Corporate staffing Services
Suite 3, 13th Floor, Development House,
Moi Avenue, Nairobi.
Via email to: jobs@staff-kenya.com

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV in our database no for interviewing.

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IT Firm Sales Executives Jobs in Nairobi Kenya (KShs 40K - 80K)

An established ICT Company in Nairobi wishes to expand and strengthen its sales Team.

We’re looking for Sales People with experience in Technology Related products; which could be the following fields; Power Solution (UPS), Wireless Communication; PABXs; Security Solutions etc

Key Qualifications:-

• Graduate or diploma holders in marketing, IT or business related fields.
• Must demonstrate a working knowledge in a broad based ICT products and solutions
• Excellent project management skills
• Good communication and presentation skills
• 3-5 years experience in similar position
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead a team

Salary is between K'sh 40k-80K plus commissions.

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title on the email subject.

Please indicate current or last and desired salary.

The Recruiting Manager
Corporate staffing Services
Suite 3, 13th Floor, Development house,
Moi Avenue, Nairobi.
Via email to: jobs@staff-kenya.com

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV in our database no for interviewing.

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Technical Sales Executive Job in Kenya

Job Title: Technical Sales Executive

Company Profile: A company dealing with equipments for the construction, drilling and demolition and mining industry.

Reports to: Managing Director

Key Responsibilities

• Customer follow-ups old and new
• Maintaining accurate record of customers interacted with
• Preparing of reports as requested by immediate senior
• Telephone sales
• Recruitment of new customers
• Specifiers training
• Collection of payment on personal sales

Skills and Competencies

• Qualities (The person)
• Team Player
• Integrity
• Self starter
• curious and willing to learn
• passionate about self development

Academic Qualification

• Building and construction related field
• Dip/degree in above above field (building economics/civil engineering/building and construction)

Skills

• Computer literate
• Driving Skills
• Good communication skills

Key Result Areas

• Increase Customer base
• Increase account share
• Customer satisfaction
• Response to querries
• Delivery of quotations and invoices
• Territory coverage
• Product mix

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

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Dealfish Uganda Area Manager Job Vacancy

Dealfish is a Pan-African online classifieds business that is a division of MIH Internet Africa (MIHIA).

Dealfish Uganda has exciting opportunities for a talented and passionate Area Manager to market our Real Estate, Recruitment, Automotive and General online classifieds to Businesses and who excel at working in a competitive landscape, can deliver outstanding sales, customer service, data collection, data entry and maintain important business relationships.

The successful candidates will report to the Dealfish East Africa Regional Manager and will be responsible for prospecting, developing and managing accounts with businesses to list their products/services to generate online leads via Dealfish Uganda.

We are looking for an Area Manager with at least four years work experience. The Area Manager will be responsible for prospecting, developing and managing new accounts as well as maintaining those accounts on a day-to-day basis.

Job Outputs/Responsibilities

• Secure product/service listings for Dealfish Uganda for the defined categories assigned (i.e Automotive, Real Estate, Recruitment and General Listings).
• Data entry for data/listings secured from the field.
• Builds a defined working territory according to guidelines.
• Sets appointments and cold calls; makes sales calls and sales presentations to new and existing business accounts.
• Provides on-going account management ensuring that business customers are happy with the services offered by Dealfish Uganda.
• Processes customer paperwork and listing requirements.
• Sets up business accounts on the Dealfish Uganda web site and tracks utilization.
• Shares revenue generating ideas.
• Produces weekly activity reports and monthly activity plans.
• Responsible for providing business customer listing content in a timely and organized manner.
• Participates in sales and category meetings.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary.

Context
(External factors which influence the work environment, taking future conditions and strategic requirements into account)

• Dynamic start up culture/expanding company
• Global organization
• Fast paced working environment.
• Leading edge internet focused company

Customers
(External and internal individuals or groups to whom products, services, programs and information must be provided)

• Dealfish Uganda users (businesses and consumers)
• Employees of MIHIA and other subsidiaries
• Internal and external service providers

Competencies
(Personal capabilities which are critical to the production of quality outputs)

• You are passionate about what you do
• You have integrity
• What you do you do well
• With can do attitude

Core Qualifications

• Bachelors in marketing, advertising, sales, or related field
• 4+ years of online and sales/account management experience
• Innovative out of the box skills
• Highly organized team player who can multitask
• Has proofreading, verbal and written communication skills
• Good data collection and data entry skills.

If you meet the above requirements and would like to be part of the Dealfish Uganda team, please forward a comprehensive CV listing relevant skills and experience by Friday the 9th April 2011 for the attention of:

The Regional Manager
Dealfish East Africa
Email: hr@dealfish.co.ke

Should you not hear from us within 1 month of the closing date, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

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Project Manager - IT Job in Kenya

Job Title: Project Manager - IT

Key Responsibilities

• Developing Projects deployment plans
• Capturing detailed client requirements
• Control and approval of suppliers (technical skills, Component sourcing and negotiations)
• Plan for materials and deployment to sites
• Co-ordinate in-house and contracted teams and allocate tasks
• Attend project progress meetings
• Manage project risk, change control, quality assurance and scope creep
• Identify and drive new business opportunities
• Provide input during proposal preparation to ensure clients requirements are met
• Cultivate and maintain conducive relationships with clients

Required Qualifications

• Business, IT or related degree with demonstrated experience in managing ICT projects
• Demonstrate budget control, commercial awareness and resource management skills
• Experience in managing staff and developing project teams is essential
• Excellent communication, presentation, reporting and inter-personal skills
• At least three (3) years relevant experience

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.

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Deputy Chief of Party Job in Kenya - International Rescue Committee (IRC)

The International Rescue Committee, IRC, is bidding on a USAID RFA for the FANIKISHA Institution Strengthening Project in Kenya.

The FANIKISHA project aims to improve the health status and well-being of Kenyan citizens through improving the capacity of national Kenyan CSOs to strengthen the institutional and technical capacity of smaller affiliate CSOs. The RFA response is due 26 April 2011 and the project is anticipated to start 1 August 2011 and run for 5 years. The anticipated budget range is $38m to $44m.

*Position is contingent upon award of contract.

Scope of work

The DCOP is responsible for ensuring that the project is implemented in accordance with the cooperative agreement, and all applicable USAID and USG regulations.

The DCOP will focus on the sub-granting, monitoring & evaluation and compliance aspects of this program, while deputizing for the COP whenever necessary on core management and representation functions. The DCOP will work closely with the USAID in-country Mission to provide project updates, discuss strategies, obstacles, performance plans, and indicator success.

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop, implement and monitor appropriate sub-granting mechanisms for the project in full compliance with IRC and USAID regulations;
• Develop and implement a detailed and cost-efficient monitoring framework for the project;
• Ensure timely reporting of all sub-grantees and monitoring structures to ensure timely, informative and relevant data is provided to USAID and other stakeholders as appropriate;
• Lead the provision of technical expertise in the domains of monitoring and evaluation, financial compliance and sub-granting processes;
• Manage project staff working on sub-granting, compliance and monitoring & evaluation functions;
• Liaise with external evaluators and auditors to ensure full transparency regarding the project;
• Support and deputize for the COP as needed in terms of representation, coordination, management and other functions.
• Provide financial and technical management to ensure the best use of resources by preparing sound budgets, monitoring project expenses, and ensuring timely submission of financial reports to the donor;
• Ensure that the project is implemented in accordance with the cooperative agreement, donor regulations, and internationally recognized quality standards;
• Ensure that Project initiatives adequately address the needs of the most vulnerable beneficiary population in the most cost-effective manner;
• Forge and maintain solid cooperation with partner organizations and government officials;
• Manage project properties according to IRC and USAID regulations.

Requirements

• Masters degree required;
• Minimum of five years of overseas management experience;
• Strong background in sub-granting, compliance and monitoring systems;
• Knowledge of institution strengthening and/or public health background an advantage;
• Proven leadership and strategic planning capabilities;
• Experience managing large teams and working in tandem with local and international partners;
• Demonstrated budget management ability;
• Previous experience with USAID-funded projects strongly desirable;
• Effective and persuasive writing and public speaking;
• Proven sound judgment and decision-making skills;
• Computer Literate in MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook);

Position reports to the Chief of Party.

Specific Security Situation/Housing: Family post.

How to apply

Please apply online: www.ircjobs.org

or http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&rid=6974

Closing date: 28 May 2011

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Chief of Party Job in Kenya - International Rescue Committee (IRC)

The International Rescue Committee, IRC, is bidding on a USAID RFA for the FANIKISHA Institution Strengthening Project in Kenya.

The FANIKISHA project aims to improve the health status and well-being of Kenyan citizens through improving the capacity of national Kenyan CSOs to strengthen the institutional and technical capacity of smaller affiliate CSOs.

The RFA response is due 26 April 2011 and the project is anticipated to start 1 August 2011 and run for 5 years.

The anticipated budget range is $38m to $44m.

*Position is contingent upon award of contract.

Scope of work

The COP is responsible for ensuring that the project is implemented in accordance with the cooperative agreement, and all applicable USAID and USG regulations. The COP will be the primary representational link with USAID staff.

The COP will work closely with the USAID in-country Mission to provide project updates, discuss strategies, obstacles, performance plans, and indicator success. The COP will liaise with USAID contracting officers, technical support staff and outside contractors.

The COP will represent the project to all key stakeholders, government officials and donors at coordination fora and other related seminars and meetings. The COP will ensure that project initiatives adequately address the needs of the beneficiary population in the most cost-effective manner.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide leadership and direction, define and implement activities to achieve the greatest coverage and impact possible;
• Prepare in coordination with key project staff strategic work-plans with clear objectives and achievement benchmarks, long-term and short-term priorities, implementation plans, financial projections and tools for evaluation;
• Manage the overall project by planning, monitoring and evaluating project activities in accordance with the cooperative agreement;
• Lead the provision of technical expertise in the domain of institution strengthening;
• Identify short-term technical assistance needs and arrange for the provision of needed assistance; Manage sub-agreement partners; ensure coordinated inputs and technical/managerial quality from all partners/collaborators;
• Provide financial and technical management to ensure the best use of resources by preparing sound budgets, monitoring project expenses, and ensuring timely submission of financial reports to the donor;
• Ensure that the project is implemented in accordance with the cooperative agreement, donor regulations, and internationally recognized quality standards;
• Ensure that Project initiatives adequately address the needs of the most vulnerable beneficiary population in the most cost-effective manner;
• Report to USAID through both formal and informal debriefings, annual and semi-annual reports;
• Maintain an on-going dialogue with the USAID AOTR and timely respond to AOTR's inquiries;
• Forge and maintain solid cooperation with partner organizations and government officials;
• Manage external relations by representing the project and the organization in the public and ensuring the distribution of information about project achievements and lesson learned;
• Manage project properties according to IRC and USAID regulations.

Requirements

• Masters degree required, PhD preferred;
• Minimum of ten years of overseas management experience;
• Strong background in institution building and/or civil society development;
• Public health background preferred;
• Proven leadership and strategic planning capabilities;
• Experience managing large teams and working in tandem with local and international partners;
• Demonstrated budget management ability;
• Previous experience as USAID Chief of Party or Deputy Chief of Party desirable;
• Effective and persuasive writing and public speaking;
• Proven sound judgment and decision-making skills;
• Computer Literate in MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook);

Position reports to the Country Director, Kenya.

Specific Security Situation/Housing: Family post.

How to apply

Please apply online: www.ircjobs.org or

http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&rid=6973

Closing date: 28 May 2011

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Health Programme Manager Job in Londiani, Kenya - Friends of Londiani

Friends of Londiani is a registered NGO whose mission is to work in partnership with the people of the Kipkelion District to develop and complete sustainable community projects to enable the people to achieve an improved quality of life based on their values and become the authors of their own development.

Friends of Londiani are committed to contributing to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals in accordance with the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights. FOL Kenya’s projects include community projects in a number of areas including Health, Education and Water.

Location: Kenya - Londiani Town, Kipkelion District, Rift Valley Province

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Managing, developing and coordinating the FOL Health programme activity implementation
• Providing front-line management and programme set-up (including programme development, partnership management, logistic management)
• Participate in programme Logframe development and Monitoring & Evaluation to ensure Logframe deliverables are met.
• Manage programme budgets to ensure cost effectiveness and adequate spending levels are maintained.
• Manage health proposal process from receipt of proposal to completion of projects where approved.
• Participate in health project design, funding proposals, donor and other reports.
• Providing technical guidance and support to the community groups on health programmes
• Supervision of the health programmes including monthly reporting of programme deliverables and regular reporting of activities against health workplan.
• Providing organisational and technical support to DHMT, Divisional Public Health Offices and local partners in the implementation of the Health Programmes.
• Liaising closely with Education Programme Manager on the implementation of the Healthy Schools Programme throughout the District.
• Liaising closely with Water Programme Manager on the implementation of the Water Programme throughout the District.
• Representing FOL in key District level health meetings.
• Assisting with FOL programme reviews and evaluations.
• Documenting of programme processes.
• Ensuring programme quality control.
• Development of donor proposals and budgets.
• Coordination with Programme Managers in education and water
• Any other responsibilities deemed appropriate by the Country Director.

Expected Outputs

• Monthly progress activity report against expected results
• Annual report on implementation of the Health Programme.
• Monthly budget reporting
• Regular field visit reports documenting progress of various health projects including photos
• Manage and supervise direct reports to create an enabling environment for employee performance.
• Coordinate malaria division activities to ensure internal workings at PSI/K are smooth i.e. cross team, status meetings, and financial settlements.

Person Specification

Education

• A Master’s Degree in a Health area, Development, Social Science or a related discipline.

Essential Experience and Skills

• At least three years’ community programme management experience in a rural setting
• Demonstrated good monitoring and evaluation skills
• Demonstrated good analytical skills
• Good writing skills in English.
• Good computer skills
• Driving licence desirable

Special skills

• Commitment to working with a value-based organisation
• Kiswahili and English language skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good organisation, planning and management skills
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Flexible
• Innovative

How to apply

Applications will be accepted online to the following email info@friendsoflondiani.com

The subject of the email should state the position being applied for.

Applications will be accepted to midnight on Sunday 24th April, 2011.

Any later submissions will not be accepted.

Online applications should include a cover letter of interest and a detailed CV.

All online applications must be followed by a postal application including a cover letter of interest a detailed CV to be received in the FOL office at the address Friends of Londiani Kenya, PO Box 335, Londiani, Kenya on or before the application deadline.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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Education Programme Manager Job in Kenya - Friends of Londiani

Friends of Londiani is a registered NGO whose mission is to work in partnership with the people of the Kipkelion District to develop and complete sustainable community projects to enable the people to achieve an improved quality of life based on their values and become the authors of their own development.

Friends of Londiani are committed to contributing to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals in accordance with the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights. FOL Kenya’s projects include community projects in a number of areas including Health, Education and Water.

Location: Kenya - Londiani Town, Kipkelion District, Rift Valley Province

Main Duties and Responsibilities for National Staff position

• Providing front-line management and programme set-up (including programme development, partnership management, logistic management)
• Participate in programme Logframe development and Monitoring & Evaluation to ensure Logframe deliverables are met.
• Manage programme budgets to ensure cost effectiveness and adequate spending levels are maintained.
• Manage education proposal process from receipt of proposal to completion of projects where approved.
• Participate in education project design, funding proposals, donor and other reports.
• Supervision of the education programmes including monthly reporting of programme deliverables providing regular reporting of activities against education workplan.
• Providing technical guidance and support to the community groups on FOL Lifeskills peer education programme
• Supervision of education bursary scheme including regular reporting of student deliverables and delivery of support based on identified students needs.
• Providing organisational and technical support to MoE, PHO and local partners in the implementation of the Healthy Schools Programme .
• Liaising closely with MoE and PHO to develop and ensure ownership and integration of Healthy Schools into existing schools including monitoring of existing programmes.
• Representing FOL in key District level education meetings.
• Assisting with FOL programme reviews and evaluations.
• Documenting of programme processes.
• Ensuring programme quality control.
• Development of donor proposals and budgets.
• Coordination with Programme Managers in health and water
• Any other responsibilities deemed appropriate by the Country Director.

Expected Outputs

• Monthly progress activity report against expected results
• Annual report on implementation of the Education bursary scheme
• Monthly budget reporting
• Regular field visit reports documenting progress of Healthy Schools Programme including photos

Person Specification

Education

• A Master’s Degree in Education, Development, Social Science or a related discipline.

Essential Experience and Skills

• At least three years’ community programme management experience in a rural setting
• Demonstrated good monitoring and evaluation skills
• Demonstrated good analytical skills
• Good writing skills in English.
• Good computer skills
• Driving licence desirable

Special skills

• Commitment to working with a value-based organisation
• Kiswahili and English skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good organisation, planning and management skills
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Flexible
• Innovative

How to apply

Applications will be accepted online to the following email info@friendsoflondiani.com

The subject of the email should state the position being applied for.

Applications will be accepted to midnight on Sunday 24th April, 2011.

Any later submissions will not be accepted.

Online applications should include a cover letter of interest and a detailed CV.

All online applications must be followed by a postal application including a cover letter of interest a detailed CV to be received in the FOL office at the address

Friends of Londiani Kenya,
P.O Box 335, Londiani, Kenya

on or before the application deadline.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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Water Programme Manager Job Vacancy - Friends of Londiani

Friends of Londiani is a registered NGO whose mission is to work in partnership with the people of the Kipkelion District to develop and complete sustainable community projects to enable the people to achieve an improved quality of life based on their values and become the authors of their own development.

Friends of Londiani are committed to contributing to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals in accordance with the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights.

FOL Kenya’s projects include community projects in a number of areas including Health, Education and Water.

Location: Kenya - Londiani Town, Kipkelion District, Rift Valley Province

Main Duties and Responsibilities for National Staff Position

• Providing front-line management and programme set-up (including programme development, partnership management, logistic management)
• Participate in programme Logframe development and Monitoring & Evaluation to ensure Logframe deliverables are met.
• Manage programme budgets to ensure cost effectiveness and adequate spending levels are maintained.
• Manage water proposal process from receipt of proposal to completion of projects where approved.
• Participate in water project design, funding proposals, donor and other reports.
• Supervision of the water programmes including monthly reporting of programme deliverables and regular reporting of activities against water workplan.
• Providing technical guidance and support to the community groups on water programmes
• Providing organisational and technical support to Divisional Public Health Offices and local partners in the implementation of the Water Programmes.
• Liaising closely with Education Programme Manager on the implementation of the Healthy Schools Programme throughout the Districts.
• Liaising closely with Health Programme Manager on the implementation of the Health Programme throughout the District.
• Representing FOL in key District level health and water-related meetings.
• Assisting with FOL programme reviews and evaluations.
• Documenting of programme processes.
• Ensuring programme quality control.
• Development of donor proposals and budgets.
• Coordination with programme managers in education and health.
• Any other responsibilities deemed appropriate by the Country Director.

Expected Outputs

• Monthly progress activity report against expected results
• Annual report on implementation of the Water Programme.
• Monthly budget reporting
• Regular field visit reports documenting progress of various water projects including photos

Person Specification

Education

• A Master’s Degree in engineering or a related discipline.

Essential Experience and Skills

• At least three years’ community programme management experience in a rural setting
• Demonstrated good monitoring and evaluation skills
• Demonstrated good analytical skills
• Good writing skills in English
• Good computer skills
• Driving licence desirable

Special skills

• Commitment to working with a value-based organisation
• Kiswahili and English language skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good organisation, planning and management skills
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Flexible
• Innovative

How to apply

Applications will be accepted online to the following email info@friendsoflondiani.com

The subject of the email should state the position being applied for.

Applications will be accepted to midnight on Sunday 24th April, 2011.

Any later submissions will not be accepted.

Online applications should include a cover letter of interest and a detailed CV.

All online applications must be followed by a postal application including a cover letter of interest a detailed CV to be received in the FOL office at the address Friends of Londiani Kenya, PO Box 335, Londiani, Kenya on or before the application deadline.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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Operations Manager Job in Kenya - Friends of Londiani

Friends of Londiani is a registered NGO whose mission is to work in partnership with the people of the Kipkelion District to develop and complete sustainable community projects to enable the people to achieve an improved quality of life based on their values and become the authors of their own development.

Friends of Londiani are committed to contributing to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals in accordance with the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights. FOL Kenya’s projects include community projects in a number of areas including Health, Education and Water.

Location: Kenya - Londiani Town, Kipkelion District, Rift Valley Province

Main Duties and Responsibilities for National Staff Position

Transport Management

• Maintain log books of all vehicles usage with daily mileage recorded and fuel consumption mention
• In collaboration with the country director establish an efficient fuel reimbursement system with Total Station Londiani for Ministry field consumption delivery, including development and implementation of standard policies of fuel consumption, monthly forecasts of expected field usage (in consultation with the programme managers and country directors) detailed records with authorised signature and reviewing of all invoices.
• Prepare weekly vehicle plans in consultation with the programme managers and Country Manager to ensure effective and appropriate use of FOL vehicles
• Oversee FOL vehicle maintenance including annual services and daily consumables such as oil water, spare tyre etc.
• Ensure that FOL vehicles and staff are considerate of the environmental impacts of vehicle use
• Manage the FOL Driver schedules

Stock Management/ Warehousing

• Establish maintain and develop standards for stock accountability ensuring a high standard of record keeping
• Implement an efficient system of stock control of regular supplies
• Maintain and update on a weekly basis hard and soft copies of an inventory of all FOL stocks
• Liaise closely with programme managers on schedules of distribution.
• Ensure all stock is stored in a secure manner and access to the stock is limited to designated people only and records of that access are maintained.

Administration

• Be responsible for day to day office administration including filing of documents, keeping accounts and dispatching all relevant communications to various partners as required.
• Maintain online budget expenditure files – in collaboration with Country Director and share with FOL Ireland on a monthly basis.
• Procure items for office use or for the field officers as and when requested by the Line Manager in line with principles of FOL Kenya .
• Prepare monthly budget forecasts in consultation with Country Director and programme managers for local procurements and fuel bills
• Any other duties assigned by the line manager from time to time.

Expected Outputs

• Monthly progress activity report against expected results
• Monthly budget reporting with forecasting for the following month
• Monthly procurement reports with effective paper trail in line with FOL policies and procedures in procurement
• Monthly stock taking report
• Monthly vehicle log books including fuel consumption tracking
• Regular field visit reports supporting implementation of FOL activities

Person Specification

Education

• A degree in Logistics, Procurement administration or a related discipline.

Essential Experience and Skills

• At least three years’ logistics/ admin experience with an NGO in a rural setting
• Demonstrated good budget management
• Demonstrated analytical skills in procurement and stock taking
• Good writing skills in English.
• Good computer skills
• Driving license

Special skills

• Commitment to working with a value-based organisation
• Kiswahili and English language skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good organisation, planning and management skills
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Flexible
• Innovative

How to apply

Applications will be accepted online to the following email info@friendsoflondiani.com

The subject of the email should state the position being applied for.

Applications will be accepted to midnight on Sunday 24th April, 2011.

Any later submissions will not be accepted.

Online applications should include a cover letter of interest and a detailed CV.

All online applications must be followed by a postal application including a cover letter of interest a detailed CV to be received in the FOL office at the address Friends of Londiani Kenya, PO Box 335, Londiani, Kenya on or before the application deadline.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

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Regional Logistics Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya - Save the Children

Job Title: Regional Logistics Manager

Place of Work: Regional Office, Nairobi

Grade: 3

Reports to: Regional Finance Manager, East and Southern Africa

Reporting to position: Technical support to all Country Logistics Managers/Focal Points

Budget Responsibility: None

Child Protection Level: 3 The responsibilities of this post may require the post-holder to have one to one contact with children or young people.

Introduction

Save the Children is the world's leading independent organization for children and works in over 120 countries around the world.

The Save the Children UK Regional Office for East and Southern Africa (ESARO) co-ordinates programmes in 8 countries. It is our intention to focus increased effort on making positive and lasting change for children across the region. This will require additional expansion in our Logistics portfolio to ensure efficiency in managing our operations and make lasting change for children in the region.

Job Purpose

To work with Country Directors and their management teams to build their logistics and operational capacity to plan and manage their resources and assets efficiently and effectively, ensuring that programmes meet their commitments and are accountable to their beneficiaries and donors.

By providing technical support to Country Logistics Managers and focal points on all aspects of logistics and operational programme delivery, it is expected the logistics manager will be able to help countries:

• Identify significant reduction in their operational running costs through the utilization and allocation of resources and helping programme develop effective recharge mechanisms
• Improve accountability to donors and beneficiaries through implementation of regular reporting and strong control mechanisms
• Improve the quality and timeliness of projects

Key accountabilities

• Review and advise on Country programmes local policies for Supply chain, Fleet and Equipment management, to be sure they are in line with SC global policies.
• Review logistics systems and procedures in Country and be sure that they meet SC UK minimum standards, that adequate control mechanisms are in place and that they are being implemented and adhered.
• Ensure monthly reporting systems are implemented in all programmes in line with financial control mechanisms for Procurement, stock, vehicles and assets. Review the monthly logistics reports and advise Countries where there are irregularities or areas of concern that need follow up.
• Review audit reports and follow up with programmes to ensure action points are addressed promptly and effectively.
• Provide training at regional and field level to logistics teams and programmes managers on logistics procedures, developing logistics strategies and managing logistics within their technical areas.
• Support and advise programmes on the structure, recruitment and management of their Logistics team and help programme develop and implement effective performance management of logistics staff

Review all medium and high risk project and procurement plans, and advise Country programmes and regional office on:

• feasibility of project in line with current and/or planned logistics capacity
• if logistics and operational costs have been adequately budgeted
• risk management in terms of supply chain planning i.e. lead times, donor compliance
• If recharge strategies for logistics costs such as transports, facilities and equipment are appropriate and consistent with SC and donor policies.

Support Country programmes and regional office to meet the Save the children annual priorities in:

Emergencies

• Working with Regional Emergency Manager and colleagues in HQ, strengthen emergency preparedness by helping programmes to develop logistics and supply strategies linking closely with the Global supplies team in London to ensure coordination with Global emergency supply strategies, framework agreements and emergency stockpiles
• Provide technical support and oversight to programmes when responding to emergencies

Fragile states project

• Working with regional team and Fragile states programme team in London support the monitoring of fragile state programmes within the region, assist in profiling, training and capacity building.

New born and child survival

• Working with regional programme and child survival managers to identify and develop child survival programming with in the region, ensuring that logistics requirements are planned and budgeted for.

Security

• Provide technical support to programmes in implementation of security plans in the aspects where logistics are responsible i.e. vehicles, facilities, communications network and supply chain.
• Working with the Regional Safety and Security Advisors on development and implementation of security plans and providing training and technical support.

Person specification

Essential

• Extensive international experience (3-5 years) managing humanitarian logistics in conflict or disaster affected countries (fragile states)
• Supply chain management in Humanitarian and development programmes including procurement, transport, warehouse and stock management and distribution
• Experience in setting up fleet management systems including planning, monitoring running costs, pooling, developing replacement strategies.
• Experience in the set up communications networks including HF & VHF radio systems, satellite phones and IT systems and development of communications procedures.
• Knowledge or working with major institutional donors, and understanding to their rules and regulations.
• Ability to evaluate logistics structures within SC UK programme in complex environments in order to devise appropriate and creative solutions to problems faced
• To be able to represent the organisation at public and senior level, with local authorities, UN and other international organisations and the media
• Excellent computer skills, experienced in Microsoft Offices systems, including PowerPoint, Excel and Word
• Willingness to travel 50% of the time to attend global meetings, carry out programme visits and assessments and assist as needed in emergency response
• Experience in training and running of workshops.
• Commitment to the values and mission of Save the Children.
• Excellent interpersonal and team skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English

Desirable

• Working knowledge of Spanish and/or Portuguese
• Experience in programme logistics such as construction, water and sanitation
• Supply chain management of specialised Food and pharmaceutical supplies

To Apply

Interested candidates should apply online via: www.savethechildren.org.uk/jobs

Job Reference - 6292

Regional Health & HIV Advisor, East & Southern Africa Job Re-Advertisement - Save the Children

Job Title: Regional Health & HIV Advisor, East & Southern Africa

Grade: 2

Reports to: Regional Programme Manager, East & Southern Africa

Child Protection Level: 3

Based: Nairobi or Pretoria

Length of contract: 2 years fixed term

Job Purpose

The purpose of this role is to support Save the Children country programmes in East and Southern Africa (ESA) in the design and delivery of quality health programmes.

This support will cover a number of key areas, including programme development, quality assurance, advocacy, recruitment, capacity-building, knowledge management and networking, and will be delivered both from a distance and in regular country visits.

The Regional Health Advisor will be expected to work closely with a range of colleagues in country programmes, the ESA Regional Office and London, in particular the Health & HIV Team.

Save the Children is committed to making a significant contribution to the achievement of the health-related Millennium Development Goals, in particular MDGs 4 and 5, through its global EVERY ONE campaign.

In countries with high levels of maternal and child mortality Save the Children is scaling up its work in support of programmes aimed at saving children's lives and strengthening the health systems that are vital for the health of children and their mothers; working with governments and other stakeholders to ensure the design and implementation of costed national plans for maternal and child health; and raising public awareness and building coalitions so that high levels of child and maternal mortality will no longer be tolerated.

The Regional Health & HIV Advisor will play a key role in helping the EVERY ONE campaign achieve its objectives in East and Southern Africa.

Key Accountabilities

Support to Programme Development & Delivery

• Provide technical support to the design and implementation of country health programmes, ensuring they are in line with Save the Children's global EVERY ONE campaign, the Health & HIV Strategy and other Save the Children strategic documents, national policies and international best practice.
• Contribute to the development of country programmes' advocacy strategies, including stakeholder analysis and message development, and support them in the delivery of strategic advocacy towards government, donors and other key health stakeholders.
• Liaise with Technical advisors in Headquarters on all programmatic issues including Nutrition, Health, New Born & Reproductive health.
• In cooperation with the EVERY ONE M&E Advisor in London, support the design and development of M&E systems to enable country programmes to demonstrate measurable outcomes and impact of their work, and facilitate the incorporation of M&E findings into country and global programming and policy.
• In cooperation with the Emergency Health Advisor in London, support country programmes in the development of Emergency Preparedness Plans, advise on the potential need for and content of emergency interventions and, where required, directly support the emergency response in health.

HR, Mentoring and Capacity-Building

• Support country programmes in effective health resource planning and management, including identifying and addressing technical capacity gaps.
• Support country programmes in the selection and recruitment of senior health and EVERY ONE technical staff.
• Provide mentoring support to senior country programme technical staff.
• Encourage the development of peer networks of health colleagues in the country programmes in the ESA region.

External Networking & Representation

• Represent Save the Children's work to relevant regional bodies and fora, identifying changes to their policies and priorities that may create opportunities or threats for Save the Children's objectives and funding goals.
• Engage with other technical advisors from Alliance.

Internal Networking and Cooperation

• Promote the sharing of good practice and learning in relation to health programming and other EVERY ONE activities among country programmes in the ESA region, including country programmes managed by other members of Save the Children International.
• In cooperation with the Regional Programme Manager, support co-ordination and ensure synergies across country programmes and thematic activities.
• Advise the Regional Director, Country Directors and other relevant colleagues on health-related developments at country, regional and global levels.

Person Specification

• Internationally recognised qualification in public health (MPH or equivalent).
• Demonstrated experience in the design, implementation and management of public health programmes in an international development context.
• Technical expertise and understanding of key issues in the field of maternal, newborn and child health, and HIV and AIDS.
• Good understanding of health systems, planning and financing issues at national and sub-national levels.
• Demonstrated experience of emergency preparedness planning and response, including responding to epidemics.
• Demonstrated experience of developing effective working relationships with senior stakeholders from government agencies, international organisations, donors, academics and opinion-leaders, including successful advocacy and influencing.
• Strong inter-personal and advisory skills, including the demonstrated ability to guide and influence colleagues.
• Successful track record in securing programme funding from international donors and other financing sources.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills and the ability to think and plan strategically.
• Excellent communication skills, including fluency in written and spoken English and demonstrated experience of proposal and report writing.
• Commitment to Save the Children's mission and values.
• Willingness / ability to travel regularly.
• IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).

To Apply

Interested candidates should apply online via: www.savethechildren.org.uk/jobs

Job reference - 6125

Part Time Card Design Trainer Job in Kenya - Addili for Design

Addili for Design is looking for a skillful and creative part time card design and gift wrapping trainer.

Position: Part Time Card Design Trainer

Duties and responsibilities

• Create a course outline for training.
• Train in card design and gift wrapping at Addili for design and also at client’s homes.
• Source for materials for training.
• Participate fully in activities.
• Any other duty as appointed.

Person qualifications

• Have at least 2 years experience in card design and gift wrapping.
• Be able to fluently communicate their knowledge to trainees in English.
• Be punctual.
• Be resourceful and innovative.
• Be flexible with regard to their availability to our trainees.
• Be open minded and adaptable.

Please carefully read the job advertisement and understand it fully before sending your CV.

When called for an interview please come with samples of your work.

The deadline for application is 3rd April 2011.

Qualified applicants should please send their CVs to addilifordesign@gmail.com

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Sales Representative Job in Kenya - Automotive Industry (KShs 80K)

Position Required: Sales Representative in the Automotive Industry

Location: Mombasa Road

Key Responsibilities: To be able to write weekly activity reports, Sales forecasts, produce professional proposals, quote on tenders, understand targets or quotas

Key Qualifications: Proven Track record, to have automotive industry knowledge, previous sales experience in the NGO/UN/AID agency marketplace

Personal Attributes: Must be ambitious, well presented, good communication skills in both English and Kiswahili, good written skills, have a high degree of integrity

Salary & Benefits: Ksh80,000 – Car provided

Deadline: 4th April 2011

Applications: harriet@summitrecruitment-kenya.com

Please send an up to date CV, stating your current salary, accompanied by at least 3 referee telephone numbers/email addresses to:

Summit recruitment & Training, Rhino House, Karen Road, Karen

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in.

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Female Fitness Instructors Jobs in Kenya

Position: Fitness Instructors (Female)

Location: Karen/Langata

Key Responsibilities: To observe and assist in Training are of the new private gym

Key Qualifications: minimum instructors’ license

Personal Attributes: Must be personable, good attitude to work, well presented and have a good command in English and Swahili.

Salary and Benefits: 30,000/-

Please apply stating your current salary

Applications: Please send up to date CV, accompanied by at least 3 referee telephone numbers/email addresses to:

Summit Recruitment & Training
Rhino House, Karen Road, Karen.
Email: harriet@summitrecruitment-kenya.com.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please indicate on email which position you are interested in.

Deadline: 10th April 2011

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Van Sales Representative Jobs in Kenya

Job Title: Van Sales Representative

Locations: We will consider Candidates who have worked in the following regions

• Central Rift- Nakuru
• Upper Mountain- Embu
• Lower Mountain-Nyeri or Thika
• Kisumu
• Eldoret
• Eastern- Machakos or Kitui or Meru
• Mombasa
• Kisii
• Kitale

Company Profile: A multinational company that deals in the Manufacturing and Production of Nutritional and dairy products, coffee, tea, beverages, chocolate and confectionery

Reports to: Sales Supervisor

Main Purpose of the Job

To ensure 100% availability of products in the trade and maintain an executional excellence and delivery of the in-store POP objectives for the food & beverage and nutrition categories

Main Responsibilities

• Van Sales to achieve agreed territory NPS target
• Control of sales performance and bad goods, by customer
• Execute field management best practice, including pre call planning and a post call review with each call
• Monitor and report on WHO code compliance
• Plan, execute and evaluate roll out plans for new store openings and new product launches
• Report and evaluate all promotional activity by customer and category to the SS
• POS material placement for territory
• Execution of all agreed planograms and trade standards manuals, by category and customer
• Execution and validation of territory database and outlet classification
• Implementation and execution of customer plans and category POP drivers within the territory
• Action all internal and external operational queries timeously (i.e. delivery queries, product recall, customer call backs etc)
• Identify and communicate new business opportunities and all competitor activity, to the SS and RSM, via the weekly call sheet.
• Negotiate and advise customers of price increases, new products and promotions
• Complete all administrative duties, legibly and correctly, by the set deadlines, as detailed in the sales representative appraisal report
• Maintain all store spends in accordance with guidelines from the SS

Key Competencies/ Skills

• Van sales knowledge
• 1 year sales experience including field basd exposure
• Sound understanding of the retail Grocery and/or micro retail channels
• High level of attention to detail

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Marketing or related field
• Diploma/ Certificate in Sales and Marketing
• Level school level
• 2- 3 Years’ Experience in Sales
• Experience in FMCG and with Distributors handling FMCG would be an added advantage
• Degree in Sales and Marketing would be an added advantage

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

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Trips Admin Assistant Job Vacancy in Kenya

Position involves:

• General Reception work
• Preparing Itineraries
• Assist with - Community Schedule - communicating with field team
• Assist with Trips Schedules
• Assist in preparing binders for youth & Bogani
• General assistant to booking and logistics coordinators

Qualifications:

• Excellent organizational and Interpersonal/oral/written skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and be a team player
• Demonstration of clear, strategic and critical thinking
• Excellent Computer skills
• Diploma in Business Administration or Customer Service or Travel
• At least 3 years experience in Administration or Customer service.

Interested applicants can submit their cover letter and resume to hrkenya@freethechildren.com by Friday, 6th April 2011 at 4pm.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For more info on the Organisation visit: www.freethechildren.com

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Business Development / Account Manager Job in Kenya - Lifecare International Insurance Brokers

Company Profile

Lifecare International Insurance Brokers Ltd has been established for over 15 years and has 4 divisions:

1. Private medical Health Insurance (International and local cover)

2. Travel Insurance (wholesale distributor to the middle East and East Africa)

3. Financial services (Life insurance, Pensions, Wealth Management)

4. General Insurance (Building, car, home, liability etc)

The company provides insurance services to individuals and corporate clients in the middle East, Africa and the Indian sub-continent, acting primarily as the of the largest scheme advisors for BUPA International, a United based, not profit organization and comprehensive health insurance company.

Lifecare International mission is to provide the best health/travel insurance and financial services products available word wide and to back these with excellent local services in order to meet and anticipate the health and financial security needs of our clients and their families.

Our current health insurance portfolio includes over 750 corporates.

Responsibilities

• Full responsibility of managing strategic customers of Lifecare international travel services division(visit on a regular basis)
• New business Development (sales) and Account Management (client relationship management) of travel agents, Tour operations, Hotel and corporate.
• Responsible for the full sales cycle and achieving sales targets.
• Liaise with insurance partners in the UK and Europe.
• Responsible for product and market training to travel consultants and others.
• Attending and providing support during Travel Exhibitions and Conferences.
• Telephone support to travel Agents and Corporates regarding all aspects of the travel insurance sold by Lifecare International.
• Support the Internal sales team with all aspects of the travel.
• Assist with the planning of marketing and campaigns to travel agents.
• Follow-up marketing campaigns with telephone calls and arranging meetings with potential customers –Generation of new leads.
• Maintaining the Travel database.
• Front and back office admin support.
• Maintain stocks of sale Travel Insurance.
• Any other reasonable tasks that may be assigned.
• Assist with renewals.

Skills

• Computer literate (MS PowerPoint, Word, Excel, etc)
• Sales and marketing Experience(preferred)
• Client Relationship Management Experience(preferred)
• Self motivated, Reliable & Out going individual
• Organizational & Time management
• Excellent Oral and written communications skills in English and Customer Services skills
• Ability to deal with different type of clients

Interested applicants are requested to send their applications & detailed CV (Strictly Email only)indicating current salary and benefit history with 3 references including current employer, copies of certificates and any other testimonials on or Before 2nd April, 2011 to: hr@lifecareinternational.co.ke

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Assistant Registrar (Administration, Planning and Development) Job in Kenya - Inoorero University

IU wishes to recruit a mature, committed and self driven individual for the position of Assistant Registrar (Administration, Planning and Development)

Overall Purpose of the position:

Effective and efficient coordination of administrative, planning and development activities and ensuring efficient utilisation of the University’s infrastructure and physical facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordination of the preparation and implementation of the strategic plan by providing administrative support to the Deputy Vice Chancellor-Administration Planning, Development (DVC-APD).
• In liaison with supervisor, prepare the administration strategic plan and budget and implement the same
• Appraise performance of staff under officer’s supervision, identify their training needs and develop as appropriate
• Coordinate and manage the maintenance and efficient use of the University facilities.
• Supervise all physical works and renovations in the University.
• Ensure efficient utilisation of resources by enforcing policies and procedures to reduce costs, damages and wastage.
• Manage relevant outsourced services on behalf of the University to ensure they meet the Universities expectations.
• Allocation of space to ensure optimal accommodation of all IU needs
• Servicing the relevant University committees and meetings including taking minute on behalf of the DVC-APD.
• Manage University vehicles and outsourced transport to meet IU transport needs
• Coordinate security and safety operations in the University premises

Educational Qualifications and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration or business related area
• Certified Public Secretary – Kenya (CPS).
• Computer literacy

Working Experience

• 3 Years experience in Administration and Management.

Technical Skills/Competencies:

• Strategic mindset and ability to put emerging issues in the context of the University mission, vision and strategy
• Leadership and team management skills
• Project management skills
• Negotiation skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Budgeting Skills
• Proactive, initiative and good facilitation skills.
• Planning and organizational skills
• Good attitude.

How to Apply

You may apply by emailing your CV and application letter to recruitment@iu.ac.ke

The closing date for this application is 8 April 2011.

Please note that no paper applications will be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

IU is an equal opportunity employer.

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School of Law Dean Job in Kenya - Inoorero University

IU wishes to recruit a mature, committed and self driven individual for the position of Dean – School of Law

Overall Purpose of the position:

The Dean is the chief academic and administrative officer of the School of Law and provides academic leadership of the school through planning, implementation, and directing administrative, educational, and technical activities in the departments within the school, with key responsibilities of budget, human resource, strategic planning, research, publications and grants.

Key Responsibilities:

• Raise the profile of IU School of Law nationally and internationally through relevant strategic alliances, collaborations and professional activities.
• Responsible for the formulation of the School of Law’s strategic goals and their implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
• Develop high quality, innovative, market driven programs for the school in line with IU philosophy and periodically review them.
• Provide intellectual and academic leadership in the School of Law through high teaching standards, encouraging and supporting research and publications by faculty.
• Identify grant and research opportunities and develop appropriate proposals to support the School of Law programs in line with IU Grants and Research Policy.
• Ensure that all IU School of Law programs are digitised and offered on-line.
• Teach in area of specialisation.
• Administer and manage the School of Law as a profit centre contributing to the overall financial goals of the university.
• Responsible for active students’ recruitment to ensure viable student numbers as well as ensure a vibrant student body participating in the school’s development.
• In liaison with the Human Resources Manager ensure adequate staffing and management of staff performance, development and motivation.
• Responsible for all development and fundraising activities of the school in line with IU policies.
• Provide effective leadership and champion teamwork, effective communication and coordination of staff in the School of Law.
• Represent the School of Law at the IU University Senate and its committees, and play an active role in the University Management Board.
• Any other duties as maybe assigned from time to time by supervisor.

Educational Qualifications:

• PhD in relevant field

Working Experience:

For a PhD degree holder:

• At least seven (7) years post doctoral experience and must have experience in academic leadership.

Technical Skills/Competencies:

• Strategic mindset and ability to put emerging issues in the context of the University mission, vision and strategy
• Effective facilitation and team leadership skills, to foster teamwork.
• Structured problem solving
• Ability to continuously monitor and acquire knowledge/market intelligence on relevant industry trends and developments
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good leadership, coordination, planning and organizational skills
• Proactive, initiative, with good networking, negotiation and collaborative skills
• IT Proficiency

How to Apply

You may apply by emailing your CV and application letter to recruitment@iu.ac.ke

The closing date for this application is 30 April 2011.

Please note that no paper applications will be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

IU is an equal opportunity employer.

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Programmes Manager Job Vacancy - Wildlife Clubs of Kenya

Wildlife Clubs of Kenya (WCK) is a charitable, non-governmental organisation formed in 1968 by Kenyan Students.

It was the first conservation education programme of its kind on the continent of Africa. According to Dr. George Schaller: "WCK is the most effective grass-roots programme of its kind in all of Africa."

WCK was elected to the UNEP's Global 500 Honor roll in 1986.

WCK Headquarters is currently recruiting for the position of Programmes Manager to be based in Nairobi with regular visits to our regional offices.

Main Objective of the position

Reporting to the National Coordinator, the candidate will be responsible for overall programmes delivery and supervision of departmental staff towards the strategic implementation and operational management of programmes including fundraising for projects support.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and carry out a national programme of conservation education activities.
• Coordinate all the organization’s programmes
• Organize materials production and education resource development
• Facilitate contacts with prospective donors and organize meetings with local donors – prepare background briefs etc for purpose of fund raising
• Identify potential projects and prepare project proposals and letters for signing by the National Coordinator.
• Identify and inform the National Coordinator on running basis of key strategic issues and prepare statements, reports, inputs on issues related to or of interest to WCK.
• Guide and supervise the programmes department staff, coordinating their work in coherent and effective manner, in order to ensure that activities follow WCK scope, specifications, timetables, budget etc
• Prepare interim reports to the National Coordinator and drafts of final reports to project donors.
• Liaise with the National Coordinator in implementing the programme of activities and in lobbying for support.
• Facilitating programme development links and lobbying for support with other conservation bodies and stakeholders by building synergies between environmental education, general education, and tourism.
• Ensure the expansion of Club Membership ( both schools and corporate)
• Act as a secretary to the WCK National Conservation Coordinating Committee
• Identify advice and implement on technological requirements for the organisation and monitor usage of the same.
• Put in place a Monitoring and Evaluation System which should involve at least 5 field visits to the regions per year.
• Prepare/Compile an annual budget for all the programmes.
• Support the National Coordinator in policy implementation

Minimum Qualifications and competences

• A Master’s Degree in Environmental studies i.e. Natural Resources, Wildlife Management
• Minimum age of 35 years.
• At least 6 years relevant working experience
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Commitment and enthusiasm for environmental conservation and sustainable development
• High computer literacy
• Sound environmental awareness
• Excellent organizational and a time management skills
• Any other relevant training on Education for Sustainable Development will be an added advantage

The candidates who meet the requirements and qualifications outlined above should submit an application letter and attach copies of their CV and any other supporting documents to:

The HR & Administration Assistant,
Wildlife Clubs of Kenya,
P.O Box 20184 – 00200,
Nairobi, Kenya

or via email sharon@wildlifeclubsofkenya.org

by 15th April, 2011

Only shortlisted candidates will be conducted

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Landscape and Interior Designers Jobs in Kenya

A newly established interior and landscaping company is looking to hire qualified Landscape and Interior Designer to handle the growing demands of the company.

Job Term: Entry level contract

Vacancies: 2

Vacancy Type: Interior and Landscape Designer

Job Location: Embakasi

Posting Date: 31-03-2011

Closing Date: 6-04-2011

Recruitment: Immediately

Job Description:

• To plan, design and supervise major renovations, remodeling and additions.
• Taking client briefs, and assembling client information for design development.
• Participating in design conceptualization process and preparation of all presentation materials.
• To prepare estimates for each design projects
• To leverage industry and business knowledge to create demand and persuade through the development and presentation of compelling designs and purchasing rationales.
• To prepare and implement a departmental plan and business module with the support of a marketing representative to grow the department.
• Prepare production information for projects (working drawings and schedules)
• General project administration and documentation
• Collaborate with the administration team in the upkeep of all reference materials (samples, library)
• Carry out any other supporting duties as required by the company

Education and Experience

• B.A. (Hons) Interior Design, B Landscape Architecture
• 1 years’ relevant work experience

Should have the following skills:

• Considerable knowledge of the practices and principals of interior design.
• Considerable knowledge of the practices and principals of landscape architecture
• Skill in designing interior alterations, renovations, and implementation of new layouts.
• Have strong business development and client relationship skills
• Considerable knowledge of the preparation of proposals and specifications for interior design work.
• Knowledge of CAD programs

Send your CV and a cover letter to i.edesignvacancy@gmail.com

Qualified candidates will be informed

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