Personal Assistant Job Vacancy

Company Profile

Our client is Kenya’s first indigenous brand strategy and innovation consultancy company. They aim to provide Kenyan, and eventually African businesses, with a fundamental aspect that is commonly missing in their business strategy – a successful brand

Main Responsibility

Provide personal administrative support to the Group CEO. Duties include general clerical, receptionist and project based work. Project a professional company image through in-person and phone interaction

Preferred Qualifications

• Should have a Diploma/bachelors degree preferably business oriented
• Must have good report writing skills
• Must be absolutely polished in presentation and must be keen in
• Should be extremely eloquent and my.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and telephone protocol.
• Must be very confidential in how they handle documents and information.
• Minimum of 5 years working experience in a similar position
• Marketing qualifications will be an added advantage

Other Responsibility

• Prepare correspondence, reports, and materials for publications and presentations.
• Setup CEO’s travel and accommodation arrangements.
• Maintain CEO/ Director’s calendar.
• Prepare and maintain CEO/ Director’s expense report.
• Setup and coordinate meetings and conferences.
• Create, transcribe, and distribute meeting agendas and minutes.
• Answer telephones and handle in appropriate manner.
• Meet and greet clients and visitors.
• Perform general clerical duties to include but not limited to: photocopying, faxing, mailing, and filing.
• Maintain hard copy and electronic filing system.
• Research, price, and purchase office furniture and supplies.
• Coordinate project-based work.
• Supervise support staff.
• Devising and maintaining office systems
• Arranging meetings, taking minutes and keeping notes
• Invoicing and looking after budgets
• Liaising with members of staff in other departments or external contacts
• Ordering and maintaining stationery and equipment supplies
• Organising and storing paperwork, documents and computer-based information.

KPI’S

• Increase efficiency within the office and administrative processes.
• Develop and implement office and administrative policies and procedures.
• Creating and implementing filing systems for company records and reports.
• Proactively supporting the management team.
• Effectively managing internal company logistics

Key Competence

• Reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required.
• Computer literate with the ability to learn new software applications.
• Duties require professional verbal and written communication skills and the ability to type 60 wpm.
• Must be perfect in report writing
• Must be ready to work long and odd hours.
• Visibility of work requires attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, time management skills and discretion with confidential information.
• Ability to work with variety of demands and to priorities tasks requested from a range of different managers.
• MUST have good Customer and Public Relations skills
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and follow instructions

Send your Applications to mycv@myjobseye.com attaching a passport size photo to the CV and clearly stating why you feel you are the right candidate for the job and how you fit into this role.

Kindly state your current and expected Salary.

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Beekeeping Project Supervisor Job in Thika Kenya

A small, high-growth beekeeping agri-business based in Nairobi is looking for a dynamic project supervisor to manage field operations in Thika.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects of up to 2,000 beehives for optimized honey production. This will entail managing beekeeping and casual staff, and coordinating with large commercial partners.
• Manage the roll-out of other beekeeping projects in the area, including the identification and organization of farmer groups.
• Achieve production targets and revenue targets on a monthly and quarterly basis.

Requirements

• Experience or interest in beekeeping.
• Successful experience managing field projects and staff, and ability to demonstrate successful project management.
• Comfortable with public speaking and presenting demonstrations to small groups.
• Ability to interact positively with management team from commercial partners.
• Ability to achieve production and sales targets.

Interested candidates who have experience in the beekeeping or agri-business sector should apply stating their overall suitability for the position, together with a detailed CV, and salary requirements, to NairobiCareers@gmail.com with the subject line “Thika – Project Supervisor”.

The application deadline is 30 March, 2011.

Kindly note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Merlin BCC Officer – Safe Motherhood Job in Turkana Kenya

Position: BCC Officer – Safe Motherhood

Functionally Responsible to: TUPADO Programme Coordinator

Technically Responsible to: Merlin Project Officer - Safe motherhood

Staff directly supervised: Social Mobilizers

Relationships internally: Midwives and other programme staff

Relationships externally: Governmental and non governmental counterparts, community members, Safe Motherhood Promoters (SMPs), etc

Overall Objective of the Position

The BCC Officer Maternal Health will be based in Lodwar and will oversee the development, planning, organisation, implementation and monitoring of all IEC/BCC activities for Safe Motherhood project, with technical support and direction from the Merlin Project Officer – Safe Motherhood, and working in close collaboration with district health authorities and partner non state actors to ensure efficient implementation of IEC/SBCC activities in Turkana Central, Loima and Turkana South districts.

Key Responsibilities

• In liaison with key MOH counterparts, take the lead in development of and implementation of IEC/BCC strategies for Safe Motherhood as outlined in the project proposal.
• Develop and review IEC/BCC messages / materials in collaboration with other program staff, MoH and NGO counterparts and community representatives.
• Support development and review of relevant training materials and job aids.
• Develop BCC skills of MOH and other partner organisation staff.
• Organise and execute community IEC/BCC campaigns in collaboration with other program staff, MoH counterparts and community representatives.
• Design appropriate monitoring and evaluation tools for IEC/BCC activities in collaboration with other stakeholders
• Evaluate and document the impact of IEC/BCC activities in collaboration with other stakeholders.
• Participate in all partner/Merlin initiated as well as multi-stakeholders advocacy activities, forums and networks aimed at raising the profile of maternal and neonatal health issues in the agenda of government, partner NGOs and communities.
• Undertake regular documentation of activities including lessons learnt and success stories.

Community Outreach Support: Work together with Turkana Central MOH Outreach team to perform the following tasks:

• Conduct community mobilization, awareness and sensitization on safe motherhood and reproductive health.
• Conduct MCH health education
• Conduct health education sessions with care takers on good child feeding practices
• Draft reports on health education activities
• Document lessons learned in community mobilisation especially in relation MCH activities
• Support the Team Leader and other staff in organising regular meetings to obtain community feedback, complaints and responses on programme issues.

Other operational and Management Support

• Supervise and evaluate performance of Social Mobilisers in close liaison with other involved project partners.
• Participate in regular staff meetings as well as programme review and planning meetings.
• Participate actively in design of new projects and in preparation of project budgets and workplans
• Report any security incidents to the Logistics officer and Team Leader/PO/PC as appropriate

Any other duties assigned by the line manager or technical supervisor.

Person Specification

Qualifications, experience and competences

• Bachelors Degree or Diploma in Public Health; Social Sciences or Community health
• Over 3 years experience in implementing BCC activities on MCH and or RH
• Very good communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Training experience, mobilisation and community education skills
• Experience in development and design of IEC materials
• Ability to live and work in conditions of limited comfort
• Ability to write clear and concise reports
• Confident and proficient in the use of MS word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Knowledge of the local language is an added advantage
• An understanding of and commitment to Merlin’s mission and values
• Experience of establishing strong working relationships with colleagues from different functions

Applications should be sent to the address below on or before 18.03.2011

Merlin Kenya / Somalia Programme
P.O. Box 3350 – 00200,
Nairobi

Or via e- mail to: recruitment@merlin-eastafrica.org

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Legal Intern Job in Kenya - Emergency Plus Medical Services

Emergency Plus Medical Services is a company, limited by guarantee, fully owned by the Kenya Red Cross to offer emergency medical services which include 24hr ambulance service, first aid training and the sale of first aid kits.

Job Title: Legal Intern

Reports To: Finance Manager

Location: Nairobi

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in creation and maintenance of business contract
• Assist in generation and management processes.
• Support corporate deal flow.
• Support product reviews.
• Assist in advising the company on its legal rights and obligations

Minimum Qualifications:

• Have a LLB law degree.
• Negotiation experience is a strong plus.
• Highly motivated, and eager to learn as much as possible during his/her internship.
• Be computer literate.
• Strong organization and communication skills.

Application letters accompanying a CV can be sent via email to hr@eplus.co.ke by 22nd March, 2011

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Merlin Deputy Country Director Job in Kenya

Position: Deputy Country Director, Kenya and Somalia

Responsible To: Country Director

Working With: Country Management Team; Project Teams (Project Coordinators);

Location: Nairobi, Kenya with frequent trips to the field sites in Kenya and flexible travel to accessible Somali field sites

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 12 months

Salary: £29,670- £30,420 per annum (dependant on relevant experience), inclusive of annual Cost of Living Allowance.

Benefits: Insurance cover, accommodation, additional return flights, and annual leave entitlement of 24 days per annum rising to 30 days at the completion of 12 months of continuous employment with Merlin.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Due to the urgency of recruitment for this position, applications will be short listed on a regular basis and we may offer this post before the closing date.

Accompanied position status is currently under review, contingent upon funding.

Merlin International Profile

Merlin is the only specialist UK charity which responds worldwide with vital health care and medical relief for vulnerable people caught up in natural disasters, conflict, disease and health system collapse. Each year, Merlin helps more than 15 million people in up to 20 countries.

Context and Background

Merlin has been working in Kenya since 1998 and Somalia since 2004. Managed from an office in Nairobi, Merlin works in two project areas in Kenya and three in Somalia. Each project area has a Project Coordinator who is directly responsible for delivering the project with support from the coordination team.

In Kenya, Merlin work in Nyanza and Turkana. The Nyanza project is managed from an office in Kisii and deals mainly with prevention and treatment of malaria and HIV/AIDs. The Turkana project is run from an office in Lodwar and works on nutrition and primary health care projects with the vulnerable pastoralist communities of the region.

In Somalia, Merlin runs projects in Somaliland, Puntland and South Central. The Somaliland project office is based in Hargeisa and focused on the far eastern Awdal province where we work directly with the MoH to strengthen health care delivery and nutrition.

The Puntland project is based on primary health care with a strong HIV/AIDs and TB component whilst South-Central is concerned with primary healthcare and nutrition. For security reasons, their Project Coordinators are based in the Nairobi office, managing their teams remotely although this location may change.

In all cases, and in line with organizational strategy, the Kenya and Somalia program focus on the following broad strategic objectives:

• Support and strengthen the institutional capacity of the healthcare system
• Improve access to and quality of healthcare services, particularly for vulnerable and under-served populations
• Strengthen the capacity of Merlin and key partners in Kenya and Somalia to respond to humanitarian emergencies
• Advocate for the implementation of improvements in health policy

Main purpose of the role

The Deputy Country Director position is an international staff position within the Merlin Somalia and Kenya structure and is a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT).

The overall objective of the position is to assist and support the Country Director in the management, coordination and implementation of Merlin projects, strengthening the quality and level of operational support provided to all field project sites and ensuring that Merlin organizational and country specific strategies, plans, policies, and procedures are developed and/or effectively implemented in all locations in collaboration with the relevant department in a timely manner.

Overall Objectives (scope)

• To directly line manage and support the PCs and ensure that program, financial, logistics and HR systems and procedures are in place and followed, liaising with relevant SMT members
• To maintain regular communications with PCs and report back to the CMT the points of discussion and follow-up
• To ensure that Merlin is able to deliver quality health programmes, supporting Merlin field teams in this, through coordination, advice, information sharing & analysis
• To act as CD in the CD’s absence
• Strictly monitor adherence to grant agreements and grant management, oversee the performance of partners and sub-grantees.
• This role, as the head of the program support unit, will play an critical part in identifying new opportunities and ensuring the current portfolio is maintained. This will include ensuring that grant reports and proposals are prepared and submitted in a timely manner and to a high standard expected by our donors.
• To support the CD, where delegated, in security management of teams with the Logistics Manager.
• To actively contribute to country strategy & annual planning with the CD and teams
• To assist the CD in the development, review, implementation and monitoring of a remote management and support strategy for the Somalia programme
• To support timely and appropriate linkage between Merlin, the MoH, communities and community groups as well as other INGOs in project areas in coordination with the PCs, MedCos, CHDs and CD

Responsibilities

Operational Management

• To work as part of the SMT for Somalia/Kenya to ensure that the programmes are being developed and delivered to clear strategic priorities
• Line-manage the Kenya and Somali Project Coordinators to ensure that project design, quality and outreach is consistent with the needs and objectives of Merlin to respond to these and with the Country Strategies and Annual Plans
• Line manage the Kenya and Somali PCs to ensure that appropriate Merlin management, administration, personnel, logistics, finance, and communication systems are in place and being followed
• Maintain a strong working relationship with the Country Director, Health Director, Country Health Coordinators, Logistics Coordinator and Finance, Human Resources and Administration Managers in order to achieve the above in both project implementation, preparation, review and reporting.
• Ensure regular communications are maintained between the field sites and Merlin Nairobi
• Responsible for effective and efficient management of the field projects consistent with the project management cycle and the delivery of quality outputs.
• Ensure monitoring systems are in place and that project reviews/audits/evaluations are carried out periodically in conjunction with the team, CD and CHD, local stakeholders and project partners
• Ensure adherence to timelines for all relevant proposals and reports, ensuring their quality as well as timely production and submission to the CD in accordance with Merlin and donor contractual agreements
• Regular travel to all project sites, according to accessibility / security.
• Assist the CD in organizing and facilitating monthly Senior Management Team (SMT) meetings as well as quarterly Country Management Team (CMT) meetings and follow-up and report on the implementation and achievements of agreed action points.
• Participate as a member of the Country Management Team

Programme Development

• Ensure all relevant authorities and communities are included in the planning and implementation of projects as appropriate
• Proactively contribute to programme development and strategy with the CD, and Country Health Directors, as well as annual plans and their implementation, looking towards innovative approaches and tools for health-system strengthening and emergency response as relevant to population outreach
• Monitor the evolving humanitarian situation in the project region and consider strategic and immediate responses together with the CD, and CHDs, leading on and/or assisting with assessments where necessary
• Draw up plans, proposals and budgets for new projects/extensions of projects in conjunction with the relevant team, medical, financial and logistical staff

Programme Management

• Ensure that projects, actively manage the implementation of projects and remain within the remit of their initial design, budget and proposal alongwith the CHD and Financial Director
• Together with the CHD and Logistics Manager, ensure the establishment of appropriate Emergency Preparedness and Response systems and plans in project sites to deal with emergencies and provide leadership for staff and volunteers in prioritized emergencies
• Together with the CHD, ensure the establishment of systems and standards for assessment and monitoring/evaluation of programmes against their strategic aims
• Ensure there is a regular, documented forum / meeting for all key staff including PCs and MedCos to discuss and plan programme objectives and plans

Representation

• Carry out representation with other NGOs, UN agencies, local and national government bodies, donors and other relevant parties when relevant and in coordination with the CD and CHD, ensuring that all parties are kept informed of Merlin activities as appropriate

Logistics/Finance/Administration

• In accordance with the Log Co, and the relevant SMT members, ensure appropriate administrative, financial and logistical Merlin systems/procedures are in place, maintained and adhered to so that all support functions and project implementation are carried out effectively and efficiently and meet donor compliance requirements
• Together with the Financial Director and PCs, monitor project expenditure through the monthly BvAs and other appropriate mechanisms, ensuring analyses and recommendations are shared with the teams and that projects are implemented within their budgets, assisting teams to forecast and plan when and where necessary
• Together with the Financial Director and PCs, over see budget preparation, setting the parameters and the process, ensuring compliance to Merlin, donor and national requirements

Human Resource Management

• Line manage the PCs effectively, including appropriate and regular delegation
• Carry out timely objective-setting and appraisals of PCs as per Merlin standard requirements and procedures and ensure cascading down of objective-setting and appraisals system to all staff within each project
• Lead recruitment of PCs as and when necessary with support from other SMT members according to need
• Assist the PCs in optimizing, in conjunction with other team members, the use of human, logistical and financial potential within the project teams, ensuring project needs are met in a timely manner.
• In liaison with the CD, ensure all new team members are adequately briefed on arrival in the field, and departing team members are debriefed
• Work with the CD to maintain up-to-date job descriptions for international staff and prepare and maintain job descriptions for any regional and national staff in conjunction with the PCs
• Maintain good inter and intra-team communications, supporting good team dynamics, and suitable action when problems occur
• Together with the HR Manager, ensure that Merlin’s staff policies and procedures are understood and correctly followed by the PCs
• In collaboration with the HRM and PCs, ensure appropriate staff coverage at all times and that holiday is being taken regularly
• Support team members professionally and monitor and support stress management, including regular documented team meetings for planning and reporting purposes
• Ensure all new team members are adequately briefed on arrival in the field, and departing team members are debriefed
• Together with the SMT ensure capacity development and training of all national personnel, supporting international personnel where relevant
• Support PCs in national staff selection, recruitment, disciplinary actions, dismissal procedures and systems, together with HRM
• Ensure regular, minuted project team meetings

Person Specification

Essential

Qualifications, experience and competences

• Extensive experience of large multi donor grant portfolio
• Extensive proven experience with overall project management with multi experience in developing countries, preferably in the health sector including strong skills and experience in;

1. Project needs assessment
2. Project proposal development, logical framework, and report and proposal writing
3. Personnel management

• Extensive field humanitarian experience in a management role
• Good understanding of logistics
• Experience in budget management, financial and administrative management
• Experience of donor reporting requirements and strong knowledge of donor compliance
• Good training/capacity building and management skills.
• Supportive personnel management style
• Team builder with a proven ability to train and coach staff
• Diplomatic and an effective communicator at all levels
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent proven organizational and problem solving skills
• Strong communication skills, with excellent written and spoken English
• Confident and proficient in the use of MS Office
• Experience of establishing strong working relationships with colleagues from different functions and cultures
• Experience of a flexible approach to managing and prioritising a high workload and multiple tasks in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines
• Experience of proactively identifying and addressing issues
• Ability and willingness to undertake frequent travel to field sites
• An understanding of and commitment to Merlin's mission and values

Desirable

• Strong security management experience
• Previous experience of working in East Africa.

Data Protection

Please note, on submitting your application, you are agreeing to Merlin holding and using the information that you have given for the purposes of recruitment and employment - should an offer be made.

Where required by donors funding requirements, some job offers are conditional on our ensuring that potential employees' names do not appear on counter terrorism lists generated by the United Nations, European Union or the United States.

On submitting your application, you are agreeing to Merlin using the information that you have given for checking that your name does not appear on these lists.

How to apply

To apply for this vacancy please download an application form from our website www.merlin.org.uk

Completed applications should be emailed to applications@merlin-uk.org stating in the subject field the job title, country and reference number (if any) of the vacancy you have applied for

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Project Officer Job in Kenya - Ophthalmology Society of Eastern Africa (OSEA)

The Ophthalmology Society of Eastern Africa (OSEA) is a professional organization of more than 150 members and associate members from nine countries - Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, DRC, Rwanda, Burundi, Zambia and Malawi.

OSEA is dedicated to the achievement of excellence in patient care through the support and promotion of education, communication, research, advocacy and the practice of ophthalmology.

OSEA is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated and self-driven project officer to offer support to its programs and fundraise to ensure organizational and program sustainability.

Job Title: Project Officer

Report To: Board of OSEA

Core Functions and Responsibilities

• Provides technical coordination, management and implementation of projects under OSEA programmes
• Designs and implements the programmes according to approved work-plans and budgets
• Oversees the preparation and submission of progress and financial reports.
• Ensure that appropriate financial management is carried out and ensuring compliance with donor’s rules and requirements by overseeing the development and management of grants and budgets.
• Prepare accurate requisitions as per the policies and guidelines of the project and submit for authorization as is required.
• Profiles potential donor opportunities for OSEA and identifying funding opportunities and proposal development
• Fosters collaboration and partnership with other stakeholders in line with OSEA’s engagement strategy including civil society, government, other political actors, development partners and the general public
• Develops and maintains linkages with other institutions and organizations with an interest in OSEA’s vision and mission
• Safeguarding the organization’s assets and petty cash management ensuring, proper record keeping and maintenance of up-to-date inventory records.

Knowledge and Education

• Diploma in community development, social work or any other relevant qualification
• A minimum of 1-year experience in an NGO environment, management of donor funded projects with be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of project design and management, budget development and management
• Excellent report writing skills

Skills and special training

• Interpersonal skills
• Planning and organizing
• Good communication skills (both oral and written)
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Computer literate

Key behaviors

• Intercultural sensitivity
• Inspiring and strong commitment
• Decisive, quick in assessing and making quick decisions.

Contacts

Only candidates who meet the set criteria should submit applications together with updated CVs including their daytime contacts, current and expected remuneration, names and contacts of three referees to information@eacokut.org so to reach the Programme and Fundraising Manager on 22/03/2011 at 1600 hours.

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Communications and Outreach Officer Job in Kenya - African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS)

The African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS) is a leading regional multidisciplinary network of researchers, practitioners and policy makers that promotes science, technology and innovation (STI) policy research, dialogue and practice, for African Development.

Its mission is to improve the quality of science, technology, and innovation research, policy and practice for sustainable development in Africa.

Working primarily through National Chapters in at least 23 African countries, ATPS supports science, technology and innovation capacity building for African development through knowledge generation; knowledge brokerage; knowledge dissemination & outreach; and knowledge valorisation.

Its research and training efforts focuses on building a culture of innovation to address topical and emerging development challenges in the continent including climate change, health care delivery, integrated management of environmental infrastructure including land, water, and biodiversity, etc for sustainable ecosystem services, community livelihoods, and poverty alleviation.

ATPS also support thematic and facilitative programs to broker the socialization of science and technologies in Africa through democratic governance of knowledge and technology sharing and the up scaling and down scaling of indigenous and emerging technologies (biotechnology, ICTs, nanotechnologies, etc) to facilitate equitable partnerships within the continent and beyond.

For more details about ATPS, please visit our website at www.atpsnet.org

ATPS is seeking to recruit a dynamic individual to fill the position of Communications and Outreach Officer to be based at its secretariat in Nairobi, Kenya.

Reporting to the Senior Communications Officer, he/she will be responsible for ensuring that the ATPS research outputs are published and disseminated.

In liaison with the ATPS Research and Training Team, he/she will ensure that outputs from ATPS thematic and non-thematic activities are published in relevant media, and effectively communicated to relevant stakeholders.

The post holder will also assist in the development of the ATPS web-based Knowledge for Development and outreach program to bridge the gaps between science, technology and innovation research, policy and practice in Africa.

Major responsibilities will include:

• Assist in writing, editing, proof-reading and designing of all ATPS publications on a timely basis;
• Collecting information and stories necessary for the publication of in-house newsletters twice a year, news articles, bibliographies, brochures, program promotions, media outreach, etc. on a timely basis;
• Assist the ATPS Research, Training and Communications team to organize peer review of ATPS Research outputs for publication in ATPS publication series: ATPS Research Paper Series, Working Paper Series, and Technology Policy Brief Series;
• In liaison with the ATPS Research, Training and Communications Leader, assist ATPS national chapters and researchers to edit relevant ATPS research publications including articles in international journals, ATPS publication series, popular articles, book volumes, and publications in the fourth estate;
• Running of the ATPS Information Resource Centre;
• Work with consulting designers, editors and other suppliers to publish institutional documents;
• Assist the Senior Research and Communications Officer in organizing media and public awareness events and campaigns and other special events, such as the Scientific Revival Day of Africa;
• Prepare promotional and advocacy materials;
• Maintaining contact with press, information professionals, communicating with libraries and publishers for documents and information requested by ATPS staff;
• Assist the team in media outreach and information dissemination-related activities and supporting the implementation of relevant public events ;
• Designing communications media and advertising materials to effectively represent the network’s products and services ;
• Assist in the design and planning of advocacy and communications strategy plans ;
• Assist the team in undertaking research on topical issues as identified by the Research, Training and Communications Leader ;
• Undertake such other related duties as are assigned by the Supervisor.

Required skills and qualifications

• A Degree in Communications, Journalism from a recognized university. Masters degree in a relevant field will be an advantage.
• At least 3 years proven experience in communications, preferably with an International organization.
• Experience in Journalism and editorial work.
• Good writing skills.
• Good knowledge and experience in using computers.
• Ability to undertake research will be an advantage.
• Web design skills a distinct advantage.
• Proficiency in French and Experience in Public relations will be a major advantage.
• Good interpersonal skills and a good team player.

The vacancy is expected to be filled by 01 May 2011 but will be left open until a suitable candidate is found.

A competitive salary and benefits package will be offered to the successful applicant. The initial contract period will be for one year, renewable based on performance.

Qualified candidates should send a detailed letter of interest and curriculum vitae to hr@atpsnet.org, no later than March 25th 2011.

The Executive Director
African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS)
3rd Floor, The Chancery Building, Valley Road
P.O. Box 10081 00100 GPO,
Nairobi, Kenya

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Economist / Social Scientist Job in Kenya - World Agroforestry Centre 2011

About our organization

The World Agroforestry Centre (also known as the International Centre for Research in Agroforestry or ICRAF) is an independent research institution which generates science-based knowledge about the complex role trees play in agricultural landscapes and rural livelihoods.

As part of the Centre’s work to bring tree-based solutions to bear on poverty and environmental problems, researchers – working in close collaboration with partners – are developing new technologies, tools and policy recommendations for increased food security and ecosystem health.

The Centre’s headquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya, and research is conducted in 23 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. We are supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and receive funding from over 50 different donors.

To learn more about our organization, please visit our website: www.worldagroforestry.org

About the position

We are looking for a Kenyan national who has experience in conducting strategic research in at least one of the following areas: value chain analysis, enterprise development, quality assurance systems, and/or innovative extension approaches.

The job specifically includes the following duties and responsibilities:

• Conduct research focusing on

1. Value chain analysis for agroforestry tree products,
2. Consumer studies,
3. Standards and certification,
4. Enterprise development, and/or
5. Innovative extension approaches

• Project development and fundraising
• Supervise graduate students
• Initiate and manage partnerships with a range of different national and international stakeholders (public sector, private sector, NGOs, etc.)

Requirements

• Citizen of Kenya
• PhD, Agricultural Economics or a related Social Science,
• Strong publications record, including peer-reviewed journal articles
• Research experience in developing countries on at least one of the following themes, i.e. value chain analysis, consumer studies, standards and certification, enterprise development or innovative extension approaches.
• Skills in quantitative and qualitative data analysis
• Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams
• Strong English skills, both written and spoken

Terms of offer

The World Agroforestry Centre is an equal opportunity employer and offers a collegial and gender-sensitive working environment. We believe that staff diversity promotes excellence and strongly encourage applications from qualified women.

This position is to be stationed in Nairobi, Kenya. The appointment will be for an initial period of three (3) years, renewable subject to nine (9) months probation period, assessment of performance, continued relevance of the position and availability of resources.

How to apply

Applications for the position must include:

• A cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position against the listed requirements and salary expectations
• A detailed curriculum vitae
• The names and addresses of three referees, including telephone, fax numbers and email addresses.

All correspondence should be addressed to the Human Resources Unit, World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), PO Box 30677, Nairobi, Kenya OR via email: icrafhru@cgiar.org and should indicate “Application for Economist/Social Scientist” on their application letters and email submissions.

Applications will be considered until 25 March 2011 or until a suitable candidate is identified and selected.

Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.

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CIMMYT Research Assistant Job in Kenya

About our Organisation

CIMMYT is committed to improving livelihoods in developing countries. Through strong science and effective partnerships, we create, share, and use knowledge and agricultural technology to increase food security, improves the productivity and profitability of farming systems, and sustain natural resources in developing countries.

CIMMYT is an international non-profit research and training center with direct links to about 100 developing countries through offices in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

We participate in an extensive global network of people and organizations who share similar development goals, including the public and private sector, non-governmental and civil society organizations, relief and health agencies, farmers, and the development assistance community.

The Position

The position shall be based at CIMMYT Nairobi/Kiboko offices. The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Senior Scientist, providing technical support to CIMMYT scientists by carrying out the following activities:

• Assist the maize breeders in the design of maize breeding nurseries and trials
• Supervision of field breeding activities including seed preparation, planting and harvesting of nurseries and trials
• Assist in planting and execution of managed drought stress maize trials
• Manage pollinations in maize breeding nurseries
• Lead in the sampling of maize plant parts, particularly leaves for molecular marker research and their safe handling, transport and storage
• Assist in the management of seed shipments to collaborators and other CIMMYT locations.
• Assist in the execution of maize breeding multi-locational trials mainly in but not limited to Kenya
• Supervision of field technicians and skilled labour
• Managing seed storage including labelling and seed inventories
• Organize for data capture, data management and data analysis

Requirements:

• A Kenyan citizen
• A Master’s degree in Plant Breeding or related field or its equivalent.
• At least 2 years work experience in Crop Research
• Computer literacy (Ms Office, internet)
• Experience in the use of Field book software for data and pedigree management is a prerequisite.
• Experience in use of various software for data analysis including SAS, GenStat and MS Excel.
• Experience in working on maize crop and especially for stress tolerance including drought, soil fertility, diseases and insect pests.
• Practical experience in working with field layout will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated good communication and organizational skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to effectively work with minimum supervision.
• A valid driver’s license.

Terms of offer

The World Agroforestry Centre is an equal opportunity employer and offers a collegial and gender-sensitive working environment. We believe that staff diversity promotes excellence and strongly encourage applications from qualified women.

This position is on local terms and will be for an initial period of three (3) years, renewable subject to six (6) months’ probation period, assessment of performance, continued relevance of the position and availability of resources.

How to apply

Applications for the position must include:

• A cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position against the listed requirements and salary expectations
• A detailed curriculum vitae
• The names and addresses of three referees, including telephone, fax numbers and email addresses.

All correspondence should be addressed to the Human Resources Unit, World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), PO Box 30677, Nairobi, Kenya OR via email: icrafhru@cgiar.org and should indicate “Application for RESEARCH ASSISTANT - CIMMYT” on their application letters and email submissions. Applications will be considered until 18th March 2011.

Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.

We invite you to learn more about ICRAF and CIMMYT by accessing our web sites www.cimmyt.org and www.worldagroforestry.org

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Kabarak University Jobs in Kenya March 2011

Kabarak University invites applications from interested and suitable qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions at the University.

The University is a Christian institution committed to Christian principles and values and successful candidates will be required to uphold this value system.

1. Teaching Positions/ Technical

(a) School of Theology Education and Arts:

We want to strengthen our staffing position within our schools of TEA.

In particular we are looking for lecturers and Senior Lecturers in the following areas:

• Kiswahili
• History & Government
• Geography
• English
• Theology ( Senior Lecturer)

(b) School of Science Engineering and Technology

The University intends to start Health Programmes with effect from September 2011 and is looking for Professors, Associate Professors, Senior Lecturers and Lecturers in the following disciplines: Human anatomy, Physiology, pathology, Clinical methods, Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Nursing, Community Health, Microbiology, Pharmacology Parasitology and Counseling

(i) Professor
Grade: KABU 10
Ref.No: KABU/AD/1/3/11

At least fifteen (15) years of University teaching experience three (3) of which should be at Associate Professor Level and at least five (5) Publications in refereed journals or one book plus two (2) articles in refereed journals since appointment as Associate Professor.

(ii) Associate Professor
Grade: KABU 9
Ref. No:KABU/AD/2/3/11

For appointment into this position, applicants should be holders of PhD or equivalent academic degree with; At least eight (8) years of University teaching experience, three (3) of which should be at Senior Lecturer level and at least five (5) publications in refereed journals, or one book plus two (2) publications in the relevant area since becoming Senior Lecturer.

(iii) Senior Lecturer
Grade: KABU 8
Ref. No: KABU/AD/3/3/11

For appointment into this position, applicants will be required to have a PhD degree or its academic equivalent in the relevant field with at least three (3) years of teaching experience in the position of a Lecturer at University level and continued research as evidenced by at least three (3) publications in refereed journals.

(iv) Lecturers
Grade: KABU 7
Ref. No: KABU/ AD/4/3/11

For appointment into this position, applicants should hold a PhD degree or its academic equivalent in the relevant field or Hold a Masters Degree in the relevant field with at least three (3) years of University teaching as an Assistant lecturer and continued research as evidenced by at least two (2) publications in refereed journals.

(c) Technicians
Grade: KABU 5
Ref. No: KABU/AD/5/3/11
4 Positions

The University invites applications from suitable candidates who will work in the following; Health Sciences, Physics and Telecommunication.

Applicants should have a B.Sc. degree with 3 years experience or Diploma with 5 year s experience in the following fields: Physiology, Histopathology, Histology, Human Anatomy, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Clinical laboratory skills, Physics, Telecommunications Skills.

The successful applicant will be expected to prepare and attend to practical classes.

2. Administrative Positions:

(a) Assistant Registrar (Examination & TimeTabling)
Grade: KABU 7
Ref: KABU/AD/6/3/11
1 Position

Applicants should be graduates from a recognized Institution with good first degree in any administrative related discipline. They must have at least 4 years relevant working experience. Applicants with masters’ degree will have added advantage.

Successful candidate is expected to have experience in academic matters in examination and time-tabling and general academic administrative duties. In addition, the applicant must have ability to work well in a motivated team and who has the commitment to work long hours and be computer literate.

The successful candidate will be responsible for processing of examination papers, processing of examination results and development of time table for lectures and examinations.

(b) Senior Administrative Assistants - (Administration)
Grade: KABU 5
Ref: KABU/AD/7/3/11
2 Positions

Applicants should be graduates from a recognized Institution with good first degree in any administrative related discipline atleast 3 years working experience. Candidates with A CPS (K) or equivalent will have an added advantage.

The applicants will be required to have an ability to work well in a motivated team and who has the commitment to work long hours a team player and a person who works with minimum supervision. The successful candidate will be assigned administrative duties in Administration department.

(c) Senior Administrative Assistants - (Student Admissions)
Grade: KABU 5
Ref: KABU/AD/8/3/11
2 Positions

Applicants should be graduates from a recognized Institution with good first degree in any administrative related discipline atleast 3 years working experience. Candidates with A CPS (K) or equivalent will have an added advantage. The successful applicants wile be responsible for student Admissions and records

(d) Assistant Librarian
Grade: KABU 7
Ref: KABU/AD/9/3/11
1 Position

Applicants should have a Masters degree in Library Studies/Information Science from a recognized university; and at least 5 years working experience in a large academic Library.

They should also have working knowledge and experience with Library Management Systems.

Applicants who are members of a relevant professional body have added advantage. The successful applicant will be responsible for library user services that includes compiling user profiles, User statistics, and user education. The candidate will also provide administrative support in the Library.

(e) Senior Library Assistant
Grade: KABU 5
Ref: KABU/AD/10/3/11

Applicants should have a Bachelors degree in Library Studies/Information Science from recognized University with at least 3 years working experience in a large academic Library. They should also be computer literate.

The successful candidate will be responsible for operations in circulations of documents/ information services that includes borrowing, lending and book reservations, replacement of damaged books.

(f) Archives Assistant
Grade: 4
Ref: KABU/AD/11/3/11
1 Position

Applicants should have a Diploma in Records Management from a recognized institution with 2 year working experience in a large academic library.

The successful candidate will be in charge of Archives and Records management services that includes Archive historical information, photographs, video and other graphic materials and conservation and preservation of informational

(g) Stores and Supplies Officer
Grade: KABU 7
Ref: KABU/AD/12/3/11
1 Position

Applicants must have a Masters Degree from a recognized Institution in Purchasing or Supplies, Economics, Business Administration or any related discipline and at least 5 years experience in Purchasing and Supplies gained from a large organization.

Those with Diploma in Purchasing & Supplies Management will have a added. Applicants must also be members of a relevant professional body.

Applicant must show ability and initiative to organize and manage both supplies activities and personnel. Knowledge of Computer operations and overseas procurement procedures will be a must. Applicant should be conversant with the Public Procurement and Disposal Act 2005.

Successful candidates will be responsible for development and implementation of procurement policies and procedures, management of stores and supplies including disposals of goods, prepare and update fixed asset register among other duties.

(h) Web Master
Grade: KABU 5
Ref. KABU/AD/13/3/ 11
1 Position

Applicants should have a Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Telecommunication or related field from a recognized university; and at least 3 years working experience in Web design and development.

They should also have working knowledge of PHP, MYSQL, SQL Server, IIS and Apache.

Applicants should have project Management Skills for; development, monitoring and improve the university websites and intranets, ensuring the security of the websites and intranets, registration of domain names of the websites among others.

(i) Systems Administrator
Grade: KABU 5
Ref: KABU/AD/14/3/ 11
1 Position

The applicants should have Bachelors degree in Computer Science, IT or related field with two years experience in system administration. In addition they should be Certified Database/Unix administrator and/or Microsoft certified engineer.

The successful applicant will be responsible for providing reliable, secure and readily available systems and network services to the users, Implement and monitor system controls to ensure information integrity, define and ensure integrity of the backups and restore process in accordance with the disaster recovery policy, configure and monitor the performance of specific applications to ensure they operate to agreed performance level, maintaining system availability to meet client (SLA) and contracts and Test and implement technical system upgrades, patches and new installations.

Manage the various network and system user accounts, ensure compliance by users with the ICT Resources utilization policy of the university.

(j) Student Counselor
Grade: KABU 6
Ref: KABU/AD/15/3/11
2 Positions

Applicants should be mature Christians and have at least a Masters degree in Guidance and Counseling from a recognized University. They must have at least 5 years experience in Student counseling and also conversant with student administration at the University level. Affiliation to professional counseling associations will be an added advantage. The successful candidate will be responsible for the counseling of the Students and staff.

(3) Remuneration and Terms of Employment

Appointments to the above positions will be on permanent and pensionable following a satisfactory probation period of six (6) months. A competitive compensation package will be offered to successful candidates.

In addition to teaching and academic management, successful candidates for teaching positions would be expected to drive research, consultancy and outreach. They are also expected to provide inspired and innovatory subject leadership and mentorship to students.

(4) Application Procedure

Applicants should forward their applications including, a soft copy and a detailed Curriculum Vitae, that should indicate their primary research interests and full personal details, publications and scholarly activities.

The applicants should quote the reference number of the position and must indicate their current earning and salary expectations. They should attach supporting certified copies of certificates and testimonials.

Applicants should provide day time telephone number and names and addresses of three referees who are knowledgeable about applicants’ competence, area of specialization, character and faith. The applicants should also request their referees to write immediately and directly to the undersigned. Applications should be addressed to the undersigned to be received not later than Friday 25th March 2011.

The Registrar (Administration & Human resource)
Kabarak University
Private Bag - 20157,
Kabarak - Kenya

Tel: 051-343234/5, 051-343509, 0726515369

Email: registrar@kabarak.ac.ke

Kabarak University Moral Code: As members of Kabarak University family, we purpose at all times and in all places, to set apart in one’s heart, Jesus as Lord. (1 Peter 3:15)

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Accounts Assistant Job in Kenya - African Conservation Tillage Network (ACT)

The African Conservation Tillage Network (ACT) is a Pan-African not for profit organization built on and driven by the values and principles required to harness indigenous African energies, inspiration and commitment to lead and contribute to Africa’s own development.

The thrust of ACT is to add value through strategic partnership in the identification, adaptation and scaling up of conservation agriculture principles and practices.

Job Profile:

The Accounts Assistant role is to provide accounting support and assist in ensuring compliance to policies and procedures of the organization.

Responsibilities:

The incumbent will:

• Provide accounting support to project staff while assuring compliance with financial & administrative policies and procedures, donor regulations and budget restrictions.
• Assist in the daily financial accounting procedures of projects including recording all cash, cheque and bank transfer transactions, maintain cash and bank ledgers, monitor cash advances and field expense reports and reconcile cash-on-hand.
• Liaise with procurement in ensuring all documentation is in compliance with budgets and procurement policies and procedures.
• Posting of creditors invoices after confirmation of proper supporting documentation.
• Register all financial transactions in the accounting system and maintain accounting records according to agreed standards.
• Update and maintenance of the Fixed Assets Register and depreciation schedules.
• Invoicing as per agreement and contracts with donors and implementing partners.
• Process and make payments as provided in the approved budget and ensure that proper authorization is obtained for all disbursements and proper financial documentation is used.
• Undertake some of the monthly closing procedures including bank reconciliations, creditors’ reconciliations, staff accounts and Petty cash audit.
• Maintain efficient, accurate, timely, proper and transparent financial filing system of all documents relating to finance. Ensure complete documentation and audit trail for each transaction is maintained.
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Degree with a bias in accounting and part-professional qualifications.
• Have at least 3 years experience in a busy accounting environment preferably International NGO.
• Be proficient in computerized accounting systems and strong spreadsheet skills. Knowledge in QuickBooks will be an added advantage.
• Must be a self starter who requires minimum supervision and ready to work under pressure.
• Integrity, commitment to service and respect for diversity;
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work productively in a multicultural team

Tenure of Appointment:

The initial appointment will be for 2 year including a 3 months probation period with possibility of renewal.

Contract extension will be subject to performance and availability of funding.

How to apply

Submit your application including your CV/resumé and cover letter stating your salary expectation via e-mail to: hr@act-africa.org

ACT is an equal opportunity employer.

Closing date: 21 Mar 2011

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ICAP Accounts Assistant Job in Nairobi Kenya

International Centre for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs (ICAP) of Columbia University is working with a consortium of partners led by Jhpiego and the Ministries of Health to implement activities in support of the USAID-funded APHIAplus Service Delivery Program in Central and Eastern Provinces.

The APHIAplus Program is designed to contribute substantively to the United States Government (USG) and Government of Kenya goals in HIV and AIDS, TB, Reproductive Health/Family Planning, malaria and maternal and child health.

Summary Scope of Work:

The Accounts Assistant will be responsible for day to day bookkeeping and assist in the reporting and monitoring of finances to ensure full compliance with USG policies and regulations of the Aphiaplus /ICAP program as well as GoK rules and regulations with utmost accuracy and completeness of the financial records to facilitate prompt reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and control of petty cash
• Prepare payments for suppliers
• Ensure proper filing of all financial reports and support documentation and posting QuickBooks transactions
• Promptly submit all payroll statutory deductions other tax returns due to the relevant authorities

Minimum Requirements

• CPA II
• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar position
• Proficiency in the use of accounting software

How to apply

All applications including a current CV should be sent to:

The Human Resources Manager,
ICAP,
P.O Box 29840 00202 Nairobi,

or emailed to cip.vacancies@gmail.com

Closing date: 18 Mar 2011

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SasaHivi Media Sales Executive Job Vacancy 2011

Our Company

SasaHivi Media Ltd ('Sasa Hivi' means in Kiswahili 'right now') was founded in 2003 in Nairobi, Kenya by a group of long time experienced Multimedia, PR and IT professionals.

So, as SasaHivi Media Ltd as a company is relatively young, the experience brought together in it, is very sophisticated. SasaHivi Media Ltd is all about bringing the best of Technology (Media and Internet) together with the best of Culture (Design, Content creation and Publishing).

Our Products

As SasaHivi Media Ltd has been steadily growing since its existence, so has also the range of products we offer.

We have 3 integrated departments: Technology, Media and Publishing.

The Technology Department deals with Web hosting, Domain names, E-mail Services, SMS Services and Consultancy in Internet related issues, it also serves technical services to the 'Media' Department.

The Media Department deals with Content creation, as well in Still Media: Graphic Design, Photography and Printing - Streaming Media: Video, Audio and Interactive Media: Web sites, Online Applications, Software development, DVD-Roms and CD-Roms. The Media Department further develops Public Relations, Advertisements, Content Branding and does Consultancy for the same.

The Publishing Department is responsible for the production and publishing of SasaHivi Media's own projects and publishes projects in collaboration with other institutions and companies.

Our Experience

As we serve as well the East-African as the Global market, our experience has global reach has as well. Equally, our local East-African expertise can help any Multinational Company or Organization interested in a regional presence to come to effective solutions accustomed to East-Africa.

Available position: Marketing / Sales Executive

Primary responsibilities

• Dealing with the marketing requirements of SasaHivi Media Ltd and it's clients
• Contributing to and developing marketing plans and strategies to meet organizational objectives.
• Implementing the company's marketing plan and executing the delivery of approved strategies.
• Evaluating customer research, market conditions, competitor data and marketing campaigns.
• Managing correspondence with media and advertising outlets.
• Writing and distributing press releases.
• Managing the production of marketing materials, involving writing and proofreading copy and liaising with designers and printers.
• Arranging for the effective distribution of marketing materials.
• Generating of regular marketing and sales reports to the management.
• Selling the services and products of SasaHivi Media Ltd.

Requirements

• Education and degree(s) in disciplines related to the primary responsibilities.
• Experience of working in the field of marketing streaming and interactive media.
• Creativity in developing workable solutions.
• Ability to express in good spoken and written English and Kiswahili.
• Attention to detail, customer-service orientation and creativity in problem-solving.
• Ability to work in a team and to communicate in a clear way.
• Ability to meet sales targets.

Interested?

If you feel you are the right person for this job please e-mail us your CV & work references to: jobs@sasahivi.com.

Closing date: 16th March 2011

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Chief Engineer Job in Nairobi Five Star Hotel

A five star hotel in Nairobi is looking for an outstanding individual to offer strategic support to Engineering Department.

Qualification /Experience

• Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university
• Minimum of 5 years as Head of Engineering with a total of 10 years experience.
• Experience in Electrical and/or Electrical systems are essential.
• Excellent specialization knowledge in Mechanical, Electrical and HVAC systems.
• Should be fully conversant with Occupational Safety and Health etc.
• Proficiency in computers especially Ms Word and Excel.
• Should be dynamic, action and result oriented.
• Should be a team player, flexible and cost cautious in controlling entire expenses in the Engineering department.
• Candidates with experience in hospitality industry are preferred.

Attractive remuneration will be offered to the right candidate.

Application with a detailed CV and day time contact should reach the address below latest by 18th March 2011.

DNA 910
P.O. Box 49010, GPO
Nairobi

Only qualified applications meeting the minimum qualifications will be acknowledged

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Financial Controller and Nurse Jobs in Mombasa Kenya

The Lighthouse for Christ Eye Centre seeks to recruit suitable persons to fill the following positions:

Financial Controller/Administrator

Qualifications:

• Degree in Business Administration. MBA is an added advantage.
• Good understanding of financial controls, administration & policy management.
• Minimum of three years experience in a busy organization.
• Computer literacy.
• Attractive package will be offered.
• Born again Christian is an added advantage.

Registered Nurse

• Diploma in KRCHN with at least 2 years experience in a busy clinic or hospital
• Training and/or experience in theatre nursing.
• Demonstrated ability in supervision
• Basic skills in ophthalmology will be an added advantage
• Born again Christian is an added advantage

If you meet these requirements, submit your application together with a detailed CV including your current remuneration, copies of relevant certificates, names and contacts of 3 referees and a daytime telephone to reach the undersigned not later than 23rd March 2011.

Human Resource
Lighthouse for Christ Eye Centre
P.O Box 81465-80100
Mombasa, Kenya

Email: job.vacancy@lighteyecentre.org

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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Concern Worldwide Nutrition Project Manager, Project Officer and Finance Officer Jobs in Kenya

Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental, international, humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Kenyan nationals for the following positions:

Nutrition Project Manager

Location Moyale

Duration: 1 year (with possible extension subject to availability of funds)

Reporting to: Concern Kenya Nutrition Coordinator (Nairobi-based)

Job Summary: To provide technical leadership, guidance and training to the Ministry of Health (MoH), Ministry of Medical Services (MoPHS) staff and to Concern Worldwide nutrition programme partners in Moyale in the implementation of the high-impact nutrition interventions (HINI) project and document the process.

The Project Manager will be responsible for the full-time management of this project, including supervision of 3 staff.

Summary of Essential Qualifications

• A nursing or nutrition degree is essential. A master’s degree in Public health or Nutrition is desirable.
• At least three years’ experience in working of community-based management of acute malnutrition (CMAM) programmes with significant experience/knowledge of MoH systems, particularly at the provincial and district level and at least two year’s experience in a supervisory role.
• Familiarity with/experience of the public health approach and experience of programme planning, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Knowledge/experience of challenges of working with and through local partners, nutrition assessment, including surveys, rapid assessments, and surveillance.
• Demonstrated good monitoring and evaluation skills, analytical, computer and report writing skills.

Project Officer – Survey & Surveillance

Location: Nairobi

Duration: Fixed Term – 1 Year

Reporting to: Concern Kenya Nutrition Coordinator

Job Summary

General objective: Planning and implementation of nutrition, KAP, and coverage surveys; SQUEAC assessments and sentinel surveillance in Concern programme areas.

He/she will be responsible for planning, coordinating and executing surveillance, survey and other assessments, conducting data analysis and writing survey reports.

The project officer will be expected to train and build capacity of Ministry of Health and partner staff in conducting surveillance and surveys and also produce brief reports for inputs to the national nutrition bulletin as well representing Concern at national nutrition information working group.

The project officer will work in close consultation with the Research and Evaluation advisors.

Summary of Essential Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in Epidemiology, Statistics, Economics or health and Nutrition with strong statistical focus and strong survey/surveillance background.
• At least two years experience in surveys, surveillance and other assessment and previous experience in set up and running of surveillance systems.
• Excellent data management, analysis and reporting skills.
• Able to use statistical software (Epi Info, ENA, SPSS, STATA).
• Experience conducting surveys (SMART, SQUEAC and LQAS methodology ).
• Excellent written and public communication and negotiation skills.
• Humanitarian field experience is essential.

Finance Officer - Programme Support Unit (Psu)

Location: Nairobi

Type of Contract: Open-ended

Reporting to: Country Accountant

Job summary: The Finance Officer (PSU) you will primarily focus on ensuring all the fundamental accounting functions (bank, cash, authorisation controls) operate effectively in Nairobi and in compliance with Concern procedures.

He/she will also be responsible for the monthly payroll and the monthly upload of cashbooks/journals and support cost processes at the month end, managing donor grants and operational budgets among other duties.

A key part of the role will be the effective management of the balance sheet and the timely release of recharge information to other country programmes.

Summary of Essential Qualifications

• Accountancy qualification (CPA K or ACCA). A BCom degree will be an added advantage.
• 3 years work experience 2 of which should be in Accounting.
• Experience with computer accounting programmes, Ms Excel and Ms Word.
• Ability to report accurately and meet tight deadlines, prioritize and handle a diverse and heavy workload and to set priorities under ressure.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills and ability to do complex analysis
• Attentive to detail.

Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should apply by sending a CV and a covering address to: -

The Human Resource Manager,
Concern Worldwide,
P.O. Box 13850-00800,
Nairobi,

to the following email address: nairobi.hr@concern.net

The closing date for application is Friday, 18 March 2011.

Each application should specify the position applied for and must include three referees, at least two of which can validate field and technical expertise. Telephone contacts must be submitted with the application.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview

Concern has a Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from abuse and exploitation.

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Norwegian Refugee Council Finance Officer and Grants Officer Jobs in Kenya

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Somalia/Kenya is a two Country Program with four field offices in Dadaab (Kenya), Hargeisa (Somaliland), Bossaso (Puntland) and Mogadishu (South Central). NRC has been present in Somaliland since early 2004 and expanded to Puntland in 2006, Mogadishu and Dadaab in 2007.

In a short time NRC established Education, Shelter/Sanitation, Distribution and Camp Management projects for IDPs, refugees and local population in Somalia and Kenya. NRC also has a coordination office in Nairobi, Kenya that was established in 2006.

Position Vacant: Finance Officer

Reporting to: Finance Coordinator

Duty Station: Nairobi

Duration of Contract: ASAP to 31st December 2011 (with possible extension)

Main Responsibilities include:

• Preparation of monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and cashboxes. This includes ensuring that all field offices ‘cash counts, bank statements and bank reconciliations are sent to Nairobi Office.
• Following up with all field offices that the cash forecast for the current month and the following month is received on time.
• Preparation of the monthly Project Summary.
• Verification of cash book reports from the various offices in accordance with the relevant budgets
• Be the focal point for entering data into the financial accounting system and send monthly accounts to HQ
• Registration of Projects and transferring project budgets into Agresso
• Supervise, appraise and offer guidance to the Finance Assistant

Required skills and qualifications:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Business Administration.
• At least 2 years of relevant working experience with UN Agency or INGOs.
• Good organizational, office management, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• Able to work unusual hours under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good working knowledge of excel spreadsheets and word processing packages.
• Knowledge of accounting packages and Knowledge of Agresso Business World accounting Package would be an added advantage.

Position Vacant: Grants Officer

Reporting to: Grants Coordinator

Duty Station: Nairobi with frequent travel to the field offices in Somalia

Duration of Contract: ASAP to 31st December 2011 (with possible extension

Main Responsibilities include:

• Review and analyze the monthly Project Summary.
• Participate in the preparation and review of project budget proposals and all budget revisions
• Ensure that the budget monitoring is done for all NRC Somalia projects on monthly basis (NRC Somaliland, Puntland, and South Central Somalia). Based on the budget monitoring and procurement plan, provide analysis and recommendations on the status and feasibility in future spending to the PMs/AMs and FAM/GC. This will require frequent field visits to work with PMs on budgeting issues.
• Ensure that NRC Somalia mission is meeting all donor and NRC rules and regulations pertaining to finance and procurement
• Prepare all donor financial reports
• Organize NRC and donor rules and regulations training to Project staff, finance, administration and logistics staff (including PMs and AM).
• Review of cash boxes from the field for accuracy of donor and budget codes
• Verification of payment vouchers before forwarding to FAM for authorization.

Required skills and qualifications:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Business Administration
• CPA Part 2.
• At least 3 years of relevant working experience with UN Agency or INGOs.
• Good working knowledge of excel spreadsheets and word processing packages.
• Good organization skills, office management skills and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to explain and present financial information and present good reports
• Familiarity with financial regulations and reporting to UNHCR, ECHO, BPRM, EC, SIDA, CIDA and DFID
• The position is widely travelled between Nairobi and Somalia and therefore has exposure to road travel risks and security risks in Somalia. The position is also subject to working unconventional hours

Deadline for Applications: 15th March 2011

Applications should be submitted to:

Norwegian Refugee Council,
P O Box 21211-00100
Nairobi, Kenya

Email Address: recruitment_nb@som.nrc.no

Or

Norwegian Refugee Council, Dadaab Field Office
P.O Box 05, Dadaab

Applicants should hold valid travel documents.

Only the short listed candidates will be contacted.

The Norwegian Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer, with no discrimination in terms of sex, age, religion, ethnic origin or political affiliation.

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International School of Kenya Project Manager Job Vacancy

The International School of Kenya is seeking a Project Manager for a US$ 4m construction project. The completion period is 18 months, beginning immediately.

The Project Manager has overall responsibility for the planning, management, coordination and financial control of Phase I of ISK’s Facilities Master Plan, and will work closely with a range of professionals during the contract process.

It will be within the Project Manager’s responsibility to see that the school’s wishes are adhered to and that the project is completed within the budget agreed. The Project Manager will develop full-scale project plans including identification, proposal formulation, planning, budgeting, implementation, evaluation and report writing.

The Project Manager reports to the Business Manager.

Scope of Responsibilities:

The Project Manager has overall responsibility for the planning, management, coordination and financial control of Phase I of ISK’s Facilities Master Plan, and will work closely with a range of professionals during the contract process.

It will be within the Project Manager’s responsibility to see that the school’s wishes are adhered to and that the project is completed within the budget agreed. The Project Manager will develop full-scale project plans including identification, proposal formulation, planning, budgeting, implementation, evaluation and report writing.

Duration of Contract: Approximately 18 months, from March 2011 through project completion and school move-in.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Act as a liaison between the school and architects, contractor, quantity surveyors, etc.
• Attend pre-site and on-site meetings during the contract, liaise with a range of other professionals involved in the project.
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Draft and submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary.
• Manage project expectations with the school and other stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Provide independent professional advice and guidance.
• Promote the Vision and Mission of the International School of Kenya.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned by the Director, related to Phase I or preparations for Phase II.

Required Qualifications, Skills and Qualities:

• BSc. In Engineering, Quantity Survey or other relevant qualification
• 5 years direct work experience in a building project management capacity
• Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently.
• Ability to read communication styles of members who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Adept to conduct research into project-related issues and products

Preferred Qualifications, Skills and Qualities:

• Demonstrated experience and success in proposal-writing
• Fluent in both English and Kiswahili

Interested candidates should send their CV, letter of interest references or reference contacts to hrmanager@isk.ac.ke no later than March 18, 2011.

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New KCC National Sales Manager, Security Manager and Country Representative Jobs

The New Kenya Co-operative Creameries Limited is one of the leading Dairy Companies in the country re-known for its world class brands that include KCC Butter, Ghee, Cheese, Gold Crown, Safariland Powder and Mala among others.

We wish to recruit dynamic and result driven professionals to fill the position of:-

National Sales Manager

The Job

The National Sales Manager will be reporting to the Head of Sales and Marketing. He/She will be responsible for overseeing sales functions at the Head Office Level and report on the same to the Head of Sales and marketing.

He will also be responsible for:

• Managing the sales staff country-wide and co-ordinating all sales activities and ensuring effective communication with all other department for effective teamwork
• Setting periodic sales and performance targets based on the annual budget as well as the PPI’s for the sales teams.
• Providing specific management reports and analyzing the results for more efficient and effective distribution of company products.
• Forecasting periodic sales and facilitating the achievement of the same.
• Liaising with other departments to ensure availability of the necessary resources to achieve targets.
• Contributing and participating in sales events and promotion activities as well as networking with industry members and ensuring customer satisfaction through adoption rest practices in customer service.
• Guiding and communicating company policies, guidelines and regulations to the sales team..
• Overseeing the management of all customer accounts, and credit control to ensure timely and attentive collection of sales.
• Preparing the national sales annual budget for management approval.
• Co-ordinating all Sales activities and ensuring effective communication with all other departments for effective teamwork.
• Any other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Personal profile

The right candidate must possess the following:-

• Bachelors of Commerce degree in Marketing or relevant field.
• Membership to professional body such as marketing society of Kenya (MSK)

Experience

• 6 to 7 years relevant experience.
• At least 3 years at senior management level.

Essential Skills

• Ability to manage a section in a busy environment
• Demonstrate integrity and leadership qualities.
• Demonstrate organizing skills

Security Manager

The Job

The security Manager will be reporting to the Chief Executive Officer. He/She will be responsible for physical security of company property /assets and employees.

The Security Manager will also be responsible for:

• Ensuring effective gathering, analysis and dissemination of security related intelligence.
• Conducting proactive investigations on security threats and suspected criminal activities to safeguard against lapses in security.
• Develop terms of references and requirements of outsourced security services.
• Overseeing the deployment and supervisions of third party contracted security staff.
• Ensuring effective security controls.
• Any other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Personal profile

The right candidate must possess the following:-

• Bachelors’ degree/Military training/Policy Officer level of Major and above.
• Certificate for Security Guards or Security Practitioners.

Experience

• Should have an experience of 5 to 6 years’ experience.
• Should have worked as manager in a busy networked institution.
• At least two years experience at supervisory level

Essential Skills

• Should have ability to develop self and other through coaching and training.
• Should be Self motivated
• Have attention to details
• Have good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Should be team player
• Ability to follow through on defined tasks.

Country Representative – (Tanzania and Sudan)

The Job

Reporting to the Export Sales Manager.

The Country Representative will be responsible for:

• Ensuring the products are available in the market at all times
• Developing the export trade through establishing contracts with potential customers and following through to logical conclusions.
• Preparing customers quotations and proforma invoices, packing lists and other relevant documents.
• Process export documents with the relevant bodies.
• Attend to export queries.
• Participating in the preparation and implementation of the Export sales strategy.
• Monitoring competitions performance in export in the region.
• Monitoring competition performance in export in the region.
• Preparing, managing and representing the Company in Internal trade fairs, seminars and exhibitions.
• Coordinating supply of export orders with the Production Department.
• Ensuring timely payment on export accounts.
• Any other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor

Personal profile

The right candidate must possess the following minimum qualifications:-

• Bachelors of Commerce Degree in Marketing option or its equivalent.
• 5 to 6 years experience.

Essential Skills

• Good knowledge of trade within the COMESA Regions and requirements to trade within the region.
• Good understanding and knowledge export documentations and terms.
• Experience in handling exhibitions and expositions.
• Relevant experience in managing distributors and market development.

If you meet the above requirements, send your applications together with detailed curriculum vitae, indicating your current salary, copies of certificates, testimonials, contacts of at least three referees and day time telephone contacts to:

The Head of Human Resource
New KCC Ltd.,
P.O. Box 30131 – 00100
Nairobi

To be received not later than 18th March 2011.

Those who do not hear from us after four weeks of closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.

Canvassing either direct or indirect will lead to automatic disqualification.

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