Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Senior Engineers Job in Nairobi Kenya - Steel Structures Ltd



We are the leading Structural Steel Fabrication Company in the East and Central African Region.

We have the following vacancies at our offices based Nairobi, Kenya.

Senior Engineer

Required Qualifications/Experience
  • Bsc. Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering.
  • 5 years experience and sound knowledge in the processes involved in steel fabrication.
  • Have experience at a senior level in management of structural steel related projects.
Apply via email: recruitment@steelstructureskenya.com


Website: www.steelstructureskenya.com


Sales and Marketing Manager Job in Kenya - Real Estate Development Company (KShs 200,000)



Our client is a Real Estate Development company established in 2006.

They develop up market residential real estate that is sold to high net worth individuals and investors from Kenya, the regional and Europe.

Our client has a lean team with the Sales & Marketing Manager will report directly to the Executive Directors.

Person Specification & Remuneration:
  • Age: 30 - 45
  • Nationality: Kenyan or European
  • Education: University degree or higher
  • Experience: Sales, marketing, communications, PR
  • Experience Duration: 10 years minimum relevant experience
  • International Exposure: International experience is a must have (living, working, studying)
  • Salary Offer: Gross KShs 200,000 all inclusive.
Role Responsibilities:

The Sales and Marketing Manager (“SM”) will be responsible and accountable for generating leads and closing sales with home buyers.

The SM will be tasked with:
  • Generating leads by executing the marketing strategy e.g. organizing presence at general real estate events, advertising, website, organizing dedicated sales events etc.
  • Managing the communications and PR strategy for HP and its projects.
  • Managing the relationships with the real estate agents HP works with.
  • Following up the leads generated and closing sales.
  • Managing a sales assistant that HP will employ to lead the sales through their administrative and legal processes.
Critical Competencies

The Sales and Marketing Manager we are looking for needs to:
  • have an entrepreneurial spirit;
  • be able to work independently, solve problems and get things done;
  • have experience in marketing/communications and PR;
  • have experience in following up leads and close sales;
  • not have a 9-5 mentality, be flexible;
  • want to grow with the business for the longer term;
  • be able to work in a small business environment and handle the responsibilities of the job
How to apply:

If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you.

Please forward a copy of your updated resume, and your current salary and benefits package to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of business 16th April 2011.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.


A24 Media Sales Manager Job in Kenya



A24 media is the first pan African online agency to sell video, pictures and text to the world .

We are looking for a serious sales representative with a media background.

Responsibilities
  • Generate and qualify leads
  • Source and develop client referrals
  • Prepare sales action plans and schedules
  • Develop and maintain sales and promotional materials
  • Plan and conduct direct marketing activities
  • Make sales calls to new and existing clients
  • Develop and make presentations of company products and services to current and potential clients
  • Negotiate with clients
  • Develop sales proposals
  • Present sales contracts
  • Maintain sales activity records and reports
  • Respond to sales inquiries and concerns by phone, electronically or in person
  • Ensure customer service satisfaction and good client relationships
  • Follow up on sales activity
  • Quality checks on product and service delivery
  • Monitor and report on sales activities and follow up for management
  • Conduct market research and surveys
  • Participate in sales events
  • Monitor competitors, market conditions and product development
Education and Experience
  • Knowledge of relevant computer applications
  • Knowledge of principles and practices of sales
  • Knowledge of customer service principles
  • Knowledge of basic business principles
  • Experience in Media and understand video and pictures content types and other media content
  • 5 years experience sales in media
  • Experience in making presentations
  • Proven ability to achieve sales targets
  • Ability to sell to broadcasters, online publications, newspapers and mobile platforms
Key Competencies
  • Planning and organizing
  • Persuasiveness
  • Adaptability
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Negotiation
  • Resilience
  • Stress tolerance
  • Goal driven
  • Willing to travel
Applications accompanied by copies of certificates plus detailed CV should be forwarded to: info@a24media.com

Closing date for receipt of applications is 27th April, 2011.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.


SolusKenya Business Development Managers Job in Kenya



An International Canadian Kenyan Joint Venture is seeking Experienced Business Development Managers with a strong network in their related industries to promote our products and services

Strong personal relationships, tech savvy, the ability to learn new technologies and the ability to close sales are imperative.

Self motivated, independent and the ability to take initiative are important skills to succeed at this fast faced international company.

Applicants with networks in the following industries should apply
  • Government & Non Profits
  • Politics
  • Education
  • Banking & Insurance
  • International Agencies
  • General Business
To apply, send your CV to hr@soluskenya.com by April 18, 2011.

Note: Only resumes with the following will be contacted:

Detailed description of experience, education and salary expectations.


Citidell Financial Consultant Job Vacancy in Kenya



Citidell Company limited is an international financial advisory company based in Nairobi Kenya.

We provide comprehensive investment advice on offshore investments to individual as well as institutional investors.

We have partnered with leading global financial institutions which ensure that we have access to a wide range of global financial solutions.

As part of our growth strategy and to achieve our ambitious performance objectives, the Company wishes to recruit experienced, dynamic, innovative and high caliber Financial Consultants to be based in Nairobi.

The main role of the Financial Consultants position is to sell offshore investments to prospective and existing clients and service the accounts thus created.

Specifically, the Financial Consultant is expected to do the following on a highly rewarding remuneration structure comprising of a salary plus commission:
  • Sell offshore investments to prospective and existing clients
  • Sign‐up, manage and retain clients and their accounts;
  • Meet and exceed exciting and aggressive work targets;
  • Work in a high‐pressure, fast paced environment within an entrepreneurial culture that offers minimum supervision.
Successful candidates will need to possess the following skills and experience:
  • An undergraduate degree or diploma from a recognized institution
  • Work experience in the financial services sector e.g. bank, insurance companies, fund manager, stock brokers etc would be an advantage
  • Proven experience and success in selling financial services products
  • A good working knowledge of financial markets and financial services products
  • A high sales drive and a strong will to succeed
  • Confident, articulate and with strong communication skills
  • Well groomed, presentable and strong interpersonal skills
If you are confident that you meet the above criteria and you would like to develop your career as a financial consultant, please apply, not later than April 15, 2011, to admin@citidell.com with a covering letter explaining how you would meet the demands of this challenging position or deliver to:

The Chief Executive Officer
Citidell Company Limited
Citidell House, Kivemia Road, off statehouse road
P.O. Box 185 ‐ 00606
Nairobi


Seeking Sales Agencies



An exhibitions organizer is looking for sales team or a company that can handle sale of exhibition stands, conference delegates & magazine space.

Very attractive Commissions package.

Please send CV/expression of interest to exhibitionskenya@gmail.com


Sales and Marketing Executive Job Description



Job Description: Sales and Marketing Executive
  • Identify, qualify and secure business opportunities by cultivating and maintaining mutually beneficial business relationships with current and potential clients.
  • Actively research potential clients and pursue new business relationships.
  • Develop pursuit materials, prepare presentations and regularly present at client meetings.
  • Maintain existing business relationships through continuous client follow up, responding to client inquiries and resolving problems on their behalf.
  • Monitoring competitor activity and performance.
Qualifications & Requirements:

The ideal candidate should have;
  • Sales & Marketing Degree with relevant experience in telecommunication or
  • Engineering degree with relevant experience in Marketing
  • Understanding of East Africa telecom market (players, regulatory aspects, etc.)
  • Experience in establishing and managing customer relationships
  • Ability to display creativity & innovation
Core Competencies:
  • Right attitude to work in a challenging and dynamic environment
  • Should have decision making abilities and capability to evaluate options and solutions
  • Account Management skills (getting and analyzing customer's requirements for offer preparation and contract negotiations)
  • Value based consultative selling
  • Conflict management skills. Presentation skills. Project management skills.
  • Customer Oriented, Drive for Results, Communication Skills, Conviction & Courage, Ability to work in a matrix environment
Please send your CV and remuneration details: theleadrecruiter@gmail.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


Swissport Receptionist / Admin Support Job in Kenya



The Company:

Swissport has been operating in Kenya since 1997 with great success, and currently serves 20 airline customers, handling nearly 4,000 flights a year.

Swissport believes in quality customer orientation that delivers top-class service on all levels.

Our three main cornerstones are:

People: We show respect towards people and their values by working with enthusiasm and enjoyment. We do not compromise on safety.

Professionalism: We are pioneers and want to creatively explore new options. We focus on achieving sustainable results.

Partnership: We strive to exceed the expectations of our customer and keep the promises we make. We deliver excellent service: at any time, at any place.

Every employee is expected to "live our corporate values": after all, the culture of any company will be evident in its employees' attitude to their customers.

We are currently seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Receptionist / Admin Support [1 Post] based at our Corporate Head Offices at the Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, Embakasi.

Interested candidates should have the following qualifications:

Role & Responsibilities:
  • Reception desk duties - Switch board operation, answering the phone, screening and directing calls. Tidy and maintain the reception area.
  • Maintain Registers – receiving and sorting incoming mail and deliveries, official documents and staff correspondence.
  • Customer Service – Offer a friendly reception to all visitors and members of staff entering the Corporate Office. Direct persons to correct destination.
  • General Administrative support to the HR / Admin Department – Working under the supervision of the HR Manager / HR Officer, the Job holder will be expected to update HR / Admin Databases, assist in the Recruitment process and other HR / Admin support duties will be delegated to the Job holder from time to time.
  • General Administrative / Clerical Support to the Management Team – Job holder will also be required to carry out other various administrative duties for the rest of the Management team based at the Corporate Office.
  • Ordering of Staff Uniforms – Working under the supervision of the HR Manager / HR Officer, Job holder will be responsible for ordering staff uniforms and other working equipment.
  • Organizing Meeting / Training Venues & Facilities – maintain a calendar for the Bookings of Meeting Rooms, Board room and Training rooms. Ensure that catering arrangements are made for the meetings / training sessions.
  • Coordination of general maintenance of office equipment - photocopiers and telephones.
  • Maintain an adequate inventory of office consumables – Pending prior approval carry out the ordering of sugar, milk, detergent etc.
Key Competencies:
  • Good verbal and written communication Skills
  • Professional personal presentation
  • Integrity & reliability
  • Customer Service Orientation
  • Attention to detail
  • Planning and Organizing
Educational Background:
  • Minimum High School Certificate / O’ Level (Mean Grade C+) - Essential
  • Diploma Human Resource Management - Desired
  • Secretarial Skills - Desired
  • Professional Work Experience:
  • Minimum of 1 years’ experience as switchboard operator/receptionist for an organization of a similar size.
If you believe you have the matching skills, experience, educational background mentioned above and you would like to be a part of the Swissport team, we would like to hear from you.

Closing Date: On or before April 24, 2011 - Only successfully shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Applications together with the relevant certificates should be forwarded by email to: hr@swissportkenya.co.ke or through post to :

The Human Resource Manager,
Swissport Kenya/Airside Limited,
P.O. Box 19177, Nairobi


Electrical Engineer Job Re-Advertisement



A leading construction company with major infrastructure projects in the broader Eastern African Region seeks to fill the position of a:

Electrical Engineer

Job Purpose: To design, develop, tests and/or supervises the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial/industrial use.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Plans and implements research methodology and procedures to apply principles of electrical theory to engineering projects.
  • Prepares and studies technical drawings, specifications of electrical/electronic systems, and scopes of work to ensure installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements.
  • Directs operation of controls, procurement, construction, installation, maintenance, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes and customer requirements.
  • Confers with Engineers, Customers and other stakeholders to discuss existing or potential engineering projects.
  • Inspects completed installations and observes operations for conformance to design and to create reference information for constructed documentation and future design.
  • May at times estimate labor, material, and construction costs, and prepares specifications for purchase of materials and equipment.
  • Adhere to all QSHE procedures, policies and instructions.
Qualifications & Knowledge
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • People Skills, Communication Skills, Analytical Skills and Teamwork Skills. Knowledge in MS Office.
  • 7 years, relevant working experience 3 years of which should be in a similar job.
If you meet the above criteria, and would like to be a part of the team, please send an application with a detailed C.V stating the position you are applying for, your experience, present employer, present position, current remuneration, list of at least 3 referees, day-time telephone numbers and email address to:- jobs@truenorthcareermap.com on or before Wednesday, April 20th, 2011.

Applicants from Kenya, Zambia, Rwanda and Tanzania are encouraged to apply.

Only short listed candidates will be acknowledged


Sales Executives - IT Protection Products Jobs in Kenya



A leading Kenyan company in distribution and marketing of IT protection products is looking for ideal candidates male / females in following positions.

Title: Sales Executives

Location: Nairobi

Preferred age: 25 - 35 Years

Back Ground:
  • Fluent in English and Kiswahili
  • 1 Year Experience in IT Distribution Channel
  • Valid Driving License
  • Good inter-communication skills
  • Ready to travel in all parts of the country
Key Responsibilities
  • Enhance Sales of power protection products, promoting company image and services
Personality Traits
  • Self-motivated
  • Seeking challenging career opportunity
  • Good Communication Skills,
  • Highly motivated
  • Able to learn and work on their own.
Applications for above positions should send their applications (accompanied) by a detailed CV, certificates, testimonials, a recent passport size color photograph and name, address, telephone and email

Apply in Confidence not later than 30th April 2011

DNA 953
P.O Box 49010-00100
Nairobi


Damco Implementation and Key Account Manager Job in Kenya



We are looking for the right candidate with experience and commercial savvy to spearhead our efforts in driving an implementation culture across the Damco Kenya Organization.

Based in Nairobi, this job will be an exciting opportunity to manage relationships with Kenya key clients.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Act as a bridge between the Customer and Damco Kenya Organization in order to ensure that the client’s needs are translated into proper operating procedures, and targets are in place to monitor the execution of the business.
  • Ensure that the procedures and targets are always tuned to best practices and clients needs
  • Manage Damco Key Clients.
Essential Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s Degree (BA, BSc, BCom)
  • Over 3 years experience in logistics or similar industry
  • Knowledge of Logistics industry and understanding of the clients’ logistics needs
  • Implementation and execution mindset
  • Ability to provide solutions to customers’ problems
  • Commercial mindset in order to grow business with Key Clients
If you are interested, please send in your application to james.njoroge@damco.com

Please include a CV and covering letter in your application, indicating position applied for on your email subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


Sales Executives - IT Protection Products Jobs in Kenya



A leading Kenyan company in distribution and marketing of IT protection products is looking for ideal candidates male / females in following positions.

Title: Sales Executives

Location: Nairobi

Preferred age: 25 - 35 Years

Back Ground:
  • Fluent in English and Kiswahili
  • 1 Year Experience in IT Distribution Channel
  • Valid Driving License
  • Good inter-communication skills
  • Ready to travel in all parts of the country
Key Responsibilities
  • Enhance Sales of power protection products, promoting company image and services
Personality Traits
  • Self-motivated
  • Seeking challenging career opportunity
  • Good Communication Skills,
  • Highly motivated
  • Able to learn and work on their own.
Applications for above positions should send their applications (accompanied) by a detailed CV, certificates, testimonials, a recent passport size color photograph and name, address, telephone and email

Apply in Confidence not later than 30th April 2011

DNA 953
P.O Box 49010-00100
Nairobi


Cost Center Manager – Fuels, Lubes Job in Kenya (KShs 40,000)



Reports to: Managing Director

Basic Purpose: Manage and direct the cost centre(s) toward its primary objectives, based on profit and return on capital. The client is in the Petroleum industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities pertain to all regions that our client operates in and include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
  • Plan, coordinate, and control the daily operation of the cost centre(s).
  • Promote the concept of service throughout the cost centre(s).
  • Meet cost centre(s) revenue and performance targets
  • Directly supervise employees in the cost centre(s) in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures
  • Manage the employees in the cost centre(s) to produce optimal efficiency
  • Plan, assign, direct and review the work of employees in the cost centre(s), appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; address complaints and resolve problems
  • Recruit, interview, test, and select employees to fill vacant positions, plan and conduct new employee orientation
  • Direct and manage the financial performance of the cost centre(s).
  • Implement quality assurance procedures in the cost centre(s).
  • Recommend changes in basic structure and organization of cost centre(s) where necessary
  • Establish and maintain an effective system of communications throughout the cost centre(s).
  • Responsible for marketing of cost centres.
  • Prepare weekly cost centre performance reports.
  • Cost Centre Financial Performance
  • Cost Centre employee retention
Education/Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, commerce or a related area. At least 3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Clear leadership ability.
  • Excellent time management, communications, decision-making, presentation, human relations, and organizational skills; knowledge of fuels and lubricant products and services and pricing practices, Effective team management skills.
  • Employees at this level are generally able to function without instruction or assistance. Employees at this level are expected to use their discretion to consult with the Managing Director where necessary.
  • Salary offer is Kshs 40,000.00 per month
How to apply: If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you.

Please forward a copy of your updated resume, and your current salary and benefits package to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of business 18th April 2011.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.


Murang’a South Water Managing Director, Technical Manager and Commercial Manager Jobs in Kenya



Murang’a South Water & Sanitation Company is one of the Water Service Providers contracted by Tana Water Services Board (TWSB) as an agent to provide water and sanitation services in Kandara, Kigumo and Murang’a South Districts.

To strengthen our corporate management team we invite applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates with excellent credentials to fill the position of:

Managing Director

Overall Responsibility

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Managing Director will be expected to provide overall direction through planning, directing and coordinating the activities of the Company.

The Managing Director shall provide strong and inspirational leadership to the Company to facilitate the achievement of the set performance goals and objectives of the Company and in particular improving service delivery to all customers and stakeholders.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities
  • Ensuring full compliance with all the legal/statutory requirements.
  • Ensuring effective implementation of the Board policies.
  • Providing visionary leadership and managing MUSWASCO human capital and other assets to provide maximum productivity.
  • Developing and managing a mechanism that maintains an excellent stake holder relations environment.
  • Ensuring continuous achievement in financial and operating goals and objectives.
  • Establishing and maintaining business linkages with stake holders.
  • Secretary to the Board.
  • Developing and periodically updating the corporate plan including projections of any necessary expansion and development of facilities and extensions of the business operations.
  • Ensure development and implementation of sound human resources policies and procedures.
  • Coordinating and directing the company’s operations and overall administration to ensure that all the departments and sections conform to overall operational plans and performance targets.
  • Leading in change management within the company which is consistent with the commercial principles and practices of operating a corporate business.
  • Effectively promote a positive image of the company at all times.
  • Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Board of Directors.
Qualifications & Job Specification
  • A Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related water science from a recognized University/ College, or a degree in Economics or Commerce. A postgraduate qualification in management or other relevant field will be desirable.
  • Either a minimum of 8 years experience in water and sewerage development, management and operations, 5 of which must have been in a senior management position or a minimum of 5 years experience in an executive role within a large service delivery organization.
  • Have demonstrated ability to manage water and sanitation utilities with sound innovations
  • Ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative
  • Good report writing, communication skills and team player
  • Conversant with the Public Procurement and Disposal Act 2005 and Disposal Regulations 2006
  • A high professional ethical standing.
  • Proficiency in standard Office Computer
Applications
  • Strong leadership and negotiation skills.
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational and team building capacities.
  • Demonstrated experience in strategic management, including planning, goal setting, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
  • Highly innovative, creative with excellent analytical skills.
Technical Manager

Overall Responsibility

The Technical Manager shall ensure that all the technical resources of the company are well managed Specific

Duties and Responsibilities will be
  • Directing, coordinating, controlling, monitoring and managing the company’s technical operations and ensuring good operations and maintenance of infrastructure for quality water and sanitation services
  • Designing all projects to be undertaken by the company
  • Ensuring that the water is treated and that the quality meets WHO standards
  • Ensuring that Non Revenue Water (NRW) is reduced to acceptable levels
  • Ensuring proper management of the technical assets
  • Developing departmental strategies, targets, policies, procedures and plans to facilitate achievement of overall company’s objectives
  • Taking responsibility for training, development and motivation of the departmental staff
  • Ensuring that the needs of the customer are effectively met
  • Any other duties allocated by the Managing Director
Job Specification
  • BSC Civil/Water Engineering from a reputable university. Those registered with professional bodies will have an added advantage
  • Minimum of five (5) years and relevant post qualification working experience in a busy water sector institution, three of which must be in a senior position
  • Have demonstrated ability to manage water and sanitation utilities with sound innovations
  • Ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative
  • Good report writing, communication skills and team player
  • Conversant with the Public Procurement and Disposal Act 2005 and Disposal Regulations 2006
  • Computer literate and have Auto CAD knowledge
Commercial Manager

Overall Responsibility:

The Commercial Manager will be reporting to the Managing Director and ensure that all the financial resources of the company are well managed, prudently invested, fully accounted for and reported efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Establishes and ensure compliance with the financial management systems for effective implementation of the company goals and objectives.
  • Ensures efficient billing, revenue collection, disbursements, accounting and reporting.
  • Oversees preparations of budgets, and periodic financial performance reports for the company.
  • Prepares budgets and monitors expenditures
  • Acts as the Financial controller of the company
  • Advices the Managing Director on the financial viability of proposed projects and investments
  • Ensures compliance to accounting standards of financial reporting by the company.
  • Ensures the company complies with all contractual financial obligations.
  • Prepares monthly quarterly and annual financial statements in government reporting standards
  • Ensures that the company adheres to the procurement laws regulations and guidelines
  • Monitoring the utilization of Company Assets/resources and ensuring timely maintenance
  • Manage accounting support staff with specific performance targets
  • Prepares management and financial reports
  • Ensures that the company adheres to all statutory regulations.
  • Any other functions relating to financial managements as may be assigned from time to time by the Managing Director
Job Specifications
  • Bachelor of Commerce Degree, preferably in accounting, finance option, or its equivalent from a recognized university
  • With at least - CPA (K)
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a medium or large commercial environment, preferably in a water sector.
  • Good knowledge in Computerized Management information systems (MIS)
  • Ability to negotiate budgets at the highest levels
  • Demonstrated ability to consistently meet strict deadlines is mandatory
Interested and Qualified candidates should forward their applications with updated CVs and copies of education and professional qualifications, indicating day time telephone contacts and three professional referees, current and expected remuneration to the address below.

Applications should reach the undersigned at the close of business on Monday the 9th May 2011.

The Board Chairman
Murang’a South Water & Sanitation Company Ltd
P. O. Box 87-01034
Kandara

Email: murang’asouthwater@yahoo.com or murang’asouth@gmail.com


Project Accountant Job in Kenya - Mt. Kenya East Pilot Project



Ministry of Water and Irrigation

Mt. Kenya East Pilot Project for Natural Resources Management

Project Accountant (PA)

The Government of Kenya has received financial assistance from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) towards financing the Mt. Kenya East Pilot Project for Natural Resources Management. The project covers five districts (2004) namely: Embu, Mbeere, Meru Central, Meru South, and Tharaka.

The Project Management Unit (PMU) is based in Embu. The project wishes to recruit a suitably qualified person who must be a Kenyan Citizen to fill the above mentioned post at the PMU for a duration of one and a half (11/2) years.

Specific Duties and responsibilities

The officer will be reporting to the Project Manager and will perform the following duties and responsibilities:-
  • Administration of project finances;
  • Preparation of annual budgets in line with the guidelines provided by the Ministry of Finance and IFAD for inclusion into the national budget;
  • Will ensure that proper financial procedures are absolutely adhered to by all project staff and executing agencies at the national and local levels;
  • Facilitate disbursement of project funds; will compile the SOEs for the PMU, the districts and headquarters and prepare the Withdrawal Applications (WAs) and forward to Ministry of Water and Irrigation, Ministry of Finance and IFAD;
  • In liaison with the ERD Accountant (Ministry of Finance) the Project Accountant will reconcile the WAs with the Exchequer Requisitions and Bank Balances;
  • Prepare financial records and advise the PMU on project’s financial status and trends;
  • Will ensure that auditors are availed all necessary documents during the audit;
  • Any other duty as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Commerce (Accounts option) from a recognized university. Those with CPA III will also be considered;
  • The Accountant must have shown merit and ability in work performance for at least ten (10) years and must be familiar with the working of the government and donor funded projects;
  • Must be computer literate, especially in electronic spreadsheet, and other accounting packages and;
  • Have knowledge on (a) Banking and (b) Financial Control.
Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications should send their application letter, detailed CVs, copies of certificates and testimonials to:

The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Water and Irrigation (Maji House)
P. O. Box 49720-00100,
Nairobi

Att. Head of Human Resources Department, Room No.145

So as to reach on or before 29th April 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


Damco Implementation and Key Account Manager Job in Kenya



We are looking for the right candidate with experience and commercial savvy to spearhead our efforts in driving an implementation culture across the Damco Kenya Organization.

Based in Nairobi, this job will be an exciting opportunity to manage relationships with Kenya key clients.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Act as a bridge between the Customer and Damco Kenya Organization in order to ensure that the client’s needs are translated into proper operating procedures, and targets are in place to monitor the execution of the business.
  • Ensure that the procedures and targets are always tuned to best practices and clients needs
  • Manage Damco Key Clients.
Essential Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s Degree (BA, BSc, BCom)
  • Over 3 years experience in logistics or similar industry
  • Knowledge of Logistics industry and understanding of the clients’ logistics needs
  • Implementation and execution mindset
  • Ability to provide solutions to customers’ problems
  • Commercial mindset in order to grow business with Key Clients
If you are interested, please send in your application to james.njoroge@damco.com

Please include a CV and covering letter in your application, indicating position applied for on your email subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


Shelter Afrique Assistant Accounting Officers Jobs in Kenya



Shelter Afrique is a regional Housing Finance Institution established by African governments and the African Development Bank dedicated to investment in housing and urban development in African countries.

The current shareholding comprises 42 African countries, the African Development Bank and the African Re-Insurance Corporation.

The institution, with its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, invites applications from suitably qualified individuals who are nationals of its member countries to fill the following vacant position:

Job Title: Assistant Officer Accounting
(2 Positions)

Responsible to a Team Leader in the Financial Management department to assist in the company’s accounting activities. This includes performing day-to-day book keeping and accounting for the company.

This position operates with limited supervision for routine work and is an evolving position and responsibilities may shift over time.

Job Description
  • Perform bank reconciliations
  • Updating and maintenance of the general ledger and various ledgers - debtors, creditors, fixed assets
  • Reconciliation of creditors and debtors accounts
  • Updating and maintenance of fixed assets ledger, including physical asset tagging and verification.
  • Perform accounts analysis using spreadsheets
  • Timely processing of payments
  • Maintenance of petty cash
  • Analysis and follow up of advances / imprests to staff
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree in Accounts or Finance or Business Administration
  • Full professional qualification in Accounts – CPA, ACCA etc.
  • Minimum of 2 years working experience in a finance department or experience in external / internal audit
  • Competency in the use of Microsoft office applications such as Word, Excel.
  • Knowledge of accounting packages such as Access Accounts, Sunsystems, Oracle financials etc will be an added advantage.
  • Working knowledge of French language will be an added advantage
The position is on general service terms and conditions of service.

Shelter-Afrique offers competitive salary and benefits package and a collegial working environment.

Applicants are invited to send their applications via email addressed to the

Managing Director,
Shelter-Afrique
P.O. Box 41479, Nairobi 00100,
Kenya

email: jobs@shelterafrique.org

Applicants should indicate “Application for Assistant Officer -Accounting ” as the subject line of their email submissions which shall be considered until C.O.B 19th April , 2011.

Brand Manager / Executive - Nutrition Job Vacancy



Job Title: Brand Manager / Executive - Nutrition

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

Direct Report to: Category Marketing Manager

Main Purpose of the job

Develop and execute brand plans so as to deliver market share, sales volume, revenue and profit growth objectives

Main Responsibilities
  • Deliver brand business objectives in terms of market share, sales volume and revenue and profit growth
  • Define key brand challenges and develop category strategies to achieve brand business objectives
  • Provide sound inputs into the demand planning process to ensure accurate monthly sales forecast
  • Initiate, propose, execute monitor and evaluate campaigns and activities for management buy-in and approval
  • Implement, review and evaluate the brand plan in line with the brand /category strategy, covering brand communication, promotions, consumer insight, pricing strategy and product innovation/renovation
  • Control PFME and TTS investments while ensuring effective advertising and promotional policies and practices for the brands
  • Perform control of the POP/MD services and premium detailing stocks
  • Monitor the profitability of the product range and its SKU so as to highlight gaps against the target set
Key Experience/Knowledge and Skills
  • 5 years experience in developing a portfolio of nutrition/pharmaceutical product brands
  • Managed independently under challenging/demanding market environments to achieve and exceed goals
  • Has independently managed projects such as organising brand, media, promotion and sampling activities, and communication campaigns with HealthCare Professionals and/or consumers on topics related to infant nutrition products
  • Management and Leadership Principles
  • Knowledge of the Nutrition industry in the local market including products, competitor awareness, KOL’s
  • Supply Chain (basic knowledge)
  • Understanding of the local ethical promotion code
  • Awareness of stock levels, sales, sales conditions, prices and hygiene of own and competitor products
  • Educational background in marketing or nutrition
  • Knowledge of infant nutrition concepts
  • Ability to deal closely with contacts and build strong, sustainable relationships
  • High computer literacy
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.

Administrator / Office Manager Job in Westlands Nairobi



Key Responsibilities: Producing monthly reports to the client, producing quarterly reports to the client, internal weekly summary reports, management of cash float, personnel administration, event management, local supplier management

Key Qualifications: Degree – Politics,Languages, History, Communications, proven experience in administration in foreign/hostile environments, management skills, culturally sensitive.

Desirable Requirements: Experience in military/police/media. Experience in engaging with governments and large organizations (AU/UN/EU). Proven language ability – Somali, Swahili, Arabic, French, Portuguese

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

Salary & Benefits: On application

Deadline: 20th 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.

Mature Heavy Lorry Drivers Jobs in Nairobi Kenya (Kshs 30,000)




Location: Nairobi and surrounds

Key Responsibilities: To drive supplies/goods to safari camps throughout Kenya

Key Qualifications: Must have proven track record of lorry driving (8 ton lorry) – Hold a Commercial Drivers License and have good knowledge of Kenya- possess credible references

Personal Attributes: Highly responsible , good work ethic

Salary & Benefits: Kshs 30,000

Deadline: 21st 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.

Clerical Position - Import / Export Job in Kenya (Kshs 25,000)



Location: Mombasa Road

Key Responsibilities: Dealing with all aspects of import/export plus looking after stock reconciliation and management

Key Qualifications: Proven Track record in import/export industry – freight and shipping plus stock management.

Personal Attributes: Must be organized, detailed, good with figures. Good communication and written skills in Kiswahili and English

Salary & Benefits: Kshs 25,000 negotiable

Deadline: 20th 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.

Operations Manager, Marketing Manager, Human Resource Manager and Credit Controller Jobs in Kenya - Fleet Management Solutions Provider



About Us

We are a leading provider of Fleet Management Solutions in the East and Central Africa region. Our brand is recognised and respected in the Transport Industry and by companies whose operations require an efficient fleet.

Our Mission: To be the one-stop Fleet Solution Centre

Our Vision: To be a firm committed to giving our clients leading edge solutions

The Positions

The company is looking for proactive and energetic individuals willing to carry our brand, to fill in the positions below:

Operations Manager

You will be a key member of the senior management team with responsibility over the day-to-day operations in the company.

You will have a leadership capability as you will be responsible to ensure that the team meets company objectives.

You will provide support, coaching and practical advice to the teams.

You will possess a high business sense and ensure that the company operations are profitable and exceed client expectations.

You will be proactive; identifying operational gaps, implementing operational efficiencies and advise management of emerging business opportunities.

As you will be the company face at conferences, seminars and business exhibitions, you will be smart and possess business savvy.

Qualifications:
  • Over 6 years experience in Operations Management role in a busy environment
  • At least 4 years managing high performing teams
  • Excellent computer literacy and have worked in an ERP environment
  • Excellent communication skills; oral and written
  • A degree will be an added advantage
  • 40 years and above
Marketing Manager

Your role is responsible for developing and implementing a marketing strategy for the company.

You will have responsibility to profile our current and potential customers and to come up with aggressive business growth initiatives to entrench and expand existing market share.

As part of senior management, you will be responsible for instilling a marketing led ethos throughout the business.

Qualifications:
  • 6 years in marketing, 3 of which will be in management positions
  • Broad knowledge of research, analysis and data interpretation
  • Post graduate qualifications in Marketing
  • Experience in preparing business reports
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Over 35 years
Human Resource Manager

You will lead the HR function with responsibility of developing and implementing the HR strategy.

You will lead the people planning, acquisition and on-boarding process. You will oversee strategic learning and development programs.

You will manage the company performance management system to ensure that the company meets its objectives. You will be the point person for employee communications and relations.

Qualifications
  • 4 years experience in similar assignment
  • Post –graduate qualifications in HRM
  • Strong interpersonal and communications skills
  • Understanding of the labour laws in the area where the company operates
  • Ability to coach and mentor staff
  • Minimum 35 years
Credit Controller

This position reports to the Finance Manager and will have responsibility over credit management.

You will have financial management experience in a business environment. You will have ability to explain finance terms and where necessary develop an effective payment plan for clients.

Qualifications:
  • 4 years experience in a similar role
  • Diploma in Accountancy. CPA (K) will be added advantage
  • Quick thinker yet keen on detail
  • Ability to interact and with strong persuasive skills
  • Aged between 27 – 32 years
How to Apply

If you find that you qualify for any of these positions, send your CV and 1 page statement of why you consider yourself a suitable candidate to jobsplus2010@gmail.com to reach us before 25th April 2011.

Quote the position applied for on the subject line.

Internal Auditor (Compliance Officer) Job Re-Advertisement - KEMRI / CDC Program Kisumu



Vacancy No. K53/04/11

Program description: This program is a collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention whose remit is to conduct research in malaria, HIV and other diseases.

Due to its continued growth, the program has a vacancy in the BASE Project.

Position: Internal Auditor (Compliance Officer)
1 Position
MR 10

Reports to: Director, Center for Global Health Research (CGHR)
Location: Kisumu, Kisian

Essential Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in business management from a recognized university
  • CPA(K), Member of ICPAK
  • Minimum four(4) years post qualification experience as an internal auditor
  • Computer literacy and a good working knowledge of accounting packages and financial systems.
  • CISA of CIA qualification is an added advantage
Desirable Qualities/Skills
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision
  • Excellent analytical skills and ability to pay attention to deadlines
  • Ability to work well in a team and to supervise a team
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Detailed understanding of the roles and functions of the internal audit department
  • Good personal Judgment, initiative, creativity and maturity
  • Ability to maintain the highest standards of ethics, confidentiality and professionalism
Specific Tasks and Responsibilities:
  • Reviewing and appraising the soundness, adequacy and application of accounting, financial and other controls (both existing and proposed) to promote effective and efficient internal controls
  • Developing and implementing effective risk management, control governance framework
  • Leading discussions on Internal Audit and Risk recommendations and agreed remedial actions and plans
  • Reporting to the Director on policy issues and on day to day operations
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and carry out spot checks
  • Follow up outstanding issues to ensure appropriate corrective actions after external audits
  • Carry out special audits or investigations as may be required from time to time
  • Participate in the budget process and prepare internal audit report
  • Ascertaining the level of compliance with established policies, plans and procedures
Terms of Employment:
  • Six (1) year renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service.
  • Probation period for the first 3 months.
Remuneration: Compensation is negotiable within a relevant grade, depending on educational levels, relevant experience and demonstrated competency. The salary scheme is based on the KEMRI scales plus supplemental amounts.

Applications should include the following:
  • Letter of Application (indicate vacancy number)
  • Current CV, with names and contact information (telephone and e-mail address)
  • Attach three reference letters (including one from current or most recent employer/supervisor)
  • Copies of Certificates or transcripts
Applications are due no later than 2nd May 2011

To:

The Human Resources Manager
KEMRI/CDC Program,
P.O. Box 1578, 40100,
Kisumu

or e-mail to recruitment@ke.cdc.gov

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

The KEMRI/CDC Program is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process including, application, interview meeting and processing of offer letter.if asked for a fee, report such a request immediately to: 0701112145

CABI Africa Finance and Administration Manager Job in Nairobi, Kenya



The Finance and Administration Manager will report to the Regional Director and take responsibility for developing and ensuring financial management and administration are in line with CABI’s corporate policies and guidelines, and local legislation.

Established over 1 00 years ago, CABI is a not-for-profit science-based development and information organization. CABI improves people’s lives by providing information and applying scientific expertise to solve problems in agriculture and the environment.

Our mission and direction is influenced by our member countries who help guide the activities undertaken. These include scientific publishing, development projects and research, and microbial services. Our activities are based principally in 2 major sites in the UK and 5 scientific centres globally.

Please see our website www.cabi.org for further details about our organisation.

The successful candidate will
  • coordinate and ensure professional financial management;
  • initiate and implement the required systems for reporting, internal control and external audits;
  • compile, together with the Regional Director and project managers, the annual budget for the centre;
  • conduct budget monitoring and budget management and provide timely information to the Regional Director;
  • conduct monthly financial analysis and provide timely financial information and feedback to key stakeholders;
  • implement corporate policies and guidelines;
  • ensure compliance with local legislation, including statutory requirements;
  • promote conditions for optimal performance, motivation, efficiency and development of staff;
  • contribute to organisational learning within CABI Africa and its partners.
The successful candidate will have
  • a full accounting professional qualification, advanced degree in a related field and excellent administrative and communication skills.
  • the ability to prioritise and manage diverse workloads, use initiative and proactive thinking, with attention to detail.
  • Proven competences in financial and project management in international development is crucial.
  • A good level of administrative experience in a cross-cultural environment is essential and ability to use Dream Accounting System is desirable.
  • The individual should be dependable and trustworthy, with high level of confidentiality and ability to cope well with changing environment.
Applicants are invited to send a cover letter demonstrating their suitability for the post and detailed curriculum vitae, with names and full addresses of 3 referees.

Closing Date for receipt of applications is Friday 29th April 2011 although Initial interviews may be conducted as we receive suitable applications.

Additional Information

Salary: Negotiable but commensurate with skills, abilities and experience

Position Type: 2 year initial appointment with a possibility of renewal. This ¡s a locally recruited person and will be based in our CABI Africa Centre in Nairobi, Kenya

Regional Director,
CABI Africa, United Nations Avenue,
P.O.Box 633-00621, Nairobi, Kenya

or email Africa@cabi.org by 29 April 2011

Malaria Health System and Surveillance Coordinator Job in Kenya - The MENTOR Initiative



The MENTOR Initiative is a non for profit, charitable, non-governmental organisation devoted to reducing death and suffering from malaria in humanitarian crises.

The MENTOR Initiative is currently providing ongoing emergency support to the most vulnerable communities in Haiti, Liberia, Angola, Kenya, Somalia, the Central African Republic and Eastern and Southern Chad.

Location: Kenya - Garissa (including other locations in agreement with the Programme Director)

Responsible to: Technical Director, for technical planning + Programme Director, for daily activities

Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 1 Year
Fee: Consultancy Fee and package commensurate to experience.

Detailed tasks:

Overall Task:

This person will help to lead the work of a specialist malaria control team for a four year special Initiative funded by the UK charity Comic Relief which started in January 2010 to establish an effective and replicable model for malaria control in the epidemic prone area of north east Kenya, one of the worst climate change affected areas of Africa.

The programme will work with a network or local, regional, national and international partners to achieve new standards and guidance for malaria control amongst pastoralist communities, in semi arid areas of Kenya and other countries.

This person will be directly responsible for the effective planning, coordination and implementation of all malaria control activities at heath services level, in partnership with affected communities, the Ministry of Health District Health Team, the MoH Division of Malaria Control, international, and national malaria control and research partners.

Specific Tasks:

1. Team Building and Management
  • Manage the national malaria case management and surveillance technical team, including recruitment, team building and activity management
  • Coordinate and collaborate with the district and regional teams of the Ministry of Health, and national organizations working in Garissa in the development of malaria work plan priorities and schedules for all activities planned at health service level.
  • Build the capacity of the national clinical team and the MoH counterparts in Garissa, to reinforce their technical planning and delivery capacity.
2. Operational Research
  • Oversee the implementation of the health services M&E malaria plan for the programme to ensure that the data for indicators is being collected accurately, analysed and reported
  • Design, plan and implement periodic follow-up surveys of health facility services and capacity, health worker capacity and practices for malaria, malaria diagnostic and treatment accuracy.
  • Periodic monitoring and evaluation of health service malaria case management capacity and service quality
  • Support several Master Degree students in the implementation of the operational research projects designed under the Grant, including P. Falciparum and P. vivax prevalence surveys; potential benefits of RDT usage in health facilities for malaria RDT negative patients and others in partnership with KEMRI, DoMC, Welcome Trust and other international research partners.
  • Collaborate with the clinical data entry clerk to ensure that data management remains timely and robust.
  • Ensure that research deadlines are met.
3. Building High Quality Malaria Case Management Capacity:
  • Work with the MoH District Heath Team to ensure the joint planning and delivery of technical training of district health workers for differential disease diagnosis, confirmatory malaria diagnosis and case management of uncomplicated and severe malaria cases.
  • Establishment and management of, as well as active participation in, joint technical coaching of health workers at facility level and standardized supervision and monitoring of health services indicators for malaria case management
  • Production and dissemination of job aids and technical guidelines for health workers
  • Improving the capacity of health facility teams to effectively identify, record and report patient symptoms and confirmed malaria and non malaria cases through existing epidemiological surveillance systems
  • Reinforce the capacity of heath facility teams to manage and record malaria commodity consumption rates and needs and reinforce reporting chain for supply chain needs through to regional and national partners in coordination with the Technical Director.
  • Manage programme contingency supply chains to health facilities for malaria commodities in co-ordination with the DHT to minimize stock outs.
4. Establishing effective early detection systems for malaria epidemics and reinforced supply chains
  • Train health workers from each sentinel site in the use of ARGOS satellite early warning information systems
  • Conduct regular technical coaching visits to sentinel sites to ensure correct and regular utilization of ARGOS.
  • Provide technical training and support to the DHMT epidemiological officer to utilize the ARGOS web analysis of weekly data
  • Work with the Technical Director to ensure that KEMSA (national drug supply) and DoMC counterparts are also trained and supported in the use of the ARGOS web reporting and analysis in order to strengthen weekly monitoring of sentinel site reports.
  • Compare and monitor operational and cost advantages and disadvantages between the ARGOS early warning system, existing paper driven early warning systems and mobile phone based early warning systems.
  • Ensure string co-ordination between all users of the ARGOS system (local, regional and national) to ensure maximum benefits are achieved.
5. Reporting and Information Dissemination
  • Responsible for the production of relevant sections of internal, partner, programme and donor reports.
  • Responsible for the joint production and publication/dissemination of relevant operational research papers on all related programme activities.
6. Other
  • Backstop the Programme Director and the Technical Director to ensure that all program objectives are being met and international best practices adhered to.
  • Represent MENTOR at technical meetings and at donor meetings when discussing technical and/or program issues.
  • From time to time and where mutually agreed, support the MENTOR training team to implement international training courses.
  1. Oversee other MENTOR Initiative activities as agreed with the Programme Director
  2. Possible transfer from Kenya to another MENTOR program (or HQ) to take up a similar senior technical or general management role in mutual agreement with the Director.
Qualifications:
  • Senior Nursing Degree or Medical Degree
  • Post Graduate Qualification in Public Health, Epidemiology or similar
  • Minimum of 5 years working with international NGO outside Kenya (Experience working in Somalia preferred)
  • Fluent Kiswahili and English (knowledge of Somali language is a plus)
  • Cultural understanding and previous experience of working with pastoralist and nomadic communities
  • Excellent capacity of data analysis, programme process evaluation and problem solving
  • Significant experience in Operational Research, including knowledge of and experience in qualitative and epidemiological research methods
  • Excellent capacity building skills, demonstrated by training and team building experience
  • Working knowledge of data analysis (i.e. Epi info, STATA etc)
  • Excellent report writing skills
  • Should be Kenyan citizen
How to apply:

Please send a CV and letter of motivation with contact information of three recent line managers to personnel@mentor-initiative.net.

CDC Public Health Specialist Job in Southern Sudan (USD 33,701.0 p.a)



Open to Sudanese Nationals eligible to work in Southern Sudan

Public Health Specialist in Surveillance with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Juba Sudan

Basic Functions: The Public Health Specialist (Surveillance) is the HIV/AIDS survey and disease surveillance portfolio manager.

Job holder is the public health advisor responsible for providing technical expertise and assistance to the Ministry of Health (MOH) and other participating partners in the design, implementation and strengthening of routine disease surveillance systems and the conduct of large, complex surveys designed to measure HIV prevalence and other indicators of importance to evaluating the impact of HIV control programs.

Carrying out these functions requires public health technical knowledge, results-oriented data analysis, advocacy, and the ability to facilitate communication and maintain collaborative working relationships with partner organizations.

Job holder reports directly to the CDC Country Director and plays an active leadership role in the Mission’s PEPFAR Strategic Information (SI) Technical Working Group (TWG) and/or the Multisectored Technical Group.

This is a Full-time position at the FSN-11 /Basic pay $33,701.0 USD per year.

Qualifications:

Education: Masters {Master of Public Health (MPH) or Master of Science Public Health (MSHP)} Degree or host country equivalent in public health, medicine, public health policy, epidemiology, demography, or behavioral science.

Work Experience: Five years of mid- to senior-level public health experience in the management and development of epidemiological surveillance and/or large scale surveys of HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, or care programs are required. One additional year of experience at the managerial level.

Language Proficiency: Fluent in English (Level IV)

Skills:
  • Strong analytical skills to readily understand and discuss new surveillance program design;
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills;
  • Excellent overall computer skills and advanced skill levels in use of at least one of the more common epidemiologic data analysis software (EPINFO, STATA, SAS, or SPSS)
Deadline: Applications must be received not later than Sunday, May 01, 2011 at Embassy- Khartoum.

Go http://sudan.usembassy.gov/job_opportunities.html for full information on
required application procedures and documents.

EGPAF Finance Officer, HR Officer and Program Administration Officer Jobs in Kenyaicer



The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) is an internationally-recognized leader in strengthening systems and programs for the improved delivery of health services.

In Kenya, EPGAF works with international donors, national stakeholders, and non-governmental organizations to build local capacity to deliver high quality health services to populations most in need.

EGPAF seeks to recruit the following positions:

Finance Officer (2)
Location: Nairobi, Kakamega

Duties of the Position:

The Finance Officer will provide support to the Finance function as per the following specific responsibilities:
  • Maintain timely, accurate and complete records in required formats for all transactions
  • Meticulous attention to detail and deadlines with filing and monthly financial reporting
  • Disbursements of cash advances and audit of field expense reports for cost allowability and subsequent posting
  • Issue of monthly staff advance statements and follow up for advances liquidation
  • Timely payment of all office utility bills
  • Reconciliation of all supplier statements
  • Responsible for all workshop related expenses
  • Audit support
Skills, Qualifications and Experience
  • Relevant bachelors degree and minimum CPA II
  • Proficiency in MS Excel and QuickBooks a must
  • NGO Experience, especially USG Funded projects
  • Excellent communication, time management and organizational skills
  • Unquestionable integrity
HR Officer
Location: Nairobi

Duties of the Position:

Reporting to the HR Manager, the HR Officer will provide support to EGPAF Kenya for effective delivery of HR services and functions in the following specific areas:
  • Assist the HR Manager in recruitment and orientation of new staff
  • Day to day administration of staff benefits
  • Maintain up-to-date employee records
  • Staff leave management
  • Facilitate the performance management process
  • Assist in administration of HR policies, addressing of staff grievances and handling of disciplinary issues
  • Manage staff welfare initiatives, staff retreats and conferences
Skills, Qualifications and Experience
  • Relevant Bachelors degree
  • Post Graduate Diploma in HR Management’
  • At least 2 years experience in HR management
  • Excellent grasp of Kenyan Labour laws
  • Excellent organization and ability to meet strict deadlines
Program Administration Officer
Location: Nairobi

The position will manage program/training workshops logistics, accounting and administrative support and in addition, implement administrative procedures to ensure cost effective and timely handling of business administrative issues.

This position will also be responsible for tracking program inputs thus a keen understanding and interest in M&E issues is required.

Duties of the Position:
  • To provide administrative and logistics needed for the management of program trainings and workshops.
  • To provide assistance in handling and management of field office travel and program advances.
  • To monitor/audit the use of program funds
  • To work in collaboration with supervisor to review and evaluate support documents/ deliverables submitted by program staff and instruct finance to process payments
  • To maintain electronic data base for all program reports and track submission deadlines
  • To facilitate hotel bookings, transportation, logistics and other travel needs for project-related needs
  • To ensure that all program supplies to the facilities are well a counted for and recorded in the facility supply inventory register.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience
  • Higher Diploma in Business Administration or an equivalent
  • High level of computer literacy
  • Have excellent interpersonal, organizational and administrative skills
  • Minimum 3 years relevant experience preferably in a donor funded agencies
  • Experience and interest in monitoring and evaluation of donor-funded projects.
Application and Contact Details:

Interested qualified candidates are requested to submit a letter, a resume and names of three references to kenyarecruitment@pedaids.org by 22nd April 2011.

To ensure timely review of your credentials, please insert the job title in the subject line of the email.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

EGPAF is mainly funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and UNICEF

EGPAF is an equal opportunity employer.

Please visit our web site www.pedaids.org for more details on the Foundation.

Sacco Society Deputy General Manager Operations and Accountant Jobs in Nairobi Kenya



A fast growing medium sized Sacco Society based in Nairobi invites applications for the following vacant positions:-

Deputy General Manager – Operations
One (1) Post

Job Summary

Responsible to the General Manager for Planning, Co-ordination, and guiding departmental heads in implementing the Sacco strategic objectives and policies.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Commerce (Finance/Banking) OR Bachelor of Business Management or B. A. Economics or equivalent with CPA (K) or CPS (K).
  • Possession of Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management an added advantage.
  • Five (5) years relevant experience.
  • Computer literate.
  • Minimum age 30 years.
Accountant I
JS 5
One (1) Post

Job Summary

Responsible to the Deputy General Manager – Finance for the accounting functions of the Society.

Qualifications:
  • Diploma in Business Management or Diploma in Co-operative Management and CPA (K).
  • Three (3) years experience in a Financial Institution or Sacco.
  • Computer literate.
  • Minimum age 27 years.
Applications in one’s own handwriting together with copies of relevant certificates and testimonials should be submitted through the address below by 29th April, 2011.

DN.A/957
P O Box 49010-GPO, 00100,
Nairobi.
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