Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Resolution Health EA Ltd Business Consultants Job Vacancies


Qualifications:

O Level

Sales Experience

Duties:

You got to sell medical cover to companies and individuals

Duty Location: We are located at Nation Centre 13th floor, Kimathi Street.

We shall call you after reviewing your application. Thank you.

The Opportunity:

You can earn as much as 100,000 Per Month.

Send/Email your Business Consultant Job Application and attached CV


Teaching Jobs in Kenya - Nairobi Waldorf School


The Nairobi Waldorf School is an international school which offers the Steiner Curriculum.

KG Assistant Teachers: must have KHA or Montessori Certificate, minimum three years teaching experience and be age 30+.

A Waldorf Education diploma is an added advantage.

Special Education Teacher: must have Diploma in Special Needs Education, PI, SI or B.Ed and three years teaching experience.

Electrician and Boiler Operator Jobs in Kenya - Karirana Estates Tea Factory


We invite applications for the following positions.

Tea Factory Electrician with Diploma in Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years working experience in a similar position.

Boiler Operator for woodfired boilers, with proficiency and/or apprenticeship in Boiler operations and at least 5 years working experience in a similar position.

A certificate in electrical or mechanical engineering will be an added advantage.

Send applications with detailed CVs and copies of testimonials/certificates to the address below to reach not later than 30th June 2011.

General Manager
Karirana Estates Limited
P.O Box 39 – 00217
Limuru

Agronomist Job Vacancy in Kenya - One Acre Fund


One Acre Fund is a growing not-for-profit company in Kenya.

We make small loans in the form of agricultural inputs, teach farmers how to use the inputs and then collect repayment.

We currently serve 24,000 farmers in Western and Nyanza Provinces and will double in size by the end of next year. We currently have over 200 employees.

We are looking for an experienced, strong team-player with training in agricultural sciences, a developed ability to manage horticultural trials, and superior research skills to manage the work in horticultural innovations for One Acre Fund’s Kenya program.

Responsibilities Include:
  • Develop and test appropriate planting techniques for One Acre Fund crops. Current crops include maize, sukuma, tree crops, and common beans, but the list could expand.
  • Design proper packaging and storage of agro-materials (seed, fertilizer, chemicals)
  • Design and manage nursery trials and staff. Nursery trials are for new crops, products, and varieties. These trials will often be linked closely with field and farmer-based trials.
  • Investigate and develop management regimes for common pests and diseases.
  • Contribute to the improvement of soil nutrition management regimes.
  • Carry out field visits to farmer fields and groups for trainings, field trials, quality assurance, and troubleshooting and provide recommendations on seed issues, pest and disease treatments, agro-chemicals, soil treatment, etc.
  • Build relationships with agricultural research specialists and institutions
  • Research new techniques and inputs for agricultural related activities
  • Liaise between research and development staff, nursery staff, and field staff
  • Perform other related responsibilities, as required

Head Teacher Career in Kenya - Christian Academy


A Christian Academy is urgently looking for a competent Head Teacher who should have served in a similar position for at least five years (5 yrs).

Should be focused, have clear vision and demonstrate superb leadership skills.

Should be a motivator and have control of all school administrative duties.

Competitive package will be offered.

Applicants should be professionally qualified and committed born again Christians.

Send copies of academic qualifications, testimonials, C.V and a letter of commendation from a church Minister by Tuesday 21st June, 2011 to:

The Church
Administrator
P.O Box 54856 - 00200,
Nairobi

KIE Branch Managers, Estates Development Officer, PR Officer, HR Officer, Business Development Officers, Credit Officers, Strategy Officer and PA Jobs


Kenya Industrial Estates (KIE) Ltd was established in 1967 with the mandate of promoting industrialization through indigenous enterprise development in the country.

To achieve this mandate, the company provides Industrial sheds, medium to long term financing, and business advisory/ training services.

Currently, the company is going through change with a view to repositioning it to effectively contribute to the realization of vision 2030.

Consequently, a number of vacancies have arisen as follows:-

1. Branch Managers

Reporting to the General Manager-Operations, the successful candidates will be charged with the overall leadership of the branch.

The job holder will be expected to drive business growth, ensure company procedures and policies are adhered to, customer service delivery is efficient and ensure optimum productivity of the branch staff.

Key Responsibilities
  • Business planning and growth (lending, debt recovery and incubation services).
  • Maximize revenue collection and manage costs
  • Ensure high quality service at the branch.
  • Ensure minimization of exposure to and impact of operational risks inherent in branch service delivery
  • Provide Leadership which facilitates conducive work environment and employee satisfaction at the branch.
  • Ensure established policies, processes, procedures and tools are complied with.
Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Requirements
  • A bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline
  • Computer proficiency is a must
  • At least 3 years experience in handling SMEs.
  • Be a team player with great leadership abilities
  • Banking or microfinance experience will be an added advantage
2. Estates Development Officer

Reporting to the Manager- Estates Development & Incubation Services, the successful candidate is expected to provide leadership in the development of new industrial estates and ensure that all industrial estates are in a good condition of maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resource Manager Career Opportunity in Kenya


Job Title: Human Resource Manager

Number of Positions Open: 1

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Summary

Our client is a hardware (tools, building materials, industrial equipment) and home-ware (garden and home accessories) super store.

They are looking for individuals who have a more open approach to HR, they need to be a strategic thinker who will advise the company on high level capacity needs while ensuring that they are not limited by a personnel management way of thinking.

The position is more about strategy and needs assessment rather than daily logistics.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement HR management policies and procedures and monitor all HR activities and practices to ensure compliance.
  • Put in place appropriate employment policies and procedures and recruit staff and ensure that new employees receive proper instructions regarding their duties and terms of employment.
  • Co-ordinate the performance management process and all related functions including staff appraisal, training planning and implementation and incentive schemes.
  • Manage staff relations matters and offer training, advice and general guidance to managers and supervisors on labour laws and related market practices so as to ensure a harmonious work environment.
  • Oversee and coordinate all HR activities including the welfare and disciplinary matters.
  • Handle staff grievances in a prompt, conscientious manner while paying heed to the company’s business needs and policies.
Education, Requirements and Experience
  • A Degree in Business or Social Science degree from a reputable institution (Psychology or Human Resource background will give an added advantage.
  • Higher National Diploma Human Resources Management
  • At least 5 years progressive job related experience with at least 2 years or more in a Managerial role.
  • A corporate governance background will give an added advantage.
Key Competencies
  • Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills
  • Team player and strong leadership and management skills
  • Planning and facilitation skills
  • Analytical and strategic abilities

Brand Manager Career Opportunity in Kenya


Job Title: Brand Manager

Number of Positions Open: 1

Location: Kenya

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Summary

Our client specializes in the manufacture and distribution of hair care, skin care, personal care and baby care products.

To take responsibility for developing plans and executing projects and initiatives that support the broader short and long-term marketing strategy.

The Brand Manager collaborates with Consumer Insights, to ensure the brand remains relevant to consumers and that all initiatives support the brand promise.

Additionally, Brand Managers take a lead in managing vendor partners and communication agencies, and all aspects of their projects.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Supports the new brand promise, brand vision, brand position, brand architecture and achieves overall business goals for the brand .He/she should always be available to the client and identify new business opportunities, customers, markets and potential products
  • Engages, inspires and galvanizes the organization around the brand vision, position and strategies so they are clear in bringing them to life in their areas of functional expertise.
  • Participates in brand strategy discussions and in setting a bulls-eye consumer target
  • Participates on a cross-functional team to develop new products following the process, including analyzing information to help set the sales forecast and financials and writing concept statements for consumer testing.
  • Analyzes consumer trends and information, and categories to help identify product categories to enter as future sources of growth.
  • Drives consumer understanding and insights that defines our prime prospects’ needs, attitudes and values in order for consumers to have stronger and more impactful brand experiences
  • Analyzes current performance, trends, market conditions, and other contributing factors to help brand manager in recommending base and stretch revenue goals for upcoming year
  • Works with channel marketing and sales to identify programming to generate incremental sales and/or profitability.
  • Works collaboratively with operations/sourcing to identify and develop productivity initiatives.

Business Development Executive Career Opportunity in Nairobi Kenya


Job Title: Business Development Executive

Number of Positions Open: 1

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Summary

Our client is a hardware (tools, building materials, industrial equipment) and home-ware (garden and home accessories) super store.

The job will be to source for business from a particular segment of contractors.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Developing new business relationships, generating and negotiating new income for the organization.
  • Presenting organization to the latent clients through communication, in person meetings, calls or by e-mails.
  • Managing the sales process, lead generation, credential pitch, questions, solution pitch and negotiation.
  • Motivating, possessing driving and acute care to minute details to ensure that all sales related opportunities to the organization are captivated and explored.
  • Maintaining and managing all sales related activities.
  • Creating and be responsible for all client’s contracts, proposals, and further documentation, following organization’s procedure.
  • Interacting effectively with other departments including account management and technical team.
  • Understanding client concerned risk management objectives including their return on invested capital objective.
Education, Requirements and Experience

Imports and Logistics Manager Career Opportunity in Nairobi Kenyap


Job Title: Imports and Logistics Manager

Number of Positions Open: 1

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Summary

Our client is a hardware (tools, building materials, industrial equipment) and home-ware (garden and home accessories) super store.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Coordinating all imports and exports
  • Initiating and following up on orders to suppliers
  • Generating cost benefit analysis based on the various market segments
  • Ensuring all goods ordered are insured and inspected
  • Coordinating with all clearing and forwarding agents to ensure proper documentation and SLA’s are adhered to
  • Liaising with the warehouse team to ensure proper tracking of all stocks delivered to the warehouse
  • Following up on supplier payments

Tour Consultant Job Vacancy in Kenya


Our client a tour and travel company based in Nairobi Kenya is looking to recruit a Tour Consultant.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Responding to enquiries regarding hotels & safaris within 24hrs
  • Prepare itineraries to the various destinations of interest
  • Doing research and producing periodical newsletters with current offers to be sent out to clients
  • Doing tour bookings - both inbound
  • Doing regular check on website to ensure its up to date and running smoothly
  • Ensuring KWS park rules & hotel regulations are made clear to tourists
  • Ensuring payment for each tour booking is received in advance or proper authorization is received from a corporate prior to credit sale
  • Creating contact with hotels, car hire, sightseeing attraction and other service providers for best competitive contract rates
  • Ensuring the rates files are orderly & up to date

Gibebe Project Coordinator Job Vacancy in Kenya


Gibebe Project Coordinator

1 Post

Summary

Reporting to the Founder, will provide administrative and project management duties to support the management.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Event planning and coordination. The project coordinator will assist in initiating and managing projects.
  • Acknowledge, handle and distribute both incoming and outgoing mails accordingly
  • Manage client portfolios as well as maintaining client/supplier relations
  • Oversee and facilitate events logistics
  • Manage customer calls and meetings including minutes
  • Maintain and ensure the company’s interest and those of customers are met while Participate in ongoing monitoring and nurturing of clients relationships
  • Assess projects and processes on an on-going basis to identify and propose changes as needed
  • Will identify new product needs and make recommendation to management
  • Perform analysis to support decision making and recommendations
  • Assist in administrative duties and other responsibilities as per required.

SAP Business One Consultants Job in Kenya


We are a company that values talent and rewards performance, offering a bright future to motivated individuals.

Bluekey has offices in Johannesburg, Nairobi, Cape Town and Durban, we are fully able to deliver the right solutions for 3—100 users, on time and within budget in the Africa region.

You will be joining the largest and fastest growing SAP Business Partner in Africa.

Visit us on www.bluekey.co.ke

Candidates should have:
  • At least one Degree
  • They must have worked with SAP Business One for at least 3 years
  • SAP Business One certification an advantage

Kenya Forest Service Management Trainees Jobs in Kenya


Management Trainees

20 Posts

KFS Grade 9

Ref: KFS /HR/MTS/01/2011

Kenya Forest Service is a State Corporation established by an Act of Parliament to sustainably manage and conserve all types of forests. As part of the Organization’s succession planning strategy, the Management wishes to recruit young and dynamic individuals as management trainees.

The successful candidates will undergo intensive management training for two years in Forestry management, Conservation and Utilization and thereafter be posted to various assignments within KFS Headquarters and field.

AMREF Director of Health Programme Development Job in Kenya


AMREF is the largest indigenous health development nongovernmental organization based in Africa.

Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health.

With headquarters in Kenya, AMREF has programmes in Ethiopia, Uganda, South Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa. Employing over 800 staff and with an annual operating budget of approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and partners.

For more information visit our website www.amref.org

Director of Health Programme Development
CHR/11/06/10

As part of the senior management team, the Director of Health Programme Development will provide leadership in the development and implementation of AMREF’s health programmes, generating interest and concerns amongst the donor community, maintaining current, and attracting new partners into the various programmes.

This position is a key senior leadership and management position reporting to the Director General at AMREF Headquarters in Kenya.

Child Protection Advisor and Programme Quality Manager Jobs in Nairobi Kenya - Save the Children UK


Save the Children UK is a leading international child rights organization, fighting to improve the lives of children in the UK and 50 countries around the world.

Together with children, we are helping to build a better world for present and future generations by making a reality of children’s rights.

Save the Children UK in Kenya works in the North Eastern Province (Dadaab, Wajir and Mandera) with Programmes in Child Protection, Nutrition, Livelihoods and Health.

We are seeking qualified candidates to fill the following positions:

1. Child Protection Advisor – Nairobi

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Programme Quality & Design Director, the incumbent will expand Save the Children UK’s portfolio of child protection programming and ensure quality programmes. S/He will ensure that all child protection programmes contribute significantly to Save the Children UK’s strategic objectives, national/global learning and advocacy.

Key Accountabilities
  • S/He will participate in the development and review of Country Strategic and/ or Thematic Plans.
  • Analyzing donor priorities and positions on issues related to child protection; identifying institutional funding opportunities and developing and maintaining contacts with potential donors, partners and key technical agencies
  • In consultation with staff and project managers, contracted Consultants & Partners, agree on the range of advice, support, training and/or other assistance required from you to facilitate high quality programming in child protection.
  • Head in the development of tools for project staff and partners to improve the quality of child protection work.
  • Development of an M&E framework that helps each project improve quality of reporting, clearly articulate progress and impact of projects, identify issues for advocacy and new programmes/projects in the future.
Advocacy

Represent and advocate for Save the Children with UN agencies, Donors, Kenyan Government, NGOs and others at the highest levels in both verbal and written communications to ensure Save the Children UK is seen as the lead international agency in Kenya in terms of innovation and quality of implementation of child protection.

Person Specification

Essential
  • A Master’s degree in Social Science with specialisation in Child Protection will be an added advantage.
  • Significant professional experience of working at field-based and senior management and /or advisory level in child protection at an international-level.
  • Proven international-level representation, analysis and advocacy skills.
  • Strong commitment to capacity building of national staff, partners and communities with experience of using participatory and consultative approaches.
  • Experience in emergency child protection work covering areas of separated children, GBV and children associated with armed forces and groups.
  • Strong report writing skills, including experience in designing child protection programmes and monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
  • Good interpersonal skills, tact and diplomacy, with the ability to communicate and negotiate clearly and effectively at all levels, taking into account cultural and language difficulties.
Desirable
  • Excellent understanding of the child protection sector within the Kenyan or East African context.
  • Experience in implementing child protection programmes in a refugee context.
  • Experience in mental health and psychosocial support, child labour prevention and UNHCR’s Best Interests Determination programming.
  • Experience in facilitating child participation in programme design and implementation.
  • Experience in promoting and mainstreaming Child Rights Programming.
  • Proven experience of successful fundraising.
  • Good understanding of the linkages between child protection and other key sectors of Save the Children UK’s work specifically education, health and hunger.
2. Programme Quality Manager – Nairobi

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Programme Quality & Design Director, the incumbent will ensure effective systems are in place to monitor the quality and impact of all Save the Children UK’s programmes.

Logistics Assistant Job in Kenya - Norwegian Refugee Council


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: Logistics Assistant - Kenya

Reporting to: Logistics/Procurement Officer - Kenya

Duty Station: Nairobi

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

Main Responsibilities include:
  • Register all incoming requisitions and status report on procurement for inclusion and circulation in the status report.
  • Liaise with suppliers to ensure prompt and accurate delivery of goods, services and equipment.
  • Receive all supplies delivered to the Nairobi office and ensure that they are in good condition together with correct Delivery Notes, Invoices and export documents

ActionAid International Head of Human Resource & Organization Development Job in Kenya


ActionAid International is active in over 47 countries in Africa, Asia, America and Europe regions in partnership with other organisations.

ActionAid International Kenya (AAIK) have been working in Kenya since 1972 to facilitate processes that eradicate poverty and ensure social justice through anti-poverty projects, local institutional capability building and public policy influencing.

ActionAid International Kenya works in 20 districts of Kenya and links key international, national and local institutions in favour of poor people.

AAIK seeks to recruit a dynamic and innovative professional to fill the following position:

Head of Human Resource & Organization Development

This is a senior position based in Nairobi, reporting to the Country Director, a member of the Senior Management Team and is technically supported by the Regional HROD Coordinator.

The overall responsibility of this position is to provide strategic leadership to the country programme’s human resource and Organization development (HR& OD) processes and promotes its vision, mission and goals.

AAIK is currently finalising its CSP for the next five years and is looking for a dynamic HR/OD practitioner to support the board and leadership through the processes of the change required for repositioning the ActionAid Affiliate to implement the new strategy.

Project Accountant Job in Homabay Kenya - South Nyanza Community Development Project


Office of the Prime Minister

Ministry of State for Planning, National Development And Vision 2030

Vacancy

Applications are invited for the post of

Project Accountant
South Nyanza Community Development Project

Key Responsibilities

The Project Accountant’s duties and responsibilities include:
  • Contributing to the preparation of the Project Implementation and Financial Manuals;
  • Ensuring the Project’s financial procedures as detailed in the Project Implementation and Financial Manuals are strictly adhered to by all project staff and executing agencies at the national and local levels;

Vehicle Sales Consultant Job in Meru Kenya - CMC Motors


CMC Motors Group, one of the largest provider of transport solutions in the East African Region is looking for a Vehicle Sales Consultant for its Meru operations.

Reporting to the Branch Manager, the successful candidate will be in charge of the following Key responsibilities:
  • Develop and follow up on prospective customers and identify new business opportunities, while increasing sales
  • Prepare sales call programs
  • Conduct presentations to customers designed to achieve set targets and maximum results from sales opportunities
  • Provide superior customer care by ensuring that customer queries are promptly responded to
  • Carry out accurate appraisals of all vehicles presented for part exchange using a systematic appraisal record system
  • Validate vehicles valuations and negotiate with potential customers to maximize sales
Requirements
  • University degree with Sales & Marketing bias
  • Effective communication skills
  • Sales and Marketing skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Computer Literacy
  • 3 years experience in a similar position
Applications should be addressed to:

Group Human Resources Manager
CMC Motors Group Limited
P O Box 30135 00100
Nairobi

To reach us by 20th June, 2011

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Jobs in Kenya - CMC Aviation


CMC Aviation Limited provides turn-key contract air service, including aircraft, aircraft maintenance, aircraft parts, flight training, flight personnel and related aviation support systems.

CMC Aviation is heavily involved in humanitarian projects through the logistical support of commercial, governmental and non-governmental projects in Sudan, the democratic republic of Congo, Chad and neighboring countries.

CMC Aviation Limited is seeking self driven, exceptional and suitably qualified individual to fill the position below:

Aircraft Maintenance Engineers, Bombardier CRJ200
  • Have category “A” and “C” (gas turbine) Engineers License
  • Have a minimum of 3 years experience on Bombardier CRJ200, of which at least 1 year must be as certifying engineer
  • Have received initial or recurrent CRJ200 type training within the last 2 years
  • Experience on Dash 8 series 100 to 300 would be an added advantage
  • Must be willing to work outside Kenya, on rotation
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria may send their applications enclosing a CV, an application letter, copies of academic testimonials, names of three referees and a daytime telephone contact.

The application should reach us by 22nd June 2011.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

The Human Resources Manager,
CMC Aviation Limited,
P.O Box 44580 – 00100,
Nairobi

All applicants MUST send a copy of their application to:

The Director General, KCAA,
P.O Box 30163-00100,
Nairobi

CMC Aviation Limited is an equal opportunity employer

Litigation Advocate Job Vacancy in Kenya


A middle sized law firm seeks to recruit:

Litigation Advocate

The ideal candidates should: -
  • Have at least 2 years post Admission working experience in a busy Law firm.
  • Have a current Practicing Certificate.
  • Be computer literate.
  • Be proactive, self motivated and aggressive.
  • Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Have the ability to work in a team.
  • Demonstrate excellent organizational skills and have ability to handle pressure.
  • Have the ability to work with minimum or no supervision.
If you fit the above descriptions, you may submit your application together with a copy of your curriculum vitae, copies of the academic certificates, 2 coloured passport size photographs and your day time telephone contacts to:

The Office Manager
P.O. Box 45707 - 00100
Nairobi

On or before Thursday, the 30th day of June 2011

Data Manager Job in Uasin Gishu Kenya - OSCAR’s Health and Well - Being Project


The Orphaned and Separated Children’s Assessments Related (OSCAR) to their Health and Well-Being Project is a 5 year NIH-funded cohort study examining the influence of care environment on the health and well-being of orphaned and separated children in greater Uasin Gishu region.

We are presently seeking a Data Manager who will be responsible for ensuring the quality and integrity of the data collected for the project, producing research datasets when and as required, producing reports when and as required.

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the following vacant position.

Role:

Reporting to the Principal Investigator, the successful candidate will among others be responsible for the following
  • Assist in coming up with a Data Quality protocol to be used for quality checks and assurance for databases under data management.
  • Perform quality checks on the data and come up with ways of solving issues arising from this
  • Be a team player in coming up with derived concepts from the program data.

Pathfinder International Office Manager Job in Garissa Kenya


We are an international NGO implementing a multi-year program in North Eastern province and Tana River.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as Office Manager.

The Office Manager is overall in charge of administration, including procurement, logistics, fleet management, inventory and assets management; security and HR administration.

Job Requirements
  • Degree in Business administration or related field.
  • Five years experience in administration, preferably in an international non-governmental organization
  • Excellent working knowledge of USAID rules and regulations is desirable
  • Strong computer and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; the ability to relate to people of diverse backgrounds.
  • Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision
  • Strong interest in and commitment to HIV, reproductive health and women’s issues.
Applications including cover letter, CV and references should be sent by email to
jobs@aphiaplusnal.org by 17th June 2011.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Oxfam Partnership Finance Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya


Partnership Finance Officer

Location: Nairobi, with frequent field travel

Contract: Open ended

About Us

Oxfam’s Kenya Programme is a complex programme that incorporates both rapid and slow onset emergencies as well as longer term development and policy work.

Oxfam Kenya applies a one programme approach which means it has multiple activities that support a holistic approach to humanitarian, development and advocacy for long lasting change in poverty reduction.

Oxfam in Kenya works in the north, principally in Turkana, Dadaab and Wajir, the Nairobi informal settlements and on national level advocacy and coordination issues in multi stakeholder fora.


Chief Executive Officer and Program Officer Jobs in Kenya - Federation of Community Tourism Support Organizations



The Federation of Community Tourism Support Organizations -Kenya (FECTSO-K) is a consortium of Community Based Tourism Enterprises (CBTEs) in Kenya and a number of organisations that support the initiative.

FECTSO aims to work as a one stop business centre that enables CBTEs achieve competitiveness in the mainstream tourism industry.

To achieve its mandate, FECTSO has vacancies for the following positions:

Chief Executive Officer

Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the CEO will drive the Vision of FECTSO through

Sales Executives Jobs in Kenya


Sales Executives (4 positions)

Location: Nairobi - (2)
Coast- (1)
Rift Valley- (1)

Our client, an established distributor of a leading mobile phone brand is looking for sales Executives for the above regions.

This role will suit commercially aware, confident, articulate team players with a positive outlook.

We are specifically looking for candidates with sales experience in the mobile phone industry.

The key responsibilities for this position include;
  • Develop and implement sales strategies in assigned region.
  • Take ownership of the entire sales process to meet targeted revenue
  • Specific market/ sales research
  • Market intelligence to aid strategic marketing campaigns
  • Increase market share by growing distribution channels
Qualifications and Experience
  • Graduate Degree/ Diploma in Marketing
  • 3+ years sales experience in the mobile phone industry
  • Strong understanding of the Kenyan Market

Audit Senior Manager, Audit Manager Jobs in Kisumu Kenya


Audit Senior Manager, Audit Manager

Location: Kisumu, Kenya

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Reference: ASM-06-11

The Company

We are a fast growing, high quality, professional audit & advisory firm, located in Kisumu, Kenya.

In line with our rapid expansion, we are looking for candidates who are committed and responsible to join us in our audit team. We are meritocratic firm, committed to train our staff and encourage sharing of knowledge among Staff & Partners.

Job Description

The role reports to the Partners/Directors and supervises Audit Seniors/Consultants on various assignments at any one time.

The applicant should be ready to lead assignments and will take a lead role in the firm’s business development initiatives. The role will provide excellent career progression for the right person.

Responsibilities

Team Leading
  • Planning, leading, managing and supervising execution of external audit and other accounting / advisory engagements
  • Assisting with the setting of budgets, pricing and deadlines and ensuring that audit and other assignments are completed within these limits
  • Reviewing audit / accounting / advisory work and finally signing-off on delivery reports
Communication
  • Regular meetings with clients to obtain updates on their business, discussing issues and presenting audit findings
  • Interacting directly with Partners on matters related to client and engagement management

Graphics Designer Job in Kenya


A start‐up web software development team with a global projection requires a highly motivated and creative graphics designer with an eye for original and crisp design to:
  • create web‐based user interfaces for online software products,
  • create website layouts for next‐generation cool sites,
  • conceptualize new hot site templates for new projects,
  • create original killer look and feel for professional level web templates.
If you have what it takes, send samples of your works and resume to africastalking@gmail.com, preferably on or before June 20, 2011.

Branch Manager and Assistant Internal Auditor Job in Kenya



Branch Manager

Qualifications, Experience and Competencies
  • Demonstrated Experience in strategic management including planning, goal setting, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
  • A Bachelors Degree in business administration, economics, finance or related fields
  • CPA (K)
  • 4 years experience working in a Sacco at a senior position
  • Basic Skills in Marketing is a must
  • Must have demonstrated leadership skills
  • Basic knowledge of computerized financial management system shall be an added advantage

Office Administrator Job in Kenya


Job Title: Office Administrator

Company Profile:

Our client is an international company with highly diversified fields of operations.

Duties & Responsibilities
  • Coordination of the Administrative function in the organization
  • Assist in running the Kenyan office
  • Offer administrative support to the Kenyan office.
  • Oversee general office administration.
Qualifications/Experience/Personal Attributes
  • Degree in office management/business administration
  • Bachelor’s degree with bias in Secretarial studies and French will be an added advantage.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Positive attitude to challenges.
  • Excellent organizational and planning skills.
  • Knowledge of basic accounting and book keeping concepts.
  • At least 3 year of experience in general office administration.

Insurance Sales / Financial Advisor Job in Kenya - British American


The Company is seeking to fill the following position of Insurance Sales Person with individuals who are proactive and self-driven and who can apply their knowledge, diligence, and experience to contribute to the achievement of our mission to delight our customers with outstanding financial services.

The main role of the position of a Sales Person is to sell insurance products and investment funds to prospective and existing clients and service the accounts thus created.

Specifically, the Sales Person is expected to do, inter alia, the following on a highly rewarding commission-paying remuneration structure:
  • Sell insurance and investment schemes to prospective and existing individual and corporate clients;
  • Relationship management for existing clients;
  • Meet and exceed exciting and aggressive work targets;
  • Work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment within an entrepreneurial culture that offers minimum supervision.

B2B Sales Agent - Call Center (International Selling) Job in Kenya


Business to Business Outbound Calling

The agent will be responsible for calling clients in North America, UK and Australia and selling them our Online Tutoring Software

Job Requirements:
  • MUST have worked at a call Center handling B2B Calls
  • Have a clear, commanding and neutral accent
  • 1 to 2 years experience working in a call center as a B2B representative
  • Experience in selling B2B in one of the following markets: UK, USA,

Stores Supervisor Job in Kenya


Job Title: Stores Supervisor

Company Profile:

A market leader company in the FMCG Industry.

Main Purpose of the Job

The Stores Supervisor is responsible for the efficient running of the stores in close co-ordination with and under the control of the Purchase/Administration Department and as per Stores Standard operating procedure.

Main Responsibilities
  • Ensure correct quantity as per LPO, Transfer Note (Internal) and D/N (external)

VSF Belgium Terms of Reference for Financial Capacity Assessment of the VSF Belgium Finance Team


Objective:

The objective of this financial assessment is to clearly identify where the gaps are between what is actually being done and what should ideally be done by the finance team. This will involve critical assessment of the fol lowing key financial management tasks
  • Planning and budgeting
  • Accounts record-keeping
  • Financial and grant reporting
  • Financial controls.
The consultant ’s main role will be to supervise, coach and lead the Finance team in proper financial management ensuring they will effectively carry out finance management within VSF Belgium in the East Africa region and linking this with the Head office.

Intern - Legal Officer Job in Kenya - Kenya Episcopal Conference - Catholic Secretariat


The Kenya Episcopal Conference - Catholic Secretariat wishes to announce a post of

Intern - Legal Officer

Responsibilities
  • Manage any legal matters
  • Make preliminary review of all external contracts and agreements and make recommendations on contracts proposed to be entered into by the Conference
  • Report on the performance of all existing contracts already entered into
  • Frame all legal issues which require external professional intervention or involvement and advise on the same
  • Maintain and manage documents or books or public statutes on general or specific laws relevant to advise the Secretary General from time to time on pertinent developments in the law

Project Engineer Job in Kenya - Mellech Engineering


Industry Type: Recruitment / Placement Firm

Functional Area: Site Engineering / Projects

Location of Job: Nairobi - Kenya

Monthly Salary (in US$): $1001 - $4000

Job Description:To manage site activities in accordance with the contract documents, established engineering practices and industry standard

Interpret contract/working drawings and specifications for execution teams.


Chief Underwriting Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya - African Trade Insurance Agency (ATI)


Established by African States with the financial support from the World Bank, the African Trade Insurance Agency (ATI) is a multi-lateral developmental institution dedicated to providing insurance, co-insurance, reinsurance and other financial services to foster trade with and investments in its African Member States for the purposes of promoting trade, investment and other productive activities in Africa.

Since writing its first policy in 2003, ATI has supported US$ 3.6 billion in trade and investments across Africa and expanded its membership from the original 7 countries to 19 countries as well as a number of corporate shareholders. ATI was awarded a stable long term ‘A’ rating by Standard & Poor’s in 2008, which was again re-affirmed in 2010.

ATI has now firmly established itself as Africa’s primary trade and investment insurer.

The African Trade Insurance Agency seeks to recruit a Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) who will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) but will also be required to make regular activity reports to the Board of Directors.

Detailed Job description and duties

Under the overall supervision of the Chief Executive Officer of the African Trade Insurance Agency (ATI), you will perform the following functions and duties:

As the Leader of the Underwriting Team, you will coordinate, manage and oversee the day to day underwriting operations of ATI in compliance with the Operations Manual and all other governing rules and procedures of ATI and in the process ensure that all underwriting and risk management procedures are in accordance with best market practices.

This will include:
  • the assessment of insurance applications to determine their eligibility;
  • prompt issuance of non binding indications on eligible insurance applications;
  • the drafting of Insurance Offer Letters;
  • the drafting of Insurance Policies;
  • advising the Chief Executive Officer on the issuance of insurance policies;
  • effectively liaising with insurance partners, such as the Producing/Placing Broker, treaty reinsurers, facultative reinsurers, etc., on each placement and the prospective insured on insurance applications;

Multimedia University College Finance Officer, Deputy Dean of Students, BPO Director, HR Manager and Senior Admin Assistants Jobs in Kenya


Finance Officer

Grade 15

Re-advertised

MMU/ADM/FIN/1

The appointee will be responsible to the Deputy Principal (F&A) for the day to day running of the income and revenue, expenditure and investments and financial planning and analysis portfolios.

This is the most senior position in the Finance Department and calls for a mature person with demonstratable leadership skills and a clear understanding of the entire finance function.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Commerce degree with an MBA (Finance & Accounting option) from a recognized university
  • Must be fully qualified accountants holding CPA (K) or its equivalent and registered members of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya
  • At least ten (10) years relevant experience in a large organization.
  • Must have Information Technology skills and be proficient in computerized accounting.
This is a senior position and to succeed, one must have the ability to supervise and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. One should have high integrity and ability to work with a multidisciplinary team of professionals.

Deputy Dean of Students

Grade 14
MMU/ACA/REG/1

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Dean of Students, the successful candidate will perform the following duties:
  • Liaising with other service departments that affect housing, health, sports and welfare of students including guidance, counseling and academic
  • Advising the Student Governing Council (SGC) on matters concerning its functions and regulate expenditure of its finances.
  • Administration of Multimedia University College Students’ Association (MMUSA).
  • Handling students’ disciplinary cases
  • Co-ordinating all students’ publications and communication
Qualifications:
  • Doctoral degree or its equivalent in Education Psychology, Counseling psychology from a recognized institution or equivalent qualifications with 4 years post qualification working experience in handling students’ welfare matters at University level
  • OR Masters degree in Counseling Psychology, Education Psychology from a recognized institution or equivalent qualifications with at least 6 years post qualification experience in handling students’ welfare matters at University level, three of which should be at the level of senior Assistant Dean of Students.
  • Mature with proven ability to effectively interact with students and other members of the College community.
  • Evidence of 2 publications in referred journals or attendance in conference and research work will be an added advantage.
Key Competencies
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong leadership and team work abilities
  • Stress tolerance, adaptable and with ability to pro-actively respond to Students’ needs
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Integrity, commitment to service and respect for diversity
Director, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)

NT 13
MMU/RPE/REG/1

Reporting to the Deputy Principal (Research, Production & Extension), the successful candidate will head the University Business Process Outsourcing Unit in line with Vision 2030 and contribute to the realization of the University Strategic Plan and vision as a centre of excellence in ICT.

Responsibilities
  • Spearhead business process outsourcing initiatives that are consistent with the University overall strategy
  • Manage multiple business initiatives in a start-up environment
  • Build and manage a BPO development team with acceptable work ethics, culture and values
  • Conduct BPO contract negotiations in consultation with relevant University officials

Site Representative Job in Kenya - Real Estate Company


A private Real Estate Development Company seeks to fill the following position:-

Site Representative

Requirements
  • Diploma in Sales & Marketing
  • Willing to work anywhere in Kenya
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills is a must.
  • Experience in Real Estate sales is an added advantage
Send application and cv to info@chigwell.co.ke by 17th June 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Managing Director and Human Resource Manager Jobs in Kakamega Kenya - Lake Victoria North Water Services Board


Lake Victoria North Water Services Board was established under the Water Act 2002, and is responsible for the efficient and economical provision of water and sewerage within its area of jurisdiction.

The Board seeks to strengthen the management of one of its Water Service Providers, whose area of jurisdiction is within the Kakamega, Khayega, Mumias, Butere, Nambale, Busia and Matayos towns, by recruiting self driven and result oriented candidates to fill the following senior positions.

The duty station for both candidates shall be Kakamega town.

1. Managing Director
LVNWSB/P7/2011
1 Position

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide strategic leadership and spearheading of good corporate governance of the water company in line with its vision, mission and values.
  • Oversee effective and efficient management of the company assets and facilities.
  • Develop and implement policies that ensure efficiency and profitability
  • Oversee holistic formulation and periodic review of the Company Corporate Plan.
  • Develop workforce culture that is both high performance and Strategic.
  • Review with senior management budget proposals and human resource plans for approval by the Board.
  • Prepare timely company performance reports to the Board on actual performance.
  • Ensure compliance with all Statutory and Corporate regulations.
  • Promote effective and efficient service delivery through responsive strategies to customer needs.
Qualifications and key competencies
  • First degree in Civil Engineering /Commerce/ Business Administration/ Management/Economics.
  • Post graduate qualification in management (including a masters )will be an added advantage
  • Have a minimum of 8 years relevant experience, three (3) years of which must have been in senior management position.
  • Good management experience in a profit & loss business process entity
  • Must be registered by respective professional bodies
  • Must demonstrate team goal setting capabilities
  • Must demonstrate knowledge of performance & measurement management within the business plan perspectives
  • Highly developed interpersonal, negotiations and analytical skills
  • Demonstration of water utility management skills especially knowledge and experience of water management will be an added advantage.
  • Must demonstrate full knowledge of computer use.
  • Be aged between 35 - 50 years
2. Human Resource Manager
LVNWSB/P8/2010
1 Position

10 Freelance SEO Article Writers Careers in Kenya


We need 10 freelance SEO article writers.

Requirements:
  • Excellent writing proficiency with flawless spelling, grammar, and punctuation
  • Provide Writing samples. Write a 500 words article on the topic “freelance writer”
  • When applying, include this phrase in your Subject line: “Application as a freelance Writer”
  • A resume showing your qualifications
  • Excellent research skills
  • The ability to write on a variety of topics.
  • Experience in SEO articles.
  • One hundred percent unique and original content. What is desired is that the information is gathered from more than one source and written in the writer's own words. Even if the job is to rewrite an article, it must be completely rephrased. duplicate content will immediately terminate the relationship.
  • Articles submitted on time. There will be penalties when articles are not delivered on time.
  • The copyright belongs to us
  • You must have a computer and stable internet
  • Ability to work a minimum of 8 hours per day.
  • Availability to work on Saturdays.
  • Ability to meet strict deadlines.
  • Excellent customer service.
  • Ability to follow instructions to the letter.

Distribution Manager Career in Kenya


Job Title: Distribution Manager

Company Profile:

Our Client is a Hardware (tools, building materials, industrial equipment) and home-ware (garden and home accessories) super store.

Reports to: CEO

Main Purpose of the Job

The Distribution Manager plans, coordinates, and organizes the distribution and storage of materials and products.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Supervising the cost, quality, quantity, and good efficiency of the storage and movement of goods.
  • Controlling and coordinating the order phase and colligated information systems.
  • Establishing and implementing business strategies, plans, and objectives.
  • Analyzing information to monitor plan performance improvements and product and goods demand.

Marketing Executives Jobs in Kenya and Tanzania - Manufacturing and Mining Company



Job Title: Marketing Executive

Number of Positions Open: 6

Reports To: Marketing Manager

Location: 3 Nairobi, Kenya & 3 Tanzania

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Summary

Our client is in manufacturing and selling cement; mining and processing industrial minerals and chemicals; and trading in other building products in Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa.

They are looking for an individual who will have the passion for marketing, should have a successful projected portfolio. Should be a flexible, innovative, creative individual who is able to execute projects on time and within the set budget and also charged with execution of certain aspects of the global marketing strategy.

Marketing Managers Jobs in Kenya and Tanzania - Manufacturing and Mining Company


Job Title: Marketing Manager

Number of Positions Open: 2

Reports To: Commercial Director

Location: Nairobi, Kenya and Tanzania

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Summary

Our client is in manufacturing and selling cement, mining and processing industrial Minerals and chemicals; and trading in building products in Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa.

They are looking for an individual who should have a strong marketing background. Understanding of Civil Engineering is an added advantage. Strategic thinker with leadership skills and the kind of attitude required to run his own company.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Responsible for the design and execution of marketing strategies, policies and programs for company products to further company’s sales objectives.
  • Participate in the development and implementation of the brand strategy to raise brand awareness, visibility and positioning hence increasing product/service value in the market
  • Oversees & co-ordinates the planning, development and execution of advertising campaigns to improve product visibility
  • Plans, co-ordinates and implements effective marketing campaigns by ensuring that the message projected portrays the company image and reaches target audiences.
  • Develops and revises marketing plans through analyzing customer preferences, trends, profiles and identifying factors that influence or determine customer behavior in order to advise management on marketing trends and issues.
  • Co-ordinate market research studies to determine potential sales of a product or service. Analyses sales coverage, market size, competitors,

Regional Sales Managers Jobs in Kenya and Tanzania - Manufacturing and Mining Company


Job Title: Regional Sales Manager

Number of Positions Open: 4

Reports To: Director Commercial

Location: 2 For Kenya, 2 For Tanzania

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Summary

Our client is in manufacturing and selling cement; mining and processing industrial minerals and chemicals; and trading in other building products in Kenya, Tanzania, and South Africa.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Implementing rules and strategies to reach targets set by the management
  • Supervise the functions and working of all the salespersons and store outlets of the company in the jurisdiction of the regional sales manager
  • Instruct and guide the salespersons to enhance their sales
  • Depending upon the requirement of the region, hiring new staff
  • Keeping track of the gross quantity of sales made in the region
  • Documenting all the sales details and reporting to the higher officials of the company
  • Placing orders for more stock from the company inventory
  • Evaluating the sales performance of each store independently and the value it contributes to the company

Administrative Coordinator Job in Nairobi Kenya - Mondeas Limited


Overall Responsibilities

Primarily responsible for ensuring that the Mondeas Limited Administration functions are efficiently and is in compliance with all Mondeas accounting, administrative, operational, and logistical and HR matters.

Ensure coordination of all administrative aspects Mondeas Ltd to ensure timely and effective support to the implementation of Mondeas Ltd technical work.

Work in close collaboration with the General Manager and the Directors of the company to understand and respond to the office operational needs respectively.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting and contracts:

Timely accounting as laid down activities including:
  • Ensure supplier invoices are accurate and processed for payment in a timely manner and in accordance with contractual terms.
  • Invoice all clients of Mondeas Ltd and Kenya Concierge on timely bases according to the Company laid down procedures.
  • Collection of Checks on weekly basis and bank them accordingly.
  • Manage Petty Cash provided for local cash purchases as per Mondeas Ltd guidelines
  • Produce Weekly reports.
Administration:
  • Manage office supply inventory and the procurement of goods and services. This entails following up requisitions, receiving the purchases and ensuring that they meet specifications.
  • Coordinate logistics for Mondeas Ltd in compliance with the laid down regulations of the company. This includes, dealing with the out sourced vendors, suppliers disbursements of promotional materials, coordinating with the venues of the events, etc.
  • Coordinate with all staff to ensure effective delivery of services.
  • Running of data base and fulfillment of the requests by the clients
  • Information management
  • Provide support and assistance for events planning and scheduling meetings.
  • Develop and implement an efficient filing system that facilitates retrieval of all administrative, accounting and human resources documents

Quantity Surveyor Job in Kenya


An International well established and reputable Firm of Contractors, with Offices in the greater East Africa region, wishes to recruit suitable candidates for the following Position:

Quantity Surveyor

The Candidate should have a University Degree or Diploma, Must have a 2- 3 years experience in a busy working environment. Experience in Building Services will be an added advantage.

Applications with a detailed CV, giving names and full addresses of referees, recent passport photograph, and day time telephone contact, stating current remuneration package should be emailed to eastafricajobs@yahoo.com

or

The Advertiser
DN/A 1002
P.O. Box 49010, GPO
00100- Nairobi

MAG Finance Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya


MAG is a humanitarian organization clearing the remnants of conflict for the benefit of local communities worldwide. MAG is co-laureate of the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize.

MAG Kenya provides Logistical and Procurement support to MAG’s programmes across Africa and is currently recruiting for the position of Finance Manager.

We are looking for a qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) with effective finance management skills. You will have significant experience working in a similar position in an INGO or international enterprise.

Your responsibilities will include financial management and controls, financial reporting, cash management, ensuring fiscal and statutory compliance and leading a small finance team.

You will demonstrate experience with financial systems, developing and implementing financial procedures and policies, knowledge of grant or contract accounting, the ability to lead, manage, motivate and develop a team as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

You will be working in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines.

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to coordinate activities, a proactive and solution orientated approach, administrative experience, and the ability to multitask and work calmly under pressure are therefore essential.

International Potato Center Project Manager Job in Kenya


Ref.: 11-17/PM/IRS/SSA

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking to recruit an accomplished project manager with excellent skills in planning, human resource management, and resource mobilization for a new 3 year effort focused on capacity strengthening of African advocates and resource mobilization for massive investment in the dissemination of pro-vitamin A rich orange-fleshed sweetpotato in 5 target countries.

The Center: CIP is a not-for-profit international agricultural research-for-development organization with a focus on potato, sweetpotato, and Andean roots and tubers.

The position:

The Sweetpotato for Profit and Health Initiative, launched by CIP and over 26 partners in October 2009, has an ambitious goal of improving the lives of at least 10 million African households by 2020 through the effective production and expanded use of sweetpotato.

Evidence has clearly demonstrated that orange-fleshed sweetpotato varieties are an excellent source of pro-vitamin A -- an essential vitamin for health.

Building a cadre of trained African champions for utilizing orange-fleshed sweetpotato as an entry point for tackling widespread vitamin A deficiency and a cadre of trained development agents to successfully promote and disseminate these materials is at the core of this effort.

The project manager is expected to provide the leadership, administrative and key resource mobilization skills to ensure that significant funds are raised and appropriate country specific strategies are in place for this to happen in Tanzania, Mozambique, Nigeria, Burkina Faso and Ghana.

Duties and Accountabilities:
  • Provide overall vision and direction for the 3 year program including the regional and country level teams
  • Build, support and maintain active networks and links with relevant African institutions, leaders and donors engaged in agriculture, nutrition and social policy.
  • Manage the program day-to-day, including sub-grants and partnerships, to support capacity strengthening, fundraising and advocacy.
  • Actively support training, gender, and advocacy specialists to develop strategies that will engage partners and strengthen technical capacity, build focused resource mobilization and advocacy skills in promoting orange-fleshed sweetpotato projects within national nutrition and/or income enhancement goals.
  • Backstop country level teams in resource mobilization
  • Promote the integration of orange-fleshed sweetpotato into national and regional programs, projects, and data collection systems at various fora and in the media
  • Assure timely reporting and milestone compliance

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