Coast Water Services Board Chief Executive Officer Job in Mombasa Kenya

Preamble

Coast Water Services Board (CWSB) was established under the State Corporations Act, Chapter 446 of the Laws of Kenya vide Legal Notice No. 1 328 of 27th February, 2004.

The core mandate of the Board as given under Section 53(1 ) of the Water Act 2002 is that as a Licensee, it will be responsible for mandate efficient and economical provision of water services authorized by the license issued by the Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB).

Coast Water Services Board is seeking to recruit a suitable self driven, result oriented and highly qualified individual to fill the position of the Chief Executive Officer.

Key Responsibilities

The Chief Executive Officer will be responsible to the Board of Directors, and shall be the Principal Officer of the Board responsible for the overall leadership and implementation of the Board mandate and aspirations as may be outlined in the performance targets and strategic plan.

Job Profile

• Carrying out day-to-day business of the Board to ensure that departments, sections and units conform to the overall operations plans and performance targets.
• Providing overall leadership and overall administration of the operations of the Coast Water Services Board under the guidance of the Board.
• Developing short term corporate strategies, for Board of Directors approval, for effective implementation of the strategies stipulated in the Board’s Strategic Plan;
• Managing internal multidisciplinary teams and external parties to ensure set objectives are achieved.
• Developing performance standards together with mechanisms for ensuring compliance therewith by water Service Providers.
• Promoting Board’s image and develop good working relationship with all stakeholders and partners while promoting the principles of good governance in the Board’s area of jurisdiction;
• Developing networks and partnerships with development partners and spearhead donor collaboration, fund raising and project development within the Board’s area of jurisdiction.
• Advising the Board of Directors on expansion of business operations, investment planning and sustainable development of water and sanitation services facilities.
• Directing and coordinating the Board’s operations and administration so as to ensure that the various organs of the Board operate in conformity with the overall operational plans and performance targets;
• Advising the Board of Directors concerning future activities of the Board and also on the objectives and policies while eliminating any form of risks which would affect the smooth management of the organization.
• Ensuring compliance with Government’s policy and regulatory guidelines and directives.

Requirements

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil / Water Engineering or Water Sciences from a recognized university and registered member of the relevant professional body;
• Must have a Masters Degree in Civil / Water Engineering or Water Sciences;
• A Masters Degree in Business Management/Administration is an added advantage;
• Should have at least ten (10) years of experience in a commercial establishment, preferably in the Water and Sanitation Sector, and at least 5 years in Management Position;
• Should have undergone at least 4 weeks Senior Management course and a Corporate Governance course from recognized institutions;
• Demonstrate familiarity with donor funded projects and water sector programmes implementation;
• Familiarity with reform programs and commercial or public sector settings and vision 2030 aspirations
• Track history of integrity, creativity, innovation, self drive and result orientation.
• Exceptional visionary leadership and negotiation skills with capacity to engage with local, regional and international organizations:
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, strong interpersonal, analytical, organizational and team capacities and high professional ethical standing.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Demonstrate leadership, managerial, organizational and administrative skills;
• Proven experience in mobilization of development and operational funds
• Self driven and capable of working under minimum supervision.
• Sound knowledge and application of public finance management and public procurement and disposal laws/procedures;
• Good knowledge of water sector reforms in Kenya;
• Competency in computer application skills;
• Understanding of the cross cutting issues in the Board’s area of jurisdiction and unique challenges faced by Non Governmental organizations (CBOs) especially in capacity building;
• Effective conflict and dispute prevention and resolution among water service users and dispensers within the Board’s area of jurisdictions.

Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications on or before 19th July, 2011 to the contacts below, enclosing the following:-

• Certified copies of academic certificates, professional certificates and testimonials
• A detailed CV giving details of telephone contacts, email address, current position and remuneration
• Names and contacts of three (3) referees

The Chairman,
Coast Water Services Board,
P. 0. Box 90417-80100,
Mikindani Street, Off Nkurumah Road,
Mombasa Kenya

Or E-mail to: info@cwsb.go.ke

* Important Notice: Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will result to automatic disqualification
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Entry Nurse Job Vacancy in Kenya

Our client is looking for qualified candidates for the following positions

Entry Nurse

Reporting to the Nursing Officer In-charge, this position will be responsible for providing high standard of nursing & care to all clients in line with the hospital’s policies and procedures.

The key responsibilities of this role will include but not, limited to:-

• Delivering a professional and high standard of nursing care within the section
• Maintaining good communication within the section and other sections to provide unified approach to patient care,
• Implementing health and safety regulations, policies and procedure, administering prescribed treatment to patients as necessary.
• Ensuring patients/clients proper orientation within the section.
• Ensuring accurate information is relayed to clinical staff on a patient’s condition.
• Caring for postoperative patient by undertaking and recording post operative observations.
• Responding to and reporting any abnormal.
• Recordings to the person in charge.
• Ensure Superior Customer Experience to all internal and external clients

Qualifications and Skills

• KRCHN or equivalent
• Membership to a professional body
• At least 6 months relevant experience in a busy hospital

Please apply quoting position interested in and current salary

Interested applicants are invited to send their applications and detailed Resume and scanned testimonials with contact details of three referees to the strategic.consultants@yahoo.com
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Various Office Staff Jobs in Kenya

Our client is looking for qualified candidates for the following positions

1. Front Office Manager

2. Front Office Supervisor

3. Receptionists

4. Front Office Cashiers

5. Accountant

6. Food and Beverages Manager

7. Housekeeper

8. Waiters and Bar men

9. Liaison officer

Qualification and competency for suitable candidates:

• Minimum of Diploma from Utalii College or University degree in the relevant field and proficiency in computers for all positions.
• At least three years proven experience in the same position.
• Fluency in at least two foreign languages will be an advantage.
• The accountant should have knowledge in hospitality industry auditing and should be able to work and meet strict deadlines in preparing periodical reports.

Please apply quoting position interested in and current salary

Send your written application with your CV and scanned testimonial

to cathie@summitrecruitment-kenya.com
cc: consultants.strategic@yahoo.com

Deadline: 5th July 2011
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Sales Executives Jobs in Kenya - Hardware and Homeware Superstore (KShs 30K)

Job Title: Sales Executive

Gross Salary: 30,000 Plus Commission

Number of Positions Open: 2

Reports To: Retail Manager

Location: Kenya

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Summary

Our client is a is a Hardware (tools, building materials, industrial equipment) and home-ware (Garden and home accessories) super store. They are currently looking for an individual to fill the role of Sales Executive. The sales person will be in the showroom or retail shops.

Primary Responsibilities

The primary job responsibilities of a sales executive first and foremost include;

• Maintaining a healthy relationship with the company's clients
• He/she should always be available to the client and identify new business opportunities, customers, markets and potential products
• Gather market intelligence
• Gathering customer satisfaction surveys will not only contribute to the executive's success, but the company as a whole
• Ensure that company has an in depth understanding of the users of company services and their ongoing needs

Skills and Requirements

• A person who can communicate with confidence to both fundis and high end customers
• Should have experience in selling at least one of the products in our offering, Computer literate
• 1-3 years experience sales experience in one or more products indicated above
• University graduate or equivalent that is compensating experience
• Ability to be convincing and negotiate deals
• Creative approach to sales and marketing
• Smart with an easy and ready smile (pleasant personality)
• Good communication, customer service and writing skills.
• Excellent organization and problem solving skills.
• Self-motivated and adaptable to be able to work with minimal supervision.

How to Apply

Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CV’s, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address by :

Sending CV to:recruiter@personnelresource.com

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

“Personnel Resource is an equal opportunity employer
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Orange / Telkom Kenya Junior Account Manager Job in Kenya

Actual Title: Junior Account Manager

Department / Sub department/ Group/: Carrier Services

Reporting to the position: Head of Sales and Communication, CS dpt

Role Purpose:

The Junior Account Manager will be reporting to the Head of Sales and Communication with a dedicated portfolio of telco accounts (Telcos, MNOs, ISPs). He will be also assisting Head of Sales and Communication in the management of large accounts like Kenyan MNOs.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to present and sale Telkom Kenya Orange products related to Carrier activities
• Finalize contracts with customers
• Follow up on contract execution.
• Maintain a clear view of customer organisation and decision making process
• Assist Head of Communication and Sales in updating key contractual information with large customers
• Provide concise and professional presentations to customer and Orange Carrier Services products
• Insure accuracy and timeliness of reporting in / from systems:
• Sales pipeline
• Revenue forecast
• All regular and ad hoc sales reports & analysis
• Liaise with and coordinate work with ITN and Legal departments so to design the best technical and legal solution for Telkom Kenya and the customers.

Education Background & Experience:

• Degree in Business, Marketing, Telecom or other relevant field (or equivalent).

Other Desirable qualifications:

• minimum of 5 years experience in sales and sales management
• Understanding of Telecom sector as well as associated strategies and business challenges
• Identification and development of key partners and vendor relationships to maximize Telkom Carrier Services’ ability to provide best solutions to the customer.

Professional Knowledge:

• Computer literate

Professional Skills:

• Engage and partner with customers
• Recognize and assess customer’s key business drivers and challenges
• Develop level of credibility that positions Telkom Carrier Services to collaborate on construction of customer business cases
• Ability to follow on customer contract negotiation and implementation
• Produce quality written materials: Proposals, Business Cases, Organizational Plans, and Presentations etc.
• Produce quality reports to the customers and to the management

Work Conditions

• Field Work ( out of the office for business purpose): NO (< 30%)
• Professional tools used: car/mileage, handset
• Shifts work: NO
• Night shifts: NO
• Work “On-Call”: NO

The timeline for application is 8th July, 2011.

If you do not hear from Human Resources by 15th July, 2011, consider your application unsuccessful.

Only applications made through the corporate website (www.orange-tkl.co.ke) will be considered.

Applicants must upload a copy of his / her CV to be considered.

NB: All applications must go through the website www.orange-tkl.co.ke and applicants must upload a PDF or word resume for the application to be considered.
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Sales Executive Career in Kenya - Green Bell Communications

Title: Sales Executive

Department: Sales and Customer Care

Reports to: Head CRM and Sales

Job Objective:

Responsible for the development and performance of all sales activities in assigned market.

Establishes plans and strategies to expand the customer base in the marketing area and contributes to the development of training and educational programs for clients and Account Executives.

Responsibilities:

• Develops a business plan and sales strategy for the market that ensures attainment of company sales goals and profitability.
• Present and sell company products and services to current and potential clients.
• Prepares action plans for effective search of sales leads and prospects.
• Initiates and coordinates development of action plans to penetrate new markets.
• Assists in the development and implementation of marketing plans as needed.
• Provides timely feedback to senior management regarding performance i.e. prepare a variety of status reports, including activity, closings, follow-up, and adherence to goals.
• Provides timely, accurate, competitive pricing on all completed prospect applications submitted for pricing and approval, while striving to maintain maximum profit margin.
• Maintains accurate records of all pricings, sales, and activity reports
• Creates and conducts proposal presentations and RFP responses.
• Assists Operations Director and Head of Sales & CRM in preparation of proposals and presentations and sales contracts
• Controls expenses to meet budget guidelines.
• Adheres to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes and ensures that they are communicated and implemented within the team.
• Follow up on new leads and referrals resulting from field activity.
• Identify sales prospects and contact these and other accounts as assigned.
• Develop and maintain sales materials and current product knowledge.
• Establish and maintain current clients and potential clients relationships.
• Manage account services through quality checks and other follow-up.
• Identify and resolve client concerns.
• Communicate new product and service opportunities, special developments, information, or feedback gathered through field activity to appropriate company staff.
• Develop and implement special sales activities to increase sales.
• Participate in marketing events such as seminars, trade shows, and telemarketing events.
• Follow-up for collection of payment.
• Provide on-the-job training to new sales employees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Relationships and Roles:

• Maintains contact with all clients in the market area to ensure high levels of client satisfaction.
• Demonstrates ability to interact and cooperate with all company employees.

Job Specifications:

• More than 2 years of experience in sales management.
• Experience in sales with an ICT company. Experience in sales of websites and domains will be an added advantage
• Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements.
• Willingness to work in a team of professionals.
• Proven leadership and ability to drive sales.
• Maintaining and developing relationships with existing customers via meetings, telephone calls and emails.
• Visiting potential customers for new business.
• Making accurate, rapid cost calculations, and providing customers with quotations.
• Negotiating the terms of an agreement and closing sales.
• Gathering market and customer information and providing feedback on future buying trends.
• Representing GBC at trade exhibitions, events and demonstrations.
• Negotiating variations in price, delivery and specifications with your manager.
• Advising on forthcoming product developments and discussing special promotions.
• You may also be involved with identifying new markets and business opportunities.
• Reviewing your own sales performance, aiming to meet or exceed targets.

Skills and Interests

To be successful in this position you'll need to have:

• The ability and desire to sell.
• a professional appearance and a positive company image
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong commercial awareness.
• A confident and determined approach.
• Resilience and the ability to cope with rejection.
• A high degree of self-motivation and drive.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• The capacity to flourish in a competitive environment.

Application Letter and CV to be sent to careers@gbc.co.ke
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HR Administrator Job in Dar es Salaam Tanzania - Home Decor

HR Administrator

Industry: Home Décor (Retail Sector)

Location: Dar- es salaam, Tanzania

Our client, a leading retailer of home décor is looking for a HR Administrator to be based in Dar-es-salaam - Tanzania.

This role entails providing guidance, support and coordination in the consistent and effective application of policies, procedures and practices of Human Resources Department. The main responsibility will be to assist both Group HR Director and the HR Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading day-to-day payroll administration, including bi-weekly payroll processing, collecting timesheets, and acting as initial degree of contact for inquiries and issues related to payroll.
• Organizing, managing, coordinating, and directing the operations and functions of personnel.
• Coordinating and participating as a selection panel member in recruitment process, including selection, appointment process, preparing reports.
• Undertaking quality checks of selection and recruitment processes and reports; liaising with external consultant and management to ensure effective meeting of guidelines and standards
• Interpreting, assisting and advising employees and managers regarding cooperative agreement applications, leave management and benefit administration, HR procedures and policies within the specified guidelines.
• Supporting in completion of job application materials and documents, and preparation of employment interviews and tests.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree/ HND in Human Resources from an accredited institution of higher learning
• Minimum of 3 years HR experience.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Internet Explorer.
• Able to deliver effective results, meet tight deadlines and targets.
• Outstanding communication skills in both English and Kiswahili.

A competitive salary package guaranteed

If you have the skills and competences for this role, and are ready to relocate to Dar Es Salaam, send your CV ONLY to recruit@flexi-personnel.com by Wed 6th July 2011

Only serious candidates need apply
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HR Manager Job in Dar es Salaam Tanzania - Home Decor

HR Manager

Industry: Home Decor (Retail Sector)

Location: Dar- Es salaam, Tanzania

Our client, a leading retailer of home décor is looking for a HR Manager to assist the Group HR Director in the formation and development of HR Strategy and work-plan.

We are specifically looking for candidates with excellent working knowledge of the Tanzanian Employment and Labour Act, and related laws as well as experience of Tanzanian Labour Arbitration, Trade Unions and Employer’s Associations liaison.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Defining the learning strategy and recruitment, providing pragmatic and consistent guidance and advice to managers on grievance, attendance, disciplinary, and performance issues.
• Raising proactive issues with managers, identifying practical solutions to complex and diverse HR issues, and recommending appropriate action plans.
• Compiling and managing case management documentation.
• Briefing new managers on the policies and procedures of the organization in conjunction with the development and learning team, providing coaching to managers on difficult and complex issues.
• Liaising with recruitment team on salary levels for existing and prospective staff consistent with organization market conditions and policies.
• Ensuring the maintenance of all payroll data by HR Administrators.
• Reviewing and revising HR policies in compliance with changing or new legislation.
• Developing personal policies, maintaining and updating policy manuals as well as employee handbooks as needed.
• Collecting ongoing information regarding satisfaction of employee on salary packages/ wages, working conditions, etc.
• Conducting new employee orientation program and other educational and training programs on changes in benefits, diversity, etc.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management as well as a HND in HRM
• Master’s degree in Human Resource Management an added advantage
• Minimum 5 years HR experience.
• Expert Microsoft Office skills like Word, Outlook, and Excel. Knowledge of HR MIS and database systems.
• Outstanding communication skills in both English and Kiswahili.

A competitive salary package guaranteed

If you have the skills and competences for this role, and are ready to relocate to Dar Es Salaam, send your CV ONLY to recruit2@flexi-personnel.com by Friday 5th July 2011

Only serious candidates need apply
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Training Manager Job in Dar es Salaam Tanzania - Home Decor

Training Manager

Industry: Home Decor (Retail)

Location: Dar- es salaam, Tanzania

Our client, a leading retailer of home décor is looking for a Training Manager to lead Management training and Sales/retail selling training.

This is a senior role and candidates currently working in any of the major retail stores in a similar role and looking for a Management position are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Developing training material in-line with the Learning and Development strategy and demonstrating the style of training for the group.
• Coordinating with external accreditation bodies to ensure that training materials meet accreditation standards i.e Institute of Leadership and Management, City and Guilds.
• Delivering learning events
• Ensuring follow-up and monitoring progress on post-course objectives and assignment work by delegates
• Acting as internal coach and mentor to managers and staff.
• Keeping records of all training given
• Coordinating with the HR administrator pre and post event material to ensure smooth and efficient training delivery
• Ensuring the learning Library is updated with materials to meet company learning objectives.

Key skills and knowledge

• At least 5 years training experience in the retail sector.
• Degree/ Diploma in Sales and Marketing or business related field from a reputable institution of higher learning.
• Outstanding communication skills in both English and Kiswahili.

A competitive salary package guaranteed

If you have the skills and competences for this role, and are ready to relocate to Dar Es Salaam, send your CV ONLY to jobs@flexi-personnel.com by Wed 6th July 2011.

Only serious candidates need apply
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Executive Secretary (2) Job Re Advertisement in Dar- es salaam, Tanzania - Home Decor

Re Advertisement

Executive Secretary (2)

Industry: Home Decor

Location: Dar- es salaam, Tanzania

Our client, a leading retailer of home décor including bed sheets, air conditioners, dinner sets, curtains, duvets, carpets etc is looking for two Executive Secretaries to support the Director’s function.

Applicants must have minimum typing speeds of over 45 WPM/ outstanding shorthand skills and be willing to relocate to Dar es salaam, Tanzania.

Key Responsibilities

• Day to day functions of running a busy office
• Drafting communication, transcribing, editing and maintaining files and records
• Provide executive secretarial support and a PA function to the Directors
• Strongly support external communication activities within the allocated parameters of responsibility
• Set up relevant administrative systems and structures
• Be responsible for document control
• Make meeting arrangements and required travel, hotel and flight arrangements

Key skills and knowledge

• Outstanding Administrative skills
• A minimum of 4 years working experience in the same field.
• Smart and professional, with outstanding Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Typing skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili
• Exemplary presentation skills and people handling techniques.
• Exposed to diverse multicultural environments.
• Superb at networking and developing strong customer relations
• Typing speed of at least 45 WPM

A competitive salary package guaranteed

If you have the skills and competences for this role, and are ready to relocate to Dar Es Salaam, send your CV ONLY to recruit@flexi-personnel.com by Friday 1st July 2011

Only serious candidates need apply
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Management Accountant Job Vacancy in Nairobi Kenya

Management Accountant

Location: Nairobi

Our client, a leading FMCG Company focusing on personal care products is looking for a Management Accountant.

Reporting to the Finance Director, the successful candidate’s key role will be monitoring and advising management on the performance of the company in terms of costs and profitability as well as preparation of management accounts and reports.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure Production of timely (before 4th of every month) and accurate financial reports and statements including the trial balance, profit and loss account, balance sheet and cash flow through Apogee accounting software.
• Ensure proper maintenance of books of accounts that accurately depict current financial conditions as per laid down financial controls and procedures.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of the general ledger (GL) and ensure that all GL accounts are reconciled before 15th of every month and any errors corrected.
• Consolidate cost and revenues and extract monthly management information for decision making including the performance of Cost Centres against budgeted amounts.
• Evaluate non-financial indicators, such as stock turnover, quick ratio, debtor’s ratios, cash ratios, profitability ratios, etc and report on their effect on businesses performance or profitability.
• Issue monthly and yearly stock take instructions and oversee the stock take exercise (including spares, and factory consumables) and ensure accurate stock records in the ERP for Finished goods, WIP and Raw materials at all times. Investigate and promptly report on any variance.
• Ensure that all costing (including Raw Materials, WIP and Finished goods) are done and captured accurately. Ensure accuracy of monthly weighted average costs.
• Monitor costs such as motor vehicle maintenance, wages, overtime, materials, equipment maintenance, marketing and all other costs and identify areas of the business where inefficiencies may occur and advise the Finance Director accordingly.
• Monitor sales performance in terms of value, margins and sales per SKU on a monthly and cumulative basis, compare with prior year, budget and report on variance.
• Ensure that processes needed for the Quality Management System (ISO 9001:2000) are established, implemented and maintained.

Qualifications and experience

• Advanced University Degree/ MBA in Finance or related field
• CPA (K)
• A minimum of 8 years progressive experience as a Management Accountant in a similar business environment.
• Superior leadership and management skills; able to lead results based teams and inspire them to work together to achieve stretching objectives.
• Mature, pleasant personality with outstanding communication skills.

To apply, send your CV only to jobs2@flexi-personnel.com by 5th July 2011 clearly indicating the position you are applying for and minimum salary expectation on the subject line.

Only serious candidates who meet the above specifications need apply
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Grameen Foundation Investment Associate Job in Nairobi Kenya

Position Title: Investment Associate

Status: Full time

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

FLSA: Exempt

Job Summary:

Grameen Foundation’s (GF) Capital Management & Advisory Center (CMAC) seeks to harness the resources of the financial markets to support rapid expansion in outreach to poor families through leading, poverty-focused microfinance institutions (MFIs) and other social enterprises.

CMAC supports access to growth financing through a range of financial products and services currently offered through two distinct investment vehicles: the Growth Guarantee Program which provides loan guarantees to MFIs, and the Pioneer Fund which offers loans, quasi-equity and equity investments to MFIs and other social enterprises.


The Investment Associate will be responsible for leading transactions primarily in Sub-Saharan Africa through the investment cycle (origination, structuring, execution, and monitoring), while creating and managing external relationships with regulators, capital markets actors, co-investors, rating agencies and other relevant institutions in select regions/countries.

The ideal candidate will bring relevant work experience and relationships in Sub-Saharan Africa and be capable/willing to transact in Asia as needed.

Reporting and relationships: The Investment Associate will report to the Manager of Investments while working directly with other members of CMAC, the Regional Teams, and other departments within Grameen Foundation.

Availability: Investment Associate will be expected to work a typical work week of 40 hours plus additional hours as necessary to get the job done. The position will require extensive local and international travel of up to 50% time.

Essential Job Functions:

• Lead marketing efforts within Africa and build investment pipeline, screening to ensure that prospects meet GF’s social mission, and conducting initial financial analysis and desk review to ensure satisfactory financial credentials and Asia.
• Establish relationships with and actively educate local financial institutions about guarantees and the GG product to open up new financing relationships for MFIs.
• Negotiate prudent investment terms and conditions with clients under supervision from the Manager of Investments, and support MFIs in their negotiation and documentation of guarantees with banks and local financial institutions.
• Organize and conduct in-country due diligence assessments of prospects to include interviews with senior management, field visits, review of operations and social mission, and drafting a summary of due diligence findings.
• Prepare and defend investment proposals for Credit & Investment Committees, to include financial projection model & risk rating score.
• Upon securing Committee approval, take lead role in documenting and executing the investment transaction.
• Responsible for achieving deployment and revenue targets as agreed with Manager of Investments.
• Monitor the on-going operational performance and risk profile of portfolio companies, and prepare quarterly portfolio reviews in conjunction with GF’s Regional Team.
• Identify need for amendments, waivers, restructurings, etc. and support efforts to negotiate and execute satisfactory resolutions.
• Support collection efforts (following up on late or potential default payments to minimize arrears and avoid guarantee calls).
• Potentially represent CMAC at relevant regional and international conferences;
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of latest industry and regulatory developments related to microfinance and capital markets in all countries of responsibility, and prepare country analysis for new targeted markets.
• Initiate and develop relationships with key government and regulatory bodies, rating agencies, and other funders/investors in close coordination with GF Africa Regional Team.
• As needed, assist in fund raising activities and other CMAC tasks as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Commitment to Grameen Foundation’s mission
• Superior quantitative skills and written analysis skills
• Strong financial analysis skills.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills
• Knowledge of microfinance and/or social entrepreneurship sector within Africa.
• Excellent communication skills: ability to effectively communicate, through speaking and writing, to internal and external audiences
• Ability to act as a representative of GF to the public
• Fluency in English required, French also desired

Education and Experience

• Bachelor degree required; MBA or Master’s degree in economics/finance preferred.
• Five or more years work experience in related fields with at least three years in financial sector, with an emphasis on debt and/or equity financing
• Experience in financial analysis and modeling
• Microfinance sector; banking or finance experience in Africa is a plus

Physical and Environmental Conditions

This position does not require unusual demands for physical effort.

This position may occasionally require physical effort to lift and transport boxes weighing no more than 50 pounds.

Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of places such as offices, meeting or training rooms, residences, commercial vehicles; e.g., use of safe work place practices with office equipment, and/or avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire regulations and traffic signals.

Additional Comment

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made in appropriate circumstances to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Interested candidates please forward cover letter with resume to: swardle@grameenfoundation.org
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Client Profile: An International educational organization that delivers high-quality education for minimal costs to the impoverished communities. Job

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Curriculum Specialists Jobs Re-Advertisement

Client Profile: An International educational organization that delivers high-quality education for minimal costs to the impoverished communities.

Job Title: Curriculum Specialists

Reporting To: Director

Job Location: Nairobi

Role Overview: to ensure delivery of quality education by developing and researching curricular materials.

Our client has developed Version 1.0 of an extremely detailed and rigorous instructional approach to enable a broad universe of teachers to be extremely effective in the classroom, overseen and managed by a school manager implementing a specialized support and oversight system, monitored and audited by a field-based operations team from headquarters.

Critical elements of the International instructional approach include:

• A Direct Instruction or scripted curriculum (word for word, action-by-action scripts for every lesson in the classroom) based on the national syllabus
• A continuous assessment program integrated with the curriculum, using specialized assessment recording forms and easy to follow rules for when teachers should continue on to new material or remediate on previous lessons
• An integrated tutoring and enrichment program to ensure that students don’t fall behind, and those who are ahead of the curve are constantly engaged.

Main Tasks and Duties:

The Curriculum Specialists will be responsible for researching and developing curriculum materials, including:

• Schemes of work
• Detailed lesson plans
• Direct Instruction scripts
• Student exercises
• Student assessments.
• Other related materials.

Academic Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Education

Technical Skills:

• Writing education instructional materials including lesson plans, curriculum, schemes of work, etc
• Excellent ability to interpret the 8-4-4 syllabus
• Excellent writing skills, especially in the English Language.

Computer Skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Length of Experience:

• 5 plus years of experience as a primary school teacher.
• 3-5 years of experience writing curriculum/instructional materials

Personality Requirements:

• Excellent interpersonal skills; Team player
• Good analytical skills.
• High initiative; Proactive personality; High self drive.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision; Works well under pressure.
• Ability to accept feedback and to make continuous revisions to ensure the best possible product.
• Ability to meet deadlines without fail.
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced informal environment where constant change is the norm and the bar for quality is set high.

How to Apply:

Interested, suitable candidates should forward their applications enclosing copies of their detailed CVs to the following address:

Adecco Employment Services
Email: info@adeccokenya.com

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline Date: 09 July 2011
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Teacher Training Implementation Director Job in Kenya - Bridge International Academies

Job Title: Teacher Training Implementation Director

Job Location: Nairobi

Client Profile:

Our client, Bridge International Academies is a startup revolutionizing education across Africa with a truly unique business model. The company has launched a large-scale franchise-like network of ultra low-cost for-profit private primary schools across Africa.

The schools profitably deliver high-quality education for less than $4 per child per month, enabling local School Managers to operate their school businesses profitably, while creating a highly successful business at the central level.

Bridge have already launched the first 25 schools in their network in the slums of Nairobi with tremendous success, and plan to rapidly scale the company to serve more than 1 million families in Africa

Bridge International has developed an extensive Training Institute for their new Teachers. Candidates are recruited from the local community and then trained to become effective Teachers in only 7 weeks.

The training program is highly effective because it focuses on the most practical areas they need to master to succeed from the first day of school. For example, Teacher Training focuses on assessment tools, classroom management and discipline, and implementing scripted lesson plans, which are based on the Kenyan national curriculum.

Like their curriculum, the Training Institute is extremely well planned. Training facilitators follow a handbook and detailed daily schedule to deliver consistent lectures, discussions, practice sessions and exams. This is called “Training in a Box” model.

Due to the standardization and systematizing, their approach is most similar to that of other large scale chains of service businesses, like McDonalds.

Role Overview:

Our client is seeking a full-time Training Implementation Director with experience managing large teams through multiple layers of management. The Training Implementation Manager will oversee the logistics of multiple training sites.

This position will supervise 20-30 Facilitators, 5-6 Teacher Training Managers who each manage 4-6 Facilitators, an Administrative Assistant Supervisor (supervising the team of 30 Administrative Assistants), and supervising the Training Logistics Assistant to ensure that the seven- week long training sessions are effective and well organized.

In the coming years, Bridge International Academies will be launching hundreds of new schools each year, requiring the hiring and evaluation of 20-30 new Facilitators as they train thousands of new Teachers. Because of this scale, it’s critical to ensure that trainings are effectively managed.

This position will develop the training management systems and supervise the work of the training team.

More specifically, the role of the Training Implementation Manager includes:

• Develop an annual Training events calendar
• Create evaluation forms and systems to provide feedback to the Teacher Training Managers, who each supervise 4-6 Facilitators
• Create evaluation forms and systems for Teacher Training Managers to provide regular evaluation and feedback for Facilitators. The goal is that every Facilitator delivers engaging Training sessions with 100% fidelity to Bridge’s training programme
• Create evaluation forms and systems for the Administrative Assistant Supervisor to evaluate 30 Administrative Assistants
• Develop a system to work closely with the Teacher Training Managers
• Support the recruiting, hiring/firing, and performance ratings for Facilitators, Teacher Training Managers, the Administrative Assistants Supervisor, and the Administrative Assistants
• Ensure that all Training logistics are managed well, working with the Training Logistics Assistant who will assist with training site arrangements/contracts, food providers, training sites set up, tech supplies and support, and managing orders through the Procurement Department, and coordinating with other Bridge departments as needed.
• Continue to revise and improve the Facilitator Training Manual and materials based on challenges, performance evaluations and other feedback
• Create a system for giving actionable feedback to any Teacher Training Manager or Facilitator who is struggling to meet the expectations of the Training Program
• Create a system for documenting observations and feedback for Facilitators and Teacher Training Managers and sharing feedback with HR
• Work closely with multiple departments at the company (Instruction, Operations, Finance, Admin, etc.) to ensure all relevant areas and functions support Training
• Provide weekly/monthly analysis of the Training Program’s success and challenges based on data, including trainee test performance, trainees’ weekly feedback for Facilitators, Facilitator evaluations, Training Manager evaluations, and other key data to continuously improve their Training program and systems
• Work with the Procurement Department to ensure all Training Supplies are ordered and available for training
• Visit schools when Training is not in session and work closely with the Curriculum and Operations departments to assess additional Teacher Training needs, based on the needs identified for new teachers in the classroom.
• This is a very hands-on job, in terms of overseeing complex logistics, managing the Training Staff and providing constant improvements to the Facilitators’ and Teacher Training Managers’ systems and materials.

Academic Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Education or related qualification from a reputable university.

Experience Required:

• You have 5+ years experience supervising, designing and implementing complex training programmes focusing on knowledge transfer and specific skill building for a particular job in any industry
• You have experience creating and implementing systems to effectively manage large teams through multiple levels of management
• You have experience developing programmes to train trainers (TOTs)
• You have experience in implementing trainings for a wide variety of people in terms of educational background, skill levels, and economic status. A plus is experience in delivering complex trainings to individuals with less formal education
• You have experience in managing complex logistics for trainings
• You have experience in identifying a Supervisor’s or Facilitator’s weaknesses and ability to figure out how to support their growth
• Experience managing large-scale, multi-site simultaneous trainings is a plus

Other Technical Requirements

• Ability to evaluate facilitators’ skills and provide effective guidance for immediate improvement
• Computer skills including MS Office, database experience is a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be a team player and open to new approaches and ideas
• Strong mentoring, auditing and reporting skills
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks and deadlines

Personality Requirements:

• You are proactive- identifying needs or challenges in advance, and taking steps to ensure that improvements are made without being asked
• You are results-oriented: Successful and Determined are words that people use to describe you
• You are a fantastic communicator and a team player and can strike an instant rapport with people from all different walks of life and background (the Trainee Teachers live in the poor communities that they serve)
• You are comfortable regularly communicating progress, success, and challenges to supervisors and team members
• You work hard until the job is completed, often surpassing expectations of others
• You function well in a fast-paced informal environment with competing deadlines

The Bridge International Team has a passionate belief that basic primary education is critical to the development of every child, family, community and nation.

They believe that it is possible to address this critical need for poor families through new and innovative approaches leveraging the private sector, and that by providing low-cost but high-quality primary education, they will give millions of children the opportunity to accomplish their dreams.

They are looking for a talented Manager who wants to join them in this rewarding work.

How to Apply:

Interested, suitable candidates should forward their applications enclosing copies of their detailed CVs to the following address:

Adecco Employment Services
Email: info@adeccokenya.com

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline Date: 15 July 2011
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Position: Tour Consultant - Product Development & Marketing Location: Nairobi Our client, a tour firm with head offices in Nairobi seeks to recruit

Position: Tour Consultant - Product Development & Marketing

Location: Nairobi

Our client, a tour firm with head offices in Nairobi seeks to recruit a Tour Consultant to support the operations department. The ideal candidate needs to be assertive, self-driven and commercially aware.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Developing marketing strategies for the tour company
• Responsible for finding opportunities in the marketing of the tour company
• Provide information on pricing strategies and product marketing techniques
• Work closely with the management in forecasting product sales for a particular period
• Develop the strategy for new customer acquisition and existing customer retention programs
• Analyze product profitability and sales success
• Co-ordinate the day-to-day tour operations including making bookings and reservations as per client specifications
• Ensure lodges, hotels and any other service providers are paid on time
• Ensure that all vehicles are well maintained and serviced in readiness for tour operations
• Manage the company fleet of tour vans and allocate duties to respective drivers

Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree/ Diploma in Tour Operations or any other related business
• Excellent communication skills both written and spoken
• Experience of 3-5 years
• Excellent understanding of the tour industry in Kenya
• E-commerce experience in social media channels such as twitter and face book
• Focused, smart and enthusiastic marketer

Our client assures a challenging professional environment for growth, attractive compensation package and performance based incentives.

To apply, send your CV only to recruit2@flexi-personnel.com before Wednesday 6th July 2011.

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

Only serious candidate needs to apply

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Tour Consultant - Product Development & Marketing Job in Nairobi Kenya

Position: Tour Consultant - Product Development & Marketing

Location: Nairobi

Our client, a tour firm with head offices in Nairobi seeks to recruit a Tour Consultant to support the operations department. The ideal candidate needs to be assertive, self-driven and commercially aware.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Developing marketing strategies for the tour company
• Responsible for finding opportunities in the marketing of the tour company
• Provide information on pricing strategies and product marketing techniques
• Work closely with the management in forecasting product sales for a particular period
• Develop the strategy for new customer acquisition and existing customer retention programs
• Analyze product profitability and sales success
• Co-ordinate the day-to-day tour operations including making bookings and reservations as per client specifications
• Ensure lodges, hotels and any other service providers are paid on time
• Ensure that all vehicles are well maintained and serviced in readiness for tour operations
• Manage the company fleet of tour vans and allocate duties to respective drivers

Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree/ Diploma in Tour Operations or any other related business
• Excellent communication skills both written and spoken
• Experience of 3-5 years
• Excellent understanding of the tour industry in Kenya
• E-commerce experience in social media channels such as twitter and face book
• Focused, smart and enthusiastic marketer

Our client assures a challenging professional environment for growth, attractive compensation package and performance based incentives.

To apply, send your CV only to recruit2@flexi-personnel.com before Wednesday 6th July 2011.

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

Only serious candidate needs to apply
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Hilton Hotel Nairobi Conference and Events Manager Job in Kenya

Hilton Nairobi - A World of Career Excellence

A Career with the Hilton Hotel opens up the world of hospitality to you

Hilton Hotel provides a terrific range of career opportunities. Whether you are a seasoned professional
or just starting out in this very exciting industry, we would be delighted to welcome you to our family.

At Hilton Nairobi, we provide opportunities beyond your imagination. Our international presence, strong growth plans and personal development will help you achieve your career goals and more.

You can be part of a strong and growing company and you can join a special family, one dedicated to a positive, productive and diverse working environment.

We are currently looking for a truly outstanding individual with boundless energy and enthusiasm for Sales and Marketing Operations to fill the position of:

Conference and Events Manager
Job Ref No. 17/2011

Principle Responsibility & Position Purpose:

Reporting to the Director of Sales, the holder of this position will be responsible for executing all aspects of the written sales agreement and corresponding arrangements between the hotel and customer during the meeting or event. The successful candidate will acts as liaison between the customer and the hotel.

Essential Functions:

• Write proposals and/or contracts to advise prospective groups for meeting space and/or banquet date, space and rate availability for group accommodations for moderately complex meetings. Develop and quote prices for same.
• Maximizes revenues through effective up-selling of products and services while promoting services for future group business.
• Responsibly represent the hotel through conducting conferences, making proposals and other external sales presentations to prospective customers to solicit, explain, negotiate and close hotel sales.
• Attend weekly sales departmental meeting and other scheduled meetings to support business operations
• Conduct site inspections and property tours with potential customers, visiting guest rooms, meeting space and banquet facilities, as well as other hotel facilities.

Qualification Standards:

• Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management, Business Administration, Marketing or Communications preferred or equivalent.
• At least two years experience in guest contact areas of the hospitality industry. Previous experience in sales, catering or event planning preferred.
• Knowledge about the facilities of the Hilton Hotels worldwide and Hilton Nairobi in particular will be an added advantage.

Specific Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of the hotel structure/layout and how all departments interact.
• Basic knowledge of various types of set up styles used in the meeting rooms.
• Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to diffuse anger, collect accurate information and resolve conflicts.
• Quantitative processing of data via office machine equipment, mathematical computations and analytical skills necessary to accurately determine and communicate financial, forecasting and space utilization calculations.
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language to fully comprehend guest requests, memos, proposals, general correspondence and similar written materials.
• Interpersonal skills to provide overall guest satisfaction.

Application Process:

Excellent future career opportunities are available within the organization.

Compensation and benefits are commensurate with background and experience.

Interested candidates are invited to strictly email their cover letter and CV, clearly detailing their current remuneration to Nairobi_Recruitment@hilton.com before end of day 6th July 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Hilton Hotel Nairobi Conference and Events Manager Job in Kenya

Hilton Hotel Nairobi Assistant Human Resources Manager Job in Kenya

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Hilton Hotel Nairobi Assistant Human Resources Manager Job in Kenya

Hilton Nairobi - A World of Career Excellence

A Career with the Hilton Hotel opens up the world of hospitality to you

Hilton Hotel provides a terrific range of career opportunities. Whether you are a seasoned professional or just starting out in this very exciting industry, we would be delighted to welcome you to our family.

At Hilton Nairobi, we provide opportunities beyond your imagination. Our international presence, strong growth plans and personal development will help you achieve your career goals and more.

You can be part of a strong and growing company and you can join a special family, one dedicated to a positive, productive and diverse working environment.

We are currently looking for a truly outstanding individual with boundless energy and enthusiasm for Human Resources Operations to fill the position of:

Assistant Human Resources Manager
Job Ref No. 14/2011

Principle Responsibility & Position Purpose:

Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the holder of this position will assist the in the overall management and administration of the human resources function.

Specific responsibilities include hiring; employee/ labour relations issues and investigations, wage and salary administration, health and safety and the implementation of HR policies and programs.

Essential Functions:

• Manage and supervise the day-to-day Human Resources Department operations.
• Coordinates and directs team members through detailed oral and written instruction to facilitate successful completion of all related events/ programs.
• Communicate all applicable HR processes to managers and team members relating to, but not limited to labour, contract compliance, disciplinary procedures, recruitment, orientation, staff relations, benefits, performance reviews, employment verifications and other HR related processes.
• Manages the hotel's team member relations programs, including departmental outings, team end year parties etc.
• Counsels and/ or disciplines employees as needed, through clear, calm and direct oral and written communications, in accordance with the guidelines established by the hotel.
• Responds to and negotiates on behalf of the hotel.
• Assists in or prepares periodic reports relating to the Human Resources function (e.g. labour turnover, payroll analysis, operational budget).

Qualification Standards:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management from a recognized University.
• Higher Diploma in Human Resources Management.
• Minimum of 3 years experience, especially in Industrial Relations matters.
• Excellent knowledge of Employment Labour Laws and Union activities.
• Proficiency in use of computers especially with a HRMIS.

Specific Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong level of influence and negotiation skills.
• Proficient with basic budget management and calculations.
• Ability and initiative to work in a dynamic, high profile environment.
• Well developed communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Friendly personality.
• Ability to present information in forms, tables, and spreadsheets

Application Process:

Excellent future career opportunities are available within the organization.

Compensation and benefits are commensurate with background and experience.

Interested candidates are invited to strictly email their cover letter and CV, clearly detailing their current remuneration to Nairobi_Recruitment@hilton.com before end of day 8th July 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Hilton Nairobi is an equal opportunity employer and as such, canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification
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High School Principal Job in Kajiado Kenya (KShs 120-150K)

Our client is a co-education boarding institution located in the serene plains of Maasailand in Kajiado District. It offers both the Kenyan National Curriculum (the 8-4-4 System) and the British National Curriculum to students aged from 12-18 yrs. It strives to provide (high) quality education through a broad and balanced curriculum.

The emphasis on both academic and co-curricular activities aims to develop young men and women who value the culture of excellence and who are able to achieve their full potential in whatever they undertake.

Purpose:

• To manage the operations of the school, in support of the policy direction of the Board and in line with the philosophy of the school.
• To represent the Board and the school in interaction with students, parents, and with external stakeholders.

Report to: The Board of Governors

Responsibilities:

• Manage and supervise all the activities of the school.
• Assist the Board in the development of academic and other school policies.
• Interpret and enforce the policies of the Board.
• Advise the Board on all matters pertaining to the operations and welfare of the school.
• Keep the Board up to date on all the operational aspects of the school.
• Act as representative of the Board and the school in interacting with the general public, governmental agencies and other external stakeholders.
• Participate in the recruitment of staff, and conduct periodic faculty evaluations and performance reviews.
• Manage faculty and student disciplinary procedures.
• Lead and instruct the staff to conduct educational programs as per curriculum, time schedule, education policy and vision of the school.
• Support the board in the design of school operations budgets to ensure efficient use of resources and be responsible for the administration of these budgets.

Personality Profile of the ideal candidates:

• You are an educator who is passionate about education and excited about developing high-potential youth into outstanding, ethical leaders.
• You have strong organisational skills and are able to bring rigour and discipline in your realm of responsibility.
• You have strong leadership skills and a demonstrated capability to manage and motivate large teams to deliver excellent results.
• You are a dynamic achiever (a self-starter) that can seize a vision and transform it into reality with minimal guidance.
• You have a service mindset and will always strive to deliver the highest quality service to students and parents of the school.

Desired Experience and Competencies:

• At least 12 years teaching experience of which 3 years must be hands-on administrative experience in an educational institution (at Head Teacher/Principal or Deputy level).
• Experience in managing a multi-cultural group of students and staff.
• Solid experience of the British Curriculum and a good grasp of the 8-4-4 system
• Ideal candidate will be between 35-45 years of age.
• Must demonstrate the strong interpersonal and leadership skills necessary to manage large educational institution.

Education Requirements:

• Masters Degree in Administration or other relevant field
• Bachelors Degree in Education

Remuneration:

• An attractive salary of Kshs 120-150,000/= per month.
• Other benefits include: Housing on the school campus, Medical cover and subsidised education at the school.

How to Apply:

If you meet the above criteria, and would like to be a part of the team, please send an application with a detailed C.V stating your experience, qualifications, current remuneration, list of at least 3 referees, day-time telephone numbers and email address to :- jobs@truenorthcareermap.com on or before Wednesday, July 8th, 2011.

Only short listed candidates will be acknowledged
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PWC Human Capital Assistant Job in Kenya

PwC firms provide industry-focused assurance, tax and advisory services to enhance value for their clients. More than 161,000 people in 154 countries in firms across the PwC network share their thinking, experience and solutions to develop fresh perspectives and practical advice.

We are seeking to recruit an experienced high calibre individual to fill the position of Human Capital (HC) Assistant.

Reporting to the Human Capital Advisors, the role holder will play a key role in providing administration support to the Human Capital function and maintenance of Human Capital administration systems & procedures.

The key responsibilities will include:

• Support the recruitment and selection process in obtaining recruitment documentation as required from the candidate and recruitment managers/HC advisors
• Support the HC Advisors in preparing offer letters, contract letters, sending reference check forms to referees, following through on receipt of completed references
• Conduct HR induction for new staff
• Support HC Advisors and HC administrator in the transfers and transitions of staff by preparation of staff documentation
• Support the HC advisors in exit and separation processes
• Support the annual contract management audit
• Leave management and reconciliation for staff
• Prepare the monthly payroll advice to Finance
• Prepare standard letters: NHIF,NSSF, Bank Introduction, acknowledgement of resignations
• Prepare immigration documentation e.g. standard letters for entry permits, special pass, travel visas
• Ensure monthly staff health lists are updated every month end and staff health medical lists are sent on time to medical providers.
• Support the management of the staff & partner medical schemes by facilitating hospitalization, medical amendments including deletions, additions, renewals and Claims)
• Facilitate pension fund changes for staff (withdrawals, inclusions, transfers etc) in liaison with the fund trustee.
• Monthly administration of statutory payments e.g. NSSF, NHIF, HELB, DIT

The person

The selected candidate will possess at least a higher diploma in human resource or pursuing a degree in Human Resources or related social sciences from a recognised institution.

They will have at least three years experience in a busy HR environment in a similar role.

This is a demanding role with a lot of scope for growth. Essential attributes for this role are excellent time management and organisation skills.

You will need to be proactive and show a reasonable level of initiative and be prepared to work under minimum supervision. Good IT skills and fluency in both written and spoken English are required for this role.

For you to be successful in this role you must also have excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills.

If you are confident that you fit the person and job profile and you are keen on growing your career, apply online at www.pwc.com/ke/careers

Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply.

Closing date: 8 July 2011
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Handicap International Medical Referral Nurse Job in Garissa Kenya

Position: Medical Referral Nurse

Responsible to: Medical Referral Officer

Location: Garissa

Closing date: 14th July, 2011

The Organization

Handicap International (HI) is an independent and impartial international aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster.

Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights.

The Position

The Medical Referral Nurse will be responsible for the implementation of Medical referral project, overseeing the rehabilitation workshop supported by HI in Garissa and auditing of Medical services offered to Refugee patients in Garissa over day, night, public holidays and weekend shift as scheduled on the duty roster prepared by Medical Referral Officer.

He/she is responsible for

• Ensuring the smooth flow of services for patients and relatives in and outside the centre.
• Participating to the project development and share lessons learnt.
• Ensuring proper hygiene is maintained in the centre.

Qualifications and skills required:

Education

• Diploma in Nursing or any relevant qualification from a recognized.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 year’s relevant working experience in health projects, preferably with an international humanitarian organization.
• Experience with refugees in hardship areas will be an added advantage.

Skills

• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Knowledge of Ms office software and internet
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work as a team
• He/she must be flexible and have respect for other people’s culture and beliefs.

Languages

• Excellent working knowledge of English, Kiswahili.
• Somali will be an added advantage.

If you feel you are the right candidate for this position, kindly send your application along with an up-to-date CV(including 3 referees and their current contacts) by email to: recruit02@handicap-international.or.ke so as to reach on or before 14th July, 2011 5.00pm.

The email subject line should be marked: “Application for Medical Referral Nurse position”

Please do not send your academic and other testimonials they will be requested at a later stage.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Any kind of lobbying on behalf of applicants or canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification.

Important Notice

It has come to our attention that there are some fraudulent advertisements circulating on behalf of Handicap International. Be fully aware that Handicap International Does Not request for any fees from applicants during the application and/or induction process.

Any occurrence of this kind is to be reported without delay to hrmanager@handicap-international.or.ke for further action.

Handicap International is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply
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Credit Operations Team Leader Job in Kenya - East Africa Banking Industry

Career Opportunities in Banking

Our client is a leader in East Africa banking industry, whose primary focus is corporate and institutional banking.

Their brand promise is providing an efficient and personal banking experience to corporates, foreign missions, NGOs and the high end personal banking market. They offer a wide range of products and services that are relevant and cutting edge.

Our client is seeking to recruit a Team Leader – Credit Operations.

Job Title: Team Leader - Credit Operations

Division: Credit Risk Management

Reports To: Head of Credit Administration

Industry: Banking/Financial Services

Job Purpose

To handle group credit facilities disbursements for all business segments and syndicated loans while ensuring absolute data integrity.

The role also handles loan repayment for scheme companies and carries out query management related to credit facilities data input in liaison with both internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviews, commits and authorizes all core banking systems, data input (loan disbursements, overdraft and non-funded facilities marking and static data amendments) done by team members to be in conformance with Facility Maintenance Memo (FMM) within the provided Turn around Time (TAT).
• Ensures that there are no losses on income streams by accurately collecting facility fees, commissions and other charges as per approval as contained in the FMM.
• Consistency in adherence to and effective application of established credit administration systems (policies, processes, and tools) to achieve optimal compliance, efficiency and cost containment.
• Participate in the management of check off loans by sending repayment schedules and applying received payments
• Issuance of Insurance Premium Declaration (IPD) to Bancassurance Department whilst ensuring premium sharing is correctly computed.
• Participates in reconciliation of General Ledger (GL) accounts (Suspense and Holdover)
• Reviews, commits and authorizes all financial and static data originated by inputters in relations to credit facilities disbursements and amendments within the set Authority Matrices. Accuracy of these data is paramount in all aspects.
• Full utilization of the Credit Policy, Process and Procedure Manual, Core-Banking system User Manual and other supportive process, procedures and legislation
• Generates and circulate/shares daily output report with Head CAU while declaring any log jams.
• Manages the check off accounts in terms of schedule generation, repayment receipts, repayment diary maintenance and escalations to risk management team in cases of repayment delays or non-receipt
• Undertakes proper and up-to date filing of all FMM and other credit operations related communications.
• Provides effective leadership to the Credit Operations team

Competence Requirements

• Absolute knowledge in credit facilities pricing models and product knowledge.
• Numerical skills extended to good understanding of compounded interest computation.
• Sufficient knowledge and understanding of core banking system (credit and operations modules/menus) and other peripheral automated Credit systems
• Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with and manage expectations of customers and other stake holders.
• Knowledge and effective application of all relevant banking policies, processes, procedures and guidance to consistently achieve required compliance standards or benchmarks
• Leadership to guide and manage the team towards high performance and creation of a conducive work environment.
• Planning and organizing skills for effective planning and execution of tasks and projects within timeframes.
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Quality orientation to ensure consistency in adhering and uphold performance standards for SLAs and quality of documentation
• Considerate understanding of certain functions departments namely Operations, EPM, IT, Treasury and Trade Services
• Decision making levels – the role will be guided by Credit Policy, Process & Procedures Manual and Core Banking System Manual.

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 an application letter indicating your suitability to this role, together with a copy of your updated CV, current salary and benefits package to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of business 5th July 2011.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.
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