IEBC Jobs in Kenya - Finance Officer, Systems Analysts, Voter Education Coordinator, Admin Coordinator, Senior HR Officer and Database Admin

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is established under article 88 of the Constitution of Kenya with the mandate of conducting or supervising referenda and elections to any elective body or office established by this Constitution, and any other elections as prescribed by an act of Parliament.

Other duties include delimitation of electoral units, registration of voters, regulation of political parties, voter education, settling of electoral disputes and modernization and reforming of electoral processes and systems.

IEBC ensures that elections are credible, transparent, free and fair. It is committed to upholding national values and principles of good governance and democracy.

The Commission adheres to principles of the law on public services especially on leadership and integrity.

The IEBC invites applications for the following positions.

Finance Officer, Budget

Duties

• Assist the Manager of Budget in the Preparation Annual Budget and MTEF Budget;

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IEBC Jobs in Kenya - Network Engineer, Senior Procurement Officer, Senior Legal Officer, Financial Accountant and Constituency Elections Coordinators

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is established under article 88 of the Constitution of Kenya with the mandate of conducting or supervising referenda and elections to any elective body or office established by this Constitution, and any other elections as prescribed by an act of Parliament.

Other duties include delimitation of electoral units, registration of voters, regulation of political parties, voter education, settling of electoral disputes and modernization and reforming of electoral processes and systems.

IEBC ensures that elections are credible, transparent, free and fair. It is committed to upholding national values and principles of good governance and democracy.

The Commission adheres to principles of the law on public services especially on leadership and integrity.

The IEBC invites applications for the following positions.

Network Engineer

Duties

• Responsible for the installation, configuration and maintenance of networks;
• Develop and maintain policies, standards and specifications for networks;
• Install all new hardware, systems, and software for networks;
• Install, configure, and maintain network services, equipment and devices;
• Support administration of servers and server clusters, including regular backups and disaster recovery plans;
• Plans and supports network and computing infrastructure;
• Perform troubleshooting analysis of servers, workstations and associated systems;
• Manage user accounts, permissions, email, anti-virus, anti-spam;
• Work with vendors that provide the Commission with network solutions and ensure that they deliver on their commitments.

Job Description

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology or similar;
• Minimum of five (5) years relevant experience in a demanding environment;
• Networks certifications: Any of CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, and CNE;
• Systems: Windows, Cisco, UNIX, Linux;
• Networking: Switches, Routers, Hubs, Servers, Cables, Racks, Firewalls, LAN, WAN, TCP/IP, DNS, UDP, VoIP, QoS, EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, NHRP, ATM, PPP, MPLS;
• Strong background in planning, deploying and maintaining Microsoft and Cisco products, especially Windows client/server technologies, Active Directory, Cisco LANs, WANs, Voice and Security Solutions;
• Practical experience installing and configuring network firewalls and devices.

Senior Procurement Officer

Duties

• Deputizing the Manager, Procurement;
• Preparation of procurement plans in liaison with user departments;
• Preparation of tender documents for procurement of goods, works; and services
• Secretary to Commission Tender Committee;
• Participate in evaluation of Commission tenders;
• Preparation of contract documents;
• Maintain and archive document records for procurement and disposal activities;
• Make procurement follow up;
• Monitor payments to suppliers.

Job Description

• Must have a minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Economics or Business Administration degree from a recognized university;
• An MBA or a Master’s degree in procurement will be an added advantage;
• Must possess a postgraduate diploma in Procurement/Supply Chain Management from a recognized institution of higher learning or a professional body;
• Must be a member of a professional procurement body;
• Must have working experience of 7 years in procurement, two of which must have served in a senior position;
• Must have good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Must be conversant with the provisions of the Public Procurement & Disposal Act and the related Regulations;
• A team player, good management and leadership skills;
• Must be computer literate and possess good analytical skills;
• Must be a person of unquestioned integrity.

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IEBC Jobs in Kenya - Budget Manager, HR Development Manager, Political Parties Manager, Warehousing Manager and Business Systems Manager

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is established under article 88 of the Constitution of Kenya with the mandate of conducting or supervising referenda and elections to any elective body or office established by this Constitution, and any other elections as prescribed by an act of Parliament.

Other duties include delimitation of electoral units, registration of voters, regulation of political parties, voter education, settling of electoral disputes and modernization and reforming of electoral processes and systems.

IEBC ensures that elections are credible, transparent, free and fair. It is committed to upholding national values and principles of good governance and democracy.

The Commission adheres to principles of the law on public services especially on leadership and integrity.

The IEBC invites applications for the following positions.

Manager, Budget

Duties

• Preparation of the Commissions Annual Budget and MTEF Budget;
• Give guidance to Directorates in the preparation of their budgets;
• Ensure timely preparation of regional and constituency budgets;
• Review constituency recurrent and development budgets;
• Play a key role in budget planning, preparation, implementation and monitoring;
• Facilitate issuance of Authority to Incur expenditure (AIE) to regional offices;
• Ensure compliance with Treasury and government guidelines on public expenditure;
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of government budgetary process;
• Knowledge of Government Financial Regulations and Procedures;
• Liaise with Treasury in the management of the budgetary process;
• Liaise with Treasury for exchequer releases;
• Budgetary control to ensure Directorates, Regions and the Commission as a whole operate within budget;

Job Description

• At least an Upper Second Class degree in Economics, Mathematics or Statistics, Commerce (Accounting or Finance), Business Administration from a reputable university;
• A professional qualifications such as CPA (K), ACCA, ACA or equivalent professional qualifications;
• A Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting will be an added advantage;
• Computer literacy and a thorough command of working with an Integrated Financial Management System such as SAP, ACCPAC, Navision, IFMIS, etc;
• At least 5 years working experience.

Manager, Human Resources Development

Duties

• Carry out training needs analysis for the Commission;
• Develop Human Resources development plans;
• Develop training programs;
• Implement the Commission’s training plans;
• Plan and coordinate staff performance appraisals;
• Develop succession plans for the commission;
• Maintain staff development database.

Job Description

• First degree in Human Resources or Degree in Social Sciences and Post graduate Diploma in Human Resources or CPS(K);
• A master will be added advantage;
• Six (6) years of relevant working experience

Manager, Political Parties

Duties

• Assisting in development of policy on Monitoring campaign expenses;
• Developing policies on political parties expenditure;
• Establishing oversight unit whose function is to receive information relating to political parties uses of Funds;
• Monitoring to ensure financial reports submitted by parties meets threshold set by the Campaign Financing law;
• Preparing regulations for monitoring campaign financing;
• Promoting liaison between Commission, political parties and other stakeholders;
• Promoting continuous dialogue with political parties during elections;
• Ensuring, in liaison with other departments, smooth nominations of candidates and proper handling of party lists;
• Ensuring strong liaison with Political Parties during elections;
• Ensuring smooth operations of Political Parties Liaison Committees established by Law.

Job Description

• Have a degree in Political science, business administration/Human resource management/Industrial Relations or any other relevant qualifications from a recognized university;
• Be registered with a recognized management professional body;
• Have worked in a political environment at a senior position for at least eight (8) years;
• Have demonstrated high degree of professionalism, be self motivated, have administrative capability and outstanding record of integrity;
• Have leadership skills and ability to communicate effectively.

Manager, Warehousing

Duties

• In-charge of the Commission’s warehouses;
• Manage logistics of multiple shipments and deliveries within extreme time constraints;
• Arrange and coordinate multimillion shilling shipments and incoming orders between the Commission and local and international suppliers;
• Direct all warehouse operations for elections materials, including outbound deliveries to regions and constituencies, receiving, inventory control, packaging, and labeling of all warehouse items;
• Develop and establish new storage systems that will improve productivity and accuracy;
• Load, bind, and arrange pallets, label and transport materials into warehouses;
• Determine re-order level of all stock items and supplies;
• Periodically prepare a list of assets and general stores to be disposed of.

Job Description

• Must have a minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, Mathematics, statistics, Engineering from a reputable university;
• Must be a member of a professional Procurement/Supply Chain Management or Warehousing body;
• Must have 7 years working experience in procurement or warehousing or supply chain management;
• Proven ability to manage warehouse, inventory, shipping, and receiving operations;
• Ability to arrange and coordinate regional, national, and global logistics;
• Hardworking and detail oriented, with the ability to multi-task effectively;
• Outstanding leadership, motivation, and communication skills,
• Must possess a good grasp of the provisions of the Public Procurement & Disposal Act and Regulations;
• Must possess a postgraduate diploma in Procurement/Supply Chain Management from a recognized institution of higher learning or a professional body;
• Must be computer literate and possess good analytical skills;
• A Masters degree in Procurement, Warehousing, Business Administration, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Finance or Accounting will be an added advantage.

Manager, Business Systems

Duties

• Responsible for planning, coordinating and managing all activities related to the design, acquisition / development and implementation of enterprise application systems for the Commission;
• Proactively seek opportunities within the Commission and its partners to improve and enhance the efficiency of the organization through innovative and improved systems development;
• Manage the development and deployment of new application systems and / or enhancements to existing applications throughout the Commission;
• Provide technical leadership to project teams and developers working on project development teams;
• Ensure development projects meet business requirements and goals, fulfill end-user expectations, identify and resolve application issues;
• Review and analyze existing applications effectiveness and efficiency, and then develop strategies for improving or leveraging these systems;
• Ensure that development standards are established, kept up to date and enforced.
• Coordinate the development of detailed documentation for the operation of implemented systems by users and operators;
• Prepare and manage budget for own area and allocates resources accordingly;
• Undertake any other such duties, training and/or work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent and commensurate with the general level of responsibility for this job.

Job Description

• Education: Degree in Computer Science/Information Systems or equivalent;
• Experience: 8 or more years of IT and business/industry work experience in managing teams or projects in systems analysis and/or programming functions;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Practical knowledge and full cycle implementation experience of large, integrated IT projects required;
• Sound knowledge of ICT systems in electoral processes required;
• Proven knowledge of one or more integrated/ERP systems;
• Prior demonstration of complex coordination and interaction across functional boundaries;
• Able to meet strict deadlines, lead diverse teams and projects;
• Professional certification in Project Management or ERP desired.

The Job Application Process

Applicants should fill the online form provided on the Commission website www.iebc.or.ke/careers.

A printed copy of the form and copies of certificates can be dropped or posted to the

Chief Executive Officer/ Commission Secretary
at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, Anniversary Towers,
6th Floor Reception, University Way,
P. O. Box 45371 - 00100 Nairobi, Kenya.

Forms are also available at the Commission Headquarters and Regional Offices.

Applications must be received on or before 30st March 2012.

The Commission is a equal opportunity employer.

Canvassing will lead to disqualification.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Shortlisted candidates will be vetted as per Chapter Six of the Constitution.

OJ.H. Oswaco
Chief Executive Officer / Commission Secretary

 

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Huduma Consult Architectural Draftsman Job in Kenya

Competent Architectural Draftsman Required

• Minimum 5 years relevant work experience
• Develop and prepare production designs and drawings from preliminary concepts / sketches
• Preparation of Detail drawings, Specifications, Shop drawings, and Perspective color rendering drawings
• Knowledge of standards and regulations essential

Candidate must possess

• adminstrative skills,

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Branch Manager Re-Advert Job in Nairobi.

Industry: Telecommunication
Reports To: Contract Management & Deployment & Sales Administration Director at the
Headquarter in France, through the Contract Manager based in France.

Our client, a French high Technology provider of broadband terminals, convergence and energy solutions, seeks to recruit a qualified and experienced individual to fill the position of Branch Manager. The successful candidate will be in charge of the Local Branch and will be liaising closely with the Headquater’s team (Contract Manager, Sales Manager, Design Engineer).

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Ensure the Branch management on Financial, Human Resources, administrative and operational aspects.
• Coordinating operations of the Projects implementation in order to meet the contractual obligations and the profitability and cash targets
• Ensuring the Business Development
• Ensure local costs planning, optimization and control.
• Local invoicing and corresponding timely payment
• Managing the relationship with the local accountant
• Managing the local staff and sub-contractors.
• Maintaining client relationship and business development.

Qualifications and Competences

• Must be a holder of University degree in engineering preferably Telecommunications or Networks.
• Minimum 5 years experience in the similar role.
• Must possess project handling techniques (leading teams, organization, and budgeting, financial management).
• Have good communication and report writing skills
• Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing staff groups and major projects and initiatives
• Ability to motivate staff and achieve results

To apply, send your cover letter and CV only with no other attachments to recruit@flexi-personnel.com before Friday 23rd March 2012.

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

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Construction Project Manager Re-Advert Job in Tanzania

Industry: Construction

Our client, a leader in the Construction Industry in East Africa in Building and Civil engineering work including Project Management with the Head office in Dar- es- salaam is looking for a self driven and proactive Project Manager.

They will provide management oversight for all phases of the construction project, including coordinating workers, material, and equipment while ensuring that specifications are being followed, and work is proceeding on schedule and within budget.

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Lifecare International Insurance Brokers Receptionist, Relationship Manager and Accountant Jobs in Kenya

Lifecare International Insurance Brokers LTD

Receptionist

Roles and Responsibilities

Receptionist represents the face of the company, very critical and important role, whereby the focus being that the key values of the company are being communicated to all concerned stakeholders either by email/phone/or face to face meeting.

Reporting to Asst. Operations Manager

Specific Responsibilities

Phone and Mails

• Screen incoming phone (land/mobile) calls and answer them in the prescribed manner and divert them to the right dept for immediate answering of queries.
• Ensure delivery and pick up mail to and from clients/providers/others
• Open and date stamp all general correspondence
• Maintain the incoming mail log
• Assist in the planning and preparation of meetings, conferences and conference
• Deal with simple client queries
• Get calls for senior management as required
• Responsible to follow up on missed calls and undelivered messages to both internal and external clients.
• Responsible for incoming and outgoing couriers and logging of same.

Attending to Visitors

• Greet company’s visitors
• Responsible to ensure the Guests are looked after and are treated with care and respect as per the values and culture of Lifecare
• Responsible for guests co-ordination with other departments like HR, Admin, Sales, Customer service etc.
• Responsible to ensure all visitors enter to only to the authorized areas and follow the visitors policy is adhered to
• Coordinate with the office staff to arrange for refreshments for the visitors whenever required.

Technology Management

• Enters Courier details in/Gold mine and updates it on daily basis
• Use only the hardware and software systems as provided by the company for all communications, information and data storage purposes.

Maintenance of Various Logs

• Responsible for keeping the attendance, lunch and out of office logs
• Responsible for co-ordinating office car usage for official purposes
• Responsible for keeping client pick up log and co-ordination/tracking of same.

Team Work

• Extend and participate in the pursuit of all new business securing activities as directed by the manager or the management of Lifecare.
• Build and maintain cohesive relations with other departments and colleagues of Lifecare International
• Support and encourage team spirit within Lifecare by skills, experience and knowledge sharing
• Coordinate with the HR and admin department to arrange for trainings, meetings or other get together, involving both internal and external stakeholders.

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Travel Company Limited Ltd: Key Accounts Manager Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Employment Type: Full Time

Summary

Our Client a ground and air travel company in Kenya is seeking a Key Accounts Manager to do sales and marketing of air ticketing and travel management services to generate maximum revenues, expand market share and achieve company’s profitability targets, while providing outstanding service to customers and ensuring customer escalations and complaints are dealt with efficiently and conclusively.

Duties & Responsibilities

Sales & Marketing Duties

• Responding to various tender requests from a variety of sources with regards to Air ticketing and Travel Management services;
• Follow up on sales leads, call on clients and solicit business;
• Planning and managing direct marketing campaigns;
• Building and maintaining relationships with existing customers through regular review visits and constant communications;
• Acting as a contact between the company and its existing and potential markets;
• Gathering market and customer intelligence;
• Advising on forthcoming product developments and discussing special promotions;
• Gaining a clear understanding of customers' businesses and requirements to enable accurate audience and presentation targets;
• Gaining a clear understanding of the products, market environment and benefits related information;

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Academic Research Writing Job in Kenya

The Company:

We are an academic research writing firm specializing in assisting students in completing their assignments.

We work on papers such as dissertations, thesis, term papers, proposals, etc and have been reputed amongst our clients to offer nothing but premium services with many of them providing a constant stream of work for us.

The Job:

We are expanding and seeking to immediately fill in positions for 5 associate writers.

Most of the work will entail writing assignments related to business & research proposals, term papers, dissertations, thesis, assignments and article writing.

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Avanti Restaurant: Restaurant Manager, Cashier/Waiters and Chefs Jobs in Kenya

A new chain of restaurants will soon be opening its first branch in Westlands.

We are looking to fill the following positions with charming, outgoing, customer friendly professionals.

We have openings for the following positions:

Restaurant Manager

Job Description;

• Supervises the functioning of all services and kitchen staff, facilities, sales and costs, to ensure maximum restaurant profit is achieved.
• Controls and analyses, on an on-going basis, in order to optimize the following:
• Quality levels of product and service
• Guest satisfaction
• Operating costs
• Sanitation and cleanliness (hygiene)
• Coordinates and supervises the preparation, presentation and service of food products to ensure the highest quality at all times.
• The Food and Beverage par stocks. Approves all purchases and other food and beverage items in accordance with restaurant quality and quantity standards.
• Conducts weekly restaurant meetings relating to, but not limited to, the following:
• Overall Food and Beverage financial results and profitability
• Projected business
• Operations results and problems
• Changes in procedures
• New management policies
• Quality improvement
• Sales improvement
• Productivity improvement
• Production time
• Implements a daily, weekly and monthly checklist for all restaurant section. Ensures proper follow-up to attain maximum quality and efficiency.
• Interacts with individuals outside the hotel including, but not limited to, customers, suppliers, government officials, competitors and other members within his/her locality.
• Prepares detailed induction program for new staff
• Ensures training needs analysis of staff is carried out and training programs are designed and implemented to meet the staff needs
• Conducts probation and formal performance appraisal in line with company guidelines.

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Reelforge PHP Developer Job in Kenya

Job Description

The PHP Developer will be responsible for developing and maintaining the Reelforge applications clients utilising in depth PHP and MySQL skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Building and maintenance of core PHP based applications.
• To design and develop relational database systems and their web interfaces.
• To assist the Technical Director in the planning of overall company strategy regarding web development .

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F&B Cost Controller and Purchasing Manager Jobs in Kenya

A leading 5 star hotel located in Nairobi has the following employment vacancies:

F&B Cost Controller

• In charge of all aspects of F&B Cost Control section of the finance department.
• Prepare daily Food and Beverage cost reports
• Costing of all issues and transfer for adjustment
• Daily bars stock take.
• Process daily reports by outlet.

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Safaricom Graduate Management Engineer Job in Kenya

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Director Technology Office within the Technology Division.

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Graduate Management Engineer

Ref: TECHNICAL_GME

In line with the business need to fast-track and develop qualified engineers, the holder of the position will go through an 11 month rotation program in all divisions within Safaricom.

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The People’s Republic of China 45 full scholarships to Kenyans for the 2012/2013 academic year

Republic of Kenya

Ministry of Higher Education Science and Technology,

The Peoples Republic of China

Scholarships for Year 2012 / 2013

The People’s Republic of China is offering 45 full scholarships to Kenyans for undergraduate and postgraduate for the 2012/2013 academic year.

Ten (10) of the scholarships are for bachelors, Twenty (20) for masters and Fifteen (15) are PhD programmes.

The Areas of study are in the field of Engineering, Sciences, Technology and Medicine.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet the following conditions:

A. Undergraduate

• Minimum KCSE Mean Grade of B (plain).
• Not more than 25 years of age.
• Strong grades on the major subjects that are key to the specialty preferred
• Completed Secondary Education in the last three (3) years.
• Has KCSE certificate

B. Post Graduate

• Are serving the country in the public sector.
• Completed two (2) years of continuous public service since their last degree studies.
• Graduated with a Bachelor’s degree of at least Upper Second class honors level.
• PhD, applicants must have a relevant Master’s Degree.
• Are below 35 years for Masters and 40 years for PhD

Application Procedure

Preliminary application forms are obtainable from the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology offices at Telposta Towers, 27th floor, Room 2702.

The application forms can also be downloaded from the Ministry’s website: www.scienceandtechnology.go.ke.

Masters and PhD applicants should submit their application forms through their heads of departments.

Completed application forms with attached certified photocopies of ID, academic/professional certificates, transcripts, birth certificate, other testimonials and a proposal (for PhD applicants) in the area of study should be sent to:

Director Higher Education,
Ministry of Higher Education Science and Technology,
P. O. Box 9583 -00200,
Nairobi

Or delivered to: Telposta Towers, 27th floor room 2702

The application forms should reach the Ministry not later than 27th March 2012.

Director Higher Education
For: Permanent Secretary

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Judges of the Industrial Court Jobs in Kenya (15 Posts)

Republic of Kenya

The Judiciary

The Judicial Service Commission

The Judicial Service Commission of Kenya invites applications from qualified persons for the following position in the Judiciary.

Vacancies for the Office of Judge of the Industrial Court

15 Posts

Ref : V/No.1/2012.

Terms of Service: Constitutional Office.

Period of Service: Retirement at the age of 70 years with an election to retire on attaining the age of 65 years.

Functions: A Judge of the Employment and Labour Relations Court shall serve in any Employment and Labour Relations Court station in Kenya and shall exercise the following functions:

(a) Have unlimited original jurisdiction in disputes relating to employment and labour relations;

(b) Have jurisdiction to determine the question whether a right or fundamental freedom in the Bill of Rights in the Kenya Constitution,2010, in employment and labour relations has been denied, violated, infringed or threatened;

(c) Have jurisdiction to hear appeals from decisions of tribunals of competent jurisdiction in disputes relating to employment and labour relations;

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PCEA Nairobi Newton Partnership Board Program Officer Job in Kenya

PCEA Nairobi Newton Partnership Board
Working with Older People in Kibwezi

Background

The PCEA Nairobi Newton Partnership Board working with Newton Presbytery runs community projects in Water, Health and Education in Thange Location of Kibwezi District.

The board has received a grant from Jersey Overseas Aid to implement a pilot Age friendly program for the Older Persons in the said location in partnership with HelpAge International for 9 months.

The Board invites application for the Post of Program Officer who will be incharge of overall project implementation.

Reporting to the Board and based in Kibwezi, this position will run for 9 months on a fixed term contract.

This duration may be extended subject to availability of funding. .

Requirements

• A Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences / Community development
• Minimum 3 years experience in project management in an NGO set up
• Computer Literacy a must

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Teachers Service Commission Request for Proposal to Conduct a Customer / Employee Satisfaction and Work Environment Survey

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) was established as a constitutional Commission under the constitution of Kenya (2010).

The Commission is mandated to register trained teachers;

• to recruit and employ registered teachers; to assign teachers employed by the Commission for service in public schools and tertiary institutions;
• to promote and transfer teachers; to exercise disciplinary control over teachers; to terminate the employment of teachers;
• to review the standards of education and training for persons entering the teaching service;
• to review the demand for and supply of teachers and to advise the national government on matters relating to the teaching profession.

TSC has embraced the Results Based Management approach and the Public Service Performance Contracting System which entail customer focused service delivery, strategic planning and rapid results initiatives.

In an effort to obtain customer feedback on the quality of its services, the TSC intends to conduct a Customer/Employee satisfaction and Work Environment Survey during the period April-June, 2012.

The findings from the Survey will be used to improve our Quality Management System, inform process re-engineering and possibly set new service standards.

Goals and objectives of the assignment:

The overall objective of the assignment is to conduct a Customer and Employee satisfaction and Work Environment survey and obtain feedback in relation to the services provided by the Commission and recommend appropriate interventions and opportunities for improvement.

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Kenya Forest Service Expression of Interest to Prepare an Annotated Bibliography of Africa PFM Learning

Kenya Forest Service

Tender No.KFS/MMMB/09/2011-2012

Expression of Interest to Prepare an Annotated Bibliography of Africa PFM Learning

The Governments of Finland and Kenya are executing the Miti Mingi Maisha Bora (MMMB) programme of support to forest sector reform.

The objective is to reduce poverty by ensuring that the forest sector contributes to improving the lives of the poor while restoring the environment and aiding the economic recovery growth of Kenya within the context of Vision 2030.

Through MMMB, Kenya Forest Service (KFS) invites expression of interests from qualified NGOs to carry out the work indicated below.

KFS is therefore inviting eligible and qualified firms to express their interest to prepare an annotated bibliography of PFM learning in Africa.

To be eligible, the firms must meet the following minimum criteria:

1. Provide statutory registration documents i.e Copies of PIN, VAT Reg., Cert. of Incorporation/Reg., Tax clearance certificate, Physical address and telephone contact.

2. Provide detailed organization profile

3. Demonstrate financial and organizational strengths by attaching audited accounts for the last two years.

4. Provide relevant experience in the field of PFM planning and implementation management.

5. Provide names and C.Vs of staff expected to undertake the assignment giving their qualifications.

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KEMSA Customer Service Manager, Management Accountant and Financial Accountant Jobs in Kenya

The Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (KEMSA)

Employment Opportunities in the Medical Supply Chain

The Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (KEMSA) is a State Corporation established in 2000 with the mandate to Procure, Warehouse and Distribute medical commodities to over 6,000 public health facilities countrywide.

The Agency wishes to recruit competent staff to fill existing vacancies in various departments as outlined below:

1. Customer Service Manager

Grade SA3

Ref. No. CSM/HR/01/2012

Purpose Statement

Reporting to the Operations Director, the job holder will be responsible for ensuring continuous, timely and efficient supply of essential medical commodities to public health facilities in the country.

Responsible for sales and marketing of the KEMSA SSD commodities, training the health facilities
in rational drug use. He/she will also ensure that customers’ needs and expectations are fully met.

Principal Accountabilities

• To manage customer Service function;
• To develop and implement customer service strategies;
• To obtain and respond to feedback from Health Care personnel involved in drug management at Provincial, District and Rural Health Facilities on product requirements/performances and service levels;
• Ensure service teams are properly trained in Policy and Procedures, customer service techniques; Product Knowledge and training on Rational drug use;
• To relay relevant quality related information to Quality Assurance Manager;
• To obtain monthly receipts, usage and stock holding for national health facilities;
• Analyze and evaluate results on a monthly and quarterly basis, and take the necessary corrective action in order to achieve desired customer satisfaction levels;
• Provide the relevant accurate input into the customer requirements forecasting process to ensure optimal inventory availability at all times including at customer facilities;
• To establish and maintain good relationships with entire customer base.
• Develop business plans for Customer Service department
• Suggest product innovations as per customer requests and involve relevant sections of the Agency;
• Preparing and implementation of performance management systems and achievement of set targets in the Agency.
• Perform any other responsibilities as may be necessary to achieve the Agency’s objectives or as may be assigned by the management.

Qualification, knowledge, skills and experience required

• The ideal candidate should have relevant University Degree in pharmacy, medicine or relevant medical/pharmaceutical sciences
• Should possess a Postgraduate Diploma/Degree in Business Administration, sales and Marketing, Supplies Management or Strategic Management
• Have a sound understanding of the public health sector

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Office Manager and Personal Assistant to the Country Manager Job in Kenya

Our client is a world leader with over 40 years experience in technology based innovation and products.

Their products & initiatives continually advance how people work and live.

Our client is now seeking an Office Manager and Personal Assistant to the Country Manager.

Based in the Nairobi Office, the person will report to the Admin Support Manager in Europe.

The person will manage the Nairobi office as well as manage the Country Manager’s diary.

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Administration and Financial Manager Job in Kenya

Our company is looking for an Asian / Indian administration and financial manager to be based in Nairobi.

Requirements;

• CPA (K) or equivalent
• 5 years experience in a busy accounting environment preferably in the service sector
• Ability to compile final company and group accounts

Email your CV and application letter to hr@midlandsglobal.net

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Reelforge PHP Developer Job in Kenya

Job Description

The PHP Developer will be responsible for developing and maintaining the Reelforge applications clients utilising in depth PHP and MySQL skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Building and maintenance of core PHP based applications.
• To design and develop relational database systems and their web interfaces.
• To assist the Technical Director in the planning of overall company strategy regarding web development .
• To monitor web server and site technical performance

Skills / Attributes Required

• Previous PHP programming experience

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Personnel and Administrative Manager Job in Kenya

We are a well established Risk management and loss prevention company seeking to recruit an experienced and dedicated individual to join the team in the capacity of a Human Resource and Administrative Manager.

This position will be reporting to the C.E.O.

Position Purpose:

The holder of this position will assist in the overall management and administration of the human resources function to ensure achievement of business objectives through a motivated workforce as well as ensuring compliance with employment legislature.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Manage and supervise the day-to-day Human Resources and Administration Department operations
• Develop, implement and monitor human resource management policies and procedures including performance management system and process for the company.
• Manage full-life cycle recruitment activities to include: posting job vacancy announcements, pre-screening candidates, scheduling interviews, identify recruitment sources, initiating background investigations, and facilitating the offer process.

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Sharepoint Developer Job Vacancy

Urgent Job Vacancy

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Immediate shortlisting

Title: Sharepoint Developer

Location: Brisbane, Australia

Job Type: Permanent, Immediate

Job Description:

The primary responsibilities for this position will be the development of SharePoint Applications on ECMS platform.

This will require the following job functions for the successful candidate.

• Clearly identify requirements and technical feasibility of a project.
• Understand and formulate custom, client specific solutions including where necessary integration of third party packages.
• Ensure quality of technical solution through regular checkpoints and reviews.

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IYCN Survey Consultant Job Vacancy - Terre des hommes (Lausanne)

IYCN Survey Consultant Required

Terre des hommes (Lausanne) is advertising for the recruitment of an IYCN Survey Consultant for the duration of approximately one month from 29th March 2012.

The IYCF Consultant is requested to support Tdh in the implementation of the IYCF KAP survey, part of Tdh’s Health and Nutrition project in Lagdera District (Garissa County), Kenya.

The Consultant will carry out the survey tasks in close collaboration with the national team of fieldworkers assigned by Tdh and the Ministry of Health (MoH).

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Chemonics International Chief of Party, Institutional Capacity Building Specialist and MIS / M&E Specialist Jobs in Kenya

Chief of Party

Chemonics seeks a chief of party for the anticipated, three-year USAID-funded African Institutions Innovation Mechanism Assist project.

Based in Nairobi, Kenya, the project will provide technical assistance to the African Institutions Innovation Mechanism project and play an important role in USAID's Feed the Future initiative.

More specifically, it will mobilize capacity building providers, technical experts, and consultants to help USAID/East Africa build strong partnerships with local organizations; assist USAID with the management and tracking of an annual program statement; and provide technical assistance to African partners and USAID missions in Feed the Future-focus countries.

We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide overall project leadership, management, and technical direction
• Liaise with USAID, government counterparts, and local partners
• Manage and supervise project personnel and subcontractors
• Ensure project assistance is technically sound and appropriate

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Human Resource Manager Career in Nairobi Kenya - KShs 170K

Human Resource Manager

Job Purpose

To provide effective management of the human resources function in a company with an expanding foothold in the region.

Key responsibilities

• Review and implement human resource policies, procedures and guidelines designed to achieve Company’s strategy.
• Allocate human resources, ensuring appropriate matches between personnel.
• Assess training needs and develop training and development programmes aimed at building staff capacity to achieve desired performance levels.
• Conduct new staff induction programs.
• Administer benefits and performance management systems aimed at increasing productivity in the Company.
• Advise management on organizational policy matters like equal employment opportunity, sexual harassment and recommend changes.
• Maintain records and compile statistical reports concerning personnel related data such as hires, transfers, performance appraisals, etc.
• Develop and manage staff welfare schemes such as medical, insurance etc.
• Study legislation, arbitration decisions and collective bargaining contracts to assess industry trends.
• Review the policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure compliance with labour laws.
• Ensure compliance with statutory safety, health and environmental standards in the work place.

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Senior Legal Counsel Job in Kenya - Bridge International Academies

Description:

Position Title: Senior Legal Counsel

About Bridge International Academies

Bridge International Academies is a for-profit startup company revolutionizing education across Africa with a unique business model.

The company runs a large-scale network of low-cost primary schools in Kenya that significantly outperforms other primary schools in the same areas because of our “school in a box” systems.

Our schools profitably deliver this high-quality education for less than $4 per child per month, which enable the schools to cover all their costs and create a profitable central organization at scale.

We have launched 37 schools in Kenya, we will double in size in the next 6 months, and plan to rapidly scale the company to serve more than 1 million students across the continent.

About this position

We have and are continuing to develop one of the most sophisticated approaches to providing affordable education to MILLIONS of children in one of the most challenging environments in the world.

This position within the Finance and Administration department will be responsible for leading conclusively and in a professional and timely manner all legal activities across the company

Key Areas of Responsibilities:

• Build the company’s legal structures and systems and develop a small but strong team to handle legal matters at all levels of the company
• Developing and implementing departmental plans, policies and procedures to guide all legal issues arising in the company.
• Developing and implementing strategies on risk management, litigation, records and property issues in the company
• Participate in drawing and vetting staff and commercial contracts, leases and other legal instruments while working closely with the lands department legal support team
• Participate in negotiations between the company and other parties to assure the company’s legal rights are upheld

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Project Manager Job in Kenya - Bridge International Academies

Position Title: Project Manager

About this position

Excellent opportunity for a highly motivated project manager with experience as a project manager and able to move quickly, change focus often while still paying attention to detail.

A professional who is:

• Result driven
• Works well under pressure and thrives in challenges
• Able to relate technical skills to a sound business process
• Good report writing
• Good communicator (written and oral) and listener
• Able to work in team
• Self-motivated
• Highly skilled in project management software

Key responsibilities:

• Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities.
• Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope.
• Reviews deliverables prepared by team before passing to client.
• Effectively applies our methodology and enforces project standards.

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Supply Chain Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya - Bridge International Academies

Position Title: Supply Chain Manager

Location: Nairobi

About Bridge International Academies

Bridge International Academies was conceived in 2007 out of the belief that giving every child access to a high quality education would have the greatest impact on reducing poverty worldwide.

With that guiding insight, Bridge International developed a strategy that would enable it to launch a large-scale network of high-quality, ultra low-cost, for-profit primary schools.

Operating a network of schools supported by a strong central headquarters gives Bridge International the scale, experience, and capacity to invest in systems of management, support, training, and innovation that allows individual schools to dramatically increase their effectiveness.

Using this model, Bridge International is able to profitably deliver high-quality education for $4 per child per month. This ensures that its academies will continue to successfully serve its communities as long as parents value the educational service provided.

The first Bridge International Academy launched successfully in Kenya in 2009 and 60 academies will be operating in Kenya in January 2012. Through rapid and strategic expansion, Bridge International will provide a quality education to over a million students in the coming years.

About this position:

Responsibilities (Functions and duties)

• To direct and manage the process which includes the planning of procurement, production, warehouse management, inventory control, logistics and distribution to ensure accurate and appropriate inventories, timely delivery and cost effectiveness across diverse regions.
• To strategically communicate the needs and objectives to line managers and key personnel in operations, procurement, warehouse, manufacturing, logistics and distribution ensuring the entire team understand the timing required and individual input necessary to make the process run smoothly. Ownership of the work flow process to ensure timelines of all inputs.

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Head of Development Job in Nairobi Kenya - Bridge International Academies

Position: Head of Development

Location: Nairobi

About Bridge International Academies

Bridge International Academies was conceived in 2007 out of the belief that giving every child access to a high quality education would have the greatest impact on reducing poverty worldwide.

With that guiding insight, Bridge International developed a strategy that would enable it to launch a large-scale network of high-quality, ultra low-cost, for-profit primary schools.

Operating a network of schools supported by a strong central headquarters gives Bridge International the scale, experience, and capacity to invest in systems of management, support, training, and innovation that allows individual schools to dramatically increase their effectiveness.

Using this model, Bridge International is able to profitably deliver high-quality education for $4 per child per month. This ensures that its academies will continue to successfully serve its communities as long as parents value the educational service provided.

The first Bridge International Academy launched successfully in Kenya in 2009 and 60 academies will be operating in Kenya in January 2012. Through rapid and strategic expansion, Bridge International will provide a quality education to over a million students in the coming years.

About this position:

Job Purpose: Overall responsibility for Bridge International Academies Land Acquisition, Land Legal, Design and Construction programs and all facets of the development program and team.

Responsibilities (Functions and duties)

• Ensure the successful acquisition of land and the subsequent building of schools throughout the Bridge International system is at or above budgeted levels at all times and in compliance with all operating and financial standards and requirements.
• Direct and coordinate activities of the land search, negotiation and acquisition, legal vetting and contact finalization, design and construction teams.
• Manage staff, preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties. Determine staffing requirements, and interview, hire and train new employees, or oversee those personnel processes.

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