Chief Accountant

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The Chief Accountant will take an active role in setting up and maintaining internal financial, procedures, coordinating and planning of all activities in the Finance department. Additionally, you will expected to achieve the financial goals set, compliance with legal procedures, treasury management, staff management among others

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct the accounting operation with full management responsibility including the development of staff and establishment of goals and objectives for the hotel accounting function.
• Develop and strengthen internal control ;this also includes ensuring adherence to set controls
• Develop financial policies, systems and procedures and communicate these to affected parties to monitor and ensure compliance in line with International Accounting Standards and generally accepted accounting principles
• Responsible for maintaining a stable cash-flow for the hotel by drawing up cash flow projections and appraising debtors & creditors to ensure steady cash flow.
• Enforce financial discipline across the organization and ensure all departments operate within the laid down financial policy framework.
• Production of timely and accurate management reports against strict deadlines.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and ensuring the care of company assets
• Responsible for maintaining accuracy and timeliness of inventory controls and cost controls.
• Compile and analyze financial information, prepare work papers and support schedules for Committees & Board meetings
• Preparation of tax and audit schedules including draft accounts for audits

 Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA   finalist
• At least 5 years experience as Chief Accountant in hotel industry.
• Ability to maintain the company’s strict finance standards at all times
• Working knowledge of accounting packages

How to apply:

Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a day time phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business Friday 12^th July 2013.  All applications to be sent to recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke

Note: Applicants outside hospitality/Hotel industry are unlikely to qualify. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted for interviews.

Project Planner

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Kiscol is committed to appointing and retaining the most qualified and competent staff who have proven future potential to effectively and efficiently perform duties and responsibilities that they shall be appointed to in accordance with the objectives of the organization.

Kwale International Sugar Company Limited (KISCOL) hereby invites applications from qualified and experienced individuals for the following positions:

PROJECT PLANNER

Qualifications and experience

o    Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management.

o    Proficiency in MS Project and MS Excel in planning.

o    Proficiency in project design skills e.g. Auto CAD andARCHI-CAD

o    Two years experience in construction management and planning

o    Have excellent management skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

o    Preparation and interpretation of construction schedules

o    In liaison with management, conduct project planninganalyses.

o    Ensure proper tabulation and maintenance of all essentialdocumentation that applies to the milestones of the project.

o    Gather and review data concerning facility modifications andregulatory requirements

o    Prepare technical statements of work for constructionprojects facility modifications, improvements, and service and maintenancecontracts.

Qualifiedindividuals are invited to send their application along with detailed CV to careers@kwale-group.com so as to be received on or before 6th July 2013

Advocacy Manager

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JOB DESCRIPTION
Name of the position: Advocacy Manager
Country: Kenya	Base:  Nairobi
Direct line manager: Deputy Country Director Line management of: None	Starting date: 1st August 2013	Ending date: 31st July 2014
Founded in 1979, ACF International (Action Against Hunger) is an international humanitarian organization that delivers programs in over 40 countries. Recognized worldwide as a leader in the fight against hunger, our mission is to save lives through the prevention, detection, and treatment of malnutrition, especially during and after emergency situations and conflicts. From crisis to sustainability, ACF tackles the underlying causes of malnutrition and its effects. By integrating our programs with local and national systems, we further ensure that short-term interventions become long-term solutions. With Head Offices in France, the United Kingdom, Spain, the United States and Canada, our international network shares its combined resources, breadth of experience and technical expertise in pursuit of a world without hunger. ACF is present in Kenya since 2001. Currently the mission is implementing program activities in West Pokot, Isiolo, Tana River, Garissa and Dadaab refugee camps. Summary ACF Kenya is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced candidate to take on the position of the Advocacy Manager based in Nairobi. Under the supervision and guidance from the DCD and with technical support from the HQ Advocacy Team, the Advocacy Manager will be responsible for the implementation of the mission advocacy strategy consistent with international advocacy issues pursued by ACF-International. The main objective of this position is to promote the technical and operational strategy and increase ACF impact by creating political and institutional changes at national and county level ( from SUN to devolution). Overall Objectives Ø  Expand, coordinate and improve  ACF’s advocacy and communication  for tackling under nutrition at national and county levels Ø  Explore and implement different advocacy and communication strategies /mechanisms to ensure the inclusion of nutrition on the county political and development agenda Ø  Develop and communicate advocacy messages targeted to various stakeholder groups and especially decision makers at county level (and secondary at national) using evidence based communication tools and platforms. Ø  Disseminate updates on new developments in nutrition advocacy, new development in government policies, regional and international events, etc. Specific Objectives and Activities: SO1: Contribute to the development of the advocacy  strategy Activities Ø  Developing the mission advocacy strategy consistent with the technical strategies and ACF international (and regional if applicable) advocacy strategies: identification of objectives of change, analysing contemporary country specific debates (resilience, devolution) defining the messages, targets and partners and relevant tools. Ø  Develop a work plan, with specific advocacy and communications  objectives and activities, as well as a calendar and budget, for the period from  June 2013 to  July  2014 Ø  Set up a calendar, with county, national  and regional key events for  advocacy opportunities Ø  Incorporate advocacy objectives within mission’s proposals and reports Ø  Facilitate the sharing of advocacy objectives within the mission  SO2 : Implement the advocacy strategy at national and county level Activities Ø  Support in-country management to ensure the integration of advocacy in regular programming Ø  Managing information necessary for advocacy activities at national and county level elaborating the action plan and coordinating the implementation of advocacy activities with the program teams Examples of task: Ø  Analyze the situation on advocacy issues: Collect and update the data, follow political, financial, administrative, county, national or international dates, follow the positioning of all parties and their changes. Ø  Coordinate the collection of evidence through the results of ACF programs in the country and according to opportunities to influence Ø  Write positioning papers and summaries and actively participate to the writing of messages/arguments. Ø  Participate to official and lobbying meetings about issues related to the advocacy strategy in cooperation with the Heads of Technical Departments, the Head of Base and Deputy Country Director Ø  To develop or contribute to development of advocacy products such as policy briefings, letters, submissions and other advocacy products SO3 : Represent ACF to outside bodies Activities Ø  Develop a mapping using a power analysis of key decision makers (in the ACF operational areas) for  nutrition sector (nutrition direct and sensitive) Ø  Developing and coordinating partnerships with other parties on advocacy activities (NGO, civil society) and facilitating joint advocacy activities Ø  To undertake advocacy and lobbying as required with in-country national and county decision-making bodies and stakeholders (including Governors, local MPs etc.) Ø  Supporting the Country Director (or Deputy CD) in developing contact with the media in order to have an effective and efficient channels for advocacy messages Ø  To engage in networking, building relations with national and county stakeholders to continually inform, challenge and improve advocacy messages and tactics Ø  Contributing to advocacy related working groups (NTF sub group, IAWG) SO4: Capacity  building and repository of information Activities Ø  Recording lessons learned, best practices and challenges on advocacy activities and transmit to HQ Ø  Train/ sensitization all Program Manager on advocacy Ø  Repository of  advocacy and communication  initiates , tools and  documents
QUALIFICATIONS
Education -          Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, communication and media -          Master’s degree in relevant field desirable Required Experience -          Minimum 5 years in the humanitarian/development sector -          Minimum 2 years of humanitarian experience in an advocacy position -          Experience with ACF is desirable Knowledge                      -          Knowledge and practical experience of general humanitarian standards and principles such as Sphere Standards, HAP, and the Red Cross Code of Conduct, Do No Harm and conflict sensitivity. -          Up to date knowledge of the humanitarian discourse around key concepts such as devolution, resilience, LRRD -          Advanced knowledge of donors’ guidelines/procedures -          Fluency in written and spoken English -          Excellent knowledge of  Microsoft Package -          Good understanding of all three ACF’s technical sectors is desirable Skills -          Excellent planning skills -          Outstanding writing and communication skills -          Exceptional organizational and management skills -          Training and capacity building skills -          Good analytical and presentation skills. Abilities -          Credibility to lobby, network, influence and represent ACF Kenya at all levels. -          Must be disciplined and able to work autonomously and arrive at decisions and conclusions with minimal guidance. -          Proven ability to learn and adapt What ACF will offer: ü  Start date: August 2013 ü  Duty station: Nairobi Office with frequent travel to the field bases. ACF will provide transport and accommodation plus meals when travelling to the field bases ü  Remuneration package: Very Competitive salary package with additional benefits to include: §  Career development opportunities with ACF §  Training opportunities §  Comprehensive medical cover for self and dependants §  Opportunity to work in a good and friendly environment with a dynamic and motivated team ü  Duration of contract: One year contract, renewable depending on funding availability and performance Closing Date:  30th June 2013 by Close of Business 5pm. Applications sent after the closing date and time will not be considered. Interested candidates should forward their applications including a cover letter, curriculum vitae and telephone contacts and email addresses of 3 referees preferably former/current supervisors (certificates will be required later on in the recruitment process) to: EMAIL: recruit.ke@acf-international.org  indicate the position on the subject line of the email. Position opened to Kenyan Nationals only

Mechanical Engineering job in Kenya

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Kiscol is committed to appointing and retaining the most qualified and competent staff who have proven future potential to effectively and efficiently perform duties and responsibilities that they shall be appointed to in accordance with the objectives of the organization.

Kwale International Sugar Company Limited (KISCOL) hereby invites applications from qualified and experienced individuals for the following positions:

o     MECHANICALENGINEER

Qualifications and experience

o    Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

o    Five years experience in a similar position

o    Two years experience in the sugar industry will be an addedadvantage.

o    Registration with ERB as Graduate or Registered Engineer andmembership with IEK shall be added advantage

o    Proficiency in MS Office Applications and AUTOCAD and otherdesign softwares

o    Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

o    Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, and maintainmechanical products, equipment, systems and processes to meet requirements,applying knowledge of engineering principles.

o    Maintenance and servicing of boilers, water treatment tanks,turbines etc

o    Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnosefaulty operations and make recommendations

o    Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair toensure that machines and equipment are installed and functioning according tospecifications.

Qualifiedindividuals are invited to send their application along with detailed CV to careers@kwale-group.com so as to be received on or before 6th July 2013

Agricultural Operations Technical Support Coordinator

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Kiscol is committed to appointing and retaining the most qualified and competent staff who have proven future potential to effectively and efficiently perform duties and responsibilities that they shall be appointed to in accordance with the objectives of the organization.

Kwale International Sugar Company Limited (KISCOL) hereby invites applications from qualified and experienced individuals for the following positions:

AGRICULTURAL OPERATIONS TECHNICAL SUPPORT COORDINATOR
Accountable to: Agricultural Technical Support Team Senior Coordinator

Qualifications and experience

o    Education: B.Sc. /M.Sc. in Agronomy/Irrigation/AgriculturalMechanization/Agricultural Engineering/Crop Production

o    Experience & skill: 8/10 years for B.Sc./M.SC.respectively, but out of which half of the service year should be on sugarcaneproduction

o    Having practical knowledge on managing sugarcane estates orirrigation training and management are added advantages

o    Computer literate/skill

o    Good communication skills

Duties and responsibilities

o    Plans, organizes and directs the overall activities of thetechnical support for nucleus estate agricultural operations

o    Establishes monitoring and evaluation systems and undertakesfollow-up on the nucleus estate

o    Develops performance measurement indexes for agriculturaloperations and evaluated accordingly

o    Reviews and analyzes operational data and/or information

o    Develops and implements systems on agricultural input andmachinery use as well as standards

o    Undertake skill gap identification (training needassessment)

o    Prepares technical and periodic performance reports

Duty Station: Nairobi with frequent location visits.

Qualifiedindividuals are invited to send their application along with detailed CV to careers@kwale-group.com so as to be received on or before 6th July 2013