ENGINEERING POSITIONS AT KCB Kenya

About the Job

Kenya Commercial Bank Staff Pension Fund and Kenya Commercial Bank Limited Staff Retirement Benefits (Defined Contribution) Scheme 2006 are one of the largest retirement benefits schemes in Kenya. The primary purpose of the schemes is to provide

pension benefits and safeguard members and their dependants in unfortunate circumstances, such as death and serious ill-health.

For the schemes to achieve these objectives, the surplus money after payment of immediate benefits is invested to generate further income for the schemes. In line with the schemes Investment Policies, The Trustees of the two schemes are putting up an ultra modern multi storey building within the recently extended and rezoned area of Upper Hill for investment purposes.

The Trustees of the two schemes are thus seeking the services of the following consultants:

RESIDENT ENGINEER

Responsibilities

a. Inspect all structural work in progress and advice on actual

progress in the relation to the works programme.

b. Attend all Contractor Coordination Meetings.

c. Check site grid and setting out details as work proceeds.

d. Inform the Contractor, the Engineer and the Project Manager of work not conforming to contract drawings or documents

e. Organize and submit equipment and services testing schedule.

f. Inform Consultant Engineer of any discrepancies in drawings or Bills of Quantities.

g. Inform Consultant Engineer of outstanding information required.

Qualifications

� Registered Engineer

� Minimum of 10 years experience in design and supervision of high rise reinforced concrete structures.

� Proficiency in AutoCAD and any other relevant CAD softwares.

GENERAL CLERK OF WORKS

Responsibilities

a. Oversee the safety and quality of work on site. Ensure work is carried out to the Architect�s design specification, standards and schedule.

b. To attend various meetings and submit written progress reports.

c. Checking that all work meets contractual and legal requirements.

d. To assist in the review of plans, specifications, and designs submitted by contractors, architects, or engineers.

e. Inform the Contractor, the Architect and the Project Manager of work not conforming to contract drawings or documents.

f. Inspect quality of materials delivered to Site and report to Architect.

g. Inform Architect of any discrepancies in drawings or Bills of Quantities.

h. To be responsible for continuous inspection during construction and to ensure adherence to all building codes, plans, specification, and allotted budget

Qualifications

� Diploma or Higher Diploma level in building construction.

� Minimum of 10 years design and supervision experience of

high rise buildings.

� Proficiency in Microsoft Office and MS. Project.

� Adequate knowledge in AutoCAD

ASSISTANT RESIDENT BUILDING SERVICES ENGINEER

Responsibility

a. Inspect all services work in progress and advice on actual progress in the relation to the works programme.

b. Assist in the coordination of Services between the various Services Sub-Contractors and the Main Contractor. Attend all Contractor Coordination Meetings.

c. Before a Concrete Slab is Cast check drawings and coordinate with the Main Contractor to ensure all holes, ducts, conduits have been allowed for in the slab.

d. Inspect materials delivered to Site and report to Engineer.

e. Visit work proceeding in workshop off-site and report to Engineer.

f. Organize and submit equipment and services testing schedule.

g. Inform Engineer of any discrepancies in drawings or Bills of Quantities.

Qualifications

a. Background in Building construction, Mechanical & Electrical engineering.

b. Minimum of 5 years design and supervision experience of

high rise buildings.

c. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, MS. Project.

d. Diploma or Higher Diploma level in building construction

Kindly forward CVs to arrive at the following address:-

The Project Manager KCB Upper Hill

Pinnacle Projects Ltd.,

Pension Towers, 11th Floor, Loita Street

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Ogilvy Group Strategy Director Job in Kenya

We are East Africa's fastest growing Integrated Marketing Communications powerhouse, host to 5 Agency Divisions and a fast expanding practice portfolio in Creative Design, Branding, Media Planning, Public Relations, Events Design and Digital Marketing.

We are looking for a dynamic marketing professional who can lead a team of Strategic Planners in the development and implementation of new business initiatives and client communication strategies.

As the Group Strategy Director, one will be expected to deliver against set financial business strategy goals, while demonstrating sound leadership for the agency group on matters relating to business growth and client strategic inputs.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Group CEO, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Managing the divisions' business plan and support structure for the group business units.
• Demonstrating a thorough and up-to-date knowledge of the Marketing Communications Industry, Ogilvy and key client accounts.
• Lead the group s new business initiatives including managing the tendering and pitch processes.
• Growth of existing business through well thought out IMC programs and initiatives.
• Converting networking opportunities and leads into revenue generating relationships.
• Acting as a gatekeeper for effective creative work by delivering sound communication strategies that are based on product truths and inspiring consumer insights.
• Seamlessly delivering Integrated Marketing Communication solutions to clients by synergistically coordinating all divisions; Public Relations, Media, Advertising, Digital and Events.
• Championing Ogilvy Worldwide strategic propriety tools.

Position Requirements

• Degree in Marketing or equivalent - an MBA will be an added advantage.
• Solid agency and / or marketing management experience.
• Proven leadership capability.
• Strong analytical, writing and public speaking skills.

Applications for the position should be e-mailed to hr@ogilvy.co.ke to reach us by Monday, January 24 2010

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Molyn Credit Limited Jobs in Kenya

Molyn Credit Limited

Credit and Financial Advisory Services

A fast growing credit and financial advisory business invites applications from candidates who can demonstrate professional competence, high degree of personal integrity and maturity, strong drive for success, and possess suitable qualifications for the vacancies presented below.

Finance Manager

Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach and inspire the finance team to achieve company goals and objectives
• Developing, reviewing, and applying financial processes and controls,
• Ensure clarity of the company's core business and key performance indicators, as well as challenges,
• Spearhead strategies that support financial rationale for new investments and operating initiatives,
• Production of company accounts, periodic budgets and business plans,
• Ensuring that high quality financial and management information is produced,
• Manage treasury and working capital,
• Ensuring tax compliance and statutory returns,
• Manage internal and external audits.

Minimum Requirements:

• A degree from a recognized University in Management, Business, or Related Disciplines (possession of MBA or other relevant professional qualification will be an added advantage)
• Must be a CPA (K) or ACCA holder
• At least 5 years post qualification experience with a proven track record in a medium sized financial services business
• Sound working knowledge of suitable financial services computer packages.

Human Resource & Administration Officer

Responsibilities

• Ensure the company promotes or recruits and places talent correctly and supports best practices in HR, Formulation and implementation of HR policies and procedures
• Process performance appraisals; salary guidelines, resignation procedure etc.
• Assisting in the development of effective communication, and feedback systems,
• Managing and promoting the Company's institutional culture,
• Maintaining personnel records and processing staff benefits,
• Plan, monitor and evaluate staff training and development programs,
• Plan, direct and coordinate the administrative and office support functions of the organization,
• Developing employee recognition, rewards, motivation programs and retention strategies.

Minimum Requirements:

• Holder of a Bachelors degree in Human resource management or related field,
• Member of the Institute of Human Resource Management or similar body,
• Possess at least 3 years working experience in the human resource field,
• Thorough knowledge and experience of the Kenyan labour laws,
• Computer literate as well as the ability to work under pressure.

Credit Control Officer

Responsibilities

• Control and manage debtors,
• Conduct proactive cash collection as well as chasing overdue loans in accordance with set targets and existing credit policy,
• To maintain an accurate customer diary, history and collection schedule in line with audit requirements,
• To liaise with Sales where necessary in the escalation of default/contractual account issues,
• To undertake/support customer visits and to maximise recovery success,
• To ensure that all customer queries regarding credit control, loan or payments are resolved promptly,
• Improve the efficiency and performance of the credit control department,
• Preparation of aged debt report analysis & updates.

Minimum Requirements:

• A diploma or degree from a recognized Institution in Business, or Related Disciplines.
• Possession of an accounting qualification will be an added advantage,
• Have a proven track record of success working in a corporate credit control environment,
• Be committed, professional and driven to exceed all targets set,
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, and strong computer skills,
• Able to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines.

Interested candidates should send their applications with CVs, and copies of educational and professional certificates to the Human Resource Officer on hr@molyn.co.ke by 21st January 2011.

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Beiersdorf Junior Brand Manager Job in Kenya

Passion for Skin & Beauty Care

Successful People - Successful Brands

Beiersdorf's 21,000 employees share the same passion: to delight consumers around the globe with next-generation skin and beauty care products.

As one of the world's leading companies within this field, we are able to offer a diverse range of opportunities for tailor-made career development.

Displaying commitment, team spirit and the ability to lead, our people are among the best- and it is they who provide the impetus needed to drive our company forward within the global business arena.

Beiersdorf East Africa Ltd targets you to apply for the following opportunity:

Junior Brand Manager

Job Ref: JBM/MRT/11

Job Purpose: To continuously learn and Implement annual brand strategies as well as execute marketing activities to grow the brand.

Key Result Area

• Implementing the annual brand marketing plans
• Seeking ways to fill the gaps within the East African skin and beauty market with the information derived from research
• Implementing promotional activities
• Nurturing brands that care for diverse cultures

Knowledge and skills requirement

• Bachelor of Commerce degree with a concentration in Marketing;
• A CIM qualification or other recognized and relevant professional qualification
• Computer literacy & Working Knowledge of Ms Office suite
• 1 - 2 years working experience in an FMCG company (Mandatory)
• Proactive, strong analytical skills and potential to grow into a strategic function
• Team Player
• Able to work with minimum supervision
• Passion for Brands

If you meet the above minimum requirements, please send your detailed curriculum vitae with academic/professional testimonials, three professional referees, and day time telephone contact quoting the |ob ref on the application and envelope to:

The Human Resources Manager
Beiersdorf East Africa Limited
P.O Box 78273-00507 Viwandani
Sasio Road off Lunga Lunga Road
Nairobi Kenya

Or via e -mail to contacts.nairobi@beiersdorf.com by January 21st 2011

Candidates not contacted within 2 weeks after the closing date should regard their application as unsuccessful.

Beiersdorf East Africa Ltd is an equal opportunity employer.

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United States International University (USIU) vacancies in Kenya

United States International University (USIU) is a Higher Learning Institution based in Nairobi, Kenya.

USIU is accredited by both the Kenya Government through the Commission for Higher Education (CHE), and by the American Government through the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities - the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

USIU is seeking to recruit a qualified candidate to fill in the following positions:

1. DVC, Finance & Administration
2. DVC, Institutional Planning and Advancement
3. MS System Administrator
4. Business Application Developer
5. Reference and Instruction Librarian
6. Library Archivist

Job Title: DVC, Finance & Administration

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor, the DVC Finance & Administration will have reports from the Head of Human Resources, the Chief Accountant and the Head of Purchasing.

The successful candidate will be Responsible for the development and implementation of sound financial and administrative policies; controls and procedures that ensure financial and administrative strength needed by the University to realize its mission and objectives.

Tasks:

• Provide leadership, guidance, coordination and direction in the seven departments within the division – Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, and Purchasing.
• Ensure each department has policies and systems that support departmental, divisional and overall organization strategies towards the realization of USIU’s Mission Statement.
• Develop and implement all fiscal, administrative policies and appropriate procedures to ensure common understanding in the performance of duties and responsibilities and align them to the University’s strategic plan.
• Coordinates preparation of financial statements, budgets, reports and special analysis or presentation to management and USIU board for approval.
• Liaising with Financial Institutions such as banks and insurance companies, government official suppliers, creditors, student, staff and faculty on various management and technical issues.
• Perform any other duties assigned.

Specialized tools/facilities required to effectively undertake the job:

• Competency in MS Office Applications
• Accounting Software :CARS System

Minimum Qualifications

• At least a Master’s degree in business administration, commerce, accounting, finance, economics or equivalent.
• Professional accounting qualifications such as CPA (K), ACCA finalist.
• Member of ICPAK or relevant accounting professional body
• Member of Association of Governing Boards of Universities & Colleges
• At least five (5) years working experience in a Financial Management

Competencies

• Leadership skills
• Negotiating Skills
• Competency in Accounting & Financial Management
• Good Communication Skills
• High Level of Integrity

Job Title: DVC, Institutional Planning and Advancement

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor, the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Institutional Planning and Advancement will have reports from the Head of Alumni and Grant Writer.

The successful candidate will be Responsible for coordinating and monitoring the development, approval and implementation of the USIU’s strategic planning process and programs with specific reference to the Institutional Research, Institutional Social Responsibility, fund development and Alumni in line with the USIU’s Mission and Vision.

Tasks:

• Establish and grow a University endowment fund and ensure that related policies are approved and implemented.
• Identify ,cultivate, solicit and manage a portfolio of donors to various university funds and programs
• Streamline university fundraising agenda by preparing a fund raising policy and approved by the Board.
• Enforce the implementation of various fund development policies across the University community
• Formulate and oversee giving campaigns and provide leadership at various levels.
• Seize and pursue opportunities to build strategic partnerships with other universities, public and private sector organizations.
• Mainstream the role of Alumni in university advancement and seek their involvement and support in the various university programs including various fund development activities.
• Coordinate the University’s strategic planning process across the university community and ensure integration to the Academic Plan and the WASC quality Assurance standards.
• Coordinate the university monitoring and evaluation process and provide a feedback mechanism on the impact of the strategic plan.
• Prepare and oversee implementation of the Institutional Research Road map
• Review of the various institution research outputs ( surveys, fact books, university statistics)
• For quality assurance, completeness and thoroughness
• Coordinate and expand the university social responsibility programs through a partnership approach with other stakeholders.
• Implementation of a performance based management structure that is results oriented and appreciates people empowerment and coaching at all levels of responsibility
• Provide secretarial support and proactively generate agenda for the Development Committee of the Board.
• Service Board Agendas on a need basis and as may be requested by the VC
• Establishment of a grant coordination committee to coordinate grant making for university program including faculty research.

Minimum qualifications

• Master Degree in a Strategic Management or any Business related Field
• Minimum years of experience
• 10 years

Competencies

• Interpersonal and analytical skills
• Organizational Development skills
• Leadership and Management
• Performance management
• Project Management
• Fundraising and strategic thinking
• High sense of inter-dependence and creative collaboration

Job Title: MS System Administrator

Reports to the Director, Information Communication & Technology

Job Purpose

To deploy and maintain Microsoft server systems and lend support to help desk officers in resolving Microsoft related issues; Support students in the General Lab and maintain the Workshop.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage MS Server Applications – Active Directory, Exchange Server, TMG, Terminal Server
• Ensure security policies are effectively implemented on servers and across client machines
• Responsible for backup and disaster recovery for all MS servers
• Responsible for developing and managing SOPs and other periodical checklists for the Microsoft environment
• Second level of support for the helpdesk officers remotely or on site
• Designing and updating server documentation – security, configurations, tests, patches.
• Coordinating the activities of interns and work study teams assigned to the General Lab and Workshop

Qualifications

• Degree in computer science, electrical engineering or other relevant course
• MCITP
• At least three years experience working in a busy ICT environment

Personal Attributes & Competencies

• Self-driven and innovative
• An attitude of problem solving
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A person of high personal integrity
• Attention to detail

Job Title: Business Application Developer

Reports to the Director, Information Communication & Technology

Job Purpose

To develop and maintain customizations on the existing open source ERP – CX which runs on an Informix database and to effectively manage business intelligence via Cognos across several applications in the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Capture user requirements for reports or customizations across several applications including the ERP, Cafeteria Management System, Library Management System, e-learning platform.
• Undertake development of business requirements in conjunction with the local team or international vendors
• Conduct / facilitate system and functional testing, as well as User Acceptance Testing across various business applications
• Develop means of integrating key business applications
• Maintain all documentation pertaining to system changes
• Undertake system upgrades and patches for our applications
• Develop and maintain central repository for key organization reports
• Provide support to users on the various applications on a daily basis

Qualifications

• University Graduate – Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering or related degree
• MCSD or OCP Certification
• Working experience of relational databases e.g. Oracle, Informix, SQL Server
• Three (3) years of experience as a JAVA Developer
• At least two(2) years of working experience in customizing applications in a busy environment
• An appreciation of accounting principles will be an added advantage
• An understanding of security requirements in a business environment will also be key
• Understands and practices the SDLC cycle (Experience in development / implementation of a business system from scratch is an added advantage).

Personal Attributes & Competencies

• Self-driven and organized
• Good interpersonal skills
• Organized and pays attention to detail
• Innovative
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Job Title: Reference and Instruction Librarian

Reports to the Senior Librarian, User Services. Successful candidate will be responsible for imparting information literacy skills to all USIU Patrons in Support of teaching, Learning and research role of the USIU programs.

Tasks:

• Provides leadership in planning scheduling and implementation of reference and Instructions, & information literacy services to all library patrons.
• Implementation of the Information literacy program as per the planned sessions for all library patrons.
• Coordinates and collaborate with faculty in developing new information literacy instructions.
• Disseminate electronic instructions on how to utilize e-resources available at USIU library.
• Formulate annual goals and objective in line with the University library strategic goals and objectives in collaboration with the senior library management.
• Provide extensive reference service to all library patrons groups and individuals.
• Prepares all reference services tools, library guides and brochures, as part of user education
• Attends to all in-depth research consultations for both undergraduate and graduate students needs
• Undertakes all library tours and orientations for new patrons (Students, staff& faculty) as part of User education.
• Provide facilitation of in-house trainings and workshop for graduate, undergraduate, staff and faculty.
• Participates in the evaluation, selection and recommendation of electronic information resources to ensure quality.
• Prepares information for website content on the USIU website-Library page.

Specialized tools/facilities required to effectively undertake the job:

• Competency in computer applications
• LCD projector
• Internet connectivity
• Instructional room within the library
• RFID registration
• Unicom library management system
• Library of congress Scheme (LC Schedule & AACR II)

Minimum qualifications

• Master’s degree in library or Information Sciences.
• With ten (10) years post qualification

Competencies

• Good communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Research and publication ability
• Computer literacy
• Excellent Organization skills
• Analytical skills
• Master’s degree in library or Information Sciences.

Job Title: Library Archivist

Reports to the University Librarian. USIU Library is seeking an innovative, collaborative, and service-oriented professional to serve as Archivist.

The primary mission of the University Archives is to preserve and make known the history of the University and other special collections as may be determined from time to time.

Tasks:

• Oversee the attainment, processing, use and security
• Preservation of physical and digital materials for the University Archives and Special Collections.
• Taking a leadership role in developing and preserving digital collections, and in developing an institutional repository in collaboration with other constituents across campus.

Specialized tools/facilities required to effectively undertake the job:

• Knowledge of and experience with digital access management software, and Institutional Repository software;
• Ability to perform effectively in a team environment; demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse user communities
• Internet connectivity
• Knowledge of file formats used for preserving digital inf supervisory experience; training in/familiarity with preservation and conservation standards and practices formation and excellent oral and written communication skills.

Minimum qualifications

• Masters in Library and Information Studies with specialization in Records and Archives Management from a recognized university.
• Masters in Library Sciences with specialization in Records and Archives Management at undergraduate level may also be considered.

Competencies

• Good communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Computer literacy
• Excellent Organization skills
• Analytical skills
• Master’s degree in library or Information Sciences.

Interested applicants must send detailed CV, contact address, telephone numbers, both current and expected salary and benefits by post or e-mail by 31st January 2011 to the following address:

Head of Human Resources
United States International University,
off Thika Road, Nairobi
P. O. Box 14634 - 00800
Nairobi, Kenya

or e-mail: jobs@usiu.ac.ke

USIU is an equal opportunity employer

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Palmhouse Foundation Form One Sponsorships and Scholarship Opportunities

Help available for needy and deserving students

Palmhouse Foundation is a charitable trust that sponsors needy and deserving students to help them realize their dreams, transform their lives and that of society and mentors them through life.

We will be carrying out a nationwide recruitment to select needy and deserving students who have been admitted to a National School or have scored over 375 Marks and has been admitted to a Provincial School in the 2010 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE)

Applicants with fully completed application forms should attend interviews in their Primary School Provinces from 8:00am - 5:00pm on the dates and venues indicated below;

Friday 21st January 2011

• Nairobi & Environs - CBS Githunguri Campus (formerly KCA Githunguri Campus)
• Western - Kakamega High School
• Rift Valley (North) - Museum Hall, Kitale
• Rift Valley (South) - Christ the King Church, Nakuru

Saturday 22nd January 2011

• Coast - KTDA Warehouses, Miritini, Mombasa
• Central (South) - Maragua County Council (Kenol)
• Central (North) - Temple Road Primary School, Nyeri
• North Eastern - NEP Technical Training Institute, Garissa
• Eastern - Kitui District Headquaters
• Nyanza - Jomo Kenyatta Grounds, Kisumu

Monday 24th January 2011

• Eastern - Kinoru Stadium, Meru

Application forms will be available from 14th January 2011 at any of the Kenya Commercial Bank Branches countrywide on presentation of an admission letter.

For enquiries contact us on: Tel: 020-2304444/0716 065409

Email: hope@palmhsefoundation.org / www.palmhsefoundation.org

Realising dreams... transforming lives

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George Forster Research Fellowships Opportunities

Research for development

Georg Forster Research Fellowships for highly qualified researchers from developing and emerging countries

With the Georg Forster Research Fellowships, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation provides support for excellent postdoctoral and experienced researchers from developing and emerging countries (excluding China and India) to carry out research projects with an academic host in Germany.

Projects of relevance to development are eligible for sponsorship.

Apart from this, there are no quotas for specific subjects or countries of origin.

Applicants are free to choose their research projects as well as their collaborative partners in Germany. Any academic actively working at a German research institution can become a host.

Postdoctoral researchers may apply for a period of 6 to 24 months, experienced researchers for a period of 6 to 18 months (which can be divided into three stays).

Fellowships are awarded on the basis of the applicant's academic record, the quality of the project proposal and its relevance to development.

Applications may be submitted at any time.

For detailed information on the programme, a list of countries eligible to apply as well as the application package please visit: www.humboldt-foundation.de/georgforster

Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
Jean-Paul-Str. 12
53173 Bonn
Germany

E-Mail: info@avh.de

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Factory Microbiologist Job Vacancy in kenya

Job Title: Factory Microbiologist

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

Direct Report to: Factory QA Manager

Main Purpose of the Job

• Provides professional and technical analysis, about product characteristics. Also includes microbiological analysis of products, ingredients and raw materials and Environment samples.
• Monitor product Quality and Food safety to ensure compliance with product specifications and Legislation standards.
• Participate to HACCP studies to provide assistances related to microbiology and food safety.
• Participate to QMS updating.

Main Responsibilities

• System design: Define and update the specific quality procedures, instructions and tools which are directly related to microbiology
• Perform training of production operators and other technicians in performing simple analyses and tests related to their working area (as needed)
• Perform microbiology tests on all finished products, line samples, special samples and Raw materials as per established sampling plans.
• Perform microbiological tests on Equipment and Environment samples as necessary.
• Reporting of abnormalities via notification of quality deviations and take immediate corrections
• Sampling and microbiology tests of Factory water and chlorination as necessary
• Media preparation for above microbiology tests
• Maintain ICP and GLP in microbiology Laboratory operations
• Stock control and purchase requisition for consumables in microbiology lab.
• Compile Microbiology reports for Regional head office at required frequencies
• Perform MM P-Test according to the planning

Essential Managerial & Professional Qualities

• Ability to communicate efficiently internally and externally
• Ability to build personal relationships with different functions of the value chain based on trust and open communication
• Understanding customers' needs to provide the best support
• Take immediate corrections when out-of-specification results are found

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (microbiology, chemistry, food technology or other related fields)

To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line.

Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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Physical and Chemical Analyst Job Vacancy

Job Title: Physical and Chemical Analyst

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

Reports to: Factory QA Manager

Main Purpose of the position

• Quality analyst provides professional support to production and quality departments by performing and timely communicating the necessary quality tests and analyses required for product safety and quality.
• Quality analyst is part of quality teams in factory laboratory.
• Quality analyst is competent in performing product-specific quality, packaging, chemistry, microbiology, sensory or net weight content tests and analysis.

Main Responsibilities

System design:

• Define and update the specific quality procedures, instructions and tools which are directly related to physical & chemical, packaging and sensory analysis

Analytical methods and tests:

• Proficiency in carrying out the required analysis according to standard procedures and work instructions (LIs, MIs….).
• Responsible for the quality control plan of the equipment under his/her responsibility including calibration.
• Responsible for interpreting results and for reproducibility and repeatability of analysis

Results reporting:

• Timely reporting of consolidated results and trends to the functions concerned, discuss with the compliance officer before sending to the QA manager.
• Reporting of abnormalities via notification of quality deviations and take immediate corrections.

Quality mastership:

• Performs analysis and tests as defined / Perform P-test.
• Performs QA status of raw and packaging materials.
• Performs training of productions operators and other technicians in performing simple analysis and tests related to their working area (as needed).
• Monitoring of analytical methods of analytical instruments in production (as needed).
• Participate to HACCP studies, vendors assessment and QMS updating
• Maintain ICP and GLP in chemistry Laboratory operations
• Stock control and purchase requisition for consumables in chemistry lab.
• Organization of working place

Essential Managerial & Professional Qualities

• Quality analyst must be competent in performing their analyses and tests (via on the job training and academic knowledge). Additionally, as a minimum core knowledge
• Ability to communicate efficiently internally and externally
• Ability to build personal relationships with different functions of the value chain based on trust and open communication
• Understanding customers' needs to provide the best support

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (microbiology, chemistry, food technology or other related fields)
• Previous experience in another laboratory or analytical environment is an asset

To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line.

Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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Assistant Marketing Manager Job in nairobi - Re-Advertisement

Location: Nairobi

Age: 40-45 Yrs

Our client, one of the leading renewable energy solutions providers in East Africa is looking for an Assistant Marketing Manager.

Our client’s product portfolio includes PV systems, Hot water systems, Power back up systems, Wind energy systems, Solar mobile chargers, among others.

Responsibilities

• Supervising Sales Team
• Achieving Targets
• Promotion/Advertising
• Improving bottom line

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Commerce (Marketing option)
• Diploma in Sales/Marketing

Experience

• Over 5 Years Working Experience

To apply, send your CV only to jobs@flexi-personnel.com clearly indicating the position title and minimum salary expectation on the subject line.

Closing date: 20th January 2011.

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Assistant General Manager Job in nairobi Re-advertisement

Location: Nairobi

Age: 40-45 Yrs

Our client, one of the leading renewable energy solutions providers in East Africa is looking for an Assistant General Manager.

Our client’s product portfolio includes PV systems, Hot water systems, Power back up systems, Wind energy systems, Solar mobile chargers, among others.

Responsibilities

• General Management and administration of Targets
• Sale of Solar Products
• Supervision of Staff
• Policies Strategy formulation and implementation
• Market Research
• Bottom line improvement

Qualification

MBA OR BCOM in the following fields

• Marketing
• Economics
• Sales

Over 5 years experience

To apply, send your CV only to jobs@flexi-personnel.com clearly indicating the position title and minimum salary expectation on the subject line.

Closing date: 20th January 2011.

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Value Innovation Executive Director Job Vacancy - The Standard Group

Exciting Senior Level Opportunity in the Media Sector

Our client, The Standard Group, is a multimedia house of growing influence with multiple leading brands comprising The Standard Newspaper, KTN television and Radio Maisha.

The Group recently completed the first phase of a major corporate transformation.

This has led to the creation of a new position of Executive Director - Value Innovation, which will play a key role in the next phase of the continued consolidation and diversification of the Group's business.

This is a key Board position that demands the expertise of a person with exceptional skills, an insatiable passion and the desire to play a leading role in identifying new business opportunities for the Group.

Key responsibilities of the role will include:

• Working closely with the Board, Deputy Chairman and Chief Strategist, other Executive Directors and the management team in developing business strategies to ensure the Group delivers the aggressive growth necessary to move to the next level;
• Generating value and innovation across the entire Group's business, covering services, growth, diversification and profitability;
• Leading one or more divisions of the business and re-shaping the Group's corporate strategy towards the realisation of the objectives of those divisions; and
• Driving changes in a dynamic business environment which will require strong business leadership skills and an ability to exploit cross-business synergies and unlock competitive advantages.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

• A Bachelors degree in Engineering with post graduate qualification in Business Management.
• The suitable candidate must be a proven and creative leader.
• Further, the successful candidate must also demonstrate experience in leading and managing a critical area of business that is relevant to the role and not just an engineer;
• Aged 30-45 with a minimum of five years experience in a senior management position managing one or more profit centres as a General Manager, Executive Director, Regional Manager or Head of a major division in a fast moving consumer goods and service organisation. Experience in the media business is not essential;
• Extensive experience in leading teams and managing people within a dynamic environment showing attention to detail and yet focused on the bigger picture;
• High energy level with evident dynamism, creativity and innovation;
• Self motivated, results driven and possessing strong integrity and professional ethics; and
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

If you believe that you have steered your career away from traditional thinking, have an enquiring and imaginative mind and the passion and ability to play this leading and challenging role as a member of the Standard Group team, then please write in confidence to the address below by 28th January 2011 quoting the reference number ESS 451.

In addition, please provide a curriculum vitae that contains details of your qualifications, experience and present position as well as. day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address, names and addresses of three referees to:

Executive Search and Selection,
PricewaterhouseCoopers Limited,
P.O Box 43963, 00100,
Nairobi, Kenya

E-mail: ess.ke@ke.pwc.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Postmail Sacco General Manager and Accountant Jobs in Kenya

Postmail Sacco Ltd a reputable Savings and Credit Co-operative Society (SACCO) whose head office is in Nairobi with members countrywide is seeking to fill the under-mentioned vacant positions:

General Manager

General Manager who will be Chief Executive Officer of the Society.

The General Manager will report to the Sacco Board of Directors.

Key responsibilities

• Attend Board meetings and advice the Board on the technical operations of the Society
• Co-ordinate annual External Audits and Periodic internal Audits by the supervisory committee
• Institute sound financial, Human resource and risk management Systems
• Implement Board of Governors decisions and members Annual General Meeting resolutions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Commerce, business or related field from a reputable university.
• CPA (II) or CPS (II) or its equivalent.
• Certificates in Computer skills.
• Age - 32 to 49 years

Accountant

The Accountant who will report to the General Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing payments and correctly recording entries in compliance Sacco by-laws
• Certifying that all payments are supported by all the required documents, accurately costed and properly authorized
• Preparing Financial reports
• CPA II or equivalent qualification
• Diploma is Cooperative management will be an added advantage
• Practical knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database software
• Minimum three years relevant accounting knowledge experience, preferably in a Sacco

Only persons who meet the above qualifications and experience are invited to apply not later than 21st January 2011, attaching CVs, copies of testimonials, copies of certificates, and indicating e-mail/day time to the

Advertiser
P.O Box 42010-00100
Nairobi.

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KEMRI / CDC Laboratory Manager Job in Kisumu Kenya

KEMRI / CDC Research & Public Health Collaboration

Vacancy No:K03/1/11

Program description:

This program is collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

It involves conducting research and program support for activities related to Tuberculosis (TB), malaria, HIV and other diseases of public health importance. Due to its continued growth, the TB Branch has the following vacancy.

Position: Laboratory Manager (Senior Technologist MR 10 or Principal Technologist - MR 11) (Grading depends with qualifications)

Reporting To: TB Branch chief

Location: Kisumu

Minimum Requirements

• A Master's Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or equivalent from a recognized university. OR Candidates with BSc/Higher National Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology plus Management/Administration certification and 6 years relevant experience at supervisory level will be considered.
• Minimum 4-6 years experience as laboratory manager in a busy research/clinical laboratory.
• Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians & Technologists Board Registered

Desired Qualities:

• Strong scientific writing and communication skills.
• Proven leadership, management, interpersonal, decision making and analytical skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in computer usage.
• Ability to design studies, analyze data and write manuscripts
• Experience in management of quality laboratory systems in research and clinical laboratory.

Basic Function of Position

• S/He will work under the supervision of theTB Branch Chief and serve as the overall laboratory manager for the KEMRI/CDC Tuberculosis Laboratories.
• S/He will plan, organize, coordinate and oversee the overall operation of laboratory activities to support all tuberculosis studies and will work closely with the TB laboratory staff, supervisors, study coordinators and Principal Investigators.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the TB laboratory operations including project budgets, personnel, equipment and laboratory supplies.
• In consultation with Principal Investigators and project managers, plan, organize, coordinate and supervise laboratory aspects of tuberculosis projects.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of laboratory staff, schedule and assign work and develop priorities.
• Provide technical guidance and expertise as needed or requested
• Ensure compliance with current safety, good clinical and laboratory practice (GCLP) and ethical requirements.
• Attend and actively participate in regular management meetings.
• Coordinate the laboratory quality control program.
• Identify, trouble-shoot and solve problems in a timely manner.
• Perform all other duties as requested(s).

Terms of Employment:

• Six (1) year renewable as per KEMRI scheme of service.
• Probation period for the first 3 months.
• Salary negotiable within the appropriate grade depending on education, experience and demonstrated competency.

Applications should include the following:

• Letter of Application (Quote the vacancy number)
• Current Curriculum Vitae with telephone number and e-mail address
• Three letters of reference with contact telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
• Copies of Certificates, Diplomas and Transcripts
• Day time contact telephone number

Note: Applications must include copies of certificates. Diplomas and Transcripts.

Applications without this will be disregarded.

Due no later than 25th January 2011

To:

Human Resource Manager,
KEMRI/CDC Program,
P.O. Box 1578, Kisumu

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

Internal candidates interested in applying for this position are strongly advised to access an internal candidate application form available in the CDC Intranet; print and process it through the project Managers and attach it before forwarding application to HR.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

The KEMRI/CDC program is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process including, application, interview meeting and processing of offer letter.

If asked for a fee, report such a request immediately to: 0701112145

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RBA Actuarial Officer Job in Kenya

The Retirement Benefit Authority (RBA) is a State Corporation set up to regulate and supervise the retirement benefit sector in Kenya.

RBA is established through the Retirement Benefit Act (No. 3 of 1997)

In an effort to enhance the operations of the existing team as well as increase its effectiveness in service delivery, RBA is seeking to recruit high caliber result-oriented persons with exceptional communication and IT skills who will work flexibly in a small but highly professional team and respond imaginatively to varied and demanding range of tasks.

Interested persons who are comfortable in high performance environment and have the ability to turn strategy into practical measures complexity and detail are invited to apply for the following vacancy:

Actuarial Officer

Location: Nairobi
Section: Supervision
Job Grade: RBA 6
Immediate Supervisor/Manager: Manager Supervision
Subordinates: Supervision Officers

Job Role: To enable the Authority implement and evaluate supervisory programmes aimed at managing risks in schemes, securing compliance of schemes and service providers through off-site and on-site inspections and enforcement of statutory requirements.

Special Requirements

• Must be a member of a professional Actuarial Association
• Knowledge and technical skill in modern pension systems, supervision concepts and regulation.
• ICT Navigation skills with a background in a HR software

Key Result Areas:

Risk Based Supervision

• Continuously carryout portfolio risk profiling
• In consultation with the immediate supervisor, execute supervisory interventions intended to manage scheme risks
• Identify and provide feedback on challenges of risk based supervision model

Analysis of Actuarial Valuation Reports,scheme conversions and amalgamations

• Conduct analysis to ensure scheme funding is in compliance with the law.
• Conduct analysis of valuation reports to ensure consistency with best practice
• Consider and approve applications for scheme design, conversions and ensure protection of rights of members and sponsors
• Review, Monitor and evaluate remedial plan of actions
• Perform advanced statistical analyses for management reporting

Develop training programs for industry stakeholders

• Plan, design and implement comprehensive training programmes aimed at empowering stakeholders
• Participate in stakeholder programmes
• Prepare concept papers, progress reports and annual reports showing achievements against planned targets
• Participate in acivities and sessions that generate goodwill and advance the mission of RBA
• Cultivate a network of strong and lasting parnterships with stakeholders and relevant Government Departments

Administrative Issues

• Perform general administrative and operations-based tasks as deemed necessary by the Manager, Supervision
• Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams to enable them develop, implement and evaluate strategic management plans
• Take initiatives in absence of immediate supervisor
• Support other members of the department

Education

• Min: Bachelors degree in Actuarial Science or a First degree from a recognized University, with at least five core technical
• papers in professional actuarial examinations from a recognized examining body.
• Plus: At least 2 years experience in Pension Industry with high level computer skills

Age: 30-35

If your background, qualification, experience and competence match the above specification please submit your detailed CV, indicating day time telephone numbers, address and names of three referees to the address below not later than 31st January 2010, quoting the position applied for in a sealed cover.

The Chief Executive,
Retirement Benefits Authority,
Rahimtulla Tower - 13th Floor,
Upper Hill Road,
P.O. Box 57733 - 00200,
Nairobi.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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RBA Corporate Communications Officer Job in Kenya

The Retirement Benefit Authority (RBA) is a State Corporation set up to regulate and supervise the retirement benefit sector in Kenya.

RBA is established through the Retirement Benefit Act (No. 3 of 1997)

In an effort to enhance the operations of the existing team as well as increase its effectiveness in service delivery, RBA is seeking to recruit high caliber result-oriented persons with exceptional communication and IT skills who will work flexibly in a small but highly professional team and respond imaginatively to varied and demanding range of tasks.

Interested persons who are comfortable in high performance environment and have the ability to turn strategy into practical measures complexity and detail are invited to apply for the following vacancy:

Corporate Communications Officer

Department: Corporate Communications
Location: Nairobi
Job Grade: 6
Reports to: Senior Corporate Communications Officer
Subordinates: None

Job Role: Responsible for drafting and writing copy for a range of the authority's corporate materials and publications, including press releases, corporate announcements, feature stories, speeches, brochures, newsletters, presentations and annual reports,

Special Requirements

• Excellent communication skills
• Good inter-personal skills
• Competency in economic affairs
• Desktop publishing and editing skills

Salient Information

• Frequent travel out of station, working long hours and within timelines

Key Result Areas:

Conducting pension education programs

• Design and develop communication material
• Liaise with Supervisor to develop Presentations

Customer satisfaction

• Develop communication interventions to enhance customer feedback
• Improve customer satisfaction index through creative communication programmes

Developing and implementing public awareness campaign programmes

• Design communication that will enhance the public's level of awareness on pension saving
• Design Messages that educate Kenyans on the need to save for retirement and change of attitude
• Simplify the communication messages to demystify the pension subject

Brand management

• Ensure quality in the Authority's communication to maintain the RBA profile
• Ensure timely dissemination of information to stakeholders to enhance RBA Brand

Management of stakeholder relations

• Identify and engage strategic partners with the aim of leveraging various platforms to disseminate pension messages

Job Specifications

• Build and maintain the reputation of RBA and raise public awareness of its objectives and initiatives, by developing and disseminating strategic publications using all forms of media and communication channels

Education

• Min: Bachelors Degree in Economics with a Diploma in Journalism
• Ideal: background in Journalism

Experience

• Min:4 years in journalism, writing articles and getting them published
• Max:6 years in journalism, writing articles and getting them published

Age: 30-35

If your background, qualification, experience and competence match the above specification please submit your detailed CV, indicating day time telephone numbers, address and names of three referees to the address below not later than 31st January 2010, quoting the position applied for in a sealed cover.

The Chief Executive,
Retirement Benefits Authority,
Rahimtulla Tower - 13th Floor,
Upper Hill Road,
P.O. Box 57733 - 00200, Nairobi.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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RBA Research and Development Economist Job in Kenya

The Retirement Benefit Authority (RBA) is a State Corporation set up to regulate and supervise the retirement benefit sector in Kenya.

RBA is established through the Retirement Benefit Act (No. 3 of 1997)

In an effort to enhance the operations of the existing team as well as increase its effectiveness in service delivery, RBA is seeking to recruit high caliber result-oriented persons with exceptional communication and IT skills who will work flexibly in a small but highly professional team and respond imaginatively to varied and demanding range of tasks.

Interested persons who are comfortable in high performance environment and have the ability to turn strategy into practical measures complexity and detail are invited to apply for the following vacancy:

Economist - Research and Development

Department: Research and Development
Location: Nairobi
Section: Research
Job Grade: RBA 5

Reports to: Manager Research and Development
Subordinates: Research Officers

Job Role:

Responsible to the Research and Development Manager for planning, designing, conducting and coordinating research studies and surveys aimed at assessing, evaluating, establishing and developing new policies, systems and strategies that will spur the development and growth of the pensions industry.

Specific duties include conducting and coordinating research in partnership with multi-disciplinary research teams as well as national, regional and international collaborators to develop effective policies, systems and processes aimed at tracking performance and invigorating the pension industry.

Other duties include publishing, packaging and disseminating research finding to promote the development and growth of the pension industry

Key Result Areas:

Undertake Research

• Initiate and co-ordinate the identification of research topics that address industry problems
• Select, undertake research and report research findings
• Collaborate, liaise and cordinate research undertakings with Universities
• Plan and design research proposals for out- sourced research activities
• Peer review and commentary on research of fellow staff
• Co-ordinate and organise Research Panel Sessions
• Create and maintain statistical databases for the pension industry

Contribute to policy formulation

• Co-ordinate Development of Budget Memorandum
• Liaise with stakeholders and staff to submit and present policy concerns for the industry for consideration
• Develop practice notes
• Participate in dissemination of policies to stakeholders through appropriate outlets

Product Development and Innovation

• Propose and Participate in the Initiation and development of innovative products and services for the Pension Industry as a whole
• Participate in monitoring the implementation of the Product

Stakeholder Relations

• Participate in external stakeholder programmes
• Strengthen institutional relationships and promote dialogue with service providers through participation in joint research activities, evaluations and sharing of results
• Participate in acivities and sessions that generate goodwill and advance the mission of RBA
• Cultivate a network of strong and lasting parnterships with stakeholders and relevant Government Departments

Quality Management System

• Participate in identifying, documenting, reviewing and implementing departmental Standard Operating Procedures
• Participate in Internal and External Audit preparation and interviews
• Participate in identifying areas of non conformance and implementing corrective and improvement areas
• Participation as an ISO Internal Auditor
• Participate in identifying departmental risks and mitigants

Administrative Issues

• Perform general administrative and operations-based tasks as deemed necessary by the Manager, Research and Development
• Take initiatives in Manager's absence
• Support other members of the department

Education

• Master of Arts in Economics + Bachelor of Arts Economics ( First Class Honours)

Professional Qualifications

• Ideal: CFA part 1 or equivalent

Experience: 4 to 6 years

Age: 30-35

If your background, qualification, experience and competence match the above specification please submit your detailed CV, indicating day time telephone numbers, address and names of three referees to the address below not later than 31st January 2010, quoting the position applied for in a sealed cover.

The Chief Executive,
Retirement Benefits Authority,
Rahimtulla Tower - 13th Floor,
Upper Hill Road,
P.O. Box 57733 - 00200, Nairobi.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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RBA Supervision Economist Job in Kenya

The Retirement Benefit Authority (RBA) is a State Corporation set up to regulate and supervise the retirement benefit sector in Kenya.

RBA is established through the Retirement Benefit Act (No. 3 of 1997)

In an effort to enhance the operations of the existing team as well as increase its effectiveness in service delivery, RBA is seeking to recruit high caliber result-oriented persons with exceptional communication and IT skills who will work flexibly in a small but highly professional team and respond imaginatively to varied and demanding range of tasks.

Interested persons who are comfortable in high performance environment and have the ability to turn strategy into practical measures complexity and detail are invited to apply for the following vacancy:

Economist - Supervision

Department: Supervision
Location: Nairobi
Section: Supervision and Enforcement
Job Grade: RBA 5

Reports to: Manager Supervision
Subordinates: Supervision Officers

Job Role: To enable the Authority implement and evaluate supervisory programmes aimed at managing risks in schemes, securing compliance of schemes and service providers through off-site and on-site inspections and enforcement of statutory requirements.

Key Result Areas:

Risk based supervision

• Continuously carryout portfolio risk profiling
• In consultation with the immediate supervisor, execute supervisory interventions intended to manage scheme risks
• Identify and provide feedback on challenges of risk based supervision model

Develop effective financial monitoring and evaluation systems

• Provide leadership in the design, implementation and evaluation of effective programmes aimed at securing compliance of retirement benefits schemes
• Review and process applications for registration and licensing of all stakeholders
• Review financial statements and internal control systems of retirement benefit schemes and service providers in order to prevent fraudulent activities in the industry
• Propose and Participate in the Initiation and development of innovative products and services for the Pension Industry as a whole
• Participate in monitoring the implementation of the Product

Contribute to policy formulation and implementation

• Participate in the development of Budget Memorandum
• Enforce policy guidelines and best practices for the prudent investment of pension funds
• Liaise with stakeholders and staff to submit and present policy concerns for the industry
• Develop and disseminate guidelines through practice notes
• Participate in dissemination of policies to stakeholders through appropriate outlets

Develop training programs for industry stakeholders

• Plan, design and implement comprehensive training programmes aimed at empowering stakeholders
• Participate in stakeholder programmes
• Prepare concept papers, progress reports and annual reports showing achievements against planned targets
• Participate in activities and sessions that generate goodwill and advance the mission of RBA
• Cultivate a network of strong and lasting partnerships with stakeholders and relevant Government Departments

Administrative Issues

• Perform general administrative and operations-based tasks as deemed necessary by the Manager, Supervision
• Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams to enable them develop, implement and evaluate strategic management plans
• Take initiatives in absence of immediate supervisor
• Support other members of the department

Education

• Master of Arts in Economics + Bachelor of Arts Economics ( First Class Honours)

Professional Qualifications

• Ideal: CFA part 1 or equivalent

Experience

• Min: 5 Years with 3 of which in a Senior position in a reputable organization
• Ideal: 6

Age: 30 - 35vyears

If your background, qualification, experience and competence match the above specification please submit your detailed CV, indicating day time telephone numbers, address and names of three referees to the address below not later than 31st January 2010, quoting the position applied for in a sealed cover.

The Chief Executive,
Retirement Benefits Authority,
Rahimtulla Tower - 13th Floor,
Upper Hill Road,
P.O. Box 57733 - 00200, Nairobi.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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RBA HR Officer Job in Kenya

The Retirement Benefit Authority (RBA) is a State Corporation set up to regulate and supervise the retirement benefit sector in Kenya.

RBA is established through the Retirement Benefit Act (No. 3 of 1997)

In an effort to enhance the operations of the existing team as well as increase its effectiveness in service delivery, RBA is seeking to recruit high caliber result-oriented persons with exceptional communication and IT skills who will work flexibly in a small but highly professional team and respond imaginatively to varied and demanding range of tasks.

Interested persons who are comfortable in high performance environment and have the ability to turn strategy into practical measures complexity and detail are invited to apply for the following vacancy:

HR Officer
Department: Human Capital & Administration
Location: Nairobi
Section: Human Resources

Job Grade: RBA 6
Reports to: Manager, Human Capital & Administration.

Job Role: Ensure that the Authority achieves its corporate objectives and makes the best use of its employees by managing and maintaining innovative, best-HR practices, effective and forward-looking Human Resource Principals, practices, protocols and procedures, which are aligned with Authorities Strategic Objectives and provide logistical assistance to the HR function

Special Requirements:

• Must be a member of Institute Of Human Resources Management
• Must be up to with the HR Trends and development Globally.
• Must have a proven record in delivery

Key Result Areas:

Recruitment

• Implement the recruitment and selection processes exercise and facilitate in the generating and maintenance of all the documentation from start to the end of the exercise.
• Implement staff induction and on the job orientation programmes aimed at providing newly employed staff with relevant information about the technical and social aspects of their work.

Personnel Services

• Provide input in the development, implementation and evaluation of strategic Human Resources Management plans and budgets, outlining the activities to the taken and resources requirement.
• Carry out benefits surveys and make recommendations for reviews, that will inform the development of equitable pay and benefit structures that will enhance employee engagement.
• Employee Information management and generation of analysis reports on trends that will inform management actions.
• Ensure statutory compliance and facilitate in systems and process reviews of internal standard operating procedures and procedure manuals
• Conduct work analysis and generate reports that will minimize duplication of tasks/activities, determine optimum staffing levels and liaise with the Managers in the redesign of roles in line with the approved strategic plan.

Performance Management

• Conduct job analysis and develop job descriptions and competency profiles to be used as the basis for recruitment and selection.
• To collect and collate filled performance management forms for review by management

Training & Development

• Coordinate in the preparation of Training needs Analysis.
• Design and implementation of intervention programmes aimed at building capacity by providing staff with the necessary knowledge, skills and behaviour characteristics in line with the strategic plan and generation of impact analysis reports for Management action.
• Coordinate performance appraisal programmes and generate the reports for management action.

Employee Relations

• Conduct baseline surveys to determine employee satisfaction levels, attitude and perceptions regarding the quality and relevance of Human capital development programmes aimed at building capacity by providing staff with the necessary knowledge, skills and behaviour characteristic in line with the strategic plan.
• To provide the necessary data and analysis reports on employee Relations that may be used to aid in decision making

Education

• Min: Degree in Human Resources Management with a Higher Diploma in Human Resources Management or CPS.
• Ideal: A Masters Degree in Human Resources Management with CPS and with a Higher Diploma in Human Resources Management.

Experience

• Min: 5 years experience in a Busy HR environment, 4 of which in a senior position in a reputable organization.
• Ideal: 6 years

Age: 30 - 35 years

If your background, qualification, experience and competence match the above specification please submit your detailed CV, indicating day time telephone numbers, address and names of three referees to the address below not later than 31st January 2010, quoting the position applied for in a sealed cover.

The Chief Executive,
Retirement Benefits Authority,
Rahimtulla Tower - 13th Floor,
Upper Hill Road,
P.O. Box 57733 - 00200, Nairobi.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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RBA Internal Audit Officer Job in Kenya

The Retirement Benefit Authority (RBA) is a State Corporation set up to regulate and supervise the retirement benefit sector in Kenya.

RBA is established through the Retirement Benefit Act (No. 3 of 1997)

In an effort to enhance the operations of the existing team as well as increase its effectiveness in service delivery, RBA is seeking to recruit high caliber result-oriented persons with exceptional communication and IT skills who will work flexibly in a small but highly professional team and respond imaginatively to varied and demanding range of tasks.

Interested persons who are comfortable in high performance environment and have the ability to turn strategy into practical measures complexity and detail are invited to apply for the following vacancy:

Internal Audit Officer
Department: Internal Audit & Risk Management
Location: Nairobi
Section: Internal Audit & Risk Management

Job Grade: RBA 6

Reports to: Head of Internal Audit & Risk Management

Job Role: Responsible for assisting the Authority accomplish its strategic objectives by providing an independent, objective assurance and advisory service with regard to governance,
risk management, internal control, and accountability processes.

Salient Information:

• The IA & RM Department has full, free, and unrestricted access to any and all of RBA’s records, physical properties, and personnel relevant to any function under review.
• All the activities of the department shall remain free of influence by any element in RBA.

Key Result Areas

Audit of Management, Operational and Financial processes of the Authority: Assess whether;

• Risks are appropriately identified and managed.
• Significant management information (financial or operational) is accurate, reliable, and timely.
• Systems established are in compliance with those policies, plans, procedures, laws, and regulations which could have a significant impact on operations and report whether RBA is in compliance.
• RBA’s assets are accounted for and safeguarded from losses.
• Resources are acquired economically and used efficiently.
• Programs, plans, and objectives are achieved or timely adjustments are made by management where this is no longer possible.
• Quality and continuous improvement are fostered in RBA’s control process.
• Significant legal issues impacting RBA are recognized and addressed properly.
• Coordinate efforts with the external auditors and other review activities to ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Identify opportunities for improving management control, value for money, revenues and RBA’s image.
• Carry out any specific audit requests upon the request of the Audit & Risk Committee or Management as appropriate.
• Assist in the investigation of any significant suspected fraudulent and corrupt activities within the RBA.
• Evaluate and assess significant new or changing operations, processes and systems coincident with their development, implementation, and/or expansion.

Reporting

• Summarize results of audit activities and status of implementation of past audit recommendations, and other measurement goals and results.
• Obtain comments from management on findings and set out dates on when corrective and preventive actions will be effected.

Follow-up on past audit findings and recommendations

• Review the implementation of past audit recommendations.
• Assess the exposure to RBA on recommendations not implemented.

Advisory / Consulting services

• Provide advisory / consulting services as requested by Management or the Audit & Risk Management Committee.

Education

• Min: Degree Level (Commerce/Business Administration/Economics/Accounting/Finance or equivalent)
• Ideal: Masters Degree in Business Administration, Economics/Accounting/Finance, Strategic Management or any other relevant field

Professional

• Min: CPA/ACCA and Membership to a relevant professional body
• Ideal: CIA, CISA - added advantage

Membership to professional bodies:

• Min: ICPAK
• Ideal: IIA, ISACA

Experience: 4 to 6 years

Age: 30 to 35 years

If your background, qualification, experience and competence match the above specification please submit your detailed CV, indicating day time telephone numbers, address and names of three referees to the address below not later than 31st January 2010, quoting the position applied for in a sealed cover.

The Chief Executive,
Retirement Benefits Authority,
Rahimtulla Tower - 13th Floor,
Upper Hill Road,
P.O. Box 57733 - 00200, Nairobi.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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RBA Legal Officer Job in Kenya

The Retirement Benefit Authority (RBA) is a State Corporation set up to regulate and supervise the retirement benefit sector in Kenya.

RBA is established through the Retirement Benefit Act (No. 3 of 1997)

In an effort to enhance the operations of the existing team as well as increase its effectiveness in service delivery, RBA is seeking to recruit high caliber result-oriented persons with exceptional communication and IT skills who will work flexibly in a small but highly professional team and respond imaginatively to varied and demanding range of tasks.

Interested persons who are comfortable in high performance environment and have the ability to turn strategy into practical measures complexity and detail are invited to apply for the following vacancy:

Legal Officer

Department: Compliance
Location: Nairobi
Section: Legal Services
Job Grade: Grade 6

Reports to: Manager, Supervision Department

Job Role: To help ensure compliance with the Retirement benefits Act and Rules by Schemes, Trustees, members and service providers for sustained growth and development of the retirement benefits industry.

Special Requirements

• Have excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of the emerging legal and other policy or legislation

Key Result Areas:

Registration and licensing

• Evaluate documents lodged for registration of schemes, administrators and service providers
• Advise on registrability or non registrability of schemes c) Evaluate documents lodged relating to adherence, conversion of schemes, appointment of trustees and advise on registrability or non registrability thereof.

Complaints and disputes

• Evaluate complaints and disputes and advise on legal effects thereof
• Advise on appropriate legal action to be taken on complaints
• Review legislation relating to complaints, disputes and resolution
• Review legislation relating to the Retirement Benefits Tribunal and its work and funding.
• Prepare and produce documents and information as required necessary to enable the tribunal to effectively resolve disputes

Advise RBA on issues relating to winding up of Schemes

• Review documents relating to voluntary winding up of schemes and advise on their registrability
• Advise RBA on legal aspects relating to compulsory or voluntary winding up of schemes
• Advise on the law relating to Receivership of schemes
• Ensure that in winding up, scheme minimum funding rules, and winding up regulations are complied with.

Review of legislation and legislative drafting

• Periodically review all laws, rules and regulations relating to retirement benefits industry and advise on need for amendments and/or new enactments as necessary
• Carry out research on retirement benefits laws in other jurisdictions and advise on any positive impact in those jurisdictions with a view to borrowing from them
• Periodically carry out field study on impact of legislation relating to retirement benefits and advise appropriately.
• Advise on enactment of subsidiary legislation as and when necessary
• Draft any necessary enactment or amendment to legislation for approval by management and ministry of finance.

Registration and review of service agreements

• Analyse service agreements and advise on registrability
• Advise on necessary amendment to service agreements to effect registration
• Ensure the interests of members and sponsors is protected

Ensuring of Compliance to the Act and Rules

• Evaluate the compliance returns and advise if they are compliant with the Act and necessary regulations
• Participate in Supervisions and advise on legal aspects

Education and training

• Evaluate the training needs of members, sponsors, trustees, service providers, stakeholders and the public on retirement benefits issues
• Prepare training materials and conduct trainings as appropriate

Liaison

• Liaise with members, sponsors, trustees, administrators and other service providers and stakeholders on matters relating to the law on retirement benefits, General’s Chambers, Registrar General, law enforcement agencies and stakeholders throughout the country in connection with prosecution of offenders
• Liaise with the Attorney General and other government ministries on matters relating to the law on retirement benefits, compliance and disputes resolution.

Education

• Min: Bachelor of Laws
• Ideal: Master of Laws

Legal:

• Min: Qualification from the Kenya School of Law and Admission to the Roll of Advocates of the High Court of Kenya
• Ideal: Master of Laws

Experience: 4 to 6 years

Age: 30 to 35years

If your background, qualification, experience and competence match the above specification please submit your detailed CV, indicating day time telephone numbers, address and names of three referees to the address below not later than 31st January 2010, quoting the position applied for in a sealed cover.

The Chief Executive,
Retirement Benefits Authority,
Rahimtulla Tower - 13th Floor,
Upper Hill Road,
P.O. Box 57733 - 00200, Nairobi.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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