Head of Retail Business Job in Kenya - Insurance Group

Our client is a strong and respected brand and part of an international and dynamic insurance group, which has been offering Life Insurance to Kenyans for over forty years and seeks to fill the position of Head of Retail Business.

The Job:

Position: Head of Retail Business

Reports to: Managing Director

Division: Retail Business

Status: Permanent

Overall Purpose of the Job:

• Responsible for the end to end performance of the business line to include Production, Operational efficiency, Profitability and Great Customer Service.
• Promote an environment that is conducive to business growth and provide necessary support to staff on business related issues.
• Ensure delivery of a robust customer value proposition that places the company above the competition.
• Ensure effective management of relationships with external suppliers.

Roles:

• Own the performance and profitability of the business by monitoring productivity and profitability against set targets
• Enhance operational efficiency of the business in close coordination with the Regional Operations department

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Senior Account Manager Job in Kenya - Air Transport Communications and IT Solutions

Our client is the world's leading specialist in air transport communications and IT solutions and seeks to fill the position of Senior Account Manager.

The Job:

Position: Senior Account Manager

Division: Sales

Overall Purpose of the Job:

The Senior Account Manager serves as a global single point of accountability for more than 3 existing Named/Medium clients.

He/She actively manages all relationships with clients at the highest executive level and ensures customer loyalty and satisfaction.

He/She is also responsible for profitable growing of all SITA BUs within the assigned clients by leading the development of compelling value propositions for those clients.

Responsibilities:

• Managing Sales and Growth for assigned accounts, achieving or exceeding Sales targets for the assigned accounts
• Developing and coordinating sales strategy for the assigned accounts
• Promoting the value and benefits of SITA's Products & Services Portfolio through appropriate engagement of Solutions Sales
• Specialists or Solutions Designers
• Prime single point of contact to the assigned accounts from prospecting to closing including obtaining the necessary internal approvals
• Developing and understanding of the customer's requirements, business environment and strategy to ensure significantly higher revenues, accrued with increased customer satisfaction
• Identifying competition and competitive actions for the assigned accounts and communicate information to Marketing and sales management, also taking actions to reinforce SITA's presence.

Qualifications:

• MBA an added advantage
• University degree or equivalent business professional experience
• French an added advantage

Experience:

• 7+ years experience within ATI or equivalent sector or market.
• Proven successful experience in Management of complex assigned Accounts is a must (at least 10 M $).
• Sales of complex and large deals, including financial structuring, negotiations and closing.
• Track record of achieving/exceeding sales targets.
• Revenue Growth and business development.
• Customer service experience when dealing with assigned medium to large accounts.

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Sales Representatives / Lead Generation Executives Jobs in Kenya

Our client Mohazo is looking for a Sales Representatives /Lead Generation Executives.

This position is responsible for the generation of new sales opportunities.

Activities include: new account development, promotion of specific sales programs, attainment of sales goals, qualifying customer leads by telephone, fax and email in an effort to secure an appointment.

Also responsible for ensuring each account is properly set up and managed.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Able to develop marketing programs both locally and internationally
• Ensuring that the company has sufficient business by designing strategies to market and promote the services offered by Mohazo
• Participating in the strategizing development and implementation of sales and marketing plans for the company
• Developing and maintaining good customer relations through a continual follow up, complaint resolving and continual customer satisfaction
• Increasing client portfolio by daily prospecting, calling on them either physically or by telephone, direct mail shots and through referrals
• Prospecting and soliciting for business

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Financial Reporting Accountant Job in Kenya

Our Client Mohazo is urgently looking for a Financial Reporting Accountant.

Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Financial Accountant will spearhead the development, planning, implementation and monitoring of financial accounting strategies in line with the overall business strategy.

He/she will also manage the supply chain and logistics function.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Providing and interpreting financial information;
• Monitoring and interpreting cash flows and predicting future trends;
• Analyzing change and advising accordingly;
• Researching and reporting on factors influencing business performance;
• Developing financial management mechanisms that minimize financial risk;
• Conducting reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities;
• Managing the company's financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems;
• Liaising with auditors to ensure annual monitoring is carried out;
• Developing external relationships with appropriate contacts i.e. auditors, bankers and statutory organizations such as KRA;
• Producing accurate financial reports to specific deadlines;
• Managing budgets;
• Arranging new sources of finance for the company's debt facilities;
• Supervising departmental staff;
• Keeping abreast of changes in financial regulations and legislation.

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College of Insurance Assistant Accountant, Cook, Chef and Administrative Assistant Jobs in Kenya

The College of Insurance was opened in 1992. Its objective is to provide professional and technical training to employees and other people serving in the insurance industry.

We have aligned ourselves with the Government Vision 2030 by providing professional training in the insurance sector.

We are now seeking to fill the following key positions:-

Assistant Accountant
2 Positions

Job Purpose

Record and maintain high quality and accurate financial transactions in the college to facilitate the preparation of financial reports.

Description of Duties

• Invoicing of clients and ensuring all sales and income items are promptly captured.
• Posting and updating cashbooks.
• Preparation of bank reconciliations.
• Reconciliation of customer’s ledger accounts and following up on outstanding debts.
• Raising journal vouchers for posting to the general ledger.
• Updating staff debtors’ accounts and ensuring all advance and imprest items are properly and promptly captured.
• Suppliers and payments processing.
• Preparation of VAT and withholding tax returns as per laid down guidelines.
• Supervising all stock take activities and reporting all variances to the accountant.
• Maintenance of the petty cash books.
• Maintaining files for payments and accounting correspondences.
• Receipting and updating of receipts from other campuses in the system.
• Maintaining a physical cheque register and ensure cheques for payments are dispatched in time, and properly recorded.
• Handle client’s queries relating to accounts balances and payments.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• ‘O’ level C Plain
• CPA finalist or
• CPA Part II and B.com or its equivalent

Relevant Experience and Key skills

• At least 2 years experience in a busy accounting department.
• Computer skills particularly on different types of spreadsheets and various automated accounting systems.
• Good Communication skills, good interpersonal skills, good record keeping skills, attention to detail and good customer care skills.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision
• Honesty and integrity.

Cook
1 Position

Job Purpose

Check daily operations in the Kitchen and ensure production and service of food is done hygienically, professionally and appropriately.

Description of Duties

• Food and beverage preparation, production and service.
• Liaising with both service and production staff on matters pertaining the days’ menu in terms of numbers and guests.

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Clerk of Works Jobs in Kenya - Small Scale Horticulture Development Project

Republic of Kenya

Ministry of Agriculture

Small Scale Horticulture Development Project (SHDP)

Job Advertisement for Clerk of Works

4 Posts

The Small Scale Horticulture Development Project (SHDP) is jointly funded by the Government
of Kenya and the African Development Fund.

Its main objective is to contribute towards poverty reduction and food security by improving the performance of irrigation and marketing infrastructure, as well as enhanced methods of horticultural productivity in Nine Districts across Eastern and Rift Valley Provinces.

The Project invites applications from suitably qualified individuals for the above post to be employed on open ended contract basis.

Duties and Responsibilities

Clerks of Works/ Site Inspectors/Site Supervisors are required to supervise contracts on behalf
of the employer such as Construction of Irrigation Infrastructure including Canal Lining, Weir
Construction, Installing Pipe Networks and Erecting Marketing and Office Buildings.

The main responsibility of the Clerks of Works/Site Supervisors will include making sure that work is carried out to the client’s Standards, Specification and Schedule.

She/he will ensure that the correct materials and workmanship are used and that the client is given quality work and value for money.

She/he will be required to be on site all the time and be vigilant in inspections of a large range of technical aspects of the work.

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Internal Auditor Job in Kenya - Construction Company

A leading construction company with major infrastructure projects in the broader Eastern African Region seeks to fill the position of a:

Internal Auditor

This position is responsible for providing appraisals, recommendations and other pertinent comments concerning activities if the organization and effective implementation of internal control systems polices and procedures in the context of the organization’s overall corporate mission and vision.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists Group Internal Auditor (GIA) in preparing and managing annual work plans and budgets for audit department.
• Assess and advice on the organizations financial risk management
• Continually reviews and appraises the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.
• Reviews systems established to ensure;

1. compliance with policies, plans, procedures, statutory requirements and regulations
2. Safety of assets.

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Tour Manager Job in Mombasa Kenya - Re Advertisement

Re Advertisement

Tour Manager

Location: Mombasa

Our client, a leading tour company based in Mombasa seeks to recruit a Tour Manager.

We are specifically looking for a self driven, assertive and commercially aware personality.

Key Responsibilities

• Development of domestic and international holiday packages.
• Designing flexible tour packages to meet the needs of different clients.
• Evaluate and recommend Tours & Travel costing to make them competitive.
• Exploring and identifying new business opportunities in a competitive and rapidly changing industry.
• Ensuring that the company’s Standard Operating Procedures are adhered to by all staff.
• Managing the company’s fleet & ensuring that documentation and condition of all the vehicles is excellent.

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Drivers Jobs in Kenya - Tours and Travel Company

2 Positions

We are a local Tours and Travel company based in Nairobi, Kenya and we seek to fill a vacancy of driver in our organisation.

Age: 33 -40 years

Education: O'level

Driving Experience: At least 5years in Taxi/Cab services.

Languages: Fluent in English and Swahili

Good conduct certificate and meets all the requirements to drive a PSV vehicle

Experience in tours and travel industry will be an added advantage

Ability to work with no or minimum supervision.

Copies of the CVs and supporting documents together with a recent passport sized photograph can be sent in a zipped folder to vacancies.gtt@gmail.com to reach us on or before 20th June 2011.

Please quote your current or expected salary per month.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates who meets the above requirements will be contacted.

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General Manager - Dairy Job Vacancy in Kenya

Our client is a Group of companies with diverse business portfolio ranging from milk processing to provision of logistical solutions in Kenya and the larger East and Central Africa regions.

The company is seeking to fill the following position at its Dairy subsidiary.

General Manager - Dairy

Reporting to Managing Director/Group CEO, the position will oversee effective and efficient running of the Group’s Dairy plants.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and review organizational strategy, systems, policies and procedures for the Dairy business in support of the Group’s strategic objectives.
• Ensure smooth daily operations, logistics, maintenance, safety and quality of the dairy products.
• Ensure all departments within the diary subsidiary operate efficiently, meeting both the farmers’ expectation of quality service and the Groups’ expectation of profitability
• Maintain dedicated and cohesive focused teams with elevated expectations to meet current and future needs of the Group
• Establish annual operation plans and Budgets in support of all departments and in accordance with the Group’s strategic plan and growth objectives.
• Ensure clear leadership responsibility regarding the creation and growth of the Group’s dairy Market.

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CARE International Regional Emergency Coordinator (REC) Job in Nairobi Kenya

CARE International is currently seeking to fill the position of Regional Emergency Coordinator (REC).

The position provides critical coordination and support to CARE International’s emergency preparedness and response.

The REC also works with country offices (CO), lead members’ management, CI and lead members’ emergency units on strengthening capacity for preparedness, emergency response, integration of emergency programming within CARE’s program approach, strengthening DRR, humanitarian policy, and other related priority areas, in order to strengthen CARE’s humanitarian capabilities across the region.

She/he also represents CARE externally at regional level in the humanitarian field with key forums, partners and donors.

The REC represents all of CARE International; liaises with various CI offices and members, and
should ensure consistency with CI global humanitarian approaches and standards.

The position will be based in Nairobi Kenya.

Requirements include 5-10 years experience in humanitarian preparedness, risk reduction and response, poverty reduction, experience and knowledge of the region, experience in programme design, management, monitoring and evaluation including SPHERE standards, donor relations, security and protection considerations, excellent training, coaching and mentoring skills,

High level of writing and communication skills, willingness to spend high proportion of time travelling away from home (approx 60%) and be deployed with limited notice period.

Language skills: English and French (Swahili and Arabic would be an advantage)

A detailed job description maybe requested.

Interested candidates should send their CV and letter of application to cegrecruitment@careinternational.org before July 15, 2011.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

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Clerks of Works Job Vacancy in Kisumu Kenya

Applications are invited for the position of clerk of works for a period of three (3) years to be based in Kisumu Municipality.

Minimum Qualifications

• Five (5) years relevant experience in supervision of building works.
• Degree, Higher National Diploma, or Diploma in Architecture, Building Construction, Construction Management or Civil Engineering.
• Be conversant with Building Construction practices and quality control

Send applications, detailed CV and testimonials to the reach addresses below not later than 24th June, 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Habitech Consultants,
P.O. Box 66495-00800,
Nairobi.

Email: info@habitech.co.ke

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Medical Coordinator Kenya Somalia Job in Nairobi Kenya - Medecins Du Monde

Médecins Du Monde is an international NGO based in Nairobi Kenya implementing a health project in Bosaso Somalia.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the above vacancy .

General Description of the Role

The Medical Coordinator will be based in Nairobi with monthly travels to Bosaso Puntland and he/she will be in charge of providing training and technical support to the Medical staff based in Bosaso and Nairobi.

He/she will be answerable to the General Coordinator and will work in close collaboration with the Midwife coordinator and the Administrative and Logistics coordinator .

Key Duties

• By employing the organization’s standard recruitment procedures, he/she will be responsible for hiring qualified local (Somali) technical staff, who shall be working in the MCHs of Bosaso town.
• Technical line management of Medical team: organize and supervise the medical team work activities;
• Participate to the major Health forums in Nairobi and Bosaso and liaise with MOH, UN agencies and INGO’s to represent MDM organisation;

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Receptionist Job in Nairobi Kenya - British High Commission

Office Notice No 19/11: Receptionist LE IV

Job Description

The jobholder will be part of the Reception & Transport Team. The overall role of the jobholder is to act as Receptionist and provide support the Transport Manager in the daily running of the transport service.

This is a busy job requiring a flexible approach to managing the workload, very good communication and interpersonal skills, and effective organisational skills, including good accuracy and attention to detail.

The jobholder will be an integral part of the transport team so must have proven ability to work in a team. Experience of the full range of Microsoft Office packages is essential. Out-of-hours work is sometimes called for and the jobholder might be called upon to make decisions at short notice.

Duties

The main duties and responsibilities of the job include:

• Attending to visitors at Reception and controlling entry to the East Wing through the secure access system.
• Undertaking switchboard duties on a weekly rota and during lunchtimes, short-breaks and providing leave cover.

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Corporate Recruiter Job Vacancy

Career Opportunities in Human Resource Department

Our client is a leader in development of large infrastructure projects in Africa.

They have experience and a presence in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Sudan, Malawi, Botswana, Mozambique and Rwanda.

The group is seeking to recruit a Corporate Recruiter.

Job Purpose: Reporting to the Group HR & Administration Head, your role will be to ensure delivery of all facets of recruitment success throughout the organization including the regional offices in Africa.

Generic Duties

• Develop recruitment policy, tools and structure
• Develop and execute recruiting plans
• Establishes and maintains relationships with hiring managers to stay abreast of current and future hiring and business needs
• Aid in building the employment brand, positioning the organisation as an” employer of choice”
• Research in new ways of using the internet recruitment.
• Create job description and accompanying compensation schedules
• Efficiently and effectively fill open positions
• Develop a pool of qualified candidates in advance of need
• Checks credentials and references and schedules follow-up interviews with company supervisors

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Logistics Assistant Job Vacancy in JKIA Nairobi Kenya (KShs 15K)

Job offering to a Kenyan, preferably male aged not more than 26 years.

Job Title: Logistics Assistant

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IT Support Engineer Job Vacancy in Kenya

Job Title: IT Support Engineer

Directly Reporting to: Senior Voice Engineer

Main Purpose of the job

Support Company IT infrastructure

Main Responsibilities

• Maintain staff computers and laptops.
• Maintain the companies LAN
• Helps maintain the company website.
• Assists the management technically while purchasing any IT equipment.
• Assists in training staff in IT matters

Key Competencies and Skills

• Prioritising
• Motivation

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Finance Manager, Administration Services Manager, Sales Supervisor and IT Support Technician Jobs in Kenya

Our client based in Mt. Kenya region has the following vacant positions:

1. Finance Manager

Qualifications

• B. Commerce ( finance option)
• CPA (K)
• Working knowledge of accounting packages
• Minimum 3 years working experience in a supervisory level

2. Administration Services Manager

Qualifications

• B.commerce or advanced diploma in Business operations systems or equivalent
• Diploma in human resource management will be an added advantage
• Computer literate
• Well versed in the labour laws
• Minimum 3 years working experience in a busy commercial enterprise

3. Accountant

Qualifications

• CPA II
• Working knowledge of accounting packages e.g. PASTEL
• 3 years working experience in a busy environment

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Tours Guides and Consultants Jobs in Kenya

Tour Consultant

We are a medium sized Tour Company based in Nairobi and we seek to recruit a Tour Consultant to market and coordinate tours and safaris, manage transport logistics, design and promote tour packages, negotiate and liaise with hotels and lodges and undertake general management of the office.

Minimum Requirements

Skills

• Knowledge of computer applications
• Knowledge of internet and marketing skills & E-commerce
• Strong communication and presentation skills

Requirements

• A bachelors degree in a Tour related field from a recognized institution
• Experience in a similar position in a Tour Firm
• Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision

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Accounts Assistant Job in a Kenyan Fresh Produce Grower and Export Company (KShs 20-30K)

A dynamic fresh produce grower and export company requires an accounts assistant to strengthen the accounts and finance function.

Candidate should have a growing base of experience in accounting, where business savvy, accuracy and attention to detail is required.

This is an opportunity to grow with the company and take on increasing responsibility.

Place of work would be off the Mombasa Road close to JKIA.

Reports to: Finance Manager

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Marketing Manager Job in Nakuru Kenya - Peak Health Outpatient Center

Peak Health Outpatient Center is a health care provider situated in Nakuru Town.

It has been in operation for the last one and half years providing outpatient services including medical consultation, orthopedic consultation, laboratory services, pharmacy services and radiology services.

Currently in the process of starting day care surgery services and in patient services in the next 6 months.

We are seeking competent and innovative individual to head our marketing and advertisement.

The individual should be hardworking, honest and self driven.

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Curriculum Specialists Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

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

Job Title: Curriculum Specialists

Reporting To: Director

Job Location: Nairobi

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

Main Tasks and Duties:

• Develop schemes of work
• Develop detailed lesson plans
• Develop Direct Instruction scripts
• Develop student exercises
• Develop student assessments.
• Develop other curriculum related materials.

Academic Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Education

Technical Skills:

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

Computer Skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

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Training Facilitators Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

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

Job Title: Training Facilitators

Reporting To: Director

Job Location: Nairobi

Role Overview: to provide quality training and facilitation for new teachers in a dynamic, fast-paced setup.

Main Tasks and Duties:

• Provide daily training and facilitation, according to detailed guidelines and session scripts created to train new teachers, who will work in challenging settings.
• Must be skilful in managing large groups of people.
• Work within a team to make improvements to presentations.
• Meet with senior trainers to share results and feedback from daily presentations.
• Record individual scores for trainees as they teach sample lessons in small groups.
• Evaluate trainees’ performance using their scores

Academic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Education or related qualification

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Chief Accountant Job in Nairobi Kenya

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

Job Title: Chief Accountant

Reporting To: Director

Job Location: Nairobi

Role Overview: We are seeking a full-time Chief Accountant who will be a vital member of the Finance and Administration team in their push to enhance the finance and related support functions’ processes.

This is a senior position reporting directly to the Head of Finance and Administration and working closely with the Chief Operating Officer, CEO and all senior managers in adding value to the business.

In particular the Chief Accountant is expected to bring on board superior skills in managing daily financial operations, supervising and developing staff, building systems for solid business controls, leading the cash management and budgeting process among other roles.

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Medical Tourism Clinical Case Manager Job in Kenya

The hiring company is a world-renowned tour operator that is building a medical tourism division to provide travel logistics, planning and clinical expert brokerage services to patients seeking medical treatment abroad.

The company is looking to hire experienced and highly motivated personnel to be medical travel case managers.

A successful candidate will have experience working in the medical tourism industry and providing case management services to patients.

Experience in the medical profession as a doctor or nurse is a major plus, but not required for application.

This person shall report to the Operations Manager and/or Managing Director.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Overseeing and managing travel, accommodation and hospital partner relationships including pricing and logistics.
• Managing patient leads and responding to lead inquiries.
• Processing all phases of the patient booking and travel process including clinical & pre-travel patient assessments, handling diagnostics information, liaising with international hospital partners and operating physicians to coordinate and oversee patient care, booking travel, arranging accommodations and transfers and generally ensuring that the patient experiences a smooth travel and treatment process.
• Conducting quarterly service provider audits to ensure performance within the service level agreements and company standards.

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Administrator Job Vacancy in Kenya

Our client, a big player in the oil industry, is looking to hire an Administrator who will report to the operations Manager and should have the following competencies.

Key Tasks

• Deal directly with customers either by telephone, electronically or face to face
• Evaluate requests for service or complaints and enter into CRM system.
• Follow up progress on customer inquiries.
• Produce up to date daily reports
• Act as customer advocate and liaise on customer’s behalf with other staff when required.
• Analyze, evaluate and resolve customer enquiries at the first point of contact
• Deal with customer complaints and resolve them with a positive problem-solving attitude.
• Process orders, forms, applications and requests
• Direct requests and unresolved issues to the designated resource
• Interact with Technical Support to assist customers with trouble resolution
• Keep records of customer interactions and transactions

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Shamba Fresh Sales and Marketing Executive Job in Kenya

Job Description: Sales and Marketing

Title: Sales and Marketing Executive

Department: Marketing

Reports to: Director Strategy and Business Development

Job Objective: Responsible for executing marketing strategies to meet organizational objectives

Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing a pricing strategy to maximize profits, monitor products demand trends, and aid in product promotion to attract potential buyers;
• Assist in carrying out Market Research supported by on-going visits to customers and non-customers to learn and understand the market and potential clients;
• Define and continuously evaluate the pricing strategy together with the top management team;
• Assist in developing annual marketing and sales plan, which details activities to follow during the fiscal year, which will focus on meeting organizational objectives;
• To manage the Marketing Department Budget. Delivery of all marketing activity within agreed budget and time; and
• Assist in implementing a company-wide go-to-market plan, working with all departments to execute.

Relationships and Roles:

Internal / External Cooperation

• Build trust, value others, communicate effectively, drive execution, foster innovation, focus on the customer, collaborate with others, solve problems creatively and demonstrate high integrity.
• Maintain professional internal and external relationships that meet company core values.

Required Skills and Education:

• 1-2 years of sales and marketing experience preferably in fresh produce or perishable consumer products.
• A Self starter, driven, focused, decisive and results oriented with minimal supervision.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills, be resistant to stress, establish effective relationships with others, and exercise a fair amount of tact.
• Strong computer skills
• Sound knowledge of Sales and Marketing strategies
• Understanding of fresh produce /food marketing

Education

• A degree in business administration with a concentration in marketing or equivalent working experience
• A Diploma in Marketing will be an added advantage

Benefits

• Bonus subject to performance
• Career fast tracking
• Priority consideration for promotion to oversee all marketing, advertising and promotional staff and activities.

How to apply

Please send your CV and Application letter indicating your current and expected salary to sales@shambafresh.com by 24 June 2011.

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Safaricom NMC Network Surveillance - Shift Technician Job in Kenya

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Network Operations and Support Department within the Technology Division.

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

NMC Network Surveillance - Shift Technician
Ref: TECHNICAL_NMC-NS-ST_JUNE 2011

Reporting to the Shift Support Team Manager; the holder of the position will ensure proper monitoring and detection of faults in the entire network coupled with timely and correct escalation to the various maintenance teams so as to meet the set network KPI’S.

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Safaricom Senior Network Administrator Job in Kenya

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Infrastructure Department within the Technology Division.

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

Senior Network Administrator
Ref: IT_SNA_JUNE_2011

Reporting to the Principal Network Administrator, the job holder will be provide technical expertise and support to Safaricom in the field of local and wide are network administration and design.

The job holder’s key responsibilities will be to:

• Manage of all active and non active network components;
• Advises on the communications requirements of installed and planned networked information systems and carry out surveys to establish network connection requirements;
• Implement and maintain system standards and procedures on network related issues;
• Review the network traffic, performance and quality of service provided by the network;
• Collect routine network load statistics, model performance, and create

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Web Developer Job Vacancy at Websoft Development

WebSoft Development® is a leading web design company based in Nairobi, Kenya, focused on providing turnkey online business solutions to small and startup businesses in the region.

Our design process has allowed us to offer affordable, reliable, and professional services which include website design, search engine optimization, domain name registration, email marketing, email hosting and website hosting services.

We are a customer centric firm with a dedicated staff of design consultants to guide you through the design process. We have a 99% customer satisfaction rating from our existing clients, and that is only the beginning. From the first concept to the final draft, our designers will build your business’ online identity.

We have the following vacancy: Web Developer

The Web Application Developer will be responsible for supporting the existing infrastructure as well as develop new technologies.

The ideal candidate must display excellent written and oral skills with demonstrated interpersonal and organization abilities. A candidate for this position must be able to work in a varied, fast paced environment. Flexibility and tolerance is a necessity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop custom web applications and websites, ecommerce deployments, etc.
• Meet with project team members and clients to develop an understanding of client requirements.
• Implement client websites and web applications, intranets and extranets.
• Help to architect client projects.
• Prepare project specifications documents, features documents, feature

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HR Operations Officer Job in Kenya

HR Operations Officer

This role is responsible for the Operations & and Control function in the Business Unit.

It carries responsibility for the processing, controls, accounting and quality of the financial information output for the Human Resource business.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Drafting of employment contracts for outsourced contractors.
• Billing and invoicing
• Ensuring all suppliers are paid.
• Ensuring all statutory deductions, e.g. PAYE, NSSF, VAT Income Tax are made.
• Ensuring timely returns to the regulators on monthly, quarterly, half yearly and yearly basis.
• Handling administration that comes with outsourced contractors
• Running Payplus Payroll System
• Management of outsourced services e.g. medical and pension
• Administering Statutory Reports
• Operations in total – includes all aspects of the operations of the company which include among others various day to day processes, daily pricing, daily reconciliations, communications etc
• Dealing with external matters such as liaison on behalf of the company to third parties such as Custodians, Administrators, System vendors and other business linkages.
• Dealing with external matters such as liaison on behalf of the company to third parties such as Administrators, System vendors and other business linkages.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Commerce majoring in Finance or Accounting
• MUST have experience with Payplus Payroll System
• At least 2 years work experience

Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of an integrated accounting system and Microsoft packages.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills.
• Good interpersonal skills with proven ability to lead a team, influence others to accomplish collective goals and relate to the internal customers of the financial services
• Ability to work and deliver to deadlines
• Well-developed Information Communication and Technology (ICT) skills with hands on experience with computerized accountings applications and Microsoft office software(Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook)
• Ability to present complex analysis with simplicity, clarity and professionalism
• Highly analytical and organized, with high degree of initiative
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, team building, oral and written communication skills are a requirement for this position

Please send your CV and remuneration details to: theleadrecruiter@gmail.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Skills Training Programme Manager Job in Kenya - Save the Children

Position Title: Technical Manager – Skills Training and Employment

Location: Hargeisa, Somaliland (including Nairobi – up to 50%)

Reports To: Director of Programmes

Coordinates With: Area managers, directors of finance and HR, security manager, programme and project managers/staff in the sector

Grade: As per SC Denmark pay scale

Context of Work

Save the Children (SC) is an international organisation that has 27 member organisations across the globe. It is united by a common mission and brand but, to some extent, has until now been working independently from country to country.

Through Unified Presence, Save the Children aims to create a stronger voice for children by unifying the operations in all countries where more than one Save the Children Member have programmes. This will result in one organisation at the national level in each country and a unified programme delivery structure for all Save the Children International Members.

The programmes of Save the Children UK, Denmark and Finland unified in Somalia in January 2010 and as a result of this and of an active fundraising strategy, at the beginning of 2011 the programme budget was over GBP 10m covering the thematic areas of protection, child survival (which includes health, nutrition and livelihoods), education and Child Rights and Governance.

SC works in all three “zones” of Somalia: Somaliland, Puntland and Central South Somalia (CSS). Due to constraints on security, and the need to liaise with UN agencies, other NGOs and donors the country office is based in Nairobi and senior managers and directors are expected to travel extensively to monitor and support programme work in all parts of Somalia that are accessible and where security threats are being effectively mitigated.

SC has been engaged in the vocational skills training and employment sector in Somalia and Somaliland for many years. Since 2005, SC is leading on a consortium of international NGOs involved in undertaking EU funded skills training and employment programme in Somalia.

In addition to undertaking other similar projects financed by DANIDA, SC is also engaged in a consortium that involves FAO, UNDP and ILO to carryout EU supported Sustainable Economic and Employment Development Programme.

In this respect, the Technical Manager position is created to help SC diversify and strengthen its work in the sector.

Job Purpose

The Technical Manager will provide overall technical management and support to all skills training and employment project currently being implemented by SC programme and its consortium partners in Somalia/Somaliland.

The manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring quality of projects, promoting and disseminating good practices across projects, documenting and disseminating achievements and lessons learned of projects internally, among partners, donors and other key players in Nairobi and elsewhere as applicable, and will seek to expand donors support through development of projects.

Key accountabilities

1. Providing Technical Management and Support

• Support skills training and employment managers/staff within SC and partners to develop detailed technical project implementation plans
• Provide technical support to staff and managers engaged in planning and implementing skills training and employment projects
• Ensure that a baseline information and data made available for measuring progresses and achievement of projects
• With the support of project managers and M&E specialist develop relevant project monitoring systems/tools and ensure that they are put in use
• Lead in developing technical research methods to support analysis of project achievements, constraints and findings and to validate these
• Organise periodic technical project review meetings with programme/project managers of SC and consortium partners
• Lead in coordination of donor reports with project and area managers of SC and consortium partners and, in liaison with the operations and finance departments, to ensure that these are of high quality, reporting clearly on progress towards the outputs, and thus towards meeting the purpose, of the project as stated in the project proposals
• Facilitate the process of monitoring and documentation of achievements and learning of the projects together with M&E specialist on a six monthly basis and disseminate findings internally and externally to consortium partners, donors and other key players within the sector
• Lead on and/or participate in any evaluation of skills training and

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Project Engineers Job Vacancies in Kenya

We are a fast growing and dynamic medium sized company, in the construction and engineering sector with a vision to set new benchmarks in the industry through commitment to integrity and excellence.

We seek to have the following people to join our team

Project Engineers

Reporting to the Project Manager this position's primary responsibility is to plan and execute projects within the allocated time frame, approved budget and meet client expectations.

Qualifications & Requirements

• BSc. in Civil Engineering or any related field.
• MS Projects and MS Office proficiency.
• Post graduate qualifications in project management shall be added

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Concern Worldwide Nutrition KAP Survey - Terms of Reference

Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental, international, humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.

Terms of Reference

KAP (Knowledge, Attitude and Practice) Survey for IYCF Pilot Strategies in the Urban Slums of Nairobi and Kisumu, Kenya.

1. Introduction

Evidence from a baseline survey showed that infant and young child feeding practices in the slums of both Nairobi and Kisumu are suboptimal and that this is clearly contributing to the high caseload of malnutrition.

From the findings of this survey, less than 45% of infants aged 0-5 months were exclusively breastfed the previous day and less than 56% were breastfed within one hour of birth.

While feeding frequency among children aged 6 - 23 months was fairly good, diet quality was less optimal, with children eating an average of only 3.8 food categories (of a total of 8) the previous day.

Dietary diversity of children between 6 and 23 months was limited with intake of animal source foods (apart from fish in Kisumu) and fruits particularly low. This raises concern about risks of micronutrient deficiencies in this population.

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Kenya Forest Service Jobs Re-Advertisement

Kenya Forest Service is a State Corporation established by an Act of Parliament to sustainably manage and conserve all types of forests.

The Service seeks to recruit self motivated, dynamic and results oriented individuals to fill the following vacant positions:

1. Senior Deputy Director - Finance and Administration
1 Post
Grade: KFS 2

Reporting to the Director, the incumbent will formulate and coordinate the implementation of sound Financial, Human Resource and Administration policies and strategies for effective management of Financial, HR and Administrative activities.

Overall Responsibility

• Develop effective Financial, HR and Administration policies and strategies to meet the objectives of the Service
• Initiate and co-ordinate the Organization’s Development interventions aimed at promoting culture change in Finance, Human Resource and Administration policies
• Prepare and implement the annual work plan for Finance, HR and Administration activities
• Undertake benchmarking on current developments in HR and Financial Management practices
• Ensure compliance with Financial Reporting standards and labour legislation.
• Preparation of the strategic Financial and HR plans, forecasts and cash flow projections.
• Coordinate the budgeting process, monitoring cash flow and overseeing the organization’s financial performance against the budget and operational goals

Required Qualifications and experience

• Minimum of a Masters degree specializing in Finance, Human Resource Management or Strategic Management from a recognized University
• CPA (K) / CPS(K) or Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management
• Training on Results Based Management
• Twelve (12) years experience in a senior management position in a large and reputable organization, eight (8) of which should be as a Head of Finance or HR or Administration.
• Thorough knowledge of Kenya Labour Laws and Financial legislations/ regulation.
• Must be a member of a relevant professional body
• Must poses strong computer skills
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to interact with people at different levels of management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to lead and manage change

2. Senior Deputy Director – Support Services
1 Post
Grade: KFS 2

Reporting to the Director, the incumbent will formulate sound Marketing & Business Development, Planning and Monitoring, Project Development, Research Liaison, International Forestry obligations and economic investment policies in the organization

Overall Responsibility

• Formulate, develop and review corporate services policies and strategies in line with the changing environment
• Formulate strategies for Business development and marketing
• Ensure development and promotion of forestry investment
• Ensure internal and external linkages in support services strategies
• Support and promote project development initiatives
• Manage and co-ordinate performance contracting process and work plans

Required Qualifications and experience

• Minimum of a Masters Degree in Forestry, Business Administration, Strategic Management, Planning or Social Sciences
• Ten (10) years experience in a senior management position in a large and reputable organization
• Must be a member of a relevant professional body
• Strong computer skills
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to interact with people at different levels of management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

3. Deputy Director - Finance and Accounting
1 Post
KFS Grade 3

Reporting to the Senior Deputy Director – Finance and Administration, the incumbent will be the Head of Finance and Accounting Division and will be responsible for the formulation and implementation of sound financial management policies and procedures.

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Physical Education Teacher Job Vacancy - Braeburn School Arusha Tanzania

Teaching Vacancy

September 2011

Braeburn School Arusha is an international co-educational school catering for children aged 2 - 18 with a reputation for high academic standards, a rich extra-curricular programme and a supportive, friendly environment.

We are inviting applications for a:

Physical Education Teacher

Starting Date: August 2011

Closing Date for Applications: 25 June 2011

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Greenhills Academy Teaching Jobs in Kigali Rwanda

Green Hills Academy, located in Kigali, the capital city, is Rwanda’s Premier School with an enrolment of 1,520 students.

Due to enrollment growth, we will have openings for teaching positions for the subjects indicated below in August 2011 for the school year 2011/2012:

Secondary: A teacher with a degree in Physical Education

Primary: A teacher of English Language for upper primary

Nursery School: Qualified teachers in Montessori are needed due to school growth.

Deadline for applications: June 20, 2011.

Interviews: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews which will be conducted in Nairobi in late June of 2011.

The School

Green Hills Academy has a stable staff with good working conditions, benefits and excellent professional development opportunities.

It comprises a Nursery (ages 3-5), Primary (Grades 1 to 6) and a Secondary School (Grades 7 to 12). New hiring is due to enrolment growth.

Requirements

Applicants must possess teaching qualifications and should provide copies of relevant degrees and transcripts.

Applicant resumes should include names and contact information of three recent professional referees, two of them supervisors who have seen the applicant teach.

Inquiries should be made to and resumes sent to: hrdgreenhills@gmail.com

Telephone: +250782176527

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The Burt Award for African Literature Writing Competition Announcement

The Burt Award for African Literature

Supporting and encouraging a love of reading for young adults

Writing Competition Announcement

The Canadian Organization for Development through Education (CODE) in collaboration with the National Book Development Council of Kenya (NBDCK) and with the generous support of a Canadian patron, Mr. Bill Burt, have the pleasure to invite Kenyan authors to take part in a writing competition to produce engaging and educational stories for the youth (12 – 18 years old) which will be published as part of the Burt Award for African Literature.

Objectives of the Award

1. To support and motivate the development of supplementary reading materials for a critical stage of learning – the transition period between mother tongue and the English medium of instruction in both primary and secondary schools.
2. To publish stories which strengthen the English language skills of the youth and help foster enthusiasm and a love for reading.
3. To stimulate and support the African publishing industry and contribute to the literary wealth of African literature.
4. To increase the stock of English reading materials in school and community libraries.
5. To recognize excellence in literature for youth.

Criteria for the Award’s Writing Competition

The story should:

• Be written in English.
• Demonstrate a solid command of English through a clear cohesive language and proper sentence structure, vocabulary and punctuation.
• Be thought-provoking and original: It should have an excellent story telling style e.g. strong imagery, lively dialogue, and vivid description to arouse young readers’ interest and curiosity and keep them turning pages.
• Be prose fiction containing content and language appropriate for ages 12-18 years old.
• Have a strong literary merit including;

1. Engaging characters with whom young readers can identify and a protagonist who overcomes challenges or obstacles in a positive way.

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Head of Business Development Job in Kenya - County Developers

County Developers Ltd, an emerging real estate development company seeking a talented sales professional with the experience, vision, and creativity to market and sell their developments, which include the Ksh.600m Runda View Apartments, among other residential, retail and commercial developments to be launched.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development, with core SELLING skills.
• The qualified individual will have at least 4 - 6 years experience selling property/insurance /investment or financial products.

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College of Insurance Director of Studies, Head of Short Courses, Head of Marketing and Head of Insurance Studies Jobs in Kenya

Exciting career opportunities in East Africa’s premier insurance training institution

The College of Insurance was established in 1985 by the Insurance Training & Education Trust (ITET) which is responsible for promoting, overseeing and coordinating insurance training and education, across all sectors of this very diverse industry.

This is an exciting time to join the College since there are several major developments underway including degree level courses and entirely new programmes in pensions management, risk management, weather and agricultural insurance.

The College is now seeking to fill the following key positions:

Director of Studies
Ref No: 81/AS/FN

This vacancy has arisen following the recent promotion of the previous holder of the position to become the new Chief Executive Officer of the College of Insurance.

The successful candidate will be the principal assistant to the Director of the College of Insurance and will deputize him in his absence.

He/She will be responsible for planning, implementing and managing all learning activities to satisfy industry needs while maximizing the usage of both the human and physical facilities of the College.

Key duties of the position include:-

• Researching into and quantifying the training needs of employers;
• Developing, implementing and constantly reviewing appropriate programmes to address the identified needs;
• Reviewing the impact of the training provided and making necessary adjustments;
• Coordinating and guiding teaching activities, including drawing up of time tables and allocation/supervision of academic staff as well as students;
• Coordinating research and development of new programmes;
• Editing of research reports, publications and journals as well as overseeing the management and utilization of libraries, archives and other learning resources;
• Training, inducting and supervising lecturers and facilitators, regularly evaluating their performance against set criteria.

Qualifications and other requirements:

• Applications are invited from Kenya citizens who hold a masters degree in education, human development or related fields and also a professional qualification preferably in insurance or a business related profession.

In addition, applicants should have:

• A minimum of 8 years senior level management experience, acquired in a reputable training institution, with evidence of administrative and leadership excellence.
• The proven ability to manage change and effectively lead a teaching faculty to attain sustained growth in student intake and income levels.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A key selection factor will be the candidate’s proven ability to expand programmes, courses and services without sacrificing quality.

Head of Short Courses (Business & Management)
Ref No: 86/AG/FN

This position reports to the Director of Studies and provides effective leadership of the department which develops and mounts short technical and management courses, seminars and workshops for the insurance industry.

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