Management Trainee Job Vacancy in Nairobi

A leading company in the communication industry with a countrywide network, is looking for a Management Trainee to be based in its head office in Nairobi.

Requirements

Applicant should have the following qualifications and experience:-

• University graduate in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university
• In addition, a post graduate Diploma in automotive engineering will be an added advantage

Person Specification

Applicant should have the following person specifications:-

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Legal jobs - Court Clerks Jobs in Bujumbura, Dar-es-Salaam, Kampala, Kigali, Nairobi - East African Court of Justice (EACJ)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified citizens of the East African Community (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and the United Republic of Tanzania) for the positions of Court Clerks, under the East African Court of Justice (EACJ).

Grade: G4

Reports To: The Registrar, EACJ

Duty Station: Bujumbura, Dar-es-Salaam, Kampala, Kigali, Nairobi

Organ: East African Court of Justice

Main purpose of the job

To manage the East African Court of Justice Sub-registry in the EAC Partner States

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Jobs in Kenya and Tanzania - Relationship Manager and Management Accountant - SDC Commercial Services Limited

Our client, SDC Commercial Services Limited (“SDC”), a joint venture of leading lottery operators in the UK and India wishes to set up operations in Kenya and Tanzania.

SDC is inviting applications from high calibre, results oriented and self driven professionals to apply for the positions of Operations and Relationship Manager and Management Accountant.

These positions will be based in Kenya and Tanzania.

Operations and Relationship Manager
2 positions

Reporting to the Managing Director, the job holders will be responsible for day to day operations as well as delivering SDC’s strategy, achieving financial targets, overseeing business operations and maintaining robust external relationships.

Key responsibilities:

• Identifying, analysing and recommending product development opportunities;
• Ensuring management policies and decisions support the strategic priorities of SDC;
• Accountability for profit growth in line with SDC’s Tanzania objectives;
• Ensuring robust external and internal controls (financial and non-financial);
• Developing strong working relationships with key contacts of SDC and maintaining external alliances and partnerships to facilitate the delivery of the business plan;
• Developing SDC’s public profile and fostering good relationships with

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Jobs in Kenya - Acceleration Training / Physiotherapist

Acceleration Training / Physiotherapist

Full Time – Westlands, Nairobi

2 year’s Fixed Term contract renewable.

There has never been a more exciting time to join our organization as we implement a brand new device and strategy to drive our studio to the forefront of the health and fitness world in Nairobi.

We are currently investing heavily in both our facilities and our team members, and are looking for a motivating physiotherapist to help us achieve our goal.

This full time position would suit a physiotherapist who enjoys working in a team, who wants to further his/her learning and career and be involved in a practice with a fantastic professional reputation.

Our vision is simple: to Deliver the Best in Care.

Our patients and customers use the Acceleration technology. The acceleration training can be implemented into the rehabilitation of many different conditions as it helps to achieve many positive physical effects.

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Beauty & fitness Jobs in Kenya - Acceleration Training / Fitness Instructors

Acceleration Training / Fitness Instructors

Full Time – Westlands, Nairobi

2 years Fixed Term contract renewable

There has never been a more exciting time to join our organization as we implement a brand new device and strategy to drive our studio to the forefront of the health and fitness world in Nairobi.

We are currently investing heavily in both our facilities and our team members, and are looking for inspirational fitness instructors to help us achieve our goal. We are a highly innovative health and fitness concept providing personalized training services to clients focused on body shape and fitness and patients with medical condition.

They use Acceleration technology with an emphasis on excellent customer service to help our clients achieve their goals.

If you’re looking to launch yourself into an exciting and rewarding career doing something you love, and possess the drive and determination to be the very best, then our organization could be just the answer.

We are now recruiting staff for the position of fitness instructors in Nairobi and invite applications from highly motivated individuals with a proven track record for success.

We are looking for real personalities with drive and energy to join this prestigious location. You will have excellent interpersonal skills preferably with a background or strong interest in Acceleration Training, although all training will be provided.

The ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate a proactive sales background and substantial Biomechanics knowledge. You must be enthusiastic, energetic and have EXCELLENT fitness/exercise knowledge and a pro-active attitude necessary to grow client base. You must be available to attend a training seminar.

The job entails the following:

• Conducting fitness activities for assigned individuals and groups using Acceleration Training
• Formulating fitness programs for the individuals and groups assigned to you
• Marketing the services of the organization
• Other duties as shall be assigned from time to time

Duties and Responsibilities

• To conduct health checks, inductions and fitness assessments with members, and prescribe safe and effective exercise programmes with Acceleration Training devices.
• One-to-one and group instruction and health and fitness consultations

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Job in Kenya - Factory Manager (Manufacturing Industry) - PZ Cussons East Africa

PZ Cussons East Africa is a leading Global Manufacturer and Marketer of leading Household quality brands that include Carex, Imperial Leather, Venus, Robb, Ushindi and Flamingo.

We are looking for a Factory Manager who will be responsible for looking after the overall operations and production of two plants located in Nairobi’s Baba Dogo Road area.

The role holder will be expected to deliver the business requirement by manufacturing products in compliance to the quality standards by optimizing the resources and by continuously looking for ways to improve the way things are done to achieve total low cost structure.

The role reports to the Head of Supply Chain department and will be supported by shift managers.

Principal Accountabilities

• Delivery of planned supply to meet the business volume including new launches and re-launches
• Reduce manufacturing conversion cost
• Establish system for daily material balance and control
• Developing and implementing measurement systems (KPI) to improve performance at operational level

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Software Engineering Jobs in Kenya - Software Support Engineer

Our client an IT company based in Nairobi Kenya is looking to fill in position as below:

Clear knowledge on SQL

Software maintenance & trouble shooting skills

Excellent Communication Skills both oral & written

Preferably a degree holder in IT with min. 2 years experience

Ability to work beyond normal working hours

Ability to learn new technologies

Able to work Independently to meet deadlines

Highly Disciplined, self oriented and organized

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Job Vacancy in Kenya - Orange Money Area Manager

Actual Title: Orange Money Area Manager

Department / Sub-department/ Group/: Orange Money

Reporting to the position : Regional Manager / Orange Money Distribution Manager

Role Purpose:

The Orange Money Area Manager will be accountable for all Orange Money activities in the region in all outlets including the Orange/Mobicom shops, Orange Money Agents, Equity Agents and Branches and will manage the third party agents to deliver their targets under the direction of the Regional Manager / Orange Money distribution Manager

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IT Jobs in Kenya - IT Officer

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

Job Title: IT Officer

Reporting To: Director of IT

Job Location: Nairobi

Role Overview: to provide quality IT support services to a large and growing team of staff.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Installing and Configuring new IT equipments – Servers, PCs, Laptops, Smart phones, Tablets, Projectors etc
• Coordinating with head of departments on identifying training needs and training users on a one to one or on a group basis on usage of various IT systems or applications
• Carrying out preventive maintenance on various IT equipment and software
• Configuring and troubleshooting network clients
• Capturing all user requests as they come in via phone or email on the incidents management system and ensuring users get updates on the status and progress of their requests

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Career opportunity in Kenya - Support Manager (Schools)

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

Job Title: Support Manager (Schools)

Reporting To: Director

Job Location: Nairobi

Role Overview:

The Support Manager is responsible for all the elements of the operations at the school site. These include Marketing & Recruiting New Students, Student Payment Systems, Monitoring instructional delivery by teachers, Personnel Management, Rules & Procedures, Facilities Management and more

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

This is a very hands-on job. Support Managers spend 50-70% of their time in the field visiting the schools. Additionally, the Support Manager is responsible for the following –

• Authorize vendor payments to be made to the schools.
• Resolve issues arising between the Support Officers & School Manager for smooth functioning of the school.
• Constantly evaluate and assess the performance of the school and Support Officers
• Attend parent meetings that are held at the school
• Maintain relationships with the parent reps and the elders within the community
• Ensure motivation of the staff at the school

Support Managers, through their team of Support Officers (and sometimes directly) ensure that the management and monitoring systems and tools that are part of School model are effectively implemented at individual schools both by school managers and teachers.

This position is also critical in providing feedback to the central headquarters on how to improve these systems.

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Job in Kenya - PZ Cussons East Africa - Brand Manager (Marketing Department)

PZ Cussons East Africa is a leading Global Manufacturer and Marketer of leading Household quality brands that include Carex, Imperial Leather, Venus, Robb, Ushindi and Flamingo.

In line with our ambitious growth agenda, we wish to enhance our marketing team by hiring for the position of Brand Manager.

Job Purpose

The position is responsible for developing compelling brand strategies and to manage the implementation of the same so at to achieve the brand targeted Net Invoice Value (NIV), Gross Margin (GM), Media & Consumer (M&C) and Marketing Contribution (MC)

This position reports to the Head of Marketing

Principal Accountabilities

• Develop and implement brand strategy and plan – both annual and with a 5-year horizon with focus on growing the brand.
• Manage the New Product Development process inline with market trends.
• Actively participate in Margin Improvement Initiatives.
• Develop and manage A&P activities.
• Monitor, Control & Report Category Performance through regular updates on brand health indicators such as NNS, GM & MC on a regular basis e.g. monthly marketing reports

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Engineering Jobs in Kenya - Safaricom Senior RF Strategy Engineer jobs july 2011

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Technical & IT Director’s office department within Technical & IT Division.

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

Senior RF - Strategy Engineer
Ref: TECHNICAL_RFS_JUNE_2011

Reporting to the Senior Manager-RF Strategy & Support, the holder of the position will be responsible for planning and selection of radio network technologies, methods and suppliers that best support the company’s strategy and promote best practice sharing between the regional radio planning teams.

Key Responsibilities

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Jobs in Kenya - Finance Jobs in Thika, jobs in Kericho - Mercy Corps Assistant Finance Officers

Mercy Corps works amid disasters, conflicts, chronic poverty and instability to unleash the potential of people who can win against impossible odds. Since 1979, Mercy Corps has provided $1 billion in assistance to people in 82 nations.

Supported by headquarters offices in North America, Europe, and Asia, the agency's unified global programs employ 3,500 staff worldwide and reach 9 million people in more than 40 countries. Over the last five years, more than 90 percent of the agency's resources have been allocated directly to programs that help people in need.

Mercy Corps has recently been awarded programs in Rift Valley and Central Province under USAID’s Yes Youth Can! initiative.

The Yes Youth Can initiative is a USAID program designed to empower Kenya’s youth population in areas recovering from the post-election violence in 2008, through building capacity of youth groups and organizations to engage with markets, governments and communities, and to pursue their legitimate needs and interests more effectively in a way that builds positive inter-ethnic networks.

Mercy Corps is recruiting for the competent and dynamic individuals for the following exciting and challenging positions based in Thika and Kericho respectively.

1. Assistant Finance Officer (Thika)

Program/Department Summary:

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Education jobs in Kenya - University Vice Chancellor Job vacancy in Kenya

About the University

The University is a fast growing applied science-oriented institution in Kenya.

Its Vision is to be a leading value-adding university that provides education in business, hospitality and information communication technology relevant to individual and the larger society.

This vision is being pursued through promotion of high standards of teaching, learning and public service.

Currently, the University has three CHE –Approved undergraduate programmes:

• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Hospitality Management;
• and Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science.
• The Diploma programmes include International Hotel Management; Tourism Management; Business Administration; Computer Science; and Japanese Language and Culture.

The undergraduate programmes in the pipeline are Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management; Bachelor of Science in pharmacy; and Bachelor of Science in building and Construction Management.

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Jobs in Meru Kenya - Muchui Women Group Holticulturist and Business Manager

The above has group 100 members (farmers) and is located in Kiirua location of Buuri division of Buuri district and Wish to recruit the above officers in their Business Centre and give advice to members in their farms.

Holticulturist (2)

He or She must be holder of a Degree in Horticulture .or equivalent from a recognized university and a computer literate person with some accounting skills.

Should be a self motivating person who can work with minimum supervision, honest and accountable.

Should be a good effective communicator who can handle women and has good public relations.

Business Manager

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sales Job in Nairobi Kenya - Atlas Copco Powercrusher Product Specialist

Company presentation:

Atlas Copco Eastern Africa Limited is mainly dedicated to sales & service of Atlas Copco products in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Somalia, Eritrea, Sudan, Mauritius, Madagascar, Djibouti, Rwanda, Burundi & Seychelles.

The Company employs about 150 people and is enjoying a strong development.

Powercrusher Product Specialis
Functional area: Sales
Country of service: Kenya
City: Nairobi

Job description/Mission:

We are looking for a self-motivated and results-orientated Product Specialist for the Surface Drilling Equipment (SDE) range of mobile crushing and screening plants which are mainly suited for mining, demolition, quarrying and road construction applications.

The powercrusher product specialist role involves providing professional and effective sales and product support expertise, to understand the market requirement and to develop an action plan on how to penetrate the market which is today standardized on stationary crusher.

The incumbent will be a team player within the sales team and will support the SDE organization in achieving the Company’s annual projection targets for sales, turnover, profitability and market share in the range of products under his responsibility.

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Bakery Jobs in Kenya - Alliance Girls High School Baker

Alliance Girls High School seeks to recruit a competent person for the position of a baker.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Must have minimum of a diploma specializing in baking and pastries from a reputable institution.
• Should have five (5) years experience as a baker in a reputable institution.
• Should be between 30 and 45 years of age.

Application along with copies of academic and professional certificates, an up-to-date CV and contacts of three referees should reach the school on or before 28/6/11.

Letters should be addressed to:

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Agricultural Job Vacancy in kenya - Farm Manager in Machakos

e are interested in filling the above position.

The Manager will be responsible for a farm located in Machakos Municipality.

The Manager should have skills in Marketing (Locally and Internationally) and possess additional skills; Computer, Business Management, Human Resources and Payroll.

Be able to innovate.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Agriculture/Horticulture/Farm Management, with proven experience in greenhouse farming with semiarid farming bias.

Minimum experience: 5 years.

Apply giving two referees and indicative salary.

Send your applications to

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Sales Job in Kenya - Agronomist sales person

Agrochemical company invites applicants for the following positions.

1. Large scale Coffee,Floriculture,Wheat

2. Machakos region

3. Nairobi, Thika, Muranga region

4. Kisumu, Kakamega, Bungoma region

5. Coast region

Qualifications,

• Degree or Diploma in Agriculture

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Job in Kenya - KARI Finance and Administration Deputy Director

The Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI) is a Parastatal established by the Government of Kenya under the Science and Technology Act Cap 250 to carry out Agricultural Research to support the Crop and Livestock Production sectors of the country.

Beside this core function, the Institute collaborates closely with the farmers, pastoralists, extension staff and other National and International Development Partners.

KARI manages thirty-three (33) Centers inclusive of the sub-centers located all over the country with a view of developing and disseminating technology, tailored to meet the needs of different categories of farmers in various Agroecological zones and Socio-economic Circumstances.

In order to enhance the provision of services, the Institute would like to fill in the following positions, which are vacant.

The Institute’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to eligible candidates.

Deputy Director, Finance and Administration
Ref: KARI/2/027/75 (1 Post)

The Deputy Director, Finance and Administration, will be Chief Financial Advisor to the Director on matters relating to Finance, Planning, Procurement, Human Resource and Administration.

Duties and responsibilities

• Chief Financial Advisor to the Director in matters relating to Finance, Planning, Procurement, Human Resource and Administration.
• Being responsible for the development of resource plans (human, physical and financial) in the Institute.
• Identifying optimal resources required to support running of the Institute.
• Overseeing proper management and accountability of Institutional resources (human, physical and financial) including supervision of activities in the Department.

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Jobs in Kenya - Tools, Process & MIS Specialist

Job Title: Tools, Process & MIS Specialist

Job Code: TPM/NSN

Number of Positions Open: 1

Location: Kenya

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Summary

Our client is an international telecoms company is seeking to recruit a focused, dynamic, self-driven professional of high integrity to fill the position of a Tools, Process & MIS Specialist.

Primary Responsibilities

Tools and Process

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HR Jobs in Kenya - Payroll Officer Job Vacancy in Kenya

Job Title: Payroll Officer

Reports to: Human Resource Manager

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manages and maintains existing company’s payroll system
• Manages and oversees the administration of the company’s compensation policy and benefits programme
• Record and implement salary and wage variation as they occur
• Preparation of termination and redundancy payments
• Ensure all staff entitlements are accurate and up to date
• Prepare correspondence reports and statistics s required
• Develop, update and maintain payroll file, databases spreadsheet on regular bases e.g. salary register
• Ensures the effective administration of company compliance with all relevant industry laws and guidelines, licenses, permits, e.t.c.
• Drafting of contracts, leases, court pleadings and other legal instruments

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Sales Jobs in Kenya - Sales Executives and Customer Service Executives Jobs in Kenya

A leading company in East Africa engaged in global logistics - Air/Ocean, Consolidation, Projects & FCL freight forwarding invites applications from qualified and interested individuals for the below posts.

1. Sales Executives

City/Town: Nairobi

Location: Nairobi Area

Wage/Salary: Negotiable

Start: Immediately

Duration: Permanent

Type: Full Time

Job Summary

The successful candidates will be responsible for:

• Developing new business and revenue streams
• Achieving set targets,
• Growth of company market share,
• Execution of high levels of customer care
• Retain the already secured portfolio to ensure growth is sustained.

Qualifications

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Sales Jobs in Kenya - Britak Insurance Sales Agents

The Company is seeking to fill the following position of Insurance Sales Agent with individuals who are proactive and self-driven and who can apply their knowledge, diligence, and experience to contribute to the achievement of our mission to delight our customers with outstanding financial services.

The main role of the position of a Insurance Sales Agent is to sell insurance products and investment funds to prospective and existing clients and service the accounts thus created.

Specifically, the Financial Advisor is expected to do, inter alia, the following on a highly rewarding commission-paying remuneration structure:

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Jobs in Kenya - Engineering jobs at Transmara Sugar Company June 2011

Transmara Sugar Company is an upcoming sugar factory and is in its final phase of completion.

The factory is situated at Enoosean within Transmara District.

The factory is one of its kind with “state of art” technology.

We wish to invite applications for the below listed positions.

Only Kenyan Citizens should apply.

Engineering & Process Department- Sugar Industry

1. Shift Superintendant – Engineering
2. Shift Superintendant – Process
3. Work shop Supervisor Process Supervisor
4. Electrical Supervisor Lab Chemists
5. Sugar ware house Officer

Key Competencies:-

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Job Vacancy in Kenya - Company Secretary Trainee job (KShs 30-35K)

We are urgently looking for a Trainee Company Secretary


The ideal candidate should have the following minimum qualifications:

• A first university degree
• Studying towards CPS qualification above Part I and preferably already with Part II
• 24-27 years old
• Detailed oriented
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent customer/client service

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Jobs in Kenya - Vacancies at Railway Training Institute June 2011

Railway Training Institute (RTI) was established in 1956 as an implant school for Railways and Harbors in the East African Region.

The school is currently registered as a Technical Training Institute under Education Act Cap 211 to offer diploma and certificate courses in Engineering and Business studies in addition to Rail and Marine Courses.

The Institute is looking for suitable and qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions:

1. H.O.D Electrical Engineering
Ref: HRR/ACC 013

Key Responsibilities

• Organizing, coordinating and facilitating academic training sessions.
• Overseeing the delivery of courses by teaching staff.
• Review, appraisal and updating of the curriculum taught at the Institute.
• Recommending on the reading materials to be acquired and stocked at the library.
• Overseeing research and consultancy services in the faculty.
• Overseeing the development of relevant teaching materials.
• Overseeing the provision of appropriate teaching aids for teaching staff.

Minimum requirements

• Degree in Electrical engineering or its equivalent from a recognized university.
• Post graduate diploma in education
• Have satisfactorily serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Institute or in a comparable position with similar responsibilities in like institutions for a minimum period of three (4) years.
• Master degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage
• Have demonstrated high leadership skills.
• Possess high level of integrity.
• Have ability to work within a team while taking responsibility for the team.
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills.

2. H.O.D - Civil and Environmental Studies
Ref: HRR/ACC 014

Key Responsibilities

• Organizing, coordinating and facilitating academic training sessions.
• Overseeing the delivery of courses by teaching staff.
• Review, appraisal and updating of the curriculum taught at the Institute.
• Recommending on the reading materials to be acquired and stocked at the library.
• Overseeing research and consultancy services in the faculty.
• Overseeing the development of relevant teaching materials.
• Overseeing the provision of appropriate teaching aids for teaching staff.

Minimum requirements

• Degree in civil engineering or its equivalent from a recognized university.
• Degree or post graduate diploma in education
• Master degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage
• Have satisfactorily serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Institute or in a comparable position with similar responsibilities in like institutions for a minimum period of three (5) years.
• Have demonstrated high leadership skills.
• Possess high level of integrity.
• Have ability to work within a team while taking responsibility for the team.
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills.

3. H.O.D Mechanical Engineering
Ref: HRR/ACC 015

Key Responsibilities

• Organizing, coordinating and facilitating academic training sessions.
• Overseeing the delivery of courses by teaching staff.
• Review, appraisal and updating of the curriculum taught at the Institute.
• Recommending on the reading materials to be acquired and stocked at the library.
• Overseeing research and consultancy services in the faculty.
• Overseeing the development of relevant teaching materials.
• Overseeing the provision of appropriate teaching aids for teaching staff.

Minimum requirements

• Hold a Degree in Mechanical engendering or its equivalent from a recognized university.
• Post graduate diploma in education
• Master degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage
• Have satisfactorily serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Institute or in a comparable position with similar responsibilities in like institutions for a minimum period of three (3) years.
• Have demonstrated high leadership skills.
• Possess high level of integrity.
• Have ability to work within a team while taking responsibility for the team.
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills.

4. H.O.D - Rail, Marine and Road
Ref: HRR/ACC 016

Key responsibilities

• Organizing, coordinating and facilitating academic training sessions.
• Overseeing the delivery of courses by teaching staff.
• Review, appraisal and updating of the curriculum taught at the Institute.
• Recommending on the reading materials to be acquired and stocked at the library.
• Overseeing research and consultancy services in the faculty.
• Overseeing the development of relevant teaching materials.
• Overseeing the provision of appropriate teaching aids for teaching staff.

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UN Jobs in Kenya - UNDP Somalia Internship, Nairobi

Background
The UNDP Somalia Country Office, based in Nairobi, is looking for interns in various disciplines. Students from these disciplines are welcome to apply, and depending on qualifications, shall be selected for internships that relate either to the organization's strategic activities or to administrative or technical functions. Internships will allow the successful candidates to have the opportunity to work in a multi-cultural international organization:
Areas of internship include

• Civil Engineering
• Architecture
• Information Technology (ICT) Communication and Journalism
• Business Administration
• Project Management.
• Policy Studies
• Political Science
• Constitution.
• Local Governance
• Economic

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UN Jobs in Kenya - Startup Specialists, Sub-Saharan Africa, Job in Nairobi Kenya

Since 1963 and in 145 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 90 projects in 40 countries and revenues of $124 million.
Startup Specialists, Sub-Saharan Africa
We are currently seeking temporary Startup Specialists for an anticipated USAID-funded project. The

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UN Jobs in Kenya - Regional Researcher, East Africa, Job in Nairobi Kenya

Population Services International (PSI) is the world's leading non-profit social marketing organization, with a mission to measurably improve the health of poor and vulnerable people in the developing world by influencing their behavior, principally through social marketing of family planning and health products and services, and health communications. PSI has programs in more than 60 countries and works in malaria, HIV, reproductive health, child survival, and tuberculosis. PSI's core values are a belief in markets and market mechanisms to contribute to sustained improvements in the lives of the poor; results and a strong focus on measurement; speed and efficiency with a predisposition to action and an aversion to bureaucracy; decentralization and empowering our staff at the local level; and a long term commitment to the people we serve. For more information, please visit www.psi.org. PSI Research & Metrics aims to improve the performance of PSI interventions through multi-disciplinary research and modeling on populations and markets. For more information, please visit: http://www.psi.org//resources/research-metrics
PSI seeks a Regional Researcher for East Africa to provide support to PSI's global mission. The Regional Researcher will provide strategic leadership, capacity building support, and technical assistance for study design and data analysis to multiple PSI programs in the East Africa region and will be based in Nairobi, Kenya. The position reports to the Sr. Program Manager, East Africa with a dotted line reporting to the Deputy Director, Research & Metrics.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The regional researcher collaborates across PSI country platforms to:

Co-develop and review research monitoring and evaluation activities, including logframe development, study design, questionnaire development, data analysis, and dissemination;

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UN Jobs in Kenya - Nutrition Technical Advisor, Job in Nairobi Kenya

Health programs represent the largest single sector within which IRC currently operates, constituting approximately 45% of the international budget and with activities in 22 countries. Field-based health staff are supported by a headquarters Health Unit comprised of health professionals with many years of experience in humanitarian work. The Health Unit contributes to the effectiveness and comprehensiveness of IRC primary health care programs through technical support, staff development, and institutional learning. The Health Unit ensures quality programs by promoting self-reliance, participation, sustainability, equity, and human dignity. The Health Unit is committed to the development of the field of humanitarian assistance through advocacy, documentation of lessons learned and research.
SCOPE OF WORK: The Nutrition Technical Advisor is responsible for working collaboratively with health unit and field staff to insure that nutrition interventions within IRC primary care programs are effective, and fulfill adequate quality standards. The Nutrition Technical Advisor reports to the Senior Technical Advisor for Health Programs.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assess the current scope of the IRC's nutrition work.

Develop a nutrition strategy for IRC health programs, including the identification of priorities for nutrition support from the Health Unit

Provide support to field staff and to Health Unit colleagues on nutrition issues within primary care and environmental health programs.

Collaborate with colleagues from other sectors, particularly in the Economic Recovery and Development Unit, to identify inter-sectoral priorities and programming opportunities.

Liaise with academia, non-profit government, and UN agencies.

Represent IRC to relevant external forums

Perform other tasks as negotiated with supervisor REQUIREMENTS:

At least five years' experience in design and implementation of nutrition programs in developing countries.

Experience integrating nutrition within primary care, environmental health, and programs in other sectors.

Familiarity with current issues in the nutrition field.

Relevant masters degree or higher.

French language skills an asset

Ability to travel 30-50% of the time. Please apply at http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&rid=7040

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UN Jobs in Kenya - Resident Auditor, Job in Nairobi kenya

Job Title
Resident Auditor, multiple duty stations, P4
Department/ Office
OFFICE OF INTERNAL OVERSIGHT SERVICES
Duty Station
OTHER; KABUL; KINSHASA; PORT-AU-PRINCE; DILI (EAST TIMOR); ABIDJAN; NAIROBI; KUWAIT; NAQOURA; MONROVIA; KHARTOUM; EL FASHER
Posting Period
27 April 2011-26 June 2011
Job Opening number
11-AUD-INTERNAL OVERSIGHT SERVICES-19267-P-MULTIPLE D/S
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Org. Setting and Reporting
This vacancy announcement is for roster purposes for positions in peacekeeping missions or other field operations. The posts are located in the Internal Audit Division (IAD) of the Office of Internal Oversight Services. The Auditors report directly to the Chief Resident Auditor/Senior Auditor/Chief of Section or to auditors in charge (team leaders). Incumbents at this level work individually, as team members, or as team leaders. They are responsible for all phases (planning, field work, and reporting) of audits/reviews and for the development of staff working on those assignments. Auditors report directly to the Chief of Service of the Internal Audit Department (IAD) or Senior Auditor/Chief of Section. They may also function as acting Senior Auditor/Chief of Section.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, and under the direction of the Chief of Section, the Auditor will be responsible for the following duties:
Leads audits/special reviews with respect to large and complex operations. Identifies and allocates tasks, coordinates/monitors work, controls audit/assignment resources, consolidates results, etc.
Prepares risk-based audits/reviews. Plans/programmes in accordance with OIOS standards.
Supervises and coaches staff throughout the audit/review with the view to ensuring conformity with OIOS standards in all phases of the audit process.
Empowers and challenges more junior staff to actively participate in the management of the audit/review.
Documents, evaluates and test systems and controls to determine their adequacy and effectiveness, ensuring (i) compliance with policies and procedures, (ii) accomplishment of management's objectives, (iii) reliability and integrity of information, (iv) economical use of resources, and (v) safeguarding of assets.
Prepares working papers for review by Senior Auditor/Chief of Section or the Chief of Service of IAD.
Develops and discusses findings, agrees on recommendations and timelines for corrective action with responsible officer of operations audited, and monitors the implementation status of agreed recommendations.
Drafts audit/assignment reports for Organization-wide consumption, including senior management and the General Assembly.
Prepares presentations, using available technology tools (e.g., PowerPoint).
Makes presentations of audit results to senior management of IAD and senior management of the operation audited.

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UN Jobs in Kenya - Senior Auditor/Chief Resident Auditor, Job in Nairobi Kenya

Job Title
Senior Auditor/Chief Resident Auditor, multiple duty stations, P5
Department/ Office
OFFICE OF INTERNAL OVERSIGHT SERVICES
Duty Station
OTHER; KINSHASA; PORT-AU-PRINCE; ABIDJAN; NAIROBI; NAQOURA; MONROVIA; KHARTOUM; EL FASHER
Posting Period
27 April 2011-26 June 2011
Job Opening number
11-AUD-INTERNAL OVERSIGHT SERVICES-19328-P-MULTIPLE D/S
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Org. Setting and Reporting
This vacancy announcement is for roster purposes for positions in peacekeeping missions or other field operations. The posts are located in the Internal Audit Division (IAD) of the Office of Internal Oversight Services. The incumbents report to the Chief of Service.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, under the supervision of the Chief of Service the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
Develops and implements the Section's medium and long-term goals and objectives, and related annual audit and work plans.
Plans, organizes, directs and coordinates the activities of multiple teams and resources of the Section.
Defines the broad objectives and scope for each audit/review.
Provides direction and leadership with respect to all phases of each audit/review with a view to ensuring that OIOS standards are complied with and that audit/review objectives are achieved within budget.
Reviews working papers and related audit/review communications (e.g., audit reports).
Provides guidance to audit staff on technical and administrative matters.
Leads audits/reviews of a sensitive and complex nature.

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UN Jobs in Kenya - Programme Officer (Monitoring and Compliance), Job in Nairobi Kenya

Job Title
PROGRAMME OFFICER (Monitoring and Compliance), P4
Department/ Office
UNITED NATIONS ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME
Duty Station
NAIROBI
Posting Period
26 April 2011-25 June 2011
Job Opening number
11-PGM-UN ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME-18679-R-NAIROBI
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Org. Setting and Reporting
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations system's designated entity for addressing environmental issues at the global and regional level. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action. The Ozone Secretariat is the Secretariat for the Vienna Convention (VC) for the Protection of the Ozone Layer and for the Montreal Protocol (MP) on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. This post is located in the Ozone Secretariat of the United Nations Environment Programme/Executive Office (UNEP/EO) in the Nairobi duty station. Under the overall supervision of the Executive Secretary and the direct supervision of the Senior Legal Officer of the

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UN Jobs in Kenya - Business Development Advisor, Job in Nairobi Kenya

FHI is a global health and development organization whose science-based programs bring lasting change to the world's most vulnerable people. Our approach is rigorous and evidence-driven. Among our worldwide staff of 2,500 are leading physicians, scientists, and technical experts in health, development, and management. Our work is global in scale yet country-focused, with international offices staffed by local professionals. Since 1971, we have worked with 1,400 partners in 125 countries, forging strong relationships with governments, diverse organizations, the private sector and communities. By applying science to programs, FHI is helping countries make measurable progress against disease, poverty, and inequity—improving lives for millions. We seek qualified candidates for the position of Business Development Advisor based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Position Responsibilities: As a part of the FHI's Business Planning and Strategy (BPS)department, the Business Development Advisor will work with FHI headquarters and Country Offices to lead and support a wide range of business planning and development activities. S/he will contribute to the leadership and support of business planning activities in a way that complements and adds strategic value to teams in FHI's headquarters, other technical staff in the Africa Regional Technical Hub and Country Offices in order to

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UN Jobs in Kenya - Business Development Advisor, Job in Nairobi Kenya

FHI is a global health and development organization whose science-based programs bring lasting change to the world's most vulnerable people. Our approach is rigorous and evidence-driven. Among our worldwide staff of 2,500 are leading physicians, scientists, and technical experts in health, development, and management. Our work is global in scale yet country-focused, with international offices staffed by local professionals. Since 1971, we have worked with 1,400 partners in 125 countries, forging strong relationships with governments, diverse organizations, the private sector and communities. By applying science to programs, FHI is helping countries make measurable progress against disease, poverty, and inequity—improving lives for millions. We seek qualified candidates for the position of Business Development Advisor based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Position Responsibilities: As a part of the FHI's Business Planning and Strategy (BPS)department, the Business Development Advisor will work with FHI headquarters and Country Offices to lead and support a wide range of business planning and development activities. S/he will contribute to the leadership and support of business planning activities in a way that complements and adds strategic value to teams in FHI's headquarters, other technical staff in the Africa Regional Technical Hub and Country Offices in order to

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UN Jobs in Kenya - Overseas Financial Operations Group (OFOG) Advisor, Eastern Africa, Kenya

PSI is a leading global health organization with programs targeting malaria, child survival, HIV and reproductive health. Working in partnership within the public and private sectors, and harnessing the power of the markets, PSI provides life-saving products, clinical services and behavior change communications that empower the world's most vulnerable populations to lead healthier lives.
PSI's core values are a belief in markets and market mechanisms to contribute to sustained improvements in the lives of the poor; results and a strong focus on measurement; speed and efficiency with a predisposition to action and an aversion to bureaucracy; decentralization and empowering our staff at the local level; and a long term commitment to the people we serve. PSI has programs in 67 countries. For more information, please visit www.psi.org.
The OFOG Advisor works under the supervision of the OFOG Director. The department is responsible for performing an independent assessment of the effectiveness of controls surrounding the completeness and accuracy of transactions recorded and reported in PSI's financial reporting and other key processes, as well as assessing PSI's compliance with both PSI's and local policies, as well as certain key donor requirements, and identifying process and control improvements required to address any identified weaknesses. The OFOG Advisor will also provide additional internal audit support to local Eastern Africa PSI platforms, and may also be required to provide additional ad hoc support to PSI Headquarters in Washington DC and PSI platforms, including specific technical support services and / or capacity building and training support.

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