Sunday, July 21, 2013
Murang’a University College Jobs in Kenya: Professors, Lecturers, Legal Officer, PR Officer, Receptionist, Deputy Dean of Students, Senior Assistant Sports Officer, University Counselors, Janitor, Librarian and Senior Procurement Officer
ISL Female Sales Staff Jobs in Kenya
Please do not apply for interview if you have been interviewed in last 6 months.
Good communication & customer care skills
Gaining a clear understanding of customers' businesses and requirements;
Degree is not a must, candidate with similar experience will have added advantage.
JD -3
Field Sales & Marketing Ladies
Good communication & customer care skills
Gaining a clear understanding of customers' businesses and requirements;
Degree is not a must, candidate with similar experience will have added advantage.
Duties include:
Listening to customer requirements and presenting appropriately to make a sale;Maintaining and developing relationships with existing customers in person and via telephone calls and emails;Cold calling to arrange meetings with potential customers to prospect for new business;Responding to incoming email and phone enquiries;Acting as a contact between a company and its existing and potential markets;Negotiating the terms of an agreement and closing sales;Gathering market and customer information;Representing the organisation at trade exhibitions, events and demonstrations;Negotiating on price, costs, delivery and specifications with buyers and managers;Challenging any objections with a view to getting the customer to buy;Advising on forthcoming product developments and discussing special promotions;Creating detailed proposal documents, often as part of a formal bidding process that is largely dictated by the prospective customer;Liaising with suppliers to check the progress of existing orders;Checking quantities of goods on display and in stock;Recording sales and order information and sending copies to the sales office, or entering into a computer system;Reviewing your own sales performance, aiming to meet or exceed targets;Gaining a clear understanding of customers' businesses and requirements;Making accurate, rapid cost calculations and providing customers with quotations;Feeding future buying trends back to employers;Attending team meeting and sharing best practice with colleagues.Degree in sales and marketingTarget orientedGood customer care skillsNo less than three years experienceGood communication skillsDoodle 4 Google Njoo Tuchore! Students Competition to Celebrate Kenya's Jubilee Year (50 Years Since Independence)
Job Tags Celebrate, Competition, Doodle, Google, Independence, Jubilee, Kenyas, Since, Students, Tuchore, Years
Doodle 4 Google
for 24 hours in September 2013.
They will also receive a Ksh. 800,000 school fee scholarship, a Ksh. 800,000 technology grant for their school, and tablet devices for their teachers.Finalists will receive prizes including mobile and tablet devices, certificates, and a trip to the awards ceremony.
Submissions are due August 2nd 2013
Njoo Tuchore!
To celebrate Kenya’s Jubilee year - 50 years since independence! - we’re inviting schoolchildren across the country to create their own “Google doodle” by taking part in the Doodle 4 Google “My Kenya” competition.
for 24 hours in September 2013.
They will also receive a Ksh. 800,000 school fee scholarship, a Ksh. 800,000 technology grant for their school, and tablet devices for their teachers.Finalists will receive prizes including mobile and tablet devices, certificates, and a trip to the awards ceremony.
Submissions are due August 2nd 2013
Group Human Resource Manager Job in Kenya
Our client, whose purpose is to transform African Businesses into Global Brands through innovation, strategy and business alignment, is in need of a Group Human Resource Manager.
The right candidate must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:University degree in Human Resource Management 5 years HR Management experience with at least 3 years as a Group Human Resource ManagerFluency in both oral and written communication.Good knowledge of HR policies, rules and procedures. Good interviewing skillsAbility to work under pressure and a fast paced environmentExcellent inter-personal relations and problem solving skillsFlexible, empathetic individual who can maintain confidentialityGood supervisory and organizational skillsKnowledge of internal engagement activitiesPost graduate Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management Certificate of workplace counseling from a recognized institution will be an added advantage Ability to keep abreast with current industry practices Ability to clearly articulate how organizations can/should harness human resources as a strategic tool If you believe you qualify for this position, please send your CV and details of your current and expected remuneration to resume@interviewupconsulting.com
Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Key Responsibilities
1. HR Strategy
The right candidate must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:University degree in Human Resource Management 5 years HR Management experience with at least 3 years as a Group Human Resource ManagerFluency in both oral and written communication.Good knowledge of HR policies, rules and procedures. Good interviewing skillsAbility to work under pressure and a fast paced environmentExcellent inter-personal relations and problem solving skillsFlexible, empathetic individual who can maintain confidentialityGood supervisory and organizational skillsKnowledge of internal engagement activitiesPost graduate Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management Certificate of workplace counseling from a recognized institution will be an added advantage Ability to keep abreast with current industry practices Ability to clearly articulate how organizations can/should harness human resources as a strategic tool If you believe you qualify for this position, please send your CV and details of your current and expected remuneration to resume@interviewupconsulting.com
Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Water Tanks Manufacturer Sales, Tanks Specialists, Quality Control and Welder Jobs in Kenya
An established Plastic company manufacturing water storage tanks is seeking to fill the following vacancies:
1. Sales Managers (Institutional & NGO) - 1 Post
2. Sales Managers (Dealer and Upcountry) - 1 Post
3. Sales Representatives (Plastic Water tanks) - 5 Posts
4. Plastic Water tanks Specialists (skilled candidates) - 8 Posts
5. Quality Control (Plastic) - 1 Post
To Apply for the above position, please send your updated resume with the photograph and mentioned the current and expected remuneration to daniel@impafrica.com before 23rd July 2013.
Note: Please mentioned in the subject for the position applied for.
1. Sales Managers (Institutional & NGO) - 1 Post
2. Sales Managers (Dealer and Upcountry) - 1 Post
3. Sales Representatives (Plastic Water tanks) - 5 Posts
4. Plastic Water tanks Specialists (skilled candidates) - 8 Posts
5. Quality Control (Plastic) - 1 Post
To Apply for the above position, please send your updated resume with the photograph and mentioned the current and expected remuneration to daniel@impafrica.com before 23rd July 2013.
Note: Please mentioned in the subject for the position applied for.
CIMMYT Global Maize Program Project Administrator Job in Kenya
Vacancy: Project Administrator - Global Maize Program, CIMMYT
organizations, farmers, and the development assistance community.
CIMMYT is seeking Project Administrator to assist in the implementation of its projects on the development and dissemination of stress tolerant maize for Africa.The incumbent will provide Administrative support to three projects and will work under the supervision of the CIMMYT GMP Project Leaders of Water Efficient Maize for Africa (WEMA), Insect Resistant Maize for Africa (IRMA), and Effective Grain Storage Project Phase II (EGSPII) Projects, and in close interface with team members of the respective Projects, as well as Program Manager and Program Administrator.
Assist the Project Leader with project administrative matters, including preparation of project reports, assistance in technical and financial audits, and tracking of project milestones/deliverables.Monitor and regularly update the Project Management Plan in CIMMYT’s Research Management System (RMS) and relevant databases.Establish and maintain an electronic project schedule/calendar to track reporting deadlines, auditing dates, due dates for deliverables, meetings, etc.Prepare Sub-grants/Agreements between CIMMYT-GMP and the Project partners in liaison with Legal Unit/Project Leader/CLO and the Program Director.Participate in the compilation and editing of project reports.Coordinate the arrangements of CIMMYT GMP Project meetings and other events in liaison with the local organizers and/or office administrator and take concise and accurate minutes and reports.Coordinate the arrangements of Project meetings external to CIMMYT GMP and other events in liaison with the AATF-based WEMA Manager and local organizers and/or office administrator.Coordinate procurements of project capital assets and other supply in in liaison with the partners and the CIMMYT-Kenya office procurement administrator.Maintain and update the project-related databases and contact lists.Maintain electronic and hard-copy filing systems on the Project, staff and agreements.In coordination with the Project Leader, facilitate project partnerships and capacity building.Manage and ensure accuracy, usefulness and attractiveness of information related to the Project in CIMMYT website and/or eNews or other communication materials, in interface with the Corporate Communications staff.Analyse processes within the Project and continue to improve overall work efficiency.Collaborate with other CIMMYT Programs/Units, and develop/maintain appropriate working relationships with the staff of the corporate services units.Any other duties, as assigned by the Project Leader or by GMP DirectorAt least a Bachelors’ degree, and with a post-graduate diploma in Business Management, or related filed.Minimum 5 years progressive experience in a corporate & non-profit environment.Minimum 3 years’ experience in project management and budget management.Familiarity with monitoring and reporting on grant funded projectsExcellent computing skills; EXCEL, MS-Word, PowerPoint, Web ManagementExcellent oral and written communication skills in English LanguageWork experience with a Project Management SystemAbility to organize meetings/workshops and produce concise and accurate minutes and reports.Ability to relate positively and to engage with a wide range of people.Strong self-motivation and flexible team player.Ability to multi-task and prioritize among tasks.Discretion in the handling of confidential information.The World Agroforestry Centre is an equal opportunity employer and offers a collegial and gender-sensitive working environment. We believe that staff diversity promotes excellence and strongly encourage applications from qualified women.
This position is on local terms and will be for an initial period of three (3) years, renewable subject to six (6) months’ probation period, assessment of performance, continued relevance of the position and availability of resources. The position will be based in CIMMYT office at ILRI Campus in Nairobi.
Applications will be considered until 31st July, 2013. Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.
About the Organization
organizations, farmers, and the development assistance community.
CIMMYT is seeking Project Administrator to assist in the implementation of its projects on the development and dissemination of stress tolerant maize for Africa.The incumbent will provide Administrative support to three projects and will work under the supervision of the CIMMYT GMP Project Leaders of Water Efficient Maize for Africa (WEMA), Insect Resistant Maize for Africa (IRMA), and Effective Grain Storage Project Phase II (EGSPII) Projects, and in close interface with team members of the respective Projects, as well as Program Manager and Program Administrator.
Assist the Project Leader with project administrative matters, including preparation of project reports, assistance in technical and financial audits, and tracking of project milestones/deliverables.Monitor and regularly update the Project Management Plan in CIMMYT’s Research Management System (RMS) and relevant databases.Establish and maintain an electronic project schedule/calendar to track reporting deadlines, auditing dates, due dates for deliverables, meetings, etc.Prepare Sub-grants/Agreements between CIMMYT-GMP and the Project partners in liaison with Legal Unit/Project Leader/CLO and the Program Director.Participate in the compilation and editing of project reports.Coordinate the arrangements of CIMMYT GMP Project meetings and other events in liaison with the local organizers and/or office administrator and take concise and accurate minutes and reports.Coordinate the arrangements of Project meetings external to CIMMYT GMP and other events in liaison with the AATF-based WEMA Manager and local organizers and/or office administrator.Coordinate procurements of project capital assets and other supply in in liaison with the partners and the CIMMYT-Kenya office procurement administrator.Maintain and update the project-related databases and contact lists.Maintain electronic and hard-copy filing systems on the Project, staff and agreements.In coordination with the Project Leader, facilitate project partnerships and capacity building.Manage and ensure accuracy, usefulness and attractiveness of information related to the Project in CIMMYT website and/or eNews or other communication materials, in interface with the Corporate Communications staff.Analyse processes within the Project and continue to improve overall work efficiency.Collaborate with other CIMMYT Programs/Units, and develop/maintain appropriate working relationships with the staff of the corporate services units.Any other duties, as assigned by the Project Leader or by GMP DirectorAt least a Bachelors’ degree, and with a post-graduate diploma in Business Management, or related filed.Minimum 5 years progressive experience in a corporate & non-profit environment.Minimum 3 years’ experience in project management and budget management.Familiarity with monitoring and reporting on grant funded projectsExcellent computing skills; EXCEL, MS-Word, PowerPoint, Web ManagementExcellent oral and written communication skills in English LanguageWork experience with a Project Management SystemAbility to organize meetings/workshops and produce concise and accurate minutes and reports.Ability to relate positively and to engage with a wide range of people.Strong self-motivation and flexible team player.Ability to multi-task and prioritize among tasks.Discretion in the handling of confidential information.The World Agroforestry Centre is an equal opportunity employer and offers a collegial and gender-sensitive working environment. We believe that staff diversity promotes excellence and strongly encourage applications from qualified women.
This position is on local terms and will be for an initial period of three (3) years, renewable subject to six (6) months’ probation period, assessment of performance, continued relevance of the position and availability of resources. The position will be based in CIMMYT office at ILRI Campus in Nairobi.
Applications will be considered until 31st July, 2013. Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.
Tata Chemicals Magadi Jobs in Kenya: Legal Officer & Company Secretary, Shipping Assistant, Assistant Permanent Way Team Leader and Plant Operator Trainee
Job Tags Assistant, Chemicals, Company, Kenya, Leader, Legal, Magadi, Officer, Operator, Permanent, Plant, Secretary, Shipping, Trainee
Career Opportunities with Tata Chemicals Magadi Ltd
Tata Chemicals Magadi Ltd, Africa’s foremost producer and exporter of Soda Ash, is part of Tata Chemicals Ltd, which is a Company within the Tata Group, India’s largest business conglomerate operating in more than 100 Countries.
Tata Chemicals Magadi is situated at Lake Magadi which is about 120 km South West of Nairobi.
We seek outstanding candidates to fill the vacancies shown below that have arisen within our operations.
1. Legal Officer & Company Secretary 3. Assistant Permanent Way Team Leader
4. Plant Operator Trainee
The successful candidate will be responsible for:Providing legal advice to the management and Board to ensure compliance with existing law and regulatory requirements.Proactively giving legal opinions so that Management is up to date on emerging issues.Handling any litigation that may arise from time to time.Preparing, reviewing and advising on Memoranda of Understanding with other parties.Following up and updating management on court matters including representing the Company in court.Conducting legal compliance checks throughout the Company and preparing appropriate compliance reports.Updating the Company's legal compliance manual and circulating to all users.Being the Custodian of all Company legal documents and instruments.Liaising with external lawyers as necessary.Entering into contractual agreements with suppliers and customers.Taking responsibility for matters related to insurance and property.Organizing, preparing agendas for and taking minutes of board meetings and annual general meetings (AGMs).Maintaining statutory books, including registers of members, directors and secretaries.Dealing with correspondence, collating information and writing reports, ensuring decisions made are communicated to the relevant company stakeholders.Contributing to meeting discussions as and when required, and advising on the legal and governance implications of proposed policies and decisions.Monitoring changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment and advising management and the Board.Liaising with external regulators and advisers, such as lawyers, consultants and auditors as may be required from time to time.Developing and overseeing the systems that ensure the company complies with all applicable codes, in addition to its legal and statutory requirements.Minimum qualifications and experienceDegree in law from a recognized universityPost graduate diploma from the Kenya School of LawFully qualified Company Secretary e.g. CPS(K)5 years experience as a Legal Officer/Company SecretaryExperience in a multi-national company environmentThe ability to communicate and work well with people at all levelsAttention to detail and a well-organized approach to workThe ability to work with numerical information, plus analytical and problem-solving skillsA diplomatic approach and the confidence to liaise with high profile company staff and board membersIntegrity and discretion when handling confidential informationAn interest in, and understanding of, business practices and corporate governanceMember of the Law Society of KenyaMember of the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of KenyaAssistant Permanent Way Team Leader Position Reports to: Team Leader -Permanent Way Maintenance
Position Reports to: Plant Controller/Team Leader
Tata Chemicals Magadi Ltd, Africa’s foremost producer and exporter of Soda Ash, is part of Tata Chemicals Ltd, which is a Company within the Tata Group, India’s largest business conglomerate operating in more than 100 Countries.
Tata Chemicals Magadi is situated at Lake Magadi which is about 120 km South West of Nairobi.
We seek outstanding candidates to fill the vacancies shown below that have arisen within our operations.
1. Legal Officer & Company Secretary 3. Assistant Permanent Way Team Leader
4. Plant Operator Trainee
Legal Officer & Company Secretary
Position reports to: Managing DirectorJob Purpose
The successful candidate will be responsible for:Providing legal advice to the management and Board to ensure compliance with existing law and regulatory requirements.Proactively giving legal opinions so that Management is up to date on emerging issues.Handling any litigation that may arise from time to time.Preparing, reviewing and advising on Memoranda of Understanding with other parties.Following up and updating management on court matters including representing the Company in court.Conducting legal compliance checks throughout the Company and preparing appropriate compliance reports.Updating the Company's legal compliance manual and circulating to all users.Being the Custodian of all Company legal documents and instruments.Liaising with external lawyers as necessary.Entering into contractual agreements with suppliers and customers.Taking responsibility for matters related to insurance and property.Organizing, preparing agendas for and taking minutes of board meetings and annual general meetings (AGMs).Maintaining statutory books, including registers of members, directors and secretaries.Dealing with correspondence, collating information and writing reports, ensuring decisions made are communicated to the relevant company stakeholders.Contributing to meeting discussions as and when required, and advising on the legal and governance implications of proposed policies and decisions.Monitoring changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment and advising management and the Board.Liaising with external regulators and advisers, such as lawyers, consultants and auditors as may be required from time to time.Developing and overseeing the systems that ensure the company complies with all applicable codes, in addition to its legal and statutory requirements.Minimum qualifications and experienceDegree in law from a recognized universityPost graduate diploma from the Kenya School of LawFully qualified Company Secretary e.g. CPS(K)5 years experience as a Legal Officer/Company SecretaryExperience in a multi-national company environmentThe ability to communicate and work well with people at all levelsAttention to detail and a well-organized approach to workThe ability to work with numerical information, plus analytical and problem-solving skillsA diplomatic approach and the confidence to liaise with high profile company staff and board membersIntegrity and discretion when handling confidential informationAn interest in, and understanding of, business practices and corporate governanceMember of the Law Society of KenyaMember of the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of KenyaAssistant Permanent Way Team Leader Position Reports to: Team Leader -Permanent Way Maintenance
Job Purpose:
The Assistant Team Leader (ATL) will be responsible for Railway Track Maintenance as assigned.He/She will lead in inspection and measurement of track parameters, identification of defects and preparation of maintenance schedule.Carry out precision work in maintenance of track section assigned and yards within to achieve track availability of 97% or above.Routine maintenance of drainage structures and bridges on the line.Preparation of Maintenance Reports.Identification of resource requirements and preparation of schedule for materials, equipment and labour.The ATL will oversee maintenance works carried out by TCML Permanent Way Artisans and Labour contractor to ensure compliance with track maintenance standards and SOP.Ensure proper maintenance and availability of track maintenance tools and equipments, including Motor Trolleys for taking staff to site.He/She will be in charge of personnel safety in the area assigned.The ATL will be involved in accident investigation.Supervise construction and installation of new components on the line.Trouble shooting and speedy resolution of fault events.Minimum qualifications and experienceDiploma in Permanent Way Maintenance (RTI)/Diploma in Civil EngineeringComputer skills (MS office)5 years experience in Permanent way MaintenanceGeneral knowledge of Rail Operation Procedures (GOI/GOR)Knowledge of Bridge inspection and maintenance proceduresGeneral knowledge in ConstructionAbility to read and interpret technical drawingsSection: PAM Plant, Ash Plant and MiningPosition Reports to: Plant Controller/Team Leader
Job Purpose:
Minimum qualifications and experience
Diploma in Engineering or applied sciences3 years experience in a busy manufacturing environmentTeam player and have good interpersonal and communication skillsStrong academic recommendation and/or strong recommendation required from immediate supervisor/mentor demonstrating the value that the incumbent has added to the business Position Reports to: Logistics Manager-MombasaJob Purpose:
Customer relations and service to appraise customers in all aspects of their orders and shipments.Negotiation with customers on shipping schedules depending on availability of vessels and product.Preparation of shipping schedules in liaison with the Logistics manager-Mombasa.Prepare and process export shipping documents.Management of sales postings and Compilation of sales reports.Liaison with shipping stakeholders and ensure that ensure that goods are delivered to customers in a timely and efficacious manner.Management of freight costs as per existing shipping contracts.Vetting of supplier invoices related to the shipping process as per contracts.Carry out periodic stock reconciliations and highlight any shortfalls or inconsistencies.Minimum qualifications and experienceDegree in Business, marketing or Business related field.Post Graduate Diploma in Shipping Management, Marketing, Shipping Economics, Clearing & Forwarding or a recognized shipping practice.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Professional Membership in Shipping (Institute of Chartered shipbrokers) will be an added advantageGood working Knowledge in International Trade & application of Incoterms, Clearing& forwarding, Customs declaration, Export/Import commercial & Legal regulations and procedures, customer service.Minimum 3 years of shipping experience with at least 1 year in a similar role.Excellent communication skills, contacts and rapport with representatives of Logistics services providers and shipping partners.Excellent grasp of current C&F procedures and practices and ability to pick up relevant information in the industry both formally and informally.Applications are strictly online. Please access following link for application details:To apply click here
Please note that paper applications will not be considered.
Applications are to be submitted through the above link to reach by 16:30 hours on 2nd August 2013.
Finance Managers Jobs in Kenya
Our client is a diversified Group of companies which has operations in Eastern, Southern and Central Africa. It is involved in the manufacturing and distribution of consumer goods and has grown and expanded to include development and implementation of large capital and infrastructure projects within the Region.
To support its growth strategies, the Group is seeking to recruit dynamic, highly driven and result oriented Finance Managers to head the finance function in each of its major business lines. The positions will be based in Kenya but will have regional financial management responsibilities.
Roles and responsibilities will include:Developing and implementing sound systems and controls, including ensuring compliance to IFRS, risk, financial policies and statutory regulations;Working capital management including cash flow management and planning;Consolidation of financial accounts and budgets;Managing inter-company and multi-currency accounts as well as international banking;Negotiating and obtaining financing for major projects;Championing and monitoring capital budgets and financial appraisals of all projects and investments;Managing the preparation of financial statements and tax returns in compliance with different jurisdictions;Reviewing of costing and revenue policies;Continuously develop and improve credit policies and procedures;Coordinate external audits and ensure audit recommendations are implemented; andManaging, developing and motivating a team of accountants to achieve the departmental objectives.A minimum of a Bachelors’ degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting from a recognized institution.A fully qualified Accountant (ACCA/CPA-K).A Masters’ degree in Finance, Economics or Business Administration will be an added advantage.At least 10 years’ experience in financial management which should include experience in either manufacturing or capital and infrastructure development projects.At least 4 years’ experience at managerial level with proven leadership and supervisory skills.If you believe your career objectives match any of the above roles, please email your application with a detailed cover letter and CV stating whether your interest is in manufacturing or ¡n capital and infrastructure projects as well as your current position and remuneration. You should also include names and contact details of three referees and reference number FM17113 and send by 2nd August 2013 to:
The Director
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
Deloitte Place, Waiyaki Way, Muthangari
P.O Box 40092 00100
To support its growth strategies, the Group is seeking to recruit dynamic, highly driven and result oriented Finance Managers to head the finance function in each of its major business lines. The positions will be based in Kenya but will have regional financial management responsibilities.
Roles and responsibilities will include:Developing and implementing sound systems and controls, including ensuring compliance to IFRS, risk, financial policies and statutory regulations;Working capital management including cash flow management and planning;Consolidation of financial accounts and budgets;Managing inter-company and multi-currency accounts as well as international banking;Negotiating and obtaining financing for major projects;Championing and monitoring capital budgets and financial appraisals of all projects and investments;Managing the preparation of financial statements and tax returns in compliance with different jurisdictions;Reviewing of costing and revenue policies;Continuously develop and improve credit policies and procedures;Coordinate external audits and ensure audit recommendations are implemented; andManaging, developing and motivating a team of accountants to achieve the departmental objectives.A minimum of a Bachelors’ degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting from a recognized institution.A fully qualified Accountant (ACCA/CPA-K).A Masters’ degree in Finance, Economics or Business Administration will be an added advantage.At least 10 years’ experience in financial management which should include experience in either manufacturing or capital and infrastructure development projects.At least 4 years’ experience at managerial level with proven leadership and supervisory skills.If you believe your career objectives match any of the above roles, please email your application with a detailed cover letter and CV stating whether your interest is in manufacturing or ¡n capital and infrastructure projects as well as your current position and remuneration. You should also include names and contact details of three referees and reference number FM17113 and send by 2nd August 2013 to:
The Director
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
Deloitte Place, Waiyaki Way, Muthangari
P.O Box 40092 00100
Nation Media Group Distribution Assistants Jobs in Kenya
Job Ref: HR-DA-07-2013
We are seeking to recruit Distribution Assistants for NMG’s publications and invite applicants who are experienced, results-oriented, dynamic and self-motivated with attributes to excel in a highly competitive environment.
Distributing newspapers and returns collections to and from various markets;Linking the distribution chain with vendors/agents, distributors and Area business partners;Collecting newspapers orders from vendors/agents and communicating the same to Area business partners;Identifying unexploited markets and reporting the same to Area Business Partners;Surveying, evaluating and recommending cost effective and efficient delivery routes;Meeting strict market arrival and return time targets;Responsible use of company vehicle and other tools;Delivery of courier shipments as required; andEnsure timely preparation of proof of delivery and handover reports.Knowledge & Skills requirements:Diploma in Sales and Marketing or Business Management with three years’ driving experience;A valid Driving License (classes BCE) with 4 years working experience;Valid certificate of good conduct;Good communication skills; andExperience in customer care.This position offers an excellent career growth opportunity and a competitive remuneration package. We regret that only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
Nation Media Group is the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media.
It attracts and serves unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda.We are seeking to recruit Distribution Assistants for NMG’s publications and invite applicants who are experienced, results-oriented, dynamic and self-motivated with attributes to excel in a highly competitive environment.
Distributing newspapers and returns collections to and from various markets;Linking the distribution chain with vendors/agents, distributors and Area business partners;Collecting newspapers orders from vendors/agents and communicating the same to Area business partners;Identifying unexploited markets and reporting the same to Area Business Partners;Surveying, evaluating and recommending cost effective and efficient delivery routes;Meeting strict market arrival and return time targets;Responsible use of company vehicle and other tools;Delivery of courier shipments as required; andEnsure timely preparation of proof of delivery and handover reports.Knowledge & Skills requirements:Diploma in Sales and Marketing or Business Management with three years’ driving experience;A valid Driving License (classes BCE) with 4 years working experience;Valid certificate of good conduct;Good communication skills; andExperience in customer care.This position offers an excellent career growth opportunity and a competitive remuneration package. We regret that only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
VSO Jitolee National Volunteering, Youth and Social Enterprise Development Programme Officer Job Re-Advertisement in Kenya
Job Tags Development, Enterprise, Jitolee, Kenya, National, Officer, Programme, ReAdvertisement, Social, Volunteering, Youth
Re - Advertisement: Recruiting Programme Officer - National Volunteering, Youth and Social Enterprise Development
We are looking for a highly motivated Kenyan to scale up our national volunteering and youth programming in the area of secure livelihoods. You will play a pivotal role in developing strategies and implementing programmes and projects supporting the youth, social enterprise development and national volunteering programming to create greater impact in the secure livelihoods programme. In this role, you will be expected to develop and maintain excellent partnerships with relevant government institutions, volunteer involving organisations, and civil society where young people and national volunteers work with beneficiaries to improve the quality of their lives.
Applications should be sent to:Email: recruitmentkenya@vsoint.org
Due to anticipated interest in this post, only short-listed candidates will receive a response.
VSO, an equal opportunity employer, values inclusion and seeks to have a diverse workforce and therefore welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.
Expected Start Date: To be negotiated
Bringing People Together To Create Wealth
VSO Jitolee is a member of the international VSO federation based in Nairobi with a regional mandate to promote volunteerism and recruit skilled professionals from East and Southern Africa to serve as volunteers in VSO programmes in over 30 countries in Africa, Asia, and the Pacific.
In addition, VSO Jitolee contributes to Kenya’s national development through international volunteers who work with local partners across the country.We are looking for a highly motivated Kenyan to scale up our national volunteering and youth programming in the area of secure livelihoods. You will play a pivotal role in developing strategies and implementing programmes and projects supporting the youth, social enterprise development and national volunteering programming to create greater impact in the secure livelihoods programme. In this role, you will be expected to develop and maintain excellent partnerships with relevant government institutions, volunteer involving organisations, and civil society where young people and national volunteers work with beneficiaries to improve the quality of their lives.
Key outcomes for this role will be:
Delivery of a well resourced national volunteering, youth and social enterprise development programme that will create positive change in the lives of the target beneficiaries.An advocacy plan for influencing the formulation and implementation of a national volunteering policy and its subsequent implementation.Delivery of youth volunteering initiatives such as international youth exchanges and fellowship programmes.You are a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in social sciences. You have at least 3 years relevant experience in social enterprise or business development and experience working with youth programmes. You have experience developing funding proposals and managing grants to fulfill donors and partner contracts.Experience in capacity building; monitoring and evaluation; networking and partnership development will be critical for this role. You have good IT skills in a number of applications including word processing, spreadsheets and databases. If you find this a worthy career challenge, send your application - composed of a CV and a statement (of not more than two pages combined) explaining why you meet the person specifications, and are the ideal candidate for the job.Please include telephone and email contact.Applications should be sent to:Email: recruitmentkenya@vsoint.org
Due to anticipated interest in this post, only short-listed candidates will receive a response.
VSO, an equal opportunity employer, values inclusion and seeks to have a diverse workforce and therefore welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.
Application deadline: 26th July 2013
Expected Start Date: To be negotiated
World Agroforestry Centre System Analyst / Coder and Website Technician Job in Nairobi Kenya
Vacancy: System Analyst / Coder and Website Technician
AWARD is a catalyst for innovations with high potential to contribute to the prosperity and well-being of African smallholder farmers, most of whom are women.
Since 2008, 320 women agricultural scientists from 11 sub-Saharan African countries (Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia) have benefited from AWARD’s successful career-development fellowships. AWARD recently launched a pilot program benefiting five women from selected francophone African countries (Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, and Senegal).The System Analyst / Coder and Website Technician will support AWARD’s Monitoring and Evaluation Department, as well as the Communications Unit, with technical innovations to strengthen the management and communication of AWARD’s data and information to internal and external stakeholders. This position offers a rich challenge and opportunity for a skilled, motivated coder/programmer to design and develop innovative and interactive database driven system of data collection forms, SQL databases, online data entry, retrieval, and analyses applications. Works with AWARD staff to design, develop, test, and maintain data and information management applications for both intranet and internet, allowing efficient, entry, retrieval, and analyses of AWARD’s monitoring data.Designs, develops, tests, and maintains both intranet and internet sites using ASP.NET, VB.NET, ASP, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, JQuery, XML, SQL PHP, and other technologies required.Assists in design and coding of interactive forms on the Adobe platform to make AWARD’s data collection process more efficient, effective, and powerful.Designs and maintains SQL Server database(s) to store and manage monitoring data, and connect SQL Server database(s) to AWARD’s online M&E dashboard system, providing dynamic charts and maps using PHP and XML (using FusionCharts suite).Develops online system for AWARD staff to access, enter, and query monitoring data and generate data-rich and meaningful reports.Develops and maintains systems to support internal automation/communication/processes.A minimum of an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Mathematics, Engineering, Analytics, or related degree.Minimum five years’ experience working with SQL Server including experience with stored procedures, views, functions, performance tuning, complex joins, and security.Minimum five years’ experience developing web-based solutions, using technologies such as ASP.NET, VB.NET, ASP, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, PHP, JQuery, and XML.Advanced/expert experience working with Joomla CMS (Version 1.5 and above), including building custom templates and extensions as required.Experience using Survey software/services to conduct polls and surveys, including generating relevant reports.Strong coding and programming background, and extensive experience in data management and analyses, both quantitative and qualitative.Advanced knowledge of PHP web scripting language.Advanced knowledge of the LAMP stack (Linux-Apache-MySQL-PHP).Intermediate experience using JQuery, CSS/CSS3 and HTML5.Advanced image editing using Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Fireworks.Working knowledge of CPanel hosting and configuring/using FTP clients.Intermediate knowledge of the ZEND framework.Working knowledge of HTML Email Templates, especially MailChimp.Analytical ability to delve into detail while maintaining a broader business perspective, ideally evidenced by relevant hands-on experience delivering analytic solutions to organizations.Minimum two years’ experience developing interactive forms on the Adobe platform.Proficient in .NET framework and Visual Studio.Strong analytical and data reporting skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to communicate complex technical concepts and ideas in non-technical terms.The World Agroforestry Centre is an equal opportunity employer and offers a collegial and gender-sensitive working environment. We believe that staff diversity promotes excellence and strongly encourage applications from qualified women. This position is on local terms and will be for an initial period of three (3) years, renewable subject to six (6) months’ probation period, assessment of performance, continued relevance of the position, and availability of resources.
Applications will be considered until 31 July 2013. Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.
About our organization
AWARD is a catalyst for innovations with high potential to contribute to the prosperity and well-being of African smallholder farmers, most of whom are women.
Since 2008, 320 women agricultural scientists from 11 sub-Saharan African countries (Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia) have benefited from AWARD’s successful career-development fellowships. AWARD recently launched a pilot program benefiting five women from selected francophone African countries (Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, and Senegal).The System Analyst / Coder and Website Technician will support AWARD’s Monitoring and Evaluation Department, as well as the Communications Unit, with technical innovations to strengthen the management and communication of AWARD’s data and information to internal and external stakeholders. This position offers a rich challenge and opportunity for a skilled, motivated coder/programmer to design and develop innovative and interactive database driven system of data collection forms, SQL databases, online data entry, retrieval, and analyses applications. Works with AWARD staff to design, develop, test, and maintain data and information management applications for both intranet and internet, allowing efficient, entry, retrieval, and analyses of AWARD’s monitoring data.Designs, develops, tests, and maintains both intranet and internet sites using ASP.NET, VB.NET, ASP, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, JQuery, XML, SQL PHP, and other technologies required.Assists in design and coding of interactive forms on the Adobe platform to make AWARD’s data collection process more efficient, effective, and powerful.Designs and maintains SQL Server database(s) to store and manage monitoring data, and connect SQL Server database(s) to AWARD’s online M&E dashboard system, providing dynamic charts and maps using PHP and XML (using FusionCharts suite).Develops online system for AWARD staff to access, enter, and query monitoring data and generate data-rich and meaningful reports.Develops and maintains systems to support internal automation/communication/processes.A minimum of an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Mathematics, Engineering, Analytics, or related degree.Minimum five years’ experience working with SQL Server including experience with stored procedures, views, functions, performance tuning, complex joins, and security.Minimum five years’ experience developing web-based solutions, using technologies such as ASP.NET, VB.NET, ASP, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, PHP, JQuery, and XML.Advanced/expert experience working with Joomla CMS (Version 1.5 and above), including building custom templates and extensions as required.Experience using Survey software/services to conduct polls and surveys, including generating relevant reports.Strong coding and programming background, and extensive experience in data management and analyses, both quantitative and qualitative.Advanced knowledge of PHP web scripting language.Advanced knowledge of the LAMP stack (Linux-Apache-MySQL-PHP).Intermediate experience using JQuery, CSS/CSS3 and HTML5.Advanced image editing using Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Fireworks.Working knowledge of CPanel hosting and configuring/using FTP clients.Intermediate knowledge of the ZEND framework.Working knowledge of HTML Email Templates, especially MailChimp.Analytical ability to delve into detail while maintaining a broader business perspective, ideally evidenced by relevant hands-on experience delivering analytic solutions to organizations.Minimum two years’ experience developing interactive forms on the Adobe platform.Proficient in .NET framework and Visual Studio.Strong analytical and data reporting skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to communicate complex technical concepts and ideas in non-technical terms.The World Agroforestry Centre is an equal opportunity employer and offers a collegial and gender-sensitive working environment. We believe that staff diversity promotes excellence and strongly encourage applications from qualified women. This position is on local terms and will be for an initial period of three (3) years, renewable subject to six (6) months’ probation period, assessment of performance, continued relevance of the position, and availability of resources.
Applications will be considered until 31 July 2013. Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.
University of Nairobi Gadhi Smarak Nidhi Fund Postgraduate Scholarship 2013 / 2014 Academic Year
University of Nairobi
The MPESA payment details are: -BUSINESS NUMBER: 913901ACCOUNT NUMBER:Serial number on the application formApplicants must have attained at least an Upper Second Class Honours or its equivalent at Bachelors Level and must attach to the completed application form a letter of offer (Notice of eligibility) to study at the University of Nairobi for a Masters programme (not PhD).
Completed application forms may be send to the Secretary,
Gandhi Smarak Nidhi Fund, University of Nairobi,
P. O. Box 30197 – 00100 or delivered to the Central Examination Centre, Chiromo Campus so as to reach by Friday August 9, 2013.
Only successful applicants will be contacted.
Gadhi Smarak Nidhi Fund
Postgraduate Scholarship
2013 / 2014 Academic Year
The Gandhi Smarak Nidhi fund will offer a limited number of partial scholarships tenable at the University of Nairobi, for Masters Programmes during the 2013/2014 academic year.
The MPESA payment details are: -BUSINESS NUMBER: 913901ACCOUNT NUMBER:Serial number on the application formApplicants must have attained at least an Upper Second Class Honours or its equivalent at Bachelors Level and must attach to the completed application form a letter of offer (Notice of eligibility) to study at the University of Nairobi for a Masters programme (not PhD).
Completed application forms may be send to the Secretary,
Gandhi Smarak Nidhi Fund, University of Nairobi,
P. O. Box 30197 – 00100 or delivered to the Central Examination Centre, Chiromo Campus so as to reach by Friday August 9, 2013.
Only successful applicants will be contacted.
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