Upcoming TV Station Jobs in Kenya

An upcoming TV Station seeks to recruit competent, highly motivated and experienced individuals for the following positions:

1. Marketing and Advertising Manager
2. Production Manager
3. Editors
4. Studio Technical operators
5. IT Technicians
6. Graphic Designers
7. Cameramen
8. Advertising Executives

Interested and suitably qualified individuals should forward their applications, enclosing copies of their academic and professional certificates, detailed CV indicating work experience, daytime contacts and addresses of 3 professionally relevant referees to reach the undersigned by Wednesday, 22nd December 2010.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

DNA No. 798
P.O Box 49010-00100 GPO
Nairobi, Kenya.

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AWF Information Technology Officer Job in Kenya

The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) is the leading international conservation organization focused solely on the African continent.

Since its' inception in 1961, AWF has recognized that Africa's wildlife resources and ecosystems are critical to the prosperity of Africa and its people.

AWF's mission is, together with the people of Africa, to ensure that the wildlife and wild lands of Africa will endure forever.

AWF currently seeks to hire an Information Technology Officer to be based in its Headquarter Office in Nairobi, Kenya.

Reporting to the Director, Information Technology, he/she will provide information systems and technology support, administer and maintain operating stability and ensure efficiency and security of AWF network systems and infrastructure.

In addition, the IT Officer will participate in conducting technology research, purchases, deploy and configure new hardware and software, provide user training and support.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a bachelor's degree in information technology or Computer Science or a diploma in Computer Science or Information Technology with at least 6 years of relevant work experience in a busy environment
• Have a minimum of 4 years experience in a busy work environment
• Have a minimum of at least 3 years in windows 2003/8 server and exchange 2003/2007 installation plus user support.
• have done an MCSE 2003 or MCITP
• Have good interpersonal skills; good team skills and able to work without supervision
• Have good communication skills
• Have the ability to configure firewalls and first level network security
• Have working knowledge of accounting systems (Navision) and terminal /Citrix services.
• Have the ability to configure and install Video conference facility and VOIP solutions deploying Cisco and Tandberg equipment.
• Have CCNA, Structured cabling installer (DLI); and Database administration using Microsoft SQL server 2005
• A professional operating environment with latitude to innovate and deliver value as well as a competitive reward package is available to the right person who shares an interest in AWF's mission and core values.

If your background, experience and competencies match the above specifications please send a cover letter, your detailed CV indicating daytime telephone numbers, address and names of three referees to Humanresources@awfke.org.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

Closing Date: December 22, 2010

For further information on the position and AWF, please visit www.awf.org

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AWF Payroll & Benefits Officer Job in Kenya

The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF), an international conservation organization headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, invites applications from suitably qualified individuals for the following positions;

Payroll & Benefits Officer

AWF currently seeks to hire a Payroll & Benefits Officer to be based in its Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.

The Payroll & Benefits Officer will be a member of the Human Resources team and will be responsible for processing all employee new hires, separations, and changes into AWF’s payroll systems, and handling and processing of all benefit related transactions of the same.

The successful candidate would:

• Generate staff contracts and offer letters for all AWF Staff.
• Administer AWF’s various payroll systems, updating data to reflect new hires, terminations, changes in employment terms and benefits eligibility.
• Facilitate timely payroll, semi-monthly for US-based staff, monthly for Africa-based staff.
• Ensure that staff receive payroll on or before agreed upon pay dates.
• Reconcile payroll reports to general ledger quarterly.
• Ensure that quarterly and year-end tax reports are correct and accurately reflect payroll data.
• Administer staff medical and insurance related programs, coordinating with vendors to ensure timely enrollment of staff, and any periodic re-enrollment periods. Benefits include medical insurance, life/accident/disability insurances, travel insurances, and US-based tax deferred flexible spending accounts.
• Administer AWF’s staff retirement savings plans.
• Responds timely to employee inquiries regarding payroll and benefits. Acts as liaison as necessary between staff and benefits administrators.
• Tracks other contractual benefits such as expatriate home leave, relocation and repatriation, tax-equity adjustments, acting allowances, etc.
• Prepares payroll related journal entries for posting by general ledger accounting team.

Qualifications:

• Applicants must be fully fluent in both French and English.
• Bachelor’s Degree or/and a Higher Diploma in Human Resource, business, finance, accounting or related field.
• Certified Public Accountant part 1 or equivalent
• 5 years work experience in accounting and/or human resources, with demonstrable knowledge regarding payroll operations and law. The ideal candidate will have experience in multinational payroll, including the United States.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to handle challenging situations quickly, accurately, and cordially.
• Ability to exercise discretion with the highest respect for confidentiality.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong level of competence with Excel, accounting/HR information systems, and payroll systems.

Candidates who fully meet the above requirements should submit a detailed CV, including a daytime telephone contact and three referees to HumanResources@awfke.org by December 17, 2010.

Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted.

AWF is an equal opportunity employer.

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Safaricom Leased Lines Engineer Job Vacancy

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Technical Operations Support & Logistics Department within the Technical Division.

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

Leased Lines Engineer
Ref: TECHNICAL_LLE_DECEMBER 2010

Reporting to the Operations Support Group (OSG) Manager, the holder of the position will be responsible for managing of spectrum; tracking usage, costs, network-wide audits; tracking and reporting on lease lines, microwave and VSATs.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct physical site visits and track usage of spectrum;
• Manage and report on costs of spectrum, lease lines, microwave and VSATs as per usage;
• Ensure prompt payment of spectrum, lease lines, microwave and VSATs;
• Maintain and update spectrum, lease lines, microwave and VSATs databases;
• Conduct network wide spectrum audits and make recommendations for realignment where necessary;
• Monitor performance and ensure compliance to service level agreements for assigned third party contractors;
• Oversee works orders and escalations are opened and closed in line with service level agreements;
• Achieve cost saving through initiatives such as minimizing the cases of physical guarding of sites;
• Generate intrusion and guarding trends reports;
• Provide the OSG Manager with weekly, monthly and ad hoc progress reports.

Minimum requirements

• BSC Degree in Electrical Engineering IT or Telecommunications;
• 1-2 years experience in a telecommunications environment specifically in GSM industry;
• Knowledge in spectrum, bandwidth and VSAT will be an added advantage;
• Ability to manage and deliver technical projects on time and within budget;
• Good communicator with excellent interpersonal skills;
• Ability to make decisions quickly and accurately;
• Following instruction while executing a given tasks and keeping records of work done;
• Excellent time management of self and others;
• A team player.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below.

The deadline for application is 20th December 2010.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
Via E-mail to: hr@safaricom.co.ke

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Security and Courier Company Jobs in Kenya

Want to make it big in a fast growing Security & Courier Company?

We are a fast growing security and courier company in Kenya. We pride ourselves in delivering customer solutions not just products. Our products are custom made and are synonymous with quality and value.

To support our growing business we now wish to recruit the following key personnel:

Alarms Manager

Reporting to the Operations and Administration Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for overall management of our Alarms and other electronic products.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the designing and installation of contracted products and roll-out of new products
• Address client issues/concerns and provide practical solutions
• Develop and implement customer relationship management strategies
• Participate in recruitment, training and development of staff in the department
• Ensure business growth and provide regular feedback to management

Qualifications

• Higher national Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Degree in Electrical Engineering will be an added advantage
• Professional affiliation and manufacturers training in security products
• Competence in managing electronic installations, fault diagnosis and maintenance of a wide variety of electronic systems
• At least 5 years work experience in a busy electronics working environment.

Transport Officer

Reporting to the Operations and Administration Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for overall management of fleet and logistics.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise day to day operations in the transport department
• Ensure proper maintenance and routine inspection of vehicles as per the manufacturers standards and schedule regular service
• Ensure timely availability of vehicles by user departments
• Ensure efficient fuel management
• Manage vehicle, spare part procurement and storage
• Manage, supervise, coach and develop team to enhance productivity

Qualifications

• Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Degree in Mechanical Engineering will be an added advantage
• At least 3 years work experience in a similar position
• Computer proficient and ability to generate management reports
• Pleasant personality and excellent communication skills

Supply Chain Officer

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the successful candidate will be responsible for overall procurement of goods and services

Key Responsibilities

• Participating in planning and implementation of procurement policies and maintaining comprehensive records
• Coordinating and dispatch of supplies to user departments
• Stock taking, control and verification of supplies
• Maintain and regularly update supplier database
• Managing contracts with suppliers and enhancing relationship with internal and external customers
• Manage inventory of all assets and purchase process up to delivery
• Coordinate proper disposal of obsolete assets

Qualifications

• Diploma in procurement or supplies management from a recognised institution. A Degree in procurement or supplies management will be an added advantage
• Computer literate and ability to generate management reports
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• At least 3 years work experience in a supply chain management or procurement environment

To apply, send your application letter and updated CV to Email: riley@wananchi.com or Director Operations and Administration, P.O. Box 56152 – 00200, Nairobi to reach us not later than 28th Dec 2010

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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