African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) Payroll and Benefits 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 a bilingual Payroll and Benefits Officer to be based in its Headquarter Office 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;

• Must be fully fluent in both French and English
• Will have a Diploma in Human Resource, business, finance, accounting or related field.
• Will be a Certified Public Accountant part 1 or equivalent
• Will have 5 years work experience in accounting and/or human resources, with demonstrable knowledge of payroll operations.
• The ideal candidate will have experience in multinational payroll. Knowledge of United States payroll is an added advantage.
• Will have 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.
• Have strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Have strong level of competence with Excel, accounting/HR information systems, and payroll systems

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: February 11, 2011

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

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Bridge International Academies Recruiting Assistant (Schools) Job in Nairobi Kenya

About Bridge International Academies

Bridge International Academies is a startup revolutionizing education across Africa with a truly unique business model. The company has launched a large-scale franchise-like network of ultra low-cost for-profit private primary schools across Africa.

Our schools profitably deliver high-quality education for less than $4 per child per month, enabling local school managers to operate their school businesses profitably, while creating a highly successful business at the central level. We now have 25 schools in Kenya, and plan to rapidly scale the company to serve more than 1 million students.

About this position

Bridge International Academies is looking for an individual with a successful track record of processing and interviewing large numbers of applications for recruitment. This position requires someone with high demonstrated energy levels, who is extremely motivated to succeed and is accountable for results.

This position reports to the Recruiting Manager (Schools) and the primary goal is to manage large scale recruitment drives for our schools which are located in the slum areas of Nairobi.

Because of the eventual size of our operations, the company will eventually need to hire thousands of new teachers each year and hundreds of new school managers to manage this undertaking.

It is critical to our success to be able to design and manage streamlined selection, recruiting, and hiring processes to find the right people and to do so in a cost-effective manner. It is the role of the Recruiting Assistant to support this process whilst overseeing a small team of temporary workers.

Hiring responsibilities will include:

• Teachers & School Managers from the slum communities where our schools are launched

More specifically:

• As a lead up to the recruitment exercise, organizes meetings with the local community and identifies key people who will provide support in advocacy and sourcing for prospective candidates from the slums
• Directs and supervisors the temporary support personnel to ensure that the ‘call for interviews’ Bridge posters are strategically displayed in the communities.
• Designs leaflets and brochures specifying recruitment dates and times and circulates to the community, chiefs, church leaders etc
• Identifies recruitment site and schedules mass screening and interview day(s). Keeps supervisor abreast of potential problem areas, identify and recommend solutions
• Preparing of materials needed for the recruitment process i.e. tests, writing materials, chairs, desks, tents etc in good time prior to the recruitment process
• Supervising of support staff during the recruitment process to maximize efficiency
• Assists in the recruitment of teachers and school managers, including keeping computerized roster of applications, evaluating candidate applications, administering exams, reviews and evaluates work of temporary contractors.
• Ensuring contracted teachers and school managers are issued with employment contracts and assisting them in the contract interpretation i.e. conditions of employment, working hours, benefits etc
• Assists in interpretation and processing of benefits/entitlements, issuance of contracts and maintenance of various personnel records and files
• Participates actively in the teacher and school manager forums together with school operations teams
• Recommends any improvements to the recruitment process
• Prepares on own initiative, correspondence, reports, evaluations and justifications, as required, on general personnel issues related to teachers and school managers for improved human resource management by the department

About You

• Minimum of 3-4 years experience with high volume screening and recruiting
• Diploma in either Human Resource Management, Administration, Social Sciences
• Computer skills in Microsoft Windows products including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Interacts with and works well with others in various fast changing , environments/situations including a strong sense of community networking and listening skills
• Effective problem solving skills; able to prioritize, manage time and orchestrate multiple tasks simultaneously
• Able to maintain self-confidence and high self esteem in tasks requiring prospecting for teacher and school manager candidates
• Able to effectively work both independently and in a team environment
• Able to spend a high percentage of time in the slums

How to apply

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Deadline: 31 January 2011

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Private Safaris Product Assistant and Systems Administrator Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

Private Safaris (E.A) Ltd is part of Kuoni travel group.

It is one of the leading and most reliable Destination Management Company in East Africa.

With over 50,000 guests per year and its own fleet of buses and Safari vehicles, Private Safaris (E.A) Ltd leads the way in standards within Eastern Africa.

To strengthen our team, we are now seeking qualified persons to fill the following positions:

Product Assistant
To be based ¡n Nairobi Office

Job Summary

• Maximizing sales and dissemination of relevant and up to date information regarding Private Safaris to a wide array of agents, markets and suppliers.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities will include:

• Accurate preparation of pre costed module (PCM’s).
• Effective communication with agents, clients and partners to uphold, improve and safeguard the corporate image and identity of the company.
• Developing new itineraries to include all areas of touristic interests in the region.
• Redesigning and upgrading the existing programmes/itineraries.
• Liaison with operations staff on matters relating to new itineraries and any changes during the contract period.
• Updating Product department quote master.
• Developing and maintaining business relationships.
• Keeping abreast with market trends and new sales strategies.

Minimum Job specifications:

• A degree or diploma in Tour Operations or related studies.
• Minimum 5 years experience in Product department in a Tour Operating Company.
• Able to exceed customer expectations with product knowledge & expertise.
• Self-motivated, confident, team player, energetic with excellent negotiation, Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Indian inbound business.
• Competence in Indian language mandatory, knowledge of a second foreign language will be highly advantageous (preferably Spanish).

IT Assistant-Systems Administrator
To be based in Mombasa Office

Job Summary

• Maintenance, administration and support of all business systems by providing technical expertise and support in the field of system administration and design.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities will include:

• Administering, configuring and troubleshooting servers and storage.
• Analysis of server and storage hardware and operating system software.
• Trouble shooting and resolving storage, firmware, operating system, and any HBA issues on servers.
• Liaise with users, hardware and software vendors and internal systems owners to fine tune systems hardware and software for all systems.
• Operations of backup tools and testing of disk and data recovery solutions on all business systems.
• Technical support for projects and participation in feasibility studies and testing for new IT infrastructure components.
• Maintain system standards and procedures on system related issues.
• Monitor, administer and maintain system security.

Minimum Job specifications:

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP networking, CCNA, MCSE and other Microsoft certifications.
• Experience in setting up and managing Windows 2003 server and Ms SQL 2005.
• Knowledge and basic experience in supporting Avaya IP telephony system.
• 4 years experience as systems administrator, in a business environment with integrated servers.
• System Administration Techniques — understanding Operating Systems Performance, Storage and Backup enterprise hardware and storage.
• Attention to details and analytical thinking.
• Good communication and project management skills

If you believe you are the right candidate and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the criteria given above please submit your application with a detailed curriculum vitae stating your current position, Names of three referees, telephone contact and email address to http://www.privatesafaris.co.ke/jobsasp

Human Resources Manager
Private Safaris (E.A) Ltd
Mobil Plaza, 2nd Floor
P.O Box 16913, 00620
Muthaiga, Nairobi.

To be received not later than February 11, 2011.

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Legal Officer, Senior Customer Relationship Officer and Senior Investment Analyst Jobs in Kenya

A leading Development Finance Institution is seeking applications from qualified, experienced and suitable candidates for the following posts:

Legal Officer [Litigation and Commercial Law]

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Corporation Secretary, the Legal Officer’s duties and responsibilities will include:

• Representing the Corporation in Court
• Advising the Corporation on all legal matters
• Drawing and attesting of agreements/contracts
• Advising the Corporation on matters regarding arbitration and prosecution

Job Requirements

• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
• Bachelor of Laws [LLB] Degree from a recognized University
• A Diploma in Legal Practice from the Kenya School of Law
• Must have a current practicing certificate and a demonstrated high degree of professional competence
• Must have at least 3 years post admission working experience in a busy law firm
• Have the ability to work under minimum supervision
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal relations
• Be fluent in English and Kiswahili
• Must be computer literate

Senior Customer Relationship Officer

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Principal Business Development Officer, the Officer’s duties and responsibilities will include:

• Manage and implement a customer relationship strategy
• Conduct periodic market research to identify market trends
• Manage the corporate brand and ensure the brand promise is delivered to the customers efficiently and effectively
• Market products to target customers
• Conduct periodic customer satisfaction surveys
• Manage customer complaints to ensure customer satisfaction
• Support implementation of all customer service initiatives

Job Requirements

• A degree in a business related field
• Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 5 years working experience in Customer/Account Relationship
• Experience in a financial institution will be an added advantage

Senior Investment Analyst

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Business Development Manager, the Officer’s duties and responsibilities will include:

• Conduct thorough pre appraisal (screening) of investment proposals
• Conduct regional, industry and sector research to identify target opportunities in areas of strategic focus
• Conduct financial modeling as part of the evaluation of investment proposals
• Prepare periodic pre-appraisal portfolio status reports for decision making
• Liaise with and manage external Business proposal consultants

Job Requirements

• University graduate in Banking/Finance or Accounting
• Professional accounting qualifications such as CPA or ACCA
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience preferably in a financial services institution at officer level
• Financial acumen including financial modeling skills
• Excellent commercial judgment and attention to detail
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Broad business awareness
• Good working knowledge of Information Technology
• Excellent report writing skills
• Experience in marketing energy audits and basic energy management skills will be a plus.

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should send their applications, accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae including three referees and daytime telephone contact, copies of academic and professional certificates and testimonials, to reach the undersigned on or before 18th February 2011.

Human Resource & Administration Manager
P.O. Box 45519-00100 GPO, Nairobi

The Financial Institution is an equal opportunity employer.

UAP Insurance Customer Relationship Officers and Legal Officer Jobs in Kenya

UAP Insurance ¡s one of the leading insurance companies ¡n the East African region, and ¡s the first foreign underwriter in Southern Sudan. The Company ranks highly in product innovation business volume, market share, profits, net assets and other significant attributes. UAP is the first insurance company in the region, to be ISO certified.

We are looking for qualified individuals to fill the following positions:

Customer Relationship Officers
(Nairobi, Nanyuki, Muranga,Nakuru)

The overall responsibility will be to facilitate the distribution of insurance products and services to satellite distribution centres acting as a link between the Satellite Agencies and the respective Branch office

Key tasks will include:

• Maintaining effective business relationships ¡n the respective satellite office
• Approving specified documents within agreed and set authority limits.
• Prepare quotations, tracking new products sales activity within the satellite offices.
• Assist agents on outstanding underwriting and claims issues whilst responding to customers queries and complaints.
• Assist in facilitating training to the satellite office agents and staff.
• Gather and share business market intelligence
• Marketing and distribution of the Company’s products

Candidates are required to have a diploma in insurance from the College of Insurance or made good progress in the Industry qualifications e.g. ACII; AIIK and a minimum of one year work experience ¡n an insurance company ¡n sales, underwriting or claims department or in a busy Brokerage or Agent’s office.

Legal Officer

The overall responsibility will be to ensure that all liability and third party claims are managed efficiently and in a cost effective manner thereby meeting the customer expectations and the Company’s Corporate Objectives.

Key tasks will include:

• Ensuring correct reserve setting and regular review to reflect current position of the company’s liability.
• Appointing and monitoring the performance of service providers for effective service delivery.
• Recommending changes and giving legal opinions on procedures and gaps arising from the technical process to avoid negative conflict with clients.
• Ensuring that all claims are registered and acknowledged promptly and customers constantly updated on the status to facilitate settlement of the claim.
• Ensuring that recoveries are made promptly and within the specified time scales so as to reduce the final cost of the claim.
• Ensuring that payments are made promptly.
• Supervising, training, mentoring and coaching staff within the unit to ensure they remain motivated.
• Assisting in preparing management reports/opinions to appraise management on Legal claims.

Candidates must have a degree in Law, be an Advocate of the High Court, Strong leadership and analytical skills, and three (3) years practicing experience and two (2) years Insurance experience.

Interested candidates should provide a detailed CV, including present position, current remuneration, names, addresses, and phone contacts of three professional referees, copies of professional/educational certificates and send it to:

Group Human Resources Manager,
UAP Holdings Ltd,
P O Box 43013-001 00,
Nairobi.

Or email: recruitment@uapkenya.com

Closing date of applications: February 11,2011

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