Concern Worldwide Nutrition Project Manager, Project Officer and Finance Officer Jobs in Kenya

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

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Kenyan nationals for the following positions:

Nutrition Project Manager

Location Moyale

Duration: 1 year (with possible extension subject to availability of funds)

Reporting to: Concern Kenya Nutrition Coordinator (Nairobi-based)

Job Summary: To provide technical leadership, guidance and training to the Ministry of Health (MoH), Ministry of Medical Services (MoPHS) staff and to Concern Worldwide nutrition programme partners in Moyale in the implementation of the high-impact nutrition interventions (HINI) project and document the process.

The Project Manager will be responsible for the full-time management of this project, including supervision of 3 staff.

Summary of Essential Qualifications

• A nursing or nutrition degree is essential. A master’s degree in Public health or Nutrition is desirable.
• At least three years’ experience in working of community-based management of acute malnutrition (CMAM) programmes with significant experience/knowledge of MoH systems, particularly at the provincial and district level and at least two year’s experience in a supervisory role.
• Familiarity with/experience of the public health approach and experience of programme planning, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Knowledge/experience of challenges of working with and through local partners, nutrition assessment, including surveys, rapid assessments, and surveillance.
• Demonstrated good monitoring and evaluation skills, analytical, computer and report writing skills.

Project Officer – Survey & Surveillance

Location: Nairobi

Duration: Fixed Term – 1 Year

Reporting to: Concern Kenya Nutrition Coordinator

Job Summary

General objective: Planning and implementation of nutrition, KAP, and coverage surveys; SQUEAC assessments and sentinel surveillance in Concern programme areas.

He/she will be responsible for planning, coordinating and executing surveillance, survey and other assessments, conducting data analysis and writing survey reports.

The project officer will be expected to train and build capacity of Ministry of Health and partner staff in conducting surveillance and surveys and also produce brief reports for inputs to the national nutrition bulletin as well representing Concern at national nutrition information working group.

The project officer will work in close consultation with the Research and Evaluation advisors.

Summary of Essential Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in Epidemiology, Statistics, Economics or health and Nutrition with strong statistical focus and strong survey/surveillance background.
• At least two years experience in surveys, surveillance and other assessment and previous experience in set up and running of surveillance systems.
• Excellent data management, analysis and reporting skills.
• Able to use statistical software (Epi Info, ENA, SPSS, STATA).
• Experience conducting surveys (SMART, SQUEAC and LQAS methodology ).
• Excellent written and public communication and negotiation skills.
• Humanitarian field experience is essential.

Finance Officer - Programme Support Unit (Psu)

Location: Nairobi

Type of Contract: Open-ended

Reporting to: Country Accountant

Job summary: The Finance Officer (PSU) you will primarily focus on ensuring all the fundamental accounting functions (bank, cash, authorisation controls) operate effectively in Nairobi and in compliance with Concern procedures.

He/she will also be responsible for the monthly payroll and the monthly upload of cashbooks/journals and support cost processes at the month end, managing donor grants and operational budgets among other duties.

A key part of the role will be the effective management of the balance sheet and the timely release of recharge information to other country programmes.

Summary of Essential Qualifications

• Accountancy qualification (CPA K or ACCA). A BCom degree will be an added advantage.
• 3 years work experience 2 of which should be in Accounting.
• Experience with computer accounting programmes, Ms Excel and Ms Word.
• Ability to report accurately and meet tight deadlines, prioritize and handle a diverse and heavy workload and to set priorities under ressure.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills and ability to do complex analysis
• Attentive to detail.

Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should apply by sending a CV and a covering address to: -

The Human Resource Manager,
Concern Worldwide,
P.O. Box 13850-00800,
Nairobi,

to the following email address: nairobi.hr@concern.net

The closing date for application is Friday, 18 March 2011.

Each application should specify the position applied for and must include three referees, at least two of which can validate field and technical expertise. Telephone contacts must be submitted with the application.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview

Concern has a Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from abuse and exploitation.

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Norwegian Refugee Council Finance Officer and Grants Officer Jobs in Kenya

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Somalia/Kenya is a two Country Program with four field offices in Dadaab (Kenya), Hargeisa (Somaliland), Bossaso (Puntland) and Mogadishu (South Central). NRC has been present in Somaliland since early 2004 and expanded to Puntland in 2006, Mogadishu and Dadaab in 2007.

In a short time NRC established Education, Shelter/Sanitation, Distribution and Camp Management projects for IDPs, refugees and local population in Somalia and Kenya. NRC also has a coordination office in Nairobi, Kenya that was established in 2006.

Position Vacant: Finance Officer

Reporting to: Finance Coordinator

Duty Station: Nairobi

Duration of Contract: ASAP to 31st December 2011 (with possible extension)

Main Responsibilities include:

• Preparation of monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and cashboxes. This includes ensuring that all field offices ‘cash counts, bank statements and bank reconciliations are sent to Nairobi Office.
• Following up with all field offices that the cash forecast for the current month and the following month is received on time.
• Preparation of the monthly Project Summary.
• Verification of cash book reports from the various offices in accordance with the relevant budgets
• Be the focal point for entering data into the financial accounting system and send monthly accounts to HQ
• Registration of Projects and transferring project budgets into Agresso
• Supervise, appraise and offer guidance to the Finance Assistant

Required skills and qualifications:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Business Administration.
• At least 2 years of relevant working experience with UN Agency or INGOs.
• Good organizational, office management, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• Able to work unusual hours under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good working knowledge of excel spreadsheets and word processing packages.
• Knowledge of accounting packages and Knowledge of Agresso Business World accounting Package would be an added advantage.

Position Vacant: Grants Officer

Reporting to: Grants Coordinator

Duty Station: Nairobi with frequent travel to the field offices in Somalia

Duration of Contract: ASAP to 31st December 2011 (with possible extension

Main Responsibilities include:

• Review and analyze the monthly Project Summary.
• Participate in the preparation and review of project budget proposals and all budget revisions
• Ensure that the budget monitoring is done for all NRC Somalia projects on monthly basis (NRC Somaliland, Puntland, and South Central Somalia). Based on the budget monitoring and procurement plan, provide analysis and recommendations on the status and feasibility in future spending to the PMs/AMs and FAM/GC. This will require frequent field visits to work with PMs on budgeting issues.
• Ensure that NRC Somalia mission is meeting all donor and NRC rules and regulations pertaining to finance and procurement
• Prepare all donor financial reports
• Organize NRC and donor rules and regulations training to Project staff, finance, administration and logistics staff (including PMs and AM).
• Review of cash boxes from the field for accuracy of donor and budget codes
• Verification of payment vouchers before forwarding to FAM for authorization.

Required skills and qualifications:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Business Administration
• CPA Part 2.
• At least 3 years of relevant working experience with UN Agency or INGOs.
• Good working knowledge of excel spreadsheets and word processing packages.
• Good organization skills, office management skills and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to explain and present financial information and present good reports
• Familiarity with financial regulations and reporting to UNHCR, ECHO, BPRM, EC, SIDA, CIDA and DFID
• The position is widely travelled between Nairobi and Somalia and therefore has exposure to road travel risks and security risks in Somalia. The position is also subject to working unconventional hours

Deadline for Applications: 15th March 2011

Applications should be submitted to:

Norwegian Refugee Council,
P O Box 21211-00100
Nairobi, Kenya

Email Address: recruitment_nb@som.nrc.no

Or

Norwegian Refugee Council, Dadaab Field Office
P.O Box 05, Dadaab

Applicants should hold valid travel documents.

Only the short listed candidates will be contacted.

The Norwegian Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer, with no discrimination in terms of sex, age, religion, ethnic origin or political affiliation.

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International School of Kenya Project Manager Job Vacancy

The International School of Kenya is seeking a Project Manager for a US$ 4m construction project. The completion period is 18 months, beginning immediately.

The Project Manager has overall responsibility for the planning, management, coordination and financial control of Phase I of ISK’s Facilities Master Plan, and will work closely with a range of professionals during the contract process.

It will be within the Project Manager’s responsibility to see that the school’s wishes are adhered to and that the project is completed within the budget agreed. The Project Manager will develop full-scale project plans including identification, proposal formulation, planning, budgeting, implementation, evaluation and report writing.

The Project Manager reports to the Business Manager.

Scope of Responsibilities:

The Project Manager has overall responsibility for the planning, management, coordination and financial control of Phase I of ISK’s Facilities Master Plan, and will work closely with a range of professionals during the contract process.

It will be within the Project Manager’s responsibility to see that the school’s wishes are adhered to and that the project is completed within the budget agreed. The Project Manager will develop full-scale project plans including identification, proposal formulation, planning, budgeting, implementation, evaluation and report writing.

Duration of Contract: Approximately 18 months, from March 2011 through project completion and school move-in.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Act as a liaison between the school and architects, contractor, quantity surveyors, etc.
• Attend pre-site and on-site meetings during the contract, liaise with a range of other professionals involved in the project.
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Draft and submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary.
• Manage project expectations with the school and other stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Provide independent professional advice and guidance.
• Promote the Vision and Mission of the International School of Kenya.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned by the Director, related to Phase I or preparations for Phase II.

Required Qualifications, Skills and Qualities:

• BSc. In Engineering, Quantity Survey or other relevant qualification
• 5 years direct work experience in a building project management capacity
• Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently.
• Ability to read communication styles of members who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Adept to conduct research into project-related issues and products

Preferred Qualifications, Skills and Qualities:

• Demonstrated experience and success in proposal-writing
• Fluent in both English and Kiswahili

Interested candidates should send their CV, letter of interest references or reference contacts to hrmanager@isk.ac.ke no later than March 18, 2011.

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New KCC National Sales Manager, Security Manager and Country Representative Jobs

The New Kenya Co-operative Creameries Limited is one of the leading Dairy Companies in the country re-known for its world class brands that include KCC Butter, Ghee, Cheese, Gold Crown, Safariland Powder and Mala among others.

We wish to recruit dynamic and result driven professionals to fill the position of:-

National Sales Manager

The Job

The National Sales Manager will be reporting to the Head of Sales and Marketing. He/She will be responsible for overseeing sales functions at the Head Office Level and report on the same to the Head of Sales and marketing.

He will also be responsible for:

• Managing the sales staff country-wide and co-ordinating all sales activities and ensuring effective communication with all other department for effective teamwork
• Setting periodic sales and performance targets based on the annual budget as well as the PPI’s for the sales teams.
• Providing specific management reports and analyzing the results for more efficient and effective distribution of company products.
• Forecasting periodic sales and facilitating the achievement of the same.
• Liaising with other departments to ensure availability of the necessary resources to achieve targets.
• Contributing and participating in sales events and promotion activities as well as networking with industry members and ensuring customer satisfaction through adoption rest practices in customer service.
• Guiding and communicating company policies, guidelines and regulations to the sales team..
• Overseeing the management of all customer accounts, and credit control to ensure timely and attentive collection of sales.
• Preparing the national sales annual budget for management approval.
• Co-ordinating all Sales activities and ensuring effective communication with all other departments for effective teamwork.
• Any other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Personal profile

The right candidate must possess the following:-

• Bachelors of Commerce degree in Marketing or relevant field.
• Membership to professional body such as marketing society of Kenya (MSK)

Experience

• 6 to 7 years relevant experience.
• At least 3 years at senior management level.

Essential Skills

• Ability to manage a section in a busy environment
• Demonstrate integrity and leadership qualities.
• Demonstrate organizing skills

Security Manager

The Job

The security Manager will be reporting to the Chief Executive Officer. He/She will be responsible for physical security of company property /assets and employees.

The Security Manager will also be responsible for:

• Ensuring effective gathering, analysis and dissemination of security related intelligence.
• Conducting proactive investigations on security threats and suspected criminal activities to safeguard against lapses in security.
• Develop terms of references and requirements of outsourced security services.
• Overseeing the deployment and supervisions of third party contracted security staff.
• Ensuring effective security controls.
• Any other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Personal profile

The right candidate must possess the following:-

• Bachelors’ degree/Military training/Policy Officer level of Major and above.
• Certificate for Security Guards or Security Practitioners.

Experience

• Should have an experience of 5 to 6 years’ experience.
• Should have worked as manager in a busy networked institution.
• At least two years experience at supervisory level

Essential Skills

• Should have ability to develop self and other through coaching and training.
• Should be Self motivated
• Have attention to details
• Have good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Should be team player
• Ability to follow through on defined tasks.

Country Representative – (Tanzania and Sudan)

The Job

Reporting to the Export Sales Manager.

The Country Representative will be responsible for:

• Ensuring the products are available in the market at all times
• Developing the export trade through establishing contracts with potential customers and following through to logical conclusions.
• Preparing customers quotations and proforma invoices, packing lists and other relevant documents.
• Process export documents with the relevant bodies.
• Attend to export queries.
• Participating in the preparation and implementation of the Export sales strategy.
• Monitoring competitions performance in export in the region.
• Monitoring competition performance in export in the region.
• Preparing, managing and representing the Company in Internal trade fairs, seminars and exhibitions.
• Coordinating supply of export orders with the Production Department.
• Ensuring timely payment on export accounts.
• Any other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor

Personal profile

The right candidate must possess the following minimum qualifications:-

• Bachelors of Commerce Degree in Marketing option or its equivalent.
• 5 to 6 years experience.

Essential Skills

• Good knowledge of trade within the COMESA Regions and requirements to trade within the region.
• Good understanding and knowledge export documentations and terms.
• Experience in handling exhibitions and expositions.
• Relevant experience in managing distributors and market development.

If you meet the above requirements, send your applications together with detailed curriculum vitae, indicating your current salary, copies of certificates, testimonials, contacts of at least three referees and day time telephone contacts to:

The Head of Human Resource
New KCC Ltd.,
P.O. Box 30131 – 00100
Nairobi

To be received not later than 18th March 2011.

Those who do not hear from us after four weeks of closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.

Canvassing either direct or indirect will lead to automatic disqualification.

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RTI Monitoring & Evaluation Officer and Finance & Administration Manager Jobs in Kenya

Funded by United States President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), RTI International is providing strategic, technical, management, and operational support to the Department of Malaria Control (DOMC) under the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation (MOPHS) to expand the use of Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) as an intervention for malaria prevention and control in Kenya.

RTI International IRS Kenya Project is currently seeking strongly qualified candidates for the following senior positions:

Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (Nyanza)

Responsibilities:

• Coordinating in-country planning and implementation of the randomized impact evaluation, including overseeing qualitative and quantitative data collection, measurement design, and liaising with all evaluation partners;
• Overseeing the development and implementation of the project’s monitoring and evaluation strategies and requirements, including the development of an M&E strategy and plan based on key process and impact indicators for the project, and developing systems and tools for tracking indicators.
• Providing technical assistance to project staff and partners in the design and implementation of M&E plans and ensuring that appropriate monitoring and evaluation tools are used;
• Oversee the Monitoring and Evaluation component of IRS through supervision and training of national authorities to undertake geographical reconnaissance, entomological baselines and post spraying review and reporting.
• Design and implement, in collaboration with PLNP partners, a plan for local M&E activities to support the program activities; track progress on a regular basis toward project results through M&E processes and related tools that support quality assurance for key project result areas.
• Work with the various authorities to implement recommendations to address current gaps in data collection, data inputs, sources, flow, forms, registers and reports; suggest additional strategies for strengthening data collection and interpretation as appropriate.
• Establish and maintain feedback mechanisms for M&E results with all stakeholders to identify and share lessons learned and to encourage use of data for decision-making at all levels
• Participate in IRS micro-planning and coordinate post-IRS review and dissemination of results to relevant audiences including the USAID Mission and NMCP, following each IRS round

Minimum Qualification:

• B.Sc. Mathematics/Statistics with at least 6 years work experience in Public health/ Management of Information Systems or equivalent at field level or in-country malaria program, IRS environment, private sector and/or public sector
• Experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection/survey design, implementation and analysis.
• Background in monitoring and evaluation or research in relevant area, including some of the following: performance measurement, indicator selection, quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis methodologies, and database management.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using computers, with experience using statistical programs such as SPSS

Finance & Administration Manager (Nairobi)

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage daily project accounting and finance functions including the timely recording of transactions, cash management, banking, payroll, inventory, receivables, and payables
• Implement, consolidate and monitor cost effective and efficient systems (including accounting software) and procedures with strong internal controls, and makes appropriate recommendations for improvement when necessary.
• Monitor systems (Administration, Finance, Procurement, Logistics, and Assets) and ensure consistency and compliance of each of these auditable functions and the relevant staff. Provide guidance on plans for improved performance where necessary.
• Provide direct, technical assistance to administration staff.
• Applies and updates the standard operating procedures for the project office and assures that country office comply with the best practices stipulated by RTI consistent with USAID regulations and policies in the areas of property inventory and management, field financial reporting, HR management, local procurement and IT
• Lead in the development, updating, and monitoring of project administrative plans ensuring integration of finance, office administration, security, IT, HR, and logistics support services for effective programme delivery
• Supervise, manage the national finance and administration staff to ensure that appropriate financial standards and procedures, systems for internal control, compliance, accounting data processing and finance reporting functions in accordance with donor requirements are implemented and maintained.
• Responsible for preparation, and submission of financial reports including all receipts invoices field expense reports, reimbursements, both electronically and in original form with full complete accurate original documentation of all fieldbased costs to NRO and HO.
• Prepares budgets, including the review and finalization of projects’ monthly cash flow projections for each project activity and preparing necessary wire transfer requests to ensure that the project maintains adequate funds for all Nairobi and field operations.
• S/He also confirms receipt of all cash transfers and monitors availability of funds in Bank & Petty Cash accounts to support all field based operations
• Support procurement efforts for the project, selection and negotiation with vendors and management of subcontractors on project.
• Ensuring value for money in all procurement actions working closely with the Logistics Officer
• Coordinate and consolidate the projection of biweekly cash requirements, monitoring cash flow and reconciles cash accounts in order to maintain appropriate cash balances.

Minimum Qualification:

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or other related field plus eight (8) years management experience in large international projects. Must be a CPA (K)
• Management experience in logistics, procurement or supply chain management for implementation of health programs in Africa is highly desired.
• Familiarity with compliance to USG, USAID Cost Accounting Standards as well as experience and skills in developing and managing large budgets.
• Familiarity with Quick Books as a financial systems management tool
• Excellent organizational, analytical, oral and written communication skills; demonstrated supervisory and management skills; and ability to work well in a team

How to Apply:

Candidates who meet the above minimum requirements should submit application letter and detailed CV with contact information (including telephone & current gross salary) to jojuok@nb.rti.org on or before March 30th 2011.

Due urgency of the recruitment, applications will be short-listed on a regular basis and we may offer the positions before the closing date. RTI International would like to graciously thank all candidates for their interest.

Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

RTI is proud to be an EEO/AA /M/F/D/V employer.

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