HR / IT Intern Job in Karen Nairobi

HR / IT Intern required for a busy Recruitment Company based in Karen.

Needs to be confident, driven and be prepared to work on database loading, calling referees and other Admin tasks.

Deadline: 10th March 2012

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Safaricom Principal Security Officer Job in Kenya

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy within the Risk Management Division.

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

Principal Security Officer

Ref: RISK_ SEC_PSO_FEB 2012

Reporting to the Head of Security within the Risk Management Division, the job holders’ role will be to manage and deliver round-the-clock company wide security both physical and human.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of physical and human security for company facilities and staff: Design & plan; Propose; Implement; Manage; Monitor & improve all elements within the security framework;
• Undertake security sweeps, penetration tests, intruder detection and alarm response tests, security surveys, internal security audits in relation to Security Management;
• Investigate, follow-up and resolve security issues/cases affecting company mobile and immobile assets e.g. facilities, network equipment/property, staff, and documents;
• Liaise with law enforcement agencies and sensitize company staff on general insecurity trends, personal/residential security awareness;
• Coordinate and conduct bi-annual security awareness briefs at all manned company facilities in conjunction with contracted security Risk Management consultants;
• Formulate and continuously review policies, processes and procedures pertaining to Physical and human security;
• Document and monitor SLAs with all security service providers;
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through both the development of products, business process and review of existing products & service/business processes;
• Manage security personnel seconded by contractors on service provision.
• Disaster / incident management.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Security Management/Administration or any technical/business discipline;
• At least 8 years experience in the Military or Police with adequate exposure in command appointments preferably not below the rank of “Major” from the Military and “Senior Superintendent - (SSP)” from the Police;
• At least 2 years experience in Corporate Security Management in a large corporate firm with multiple facilities;
• General knowledge of Kenyan Laws and Government Regulations pertaining to law enforcement;
• Excellent project management skills;
• A highly motivated person with a positive attitude towards work;
• Innovative, creative, results oriented with excellent analytical skills;
• A proven team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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 Thursday 1st March 2012.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi

hr@safaricom.co.ke

 
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Saferworld Conflict Adviser (Somalia) Job in Nairobi Kenya

Job Title: Conflict Adviser, Somalia

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Reporting to:Country Manager, Somalia

Key Relationships:Somalia Programme Adviser, Somalia Governance and Democratisation Adviser, Somalia Advocacy and Communications Adviser, Project Managers

Contract Duration:An initial period of 6 months with the possibility of a further 1 year dependent on funding

Salary:A competitive NGO salary + benefits

Grade: International

Description of Saferworld Somalia programme:

Saferworld is an independent non-governmental organisation that works to prevent and reduce violent conflict and promote cooperative approaches to security.

We work with civil society, governments and international organisations to encourage and support effective policies and practices through advocacy, research and policy development, and through supporting the development of local capacities and structures.

Saferworld has been working in Africa since 1997, with a primary focus upon East Africa and the Horn region. We have well-established programmes in Kenya, Uganda, Somalia and Sudan.

In addition, Saferworld supports regional and international conflict prevention and security processes. Saferworld’s headquarters are in London, with a regional office in Nairobi, and country offices in Kampala and Juba.

The Somalia programme is managed from Saferworld’s Nairobi office with plans to establish an office in Somaliland in the near future.

Saferworld’s programme of work in Somalia/Somaliland has two components.

The first aims to strengthen the participation of Somali Non-State Actors in decision-making on peace, security and development. Key themes in this project are participatory decision-making, inclusiveness and capacity building of ‘platform’ structures so that they more effectively channel NSA voices in policy dialogues.

The second provides timely fine-grained analysis of governance and conflict dynamics at sub-regional level in Somalia/Somaliland as a basis for influencing the work of international actors engaged there. In addition, the organisation is active on policy advocacy based on lessons gathered from programmes and via partners.

Job Purpose:

The purpose of this role is to contribute to Saferworld’s Somalia/Somaliland programme by:

• Providing policy advice and technical assistance to support the design and implementation of Saferworld’s Somalia programme;
• Contributing to Saferworld’s policy development work at national, regional and international levels

Key areas of responsibility:

1. Lead the technical development of Saferworld’s Conflict and Governance Mapping project, ensure timely and high-quality delivery of activities and progress towards intended results
2. Support the implementation, planning, monitoring and reporting of Saferworld’s strategy in Somalia/Somaliland
3. Build and maintain effective relationships in support of Saferworld’s work in Somalia/Somaliland
4. Ensure effective relations are maintained with other parts of Saferworld.

Duties:

1: Support the implementation, planning, monitoring and reporting of Saferworld’s strategy in Somalia/Somaliland

• Working in collaboration with other Nairobi and London-based staff, contribute to the development and implementation of Saferworld internal strategies for Somalia/Somaliland and the Horn region
• Periodically contribute to other Saferworld research studies of Somalia/Somaliland, including conflict analyses
• Deliver presentations and facilitate training sessions on conflict-related issues
• Provide policy advice and technical assistance internally and to Saferworld’s partners

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Saferworld Project Manager, Conflict and Governance Mapping (Somalia) Job in Nairobi Kenya

Job Title: Project Manager, Conflict and Governance Mapping, Somalia

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Reporting to: Country Manager, Somalia

Key Relationships: Somalia Programme Adviser, Somalia Conflict Adviser, Somalia Governance and Democratisation Adviser, Somalia Advocacy and Communications Adviser

Contract Duration:An initial period of 6 months with the possibility of a further 1 year dependent on funding

Salary:A competitive NGO salary + benefits

Grade: International

Description of Saferworld Somalia programme:

Saferworld is an independent non-governmental organisation that works to prevent and reduce violent conflict and promote cooperative approaches to security.

We work with civil society, governments and international organisations to encourage and support effective policies and practices through advocacy, research and policy development, and through supporting the development of local capacities and structures.

Saferworld has been working in Africa since 1997, with a primary focus upon East Africa and the Horn region. We have well-established programmes in Kenya, Uganda, Somalia and Sudan.

In addition, Saferworld supports regional and international conflict prevention and security processes. Saferworld’s headquarter is in London, with a regional office in Nairobi, and country offices in Kampala and Juba.

The Somalia programme is managed from Saferworld’s Nairobi office with plans to establish an office in Somaliland in the near future.

Saferworld’s programme of work in Somalia/Somaliland has two components.

The first aims to strengthen the participation of Somali Non-State Actors in decision-making on peace, security and development. Key themes in this project are participatory decision-making, inclusiveness and capacity building of ‘platform’ structures so that they more effectively channel NSA voices in policy dialogues.

The second provides timely fine-grained analysis of governance and conflict dynamics at sub-regional level in Somalia/Somaliland as a basis for influencing the work of international actors engaged there. In addition, the organisation is active on policy advocacy based on lessons gathered from programmes and via partners.

Job Purpose:

The primary purpose of this role is to contribute to Saferworld’s Somalia/Somaliland programme by managing the Conflict and Governance Mapping project which tracks governance and conflict-related developments at the sub-regional level in Somalia/Somaliland and offers technical and policy advice to international actors on the basis of research findings.

Key areas of responsibility:

1. Manage Saferworld’s Conflict and Governance Mapping project, ensure timely and high-quality delivery of activities and progress towards intended results
2. Ensure the physical welfare, well-being and professional development of project staff
3. Ensure effective management of project finances
4. Support the implementation, planning, monitoring and reporting of Saferworld’s strategy in Somalia/Somaliland
5. Build and maintain effective relationships in support of Saferworld’s work in Somalia/Somaliland
6. Ensure effective relations are maintained with other parts of Saferworld.

Duties:

1: Manage Saferworld’s Conflict and Governance Mapping project, ensure timely and high - quality delivery of activities and progress towards intended results

• In collaboration with other Somalia programme team members develop and keep updated workplans
• Ensure timely and high quality completion of activities planned as part of Saferworld’s workplan and strategy for the project
• Coordinate monitoring and evaluation of Saferworld’s CGM work according to M&E plans
• Ensure timely completion and submission of reports within the organisation on activities undertaken

2: Ensure the physical welfare, well-being and professional development of project staff

• Provide line management to CGM project staff
• Monitor and support the performance of staff on the basis of Saferworld’s performance management system.

3: Ensure effective management of project finances

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Gulf African Bank Corporate Banking Head, Senior Credit Admin Manager, Corporate Relationship Officer and SME Relationship Assistant Jobs in Kenya

Gulf African Bank is one of the few fully Shariah compliant banks operating in this region. Our products address the needs of not just Muslims, but everyone in the market.

Some of our innovative products have won awards, and our customer service has been labeled exceptional.

We are more than just a financial service provider – we are a real partner in business.

We are currently inviting applications for the following vacant position:

1. Head of Corporate Banking

Key Responsibility:

Reporting to the General Manager – Business, the Head of Corporate Banking will be responsible for the business growth, service delivery and administration of day-to-day operations of Corporate Banking Department.

Main tasks:

• Develop Corporate Banking business in line with the Bank's business strategy and meet profit targets.
• Participate in developing products that meet customers' needs and are satisfactory to Shariah law.
• To provide a superior level of customer relations to promote sales and service culture through coaching, guidance and staff motivation.
• To provide leadership, training and supervision of day-to-day operations to the department.
• Ensuring the provision of high quality and timely service to customers.
• Adhere to internal credit policies related to Corporate Banking and Product Development.
• Maintain control of the team through setting goal sheet targets and action plans to measure performance.

Qualifications, skills and experience required:

• A masters degree from a recognized university
• Minimum 15 years working experience in general management and banking exposure
• Understanding of Islamic Banking is critical
• Islamic Banking experience is an added advantage
• Strong leadership capabilities
• Ability to execute strategy and deliver expected results
• Thorough knowledge of relationship management
• Sufficient knowledge in banking products, managerial and interpersonal skills with a sound business acumen.

2. Senior Credit Administration Manager

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Head of Risk, the Senior Credit Administration Manager will have the responsibility of ensuring that the pre and post-disbursement processes of approved credit facilities in the Bank are done within agreed SLAs and inconformity with Islamic banking, the Bank's Credit Policy and CBK Prudential Guidelines.

Main Tasks:

• Ensure offer letters and master financing documents upon approval by the Management Credit Committee (MCC) are prepared within agreed SLAs.
• Ensure all documentation is in compliance with approved checklists and facility approval conditions prior to disbursement.
• Ensure that booking of credit facilities in the core banking system is done in strict adherence to the bank's Credit Policy, Islamic banking canons and CBK prudential guidelines.
• Ensure that security documents are safely stored in fire proof cabinet at all times. Any movements in and out should be recorded in the security register.
• Ensure that customers receive a superior level of service as per the agreed SLAs.
• Generate MIS reports that monitor the compliance with approval conditions and ticklers.
• Lead, support and develop the Credit Administration team of staff.

Qualifications, skills and experience required:

• A university degree preferably in a business related or legal field

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