Jobs in Kenya

July 8, 2010

Board Secretary Vacant Job Position

Board Secretary Vacant Job Position

Board Secretary Jobs Kenya.
Our client is a Pension Scheme serving Local Authorities and Associated organizations and as part of our change process, we are looking for an exceptional individual to fill the position of Board Secretary.

Reporting to the Managing Trustee you will provide effective Secretarial services to the Board of Trustees and offer technical advice and expertise to the organization and senior management team on all legal issues. Ensuring the provision of efficient, quality and cost effective management of the procurement services of the organization will be key.

You will be responsible for advising the Board on good corporate governance and for developing and implementing strategic, sound and facilitative legal frameworks that will ensure the security of pension funds, protect the rights of members and beneficiaries and enforce compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

In addition to this your core duties will involve providing legal advise on all aspects of pensions/ retirement benefits management, developing and implementing compliance management programs, preparing all legal documentation including legal drafts, contracts, leases, formal agreements etc., establishing and maintaining contractual agreements with professional legal firms and overseeing all procurement processes and activities.

The ideal candidate will:
• Have a first degree in Law (LLB);
• A Master’s degree majoring in Commercial Law or related subject is an added advantage;
• Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya and possess a CPS-K;
• Have eight (8) years experience heading a legal department with strong Company Secretarial skills and exposure to procurement processes;
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks governing the pensions/retirement benefits sector; and
• Possess strong analytical and critical thinking ability, have well developed negotiation and influencing skills, be attentive to detail and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

If you are interested and meet the requirements for the above opportunity, please send your application, including an up-to-date CV, the names and addresses of three professional referees, current and expected remuneration package and daytime contact telephone number, by end of business Friday 16th July 2010 to:

THE ADVERTISER
P. O. Box 44286
Nairobi GPO, 00100
Previous applicants need not re-apply. Only short listed candidates will be contacted!

Business Analyst: CfC Life Insurance Company Jobs in Kenya

Business Analyst: CfC Life Insurance Company Jobs in Kenya

CfC Life Insurance Company is a customer focused provider of relevant and affordable life and retirement products.

We are inviting applicants from suitably qualified candidates for the following Job opportunities:

Job Title: Business Analyst - 2 Posts
Department: Programme Management Office
Reporting To: Head of Project Management

Key Objective of the Job

Overall purpose of the role is to provide a support function to the business as well as business application analysts in entry and proficient levels.

Job Summary - Key Tasks in the Job
    * Project / risk management of overall business projects.
    * Business analysis, design and specification of multiple complex (across multiple disciplines) system enhancements as a result of product changes or other major business initiatives.
    * Oversee design, requirement definition and testing and ensure accuracy of outputs.
    * Monitor trend analysis and business practices to provide a monthly report on any operational control matters to senior and executive management.
    * Specialist knowledge of product, business, process and system rules and application.
    * Maintenance of the relationship model and integrity of interfacing systems.
    * Provide short and long term solutions to escalated production problems requiring this level of expertise.
    * Ensure adequate financial audit and control aspects of application systems.

Academic and professional qualification
    * Bachelor of Commerce / Science Degree

Job Experience
    * 5-7yrs experience and insurance industry knowledge.
    * Expert knowledge of system, business and products.
    * System and Process design.
    * Coach and mentor.
    * Basic project management

Knowledge
    * Knowledge of business procedures, rules and processes
    * Product Knowledge
    * Wisdom- Highlights relevant issues enabling solutions to emerge that consider all values and points of view

Skills (Personal and Interpersonal)
    * Testing Skills
    * Analytical thinking
    * Logical reasoning
    * Information Scanning
    * Leadership / Coaching
    * Verbal Expression
    * Questioning
    * Report writing skills (Technical) and executive presentations
    * Influencing
    * Judgement
    * Listening
    * Leadership and People management skills.
    * Negotiation and conflict resolution skills

If you meet the requirements of the above position please upload your CV on this page OR send a detailed and updated CV, copies of relevant certificates, details and contacts of three professional references to reach the undersigned by 16th July 2010.

The Human Resources Department
P.O. Box 30364 -00100
Nairobi

KCA University Jobs. Estate Manager Vacancy.

KCA University Jobs. Estate Manager Vacancy.

Estate Manager Jobs Kenya.
REPORTING TO : DVC, Finance, Planning & Administration
RESPONSIBLE FOR : Drivers, Support staff and Outsourced Staff

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
As part of the management team, the Estate Manager will be expected to provide overall leadership in
operations at strategic and technical level and also to update the DVC. Finance, Planning & Administration, on administrative functions and ensure that both staff and students receive the best services.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Asset Management
Develop and control asset budget
.Coordinate construction works for all University projects with consultants and contractors.
. Responsible for establishing and maintaining an accurate, detailed and up to date fixed asset register.
. Providing monthly updates of the fixed asset register to DVC Finance, Planning & Administration.
. Ensure that all assets are uniquely referenced and able to be tracked.
. Ensure that the disposal of fixed assets is done in according to the University requirements and
standards.
. Ensure, with the advice of the DVC. Finance, Planning and Administration, that fixed assets are valued
at regular intervals to provide an accurate reflection of the current asset values.

2. Telephones
. Ensure that the telephone network is adequate to support the University Business
. Should ensure that the internal telephone directory is updated with the most recent staff listings
. Acquisition and routine maintenance of telephone services/faxes/ and approve purchase of
Airtime/credit for official use.
. Coordinate and process telephone service requests
. Prepare reports on monthly telephone expenditure and give recommendations on how to manage
telephone costs

3. Repairs
. To oversee preventive maintenance and repairs
. Identify, evaluate and estimate the total cost of University’s repairs for management approval
. Source for relevant companies/technicians to carry out the repairs and ensure that the repairs are done
in time
. Supervise and inspect and report to the management the state of repairs

4. Reception
. Ensure that the receptions are conducive for our visitors and customers

5. Tea Services and Water Dispensers
. Prepare a budget for the tea services
. Ensure that tea is provided to staff in time
. Ensure that all the ingredients required for the preparation of tea are available all the time
. Ensure that the water dispensers are refilled promptly and the tumblers are available for use.

6. Machine Room
. Keep the machines in good working order by scheduling timely maintenance
. Ensure that all the utilities and stationery for use in the machine room are always available for use.
. Control Photocopying and other related costs

7. General Administration
. Co-ordinate Messegerial services
. Control both incoming and outgoing mails
. Ensure that outgoing mails are properly stamped
. Arrange for urgent mails to be delivered on time

8. General Aesthetics
. Ensure that the grounds are well maintained and offices are tidy/clean at all times
. Liaise with CPA centre and outsourced cleaning providers to co-ordinate cleaning activities

9. Security
. Liaise with CPA Centre on security matters
. Ensure that there is adequate security in the University. This includes both University’s property and
personal property.
. Report any incident of theft to the Director, Finance, Planning and Administration.
. Ensure that fire prevention tools are installed and well maintained
. Liaise with Human Resources Department for training of staff on use of fire prevention/management
tools.

10. Transport
. Weekly review of the status of each vehicle.
. Determine vehicles needing work and renewal of all operational licenses.
. Transport vehicles needing work to and from maintenance sites.
. Report irregularities in employee use of vehicles to the administration.
. Report serious maintenance problems with a vehicle to the administration

11. Other Related areas include:
. Oversees the supervision of personnel, which includes work allocation, training and problem resolution:
evaluates performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions: motivates employees to
achieve peak productivity and performance.
. Develops and control the annual operating budget
. Lead, develop and manage efficient and effective administrative sy stems and services to support the
academic functions of the University.
. Contribute to the operational planning and successful development of the University’s activities.
. Supervise, develop and manage a team of administrative support staff for the University as well as their
performance management.

12. PERFOMANCE STANDARDS
. Compiling and submitting monthly reports.
. Zero complaints on customer service.
. Timely update and maintenance of both internal and external records
. Efficient and effective performance of administrative duties.
. High level of confidentiality.

13. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
. Courteous to both internal and external clients
. Team player.
. Good listener.
. High level of professionalism.
. Strong organizational skills.
. Good telephone and office etiquette.

14. JOB REQUIREMENTS
. Degree in Engineering, Real Estate Management or other related field with strong record of academic
achievement, MBA is an added advantage.
. Minimum of 2 years of commercial real estate analysis/asset management experience with an
emphasis in office and industrial properties and markets. Experience in property
management/leasing/operations desirable
.Solid analytical and organizational skills and ability to multi-task
.Highly-developed verbal and written communication skills
. Ability to work independently and as part of a team
. Excellent Resource Management and supervisory skills.
. Proactive thinking with detail-oriented and creative problem solving approach

How to apply:
Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV
highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email
address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business Friday 16th July 2010.

Adept Systems
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
Web: www.adeptsys.biz

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please note that we do not charge fees for receiving or
processing job applications.

Project Administrator: CfC Life Insurance Company Jobs in Kenya

Project Administrator: CfC Life Insurance Company Jobs in Kenya

CfC Life Insurance Company is a customer focused provider of relevant and affordable
life and retirement products.

We are inviting applicants from suitably qualified candidates for the following Job opportunities:

Job Title: Project Administrator
Department: Programme Management Office
Reporting To: Head of Project Management

Key Objective of the Job
Responsible for assisting the project manager in monitoring and tracking the performance of various projects. This includes maintenance of the project schedule, status reports, preparation of documentation and presentations, monitoring review mechanisms, preparing for meetings or workshops and accurate recording of project activities

Job Summary - Key Tasks in the Job
    * Assist in compilation of request for proposal and project definition documentation
    * Utilising the project management framework to ensure that inputs and deliverables are timely and up to specified standards
    * To assist the project manager in ensuring delivery of capabilities within project scope
    * Highlight exceptions and address accordingly
    * Set-up and maintain project document repository (physical and electronic) and ensure that this is available centrally
    * Monitoring and updating of project plans and to communicate any deviations from the project plan to the project manager
    * Booking and preparation of all project meetings, planning and scoping sessions, user training and workshops
    * Take minutes of all project meetings and distribute within required timeframe
    * Ensure sign-off of all relevant documentation takes place
    * Quality control, printing, copying, binding and distribution of all project documentation including project reports and milestone schedules
    * Capture and monitor project costs and conduct financial analysis of projects (burn rate)
    * Prepare monthly status and budget presentation for Project Steering Committee

Academic and professional qualification
    * Bachelor of Commerce
    * Prince 2 Practitioner

Job Experience
    * 3 to 5 years industry related experience

Knowledge
    * Overall understanding of PMBOK guide
    * Project governance processes
    * MS Office and MS Project

Skills (Personal and Interpersonal)
    * Takes responsibility
    * Good oral and written communication
    * Works with information in coherent manner
    * Efficient organisation skills
    * Puts the customer first and achieves quality
    * Reliable resource
    * Stress tolerant

If you meet the requirements of the above position please send a detailed and updated CV, copies of relevant certificates, details and contacts of three professional references to reach the undersigned by 16th July 2010.

The Human Resources Department
P.O. Box 30364 -00100
Nairobi

Nick Creations Brand Sales Representative, Client Service and Receptionist Jobs in Kenya


Nick Creations Brand Sales Representative, Client Service and Receptionist Jobs in Kenya


Nick Creations is a Brand Development Agency. Since 2003,we have been key in the birth & growth of several brands, developing aggressive and effective campaigns.

Our experience enables us to develop effective brand campaigns for new entrants and revitalise existing brands in the market.

Nick Creations is at the forefront of multimedia technology and we are always geared towards innovation.

We believe that by integrating individual passion with organisational values(diversity) we can create a synergy that not only propels our client brands to new heights but also breeds a new market of “energised brands“.

To this End we are looking for “aggressive, energized & open minded” candidates to fill in the following spots:

   1. Brand Sales Representative
   2. Client Service
   3. Receptionist

Qualifications aside, If you think our company meets your dream career path.

Send your CV & Passport size photo to jobs@nickcreations.co.ke

Deadline for application. 27th July 2007

Note: Applicants Must be between 21 – 35 Years of age to apply

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Beta Bakers Company Limited Job Vacancy

Beta Bakers Company Limited Job Vacancy


   1. Production Manager
   2. Production supervisor
   3. Stores Clerk
   4. Dispatch clerk

Beta Bakers Company Limited, bakers and distributors of bread, bread products and confectionaries, situated in Matuu – Yatta is looking for ambitious and dynamic individuals to fill the following positions:

Production Manager

    * Age over 30 yrs
    * Min 5 years work experience in a busy bakery

Production supervisor

    * Age over 25 yrs
    * Minimum 3 yrs work experience in a busy bakery
    * Diploma in baking will be an added advantage

Stores Clerk

    * Age over 22 yrs
    * Minimum 2 yrs work experience in a busy bakery

Dispatch clerk

    * Age over 25 yrs
    * Minimum 3 yrs work experience in a busy bakery

All application should be addressed to

The Human Resource,

Beta Bakers Company Ltd,

P.O. Box 222 Matuu

or email to betabakers@yahoo.com.

Deadline for all applications is 15th July

Civil Engineers Jobs in Shinyanga (TZ) & Bujumbura (Burundi) Vacancy

Civil Engineers Jobs in Shinyanga (TZ) & Bujumbura (Burundi) Vacancy

Our client is a well known construction company with ongoing projects in Tanzania and Burundi.
They wish to recruit the following staff.

Shinyanga (Tanzania)
Job Ref. MN 4465

    * Degree in Civil Engineering with first class or highest grade.
    * Project management experience in earth dams and earth works essential with a minimum of 5 years working experience.

Bujumbura (Burundi)
Job Ref. MN 4466

    * Degree in Civil Engineering with first class or highest grade. Project management experience in building and construction essential with a minimum of 5 years working experience.

Both positions require expertise in project planning, billing, estimation, scheduling, monitoring, claims preparation and execution of construction projects without incidence times/cost overruns.

Candidates may apply for both references Shinyanga and / or Burudi but they should indicate the Job Ref. Numbers.

Send your application with a detailed CV and a daytime telephone contact.

Applicants MUST also state their current or past salary.

Applications without such disclosure will not be considered.

Send your application by hand, courier, post or email so as to reach us by 16th July 2010. Mark Job Ref. No. on the top left of the envelope.

Send your application to:

Executive Selection Division,

Manpower Services (K) Ltd,

3rd Floor, Landmark Plaza,

directly opposite Nairobi Hospital Entrance.

Email: recruit@manpowerkenya.com.

Bus route No. 46 from Kencom.

Micro Africa Limited Loan Officers Jobs in Kenya

Micro Africa Limited Loan Officers Jobs in Kenya

Micro Africa Ltd is a Company incorporated in the Republic of Kenya and represented in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Sudan.

Micro Africa Ltd provides micro-credit services to salaried employees and SME businesses with short term financial solutions.

Micro Africa Ltd also extends these services to CBO’s, Youth groups, women groups amongst others.

Micro Africa invites suitable candidates to apply for the following positions:-

   1. Loan Officer (Group Loans)
   2. Loan Officer ( SME )

The primary responsibilities of the loan officer will be:-

    * Meeting set monthly and annual targets in terms of group formation and loan portfolio disbursement.
    * Business assessment and appraisal visits.
    * Collections and maintaining quality portfolio.
    * Ongoing customer interaction, resolving their issues and ensuring customer retention.

Requirements
The candidate(s) will be ambitious, highly organized, a quick thinker with a positive attitude ready to add value to the organization.

The candidate will have:

    * A Diploma certificate in any field
    * Basic Computer skills
    * At least 2 years experience in lending and quality portfolio management in a successful MFI.
    * Excellent client generation skills
    * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    * Ability to work with a dynamic and multicultural team
    * Willingness to work in any of our operational areas namely Nairobi, Machakos, Thika and Nakuru.

How to apply
Send your application including a cover letter (specifying which position you are applying for) and a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, a daytime phone contact , email address and the names of 3 professional referees by the close of business 21st July 2010 to jobs@microafrica.com

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Micro Africa Limited is an equal opportunity employer.

Assistant System Administrator Job Vacancy in Kenya

Assistant System Administrator Job Vacancy in Kenya

Our client in the IT sector is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the Assistant Systems Administrator position.

The Job:

Reporting to the Senior System Administrator, the successful candidate will provide assistance to the SSA on all call centre, on site and remote IT technical support and network administration to our customers and within the organization, with responsibility for the full life cycle of incidents and problems. The position will require close working with all departments within the organization

Key Tasks:

    * Resolving Incidents and Problems through Technical Escalation
    * Using existing skills and knowledge as well as appropriate support resources to find resolution to customer incidents
    * Implementing fixes and solutions where appropriate, either via discussing directly with customer, via calls/SMS, email, remote control or on site
    * Escalating calls to GSM Networks, PDNOs etc
    * Visiting customer sites to implement fixes
    * Visiting customer sites to perform proactive support tasks and post installation hand over
    * Administering customer networks as part of managed services provision
    * Analyzing and reporting on call performance and server health checks
    * Provide pro-active Problem Management through checking manufacturer web sites, product updates & testing and producing KB Articles and Bulleting
    * Ensuring that all internal systems within the Organization/Departments as required are properly updated, supported, backed-up and managed.

Skills & Experience

    * B. Sc in CS/IT or related field or equivalent experience
    * Experience in working for an ISP is key. Only candidates with this will be contacted.
    * The ability to demonstrate IT support and Customer facing skills
    * Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills for problem resolution
    * Good literacy and report writing skills and be able to provide examples from previous IT Projects where appropriate
    * Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills and the ability to generate strong and lasting relationships with our customers
    * Administer Linux (Debian based) and *BSD servers
    * Configure and maintain networking equipment: firewalls, routers, managed switches, VPNs
    * Administer services including: Apache, LDAP, SAMBA, Postfix, MySQL, subversion etc
    * Database administration, preferably MySQL or PostgreSQL
    * Fluent in a scripting language (preferably Perl/Python)
    * Extensive experience with TCP/IP networking and common network protocols
    * Excellent time management and task prioritization skills. The ability to work under pressure is a necessity.
    * A passion for technology
    * Excellent understanding of Networks, Protocols and Internet Technologies
    * CISCO qualification(s) would be desirable, however knowledge, interest and awareness of CISCO products is essential
    * Awareness of SMPP would be a benefit
    * Awareness of working with Service Level Agreements
    * Driving license and valid passport required

If you qualify in the above requirements, please send your CV and cover letter quoting your current and expected salary to theleadrecruiter@gmail.com.

Only shortlisted candidates who quote their current and expected salary will be contacted.

Safaricom Jobs in Kenya: Senior IT Projects Officer

Safaricom Jobs in Kenya: Senior IT Projects Officer

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the IT Innovation Department within the Information Technology Division.

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

Senior IT Projects Officer
Ref: IT_SITPO_JULY 2010

Reporting to the Senior Manager; Projects and Planning, the holder of the position will provide project support services in the management and execution of IT projects and coordinate assigned projects to ensure implementation within agreed timelines and processes.

Key Responsibilities

    * In association with project manager and stakeholders, refine project requirements, assumptions and constraints through communication with stakeholders and/or by reviewing project documents to baseline the scope of work and enable development of the execution plan;
    * Develop a formal and comprehensive project plan by integrating and documenting project deliverables, acceptance criteria, processes, procedures, risks, and tasks to facilitate project executing, controlling, and closing processes;
    * Establish project controls by defining the required correct processes, measures, and controls to manage project change, communications, procurement, risk, quality, and human resources to facilitate project executing and controlling processes, and to ensure compliance with generally accepted industry standards;
    * Implement the project plan by ensuring the execution of project activities and tasks to produce project deliverables;
    * Communicate project progress by producing project reports to provide timely and accurate project status and decision support information to stakeholders;
    * Measure project performance continually by comparing results to the baseline in order to identify project trends and variances;
    * Ensure compliance with the change management plan by monitoring response to change initiatives in order to manage scope;
    * Obtain final acceptance of deliverables by obtaining formal approval from appropriate stakeholders to achieve closeout;
    * Document lessons learned by surveying project team members and other relevant stakeholders to use for the benefit of future projects;

Minimum requirements

    * Bachelor of Science in Computer Science / Business oriented degree;
    * Other IT technical certification an advantage;
    * Project Management Certified - PMP / PMI or equivalent or proven experience in project management;
    * Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously; from start to finish; of a 3 – 12 month duration; which have impact across a company in terms of revenue generation and customer delight;
    * 3 to 4 years experience in project management in a busy IT environment ;
    * Attention to details and analytical thinking;

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 14th July 2010.

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

Access Transmission Planning Engineer Wanted


Access Transmission Planning Engineer Wanted


Reporting to the Senior Manager; Regional Network Optimization -Nairobi, the holder of the position will model, plan, design, optimize and manage a reliable transmission network system.

Key Responsibilities
    * Modeling and planning of transport systems/network and respective capacity planning and analysis;
    * Take a lead role in the development and application of packet and cell based transport in the Safaricom network;
    * Project management of transmission/transport projects from inception to handover;
    * Ensuring equipment space and power availability for planned systems;
    * Liaise with implementation department during site surveys and to ensure timely project completion in accordance to set timeframes;
    * Approval of transmission/transport designs and plans for required bandwidth for projects from leased transmission capacity vendors;
    * Perform transmission/transport trials, equipment/systems parameters checks and evaluation and subsequent recommendations for approval and adoption of new equipment, systems and technologies into the network;

Minimum requirements
    * Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering;
    * 3 years experience in a telecommunications environment of which 1 years must have been involved in installations /commissioning and planning of major telecomm projects especially in the transmission field;
    * Analytical skills and attention to details;
    * Good 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 14thJuly 2010.

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

Regional HR Partner Job Vacancy

Regional HR Partner Job Vacancy
Our client is a reputable NGO looking for a suitable candidate to fill a Regional HR Partner position.

Position Purpose:- to provide comprehensive, and efficient Human Resource business partnering services to the organisation

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Global HR Director, the successful candidate’s main responsibilities will include, and not limited to;

    1. Preparation of the regional People and Culture budgets and review of all Country P & C budgets.
    2. Implementation of consistent People and Culture policy and practices that supports the diversity and inclusion policy in the areas of Resourcing, Reward and Staff Development
    3.Advises and counsels managers on sound employee relations and their HR issues including PMS, disciplinary measures, restructuring and HR policy
    4. Design and delivery of coaching and mentoring program for Country People and Culture Partners
    5. Leadership of an active People and Culture network that delivers on agreed Regional P & C strategy by the Regional Leadership team (RLT)
    6. Ensure that the Country HR Policies are consistent and aligned with Global Policy and Strategy and are legally compliant
    7. Design and deliver orientation programmes and review progress
    8. Embed the PMS process across the region
    9. Support the Global Talent Management process
  10. Ensure a process of smooth transition for families to new locations/postings is in place
  11. Recruitment

Selection Criteria

We are interested in candidates with following qualifications;

    * Masters Degree in HR Management, Social Science and/or equivalent
    * Higher National Diploma in Human Resources Management.
    * 7 to 10 years experience in a busy HR environment, preferably in the NGO sector.
    * Exposure to NGOs or international development agencies preferably.

Please send your CV and remuneration details to: theleadrecruiter@gmail.com

This is a senior role; only candidates with 5 – 10 years of senior HR experience should apply.

HEAD TEACHER WANTED

 

HEAD TEACHER WANTED

A newly constructed company-sponsored primary school seeks to urgently fill the position of Head teacher as follows:
1.    HEAD TEACHER
     Job Purpose: To ensure that the school is managed in line with the company’s social responsibility ideals, while maintaining high standards of academic output.
 
Duties and Responsibilities:
·       Create, implement and oversee curriculum delivery strategies that will promote the institution as a center of academic excellence.
·       Responsible for the school’s image, including ensuring that the physical facilities are in good working condition at all times.
·       Appraising Teachers in line with the organization’s HR policy.
The Applicant should posses the following academic qualification and competencies:-
·       A Bachelors Degree or Diploma in Education.  P 1 teachers with over seven years continuous service experience in administration, will be considered.
·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills (articulate) coupled with good listening and critical reasoning skills
·       Computer literate
·       Creative out of the box thinker who is willing to try new ideas and come up with creative marketing solutions.
·       Great people-centric skills.
·       Proven experience in leading, planning and executing academic performance strategies.
If you are interested and meet the above requirements, please email your application, including up-to-date curriculum vitae, with a daytime contact to chepkongamercy@yahoo.com no later than 5p.m on the 12th July 2010. (PLEASE DO NOT SCAN COPIES OF CERTIFICATES. THESE WILL BE VERIFIED DURING INTERVIEW FOR SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES).

Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Coordinator

 

Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Coordinator

Job Objectives:

Basic position description: The WASH coordinator will coordinate the implementation of WASH activities under OFDA, Buffet Foundation (Global Water Initiative) and any other approved grants, as well as to assist in developping new grants and new projects that may be deemed pertinent. The WASH Co will work in an advisory role to the WASH program managers in the field, and must closely collaborate the Field Coordinator. The WASH Co will also be responsible for national level coordination, representation, strategy development, reporting and other duties as need arises with the Country Director.

Duties and Responsibilities
Coordinate Water and Sanitation and Public Health Promotion and related community mobilization activities in Kenya to ensure proper implementation of ACF’s program objectives and provide overall orientation of ACF’s WASH programs in line with national and ACF policies and beneficiaries needs.

Specific objectives:
1. To ensure integration with other departments.
2. To coordinate the design and implementation of programs according to ACF country strategies and ACFIN policies
3. To provide timely and adequate reports and proposals
4. To ensure proper and adequate resource management (budget, HR, equipment etc)
5. To promote and represent the department and the organisation at regional, national or international level accordingly.

Activities:
1. To ensure integration with other departments
- To contribute to integrated activities, especially surveillance
- To advise in designing programs which integrate with nutrition and food security at the ground level
- To remain active and current in all nutrition and food security forums, when appropriate

2. To coordinate the design and implementation of programs according to ACF country strategies and ACFIN policies
- To advise and support technically the field based program managers and field coordinators to implement high quality programs
- Preparation and conduction of technical assessments and reports with field teams
- To supervise and coordinate the implementation of ACF’s emergency response and longer-term WASH activities being carried out in all bases
- Support field teams to develop the response accordingly and provide WASH expertise to ensure that response is in line with ACFIN policies
- Liaise with the coordination structure to avoid over lapping of activities and clear identification of the association support
- To provide technical advisory of water and sanitation and public health activities across the mission, ensuring proper technical implementation.
- To design and implement surveys and assessments related to WASH issues throughout the current bases, as well as other possible regions.
- To lead the development of an annual WASH strategy in line with ACFIN-NY WASH strategy and the mission strategy.

3. To provide timely and adequate reports and proposals
- To promote the writing of technical reports, capitalization and compilation of existing documentation on WASH in Districts (maps, reports, evaluations, minutes of meetings, guidelines etc.).
- Collection of any other information relevant to the sector activity and dissemination of it to the field.
- Assist in preparation and compilation of concept papers and proposals for current and future ACF WASH activities according to ACF standards
- To ensure adequate updates and report writing in accordance with ACF requirements.
- Monthly activity and progress reports to be compiled from bases and sent to the Country Director and technical rep at the relevant NY desk
- End of mission report to be sent to COUNTRY DIRECTOR and Technical Director and other relevant people
- Collaboration with the ACF Senior team staff to ensure the coherence of ACF activities and reports

4. To ensure proper and adequate resource management (budget, HR, equipment etc)
- To identify the potential for development among the national and international staff.
- To promote capacity building of national and international technical staff and to carry out relevant technical training for the staff if necessary.
- To promote accordingly considering the over all department orientation and needs but also to liaise with coordination team to identified key staff suitable for promotion and develop within ACF.
- To ensure that regular training are scheduled for the staff, as appropriate.
- To evaluate training curriculum on regular basis and propose relevant solutions and changes to the program.
- To prepare Job Description for the WASH staff and review JD’s from the field based program managers
- To assist in recruitment when necessary of local staff for WASH.
- To ensure that specific attention to local diversity and gender balance is considered within the teams.
- Support the Field Coordinator in evaluations of PM WASH staff at the stipulated intervals and process any other related HR validations.
- With Logistics team, to monitor the condition, allocation and purchase of WASH equipment across the mission to ensure that adequate equipment is available for implementation of program activities.
- To liaise with the log department to make sure the inventory list of the WASH equipment is updated at the base level and that the “immobilisation list” at the national level is relevant
- In conjunction with Logistic Coordinator, to ensure timely delivery of equipment and materials
- In conjunction with Finance Coordinator, to ensure proper forecasting and follow up of all WASH related budgets

5. To promote and represent the department and the organisation at regional, national or international level accordingly.
- To ensure the representation of ACF within WASH co-ordination groups at the national level (includes WESCOORD and various technical working groups including public health and sanitation).
- To assist regularly to national or regional meeting/events,
- To represent the WASH department at the national level structure WESSCOORD meeting in a way that it promotes the organisation and emphasis ACF expertise in the WASH sector.
- Representation of ACF in any relevant forum.
- To liaise with donors and other based key WASH players to further ACF’s programming.
- Collaboration with the local authorities, ACF counterparts, partner agencies and consortium.
- Collaboration with the local authorities and communities if needed for the implementation of WASH activities.
- Collaboration with the government counterparts and partners: Ministry of Water and Irrigation, Arid Lands, Ministry of Health etc.


Qualifications:
Level of study/specific qualifications/technical speciality:
- Master of Science degree in hydrogeology, agricultural or civil engineering field
- Water, Sanitation and Public Health technical experience in developing contexts is essential
- Demonstrated experience and expertise in the humanitarian context of the Horn of Africa; in particular community dynamics, drought cycles and security
- Technical expertise in construction of water, irrigation and civil work, especially related to rain water harvesting in arid situations (earth dam, check dam, sand dam etc) as well as creativity in latrine construction design for institutions and households
- 6+ years work experience with an international humanitarian agency
- Ability to represent ACFIN at high level meetings
- Experience in cholera and diarrhoea outbreak response, camp settings and emergency response is preferred
- Proven analytical skills, demonstrated creativity in analysis of situations and data
- Excellent reporting and computer skills a must
- Knowledge and good understanding of logistical procedures.
- Excellent HR management skills
- Fluency in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven ability to work independently, in isolation but also closely with the coordination team.
- Proven ability to work with limited resources
- Prepared to travel extensively to programme base locations.
- Proven ability to work under pressure and within strict time limits.
- Proven ability to manage culturally sensitive issues.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Strong personality and maturity
- Strong capacity to make quick decisions.
- High degree in motivation, result oriented creativeness and adaptability

Humanitarian field experience requested: YES
How to apply
Please apply online at :

http://www.actionagainsthunger.org/get-involved/jobs/field/water-sanitation-and-hygiene-wash-coordinator
Closing date: 31 Jul 2010
Location: Kenya

Nation Media Group Jobs: Finance Manager Mwananchi Communications Ltd – Tanzania

Nation Media Group Jobs: Finance Manager Mwananchi Communications Ltd – Tanzania

Job Ref:- HR-FM-07-10
Nation Media Group Ltd the leading Multi-Media House in the East & Central Africa is recruiting a Finance Manager for its subsidiary business in Tanzania, Mwananchi Communications Ltd (MCL) Tanzania.
We are looking for qualified and experienced candidates in commercial environment to fill this crucial position which reports to the Managing Director, MCL and is based in Dar es salaam.

Key result areas and responsibilities will include:

  • Provide leadership in overall financial strategy and planning process for the business;
  • Prepare and manage the budgeting process, forecasting and implement reporting framework for all necessary KPIs;
  • Develop financial analysis and projections for new business ventures and advise management accordingly;
  • Initiate process improvement and implement change to achieve financial efficiency;
  • Manage treasury and working capital;
  • Undertake risk management and sound internal controls;
  • Lead, coach and inspire the finance team to achieve their goals and objectives; and
  • Ensure tax compliance, as well as manage internal and external audits.
Skills, knowledge and experience requirements:
  • University degree or Finance;
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K) or equivalent;
  • Excellent inter-personal and communication skills and 4 – 5 years experience at senior management level; and
  • High degree of integrity and dependability.
If you would like to considered for this challenging position please log on to: http://careers.nationmedia.com
The application should be submitted not later than 14th July 2010.
We shall only contact the shortlisted applicants.

Kenya Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases (KAPTLD) Job Vacancies

 

Kenya Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases (KAPTLD) Job Vacancies

KAPTLD is a leading local NGO working to Promote Better Respiratory Health in Kenya through Advocacy, Research, Education, Training and Technical support.
In order to carry out its mandate effectively, KAPTLD is seeking for dedicated, passionate and highly-driven individuals, who are able to demonstrate strong analytical skills, are results oriented, excellent time managers and team players to fill the positions below:
  1. TB Program Officer (1 Position)
  2. Slum TB Program Field Officers based in Nairobi, Thika, Mombasa and Kisumu (11 Positions)
  3. Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant (1 Position)
  4. Driver (1 Position)
Terms of Engagement: 1 year contract for all positions
Job Title: TB Program Officer
1 Position
Reports to:
TB program coordinator

Roles:
  • Assist the project coordinator in Overseeing the engagement of private care providers and other non public providers in slums to ensure proper implementation of ISTC and PPM guidelines
  • Assist the project coordinator to oversee the mapping and engagement of health care providers working in the slums.
  • Participate in the day to day administration and management of slum TB control Project
  • Coordinate the phased implementation of the PAL strategy to enhance and improve quality of TB cases in two urban slums in Nairobi.
  • Taking part in regular project meetings and provision of regular project briefs
  • Offer supportive supervision to filed officers and community health workers working  in the slums TBREACH Control project
  • Collection and analysis of technical reports from the field officers and compilation for onwards submission on a monthly basis.
  • Perform other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications
  • Diploma in clinical medicine
  • Certificate/ dip in lung and skin medicine and/or ENT
  • Prior work in TB/HIV setting will be an added advantage
  • Excellent written, oral communication and computer skills (Ms Office)
Job Title: Slum TB Program Field Officers
(Based in Nairobi, Thika, Msa, Ksm)

11 Positions

Reports to: TB program coordinator
Roles:
  • Mapping of health care providers working in the slums
  • Day to day support supervision of all engaged private providers in TB/HIV activities
  • Continuous identification and recruitment of potential providers of TB/HIV services in slums
  • Carry out feedback meeting s for providers in the slums
  • Link CHWs to health facilities for purposes of referral tracking of TB suspects
  • Coordinate formation of TB/HIV clubs and activities of CHW (former and current TB/HIV or TB patients)
  • Participate in/coordinate community mobilization activities within the slums
  • Preparing monthly reports of all the activities in the project areas
  • Providing supportive supervision and coordination of activities of 5 CHWs
  • Perform other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications
  • Diploma in nursing (KRCHN)
  • Ability to work under minimal supervision
  • Prior work in TB/HIV setting will be an added advantage
  • Excellent written, oral communication and computer skills (Ms Office)
Job Title: Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant
1 Position
Reports to: M&E officer
Roles:
  • Monitor TBREACH slum project performance using results-oriented monitoring instruments to evaluate their achievement of results and performance targets.
  • Ensure timely data collection, data entry, analysis and interpretation from all the TBREACH project areas of operation.
  • Submit monthly monitoring reports to the M&E officer highlighting areas of concern and progress.
  • Participate in project surveys to understand processes and impacts, designing the necessary surveys, studies and interviews forms etc).
  • Provide monthly reports on project progress against work plan, project activities and set targets.
  • Perform other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications
  • Diploma in biostatistics
  • Prior work in TB/HIV setting will be an added advantage
  • Excellent written, oral communication and computer skills (Ms Office and analytical packages)
Job Title: Driver
1 Position
Reports to: Admin Manager/Supplies and Logistics officer

Roles:
  • Driving authorized personnel on official duties as directed
  • Logging all trips, daily mileage, fuel consumption, oil changes and greasing in the work ticket.
  • Day to day maintenance of the assigned project vehicle
  • Ensuring the vehicle is kept clean at all times
  • Performing minor repairs and ensuring that other repairs are timely
  • Taking the necessary steps in case of involvement in accident.
  • Assisting in clerical work related to administrative services such as sorting documents, filing and photocopying.
  • Performing other office related duties as assigned
Qualifications
  • Clean and Valid driving licence Class ABC
  • Certificate of good conduct
  • 5yrs working experience with an NGO
  • Good working knowledge of the country’s road network
  • Fluent in written and spoken English and Swahili
  • Must be computer literate
  • Computer literate (Ms Office)
  • Minimum education level KCSE
  • Age requirement 27-35 yrs
  • Team player and willing to work odd hours
  • Mechanical knowledge an added advantage
Application procedure:

If you meet the criteria and can deliver the expected results, please submit your application along with a detailed CV, stating your current remuneration, 3 professional referees, e-mail and telephone contacts quoting the position as the subject line to kaptld@gmail.com to reach us on or before 12th July 2010.

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