Jobs in Kenya

September 10, 2010

UAP Insurance Careers Kenya. Travel Insurance Officer Jobs

UAP Insurance Careers Kenya. Travel Insurance Officer Jobs

UAP Insurance is one of the leading insurance companies in the East African region, and is the first foreign underwriter in Southern Sudan. The Company ranks highly in 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 position based in our Head Office, Nairobi.

Travel Insurance Officer
The overall responsibility will be to coordinate the operations of the Travelsure product in line with the organizational strategic plan.
Key tasks will include continually updating the Travelsure product, identifying new markets and generating marketing strategies for market penetration, overseeing the administrative activities of the travelsure product including timely debiting, collection of premiums, refunds and settlement of admissible claims.
Ensuring that all customer service related issues are handled in a timely, efficient and friendly manner to achieve maximum customer satisfaction; designing and constantly updating working procedures of the Travelsure product to ensure efficiency and high quality service.
Candidates should have a business related degree with 2 years hands on experience in Travel sales, Strong communication, good interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.

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 Insurance Co. Ltd.
P.O. Box 43013-00100,
Nairobi.

Or Email: recruitment@uapkenya.com

Closing date of applications: Friday, September 24, 2010

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Nation Media Group Jobs & Careers. IT Pre Press Technician

Nation Media Group Jobs & Careers. IT Pre Press Technician

Nation Media Group Job Ref: HR-IPPT-09-10
Nation Media Group Ltd is not only the largest but also the leading Multi-Media House in East & Central Africa.
We would however like to expand and strengthen our IT team
We are seeking a qualified and experienced IT Pre Press Technician who will add value in the following position within the IT Department:

Key result areas will include:
* Create and configure Production Plans;
* Administer page pairing and colour separation processes;
* Transmit publications to printing press:
* Provide support to Editorial, Advertising and Production staff;
* Prepare and distribute daily Prepress Reports;
* Administer, configure and support existing Publishing and Prepress systems:
* Maintain systems backup, security and contingency plans to ensure continuity and high availability of publishing and prepress systems:
* Liaise with external service providers to ensure maximum systems availability:
* Meet or exceed the set Service Level Agreement KPIs; and
* Play an active role in the planning and implementation of IT related projects.

Skills, knowledge and experience requirement:
* Higher Diploma or Diploma in Printing Technology or equivalent:
* Proficient In Adobe InDesign:
* Minimum experience of one year; and
* Knowledge of Agfa or Kodak Prepress systems will be an added advantage.

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria may email their applications and detailed CVs online to: http://careers.nationmedia.com before September 22, 2010.
Note: We shall only contact the shortlisted applicants

Engineering Jobs In Kenya. Maintenance Engineer Career

Engineering Jobs In Kenya. Maintenance Engineer Career

A leading Industrial Gas Company in the region is looking for individuals with exceptional technical and engineering skills to fill the following vacant positions.

Maintenance Engineer – Mechanical
Reporting to the Plant Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the overall maintenance and integrity of plant machines and equipments.

Duties & Responsibilities
* Schedule and manage routine preventative maintenance of plant machines
* Lead, plan and execute large scale plant and equipment maintenance
* Supervise technicians and operators in their work whilst ensuring that they use machines properly and in a safe manner
* Induct and train technicians and operators on how to use and operator new machines
* Develop and adopt mechanical standard operating procedures in line with ISO 9001 standards

Minimum Requirements
* A degree in Mechanical Engineering with a first or sepond class honors
* A minimum of 5 years work experience as a Mechanical Technician or Engineer in a industrial, power or petrochemical plant
* Extensive experience in mechanical trouble shooting, and repair of compressors, pumps and valve systems
* Knowledge to interpret P & ID

Control Engineer – Electrical
Reporting to the Plant Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for executing complex engineering projects and performing routine maintenance.

Duties & Responsibilities
* Play the lead role in designing and implementing electronic configurations for engineering projects
* Provide technical guidance and advice in the maintenance of plant machines
* Monitor that operation facilities follow and apply management of change protocols associated with control system changes
* Provide primary control system/software support, instrumentation and process engineering to field personnel

Minimum Requirements
* A degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering with a first or second class honors
* A minimum of 5 years work experience as an Electrical Technician or Engineer in a industrial, power or petrochemical plant
* Practical experience working with Siemens, Emerson Delta V, Alien Bradley applications and other interface softwares.
* Knowledge to interpret P & ID and electrical/electronic drawings

Other Competencies and Skills Desired
The above mentioned candidates will also be required to demonstrate
* Good planning and organizational skills
* Ability to multitask and work under pressure
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Have personal drive and integrity and can accept a significant level of responsibility and accountability.
* Must be computer proficient

Terms of Offer
An attractive remuneration package commensurate with the duties will be negotiated with the right candidate.
If you meet the qualifications above and are interested in joining our team, kindly submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your position, remuneration, qualifications, names and addresses of three referees, email and telephone contacts together with copies of your certificates by Friday 24th September 2010 to:
Email: gasjobs.kenya@gmail.com
Post:
The Human Resources & Administration Officer
P.O. Box 30564-00100
Nairobi

Sales And Marketing Jobs Opening Kenya

Sales And Marketing Jobs Opening Kenya

A leading freight and logistics company in Kenya with a lot of presence in East Africa seeks high caliber individuals to fill key positions in its sales department.
The positions are challenging and require self driven, highly motivated persons who are result- oriented.

Sales & Marketing Manager
The successful candidate will be responsible to manage sales, spearhead all marketing activities, and organize marketing materials, information and methods to be used for specific products in different market segments.

Key Responsibilities
* Formulate and implement sales strategy for the company.
* Recruit new clients and nurture them together with all the existing ones
* Identify and develop new business for the company in line with company strategy.
* Manage existing business by ensuring proper account management.
* Maintain an ever increasing client base for the company.
* Conduct a thorough market analysis to ensure the company maintains competitive edge over the competition in the clearing and logistic industry.
* Build international partnerships with global firms that deal with logistic and freight.
* Manage sales department and sales team to ensure the company sales target are achieved.
* Build and maintain strong business relationship with all the clients.

Minimum Requirements
* A bachelors degree in marketing from a recognized university or higher National Diploma.
* Minimum 5 years experience preferably in sales and marketing in freight and logistics Company.
* Good management and leadership skills.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Innovative individual with creative sales strategy
* 32 years and above
* Ability to explore, evaluate and implement appropriate marketing strategies and initiatives to have the most effective marketing system.

Sales Executives
The incumbent will be self driven persons with drive to sell as well as creating lasting relationship with clients

Minimum Require
* A diploma in sales and marketing
* Minimum 2 years experience preferably in sales and marketing in freight and logistics Company.
* Computer literate with superior working knowledge of Ms Office.
* Customer focused and result-oriented.
* Outgoing individual with strong desire to sell 25 years and above

If you believe you have met the above minimum requirements please send your application including a current CV listing 3 references, their contacts and current remuneration package to the address below.

All applications must be received by 24th September, 2010.

Only short listed candidate will be contacted for interviews.
DN/A 723
P O Box 49010 00100
Kenya.

Management Accountant With CPA Part 2

Management Accountant With CPA Part 2

Management Accountant Jobs in Kenya.
We are a medium sized motor dealer looking to recruit a management accountant.

The following are the basic requirements.

Minimum CPA part 2 holder, may or may not hold Bachelor of commerce degree.

Three years experience as an auditor in a medium to large auditing firm.

Computer literate.

Not more than 35 years of age.

Ability to reconcile complex accounts and interpret the results.

Deadline: 20th September 2010.
Contacts: Human Resources
P.O Box 49729-00100
Nairobi.

Internships In Kenya. Graphic Designer Trainee

Internships In Kenya. Graphic Designer Trainee

GRAPHIC DESIGNER (TRAINEE/INTERNSHIP POSITION)

Job description
Mega Communications Services Ltd, an independently owned and operated business specializing in digital print and graphic design, has a trainee/internship position available for a Graphic Designer to join their team.
This position is best suited to those candidates who have just completed their graphic design academic training and would like to gain valuable work experience and/or those with graphic design skills but with no formal training. The role is primarily a training opportunity which will involve you assisting the design team under the supervision of the Managing Director in all design aspects from conception through to print and finishing requirements.
Applicants selected for interview will be asked to undertake a practical exercise using Photo shop to demonstrate and develop your ideas.

Key Responsibilities: (Not exhaustive, but indicative of the general nature of the job)
* Manage printers to ensure budget and brand is maintained.
* Creating and producing images and layouts for print pieces.
* Assist marketing with marketing, brainstorming and advertising strategies.
* Proofreading to produce accurate and high quality work.
* Meeting clients to discuss their needs.
* Interpreting the client’s business needs.
* Thinking creatively to produce new ideas.
* Using innovation to meet the constraints of cost, time and client.
* Managing and maintaining graphic files, including photo’s, logos and art.
* Comply with current Company systems, standards, procedures and processes.
* Must be willing to take on tasks over and above mentioned duties

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Competencies
* Artistic ability and creativity is essential.
* Technical skill to use design software programs (Photoshop, Illustrator etc.) and aptitude for learning new technology.
* Ability to effectively present ideas both verbally and visually.
* Ability to prioritize and work to tight deadlines.
* Ability to handle jobs simultaneously.
* Strong presentation and interpersonal skills.
* Exhibits integrity.
* Excellent planning, organization, problem solving and decision making skills.
* Strong relationship building skills.
* Strong ability to deliver results.
* Ability to work independently and part of a team environment.
* Self-driven, proactive and energetic.
* High attention to detail.
* Must be computer literate.
If you fulfill the above requirements and wish to be considered, please submit the following:
* Your application letter explaining your eligibility to the criteria above.
* Copy of your current CV.
* A CD/DVD with a collection of your design work (both raw and finished design pieces).
* Copies of academic, professional and other relevant certificates.
* Names, contact address and daytime telephone of three referees, one of who must be the current or last Principal/employer.

All applications to be submitted to:
The Human Resources Manager,
Mega Communications Services Ltd,
P. O. Box 26044-00504,
Nairobi-Kenya.

Or alternatively applications can be delivered to our offices Mon – Fri (9.00am – 5.30pm) and Sat (9.00am – 12.00pm):

No. 23 Koinange Street,
Consolidated Bank Building,
3rd Floor, Suite 318,
Nairobi, Kenya.

All applications must be delivered on or before 25th Sept 2010.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Previous applicants need not apply.

Sales And Marketing Officer Vacancy

Sales And Marketing Officer Vacancy

Mega Communications Services Ltd, an independently owned and operated business specializing in digital print and graphic design, has an opportunity for an experienced Sales & Marketing individual to join their team.
Reporting to the Managing Director, you will be at the heart of executing the company’s marketing strategy which will entail all the internal and external marketing aspects of the business. Working jointly with the Company Directors you will also be responsible for the formulation and development of appropriate marketing strategies, tools and execution modes.

Key Responsibilities: (Not exhaustive, but indicative of the general nature of the job)
* Development and execution of clear, results-driven marketing strategies across acquisition, retention and reactivation based on a clear understanding of the Company’s business objectives.
* Manage all sales and marketing activities while ensuring that sales and revenue targets are met.
* Establish strong relationships with customers and manage all activities of customer service including but not limited to identifying their requirements and providing suitable solutions.
* Preparation of useful sales and marketing activity tracking reports on a regular basis as agreed upon with management.
* Creating new sales and business opportunities for the company through attracting both existing and new clients, giving quotations and closing sales deals.
* Debt collection from clients to ensure timely settlement of unpaid accounts.
* Working closely with management to identify and target specific, agreed clients and project opportunities in order to build and maintain profitable relationships with customers.
* Driving external and internal business promotional activities.
* Analyse and carry out competitive positioning of the company’s products and services.
* Comply with current systems, standards, procedures and processes.
* Must be willing to take on tasks over and above mentioned duties.

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Competencies
* The ideal candidate will possess a diploma and/or degree with a concentration in marketing from a recognised institution.
* At least three years continuous working experience within the sales and marketing environment.
* Sales and marketing experience within the digital print, graphic design and social marketing industry will be an added advantage.
* Aged between 25 – 40 years.
* Excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills.
* A high degree of strategic and business acumen.
* Exhibits integrity.
* Excellent planning, organisation, problem solving and decision making skills.
* Strong relationship building skills.
* Results driven.
* Ability to oversee the development of innovative products for new and existing clients.
* Negotiation, presentation and influencing skills.
* Ability to work independently and part of a team environment.
* Self-driven, proactive and energetic.
* High attention to detail.
* Must be computer literate.

If you fulfil the above requirements and wish to be considered, please submit the following:
* Your application letter explaining your eligibility to the criteria above.
* Copy of your current CV.
* Copies of academic, professional and other relevant certificates.
* Names, contact address and daytime telephone of three referees, one of who must be the current or last employer.

All applications to be submitted to:
The Human Resources Manager,
Mega Communications Services Ltd,
P. O. Box 26044-00504,
Nairobi-Kenya.

Or alternatively applications can be delivered to our offices Mon – Fri (9.00am – 5.30pm) and Sat (9.00am – 12.00pm):

No. 23 Koinange Street,
Consolidated Bank Building,
3rd Floor, Suite 318,
Nairobi, Kenya.

All applications must be delivered on or before 25th Sept 2010 by 5.30pm.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Previous applicants need not apply.

Human Resource Manager Job. Aviation Company Kenya

Human Resource Manager Job. Aviation Company Kenya

OUR CLIENT IS THE LEADING REGIONAL PROVIDER OF AVIATION TRANSPORT SERVICES. THE COMPANY
HAS A VACANCY FOR: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER

Position Title:Human Resource Manager
Reports to:Chief Executive Officer

Basic Purpose:
To provide effective leadership in the management of the human resource function in one of the leading General Aviation Companies in the region.

Key Responsibilities
•Develop, review and implement human resource policies, procedures and guidelines designed to achieve
Group’s strategy.
•Allocate human resources, ensuring appropriate matches between personnel.
•Assess training needs and develop training and development programmes aimed at building staff capacity
to achieve desired performance levels.
•Plan and conduct new staff recruitment induction and retention programs.
•Develop and administer compensation, benefits and performance management systems aimed at increasing
productivity in the Group.
•Advise manager on organizational policy matters like equal employment opportunity, sexual harassment
and recommend changes.
•Maintain records and compile statistical reports concerning personnel related data such as hires, transfers,
performance appraisals, etc.
•Develop and manage staff welfare schemes such as medical, insurance etc.
•Prepare and execute budgets for personnel operations.
•Study legislation, arbitration decisions and collective bargaining contracts to assess industry trends.
•Review the policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure compliance with labour laws.
•Ensure compliance with statutory safety, health and environmental standards in the work place.
•Represent the company in major HR forums.
•Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the management and the Board.

Required Knowledge
•Principals of personnel and human resources.
•Experience in strategically positioning HR function as a key driver of the Company’s business.
•Labour laws and Government regulations
•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
•Human psychology
•Computer knowledge especially on HR systems

Academic Qualifications
•Degree from a recognized university in Human Resource, Business or Economics.
•Higher Diploma in HR
•Experience in strategic management an added advantage
•Experience in a busy organization which must have been at the senior management level

APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates should submit their applications on e-mail to: recruit@idp-ea.com, together with the latest copy of CV, telephone number and details of their current remuneration on or before Wednesday 15
the September 2010.

To View this and other opportunities or upload your CV, visit our website on http://www.idp-ea.com/featured-jobs/Member of the DCDM Organization

Chief/Senior Accountant Reporting To Finance Director

Chief/Senior Accountant Reporting To Finance Director

OUR CLIENT IS THE LEADING REGIONAL PROVIDER OF AVIATION TRANSPORT SERVICES. THE COMPANY
HAS A VACANCY FOR: CHIEF/SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Position Title:Chief/Senior Accountant
Reports to:Finance Director

Basic Purpose:
To oversee the activities of the finance department in one of the leading General Aviation Companies at
Wilson Airport.

Key Responsibilities
•Ensure that the laid down internal control procedures by management are followed
•Prepare monthly financial statements, to strict deadlines, for review
•Check and determine areas needing cost reduction for discussion and review
•Take an active role in assessing and managing risk of the company
•Ensure that all tax, financial and other statutory obligations of the company are met on a timely basis
•To perform project financial reviews including aircraft costings as required
•Participate in aircraft evaluations and investment options and make recommendations to Management
•Prepare annual budgets and forecasts relating to the company’s activities
•Prepare year-end financial statements and liaise with the company’s auditors accordingly
•Play a supervisory role of the finance department
•Represent the company in major Finance forums as required
•Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the management and the Board.

Required Knowledge
•Four to Five years of experience at a managerial / supervisory level, in the accounting department of
a medium sized organization.
•Aviation experience will be an added advantage.

Skills
•Communication: ability to communicate ideas so others will understand.
•Co-operation:- Job requires being pleasant with others and displaying a good-natured, co-operative
attitude.
•Initiatives:-Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
•Ability to work to strict deadlines

Academic Qualifications
•A Bachelor’s degree in accounting
•Qualified ACCA / CPA or equivalent, or experienced but currently finalist for either ACCA or CPA (K)

Personal Attributes
•Reliable, responsible and pays attention to detail
•Thorough in completing work tasks.
•Honest and ethical, team player
•Be a Kenyan citizen

APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates should submit their applications on e-mail to: recruit@idp-ea.com, together with the latest copy of CV, telephone number and details of their current remuneration on or before Wednesday 15
th September 2010.

To View this and other opportunities or upload your CV, visit our website on http://www.idp-ea.com/featured-jobs/Member of the DCDM Organization

Brand Executive – Dairy Job Description

Brand Executive – Dairy Job Description

Our client is a global multinational Food & Beverage company, worldwide leader in most of its category portfolio. With global or local specific brands and products, the core focus is to meet the diverse needs and preferences of consumers all over the world.
Operating in Africa for more than 80 years, the Company has 5 markets within, the Equatorial African Region being amongst them. The regional operations are co-ordinated from Nairobi, Kenya to offer shared service across countries in Central, East, part of Southern Africa including the Island markets and Horn of Africa.
With this regional expertise, the Company aims at enhancing the business potential of this region, which is seen as an important source of future growth, and bring it up to the level of performance that the Company experiences in other regions of Africa and the world.
By reinforcing business and product categories focus, making operations more efficient, developing cross fertilization or enhancing peoples’ knowledge transfer and empowerment, this shared service expertise is expected to accelerate growth and meet the company’s high ambition for the Region.
Our client continues to be viewed as one of the leading global companies in Corporate Social Responsibility, particularly in the developing world. Being a committed leader in environmental performance, they ensure that natural resources are preserved and that waste management enjoys much attention in all operations worldwide.
The company is an equal-opportunity employer with robust talent management policies, and systems. They value and reward individual and team contributions to business results.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Business Executive Manager, Dairy, the Brand Executive will develop and manage the implementation of the marketing program for availability, visibility, image, price as well as awareness for Nutrition segment in the Equatorial African Region. Continually monitoring the portfolio’s performance and managing the administration of the portfolio’s expenditure program.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement comprehensive business and marketing plan with respect to Dairy.
  • Manage, coordinate and review cross-functional activities/meetings with respect to product group.
  • Exhibit an agreed standard of product knowledge and consumer insight.
  • Initiate market research with a view to understanding product performance, collecting consumer data and translating the same to action.
  • Meet budgeted requirements across all parameters e.g. volume/Product Fixed Marketing Expenses (PFME)/Marginal Contribution.
  • Manage implementation of an agreed pricing policy and strategy.
  • Work closely with National Sales Manager, Key Account Managers and Sales Representatives, including stakeholders within the industry.
  • Implementation of category management plan across core categories, including key point of interaction drivers.
  • Ensure optimal availability of product over short and long term.
  • Identify, analyze and implement “other trade channel” strategies.
  • Update, check, agree and submit rolling forecasts.
  • Conceptualization and realization of new products; product turn over and profit objectives within a specified time to market.
  • Initiate and co-ordinate new packaging development in compliance with Company Branding Policy.
  • Meet consumer requirements for taste and functionality within required cost parameters.
  • Monitor and action compliance with packaging and product quality standards.
  • Bench mark product and packaging against competition to attain required preference.
  • Prepare all communication to meet internal standards as well as adhering to local legal requirements.
  • Implement and evaluate approved consumer communication plan according to internal processes or requirements.
  • Investigate and implement packaging improvements with respect to functionality, innovation/renovation with maximum cost efficiency

Insurance Executive Job Description

Insurance Executive Job Description

Our client is a global multinational Food & Beverage company, worldwide leader in most of its category portfolio. With global or local specific brands and products, the core focus is to meet the diverse needs and preferences of consumers all over the world.
Operating in Africa for more than 80 years, the Company has 5 markets within, the Equatorial African Region being amongst them. The regional operations are co-ordinated from Nairobi, Kenya to offer shared service across countries in Central, East, part of Southern Africa including the Island markets and Horn of Africa.
With this regional expertise, the Company aims at enhancing the business potential of this region, which is seen as an important source of future growth, and bring it up to the level of performance that the Company experiences in other regions of Africa and the world.
By reinforcing business and product categories focus, making operations more efficient, developing cross fertilization or enhancing peoples’ knowledge transfer and empowerment, this shared service expertise is expected to accelerate growth and meet the company’s high ambition for the Region.
Our client continues to be viewed as one of the leading global companies in Corporate Social Responsibility, particularly in the developing world. Being a committed leader in environmental performance, they ensure that natural resources are preserved and that waste management enjoys much attention in all operations worldwide. The company is an equal-opportunity employer with robust talent management policies, and systems. They value and reward individual and team contributions to business results.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Regional Treasury Manager, the Insurance Executive will co-ordinate all insurance activities in the region including risk financing, loss prevention and employee benefits.
He/She will be the contact person in regards to all insurance related matters for Head office and countries supporting other departments.
Responsibilities
1. Insurance / Risk financing:
  • Ensure that all insurance coverage required by local law or regulation is in place.
  • Implement the Global Standard on Insurance and Risk Financing.
  • Ensure full integration of local insurances into the global insurance programmes.
  • Declare Fire Insurance values to Group Risk Services.
  • Input Insurance policies information, premiums and claims into Risk Console.
  • Premium invoices to be paid within 30 days of receipt.
  • Ensure that all the necessary documentation is submitted to insurers on a timely basis and that claims are settled as per claims handling procedures. And follow up on any possible claim recovery from 3rd party.
  • Notify Group Risk Services of major claims.
  • Select insurers or service providers for insurance/services.
  • Inform Group Risk Services of any major change in Risk Profile e.g. acquisitions, divestments, capital investments, new construction projects etc.
  • Advice and assist on insurance/risk financing to other departments or services of the local entity.
  • Analyze claims and identify trends in order to propose loss prevention/ mitigation measures.
2. Loss Prevention:
  • Support the Global Property Loss Prevention Programme and follow up on implementation of recommendations.
  • Support and encourage the implementation of Business Continuity Planning with the assistance of Group Risk Services.
  • Support the implementation of the Global initiative on safe driving.
  • Support and coordinate loss prevention projects initiated at global level.

Save the Children Area Programme Manager – Puntland Job Advert

Save the Children Area Programme Manager – Puntland Job Advert

Job Title: Area Programme Manager – Puntland
Duty Station: Garowe with frequent travel to Project areas
Reports to: Regional Manager – North
Line Management responsibility: Project Managers and Field support Staff.
Budget Responsibility: As Budget holder, overall responsible for the coordination, monitoring and timely reporting of budget allocated to the Puntland and to programmes run from the office
Grade: 3.1. (international Contract) – GBP 29,078 per annum
Contract Length: 12 months
Introduction
Save the Children has a long history of engagement in Somalia stretching as far back as 1954. In more recent times (since 1992) Save the Children UK has maintained an operational office in Hiran Region in what is now called as the Central South Zone of Somalia and since 2000, both Save the Children Denmark and UK have been working in what is now the self proclaimed republic of Somaliland.
In response to the Tsunami that hit the coast of Puntland in 2004 Save the Children UK established an office in Puntland State and continued to undertake programmes from this office while Save the Children Denmark in Puntland worked through partners. In the past two years Save the Children Finland has been supporting both Save the Children Denmark and UK with funding.
The programmes previously being run or supported separately by Save the Children Denmark, Finland and United Kingdom have followed the global initiative of the Save the Children Alliance and unified as from January 2010 with Save the Children UK as the managing member.
This had increased significantly the work carried out in Somalia/Somaliland led to a much larger and complex single programme.
The security situation in CSS remains extremely serious while in Puntland, although there is no open conflict, criminal incidents, and in particular kidnapping, present a major threat to international staff. Currently rural areas of Puntland remain off-limits to senior international staff and this poses some challenges in providing supervision and monitoring field activities.
However the major towns of Puntland have been recently opened up to travel by international staff. Security in Somaliland has remained relatively good. Presidential elections have been conducted in late June and new government took office on the 27th of July 2010. It is this stability in Somaliland that has encouraged the unified programme to establish most of the national support functions of the programme in Hargeisa alongside the Somaliland operational team and field office support functions. The national support functions established in the Hargeisa office include finance, logistics, and human resources.
After the unification The Nairobi office continued to accommodate some key senior staff who are responsible  for fundraising, networking and advocacy activities but the expense of maintaining these staff demands that the number be kept to a minimum. Currently SC’s programmes in Centeral South Somalia (CSS), Puntland and Somaliland are managed by two regional managers responsible for CSS and Somaliland/Puntland programs.
The two regional managers report to the Deputy Country Director/Programme Director who is answerable to the Country Director.
Operationally the regional managers receive direct support from operational managers/units line managed by Country Director including Finance/Grants, Logistics, Human Resources and Emergency.
The programmes current run in Puntland include education (primary education and training of teachers), skills training and employment promotion services, emergency health and nutrition and integrated emergency child support. Some of the programmes are run through consortium of international organisations and other solely by Save the Children.
Job Purpose
The Area Programme Manager as the senior representative of Save the Children in Puntland is responsible for networking with other agencies and partners and government for coordinating all programme activities undertaken in Puntland. The role has responsibility for seeking opportunities for expanding our work for children in the area. The Manager will working with the Regional Manager – (Somaliland and Puntland) and other Country Leadership Team
members to ensure that the Puntland programme evolves in line with SC national and global priorities.
Key Accountabilities
1. Representation and Advocacy
  • Represent Save the Children in Puntland, network and maintain relationships with government authorities, donors and INGOs/NGOs and partners in Puntland
  • Ensure that government and NGO partners have clear understanding of Save the Children’s vision, mission, goals and guiding policies and strategies
2. Working with Partners and Providers
  • Participate in identification of potential partners within Puntland and in assessing their capacity to work with SC in our work with and for children.
  • Ensure that all new partners, suppliers and agents of any sort with whom SC might engage have been properly vetted according to SC’s procedures and requirements
  • Oversee that local implementing partners are discharging their responsibilities, live up to stipulations stated in the partnership agreement and take appropriate action
  • Ensure that all agreements with partners include a section of their agreement to abide by the SC Child Safeguarding policy.
  • Ensure that no agreements are signed with any partners or providers without the prior consent of the Regional Manager.
3. Program development, Planning, Co-ordination and Reporting
  • Take the overall responsibility in guiding and coordinating the program in Puntland Initiate and contribute to discussions on the formulation of new program ideas and assist in project proposal development ensuring that logistics, HR and financial considerations are taken fully into account.
  • Ensure that project managers working in Puntland keep strictly to donors’ and SC’s compliance requirements and in particular in relation to procurement, the management of assets secured though donor grants and in producing acceptable narrative and accurate financial reports in a timely manner.
  • Ensure that all programme activities are undertaken in a transparent manner particularly in the identification of partners and beneficiaries
  • Ensure that the quality of the programs/projects is maintained through an effective monitoring system and that accurate data and information documented and reported according to requirements.
  • Ensure that project reports are timely prepared and submitted using donor reporting requirements to the regional manager and program manager who will be responsible to review, compile and submit the reports to Country Office.
  • Submit to the regional manager internal monthly management reports on activities undertaken in the region
  • Maintain effective and smooth communications with key SC colleagues including finance, grants, managers as well as SC County Offices (Hargeisa and Nairobi) and technical advisors as required.

Teaching Posts Taita Academy Needed Urgently!

Teaching Posts Taita Academy Needed Urgently!

Taita Academy is a mixed boarding secondary school situated in Mwatate,
Taita/Taveta District.

The school urgently needs a
  1. Geography/Kiswahili teacher
  2. Physics/Chemistry teacher
Requirements
  1. University graduate degree in Bachelor of Education or graduate with a Post graduate diploma in Education. Must have majored in the above subject in his undergraduate degree.
  2. A committed Christian willing to positively contribute to the spiritual, social, physical and mental development of the child.

  3. A hard worker, focused, dedicated and result oriented.
If you believe to have what it takes to join our hardworking dedicated and loving community of staff kindly send your application to

The school Administrator
Email: info@taitaacademy.com.

KCB Head of I.T. Risk & Security

KCB Head of I.T. Risk & Security

Head of I.T. Risk & Security
Job Ref:
 I.T. 03/2010

Reporting to the Divisional Director IT, The position is Responsible for assuring the required level of security, business continuity and risk management according to security policies and standards of an enterprise.

It is also expected to bring the organization’s information security risks under explicit management control through the Information Security Management System.

Key Responsibilities

The major responsibilities of this position will be:
  • Accountable for the security of the core banking system (i.e. T24 security management and administration).
  • Coordinating, developing and enforcing IT policies, standards and procedures.
  • Identifying risks via: analysis of monthly metrics and other indicators; review of IT certification reports, security assessments, requests for policy/standard exceptions and health check results; responding to escalations and queries; regular discussions with the departments; and other means that may be available.

  • Assessing identified risks in conjunction with IT and the business to determine the impact/materiality in terms of financial loss/cost, reputation and/or regulatory risk and the likelihood and potential frequency of such risk occurring.
  • Ensuring appropriate transparency/escalation of all significant risks as appropriate in the weekly and monthly reports, and priority notifications.
  • Ensuring appropriate action plans and delivery dates are in place to address material risks and any open internal or external audit items or regulatory issues, and tracking these actions to completion.
  • Coordinating with internal and external auditors to ensure timely and responsive auditors, appropriate findings, and appropriate management responses and action plans.
  • Coordinating with Operational Risk Control to ensure transparency of risks, appropriate measures in place to mitigate risks to within the Business risk appetite, and a positive and open working relationship.
  • Providing guidance within the departments on topics related to ICT risk management such as achieving compliance with standards and policies, staying within the risk appetite of the KCB.
  • Develop and implement an incidence monitoring, reporting and response system to address the banks security incidents/breaches, respond to alleged policy violation or external parties.
  • Participation in the implementation of the Group Data Protection and Data Confidentiality programs.
  • Implementing and establishing a process for safeguarding authentication devices against interference, loss and theft
  • Establishing and maintaining procedures for maintaining and safeguarding cryptographic keys
  • Responsible for security related tests(e.g. vulnerability, penetration testing)
  • Responsible for the Business Continuity Management for IT tests and Systems
  • Responsible for driving and developing Business Impact Analysis and Risk Control Self Assessment reports.
  • Assessing and approving the IT Recovery Plans and Bank Business Continuity Plans in as far as IT systems are concerned.

KCB Head of Islamic Banking

KCB Head of Islamic Banking

Ref: RB 25/2010

The Position

Reporting to the Divisional Director Retail, the position has the responsibility to design and develop new Islamic Banking products, rollout to market and growth of the Islamic Banking portfolio.

This challenging opportunity to contribute to the growth of our business will involve the following:
  • Formulation and execution of the Islamic Business Strategy in alignment with the Group Business Strategic Plan.
  • Initiate and ensure establishment of a reputable Sharia Advisory Board (SAB) to assist in advisory/compliance certificates on Islamic Banking products.
  • Design and co-ordinate the development, rollout and management of Islamic Banking products within the Retail Business.

  • Monitor performance of Islamic Banking products through analysis of sales and product performance.
  • Manage all media placements of Islamic Banking products in compliance with Islamic Advisory Board.
The Person

For the above position, the successful applicants should have
  • A university degree preferably in a financial field. Possession of a post graduate degree or professional qualification in a related field will be an added advantage
  • 5 years management experience with specific expertise in marketing/sales/product development of Islamic Banking products and services with proven success results
  • Strong networking and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent client relationship management.
  • Proven people, leadership, communication and negotiation skills.
  • Strong risk analytical skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • A result driven 'team player', personality with a willingness and ability to work in a dynamic working environment.

KCB Lending Risk Manager

KCB Lending Risk Manager

Job Ref:RISK 04/2010

Job Purpose

To maintain a superior credit risk management framework and ensure that the requirements of Basel II and the principles of enterprise risk management are embedded in the day to day business operation.

Key Responsibilities: -
  • To ensure that the bank is on the cutting edge of developments in risk management methodologies, technology, new lending products and trends.
  • Review pricing guidelines and methodologies on risk products.
  • Review credit risk policies and procedures on an ongoing basis to ensure compliance with evolving statutory risk management requirements.
  • Identify, develop, analyze and review the credit risk decision models and associated procedures to ensure credit risk decision tools are powerful and appropriately discriminate risk

  • Undertake analysis of the documenting actual default statistics (PDs, LGDs, and EADs) experienced with a view to confirming the risk ranking capabilities and calibration of the credit risk rating framework.
  • Assist quantify changes in risk appetite and risk assumption from changing business plans.
  • Monitor and analyze business portfolio and recommend mitigations for any identified portfolio-level risk.
  • Design and implement exposure stress tests and identify mitigations to minimize risks.
  • Ensure that the bank’s credit portfolio has an appropriate level of concentration.
  • Monitor on a regular business portfolio concentration per sector, per product and per geography.
  • Reviews and analyzes reports from the Research Department to understand economic factors that impact risk.
  • Prepare Credit Portfolio Reports for senior management and the Risk Committee.
Qualifications/Experience/Knowledge
  • Bachelor’s Degree in a business related field.
  • A professional qualification eg, CPA,ACIB, CFA will be an added advantage
  • At least 3 years experience in corporate lending
  • Experience in financial analysis
  • Knowledge of the latest development in credit risk management tools and software applications and banking products.
  • Good understanding of Market Economic conditions and trends

KCB Head of Banking Systems Operations

KCB Head of Banking Systems Operations

Job Ref: I.T. 04/2010

Reporting to the Divisional Director IT, The position is Responsible for managing the core banking (T24) software performance and operations in line with business needs and expectations.

Key Responsibilities

The major responsibilities of this position will be:
  • Responsible for defining strategy and plan T24 infrastructure requirements
  • Developing technical support of T24 documentation for operations, management and support staff.
  • Prioritizing and planning control activities within T24
  • Monitoring and reporting end-to-end service level performance of T24
  • Ensuring for 24*7 availability of T24 and conducting contingency planning for potential T24 IT resources unavailability

  • Coordinating and developing contracts that protect the organization’s interests with T24 Vendors
  • Responsible for monitoring vendor service delivery and reviewing SLAs, underpinning contracts(SLA) with the business in relation to T24
  • Establishing a planning process for the review of performance and capacity of T24 IT resources
  • Conducting business impact analysis and risk assessment related to T24
  • Identifying and monitoring performance improvement actions on T24 system and the staff
  • Monitoring and controlling IT internal control activities in coordination with Internal and External Audit
  • Monitoring the process to obtain assurance over controls operated by third parties e.g. T24 Vendors
  • Conducting T24 BCP tests and Identifying and categorizing IT resources based on recovery objectives
  • Planning and managing all T24 related environments (test, dev, pre prod and prod) and T24 user access management.
  • Responsible for the coordination with the Temenos helpdesk.
  • Managing the Oracle database administrators that administer the Oracle systems of the bank including T24
  • Managing the Unix systems administrators that administer the T24 and supporting systems
  • Managing routines associated with a 24 hour operation for internet banking and all new channels that emerge

Riders / Delivery Persons Job Advert

Riders / Delivery Persons Job Advert

We are a newly opened catering service provider delivering food to offices and homes.

We are looking for 
Motorcycle Riders to deliver meals to our clients within Nairobi and its environs. 

They should have the following
minimum qualifications:
  • 25 - 35 years old
  • A valid riders license. ( motorcycle).
  • O level certificate.
  • Honest, trustworthy, outgoing with good marketing skills, energetic and hardworking.
  • Good knowledge of CBD, Upperhill and Westlands areas of Nairobi.

If you meet the above requirements and is interested in a career in the food industry please send in your applications via email to info@vitalityfoods.co.ke by Wednesday 15th September 2010.

Promotional and Ushering Executives Job Vacancy

Promotional and Ushering Executives Job Vacancy

A well established Talent Agency and Events company in Kenya is looking to recruit young ladies and gentlemen who have a passion for providing top notch Client Service.

These individuals have to be able to work well under pressure.

Desirable Qualities
  • Outgoing personality
  • Hardworking
  • Works well under minimal supervision
  • Works well with a team
  • A good team leader
  • Trustworthy and honest
  • Fluent English accent
  • Friendly and personable.
  • Excellent Customer service skill required
Responsibilities
  • Provide the primary level of guest assistance

  • Provide guests with directions or other venue information
  • Act upon all comments/complaints in a prompt and friendly manner
Requirements
  • Aged between 18-24years
  • Experience in working in promotional events would be an added advantage
  • Currently in College or the University
  • Available over the weekend
Applications should include the following:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Recent Photograph(A MUST)
  • Daytime telephone number
Applications to be sent to feruzicompany@gmail.com

Deadline: Monday 20th September 2010

Sales Promotion Executives Urgently Required (10 Positions)

Sales Promotion Executives Urgently Required (10 Positions)

Sales Promotion Executives Urgently Required (10 Positions)

Location:
 Nairobi

Are you a go getter?

Do you have a Diploma/Degree in a marketing related field?

Have you previously been involved in the promotio
n of new products?

Our client, a reputable Insurance company is looking for Sales Promotion Executives to take a new Life Insurance product to the market in style.

Serious candidates who excel as promotion executives guaranteed a promising
 career in sales as well as an attractive package.
The successful candidates will be expected to;
  • Conduct intensive promotion campaigns of Life Insurance products

  • Explain features, advantages of various policies to promote sale of insurance plans.
  • Contact underwriter and submit forms where necessary.
  • Act as the first point of contact between the company and prospective clients while ensuring that you create a lasting positive impression of the company in the mind of the clients.
  • Act as the face of the company, ensuring that you present a professional image of the product in the minds of the prospective customers, compelling them to consider the company their preferred Life Insurance provider.
Candidate profile
  • Diploma/ Degree in Sales and Marketing
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Knowledge of Insurance principles will be an added advantage
Interested?

Send your CV ONLY to jobs@flexi-personnel.com by 17th September 2010.

Kindly indicate the job title on the subject line.

ONLY SERIOUS CANDIDATES NEED APPLY.

Spanish Transcribers Urgently Required (5 Positions)

Spanish Transcribers Urgently Required (5 Positions)

Spanish Transcribers Urgently Required (5 Positions)

Location:
 Nairobi

Position details:Short term contract

Can you speak fluent Spanish?

Can you translate Spanish to English or English to Spanish effectively?

Our Client a fast growing Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) company is looking for highly skilled Transcription Specialists to work in a BPO/Call Center environment serving International clients.

The successful candidates will be responsible for transcribing audio content of various corporate communications and video production. You will listen to audio content and type what you hear as fast as you accurately can!
Candidate profile
  • Proficiency in using Microsoft Office.
  • Good computer keyboard skills
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Excellent grammar skills
  • Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks
  • Strong analytical skills
Qualifications
  • Ability to communicate in Spanish, both verbally and written!
Interested?

Send your CV ONLY to jobs@flexi-personnel.com before 24th September 2010.
Please indicate the position you are applying for on the subject line.

Happy Villages Consultant for Community Development Action Plan in Kisumu & Rarieda - KShs 120,000

Happy Villages Consultant for Community Development Action Plan in Kisumu & Rarieda - KShs 120,000

Position Description

Job Title:
Consultant for Community Development Action Plan

Reports to:
 Happy Villages Organization Board – Kenya

Based at:
 Kisumu & Rarieda District, Kenya

Purpose of the Role:
 Facilitation of an Integrated Community Development Action Plan.

The Organization:

Happy Villages is a small NGO working towards a world without extreme poverty. We are based in Kisumu, Kenya.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:
  • Facilitation of a consultative process with all key stakeholders to develop and build consensus concerning an overall strategy to establish a diversified sustainable local economy, and to identify a number of projects (agriculture, health, education, SMEs) that will be implemented by the Happy Villages Organization.

  • Evaluation and preparation of detailed cost estimates and/or economic models and implementation schedules for selected projects.
  • Preparation of an overall plan for the Happy Villages Organization based on selected sustainable projects, and which clearly identifies sources of funding and revenue flows, potential partners, cost estimates, implementation schedule, roles and responsibilities, and monitoring and evaluation processes.
Skills and Experience
  • Communication & facilitation; participatory planning processes & organizational & institutional development
  • Community development, public consultation, participatory processes.
  • Proven track record of experience with integrated community development programs;
  • Experience with human dimensions of community development and management;
  • Good analytical skills, ability to provide practical sound advice on rural development issues;
  • Proven track record in writing and preparation of reports on community/rural development;
  • Good understanding of community, institutional and government roles and responsibilities;
  • Capacity to work within tight deadlines
  • Ability to work independently, set aggressive schedules, take initiative and think creatively
  • Preferably English & Swahili speaking, with knowledge of Luo.

Cashiers Job Vacancies - KShs 20,000

Cashiers Job Vacancies - KShs 20,000

Duties & Responsibilities
  • Receive client payment for services rendered either in cash, cheques or via credit cards.
  • Maintain an account for all cash received and hand over the same to the supervisor after balancing.
  • Ensure that a receipt is issued for all payments received.
  • Interview customers in order to complete documents and forms such as insurance claim forms
  • Undertake any other duties assigned by the Head of Department
Qualifications & Requirements 
  • ‘O’ level or equivalent grade C

  • CPA part I
  • Minimum 1 year experience working in a similar position
Salary: 20 K

Please send your current C.V to henry@myjobseye.com
 

Indicate the position applied for on the Email subject line.


Indicate your current salary on your C.V

Technical Writer for Health and HIV/AIDS - Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

Technical Writer for Health and HIV/AIDS - Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

Ref:2010/27

Background:Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has been involved in HIV and AIDS programming in Africa, Asia,and Latin America since 1986. Currently, CRS supports more than 250 HIV and AIDS projects (or mufti-sectoral projects with an HIV and AIDS component) reaching approximately four million people directly in 52 countries. CRS spent $197 million dollars on HIV and AIDS programming in FY2009 of which $49 million was spent in East Africa.

Our senior and regional technical advisors within the East Africa Region are often unable to adjust their existing schedules to take a Technical Lead in proposal development, therefore we are looking to build our network of external professional consultants for short-term assignments that can respond on short-notice with strong technical expertise and proposal writing skills for upcoming competitive proposals from major public donors such as the USG, Global Fund, and the CDC. Individual scope of work will be developed for each assignment.

Core Competencies:
  • Experts with a global view from around the world with a track record of developing successful HIV/AIDS proposals and/or technical expertise on gender.

  • HIV/AIDS program management experience/understanding (preferably in Africa) at the service delivery level, and international development and relief programs expert.
Interested consultants should submit their resumes and a coverletter outlining their relevant skills and experience to:

Regional Human Resources Specialist
jobs@earo.crs.org
Only selected experts will be notified

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