Top Kenyan Jobs: Sep 16, 2010

September 16, 2010

Jobs Opportunity Kenya : Geothermal Development Company Provision of Drilling Consultancy Services

Tender No.GDC/HQS/EOI/010/2010:2011

Geothermal Development Company Ltd has purchased two (2) drilling rigs for geothermal drilling in Menengai geothermal prospect. GDC therefore invites expression of interest for drilling consultancy services from eligible
firms or individuals.

Interested and eligible consultants/firms may obtain a detailed guideline for expression of interest from the office of Manager, Supply Chain upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Ksh 3000 between 9.00am and 4.00pm during normal working day.

Completed expression of interest clearly marked with the tender reference and the description should be submitted in plain sealed envelopes addressed to:

The Managing Director,
Geothermal Development Company Ltd
9th Floor, Taj Tower, Upper Hill
P.O Box 100746
Nairobi

And deposited in the tender Box provided on the 9th Floor, Taj Tower, Upper Hill not later than 6th October 2010 1400Hrs.

Late expression of interest will not be accepted.

Jobs Opportunity Kenya : Rural Electrification Authority Consulting Services for Carrying out Environmental and Social Impact Assessments

Request for Proposals
Tender No.REA/2010/RFP/006

Request for Consulting Services for Carrying Out Environmental and Social Impact Assessments of the Proposed Off-Grid Diesel Power Generating Stations and Associated Substations

The Rural Electrification Authority intends to construct two (2) off-grid diesel power generating stations and associated substations in Dadaab and Sololo towns in Dadaab and Sololo districts respectively

In compliance with the Environmental Management Coordination Act (EMCA), 1999, an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment needs to be carried out to determine among others the state of the environment before the projects, the impact of the projects to the environment during the construction, operation and decommissioning phases and mitigation measures of eliminating, minimizing/reducing adverse/negative impacts and/or maximizing social-economic benefits.

The outputs will be two (2) Environmental & Social Impact Assessment Reports duly approved by the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA).

The Authority now invites eligible consultancy firms to indicate their expression of interest in providing these services. The interested consultants should be familiar with the Environmental Management Coordination Act (1999) and Environmental & Social Impact Assessments Methodologies in the same Act and Environmental (Impact Assessment and Audit) Regulations – 2003.

The time frame for the assignment is 3 months from the award of the tender.

Interested consultants who meet the requisite qualifications for undertaking the study must provide the following
information:

Company profile (a copy of registration certificate, tax compliance certificate, PIN Certificate and NEMA registration Certificate).
Qualification & Capacity to undertake the assignment.
Details of similar assignments undertaken.

The tender document is available for inspection and collection from the office of the Manager, Procurement and Supplies, Rural Electrification Authority at the Chancery, 6th Floor, Valley Road, morning hours from 9.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and afternoon hours from 2.00 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. on normal working days, upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Ksh 3,000 in cash or bankers cheque payable to Rural Electrification Authority.

The interested consulting firms must submit both the technical and financial proposals clearly marked as per the instructions in the tender document and bearing the TENDER REFERENCE NUMBER and DESCRIPTION and addressed to :-

The Chief Executive Officer
Rural Electrification Authority
The Chancery, 8th Floor, Valley Road
P. O. Box 34585, 00100
Nairobi, Kenya

or be deposited in the Tender Box situated on 6th Floor, The Chancery so as to reach on or before 13th October, 2010 at 12.00 Noon.

Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the candidates or their representatives who choose to attend.

Chief Executive Officer

Jobs Opportunity Kenya : Azam Food Products Distributors Wanted and Sales Jobs in Mombasa

Distributors Wanted

Azam Food Products (K) Ltd. is part of Bakhresa Group of Companies based in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania and
produces high quality, delicious and nutritious “Azam” brand quality products which include Ice Creams, Fruit
Juices, Frozen Chapattis, “Uhai” Drinking Water, Maize flour and Wheat flour.

State of the art technologies are used to produce all the products in a very hygienic environment. Stringent Food
Safety Standards are adhered to. Azam brands are accredited with ISO: 22000:2005 Certification, reinforcing its
commitment for the continuous enforcement of Food Safety Management System.

Azam Food Products (K )Ltd has opportunities for Non Exclusive distributorship of Azam Products in All
Major Towns in Kenya.

The requirements for distributorship are

Ability to obtain appropriate bank guarantee of Kshs. 5 Million.
Ability to raise appropriate start —up capital of between Ksh 5— Kshs 10 Million.
Ability to avail distribution vehicles with adequate carrying capacity as stipulated by Azam Food Products (K) Ltd.
Appropriately located warehouse facility comprising a minimum of 5000 Sq Ft.
Entrepreneurs with commitment to dedicate themselves to this business in a hands —on manner on a daily basis.
Passion for High performance and growth, including ability to achieve full market potentials.
Commitment to service excellence with high customer service standards and strong business relationships.
Entrepreneurs with strong sales or general business expertise, including door to door selling.

Interested applicants should send their application including the following information:

1. Application letter, dearly indicating the town and/or region of interest.

2. Copy of certificate of incorporation, memorandum and articles of association of the applicant and PIN Certificate.

3. Business case, illustrating ability to tap full potential in the market of interest.

4. State working capital and level of bank guarantee available.

All applications should be enclosed in a sealed envelope and reach the General Manager before 15th October, 2010 on the address below.

Employment Opportunities

Azam Food Products (K) Ltd. also require High Integrity Sales People who will be based in Mombasa. The job
involves extensive travelling by public means.

Remuneration will be a retainer and attractive commission based on performance.

Qualifications Required

Computer literate.
Excellent Customer service skills and ability to build and manage relationships.
Ability to work on own initiative and under pressure.
Effective time management skills and ability to meet strict deadlines.
Honest and trustworthy.
Must be a team Player.
Minimum College level Education.
Minimum 3 years relevant experience in FMCG industry.

Applications should reach the General Manager not later than 30th September, 2010.

The General Manager,
Azam Food Products (K) Ltd.
P.O. Box 82131

Mombasa.

Jobs Opportunity Kenya : Kinetic Controls Engineering and Technician Jobs

1.Electrical/Mechanical/AC maintenance Tech Supervisors for large Data centers (Ref: DCS)

2. Tender Costing and Estimations Engineers (Ref: TCE)

3. Generator engine maintenance Technicians (Ref: GMT)

Mandatory Requirements

HND Electrical Eng.
Adequate computing skills
A valid drivers licence

Experience above 6 years in all.

Apply to: jobs@kineticontrols.com with CV and quote reference above.

Jobs Opportunity Kenya : Nairobi IT Company Sales and Technicians Jobs

Required for IT Company in Nairobi

1. Sales Person – Male/Female

Well versed in written & verbal communications, MS applications.
Previous experience and driving license will be an added advantage.

2.Technicians – Male

Well versed in networking knowledge, Cisco certified, MCSE.
Previous work experience will be an added advantage.

Interested candidates forward your CV with latest photograph by email to:
hightechsys@nbi.ispkenya.com

Jobs Opportunity Kenya : Franchised Motor Company Systems Administrator Job Vacancy

A Franchised Motor Company is seeking to employ a Systems Administrator.

The prospective candidate should meet the following requirements;

Independently install, configure and administer OS's XP Pro/Win 7/MS 2003 - 8 Server MS/SBS 2003 -8.
Configure and operate Linux Based Systems.
Knowledge of Administering MS Exchange 2003.
Knowledge of a Computerised Accounting System.
Working knowledge of SQL Server 2003 and above.
Good knowledge of Networking; preferably a holder of CNE/A+/CISCO certification.
Working knowledge of an ERP, preferably Microsoft Navision.
Relevant Bachelor Degree Holder.
Holder of MCSE Certification.
Five years experience in a busy IT Department.

Competitive salary package shall be offered to the right person.

If you meet the above requirements, please send a cover letter including your CV, copies of academic Credentials and daytime telephone numbers before or on 29.09.2010 to:

DN/A 726
P.O Box 49010,
GPO 00100
Nairobi

Only the short listed candidates will be contacted.

Jobs Opportunity Kenya : Dynasty Security Services Security Sales Executives Jobs

We are a dynamic fast growing security company with headquarters in Nairobi and branches in key towns in Kenya.

To supplement/enhance our business growth we require free lance security sales executives who must have minimum requirements as below:

Are you

Aggressive, resource oriented and highly self motivated?
Professional and resourceful?
A team player and able to sale, market security services and systems?
Aged 19-50 years?
Hold a diploma in sales and marketing or equivalent sales experience?
Have minimum of two years working experience in sales of security services and systems in a security firm?
Proactive, self motivated professional who can diligently develop a prospect leading to close of sale?
Able to work under pressure to meet sales target?
Articulate with very good oral and written skills?
Proven track record in negotiating, closing sales, presentation, influence and time management?

If you answered YES to all of above, then you need to send your CV and application with day time contact to:-

James.kilonzo@dynastysecurity.co.ke

Not later than 30th Sept,2010

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Jobs Opportunity Kenya : Claims Assessor Job - Lifecare International Insurance Brokers (KShs 40,000 Negotiable)

Job Title: Claims Assessor

Department: Administration/Operations

Position: Permanent

Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Summary:

The position calls for a results oriented individual with proven ability to work with minimal direction in a fast paced environment.

The candidate will be responsible for managing the medical claims for members of International and local medical providers as well as facilitating admissions into hospital and medical evacuations out of the country.

The job requires involvement with high level clients and exposure to sensitive information necessitating considerable tact, diplomacy, discretion and judgement.

The aim of the candidate’s job is to ensure efficient and effective claim and admission processing for client satisfaction and retention of business.

Key Competencies:

Effective and fluent verbal and written communication skills in English
Competency in MS Office and internet applications
Able to prioritise and organise a highly varied work schedule
Deliver on time and within deadline and the company set turn around times.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment with diverse cultures
Ability to handle sensitive information and situations in a confidential manner
Ability to stay calm under pressure and within limited time constraints, handling multiple projects simultaneously

Main Responsibilities:

Customer service – Correspondence with Clients on claim issues and queries; Correspondence with Medical providers and Insurers on member claim issues
Claim assessments – Preparation of documents for assessment, Claim vetting and input into computer system, monitoring limits and benefits, follow up and reporting on claims assessed, dispatch and payment of claims within the turnaround terms set by the company.
Facilitating smooth inpatient care for members into hospital – coordination with hospital and provider for admissions, ensuring payment issues are resolved at the outset, making visits/calls to ensure members are satisfied.
Facilitating smooth medical evacuation of members – coordination with member and provider for evacuation, ensuring payment issues are resolved at the outset

Preferred Qualifications & Occupational Skills:

Bachelor’s degree or
Diploma in relevant field (Insurance, Commerce, Administration)
Familiarity and experience in dealing with medical insurance, processing and products

Salary Scale: Kshs 40,000 negotiable depending on experience and qualifications

Interested applicants are requested to send their applications & detailed CV indicating current salary and benefit history with 3 references including current employer, copies of certificates and any other testimonials on or Before 20th Sept, 2010 to:

Lifecare International Insurance Brokers Ltd,
P.O. Box 59789 – 00200,
Nairobi.

Or Email: hr@lifecareinternational.co.ke

Jobs Opportunity Kenya : SACLA Sales Executive Job Vacancy

Based in France, Sacla is a leading European wholesaler in personal protective equipment (PPE). In six decades, the company has developed its own brands over more than 1,000 references and expanded its market through Europe and Africa.

Sacla is now willing to distribute its products in Kenya and is looking for that a local business representative.

Successful candidates should meet the following minimum requirements.

Qualifications/Attributes:

Possession of professional and post graduate qualifications will be an added advantage
Fluent in English and French will be a plus
Computer literate
Dynamic person
Excellent negotiation, interpersonal, presentation and communication skills
Must have a very high level of honesty and a sense of responsibility

Job requirements:

Conduct competitor analysis and market research
Undertake significant field travel
Develop distribution throughout the country
Prepare sales budget and targets
Responsible by achieving the aims set by the management
Ensure an effective and profitable operation of sales force and the achievement of all sales objective and budget allocated
Handle customer complaints and enquiries swiftly
Responsible for credit control and timely collection from debtors

If you meet the requirements and are self driven, proactive and up to the challenge, please send your resume and application letter with you remuneration requirements to the address below before the 4th of October.

vera.pires@sacla-international.com

Jobs Opportunity Kenya : Solidarites International Field Coordinators Jobs in Dadaab, Kenya and Adado (Caadado), Central Somalia

Position: Field Coordinators

Location:

1. Dadaab, Kenya with regular trips to South Somalia

2. Adado (Caadado), Central Somalia

Solidarités International is an international humanitarian aid organization providing assistance to populations in needs and victims of conflict or natural disasters.

For 30 years, Solidarités International has concentrated its action on meeting three vital needs: water, food and shelter. By carrying out emergency programs, Solidarités International has acquired experience and expertise in the fields of water and sanitation and food security. In the Horn of Africa, Solidarités International is currently implementing food security and water and sanitation projects in Kenya and Somalia.

Position description:

Provides overall management of the implemented by Solidarites International activities in the specific field site, including overall supervision of staff and implemented programs and financial management of project and base funds.
Responsible for the security and safety of staff and programs, including regular monitoring of the context, coordination with external parties and preparation of updates and reports.
Responsible for preparation of reports and proposals to donors as per set deadlines.
Conducts various activities linked with fundraising and expansion of activities.
Ensures regular and timely reporting as per deadlines on all activities carried out of the base, and regular reporting on program progress and achievements.
Maintains regular coordination and communication with all players in the areas, including local authorities and other agencies in order to ensure coordination of activities, avoid overlap and ensure support for Solidarites work.
Maintain regular coordination with Solidarites management team.
Represents the organization to third parties as required.

Required Qualifications:

Masters degree (or Bachelor degree with equivalent years of work experience) in International Relations, Social Science, Business Administration, Agriculture, and Engineering or related. Training or specialization in a technical field (Project management, Watsan, Agriculture) an advantage.
Minimum 5 years increasingly responsible working experience in Project Management and in the NGOs sector
Proven managerial record and experience in managing large staff and programs
At least 1 year of field experience with an NGOs operating in Somalia
Previous experience in working in insecure environment and Security management
Previous experience in remote management of projects an advantage
Advanced proposal and report drafting skills required (writing sample may be required). Experience in fundraising an asset.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Well organized and able to prioritize under stressful situations and tight deadlines
Ability to perform assigned tasks with minimal support
Excellent oral and written English language skills. Somali language proficiency an asset.
Excellent command of MS Office and other computer programs
Excellent communication, coordination and negotiation skills, team player and self starter

Person Specification:

Mature personality with proven analytical thinking, decision making and conflict resolution capacity.
Excellent English language writing capacities.
Ability to cope with high stress levels.
Flexible and willing to perform tasks outside of core duties.
Ability to respect and abide rules and regulations.
Ability to react with maturity and adapt to fast changing context.
Demonstrated interest in geopolitics.
Highly qualified Somali nationals are encouraged to apply for the Adaado position.

How to apply:

Kindly send your cover letter, CV and contact details for 3 referees to the following email address:

jobapplication@solidarites-kenya-som.org by closing date, 8th October 2010.

Please clearly indicate the position you are applying for in the title of your email.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Solidarites is an equal opportunity employer

Job Vacancy for Assistant Camp Manager Job in Maasai Mara

A reputable company in Maasai Mara is looking to hire a highly motivated & self driven Assistant Camp Manager to assist in running a camp.

Position involves:

Ensuring proper day to day running of the camp.
Handling of staff information and ensuring good staff morale,
Organising staff in-house training where necessary
Organising departmental meetings.
Assist in Guest welcoming, briefing and hosting,
Manage the camp’s environmental programmes policy.
Ensuring proper working of all camp equipment, youth daily room checks and camp performance of the daily basis and Keep an up to date record of all inventories by ensuring that the data on the same is properly entered in an excel data base.
Ensuring that the service contracts of various machines are in place.
Following up of the major business licences and ensuring that all are renewed as necessary.
Being responsible for the upholding of the mission statement and goals of the
Organisation, detecting errors and irregularities which could otherwise cost the company.
Production of the asst. camp manager’s reports and ensuring that the camp runs on the set costs and budgets.
Ensuring conducive, safe and clean environment for the guests.
Weekly and monthly production of reporting of camp progress to the Camp manager/ head office.
Coordination and supervision of all administrative issues touching on management of camps and attendant items, logistics, vehicles, including data and maintenance of records to ensure they are updated and in a form for purposes of effective management information systems.
Handling of employees disciplinary matters and grievances at the camp level and to coordinate the same with the Camp manager and human resource manager.
The position is based in Narok South District (Mara).

Qualifications:

Degree or Diploma in Business Management, Management or related study
Diploma / Certificate in Hotel Management will be an added advantage
Must have worked in a Camp for a minimum of 3 years in a remote environment.
Good communication skills: interpersonal/oral and written
Flexible and ability to preserver hard ship.
Team Player and mature.

Send all applications to hrkenya@freethechildren.com by 27thSeptember 2010.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Job Vacancy for Safaricom Engineering Jobs In Kenya

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the IT Business Services 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 Billing Engineer Ref: IT_SBE_SEPT 2010

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Billing, the holder of the position will be responsible for the Billing Services function within IT Business Services Department.
The main duties in this role will include; Change management, System maintenance, System faulting, Process improvement, Bill production and presentation.

Key Responsibilities
* Systems support by ensure rating and billing service availability;
* Change Management – take part in billing software upgrade and configuration changes, including update of the configuration database;
* Implementation of new billing services and system expansion from evaluation of new services to final acceptance;
* Resolve faults on all equipments and services under billing responsibility; Escalate faults to supplier if needed and follow up until resolution;
* System maintenance – perform maintenance routines to ensure all billing systems are up and running at all times;
* Ensure all billing systems are secure;
* Internal and external process improvement;
* Knowledge transfer to first line maintenance.

Minimum requirements
* Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or Electrical and Electronic Engineering or Telecommunication Engineering.
* At least 3-4 years working experience in IT/Billing function.
* Certification and knowledge of Relational Database Management Systems (e.g. Oracle, MySQL, Informix);
* Certification and knowledge of UNIX based systems (e.g. HP-UX, AIX, Solaris, and Linux);
* Intermediate knowledge/experience in Shell scripting/programming;
* At least 2 years working knowledge of Telecommunications Billing service management, preferably on Oracle BRM (Portal Infranet/Pipeline);
* A working knowledge of service provisioning and fulfillment, mediation, interconnect billing service management preferable in a telecommunications environment is an added advantage.

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 22nd September 2010.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Limited
Nairobi
Via email to: hr@safaricom.co.ke

Jobs Opportunity : Kenya Agricultural Research Institute KARI Jobs

The Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI) is coordinating the Kenyan component of a project being implemented in Kenya, Benin and South Africa titled ‘Joint Learning in Innovation Systems of African Agriculture (JOLISAA).
The two and a half years project (30 months) seeks to identify, assess and draw lessons/insights from past and on going innovation systems and local knowledge experiences in the three countries.

The position of an assistant coordinator for a period of 18 months is being sought who will assist the Kenya national coordinator to:
* Facilitate and support data collection, processing and documentation of innovation system cases in Kenya.
* Assist in distillation of lessons from the various innovation system cases
* Participate in innovation system perspective capacity building activities
* Liaise with various Kenyan innovation platform members, project staff, private sector, policy makers and other stakeholders on project matters
* Any other duties relating to project activities

Qualifications:
* A mature and dynamic person below 40 years of age
* Masters degree level education from a recognized University in any of the following fields rural/community development, economics, agronomy or sociology
* At least 4 years of field experience in community/rural development and/or local innovation systems/local knowledge work within Kenya
* Proven skills in analysis, report writing and scientific documentation of field experiences.
* Experience with web-based information sharing and networking;
* Excellent communication and networking skills and a team player
* An ‘out-of-the-box’ thinker with ambition and interest in agricultural innovation systems
* Passion for engaging in field activities and interacting with rural families and rural based organisations.

An attractive salary and benefits will be offered to the successful candidate.

Applications should be sent to:
The Director,
Kenya Agricultural Research Institute
JOLISAA Project Steering Committee,
P.O. Box 57811, Nairobi
or send e-mail to: JOLISAA@kari.org

Deadline for applications will be Friday, 30th September 2010

Kenya Jobs Opportunity : Forest Service Jobs Latest

Kenya Forest Service is a State Corporation established by an Act of Parliament for the management and conservation of all types of forests.
The Service seeks to recruit self motivated, dynamic and results oriented persons to fill the following vacancies:

1. Chief Officer Survey and Mapping 1 Post
KFS Grade 5 Ref: KFS/FCM/SURMAP/01/10
Reporting to the Deputy Director, Forest Conservation and Management, the position holder will work to establish forest boundaries and maintain spatial data records on all forests in Kenya.

Overall Responsibilities:
* Planning, developing, coordinating and implementing survey and mapping programmes and policies.
* Coordinating surveys, boundary demarcations and mapping of forest reserves and ensuring that all boundary records for the Forest Reserves are held in safe custody.
* Provision of expert witness on litigation matters concerning boundary disputes.
* Overseeing compilation of documents leading to the drawing up of boundary plans, titles, leases and sub-leases issued to Kenya Forest Service.

Required Qualifications and experience:
Suitable candidates must have the following minimum qualifications:
* BSc Surveying and Photogrammetry or a Bsc in Geospatial and Geomatics Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
* Be a registered full member of the Institution of surveyors of Kenya.
* Be a licensed land surveyor by the Kenya Land Surveyors Board.
* 5 years progressive work experience in a senior level 3 of which should be in an appropriate environment and institution.
* Postgraduate qualification is an added advantage

2. Chief Superintendent Civil Engineering 1 Post

KFS Grade 5 Ref: KFS/CS/ENG/01/10
Reporting to the Deputy Director, Plantations and Enterprises, the office holder will ensure maintenance of correct standards of civil works in the Service.

Overall Responsibilities:
* Planning, costing and financial control of all work relating to design and maintenance of Civil/Electrical/ Mechanical plants and accessories.
* Ensuring that correct standards are maintained in Civil/ Electrical/ Mechanical design drawings and specifications for installation, inspection, commissioning and testing
* Ensuring maintenance of all Electrical/Mechanical plants, equipment, machinery and accessories

Required Qualifications and experience:

Suitable candidates must have the following minimum qualifications:
* A Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering with 5 years of experience 3 of which should be at Senior Superintending Engineer level or equivalent
* Be registered engineer with Engineers Registration Board.
* Have wider experience in multidisciplinary works all areas of civil, electrical or mechanical installations and maintenance
* Shown merit and ability in work performance.

3. Principal Lecturer – Kenya Forestry College (Londiani) 2 Posts

KFS Grade 5 Ref: KFS/ KFC/PRL/01/10
Reporting to the Principal – KFC the officers will be required to teach and administer academic programmes at the College.

Overall Responsibilities:
* Conduct research in Forestry management
* Teach specified subjects as may be assigned from time to time.
* Participate in setting and marking of examinations.
* Compiling students’ academic reports and records.
* Innovate and implement new training methods.
* Provide guidance and counselling services to students.
* Assist in developing and review of curricula and manuals.
* Performing any other administrative duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Required Qualifications and Experience
Suitable candidates must have the following minimum qualifications:
* A Minimum of a Bachelors degree in Forestry or in any other forestry related field from a recognized institution with eight (8) years teaching experience in a middle level college.
* An MSc degree in Education, Forestry and related Natural Resource Management areas will be an added advantage.
* A Certificate or Post Graduate Diploma in Education from a recognized Institution will be an added advantage;
* Evidence of Computer literacy
* Previous experience in academic administration is desirable.
* Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

4. Accountant II 10 Posts

KFS Grade 8 Ref: KFS/FA/ACC/01/10
Reporting to the Deputy Director Finance and Accounting, the incumbents will be deployed to work in the Conservancies based throughout the country.
They will oversee the overall implementation of accounting procedures and practices in the respective Conservancy areas.

Overall responsibilities:
* Collecting, banking and accounting for revenue within the Conservancy.
* Monitors expenditure within the Conservancy and ensures adherence to budgetary provisions.
* Ensure ledger reconciliations are done on a timely basis (i.e. petty cash, cash book, bank reconciliation, imprest etc) both at the Conservancy and Zones.
* Verification of financial transactions against laid down procedures
* Maintenance of up to date accounting records in the Conservancy.
* Any other duties assigned from time to time.

Required Qualifications and experience
* A minimum of a Bachelor of Commerce degree (Accounting or Finance options).
* A minimum of CPA part II or ACCA part II Qualification
* At least 3 years working experience preferably in the Public Sector.
* Familiarity with computerized accounting system.

5. Accounts Assistants 23 Posts

KFS Grade 10 Ref.KFS/FA/AS/OI/tO
Reporting to the Deputy Director Finance and Accounting, the incumbents will be deployed to work in offices based throughout the country. They will oversee the overall implementation of accounting procedures and practices in the respective offices.

Overall responsibilities:
* Collection and banking of revenue.
* Undertake monthly bank reconciliations.
* Maintaining a fixed asset register.
* Maintenance and safe keeping of accountable documents invoices, receipts, etc.
* Monitoring receipts and maintaining books of accounts (cash books, vote books etc)
* Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Required Qualifications and experience
* A minimum of CPA Part II
* A minimum of 3 years relevant work experience OR
* A minimum of CPA Part I with 5 years relevant work experience
* Familiarity with computerized accounting system.

Jobs Opportunity Kenya : Accounting Jobs Kenya School Of Law

Accounting Jobs In Kenya.

The Kenya School of Law is a Postgraduate Training Institution run under the auspices of the Council of Legal Education Act, Cap. 16A of the Laws of Kenya. The core mandate of the Council of Legal Education is inter alia to train for legal professional development and in particular to train lawyers for entry into the legal profession as Advocates of the High Court of Kenya.

For over 40 years the School has discharged this mandate under the leadership of the office of the Attorney General and the Ministry of Justice National Cohesion and Constitutional Affairs.
From 2006, however, the School became a Semi-Autonomous Government Agency (SAGA) with an expanded mandate and reviewed terms of service for its staff.

The core functions of School as currently constituted includes provision of the following services;-
* Advocates Training and Paralegal Studies;
* Continuing Professional Development, Projects and Legal Research

In order to effectively meet these expanded functions the School wishes to recruit full time high calibre personnel who will join the existing strong team of staff to help it realize its vision of being the preferred centre of excellence in legal education and training in the Eastern Africa region and beyond.

We are looking for independent, strategic actors who are in good health, are ICT literate, customer oriented, and can lead change.
Specifically we seek to recruit:-

1. Senior Accountant Ref: CLE/KSL/HR11/10 KSL 5 1 Position
Overall purpose of the job
To assist the Finance Manager in giving strategic direction to the finance function of the School by way of introducing new financial procedures while strengthening existing ones. The incumbent will also assist in giving accurate periodic budgets and reports that reflect the true financial position of the School.
Person Specification
The successful candidate will:
* Possess a relevant masters degree and be a holder of CPA (K);
* Have served for a minimum of 5 years, 3 of which should be in a management position;

2. Accountant Ref: CLE/KSL/HR12/10 KSL 6 1 Position
Overall purpose of the Job
Reporting to the Finance Manager the incumbent will be responsible for preparation of accurate periodic budgets and reports that reflects the financial position of the School and to ensure control and timely response to routine demands for cash.
Person Specification
The successful candidate will:
* Hold a bachelor of commerce (accounting option) degree or equivalent. Possession of CPA (K), or equivalent will be a definite advantage;
* Have a minimum of 5 years in a busy accounting environment;

3. Assistant Accountant Ref: CLE/KSL/HR13/10 KSL 7 1 Position
Overall purpose of the job
Reporting to the Finance Manager the incumbent will assist in the preparation of accurate periodic budgets and reports that reflect the financial position of the School and to assist in ensuring control and timely response to routine demands for cash.

Person Specification
* Hold a bachelor of commerce (accounting option) degree or equivalent.
* Possession of at least CPA II, or equivalent will be a definite advantage;
* Have a minimum of 3 years in a busy accounting environment;
In addition to the above specifications all the candidates for these positions will:-
* Have the ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines;
* Have excellent communication skills with the ability to prepare concise oral presentations and written reports;
* Have good Information Communication Technology skills;
* Have excellent planning and organizational skills;
* Have good customer care and public relations skills;
* Have good interpersonal skills;
* Possess good interpersonal relations skills and be a team player;
* Have the ability to work under minimal supervision.

Competitive remuneration package and benefits will be offered to the successful candidates.
All applications should include the job reference number, a reliable email address, day-time telephone contact and must be accompanied with a detailed curriculum vitae and copies of relevant certificates.

Send your application to:-
The Human Resource and Administration Manager,
Kenya School of Law,
P. O. Box 30369-00100,
Nairobi.
So as to reach him not later than 24th September 2010

Applicants can also email PDF copies of application letters, certificates, and detailed CVs to lawschool@ksl.ac.ke indicating positions and reference numbers as the subject of the email.

Please note that:-
1. Those who had applied for these positions earlier need not reapply;
2. Due to the high number of applications anticipated, it will not be possible for us to respond to each applicant thus if you do not hear from us within one month of the deadline please consider your application unsuccessful.

For detailed description of the jobs visit www.ksl.ac.ke

CLE / KSL is an equal opportunity employer.

Kenyan Government Becoming The Best Employer?

I am seriously thinking of working for the Kenya government.
And by government I mean either the public service, local government (city councils) or one of the many parastatals cropping up with mouth watering job adverts.
And looks like I am not the only one if this comment by a reader of career point is anything to go by.

Hi guys,
Have you people seen the ad on Yesterday’s standard? The county council of Vihiga seeks to employ a
1.Plant Operator salary range Ksh 110,400-197 340.00 plus a house allowance of 54,000.00.
2. Clerical officer salary range k’sh 110,400-197,340.00 and a h/a of 54,000.00
3.survey assistant salary range 180,660-301,380+ h/a 81k.

Reasons why Government is overtaking private sector as Kenyan’s best employer.
1.Job security. There is something totally wrong with the way private firms are run. Today you have a job and if not very careful you might be hitting the streets in the afternoon for reasons not of your making. Kenyan employees working in the private sector go to great lengths to satisfy their employees in the hope of securing their jobs but this is not reciprocated.
I don’t mean you can’t be fired working for the government but so long as you ‘perform’, your job is secure. And the level of insider politics is manageable.
It used to be bad but things are now relatively ok. The tales of some of you working in private firms makes me want to cry.

2.Good Pay. Parastatals like Kenya Revenue, Capital Markets, The many commissions, and such like are paying salaries that we in the private sector can only dream of. If you compare the number of hours put in by government employees and the work load, the pay is something to die for.
Again, the private sector has this tendency to ‘milk you dry’ for lack of a better word. In most cases those working in the private sector don’t get the pay commensurate with their performance and the crazy hours they put. As i grow older and hopefully smart, I am looking for flexible working hours that can either allow me to go back to school or engage in biashara.
Those in government have the time to ‘try things’. My friend, unless you will retire and ‘die’ don’t you think having something on the side will be useful. Personally I want to learn early hence the flexible hours.

3.Younger and younger employees. If you still think that the civil service is made of old mama’s and wazee’s then you are living in the eighties. The Kenyan government has been the single largest source of employment in the last five years.
And the beneficiaries are the young graduates. We still have the old employees who prefer transacting government biashara in their mother tongues but of late more and more younger faces are noticeable. In short, if you are young and ambitious, you’ve got company.

4.Qualifications. Government likes to keep it simple. On the other hand private sector will require you to have all manner of qualifications to do a simple job.
Look at some of the advert and sincerely tell me whether it’s realistic. Private sector wants to attracts the most qualified, experienced and skilled but at what level of compensation?

5.Other perks. I have never been paid house allowance, travel allowance or even entertainment allowance the whole seven years I have faithfully given to the private sector. But that aside, have you realized how banks compete in giving loans to the civil servants and parastatal employees?
This reminds me of the primary school teacher back in the village who has the best house and many other investments despite earning less than what I was paid straight from campus. Thats the power of loans (Other peoples money) used wisely.

For the rest of us, you really, really have to convince the bank that either A) your company is stable enough, or B) you will not have been sacked for any reason.

A casual survey will tell you that most matatu’s and other small business are owned by the ‘sharp’ civil servants. Unless I sell some body parts there’s a very high chance of not making it. Again, I am looking after my interests and working at the age of 45 doesn’t appeal to me.

To develop you either need a loan or a good salary that can meet your needs and have a surplus for investing. If you can’t pay me well, then I’d rather work for someone where I can access loans and the likes.

For those in the government or parastatals like Kenya Revenue, NSSF, NHIF, Ministry of this or that, is it really worth?

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