Legal And Programme Officer NGO Job Kenya

Legal And Programme Officer NGO Job Kenya

Legal jobs in Kenya.

As part of our operations, our Programme function seeks to recruit a suitable young person to join our impressive team of professionals as a Legal and Programme Officer- Justice & Human Rights Programme on a fixed term full-time engagement.
Are you young and young at heart, dynamic, open-minded and results-oriented? Are you real, smart-working and honest person seeking an opportunity to be creative and innovative? Do you have a burning passion and disposition to serve and work with children, youth and their communities? Do you have strong interest in human rights and the rule of law? Do you believe young people can change the world for the better? If so, then we are looking for you!
Working under the Justice & Human Rights Programme and under the direct supervision of the Executive Director, the position will entail overseeing the implementation of the Justice & Human Rights Programme activities, providing legal services to children and young people in need and establishing and maintaining broad-based and multi-level partnerships with other actors within the legal and development sectors in Kenya.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities
* Provide technical direction to the development and direct implementation of all project activities of the Programme.
* Prepare periodic work-plans, project proposals and ensure implementation of all approved project activities in line with the Youth Alive! Kenya Strategic Plan 2008-2012.
* Develop, maintain and expand strategic partnerships with relevant governmental and intergovernmental, non-governmental and private sector agencies for the support and sustainability of Programme activities.
* Facilitate public awareness and spearhead advocacy processes on human rights by Youth Alive! Kenya and its partners
* Perform legal assessment, provide legal advice and conduct pre-trial briefings to children and their parents/guardians within the Juvenile Justice Project;
* Provide legal representation to accused child offenders and abused children under the Programme.
* Provide legal advice and all forms of legal support to all our programmes and institutional engagements
* Assist in co-coordinating and organizing meetings, workshops and seminars related to the programme implementation and assist in the preparation of presentations of such workshops and meetings
* Any other duties that you may be assigned from time to time.

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Various Jobs In A Kenyan Bank

Various Jobs In A Kenyan Bank

Banking jobs In Kenya.

BRANCH MANAGERS

Job Summary
Reporting to the Head of Retail & SME Banking, the position will be responsible for providing
operational support on credit issues and assume accountability for the business credit
applications, development and follow up with Relationship Managers and Credit Department.

Responsibilities
•Laying strategies to develop and increase sales volumes while enforcing compliance to
the Bank’s policies, procedures and work instructions including regulatory
requirements.
•Carry out and oversee general administrative, operational and HR duties in the Branch
including managing staff on KYC/AML Policies.
•Manage operational risk for the branch to prevent losses and other associated risks
•Market the Bank’s products to ensure growth in the Asset and Liability book.
•Ensure excellent customer service by continuously reviewing and maintaining efficient
and customer focused processes.
•Implementation of plans for customer retention and effective delivery of products and
services to existing business customers.
•Identifying opportunities for selling and cross-selling of the Bank’s products to
customize our market share.
•Developing and implementing sales plans/activities to acquire profitable business
relationships between the Bank and its customers.
•Maintaining existing client relationships, attending to client’s needs and managing their
expectations.
•Pro-actively managing costs by monitoring expenditure against productivity and
budgets
•Providing leadership and guidance to the Branch staff including their development and
welfare.
•In line with the sales approach the Bank has taken up, the Branch Manager position has
been enhanced to focus more on sales. The objectives have been set at 80% on sales
and 20% on operations management.

Requirements
•A Bachelor of Commerce, Finance or Accounting degree from a recognized university.
•Professional qualification – Diploma in Banking (AKIB)
•Holders of CPA (K), CPS, CFA, CISA will have an added advantage.
•Minimum seven years banking experience, with at least three years working experience
in senior positions in retail/corporate relationship management and branch management.

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Account Manager Job Kenya

Account Manager Job Kenya

Account Manager Jobs In Kenya.

We are looking to recruit for the vacant position of an Account Manager for our organization. The incumbent’s responsibility will be to create opportunities for revenue generation through the sale of advertising space. Some of the core duties for this position will be:
1) Sourcing for clients
2) Making presentations to clients
3) Building strong client relationship
4) Art work coordination
5) Sales document Preparation
6) Risk Management

Qualification
Degree in Commerce (Marketing Option) or related field.
Professional qualification e.g. MSK or CIM – Diploma

Experience
2 – 3 years practical experience as an Account Manager
Experience in Advertising set up essential
Proven history of meeting and exceeding sales goals

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Sales Manager Job Vacancy Kenya

Sales Manager Job Vacancy Kenya

Sales Jobs Kenya.

Our client, a world renowned retail brand invites applications from qualified Sales Managers.

Duties and Responsibilities:
* Develops a business plan and sales strategy for the market that ensures attainment of company sales goals and profitability.
* Responsible for the performance and development of the Account Executives.
* Prepares action plans by individuals as well as by team for effective search of sales leads and prospects.
* Initiates and coordinates development of action plans to penetrate new markets.
* Assists in the development and implementation of marketing plans as needed.
* Conducts one-on-one review with all Account Executives to build more effective communications, to understand training and development needs, and to provide insight for the improvement of Account Executive’s sales and activity performance.
* Provides timely, accurate, competitive pricing on all completed prospect applications submitted for pricing and approval, while striving to maintain maximum profit margin.
* Creates and conducts proposal presentations and RFP responses.
* Assists Account Executives in preparation of proposals and presentations.
* Controls expenses to meet budget guidelines.

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Export Sales Manager Job. Robs Magic Kenya

Export Sales Manager Job. Robs Magic Kenya

Export Sales Manager Jobs Kenya.

Functions
* Must study the market of foreign countries and must determine which countries are ideal to sell particular products and identification of new business opportunities.
* They must then travel to those companies and negotiate deals with vendors who are interested in selling foreign products.
* Must play a role in training sales representatives in foreign countries on how to demonstrate and fit the products sold by the company.
* Assisting the foreign country in advertising and raising awareness of the new products.
* Train sales representatives who will travel overseas to market products for the company.
* Plans and implements sales programs for either some or all of the company’s product line.
* Ensure execution of the developed sales strategies, plans and advertising or promotional programs.
* Perform sales forecasting, budgeting and strategic implementation to achieve sales turnover and profitability of products.
* Ensure activities are in accordance to the developed sales objectives
* Evaluate new product and international market opportunities and provide analysis to management for decision making.
* Maintain good working relationship with own client base to further grow business opportunities.
* Promote and improve sales with our overseas distributors with an aim to achieve product mix and profitability.
* Develop and manage client relationship for both confirmed and potential customers.
* Maintain contact with key markets by visiting and investigating of the operating and local conditions.

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Job Vacancies In An ICT Firm

Job Vacancies In An ICT Firm

Octopus ICT Solutions, an IT company dealing primarily with E- Learning, Internet and Web Solutions and based in Nairobi is seeking to hire people to fill the following positions

1. MARKETING COORDINATOR
The incumbent will be responsible for successfully assist the marketing team with various tasks such as collateral development, customer satisfaction analysis, sales programs, product development and service programs.
Candidates should be able to multitask, have strong communication skills and business knowledge. Marketing and sales awareness and experience will be required. The marketing coordinator professional will be expected to assist with and deliver marketing information in a timely manner on behalf of the marketing department.
• Undertake the implementation of marketing promotions and campaigns
• Participate in marketing events such as seminars, trade shows, and telemarketing events.
• Provide on-the-job training to new sales employees. Forging and maintaining relationships with new & existing clients
• Proposing and Presenting E Learning, internet and or web based solutions to customers

Requirements and Skills
• A degree in marketing or business related field.
• Previous sales experience (at least 1 year) is a must. Selling experience into electronic commerce (e-commerce) services, ICT services and or software applications is an added advantage.
• At least a foundation certificate in an IT-Related training. Must be computer literate with MS Office products. Excellent Computer Skills.
• Working knowledge of Internet marketing strategies.
• A proven, demonstrable track record of success in business development and sales management.
• A self-motivated attribute and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Superior knowledge of sales techniques including cold-calling, networking, lead generation, all with the ability to capture and close the deal.
• Superior work Ethics.

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Senior Business Advisor Project Job Kenya

Senior Business Advisor Project Job Kenya

ARE YOU AN ENTERPRISING BUSINESS CONSULTANT LOOKING TO HORN
YOUR SKILLS IN A WORLD CLASS HORTICULTURAL PROGRAM?

We are looking for a seasoned project manager with a strong horticulture background to
fill the position of a Senior Business advisor

TechnoServe, Inc. has launched an exciting new program to help 54,000 smallholder
fruit farmers double their incomes. This 4-year initiative funded by the Bill and Melinda
Gates Foundation in collaboration with the Coca-Cola Company, is working in Kenya
and Uganda to help farmers improve productivity, establish farmer-owned enterprises
and create market linkages with identified processors and juice producers supplying
local and regional markets with a view to demonstrating the potential for expansion to
global exports in the future.

TechnoServe is a non-profit organization whose mission is to build businesses that
create jobs, income, opportunity, and economic growth in developing countries. Our
strategies are based on a market-driven, business-oriented approach employed and
refined over the past 40 years.

We are seeking highly motivated individual with strong business and entrepreneurial
skills, relevant experience and a passion for small scale farmers in rural set up to fill the
position of Senior Business Advisor in our Fruits (Mango and Passion fruits) program
in Kenya to be based in Embu, covering Central and parts of Eastern Kenya

Key Responsibilities
The incumbent will primarily be responsible for establishing business development
service hubs for fruit farmers in Kenya.
•Farmer Mobilization: Develop farmer mobilization strategies in the region of
target

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Africa Nazarene University Administrative, Office Assistants and Electrician Jobs in Kenya

Africa Nazarene University Administrative, Office Assistants and Electrician Jobs in Kenya

Africa Nazarene University is a Christian Chartered University that integrates faith with learning to produce well rounded individuals who are able to meet challenges of their time.

It is sponsored by the Church of the Nazarene International, an international Protestant denomination in the holiness tradition.

Applications are invited from qualified professionals to fill the following positions:

Administrative Assistants

Admissions Office

Responsibilities: To provide administrative services in the University admissions office amongst other duties.

Job Requirement: A Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences from a recognized University, proficient in computer applications, excellent communication,
interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills.

Examinations Office

Responsibilities: To assist in the processing of all University examinations, receipt and dispatch of examination materials, ensuring accuracy of students’ academic records amongst other duties.

Job Requirement: A Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences or education background with two (2) years administrative working experience, proficient with computer applications and data analysis, good communication skills, high level of integrity and self drive, a team player, and flexible work hours during busy periods is required.

Registrar’s Office

Responsibilities: Management of the Registrar’s database- Assist in data modeling, developing database utilities and automated reporting, create shell scripts, execute data management languages, analyze and sustain capacity and performance requirements, consolidate and tune database for optimal efficiency, create back ups, test up grades and patches, implement security and encryption and recommend new database technologies amongst other duties.

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Ecosandals Intern Sales Lady Job Vacancy in Nairobi

Ecosandals Intern Sales Lady Job Vacancy in Nairobi

Ecosandals is a social enterprise based in Nairobi that manufactures and sells high quality and trendy sandals with the latest 2010 designs.

We wish to recruit a sales lady on an Internship period of 3 months which might lead to employment upon successful and satisfactory performance.

Qualifications

• Students pursuing a Diploma in Sales and Marketing.
• Those with a Certificate on the same should also apply.
• The person should be available as soon as required to

Capabilities

• Dynamic and energetic individual
  
• Self – motivated and confident
• can work under minimal supervision
• Open minded and innovative with a vision to achieve the goals of the company

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Account Manager Job Vacancy

Account Manager Job Vacancy

To develop and manage effective field sales functions.

Implement plans set by senior management and delivering the objectives for the various portfolios.

Key Performance Indicators

• Achieve sales targets by targeting corporate clients
• Visit corporations to sell and market recruitment and hr consultancy services
• Maintain effective internal and external customer relationships
• Execution of sales strategy
• Analyze sales information
• Conduct competitor analysis and market research
• Adapt business plan from management into a sales plan
• Ensure an effective and profitable operation of sales force, and the achievement of all sales objective and budget allocated
  
  
• To identify and exploit area sales and opportunities for service ranges
• To effectively network and source for new business
• Handle customer complaints and enquiries swiftly
• Liaise regularly with other departments to ensure client satisfaction
• Recommend the tools and resources required to achieve the objectives
• Increase client base
• Develop sound relations with key corporate clients
• Meet and supersede set targets

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Nurse Counselors – TCB/OVC Project Jobs in Kenya

Nurse Counselors – TCB/OVC Project Jobs in Kenya

Nurse Counselors – TCB/OVC Project
Two Positions

This position reports to the Project Coordinator- TCB for all activities and communications related to the project and supports the TCB/OVC projects to promote community curative and preventive health activities in liaison with the Project Social Workers and Health Referral Centers to ensure quality health to enrolled OVC families.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure preventive/public health awareness in the community through targeted BCC messages for improved hygiene and health seeking behavior particularly MCH
• Organize trainings for CHWs and backstop them to effectively support community health promotion
• Support access to static and mobile VCT, PMCT and liaise with the AIDSRelief project for registration for ART services.
  
  
• Facilitate, manage and follow up referrals for registered OVCs.
• Keep track of OVC nutrition, health and growth and maintain OVC health data for evaluation.
• Maintain proper records of drugs and equipment directly under the project.
• Advise the project team on basic but pertinent contextual health issues through regular health talks to improve health knowledge.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

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Pharmaceutical Products Manufacturer Jobs in Kenya

Pharmaceutical Products Manufacturer Jobs in Kenya

Our Client, a very reputable company, which is located along Mombasa road, specializing in the manufacture of Pharmaceutical products seeks to fill the following vacancies that have arisen in alignment with its growth needs.

1. Microbiologist

The ideal Candidate

·         Must have done at least a diploma in micro-biology or related field.

·         Experience in the Pharmaceutical manufacturing industry for a minimum of 2 years.

·         Aged above 25 years.

 

2. Pharmaceutical Technologist (Compounder)

·         The candidate must have good knowledge in pharmaceuticals compounding.

·         Must have done a diploma in Pharmacy.

·         Should have an experience in the same line of at least 2 years.

·         Very organized and keen to details.

·         Willing to undergo a thorough screening procedure before joining the company.

·         Registered by the pharmacy and poisons board.

 

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Biotechnology Officer - African Seed Trade Association (AFSTA) JOb in Kenya

Biotechnology Officer - African Seed Trade Association (AFSTA) JOb in Kenya

Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, the African Seed Trade Association (AFSTA) is a Seed Industry Organization promoting Sustainable Agricultural Development in Africa through effective and efficient use of high quality seed and planting material.

AFSTA is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Biotechnology Officer.

Title: Biotechnology Officer

Duty station: AFSTA Secretariat Office, Nairobi, Kenya

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the Secretary General of AFSTA, the Biotechnology Officer would be in charge of the following:

• Articulate, package and disseminate AFSTA’s position on Biotechnology.
  
• Develop and implement AFSTA’s strategic plan and objectives at regional and national levels;
• Design, update and execute the overall strategy to educate NSTA’s and Seed Company members on the need for and safe use of agricultural biotechnology;
• Provide and coordinate technical support to enhance African seed industry’s capacity for Biosafety, advocacy and communication;
• Provide tools to empower African seed companies maximize on biotechnology choices and partnerships;
• Improve linkages between AFSTA and stakeholder groups including CropLife and its local affiliates, PBS, ISAAA, AATF, CGIAR and other related organizations both at national and regional levels;
• Constantly refresh the AFSTA website to be a practical and useful tool in the use of biotechnology, Risk assessment and management.

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Oxfam Job Vacancies in Daadab Kenya

Oxfam Job Vacancies in Daadab Kenya

Location: Dadaab, Kenya

Fixed Term Contract for 12 Months (Extendable)

Attractive package and benefits to be offered

Programme Manager 
Ref: NN/100

You will have a minimum of a first degree in any discipline with extensive experience of emergency and development work, and understanding of relevant humanitarian and policy issues in a similar context.

You will need to have strong analytical and strategic planning skills with good experience in proposal development and report writing.

Equally important is your diplomacy, influencing and negotiating skills and ability to build good relations both internally and externally.

Public Health Co-ordinator 
Ref: NN/101

You will have relevant qualification in any discipline relating to Public Health Engineering/promotion with extensive practical experience in developing countries in WASH programmes, some of this should have been in emergency refugee programmes at a coordination level.

You will need to have strong ability to present concise reports, sometimes at short notice, reflecting the problems and possible solutions for particular situations.

You will have interpersonal, diplomacy, tact and administrative skills in order to work with people at managerial and, on occasions, senior UN/government levels.

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CA Global: Africa - Regional Manager

CA Global: Africa - Regional Manager

The position is based in Kenya.  

Overview:

Basic Purpose:

Manages and supports staff within the designated region by coordinating all planned segments and interdepartmental activities in order to maximize sales revenues, grow market share, foster distributor effectiveness and meet distribution channel sales objectives for the region. Maintains knowledge of and reports of new developments in the marketplace with regards to distributors and competition.

Main duties & responsibilities:

• Design and implement the regional sales plan in line with distribution segment strategy
• Translates the quarterly sales and revenue targets into comprehensive action plans that ensure their achievement
• Monitors performance against plans and targets and takes remedial action in cases of shortfalls
  
• Coordinate sales and distribution activities within the region
• Monitors and reports on competitor activities within the region and reports for action
• Manage, co-ordinate and support distributors
• Identifies and recommends prospective distributors to head office for consideration
• Manages staff discipline

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Export Sales Manager

Export Sales Manager

Functions

-          Must study the market of foreign countries and must determine which countries are ideal to sell particular products and identification of new business opportunities.

 

-          They must then travel to those companies and negotiate deals with vendors who are interested in selling foreign products. 

 

-          Must play a role in training sales representatives in foreign countries on how to demonstrate and fit the products sold by the company. 

 

-          Assisting the foreign country in advertising and raising awareness of the new products. 

 

-          Train sales representatives who will travel overseas to market products for the company. 

 

-          Plans and implements sales programs for either some or all of the company's product line.

 

-          Ensure execution of the developed sales strategies, plans and advertising or promotional programs.

 

-          Perform sales forecasting, budgeting and strategic implementation to achieve sales turnover and profitability of products.

 

-          Ensure activities are in accordance to the developed sales objectives

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Evaluate new product and international market opportunities and provide analysis to management for decision making.

-          Maintain good working relationship with own client base to further grow business opportunities.

-          Promote and improve sales with our overseas distributors with an aim to achieve product mix and profitability.

 

-          Develop and manage client relationship for both confirmed and potential customers.

-          Maintain contact with key markets by visiting and investigating of the operating and local conditions.

 

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Solidarites International Mid Term Evaluation Opportunity - Nairobi Urban Settlements

Solidarites International Mid Term Evaluation Opportunity - Nairobi Urban Settlements

Terms of Reference

Country: Kenya

Location: Kiambiu, Mathare, Kibera and Mukuru urban settlements, Nairobi, Kenya.

Project to be evaluated: “Improving the food security situation of vulnerable urban population affected by the food crisis in Kenya”

Starting date: 10th November, 2010 (17 days consultancy)

Duration of the field work: 10 days

Time dedicated to the desk review: 2 days

Time dedicated to report writing: 5 days

Funding Sources for the evaluation: EuropeAid / AFD


Presentation of the project to be evaluated

The current food security project began in January 2010. It targets four informal settlements in Nairobi, namely Kibera, Mathare, Kiambiu and Mukuru-Lungalunga. The project has three main components: Garden-in-a-sack, small scale greenhouse production and poultry rearing.

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Research Assistant Job Vacancy

Research Assistant Job Vacancy

Seeking a qualified research assistant who can collect and analyze data to the highest academic standards.

The assistant will assist the lead researcher to collect data and compile a paper on Disaster Risk Management.

The assignment is expected to commence on 18 October 2010 and run for 30 days.

Location: Nairobi – very minimum fieldwork within Nairobi
Compensation: Competitive

Tasks:

1. Review questionnaire and interview schedule of key informants
2. Conduct additional literature review and update paper
   
   
3. Collect and compile data from three to four agencies within Nairobi
4. Update all statistical information and analysis
5. Edit, revise and format research findings in accordance with a set framework
6. Update references according to a set format

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Assistant Human Resource Manager Job Vacancy in Diani Mombasa

Assistant Human Resource Manager Job Vacancy in Diani Mombasa

Applications are invited from qualified candidates to fill the position of Assistant Human Resource Manager in a leading resort in Diani

Selected candidate will assist the Human Resource Manager in planning, directing, and coordinating human resource management activities of the establishment to maximize the strategic use of human resources and maintain functions such as employee compensation, recruitment, personnel policies, and regulatory compliance.

Must have a sound knowledge of Kenyan labor laws and have at least 3-5 years in human resources, in a management role.

If you want to join our dynamic and innovative team and think you have all qualifications to meet our ultimate goal of providing exceptional customer care and being a recognized leader in the hospitality industry, then send a CV with relevant testimonials, salary expectations and references to:

HRM
P. O. Box 84383
Mombasa

or email: llhjobs@gmail.com

Only qualified candidates who meet the stated criteria will be considered, and should apply no later than 15th October 2010.

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Kenya Airways Multi-lingual Cabin Crew Job Vacancies

Kenya Airways Multi-lingual Cabin Crew Job Vacancies

Kenya Airways is looking for warm, friendly, multi-lingual cabin crew from across East Africa - from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Burundi and Rwanda.

If you have experience as cabin crew on any East African airline, just get in touch with us now and see your career take off with Africa’s premier international airline.

If you’re interested send your CV to careers@flamingo-air.com by 22nd October, 2010.

Come on, all you have to say is Yes! Oui! Ndio!

Minimum requirement of KCSE mean grade C minus or equivalent

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Laboratory Technician - British American Tobacco (BAT) Jobs in Kenya

Laboratory Technician - British American Tobacco (BAT) Jobs in Kenya

Job Title: Laboratory Technician

Function: Operations

Job Summary

To proficiently analyse smoke, blend and physical characteristics of tobacco and tobacco related products in the laboratory following ISO 17025 and Global BAT methodologies.

He/she should also keep accurate records that meet the requirements of the accreditation bodies and regulatory bodies.

The job holder also prepares flavours, casings, distilled water and performs crosscheck and calibrations of test equipment 

Key Responsibilities

i. Operations/ Professional/ Business

• Analyse and determine physical, smoke and blend characteristics of test items in accordance with documented quality management system.
• Perform inter-laboratory comparison tests and ensure that the results are always within the limits set so as to assure the integrity of results reported to customers.
• Perform Gas Chromatography
• Prepare and formulate casings and flavours used in the manufacture of quality tobacco products.
• Perform trend analysis on results and initiate corrective action.
• Keep all records of activities performed in the laboratory from their original data to the final records as required by the laboratory management system in order to maintain an audit trail when necessary.
• Ensure these records are maintained and stored in a secure place.
• Calibrate testing equipment in accordance with the documented laboratory quality management system so as to ensure integrity of the results.
• Inspect and analyse in-coming supplies to the laboratory to ensure that the laboratory only receives the best quality supplies and services that meets its specifications so as to enable it deliver quality service to its customers.
• Prepare distilled water to the specifications stated in the Kenya Standard for distilled water.
• Safeguard the integrity of test items, testing equipment, reference standards, reference materials, reagents, laboratory apparatus through secure storage and handling.
• Maintain the work environment in a clean and safe state through proper housekeeping and 5S

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Quality Facilitator - British American Tobacco (BAT) Jobs in Kenya

Quality Facilitator - British American Tobacco (BAT) Jobs in Kenya

Job Title: Quality Facilitator 

Function: Operations

Location: Kenya

Reporting To: Quality Manager

Job Summary

Proficiently perform quality sampling and testing of products in PMD or SMD, record accurate product quality results in a timely manner, record number of defectives, quarantine defective products and initiate corrective action.

The job holder is required to ensure that all manufactured products meet the customer and product requirements and to keep all work areas and equipment clean at all times.

Key Responsibilities

i. Operations/ Professional/ Business

• Continuously monitor visual and physical parameters for cigarettes, filters, packets and outers in accordance with the Finished Product Inspection (FPI) protocols, record all relevant information and take corrective measures as and when necessary/ continuously monitor tobacco parameters
• Setup specifications in freeway/Visual Quality Displays (VQDs) system
• Verify that the correct specification cards and materials are used in the production process.
• Place beetle traps, monitor and recording beetle counts.
• Ensure brand changes are properly executed
• Issue correct product specification and dies to operators
• Check RH as well as temperatures in the factory to ensure conditions are within prescribed limits
• Report Non-conformance / faults found, in line with relevant protocol.
• Crosscheck all equipment daily before use and document appropriately.
• Maintain the work environment in a clean and safe state through proper housekeeping and 5S
• Learn to check all machine detectors and interlocks by simulation to ensure their proper functioning.

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Electrical Technician - British American Tobacco (BAT) Jobs in Kenya

Electrical Technician - British American Tobacco (BAT) Jobs in Kenya

Job Title: Electrical Technician
Function: Operations

Job Summary

The Electrical Technician ensures all electrical/electronic systems are safe to operate and in optimal condition.

The incumbent will carry out planned and corrective maintenance on electrical and electronics systems and installations including PLCs and factory instrumentation and pneumatic system to ensure maximum availability of equipment and utilities.

He will also ensure interlocks are in good working condition.

Key Responsibilities

i. Operations/ Professional/ Business

• Troubleshoot and carry out repairs on production lines with the aim of reducing factory downtime.
• Carry out planned maintenance on electrical plant equipment like vacuum pumps, boilers, compressors, generators, HV panels and Voltage Stabilisers.
• Carry out a monthly audit on safety interlocks and carry out any necessary repair.
• Carry out preventive maintenance of electrical components and equipment to reduce cost of spares.
• Carry out electrical installations to 16th Edition of IEE regulation standards of BAT Co guidelines under supervision of the manager.
• Checking motors for proper operation and servicing of the same in case of malfunction.
• Keep accurate records of daily quality detector checklists (for PMD & SMD)
• Work on radioactive mean weight control equipment during repairs or routine maintenance under the prescribed safety standards.
• Proper house keeping by ensuring 5S is adhered to at the electrical workshops, cabinets, catalogues manuals and workplaces.
• Keep accurate daily records/report of work done.

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Pact Kenya Senior Programme Officer (Democracy & Governance) Job Vacancy

Pact Kenya Senior Programme Officer (Democracy & Governance) Job Vacancy

Pact Kenya is a Kenyan non governmental organization that facilitates institutional development of civil society organizations through grants management and capacity development.

We believe that empowered communities are able to independently address challenges and constraints facing them with a view to earning a dignified living, economic independence and political participation.

We work in environment and natural resources management, conflict management and peace building, democracy and governance and women empowerment.

We are seeking to recruit a competent individual for the following position.

Senior Programme Officer (Democracy & Governance) 
(PK/SPODG/2010)

Reporting to the Head of Peace, Democracy & Governance, and based in Nairobi, the officer will primarily provide training, mentoring and guidance to program partners.

S/he will assist in assessing the Kenyan democracy and governance context, developing and implementing programmes. S/he will assess current practices, structure and policies, identify appropriate capacity development interventions, design and deliver capacity development interventions to target CSOs.

S/he will support programme reporting, peer learning on key cross-cutting issues within programmes, and keep abreast of changing sector knowledge and best practice.

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Quality Facilitator - British American Tobacco (BAT) Jobs in Kenya

Quality Facilitator - British American Tobacco (BAT) Jobs in Kenya

Job Title: Quality Facilitator

Function: Operations

Location: Kenya

Reporting To: Quality Manager

Job Summary
Proficiently perform quality sampling and testing of products in PMD or SMD, record accurate product quality results in a timely manner, record number of defectives, quarantine defective products and initiate corrective action.

The job holder is required to ensure that all manufactured products meet the customer and product requirements and to keep all work areas and equipment clean at all times.

Key Responsibilities

i. Operations/ Professional/ Business

    * Continuously monitor visual and physical parameters for cigarettes, filters, packets and outers in accordance with the Finished Product Inspection (FPI) protocols, record all relevant information and take corrective measures as and when necessary/ continuously monitor tobacco parameters
    * Setup specifications in freeway/Visual Quality Displays (VQDs) system
    * Verify that the correct specification cards and materials are used in the production process.
    * Place beetle traps, monitor and recording beetle counts.
    * Ensure brand changes are properly executed
    * Issue correct product specification and dies to operators
    * Check RH as well as temperatures in the factory to ensure conditions are within prescribed limits
    * Report Non-conformance / faults found, in line with relevant protocol.
    * Crosscheck all equipment daily before use and document appropriately.
    * Maintain the work environment in a clean and safe state through proper housekeeping and 5S
    * Learn to check all machine detectors and interlocks by simulation to ensure their proper functioning.

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Laboratory Technician - British American Tobacco (BAT) Jobs in Kenya

Laboratory Technician - British American Tobacco (BAT) Jobs in Kenya

Job Title: Laboratory Technician

Function: Operations

Job Summary

To proficiently analyze smoke, blend and physical characteristics of tobacco and tobacco related products in the laboratory following ISO 17025 and Global BAT methodologies.

He/she should also keep accurate records that meet the requirements of the accreditation bodies and regulatory bodies.

The job holder also prepares flavors, casings, distilled water and performs crosscheck and calibrations of test equipment

Key Responsibilities

i. Operations/ Professional/ Business

    * Analyze and determine physical, smoke and blend characteristics of test items in accordance with documented quality management system.
    * Perform inter-laboratory comparison tests and ensure that the results are always within the limits set so as to assure the integrity of results reported to customers.
    * Perform Gas Chromatography
    * Prepare and formulate casings and flavors used in the manufacture of quality tobacco products.
    * Perform trend analysis on results and initiate corrective action.
    * Keep all records of activities performed in the laboratory from their original data to the final records as required by the laboratory management system in order to maintain an audit trail when necessary.
    * Ensure these records are maintained and stored in a secure place.
    * Calibrate testing equipment in accordance with the documented laboratory quality management system so as to ensure integrity of the results.
    * Inspect and analyze in-coming supplies to the laboratory to ensure that the laboratory only receives the best quality supplies and services that meets its specifications so as to enable it deliver quality service to its customers.
    * Prepare distilled water to the specifications stated in the Kenya Standard for distilled water.
    * Safeguard the integrity of test items, testing equipment, reference standards, reference materials, reagents, laboratory apparatus through secure storage and handling.
    * Maintain the work environment in a clean and safe state through proper housekeeping and 5S

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Kenya Airways Multi-lingual Cabin Crew Job Vacancies

Kenya Airways Multi-lingual Cabin Crew Job Vacancies

Kenya Airways is looking for warm, friendly, multi-lingual cabin crew from across East Africa - from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Burundi and Rwanda.

If you have experience as cabin crew on any East African airline, just get in touch with us now and see your career take off with Africa’s premier international airline.

If you’re interested send your CV to careers@flamingo-air.com by 22nd October, 2010.

Come on, all you have to say is Yes! Oui! Ndio!

Minimum requirement of KCSE mean grade C minus or equivalent

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Supply And Procurement Manager UNICEF UN Jobs Kenya

Supply And Procurement Manager UNICEF UN Jobs Kenya

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Supply Procurement Logistics jobs.
United Nations Children’s Fund
Closing date: 29 Oct 2010
Location: Kenya – Nairobi

Purpose of the Position
Under the supervision of the Chief of Operations, SSC (Support Service Centre), you will manage the supply operations of Consolidated Supply Support (CSS). You will be responsible for planning, procurement, distribution and monitoring of UNICEF supplies, in support of the Kenya country programmes and other ESAR Countries in the region.
Advises on matters of contracting.

Key Expected Results
1. You will manage and oversee the procurement and logistics activities of CSSU-Supply section and provide guidance to procurement and logistics functions for KCO and other ESARO Countries in the region.
2. You will be responsible for logistics and supply planning for KCO through coordination with Operations and Programme Sections. Provide technical advice on specifications supply and logistics arrangements facilitating efficient procurement, clearance, storage and distribution of supplies and equipment, in support of the country programme implementation
3. In liaison with Supply Division, you will monitor status of offshore orders, GAVI supplies, including processing and coordination of Procurement Services transactions from Government/NGOs
4. You will conduct market research, identify and recommend potential local suppliers. Maintains data on and evaluates local supply sources, overall performance, (competitive pricing, product quality and timely delivery). Assess supply operations and control mechanisms and advises on appropriate actions.
5. You will provide technical support and as ex-officio, participate in Joint Contracts Review Committee (CRC) meetings. Responsible for management of CRC Secretariat.

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Career Advice: Know Yourself & Success Will Follow

Career Advice: Know Yourself & Success Will Follow

To succeed in today’s demanding and ever-changing work environment, you must take charge of managing your own career.

Look upon yourself as a company with a product or service to sell. Understand your market and devise a marketing campaign, remembering that Kenyan companies hire employees who offer them the best results and the best value for money.

Begin by identifying your skills, qualifications, and accomplishments. Adopt a customer-focused approach. What benefits and results can you offer employers? Are your skills marketable and up-to-date?

Employers are in the market for team-players and problem-solvers. They want to see evidence in your CV or resume of specific, quantifiable accomplishments.

Determine what additional skills you need to develop to make yourself more marketable. Take advantage of all opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.

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UNICEF Kenya Jobs Supply And Procurement Manager UNICEF UN Jobs Kenya.

UNICEF Kenya Jobs Supply And Procurement Manager UNICEF UN Jobs Kenya.

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Supply Procurement Logistics jobs.
United Nations Children’s Fund
Closing date: 29 Oct 2010
Location: Kenya – Nairobi

Purpose of the Position
Under the supervision of the Chief of Operations, SSC (Support Service Centre), you will manage the supply operations of Consolidated Supply Support (CSS). You will be responsible for planning, procurement, distribution and monitoring of UNICEF supplies, in support of the Kenya country programmes and other ESAR Countries in the region.
Advises on matters of contracting.

Key Expected Results
1. You will manage and oversee the procurement and logistics activities of CSSU-Supply section and provide guidance to procurement and logistics functions for KCO and other ESARO Countries in the region.

2. You will be responsible for logistics and supply planning for KCO through coordination with Operations and Programme Sections. Provide technical advice on specifications supply and logistics arrangements facilitating efficient procurement, clearance, storage and distribution of supplies and equipment, in support of the country programme implementation

3. In liaison with Supply Division, you will monitor status of offshore orders, GAVI supplies, including processing and coordination of Procurement Services transactions from Government/NGOs

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