Top Kenyan Jobs: Oct 19, 2010

October 19, 2010

Structural Detailing Draftsman And Engineer Jobs Kenya

Steel Structures Ltd
We are the leading Structural Steel Fabrication Company in the East and Central African Region.

We have the following vacancies at our offices based Nairobi, Kenya.

Senior Engineer
Required Qualifications/Experience
· Bsc. Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering.
· 5 years experience and sound knowledge in the processes involved in steel fabrication.
·Have experience at a senior level in management of structural steel related projects.

Structural Detailing Draftsman
Required Qualifications/Experience
· Diploma in Engineering.
· 3 year’s experience in a busy drawing office.
·Experience in structural steel detailing.
· Be able to work with minimal supervision

Academic Writers Jobs Vacancy

I would like to advertise for positions of academic writers;

Job description
Academic writing – essay writing, research, literature reviews, reports, speeches, and thesis writing- in various disciplines for students in college, University or postgraduates (Masters and a few PHDs).

The guidelines are mostly structured according to APA, Harvard, MLA, and Chicago/Turabian writing styles.

These must be high quality and original works. The payments are strictly pegged to the number of pages written in a month, which must be successfully completed. Payment ranges between 140-180/page.

Qualifications
A graduate in any of the following degrees: Operations management, psychology, management, history, public health, finance, sociology, political science, nursing, education, economics and English.
Apply to: Professional.academics@gmail.com

Agricultural Finance Corporation Procurement Job

We are a State Corporation whose mission is to provide quality and sustainable customer focused financial services for the development of the agricultural sector in Kenya.

In order to achieve this, we seek to recruit a high caliber result oriented Procurement professional to strengthen the Corporation’s human resource.

Position: Manager – Procurement

Reporting to: General Manager-Human Resources & Administration

Some of the key functions will be:

Prepare purchase requisitions, and issues local purchase orders in accordance with Corporation policy and negotiated terms and conditions.
Prepares, reviews and evaluates bid/tender documents and proposals for all items to be procured by the Corporation in liaison with relevant Units:
Manage vendor/ supplier relationships and assist in building effective partnerships.
Ensure efficient procurement, receipting, storage, custody and issuance of stores and that deliveries meet the required standards
Verify all suppliers invoices, processes payments and ensure prompt settlement
Maintain and keep records of Tender Committee meetings and provide secretarial services to the committee;
Offer advice to Management on all matters relating to procurement and disposal of assets and stores.

Interconsumer Kenya Products Logistics Operations Job

Interconsumer Products Ltd is a fast growing company manufacturing personal care consumer products which are marketed and distributed in over 10 African countries.

The above vacancy exists in our establishment
Key roles and deliverable are as follows:-
Responsible for overseeing:-
* Planning for production inputs.
* Sourcing and procurement of production inputs.
* Suppliers management.
* Preparation of importation documents.
* Management of clearing and forwarding agents.
* Inventory management.
* Logistics and distribution/delivery of products to customers.

Skills and Specification
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Strong interpersonal and oratory skills.
* Good team working abilities.
* Energy and passion to work long hours.

APA Insurance Kenya, Programmer ICT Job

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

POST – PROGRAMMER
Company – APA Insurance
Division/Department: Information Communication & Technology
Immediate Supervisor: Head of ICT

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Propose the design, plan and develop software applications that meet/exceed the needs of the organization.
* Plan, implement and document software change management including new releases, upgrades and fixes.
* Perform program documentation, version control and software quality assurance.
* Plan for the installation, upgrades and setup of application systems whenever there is need.
* Conduct training on the new releases, fixes and upgrades in consultation with Heads of Departments and Systems Analyst as need be.
* Develop Ad-hoc user reports, Management reports and Audit trails as need be.
* Anticipate communication and networking problems and implement preventive measures.
* Establish and perform maintenance programs following company and vendor standards.
* Ensure timely user notification of maintenance requirements and effects on system availability.
* Investigate, recommend and install enhancements and operating procedures that optimize network availability.
* Maintain confidentiality with regard to the information being processed, stored or accessed by the network.
* Document application program problems and resolutions for future reference.

IT & Business Related Jobs Kenya

We are seeking to boost our Human Capital by filling the following vacant positions:

Vacant Position: Information Systems Consultant

Responsibilities
Analyzing clients’ needs and defining appropriate system specifications
Customizing/developing appropriate software solutions. Testing and deploying client
solutions on site and training users for handover.
Managing project implementation team and processes
Project Reporting to client and Project Manager
Post implementation support

Qualifications & Experience
A first degree in an IT related field
Well developed system analysis and development skills
Certification in relevant programming languages and Microsoft products such as Microsoft
SQL

Business Consultant
Responsibilities
Conducting customer needs assessment
Drafting solution proposals for review
Project scoping
Implementing Microsoft Dynamics Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)-Set up, training etc
Project Reporting to client and Project Manager
Post implementation support

General Manager–ICT (Business Development, Sales and Marketing)

Our client, ICT solutions providers in Africa is looking for a General Manager–ICT (Business Development, Sales and Marketing) to expand their business in the East Africa market. Over the years our client has positions themselves as a trusted ICT solutions provider for enterprise clients by offering integrated managed services across Africa.

They are led by an entrepreneurial and experienced executive team committed to providing the best client experience.

The General Manager will provide leadership focused on operations proficiency, employee relations, community relations, competition, and client ownership. The position involves in providing leadership to skilled technicians that install and maintain the on-going projects as well as exploring dynamic marketing and sales opportunities.

The position also plays a key role with sales, marketing and regulatory organizations in evaluating new business opportunities to determine the appropriate network support costs and time frames associated with new revenue streams.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Business Development, Marketing & Sales: The General Manage will drive a sales culture,develop and execute tactical sales and marketing strategies and market distribution plans, develop a thorough understanding of the local competition and engage in marketing initiatives to promote the Company’s products and services, be directly responsible for P&L and deliver against goals that drive results.

Leadership: The General Manager will holds his/her team accountable to achieving results through coaching and performance management, providing consistent feedback and direction to staff to ensure employee development, engagement and business knowledge transfer.

He/she will ensure a positive work environment is maintained by listening and responding to clients, employee
feedback, issues and concerns in a timely manner.

Executive Director Job Vacancy

ABOUT APSP

APSP was established in September 2008 as a response to the growing demand for “voice” and more active engagement of African civil society in the shaping of Social Protection policies, programmes, and practices in Africa. It is a network of individuals and organizations operating at sub-national, national and regional levels, with a commitment to promoting and strengthening the social contract between states and citizens. APSP is now active in 25 countries in Africa.

THE ROLE
The position of Executive Director is newly created and will become the focal point in the development of an Africa-wide network of civil society organizations (CSOs) working to promote effective social protection policies in African countries. Working closely with the Platform’s Chair and the Board of directors representing CSOs, the ED will oversee the initial phase (October 2010 – December 2013) of the development of the 5-year project. The ED will play a key role in liaising with the project’s Regional representatives as well as the organizations involved in the project at country level. He/She will manage the team at the APSP secretariat.

THE ROLE’s PURPOSE
The holder will represent the interests of APSP internationally, manage and develop APSP’s programmes in line with regional and global strategies. To support and promote the development of APSP’s national level platform members, to strengthen the organizational capacity and participation as a focal point for joint advocacy that articulates the voice of African CSOs on social protection policies and programmes.

Dubai Jobs. Machine Technicians

www.mars.com

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN WORLD CLASS MANUFACTURING,DUBAI
MARS Incorporated is one of the largest food manufacturers in the world who operate in six business segments:Petcare, Chocolate, Food, Wrigley Gum and Confections, Drinks and Symbio science.
Mars is the world’s leading confectionery company, following their acquisition of the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company in 2008 and with it such brands as M&M’S®, SNICKERS®, DOVE®, MARS®, EXTRA® and ORBIT®. Mars is also the world’s leading Petcare company, with petcare brands such as: PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN® and WHISKAS® in its fold.
They are looking to add to their highly professional team through the recruitment of Machine Technicians to join their Dubai Operation.

MACHINE TECHNICIANS-14 POSTS
These roles will be responsible for overall planning and maintenance of the production equipment while ensuring that set quality standards are maintained in the plant.
Responsibilities: (in own area of responsibility)
•Deliver the production schedule and ensure adherence
•Perform planned maintenance and varying levels of repairs to the machines
•Direct responsibility for the quality and food safety standards
•Ensure safe working conditions at any point in time and be an active member of the emergency team during
times of emergencies
•Carry out the regular process product quality checks to ensure adherence to the MARS quality standards.

Research Manager Job Vacancy

Our client is a leading global health organization with programs targeting malaria, child survival, HIV and reproductive health. Working in partnership with the public and private sectors, the non profit organization provides life-saving products, clinical services and behavior change communications that empower the world’s most vulnerable populations to lead healthier lives.

Reporting to the Director, Research and Metrics, the Research Manager will strengthen the capacity of programme staff to interpret and utilize results of quantitative and qualitative research for purposes of evidence-based decision making. He / she will work closely with Research agencies to implement research activities in Kenya, while maintaining responsibility for the design of the research according to methodologies of the organization and, ultimately the quality of the research products. The Research Manager will work closely with Health programs to ensure that research findings assist them with decision making. The Manager will be part of the management team based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Responsibilities
* Develop study designs according to established methodologies of the organization.
* Support programme and marketing staff to identify research needed to design, monitor and evaluate the organization’s social marketing programmes.
* Support the organization’s marketing and communication staff to build their skills in interpreting research results and using a research-to-action approach to guide programmatic decisions and activities;
* Work closely with research coordinator and research agency staff in implementing research activities, ensuring overall quality of the data and adherence to study design.
* Write reports appropriate for external dissemination and publication and ensure that research is disseminated nationally and regionally

Ukulima Sacco Society Limited Jobs Kenya

Mission: To provide quality savings, credit and front office (FOSA) facilities that enhance members’ economic and social empowerment with maximum returns
We are a member based countrywide SACCO Society with its headquarters in Nairobi and wish to fill in the following vacant positions:

1. Senior Accountant 1 Position

The Holder of this position will be reporting to the Finance Manager

Main Duties
* Producing monthly trial balances, bank reconciliation statements and other financial reports in accordance with IAS’s and other Regulations
* Preparation of timely and accurate management reports on issues that fall under his/her Division
* Review of subsidiary ledgers and reconciliations to general ledger
* Review bank reconciliation on weekly basis and ensure all reconciling items are fully explained
* Assisting in preparation of final accounts
* Maintain SACCO Fixed Assets register
* Maintenance of creditors’ and debtors accounts and records, through strict adherence to the laid down controls and financial regulations of the Society.

Academic/Professional Qualifications
* Bachelor of Commerce or Business Administration (accounting / finance option) and CPA (K) with 4 years of relevant experience or:
* CPA (K) or equivalent and diploma in Cooperative Management with 6 years relevant experience.
* Thorough Knowledge of financial and accounting software packages and high level of computer literacy.

2. Accountant I 2 Positions

Reporting to the Senior Accountant

Main Duties
* Maintaining and updating the general Ledger;
* Updating cashbooks, Petty Cashbooks and preparation of Bank Reconciliation statements;
* Organizing and taking charge of the Accounts General
* Controlling of all accounting documents including assets
* Supervising cash office and cheque writing operations
* Authorization of refunds.

Academic/Professional Qualifications
* Bachelor of Commerce or Business Administration (accounting / finance option) and CPA III with 2 years of
* relevant experience or:
* CPA III and diploma in Cooperative Management with 3 years relevant experience.
* Thorough Knowledge of financial and accounting software packages and high level of computer literacy.

Audit, Secretarial, Administrative And Procurement Jobs In Kenya

Applications are invited for the following posts:

1. Senior Administrative Assistant (City Centre Campus)
Minimum Requirements:
* A Second Class Honours (Lower Division) Degree from a recognized University.
* A CPS (Certified Public Secretary) II certificate or better.
* Three (3) years working experience in a university particularly in student administration.
* In addition, they must be computer literate.
The successful candidate will be expected to perform the following duties among others:
* Assist in the running of a busy City Centre Campus
* Prepare timetables
* Assist in the running of academic programmes including administration of examinations.
* Attend to student matters
* Be secretary to Faculty Board meetings
* Liaise with the Main Campus on various matters

2. Assistant Internal Auditor
This is a responsible position in the department and applicants are expected to be dynamic individuals who are able to multi task, team players and result oriented.
Minimum requirements:
* Bachelor of Business Administration or Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Business Management.
* They should also be fully qualified accountants.
* However, applicants with CPA II with long working experience will also be considered.
* Knowledge and working experience with Computer Accounting Software and Microsoft Office is mandatory.
* Minimum of five (5) years working experience in a reputable organization in an internal audit department.

Safaricom Senior IT Solutions Architect Kenya Job

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

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

Senior IT Solutions Architect Ref: IT_SITSA_OCT_ 2010
Reporting to the Manager, Analysis & Architecture the holder of the position will create technical solutions for business problems, act as technical subject matter expert on IT systems, and provide technical proposals for implementation either to cover existing functionality gaps or to generate new innovative commercial products and business services.

Key Responsibilities
Technical Solution Design
* Translate documented business requirements into technical solution design for implementation;
* Provide solution architecture input into all new system tenders and oversee the development solutions as per the agreed architecture.

Enterprise Architecture
* Maintain up to date Enterprise Architecture and IT services catalogue documentation;
* Proactively communicate to business stakeholders on the available IT capabilities.

UNICEF Job Vacancy For A Nutrition Specialist

UNICEF Somalia Vacancy

Announcement Ref: UNSOM/2010/032
Title: Nutrition Specialist
Category and Grade Level: National Officer – NOC IMISNO: 68624
Type of Contract: Fixed Term – 1 Year
Organization Unit: Accelerated Child Survival and Development
Duty Station: UNICEF Somalia – (USCC, Nairobi)

Date of Issue: 19 October 2010
Closing date of Application: 31 October 2010

If you are qualified Kenyan National and looking for a chance to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable Somali children while gaining opportunities for career growth, you are invited to apply for the post of Nutrition Officer, with UNICEF Somalia, to be based in USSC, Nairobi with travel to Somalia.
If successful, you’ll be part of a dynamic and passionate team in Somalia and Nairobi that works together to improve the health, nutrition, water, sanitation, hygiene, and basic education of Somali girls and boys and protect them from violence, exploitation and abuse.
The successful candidate will be offered a Fixed Term Appointment for one year. Further extensions will be based on organizational needs, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

Purpose of the Post:
Under the supervision of the Senior Nutrition Manager, contribute to programme planning, administration, implementation and evaluation of programme/project activities, data analysis and progress reporting.

MicroSave Financial Analyst Consultant Job

MicroSave is a market leader in providing consulting services to retail financial institutions in Africa from offices in Kenya and Uganda.

Clients in Kenya have included leading commercial banks, microfinance banks, SACCOs, and microfinance institutions and multilateral and bi-lateral donors.

With increasing demand for our services throughout 15 countries in Africa. MicroSave intends to recruit a Consultant (Financial Analyst) to join its team in Kenya.

For more details on MicroSave see www.microsave.org

Job description: The Consultant (Financial Analyst) will be responsible for assisting MicroSave clients with:
* Business planning arid financial modelling,
* Financial Management and analysis,
* Costing/Pricing of Financial Services,
* Planning/Implementing product Pilot-Tests and Rollouts,
* Process re-engineering, and
* Policies and Procedures.
The Consultant (Financial Analyst) will be based in Nairobi but with extensive travel in the region.
Applicants are expected to have experience in business planning, financial modeling, financial management and costing/budgeting.

WORLD BANK JOB VACANCY: ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT, TUESDAY 19, OCTOBER 2010

WORLD BANK JOB VACANCY: ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT, TUESDAY 19, OCTOBER 2010

ACCOUNTING ASSISTANTOne Year Extended Term Appointment (Renewable for another year) World Bank Country Office Abuja. Nigeria Grade ET2

The World Bank, the leading multilateral institution in global economic development, is seeking applications for the position of an Accounting Assistant. This is a local position based in the Bank’s office in Abuja, Nigeria

POSITION
The Accounting Assistant will be a member of the World Bank’s Resource Management team recruited locally.
The incumbent in this position works under the guidance of senior team members, on detailed issues, using-accuracy and attention to details in order to meet the country office’s need for timely processing and reporting of day-to-day RM work program. Uses working knowledge of daily Bank procedures to ensure day-to-day RM work program is completed effectively and efficiently, working as needed with others in the team or in other Bank unit.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The Accounting Assistant will be responsible for:
Financial Accounting
Processes accurately and promptly all accounting transactions, including payroll, operating expenses, procurement, travel, consultant payments, vendor payments, charge backs and other like running expenses. Processes transactions in the Asset Management module for office and residence inventories;
Maintain account reconciled at any given point in time. Regularly reviews the open item accounts and resolves any outstanding items; keeps relevant documents and invoices systematically to fully support the accounts;
Performs bank account reconciliation and reviews cash flow and replenishment needs.
Interacts with clients both inside and outside the Bank. e.g. staff, consultants, vendors, etc, to effect timely payments and resolve accounting related issues:
Assists in planning and monitoring budget and expenses linked to country office work program;
Provides references to bank’s financial ,and administrative policies and procedures in administrative expense related subject areas;

Driver Officer Messenger Job Opening

Three Green Apples Consulting Limited is looking to fill the position of Driver/Office Messenger. Reporting to the Managing Director, the Driver/ Office Messenger will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and timely delivery of people, equipment, documents, and/or materials.

The main responsibilities in this role will be;
* Driving office staff, visitors and guest as required.
* Delivering of company documents to various destinations.
* Providing support around an office environment.

The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years’ experience driving a company car, a clean driving licence, a certificate of good conduct and some basic mechanical knowledge.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate integrity, be courteous, helpful, and industrious.

He/she will have good knowledge of Nairobi and its environs and will have experience driving across the country. The ideal candidate should be over 30 years of age.

Insurance Industry Job. Administrative Executive. Salary 30- K’sh 40,000.

One of our client, a medium sized firm is looking for an administration officer to manage their office operations.

The ideal candidate will have some experience in the insurance industry working under pressure and will be responsible for the overall running of the day-to-day administration duties; Record keeping, Invoices, Correspondence, Taking of minutes in meetings/Arranging and circulating the minutes of meetings and following up issues and concerns of the company.

Other duties include.

Assisting with HR administration processes

Providing a professional reception

Responding to general enquiries

Scheduling and organizing internal and external meetings and co-ordinating events

Receiving and handling all telephone calls in a professional manner

Product Ambassadors – Kenya

Product Ambassadors – Kenya

POSITION TITLE: Product Ambassadors – Kenya
Dealfish is a Pan-African online classifieds business that is a division of MIH Internet Africa (MIHIA). Dealfish Kenya has exciting opportunities for talented and passionate Product Ambassadors who will be responsible for identifying, securing, populating and managing high quality online classified listings.
Product Ambassadors will excel at working in a competitive landscape, deliver outstanding sales, customer service, and maintain important business relationships.
The successful candidates will report to Dealfish East Africa Category Manager(s). We are looking for Product Managers with at least one year’s experience.
Description:

JOB OUTPUTS/RESPONSIBILITIES

* Identifying, capturing, populating, moderating and managing quality online classifieds listings.
* Customer education and marketing of online classifieds listings for Dealfish Kenya (including giving existing and prospective customers with marketing collateral).
* Reporting of listing activity to category managers
* Follow-up with existing and prospective online classified listings for Dealfish Kenya.
* Convert leads into active classified listings on Dealfish Kenya.
* Provide customer support and service delivery to existing and prospective Dealfish Kenya online classifieds customers.
* Builds a defined working territory according to guidelines.
* Processes paperwork and online classifieds listing requirements.
* Sets up business accounts on the Dealfish Kenya web site and tracks utilization.
* Shares revenue generating ideas.
* Produces weekly activity reports and monthly activity plans.
* Responsible for providing online classified listings in a timely and organized manner.
* Participates in sales meetings.
* Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
* Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
* Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary.

Dealfish Kenya Category Manager

Dealfish Kenya Category Manager

Position Title: Real Estate, Recruitment and Automotive Online Classifieds Category Managers – Kenya

Dealfish is a Pan-African online classifieds business that is a division of MIH Internet Africa (MIHIA). Dealfish Kenya has exciting opportunities for talented and passionate Category Managers to sell Real Estate, Recruitment and Automotive online classifieds to Businesses and who excel at working in a competitive landscape, can deliver
outstanding sales, customer service, and maintain important business relationships.

The successful candidates will report to the Dealfish East Africa Country Manager and will be responsible for prospecting, developing and managing accounts with businesses to list their products/services to generate online leads via Dealfish Kenya.

We are looking for Category Managers with at least two year’s experience. Category Managers
will be responsible for prospecting, developing and managing new accounts as well as maintaining those accounts on a day-to-day basis.

Job Outputs/Responsibilities

* Secure product/service listings for Dealfish Kenya for the defined category assigned (i.e Automotive, Real Estate or Recruitment).
* Builds a defined working territory according to guidelines.
* Sets appointments and cold calls; makes sales calls and sales presentations to new and existing business accounts.
* Provides on-going account management ensuring that business customers are happy with the services offered by Dealfish Kenya.
* Processes customer paperwork and listing requirements.

Relationship Manager – SME Banking

Relationship Manager – SME Banking

Responsibilities
* Identifying opportunities for product development, selling and cross-selling of the Bank’s products to maximize our market share.
* Developing and implementing sales plans/activities to acquire profitable business relationships.
* Maintaining existing client relationships, attending to client’s needs and managing their expectations.
* Identifying and evaluating potential customers’ financial and service needs.
* Identifying customer potential and credit worthiness and preparing credit proposals in compliance with the Bank’s credit and lending policy.
* Tracking and analyzing sales performance of SME Banking products.

Steel Structures Ltd Job Vacancies

Steel Structures Ltd Job Vacancies

We are the leading Structural Steel Fabrication Company in the East and Central African Region.

We have the following vacancies at our offices based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Senior Engineer

Required Qualifications/Experience
·Bsc. Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering.
·5 years experience and sound knowledge in the processes involved in steel fabrication.
·Have experience at a senior level in management of structural steel related projects.

Structural Detailing Draftsman

Required Qualifications/Experience
·Diploma in Engineering.
·3 year’s experience in a busy drawing office.
·Experience in structural steel detailing.
·Be able to work with minimal supervision

MicroSave Financial Analyst Consultant Job in Kenya

MicroSave Financial Analyst Consultant Job in Kenya

MicroSave is a market leader in providing consulting services to retail financial institutions in Africa from offices in Kenya and Uganda.

Clients in Kenya have included leading commercial banks, microfinance banks, SACCOs, and microfinance institutions and multilateral and bi-lateral donors.

With increasing demand for our services throughout 15 countries in Africa. MicroSave intends to recruit a Consultant (Financial Analyst) to join its team in Kenya.

For more details on MicroSave see www.microsave.org
Job description: The Consultant (Financial Analyst) will be responsible for assisting MicroSave clients with:

    * Business planning arid financial modeling,
    * Financial Management and analysis,
    * Costing/Pricing of Financial Services,
    * Planning/Implementing product Pilot-Tests and Roll outs,
    * Process re-engineering, and
    * Policies and Procedures.

The Consultant (Financial Analyst) will be based in Nairobi but with extensive travel in the region.

Applicants are expected to have experience in business planning, financial modelling, financial management and costing/budgeting.

Experience: Interested persons should have:

    * At least 5 years professional experience in banking and/or microfinance,
    * Supervisory/managerial capacity,
    * Delivery of technical assistance programmes,
    * Experience in working in East/Southern Africa, and
    * Previous consulting experience is an advantage.

Agricultural Finance Corporation Procurement Manager Career Opportunity

Agricultural Finance Corporation Procurement Manager Career Opportunity

We are a State Corporation whose mission is to provide quality and sustainable customer focused financial services for the development of the agricultural sector in Kenya.

In order to achieve this, we seek to recruit a high caliber result oriented Procurement professional to strengthen the Corporation's human resource.

Position: Manager - Procurement

Reporting to: General Manager-Human Resources & Administration

Some of the key functions will be:

    * Prepare purchase requisitions, and issues local purchase orders in accordance with Corporation policy and negotiated terms and conditions.
    * Prepares, reviews and evaluates bid/tender documents and proposals for all items to be procured by the Corporation in liaison with relevant Units:
    * Manage vendor/ supplier relationships and assist in building effective partnerships.
    * Ensure efficient procurement, receipting, storage, custody and issuance of stores and that deliveries meet the required standards
    * Verify all suppliers invoices, processes payments and ensure prompt settlement
    * Maintain and keep records of Tender Committee meetings and provide secretarial services to the committee;
    * Offer advice to Management on all matters relating to procurement and disposal of assets and stores.

UNICEF Somalia Nutrition Specialist Job Vacancy

UNICEF Somalia Nutrition Specialist Job Vacancy

UNICEF Somalia Vacancy

Announcement Ref: UNSOM/2010/032

Title: Nutrition Specialist

Category and Grade Level: National Officer - NOC

IMISNO: 68624

Type of Contract: Fixed Term - 1 Year

Organization Unit: Accelerated Child Survival and Development

Duty Station: UNICEF Somalia - (USCC, Nairobi)

Date of Issue: 19 October 2010

Closing date of Application: 31 October 2010

If you are qualified Kenyan National and looking for a chance to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable Somali children while gaining opportunities for career growth, you are invited to apply for the post of Nutrition Officer, with UNICEF Somalia, to be based in USSC, Nairobi with travel to Somalia.

If successful, you'll be part of a dynamic and passionate team in Somalia and Nairobi that works together to improve the health, nutrition, water, sanitation, hygiene, and basic education of Somali girls and boys and protect them from violence, exploitation and abuse.

The successful candidate will be offered a Fixed Term Appointment for one year. Further extensions will be based on organizational needs, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

Purpose of the Post:

Under the supervision of the Senior Nutrition Manager, contribute to programme planning, administration, implementation and evaluation of programme/project activities, data analysis and progress reporting.

Major duties and responsibilities:

* Provide technical leadership to UNICEF zonal offices and partners in expending interventions for the management of acute malnutrition (SC, OTP, SFP) and nutrition information management.
* Ensure a strategic review of the most critical needs in management of acute malnutrition that can be addressed in the current context and devise a programmatic response (with the nutrition cluster/partners).

Interconsumer Products Logistics and Operations Manager Job in Kenya

Interconsumer Products Logistics and Operations Manager Job in Kenya

Interconsumer Products Ltd is a fast growing company manufacturing personal care consumer products which are marketed and distributed in over 10 African countries.

The above vacancy exists in our establishment

Key roles and deliverable are as follows:-

Responsible for overseeing:-

    * Planning for production inputs.
    * Sourcing and procurement of production inputs.
    * Suppliers management.
    * Preparation of importation documents.
    * Management of clearing and forwarding agents.
    * Inventory management.
    * Logistics and distribution/delivery of products to customers.

Research Fellow Job in Kenya – African Research and Resources Forum (ARRF)

Research Fellow Job in Kenya – African Research and Resources Forum (ARRF)

The African Research and Resources Forum (ARRF) is a research, data resource, reflection and policy debate institution devoted to the resolution of the governance and development issues confronting policy-makers and societies in the East African Community (EAC) and the Great Lakes Region. It links scholars, researchers, opinion leaders and public service functionaries to interact and share ideas.

The Forum also facilitates the evolution of a regional community of scholars, activists and institutions, with a shared interest in resolving inter-African development problems in partnership with various organizations, including the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF).

ARRF wishes to fill the following position at the secretariat in Nairobi, Kenya:

Research Fellow (1 Position) – Initial Contract 18 months, renewable

The Research Fellow will conduct research & analysis and prepare innovative policy recommendations on specific subject(s) within the research/program portfolio assigned to him or her by the Chief Executive Officer on behalf of the ARRF Board. The Fellow will also assist the ARRF CEO to implement the Forum’s overall programs agenda.

Specific Responsibilities:

    * Conduct policy research addressing regional development challenges in Eastern Africa leading to publications that meet ARRF quality standards.
    * Generate new project ideas on regional integration and development in Eastern Africa and mobilize resources to finance the projects.
    * Organize, participate in and/or make presentations at workshops and conferences hosted by ARRF or those to which the Forum is invited;

Research Fellow Job in Kenya - African Research and Resources Forum (ARRF)

The African Research and Resources Forum (ARRF) is a research, data resource, reflection and policy debate institution devoted to the resolution of the governance and development issues confronting policy-makers and societies in the East African Community (EAC) and the Great Lakes Region. It links scholars, researchers, opinion leaders and public service functionaries to interact and share ideas.

The Forum also facilitates the evolution of a regional community of scholars, activists and institutions, with a shared interest in resolving inter-African development problems in partnership with various organizations, including the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF).

ARRF wishes to fill the following position at the secretariat in Nairobi, Kenya:

Research Fellow (1 Position) - Initial Contract 18 months, renewable

The Research Fellow will conduct research & analysis and prepare innovative policy recommendations on specific subject(s) within the research/program portfolio assigned to him or her by the Chief Executive Officer on behalf of the ARRF Board. The Fellow will also assist the ARRF CEO to implement the Forum’s overall programs agenda.