Kenya Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat Jobs and Career Opportunities

Kenya Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat Jobs and Career Opportunities

The Kenya Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat (VDS) is charged with spearheading the implementation of the country’s new development blueprint and strategy towards transforming Kenya into a newly industrializing middle-income country providing high quality life to all its citizens by the year 2030.

VDS is now seeking smart, energetic, personable, warm, enthusiastic “can do” attitude and experienced staff to work with our fast-paced management team to fill the following positions.

1. Senior Accountant
1 Position

Reporting to the Assistant Director Finance and Administration on matters relating to Finance and Accounting.

Core duties and responsibilities

    * Develop and install effective financial management policies, internal controls, systems and procedures, develop and implement chart of accounts.

    * Prepare timely and accurate financial reports and ensure compliance to accounting standards and regulations including IFRS.
    * Prepare & revise annual budgets in liaison with departmental /sectional heads and put in place budgetary controls.
    * Account for taxes; ensure tax compliance and payment of taxes on time, account for non-current assets, maintain non-current assets register.
    * Oversee cash office, imprest, and all payments and also undertake bank reconciliation on monthly basis.

Job Requirements

    * The Job holder is required to possess a Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or equivalent from a recognized University.
    * Possession of Masters Degree will be an added advantage.
    * Must have at least 6 years work experience.
    * Be a fully qualified accountant and a member of a recognized professional body such ICPAK, ACCA and should have computer skills.

2. Accountant
1 Position

Reporting to the Senior Accountant on matters relating to Finance and Accounting.

Core duties and responsibilities

    * Posts to the financial system all financial transactions, prepare timely and accurate financial reports, prepare tax returns.
    * Dispatch of all payment cheques, and ensure they are properly recorded in the register and signed for by the person collecting.
    * Vote Book Control, including voting approved expenditure to the right vote head/item in the vote book, and preparation of budgetary reports.
    * Account for imprest, inventory transactions, non-current assets, process payments, and maintain proper creditor’s reports.
    * In-charge of cash office, petty cash and Tax accounting.

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Front Desk Reservations Agent Salary Range 12-15k

Front Desk Reservations Agent Salary Range 12-15k

Our client is a new player in the hospitality industry specifically operating serviced apartments in Nairobi. We are seeking applications from candidates who are immediately available to fill the following positions early in December 2010:

 

Front Desk/Reservations Agent (salary range 12-15k)

This is a position with key role of receiving and attending to guests and ensuring their comfort. We invite applications from highly energized individuals with passion for sales who demonstrate the following criteria:

 

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Intern Job Opportunity With An NGO

Intern Job Opportunity With An NGO

Handicap International (HI) is an INGO specializing in the field of disability and development.A strong emphasis is placed on empowering persons with disabilities and their representatives, through their full participation into mainstream development processes and the provision of appropriate and accessible social, health and rehabilitation services, in order to ensure equal opportunities for all.

 

Context analysis
Currently, Handicap International is actively implementing HIV and AIDS initiatives in 11 countries in the world (9 in Africa and 3 in South East Asia). In support to these different projects, a Technical Advisor on HIV and AIDS is providing technical assistance from Nairobi,Kenya. The Advisor is seeking an intern to support her on specific areas of work.

 

Objectives

To provide active assistance to the organization of a 5-day regional HIV and AIDS
workshop, in close collaboration with the HIV and AIDS Technical Advisor and Logistician
of workshop host country
To conduct a literature review on HIV and AIDS, in linked with disability, SRH and SGBV
To conduct a sub literature review on existing tools/guidelines related to disability
(cross impairment) mainstreaming into HIV and AIDS programmes
To assist on any other arising issues delegated by the HIV and AIDS Technical Advisor,
based on skills and capacities

Expected results
Organizing and critical thinking skills enhanced at the end of this internship
Increased knowledge related to HIV & AIDS and disability intersectionality
The regional HIV and AIDS workshop is organized in February 2011, as per requirements
(TOR, preparation, documentation and logistical coordination)
A complete literature review on HIV and AIDS in linked with disability, SRH and SGBV is
available by the end of December 2010/beginning of January 2011
A sub literature review on tools/guidelines related to disability mainstreaming into HIV and
AIDS programming is done by the end of January 2011

 

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Technical Support Specialist (2 Positions)

Technical Support Specialist (2 Positions)

Technical Support Specialist (2 positions)

GreenBell Communications Limited is an ICT solutions firm. GBC offers flexible ICT solutions, professional project delivery and expert advice.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two (2) experienced Technical Support Specialists. We are looking to recruit results oriented, highly self motivated and enthusiastic people.

Primary purpose and function of the role
This professional will perform all aspects of desktop support including installation and configuration of computers, hardware problem diagnosis and repair, application installation, and assist with network connectivity troubleshooting, and record all contacts, troubleshooting steps, and resolutions into the IT Service Desk Management tool.

Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Team Leader technical and working closely with the Directors the incumbent will be responsible for the following
* Install and maintain desktop technologies (Desktops, Laptops, Phones, Monitors, Printers, etc)
* Assist either in person or remotely, in the resolution of support issues to ensure timely impact on user satisfaction
* Maintain printing systems and assist with network system maintenance
* Research, resolve, and respond to questions received via telephone calls, e-mail, walk-ups, and call-backs in a timely manner, in accordance with current procedures
* Acquire and maintain current knowledge of relevant product offerings and support policies in order to provide technically accurate solutions to customers
* Monitor client support performance and maintenance schedule
* Provide support and assist in the management of company’s Information Technology (IT) asset management system

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Clerk of Works Civil Engineering Job

Clerk of Works Civil Engineering Job

Clerk of Works – Civil Engineering
Reporting To: Project manager
Main Purpose of the Post:
· To ensure that high standards of quality control are maintained on contracts.

Key Accountabilities:
· To ensure that a consistently high standard of quality control and supervision is maintained for each contract, via site visits, assessing contract implementation with due regard to building and health and safety legislation.
· To act on behalf of the nominated Contract Administrator by undertaking audits of the Engineering Services Maintenance Contracts. This will involve visiting sites, checking service work against the schedule and contractors’ invoices, liaising with the Officer-in-Charge at the establishment and feedback of information / problems
· To ensure that current knowledge of building services legislation, standards, methods of installation and health and safety knowledge is up-to-date using all appropriate means including reading, research from the building industry lead bodies, and networking with all appropriate organizations, engineers, both in-house and consultant
· To provide a service at all times to the nominated Contract Administrator by ensuring that the standards of work and the materials supplied by contractors are as specified in accordance with the contract information
· To act on behalf of the nominated Contract Administrator in respect of site problems and defects in works under construction
· To advise the Engineering Design Teams on standards of quality, finish and compliance with the specification, having due regard to the requirements of the Contract Administrator and the money being expended
· To participate in the arrangement for the feed-back of information from building projects
· To maintain liaison with the maintenance staff of Property Services, and ensure that hand-over arrangements are effective

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Brand Executive Job Vacancy

Brand Executive Job Vacancy

Position: Brand Executive (Senior Management)

Purpose of the position
* Brand management
* Product availability
* Innovation and renovation management
* Product quality and preference
* Consumer communication

Functional Responsibilities
* Managing, coordinating and reviewing cross-functional activities/meetings with respect to product group.
* Exhibiting an agreed standard of product knowledge and consumer insight.
* Initiating market research with a view to understanding product performance, collecting consumer data and translating the same to action.
* Meet budgeted requirements across all parameters e.g. volume/PFME/MC.
* Manage implementation of an agreed pricing policy and strategy.
* Regular contact and communication with NSM, Key Account Managers and Sales Reps, trade and industry.
* Implementation of category management plan across core categories, including key point of interaction drivers.
* Ensuring optimal availability of product over short and long term.
* Identifying, analyzing and implementing “other trade channel” strategies.
* Updating, checking, agreeing and submitting rolling forecasts.
* Conceptualization and realization of new product and product turn over, RIG, and profit objectives within a specified time to market.
* Initiating and co-ordinating new packaging development.
* Meet consumer requirements for taste and functionality within required cost parameters.
* Monitor and action compliance with packaging and product quality standards.
* Bench mark product and packaging against competition to attain 60/40 preference.
* Prepare all communication to meet internal standards as well as adhering to local legal requirements.
* Implement and evaluate approved consumer communication plan according to internal processes or requirements.
* Investigate and implement packaging improvements with respect to functionality, innovation/renovation with maximum cost efficiency

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IT & Website Specialist Job Vacancy

IT & Website Specialist Job Vacancy

 Our client, an Africa-wide market development agency seeks to hire a highly experienced IT and Website with primary duties include: analyzing systems and processes; maintaining workstations and networks; and designing, developing and maintaining Web-based applications.

Duties and Responsibilities:
* Maintains a thorough knowledge of the organization and adheres to all organizational standards.
* Manages the acquisition, installation and maintenance of the organization’s local area network hardware/software.
* Manages network operations to include: troubleshooting connectivity problems; installing & maintaining routers; adding/terminating users; assigning rights and access; resetting passwords; establishing e-mail addresses; assessing and reporting operational status; performing backups and restores; etc.
* Conducts technology orientation and exit briefing for all staff; prepares technology and systems for new and existing staff.
* Ensures technology documents/certificates such as product registrations, SSL certificates, maintenance agreements, service contracts, etc. related to technology operations and/or technology services are evaluated, updated and processed.
* As needed and appropriate but no less than annually, provides written technology policy guidance to managers, supervisors, staff and consumers/participants.
* Designs, develops and maintains web-based applications including websites and intranets. Continuously improves the organization’s Web site and Intranet; adds new functionality and improves user ability to maintain without technical support.
* Performs routine preventive maintenance on hardware and software.
* Assists staff in understanding and using technology; conducts regular staff technology presentations and trainings.
* Ensures for the availability, continuity and security of data and information pertaining to the organization.

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Insurance Sales Promotion Executives

Insurance Sales Promotion Executives

Sales Promotion Executives Urgently Required (20 Positions)
Location: Kisumu
Are you a go getter?

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

Have you previously been involved in the promotion of new products?

Our client, a reputable Insurance company is looking for Sales Promotion Executives to take a new Life Insurance product to the market in style in Kisumu. A good retainer will be given to the right candidates plus attractive commissions.

The successful candidates will be expected to;
* Conduct intensive promotion campaigns of Life Insurance products
* Explain features, advantages of various policies to promote sale of insurance plans.
* Act as the first point of contact between the company and prospective clients while ensuring that you create a lasting positive impression of the company in the mind of the clients.
* Act as the face of the company, ensuring that you present a professional image of the product in the minds of the prospective customers, compelling them to consider the company their preferred Life Insurance provider.

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