Jobs in Kenya

November 24, 2010

Tax Seniors and Audit Seniors Job Vacancy at Gachoka & Associates in Kenya

Tax Seniors and Audit Seniors Job Vacancy at Gachoka & Associates in Kenya

Summary: Gachoka & Associates

Requirements: Qualifications:
* CPA Part III
* B.Com (Accounting) Degree
* 2 years relevant work experience
* Age 24- 30 years

Internal Audit Manager Job Vacant Opportunity at Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) in Kenya

Internal Audit Manager Job Vacant Opportunity at Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) in Kenya

Summary:

Kenya Rural Roads Authority

Opportunity to Contribute to Building of the Nation

Recruitment of Senior Management

The Kenya Rural Roads Authority, a State Corporation established under the Kenya Roads Act, 2007, with the responsibility for the development, maintenance and management of rural roads in Kenya, wishes to recruit staff to fill the following posts:-
Description:

Reporting functionally to the Audit and Risk Committee of the Board and administratively to the Director General, the principal responsibilities will be to:-

•Implement the Authority’s internal audit
strategy, policies and procedures;

General Finance Manager Job Vacancy at Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) in Kenya

General Finance Manager Job Vacancy at Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) in Kenya

Summary:

Kenya Rural Roads Authority

Opportunity to Contribute to Building of the Nation

Recruitment of Senior Management

The Kenya Rural Roads Authority, a State Corporation established under the Kenya Roads Act, 2007, with the responsibility for the development, maintenance and management of rural roads in Kenya, wishes to recruit staff to fill the following posts:-

General Manager – Finance
(One Post)
Description:

Position Scope

He/she will be responsible for the management of the financial resources of the Authority.

Key responsibilities

The General Manager (Finance) will be the Head of the Authority’s Finance Department and will be responsible to the Director General for:

•Overall financial planning for the Authority.
•Design, monitoring and supervision of internal financial control measures and systems to safeguard the resources of the Authority.

Teachers Job Vacancy at Oshwal Education & Relief Board in Kenya

Teachers Job Vacancy at Oshwal Education & Relief Board in Kenya

Summary: Oshwal Academy Nairobi
(Owned and Managed by: Oshwal Education and Relief Board)

To provide world class, cost effective, friendly and enabling education environment.

Oshwal Academy is an international Day school offering education from Kindergarten to A levels, following the British National Curriculum. The school has an outstanding track record of academic and co-curricular achievements.

Due to rapid growth, applications are invited for the following teaching posts for January 2011
Description:
Requirements: Kindergaten

Teachers for Age 2 years to 5 years for
1. Swimming 2. Learning Support

Primary

Must have Higher Diploma KHA or qualification in Early Childhood Education.

For Special Needs Department
* Speech and Language Therapist
* Physiotherapist – Must be a trained paramedic and registered with the Association of Physiotherapists.

Secondary and A Level

(i) Students Counselor
* Initiate, plan and lead workshops and psycho-therapeutic programs in response to identified needs in the Academy.

Associate Professor Job Vacancy at Kiriri Women’s University of Science and Technology in Kenya

Associate Professor Job Vacancy at Kiriri Women’s University of Science and Technology in Kenya

Summary:

Kiriri Women’s University of Science and Technology is a women’s centre of academic excellence in the scientific and technological formation and promotion of the full and holistic individual as a responsible member of the human community.

Kiriri Women’s University of Science and Technology (KWUST) aims at fostering international standards of excellence in education and innovation in teaching, learning and research.

Applications are invited to fill positions of Professor, Associate Professor, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer and Assistant Lecturer/Tutorial Fellows in the following:

1.School of Computer and Information Technology
2.School of Business and Management
3.Faculty of Science (Mathematics)

Latest Deputy Director Legal Services at National Environment Management Authority in Kenya

Latest Deputy Director Legal Services at National Environment Management Authority in Kenya

Summary:
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) was established under the Environmental Management and Coordination Act (EMCA) No. 8 of 1999, as the Principal Instrument of Government in the implementation of all policies relating to the environment.

The Authority invites applications from qualified and experienced candidates for the following vacant positions;

Description: An officer at this level will be responsible to the Director Legal Services.

Specific duties at this level will include but not limited to;
* Assisting the Director Legal Services in providing legal advice to the Authority and ensuring integration of environmental concerns into policy and legislation at all levels;
* Assisting the Director Legal services in facilitating the development of procedures and regulations for effective implementation of the Environmental Law;
* Interpreting law and advising on legal matters.

Audit Manager Job Vacancy at Gachoka & Associates in Kenya

Audit Manager Job Vacancy at Gachoka & Associates in Kenya

Summary: Gachoka & Associates

Requirements: Qualifications:
* CPA (K)
* Supervisory Skills
* Audit Experience of at least five (5) years (one year being in a supervisory role)
* Be a good team player and a good communicator
* Have good leadership and interpersonal skills
* Age 28 – 35 years

Merlin Kenya Logistics Assistant Job Vacancy

Merlin Kenya Logistics Assistant Job Vacancy

POSITION: Logistics Assistant
RESPONSIBLE TO: Logistics Officer
RELATIONSHIPS INTERNALLY: Logistics staff (Nairobi and field), finance & administration
RELATIONSHIPS Externally Transporters, suppliers, clearance/forwarding agencies

DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Logistics Officer
FINAL RESPONSIBLE: Logistics Coordinator
LOCATION: Nairobi
START DATE: 1st December 2011

DURATION: 12 months initial with possible extension

CONTEXT
Merlin is a British humanitarian Non Governmental Organization providing health care to populations in crises. Merlin exists to provide an immediate and effective response to medical emergencies throughout the world. The goal of the Nairobi Regional Office is to provide regional support to Merlin projects in terms of logistics, procurement, security and emergency response.

RESPONSIBILITIES
* To support the stores, transport and logistics functions of the Nairobi office consistent with the Kenya / Somalia programme objectives.

TASKS
Vehicle Follow up:
* To maintain accurate control, recording and monitoring at all times of Nairobi office drivers and vehicle logbooks and provide monthly vehicle reports to the Logistics officer.

Procurement Officer Merlin NGO Job Vacancy

Procurement Officer Merlin NGO Job Vacancy

JOB TITLE: Procurement Officer
DEPARTMENT: Logistics
PROGRAMME AREA: Nairobi Office

FINAL RESPONSIBLE:Logistics Coordinator
DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Logistics Coordinator
RELATIONSHIPS INTERNALLY Logistics staff (Nairobi and field), Finance & Administration

RELATIONSHIPS EXTERNALLY Suppliers, transporters, clearance/forwarding agencies, UN/Ngo’s

CONTEXT
Merlin is a British humanitarian Non Governmental Organization providing health care to populations in crises. Merlin exists to provide an immediate and effective response to medical emergencies throughout the world. The goal of the Nairobi Office is to provide regional support to Merlin projects in terms of logistics, procurement, security and emergency response in both Kenya and Somalia.

RESPONSIBILITIES
* Must have an overview of Merlin logistics operations and assure smooth and on time execution of programme delivery of goods and services in close collaboration with the Logistics Manager
* Implement and maintain Merlin standard practices and procurement procedures.
* In charge of the procurement activities of the Nairobi Office.

Current Plant Laboratory Technician Agricultural Job Vacancy

Current Plant Laboratory Technician Agricultural Job Vacancy

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a Plant Laboratory technician to assist with the maintenance and propagation of in-vitro and greenhouse plants.

The main tasks of the tissue culture/greenhouse technician are as follows:

1. To propagate and maintain sweet potato varieties in tissue culture growth rooms. This work includes media preparation, use of autoclave, and working under sterile conditions;
2. To propagate and maintain sweet potato varieties in greenhouses. This work includes soils preparation, planting, phytosanitation, and use of fertilizers.
3. To assist in the compliance of regulatory measures at all time. This work includes maintaining an inventory of the plant material, registration of its physical location, and proper waste management.
4. To carry out any other task as required by supervisor

The Position: The candidate selected to cover this position will be based in Nairobi and work at both the Bio-sciences eastern and central Africa (BecA) and Kenyatta University plant transformation laboratories and greenhouses, working closely with a CIP molecular biologist and reporting to the CIP Biotechnology Advisor.

Data Entry Job Vacancy with NGO

Data Entry Job Vacancy with NGO

CWS/ OPE NAIROBI JOB VACANCY EXTERNAL POSITION ADVERTISEMENT LOCAL HIRE- DATA ENTRY OPERATOR (GRADE 6): REFERENCE CODE: DE- 02/2010

Church World Service/Overseas Processing Entity (CWS/OPE) Nairobi administers a US refugee resettlement program in Sub- Saharan Africa through a Cooperative Agreement with the Department of State/Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration. CWS/OPE Nairobi is responsible for the preparation of refugee case files for adjudication by Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) officers, as well as the out-processing and cultural orientation of all approved cases.

CWS/OPE Nairobi seeks qualified individuals for the Data Entry Operator position.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
This position is primarily responsible for the processing for data entry and receipt and review of new cases eligible for the US Refugee Admissions Program in accordance with Worldwide Processing Guidelines, USCIS policies and CWS-OPE standard operating procedures.

Latest Kiriri Women’s University Job Vacancy Kenya

Latest Kiriri Women’s University Job Vacancy Kenya

Kiriri Women’s University of Science and Technology is a women’s centre of academic excellence in the scientific and technological formation and promotion of the full and holistic individual as a responsible member of the human community.

Kiriri Women’s University of Science and Technology (KWUST) aims at fostering international standards of excellence in education and innovation in teaching, learning and research.

Applications are invited to fill positions of Professor, Associate Professor, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer and Assistant Lecturer/Tutorial Fellows in the following:

1. School of Computer and Information Technology
2. School of Business and Management
3. Faculty of Science (Mathematics)

Professor
Applicants must be Ph.D degree holders or its equivalent with at least 10 years of University teaching experience or demonstrate comparable professional experience. Have 5 articles in refereed journal or a book in the area of specialization since becoming Associate Professor.

He/She should show evidence of continuing research, publications, effective teaching, participation in seminars and conferences and ability to supervise students. The successful candidate will be expected to teach, supervise and direct relevant research projects.

Manpower Services Job Vacancy, Kenya

Manpower Services Job Vacancy, Kenya

Job Ref. MN 4620

Our client, Basecamp Explorer (BCE) was initiated in Norway in 1997 and is today a World leading developer and operator of sustainable tourism / ecotourism destinations.

During its 13 – year existence more that 10 profiled ecotourism products (camps, lodges, hotels, boats) have been developed in four different countries, ranging from the equator to the high Arctic (Kenya, India, France and Svalbard).

Basecamp Explorer Kenya Ltd (BCEK) — a subsidiary to BCE – was the first eco-destination to be established within the Basecamp Group. BCEK is today the holding company to several ecotourism operations in the Masai Mara and on Lamu.

BCEK and Norfund (Norway’s investment fund for developing countries) have jointly developed a growth strategy for BCEK and with a focus on our Masai Mara venture, where currently 44
tourism beds are in operation divided over 3 units (2 ecolodges and one mobile camp).

The platform for growth and expansion in Masai Mara is tied to the development of a newly established private conservancy—the MARA NABOISHO Wildlife Conservancy (20,000 hectares at present).

This unique ecosystem is located back-to-back to the Masai Mara National Reserve and has a remarkably well-stocked wildlife population already in its first year of operation. Presently BCEK operates the Wilderness lodge and Dorobo bush camo inside the conservancy.

Oshwal Academy Job Vacancy Nairobi

Oshwal Academy Job Vacancy Nairobi

Oshwal Academy Nairobi (Owned and Managed by: Oshwal Education and Relief Board)

To provide world class, cost effective, friendly and enabling education environment.

Oshwal Academy is an international Day school offering education from Kindergarten to A levels, following the British National Curriculum. The school has an outstanding track record of academic and co-curricular achievements.

Due to rapid growth, applications are invited for the following teaching posts for January 2011.

Kindergaten
Teachers for Age 2 years to 5 years for
1. Swimming
2. Learning Support

Primary
Must have Higher Diploma KHA or qualification in Early Childhood Education.

For Special Needs Department
* Speech and Language Therapist
* Physiotherapist – Must be a trained paramedic and registered with the Association of Physiotherapists.

Latest Machine Operator Job Vacancy In Nyanza

Latest Machine Operator Job Vacancy In Nyanza

Vacancy: Machine Operator (3 positions) (Based in Suba District, Nyanza Province)

Our client, a major producer and exporter of raw, processed and value added agricultural produce is looking to hire a Machine Operator reporting to the Charcoal Factory Manager. The main responsibility for this role is to assist in operating the charcoal factory at its optimal capacity, whilst upholding health and safety issues.

The Primary Duties of this role will include:
* Operating the charcoal processing machines
* Carrying out maintenance of the machines
* Ensuring that safety is maintained in the factory

Required Qualities – The ideal candidate will:
* Have working knowledge of machines
* Be able to work with minimum supervision
* Be innovative, enthusiastic and energetic

Required Skills – The ideal candidate will:
* Have good communication and interpersonal skills
* Have proven ability to interpret and apply safety regulation
* Be highly organized, paying close attention to detail and have effective time management skills

Medical Representative Job Vacanct in Nairobi, Kenya

Medical Representative Job Vacanct in Nairobi, Kenya

We are a Medical Supplies company
based in Nairobi, Kenya and are currently recruiting a Medical Representative to effectively represent our brands, increase market share and develop a large customer base in the region.

The Job:

    * Marketing of company products/brands so as to achieve the Company’s targets
    * To build and develop relationships with customers by effectively analyzing the market, successful and swift product implementation and thereafter providing comprehensive and consistent support.
    * Making effective sales presentations to prospective clients
    * Management and submission of tenders
    * Obtaining technical knowledge of a product in full and effectively communicating the same to doctors, nurses and other health practitioners.
    * Preparing monthly and weekly status reports and action plans.
  

FMCG Job Vacancy: Brand Manager

FMCG Job Vacancy: Brand Manager

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.
  

Corporate Sales Account Managers Job Vacancy at Africa Online in Kenya

Corporate Sales Account Managers Job Vacancy at Africa Online in Kenya

Summary:

Africa Online is a Pan African integrated information and communications (ICT) solutions provider offering a wide range of products and services to suit a variety of customer needs. We are positioned to provide both individuals and organizations alike with scalable solutions based on each client’s specific needs. To stay ahead, we depend on our team of peerless professionals in all fields.
We now wish to enhance our Kenya (Nairobi) Office talents by filling the following vacancies:

CORPORATE SALES ACCOUNT MANAGERS
Reporting to the Sales & Marketing manager, the purpose of the role is business development and developing and managing long term customer relationships, ensuring continued growth in revenue, profitability, and customer satisfaction within the selected accounts as well as positioning Africa Online as preferred partner.
Description:

Key responsibilities will include:
* Responsible for building and managing relationship/partnership with targeted Key Accounts
* Participating in defining our corporate sales strategy and representing Africa Online to the customer
* Identify, initiate and pursue strategic contacts within Key

Sales Managers Job Vacancy at Old Mutual Kenya in Kenya

Sales Managers Job Vacancy at Old Mutual Kenya in Kenya

Summary:

Be part of a growing team

Old Mutual plc is a leading international long-term savings Group. The Group provides life assurance, asset management, banking and general insurance in 34 countries (Europe, America, Africa and Asia). The Group has over 54,000 employees globally.

Old Mutual Kenya is a wholly owned subsidiary of Old Mutual plc. In Kenya, the group operates under three legal entities namely Old Mutual Life assurance Company limited (OMLAC), Old Mutual Asset Managers Limited (OMAM) and Old Mutual Investment services Limited (OMIS). Old Mutual Kenya has a workforce of 143 employees and 800 sales agents.

We are currently undergoing an expansion drive in which we aim to extract value from our expanded distribution network while offering products consistent with client needs
Description:

Sales Managers


We are seeking to recruit highly motivated, self-driven individuals within our life company for the position of Sales Managers. The key roles and responsibilities for this role include:
* Developing, managing and delivering the agency sales targets in line with the company sales strategy
* Managing the activity of the agency sales force to ensure they achieve the required productivity within the set standards

HR Manager Job Vacancy at Adept Systems in Kenya

HR Manager Job Vacancy at Adept Systems in Kenya

Summary:

To manage the human resources function of the Group in a manner that ensures there is a working environment and a skilled and motivated workforce that facilitates the achievement of business objectives and that the Group is in compliance with employment legislature.


Performance Indicators

· HR Strategy formulated based on the business needs and overall Group strategy

· HR budget formulated based on the strategy and effectively managed

· HR policies and procedures developed and communicated clearly to facilitate harmonious working relations

· Staff recruitment policy and standards for skills and experience set, developed, implemented and available vacancies filled on time.

· Performance appraisal process planned and coordinated.

Description:

UNESCO-Japan Research Fellowships for Developing Countries

UNESCO-Japan Research Fellowships for Developing Countries

Deadline: 7 Jan 2011 (annual)
Study in: any country
Next course starts Sept 2011

Brief description:

With a view to keeping alive and honouring the spirit of former Prime Minister Obuchi and his belief in people building the next era 20 fellowships per year, for the ninth year, will be awarded to deserving candidates from UNESCO developing countries, especially the least developed countries (LDCs), who are eager to undertake research on one or more of the topics listed below. The aim of the fellowships is to support innovative and imaginative post-graduate research in the areas of development to which former Prime Minister Obuchi was committed and which coincide with areas of particular interest to UNESCO.

The possible date of commencing research is anytime from September 2010 until December 2011.

Field of study:


The UNESCO/Keizo Obuchi Research Fellowships Programme funded under a Japan Funds-in-Trust project will aim, in particular, to impact on capacity-building and research activities in the following areas which were of particular importance to Mr Keizo Obuchi:

1. Environment (with particular attention to Water Sciences);
2. Inter-cultural Dialogue;
3. Information and Communication Technologies; and
4. Peaceful conflict resolution. No other research topics will be
considered.

Latest Vacancies at twendesokoni.com, Nairobi, Kenya

Latest Vacancies at twendesokoni.com, Nairobi, Kenya

1) Sales Executive
Qualifications

    * Degree or Diploma Majoring in sales and Marketing
    * 3 years experience

Skills and Competencies

    * Excellent interpersonal skills
    * Excellent customer service skills

    * Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    * Good selling Skills
    * Result oriented
    * Self driven

2)Administrator
Qualifications

    * Degree or Diploma in Business Administration or related field
    * 3 years experience

Job Purpose

    * Oversee the human resource functions including staff recruitment, training and performance management, interpretation and implementation of personnel policies, and administration of payroll and employee benefits.
  

Banking, Legal, ICT and Business Development Jobs at At Faulu Kenya Deposit Taking Microfinance Ltd

Banking, Legal, ICT and Business Development Jobs at At Faulu Kenya Deposit Taking Microfinance Ltd

Faulu Kenya Deposit Taking Microfinance Limited is a dynamic Christian organization within the micro-finance sector and continues to experience tremendous business growth. We are the first company in Kenya to be licensed by the Central Bank as a Deposit Taking Micro finance institution. In line with the growing business needs we are seeking highly competent professionals to fill the following positions: -

1. Senior Banking Operations Manager

Based at our Head Office in Nairobi, this is a management position reporting to the Head of Banking. Under general guidance from the Head of Banking the overall purpose of the position is to provide leadership in Banking Operations by development and implementation of systems and procedures that comply to internal policy and regulatory requirements with appropriate support structures/centers while ensuring efficient service delivery and Customer delight.

The key roles and responsibilities will be:
· Business growth and effective controls.
· Working in close liaison with the Head of Banking, play an active role in the implementation and management of the departmental strategic initiatives and special projects to ensure efficient service delivery.
· Management and optimization of all Banking service delivery channels
· In liaison with the HR Department, ensure provisions of relevant training interventions as per the identified needs.
· Timely resolution of service and operational risk issues across the branch network
· Establish effective systems, procedures and standards of performance for staff in the Department.
· Effective monitoring of the Departmental KPI’s and in liaison with Head of Banking devise corrective actions.
· To guide, lead and manage staff in the Department in a manner that promotes motivation, efficiency and a high degree of discipline and performance in all activities.
· Working closely with other departments, be responsible for ensuring daily first-line operations and business continuity support of the branches network .

Sales Representatives Job Vacancy

Sales Representatives Job Vacancy

Our client urgently seeks to recruit sales representatives to drive their sales and help in the realizing the company vision.

Duties and Responsibilities
Analyze sales information, work out sales targets and plan how to increase profits.
Visit suppliers or manufacturers to select goods, which is likely to involve working closely with retail buyers.
Negotiate a price, order the goods, agree a delivery date, complete all the necessary paperwork, and keep in touch with suppliers to make sure that the goods arrive on time.
Work closely with display staff and department managers to decide how goods should be displayed to best attract customers' attention.
Planning and setting up sales promotions and advertising.
Visit different stores to discuss how well stock is selling, and make decisions on how to increase sales
Skills and Interests

Java Programmer / Tutor- Leading IT Education Institution 30th November 2010

Java Programmer / Tutor- Leading IT Education Institution 30th November 2010

Our client is a leading IT institute which offers IT education and Management Advisory services on  IT Infrastructure, Project organisation, Software Production, etc, based on experience in carrying our larger European IT Projects. Our client has been in existence since 2004. In these 6 years, the corporate has built extraordinary competence within IT Education, and the institute has within this period of time educated and certified many very competent IT Developers. The Institute is approved by Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology to do Technical Training for Kenyan Citizens, and has been certified by City & Guilds to do Software Development Examinations.Furthermore our client  is working in close collaboration with City & Guilds to develop a whole new series of examinations within highly advanced software development which builds directly on the City & Guilds 200 and 300 series of examinations.

Our client now seeks to recruit 4 full time Java Programmers/ Tutors.

The Job
Software Development / Tutoring  in Advanced Java, Programming including GUI (Swing), Multi Threading, Interface, Network programming, Database programming via JDBC (SQL), Invariance programming, UML, UP, XML, HTML, PHP, Agile, SVN, Ant, Error handling, Algorithm construction, Data Structures, Programming Paradigms

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