Jobs in Kenya

December 1, 2010

CONTRACTUAL TRANSLATION OFFICER at United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNOB)

CONTRACTUAL TRANSLATION OFFICER Job Vacancy at United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNOB)

Description:

CONTRACTUAL TRANSLATION OFFICER, P3

Department/ Office

UNITED NATIONS OFFICE AT NAIROBI

Duty Station

NAIROBI

Posting Period

24 November 2010-23 January 2011

Job Opening number

10-ADM-UN OFFICE AT NAIROBI-16060-R-NAIROBI

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Organizational Setting and Reporting

The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is the UN headquarters in Africa and the representative office of the Secretary-General. UNON supports programme implementation of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) globally, as well as other UN offices in Kenya, by providing administrative, conference and information services (www.unon.org). This post is located in the Contractual Services Unit within the Planning and Coordination Section Branch, Division of Conference Services (DCS).

Responsibilities


Under the general supervision of the Chief, Translation and Editorial Section, and the direct supervision of the Chief, Contractual Services/Documents Management Unit, in close collaboration with the Chiefs of Language Units and Human Resources Management Service, the incumbent will:

1. Coordinate the selection of best candidates for addition to the UN common roster of contractual translators; maintain and update that roster.

2. In consultation with the Document Control and Language Units:

(a) Arrange for the contracting-out of selected types of translation jobs; ensure provision

of appropriate tools to the contractual translators and ascertain that uniform quality control procedures are applied.

(b) Monitor the dates of completion of jobs contracted out and advise the Chiefs of Language Units accordingly.

Programme Officer (Monitoring and Evaluation) Job Vacancy at United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UNSP)

Programme Officer (Monitoring and Evaluation) Job Vacancy at United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UNSP)

Description:

PROGRAMME OFFICER (MONITORING AND EVALUATION), P3

Department/ Office

UNITED NATIONS HUMAN SETTLEMENTS PROGRAMME

Duty Station

NAIROBI

Posting Period
25 November 2010-24 January 2011


Job Opening number

10-PGM-UN HUMAN SETTLEMENTS PROGRAMME-16851-R-NAIROBI

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Organizational Setting and Reporting

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-HABITAT, is the UN agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. The post is located in the Monitoring and Evaluation Unit within the Office of the Executive Director.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Chief, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

1. Monitoring the implementation of the approved work programmes by collecting, analysing and updating performance information and coordinating the sub programmes performance assessments.

Regional Program Development Manager (RPDM) Job Vacancy at Relief International Regional Program Development Manager (RPDM)

Regional Program Development Manager (RPDM) Job Vacancy at Relief International Regional Program Development Manager (RPDM)

Description:

Relief International Regional Program Development Manager (RPDM) Job in Kenya

Position:Regional Program Development Manager (RPDM)

Location:Nairobi, Kenya, with travel within regions and HQ required

Organization: Relief International – USA

Deadline: 16 December 2010


Job type: Contract

Salary: TBD

About RI:


Relief International (RI), an international relief and development agency with cross-sectoral programs bridging relief and development, currently seeks a Regional Program Development Manager.

Position Summary:

Relief International currently seeks full-time RPDMs to represent RI in all forums and to all donors and partner agencies in assigned region, with the objective of increasing visibility for RI’s work, advocating for issues important to the RI mandate, identifying and pursuing funding and other opportunities for the organization.

RPDM reports to HQ Program Development Manager.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

    * Engage in needs assessment and identification
    * Contribute to program design, for solicited and unsolicited programs, and for pilot and full scale programs
  

Project Coordinator Job Vacancies at Merlin

Project Coordinator Job Vacancies at Merlin

Description:

Project Coordinator

Position: Project Coordinator

Organisation: Merlin – UK

Program: All Merlin Programmes in Turkana District of Rift Valley Province, Kenya.

Responsible To: Country Director

Responsible For: Health Coordinator and National team

Location: Wajir but with frequent travelling to project sites in the Province and to and from Nairobi as required

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 12 months

Deadline: 19 December 2010

Job type: Contract

Salary: $30,000 – $40,000

Salary: £25,170 – £25,920 per annum (dependant on relevant experience), inclusive of annual Cost of Living Allowance

Benefits: Insurance cover, accommodation, and annual leave entitlement of 24 days per annum rising to 30 days at the completion of 12 months of continuous employment with Merlin.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be shortlisted on a regular basis and we may offer this post before the closing date.

Please note that this is an unaccompanied position

Merlin International Profile


Merlin is the only specialist UK charity which responds worldwide with vital health care and medical relief for vulnerable people caught up in natural disasters, conflict, disease and health system collapse. Each year, Merlin helps more than 15 million people in up to 20 countries.

Context and Background

Merlin has been working in Kenya since 1998. Merlin is currently operational in three geographic regions: Lake Victoria, the Western Highlands and the Arid and Semi Arid regions of northern Kenya. In addition to the country office in Nairobi, Merlin maintains offices in Kisii and Kisumu towns in Nyanza province, Lodwar in Turkana district and Wajir town in Wajir province. Since January 2008, Merlin has also been implementing an emergency response project in Nakuru North district in Rift Valley province.

The overall objective of Merlin’s work in Kenya is to contribute to a reduction of health inequalities and to a reversal in the current downward trend in health related indicators. Merlin does this by responding to emergency needs as well as continuing to build on lasting working relationships with communities and local partners; supporting the strengthening of the Kenyan health system; approaching health problems with innovative interventions; developing answers to key practical questions through operational research; and using the lessons learned at local levels to feed into national-level programming and planning.

Main purpose of the role

Accountant Job Vacancy at Medium Sized Law

Accountant Job Vacancy at Medium Sized Law

Description:
Accountant Job Opening. CPA Part One.

Medium Sized Law Firm needs an Accountant who is:

    * a CPA 1 or above
    * can work with Quick Books
    * has previous work experience in a law firm
    * has a high standard of integrity
    * is able to work with minimum supervision

Oxfam HECA Regional Response Team Public Health Promoter Job Vacancy at Oxfam GB

Oxfam HECA Regional Response Team Public Health Promoter Job Vacancy at Oxfam GB

Description:
Oxfam HECA Regional Response Team Public Health Promoter Job in Kenya

Organisation: Oxfam GB – UK
Job type:
Contract

Salary: $30.000 – $40.000
Location: Kenya


Regional Response Team – Public Health Promoter

Location: HECA (80% based in countries within the Region)

Level: C1 Global

Salary & Benefits: GBP23,090 – GBP29,954 net per annum including additional benefits

Contract Type: Fixed Term for 2 years

Status: Accompanied

Increase the impact of Oxfam’s emergency water, sanitation, and hygiene promotion work across 9 countries of the Horn, East and Central Africa by responding in an appropriate and timely manner to public health needs in emergency and early recovery situations, by providing technical assistance to HECA countries and regional programmes.

In addition to acting as surge capacity for new crises, you will play a lead role in developing, testing and delivering training modules to support the adoption of the Oxfam GB minimum requirements for WASH programmes and WASH cluster hygiene promotion tools by country programmes within the Region.

The Role:

You will provide technical advice and support to managers and Public Health promoters on context analysis, needs assessment, public health risk assessment, communication and behaviour change strategies.

Radiographer Job Vacancy at The Mater Hospital

Radiographer Job Vacancy at The Mater Hospital

Description:
Mater Hospital Radiographer Job in Kenya

The Mater Hospital is one of the leading Hospitals in East and Central Africa with modern radiology equipment.

In order to further reinforce its human capital, the Hospital seeks to fill the position of Radiographer.

Job Purpose:
Reporting to the Chief Radiographer, the radiographer will be required to deliver quality and efficient radiology services to assist in diagnosis.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

    * Perform all specialized procedures with the Fluoroscopy machine
    * CT Scanning
    * Operating the Image Intensifier in Theatre during surgery
  

Research Project Job Vacancy at Research project in Nyanza Province

Research Project Job Vacancy at Research project in Nyanza Province

Description:
Nyanza Province Research Project Jobs in Kenya

A research project in Nyanza Province has vacancies for the following full time positions on a 12 months contract term.

1. Clinic Manager: Registered nurse or Higher Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science with at least 3 year experience, one year working in an administrative position.

2. Clinical Officer: Diploma in clinical medicine registered with clinical medicine board, at least 1 year experience in clinical practice and has training in HIV/AIDS.

3. Nurse Counsellor: Enrolled or registered nurse with at least 1 year experience in HIV counselling and Prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV.

4. Lab technologist: Diploma and at least 1 year experience in rapid HIV testing.

Medical Representative Job Vacancy at Medical Supplies company

Medical Representative Job Vacancy at Medical Supplies company

Description:
Medical Representative Job 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
 

Field Officer (Medical/Surgical Supplies) Job Vacancy at Mission for Essential Drugs & Supplies (MEDS)

Field Officer (Medical/Surgical Supplies) Job Vacancy at Mission for Essential Drugs & Supplies (MEDS)

Description:
Field Officer (Medical/Surgical Supplies)

MEDS is a registered Trust of the Kenya Episcopal Conference (KEC) and Christian Health Association of Kenya (CHAK) with a mission to provide reliable, quality and affordable essential drugs, medical supplies, training and other pharmaceutical services.

Applications are invited for the following positions:

Field Officer (Medical/Surgical Supplies)

Job Summary:
Provide sales, marketing and Client support services for business growth

Key Responsibilities:

    * Ensure all technical specifications for medical/surgical supplies and equipments are communicated to the various committees such as formulary, tender, quality assurance, quantification, quotation, procurement and purchasing.
    * Visit end-users of medical/surgical supplies and other non pharmaceuticals with a view to providing after sales service and addressing emerging needs.
  

International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF): Resource Mobilization Advisor Job Vacancy

International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF): Resource Mobilization Advisor Job Vacancy

Description:
IPPF Resource Mobilization Advisor Job in Nairobi Kenya

The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), Africa Regional Office is looking to fill the position of a Resource Mobilization Adviser. The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) is the world’s largest non-governmental organization working in the field of sexual and reproductive health information and services.

It has 6 Regional Offices, (Western Hemisphere based New York, East and South East Asia and Oceania Region in Malaysia, Arab World Region in Tunis, South Asia Region in India, European Network in Brussels and the Africa Regional Office in Nairobi, Kenya). The international secretariat is in London, UK.

Closing date: 17 Dec 2010

Location: Kenya – Nairobi

This is an international position to be based in Nairobi, Kenya and funded under a Project for a 2 year period. The position is to support the strengthening of the resource mobilization strategy of the IPPF Africa Region.

Specifically the position is to implement IPPF AR’s strategic objective of supporting Member Associations to decrease their dependency on core grants from IPPF by getting more funding from decentralized sources at national levels, including from national governments; and also increasing IPPF African Regional Office’s capacities to increase its resource base to support regional initiatives.

Applicants need to be self starters, and have the ability to work with a team of advisers working on the 5 thematic areas of IPPF (HIV/AIDS, Safe Abortion, Access to SRHR services, Adolescents and Advocacy) to identify opportunities as well as provide technical support, coordinate proposal development for large proposals and provide strategic direction for the 10 pilot MAs on resource mobilization for the next 5 years.

Sales Executives Job Vacancy at Techbiz Ltd

Sales Executives Job Vacancy at Techbiz Ltd

Description:
Sales executives


Nairobi,Kenya Country : Kenya
Industry : Communications Position Type : Full Time
Experience Level : 1 Year Education Level : Diploma

Sales executives
The Job Role includes:

1. Conduct intensive promotion campaigns for the new software products that we introduce in to the market.
2. Visiting identified clients to promote new offers that we have rolled out.
3. Explain the features of the product, uses, advantage. Candidate must be creative when making sales, ensuring that the client gets captured by the product features.
4. After introducing the product to the client, follow up calls to be made.

Personal Assistant Job Vacancy at a leading company in In-house Printing and Corporate indentity

Personal Assistant Job Vacancy at a leading company in In-house Printing and Corporate indentity

Description:
Personal Assistant to the CEO job in Kenya

Our Client a leading company in In-house Printing and Corporate indentity is seeking to recruit an individual to fill the position of Personal Assistant to the CEO.The Job Description is as below:

DUTIES:

1.All related clerical Duties including Typing, Filing, Public Relations and Customer Service.

2. Management of petty cash disbursement and reconciliation, ensure that all disbursed funds are accounted for with all supporting documents and reconciled. Ensure that all vehicles are fueled, funds are availed for messengers and any other purchase required in time.

3. Provide assistance to Senior Management in whichever way that may fall within their jurisdiction such as typing letters, quotations etc.

4. Assist in overall day-to-day management of the Reception/Front Office area and ensuring that it is organized and clean to depict a positive picture and perception about Capital Colours as a corporate.

Consultant Job Vacancy at ETL Consultant

Consultant Job Vacancy at ETL Consultant

Description:
ETL Consultant

Location : Nairobi,Kenya Country : Kenya
Industry : Communications Position Type : Full Time
Experience Level : 3 Years Education Level : Bachelors Degree

ETL Consultant
The position would require working onsite / offsite across varied short term / long term analytics driven projects

Main Responsibilities

    * Ensure accuracy & integrity of data & applications through analysis, coding, writing clear documentation & problem resolution
    * Analyze & translate functional specifications & change requests into technical specifications
    * Develop, test & implement program logic
    * Responsible for the Extraction, Transformation & Loading of data from multiple sources into Data Warehouse

Runji & Partners, Consulting Engineers Job Vacancy at Runji & Partners, Consulting Engineers Ltd

Runji & Partners, Consulting Engineers Job Vacancy at Runji & Partners, Consulting Engineers Ltd

Description:
Runji & Partners, Consulting Engineers Jobs in Kenya

Due to expanded work load, we are looking for qualified and self-driven professionals to fill up the following positions.

Water Resources/Dam Engineer

    * Degree in Civil Engineering, B.Sc ( Eng.) or equivalent, 10 years post graduation appropriate experience in Design and Supervision of Water Resources Projects.
    * Experience in design and supervision of Earth and Concrete Dams would be an advantage.
   

Assistance to Micro and Small Enterprises Programme (ASMEP) Request for Consultancy at Assistance to Micro & Small Enterprises Programme (ASMEP)

Assistance to Micro and Small Enterprises Programme (ASMEP) Request for Consultancy at Assistance to Micro & Small Enterprises Programme (ASMEP)
Description:
Assistance to Micro and Small Enterprises Programme (ASMEP) Request for Consultancy

Background

Assistance to Micro and Small Enterprises Programme [ASMEP] is a Republic of Kenya initiative anchored within the Ministry of Trade in support of the Micro and Small Enterprises [MSEs] in Kenya, through funding by the European Union [EU]. The Programme has a sub-component on Business Information Dissemination in support of Capacity Building of Trade Development Officers to upscale their skills on Business Development Services and Information and
Communications Technology [ICT], to enable them skillfully and efficiently offer Business Development Services and manage Business Information Centres [BICs] at the District Trade Offices.

Objective of the Assignment

The Ministry of Trade is seeking to engage training service provider(s) to undertake training of Sixty [60] Trade Development Officers [TDOs] on Business Development Services [BDS], and Information and Communication Technology [ICT], to upscale their capacity to efficiently and skillfully manage Business Information Centres [BICs] and offer exemplary BDS to the MSEs.

Training Modules

The Training Modules are designed to cover Business Development Services and Information and Communication Technology [ICT].

The modules include:-

Module 1: Business Development Services Training

1. Transformation Training- Managing the paradigm shift;
2. Entrepreneurship Management;

General Manager Job Vacancy in Kenya - Horticulture Exporter

General Manager Job Vacancy in Kenya - Horticulture Exporter

Our Client is a Horticulture Exporting Company that has experienced tremendous growth in the last three years.

To consolidate and grow further, the Company is seeking to employ a performance-oriented General Manager to be in charge of general operations of the company, from outgrowers to pack house.

Ideal candidates must have a minimum degree in Agriculture/Food Management or related field and five years of experience. Further, the applicant must have general knowledge of accounting and is good at presenting and interpreting costings and financial reports. He or she need to be self-driven capable of working odd hours and handling pressures associated with export of perishable goods.

Applications accompanied with the following:

Real Estate and Construction Services / Products Marketing Executive Job Vacancy in Kenya

Real Estate and Construction Services / Products Marketing Executive Job Vacancy in Kenya

A leading real estate development and supplies company wishes to recruit the following:

Position: Marketing Executive
Key Result Area: Marketing of Real Estate and Construction services/products

Person’s attribute and qualification:


    * Not less than two years intensive and relevant exposure
    * Trained product knowledge in addition to marketing skills an added advantage
    * Outgoing and aggressive personality
    * Excellent public relation and report writing skills
  

Medical Officer in Charge / Clinical Consultant Job Vacancy in Kenya - Friends Hospital Kaimosi

Medical Officer in Charge / Clinical Consultant Job Vacancy in Kenya - Friends Hospital Kaimosi

Friends Hospital Kaimosi is sponsored by Friends United Meeting (FUM), a Quaker mission based in Kisumu Kenya and Richmond Indiana USA.

The hospital is a Christian non-profit making Level IV institution and is managed by a board of governors appointed by FUM.

The hospital has capacity of 140 beds.

Medical Officer in Charge/Clinical Consultant

Job description

Reporting to the board of governors and participating in the management team, the holder of this position will be charged with the responsibility of overseeing all clinical operations of the hospital.

Principal duties and responsibilities

    * Guide the management team and board on areas of clinical establishment and development.
    * Conduct daily ward rounds and supervise all patient care.

M&E Specialist Job Vacancy at Social Impact, Inc.

M&E Specialist Job Vacancy at Social Impact, Inc.

KENYA – M&E Specialist

Social Impact, Inc.

International Development firm

Closing date: 03 Dec 2010

Location: Kenya

KENYA – FANIKISHA

M&E SPECIALIST

Background:


Social Impact (SI) is an Arlington based international development management consulting firm. We provide a full range of innovative management consulting, technical assistance, and training services to strengthen international development programs, organizations and policies. We provide services globally in the areas of democracy and governance, health and education, agriculture, the environment, and economic growth.

Objective:


SI is seeking experienced monitoring and evaluation personnel to support an anticipated USAID AIDS, Population, and Health activity in Nairobi, Kenya. The project aims to work with the Government of Kenya and local implementing partners to expand the availability of quality, sustainable, HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis prevention, treatment, care and support, along with integrated reproductive health and family planning services. In addition to increasing access to the use of services, the project also promotes healthy behaviors among the most at-risk Kenyans.

Job Description for the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist:
* Refine and implement the Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP), including data collection;
* Indicator selection related to health activities;

Program Officer for Communication and Outreach at Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation

Program Officer for Communication and Outreach at Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation

Program Officer for Communication and Outreach (only Local Candidates will be considered)

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation

Closing date: 14 Dec 2010

Location: United Republic of Tanzania (the) – Dar Es Salaam

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation [EGPAF] supports Tanzania’s Ministry of Health and other stakeholders in The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation [EGPAF] supports Tanzania’s Ministry of Health and other stakeholders in the role out and strengthening of a broad scale of HIV programs through a District approach.

Immediate Supervisor: Program Coordinator; Communication and Outreach

BASIC FUNCTION

This position is responsible for the design, implementation and evaluation of communication, advocacy and outreach initiatives which build on EGPAF’s technical expertise and credibility to increase awareness of and support for prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV and paediatric HIV/AIDS care and treatment. The focus of these initiatives will be to educate policy makers, opinion leaders, the media, civil society organizations and the public about pediatric AIDS issues.

While working with the Program Coordinator for Communications and Outreach, the Program Officer will provide leadership in media engagement and communications initiatives to create awareness and achieve a stronger image and positioning of EGPAF in Tanzania as highly responsive, professional, collaborative and effective and also as a leader in pediatric AIDS. S/he will report to the Program Coordinator; Communication and Outreach who provides leadership to the communication and outreach department.

MAJOR ACTIVITIES OF THE JOB

Responsibility 1: Outreach to media

· Increase awareness among the Tanzanian media on paediatric AIDS and prevention issues

· Expand media coverage of Foundation’s work and of paediatric AIDS and prevention issues.

· Develop and distribute press releases, media advisories, fact sheets and other appropriate materials to support media coverage of Foundation and partner activities.

Regional Security Manager and Logistician Job Vacancy

Regional Security Manager and Logistician Job Vacancy

Description:
CESVI Regional Security Manager and Logistician Job in Kenya

Work Context
Cesvi has in Nairobi a Regional Representation to coordinate the projects and programmes in Kenya, Sudan and Somalia. It is a medium-size operation in terms of projects and expatriate staff. There is also a number of local staff and consultants usually managed by the office.

Regional Security Manager and Logistician
Organisation: CESVI cooperazione e sviluppo – Italy
Job type: Temporary
Duration: 6 months, renewable
Salary: TBD
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Code 77/2010 RSM NAIR

Required Competences
  • Extensive work experience in emergency projects as security manager in post-conflict or conflict environments
  • Good knowledge of logistic measures to support in remote offices
  • Good communication skills, diplomatic (it is essential the cooperation among the main Office in Nairobi and the field offices in the Region
  • Detail oriented, strong organizational

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