Should I Resign Today?

Should I Resign Today?

Should I quit my job” is a question many carry along with in their mind. Some even go for a year contemplating their next move. Quitting work is not easy; it takes courage especially when you aren’t even sure what you really want. Most of us have been there. The signs maybe pointing to you having to quit your job but you just aren’t sure.

Before you can even decide, an evaluation of your contribution against the following questions may help you make a wise and firm decision, one that you will not look back and regret.

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Workshop Manager Constructions Job Vacancies in Kenya

Workshop Manager Constructions Job Vacancies in Kenya

A leading construction company with major infrastructure projects in the broader Eastern African Region seeks to fill the position of a:

Workshop Manager
An exciting career opportunity has risen for a highly motivated and enterprising individual to join the organization as a workshop manager.

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Plant Manager Construction Jobs Kenya

Plant Manager Construction Jobs Kenya

A leading construction company with major infrastructure projects in the broader Eastern African Region seeks to fill the position of a:

Plant Manager
An exciting career opportunity has risen for a highly motivated and enterprising individual to join the organization as a plant manager.

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Create A Great Impression In Your New Job

Create A Great Impression In Your New Job

Congratulations! You’ve just been appointed to your new job. Now the real work begins. It is important from the beginning to convince your new employers that, in selecting you, they have made the right choice.

The first week in a new job is likely to be demanding and exhausting.

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Business Development Kenya Jobs

Business Development Kenya Jobs

Our Client is a marketing and activation agency dealing with the youth market.

Business Development
* Do you possess a curious mind?
* Do you enjoy working with young people?

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Job Search Advice For The Frustrated Graduate.

 Job Search Advice For The Frustrated Graduate.

It’s now official; our graduates are starting their career journey more stressed that earlier anticipated. We have some going for as long as 10 years without a job, only a pile of certificates to show, and what’s even worse is that in the struggle to fight joblessness, many are ending up with countless diplomas and degrees that add nothing else but frustrations.

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MSF France Clinic Manager Jobs Kenya

MSF France Clinic Manager Jobs Kenya

The international humanitarian organization Medecins Sans Frontieres-France/Doctors Without Borders is seeking for its Mathare programme an:

Experienced Clinic Manager
The successful candidate will be responsible for the smooth functioning and organization of the Blue House, TB and MDR Clinics in Mathare/Eastleigh.

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IT Officer Oxfam GB Kenya Jobs.

IT Officer Oxfam GB Kenya Jobs.

IT Officer. £Competitive + comprehensive benefits (6 month fixed-term contract). Nairobi

Would you like to be part of a work team committed to overcoming poverty through the building and delivery of effective and efficient Information Technology systems? If your answer is yes, then Oxfam GB is looking for someone like you for the position of IT Officer.

The IT Officer will be based at the Regional Management Center in Nairobi. The position plays a key role in the day –to-day operations of the IT function, and requires you to provide IT related support within Nairobi offices

Your main responsibilities will include:

- Acting as the contact person within the Nairobi offices (RC, Kenya (including field offices), South Somalia, Pan Africa and Intermon) on all IT related issues.

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Human Resource Advisor Job Vacancy at The Catholic Health Commission of Kenya (K.E.C.)

Human Resource Advisor Job Vacancy at The Catholic Health Commission of Kenya (K.E.C.)

HUMAN RESOURCES ADVISOR – REF/HR/KEC/01/2011

The Catholic Health Commission of Kenya (K.E.C.) represents lobbies and advocates for 446 Kenya Episcopal Conference (KEC) affiliate hospitals, health centers and dispensaries. The Commission in conjunction with USAID Capacity Kenya seeks to recruit a HR Advisor to support and provide strategic HR advice to the Catholic Health Commission and its affiliate Health Units. The incumbent will be expected to provide technical leadership in the development of HR strategies and systems.

Key Responsibilities:

-Support and coordinate the HRM capacity and planning efforts within the existing network of KEC
affiliated health facilities.

-Provide technical assistance in formulating, implementing and reviewing HRM policies and standard
operating procedures on recruitment, deployment and other HR areas

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Accountant Jobs NGO Kenyan Firm

Accountant Jobs NGO Kenyan Firm

 Accountant Kenyan Jobs.

Position Title: Accountant

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Status: Full-Time, Project Based (End date December 31, 2012)

Grameen Foundation USA is seeking an Accountant to support our operations in our Nairobi Office. Through microfinance and technology, our mission is to enable the poor, especially the poorest, to create a world without poverty. Keys to success in this role will be the ability to manage our bookkeeping and payroll functions, comply with organizational policies, government and accounting regulations, manage multiple projects simultaneously and operate in an entrepreneurial, start-up atmosphere.

Job Summary: The Accountant will take the lead responsibility for all aspects of bookkeeping and payroll for the Grameen Foundation USA – Kenya Branch Office. Key duties include processing payables and expense reports, maintaining books of accounts, processing payroll, and interfacing with government regulators, auditors and Head Office Finance staff.

Reporting and relationships: The Accountant reports directly to the Africa Regional CEO with dotted line reporting to the Director, International Finance and Reporting.

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New Year Resolutions Concerning Your Career in 2011

New Year Resolutions Concerning Your Career in 2011

This time of year, as we approach the New Year, most of us spend an inordinate amount of time reflecting on where we’ve been and where we’re going. It can be depressing for some people; especially those who feel like their goals are never getting any closer to reality.

I know because I used to be one of those people. Every December 31st, I’d look back on the year that was and think, “Next year, things will be different.” But, inevitably, January 1st would come and I’d still be me, I’d still be facing the same challenges at home and at work, and I’d still be clueless about how to overcome them.
It’s like the U2 song goes: Nothing changes on New Year’s Day….

Somewhere along the line, I got sick of that little routine. I made the decision to change what wasn’t working in my life and at the top of my list was my career. That was about 3 years ago now and I haven’t looked back for a second. Sure, it was a difficult process. It was scary and I made some mistakes along the way. But I learned a lot about myself and ultimately, I landed here. Today, I do what I love day in and day out. I’m still moving forward, still making adjustments and figuring out what really works for me, but I’m happy. This year, I’m not afraid of reflecting on the past or making goals for my future. I’m in the zone, you might say.
This post isn’t about making you jealous of my career. I simply want to point out that finding professional success and career fulfillment can be a long, arduous road to walk, especially if you’re doing it alone. But the journey is well worth it on the other side. Nothing has given me a greater sense of achievement. I have faith that, if that’s what you’re looking for in 2011, you are more than capable of reaching your goal.

So, if you’re approaching the New Year knowing that you want to change something in your career but you’re just not sure what that is or how to go about doing it, you’re not alone.

What’s your new years wish career wise?

 

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Lady Sales Executive Job, Salary 20K

Lady Sales Executive Job, Salary 20K

One of our clients, a transport services company is in need of a sales executive with selling services background. Reporting to the business development director, the person will be responsible for driving sales to meet targets.

Minimum Requirements:
Diploma In any field
one year in sales experience preferably
Ability to work with minimum supervision;
A diligent worker with a sense for business

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Human Resource Assistant Jobs Kenya Salary KShs 64,000

Human Resource Assistant Jobs Kenya Salary KShs 64,000

Vacancy Number: HRA/HR/12/10
Department: Human Resources
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration: 2-year contract renewable

Starting salary is KES 64,000 per month

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI): The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works at the crossroads of livestock and poverty, bringing high-quality livestock science, communications and capacity building to bear on poverty reduction and sustainable development.
ILRI is one of 15 centres supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). ILRI has campuses in Kenya (headquarters) and Ethiopia, with other offices located in other regions of Africa (Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria) as well as in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka), Southeast Asia (Laos, Thailand, Vietnam) and East Asia (China).

ILRI seeks to recruit a Human Resource Assistant.

Duties and responsibilities
Reporting to the Compensation and Benefits Manager and Senior HR Assistant, the Human Resource Assistant will:
* Co-ordinate the administrative functions of the HR office and provide effective executive level support to the Director of HR.

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Construction Machinery Mechanics Electricians Kenya Jobs

Construction Machinery Mechanics Electricians Kenya Jobs

CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY MECHANICS AND ELECTRICIANS JOBS KENYA.

PURPOSE:

Ensuring timely provision of Plant and equipment as required by the Projects/ sites

GENERIC DUTIES:
* Maintenance of plant and equipment
* Monitoring the performance of plant and equipment at all the sites.

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Head Of Business Growth Kenyan Jobs

Head Of Business Growth Kenyan Jobs

Micro finance jobs in Kenya.

A leading MFI with branches in major towns in Kenya is expanding its branch network and as result it is seeking to fill the following positions.

HEAD OF BUSINESS GROWTH
The position requires a mature, result oriented, highly qualified and an experienced professional with good track record in managing a dynamic team of vibrant middle level managers, has developed business and capable of strategically driving the company to greater heights of growth.

The successful candidate will work closely with the CEO will demonstrate great desire to excel.

Key Responsibilities
· Formulate and implement company growth and development strategies.
· Identify and develop new business for the company in line with company strategy.
· Manage existing business by ensuring proper account management.
· Maintain an ever increasing client base for the company.

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Path Kenya Job Vacancy: International NGO

Path Kenya Job Vacancy: International NGO

PATH is an international nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the health of people around the world by advancing technologies, strengthening systems, and encouraging healthy behaviors.

USAID has awarded a comprehensive health service delivery project, APHIA plus Zone 1, to PATH to improve the health of Kenyans in Western and Nyanza Provinces for five years, building upon USAID/Kenya’s country-wide health service support project, AIDS, Population and Health Integrated Assistance II (APHIA II). PATH and its partners will implement the APHIA plus Zone 1 project working closely with the GoK and a wide variety of non-government agencies to strengthen health-care services throughout the two provinces. It is for this reason that PATH is seeking experienced candidates to fill the following positions for this project.

All successful applicants will be based in the two provinces.

The Deputy Director will support the Project Director to effectively lead and manage the project, including the achievement of the vision and strategy, managing key relationships and ensuring compliance with all contractual matters related to the USAID cooperative agreement and other applicable laws and regulations.

The Finance Manager will ensure that PATH effectively meets the financial planning, monitoring, and reporting needs of USAID. S/he will advise the Project Director, project staff, partners and sub-recipients on USAID contract requirements and provide training on financial management, record keeping, operational systems and policies.

The Operations Officers will manage the project’s administration and be responsible for functions associated with property management including IT, equipment and transportation. They will supervise the administrative staff.

The Accountants will work closely with the finance team in managing the finances of the project. They will be responsible for day-to-day processing of transactions in compliance with USAID rules ensuring timely reporting of field activity costs for the satellite offices, while maintaining high standards of stewardship and accountability.

The Accounts Assistants will process day to day transactions in compliance with USAID rules and ensure timely financial processing and reporting of field activities costs.

The Grants Officer will oversee grant making to local organizations. S/he will design and oversee the grant
management systems of this project including subgratee compliance with grant rules and regulations.

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Too Many Diplomas And Degrees Hurting Your Job Search

Too Many Diplomas And Degrees Hurting Your Job Search

We Kenyans are overly fascinated with education. And by education, i mean having a string of diplomas and degree in this and that. And it is with a good reason. We have case studies of from rags to riches simply because someone got a degree here and a diploma there and look how far they have come.

Take a case of Mutula kilonzo, Alfred Mutua, Martha Karua, Wangari Mathai and the list goes on. Were not it for them getting a higher education i doubt they’d be where they are now.

That was then. The reality now is very very different. whereas in the eighties you could count the number of law graduates, Bcom and the likes the situation now borders on saturation. Almost all courses, save, for medicine can be said to be saturated. All of us want to ‘take’ the marketable courses paying little attention to talent or even interest and you wonder why the unemployment rate is so high in Kenya.

And here is the surprise for a Monday morning. Do you know that too much education, knowledge and experience in your CV could be the reason you cannot get a job?

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Safaricom Latest Vacancies

Safaricom Latest Vacancies

 We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Consumer Propositions Department within the Commercial Division.

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

Content Administrator Ref: COMMERCIAL _CA_NOV_ 10
Reporting to the Senior Manager Data, the job holder will be responsible for administration of portal content ensuring fresh, relevant content ranging from music, wallpapers, animation to dynamic integration of new mobile as well as web technologies to drive mobile revenue.

Key Responsibilities
* Ensure that the Safaricom content platforms have fresh content in line with the regulatory guideline;
* Evaluate the CP content proposals and manage the CP rotation on the portal to ensure that all local innovation is represented;
* Liaise with the Value Added Services, VAS Technical, marketing, and IT teams to ensure development of Innovative content which are relevant to Safaricom subscribers;
* Engage the VAS, Technical and Marketing team to ensure that all the online sites are up all the time, and the consumer data information is updated on a regular basis;

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Tetra Pak New Jobs In Kenya

Tetra Pak New Jobs In Kenya

As a world leading company in food processing and packaging, Tetra Pak’s motto “PROTECTS WHAT’S GOOD” TM reflects the philosophy upon which we conduct our business in order to make food safe and available, everywhere.

Operating in more than 165 markets with over 20,000 employees, Tetra Pak believes in responsible industry leadership, creating profitable growth in harmony with good corporate citizenship and a sustainable approach to business.

We work closely with our suppliers and customers on preferred processing and packaging solutions to provide convenient, innovative and environmentally sound products to millions of people worldwide.

Field Service Engineer
The duties of this job require a very high degree of specialized expertise and skill in maintaining established standards of quality and accuracy. Drive, determination and a self disciplined approach to achieving results are necessary.

The job environment is structured and job expectations are clear. The job requires specialized technical problem solving, ingenuity, integrity and quality within approved organizational
systems and technology.

Scope of the job
The jobholder, who will report to the Field Service Manager, will work directly with customers on maximizing system performance of all packaging and processing equipment installed base through our Technical Sales and Services (TSS) portfolio offerings.

He /she will also support the growth of the processing business in partnership with the sales team on existing installed base and project execution during project installation phase and implementation.

Main Responsibilities
* Install, commission, and automate processing equipment
* Install commission and automate packaging equipment
* De- installation of processing, packaging and Distribution Equipment system
* Troubles-shoot and resolve machine and equipment malfunctions
* Carry out planned and breakdown maintenance service on processing and filling machines both locally and abroad
* Audit customer equipment and recommend corrective measures such as replacement of worn out parts
* Carry out machine upgrades to match technological changes
* Trouble- shoot problems at customers’ premises as regards product spoilage and packaging material complaints
* Initiate sales of equipment and equipment spare parts to customers
* Train customers’ technical personnel and machine operators on the use of Tetra Pak equipment and general dairy technology-during installation, basic operation instructions
* Train Field Service Quality Assurance personnel on quality assurance (on the job)
* De- install processing, packaging and Distribution Equipment system

Experience
* 3-5 years experience in mechanical and electrical and/or maintenance of processing equipment and other related capital equipment maintenance
* Involving all levels of complexity including trouble shooting of the above
* Knowledge of PLC programming and electrical trouble shooting is necessary
* Work experience in a liquid food, chemical, beverage or brewery processing systems installation and service (will be an added advantage)

Qualifications
* Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
* Computer Knowledge with practical use of MS Word, MS PowerPoint and Excel

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Teachers, Bursar, Secretary, Driver, Lab Technician, Nurse, Caterers, Other School Job Vacancies In Kenya

Teachers, Bursar, Secretary, Driver, Lab Technician, Nurse, Caterers, Other School Job Vacancies In Kenya

Applications are invited for suitably qualified candidates for various positions in a Boys’ Boarding Secondary school as specified below:

School Principal

Qualifications:
• Must have a Bachelor of Education degree or PGDE, while masters degree will be an added advantage
• Must be above 35 years of age and currently in a senior position in a renown secondary school in Kenya
• Must have at least 2 teaching subjects and be ready to take up teaching responsibilities as well
• Must have served for minimum 8 years (as a teacher, three of which must be as a school principal).
• Must have proof of professional competences, be a person of Integrity, with proven record of good management skills and curriculum implementation.
• Must be conversant with national education trends, policies and objectives in the education sector as well as familiar with principles and practices of Guidance and Counseling, Industrial Relations, and conflict management.
• Must have knowledge, skills and experience in budgeting, accounting, and book-keeping for educational institutions and general school financial management.

Deputy Principal

Qualifications:
• Must have a Bachelor of Education degree or PGDE
• Must be above 30 years of age with at least 7 years of teaching experience and 3 years of deputizing.
• Must be familiar with principles and practices of Guidance and Counseling, Industrial Relations, conflict management, command and control.
• Must have relevant experience in a similar position, 2 teaching subjects and ready to take up lessons on the same
• Sound leadership qualities and proven practical achievements in highly performing schools

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