Jobs in Mombasa Kenya (Current Employment Opportunities)

Jobs in Mombasa Kenya (Current Employment Opportunities)

Job Title: Position:Financial Controller
Location:Mombasa

Responsibilities
Oversee operations of all areas of the Finance function, including funding and cash flow
management.
Manage Accounting and MS functions of the Company including Statutory and Tax Compliance.
Develop and implement Accounting operations and objectives. Establish and monitor the
implementation and maintenance of accounting and stock control procedures
Compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements (monthly & annual)
within required company and group reporting timeliness.
Ensure financial and stock records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and
procedures.

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Jumbo Foam Mattresses Industries Career Opportunities

Jumbo Foam Mattresses Industries Career Opportunities

Jumbo Foam Mattresses Industries LTD is an upcoming leading foam products manufacturing Company located on Kisumu – Ahero Highway.

We invite applications from suitably qualified / experienced candidates who are dynamic, result oriented and self driven individuals to fill the vacancies hereunder:-
1. General Manager - 1 Post
2. Human Resource Manager – 1 Post
3. Production Manager - 1 Post
4. Transport Manager - 1 Post 

Others
1. Personal Secretary to the MD
2. Accountants / Accounts Clerks
3. Sales and Marketing Officers
4. Loading and Dispatch Manager
5. Purchases and Supplies Officer (Stores)
6. Drivers / Mechanics
7. Foaming Technicians / Fitters / Electricians
8. Machine Operators:-
·         Vertical Machine Operators
·         Circular Machine Operators
·         Tape – Edge Machine Operators
·         Quilting Machine Operators

Those interested should submit their applications, testimonials, specifying the job they are applying for and detailed CV with names and contacts of 3 referees to the address below on or before 8th January 2011

The Managing Director
P.O. Box 2053 – 40100, Kisumu
Email: Jumbofoam@gmail.com

Kindly note that only short listed candidates will be contacted

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Genuine Freindship At Work

Genuine Freindship At Work
I have a pretty tight schedule. Being in full time employment and doing Biashara on the side doesn’t leave you with a lot of time in your hands. I’ve also had the chance to work for different employers, actually four to be precise in the last six years of employment.

In all those companies I always make it a point to get along well with others. You stand to gain more when you’re friendly than those obnoxious employees who operate at their own level. Anyway, even after making such good friendship I only find that they are ‘very few workmates’ who can be truly counted as real friends.

Even when I make like fifteen good friends, at the end of the day you’ll normally find that you’ve kept in touch with only one or at best two friends after leaving a particular employer.

In college, making friends is as simple as sharing a particular course or unit, or staying in the hostel or having fun together in a particular joint. After graduation, however, there are no such opportunities. Because you might be too busy to go out and meet new people, the tendency is to target your coworkers.

But there are differences between close friends who will be there for you through life’s tough times and people you hang out with while you happen to be stuck in the same office or building. You can spare yourself disappointment later on by noting the differences between a work friend and a real friend.

Here are some questions to ask yourself:
• If your friend left the company, would you still be in touch with him or her in a year?
• If you had a personal emergency, would you consider asking your friend for help?
• Do you hang out with your friend outside the office? (Weekday lunches, happy hours, and business trips don’t count.)
• Have you met your friend’s significant other? What about his or her friends outside the office?
• If your friend received the promotion you were banking on, would you be genuinely happy for him or her?
• If you ran into your friend in the streets, would you be able to talk to them for 10 minutes without mentioning work?
• Have you seen where your friend lives?
• Do you and your friend have anything in common besides your age and your job?

If you answered yes to several of these questions, you might have found yourself a real friend at work.

Is there anything like genuine friendship in the workplace?Many people’s careers have been destroyed by supposedly ‘good friends’ and others have had their lives changed for the better.

What’s your experience  with workplace friendship? Did they steal your promotion, job, wife or  even husband? comments below.

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Jobs Opportunity Kenya: IT Pre-Sales Jobs in Kenya

Jobs Opportunity Kenya: IT Pre-Sales Jobs in Kenya

We are an IT Services and Solutions provider with over 25years experience and in operation in Over 8 countries. We are looking for highly efficient and effective professionals to take up the Following positions:-
1. Pre-Sales Oracle JD

• Qualification: Education: Degree
• Certification: OCA/OCP
• Experience: 3-5 years

Data Base Administration:

• Planning and installing and configuring the Oracle 11g / 10g
• Implementing Database with performance tuning as per the customer requirements
  
  
• Designing and managing multi location data center for Mainframe, Midrange and Distributed Systems across multiple platforms (UNIX, AS400, Windows and Sun)
• Maintaining and supporting Storage infrastructure Backups and Recoveries and Tape management system and providing disaster recovery planning and support

Storage Administration: Oracle RAC installation and Configuration

• UDLM installation
• Oracle User - create user group DBA
• Creating raw device partitions
• Installing Cluster Ready Services
• Implementing Oracle 11g RAC
• Installing Oracle binaries
• Creating the RAC database

Other Qualifications

• Good presentation skills
• Customer Management Skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Basic security administration

2. Pre- Sales Dell EMC Expert

• Qualification: Education: Degree
• Certification: OCA/OCP
• Experience: 3-5 years

Systems Administrations:

• Administration of network user accounts and mailboxes
• Setting up new users’ desktops, laptops and printers
• Maintaining the access right for users for shared files and folders
• Installation and configuration of Hardware and software approved by the company
• Administration of Backup software, Antivirus Software and maintenance of security and integrity of the network
• Inventory of Hardware and software, sourcing, assistance in purchasing, installation and maintenance of new software and hardware
• Creating and removing employee E-data
• Maintaining Network Documentation
• Creating VPN smartcards for remote users
• Renewing of VPN and lotus certificates
• Training Users on applications
• Assisting the IT & Security Manager in technical fault analysis and troubleshooting
• Communicating with the company’s office in Munich (in Germany) IT Department for advanced problems
• Provide inputs and recommendations for purchase of IT related software and hardware
• Ensure employees are following IT security rules of the company
• Communicating with staff on all aspects of IT
• Ensure the windows and antivirus automatic updates are done properly
• Monitoring and verification of service processes – i.e. back-ups, patch distribution
• Providing technical support to a wide range of internal users
• Monitoring and managing network security and alerts
• Managing network IP addresses
• Undertaking other project works when required

Network Administration Skills:

• Knowledge of Routing, Security, firewalls.
• Knowledge of routing protocols like OSPF, EIGRP,BGP.
• Should have good knowledge on IPSec and some experience in managing VPN & Security through PIX/Netscreen firewalls.
• Familiar with Netscreen devices. Worked on different technology or product apart from Cisco (Sonic Firewall, Wan accelerators, F5, Juniper Netscreen, Blue coat etc) will be a plus
• Manage the network security operations.
• Configuration and management of Firewall/Security Devices.
• Implementation and management of Checkpoint/Cisco ASA firewalls
• Trouble shooting on security as well as network domain

Other Qualifications

• Good presentation skills
• Customer Management Skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Basic security administration

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Jobs Opportunity Kenya: VSF-Belgium Animal Production Officer Job Advertisement

Jobs Opportunity Kenya: VSF-Belgium Animal Production Officer Job Advertisement

VSF-Belgium is a recognized developmental International NGO founded in 1995 working with disadvantaged communities to increase their standards of living, improve food security and livelihood sustainability through improved animal health and animal production.

In East Africa, our programmes focus on community based animal health services, capacity building of local institutions and governments, conflict mitigation and sustainable natural resource management.

Position Title: Animal Production Officer- EVSP II
Duty Station: Juba, South Sudan
Duration: 1 Year renewable
Deadline for Application: 1st October 2010
Availability: October 2010

Context

VSF B is looking to recruit a highly motivated individual that is capable of managing a multi disciplinary team and delivering timely project outputs. The Animal Production Officer will implement monitor and give advice on livestock production and marketing component of the EVSPII in accordance with VSFB policies and guidelines.

The Emergency Veterinary Support Project seeks to address food security in exceptional situations of transition i.e. among vulnerable agro pastoralist communities through capacity building, preservation and protection of livelihood for better productivity. 

Role

The Animal Production Officer will support the Project Manager in issues regarding the refinement of the animal health and production system; and give the needed advice to livestock keepers and small scale farmers so as to develop a sustainable production system and ensure access to safe livestock products. She / he will be in charge of implementation of the livestock production and marketing activities of the project in accordance with project work plans and budgets.

She / he will support the establishment of linkages between the private animal health delivery services and the livestock producers, and regularly monitor the progress and performance indicators for the livestock products chain. The Animal Production Officer reports to the Project Manager.

Responsibilities

• Advise and train farmers, butchers and milk vendors on value addition packages for livestock and livestock products
• Establish, promote & strengthen community based animal health structures in collaboration with the Community Development Officer (CDO).
• Carry out community meetings and workshops together with the CDO.
• Provide business skills training for livestock keepers and CAHWs on market oriented production.
• Assist and support the formation of farmers’ associations and CAHW business groups.
• Provide assessment and situation reports from field locations.
• Responsible and accountable for all VSFB project resources in the field locations.
• Develop quarterly project inputs supply planner and ensure the supplies are delivered accordingly.
• Ensure prudent use and reporting of field finances.

Field liaison and monitoring

• Establish and maintain good rapport with the community, local authorities & other agencies on the ground.
• Responsible to the beneficiaries to have their views incorporated in all plans and activities.
• Conduct field monitoring and evaluation as required by VSF Belgium/ donor guidelines.
• Ensure the EVSP monitoring structure and tools are used in monitoring the project beneficiaries.
• Collect EVSP data in the prescribed formats for monthly reports.
• Raise appropriate supply orders to be forwarded to the EVSP Manager.
• Participate in regular meetings, committees etc

Essential or Minimum Requirements

Education

• A university degree in Animal /Livestock production and relevant qualification in animal health.
• Diploma in community development, Social studies, Business /marketing is an added advantage

Knowledge and experience

• At least four years experience in the animal husbandry and livestock medicine in pastoral regions.
• Qualification and experience in Community development will be an added advantage
• Knowledge of Pastoral field schools will be an added advantage
• Knowledge of the Guidelines on CAHW training and support.
• work experience in busy livestock related emergency projects
• Experience in working in ASAL environment in East Africa or pastoralists environment
• Working experience with an NGO/Government institution or private sector will be an added advantage.
• Dynamics of Community engagement and participatory methods and monitoring field operations is a must

Skills& Competence

• Training
• Planning
• Computer literacy with very good MS Excel skills
• Ability to work independently , under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Knowledge of Arabic and local Sudanese language is an added advantage.
• Good interpersonal and communications skills
• Manage and motivate a (multicultural) team
• Good writing and presentation skills

Attitudes

• Identify him/herself with the mission, vision and values of VSF - B
• Display intercultural sensitivity
• Respect in dealing with others
• Willingness to travel and work in remote field locations
• Team player
• Self Motivated and positive outlook
• Conflict sensitivity

Please send your application letter, CV and list of 3 references by e-mail (reference “Animal Production Officer- EVSPII”) on or before 1/10/2010 to recruitment@vsfb.or.ke

This vacancy is open to male and female candidates.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

For more information: www.vsf-belgium.org

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Jobs Opportunity Kenya : Rural Electrification Authority Consulting Services for Carrying out Environmental and Social Impact Assessments

Jobs Opportunity Kenya : Rural Electrification Authority Consulting Services for Carrying out Environmental and Social Impact Assessments

Request for Proposals
Tender No.REA/2010/RFP/006

Request for Consulting Services for Carrying Out Environmental and Social Impact Assessments of the Proposed Off-Grid Diesel Power Generating Stations and Associated Substations

The Rural Electrification Authority intends to construct two (2) off-grid diesel power generating stations and associated substations in Dadaab and Sololo towns in Dadaab and Sololo districts respectively

In compliance with the Environmental Management Coordination Act (EMCA), 1999, an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment needs to be carried out to determine among others the state of the environment before the projects, the impact of the projects to the environment during the construction, operation and decommissioning phases and mitigation measures of eliminating, minimizing/reducing adverse/negative impacts and/or maximizing social-economic benefits.

The outputs will be two (2) Environmental & Social Impact Assessment Reports duly approved by the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA).

The Authority now invites eligible consultancy firms to indicate their expression of interest in providing these services. The interested consultants should be familiar with the Environmental Management Coordination Act (1999) and Environmental & Social Impact Assessments Methodologies in the same Act and Environmental (Impact Assessment and Audit) Regulations – 2003.

The time frame for the assignment is 3 months from the award of the tender.

Interested consultants who meet the requisite qualifications for undertaking the study must provide the following
information:

• Company profile (a copy of registration certificate, tax compliance certificate, PIN Certificate and NEMA registration Certificate).
• Qualification & Capacity to undertake the assignment.
• Details of similar assignments undertaken.

The tender document is available for inspection and collection from the office of the Manager, Procurement and Supplies, Rural Electrification Authority at the Chancery, 6th Floor, Valley Road, morning hours from 9.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and afternoon hours from 2.00 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. on normal working days, upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Ksh 3,000 in cash or bankers cheque payable to Rural Electrification Authority.

 

The interested consulting firms must submit both the technical and financial proposals clearly marked as per the instructions in the tender document and bearing the TENDER REFERENCE NUMBER and DESCRIPTION and addressed to :-

The Chief Executive Officer
Rural Electrification Authority
The Chancery, 8th Floor, Valley Road
P. O. Box 34585, 00100
Nairobi, Kenya

 

or be deposited in the Tender Box situated on 6th Floor, The Chancery so as to reach on or before 13th October, 2010 at 12.00 Noon.

 

Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the candidates or their representatives who choose to attend.

 

Chief Executive Officer

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Jobs Opportunity Kenya : Nairobi IT Company Sales and Technicians Jobs

Jobs Opportunity Kenya : Nairobi IT Company Sales and Technicians Jobs

Required for IT Company in Nairobi

1. Sales Person – Male/Female

• Well versed in written & verbal communications, MS applications.
• Previous experience and driving license will be an added advantage.

2.Technicians – Male

• Well versed in networking knowledge, Cisco certified, MCSE.
• Previous work experience will be an added advantage.

Interested candidates forward your CV with latest photograph by email to:
hightechsys@nbi.ispkenya.com

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Jobs Opportunity Kenya : Dynasty Security Services Security Sales Executives Jobs

Jobs Opportunity Kenya : Dynasty Security Services Security Sales Executives Jobs

We are a dynamic fast growing security company with headquarters in Nairobi and branches in key towns in Kenya.

To supplement/enhance our business growth we require free lance security sales executives who must have minimum requirements as below:

Are you

• Aggressive, resource oriented and highly self motivated?
• Professional and resourceful?
• A team player and able to sale, market security services and systems?
• Aged 19-50 years?
• Hold a diploma in sales and marketing or equivalent sales experience?
• Have minimum of two years working experience in sales of security services and systems in a security firm?
  
  
• Proactive, self motivated professional who can diligently develop a prospect leading to close of sale?
• Able to work under pressure to meet sales target?
• Articulate with very good oral and written skills?
• Proven track record in negotiating, closing sales, presentation, influence and time management?

If you answered YES to all of above, then you need to send your CV and application with day time contact to:-

James.kilonzo@dynastysecurity.co.ke 

Not later than 30th Sept,2010

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

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Jobs Opportunity Kenya : Solidarites International Field Coordinators Jobs in Dadaab, Kenya and Adado (Caadado), Central Somalia

Jobs Opportunity Kenya : Solidarites International Field Coordinators Jobs in Dadaab, Kenya and Adado (Caadado), Central Somalia

Position: Field Coordinators

Location:

1. Dadaab, Kenya with regular trips to South Somalia

2. Adado (Caadado), Central Somalia

Solidarités International is an international humanitarian aid organization providing assistance to populations in needs and victims of conflict or natural disasters.

For 30 years, Solidarités International has concentrated its action on meeting three vital needs: water, food and shelter. By carrying out emergency programs, Solidarités International has acquired experience and expertise in the fields of water and sanitation and food security. In the Horn of Africa, Solidarités International is currently implementing food security and water and sanitation projects in Kenya and Somalia.

Position description: 

• Provides overall management of the implemented by Solidarites International activities in the specific field site, including overall supervision of staff and implemented programs and financial management of project and base funds.
  
  
• Responsible for the security and safety of staff and programs, including regular monitoring of the context, coordination with external parties and preparation of updates and reports.
• Responsible for preparation of reports and proposals to donors as per set deadlines.
• Conducts various activities linked with fundraising and expansion of activities.
• Ensures regular and timely reporting as per deadlines on all activities carried out of the base, and regular reporting on program progress and achievements.
• Maintains regular coordination and communication with all players in the areas, including local authorities and other agencies in order to ensure coordination of activities, avoid overlap and ensure support for Solidarites work.
• Maintain regular coordination with Solidarites management team. 
• Represents the organization to third parties as required.

Required Qualifications: 

• Masters degree (or Bachelor degree with equivalent years of work experience) in International Relations, Social Science, Business Administration, Agriculture, and Engineering or related. Training or specialization in a technical field (Project management, Watsan, Agriculture) an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years increasingly responsible working experience in Project Management and in the NGOs sector
• Proven managerial record and experience in managing large staff and programs
• At least 1 year of field experience with an NGOs operating in Somalia
• Previous experience in working in insecure environment and Security management
• Previous experience in remote management of projects an advantage
• Advanced proposal and report drafting skills required (writing sample may be required). Experience in fundraising an asset.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Well organized and able to prioritize under stressful situations and tight deadlines
• Ability to perform assigned tasks with minimal support
• Excellent oral and written English language skills. Somali language proficiency an asset.
• Excellent command of MS Office and other computer programs
• Excellent communication, coordination and negotiation skills, team player and self starter

Person Specification: 

• Mature personality with proven analytical thinking, decision making and conflict resolution capacity.
• Excellent English language writing capacities.
• Ability to cope with high stress levels.
• Flexible and willing to perform tasks outside of core duties.
• Ability to respect and abide rules and regulations.
• Ability to react with maturity and adapt to fast changing context. 
• Demonstrated interest in geopolitics.
• Highly qualified Somali nationals are encouraged to apply for the Adaado position.

How to apply: 

Kindly send your cover letter, CV and contact details for 3 referees to the following email address: 

jobapplication@solidarites-kenya-som.org by closing date, 8th October 2010.

Please clearly indicate the position you are applying for in the title of your email.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Solidarites is an equal opportunity employer

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Kibaki Hirings Frustrate National Unity. A Look At GOVT Appointments

Kibaki Hirings Frustrate National Unity. A Look At GOVT Appointments

This article was first published by the Standard Newspaper and does not necessary reflect the views of Careers Point Kenya. We are motivated by the fact that any government appointment must strive for National Unity. First Published on 02/09/2010
By Kipkoech Tanui

President Kibaki appointed Ndegwa Muhoro director of Criminal Investigations Department last Thursday to replace late Gatiba Karanja. But the news was eclipsed by Promulgation of the new Constitution and the fragrance Omar al Bashir left, after the August 27 fete.

Mr Muhoro was ironically appointed with Frank Njenga who is now chairman of National Campaign Against Drug Abuse advisory board. With the stroke of the pen, which defied reason, our national security is now a tribal affair. With the latest appointment, the President seemed to dare the rest Kenyans: I have done it, sasa uta do? (What can you do?)

Let us go over the list of our top security chiefs again. We all know who the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces is. Internal Security Minister is George Saitoti, and as funeral adverts of his late brother showed, the common denominator in the larger Saitoti family is Muthengi, and as some say he is a.k.a Kinuthia.

The Permanent Secretary is Francis Kimemia, the Police Commissioner is Mathew Iteere, and the Administration Police Commandant is Kinuthia Mbugua. The Anti-Terrorist police chief is Nicholas Kamwende, and the head of the VIP protection unit, Recce Company, is Joseph Wanjohi.

The Presidential Escort Commander is Benson Kibue, and Director of Operations Director at Vigilance House is Julius Ndegwa. The Anti-Stock Theft Unit commander is Remmy Ngugi, and Police Spokesman is Eric Kiraithe. The head of National Security Intelligence is Michael Gichangi.


At the Department of Defence, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Transport, and the Central Bank this pattern is painfully repeated, as it is in the Energy sector. Because this is not a statistical analysis, it cannot tell you how the lower ranks of the security units sit.

Except for a few odd balls like the General Service Unit Commandant, William Sayia, and Prisons Commandant Isaiah Osugo, who probably hold token appointments, I suspect a national security meeting can be conducted in one non-official language.

Congregate security ‘geniuses’
As have said before, nature and God could not have been that mean to the rest of the country as to congregate security ‘geniuses’ in a few slopes and ridges on the foot of Mount Kenya.

Now, I am sure Kibaki knows who these men are, for how else would they get their postings?

So even as he scribbled his signature, it must have crossed his mind that no matter how qualified Mr Muhoro is, it would reflect badly on himself and his administration. And because this is the last thing he could have signed before he the promulgation statement, it is obvious he also considered they would go against the national mood. But he succumbed to the mundu wa nyumba temptation. The feeling the coming big day had secured his legacy could also have gotten into his head.

But is this legacy secure if we consider the expectations of Kenyans of a bright future devoid of tribalism, corruption, Executive lynching of public servants, and desecration of fundamental rights?

What message does it give the ordinary Kenyan that national security matters can be discussed in one ethnic language?

And if Muhoro was the most qualified, should reasons of national cohesion, which Mzalendo Kibunjia is chasing, have held sway? Which is bigger, Kenya’s interest or Muhoro’s qualifications? After all isn’t tribal balancing what presidents always do, even as they reserve the prizy portfolios for their people?

Before Muhoro’s appointment, we must remember while acting as Transport Minister, Amos Kimunya made, in the most controversial circumstances, Stephen Mwangi Gichuki successor of George Muhoho at Kenya Airports Authority. He next appointed Gichiri Ndua to head Kenya Ports Authority.

Before I am reminded that this used to happen under President Moi, I have to remind you, that was why Kanu was vanquished in the 2002 General Election.

Two, before you accuse me of being ‘tribal’, old-schooled, and one equipped with primitive pre-promulgation mindset, I will tell you I do not despise my President but do love Kenya more.

Three, I have nothing against the gentlemen I have mentioned. I have no doubt they are competent, but my beef is with the system that picks them out and bypasses those from other regional blocks.

Showing Respect

Fourth, whether we like it or not, how we handle ethnicity will determine the level of faith Kenyans will have in the new Constitution. We must begin showing we respect it now or never.

Fifth, that Kibaki signed the new Constitution into law, will not, on its own, secure his legacy, and bury the ugly ladder he climbed on his way back to second term.

Finally, what will change or break Kenya are the little things we do and for Kibaki, it is his penchant for ignoring the sentiments of the people that glide before his eyes every day.

Is this the new Kenya we want? Your comments below.

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