Backpack Farm Agriculture Program (BPF) Director of Technical (Farmer) Training Job Vacancy

Backpack Farm Agriculture Program (BPF) Director of Technical (Farmer) Training Job Vacancy

The Backpack Farm Agriculture Program (BPF) supports multi-functional agriculture programs and in Kenya. Food is the primary product of farming, but is only one of multiple benefits that a society should derive.

The BPF is an established social enterprise supporting smallholder farmers with eco-friendly agri-tech and training to achieve viable and sustainable linkages to food production, value chains, credible finance sources, rural incomes, social constructs and ecology domains.

Location: Nairobi
Salary: TBD

Requirements
    * Minimum of 5 years experience working for a commercial agriculture firm or international organization developing the capacity of rural famers and regional food security models.    * Minimum of graduate level diploma (MA or higher) in agronomic science, rural development or related field from a recognized university.
    * Plan, design, develop, and deliver technical agriculture training to support rural, smallholder farmers in line with the organization’s commitment to ecology friendly farming practices.
    * Analyze training needs to develop new training programs or modify and improve existing programs.
    * Develop and organize training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.
    * Recruit and train technical trainers.
    * Evaluate trainers’ performance and the effectiveness of training programs, providing recommendations for improvement.
    * Confer with management and conduct surveys to identify training needs of rural farmers based on new program development.
    * Develop testing and evaluation procedures using accepted M&E standards within the international donor and finance community.
    * Conduct ongoing technical training and personal development classes for training staff.
    * Train instructors and supervisors in techniques and skills for training and dealing with rural, smallholder farmers.
    * Prepare annual training budget
    * Good analytical and writing skills
    * Team Building
    * Self Motivated

How to Apply:    1. Only CVs which meet the minimum requirements will be responded to.
   2. CVs can be sent directly to www.rachelz@ medeagrp.com
   3. Cover letters should be inserted directly into the main body of the email
   4. CVs should be titled: LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_POSITIONTITLE

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Family Bank Limited Jobs in Kenya: Brand & Communications Manager, Customer Experience Manager and Credit Relationship Manager

Family Bank Limited Jobs in Kenya: Brand & Communications Manager, Customer Experience Manager and Credit Relationship Manager

Are you the right person to join the family?

Family Bank Limited, one of Kenya's top commercial banks, is looking for professionals with strong credentials and relevant experience to fill the following positions:

1. Job Title: Advertising, Brand & Communications Manager
Ref: HR/JA/ABC/08-10

Reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for the day-to-day communications /activities for the bank. The role will entail building a robust corporate brand identity aligned to the brand strategy.

Key Performance Areas:

    * Planning and developing the Bank's advertising
    * Media planning and buying: Knowledge of media campaign planning; media buying, monitoring and dissemination techniques

    * Formulation and implementation of PR strategy
    * Planning and implementation of the bank's brand strategy
    * Selecting and managing external branding and communication agencies.

Qualifications & key competencies

    * Bachelors degree in Commerce, Marketing, Communication or Finance-related field
    * Postgraduate qualification in relevant discipline will be an added advantage
    * At least three years experience in advertising, marketing, media planning/buying
    * Ability to plan & prepare strategy and annual budget requirements for the brand
    * High degree of sensitivity, confidentiality and integrity
    * Excellent communication, presentation and reporting skills,

2. Job Title: Customer Experience Manager
Ref: HR/EJA/CEM/08-10
Reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for developing a customer experience strategy and working with the branches to ensure implementation.

Key Performance Areas:

    * Planning and implementation of customer experience strategy
    * Oversee the function of the customer service contact center
    * Supervise the branch customer service function
    * Training new staff on customer service/experience
    * Carry out customer survey to improve the bank's customer service rating
    * Implement customer complaint handling strategy.

Qualifications & key competencies
    * Bachelors degree in Commerce, Marketing, Communication or Finance-related field
    * At least three years experience in customer service in the service industry preferably in banking
    * Understanding of internal and external corporate communication
    * High degree of sensitivity, confidentiality and integrity
    * Excellent communication, presentation and reporting skills
    * Proven integrity, transparency and accountability
    * Have strong sales and commercial orientation with marketing and/or research experience.

3. Job Title: Credit Relationship Manager
Ref: HR/JA/CRM /08-10

Reporting to the Head of Credit, the incumbent is responsible for managing the Bank's credit relationship function; growing an account portfolio of high volume clients; and retaining relationships with targeted client groups in line with the Bank's strategy, policies and procedures.

Key Performance Areas:
    * Strategy and policy implementation
    * Client relationship management
    * Marketing of the Bank's products and services
    * Business development
    * Leadership & team management
    * Monitoring & general administration
    * Portfolio at Risk Management (PAR)
    * Project management
    * Record management and reporting
    * Liaison and advisory
    * Training & staff development
    * Performance monitoring & management
    * Compliance with policies and procedures (customer & staff)
    * Cost control management.

Qualifications & key competencies

    * Undergraduate degree in Business, Accounts, Finance or related field
    * Masters degree a plus
    * Professional credit qualifications a plus
    * Minimum four years practical experience with proven track record in credit relationship and lending
    * Understand the Banking Act and Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) clearing procedures and prudential guidelines
    * Knowledge of current credit regulations and trends (competitive awareness and benchmarking)
    * Outstanding customer relations and customer care skills with a high sense of diplomacy and confidentiality
    * Have good PR/interpersonal skills, have with outstanding reporting skills, problem analysis and listening ability
    * Management ability: Responsibility and ability to grow, support and develop talent within the credit unit
    * Computer skills: Adept in use of Ms Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Internet and email.

The integrity of the candidate will be a key consideration.

ALL applicants MUST send their online application and CV quoting the position, to: or Hr@familybank.co.kewww.familybank.co.ke/careers by Thursday, September 11,2010.

Canvassing will automatically disqualify the candidate.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer

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Kenya Post Office Savings Bank (Post bank) Internal Audit, Compliance & Inspectorate and Human Resources Jobs in Kenya

Kenya Post Office Savings Bank (Post bank) Internal Audit, Compliance & Inspectorate and Human Resources Jobs in Kenya

Postbank a leading Savings Bank, with a national branch network, and an equal opportunity employer wishes to urgently recruit highly competent, proactive and self driven people to fill the following positions in the establishment:

1. Senior Manager, Internal Audit, Compliance & Inspectorate

Purpose of the Position

This is a senior management position that provides leadership to the Bank on Audit Compliance and Internal Audit issues.

The position is responsible for coordinating the Internal Audit, Compliance and Inspectorate function of reviewing and strengthening internal control systems of the Bank and carrying out investigations to ensure that Bank assets are safeguarded against misuse, loss and that all operations are carried out in an effective and compliant manner.

Key Responsibilities

    * Put in place a system to ensure that the Bank's operational risks are identified, analyzed and properly addressed.
    * Provide both management and the Board with a regular assessment and opinion on the effectiveness of the Banks risk management and control systems.
    * Develop risk management policies and procedures, including the quantification of managements risk appetite through specific risk indicators, tolerance levels, and early warning signals to provide a quantitative and reliable basis for estimating the likelihood of risk events occurring, mitigate risk and ensure the bank operates within the set parameters.
    * Improve risk management readiness and create an organizational culture that places high priority on effective risk management and adherence to sound operating controls at all levels through communication, training programs and risk-based performance measurements.

    * Ensure compliance with all Central Bank requirements and other applicable laws, regulations and standards of good practice to avoid any legal or regulatory sanctions or damage to reputation that may result from non compliance.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    * Business degree preferably B.Comm. Accounting option
    * Masters degree in relevant field
    * Computer literacy
    * A registered member of ICPAK
    * CIA and CISA qualifications will be an added advantage
    * 10 years experience in audit with at least 2-4 years in a financial institution
    * Age: Below 50 years.

Senior Manager, Human Resources

Purpose of the Position
This is a senior management position and is responsible for steering the formulation and implementation of bank's human resource strategies, policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective acquisition, placement, development and retention of the required human resource capacity.

Key Responsibilities

    * Advise the senior management team on Human Resource Policies and Procedures that support the business, assist in their implementation and manage the human resource function.
    * Contribute to the development of the company's corporate strategy, particularly by advising on the human resources implication of strategic decisions.
    * Design and develop policies and procedures to ensure that the organizations compensation, benefits, terms and conditions of employment are sufficient to attract, motivate and retain the required number of staff in the right caliber, and are cost effective.
    * To develop and implement strategies to improve operations and service delivery by providing advice and guidance on all aspects of organization development and change with the aim of having employees who are prepared for the change and developing structures that help to achieve the corporate objectives
    * Negotiate contracts with external consultants and other organizations to provide services to support the Human Resources function where these cannot be met from in-house resources for the implementation of HR best practice.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
    * MBA degree in Human Resources or related field
    * Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences or Human Resources Management
    * Higher Diploma in HR
    * Computer literacy
    * Senior Management courses and seminars
    * 10 years satisfactory service and work experience in Human Resource Management, or at least 3 years satisfactory service and work experience as a Human Resources Manager in the Banking sector.
    * Age: Below 50 years.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications with a detailed CV and copies of academic, professional certificates and testimonials, so as to reach the undersigned on or before 10th September, 2010.

Please note that ONLY short listed candidates, who meet the minimum qualifications, will be contacted.

The positions are on a 3 year contract and renewable based on performance.

Managing Director
Kenya Post Office Savings Bank
P. O. Box 30311-00100
Nairobi, Kenya

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Kisumu Polytechnic Procurement Officer Job Vacancy

Kisumu Polytechnic Procurement Officer Job Vacancy

Applications are invited from suitable qualified candidate to fill the following  positions:
Procurement Officer – KP 10
Requirements for Appointment:
Applicants must have a minimum requirement of:

    * Bachelors Degree in Procurement or Supplies Management awarded by a recognized institution.
    * Registration with the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management.
    * Proficiency in Computer Applications.
    * At least (3) years working experience in a busy Procurement Department and conversant with the present procurement regulations.
    * At least 30 years of age.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Principal, the successful candidate will be expected to carry out the following duties:
    * Responsible for procurement of quality goods & services
    * Maintain all records pertaining to procurement
    * Prepare monthly reports on all requisitions under process
    * Prepare tender documents
    * Supervise staff in the section.
    * Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Applications should to be addressed to:
The Principal,
Kisumu Polytechnic,
P.O. Box 143-40100,
Kisumu.

E-mail: info@kisumupoly.ac.ke
To be received on or before Monday, 10th September, 2010.

Applicants, who will not have received any response on this advertisement by 17th September, 2010 should consider their applications unsuccessful.

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Ministry of Water and Irrigation Job Vacancies

Ministry of Water and Irrigation Job Vacancies

   1. Principal Driver
   2. Senior Water Supply Operator

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the posts shown here below
Advert V/No. 1/2010
Principal Driver
Job Group T
Forty (40) Posts
Salary Scale: Ksh. 21,304 X 1,065 – 22,369 X 1,118 – 23,487 X 1,175 – 24,662 X 1,233 – 25,895 P.M
House Allowance: as applicable in the Civil Service
Leave Entitlement: 30 Working Days Per Year

Leave Allowance: (Once Yearly) 4,000
Medical Benefits: as applicable in Civil Service
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

    * Served in the grade of Chief Driver, Job Group ‘H’ for a minimum period of three (3) years;
    * Passed Occupational Trade Test Grade I for Drivers;
    * A valid Driving License free from any current endorsement(s) for class(es) of vehicle(s) the officer is required to drive

    * Defensive Driving Certificate from the Automobile Association (AA) of Kenya or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution
    * Attended a Refresher Course for Drivers lasting not less than one (1) week within every three (3) years at Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution;
    * A Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police
    * Attended a First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week at St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution; and
    * Demonstrated outstanding professional competence and integrity in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities
This is the highest grade in this cadre.
Duties and responsibilities will involve driving assigned vehicle; carrying out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical, tyre pressure and brake systems, etc.; detecting and reporting malfunctioning of the vehicle systems; maintenance of work ticket(s) for vehicle(s) assigned; ensuring security and safety of the vehicle on and off the road; overseeing safety of the passengers and/or goods therein; and maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle(s). In addition, the officer may be required to supervise and guide staff working under him/her in a small transport unit.
Advert V/No. 2/2010
Senior Water Supply Operator
Job Group ‘H’
Twenty (20)
Posts Salary Scale: Kshs. 16,692 x 835 – 17,527 x 876 -18,403 x 920 – 19,323 x 966 – 20,289 p.m.
House Allowance: As applicable in Civil Service
Leave Entitlement: 30 Working Days Per Year
Leave Allowance: (Once Yearly) 4,000
Medical Benefits: As Applicable In Civil Service

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

    * Served for at least three (3) years in the grade of Water Supply Operator I;
    * Successfully completed a three (3) Months’ Final Departmental Occupational Test Grade I course for Water Supply Operators at the Kenya Water Institute or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
    * Wide knowledge and experience in all matters relating to operation and maintenance of water supply systems;
    * An understanding of Government Stores Regulations and Procedures; and
    * Demonstrated supervisory capabilities.

Duties and Responsibilities
An officer in this grade will be overall in charge of all water supply operators within a large water supply area and will be involved in ensuring that the correct standards are maintained in water works; assisting in checking the water supply operation charts, operation and maintenance of monthly returns and estimates of revenue compiled at the water supply area; and will also be in-charge of estimation of water extension construction materials and their cost estimates.
Interested and qualified Candidates are requested to make their application by completing form PSC 2 (Revised 2007) accompanied by copies of applicant’s certificates, letter of appointment/promotion to their present grade.

Completed application forms should be sent to:
The Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Water and Irrigation,
P.O. Box 49720 -00100,2 Nairobi
Att. Head of Human Resources Management Department (1 st Floor Room 154)
So as to reach him on or before 9th September, 2010.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

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