Radio Africa Group Job Vacancies and Career Opportunities

The Radio Africa Group (Kiss FM, Classic FM, East FM, Jambo FM) wishes to recruit a

Radio News Editor

Responsibilities
The Radio News Editor will report to the Group News Editor who is also responsible for the news content of the Nairobi Star.

Radio News Editor will manage and motivate a team of newsreaders and editors handling the copy received from the Group's network of reporters and correspondents.

Competencies
Knowledge and practical experience of radio newsroom management; knowledge of current affairs including politics, business and sports; a keen awareness of detail and vivid language; good editing skills; ability to work under pressure and on short deadlines; willingness to be on call 24 hours a day; possession of a wide network of contacts and news sources.

Education
Should be a graduate.

Work Experience
A minimum of five years in radio journalism. Experience in newsroom management is desirable but not mandatory.

News Reader/Editors

We are looking for two top notch news readers. You will report to the Radio News Editor and be responsible for editing stories, compiling and reading news for assigned stations. An excellent reading voice, impeccable English accent,a good news sense and excellent writing skills are required.

You will work under short deadlines, preparing and delivering news up to twice an hour as well as updating news stories as they break.

A graduate degree is essential and radio experience will be an advantage. Send your application with a sample.

Applications must be received on or before 7th February 2009.

All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible and well before the deadline.

Applications should be sent to:

The Managing Director,
Radio Africa Group
P.O. Box 74497-00200
2nd Floor, Lion Place Waiyaki Way
Nairobi

E-Mail: jobs @ kissfm.co.ke

Youth Peer Educators Coordinator Job Vacancy

We are a marketing focused, results oriented, social enterprise (NGO) which uses modern management techniques to provide quality sexual and reproductive healthcare (SRH) to poor, marginalised communities in Kenya. We are a senior member of a global partnership which develops effective and sustainable family planning programmes in the UK and overseas. The global partnership supports its partners with technical, financial, management, monitoring and evaluation inputs on a continuing basis.

We exist to improve quality of life and health through high quality affordable family planning and reproductive healthcare services and products.

We are seeking dynamic, proactive and innovative qualified persons to fill the showing post in Kenya; Youth Peer Educators Coordinator

Reporting to the Project Manager the incumbent will coordinate and network nationwide youth peer educators in implementing IEC and BCC interventions focusing on HIV & AIDS, targeting the youth. The position will be a three year contract.

Experience and Qualifications.

• Should have a first degree in social sciences / education/ counselling (Public health training will be an added advantage.
  
• Age not over 30 years
• Must be enrolled in a youth peer learning group named as a Training of trainers in Peer Education
  
• Must have demonstrated facilitation skills in PE and life skills education.
  
• Knowledgeable and sensitive to youth issues
  
• Be gender sensitive
• Must have demonstrated organisation and analytical report writing skills
  
• Must have conducted 40 hours training in peer education
  
• Able to work with teams and groups
  
• Able to apply innovative training skills.
  
• Be a self motivated individual with desire to inspire and create change.

Send in your applications for the above vacancy within fourteen (14) days from this date to

DN.A/143,
P.O. BOX 49010
GPO 00100
Nairobi

University of Nairobi Job Vacancies and Career Opportunities

Applications are invited for the following positions:

SENIOR LECTURER, DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACOLOGY AND PHARMACOGNOSY, COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
AC/01/04/09 - (R&T) (ONE POST)

Applicants should be holders of a Ph.D degree in Pharmacy. They must have a minimum of five (5) years teaching experience at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, three (3) of which must be at lecturer level. They should have a minimum of four publications in refereed journals or two journal publications and two chapters in scholarly books since the last promotion. They should show evidence of continuing research activities.

LECTURER, DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCE, SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
AC/01/05/09 - (CHSS) (ONE POST)

Applicants should be in possession of a Ph.D degree in Management Science from a recognized University. Applicants with a Masters degree in Management Science with at least three years teaching experience at University level and have a minimum of two publications in refereed journals or two chapters in scholarly books since the last promotion will also be considered. They must be specialized in any of the following areas: Management Information Systems, Operations Management, Operations Research, Project Management, Purchasing and Supply Chairs Management. The successful candidate will be expected to teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate degree levels. They will also be expected to undertake research in their areas of specialization.

LECTURER, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING, SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
AC/01/06/09 - (CHSS) (ONE POST)

Applicants should be in possession of a Ph.D degree in Finance and Accounting related disciplines from a recognized university. Applicants with a Masters degree in Finance or Accounting with a least three years teaching experience at university level and have a minimum of two publications in refereed journals or two chapters in scholarly books will be considered. They must be specialized in any of the following areas: Financial Accounting, Tax Practice, Auditing, Financial Management, Investment and Portfolio Management The successful candidate will be expected to teach and mentor both undergraduate and postgraduate students, supervise their research projects and initiate and conduct research. They will also be expected to undertake research in their field of specialization.

LECTURER, DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
AC/01/07/09- (CHSS) (ONE POST)

Applicants should be holders of a Ph.D degree in Business Administration, in any of the following areas: Marketing, Insurance, Human Resource and Strategic Management. Applicants with a Masters degree in Business Administration with at least three (3) years teaching experience at university level and have a minimum of two publications in refereed journals or two chapters in scholarly books will be considered. The successful candidate will be expected to teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate degree levels. They will also be expected to undertake research in their areas of specialization.

LECTURER, DEPARTMENT OF LINGUISTICS AND LANGUAGES, COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
AC/01/08/09 - (CHSS) (ONE POST)

Applicants should have a Ph.D in German Studies. Holders of a Masters degree in German with three years teaching experience at university level and a minimum of two publications in refereed journals or two chapters in scholarly books since appointment will also be considered. All applicants must show evidence of continuing research activity. The successful candidates will be required to teach both undergraduate and postgraduate students They will also be required to supervise research projects, initiate and conduct research in their areas of specialization.

LECTURER, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS, COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND VETERINARY SCIENCES
AC/01/09/09 - (CAVS) (ONE POST)

Applicants should be holders of a Ph.D degree in Agricultural Economics Agribusiness Agricultural Education and Extension, or related field or equivalent. Holders of Masters degree with minimum three (3) years teaching experience at university level will be considered. Applicants should have a minimum of two publications in refereed journals or two chapters in scholarly books and evidence of continuing research activity. The successful candidate will be expected to teach at least three of a broad range of cross-cutting agricultural economics / business courses namely Business Taxation, Risk Management Management Accounting and Agricultural Education Planning and Extension Program, Planning and analysis of Extension Projects, Information Technology and Marketing. The successful candidate should also be able to conduct and supervise research in the relevant field. This is a two-year contract renewable by mutual agreement

LECTURER, DEPARTMENT OF REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING
AC/01/10/09 - (CAE) (ONE POST)

Applicants should be holders of a Ph.D degree in at least one of the following areas: Building Economics, Construction Management, Construction Project Management, Building Management, Quantity Surveying, Architecture and Building technology. Holders of a Masters degree with minimum three (3) years teaching experience at university level will also be considered. Applicants should have a minimum of two (2) publications in refereed journals or two (2) chapters in scholarly books and evidence of continuing research activity. They must be registered with the relevant registration board and professional organization or show evidence of registration. A first degree in the above areas of specialization will be an added advantage. The successful candidate will be expected to teach at both postgraduate and undergraduate degree courses. He/She will also be expected to undertake research in his/her areas of specialization.
This is a two-year contract renewable by mutual agreement

LECTURER, DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL PRODUCTION, COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND VETERINARY SCIENCES
AC/01/11/09 - (CAVS) (ONE POST)

Applicants should have Ph.D in Genetics/Molecular Biology or equivalent. A Masters degree with minimum three (3) years teaching experience at university level will be considered. Applicants should have a minimum of two publications in refereed journals or two chapters in scholarly books and evidence of continuing research activity. The successful candidate will be expected to teach both undergraduate and postgraduate students in the areas specified above. They will be expected to undertake research in their areas of specialization.

LECTURER, DEPARTMENT OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY/ORAL PATHOLOGY AND MEDICINE, COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
AC/01/12/09 - (CHS) (ONE POST)

Applicants should be holders of a masters degree in Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology or Diagnostic Radiology and Radiation Medicine or its equivalent from a recognized institution. Applicants should have three (3) years teaching experience at university level. Applicants should have a minimum of two (2) publications in refereed journals or two (2) chapters in scholarly books and evidence of continuing research activity. He /She should be registered or registrable with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board. The successful candidates will be required to teach and supervise both undergraduate and postgraduate students. He/She will also be expected to initiate and conduct research in the areas of Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology, diagnostic Imaging and Radiation Science.

PROJECT PHYSICIAN, (EDCTP), HIV VACCINE STUDY, DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY, COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
AC/01/11/09 - (CHS) (ONE POST)

Applicants should have a Postgraduate degree (MMed) in Paediatrics and be registered by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board. Those with a Bachelor's degree in Medicine (MBChB) or its equivalent with at least two-year post-registration experience will be considered. Applicants with clinical research experience and certificate in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) will have an added advantage. The successful applicant will be responsible for screening, enrolling and following up paediatric study participants in a research project, collecting and analyzing data and presenting results in scientific conferences. He/She must be able to work with minimal supervision and be ready to work for long hours when necessary. This is a one-year contract renewable by mutual agreement

TUTORIAL FELLOW, DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATIVE AND PROSTHETIC DENTRISTRY
AC/01/14/09 - (CHS) (ONE POST)

Applicants should be holders of a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree or equivalent from recognized universities and must be registered or eligible for registration by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board. They must have worked for at least one (l) year after completion of internship and preferably with some experience in research. Candidates must show interest in Science of Dental Materials. The successful candidate must be willing to pursue a teaching career in Dental Bio materials Science and pursue a masters degree in the same specialty.

TUTORIAL FELLOW, DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL PRODUCTION, COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND VETERINARY SCIENCES
AC/01/15/09 - (CAVS) (ONE POST)

Applicants should have BVM or BSc in Animal Production/ Agriculture or its equivalent. For BVM graduates, they should have a good first degree and are expected to have registered for Masters degree in Animal Genetics and Breeding or its equivalent For graduates in Agriculture/Animal Production they must have an MSc in Animal Genetics and Breeding or its equivalent and are expected to have registered for Ph.D degree for the same. Successful candidate will be required to teach undergraduate students. He/ She will be expected to participate in the Department/Faculty/ University activities.

TUTORIAL FELLOW, DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL PRODUCTION, COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND VETERINARY SCIENCES
AC/01/16/09 - (CAVS) (ONE POST)

Applicants should have BVM or BSc in Animal/Agriculture or its equivalent. For BVM graduates, they should have a good first degree and expected to have registered for MSc in Animal Nutrition and Feed Resources or its equivalent. For graduates in Agriculture/ Animal Production, they must have an MSc in Animal Nutrition and Feed Resources or its equivalent and are expected to have registered for Ph.D degree for the same. Successful candidate will be required to teach students. He/She will be expected to participate in the Department/Faculty/University activities.

TUTORIAL FELLOW, DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY, COLLEGE OF BIOLOGICAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES
AC/01/17/09 - (CBPS) (ONE POST)

Applicants should have Masters degree in Meteorology or related field. In addition, they are expected to have registered for Ph.D degree. The successful applicant will be expected to participate in teaching courses in the following areas: weather analysis; weather and climate forecasting; remote sensing and CIS.

TUTORIAL FELLOW, DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACOLOGY AND PHARMACOGNOSY, COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
AC/01/18 /09 - (CHS) (ONE POST) - RE-ADVERTISEMENT

Applicants should be holders of a good Bachelor of Pharmacy degree and are expected to have registered for masters degree in the same field. They must be registered Pharmacist and willing to pursue a teaching career in Pharmacognosy.

PROJECT MANAGER (TRAINING HIV PROGRAM MANAGERS FOR KENYA) (UNHID) - COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
AC/01/19/09 -(CHS) (ONE POST)

Applicants must be holders of a Masters Degree in Public Health, Administration or other relevant discipline. They must have three (3) years relevant experience in senior management and /or HIV/ Aids Training. This is a one-year contract renewable by mutual agreement

TRAINING CO-ORDINATOR (TRAINING HIV PROGRAM MANAGERS FOR KENYA) (UNITID) - COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
AC/01/20/09 - (CHS) (ONE POST)

Applicants must be holders of a Masters degree in Public Health, Administration or other relevant discipline. They must have two (2) years relevant experience in Training and HIV/Aids. This is a one-year contract renewable by mutual agreement

CHIEF ICT OFFICER (USER SUPPORT SERVICES)
AC/01/21/09-(R&T) (THREE POSTS)

Applicants should have a minimum MSc in computer Science or Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a BSc in any of the above areas with at least three years experience in the same field or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. In addition candidates should have technical skills in networks infrastructure and service management. They are also expected to survey, analyze and make recommendations on services, hardware, software and local network solutions in campuses to determine requirements in time with targets set in ICTC strategic plan among others. Two years computer and network support experience will be added advantage.

SENIOR ASSISTANT NETWORK ENGINEER ICT CENTER
AC/01/12/09 - (R&T) (ONE POST)

Applicants should have a minimum of MSc degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent qualification or a BSc in any of the above areas with three (3) experience. Candidate should have technical skills in networks infrastructure and service management. The candidate is also expected to implement and manage communications and computer networks among others. Must have at least one year management experience.

SENIOR ICT OFFICER (MIS)
GRADE DEF - AD/01/08 /09-(R&T) (ONE POST)

Applicants should be holders of BSc in Computer Science or Information Systems or equivalent from a recognized institution. The candidate should have technical skills, effective communication and good systems analytical and diagnostic skills. The candidate is expected to analyze, design, construct, implement, maintain and support information systems on varied platforms among others. Applicants must have one-year's systems/software development experience.

CLINICAL OFFICER GRADE DEF, UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICES CLINIC AT KIBWEZI - AD/01/09/09 - (R&T) (ONE POST)

Applicants must be holders of a KCSE C+ Certificate or equivalent qualification. They must have a Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine from Kenya Medical Training Center (KMTC) with at least three (3) years experience in Clinical Medicine in a busy out-patient clinic. Work will involve running the Kibwezi Out-Patient Clinic in the University Health Services situated at Kibwezi District. Successful candidate will also be expected to work during odd hours.

ADMINISTRATOR (TRAINING FOR HIV PROGRAM MANAGERS IN KENYA), (UNHID) COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES -AD/01/10/09 - (CHS) (ONE POST)

Applicants must be holders of a Bachelors degree with postgraduate training in administration or management and at least one (1) year administrative experience. This is a one-year contract renewable by mutual agreement

ASSISTANT EXAMINATION OFFICER GRADE EF, ACADEMIC DIVISION
AD/01/11/99 - (R&T) (ONE POST)

Applicants should be holders of at least a second class honours (Lower Division) degree from a recognized University. They must have three (3) years experience in a busy examining body or institution. In addition they must be computer literate and have knowledge of public examinations. Successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate maturity, high level of integrity, ability to maintain confidentiality of examinations and work under minimum supervision. This is a two-year contract renewable by mutual agreement

SENIOR SECRETARY GRADE CD, (ACADEMIC DIVISION)
AD/01/12/09 - (R&T) (ONE POST)

Applicants should be holders of at least a second class honours (Lower Division) degree from a recognized University. In addition they should have a credit in English language, Business English III, Commerce II, Secretarial Duties II, Office Management 111, Shorthand 111 (minimum 120 w.p.m.) or Audio-Typewriting III, Typewriting 50 w.p.m. They should also have certificates in and be able to use Word Processing, Spreadsheets and Data Base Management packages. They should have three (3) years experience as Secretary Grade B or a comparable position of responsibility for the grade. They should have knowledge of Anti-Virus Tools. Successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate maturity, high level of integrity, ability to maintain confidentiality of work assigned to them and able to work under minimum supervision. This is a two-year contract renewable by mutual agreement.

EXAMINATION SECRETARY GRADE CD, (ACADEMIC DIVISION)
AD/01/13/09 - (R&T) (EIGHT POSTS)

Applicants should be holders of at least a second class honours (Lower Division) degree from a recognized University. In addition they should have a credit in English language, Business English HI, Commerce II, Secretarial Duties II, Office Management III, Shorthand III (minimum 120 w.p.m.) or Audio-Typewriting III, Typewriting 50 w.p.m. They should also have certificates in and be able to use Word Processing, Spreadsheets and Data Base Management packages. They should have three (3) years experience as Secretary Grade B or a comparable position of responsibility for the grade. They should have knowledge of Anti-
Virus Tools. Successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate maturity, high level of integrity, ability to maintain confidentiality of examinations and work under minimum supervision. This is a two-year contract renewable by mutual agreement

ASSISTANT SENIOR SECRETARY GRADE C, DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY, COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
AD/01/14/09 - (CHS) (ONE POST)

Applicants must have at least KCSE Grade C or KCE Division III certificate or equivalent qualification with credit in English Language. They must also have KNEC or equivalent examining body certificates in the following professional subjects: Business English III, Commerce II, Secretarial Duties II, Office Management III, Shorthand III (minimum 120 w.p.m.) or Audio-Typewriting III, Typewriting 50 w.p.m. They should have certificates in and be able to use word Processing, Spreadsheets and Data Base Management packages. They should in addition have three years experience as Secretary Grade B or a comparable position of responsibility for this grade. They should have knowledge of Anti-Virus Tools.

STUDY CO-ORDINATOR (EDCTP) HIV VACCINE STUDY, DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY, COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
AD/01/15/09 - (CHS) (ONE POST)

Applicants should have a degree in a health related field with at least 2 years experience. Preference will be given to applicants with MB;ChB degrees (or equivalent) from a recognized institution. Those with clinical research experience and a certificate in Good clinical Practice (GCP) will have an added advantage. Successful applicants will be responsible for liaising with regulatory authorities for approvals to conduct the clinical trial, for preparation and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs), for ensuring that study documents, data and regulatory and ethics committees documents and correspondence are properly maintained, secured, updated and easily retrievable. He/She will in addition prepare data collection forms, be responsible for general administrative functions of the study and assist the Principal Investigator with other duties as necessary. He/She must be able to work with minimal supervision and be ready to work for long hours when needed. This is a one-year contract renewable by mutual agreement

DATA ANALYST/DATA MANAGER TRAINEE (EDCTP) HIV VACCINE STUDY, DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY, COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
AD/01/16/09 - (CHS) (ONE POST)

Applicants must have a Bachelor of Science degree in Statistics (or its equivalent) from a recognized institution. Applicants with good computer skills and experience of using database or statistical software will have a distinct advantage. The successful applicant will be involved in the cleaning, analysis and reporting data from the research project. He/She must be able to work with minimal supervision, be ready to work for long hours when necessary and have an interest in developing a research career. This is a one-year contract renewable by mutual agreement

TECHNOLOGIST GRADE ABC, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING, COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING
AD/01/17/09 (CAE) (TWO POSTS)

Applicants must have KCSE mean Grade C with credits in relevant subjects plus Ordinary Diploma or equivalent in environmental and Biosystems Engineering or related disciplines plus three years experience as trainee technologists at university level. Experience in computer applications and/or instrumentation will be an added advantage. The successful candidate will be expected to assist in organizing and conducting practicals for undergraduate and postgraduate classes, maintaining research equipments and participating in research activities within the department. This is a one-year contract renewable by mutual agreement

DATA MANAGER/PROGRAMMER TRAINEE (EDCTP) HIV VACCINE STUDY, DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY, COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
AD/01/18/09 - (CHS) (ONE POST)

Applicants must have a Bachelor of Science degree (or equivalent) with emphasis on Databases and/or Programming. Successful applicants will be expected to design the data base for the research study, ensure that the data generated in a busy clinical environment is accurately and efficiently entered and stored, and design queries and reports so that the progress and quality of data collection can be monitored regularly by the study team. He/She must be able to work with minimal supervision, be ready to work for long hours when necessary and have an interest in a research career. This is a one-year contract renewable by mutual agreement

ASSISTANT SECRETARY GRADE B, (ACADEMIC DIVISION)
AD/01/19/09 - (R&T) (ONE POST)

Applicants should be holders of KCSE or KCE Division 111 or an equivalent qualification with a credit in English language, Business English HI, Commerce II, Secretarial Duties II, Office Management HI, Shorthand III (minimum 100 w.p.m.) or Audio-Typewriting III, Typewriting 50 w.p.m. Applicants should have certificates in and be able to use Word Processing, Spread Sheets and Data Base Management packages. Successful candidates wil! be expected to demonstrate maturity, high level of integrity, ability to maintain confidentiality of work assigned to them and be able to work under minimum supervision. This is a two-year contract renewable by mutual agreement

RECEPTIONIST (TRAINING FOR HIV PROGRAM MANAGERS IN KENYA) (UNIT1D) COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
AD/01/20/09 - (CHS) (ONE POST)

Applicants must be holders of KCSE C of KCE Division III with a credit in English language. They should in addition have Business English II, Commerce II, Secretarial duties II, Office Management, Shorthand II (minimum 80 w.p.m.) Typewriting 50 w.p.m. and knowledge of work Processing. This is a one-year contract renewable by mutual agreement

RECEPTIONIST GRADE AB (ACADEMIC DIVISION)
AD/01/21/09 - (R&T) (TWO POSTS)

Applicants should be holders of at least a second class honours (Lower Division) degree from a recognized University. In addition they should have a certificate in secretarial/front office/reception duties and three (3) years experience in a busy educational institution as Customer Care Officers and be Computer literate. Those with degree in Public Relations will have an added advantage. Successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate maturity, high level of integrity, ability to maintain confidentiality of work assigned to them and be able to work under minimum supervision. This is a two-year contract renewable by mutual agreement

OFFICE MANAGER GRADE AB, (ACADEMIC DIVISION)
AD/01/22 /09 - (R&T) (ONE POST)

Applicants should be holders of at least a second class honours (Lower Division) degree from a recognized University. They should also have certificates in Computer Packages (i.e. Work Processing and Access). They must have demonstrated high administrative capacity and merit in work performance and results and have three (3) years experience. Successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate maturity, high level of integrity ability to maintain confidentiality of work assigned to them and be able to work under minimum supervision. This is a two-year contract renewable by mutual agreement.

EXAMINATION CLERKS GRADE BC, (ACADEMIC DIVISION)
AD/01/23/09 - (R&T) (SIX POSTS)

Applicants should be holders of at least a second class honours (Lower Division) degree from a recognized University. C.P.S. or any related professional qualification will be an added advantage. They must be computer literate. The successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate a high degree of maturity, integrity, ability to maintain confidentiality of examinations and work under minimum supervision. This is a two-year contract renewable by mutual agreement.

HEALTH RECORDS TECHNOLOGIST GRADE A, UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICES AD/01/24/09 - (R&T) (ONE POST)

Applicants should be holders of KCSE Grade C or its equivalent. They must have a Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology obtained from Kenya Medical Training college or other recognized institutions. They must have at least three years working experience in managing a busy Medical Records Registry.

MACHINE OPERATOR GRADE III/IV, (ACADEMIC DIVISION)
AD/01/25/09 - (R&T) (ONE POST)

Applicants should have KCSE Mean Grade C or its equivalent. In addition they should have City and Guilds certificate or equivalent in Machine Operation and three years of experience in handling, Photocopiers, Copy Printers, Duplicators, Computers and similar machines. Successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate maturity, high level of integrity, ability to maintain confidentiality of work assigned to them and be able to work under minimum supervision. This is a two-year contract renewable by mutual agreement.

NURSE/COUNSELLORS. (EDCTP) HIV VACCINE STUDY, DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY, COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
AD/01/26/09 - (CHS) (THREE POSTS)

Applicants should have a KCSE certificate with a minimum of grade C (or its equivalent), with a Diploma in Advanced Nursing or a Kenya Registered Nursing qualification and at least 2 years experience. Those with diploma in Advanced Nursing, or a Kenya Registered Nursing qualification or its equivalent from a recognized institution with at least 5 years experience will also be considered. In addition, they must also have a certified training in HIV/AIDS counseling and posses good communication skills. Those who have worked as nurses in a research institution will have an added advantage. Successful applicants will be required to work in a busy research project and must be prepared tow work for long hours when necessary. This is a one-year contract renewable by mutual agreement

STUDY NURSE, (UNITID), CONTRACEPTIVE AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH TECHNOLOGIES RESEARCH AND UTILIZATION PROGRAM
AD/01/2T/09 - (CHS) (ONE POST) - RE-ADVERTISEMENT

Applicants should have KCSE C or equivalent qualification and B.Sc Nursing or Diploma in Kenya Registered Nursing (KRN). They should have three years experience as Kenya Registered Nurse or four years pre-service training at the University for B.Sc Nursing holders. They should have experience as research Nurse, including enrolment of participants and completion of necessary study documents. They should have certificate of Registration by Nursing Council of Kenya. Strong background in counseling and provision of family planning and knowledge of the risks and benefits of using different contraceptives methods will be added advantage. The successful candidates will be required to recruit and enroll study participants in accordance with the study protocols and ethical standards. This is a one-year contract renewable by mutual agreement

FIELD STUDY CO-ORDINATOR PREGNANCY AND HIV RISK STUDY, (UNITID), BASED IN NYANDO DISTRICT, COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
AD 01/28/09 - (CHS) (ONE POST)

Applicants should have at least postgraduate training in Public Health and Research Methodology. The successful candidate must have skills in ICT, HIV Research, Headship and Management and communication. He/she will be expected to carry out supervision of field staff, ensuring that appropriate is collected and uploaded, leaders of field activities. The position is for the H1V/STD Research Project, Mombasa Office. This is a one-year contract renewable by mutual agreement.

RESEARCH OFFICERS PREGNANCY AND HIV RISK STUDY, (UNITID). BASED IN NYANDO DISTRICT, COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
AD/01/29/09 - (CHS) (SIXTEEN POSTS)

Applicants should have at least KCSE C+ or equivalent. The successful candidate must have relevant training in HIV Counseling and testing. He/she is expected to have background on HIV Research, ICT, with good interpersonal skills and should be able to communicate in local language. The primary purpose will be participant counseling, enrolment, data collection and reporting, counseling, testing, follow up and referral for care. This is a one-year contract renewable by mutual agreement.

QUALITATIVE INTERVIEWER PREGNANCY AND HIV RISK STUDY. (UNITID). BASED IN NYANDO DISTRICT, COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
AD/01/30/09 -(CHS) (ONE POST)

Applicant should have at least postgraduate social science training with relevant training in ICT. They will also be required to possess essential skills and experience in qualitative research and be responsible for community liaison. Candidates must be good in community mobilization, stake holder involvement and consensus building, candidates able to communicate in local language will have added advantage. This is a one-year contract renewable by mutual agreement

IT OFFICER PREGNANCY AND RISK STUDY. (UNITID), BASED IN NYANDO DISTRICT, COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
AD/01/11/09 (CHS) (ONE POST)

Applicants should have at least a Diploma in IT. They must be computer literate with expertise in programming, Data handling communication. Multi-tasking and Responsiveness studies. The successful candidate will be responsible for IT trouble shooting down loading data from the full and uploading to the server in Nairobi.

This is a one-year contract renewable by mutual agreement

ADMINISTRATOR PREGNANCY AND HIV RISK STUDY, (UNITID), BASED IN NAIROBI, COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
AD/01/32/09 - (CHS) (ONE POST)

Applicants should have at least a Diploma in Business Management/Administration. Previous working experience in administrative duties is desirable. Experience in monthly reports of accounting will be an added advantage. The successful candidate should be Computer literate and have good communication management accounting.

This is a one-year contract renewable by mutual agreement

OFFICE ASSISTANT PREGNANCY AND HIV RISK STUDY, (UNITID), BASED IN NYANDO DISTRICT COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
AD/01/33/09 - (CHS) (ONE POST)

Applicants should have at least KCSE C+ or equivalent and must possess a Diploma in Administration. They must be well skilled in IT with working knowledge of Office Management, Record Keeping, Writing Reports and handling visitors.

This is a one-year contract renewable by mutual agreement

ASSISTANT SECRETARY GRADE A, DEANS OFFICE, FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE AD/01/34/09 (CAVS) (ONE POST)

Applicants should have at least KCSE mean Grade C or KCE Division III certificate or equivalent qualification with credit in English language. They should in addition have KNEC or equivalent examining body certificates in the following professional subjects: business English II, commerce II, Secretarial duties II, Office Management III, shorthand II (minimum 80 w.p.m.) and Typewriting 50 w.p.m. They should also have knowledge of Word Processing.

DRIVER GRADE IV, PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE, COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND VETERINARY SCIENCES
AD/01/35/09-(CAVS) (ONE POST)

Applicants should have at least KCSE level of Education or equivalent. They should have a clean valid driving licenses classes ABCE with First Aid Skills, PSV, Motor Vehicle Mechanics and Certificate of Good conduct. They must have a clean record of service of at least three (3) years.

PROJECT DRIVER (EDCTP) HIV VACCINE STUDY, DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY, COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
AD/01/36/09 - (CHS) (ONE POST)

Applicants should have at least KCSE level of education (or its equivalent), with a clean valid driving license classes ABCE and at least 3 years driving experience. In addition, they must have a certificate of good conduct. Applicants with training in motor vehicle mechanics will have an added advantage. Successful applicants will be required to drive project vehicles within Nairobi in a busy research project and must be prepared to work for long hours when necessary.
This is a one-year contract renewable by mutual agreement

DRIVER (TRAINING FOR HIV PROGRAM MANAGERS IN KENYA) (UNITID) COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
AD/01/37/09 - (CHS) (ONE POST)

Applicants should have at least KCSE level of education or its equivalent with a clean driving licenses classes ABCE plus PSV license. Occupational Test Grade two (2) and First Aid. They
should also in addition have three (3) years experience with a clean record in driving.

This is a one-year contract renewable by mutual agreement

DRIVER PREGNANCY AND HIV RISK STUDY, (UNITID), BASED IN NYANDO DISTRICT, COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
AD/01/38/09 - (CHS) (ONE POST)

Applicants should have at least KCSE level of Education or equivalent. They should have a clean valid driving licenses classes ABCE with First Aid Skills, PSV, Motor Vehicle Mechanics and Certificate of Good conduct. They must have a clean record of service of at least three (3) years.
This is a one-year contract renewable by mutual agreement

NOTE:
1. Applicants for Academic posts (AC) should forward ten (10) copies of their application letters accompanied by a similar number of certified copies of certificates and C.V.S giving details of their qualifications, experience, research activities and publications and the journals the publications appear in. They should, in addition, give names and addresses of three (3) academic referees and the current designations of the referees. They must request their referees to forward their reports directly to the respective Colleges as indicated in the codes hereunder or to the Deputy Registrar (R&T) in instances where the posts are of Senior Lecturer level and above.

2. Applicants for non-academic posts (AD) should submit seven (7) copies of their application letters accompanied by detailed C.V.S and similar number of certified copies of certificates.

3. In both cases, applications and related documents should be forwarded through the applicants' respective heads of departments and applicants should state their current designations and salaries and other benefits attached to those designations supported by seven copies of their letters of appointment to their current grades. They should quote post reference codes as shown for each posts in the advertisement.

Applications should be addressed as per the codes here below:-

CODES

• R&T: The Deputy Registrar (R&T), Box 30197 - 00100 NAIROBI
• CHS: The Principal, CHS, Box 30197 - 00100 NAIROBI
• CAVS: The Principal, CAVS, Box 30197 - 00100 NAIROBI
• CAE: The Principal, CAE, Box 30197 - 00100 NAIROBI
• CBPS: The Principal, CBPS, Box 30197 - 00100 NAIROBI
• CHSS: The Principal, CHSS, Box 30197 - 00100 NAIROBI

ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED

CLOSING DATE: February 20, 2009 (Strictly)

CareWorks East and West Africa Regional Managers Job Opportunities

CareWorks is a joint commercial initiative between CareWorks South Africa and 15 European Development Funds to address HIV in the African workplace. These new positions are exciting opportunities to manage the expansion of the group’s operations in East and West African countries, to be directed from offices in Nairobi and Accra. These are open-ended challenges which are based on the potential identified in country feasibility studies.

The successful candidates will be results-orientated self-starters with the ability to build a sustainable commercial business from scratch, will have a ‘can-do’ attitude and like to get their hands dirty at an operational level. The candidates will be degreed and have a good understanding of East & West African markets and cultures. A strong HIV-related knowledge and a passion to make a measurable difference in the HIV context is vital.

Minimum Requirement & Skills

• HIV workplace program experience is essential
• Good networking and relationship building skills essential
• Relevant commercial degree coupled with 2-3 years experience at same level
• Previous experience in a training and education, or related environment an advantage
• Ability to lead from the front and manage people
• Experience with start-ups
• Proven sales and marketing skills
• Good computer skills
• Experience in working in a for-profit organization
• Strong organizational and project management experience an advantage
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively essential
• Good understanding of the East & West African markets and cultures
• Extra (relevant) languages a plus
  

Major Duties of the job

• To report to the Managing Director of CareWorks Africa Limited (“the Company”);
• To establish, staff and manage the East African operations, as per the Company's African Strategy as well as oversee program implementation & development.
• To collate and disseminate relevant information from different countries and act upon info as necessary
• To direct, mentor and assist the local country management of the Company's operations in accordance with the individual country strategies agreed by the Board;
• To prepare progress reports for submission to Managing Director as agreed
• To cause individual country sales and expense budgets to be prepared, obtain budgetary approval and ensure adherence to the budgetary constraints;
• To implement adequate financial controls in such operations and to report, on a regular and timeous basis to the Managing Director;
• To use his/her best endeavors to promote and extend the business of the Company throughout the continent of Africa and in general;
• To agree with the Board via the Managing Director on an annual basis, the Key Performance Areas (KPAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and to review annually with the Managing Director the attainment of success in the above-mentioned areas of responsibility
• To co-ordinate campaigns and events pertaining to HIV issues and to be responsible for the production of external publications
• Performing other relevant duties, as directed by the Managing Director.
  

Should you meet the above requirements, please submit your application via email to careers @ careworks.co.za or fax +27 21 413 1064

Staca Enterprises Job Vacancies

Staca Enterprises is stationery and office equipments supply company based in Nairobi. We are seeking dynamic experienced staff to join our team and hereby invite applications for the following positions:-

ACCOUNTANT OFFICER

The ideal candidate must be an accountant with at least 2 years in similar duties. The incumbent must demonstrate analytical ability and high levels of integrity. Candidates must be in possession of ACCA or its equivalent.

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

The ideal candidate must be an office administrator with at least 2 years in similar duties, good interpersonal / communication skills, writing / presentation skills, and ability to work with minimum supervision. Candidates must be in possession of a Diploma in Business Administration or its equivalent.

SALES EXECUTIVE

The ideal candidate must be a sales executive with at least 2 years in similar duties, well experienced in local market and achieve sales targets by implementing new strategies and exploiting all business opportunities. The incumbent must demonstrate interpersonal / communication skills, and ability to work with minimum supervision. Candidates must be in possession of a Diploma in Sales and Marketing or its equivalent.

PROCUREMENT OFFICER

The ideal candidate must be a procurement officer with at least 2 years in similar duties. The incumbent must demonstrate analytical ability, high level of integrity, report writing skills. Candidates must be in possession of a Diploma in Supplies / Procurement Management or its equivalent.

Candidates with flair of common computer application will have added advantage.

If your background and competencies match the specification for the above position, please write in confidence to the address below. In addition please provide curriculum vitae that contain details of your qualifications, experience, present position, current remuneration, day telephone number and name and addresses of three referees to:

The Director,

Staca Enterprises,

P.O. Box 18819-00100,

Nairobi - Kenya.



So as to reach him not later than 4th February 2009.

Commercial Bank of Africa Job Vacancies and Career Opportunities

Want to make it big in banking?

CBA is giving you a chance to make your name (and put it on our card as well)

Commercial Bank of Africa aims to be the leader within the banking industry in Kenya and the Eastern Africa region.

Our efforts and resources are focused on Corporate Banking, Institutional Banking, Treasury and the high-end market of Personal Banking. As such, we seek to recruit customer-focused and performance-oriented individuals with strong leadership skills to fill the vacant positions listed below.

To apply, send your application letter and CV, quoting the job title via e-mail only, to jobs @ cba.co.ke

Kindly submit your application by Wednesday 11th February, 2009.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

MANAGER, FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT

Reporting to the Head of Risk Management, the purpose of this role will be to support the Risk Management Function in safeguarding and improving the Bank Group's risk bearing capacity and the efficient use of this capacity through formulating Asset and Liability Management and Credit Policy Guidelines. The job includes propagating, monitoring and reporting on compliance of the policies and guidelines.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Formulate and periodically review the Asset & Liability Management and Credit Policies and Guidelines for the Group.
• Develop and/or maintain appropriate benchmarks for all financial risks arising in Treasury, through implementation of desk/individual trading limits, and adherence to established stop loss, hedging, and mark to market disciplines; monitor and review positions according to specific criteria, and review overall trading activities/policies.
• Analyze currency mismatch positions, and duration mismatch between Assets and Liabilities, and estimate impact of currency and interest rate movement on the Group balance sheet.
• Prepare and present the Group's Monthly Liquidity, Market and Credit Risks Reports.
• Monitor and ensure suitable confirmation of counterparty deals and speedy resolution of any dispute thereof.
• Periodically review functionalities of Front and Back Office systems to ensure integrity and straight through processing of transactions;
• Ensure appropriate identification, measurement, monitoring and reporting of liquidity, market and credit risks;

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• At least an undergraduate degree or its equivalent in Mathematics, Finance, Banking, Economics, Business Administration (with a major in Finance) or similar quantitative disciplines.
• 6 years of relevant professional experience in : banking and/or finance, including at least 3 years in Financial Risk Management related areas.
• Experience in use of MS Office tools used in the Bank such as Word, Excel, Access & PowerPoint.

MANAGER ORGANIZATION DESIGN

Reporting to the Talent Manager, the purpose of this role will be to contribute to the achievement of a highly talented CBA workforce through supporting the processes of identification, placement and retention of a highly competitive workforce through application of sound resourcing, performance management and talent retention practices so as to ensure the organization achieves its strategic objectives.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supporting the hiring process through application of established bank systems (policies, processes and tools) in attracting and selecting people with competitive attributes and skills.
• Supporting the process of Job design, definition, analysis and evaluation.
• Involved in the process of development of job families and career path models based on functional, managerial and behavioral competencies.
• Contribute to the development of a sound talent management and succession planning program through supporting the process of identifying critical positions and possible successors for each and the programs that would grow and retain this talent to ensure continuity of business.
• Support the process of man power planning through involvement in the process of analyzing the organization's Human resources capacity by examining the people skills and capability to function in the short and long term given current and future needs of the organization.
• Coordinate the bank's talent management and career development programs through setting up and monitoring of schedules for the same.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• University degree- Upper second or equivalent.
• Relevant professional qualification in human resource management development - SHL certification highly desirable.
• 4 years experience in a HR generalist role two of which should be in recruitment, performance management and Organization Development support in a small to medium organization.
• Practical experience in use of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power point, MS Org charts, MS Visio and MS project.
• Practical experience in use of a HRIS system
  

MANAGER, CREDIT ADMINISTRATION UNIT

Reporting to the Head of Credit Risk Management, the main purpose of this role will be to manage the Credit Administration unit to ensure that the unit maintains quality of the lending portfolio in respect to risk monitoring and control, as well maintaining safe custody of loans/advances securities.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement credit administration controls, systems and processes in order to minimize loss to the bank's assets.
• Facilitate the extension of credit and monitoring is done in strict adherence to set bank's credit policies and prudential guidelines.
• Maintain credit risk strategies to ensure condition precedent are fulfilled and security documentation is complete before disbursement of facilities.
• Maintain appropriate MIS to track key covenants, terms and conditions, insurances and valuations.
• Custodian of security documents and responsible on the adequacy/completeness of the same to ensure the enforceability in times of delinquency of a credit.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Upper Second Class degree or equivalent
• Five years experience in banking operations 3 of which should be in Credit administration.
• At least 3 years experience managing teams
• Knowledge of lending products is added advantage

LEGAL OFFICER

Reporting to the Head of Legal and Compliance, the main purpose of this job will be to provide legal advice and support to the bank through ensuring the efficient and proper perfection of all Bank securities, liaising with external legal counsel on all matters affecting the Bank and assisting in the discharge of all statutory duties for the Bank and its subsidiaries.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the timely and proper perfection of all Bank securities for customers and staff by liaising with external advocates to ensure that all documents and information necessary for perfection of securities are provided within service timelines, reviewing the draft security documents, ensuring proper execution by the parties and reviewing the registered documents to confirm proper perfection.
• Continuous review of the Bank's standard documents/forms and existing security documents to ensure compliance with current legislation and other changes in the regulatory environment.
• Provide general legal advice to all bank departments on Banking issues from account opening to operation of court orders and KRA demands on bank accounts, legal advice/support to staff on general matters.
• Analyse and assist the business units in structured financing and other syndicated arrangements
• Review of all agreements and documentation relating to any ventures being considered by the Bank
• Assist in performance of company secretarial functions

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Law (LL.B) Degree from a recognized University
• At least 3 years experience in legal practice, particularly in security perfection and review of commercial transactions
• Working knowledge of the legal environment for Banking and general business/commerce in Kenya
• Working knowledge of the lending practice for financial institutions
• Working knowledge of business management and banking acquired through practical experience in a work environment, seminars and courses on business and banking related subjects
• Registered Certified Public Secretary with the institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya
  

MANAGER, COMPLIANCE

Reporting to the Group Head of Compliance, the purpose of this role will be to assist the unit establish business and operational compliance structure in line with best practice and regulators guidelines.

The job includes propagating, monitoring and reporting on compliance with laws, regulations and internal policies, guidelines, procedures and standards.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify the priority areas of compliance and ensure that these are in line with the operational priorities of the Bank Group; launch major compliance initiatives to respond to the new compliance challenges and constraints facing the bank;
• Review and report compliance with internal policies, operating procedures, standards, laws and regulations and ensures compliance thereof;
• Advise on, draft, vet and revise compliance documentation relating to structures, processes, policies and procedures of business units;
• Monitor Money Laundering issues in the Group, recommend Anti-Money Laundering enforcement measures and reviews AML Policy Document;
• Develop and update guidelines for risk grading customers based on KYC principles and ensure adherence to the guidelines;
• Review credit facility grading, provisioning and interest suspension, zero rating, collateral level and write down/off to ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements;
• Reviews all regulatory prudential Returns to ascertain their fairness, accuracy, completeness and timely reporting to the regulators.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• An undergraduate degree or its equivalent in Computer Science, Mathematics, Finance, Banking, Economics, Business Administration or law;
• Professional qualifications in CPA (K)/ACIB/AKIB will have definite advantage.
• 4 years of relevant professional experience in banking and/or finance, including at least 1 year in Compliance Risk Management related areas;
• Experience in the preparation of Compliance Policy, Compliance Strategy and Anti-Money Laundering Policy;
• Proficiency in the use of spreadsheets including excellent modeling skills;
• Good knowledge of the best industry practice and ability to adapt these practices to commercial bank environment;
• Good team player, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Competence in the use of standard MS Office tools used in the Bank such as Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint;

General Manager, Entertainment Job; Head of Security Job; Procurement Manager Job

Our client owns a group of companies that operate in several sectors of the economy, namely the hospitality, property management and the entertainment world.

The Group has recently undertaken a restructuring exercise aimed at improving operational efficiency and enhancing productivity and consequently new structures have been put in place.

We are looking to fill the following positions with highly competent and experienced, results oriented professionals who are looking to take on the challenge of moving the organisation to the next level.

GENERAL MANAGER, ENTERTAINMENT

The entertainment business has recently acquired state of the art music production equipment and owns the rights to many African classical compositions. The General Manager will be expected to build the existing business while exploring new opportunities in the ever growing entertainment sector.

As such, a key deliverable will be strategic and business development plans focusing on sustainable growth and expansion.

Other deliverables include a distribution system that takes into consideration the industry challenges such as piracy; sales and profitability targets and a communication strategy aimed at awareness creation and organisational brand growth. You will also be expected to lead, develop and motivate staff, enforce corporate values and maintain cordial industrial and employee relations.

REQUIREMENTS

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about the entertainment industry and as such is not only aware of the challenges facing the sector, but has some ideas on how to address them; we are providing you with an opportunity to act.

You will also have:

• A university degree and at least 8 years working experience
• Management experience at senior level; experience from the entertainment sector is essential.
• Proven business planning and execution experience
• Demonstrable record of delivering results
• Experience of developing and implementing operational systems

PROCUREMENT MANAGER

Your core challenge will be to develop and implement a centralised procurement system for the Group that facilitates business continuity. Deliverables will include: a documented procurement process and its enforcement; procurement standards that have been set in consultation with users; approved supplier database with supplier performance monitored; managers supported in their budgeting and planning process in regards to procurement; and consistent delivery of service with budgets effectively managed the costs contained. You will have a small team of staff to assist you and their growth and development will be your responsibility.

REQUIREMENTS

You will be a university graduate with a Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) diploma and at least 7 years experience in procurement.

Other requirements include:

• Experience of developing and implementing procurement systems and procedures
• Procurement planning and execution experience including departmental budgeting and control
• Proven experience of supplier management i.e. selection, contracting and contracts management and supplier performance monitoring
• People management skills
• Negotiation skills

HEAD OF SECURITY

In an environment where white and blue collar crime is becoming more and more sophisticated, you will be responsible for the overall security for the Group.

You will be expected to take a proactive approach in the management of security in our diverse areas of operation that include property management, hospitality and entertainment.

You will conduct security risk assessment for all the Group; source and manage security services providers; conduct relevant investigations; develop effective working relations with external security bodies such as the police,local authorities, etc and ensure that all installed security equipment is in proper working conditions at all time.

The security of the staff is also your responsibility and as such, you will regularly brief them on security issues and conduct training as necessary.

REQUIREMENTS

You will be a degree holder with over 8 years experience and training on the penal code, criminology and investigations; police training and the rank of Inspector and
above will be a definite advantage.

Other requirements include:

• Experience of working in security management in the commercial sector
• Proven experience of installation and maintenance of high-tech security systems
• Sound experience of investigations including white collar crime
• Strong people management skills
  
• Proven ability of managing security service providers

Your application should clearly indicate the position you are applying for, how your experience matches our requirements and include your current and expected remuneration package.

Your CV should include a daytime telephone number, valid email address and the names of three professional referees.

Closing date: 13th February 2009

Adept Systems
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
P 0 Box 6416, Nairobi GPO, 00100

E-mail: recruit @ adeptsystems.co.ke

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Kenya Tourist Board Career Opportunities: Re-Advertisement

Kenya Tourist Board is a State Corporation whose mandate is to market Kenya as a preferred tourist destination both locally and internationally.

We seek to fill the following positions which require qualified and dedicated Kenyans. The positions call for high-level maturity and ability to effectively interact and operate at Board level.

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING

Purpose: Provide strategic direction and leadership in the management of the marketing function of KTB

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic direction in the development of marketing plans, strategies and overseeing implementation of these plans
• Effective management, motivation and development of staff in the marketing department
• Continually identifying quality and service improvements and ensuring these are integrated into future activities
• Contributing and enhancing good working relationships with tourism sector stakeholders
  

Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Be a holder of Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Tourism or related field. A master's qualification in a relevant field is a definite advantage.
• Possess 8-10 years experience in a fast paced marketing environment of which 5 years should be at senior management level
• A strategic and analytical thinker with marketing flair and excellent understanding of the tourism industry
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Age: 30 -45 years
• Excellent team leader willing to share knowledge with others for the benefit of Kenya Tourist Board
• Member of a recognized professional management or marketing body Relationship with other jobs
• Reports to the Managing Director
• Supervises Regional Marketing Managers
• Liaises with Marketing Development Representatives

Terms of Employment
The successful candidate will be given an attractive remuneration and benefits package The position will be for three (3) years renewable contract.

RESEARCH MANAGER

Purpose
Responsible for the efficient management of the all organization's research services; Formulation and implementation of the research unit's strategy & policy.

Key Responsibilities

• To identify appropriate sources of tourism information data, review the collected data, author reports and make business-oriented recommendations to the departments.
• To oversee all Research and statistics development activities at the Board and advice the heads of departments/ units on research findings.
• To commission specific surveys locally, in source markets and in competitor destinations to obtain required data where this is not available from standard sources, in consultation with Heads of Departments and Units.
• To evaluate and develop improved quality research and statistics, programs and activities.
• Ensure adherence to professional research, standards and Best Practices.
  

Qualifications, Skills Knowledge and Experience

• Be a holder of Bachelors Degree in Economics/Statistics or related social science. Masters Degree in economics. research methodology, statistics, marketing, or equivalent degree is a definite advantage
• Have good understanding of Market Research
• Skills in Project Management. Certification will be an added advantage
• High level of computer literacy in statistical software packages.
• Team leadership
• Excellent communication skills, reporting and presentation skills
• Analytical and good at interpreting facts
• Excellent understanding or Research methods and techniques.
• Age: 30-40 years Relationship with other jobs
• Reports to the Managing Director
• Provides leadership and mentorship to research team,
• Works closely with other user departments; mainly marketing department

Terms of Employment

The successful candidate will be given an attractive remuneration and benefits package.

The position will be on Permanent and Pensionable terms with Performance Targets.
Applications with detailed CV indicating your current position, qualification, working experience, current remuneration, copies of qualifications, names of at least three (3) professional referees and day time telephone number to the following address on or before 6th February 2009:

We thank all candidates for showing their interest in our organization; however only short listed candidates will be contacted.

The Managing Director
Kenya Tourist Board
P. O. Box 30630 - 00100,
NAIROBI

Finance and Administration Controller Job Vacancy: Care International-Somalia/South Sudan

CARE Somalia/South Sudan is an International NGO working in Somalia and South Sudan. CARE and its partners work with vulnerable communities to address the underlying causes of poverty and promote peace and development, through its strategic goal to reduce poverty by empowering women, enhancing access to resources and services, and improving governance.

CARE is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of Finance and Administration Controller (FAC) to develop, coordinate and administer proper policies, practices and procedures in the area of Finance, Administration, Procurement and Human Resource for its Juba office.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Assistant Country Director/ Program Support (ACD/PS), the Finance and Administration Controller will be responsible for controllership by ensuring that the Juba office complies with CARE accounting policies and procedures as well as supervise and control the quality of the Juba financial processes and systems to ensure necessary compliance.

The FAC will also be responsible for treasury and cash functions and will ensure that expenditures are justified and substantiated adequately, establish efficient process flows and controls and supervise the preparation of the quarterly and annual cash budgets.

The incumbent of this position will oversee the budgeting and forecasting by coordinating with the Nairobi Finance Controller in the preparation of Juba quarterly forecast budgets and future year budgets. S/he will supervise the effective and efficient implementation of HR, Administration and Procurement functions, including the review of the related policies and procedures ard make recommendations for improvements. S/he will approve HR, Admin and Procurement transactions up to the limits established by the organization.

The FAC oversee the overall staff supervision and talent management, facilitate any external and internal audits and enhance communication and increase staff awareness about procedures and policies.

Key Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; Planning and organizing abilities; Strong leadership and teamwork abilities;
• Good analytical skills;
• Stress tolerance, adaptable with ability to pro-actively solve problems;
• Ability to maintain customer focus while handling multiple priorities; Integrity, commitment to service and respect for diversity;
• Ability to make strategic decisions and delegate.

Required skills and qualifications

• CPA (K), ACCA and a Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management or related field;
• 5-10 years experience in NGO financial, budgeting, accounting, grants and reporting, 3 of which must have been in a controller or senior management position;
• Work experience in a post conflict situation or environment;
• Computer proficiency and ability to use financial software applications;
• A quick learner with ability to adapt local practices to global standards;
• Posses a through understanding of administration and procurement processes.

This position is based in the Juba office. Closing date for applications is: 13th February 2009. The shortlisted candidates will be contacted by: 27th February 2009.

Applications/CV with daytime telephone contacts and three referees should be sent to:

The Human Resources Officer
CARE Somalia/South Sudan
P.O. Box 2039, 00202 Nairobi
Email: hr @ ci.or.ke

CARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting gender, equity and diversity and women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Medical Advisor Career Opportunity: GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is a globally renowned research based pharmaceutical company. We strive to be the best place for the best people to do their best work.

For more information visit www.gsk.com

POSITION: Medical Advisor
DIVISION: Medical and Regulatory Affairs
REPORTING TO: Medical and Regulatory Affairs Director

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the clinical development program and other medical/ marketing programs at country level for the products assigned, as well as providing technical support to other team members (including marketing, medical, sales and customer marketing) and external customers.

The key outputs of this position will include:

• Provision of medical/scientific/technical advice/guidance to internal and external customers on GSK's Ethical Pharma and Consumer products
• Ensure adherence to SOP's and legislated standards
• Spend a minimum of 40% of time in the field working with but not limited to Key Opinion Leaders, Heads of Departments, Customers and patient groups.
• Represent GSK in assigned technical working groups and advisory boards within the area.
• Key point of contact with Divisions of Vaccines and Immunisation within the East African Countries and provide Technical support to them as required.
  

Minimum Requirements:

• Essential in this position is a degree in Medicine, with a minimum of 2years experience in the Pharmaceutical industry as a Medical Advisor and 4 years post registration experience. The candidate must be a registered Medical and Dentists Practitioners Board.

Technical And Behavioural Skills:

• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• In depth knowledge of pharmaceutical products
• Ability to network with Key Opinion Leaders and other Stakeholders
• Understanding of business operations and processes
• Computer skills and management of information resources
• Negotiation Skills
  

Attributes

• A high level of analytical thinking, judgement and problem solving is crucial in this position.
  
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams are critical in this people management role.
  
• In order to be successful in this role, the candidate would also need to demonstrate exceptional drive, impact and networking skills.
  
• Flexibility is a core component within this position as the environment and the Industry is constantly changing and demanding different approaches.

Interested candidates should apply stating their overall suitability for the position together with a detailed CV that clearly addresses their experience and ability to perform the key responsibilities by email to GGA8l224 @ gsk.com to be received by 13 February 2009.

We regret to note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Vacancies: E-Learning Sales Consultants (3)

Qualifications, Skills + Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business/marketing.
• A masters degree a plus (particularly in HR or MBA)
• Minimum 5 years sales/marketing experience.
• Experience selling to higher levels within organizations.
• A good communicator with excellent command of written/spoken English.
• A team player, willing to work across functions and help the team to achieve common goals and objectives.
  
• Solid understanding of technical concepts and web applications.
  
• Proficiency with MS Office, contact management tools.
  
• Experience selling software a plus.

The ideal candidate will have a successful track record and established - connections in selling technology based products to academic institutions, government agencies and corporates.

Personal Qualities

• Polished and professional
• Passionate about sales Creative, engaged, internet savvy individual Positive attitude
• Team player
• Dependable and loyal
• Persistent, focused and assertive

The Role

• The role involves selling to major academic and government institutions (primary target), NSE listed companies (secondary target) and SMEs.
• Utilise relationships, referrals, professional networks and other sources to generate leads.
  
• Implement a client acquisition plus retention strategy.
  
• Make compelling presentations to clients.
• Manage key accounts on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Keep up to date with learning industry trends.

To apply for this position, send us your resume or email us some info about yourself. Engage us with your enthusiasm, ideas and natural sales ability. The deadline is 9th February, 2009.

Learning Resources represents Skillsoft, the world's largest e-learning provider.

The Administrator
Learning Resources (K) Ltd
P.O BOX 40701-00100
NAIROBI

jobs @ learningresources.co.ke

We regret that only successful applicants shall receive a response.

Grants Coordinator Employment Opportunity: CARE International in Kenya

CARE International in Kenya seeks to fill the following position in the Global Fund Program.

Grants Coordinator - 1 Position - Ref: GF-GC

Reporting to the Program Manager, the incumbent shall be responsible for overall coordination and management of all financial aspects of the program by operationalizing program grants management systems to ensure there is full compliance with contract obligations and that all funds utilized are well documented, accounted for and reported.

Duties and responsibilities

• Provides support to the Program manager and the GF program team on all technical aspects financial and grants management
• Grants and contract management, compliance enforcement and coordination of financial aspects of the program to ensure the program achieves full contract compliance; and that the program effectively interprets and operationalizes the contract requirements.
  
• The incumbent shall ensure that all targets financed are fully contracted in line with funds allocation per service delivery area; funds are utilized as per approved budget, are adequately documented, accounted for and within the program period.
• Coordinate program audits to the PR and SRs in liaison with the finance department and ensure there the program is cleared in all audits to the PR and SRs
• Manage funds disbursement requests to PR and SRs while ensuring that bottlenecks to funds flow are addressed and program financial risks are adequately managed
• Manage program budget and grants portfolio performance monitoring to ensure adequate controls for efficient funds utilization by use of tracking tools and grants management plans
• Manage financial documentation and reconciliations for optimal grants reporting by PR and SRs
• In charge of financial and grants assessments governance management risks evaluations of SRs and oversee technical capacity building on financial and grants management components
• Manage supervisees while ensuring technical capacity support, mentoring and motivating the team while enhancing staff coordination and team work within the GF unit.
  
• Maintaining flow of communication on grants and financial aspects of the program, within CARE and among GF program partners

Technical competencies and professional experience

• Masters degree Business Administration (Finance) or Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting option. Holders of CPA-K with Trainings on financial management will be considered;
• In addition the holder will have at least 2 years of experience in Grant Management capacity in grants making programs in reputable organizations coupled with trainings in Project Management, Monitoring and Impact Evaluation.
  
• Previous work in HIV and Health grant programs will be an added advantage
• Experience in training in M&E and setting up M&E systems
• Strong staff and program management skills, partnership skills
• Excellent inter-personal, facilitation skills and communication skills
• Person of high moral character and professional integrity

Applications
Qualified candidates are invited to send their applications together with curriGulum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates, a day time telephone number, the address and telephone contacts of three professional referees to the following address on or before 6th February, 2009:

The Human Resources & Development Manager,
CARE International in Kenya,
P.O Box 43864 - 00100,
Nairobi,

Email: vacancies @ care.or.ke

Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

CARE is an equal opportunity employer and promotes gender equity

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

Kenya Women Finance Trust Employment Opportunities

Kenya Women Finance Trust, a leading Microfinance Institution has the following vacancies:

STRATEGY AND PLANNING MANAGER
The incumbent will report to the General Manager, Strategy & Business and the key responsibilities include:

Role
Control and co-ordinate KWFT DIM Corporate Strategic Planning process ensuring all departments and sections embrace the vision and corporate objectives. This involves monitoring business performance as compared to targets and benchmarking with other microfinance organizations, guiding on policy, strategy and network development.

Key Tasks.

• Spearhead formulation of Strategic Corporate Business Plans (short term, medium and long term)
• Oversee corporate strategic plan preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
• Carry out micro and macro economic studies as impacted by Government policies and as economic situations present themselves.
• Set revenue targets for all profit centres in a participatory approach to ensure that the targets are owned by all stakeholders.
  
• Carry out economic and financial appraisals to ensure that only viable projects are implemented and give the social considerations where deemed necessary.

Minimum Requirements: Must be at least 30 years of age and a holder of an MBA in Strategic Management with at least 3 years relevant experience in managerial position.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
The incumbent will report to the General Manager, Strategy & Business and the key responsibilities include:

Role
To carry out effective research, business expansion, development and planning, and appraise business activities to ensure that the DTM develops profitable products that meet changing customer needs.

Key Tasks

• Oversee business development, planning and research functions in liaise with other departments.
• Ensure that projects undertaken by the DTM are financially, economically and socially viable and are successfully implemented.
  
• To regularly carry out business appraisal and advise management on the performance of different products throughout the country.
  
• Development and implementation of marketing plans.
• Ensuring effective customer service in all DTM outlets including DTM's agents.

Minimum Requirements: Must be at least 30 years of age and a holder of an MBA in Strategic Management. A Bachelors Degree in Marketing will be an added advantage. The applicant should have a minimum of 3 year managerial experience in a marketing
environment preferably in the financial industry.

Interested applicants should send handwritten applications, up-to-date Cvs, stating the expected salary, telephone contacts and copies of relevant certificates to:
The Recruitment Committee, P.O. Box 55919-00200, Nairobi
Closing date is 13th February, 2009

Applicants who will not have heard from us 30 days after this date should consider their applications unsuccessful.

Canvassing will lead to disqualification.

Administrative Coordinator Employment Opportunity: Medecins Sans Frontieres

MSF-OCB is seeking a candidate for the post of Administrative Coordinator for its operations in Somalia The position is based in Nairobi with visits into Somalia as needed.

The post includes tasks and duties in managing and overseeing the administrative tasks of the MSF-OCB Somali mission and, providing appropriate feedback and reports to the mission and headquarters, as well as trie field teams. The position entails both coordination and field duties and responsibilities. Support to the field teams is also essential. The post will also include representation duties relative to the role, functions and principles of MSF.

If the successful candidate is a Somali speaker, the post will include translation functions.

The selected candidate will work under the Head of Mission and be an integral member of the MSF-OCB Somalia coordination team. Working closely with teams of international and regional expatriates and local personnel.

Somali speaking would be an asset.

Previous NGO experience in essential.

Previous experience with MSF can be an asset.

Applicants must have a valid passport and, be legally entitled to work in Kenya.
Please send your CV, motivation letter, copy of diplomas, copy of a valid passport and recommendation letter from previous employers to:

MSF-OCB office. Suguta road, Kaputei Gardens, FOB 38897-00623
Kileleshwa, Nairobi. Or, by E-Mail to: msfb-somalia-admin @ brussels.msf.org

Indicated: "Application Administrative Coordinator"

Applications must be received by COB Monday 9th February 2009.

Interviews will be conducted shortly following.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and will then receive the job description.

MSF-OCB is an equal opportunity employer.

LVCT Employment Opportunities

LVCT is a rapidly expanding Kenyan NGO. We utilise research to inform policy reform advocacy and strengthen HIV service delivery. We optimize our impact on the HIV/AIDS response by building capacity of partners and pay special attention to vulnerable groups and populations with special needs.

LVCT's focus is on the scale-up of quality-assured HIV counselling, testing and care services. We partner closely with the NACC, the MoH, NGOs and provide short and long-term technical assistance to strengthen the HIV response. We have been involved in policy developments such as the integration of VCT and post rape care services into the National health system.

We have vacancies for the following positions:

1. DATA COORDINATOR/STATISTICIAN
LVCT/ DC/ 09 LOCATION: NAIROBI

Purpose of the position:
To coordinate data management and interpret statistical data for the division.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Perform statistical data analysis and assist in writing-up results from analysis
• Design databases for service data and research projects and be involved in data entry as required and manage the databases
• Update/create and document data dictionaries and other relevant data files
• Support development of tools and conduct data analysis for regular and research programs
• Support study teams in developing data collection methodologies
• Supervise data clerks/officers/locums within the division
• Extract data and prepare reports according to the needs of program managers and researchers
• Support design of quantitative research
• Support maintenance of data security systems
• Participate in training service delivery staff and data entry clerks on proper data collection methods and data quality management
• Carry out any other duties as may be specified by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Masters degree in Mathematics/Statistics or Social Science with strong quantitative research background
• Three years relevant experience in applied statistics and data analysis
• Proficiency in Epi Info, Excel and any other health data analysis package
• Ability to write scientific publications/reports
• Good report writing skills
• Knowledge in STATA is an added advantage
• Good communication skills
• The person should be value driven, a team player and display high level of interpersonal skills

2. ACCOUNTANT
LVCT/ ACC/ 09 LOCATION: NAIROBI

Purpose of the position:
Provide accurate and timely financial management information and expertise to enable timely management decision making.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Assist in preparing regular financial statements for management and donors.
• Assist in preparation of grant and organizational plan and budget
• Handle/follow up debtors and creditors clearance and reconciliation
• Manage staff working field advances and imprest account reconciliation
• Review monthly payroll and ensure compliance to statutory rules
• Facilitate preparation of payment vouchers and submitting them for approval.
• Approve payments from petty cash and ensure timely replenishment
• Post and process payments/receipts on to Microsoft Great Plains and any other accounting software as provided to ensure up to date records of all accounts at any given time
• Ensure timely submission of all statutory deductions
• Handle accounts related correspondence.
• Carry out any other duties as may be specified by the supervisor.

Requirements

• A Bachelors degree in Commerce-(Accounting option) and/or CPA(K)
• At least 3 years demonstrable experience working in an NGO with multi-donor funded programs
• Demonstrable experience in preparing donor grant financial reports
• Experience in Microsoft GP-Accounting software will have an added advantage
• Good communication skills
• The person should be value driven, a team player and display high level of interpersonal skills

Qualified applicants are invited to send their cover letter and detailed CV along with contacts of three referees. Salary history and expectations to:

Head-Finance & Management Services,
Human Resource and Administration Division,
Liverpool VCT, Care and Treatment,
P.O Box 19835, 00202 Nairobi, Kenya.

or email: enquiries @ liverpoolvct.org so as to arrive NOT later than February 6th 2009. Note: Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

Chemelil Sugar Company Limited Job Vacancies

Our company, which is a leading sugar manufacturing firm, situated in western Kenya along Awasi - Nandi Hills Road With a vision " to be at the cutting edge in sugar business" is looking for suitably qualified Kenyan citizens for the following positions:

A. FINANCE DEPARTMENT

1. OUTGROWERS ACCOUNTANT

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the job holder will:-

• Be responsible for approval of farmers' payments, invoicing of services to outgrowers, recovery of deferred debts and reconciliation of farmers accounts.
  
• Check and process all payments to cane creditors.
• Recommend the opening of new accounts, update and reconcile cane creditors and debtors accounts on monthly basis.
• Recover Chemelil loans advanced to farmers and credit the same to the respective accounts.
  
• Maintain a database of all cane creditors and debtors accounts.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft suite

Minimum Qualifications and Experience.

• The idea) candidate should have a Bachelor Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, Finance or related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years post qualification experience in a finance department
• Full professional qualifications such as CPA (K), ACA, ACCA, ACMA and membership to (ICPAK) or other relevant professional body. Considerable knowledge of economics, financial management, commercial law.
• Be over Thirty (30) years old.

2. ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT-BUDGETING/PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

Reporting to the Management Accountant, the job holder will-

• Assist in producing monthly and annual management accounts including budgetary control measures and maintaining tax records.
• Participate in the strategic planning process and implementation of the strategic plans
• Participate in the preparation of the Company annual budgets.
• Participate in co-ordinating the preparation of performance contracts, periodic performance and progress reports, and in the performance evaluation exercise.
  
• Prepare periodic returns to the Government of Kenya and other statutory organizations
  
• Support development of technological solutions for better business information management and dissemination.
• Participate in organizational performance reviews and business process improvement programmes as well as undertake special investigations aimed at improving organizational effectiveness.
  
• Analyse the performance of the Company's operational units.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience.

• The ideal candidate should have a Bachelors Degree in Commerce. Business Administration, Economics, Finance or a related field.
• Over three (3) years experience in a relevant finance department.
• Professional qualifications such as CPA II, ACA II, ACCA II, ACMA tl or equivalent membership to ICPAK.
• Knowledge of accounting and budgeting principles and practices; financial and strategic planning, and accounting including planning, forecasting, budgeting and taxation.
  
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information obtained in the course of work.
• Be over Twenty Six (26) years old. Proficiency in Microsoft suite

3. STORES MANAGER

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the job holder will:-

• Be responsible for the receiving of quality goods, coordination of inspection checks, provision of safe storage for stocks, ensuring timely issuance to user departments and initiate re-ordering of stock.
  
• Initiate orders for all essential stock items including factory production materials, spares and consumables such as fuels, chemicals, lubricants, sugar bags, industrial gases, etc and agricultural materials including lubricants.
• Ensure prudent management of the company's petrol stations, accountability of cash and credit sales to customers, transporters and all company fleet.
• Ensure all materials brought in the company for use in all departments are properly documented.
  
• Ensure goods received are properly stored they are issued to user departments.
  
• Undertake annual stocktaking exercise to determine the physical existence of stock items and release such results to finance department for external audits and final accounts and perform monthly stock reconciliation exercise.
  
• Produce daily and monthly stock reports to users and management.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience.

• The deal candidate should have a Bachelors Degree with complete professional qualifications sued as IPS/KISM.
• Minimum four (4) years relevant experience in purchasing gained from a large organization.
• Considerable knowledge of Public Procurement Regulations and Procedures.
• Proficiency in Computer applications and computerised procurement and stores software packages.
• Ability to analyse and process purchasing requisitions and vouchers and make purchasing decisions and maintains complex inventory records.
• Demonstrate technical expertise in risk management, quality assurance as well as monitoring and evaluation.
• Be over Thirty (30) years old. Proficiency in Microsoft suite

4. LEGAL OFFICER

Reporting to the Legal and Corporate Services Manager the Job Holder will:

• Be responsible for the identification, communication and mitigation of legal risks to the business (Company) in order to minimize undue financial loss (costs)
  
• Lead and advise the company on all legal matters.
• Draft, negotiate, vet and execute contracts, leases, agreements, licences and any other legal documents on behalf of the company.
• Review and advise management on existing contracts, leases, agreements etc.
• Liaise closely with company's external lawyers.
• Receive court process documents on behalf of the Company.
• Collect debts on behalf of the Company.
• Maintain registers of all legal documents.
• Conduct legal research, develop concept papers, prepare legal briefs and opinions as well as develop effective defence strategies, arguments and testimony in preparation for legal proceedings.
• Prepare reports for management review.
• Ensure in conjunction with other trustees, the efficient and effective management and administration of the company's staff Retirement Benefits Scheme.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience.

• Bachelors degree in Law (LLB).
• Professional qualifications such as CPS or equivalent and post-graduate Diploma in Law and membership to the Law Society of Kenya.
• Minimum five (5) years experience in providing legal services to a corporate set up Be over Thirty (30) years old.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft suite.

5. PROCUREMENT MANAGER

Reporting to the Managing Director the job Holder will:

• Be responsible for the improvement of the company's operational efficiency through timely and competitive acquisition of quality goods and services in the right quantity at the right time to enable the company maximize on its key objective to profit realization.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of procurement plans and budgets as well as expected outcomes.
• Review purchase requisitions against stock records and coordinate the development of detailed tender specifications and performance standards to facilitate procurement of capita! equipment, goods and services in strict compliance to government procedures and regulations.
• Confer with vendors and suppliers to obtain product or service information such as price, availability and delivery schedule. Also estimate value of goods and services by soliciting for multiple quotations from reliable and competitive suppliers in line with prescribed regulations
• Coordinate and participate in procurement negotiations with suppliers and vendors to consider tender applications against approved technical specifications and with due regard to market, cost, quality and speed of delivery as well as economy of operations.
• Prepare purchase orders, obtain authorized signatures and forward procurement documents to Finance Manager for cheque processing. Also monitor and evaluate the delivery and quality of approved suppliers.
• Receive goods and supplies and verify information on delivery notes and supply requisitions in order to establish the accuracy of orders. In addition, issues goods and supplies against approved requisition orders.
• Coordinate cost-effective disposal of obsolete machinery, equipment, furniture and other salvage goods in accordance with government policies and procedures
• Plan, monitor, assess and evaluate the performance of staff against set targets and objectives and implement development action plans aimed at building the capacity of individuals and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Participate in the implementation of performance management system and ensure that employees are continuously monitored and measured against realistic but challenging targets aligned to the strategic direction.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Economic or equivalent with additional qualifications in Purchasing and Supplies Management
• Professional qualifications such as CPA, CPS, IPS or equivalent qualifications and membership to the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Suppliers/Kenya Institute of Supplies Management.
• Minimum five (5) years relevant experience at senior level in purchasing gained from a large organization
• Be over Thirty (30) years old.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft suite

6. PROCUREMENT OFFICER

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the job holder will:-

• Be responsible for the improvement of the company's operational efficiency through timely and competitive acquisition of quality goods and services in the right quantity at the right time to enable the company maximize on its key objective of profit realization.
• Co-ordinate procurement activities by planning the company's procurement needs.
• Advertise, analyse and award tenders for items whose annual threshold is as per the Public Procurement Regulations.
• Co-ordinate and participate in procurement negotiations with suppliers and vendors to consider tender applications against approved technical specifications and with due regard to market price, cost, quality and speed of delivery as well as economy of operations.
• Co-ordinate timely delivery of goods through order progression and liaison with clearing agents.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience.

• The ideal candidate should have a Bachelors Degree in Business, Commerce, Economics or equivalent.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience at senior level in purchasing gained from a large organization.
• Professional qualifications such as IPS or equivalent qualifications and membership to the Chartered
• Institute of Procurement and Suppliers/Kenya Institute of Supplies Management.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Procurement and Stores procedures.
• Be Thirty (30) years and above.
• Proficiency in Microsoft suite

7. RECORDS OFFICER

Reporting to the Company Secretary, the job holder will:-

• Be responsible for providing effective management of records to ensure timely and improved work performance, in the company.
• Ensure compliance with the registry/archives procedures, rules and regulations.
• Make periodic reports to the Company Secretary on registry/archives performance to cover user satisfaction, staff productivity and records maintenance.
• Ensure the security and integrity of records at all times.
• Oversee the timely transfer/receipt of semi-current and non-current records to the archives.
• Exercise control over company records and maintain an up to date inventory of all the records in the registry archives.
• Make visits to all registries to appraise and survey records to ensure timely transfers of closed files.
• Assess the training needs and draw up training programmes for staff.
• Develop records retention and disposal schedules for the Company records with assistance from the creating departments,
• Initiate destruction of records identified as ephemeral through acceptable means.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience.

• The ideal candidate should have Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution of higher learning.
• Minimum of five (5) of years relevant experience preferably in a large organization.
• Membership to a relevant professional body such as KIM.
• Ability to meet tight deadline and resolve conflict redundancy.
• Considerable experience in administration policies, system and procedures.
• Strong leadership skills including effective interpersonal, communication, influencing and negotiation skills and the ability to relate to people from different cultures and backgrounds.
• Be Thirty (30) years and above

B. FACTORY DEPARTMENT (RE- ADVERTISEMENTS)

1. CHIEF ENGINEER - ELECTRICAL

Reporting to the Factory Manager, the job holder will:-

• Be responsible for ensuring efficient factory operations through provision of safe generation, distribution, utilization and control of electrical power.
• Ensure proper running and operation of all electrical equipment in the factory.
• Coordinate the repairs and maintenance of all electrical/instruments equipments to ensure that downtime is minimized.
• Ensure that power from Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) and own generation is of acceptable voltage and frequency.
• Attend to issues related to power supply and distribution to company housing estates and boreholes and irrigation pump houses.

Minimum Qualifications

• The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering.
  
• Minimum ten (10) years relevant experience gained from a large agricultural concern preferably sugar industry.
• Flexibility and responsiveness in handling and determining electrical engineering issues, sound analytical skills and the ability to identify with precision the critical factors of a problem in an impartial and objective way.
• Proficiency in Microsoft suite
• Be Thirty Five (35) years and above.
• Membership to a relevant professional body e.g. Institute of Engineers of Kenya.

2. CHIEF ENGINEER- MECHANICAL

Reporting to the Factory Manager, the job holder will-

• Be responsible for the attainment of optimum (maximum) availability of mechanical plant and machinery for efficient handling, milling and processing of cane while ensuring adequate steam generation and supply.
• Develop and implement appropriate maintenance in order to achieve set objectives.
• Identify and procure spares necessary for the smooth running of the plant.
• Plan and co-ordinate the timely preparation of annual budgets estimates as well as outlining key activities to be undertaken to achieve desired targets.
• Ensure operational efficiencies and maximization of sugar production.
  
• Ensure safety of equipment and personnel in the factory.

Minimum Qualifications

• The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum Ten (10) years relevant experience gained from a large Manufacturing firm. (Experience from the sugar industry will be an added advantage).
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the company's requirements including broad knowledge of international trends in engineering.
• Flexibility and responsiveness in handling and determining mechanical engineering issues, sound analytical skills and the ability to identify with precision the critical factors of a problems in an impartial and objective way.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office suite computer applications.
• Be Thirty Five (35) years and above.
• Membership to a relevant professional body e.g. Institute of Engineers of Kenya.

3. WORKSHOP PROJECTS AND PLANNING ENGINEER

Reporting to the Factory Manager, the job holder will:-

• Plan for the execution of factory approved work.
• Ensure that proper design, drainage and necessary personnel, tools and materials are available in order to achieve proper project implementation at minimum cost.
• Ensure that ail projects are done and completed.
• Co-ordinates the commissioning of completed projects.
• Ensure that proper costing and financial recovery of jobs carried out in the workshop is done.
  
• Ensure that proper and sufficient moulding of spare parts is done in time to reduce company costs.
  
• Prepare in conjunction with other engineers, the maintenance requirements for weekly/annual OOC maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications

• The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Production Engineering.
• At least eight (8) years working experience with emphasis to project implementation and workshop services.
• Ability to work for long and odd hours - can be called to workshop during breakdowns.
• Proficiency in Microsoft suite and management project skills.
• Be Thirty Five (35) years and above.
• Membership to a relevant professional body e.g. Institute of Engineers of Kenya.

4. INSTRUMENTS ENGINEER

Reporting lo the chief Electrical Engineer, the job holder will:-

• Be responsible for overseeing the operation and management of instruments section and ensure safe operations through provision of accurate instrumentation and sound maintenance of all instruments.
• Co-ordinate all operations and repair in the instruments section,
• Ensure that all instruments are in sound and good working conditions to enhance safety and accuracy.
• Liaise with laboratory chemist to ascertain the accuracy of weighing scales and other instruments.
  
• Enhance good working relationships with other sections of the factory.

Minimum Qualifications

• The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum ten (10) year relevant experience gained from a large agricultural industry.
• Demonstrate ability to deal patiently and sympathetically with people from diverse backgrounds and to develop practical solutions to problems.
• Membership to a relevant professional body e.g. Institute of Engineers of Kenya.
• Proficiency in Microsoft suite
• Be Thirty Five (35) years and above

5. AREA CHEMIST - SUGAR HOUSE

Reporting to the Process Manager, the job holder will:-

• Plan, organise and control all process operations in Sugar House and Bagging Sections so as to achieve highest possible sugar recovery in the factory at the lowest possible cost.
• Inspect process equipment in the areas and ensures that they are in good running condition.
  
• Prepare Plant/equipment process maintenance schedules for weekly/annual maintenance.
  
• Propose for approval on certain modifications to be done in the plant in order to meet desired production targets and changes in technology.
  
• Approve stores requisition for withdrawal of spares, chemicals and other process operating items.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Food Science and Technology from a recognized institution.
• Minimum Eight (8) years relevant experiences in sugar industry.
• Ability to work for long and odd hours, weekends, maintenance period, during breakdowns and public holidays when required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft suite.
• Be Thirty Five (35) years and above.

Those who applied previously for the re-advertised positions may re-apply.

Send your applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae with a day-time telephone number and copies of your key certificates (and testimonials if any) so as to reach the undersigned not Eater than 18th February 2009.

Human Resources Manager
Chemelil Sugar Company Limited
P.O. Box 177,
MUHORONI

E-mail: Chemelil @ swiftkisumu.com