How to Love Your Job - Inspired by Zig Ziglar

Once in a while, you have heard people complaining and grumbling about their jobs and how they dislike them and wish they had a more lovable job. You may have actually done that yourself or you may be complaining about your current job at the moment to the extent of hate being synonymous with your job. Why lie, at several instances in my career life, I have hated my job. Kenyan Jobs Blogspot explores this job love-hate phenomenon.

" I got this horrible job, I hate it, I hate everything about it, I hate everyone down there."

Somehow, as much as you hate your job, you still have some compelling reasons or forces that make you wake up early in the morning, survive the torturous jam on our roads, tolerate the work environment, bosses and colleagues you consider tormenting and stomach the stress in the evening and during the night as a result of a job that you hate.

Zig Ziglar, an American Author, salesperson and motivational speaker explores the process of changing this unfortunate attitude by positively retrieving the compelling reasons that makes you hold onto a job that you hate and using them to establish a basis for loving your job.

Unlike what many believe, the change you earnestly yearn for in the job you hate is in fact within your control. Indeed, with a flush of your attitude, the job you hate can instantly be the job you love. As much as we wish for the work environment, the company, the policy, the boss, the colleague to change so as to make our jobs lovable, we are the ones that need to change. That change to a job you love can be achieved by a change in your attitude. After all, the only thing you can change in this world is yourself; your attitude.

The first step in this career transforming process is to come up with a list of why you like your job. List down the reasons or compelling forces in the format: I like my job because .... Make your list as long as possible and be honest to yourself. For example, the job pays your rent, buys your food, gives you some social status, gives you exposure and experience, educates your children, yourself and siblings, finances your mortgage, enabled you to get your car, and will matter in the next job interview amongst a myriad of other benefits.

When you get home tonight, all your household tasks are complete, its bedtime, get off in a room all by yourself, get a sheet of paper and on top of it write: I like my job because ...
(Quote: Remember, in life, people who don't take step number one, never take step number two)

The second step is to change the word "like" into "love". Re-write your list in the format: I love my job because ...

When you get home tonight, everything is finished, get off in a room right by yourself, close the door, change one word from I like my job to I love my job

The third step is to affirm these benefits you derive from your job into your soul. Literally, hammering the truth into your head. Zig Ziglar gives a simple but effective process.

Get in front of that mirror (the eyes are the windows of the soul), look yourself in the eye and with excitement and enthusiasm say I love my job because they pay me for working there, I love my job because they pay me above average for working there, I love my job because they have a wonderful insurance programme, I love my job because...for every one of the statements. You will sleep better that night.

Admit it, one most probable reason why you stomach the job you assumptively hate is because you derive some benefits from it. Do not take this for granted. Be thankful and grateful. Thank you all for making Kenyan Jobs Blogspot the leading resource website for Kenyan jobs and career opportunities.

When you say I like my job you are essentially saying I am grateful for my job and of all the emotions we can have, the healthiest of all human emotions is gratitude. By proclaiming that I like my job, I love my job, that is the way of gratitude, you will sleep better that night.

The fourth step is to keep adding to the list. Zig Ziglar implies that as you continue in this process more reasons to love your job are bound to emerge. Add them to your list.

Tomorrow morning when you get up, get back infront of the mirror just before you get to work, get back in front of the mirror and repeat the process again, with excitement and enthusiasm, I Love my job because .... and take the list with you and you will be able to add to that list, absolutely guaranteed.

(You will have started a change from a fault finder to a good finder, some people really do find faults, like there is a reward for it)

The fifth step is to make this routine and habitual. Don't worry, you are getting addicted to the good stuff and the truth. Repeat the "I love my job because ..." affirmations every morning and night for as long as it takes to feel good about your current job.

Do this every morning and every night, and you will have an astonishing recovery from this advanced case of stinking thinking.

The end result is that you will have a good attitude towards your job, the environment will be reflectively friendlier and reciprocally good. Your career horizon will expand as the new attitude reverberates through your job environment. You will be happier and internally peaceful. What a reward for a simple change in you. As Zig Ziglar says, attitude makes all the difference.

Attitude is everything and begets altitude

Safaricom Jobs & Careers: Personal Assistant to the Chief Information Officer

REF: PA – CIO – MAR 09

The Information Technology Division is looking to recruit a Personal Assistant to the Chief Information Officer.

Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Chief Information Officer’s Office and general administrative support to the Division.

We are looking for a results oriented, proactive individual with strong analytical and people skills who willingly helps out in other areas of the team when required. The role is demanding and the person suited to this role should be a quick learner, good organizer, able to multitask, ensure that deadlines are met and always striving to excel.

In addition to the administrative duties, the role will involve preparation of weekly reports, responsibility for cost centre reports, organizing events and responding to routine enquiries from external parties and members of staff. Of paramount importance will be the incumbents’ ability to observe strict confidentiality, with excellent communication and customer service.

The incumbent will be qualified to degree level, with strong IT, numerical, and analytical skills. A hands-on individual with at least 4 years working experience part of which will have been in either a customer facing position or a high profile environment and as a senior personal assistant to a Head of Function.


If you meet the above qualifications please send your application letter and resume to:

The Resourcing Manager

Safaricom Limited

hr@safaricom.co.ke

Deadline for application is 2nd April 2009.

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Town Clerk, City Council of Nairobi Job Vacancy: Public Service Commission of Kenya

Public Service Commission of Kenya

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the position shown below.

Town Clerk, City Council of Nairobi

(Three Years Renewable Contract)
One (1) Post
Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and Ministry of Local Government
V/No. 1 45/2009

Salary Scale: KSh.213,640 - KSh. 433,280 p.m.
(Job Group SS.1)

Salary and other benefits

• Starting Salary - KSh.213,640 p.m.
• House Allowance - KSh. 80, 000. 00 p.m.
• Entertainment Allowance - KSh. 80, 000. 00 p.m.
• Extraneous Allowance - KSh. 75, 000. 00 p.m.
• Domestic Servant Allowance - KSh. 15, 600.00 p.m.

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

• have served as Town Clerk/Deputy Town Clerk (SS 2) for at least three (3) years in a local authority;

OR

• have served for at least twelve (12) years in the Public or Private Sector and be at the level of Job Group 'Q' for at least two (2) years or an equivalent managerial position in the Public or Private Sector.
• possess a Bachelor of Laws Degree and qualified in accordance with Sections 12 and 13 of the Advocates Act;
  

OR

• be in possession of a Masters Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or any other acceptable equivalent qualification from a recognized university.
• be visionary, self driven with outstanding knowledge and experience in management of a large multi-stakeholder organization;
• demonstrate professional and administrative capability and experience to drive the Council to provide quality services;
• be able to motivate and inspire diverse staff and to cultivate cordial and productive working relations with stakeholders; and
  
• demonstrate thorough understanding of the National Goals, Objectives and aspirations of Nairobi as a leading Metropolis in Africa.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Town Clerk is the Executive Officer of the City Council of Nairobi.

The duties will involve advising the Council on financial matters; handling general correspondence on behalf of the Council and giving legal advice to the Council.

He/She will perform all duties as specified in the third schedule of the Local Government Act (Cap 265).

The Clerk will also be responsible for implementation of the Strategic Plan, ensuring that the Council has an integrated Development Plan and that the Council is financially stable.

Specific duties will include:

• providing transformative leadership to the Council;
• instituting, encouraging and managing cordial relations between the political administration and the executive sections of the Council;
• instituting financial management reforms to enable the Council become financially self sustaining;
  
• developing human resource capacity to manage the affairs of the Council's sustainably;
  
• instituting the revitalization of the Nairobi economy through profiling and instituting investments in the infrastructure and creating an enabling environment; and
  
• leading multi-sectoral efforts to improve the quality of life in the City.

Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications online through any one of the Commission's Websites www.publicservice.go.ke and www.psckjobs.go.ke OR by completing ONE application form PSC 2 (Revised 2007).

This form is available free of charge at the Public Service Commission of Kenya, Commission House, Harambee Avenue, Nairobi or in any Government office throughout the country.

The form may also be downloaded from the Commission's websites.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and testimonials during interviews.

Applicants should NOT attach copies to the application form.

Serving officers will be required to produce the original letter of appointment to their current substantive post before the interview.

Completed application forms should be sent to:

The Secretary
Public Service Commission of Kenya
P.O. Box 30095 -001 00
Nairobi.

so as to reach the Commission on or before, 9th April, 2009.

Bernadette M. Nzioki, EBS
Secretary
Public Service Commission of Kenya

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Softa Bottling Company : Senior Accountant Job Vacancy

Softa Bottling Company a fast growing drink manufacturing company seeks to recruit.

Senior Accountant

Requirements:

• Minimum CPAII graduate with at least 3 years experience in a similar position.
• Must be able to produce management accounts
• Knowledge of Pastel accounting packages a must.
• Must be a high performer.
• Must be able to take up the job immediately on appointment.
  

Apply to:

The Human Resource Manager
Softa Bottling Company
PO BOX 47343-00100
Tel: 650020, 5339687 650023/4
Mobile: 0722755421
Fax: 5321107/650026

Email: info @ kuguru.com

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United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Jobs and Careers

Assistant Supply Officer
National Professional Officer (NOA)

Location: Kakuma, Kenya

Vacancy Notice No. IVN/EVN/KEN/KKM/09/006

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Kenya is seeking to recruit a qualified Kenyan National as an Assistant Supply Officer at the National Professional Officer Level (NOA).

Applicants should hold a university degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, Logistics and Mathematics

Experience required: At least four years job experience including at least four years in the same functional area.

Competencies:

• Very good knowledge of and fluency in English and Kiswahili
• Knowledge of French is an added advantage.
• Computer skills in MS-Word, MS-Excel and MS-Access
• Managing Resources, planning, sourcing, delivery, asset management and support implementation.
• Political and Organization Awareness

Associate Supply Officer
National Professional Officer (NOB)

Location: Dadaab, Kenya

Vacancy Notice No. IVN/EVN/KEN/DDB/09/005

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Kenya is seeking to recruit a qualified Kenyan National as an Associate Supply Officer at the National Professional Officer Level (NOB).

Applicants should hold a university degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, Logistics and Mathematics. An advanced degree will be an added advantage.

Experience required: At least six years job experience including at least six years in the same functional area, and one year in an international capacity.

Competencies:

• Very good knowledge of and fluency in English and Kiswahili
• Knowledge of French is an added advantage.
• Computer skills in MS-Word, MS-Excel and MS-Access
• Managing Resources, planning, sourcing, delivery, asset management and support implementation.
• Political and Organization Awareness

Assistant Protection Officer
National Professional Officer (NOA)

Location: Dadaab

Vacancy Notice No. IVN/EVN/KEN/DDB/09/007

Assistant Protection Officer
National Professional Officer (NOA)

Location: Nairobi

Vacancy Notice No.IVN/EVN/KEN/NBI/09/005

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Kenya is seeking to recruit two qualified Kenyan Nationals as Assistant Protection Officers at the National Professional Officer Level (NOA) - one to be based in Dadaab and one in Nairobi.

Applicants should hold a university degree in Law and/or international law. Advanced studies or specialisation in Human Rights or refugee related studies is desirable.

Applicants should possess good analytical and writing skills, good interpersonal skills and ability to comfortably work in a multi-cultural team. They should also possess the relevant knowledge in training methodologies and experience in training delivery.

Experience required: At least five years job experience including at least six years in the same functional area.

Detailed job descriptions for the above positions are available at the UNHCR offices on Rhapta Road, No. 35, Westlands.

Only those who qualify should apply in writing attaching copies of relevant academic certificates, testimonials and telephone contacts.

Applicants should also complete a UN Personal History Form (P. 11) available from the UN Website, www.un.org.

Applications quoting the Vacancy Notice Number should be sent to:

The Human Resources Officer
United Nations High Commissioner
For Refugees (UNHCR)
P.O. Box43801,00100
Nairobi, Kenya

Or by email to: kennahr @ unhcr.org

Closing date: 13 April 2009

Important:

• Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
  
• Late applications will not be considered.
• Please indicate the vacancy notice number on the envelope.
• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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Siaya Institute of Technology Jobs and Careers

Cateress/Caterer

Qualifications

• Diploma in Catering and Housekeeping from Kenya polytechnic or its equivalent
• Thirty Five years and above
• Experience:3-5 years in busy learning institution

Duties

• Responsible for preparation of students' meals and any other institutional catering function.
• Able to work as a team and supervise Kitchen staff effectively
• Responsible for maintaining kitchen hygienic standards
• Responsible for purchase, efficient maintaining of Kitchen store and equipment.
• Responsible for training and supervision of kitchen staff.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.

The interested candidates to forward their handwritten application letter and detailed C.V to reach the under mentioned not later than 10th April 2009.

Human Resource Officer

Applicant should hold a minimum of diploma in Human Resource management or its equivalent from a registered institution. He/she should posses excellent skills in written and spoken English and Kiswahili. Should be computer literate and be 35 years and above.

Experience

• Knowledgeable in labour laws
• At least 5 years experience as a Human Resource professional in a busy organization, and experience in working with Senior Management teams.
• Experience in manpower planning recruitment, selection as well as development and implementation of training plans and programmes
• Ability to effectively manage employee relations so as to ensure a harmonious working environment.

Your application should enlist an update of CV, highlight relevant experience.

Only those who qualify should apply in writing attaching copies of relevant academic certificates, testimonials and telephone number to reach the under mentioned not later than 15th April 2009.

The Principal/BOG, Secretary
Siaya Institute of Technology
P.O. Box 1087 - 40600,
Siaya

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Office of the Principal Chuka University

Office of the Principal

Chuka University College invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals with excellent credentials to fill the posts below:

A. Faculty of Education

1. Associate Professor: (2 Posts)

Options:

1. Psychology, Guidance and Counseling (1 position)
2. Computer Science (1 Position)
   

The applicants

• Must have a Ph.D. degree or its academic equivalent in the relevant field
• Must have at least three (3) years of teaching and research experience since becoming a senior lecturer in a recognized university
• Must have published at least four (4) articles in refereed journals or one book plus two (2) articles since appointment as a senior lecturer
• Should have supervised postgraduate degree students
• Should have attended and contributed at learned conferences, seminars and workshops
• Should show evidence of academic leadership in his/her area of specialization through joint research publications and membership of professional societies
• Should show evidence of continued research and effective teaching
• Should be a member recognized by relevant professional bodies
• Should show evidence of leadership (administrative experience, active participation in departmental/ faculty/university activities as well as national and international activities.

2. Senior Lecturer: (3 Posts)

Options:

1. Psychology, Guidance and Counseling (1 position)
2. Computer Science (1 Position)
3. Educational Management (1 Position)

The applicants

Must have a Ph.D. degree or its academic equivalent in the relevant field and must have at least five (5) years of university teaching experience, three of which must have been at lecturer level. Must have published at least 4 articles in refereed book in candidate's professional areas published by recognized publishers, plus two articles in a referred journal since the last promotion.

OR

Should have Masters degree in the relevant field plus five (5) years of university teaching experience after becoming a lecturer and six (6) publications or one (1) referred book plus three (3) articles in the relevant book since becoming a lecturer

3. Lecturer: (2 Posts)

1. Psychology, Guidance and counseling (1 position)
2. Educational Management (1 Position)

Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in the relevant area or its equivalent from a recognized academic institution

OR

Applicants must have a Masters degree from a recognized academic institution plus at least three (3) years of teaching experience at university level after obtaining a masters degree and at least two (2) publications in refereed journals).

4. Assistant Lecturer: (4 Posts)

Options:

1. Psychology, Guidance and Counseling (1 position)
2. Educational Management (1 Position)
3. Computer Science (2 Positions)

The applicants for Psychology;

• Must be a holder of a Masters degree or its equivalent from a relevant field.
• Should also demonstrate potential for university teaching and/or research by registering for Ph.D. studies

The applicants for Computer Science Must have a Masters degree or a first class honours degree in the relevant field.

B. Faculty of Business Studies

1. Senior Lecturer: (3 Posts )

Options:

1. Statistics (1 Position)
2. Economics (1 Position)
3. Agribusiness ( 1 Position)
   

Qualifications

Applicants;

• Must have a Ph.D. degree or its academic equivalent in the relevant field and must have at least five (5) years of university teaching experience, three of which must have been at lecturer level,
• Must have at least 4 articles in refereed book in candidate's professional areas published by recognized publishers, plus two articles in a referred journal since the last promotion.
  

OR

Should have Masters degree in the relevant field plus five (5) years of university teaching experience after becoming a lecturer and six (6) publications or one (1) referred book plus three (3) articles in the relevant book since becoming a lecturer.

2. Lecturer ( 2 Posts)

Options

1. Agribusiness (1 Position)
2. Statistics (1 Position)

Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in the relevant area or its equivalent from a recognized academic institution

OR

Applicants must have a Masters degree from a recognized academic institution plus at least three (3) years of teaching experience at university level after obtaining a masters degree and at least two (2) publications in refereed journals).

3. Assistant Lecturers: (5 Posts)

Options

• Statistics (1 Position)
• Agribusiness (1 Position)
• Economics (3 Positions)

The applicants must have a Masters degree in area of specialization.

C. Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Science

1. Senior Lecturer: (3 Posts)

Options:

1. Veterinary Medicine (1 position)
2. Wildlife Ecology (1 Position)
3. Animal Nutrition (1 Position)
   

The applicants;

• Must have a Ph.D. degree or its academic equivalent in the relevant field and must have at least five (5) years of university teaching experience, three of which must have been at lecturer level,
  
• Must have at least 4 articles in refereed book in candidate's professional areas published by recognized publishers, plus two articles in a referred journal since the last promotion.

OR

Should have Masters degree in the relevant field plus five (5) years of university teaching experience after becoming a lecturer and six (6) publications or one (1) referred book plus three (3) articles in a relevant book since becoming a lecturer

2. Lecturer: (5 Posts)

Options:

1. Veterinary Medicine (1 Position)
2. Animal Nutrition (1 Position)
3. Wildlife Management (1 Position)
4. Tourism Operations Management (1 Position)
5. Hotel and Restaurant Management (1 Position)

Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in the relevant area or its equivalent from a recognized academic institution

OR

Applicants must have a Masters degree from a recognized academic institution plus at least three (3) years of teaching experience at university level after obtaining a masters degree and at least two (2) publications in refereed journal(s).

3. Assistant Lecturer: ( 5 Posts)

Options:

1. Animal Breeding (1 position)
2. Animal Nutrition (1 Position)
3. Tourism Operations Management (1 Position)
4. Wildlife Management (1 Position)
5. Hotel and Restaurant Management (1 Position)

The applicants;

• Must be a holder of a Masters degree or its equivalent from a relevant field,
• Should also demonstrate potential for university teaching and/or research by registering for Ph.D. studies

D. Faculty of Arts and Humanities

1. Senior Lecturer: (4 Posts)

Options:

1. Communication , Journalism and media studies ( 1 position)
2. Community Development (1 Position)
3. Geography (1 Position)
4. English Language (1 Position)

The applicants;

• Must have a Ph.D. degree or its academic equivalent in the relevant field and must have at least five (5) years of university teaching experience, three of which must have been at lecturer level,
  
• Must have at least 4 articles in refereed book in candidate's professional areas published by recognized publishers, plus two articles in a referred journal since the last promotion.

OR

Should have Masters degree in the relevant field plus five (5) years of university teaching experience after becoming a lecturer and six (6) publications or one (1) referred book plus three (3) articles in a relevant book since becoming a lecturer.

2. Lecturer: ( 4 Posts)

Options

1. Community Development (1 Position)
2. Geography (1 Position)
3. Communication , Journalism and Media studies ( 1 position)
4. English language (1 Position)

Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in the relevant area or its equivalent from a recognized academic institution

OR
Applicants must have a Masters degree from a recognized academic institution plus at least three (3) years of teaching experience at university level after obtaining a masters degree and at least two (2) publications in refereed journal(s).

3. Assistant Lecturer: (8 Posts)

Options:

1. Community Development (2 Positions)
2. Geography (2 Positions)
3. Communication , Journalism and Media studies ( 2 position)
4. English Language (1 Position)
5. Literature in English (1 Position)

The applicants;

• Must be a holder of a Masters degree or its equivalent from a relevant field,
  
• Should also demonstrate potential for university teaching and/or research by registering for Ph.D. studies

4. Technician- Communication and Media: (1 Post)

Applicant must be holders of a Bachelors degree in the relevant field or a Higher National Diploma in relevant field with a minimum experience of three (3) years and be conversant with Print, television and radio production procedures

Applicants must submit Ten ( 10 ) copies of Applications giving details of age, educational and professional qualification, detailed work experience, present post and salary, applicant's telephone number and e-mail address and enclosing copies of certificates and testimonials and giving the names and addresses of three (3) referees who are knowledgeable about the applicant's competence and candidate's area of specialization accompanied with Curriculum Vitae and dully certified copies of certificates and testimonials.

Applicants should request their referees to write directly to the undersigned.

Applications and information from referees should reach the undersigned not later than Monday 27th April, 2009.

The Principal
Chuka University College,
P.O. Box 109 - 60400
Chuka

Tel. no. 020 2310512,

Fax 020 2310302

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Transport Supervisor Job Vacancy

Position

A leading Company based in Nairobi and with countrywide operations, wishes to recruit a result driven, self motivated individual for the position of a Transport Supervisor.

Duties and Responsibilities

Along with your colleagues, you will efficiently and effectively run company vehicles by:-

• Scheduling and coordinating all company vehicle operations, deployment and requests from the various departments
• Drawing drivers daily duty roster
• Keeping track of vehicle movements, ensuring time management and delivery of the company's products
• Supervising, sorting and loading of all dispatch items
• Monitoring and controlling fuel consumption and other costs related to fleet management
• Ensuring high levels of road safety are adhered to and any breakdowns or accidents are dealt with as per the company policy
• Organizing maintenance and repair of company vehicles ensuring optimum serviceability at all times
• Appraising drivers performance based on set criteria
• Preparing daily, weekly and monthly fleet management reports
• Recommending enhanced approaches to reducing vehicle running expenses

Qualifications and Experience:

• Diploma in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
• Training in fleet management or Mechanical Engineering is desired
• Minimum of 4 years experience in a similar position
• Must be computer literate
• Posses a clean driving license
• Between 30 - 40 years old

Person Specifications:

• Energy and ability to work odd hours
• Excellent communication and Interpersonal skills
• Have Strong leadership Skills
• Excellent skills in coordinating work for different teams

If you possess the above qualifications and the drive to meet the challenges, please write in confidence enclosing a detailed CV, Certified Copies of academic transcripts and professional certificates, a day- time telephone contact, names and contacts of three referees so as to reach the undersigned not later than 10th April 2009.

The application can be sent to Voucher Number 2046 P O. Box 49990,00100 NAIROBI.

If you do not hear from us by 24th April 2009, consider your application unsuccessful.

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The Africa Biogas Partnership Programme Jobs and Careers

The Africa Biogas Partnership Programme aims to establish a domestic biogas sector in six African countries: Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Kenya, Senegal, Tanzania and Uganda. In each country a local (government) agency is in charge of programme implementation and partnerships will be created with governments, NGOs, micro-finance and vocational training institutions and peoples organisations.

In each country up to 10.000 domestic biogas digesters will be constructed during this first phase of 4 years. The biogas sector in each country receives technical assistance from SNV, the programme is managed by Hivos and it is funded by the Dutch governmental development cooperation agency DGIS.

The programme will have a central office in Nairobi, Kenya and will communicate from there with the proposed national biogas offices in the six countries.

For the Central Team based in Kenya, Hivos is looking for

International Biogas Expert

for 40 hours per week (fulltime) and initially for a period of 4 years, starting as soon as possible.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the biogas technology related aspects in the central team of the Africa Biogas Partnership Programme. Together with your team you will support the effective national implementation of the programme in the six countries, including analyzing existing biogas technology, technology selection and input and orientation towards technology improvement and development.

Furthermore, closely cooperating with local SNV staff and National Implementing Agencies, you will:

• Be responsible for your part in overall programme development;
• Provide technical inputs and comments to annual plans and budgets, reviews, evaluations and annual reports;
• Appraise technology options and maintain a critical dialogue with national implementing agencies on technology choice, materials, appliances and construction budgets, in close cooperation with SNV;
• Assess and provide input to country strategies and programme elements directed at domestic biogas sector development, together with the national partners;
• Facilitate strategic partnerships and initiatives related to the technical aspects of national programmes, with support of the national partners and in close cooperation with SNV;
• Contribute to the development of the biogas technology and biogas benefits related technology and promote research activities aimed at strengthening the programme and improving the technology, in close collaboration with SNV;
• Develop and sustain a diverse and creative network of contacts in your area of expertise.

Core Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7 years working experience in biogas programmes; well organized and able to keep deadlines;
• Expertise and experience in the technical ins en outs of domestic biogas and related issues;
• Analytical arid conceptual skills, and ability to translate these into programme development;
• Demonstrate leadership qualities, ability to inspire the national implementing agencies to delivery of quality results;
• Excellent communication and networking skills;
• Keen understanding of country political and social dynamics;
• Excellent verbal and writing skills in English and French;
• Willingness to travel frequently within the region and in country.

Remuneration:

Remuneration is competitive with what is offered by international organizations.

Administrator/Accountant

for 40 hours per week (fulltime) and initially for a period of 4 years, starting as soon as possible.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for administration and accounting in the central team of the Africa Biogas Partnership Programme. Together with your team you will support the effective national implementation of the programme in the six countries, including analyzing the present procedural, administrative and accounts situation at the national implementing agencies and providing input and orientation towards improvement of the same.

Furthermore, closely cooperating with local SNV staff and National Implementing Agencies, you will:

• Be responsible for the day-to-day accounting procedures;
• Assist the Fund Manager with the preparation of budgets, financial reports and annual audits;
• Be in charge of personnel management;
• Implement general administration duties;
• Prepare and distribute quarterly financial statements for the management;
  
• Prepare contract documents;
• Audit contract and subcontract processes for compliance to policies and procedures;
• Review project costing reports and procurement requirement compliance.

Core Qualifications:

The ideal candidate has an excellent track record in finance and administration, has ample experience with various software packages incl. ERP and has the ability to set priorities within a complex working environment. The candidate has excellent communication skills, is proficient in English as well as French, is willing to travel frequently.

Remuneration:

Remuneration is competitive with what is offered by international organizations.

International socio-economic and gender Expert

for 40 hours per week (fulltime) and initially for a period of 4 years, starting as soon as possible.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the socio-economic and gender aspects of biogas sector development in the central team of the Africa Biogas Partnership Programme.

Together with your team you will support the effective national implementation of the programme in the six countries, including analyzing the present socio-economic and gender relations and situation concerning the programme and providing input and orientation towards inclusive sector development and programme improvement.

Furthermore, closely cooperating with local SNV staff and National Implementing Agencies, you will:

• Be responsible for your part in overall programme development;
• Provide social, economic and gender related inputs and comments to annual plans and budgets, reviews, evaluations and annual reports;
• Appraise the social, economic and gender consequences of the programme and planned actions and maintain a critical dialogue with national implementing agencies on how to improve the programme in these respects;
• Assess and provide input to country strategies and programme elements directed at domestic biogas sector development, together with the national partners and in close cooperation with SNV;
• Facilitate strategic partnerships and initiatives, with support of the national partners;
• Develop and sustain a diverse and creative network of contacts in your area of expertise.
  

Core Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7 years working experience in rural development programmes; well organized and able to keep deadlines;
• Expertise and experience in assessment of rural social and gender relations and related issues;
• Analytical and conceptual skills, and ability to translate these into programme development;
• Demonstrate leadership qualities, ability to inspire the national implementing agencies to delivery of quality results;
• Excellent communication and networking skills;
• Keen understanding of country political and social dynamics;
• Excellent verbal and writing skills in English and French;
• Willingness to travel frequently within the region and in country.

Remuneration:
Remuneration is competitive with what is offered by international organizations.

Information:

for more information visit www.hivos.nf or contact Allert van deft Mam, Director of Programs and Projects tel. +3T-(0)70 -376 55 00 and e-mail a.vd.ham@hivos.nl or Harrie Oppenoorth, Adviser Renewable Energy and Climate Change tet. +31 70 3765510 and e-mail Harrie@hivos.nl.

Applicants should send a CV, two samples of your writing (in English and French), and a cover letter explaining why you want this job to: Hivos Netherlands iz@hivos.nl with reference code vacAfrica Biogas BE/Adm/Ace/Inter Soc.

Applications are requested by April 17th 2009; thereafter positions will remain open until filled.

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Rwanda Development Board/Rwanda Information Technology Authority (RDB/RITA) Job Vacancy: Linux System Administrator Engineers

Terms of reference for the recruitment of Linux System Administrator Engineers

1. Background

Rwanda Development Board/Rwanda Information Technology Authority (RDB/RITA) is a government institution established by an act of parliament, with a specific purpose to articulate, catalyze, and facilitate the implementation of national ICT policies, strategies and plans, as outlined in the National Infor¬mation and Communication Infrastructure Policy and Plan (NICI).

In order to implement NICI pillar number Three "Infrastructure, Equipment and Content" sub project, RDB/RITA is in the process of building the National Data Center (NDC). The NDC core mission will be to provide an industry standard hosting environment for government and Public Sector Orga¬nizations hardware and applications.

This data centre is to be a national resource that enables secure government data hosting and it will facilitate easy data exchange between different users.

RDB/RITA now wishes to recruit Two (2) Linux System Administrator Engineers who will support system administration tasks in its data center.

2. Job Title: Linux System Administrator Engineer

3. Location: Based at RITA headquarters Telecom House (Kacyiru)

4. Scope of work

The scope of work of the Linux System Administrator engineer will be the following:

• Support data center system administration related operations that will ensure the best delivery of services;
• Support disaster recovery and ensure business continuity of critical applications and services hosted at its premises;
• Support the implementation of data and systems security policy;
• Support the implementation of e-government related projects including unified communications (Voice, video and Data) and Unified messaging.
• Perform proper operating procedure documentation for all system configurations and administration tasks;

5. Reporting structure

The System Administrator Engineer will report to the Director of the National Data Center.

6. Terms and conditions of appointment:

The post is on performance contract for a probation period of 6 months. After that, the System administrator Engineer shall be awarded a full time contract with in RITA terms and conditions of appointment.

7. Key responsibilities

The key functions of the Linux System Administrator Technical Engineer will
be the following:

• Maintaining major multi-user computer systems, including the servers and store management, management and high availability of network services and applications (Web services, File services, domain name services, mail services, directory services, database services, FTP services, etc)
• Adding and configuring new servers and install system-wide software
• Responsible of the Data Center servers management including server monitoring, server usage optimization and server security
• Analyze and resolve faults, whether it is a major system crash or a forgotten password
• Responsible of Back-up and recovery of critical servers, user stored data and network services
• Implements Disaster Recovery strategies in the network
  
• Setting up user accounts
• Allocating mass storage spaces
• Ensuring security policy is enforced
• Server, service and application hosting for internal and external customers
• Ensuring a proper license utilization
• Ensure the management and high availability of managed services and applications
• Ensure the Management and design of server security, hosting and monitoring.
• Any other function assigned by the team leader.

Job requirements, skills and abilities

• National and international candidates are encouraged to apply,
• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in Computer Sciences, IT or in related field
• An extensive experience in Linux operating system; RHCE level certification is an advantage;
• At least 3 years of practical experience in the Linux System Administration field.
• In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP networks, LAN/WAN systems, VLANs as well as troubleshooting skills with Cisco routers and switches;
• Experience with the usage of security systems as well as open source system administration tools and scripting languages.
  
• Strong troubleshooting, decision-making and problem-solving skills Excellent analytical, communication and presentation skills.
  
• Must have excellent customer service, time management and project management skills;
• Good ability to work as part of a team.
  
• Fluency in English.

9. Mode of application

Interested candidates, who meet the conditions herein, should submit their written application accompanied with a comprehensive CV, notified copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, cover letter clearly identifying how they meet the requirements of the posts to:

Deputy CEO RDB/RITA
2nd Floor, Rwanda Development Board Building
Gishushu, Nyarutarama
BP 7229
Kigali - Rwanda.
Email: rita@rwanda1.com or info@rita.rw
Fax:250-0252583222

Notes:

1. Deadline of submission is 17 April 2009 at 10.30 am
2. Soft copies of the application letter should also be emailed to: info@rita.rw

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Rwanda Development Board/Rwanda Information Technology Authority (RDB/RITA) Job Vacancy: Network Administrator Engineers

Terms of reference for the recruitment of Network Administrator Engineers

1. Background

Rwanda Development Board/Rwanda Information Technology Authority (RDB/RITA) is a government institution established by an act of parliament, with a specific purpose to articulate, catalyze, and facilitate the implementation of national ICT policies, strategies and plans, as outlined in the National Information and Communication Infrastructure Policy and Plan (NICI).

In order to implement NICI pillar number Three "Infrastructure, Equipment and Content" sub project, RDB/RITA is in the process of building the National Data Center (NDC). The NDC core mission will be to provide an industry standard hosting environment for government and Public Sector Organizations hardware and applications. This data centre is to be a national resource that enables secure government data hosting and it will facilitate easy data exchange between different users.

RDB/RITA now wishes to rea uit Two (2) Network Administrator Engineers
who will support network administration tasks in its data center.

2. Job Title: Network Administrator Engineer

3. Location: Based at RITA headquarters Telecom House (Kacyiru)

4. Scope of work:

The scope of work of the Senior Network Administrator Engineer will be the following:

• Support data center network administration related operations that will allow the high availability and reliability of the core Government network infrastructure;
• Support and implement the network disaster recovery plan;
• Implement bandwidth management and optimization techniques for both the Intranet and Internet bandwidth.
• Manage the Government IP resources (Autonomous Systems Number, Private and Public IP addresses);
• Support the implementation of network security policy;
• Ensure proper operating procedure documentation for all network configurations and administration tasks.

5. Reporting structure

The Network Administrator Engineer will report to the Director of the National Data Center.

6. Terms and conditions of appointment

The post is on performance contract for a probation period of 6 months. After that, the Network Administrator Engineer shall be awarded a full time contract with in RITA terms and conditions of appointment.

7. Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities of the Senior Network Administrator Engineer will be the following:

• Responsibility for the all Network Administration functions
• Ensure that the network is functioning properly from a performance and security perspective
• Responsible for key components of the infrastructure (routers, switches, firewalls, network segmentation, performance management, remote access, etc.)
• Monitoring network usage and throughput, load balancing, reaction to security violation and failure conditions
• Responsible of management and design of network infrastructure (LANs, Virtual LANs and wireless LANs), network monitoring, network security, data security, internal connectivity and Internet connectivity.
• Plan and implements Intranet and Internet Bandwidth Management and Optimization
• Plan and implement Disaster Recovery strategies in the network
• Implements and enforce information security policy
• Maintain confidentiality with regard to the information being processed, stored or accessed by the network
• Provide network documentation. Document also network problems and resolutions for future reference
• Making changes for scalability as the network usage grow
• Any other function assigned by the RDB/RITA direct line manager.

8. Job requirements, skills and abilities

• National and international candidates are encouraged to apply;
• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in computing, IT, engineering with extensive experience in Linux operating syste,m;
• Professional level certification from Cisco, like CCNA with strong technical background is required; CCNP level certification is an advantage;
• At least 3 years of practical experience in the Network Administration;
• In-depth knowledge of and experience with TCP/IP networks, LAN/WAN systems, VLANs; experience with the usage of firewalls; some experience with managing fiber optic infrastructure;
• Experience with the use open source network monitoring tools (such as Cacti, MRTG, Ethereal, snort, Nagios, ngrep, tcpdump, etc)
• Strong troubleshooting, decision-making and problem-solving skills;
• Must have excellent customer service, time management and project management skills;
• Good ability to work as part of a team.
• Fluency in English.

9. Mode of application

Interested candidates, who meet the conditions herein, should submit their written application accompanied with a comprehensive CV, notified copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, cover letter clearly identifying how they meet the requirements of the posts to:

Deputy CEO RDB/RITA
2nd Floor, Rwanda Development Board Building
Gishushu, Nyarutarama
BP 7229, Kigali - Rwanda.
Email: rita@rwanda1.com or info@rita.rw
Fax:250-0252583222

Notes:

1. Deadline of submission is 17 April 2009 at 10.30 am
2. Soft copies of the application letter should also be entailed to: info@rita.rw
   

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Financial Sector Deepening Trust (FSDT) Job Vacancy: Agricultural Finance Specialist

The Financial Sector Deepening Trust (FSDT) is a fund sponsored by five international donors from Canada. Denmark, the Netherlands, Sweden and the UK, as well as the Government of Tanzania.

It has been established to channel development partner resources to support the development of pro-poor financial markets in response to the Government's National Strategy for Poverty Reduction (in Swahili known as "MKUKUTA"), as well as its National Microfinance Policy.

The FSDT's overall aim is to help more people achieve greater access to a deeper financial system in Tanzania, This entails a focus on rural and poorer communities.

FSDT funds a wide variety of initiatives and investments in the financial sector using grants, loans, subordinated debt and other instruments.

Agriculture and SME finance are two priority areas for the FSDT The FSDT is based in Dar es Salaam and the contract for this position will initially be for three years duration.

Key outcomes for the successful candidate in this role will be:

• Providing specialist advice on agricultural finance to banks and other financial institutions
• Contributing to the management of the FSDT's overall portfolio of projects and investments, This in turn will entail:
• Providing risk analysts, due diligence., making investment recommendations and structuring deals where appropriate
• Monitoring and evaluating an existing but growing portfolio of projects. These include major commitments in developing informal sector groups.
• Policy analysis and advice to FSOT stakeholders on agricultural finance and related market developments.

The ideal candidates will have:

• At least ten and preferably 15 years' experience working in financial services, either with a development bank, private financial institution or consulting firm — or a combination of these, or working in the agricultural sector, preferably in East Africa,
  
• This experience should ideally include some or preferably all of agricultural finance, banking and microfinance.
  
• The successful candidates will need to demonstrate a clear understanding of latest developments In agricultural finance in developing economies
• Holder of a 1 st degree in finance or an equivalent subject
• Fluency in English and, ideally, strong Kiswahili

Those with appropriate experience are Invited to submit their CVs (maximum four pages), together a cover letter {maximum two pages) summarising why they believe they are well suited for this position.

Please email your application to; eleanor @ radarrecruitment.com citing AFS In the email subject Sine, referring to the agricultural finance specialist position.

The deadline for applications is Friday 17th April 2009.

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General Manager – Call Center Job Vacancy

Job Role

The role is expected to grow with the individual and with the inevitable changes and development of the business, which this role itself fosters.

Flexibility and open-mindedness will be essential for successful growth in the role and for successful job performance. This is a strategic and management role which will require creative thinking as well as a track record in improvement of systems, process and efficiency.
The job holder will not be required to micro-manage the Production and Client-facing teams who are already competently managed on a day-to-day basis.

The post-holder will need to review all processes, systems and methods of operation and make recommendations for increased efficiency and maximization of the use of resources as well as being a strong people manager and motivator. Freshness of approach and questioning of existing practices will be appreciated.

The role requires a balance of commercialism, business-mindedness, technical know-how, entrepreneurialism and focus. It will be essential for the job holder to know his/her way around the communications industry and the digital space – keeping abreast of developments and the market and the key players within it.

The role will be divided into the following particular areas of activity:

• Ensure start-up and running of efficient operations with all new business and management of existing business
• Act as the initial single point of contact for all internal/external customers
• Ensure all Clients are provided with relevant support requirements as per SLA for all 24/7/365 operations
• Manage multiple support structures and departments to deliver client requirements and SLA’s
• Overall responsibility for the business’ operations (as per organization chart), budgets, P&L etc.
• New business development
• As instigated by the Client Services Manager – assistance with business development within existing client base
• He/she will ultimately be responsible for ensuring that the all existing and potential client production-based requirements and expectations are fulfilled in terms of delivery, timeliness, efficiency and quality through the overall direction for the Support and Production teams.
• Delivery to time, budget and quality against defined targets
• Appropriate employee retention and performance management
• Engagement/rapport with employees to develop their potential and build team spirit.
• Supporting the Technical Director to maximise the efficiency of production/operations.
• Supporting the Client Services Manager to maximise overall efficiency, and client service.
• Reviewing and ensuring version control of an operations manual to be used both for new staff induction and existing staff development incorporating recent legislation concerning online reporting on corporate communications to improve rigour and quality checks.
• External Relationships: trouble shooting, when requested, in relation to external client/customer relationships on the operations/production side.
• Management of the electronic production and collation of annual budgeting data, as necessary, including invoice spreadsheet and pipe-line for future client projects in conjunction with the Client Services Manager.
• Ensure that the Director’s is updated and briefed on matters of importance with regards to training needs and development of employees and business.
• Quality control of all work completed whether outward or inward-facing.
• Company representative at awards/dinners/conferences, as requested by the Managing Director.
• Review and analysis of competitor activity and driving new product development.
• Monitoring industry trends & identifying technical opportunities, threats, strengths and weaknesses,
• Suggesting potential long term operational/technical direction in tandem with Technical Director to meet the overall strategic goals as defined by the management team.
• Define infrastructure strategy and plan investment requirements in tandem with Technical Director.
• Establish production standards & ensure documentation of systems.
• Work with Management Team to instigate new product development.
• Oversee backup, support and security systems.
• Monitoring third party relationships to ensure service levels are met.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent special training, and with at least 5 years previous related experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• At least 5 years previous related experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Good Microsoft Office Skills
• Group dynamics and organization
• Competent in decision-making and problem solving
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of marketing strategies, processes, and available resources
• Program planning and implementation skills
• Customer Service Orientation
• Able to Plan, Organize and Direct

To apply for the above position, please log onto : www.horizoncontactcenters.com

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Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Logistics Assistant Job Opportunity

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has for more than 60 years focused its work on refugee issues, and has throughout the last ten years established itself as a leading NGO in the international work on the rights of Internally Displaced People. NRC works within the realm of all phases of displacement, from the emergency phase to repatriation and reintegration.

Currently, NRC executes programs in 19 different countries in Africa, Asia, America, Middle East and Europe

Position: Logistics Assistant
Duty Station: Dadaab, North Eastern Kenya
Reporting to: Logistics Officer in Dadaab
Contract period: Till December 31, 2009, with the possibility of extension

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Logistics Officer to ensure that all the logistics procedures are implemented in accordance with NRC and donor guidelines
• Maintain the NRC-Dadaab filing system for logistics documents
• Receive all supplies delivered from the Nairobi office and elsewhere and ensure that supplies are received in good condition together with correct Documentation.
• Assist in preparation of bidding documents.
• Assist the Logistics officer and Project staff with procurement: preparing required documentation, receiving requisitions, sourcing quotations, purchasing goods, etc.
• Prepare transport documentation accompanying dispatches such as packing lists, waybills and loading details to accompany shipment.
• Supervise the operations of the vehicle fleet, fuel supplies, and movement planning
• To ensure a good use and maintenance of NRC vehicles.
• Management of logistics staff under your supervision
• Provide regular reports to the Logistics Officer on car pool, inventory, sat phones, etc
• Ensure vehicle safety and security guidelines are implemented and adhered to.
• Ensure the accountability of logistics activities at project level.

Requirements:

• Diploma or Certificate in Logistics or Business Administration.
• Training in Purchasing and supply desirable.
• Minimum 3 years experience in a similar position , NGO experience desirable
• Proficiency in MS office applications, Word, Excel, Power point, Access
• Fluent in English and Swahili. Knowledge of Somali is an advantage.

Applications should be sent to Finance and Administration Manager, NRC Office, Chaka Place, 3rd Floor, P.O. Box 21211-00100 Nairobi or Area Manager, NRC Dadaab Field Office, Care DMO Compound in Dadaab Town or e-mail to nrc_nb@som.nrc.no

Deadline for application : April 6, 2009

Short listed candidates will be contacted.

An exam, of to-be-determined content, may be required of the short-listed candidates

The Norwegian Refugee Council is an equal-opportunity employer, with no discrimination in terms of sex, age, religion, ethnic origin or political affiliation.

Any form of lobbying on behalf of candidates will lead to an automatic disqualification.

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NGO Job Vacancies in Kenya

A Kenyan Development Agency (NGO) based in Thika and working in Rift Valley, Central, Eastern and Coast Provinces of Kenya, has the following vacancies:

Regional Project Coordinators and Project Manager – Environmental Conservation (Ndakaini).

1. General Requirements

• At least Diploma training in General Agriculture or related studies.
• Bias in Sustainable (Organic) Agriculture Principles and Practices.
• Over 5 years experience in Community Based Project Implementation with direct involvement with rural communities.
• Proven ability in fund-raising through winning project proposals.
• Proven experience in working with small holder farmers in rural settings.
• Ability to ride a motorbike and in possession of a valid riding license.
• Self driven with ability to work without supervision and meet strict deadlines is an important prerequisite.

2. Specific Positions and Qualifications

2.1 Regional Project Coordinators.

• Experience in small-holder community based training projects.
• Experience in Farmer to Farmer training methods.
• Proven skills in managing commercially viable small holder farming ventures.
• Proven experience in small- holder farmers Community Based Marketing of farm produce.
• Knowledge in setting up of renewable energy projects including use of wind energy, solar, biogas, hydro, animal draft power e.t.c.

2.2 Project Manager – Environmental Conservation (Ndakaini)

• Past knowledge and experience in implementation of integrated environmental conservation project.
• Wide knowledge of International Development issues.
• Have basic understanding of construction works and tendering procedures.
• Have good inter-personal and human resource management skills
• Have basic understanding of accounting skills.
• Have the ability to compile project and financial reports for circulation to stakeholders.
• The candidate should be conversant with office procedures and be able to plan and prepare quotations for material requisitions, analyze them and maintain stores.

Hand written applications should:-

• Indicate the reference of the position desired as in 2 above.
• Sent by post only. Include application letter, copies of certificates and Curriculum Vitae.
• Include indication of your current or last gross salary.

Women are encouraged to apply.

To reach the undersigned on or before 11th April 2009.

Please apply to the: -

Executive Director,
P.O Box 1134 - 01000,
Thika

If you have not heard from us by 18th April, 2009 kindly consider your application as unsuccessful

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Teaching Jobs Vacancies in Kenya

Nairobi Muslim Academy a well established school in Nairobi is seeking to recruit:

Secondary Teachers

• English with any other humanities subject
• Physics and chemistry

Primary Teachers

• Lower Primary Teacher
• Upper Primary Teacher in Maths, English and Kiswahili
  

Requirements

• Proven vast class teaching experience
• Experience in Guidance and Counselling
• Teachers are Required to take up Co-curricular activities such as Games, Scouting and Drama

Qualifications

• Degree In B.Ed, S1 Or P1
• The Ideal Candidate Should Be Self Driven With At
• Least 5 Years Experience

Deadline To Submit Applications Is 14th Of April 2009.

Send CV With All Testimonials To

The Manager
P.O. B0x 18421-00500,
Nairobi

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National Insurance Corporation Limited Employment Opportunities

National Insurance Corporation Limited a leading Insurance company in Uganda is seeking to recruit suitably qualified candidates for the following vacant positions:

A. GENERAL BUSINESS DEPARTMENT

1. Senior Manager General Business

Key Responsibility Areas

The successful candidate will be responsible for strategic and overall Management of the Accident and Fire department.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Insurance, or Actuarial Science.
• Professional qualification or progress in ACII, FCII.
• Minimum of 10 years cognate experience, 5 of which must have been in a senior management position in an insurance company or brokerage firm.
• Skills in claims negotiation.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to make decisions promptly.

2. Assistant Manager Accident & Fire

Key Responsibility Areas

To assess, determine and advise clients on Fire and Accident Insurance in consultation with the Manager Accident and Fire.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Insurance, or Actuarial Science.
• Professional qualification or progress in ACII.
• Minimum of 5 years cognate experience in a similar position in an insurance company.
• Good marketing and business development outlook is an added advantage.

3. Underwriter & Senior Underwriter, Fire & Accident

Key Responsibility Areas

To assess, determine and advise clients on Fire and Accident Insurance in consultation with Asst. Manager and Manager Accident & Fire.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Insurance, or Actuarial Science.
• Professional qualification in COP.
• Minimum of 3 years cognate experience in a similar position in a reputable insurance company.
• Knowledge of underwriting special risks.
• Good marketing and business development outlook is an added advantage.

B. SPECIAL RISKS DEPARTMENT

1. Senior Manager (Special Risks)

Key Responsibility Areas

The successful candidate will be responsible for strategic and overall Management of the department which comprises of Marine Cargo & Goods in Transit (Inland), Marine Hull, Aviation, Oil & Gas, Special Risks and Reinsurance.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Insurance, or Actuarial Science.
• Professional qualification in ACII, FCII.
• Minimum of 10 years cognate experience in a similar position in a reputable insurance company.
• Knowledge of underwriting special risks, e.g. marine, aviation, oil and energy risks is an advantage.
• Good marketing and business development outlook is an added advantage.

2. Asst. Manager (Special Risks)

Key Responsibility Areas

The Successful candidate will assess, underwrite business and advise on Technical matters while ensuring that all underwriting, claims and credit control systems and procedures in the special risks sub-sections are followed.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Insurance.
• Professional qualification in ACII.
• Minimum of 5 years cognate experience in a similar position in an insurance company.
• Knowledge of underwriting special risks, e.g. marine, aviation, oil and energy risks is an advantage.
• Good marketing and business development outlook is an added advantage.

C. LIFE AND PENSIONS DEPARTMENT

1. Head of Life and Pensions

Key Responsibility Areas

The Successful candidate will be responsible for the strategic and overall Management of the Life and Pensions department.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Insurance, or Actuarial Science.
• Professional qualification or progress in ACII, FCII.
• Minimum of 15 years cognate experience in a similar position in a reputable insurance company.
• Thorough understanding of insurance products and insurance market.

2. Underwriters(2)

Key Responsibility Areas

The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring and enforcing underwriting principles and practice including but not limited to, risk assessment, determination of premium and production of policies in respect of individuals or group policies.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Insurance.
• Professional qualification or progress in COP,
• Minimum of 3 years cognate experience in a reputable insurance company.
• Thorough understanding of insurance products and insurance market.

D. CLAIMS DEPARTMENT

1. Head of Claims Administration

Key Responsibility Areas

The successful candidate will be a member of the management team responsible for:-

• Effective administration of the claims processing system.
• Institute effective and efficient system of claims to ensure only genuine claims are paid
• Ensure that the appropriate claims records and registers are kept and maintained.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Insurance, or Actuarial Science.
• Professional qualification or progress in ACII, FCII.
• Minimum of 15 years cognate experience, 5 of which must have been in a senior management position in an insurance company or broking firm.
• Skills in claims negotiation.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to make decisions promptly.

2. Underwriters / Claim handlers (2)

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Insurance.
• Professional qualification or progress in COP,
• Minimum of 3 years cognate experience in a reputable insurance company.
• Thorough understanding of insurance products and the insurance market.

E. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

1. Manager – Information Technology
2. Asst. Manager - Information Technology

Key Responsibility Areas

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day running of the IT department ensuring all areas of Information Technology and statistics are
proactively managed; to develop and implement IT based solutions to the Corporation’s business problems and provide statistical information.

Qualifications, skills and experience

• Minimum of second class degree in Computer Science or IT related discipline.
• Professional certification in IT (MSCE, MCP, MCSA, MCAD etc) and experience in supporting insurance software are added advantages.
• At least 7 years experience in Information Technology management out of which at least 3 years must have been spent in a management position in a private corporate organisation.

F. FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT

1. Senior Manager

Key Responsibility Areas

Will be responsible for overall management of Finance and Accounts department and will oversee the financial accounts and Management accounts.

Qualifications, Skills and experience

• Graduate of Commerce, Economics or Business Administration with accounting as a major.
• ACCA Affiliate or CPA
• Minimum of 15 years experience , 5 of which must be as Head of Finance and Accounts in a large/medium organisation
• Proficiency in the use of accounting software.
• High degree of integrity
• Excellent communication, presentation and report writing skills

Assistant Managers (2)

Qualifications, skills and Experience

• Graduate of Commerce, Economics or Business Administration with accounting as a major.
• ACCA Affiliate or ACCA part two certificate
• Good computer skills with the ability to work with spreadsheets
• Must be highly knowledgeable in financial markets
• High degree of integrity
• Excellent communication, presentation and report writing skills

G. AUDIT DEPARTMENT

1. Audit Manager

Key Result Areas

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the Corporation’s financial transactions follow prescribed procedures. He will oversee all Audit functions of the Corporation.

Qualifications, skills and Experience

• University Degree: BCom, BBA (Finance) or the equivalent
• Professional Qualifications ACCA, CPA
• Computer literacy is a MUST
• 7 years experience in Accounting/Auditing in a large organisation.
• Knowledge of Insurance will be an added advantage

2. Audit Assistants (3)

Key Responsibility Areas

The successful candidate will ensure corporate internal control procedures / guidelines relevant to various functions are adhered to.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• University Degree: BCom, BBA (Finance) or the equivalent
• 2 – 3 years experience in Accounting/Auditing
• Knowledge of Insurance will be an added advantage
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Confidentiality and integrity
• Computer literacy is a MUST

H. MARKETING DEPARTMENT

1. Marketing Manager

Key Responsibility Areas

The successful candidate will promote and market the Corporation services and provide business information in accordance with the business plan.

Qualifications Skills and Experience

• University Degree: BBA(marketing) or the equivalent
• Professional qualification in CIMA and knowledge of insurance will be an added advantage
• Over 5 years experience in a similar position.
• Computer literate

2. Branch Assistants (4) Gulu, Jinja, Kasese, Masaka

Reports to Branch Manager

Key Responsibility Areas

The successful candidate will be responsible for the daily accounting and administrative activities of the branch. This includes but not limited to, cash receipts, documentation and banking, proper book keeping and generating monthly income and expenditure accounts for management information/ decision making.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• University Degree: B.Com, BBA or the equivalent 2 – 3 years experience in Accounting/Auditing
• Knowledge of Insurance and experience in Administration will be an added advantage
• Computer literate and knowledge of accounting packages
• Confidentiality, trustworthy and integrity

I. CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION

1. Assistant Manager Human Resources
2. Human Resources Officer

Key Responsibility Areas

To assist the Manager Human Resources in carrying out various activities related to human resource management and development function.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences/ Human Resource field with 5 years experience in human resource management or a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource with 2 to 5 years experience.

2. Legal Officer

Key Responsibility Areas

The officer shall render legal opinion on business and commercial issues affecting the company to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Second Class Upper LL.B degree from a recognised University.
• Admitted Advocate of the High Court with a current Practicing Certificate.
• At least three (3) years experience in a large organisation or busy law firm.

Please Send CV and typed covering letter to:

Human Resources Manager,
National Insurance Corporation Limited
P.O. Box 7134,
Kampala,
Uganda.

Indicate Job Title applied for on top of the envelope.

Deadline will be two weeks from advertising date.

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Intellectual Property/Legal Officer, ILRI Nairobi Job Vacancy

Ref: IPLO/NBO3/2009

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) is a globally networked research institute based in Africa. ILRI works to help reduce poverty, hunger and environmental degradation by enhancing animal agriculture in developing countries.

ILRI positions its work at the dynamic interface of poverty alleviation and sustainable livestock livelihoods. Our staff work in partnerships and alliances with hundreds of organisations in developed and developing countries, including some of the finest universities and research institutions in the world.

ILRI’s headquarters are in Nairobi, Kenya, with a principal campus in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Our staff are also based in partner institutions in other parts of Africa and in Asia and Latin America. We employ more than 700 staff from about 40 countries and are one of 15 centres around the world sponsored by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR).

ILRI is seeking to recruit an Intellectual Property/Legal Officer for its ILRINairobi
campus who will be reporting to the Deputy Director (Research).

Specific responsibilities include:

• Support research themes and other units in drafting research Agreements
• Support research teams in negotiating agreement terms with ILRI research partners
• Review research agreements/contracts in terms of IP related provisions
• Review all institutional contracts/agreements and advice on legal issues.
• Institutionalize IP management and develop an Intellectual Assets/Intellectual property management strategy in line with ILRI’s research and mission
• Collaborate with regional stakeholders to enhance/build IP capacity in partner institutions

Key Professional Skills, Competencies and Position Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Intellectual property, LLM or related field
• At least 5 years relevant work experience in managing intellectual property assets and in negotiating research contracts in research environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – verbal and written
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Good listener
• Working experience with private sector organization will be an added advantage

Terms of appointment:

This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based at ILRI’s Nairobi campus and is for a 2-year contract renewable subject to availability of funds and individual performance. Salary and benefits will be in line with those provided within ILRI’s NRS scheme.

Applicants should send a cover letter expressing their interest and expectations from the position, curriculum vitae and the names and contact details (Telephone, E-mail) of three professional referees to the-mail: recruitilri @ cgiar.org by 31st March 2009.

The title and reference number of the position for which the application is made should be clearly indicated on the application. Only online applications shall be accepted.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted To find out more about ILRI, visit our website at www.ilri.org

ILRI is an equal opportunity employer

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Financial Controller Job Opportunity

Our client, an international company based in Nairobi wishes to recruit:

Financial Controller

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Financial Controller will be responsible for:

• Managing the finance and accounting functions
• Preparing annual budgets, management accounts , variance reports , cash flows and financial reports for Management and the Board
• Reviewing and strengthening the internal control environment and business processes
• Implementing and enhancing the management information systems
• Liaison with the external auditors including managing the annual audit process
• Ensuring compliance with all legal, statues and tax matters

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree
• Qualified CPA (K),CA, ACCA, or equivalent
• Experience in similar position of at least 3 years

If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the above criteria, send in your application and a detailed CV indicating a daytime contact to the following address by April 13th 2009.

Email: fc.job.nairobi @ gmail.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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