Home Park Caterers Jobs in Kenya: Restaurant Supervisors and Head Cook Jobs

Home Park Caterers seeks to recruit suitable applicants for the following positions:

Restaurant Supervisors

Main duties to include:

• Maintain high standards of service in the restaurant
• Plan working schedule for waiters/waitresses
• Maintain high customer care standards
• Supervise food and beverage service at outside catering functions
• Ensure stock taking and maintenance of restaurant equipments
• Attend to complaints from clients
• Supervise and ensure proper billing is completed

Qualifications

• Food and Beverage management certificate from a recognised Institution
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Minimum 3 years experience in a similar position.

Head Cook

Main duties to include assisting the Chef in the following areas:

• Maintain proper kitchen management and team leadership
• Food production; ensure that all meals ordered or required are prepared and ready on time
• Ensure high quality and quantity of food presentation
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, sanitation, health and safety
• Prepare and present weekly and daily menus
• Maintain proper storage of food items
• Control food cost standards

Qualifications

• Certificate in Food production and kitchen management from a recognised institution.
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Minimum 5 years experience in a similar position.

Applications with detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating present and expected remuneration, copies of all academic and professional certificates, three names of referees and day time telephone number to be hand delivered or emailed to the following address by 30th April 2010.

The Directors
Home Park Caterers Limited
Home Park Restaurant
Shell BP House, Ground Floor
Harambee Avenue
Nairobi

Email: info @ homepark.co.ke

PC Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute Jobs in Kenya

PC Kinyanjui TTI is a government owned Institution. Vacancies have arisen in the following positions.

Position: Procurement Officer

Job Description:

He/She will be required to:-

• Co-ordinate procurement activities in the Institute.
• Maintain updated records of all stores, machinery and equipment.
• Adhere to the requirements of the procurement and Disposal Act 2005.

Qualifications:

He/ She must have: -

• At least a Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies
• Computer skills
• At least 2 years experience in procurement
• Minimum 30 years old.

Position: Matron/House Keeper

Job Description:

She will be required to:-

• Be in charge of the general cleanliness and maintenance of the Institute facilities.
• Procure all the necessary cleaning, maintenance and gardening equipment.
• Reside within the Institute

Qualifications:

She must have:-

• At least a Certificate in house keeping
• Computer skills
• First aid skills
• At least 2 years experience
• Minimum 30 years old.

Position: Computer Technician I

Job Description:

He/she will be required to:-

• Maintain the Institute network, computers and equipment.
• Trouble shoot, configure and repair the institute router, Internet and firewall.
• Maintain cleanliness in the resource center and computer laboratories.

Qualifications:

He/She must have:-

• Diploma in computer maintenance, Information Technology or computer studies.
• Certificates in A+, N+, CCNA and MCSEA.
• At least 2 years experience
• Minimum 25 years old

Position: Computer Technician II

Job Description:

He/She will be required to:-

• Ensure cleanliness of all computers and other facilities in the computer laboratories.
• Keep an updated inventory of all equipment in the computer laboratories.
• Trouble shoot, configure and repair the computers in the laboratories.
• Be in charge of the computer laboratories and the resource centre

Qualifications:

He/She should have:-

• Diploma in Information Technology or Computers studies.
• At least 2 years experience
• Minimum 25 years old.

Handwritten application letters attaching copies of Testimonials, ID card, certificate of Good conduct and Birth certificate should reach the Principal on or before 29th April 2010.

PC Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute
P.O Box 21280-00505, Nairobi
Tel: 020 2042736
Cell: 0721 480199

Accountant Job Vacancy in Kenya

Qualifications:

• University graduate
• CPA K
• Over three years experience in construction Industry
• Working Knowledge of Quickbooks Accounting software

Quote expected and current salary

To apply send your CV and Testimonials to:

P.O Box 16862 00100,
Nairobi

Before 30th April 2010

Marketing Job Vacancy in Kenya

Marketer Vacancy

We specialize in Structured Cabling (SC) and Office Automation (AO) Seeking for capable and result oriented Individual to fill the above position

Qualifications:

• Diploma/Degree - Bachelor of Commerce ( Marketing Option)
• 3 year Experience similar position
• Knowledge in ICT (Preferably Pastel)
• Clean valid driving License

Send CVs to support @ multisystemskenya.com, sales @ multisystemskenya.com not later than 23rd April 2010

Prevention/Youth Empowerment Advisor: New Partners Initiative Technical Assistance Project (NuPITA) Jobs in Kenya

The New Partners Initiative Technical Assistance Project (NuPITA) is a four-year USAID-funded project working in eight countries (Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia) to provide technical assistance to fifteen organizations working to implement HIV and AIDS programs.

The project, under the New Partners Initiative (NPI), is a core program of the President’s Emergency Fund for AIDS Relief’s (PEPFAR). NPI has been created to build the capacity of organizations that work at the community level and support the long-term response to HIV & AIDS.

The project is being implemented by John Snow, Inc. NuPITA is seeking a dynamic, competent and highly motivated person for the following position:

Prevention/Youth Empowerment Advisor (1)
Reports To: Executive Director, AMURT Kenya; and Project Director, NuPITA
Position Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration: 12 months

Background:

NuPITA is seeking a dynamic, competent and highly motivated person to provide direct technical assistance and support as a prevention awareness and life skills Advisor to Ananda Marga Universal Relief Team (AMURT) Kenya for 12 months based in Nairobi with regular travel to 9 field centers in Central, Nyanza and Coast provinces.

AMURT) is a voluntary organization, registered in 1993 with NGO Bureau as non-profit organization with the objective of disaster relief and long-term sustainable development activities in Education, Agriculture and provision of clean water.

AMURT Kenya was first registered with the Non Governmental Organization Coordination board on 25 June 1993. AMURT Kenya currently operates through field programs in three districts in the country: Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu. The organization carries out activities in partnership with community based organizations, local nongovernmental organizations and intended beneficiaries of the programs.

The organization’s activities have been focused on long term development projects, disaster relief and community service. These include supplying foodstuffs, clothing, medicines, water pump and other relief materials to victims of famine and political violence.

The organization also has several HIV/AIDS healthcare centers for the poor in Kenya. The organization works with development partners, government, donors and intended beneficiaries in implementation of projects.

Under the NPI project AMURT Kenya intends to support 3000 orphans, and 1000 HIV patients, while reaching 1 million people with HIV prevention and awareness messages.

The candidate will report to the NuPITA Project Director and to AMURT’s Executive Director in Nairobi, Kenya

Job Summary:

The role of NPI Advisor for Prevention/Youth Empowerment Advisor is geared towards capacity building and technical program support for the NPI Partner in order to enhance its ability to effectively and efficiently implement high quality HIV prevention and youth empowerment programs.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated skills and experience in the areas of behavioral change communication for HIV prevention, and working with young people.

In addition, the candidate will have experience in technical assistance and capacity building in these areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist AMURT Kenya to ensure strategic and technical soundness of its prevention awareness and life skills training activities by remaining updated with state-of-the art strategies, interventions and sharing that information on a frequent basis.
• Provide technical leadership and work closely with the AMURT Kenya field staff to plan and implement its technical program in Behavioral Change Communication and Youth Empowerment.
• Assist AMURT Kenya and sub partners in improving the delivery, utilization and quality of prevention awareness services.
• Work closely with AMURT Kenya in BCC programs for prevention awareness including behavior change message design
• Support the field staff in design and delivery of peer educator training and in running active youth friendly clubs
• Support AMURT to creatively engage the youth in mass awareness programs and messaging
• Support AMURT Kenya to identify, document, disseminate and scale up best practices to support the youth empowerment programs
• Provide guidance on the AMURTS’s annual work plans, and detailed implementation plans as requested.
• Identify emerging technical needs on a continuous basis and ensure that the TA provided is as responsive as possible to AMURT Kenya’s needs.
• All other duties and responsibilities related to the position.

Required Qualifications:

• The qualified candidate will have a Master’s Degree in Public Health, Social Work, Community Development or a related field, with a preferred background supporting programs related to education, HIVIAIDS and youth empowerment

Experience:

• At least 5 years of professional experience in prevention awareness programs
• Excellent knowledge and familiarity with state-of-the-art technical interventions and strategies for youth empowerment programs
• Good understanding of mass communication strategies for behavioral change
• Experience working on programs funded by USAID preferred

Skills and Characteristics:

• Strong skills in teamwork, networking and facilitation
• Hands-on approach to organizational capacity building and program facilitation
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Strong skills in strategic thinking and planning.
• Experience in implementing community-based HIV-related programs is an advantage.

Additional Requirement:

• Willingness to work and travel in semi-urban and rural settings in Kenya as required. Travel estimated to be approximately 70% of time.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Respect the values and principles of AMURT.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and the ability to plan and provide required assistance to the AMURT NPI program in a timely and effective manner
• Ability to work with and engage young people in HIV Prevention
• Proficiency in Kiswahili language

Applications should include a cover letter an updated curriculum vitae and names of at least three professional references, and should be sent to: recruitment @ nupita.org

Closing date: May 7, 2010

Due to the large number of expected applications, only short listed candidates will be contacted.

“JSI is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer committed to workplace diversity. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. M/F/H/V/D.”

Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist and Compliance Specialist: New Partners Initiative Technical Assistance Project (NuPITA) Jobs in Kenya

The New Partners Initiative Technical Assistance Project (NuPITA) is a four-year USAlD4unded project working in eight countries (Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia) to provide technical assist ance to fifteen organizations working to implement HIV and AIDS programs.

The project, under the New Partners Initiative (NPI), is a core program of the President’s Emergency Fund for AIDS Relief’s (PEPFAR). NPI has been created to build the capacity of organizations that work at the community level and support the long-term response to HIV & AIDS. The project is being implemented by John Snow, Inc.

NuPITA is seeking a dynamic, competent and highly motivated person for the following position:

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist (1)
Reports To: Project Director, NuPITA
Position Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Job Summary: The Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist will be responsible to assist NPI partners to strengthen their monitoring and evaluation systems in HIV and AIDS programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with NuPITA partners to strengthen their existing monitoring and evaluation strategies;
• Assist NuPITA partners to colect, analyze and report on PEPFAR and other programmatic indicators in a timely manner as needed;
• Assist NuPITA partners to enhance evidence based decision making;
• Attend regional and USAID in-country Mission led trainings and meetings;
• Respond to other technical assistance requests;
• Compile monthly summaries of technical assistance provided to NuPITA partners
• Participate in NuPITA facilitated structured learning field visits organized for NuPITA partners
• Provide assistance to other routine functions for NuPITA.

Required Qualifications:

• MSc. degree in Statistics, Demography, Epidemiology, Public Health, Social Sciences or any other relevant discipline.

Experience

• At least three years of professional experience in supporting programs to develop, implement and refine M&E systems;
• Substantive knowledge of the state of the HIV epidemic in Africa and of current best practices in HIV and AIDS programming;
• Proven organizational capability, good analytical and writing skills and familiarity with program evaluation methodologies and tools. Ability to distill information for lay audiences is an added advantage;
• Proven ability to take initiative and work as a member of a team;
• Facility in the development and management of major database and analytical programs including MS Access, MS Excel, STATA and SPSS;
• Experience working with both quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis methodologies, and familiarity with routine management of information systems.
  
• Excellent data analysis and reporting skills is a must; and
• Experience working on programs funded by USAID and PEPFAR program indicators is highly preferred.
  

Skills and Characteristics:

• Strong skills in teamwork, networking and facilitation;
• Hands-on approach to organizational capacity building and program facilitation;
• Strong written and verbal communication; and
• Strong skills in strategic thinking and planning.

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to work and travel in semi-urban and rural settings in the East African region and the African continent. Travel estimated to be approximately 40% of the time.

Compliance Specialist (1)
Reports To: Project Director, NuPITA
Position Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Job Summary: The Compliance Specialist will assist organizations to improve overall financial and administrative management capacity and will have knowledge of and experience in USAID financial rules and regulations.

The Compliance Specialist will:

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical assistance to NPI partners in issues related to USAID compliance;
• Participate in organizational capacity assessments and financial reviews;
• Assist partners to develop implementation plans for strengthening their compliance;
• Assist partners to strengthen financial management systems;
• Assist partners to draft financial, operational, and compliance -related manuals;
• Assist partners in the auditing process - selection of auditors, pre-audit reviews, audit responses, etc.
• Assist partners with sub-grant management and monitoring;
• Conduct orientation sessions to introduce award guidance;
• Conduct compliance-related trainings and workshops;
• Write job aides and develop standard templates related to compliance;
• Coordinate with other members of the NuPITA team that provide technical assistance to the NPI partners; and
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Required Qualifications:

• A University degree in Commerce, Accounting or Business Administration (Finance or Accounting option) from a recognized university;
• Possession of a postgraduate qualification or professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA or CIMA is an added advantage; and
• Computer literate, proficient with Excel and computerized accounting packages.

Experience:

• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in professional accounting and financial management;
• Strong financial management background with experience in USAID grants administration;
• Solid understanding of USAID policies and regulations;
• Experience in the provision of technical assistance and capacity building support to non-governmental organizations; and
• Experience working with sub-grantees (highly desirable).

Skills and Characteristics:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Attention to detail and multitasking ability;
• Result- and team-oriented, honest and of high integrity; and
• Able to work with minimum supervision.

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to work and travel in semi-urban and rural settings in the East African region and the African continent. Travel estimated to be approximately 40% of the time.

Applications should include a cover letter an updated curriculum vitae and names of at least three professional references, and should be sent to: recruitment @ nupita.org

Closing date: May 7, 2010

Due to the large number of expected applications, only short listed candidates will be contacted.

“JSI is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer committed to workplace diversity. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

M/F/H/V/D”

Managing Director: National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Jobs in Uganda

National Social Security Fund (NSSF) is a Provident Fund mandated to provide social security to its members as prescribed by law under CAP 222 through the efficient and effective management of members’ contributions. The NSSF Asset base is currently 1.4 Trillion, making NSSF one of the largest players in Uganda’s economic sector.

Vision: “To be the region’s leading social security provider, delivering a wide range of quality products and services and a real return to our members, while driving economic development and sustaining a competitive advantage in a free market”.

NSSF is now seeking for an exceptional and dynamic Ugandan professional with a proven track record to spearhead the attainment of its vision as Managing Director.

The Managing Director is expected to develop and manage complex relationships with all stake holders including government, regulatory authorities and employers. This is a challenging but exciting role which requires a good and resilient negotiator with sound judgment and a demonstrated understanding of corporate governance and ethics.

Leading the senior management team, the Managing Director will report to and work with and be part of the Board of Directors, managing all aspects of the Fund to deliver increased value to the contributing members and the economy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide business Leadership in developing and implementing the organization’s strategic plan to achieve sustainable growth and profitability.
• Direct the organization’s management on financial and operational systems, procedures and controls.
• Provide strategic direction on new investments, business opportunities and initiatives over the long term.
• Advise the Board on business plans and operational issues and to communicate and lead implementation of the Board’s decision.
• Develop and maintain organizational culture, values and reputation with all stakeholders.
• Augment relationships with local and global business partners;
• Promote sound corporate governance and ethical standards at all levels within the organization.
• Work with the board and staff to establish accountability standards and systems.
• Work with the board and staff to ensure proper care and development of the Funds reputation and image.

The preferred Candidate will possess the following qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Business Management, or any other relevant degree from a recognized institution.
• Post graduate Education/Masters Degree in Business Administration or a related subject. A good exposure to pensions or investment related organization will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 10 years experience at management level 5 years of which should be at CEO or Senior management level in a large financial services or related organization of international repute.
• Senior management experience in managing and implementing investment systems and processes including compliance to various legal and professional frameworks.
• Strong Knowledge and hands on experience of financial structured products.
• Familiarity with the current global and local regulatory environment for investment funds as well as a demonstrated ability to keep on top of developments in the pensions sector globally.
• Track record of success - Has beaten success metrics 90% of the time throughout their career; tend to be at the top of their peer group; performance reviews are in top echelon; promotions were earned faster than most; in early jobs
  

Desirable Competencies

Strategic thinking and visioning

Be able to:

• Formulate longer-term strategy (3-5 years) along with a shorter-term operating plan (monthly-quarterly);
• Anticipate issues before they become problems;
• Conducts contingency-planning and “what-if” scenarios and has several examples of achieving big wins by seeing things that others did not see;
• Can translate strategy into action; and has made employees know where the company is going and knows what the goals are for their department and for them individually.
• Understands how the whole business fits together and what drives value creation; strong working knowledge of the pension sector

Leadership and people management skills

• Long track record of people leadership; wherever they show up they are named the organizer/leader, people follow them from job to job
• Ability to lead and motivate a young and energized human resource base with a focus on result oriented based performance.
• Lots of cases throughout the person’s career where their initiative led to a big new idea that made the company grow or improve

Negotiation and influencing skills

• History of negotiating big deals and persuading others to do things

Communication

• Speak effectively and compellingly
• Write effectively and compellingly
• Resolve communication problems

Decision making and good judgement

• Delegate appropriate decisions and responsibilities and make clear and timely decisions

Governance

• Work well with the board, regardless of its composition
• Adhere to clear lines of responsibility and accountability

Planning and Organisational skills

• Think strategically
• Lead strategic thinking and planning efforts
• Capacity for strategic thinking and demonstrate the ability to successfully initiate and implement strategy.

Investment and Financial Planning

• Establish an investment model appropriate to the type and nature of the Funds business

Team work

• Firm but polite and collegial in style; earns respect by 90%+ of surrounding team members.

Other Information

This is a senior position and terms and conditions of service are very attractive.

NSSF is an equal opportunity employer and female applicants who meet the personal specifications are encouraged to apply.

How to apply

Ernst & Young has been retained by NSSF to assist in the short listing process. If you feel you meet the above requirements, please send them your application enclosing a detailed curriculum vitae giving three referees and copies of academic and professional certificates/testimonials, postal address and daytime telephone contact quoting Ref. 070 to address:

Ernst & Young,
Executive Selection Division,
18 Clement Hill Road.
P.O. Box 7215, Kampala

so as to reach them by 14th May 2010

Canvassing will lead to disqualification and applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Jobs in Tanzania

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is one of the World’s largest, International, Conservation Organisation, working towards the conservation of nature and sustainable development.

WWF has recently established a major regional programme - the “Coastal East Africa Initiative” (CEA-NI), based in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, but working on biodiversity conservation and sustainable development issues across the Kenya, Tanzania and Mozambique region.

WWF is seeking to recruit qualified candidates for the following six positions to work on the CEA-NI.

1. Head of Terrestrial Programme

Leads the CEA-NI forest and terrestrial teams and oversee WWF’s work in the following areas: forest governance, delivery of the timber trade strategy, terrestrial protected areas and community based natural resource management ; climate adaptation, integrated spatial planning and REDD+.

Requirements: MSc in Natural Sciences with over 8 years in senior management position; 5 years work experience in the field of conservation and/or development; excellent writing and interpersonal skills.

2. Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Officer

Leads on all aspects of monitoring, evaluation and reporting for the CEA-NI at all stages of design. implementation and review. Role includes extensive work with field teams, including training, planning, oversight of monitoring and alignment of field work to the goals of the Initiative.

Requirements: MSc in Environmental Sciences; 5 years work experience in the field of conservation and/or development; excellent writing and interpersonal skills.

3. Government Aid Agency (GAA) Officer

Plays a lead coordination role with the WWF Country offices in the CEA region to strategically engage with the major development partners on two major fronts i) joint collaboration around environmental \ development policies, and ii) major GAA fundraising for the CIA Initiative.

Requirements: Advanced University degree in Environment. Politics or Economics; at least 5 years policy work experience and strong fundraising track record.

4. Communications Manager

Leads on all aspects of developing and implementing a communications strategy for the CEA Initiative; manages all the internal and external communications for the initiative; ensures that effective communications is contributing to conservation delivery in the CEA region.

Requirements: A University degree in Communications, Journalism or related field; at least 5 years work experience in the field of communications; excellent communications skills; ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.

5. Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) Officer

Manage a CEA region wide donor funded project on Climate Change Adaptation (CCA), including developing a WWF regional CCA strategy; generate up-to-date information briefs on CCA; CCA capacity building both internally and with partners, and work towards the integration of adaptation across WWF’s field programme in the region.

Requirements: MSc in Environmental Sciences; 2-3 years work experience in the field of climate change; excellent writing and interpersonal skills.

6. Fisheries Programme Officer

Lead implementation of CEA strategy for responsible Tuna; Provide policy and strategic advice on sustainability criteria for other priority fisheries. Role include extensive work with government partners, donors, Regional Fisheries Management Organizations, NGOs, and others in the WWF network to implement the strategic action plan to achieve sound fisheries development and management in the Western Indian Ocean region.

Requirements: MSc in Marine Sciences; 4 years of professional experience in fisheries and/or marine resources management in Eastern Africa; excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Location: All positions will be based in Dares Salaam, Tanzania (with the exception of the Climate Adaptation Officer which could be based in Kenya, Tanzania, or Mozambique to be determined later with candidate).

Terms: Two year fixed term contract (renewable); competitive salary and benefits package is offered which commensurate with the experience and responsibilities of the post.

Interested candidates who adhere to WWF’s values which arc Passionate & Optimistic, Challenging & Inspiring, Credible & Accountable, Persevering & Delivering Results should send covering letter, CV with references, copies of relevant certificates to:

The Leader,
WWF Coastal East Africa Initiative,
C/O WWF Tanzania,
Regent Estate, Mikocheni (Plot No: 350)
P. 0. Box 63117,
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Tel: +255 22 2700077/1

or by e-mail to Lmwakanema @ wwftz.org

Deadline: 10th May 2010.

Please refer to the full job descriptions on WWF’s website www.panda.org before applying.

N.B: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Umeme Ltd Jobs in Uganda

Umeme Ltd is a major investment of Actis’ Infrastructure 2 fund. Actis is a leading investor in emerging markets, investing exclusively in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Presently Actis manages over US$4.8bn worth of investments on behalf of more than 100 institutional investors.

The Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC) of the United Kingdom, a UK
Government-owned company, is the largest investor in Actis’ Infrastructure 2 fund and as such has a relationship with Umeme indirectly through Actis.

As a responsible emp/oye Umeme is committed to providing competitive employment terms to its employees in addition to providing safe and reliable electricity, improving customer service, minimizing energy losses and operating in a cost efficient manner

To help in achieving these goals Umeme is looking to recruit an individual with high integrity, dedication and commitment to fill the position of the (i) Financial Controller (ii) Area Planning Engineer in our Operations department below

Job Title: Financial Controller
Reports To: Chief Finance Officer

Job Purpose

To ensure that Umeme finances are managed in accordance with established policies and procedures and provide guidance and supervision to the departmental staff in executing their duties.

Principal Accountabilities

• Ensure timely preparation of periodical financial and management accounts
• Ensure that financial and other statutory reports are duly prepared and submitted to relevant authorities
• Participate in policy development and co-ordination of the Finance function.
• Contribute towards financial discipline across Umeme and ensure that all departments operate within the laid down financial policy framework
• Ensure that liquid resources of the organisation are managed in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Participate in budget preparation and provide guidance on budgetary controls
• Periodically review Umem&s internal controls to ensure their suitability in safeguarding the organisation’s assets
• Continuously advise and work towards reduced costs and ensure efficient resource allocation and improved cash delivery
• Provide financial and commercial awareness throughout the company and ensure seamless incorporation of financial discipline in all areas of operations
• Ensure Umeme applies effective risk management and tight financial discipline with absolute integrity
• Co-ordinate treasury functions and ensure profitable placement of the company’s funds
• Supervise, appraise and develop staff in the department

Education, Skills and Knowledge

The ideal candidate for this position should have:

Education & Experience

• A university degree in accounting or business related field. An MBA will be an added advantage.
• Internationally recognised accounting qualification such as CPA (U) or ACCA.
• Knowledge of a computerised accounting system (especially Sun System)
• 8 years experience, with at least 4 at a senior management level in a large organisation

Job Title: Area Planning Engineer
Reports To: Area Manager

Job Purpose

• The position bolder will be responsible for engineering and materials planning, GIS database management and co-ordination of engineering activities in the Area.

Principal Accountabilities

• Timely development of plans to address quality of supply issues
• Planning material requirements for the Area to ensure no stock outs
• Overseeing the efficient planning and implementation of technical loss reduction projects in the Area
• Enforce the Company’s Safety and Environment Policy
• Develop and coordinate implementation of the Area annual maintenance plans
• Ensuring that the network GIS database is updated at all times
• Support the achievement of the Umeme’s cost and efficiency targets through efficient management of the Area capital expenditure

Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Membership of a recognised professional engineering institution
• A post graduate qualification in Business or Management will be an advantage
• At least seven (7) years post qualification in a leadership role

Knowledge and Skills

• Leadership Skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong computer literacy
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent Communication (oral and written) Skills

How to Apply

If you believe you are the right candidate for this challenging position, please send your application together with a detailed curriculum vitae and photocopies of academic certificates to the Human Resources Transformation Manager on 6th Floor Ruwenzori House or e-mail - recruit.hr @ umeme.co.ug.

Applications should be received by 05.00 p.m on Friday 23rd April 2010.

UMEME is an equal opportunity employer

Influence-peddling will lead to automatic disqualification.

Supply Chain Manager: Tullow Uganda Operations Pty Ltd Jobs

Tullow Uganda Operations Pty Ltd is an operating division of Tullow Oil Plc, one of the largest global independent oil and gas exploration companies with 120 licences in 23 countries and operations in Africa, Europe, South Asia and South America. Our headquarters are in London and we employ over 700 skilled people worldwide.

Tullow wish to appoint an experienced professional to lead the Supply Chain Management team in Uganda and East Africa. This is an important strategic role and the appointee will be a key member of Tullow Uganda’s leadership Team.

Job Title: Supply Chain Manager

Job Purpose: To lead the delivery of all supply chain activities, including procurement, contracting, logistics and materials management.

Responsibilities/Key Objectives

• Support the Uganda Business Unit in meeting its operational and project objectives.
• Development of East African regional supply chain strategies.
• Provide operational leadership to the supply chain team.
• Improvement of supply chain processes, systems and practices.
• Develop the capability of the supply chain team.
• Manage relationships with Tullow Exploration and Production teams, along with supporting business functions of the Group Supply Chain team in London.

Experience and Education

• Possess an academic qualification, preferably at Honours Degree level, in a Business or Management related subject.
• CIPS or CILT affiliation preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years experience at managerial level is required with substantive exposure to all disciplines and issues within the Supply Chain.
• International exposure within an Oil & Gas operating environment or similar industries (e.g. Mining/Utilities/Transportation).
• Experience of working in East Africa is preferred.

Address to:

The HR Manager
Tullow Uganda Operations Pty Limited
Plot 15 Yusuf Lule Road,
P.O. Box 16644
Kampala

Email applications can be sent to hruganda @ tullowoil.com.

Deadline is 30th April 2010.

If you do not hear from us within three weeks after the deadline please consider your application unsuccessful.

Chief Marketing & Sales Officer - Tanzania Telecommunications Company Limited (TTCL) Jobs

Tanzania Telecommunications Company Limited (TTCL) is a licensed telecommunications operator that has a fixed and mobile network. The company was incorporated on 31st December in 1993. TTCL was privatized on 23rd February, 2001, Celtel International owns 35% of shares and the Government of Tanzania owns 65% shares of TTCL.

The general policies and guidelines to run the company are provided by the Board of Directors, while the authority to create and implement broad operational policies and guidelines to conduct the business of the company on day - to-day basis is vested to the Chief Executive Officer.

The Board of Directors of TTCL is looking for qualified, competent, dynamic and committed Tanzanian to fill the following vacancy:

Chief Marketing & Sales Officer

The successful candidate will develop and execute strategic and operational plans and strategies in marketing and sales that drive the overall business objectives of TTCL.

He/She will monitor and follow-up implementation and achievement of sales plans and strategies to ensure market penetration, growth, profitability and branding

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and monitor marketing, sales and distribution strategies that reflect market demand for different segments for incorporation into overall company Strategic Business Plan;
• Ensure existence of strong, effective and sustainable customers’ relationship management practices with TTCL customers in general and with corporate customers in particular;
• Ensure regional sales and distribution channels are timely and appropriately supported and equipped with resources commensurate with customers’ requirements;
• Ensure existence of performance capabilities in Sales and Marketing departments to meet the human resources performance requirements;
• Monitor and timely report to the Chief Executive Officer on implementation of Sales and Marketing plans;
• Promote transparency and organizational culture that foresters TTCL’s corporate values and good governance at all levels of operations; and
• Implement and exercise delegated authorities and any other instructions and directives as may be issued by Chief Executive Officer from time to time.

Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Sales/Marketing/ Business Administration.
• At least 5 years experience as a senior manager involved in a commercial marketing and sales environment from recognised institution

Profile/Key Competencies:

• Excellent communication skills along with the ability to develop and sustain effective teamwork.
• High level management skills with advanced analytical skills combined with strong interpersonal skills.
• Should be able to demonstrate self-motivation and the ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure
• Should be able to work with ICT in an office environment; and
• A strong orientation towards results, with a proven record of performance.

Detailed Job relationships and responsibilities for the advertised posts can be obtained from the consultant: University Consultancy Bureau (UCB). Email: ucb @ udsm.ac.tz.

Detailed information on TTCL can be obtained from TTCL website: http://www.ttcl.co.tz

Mode of Application

Application letter enclosing current CV indicating names and addresses of three referees, copies of relevant academic transcripts and certificates should be addressed to the undersigned

The application should reach the office of the undersigned in two weeks from the date of first appearance of this advertisement

The Manager
University Consultancy Bureau (UCB)
University of Dar es Salaam Business School Building
1st Floor, Room 104
P.O. Box 35125,
Dar es Salaam,Tanzania
Tel: 2410410
Email: ucb @ udsm.ac.tz or dps @ udsm.ac.tz

ARPPIS - Call for Applications for 3-Year Doctoral Training in Insect Sciences (2010)

African Regional Postgraduate Programme in Insect Sciences (ARPPIS)

Call for Applications for 3-Year Doctoral Training in Insect Sciences (2010)

icipe - African Insect Science for Food and Health

icipe - African Insect Science for Food and Health in partnership with African University partners calls for applications for doctoral research fellowships under the African Regional Postgraduate Programme in Insect Sciences (ARPPIS).

icipe considers capacity building of individual researchers and institutions in Africa an integral part of all its research and development activities. The ARPPIS programme offers 3-year doctoral research fellowships, aimed at preparing young scholars from Africa for regional leadership roles, as well as internationally competitive research careers, in arthropod-related sciences.

Doctoral fellowship awards will be available for successful applicants in the following proposed research topics:

1. Development of an effective management system for the legume pod borer Maruca vitrata (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) with sex pheromones and other 1PM tools (MSc in Organic Chemistry or Biochemistry, with interest in chemical ecology)
2. The development of a gravid trap to attract and kill the malaria vector Anopheles gambiae s.l. (MSc in Biological Sciences with interest in chemical ecology. Experience in malaria research an advantage)
3. Genome-wide comparative analysis and expression profiling of olfactory genes in human blood feeding vectors (MSc in bioinformatics with a strong background in molecular biology/genetics. Experience with disease vectors are an advantage but not essential)
4. Evaluation of entomopathogenic fungi and commercial Bt formulations for the management of Maruca vitrata (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) on cowpea (MSc in Entomology, BSc in Agriculture /biological sciences)
5. Field recovery of leafminer’s endoparasitoid Phaedrotoma scabriventris and its impact in the vegetable production system of Kenya: Significance of semiochemical and habitat diversification (MSc in Entomology, Biology, Biochemistry or related science with a strong background in plant insect host-parasitoid trophic interactions)
   
6. Interrelationships between the ectoparasitoid Diglyphus isae, the endoparasitiod Phaedrotoma scabriventris and the endophytic fungi for control of Liriomyza leafminers: implication for Biological control (MSc in Entomology, Biology, Insect Pathology, Microbiology or a related science with a strong background in host-pathogen interactions)
7. Tick-borne arbovirus prevalence and diversity in pastoral eco-zone of ljara district, North Eastern Province of Kenya (MSc in medical entomology or other biomedical science, with a bias on arbovirology and experience in working with viruses and vectors)

These doctoral fellowships are expected to run from 2010 to 2013 and are tenable at icipe. The successful candidates selected out of a competitive process throughout Africa will begin their training in September 2010 or soon there-after.

Qualifications:

1. Specific qualifications are listed below the research topics listed above. All applicants must have BSc and MSc degrees with a minimum award of upper 2nd class degree or equivalent
2. Should be nationals of African countries
3. Maximum age of 36 years at the time of application
4. Eligible for registration in one of the ARPPIS member universities (visit the icipe website: www.icipe.org or ARPPIS website: http://arppis.icipe.org for a comprehensive list of ARPPIS member universities)

Application Criteria:

Interested applicants are required to submit the following documents:

1. Completed application form, including the title of the proposed research work to be undertaken during the PhD programme. The form is available at http://arppis.icipe.org/application_2010. Copies of this form may be mailed to you on request to the email or postal address provided below
2. Current Curriculum Vitae
3. Certified copies of academic certificates and transcripts of degree courses taken
4. Recommendation letters from at least two (2) academic and/or professional referees
5. Letter of nomination for training by the employer (if employed)

Duly completed application forms and supporting documents should be submitted to:

By E-mail: arppis2010 @ icipe.org

By post/courier:

The Training Officer,
ARPPIS Secretariat
do icipe Duduville Headquarters,
Kasarani, off Thika Road
P.O. Box 30772 00100
Nairobi Kenya
Tel: +254 20 8632000

Applications must reach the above mentioned by Friday 11th June 2010.

Applications received after this date will not be considered.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

VSF-Belgium Southern Sudan Consultancy - Characterization of Theileria Parva Isolates

Livestock – Epidemio - Surveillance Project Southern Sub – Project (Southern Sudan)

Terms of Reference for a Consultancy on the characterization of Theileria parva isolates in Southern Sudan

Background

Veterinaires Sans Frontieres Belgium (VSF-Belgium) is an international non – governmental organization whose vision is to improve the welfare of vulnerable populations in developing countries, through improving animal health and production.

We have been a key player in the livestock sector in Southern Sudan since 1995 playing a major role in the establishment of a community based animal health delivery system and the ongoing rinderpest eradication process.

VSF Belgium’s 15 years of animal heath service provision in Southern Sudan has impacted positively on the community and changed lives of many families whose lives are dependent on livestock directly or indirectly.

In order to build on past successes VSF-Belgium was identified by the Ministry of Animal Resources and Fisheries (MARF) and contracted by the European Community (EC) to provide technical assistance to MARF on a 4 year project entitled the Livestock Epidemio-surveillance Southern sub-project (LESP).

The project runs from January 2007 to December 2010 and is being implemented in Southern Sudan at the same time as a similar EC funded project in the North.

The overall objective of the project is the long-term reduction of poverty of those involved in livestock farming.

The specific objectives are:

• Completion of the rinderpest eradication pathway in Southern Sudan.
• Establishment of an effective and sustainable epidemio-surveillance system (ESS) owned and supported by the Government of Southern Sudan (GoSS) in order to support timely and effectively livestock disease control
• Ensure that the GoSS Ministry of Animal Resources and Fisheries (MARF) has an informed and fully-costed strategy addressing main animal health issues affecting Southern Sudan

The target groups for the project are the livestock owners of Southern Sudan, Community-based Animal Health Workers (CAHWs), Animal Health Auxiliaries, (AHAs), public and private veterinarians, Southern Sudan State Ministries of Agriculture and Animal Resources and Government of Southern Sudan (GoSS) Ministry of Animal Resources and Fisheries (MARF) Directorate of Veterinary Services.

Job description

Consultancy summary

East Coast Fever (ECF) caused by Theileria parva has increasingly gained recognition as a priority disease in Southern Sudan with a rapidly changing epidemiological pattern extending northwards from the southern parts where it has been endemic in the past.

Over the past few years ECF related cattle deaths have increased dramatically affecting animal production and health as well as the food security of many households whose livelihoods are mainly dependent on livestock.

As part of the above project VSF-Belgium is seeking to engage one or more experts or a recognized livestock research institution to assist with the characterization of Theileria parva (T. parva) isolates in Southern Sudan. The expert(s) / institution will be encouraged to work with local expert(s) in order to facilitate training and capacity building.

The consultancy will provide a framework that will be used by GoSS MARF to come up with an evidence based strategy for the control and treatment of ECF.

The consultancy is expected to start towards the end of April 2010.

Objectives of the consultancy

The overall objective of the consultancy will be to characterize isolates of T. parva in order to obtain data on the genotypes of the protozoa that are in circulation in Southern Sudan in order to assist the GoSS MARF to come up with control and treatment strategies for ECF in Southern Sudan.

Specific objectives will be:

• Assessment of the current situation of ECF in South Sudan.
• Provide baseline data on the genome diversity for T. parva in Southern Sudan.
• Contribute towards the development of a strategy for the control and treatment as well as mapping of ECF by GoSS MARF.

Location

• The consultancy will be carried out in Juba and selected field locations in Southern Sudan.

Key activities

• Review of project reports and other relevant documents including proceedings of the 2007 workshop on ECF in Southern Sudan.
• Design the consultancy (including sampling strategy) and carry it out in Juba and other field locations together with MARF and VSF-B staff where applicable.
• Organize and facilitate field activities for collection of ticks and cattle blood samples.
• Collect appropriate quantities of unfed live Rhipicephalus appendiculatus ticks for production of a stabilate that can possibly be used for vaccine trials.
• Carry out relevant laboratory tests.
• Prepare a comprehensive report with recommendations on intervention and treatment for ECF in South Sudan.

Execution

• The expert(s) / institution will draft a detailed workplan for the consultancy.
• A participatory approach will be expected with maximum stakeholder participation and appropriate involvement of MARF and project target groups at all stages.
• The whole mission is expected to be completed within 30 days (subject to final workplan).

Deliverables

The expert(s) / institution will be expected to submit a hard and soft copy of a detailed workplan within two (2) days of signing the consultancy contract.

A detailed final report will be presented to the VSF-B Regional Programme Manager based on the findings of the consultancy on the characterization of T. parva isolates in Southern Sudan.

The entire report will be presented in English and will remain the property of VSF-B and GoSS MARF. A hard copy and a soft copy must be submitted.

A draft report will be expected twenty one (21) days after the workshop and the final report is expected 7 days after VSF-B and MARF’s comments.

The contents of the report shall be as follows:

• Executive summary (covering major findings and recommendations).
• Background.
• Description of the objectives of the mission and execution methodology.
• The findings of the mission of the characterization of T. parva in Southern Sudan.
• Annexes covering Terms of Reference, abbreviations, data collection formats and questionnaires used, references, graphs, tables, etc.).

Responsibilities

The LESP Technical Advisor based in Juba, Southern Sudan will ensure the overall coordination of the mission in conjunction with the Project Coordinator (PC) also based in Juba. The expert(s) will be expected to work closely with MARF and relevant stakeholders.

The LESP Sub-Project Coordinator will have overall responsibility and accountability for the mission and will provide guidance through all stages of the consultancy.

Qualifications

The expert(s) are expected to have the following attributes:

• Experience with participatory methodologies.
• A degree in Veterinary Medicine with at least ten (10) years experience as well as a Masters degree or better in a relevant veterinary specialty.
• Experience of carrying out similar studies and a proven track record of excellent results delivery.
• Experience with social analysis of development in a rural and post-conflict environment.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Experience in project monitoring and evaluation is desirable.
• Working experience in Southern Sudan is desirable.

Closing date: 4 May 2010.

Contact Information

Interested expert(s) / institutions should submit proposals indicating relevant qualifications and experience as well as detailed execution plan they would use for the mission. They should also indicate daily consultancy rates and possible starting dates. The proposals, CV and letter of motivation as well as three (3) referees should be sent electronically to recruitment @ vsfb.or.ke

Ref: LESP Consultancy 5/10.

Finance and Administration Manager Vacancy: Save the Children Canada Jobs in Kenya

Save the Children Canada works in 37 countries around the world to deliver child rights programs. Established in Kenya in 1984 our programs operate in Eastern and Central Districts.

We are a member of Save the Children International, the world’s leading independent organization for children.

Job Purpose

Responsible for overall management of financial, human resources and administrative systems of the Kenya Country Office and its programs.

Key Accountabilities

• Implement and maintain efficient financial systems and internal controls in accordance with SCC policies and procedures, in compliance with international standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Ensure donor compliance of all regulations ensuring timely reporting and adherence to procurement procedures in transparent, accountable, organized manner
• Manage cash flow and banking arrangements, monitor currencies, liaison with principle bankers and act as a bank signatory.
• Collaborate with management and budget-holders to prepare annual budgets, budgets proposals and amendments and other financial, HR and administrative requirements. Provide timely information to budget-holders for effective budget monitoring.
• Manage grants to sub grantees and ensure compliance with donor and reporting requirements.
• Develop capacity-building training sessions for budget holders, finance staff, new staff and partners.
• Maintain and update Country Office Finance Manuals.
• Plan and develop fiscal year-end audit schedules, coordinate subsequent audit exercises.
• Perform HR duties including recruitment, contract negotiations for national staff. Supervise finance and administration personnel.
• Participate as member of Senior Management Team, review and decision making body.

Essential Qualifications

• BA in Accounting from a reputable university with recognized designation (CGA, CMA, CA or CPA).
• Minimum 8 years experience in management of finance and administration systems preferably a non-government organization.
• Working knowledge of Sun System or knowledge on similar accounting software
• Superior knowledge of grants management regulations and reporting requirements of major international donors.
• Leadership and analytical skills as well as ability to communicate effectively in English

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three referees and day time telephone contact to kfo @ sc-canada.or.ke

or Box 27679-00506, Nyayo Stadium, Nairobi no later than 30th April, 2010

Telemarketers Urgently Required: Flexi Personnel Jobs in Kenya

Our client a call centre, is currently looking for people to work as Telemarketers for international clients.

A Telemarketer is expected to do the following tasks:

• Deliver prepared sales talks, reading from scripts that describe products or services, in order to persuade potential customers to purchase a product or service.
• Contact businesses or private individuals by telephone in order to solicit sales for goods or services.
• Explain products or services and prices, and answer questions from customers.
• Obtain customer information such as name, address, and payment method, and enter orders into computers.
• Adjust sales scripts to better target the needs and interests of specific individuals.
• Answer telephone calls from potential customers who have been solicited through advertisements.
• Telephone or write letters to respond to correspondence from customers or to follow up initial sales contacts.
• Maintain records of contacts, accounts, and orders.
• Conduct client or market surveys in order to obtain information about potential customers.

Key Qualities

• Must be between the ages of 19 and 29 years of age.
• Should be currently unemployed and should not be a student. Applicants currently working or those in school will not be considered.
• Must have VERY refined accent. Applicants with a close to British accent will have added advantage.
• Must have at least one year experience in sales and marketing.
• Must have pleasant and friendly mannerism.
• Must have basic computer knowledge/technological skills.
• Must have sound judgmental powers; ability to manage difficult customer situations, to respond promptly to the needs of the customer, solicit feedback to improve service, respond to requests for service/assistance.
• Must have high level of motivation
• Must have the ability to work well as part of a team- to exhibit objectivity and be open-minded towards the ideas and views of others, give as well as welcome feedback, contribute to building team spirit, aid others to succeed.
• Must have good social skills.
• Must be able to meet tight deadlines.
• Must have keen attention to detail.
• Must have a sound knowledge of telephone etiquette.

If your profile fits the above specification, kindly call for a Voice Test from Monday 19th April 2010 to Friday 30th April 2010 between 2:00pm and 5:00pm only.

Call: 0714 702 443

Administrative Assistant Job Vacancy in Kenya

Job Summary

Under limited supervision, provides operational coordination, administrative support and office management. Manages day-to-day administrative support activities of the office. The incumbent will be based in Nairobi.

Key Responsibilities

• Serves as a primary point of direct administrative contact and liaison with other offices, individuals and external organizations and agencies on a range of specified issues; organizes and facilitates meetings and meeting preparation as required.
• Provides direct staff support to the Managing Director to include greeting and assisting visitors, handling telephone calls and inquiries, scheduling and maintaining calendar and appointments, screening, analyzing and preparing responses to incoming correspondence; handling day-to-day public relations and problem solving and provision of transcription and word processing support.
• Prepares routine letters and reports some of which may be of a highly sensitive and confidential nature.
• Responsible for coordinating procurement of office supplies and equipment in policies and procedures
• Assisting in coordinating office space for visitors and consultants for the Company
• Arranging travel and accommodation for staff (local and international) including booking air tickets, taxis, hotels, obtaining visas, vehicle hire and maintaining company travel log on a monthly basis;
• Responsible for ensuring that the asset register is updated on regular basis.
• Ensuring an effective stores management system where all expenses are effectively monitored and charged to the appropriate projects.
• Responsible for ensuring vendors invoices are verified and forwarded to Finance on a timely basis with the appropriate and liaising with vendors and other service providers on behalf of the organization.
• Ensure rules and procedures in place regarding working hours, lunch, office closure and communications about security.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with all vendors and relevant government agencies.
• Performs additional administrative duties as assigned.

Requirements: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, vendors and the public.
• At least three years relevant experience in Office management within a busy organization
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to supervise staff.
• Tact and diplomacy in dealing with staff and the general public and ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff and public.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Must be computer literate.

Minimum Requirements: Education and Experience

• Must be a graduate in business administration or related field and with at least three years progressive experience in administration, procurement and office management.

Send your CV's with expected Salary and current Salary indicated latest by COB on 22nd of April to monica @ myjobseye.com

Evaluation Consultant Vacancy: Uganda Water Public-Private Partnerships Jobs

Uganda Water Public-Private Partnerships

Uganda Small Scale Infrastructure Programme

Water Request for Expressions of Interest

Evaluation Consultant

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is advising the Government of Uganda in assessing options which will result in greater access to affordable drinking water in small towns and rural centres.

Since 2000 the Government of Uganda has implemented a model where private operators have been involved in the delivery of water services in numerous small towns across the country. The Government would like to build on the successes of these early public-private partners hips (PPP).

IFC is assisting the Government to arrange PPP options in ten towns in Uganda.

IFC requires the services of an Evaluation Consultant to perform an ex-poste evaluation of the Uganda SSIP Water Program.

This ex-poste evaluation is intended to inform IFC and key stakeholders of the intended and unintended outcomes and impact of the program’s implementation and delivery and provide learnings to guide future replication of the Program.

The Evaluation Consultant’s scope of work will include assessing the following:

• relevance and rationale of the program;
• efficiency and accountability of program activities;
• effectiveness of the program against its objectives;
• impact of program activities on developmental goals;
• sustainability and replication of program activities;
• improvements/ alternatives required to be made on future program activities to achieve expected results.

The IFC now invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing these services.

Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc).

Responses must not exceed 5 pages. Please note that submissions exceeding 5 pages will not be considered.

Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below.

Expressions of interest, preferably via email, may be delivered to the same address below by 30 April, 2010.

Sese Gadzekpo/ Patricia Nzimbou-Nsonde
Infrastructure Advisory Services
International Finance Corporation
14 Fricker Road, Illovo, 2196
Johannesburg, South Africa
Telephone: +27-11-731-3000
Fax: +27-11-268-0074
E-mail: fgadzekpo @ ifc.org /
pnzimbounsonde @ ifc.org

Fundraiser and Project Writer: BirdLife International Jobs in Kenya

Fundraiser and Project Writer
Based in Nairobi, Kenya,
Circa US$40,000 per annum + Medical & Life Insurance; bonus for success

BirdLife International, the largest partnership of conservation NGOs in the world and Nature Seychelles, the award winning conservation NGO are looking for a dynamic and experienced individual to develop and raise funding for innovative environmentally related projects, with a focus on climate change, biodiversity conservation, marine and coastal management, environmental education and island issues.

Qualifications and skills: Appropriate university degree(s) and 5 - 10 years of successfully raising funds.

More details at www.birdlife.org/jobs.

Apply with covering letter & CV to: edith.onyango @ birdlife.or.ke

or the

Administrative Manager
BirdLife International Africa Secretariat,
P.O.Box 3502 00100,
ICIPE Campus, Kasarani,
Nairobi, Kenya.

Closing date for applications: 30 April 2010.

Only short listed Candidates will be contacted

Group Finance Controller Job in Kenya

Our client, with Manufacturing interests and Market Leader in its range of products is looking for a highly motivated Group Finance Controller based in Nairobi.

The successful candidate will head the centralised finance and administration department and report to Board of directors.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain proper accounting records
• Prepare budget forecast, cashflow and monthly management reports.
• Prepare annual financial statement for audit
• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements and handle tax matters.
• Formulation and implementation of sound financial policies and procedures.
• Monitor business operations to ensure that business/strategic objectives are met.
• Maintain relationships with the third parties include the company financers, auditors, customers & suppliers etc.
• Assist in recruitment, manage, motivate & train staff.

Qualifications & Experience

The preferred candidate should

• Be a qualified CPA(K)/ ACCA/CA/ICWA or equivalent
• Have at least 5 years experience at a similar position
• Proactive and able to work on his/her own initiative
• Below 40 years of age

A very competitive remuneration package along with benefits commensurate with qualifications & experience will be offered to the successful candidate.

Application together with detailed CV clearly indicating current & expected remuneration package, telephone contact and expected time required to join should be sent to

Vista Management Consultants Ltd
P.O.Box 11-00606 Sarit centre
Nairobi Kenya.
Email : vmclGFC @ gmail.com

Senior HRH Technical Advisor, Ministry of Health: Management Sciences for Health Rwanda Job Vacancy

Title: Senior HRH Technical Advisor, Ministry of Health, Rwanda
Reports To: DCOPI Technical Director
Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Background

The newly-awarded USAID-funded Integrated Health System Strengthening Project (IHSSP), implemented by Management Sciences for Health (MSH), is a comprehensive Project of assistance, providing technical support to Rwandan’s health sector.

The Integrated Health System Strengthening has primary responsibility for ensuring the provision of technical support to build on and strengthen systems for information systems, financial systems including Performance-Based Financing (PBF), human capacity development, quality assurance, and decentralization at the national, district and sector levels.

IHSSP will work with the government, civil society, and communities to strengthen health systems, develop preventive interventions, and improve the quality of health services.

Overview

The Human Resources Advisor (HRA) is a senior professional who will be seconded full time to the Human Resources unit of the Ministry of Health, Rwanda to provide technical depth, vision and guidance to support the strategic efforts of the MOH Rwanda to strategically lead and coordinate technical plans, programs and activities in all aspects of human resources for health (HRH) systems.

He/she will oversee the development and implementation of the HRH Strategic Plan and will ensure that ft is aligned with and supports the MOH’s Health System Strengthening (HSS) Framework.

He/she will ensure the technical validity of studies, interventions, monitoring and evaluation, and documentation of HRH activities, and will provide counsel and support in decision-making processes related to technical activities.

He/she will lead and direct the conceptualization, standardization, development and implementation of HRH strategies and interventions to strengthen results, organizational impact, and improve health outcomes.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Apply extensive knowledge of the health sector, primary at the national level, but ensuring that interventions impact HRH practices at district level as well.
2. Assist senior policy planners, decisions makers and country-level counterparts and stakeholders in the public and private sector in reviewing, designing and strengthening systems, such as education and learning, human resources information systems, workforce planning and projection tools, retention incentive
3. Packages, costing approaches, effective recruitment and deployment systems, and performance management systems at the national level.
4. Assist health sector leaders and managers to review HR legislative policies, operational practices and procedures, and to build capacity and promote data-driven decision making in order to improve the quality and availability of health services in parts of Rwanda, especially in rural areas.
5. Build collaborative relationships with and between stakeholders.
6. Collaborate with stakeholders to coordinate the activities and long-term agenda of the HRH Technical Working Group.
7. Design, implement and monitor appropriate training activities and interventions.
8. Build local capacity in managing the health sector human resources.
9. Lead the documentation of best practices in technical papers, and analyze and adapt innovative tools and resources for use by Rwanda and other developing country health sector leaders.
10. Perform as the technical lead for HRM programming, and in the development of a comprehensive plan with MOH counterparts to establish and strengthen the capacity of a viable HR Unit at the central MOH that will perform a more strategic role in terms of HRH planning and management.
11. Represent the project at the senior levels as assigned by the Chief of Party.

Essential Functions

1. Offer technical leadership in sharing and developing new and improved strategies, tools and interventions for improved human resources planning, availability and productivity, and in documenting evidence of success or lack of success for the interventions
2. Build capacity in the central MOH to strengthen their systems, especially HRIS, recruitment, deployment, retention and motivation, and performance management systems.
3. Mentor MOH staff and build local professional capacity and expertise in human resources management and personnel policies and develop innovative strategies for building this local capacity at national and district levels.
4. Organize and lead work teams for assigned activities, including preparing budgets, tracking expenditures, ensuring work proceeds according to plans and timelines and ensuring the quality of the deliverables
5. Contribute to activities and work teams as assigned.

Qualifications

1. A postgraduate degree in Human Resource Development/Management, Public Administration or equivalent experience.
2. Experience in high level policy and strategic planning development and implementation.
3. Experience in interacting with senior policy planners and decision makers.
4. Ability to work successfully in a large public sector setting and within an often quid team environment.
5. At least 5 years’ experience in HR systems development, policy planning and management.
6. Proven expertise to create and implement sustainable HR innovations and practices.
7. Experience as a consultant in international health in the region or similar context
8. Excellent interpersonal, facilitation and communication skills and team working.
9. Experience in high-level project or program management desired.
10. Ability to budget and monitor financial expenditures preferred.
11. Ability to work within a fast-changing work environment. Within the context of health sector reform a plus.
12. Experience in leading change, institutional reform and organizational development desired.

Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled or Vietnam veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.

To apply for this position, please submit your cover letter and CV to the Employment Opportunities section of our website at https://jobs-msh.icims.com.

Send the hard copy of your application (CV & application letter) to the COP (Chief of Party) at MSH office in Kigali, Avenue de la Paix, 185 (opposite CHUK) by April 30, 2010.

Manager, Finance and Administration: Rural Electrification Agency Jobs in Uganda

The Rural Electrification Agency is the Secretariat of the Rural Electrification Board (REB) as established by Statutory Instrument 2001, No. 75. The REB’s main function is to oversee the management of the Rural Electrification Fund (REF) and facilitate the development and the implementation of rural electrification projects.

The projects include those funded by the Government of Uganda’s Consolidated Fund, Multi-lateral and Bilateral Development Partners, other sources contributing to the Rural Electrification Fund and the Private Sector.

The Rural Electrification Agency invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant position of Manager, Finance and Administration

Main Task:

The Manager, Finance and Administration will be in charge of providing advice on financial issues, ensuring a sound financial and accounting system for REA, overseeing the management of the Rural Electrification Fund (REF), monitoring performance of the REF funds disbursed to projects and overseeing the overall administration of REA.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Head the Finance and Administration Unit.
• Oversee REA’s day to day financial and accounting activities.
• Manage the REA financial planning and Budgeting process.
• Prepare “Budget requisitions to GoU, World Bank and other Development Partners based upon agreed work plans.
• Manage the preparation of books of accounts in accordance with GoU, the World Bank and other Development Partner Accounting Instructions;
• Management of both REA’s Project Special Accounts and Local Accounts;
• Preparation of Financial Statements for external auditing.
• Review and update the Accounting and Financial Reporting System of REA
• Overseeing REA’s Human Resource Management and Administration function.
• Establishing and improving upon the existing internal controls and procedures.
• Performing any other duty as may be assigned by the Executive Director.

Required Qualifications:

• A Masters degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting.
• A good (Honours) degree in Commerce with the option of Accounting/Finance.
• Membership to a professional body (ACCA, CIMA, CPA, ACA)
• At least 10 years working experience in Donor Funded, Government aided or large corporate organization projects with at least five (5) years at management level
• A demonstrable background of professional and strategic leadership, highly motivated and a committed team player.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Terms and Conditions of Service:

• Four (4) years contract renewable upon satisfactory service with an attractive remuneration package.

Submission of Applications:

Interested Ugandans, who meet the above requirements, should submit applications which should be received by Friday 30th April, 2010 at 5:00p.m. The application, which should include detailed CVs, names and addresses of three referees and copies of relevant certificates and testimonials, should be addressed and delivered to:

The Executive Director
Rural Electrification Agency
Plot 1, Pilkington Road
10th Floor, Workers’ House, Southern Wing
P. O. Box 7317,
Kampala

Aga Khan Education Services, Tanzania: Aga Khan Education Services (AKES) Jobs in Tanzania

Aga Khan Education Services: (AKES) currently operates more than 300 schools and advanced educational programmes that provide quality pre-school, primary, secondary, and higher secondary education services to students in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Tajikistan.

AKES, T is in the process of developing its long-term strategic plans to reposition and restructure the current portfolio to align it with the Aga Khan regional and global education network and future needs of the constituencies and communities that the schools serve.

Central to the restructuring will be the repositioning of teachers and school leaders and the establishment of an effective education management information system.

The CEO will have responsibility for leading and managing AKES, T in order to achieve its vision.

The ideal candidate will be a senior manager and professional with presence, credibility and commitment. Previous experience of managing a small system of schools or a large school with multiple sections is essential. S/he will be a dynamic leader able to operate at all levels, think strategically and operate internationally, nationally and at the community level.

S/he will be a senior leader with high level, yet “hands-on”, management experience. The candidate will have experience with organisational change and be highly motivated by the challenge of organisational change. S/he will be results-oriented and highly skilled in managing multiple stakeholders, including volunteers.

Qualified candidates should apply via the AKDN Career Centre at
www.akdn.org/careers/2440523

The closing date for applications is 30 April 2010.

Aga Khan Education Service, Tanzania is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network

Aga Khan Education Service, Tanzania
P.O. Box 125, Dar-es-Salaam.
Tel: 21 50700/21 50406
Email: central @ akest.org