Monday, January 31, 2011

Technical Sales Executive Job Vacancy

Job Title: Technical Sales Executive

Company Profile: A company dealing with equipments for the construction, drilling and demolition and mining industry.

Reports to: Managing Director

Key Responsibilities
  • Customer follow-ups old and new
  • Maintaining accurate record of customers interacted with
  • Preparing of reports as requested by immediate senior
  • Telephone sales
  • Recruitment of new customers
  • Specifiers training
  • Collection of payment on personal sales
Skills and Competencies
  • Qualities (The person)
  • Team Player
  • Integrity
  • Self starter
  • curious and willing to learn
  • passionate about self development
Academic Qualification
  • Building and construction related field
  • Dip/degree in above above field (building economics/civil engineering/building and construction)
Skills
  • Computer literate
  • Driving Skills
  • Good communication skills
Key Result Areas
  • Increase Customer base
  • Increase account share
  • Customer satisfaction
  • Response to queries
  • Delivery of quotations and invoices
  • Territory coverage
  • Product mix
To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line.

Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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Business Unit Manager Job Vacancy

Position: Business Unit Manager (1)

Functional Area: International

Purpose of the job: This is a general management role with profit and loss responsibility for a line of business/COE.

Occupational Level: Professionally qualified and experienced specialists and middle-management

Job Category: Middle Management

Grade: D Upper

Job Function: Consulting

SAP Level: 2000

Context
  • Operational management, intellectual capital and business development, strategy development and service delivery of Business Consulting within the organisation
  • Understand the need be client focused in order to ensure that the organisation is viewed as a strategic business partner
  • Understand the need to be able to identify cultural, organisational and business constraints affecting solution offerings
  • The need to be aware of new developments in respect of the chosen area of expertise in order to remain competitive in a highly paced and complex environment
  • The need to keep up-to-date with changes in relevant legislation and to understand the impact thereof on the business and the client environment
  • The need to have an all encompassing skills portfolio in order to deliver effective the organisation solutions and services
Customers
  • Clients
  • Group Executive: International
  • BC Exco
Roles
  • Business development and providing sales support
  • Enhance organisational awareness and relationship building
  • Maintain and develop internal and external senior and executive level client relationships
  • Direct highly complex projects and consulting programmes
  • Enhance business consulting expertise and technical expertise within a chosen Centre of Excellence and industry
  • Performance management
  • Manage coaching and mentoring within a Centre of Excellence
  • Manage Self Development
  • Adhere to internal standards and procedures
  • Project quality assurance and risk management
  • Centre of Excellence development and knowledge management
  • Internal operations- Practice management and Business Management
Competencies

Knowledge and Skills:
  • Computer literacy
  • Knowledge management
  • Professionalism
  • Time and priority management
  • Understands the organisation's business ethics and values
  • Value Proposition and general consulting skills
  • Project management
  • Value Proposition thought leadership and management
Core Competencies:
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Communication
  • Conceptualisation
  • Customer Excellence Orientation
  • Innovation
  • Leadership
  • People development
  • Teamwork
Knowledge Skills and Respective Behavioural Indicators

Computer literacy
  • Efficiently utilises knowledge of the various MS Office Product range: MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPoint
  • Is able to effectively navigate the intranet and internet
Knowledge management
  • Assists the client in Business Consulting knowledge transfer
  • Successfully develop and publish articles within chosen field of excellence
  • Ensures knowledge transfer to all relevant Business Consulting consultants
  • Captures and stores knowledge for future reference
  • Applies knowledge gained from each project experience to execute future tasks for projects more effectively
  • Manage intellectual capital throughout the project
  • Develop and run formal training sessions on important practice areas
Professionalism
  • Acts in a courteous and professional manner
  • Displays patience and good manners at all times
  • Enhances the client’s experience of the organisation
Time and priority management
  • Is able to plan work so that maximum efficiency is obtained
  • Continuously structures work in an organised and effective manner
Understands the organisation's business ethics and values
  • Understands the organisation’s values and ethics
  • Treats all employees in line with the organisation’s values and ethical guidelines
Value Proposition and general consulting skills
  • Is fully competent in chosen value proposition technical area
  • Has full set of consulting skills (see core competencies)
Project management
  • Shows the ability to manage complex projects with multi member teams
  • Shows the ability to manage all aspects of the project live cycle
Value Proposition thought leadership and management
  • Takes responsibility for the management of a Value Proposition
  • Recognised as a though leader within a specific value proposition expert area both internally and externally
  • Grows the Business Consulting knowledge base within the specific value proposition expert area
General Business management for Business Consulting
  • Financial management
  • HR management
  • Practice management
  • Regional interface management
Required Level of Education and Experience

Educational Background:
  • University Degree
  • Masters degree is preferable
Previous Experience:
  • More than 10 years consulting experience
  • More than 3 years Middle management experience
Requirements: Essential operational requirements:

Cellular phone: The employee is required to have a fully functional cellular telephone during all material times when work related communication is/may be necessary. This is critical to ensure that tasks may be allocated to the employee, status updates may be done, escalations may be actioned and accurate and immediate communication can take place as and when required to ensure outstanding efficient and effective service to all clients

Driver’s license: The employee is required to have a legitimate and official RSA drivers license during all material times when work travel is/may be necessary to ensure outstanding efficient and effective service to all clients.

Motor vehicle: The employee is required to have a fully functional, roadworthy motor vehicle during all material times when work related travel is/may be necessary. This is critical to ensure that tasks may be allocated to an employee and that the employee may independently action upon and timeously complete such tasks on the applicable client sites to ensure outstanding efficient and effective service to all clients.

The above noted requirements with regard to cellular phones, driver’s licenses and motor vehicles are material to the agreement to employ the employee and the ability of the employee to fulfil the duties and responsibilities agreed to in the contract of employment.

Failure to adhere to the above noted requirements may result in the appropriate action to be taken and the reconsideration of the suitability of the employee for continued employment within the company.

The employees agreement, acceptance and signature of the employment contract constitutes agreement and acceptance of the requirement for a cellular phone, drivers license and motor vehicle as described above

It is the employees responsibility to Effectively Manage Telephonic Communication by:
  • Ensuring that a professional, personalised message is recorded on their cell phone and landline
  • Ensuring that the message facility is activated when you are unavailable to take calls
  • Regularly checking for new messages
  • Timeously responding to all messages in order to ensure excellent customer service
Kindly send your CV and current remuneration details to theleadrecruiter@gmail.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Taita Academy History / Kiswahili and Physics / Mathematics Teachers Jobs

Taita Academy High school is looking for teachers to fill in the following posts urgently
  1. Mathematics/Physics
  2. History/Kiswahili.
Requirements
  • Should be a BED graduate having majored in the above subjects
  • Be a Christian
  • Willing to contribute to the whole being of the student i.e. mentally, socially, physically and spiritually.
If you have the following qualifications and are willing to work with our hardworking and dedicated staff kindly send your application to

The School Administrator

Email: info@taitaacademy.com

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KEMRI ICT Intern Career Opportunity in Kenya

The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) in collaboration with the University of Washington is conducting a research study at multiple sites in Kenya.

As part of the international mission of the University of Washington to transfer technology and build capacity, a rotational fixed duration work/study (internship) position has been established in the research study and recruitment is currently underway.

This project invites application for the following position:

ICT Intern

Basic Qualification

At a minimum, the application should be an advanced student currently enrolled in a computing technology course in at least a 2-year course but preferably a 4-year course.

Specifically, the student should have basic training and proficiency in:
  • Basic Networking
  • Microsoft Server 2003 & 2008
  • Microsoft Access 2007
  • Microsoft Office 2007 Suite
  • Strong skills in Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)
  • Microsoft Windows Operating Systems (XP, Vista Pro)
  • Exposure to any UNIX based Operating System is desired but not required.
Duration
  • The internship will run for a minimum of 3 months and a maximum of 4 months.
Remuneration

This position has a fixed monthly stipend of Ksh. 5,000 per month for a time commitment of 25 hours per week (equivalent to 5 hours every day Monday to Friday).

Work Details

Working under the direct supervision of the Systems Administrator, the ICT intern will be responsible for general maintenance of defined computer equipment and for the resolution of identified technical problems, as well as undertaking general tasks which will promote the use of ICT across the research activities. The ICT intern’s job responsibilities will spread across ICT and Data support.

Ensure that you use the title ‘ICT intern Application’ as the subject of the email.

To Apply, fill out this form, https://spreadsheets1.google.com/viewform?formkey=dEdPODQ4SjMwaVliek9jQkxGdzZlR0E6MQ , and send your applications to the Email address: kemriuwjobs@gmail.com

The application deadline for all the positions is Friday 11th February, 2011, 5:00 p.m

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Family Health International (FHI) Research Director Job Vacancy in Kenya

FHI is a global health and development organization whose science-based programs bring lasting change to the world’s most vulnerable people. Our approach is rigorous and evidence-driven. Among our worldwide staff of 2,500 are leading physicians, scientists, and technical experts in health, development, and management.

Our work is global in scale yet country-focused, with international offices staffed by local professionals. Since 1971, we have worked with 1,400 partners in 125 countries, forging strong relationships with governments, diverse organizations, the private sector and communities.

By applying science to programs, FHI is helping countries make measurable progress against disease, poverty, and inequity—improving lives for millions.

We seek qualified candidates for the position of Director, Research based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Position Responsibilities:

The Director, Research provides leadership and management oversight for programs in research, monitoring and evaluation and health management information systems, technical and financial division for the projects in support of organization’s strategic plan, mission, values, goals and objectives.

S/he assists the Country Director in establishing and maintaining solid working relationships with USAID missions, and other donor organizations, GOK, and cooperating agencies to develop or identify FHI program or funding opportunities for projects.

Responsibilities include:
  • Supervises and provides technical and administrative oversight for all research and M&E activities in the Kenya Country office and ensures the achievement of results of which FHI is responsible under agreement with the donors;
  • Provides technical direction on M&E and HIMS in research projects/ activities and ensures research, M&E and HIMS quality according to GOK, FHI and donor standards;
  • Working with study PIs, FHI research colleagues in the region and globally, provides overall oversight for and FHI representation related to FHI’s program research in Kenya;
  • Working with the program and research team in Kenya coordinate the development of research concepts for the Kenya; Plans and manages the assigned project(s) in the country;
  • Ensures program quality according to FHI standards;
  • Ensures that project resources are utilized in accordance with applicable FHI and donor policies and procedures and appropriate monitoring of subprojects to achieve financial, administrative, and programmatic goals;
  • Oversees production of timely and accurate financial and programmatic reports to FHI, and donors as required;
  • Represents FHI in selected meetings in Kenya and elsewhere; Performs other duties assigned by the director.
Minimum Requirements:
  • BS/BA and 9-11 years relevant experience with international development programs and includes 3-5 years of supervisory experience;
  • or MS/MA in public health or related field and 7-9 years relevant experience with international development programs and includes 3-5 years of supervisory experience;
  • or PhD/MD or equivalent degree and 5-7 years relevant experience with international development programs and includes 3-5 years of supervisory experience.
  • Overseas field experience required.
  • English language skills required. Kiswahili language skills a plus.
  • PhD preferred.
*This is not an expatriate position. No expatriate benefits or allowances provided.

How to apply

FHI has a competitive compensation package.

Interested candidates may register online through FHI's Career Center at www.fhi.org/careercenter.

Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements.

Please specify source in your application.

AA/EOE/M/F/V/D

Closing date: 26 Mar 2011

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ACT Resource Mobilization and Planning Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

The Resource Mobilization and Planning Officer, to be based in Nairobi Kenya, reports to the African Conservation Tillage Network (ACT) Executive Secretary and is responsible for:
  • Developing a resource mobilization strategy and related plan of action.
  • Identifying and exploiting all possible means of resource mobilization, expand the present support base, plan and assist ACT to negotiate partnership agreements with donors.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Create good working relations with donor organizations and the donor platform on Conservation Agriculture, climate change and improved livelihoods, while providing advocacy for ACT activities.
  • Exchange information required for resource mobilization, project formulation and implementation with the ACT staff, relevant stakeholders and partners;
  • Develop the necessary networks to support resource mobilization and partnerships.
  • Organize regular donor meetings to inform donors on ACT activities, policies and offer discussion platform between ACT and the donor community and raise awareness on financial needs in the sector;
  • Scan the donors’ strategies on a regular basis and identify funding possibilities for the execution of ACT’s strategic plan;
  • Assess options for non-traditional support to ACT e.g. Exchange of officials/experts, provision of Technical Assistance etc;
  • Identify new and/or non-traditional donors or foundations for funding/support opportunities to ACT related activities;
  • Cooperate with the Knowledge and information department to prepare appropriate profile and messages for ACT when approaching potential donors;
  • Liaise with all technical partners and regularly check websites to guarantee appropriate gathering and sharing of information;
  • Coordinate with ACT management team to understand funding gaps or funding needs.
  • Assure timely update on required resources and prioritize the needs in collaboration with ACT hierarchy and management team;
  • Be able to comprehend rural development programs/projects and assist the ACT Executive Secretary and Program Staff in developing Project Proposals focusing on conservation agriculture;
  • Assure appropriate lay-out en content (non-technical) of project/programme proposals before submission to potential donors;
  • Inform the Executive Director of ACT on a regular basis on funding opportunities and relational issues with technical and other partners;
  • Prepare & Update ACT resource mobilization strategy whenever required.
  • Promote new and innovative financing mechanism towards achieving outstanding results and for the fulfilment of the ACT mandate;
  • Prepare, maintain and regularly update the potential donor database for ACT related activities
  • Perform any other tasks and duties as assigned by the ACT Executive Director
How to apply

Submit your application including motivation letter, CV/resumé and state your salary expectation via e-mail not later than 15th February 2011 to: hr@act-africa.org

ACT is an equal opportunity employer.

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Consultant Job in Nairobi Kenya - United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (ISDR)

The International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (ISDR) is a multidisciplinary and multi stakeholder platform to enable societies to increase their resilience to natural, technological and environmental disasters and to reduce associated environmental, human, economic and social losses. A range of United Nations organizations and international partners participate in cooperation with Governments and civil society organizations.

The implementation of the ISDR is supported by a secretariat lead by the Special Representative of the Secretary General for Disaster Risk Reduction. The secretariat main functions are policy coordination, advocacy and information management, at the international and regional levels, to ensure synergy between disaster reduction strategies and those in the socioeconomic and humanitarian fields.

In January 2005, the World Conference on Disaster Reduction (WCDR, 18-22 January 2005, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan) took place and represents a landmark in worldwide understanding and commitment to implement a disaster risk reduction agenda. This commitment was captured in the Hyogo Declaration and the Hyogo Framework for Action 2005-2015: Building the Resilience of Nations and Communities to Disasters adopted at the WCDR.

The Hyogo Framework is the essential guide for implementation of the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction in the coming years and it constitutes an unprecedented conceptual shift that takes account of the complexity of action in disaster risk reduction and the large variety of actors whose inputs are required in the pursuit of this objective. It provides the basic concepts and prescribes and expected outcome; details three strategic goals for disaster risk reduction and a set of five priority areas for action; and assigns tasks to stakeholders at difference operational levels to reach the expected outcome.

Priority Four of the Hyogo Framework for Action emphasizes the need to “reduce underlying risk factors” to “ensure the resilience of communities to hazards, particularly in areas prone to drought, flood, cyclones and other hazards. It further recommends to “promoting food security as an important factor in ensuring resilience of communities to hazards”

UNISDR is supporting the implementation of the Hyogo Framework of Action at national level through multi-stakeholder national coordination mechanisms for disaster risk reduction, so called National Platforms for DRR, and at sub-regional regional level through the Regional Economic Commissions (RECs), such as IGAD and EAC among others. UNISDR is further cooperating with various development partners to ensure coordinated efforts for DRR at all levels.

The UNISDR Regional Office for Africa is implementing a project entitled “Increased coordination, awareness and technical support to enhance risk management in the Greater Horn of Africa., Uganda, Ethiopia and Kenya” The project is designed to target drought prone areas in the three project countries, building on existing initiatives to support state and non-state actors to integrate disaster risk reduction in development and relief efforts.

UNISDR is looking for a national consultant based in Kenya to support the implementation of the project in Kenya, who will cooperate with other consultants under this project based in Uganda, Ethiopia and the Regional Economic Commissions.

Duties and responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Head of the UNISDR Regional Office for Africa, the Project Coordinator and in close collaboration with the Ministry of State for Special Programmes as chair of the Kenya National Platform for DRR and the relevant country focal points of project partner organizations, the Consultant will:
  • Carry out an institutional capacity needs analysis on the national coordination mechanism for DRR/National Platform for DRR
  • Support capacity development of the National Platform for DRR, the Meteorological Department, District/Community Committees and implementing partners, through organization and facilitation of training workshops
  • Support National Platform for DRR activities related to the project, including design and running of a media/awareness campaign on prevention and mitigation of drought disasters
  • Develop a comprehensive drought risk and vulnerability map in the context of a changing climate, taking in consideration existing maps from different stakeholders in cooperation with the Meteorological and hydrology Departments as well as relevant academic institutions.
  • Support development of early warning bulletins and alert messages targeting districts authorities and communities in collaboration with partners, National Platform for DRR, the Meteorological and hydrology departments and the civil society (local NGOs and Red Cross).
  • Support community centered early warning communication and dissemination in collaboration with key media partners, local authorities and community actors/leaders.
  • Capture and consolidate field experiences and good practices (scientific and indigenous)
  • Gather project information and experiences and feature it in different websites and publications to ensure visibility and coordination with partners
  • Ensure coordination among state and non-state partners for all national project activities as appropriate
  • Support reporting tasks related to the project
  • Be responsible for planning, monitoring and reporting for activities conducted in the country.
  • Organize training course if necessary as well as workshop for planning with relevant stakeholders.
  • Final evaluation of the project should be shared with partners through workshop or relevant mechanisms.
  • Contribute to workshop on cross borders issues and information sharing ( Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia)
Key Deliverables
  • Institutional capacity needs analysis
  • Conduct three national training workshops on drought risk reduction and early warning (National Platform for DRR members, District/Community Committees, implementing partners)
  • Media awareness campaign on prevention and mitigation of drought disasters
  • Drought risk and vulnerability map in the context of changing climate
  • Early warning bulletins and alert messages
  • Communication and dissemination plans
  • Information on good practices on drought risk reduction gathered and published through various media
  • Detailed Work plan as well as mid review planning workshop to address challenges which may arise.
  • Monitoring, evaluation and timely Reporting
Timeframe
  • Work plan including time-table developed and endorsed by National Platform for DRR and Meteorological Department: within 2 weeks after the starting date
  • Institutional capacity needs analysis carried out after 6 weeks after the starting date
  • Draft media/awareness campaign presented to national platform within 10 weeks after starting date
  • First training workshop to take place within 12 weeks after starting date
  • Draft drought risk and vulnerability map developed and presented to partners within 18 weeks after starting date
  • First batch of information/good practices on drought risk reduction gathered and published through various media within 20 weeks after starting date
  • Second training workshop to take place within 24 weeks after starting date
  • Early warning bulletins and alert messages developed and presented to partners within 30 weeks after starting date
  • Third training workshop to take place within 36 weeks after starting date
  • Information/good practices on drought risk reduction gathered and published through various media within 38 weeks after starting date
  • Support to regional consultative meetings on a bi-monthly basis
  • Final draft reporting and delivery of outputs within 38 weeks after starting dates for final comments
  • Final delivery of outputs within 40 weeks of starting date
Competencies:

Professionalism:
  • Ability to respond to changing requirements and assignments given.
  • Ability to identify key strategic issues, opportunities and risks.
Planning and organizing:
  • Effective organizational skills and ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor own work plan.
Communication:
  • Good communication speaks and writes clearly and effectively.
  • Demonstrates openness in sharing information with others and keeping people informed.
Qualifications:

Education:
  • Advanced university degree (Masters Degree or equivalent) in development studies, social sciences, environmental sciences, disaster management or other related fields.
  • A first level university degree with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.
Work experience:
  • Minimum 3 years of work experience in disaster risk reduction, project management and early warning systems.
  • Experience in community-based disaster risk management, multi-stakeholder coordination and experience in other African countries an asset.
Languages:
  • Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
How to apply

Please email the following documents to the ISDR secretariat at isdr-africa@unep.org:
  • Cover letter, explaining why you consider yourself qualified and motivated for this particular assignment.
  • Completed personal history profile form ( this form can be downloaded from the UNISDR website)
It would be appreciated your stating your full name and the ISDR vacancy notice number (ISDR/C/03/2011) as the subject in your e-mail of application.

Closing date: 11 Feb 2011

Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.

Applicants will be contacted only if they are under serious consideration.

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Plan International Regional Head of Monitoring and Evaluation Job Vacancy in Kenya

Plan is one of the oldest and largest children's development organisations in the world. We work in 48 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas to promote child rights and lift millions of children out of poverty.

Plan's vision is of a world in which all children realise their full potential in societies that respect people's rights and dignity, our aim is to achieve lasting improvements in the quality of life of deprived children in developing countries.

Plan is independent, with no religious, political or governmental affiliations.

Purpose

We are seeking a Programme Specialist with good field experience and connections in the sector to contribute to quality programming in the region by promoting best practice in the implementation of Plan’s Programme management frameworks through development and support, for monitoring and evaluation innovations and through building capacity on monitoring and evaluation in the country offices.

They will also be responsible for monitoring the implementation of the country programme management processes as outlined and leading regional research initiatives.

Responsibilities
  • Support to Country Offices and capacity development in program and project planning, monitoring, and evaluation.
  • Support the strengthening of the understanding and application of Child Centered Community Development, a rights-based approach for Plan.
  • Monitor the implementation of the Country Strategic Plans, focusing on outcomes and impact and Child Centered Community Development approach.
  • Responsible for promoting institutional learning within the Regional Office, Country Office on Monitoring and Evaluation practices.
  • Responsible for localization of guidelines for the application of the Plan’s effectiveness process and Process Accountability and Learning System in the countries and supporting in the further roll-out of this system
  • Monitor the quality of the information entered in the Programme and Project Management system and its effective application by the field teams
  • Review Terms of Reference for country level evaluations.
  • Review key learning from Annual Participatory Programme Review and provide follow-up
  • Support Countries on their Country Strategy Evaluation, which is undertaken in the final year of the programme cycle
  • Represent the regional office at international and regional forums related to Research, and Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Manages relationships with regional and international research institutes and Universities and support the development of papers and submissions of Plan East and Southern Africa Region to relevant conferences and regional publications.
Knowledge and Experience
  • Preferably a Master’s degree with a background in development and Management or equivalent.
  • Progressive experience in planning, research, monitoring and evaluation of social development programs and emergency response programs and projects.
  • Demonstrated relevant experience in statistical analysis, quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis.
  • Experience with software applications (Office, Access, Project, EPI-INFO, SPSS or similar).
  • Conceptual and strategic thinking.
  • Working in multi-cultural setting.
  • Experience in working with child-focused development organization will be an advantage.
Languages
  • Fluency in English.
  • French and or Portuguese would be a bonus.
Details
  • Location: Regional Office, Nairobi, Kenya. Considerable international travel is required (around 50%).
  • Reports to: Deputy Regional Director for Programs
  • Position Type: 5 year contract
  • Full relocation package available
References and background checks will be carried out in conformity with Plan’s Child Protection Policy.

Plan operates an equal opportunity policy which recognizes the value of a diverse workforce.

How to apply

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter, detailing remuneration and where you have seen the role advertised, to; recadmin@plan-international.org

Closing date: 27 Feb 2011

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External Communications Advisor Job in Nairobi Kenya - SOS Children's Villages International

Established in 1949, SOS Children's Villages is a dynamic social development organisation working globally to meet the needs and protect the interests and rights of orphaned and vulnerable children.

SOS Children’s Villages International is the umbrella organisation that provides support and guidance to SOS member associations in over 132 countries worldwide. Working throughout Africa and the Middle East (AFME), SOS Children’s Villages is in the process of recruiting a new External Communications Advisor, for the Continental Office AFME.

Working on a full time basis and based in Nairobi/Kenya, he/she will establish external communication systems for rapid and efficient sharing of information across the continent, particularly from countries within AFME to the Promoting/Supporting Associations (PSAs).

The External Communications Advisor will work closely with the Continental Office and the Regional Offices and report directly to the International Head of External Communications, based in Innsbruck/Austria.

The Challenge
  • Plan and coordinate external communications activities within AFME and ensure consistency with the SOS Children’s Villages strategy and brand
  • Form networks of communications co-workers and, as needed, serve as media spokesperson for regional/national journalists
  • Build capacity of the organisation in the external communication skills that will best support the PSAs in their fundraising and communication effort
Your Profile
  • Formal qualification in journalism, communications, PR or similar
  • 5 years experience in journalism, communications or a related field
  • Excellent verbal / written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal and creative communication skills and the ability to relate to different cultures
  • Excellent project management skills
  • Ability to think strategically
  • Well-developed facilitation and presentation skills
  • Fluency in English (French is an asset)
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office software and the internet
We Offer
  • Diverse range of interesting tasks in a well recognised international organisation
  • Intercultural working environment
  • Interesting opportunities for further development
  • Competitive compensation package
  • The possibility to shape a new position within a global well-established organisation
In accordance with the organisation’s child protection policy, all employment is subject to applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.

How to apply

If you are interested in this position, please send your application, (detailed CV and motivation letter - in English) - along with three traceable references to the following email address:

co.afme.hr@sos-kd.org

Closing date: 18th February 2011

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World Vision Kenya PEAK Associate Director Job Vacancy

Job Title: Associate Director - PEAK

Country: Kenya

Location: Nairobi

Closing Date: February 11 2011

Purpose of the Position:

To Support the Branch Director provide the technical leadership and direction needed to successfully support timely and quality implementation of the USDA funded Project for Emergency Assistance in Kenya( PEAK) to improve child well being

In order to successfully do so, the Associate PEAK Director must be able to effectively communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that serves as an example to others.

Major Responsibilities:
  • Provide overall leadership to staff within the project and directly manage the Commodities Officer, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Program Officer, Project Accountnat, Nutrition Officer, and Agricultural Extensionist.
  • Establish and sustain essential linkages and partnerships with stakeholders such as GoK line ministries, the District Steering Group, Concern Worldwide, Unicef, WFP, and others.
  • Ensure project objectives build on ongoing interventions for enhanced child well being.
  • Support the consolidation of a learning culture - based upon evidenced based best practices and industry standards - to enable project staff to achieve and/or surpass established targets and standards and;
  • Ensure that the integrated project interventions are designed and developed not only in alignment with WVK three track ministry approach but also in compliance with WV, GOK, SPHERE,WHO,GeG and other accepted norms and standards including DNH programming model;
  • Ensure quality implementation, monitoring and evaluation of PEAK interventions in target community.
  • Direct the provision and/or establishment of needed tools, methodological approaches, technical assistance, training / capacity building, DME support and accompanying business processes to ensure that project interventions in target communities achieve or surpass relevant WV child well being objectives;
  • Ensure successful development, elaboration and roll out of implementation strategies and operational guidelines in response to community well being priorities;
  • Impart appropriate mentoring, coaching and supervision in order to equip, motivate and empower a new generation of technical specialists within the project and WVK in general.
Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience:
  • The holder of this position must have a Bachelor’s degree in Project Management from a recognized University. An advanced relevant degree is an added advantage;
  • They must have a minimum of 5 years experience designing, planning, implementing, supervising and reporting on integrated development, relief and/or advocacy projects and at least 3 years experience as a manager;
  • Knowledgeable in Kenya Government Food Aid policies and structures related to emergency response, FPMG, HAP, SPHERE, WHO, GEG standards including DNH programming model.
  • They must have both an extensive conceptual understanding of and demonstrated practical command for implementing Food Aid program design, management and evaluation principals:
  • The holder of this position must be a results orientated leader who can manage and satisfy multiple and at times conflicting organizational, donor and other stakeholder demands.
  • He /she must also have solid public relations skills and be a strong team player.

Job Details

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How to Apply

All application letters and detailed CVs together with names of three referees, one of whom must be a church leader/priest/pastor, should be sent to reach the undersigned not later than February 11, 2011.

Director
People and Culture
World Vision Kenya
P.O. Box 50816 - 00200 Nairobi, Kenya
Email: recruit_kenya@wvi.org

Please indicate clearly on the envelope or on the subject line the position you are applying for.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

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World Vision Kenya M&E Program Officer Job Vacancy

Job Title: Program Officer - M&E

Country: Kenya

Location: Nairobi

Closing Date: February 11 2011

Purpose of the position:

To formulate, implement and manage a WASH monitoring and evaluation plan, which will contribute to a high quality ministry by promoting consistent use of project monitoring and evaluation.

Effectively lead and coordinate the respective WASH DME operations in order to:
  1. promote learning;
  2. provide guidelines and standards for the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all WASH project interventions and;
  3. ensure compliance with relevant norms and policies.
In order to successfully do so, the DM&E Officer must be able to effectively communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that serves as an example to others.

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
  • The holder of this position must have a minimum of a Bachelors degree in social sciences or any other relevant field from a recognized University preferably program management or economics related studies.
  • They must have a minimum of 5-years experience in WASH projects or field-based relief and development work, out of which at least three years in monitoring and evaluation work.
  • They must have both an extensive conceptual understanding of and demonstrated practical command for implementing program design, management and evaluation principles;
  • Experience in design of baseline surveys and evaluations.
  • Experience in training and field use of qualitative data collection methods such as PRA/PLA, Appreciative inquiry, focus group discussions, etc.
  • Experience in training and field use of quantitative methodology including, sampling, survey design, questionnaire design, interview techniques, etc.
  • The holder of this position must be a results orientated leader who can handle a heavy work load as well as manage and satisfy multiple and at times conflicting organizational, donor and other stakeholder demands;
  • Experience in ACCESS or other databases and in database design
  • Experience in computer software programs like EPI-INFO, SPSS for database management, data entry, and statistical analysis
  • He /she must also have ample experience in public relations and be a strong team player.
Job Details

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How to Apply

All application letters and detailed CVs together with names of three referees, one of whom must be a church leader/priest/pastor, should be sent to reach the undersigned not later than February 11, 2011.

Director
People and Culture
World Vision Kenya
P.O. Box 50816 - 00200 Nairobi, Kenya
Email: recruit_kenya@wvi.org

Please indicate clearly on the envelope or on the subject line the position you are applying for.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

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World Vision Kenya WASH Program Officer Job Vacancy

Job Title: Program Officer - WASH

Country: Kenya

Location: Nairobi

Closing Date: February 11 2011

Purpose of the Position:

To develop and directly implement clear and tangible strategies for ensuring: effective WASH stakeholder engagement at the national level of the organization, and to ensure well coordinated and target responsive resource acquisition efforts that focus on World Vision Kenya’s WASH programmatic priorities and core competencies.

In order to successfully do so, the Senior Programme Officer must be able to effectively communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that serves as an example to others.

Major Responsibilities:
  • Ensure effective management of various donor funding streams
  • Coordinate all programme related internal and external visits.
  • In liaison with other departments ensure quality and timely proposals are developed and marketed.
  • Work with the branches to ensure timely and quality reports are developed and disseminated to donors, Support Offices and partnerships.
  • Liaise with DM&E officer in organizing quarterly review, and experience sharing meetings with the region (especially the WASH Learning Centers) and sister countries participating in the MDM implementation.
  • Ensure high quality representation with donors, NGOs, Government and other stakeholders.
  • Ensure results based management systems are utilized in liaison with Branches, Integrated Ministry Quality, People &Culture and Finance.
  • Build staff and team capacity to realize the vision and WASH strategy of WVK.
  • Provide effective leadership in donor engagement (MDM, USAID, , DFID, EU, UN e.g. UNICEF and others)
  • Provide linkages between the Support Offices and Programs in WVK and ensure donor (MDM, USAID, DFID, EU, UN e.g UNICEF and others) SO, WVK and WV partnership expectations are met in terms of quality programmes.
  • In liaison with EDR Ensure effective linkages with other partners in the NGO, government, church, bilateral and multilateral agencies and other development partners through the successful implementation of a coordinated engagement strategy that has identified and prioritized key external stakeholders, create clear points of engagement locally, regionally, nationally and internationally
  • Develop and implement protocols for coordinating communication between ministry units (branches, Sub-Branches, IPAs) and Support Offices, key international and national donors and other stakeholders.
  • Any other responsibility as assigned by the WASH Program Director or other related supervisors
Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
  • The holder of this position must have a minimum of a bachelors degree in development studies, social sciences or any other a relevant field from a recognized University. Masters degree is preferred
  • They must have a minimum of 7 years experience with regards to the designing, planning, implementation, supervising and reporting on integrated development, relief and/or advocacy projects;
  • They should have at least 5 years experience as a Programme Officer in WASH interventions ;
  • The holder of this position must be a results orientated who can handle a heavy work load as well as manage and satisfy multiple and at times conflicting organizational, donor and other stakeholder demands
  • He /she must also have ample experience in public relations, leadership, fund raising, results based management, donor requirements, staff capacity building, public speaking, strategic management, and be a strong team player.
  • Cross cultural experience, understanding and sensitivity
Job Details

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How to Apply

All application letters and detailed CVs together with names of three referees, one of whom must be a church leader/priest/pastor, should be sent to reach the undersigned not later than February 11, 2011.

Director
People and Culture
World Vision Kenya
P.O. Box 50816 - 00200 Nairobi, Kenya
Email: recruit_kenya@wvi.org

Please indicate clearly on the envelope or on the subject line the position you are applying for.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

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World Vision Kenya Accountant Job Vacancy

Job Title: Accountant

Country: Kenya

Location: Nairobi

Closing Date: February 11 2011

Purpose of the position:
  • To execute timely payments contributing to the ongoing process of improving the efficiency and effectiveness of accounts department operations.
  • Receipt of invoices and LPOs
  • Make timely payments to suppliers
  • Account reconciliations
  • Handling supplier and staff (ADP) queries on payments and funding.
  • Process Funding and GN’s for all ADP and Grants
  • Prepare staff payments
  • Make payments for all utilities.
  • Make payments for expatriate staff utilities where necessary.
  • Data entry in sun-system
  • Prepare journal entries
Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
  • Educational level required: Degree in accounting or finance
  • Technical Training qualifications required: CPA (K) or ACCA
  • Experience: 2 years of experience in accounting field
  • Other: Computer Knowledge
Job Details

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How to Apply

All application letters and detailed CVs together with names of three referees, one of whom must be a church leader/priest/pastor, should be sent to reach the undersigned not later than February 11, 2011.

Director
People and Culture
World Vision Kenya
P.O. Box 50816 - 00200 Nairobi, Kenya
Email: recruit_kenya@wvi.org

Please indicate clearly on the envelope or on the subject line the position you are applying for.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

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World Vision Kenya HRH Project Manager Job Vacancy

Job Title: HRH Project Manager

Country: Kenya

Location: Nairobi

Closing Date: February 11 2011

Purpose of the position:

The project Manager of the secretariat will be responsible for the overall coordination of the Health Human resource for Human and Social development project which is aimed at enhancing the capacity of CSOs, government officers and other Non-state actors to advocate for HRH issues in Kenya.

The project Manager will provide supervision and/or support to Project Accountant Secretariat, project Coordinator AMREF, Project Assistant HENNET

Major Responsibilities:
  • Provide effective, innovative and strategic coordinating role in the Health Human resource for Human and Social development project
  • Ensures that the other partner organizations (HENNET and AMREF) implement the project to the required standard
  • Design appropriate strategies for achieving maximal impact in the districts of implementation
  • Collaborate with district and division level MoPHS personnel to initiate interventions that will contribute to improved Human Resources for Health
  • Develop and support effective linkages and collaborate with Key structures to include DHMT, CVA groups to improve Human resources for Health.
  • Ensure partners adherence and compliance to EU financial , procurement and reporting guidelines and conditions.
  • Work closely with IPA managers in identification and addressing of existing gaps in Health Human Resources Programming
  • Ensure that the Health Human resource for Human and Social development project meets or exceed planned outcomes and are implemented in full compliance with generally accepted standards and guidelines.
  • Coordinate/Facilitate capacity building of partners (CVA, MoH) to enable them effectively advocate for increased human resources for Health and other health issues.
  • Represent WVK and Participate in networking meetings/workshops/conferences with GoK and other stakeholders at the district and National level..
  • Take a lead in building ADP staff and community’s capacities in Human Resource for Health through trainings and other information sharing avenues to handle project activities effectively.
  • Ensure quality and timely communication (including Reporting) with the project team, Support Offices and donors relevant to the project thereby contributing to maintaining of long term relationships
  • Facilitate documentation and sharing of processes, challenges, good practices and lessons learnt among partners.
Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
  • Basic degree in Public health, Environmental health, Nursing Sciences, Nutrition, relevant social science degree or their equivalent. Masters in public health will be an added advantage.
  • A minimum of 3 years working experience in Health, and/or Nutrition and/or HIV&AIDS projects at community level with bias to Child health (IMCI), malaria control, HIV&AIDS and Human Resources for Health.
  • Deep understanding of government health policies and interventions as well as relevant international health policy frameworks and instruments (including MDGs)
  • Basic understanding of advocacy approaches and advocacy issues at local and national level.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills in English and Swahili
  • Significant experience of working with government officials, community groups and communities
  • Proven experience in facilitating research, documentation and dissemination of results to a wide range of audiences.
Job Details

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How to Apply

All application letters and detailed CVs together with names of three referees, one of whom must be a church leader/priest/pastor, should be sent to reach the undersigned not later than February 11, 2011.

Director
People and Culture
World Vision Kenya
P.O. Box 50816 - 00200 Nairobi, Kenya
Email: recruit_kenya@wvi.org

Please indicate clearly on the envelope or on the subject line the position you are applying for.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

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World Vision Kenya Associate Director Job Vacancy

Job Title: Associate Director - Finance

Country: Kenya

Location: Nairobi

Closing Date: February 11 2011

Purpose of the position:

To assist the Finance and Administration Director to design, develop and assess organizational financial management strategies & systems in support of the overarching strategic business plan. Specifically oversee Financial Risk Management, Budgets management, cash management, payroll management, financial reporting and implementation of financial policies to ensure effective resource acquisition, utilization and safeguarding of WVK assets.

Assist the FD in facilitating initiatives towards integration of finance with the other ministry groups,, the wider World Vision International and other stakeholders for ministry effectiveness. Communicate World Vision's Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
  • Holder of a finance Degree (Bachelors of Commerce in Finance/ Accounting/ Business Administration)
  • Qualified Accountant (CPA (K)
  • Proficiency in Computer applications ( Excel, Sun systems, Word etc)
  • Grants Management Knowledge
  • A minimum of 8 years working experience
Job Details

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How to Apply

All application letters and detailed CVs together with names of three referees, one of whom must be a church leader/priest/pastor, should be sent to reach the undersigned not later than February 11, 2011.

Director
People and Culture
World Vision Kenya
P.O. Box 50816 - 00200 Nairobi, Kenya
Email: recruit_kenya@wvi.org

Please indicate clearly on the envelope or on the subject line the position you are applying for.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

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World Vision Africa Field Security Officer Job in Kenya

Job Title: Field Security Officer

Country: Kenya

Location: Nairobi

Closing Date: February 11 2011

Purpose of the position:

To ensure Security Management is appropriately addressed for the WV offices based in Nairobi, Kenya. It creates a conducive working environment for all staff members, partners and visitors.

Communicate World Vision's Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.

Major Responsibilities
  • Security Risk Assessments Reports for the Nairobi based offices, enables the development of mitigation measures.
  • Security and Contingency plans for the Nairobi based offices for both National and International staff. Guides the office during increased insecurity.
  • Security Advisories and briefings/orientation documents for all new staff and visitors. Raises their awareness and prepares them for the security culture within WV.
  • Advising Regional Security Director on necessary action points during times of increased security political tension.
  • Refresher Training and Briefing Modules for national and international Staff based in Nairobi. Raises personal security awareness.
  • Security Threat and Risk Assessment Reports for Countries in the EAR, based on RSD request. Compliance on CSR by offices within the region.
Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
  • Educational level required: Diploma in related field
  • Technical Training qualifications required: Professional technical skill desired
  • Experience: 10 years of experience in Security field
Job Details

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How to Apply

All application letters and detailed CVs together with names of three referees, one of whom must be a church leader/priest/pastor, should be sent to reach the undersigned not later than February 11, 2011.

Director
People and Culture
World Vision East Africa Region
P.O. Box 50816 - 00200 Nairobi, Kenya
Email: recruit_afro@wvi.org

Please indicate clearly on the envelope or on the subject line the position you are applying for.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

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Kenya Fluorspar Company Job Vacancies

Interested persons with the following qualifications are invited to apply for the positions below:

Geologist (1 Position)

Surveyor (1 Position)

Machinist (1 Position)

Welder /Fabricator (1 Position)

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Diploma / degree level of education in the relevant field
  • 3 - 5 years of experience.
All applications with detailed CVs must reach the undersigned before 7th February 2011.

Managing Director
Kenya Fluorspar Company,
Private Bag
Eldoret

Or Email the same to: Korir@kenyafluorspar.co.ke and copy personnel@kenyafluorspar.co.ke

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Sunday, January 30, 2011

Kiambaa Dairy Farmers Extension Officer Job in Kenya

Kiambaa dairy farmers’ co-operative society is well established society with more than 3000 members.

It wishes to invite applicants from interested and qualified candidates for the following position.

Extension Officer
(One Post)

Reporting to the manager

Qualifications
  • BSc degree in animal production OR a diploma in animal production from a recognized institution
  • Age 25 - 35 years
  • C plain and above
  • Certificate of good conduct
  • 3 years valid driving licence/Motorbike
  • 3 years working experience
  • Computer literate
If you meet the above qualifications, please send your application letter, a current CV and copies of relevant professional and academic certificates, and testimonials by 15 February, 2011 to;

The Chairman
Kiambaa Dairy Farmers C.S.Ltd
P.O. Box 3 - 00219
Karuri

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Self Help Africa Head of Programmes Job in Nakuru Kenya

Self Help Africa (SHA) has been working in Kenya since 1997 working at grassroots level, bringing simple and effective innovations to farming, managing natural resources and working with the community to access basic services like clean water, healthcare and education.

SHA works in nine African countries and is currently finalizing its 2011-2015 Strategy Plan

Head of Programmes - Self Help Africa
Nakuru, Kenya

Salary: Negotiable - dependant on experience and calibre of the successful candidate

Self Help Africa wishes to recruit a Head of Programmes for its Kenyan country programme.

The post of Head of Programmes provides leadership in the overall planning and management to senior Kenyan programme staff across Self Help Africa in Kenya.

This is a senior position to spearhead overall coordination and quality of SHA programmes locally in order to provide effective support that build skills and confidence of rural communities to become self reliant.

In order to succeed in this role, the successful candidate is expected to have amongst other attributes:

Essential
  • A strong commitment to the aims, objectives and values of the programme in Kenya
  • Relevant third level education – a Degree in any of the following: development, rural development, community development, organizational and institutional capacity building and development. Masters, PhD an advantage.
  • A minimum of 5 years experience in project management at senior level in a similar environment with excellent people management skills.
  • Practical experience of livelihoods and rights based approaches to development.
  • Knowledge of current challenges facing livelihoods of rural Kenyans
  • A mature self-starter, a good communicator and team builder with the ability to manage and motivate staff.
  • Knowledge of the NGO sector in Kenya.
  • Excellent verbal, analytical, organizational and written skills in English.
  • Experience in facilitation of learning process, networking and knowledge management.
  • Experience in proposal and report writing with a proven ability to secure donor funding.
  • Commitment to international NGO codes, standards and practices.
Desirable
  • Knowledge of dynamics of partnership and experience in a role directly involved in partner/local institution organizational capacity development programmes.
  • With experience in using organizational assessment tools and facilitating organization development processes.
  • Expertise in food security and/or rural enterprise development – value chains, credit, co-operative/farmer association development, etc
  • Experience in research and skills to adapt and develop appropriate monitoring and evaluation tools for Self Help Africa and its partners.
  • An understanding of how to engage in advocacy and use of evidence to influence policy debate in Kenya.
  • Ability to speak one or more of the main languages.
Core Competencies
  • Teamwork
  • Commitment to the values of SHA
  • Integrity and high standards of personal conduct
  • Sensitivity to diversity
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Ability to work on own initiative
  • Interpersonal skills
Job Description - Head of Programmes, Kenya
Application Form - Head of Programmes, Kenya

How to Apply

Please send a covering letter and completed application form to: beatrice.athoo@selfhelpafrica.net

Please submit applications by email only as a Word document or in Rich Text Format (.rtf)

Make it clear that you are applying for this position by writing: “Head of Programmes Application: [+ your name]” in the Subject line of the email.

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing Date:Friday, 11th February 2011

Interviews: To be arranged

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USAID Voucher Examiner Job in Nairobi kenya

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) East Africa Mission seeks to fill the position of Voucher Examiner in its Regional Financial Management Services (RFMS) Office.

The position is based in Nairobi and is open to qualified Kenyan citizens.

Basic function of the position:

The incumbent serves as a Voucher Examiner in the RFMS/Nairobi Office and is responsible for reviewing, auditing, funding, monitoring and processing through FSC/Charleston and Kansas Financial Center all payments for 18 accounting units which are serviced by RFMS/Nairobi.

Processes challenging and complex payments in the form of advances, reimbursements, disbursements, liquidations, refunds and collections to grantees, host country contractors, offshore contractors, regional development secretariats institutions (e.g. COMESA, NEP AD, IGAD, ASARECA, AGOA, etc).

Reviews complex invoices for goods and services in connection with USAID’s technical programs, project-type activities, operating expenses vouchers, travel vouchers, transportation vouchers, entitlement vouchers, payroll, taxes, and all related reports and cashier vouchers for all FSN and USPSC employees.

Prepares SF-1098 forms for cancellation of checks which are either lost, misprinted, or expired for subsequent re-issuance; corrects amounts overcharged or undercharged in a given voucher or from advance to disbursement; and prepares SF-1081’s for transfer of amounts between appropriations.

The Voucher Examiner works closely with contacts in client or Kenya missions, local and international banks and the United States Disbursing Officer.

As a professional position, it is anticipated that at times the duties and deadlines of this position
may require the incumbent to work beyond normal working hours and also travel to client’s mission.

Required qualifications:

Any application that does not meet the minimum requirements stated below will not be evaluated.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

If you have not been contacted within one month from the closing date of this advertisement,
please consider your application unsuccessful.

Education: A bachelor’s degree in accounting, commerce, business administration, finance, or Certified Public Accountant Kenya (CPAK) is required.

Prior Work Experience (40%): 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in voucher examining, payroll, accounting, and related fiscal work is required. Of these, at least one year experience should be in voucher examining.

Knowledge (30%): A thorough knowledge of applicable sections of Foreign Affairs Manual, Standardized Regulations, Joint Travel Regulations, and AID regulations and procedures such as Financial Management and Accounting Systems including Payroll Procedures, and ADS sections pertaining to grants, commodities, and country contracting are required.

Skills and Abilities (30%): Ability to comprehend and properly apply to the voucher and payroll examining process detailed regulations, and terms and conditions of the technical programs. Must be able to explain clearly and convincingly the reasons for disallowances, collections, etc. made from the claims. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and
other packages/applications such PHOENIX or equivalent financial management software. Skill to operate a calculator is a requirement.

Those fulfilling the requirements of the position should submit their application together with a detailed curriculum vitae/resume and copies of all relevant certificates to the following address.

This is a re-advertisement.

Previous applicants need not re-apply as their applications will be considered together with the rest.

Please note that incomplete packages will not be considered.

Human Resources Office,
USAID/Kenya,
P.O. Box 629,
Village Market 00621,
Nairobi, Kenya

Re: Voucher Examiner, RFMS/Nairobi

Applications must reach the USAID HR office by COB February 11th 2011.

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BAT Operations Skills Development Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

Reference Number: wo/ECA/HR/27-01-11/01

Job Title: Operations Skills Development Manager

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Reporting to: Head of HR, Operations

Requisition Number: 1

Response Deadline: 28/2/2011

Requirement Overview:
  • Manage Learning in support of people development goals in the Operations Function by providing a first class service that secures people development through integrated learning according to role requirements, enabling individual performance levels that would realise BAT business and performance targets.
  • The focus of this role is to drive the Learning strategy to equip people resources in the Operations function with the skills necessary to enable them deliver business results.
  • The incumbent will be expected to deliver the global Culture and Learning strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage the Learning Department in order to ensure that learning in support of People Development is delivered in an integrated way and according to learning principles, with outcomes properly assessed and progress properly recorded.
  • Develop and define a capability and learning profile ensure that employees are trained in line with the integrated learning strategy.
  • Identify the individual status of learning, covering all staff and establish the learning requirements derived from positional learning profiles and individual learning history.
  • Prioritise required learning according to Operations Business and People Development Strategies in order to reach set targets.
  • Consolidate individual learning and development requirements into a People Development Plan on an annual basis and set competency level improvement targets for the Factory.
  • Execute and coordinate learning delivery through liaison and collaboration with Line Management and central stakeholders.
  • Design, implement and maintain assessment methodologies to monitor progression and to ensure the effectiveness of learning.
  • Ensure trainers are kept abreast of new developments, both organisationally and technologically in order to deliver learning within context of the new integrated learning strategy and development requirements.
  • Maintain a high competency and awareness level amongst Learning Staff to secure learning to happen in an integrated way and for delivering a first class service to all Departments at the Factory.
  • Implement learning data records system, ensuring that all staff will have a development history that would provide reliable Management Information according to requirements.
  • Make sure that all employees have a proper Development Plan and follow up the progress.
  • Compile and manage a budget for Learning, covering people development needs as identified for all departments at the Factory.
  • Champion culture change in the Operations function through Your Voice Action Plans and some specific projects.
  • Contribute to build the culture of a winning organisation and high performance working teams and a high-performance culture. Act as a role model for the BAT leadership behaviour.
  • Facilitate the development and implementation of Leadership Agenda for the factory to drive leadership at all levels
  • Benchmark against external organisations to identify key areas of opportunity to enhance current OD and Change approaches, methodologies, trends and processes
  • Champion throughout the organisation initiative, innovation, teamwork leadership, Implement change strategies in consultation with Ops Top Team that will address focus area identified through organisational diagnostics and results in a high performance culture
Skills & Experience:
  • People management experience within a production environment of at least 2 years
  • Experience in Training & Development an added advantage
Education:
  • Bachelors degree in Behaviour or other Social Science with a strong technical aptitude.
Equity statement: British American Tobacco is an equal opportunity employer

General: The company reserves the right not to make any appointments as a result of the selection process.

An attractive remuneration package commensurate with the role will be offered to the successful candidate

How to apply

Visit the BAT Career Website here to apply online

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BAT Graduate Management Trainee - Manufacturing Job in Kenya

Reference Number: wo/ECA/HR/27-01-11/05

Job Title: Graduate Management Trainee - Manufacturing

Location: Kenya

Reporting to: Appointed Coach for your programme

Requisition Number: 2

Response Deadline: 28/2/2011

Requirement Overview:
  • A University graduate with minimum of Second Class Upper Division
Key Responsibilities:
  • Deliver project work & assignments relating to your competency and leadership development within your functional as well as cross-functional teams;
  • Work proactively in close collaboration with your coach and mentor with a view to maximise and accelerate your learning process;
  • Ensure completion of all performance and development reviews (six-weekly, 6 months and full year) as per agreed schedule as per the MT programme requirements
Skills & Experience:
  • Demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit and strong communication skills
  • Ability to work in a team and to handle pressure
  • Strong drive for learning and self development
Education:
  • Bachelors Degree in Engineering
Equity statement: British American Tobacco is an equal opportunity employer

General: The company reserves the right not to make any appointments as a result of the selection process.

An attractive remuneration package commensurate with the role will be offered to the successful candidate

How to apply

Visit the BAT Career Website here to apply online

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BAT Graduate Management Trainee - Leaf Growing Job in Kenya

Reference Number: wo/ECA/HR/27-01-11/04

Job Title: Graduate Management Trainee - Leaf Growing

Location: Kenya

Reporting to: Appointed Coach for your programme

Requisition Number: 2

Response Deadline: 28/2/2011

Requirement Overview:
  • A University graduate with minimum of Second Class Upper Division
Key Responsibilities:
  • Deliver project work & assignments relating to your competency and leadership development within your functional as well as cross-functional teams;
  • Work proactively in close collaboration with your coach and mentor with a view to maximise and accelerate your learning process;
  • Ensure completion of all performance and development reviews (six-weekly, 6 months and full year) as per agreed schedule as per the MT programme requirements
Skills & Experience:
  • Demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit and strong communication skills
  • Ability to work in a team and to handle pressure
  • Strong drive for learning and self development
Education:
  • Bachelors Degree in Agriculture / Horticulture
Equity statement: British American Tobacco is an equal opportunity employer

General: The company reserves the right not to make any appointments as a result of the selection process.

An attractive remuneration package commensurate with the role will be offered to the successful candidate

How to apply

Visit the BAT Career Website here to apply online

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