KEMRI Assistant Supplies Officer Job opportunity in Kilifi Kenya

Assistant Supplies Officer

Reference Number:ASO-02-12

Category:Accountancy and Finance

Location: Kilifi

Country: Kenya

Summary: 

To effectively implement procurement plans and activities for the Kilifi Operations so as to support Programme plans by ensuring that the required services and supplies are consistently and continually provided,are the highest quality and are cost effective.

Reporting Lines: The post reports to Procurement Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Initiate the preparation of procurement plans and budgets for the Nairobi cost centre and on approval ensure these are implemented as required.
• Implement internal controls, policies and procedures to ensure compliance with procurement control procedures.
• Receive approved requisitions and prepare and dispatch local purchase orders (LPOs) as needed for provisions and follow up to ensure timely delivery.
• Ensure quality products and services are sourced and supplied at the best prices.
• Monitor unfilled orders and if necessary consult the Procurement Manager for guidance on alternative suppliers.
• Verify bills/ invoices against orders before forwarding for authorisation and for payment.
• Prepare inventory coding and classification of supplies, materials etc. and ensure proper inventory control and satisfy that there is no pilferage or loss.
• Review the stock management system to determine re-order requirements, identify the most suitable supplier from the pre-qualified suppliers and if needed request pro forma invoices.
• Maintain good working relationships with suppliers and ensure regular and effective communication to ensure that ordered goods or services are delivered within the agreed delivery time and specifications.
• Carry out regular stock takes.
• Participate in conducting regular market surveys on prices.
• Maintain and update records including files, supplier/contractor databases, contract documents, orders, inventory stocks, issued stocks and balances.
• Generate purchase reports as required.
• And any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Skills and Competence:

Qualifications:

• A Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies (CIPS), Stores Management or equivalent and a Higher National Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies (CIPS) or related field

Experience:

Post holder will have:

• At least three years procurement experience
• Knowledge of and experience in vendor management, market analysis, competitive analysis etc.
• Computer literate with proficiency in email and Microsoft applications

Competencies:

• Strong planning, organizational and administrative skills
• Problem-solving skills, decision making and attentive to detail
• Strong record keeping skills and ability to generate reports as required
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships and a team player with the ability to work in multi-cultural environments
• Effective time management skills and the ability to prioritize
• Integrity, ability to take and follow instructions and to work with minimal supervision
• Flexibility and willingness to help and take on additional roles
• Good communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills

Application Procedure:

Click here to apply online

All applicants should state their current salary.

Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews. 

The application closing date is 10th February 2012. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

KEMRI Personal Assistant Job vacancy in Nairobi Kenya

Personal Assistant

Reference Number:PA-01-12

Category: Clerical, Office Administration

Salary: Kshs. 60, 655

Grade: 4.1

Location: Nairobi

Country: Kenya

Summary: 

The Malaria Public Health Epidemiology Group (MPHEG) is part of the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research programme based in Nairobi. The head of the programme, Professor Bob Snow, manages a group of scientists and technical staff whose work involves national and regional collaborations, field work and statistical analysis.

A personal assistant is required to support Professor Snow and the group in Nairobi for the next two years. The position's key role is to provide effective and efficient administrative and secretarial support to the MPHEG office.

The position is also vital for effective liaisons between the MPHEG office with the rest of the internal programme functions and externally, with the programme partners and stakeholders.

Reporting Lines: The post holder reports to the MPHEG Programme Head.

Key Responsibilities:

• Arrange and facilitate administration of meetings, seminars and workshop
• Co-ordinate two monthly MPHEG cluster reporting to MOP
• Assist in budgeting and formatting grant submission
• Maintain inventories for IT, GIS and offices for MPHEG
• Serve as MPHEG focal person for Baraza Programme Intranet
• Facilitate submission and maintain file of submitted MPHEG scientific proposals though KEMRI scientific and ethical approval process and notify PI’s in advance when ethical approval expires
• Maintain KEMRI publication committee submissions of all manuscripts and documentation
• Maintain UKPUBMED Central open access submission, tracking and communication of ID numbers
• Maintain MS outlook contacts for head of MPHEG and facility for use by wider group
• Arrange, book and bill travel arrangements with specified agents and ensure all visas appropriately arranged before travel
• Arrange travel and accommodation for visitors to MPHEG
• Represent MPHEG on intranet and fire & safety at sub-committees in Nairobi
• Maintain diary of visitors for head of programme and list of all visitors/external seminar presenters, interns and collaborations to NBI programme for reporting on a two monthly cluster report
• Organize telecommunications and courier services against appropriate grant billing
• Provide assistance in preparing budgets for grant applications and organise sub-budgets for existing grant field work and travel.
• Manage collective office running budgets
• Maintain Endnote scientific reference systems, regular searches of electronic journal sources and library searches including cleaning and maintenance of Adobe PDF archives
• General office duties including filing, sorting outgoing and incoming post, correspondence, photocopying, binding, scanning Stationery and equipment procurement and oversight of general office running including computer, seating, telephone connections and maintaining assets register for MPHEG.

Skills and Competence:

Qualifications:

• KCSE (Grade C plain and above)
• Full secretarial studies (Up to stage III) OR Diploma in Business in studies by a recognized examining body such as KNEC/ABE/ICM
• Higher National Diploma in Secretarial Management OR Advanced Diploma in Business Management by a recognized examining body such as KNEC/ABE/ICM

Experience and Competence:

• Minimum of three years experience in a similar position working for an international NGO or commercial organization.
• Strong office management skills;
• Excellent computing skills, including MS-Office suite (Excel, Project Manager, Power Point and Word) email and internet use;
• Good organizational and inter personal skills;
• Good communication skills;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Have an amiable personality, presentable, articulate, decisive and with good public relations and personal initiative;
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Desirable skills:

• Skills in Office Management, International travel arrangements, Endnote, Adobe Acrobat and archiving

Application Procedure:

Click here to apply online

Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews. 

The application closing date is 07th February 2012. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Project Planning Engineer-(Hydromax Ltd)- Job in Uganda

Post: Project Planning Engineer 

Duties and Responsibilities

Overall project planning and making reports

Make Extension of Time (EOT) as per the SCL EOT Protocol

Perform other assigned duties as deemed necessary

Qualifications

• Bsc. Engineering - Civil/ relevant degree certificate
• Certified Project Management professional with Trainer’s certificate in SCL EOT Protocol
• 3 years experience in similar field

Remunerations: Attractive salary package commensurate with qualification and experience

Send your CVs with contact address of 3 referees & relevant certificates to

Hydromax Ltd 
P.O.Box 27027 
Kampala-Uganda
E-Mail: hydromax02@yahoo.com
Not later than February 15, 2012

Oxfam Coalition Coordinator, Capacity Building Coordinator, Learning Officer, Programme Officer, Finance Officer, Pan Africa Policy Lead and PA Job vacancies

Oxfam seeks to expand its capacity to hold global multi-lateral institutions and African States accountable to the claims of people living in poverty, suffering and injustice in the African countries we work in. 

The Pan Africa Programme is a continental public policy advocacy programme with staff in based Nairobi, Hague, Addis Ababa and Dakar. 

Together with the State of the Union coalition (www.stateoftheunionafrica.net) , we are looking to fill seven exciting vacancies based in Nairobi. 

Are you ready to act with poor people and their allies to make claims on the global and African policy processes? 

Are you committed to holding African States accountable to their own decisions within the African Union? 

We are looking for people like you to fill a total of seven positions. 

The first three positions will form the Nairobi based secretariat of newly established State of the Union coalition. 

The remaining four positions will be Oxfam staff working within the Pan Africa programme office in Nairobi, Kenya.

Coalition Coordinator – State of the Union coalition - INT5148

We are looking for someone to direct a five year 15 country campaign by the State of the Union coalition. 

The campaign seeks to accelerate active citizenship, governance, the realization of the fundamental freedoms and human rights contained in various key AU policy standards and legal instruments.

You will lead on this work within the coalition by coordinating continental strategy, head the secretariat, support the Coalition Governing Team and represent the coalition to external constituencies. 

In addition to a Masters degree, you will have over five years of demonstrated experience of advocacy and lobbying African Governments and African multi-lateral institutions, excellent leadership, management and communication skills including speaking and writing fluently in both English and French.

Capacity Building Coordinator – State of the Union coalition - INT5149

We are looking for someone to design and implement strategies for capacity building of members to engage their Governments, establish national advocacy platforms and engage the public using digital and mass media. 

In addition to a first degree, you should have at least five years appropriate experience, informed knowledge of the capacity-building and training approaches, understanding of organisational development and campaigning and an ability to prioritize, plan, and organize work in a complex institutional setting and be fluent in English. Fluency in French is desirable.

Learning and Communications Officer – State of the Union coalition - INT5150

We are looking for someone to develop and coordinate a coherent monitoring, evaluation and learning system for country campaigns by the State of the Union coalition. 

In addition to a first degree, you should have at least three years demonstrated experience in creating a learning environment, designing and coordinating adoption of MEL instruments, training and coaching organisations to adopting and managing effective planning, monitoring and evaluation processes and be fluent in English. 

Fluency in French is desirable.

Programme Officer - INT5152

We are looking for someone to manage and ensure delivery of State of the Union programme objectives, meet donor requirements, ensure effective programme learning, engage with external institutions for learning and influence, and to provide appropriate management advice to programme and coalition staff. 

In addition to a masers degree, you should have a minimum of 5 years experience of implementing advocacy programmes and demonstrated knowledge of the African Union and in implementing regional or continental wide programmes.

Finance Officer - INT5153

We are looking for someone to oversee the financial aspects of the State of the Union programme, undertake capacity assessments of members receiving grants, ensure proper accountability and compliance to Oxfam grant management and funder requirements and draw up the consolidated budget for the State of the Union programme. 

The successful candidate will have a first degree in Finance Management, at least 5 years relevant work experience, knowledge of relevant IT, financial and administrative systems, fluency in English with French being desirable 

Pan Africa Policy Lead – Gender Justice - INT5151

A strategic leader and manager for our multi-country programme on gender justice, you will represent Oxfam within partner alliances formulate, organise and deliver high-level lobbying and advocacy. 

You will develop policy briefs and advocacy strategies at level of the African Union and manage relationships and financial resources contained in the Raising Her Voice Project in seven countries across Africa. 

The successful candidate will have at least a Masters degree; 5 years demonstrated experience of  public policy advocacy, proven record of media, advocacy and communication experience in Africa and sound understanding of gender equality and women’s rights within Africa.

Personal Assistant to the Director - INT 5154

We are looking for someone to manage high-level correspondence, work calendar and communications in the Office of the Director. 

The post-holder also supports the broader pan African programme team as a whole by coordinating internal planning and communications. 

The successful candidate will have at least one degree, at least two years in a similar position or at an assistant programme level, proven excellent organisational skills, an ability to remain calm, focused and organised and to deliver results on time within rapidly changing circumstances. 

In addition, the candidate will have excellent English with French being desirable.

Are you ready for a challenge? 

Submit your application letter and CV including your Skype and telephone contacts to:

Regional Management Centre, 
Human Resources Officer
Oxfam P.O. Box 40680 - 00100, 
Nairobi

Alternatively apply by email to sotujobs@oxfam.org.uk 

Indicate which position you are interested in applying for in the subject line. 

For a full job description and to apply online visit:www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs.

Candidates are encouraged to apply online.

The closing date for applications is the 8th February 2012 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Interviews will be done in the week of 13th February 2012

Disclaimer

Oxfam is an equal opportunity employer.

You are not required to pay any fees to apply for jobs at Oxfam.

Please apply directly to the email address given.

Oxfam does not conduct recruitments through agents.

Agent Banking Field Officer -( Commercial Bank)- Job in Kenya

The Employer:

A rapidly expanding local commercial bank with a countrywide network is looking to maintain and enhance its leadership position in the industry through the recruitment of Field Officer - Agent Banking.

The Candidates:

Fresh, young and energetic individuals who have a passion and flair for sales as well as being self-driven and results-oriented. The ideal candidates should also be able to work with minimal supervision and possess the ability to meet and exceed targets.

Main Duty:

Reporting to the Head, Agent Banking in the Alternative Banking Channels Department, the role-holder will push transactions at the Agent and Merchant location by ensuring optimal service delivery by the agents, their outlets and branches while at the same time organizing and conducting frequent training for agents and merchants.

Requirements:

• Minimum of KCSE C+ (Plus) overall grade, with a C+ in Mathematics and English
• Degree/Diploma/Certificate in a Business-related field will he an added advantage
• Computer Literate
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Previous sales experience in a financial institution will he an added advantage
• Motorcycle driving license will be an added advantage
• Age—28 yrs and below

If you meet all these requirements and wish to join our highly skilled and award-winning team, please send your application, accompanied by: copies of certificates, detailed curriculum vitae, testimonials and a daytime telephone contact, to the voucher number shown below by 1st February 2012.

DNA/1202
P.O. Box 49010-00100
Nairobi

We are an equal opportunity employer.

NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

KEMRI / CDC Program Administrative Officer II Job vacancies in Kisumu Kenya

Vacancy Announcement KEMRI/CDC Program

Program description: 

This program is a collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The KEMRI / CDC remit is to conduct research in malaria, HIV and other diseases. It is in this mandate that the Program has a vacancy in the HIV Research Branch.

Position: Program Administrative Officer II

1 Position

MR 9

Job Group M

Vacancy No.K03/01/12

Location: Kisumu

Reporting to: Deputy Branch Chief, HIV Research Branch

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or equivalent discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience in administration, project management, business or closely related field, with financial responsibilities.
• Strong writing and communication skills in English and Kiswahili
• Proven leadership, management, interpersonal, decision making and analytical skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in computer usage especially Microsoft packages.

Desired Qualities:

• Experience in research, health or development organization.
• Ability to collaborate with counterparts, including GOK, NGOs, community-based organizations and other donor supported projects.

Job Summary: 

The Program Officer will be based at Kisian Field Station, Kisumu, and will be responsible for coordinating administrative activities for the HIV Research Program, including accounting, procurement, and personnel issues, with some travel to the program areas.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform Administrative duties, including property management, travel and transportation, report preparation and submission
• Budget preparation and analysis, proper management of petty cash/imprest funds and facilitate request and receipt surrenders
• Procurement, contract management, voucher preparation
• Personnel management and dissemination and implementation of policies and procedures for HIVR staff including recruitment policy, health policy and induction procedures
• Liaise with project managers and administrative sections at the Kisian field station.
• Coordinate program and administrative activities in order to ensure achievement of objectives in time and within an agreed budget.
• Supervise support services including transport, supplies and logistics, general and personnel administration.
• Manage and track program budgets with regular production of financial reports
• Ensure timely production and delivery of high quality programmatic outputs such as proposals and reports.
• General office help and support at Kisian field station and for Clinical Research Centre, Kisumu.
• Perform all other requested duties.

Terms of Employment:

1 year Contract, renewable as per KEMRI scheme of service.

Probation period for the first 3 months.

Compensation is negotiable within a relevant grade, based on educational levels, relevant experience and demonstrated competency.

The salary scheme is based on the KEMRI scales plus supplemental amounts.

Applications MUST include the following:

• Letter of Application (Indicate Vacancy Number)
• Current Curriculum Vitae with telephone number and e-mail address
• Three letters of reference with contact telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
• Copies of Certificates, Diplomas and Transcripts
• Contact telephone number

Note: 

Applications MUST include copies of certificates & Transcripts. 

Applications without these will be disregarded

Applications are due no later than: 6th February 2012 to: 

Human Resource Manager, 
KEMRI/CDC Program, 
P.O. Box 1578, 
Kisumu.

or email to recruitment@kemricdc.org or log into our webwww.jobs.cdckemri.org

Internal Candidates interested in applying for this position are strongly advised to access an internal candidate applicant form available in CDC intranet print and process it through their project managers and attach it before forwarding applications to HR

KEMRI/CDC is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process including application, interview meeting and processing of offer letter. If asked for a fee, report such request immediately to 0701112145.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Kenya Safari Lodges & Hotels Head of Sales & Marketing, Group Executive Chef, F&B Manager and Head of Maintenance Jobs in Kenya

Following the launch of a new logo and Service Charter, Kenya Safari Lodges & Hotels Ltd is seeking to fill the following key positions

Head of Sales & Marketing (KSLH)

To be in-charge of the corporate sales and marketing function responsible for growing the market share of the company in order to maximize occupancy levels at all business units. 

Will lead sales team of sales manager and sales executives based in Nairobi and Mombasa in implementing innovative marketing strategies and programme to enhance current client relationships and establish new business accounts. 

Reporting to General Manager and liaising with unit managers will develop and implement short and long-term marketing and sales strategies, plans and initiatives aligned to overall company business goals.

First Degree in hotel/hospitality management, marketing or business related field. 

Post-graduate professional marketing qualification (ABE, CIM, and PRSK) will be an added advantage. 

Proven direct supervisory experience over a sales team in busy environment. 

5 to 7 years experience in a challenging hotel sales and marketing environment three of which at senior management. 

Excellent hotel product knowledge, negotiation and presentation skills. Excellent communication skills. Highly computer literate.

Group Executive Chef

Based at Mombasa Beach Hotel with oversight responsibilities for lodge operations will be responsible for planning, coordination and supervision of high quality food production of international standard. 

Duties include menu planning, developing recipes, analyzing costs/margins, training and development of a high quality kitchen brigade. Build customer loyalty and KSLH reputation by promoting consistent production of excellent quality food across the company.

Applicants should currently hold a similar position and preferably be in possession of a diploma in food production from a recognized international Hotel School. 

7 years' experience with a proven background in preparation of international and local cuisine in a reputable high class hotel mandatory. 

Have a creative approach to the production of high quality food. Have a business focused approach to managing a hotel kitchen. 

Excellent interpersonal relations skills and leadership of the kitchen brigade.

F&B Manager (MBH)

Manage food and beverage operations by coordinating activities of all F& B outlets including banqueting & functions. 

Will create new customer driven F&B products for all outlets; responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, safety, and compliance with F&B SOPs through continuous staff training in order to deliver high standards of food and service. 

Will prepare budgets, control costs and ensure equipment is maintained in good working condition to achieve exceptional client/ guest experience.

F & B or business related management qualifications at degree or diploma level from a reputable Hotel /Hospitality College. 

5 -7 years' experience in F & B management in a tourist class hotel with two years in a similar position. 

International experience with a strong background in international cuisine, menu planning & costing advantageous. Excellent communication skills, energetic, out-going professional of high integrity.

Head of Maintenance (KSLH)

Overall responsibility for repair and maintenance operations of the hotel and lodges. Manage engineering/ maintenance operations of entire hotel facility, including guest rooms, building structure, all mechanical/electrical systems including AC. cold rooms , gensets, laundry machines and other plant, machinery and equipment in accordance with guest service, annual preventative maintenance schedules and energy conservation standards and programs. 

Ensure the upkeep of guest and service areas to maintain them in proper working order and appearance. Coordinate all renovation, expansion, and special projects.

B.Sc in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized institution with minimum 7 years experience in service and maintenance of high class tourist hotel/lodge facilities. OR HMD in electrical engineering with a proven hospitality background of 10 years. 

Applicants should currently hold a similar position and have a hands-on approach with excellent people management skills. Business focused approach to management including budgeting, forecasting, resource planning, and energy management. Proficiency in computers, practical knowledge of current Health & Safety Regulations.

Applicants to submit CVs under cover letter stating tire position, email address and mobile phone contacts, names of 2 referees, current and expected remuneration; enclosing copies of certificates and testimonials. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

Closing date: 17 February 2012.

General Manager (KSLH), 
P.O Box 90414-80100, 
Mombasa

Email: vacancy@kenya-safari.co.ke

Kenya Ports Authority- Head of Litigation & Disputes and Head of Contracts & Conveyancing Job vacancies in Mombasa

Kenya Ports Authority is one of the leading parastatals in the Country and a major facilitator of sea-borne trade within the East and Central African region.

Due to the tremendous growth in business, the Authority is seeking to recruit qualified, highly motivated and experienced legal professionals with impeccable integrity to fill the following vacant positions in the Legal Services Division.

Head of Litigation and Disputes

Overall Objective

Reporting to the General Manager, Board and Legal Affairs, the Job Holder will be responsible for handling all litigation and dispute cases.

Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities for this position will be:

• Managing the Litigation and Disputes function including coordinating & advising on insurance claims.
• Prosecuting and defending legal cases on behalf of the Authority.
• Defining and setting performance standards and working procedures for the department.
• Developing mentoring programmes for staff to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Monitoring compliance with agreed systems and procedures to enhance efficient and effective prevention and execution of business risks.
• Preparation of the Departmental budget and financial control to contain expenditure within the authorized limits.
• Supervising external advocates.
• Advising Management and relevant departments on applicable laws and any changes thereof.
• Undertaking any other specialized duties assigned by an authorized officer.

Main Specification

An applicant for this position must have:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Law
• A Postgraduate Diploma in Law
• Possess a valid Practicing Certificate
• Ten (10) years experience in a busy Litigation Department dealing with dispute resolution and claims settlement.

Additional Skills required include:

• A Master's Degree in Maritime or Commercial Law will be an added advantage
• Planning and organization skills.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Head of Contracts and Conveyancing 

Overall Objective

Reporting to the General Manager, Board and Legal Affairs, the Job Holder will be responsible for handling all contracts and conveyancing matters concerning the organization.

The job holder will also be the Principal Assistant to the General Manager, Board and Legal Services in providing Board Secretarial Services.

Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities for this position will be:

• Managing the contracts and conveyancing function, liaison with land/government officials on property matters, company registry and other third parties or legal representatives.
• Drafting Board Minutes for the various Board Committees and other subsidiaries.
• Preparation of the Departmental budget and financial control to contain expenditure within the authorized limits.
• Safeguarding the Authority's real property interests.
• Preparation, execution and disposal of legal documents.
• Advising Management and other departments on changes in law which may affect business activities and trends.
• Handling issues that arise from land and contract disputes.
• Undertaking any other specialized duties assigned by an authorized officer.

Main Specification

An applicant for this position must have:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Law A Postgraduate Diploma in Law
• Possess a valid Practicing Certificate
• Ten (10) years experience in a busy Contracts and Conveyancing department, three (3) years of which must be in Board Secretarial Services.

Additional Skills required include:

• Good judgment and business oriented decision making skills
• Planning and organization skills
• Good negotiation skills
• Keen attention to details
• Good oral and written communication skills
• A Master's Degree in Commercial Law will be an added advantage

If you meet the above requirements, please apply in confidence enclosing your curriculum vitae containing an e-mail address, day time telephone number, qualifications, experience, present position, current remuneration, names and addresses of three referees and copies of certificates and testimonials to:-

The Managing Director
Kenya Ports Authority
P.O. Box 95009 -80104
Mombasa

Any application received after 10th February, 2012 will be time barred.

Gichiri Ndua 
Managing Director

Field Coordinator, Security Officer and Programme Officers-(Sustainable Agriculture Community Development Programme)- Jobs in Kenya

Sustainable Agriculture Community Development Programme (SACDEP – Kenya) is a Development Organisation, with its head office in Thika and working in 12 Counties in Central, Eastern, Coast and Rift Valley Regions of Kenya.

SACDEP-Kenya invites applications from suitably qualified Kenyan citizens to fill in the following posts.

1. Programme Officers - Agro Production Enhancement (2 Vacancies)

2. Programme Officer – Agro Income Enhancement (3 Vacancies)

3. Programme Officer - Outreach Projects (1 Vacancy)

General Responsibilities for each post

1. Programme Officer – Agro production Enhancement: The position will require a person who is able to coordinate, implement and develop an integrated programme in production enhancement in livestock and crops through diverse Sustainable Agriculture approaches.

2. Programme Officer – Agro income Enhancement: The position will require a person who is able to coordinate implementation and development of an Agriculture Value Chain Programme. The person will be linking Small Holder Farmers to Market outlets through Contract Production System.

3. Programme Officer – Outreach Projects: The person will be an outward looking person with capacity to establish and handle initiatives that are implemented in partnership with other organisation.

Professional qualifications

• BSc. Or Diploma in; General Agriculture, Sustainable Agriculture, Horticulture, Agriculture Marketing, Agribusiness or Agriculture Economics. or related disciplines.
• 5 years experience working in Agriculture training and Extension programme for Small Holders Farmers.
• Knowledge and experience in setting cottage industries will be an added advantage for Agro income enhancement
• Knowledge and experience in setting up Farmers Learning approaches.
• Experience in Resource Mobilisation and Fund Raising.

4. Programme Officer – Water and Health ( 1 Vacancy)

5. Field Coordinator - Public Health ( 1 Vacancy)

General Responsibilities

To coordinate and technically support the implementation and development of a Water, Health, Sanitation and Hygiene Programme in schools and at community level.

Professional qualifications

• BSc. Or Diploma or in Water or Agriculture Engineering or Public Health as is appropriate.
• Practical Skills in designing and execution of community based/led Water and Sanitation Projects and infrastructure.
• 5 years experience working in a community integrated Water, Health and Sanitation programme.
• Knowledge on Water Sector and environmental Policies is important.

6. Programme Officer: Natural Resources Management (NRM)

Responsibilities

Establish the NRM subsector which will feed into the larger Sustainable Agriculture, rural and peri-urban development strategy.

Professional qualifications

• Diploma or Bsc. in Agricultural Engineering or Natural Resource Management
• Over 5 years experience in Community Based Project Implementation.
• In possession of a valid riding license.
• Ability to organize rural communities in order for them to be able to undertake Natural Resource Management and Renewable Energy Projects.

7. Programme Officer- Transport & Office Management (1 Vacancy)

Responsibilities

Be responsible of expanding the existing SACDEP’s Transport and Office facilities in terms of standards and income generation.

Professional qualifications

• Certificate, Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized institution.
• 5 years and above being in charge of a busy commercially oriented entity.
• Ability to set up a transport and office maintenance unit as an enterprise for the Organization.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Similar experience in running a fleet of vehicles, motorcycles operating from a station and in rural areas.

8. Programme Officer – Conference/Training Centres Management (1 vacancy)

Responsibilities

• Expanding the existing SACDEP’s conference facilities in terms of standards and uniqueness. Expand the capacity from its current status in order to be a key fundraising tool providing at least 40% of SACDEP’s community development budget.

Professional qualifications

• Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Institutional Management, or other hospitality related field from a recognized institution.
• 5 years experience in a hospitality industry.
• Ability to develop and implement new packages in the hospitality industry.
• Required to oversee the overall operations of a development, training and conference centre/facility.

9. Security Officer (1 Vacancy)

Responsibilities

• Maintain the organizational security system covering personnel, vehicles, centers, good and services.
• Be able to advice the whole organisation regarding prevention of potential crime. Link up with other security agents with a view to obtaining necessary crime related intelligence.

Further the person should have the following:-

Professional qualifications

• Certificate, Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Security Management, Criminology or other security related disciplines.
• Holder of a current certificate of Good conduct.
• 5 years experience in security in a busy environment preferably in a private organization.
• Holder of certificate in first aid and fire fighting is an added advantage.
• Clean certificate of discharge from the previous employment.

Candidates can view full details of these Positions from our website; www.sacdepkenya.org

Applications indicating position applied for and current salary, detailed curriculum vitae, testimonials, day time telephone contact and e-mail address to be sent to 

The Executive Director 
SACDEP- Kenya, 
P O Box 1134, Thika 01000, 
Thika.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted on phone for interviews.

Closing date: Friday, 9th February 2012

HIV Prevention Lead - (HJF Medical Research International INC)-Job in Nairobi Kenya

Job Title: HIV Prevention Lead

Project: WRP Mil-Mil PEPFAR Program

Location: Nairobi

Job Purpose:

To support Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) activities aimed at increasing technical capacity for comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention programming and implementation of Evidence-informed Behavioural Interventions (EBIs).

To provide technical, coordination and hands on support to KDF in implementation & roll-out of evidenced-informed combination prevention including adaptation, packaging, capacity building/TA, and especially sustainability to the WRP HIV/AIDS prevention partners within the Keya Army, Kenya Airforce, Kenya Navy and civilian dependents.

Scope:

The primary mandate is to expand access to and increase use of high quality comprehensive HIV prevention services in the areas of PMTCT, HTC, ABY OP, VMMC and OVC.

The position’s strategic objectives include increasing capacity of KDF to manage, implement and sustain provision of high quality evidence-informed HIV prevention, care and treatment services, increase availability of high quality HIV prevention care and treatment services, policy development and systems strengthening for implementation of evidence-informed interventions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a framework to ensure all HIV prevention behavioural interventions are supported by evidence and support prevention outcomes in KNASP III,
• develop a health education assessment tool that can be used to systematically assess existing behavioural interventions in use in the WRP Mil-Mil PEPFAR program,
• develop an unbiased process for using the tool to assess existing behavioural interventions currently used in KDF and determine whether the interventions should be continued to be implemented, should be retired, or need further revisions,
• develop a systematic selection and adaptation process to select and adapt EBIs,
• develop an annual review process for EBIs to ensure they are up-to-date and effective,
• provide guidance on operational research to improve the functioning and effectiveness of EBIs within the program,
• determine the minimum package of services for different target groups and periodically review these and disseminate,
• develop a framework and tools for M and E on EBIs including incorporate EBI indicators in the KDF HIV M&E tools, represent the Project at stakeholder’s forums and Technical Working Group meetings as may be detailed by the Director,
• generate monthly reports for the prevention program and interact and coordinate daily activities and generate reports and data needed to inform the program among others.

Qualifications:

• Degree in social sciences /Public health/from a recognized University (Minimum of 2 years experience in providing technical leadership in HIV Prevention at national or regional level or MA in social studies/community health or MPH will be an added advantage.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Human relations, public relations and communication skills,
• ability to work as a team player and to focus on the needs of the program,
• proficiency in computer packages, and working knowledge of USG funded programs,
• excellent facilitation skills and knowledge of adult learning techniques.
• Must understand PEPFAR Technical guidance requirements,
• dedicated team player with excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication, report writing and analytical skills,
• details oriented, takes initiative and able to work without supervision.

How to apply:

Those fulfilling the requirements of the position should submit their applications to: 

The Director, 
Walter Reed Project 
Mil-Mil PEPFAR Program, 
P.O Box 29893 – 00202, 
Nairobi 

before 17th February 2012.

International Trade Division Manager Job vacancy in Kenya

Job Ref. MN 5247

Our client, an international company dealing with testing, inspection and certification of agrifoods and commodities is looking for a dynamic person to fill the position of ITD Manager (International Trade Division), reporting to CE / ITD Manager for Africa.

Job Profile

• Is in charge of the technical management of lTD.
• Supervises the way the missions are carried out, clarifies the objectives, the instructions and the relationships with the clients..
• Advises his / her direct superior of the technical issues happening on the field and informs about the client’s claims.
• Prepares the tender documents.
• Organizes the allocation of resources according to the qualification and experience of the staff.
• Ascertain the quality of the operations that are carried out.
• In respect of the QHSE rules.
• Submits a report of his / her activities to his direct superior at the end of the month.

Person Profile

• University graduate or diploma in Engineering with a minimum of five years experience in agrifood & commodities inspection.
• Strong management and communication abilities.
• Clients and results oriented.
• Sense of the responsibility, good job and information sharing.
• Proactiveness, innovation, respect of the best practices and safety rules.
• Compliance with the code of ethics, sense of confidentiality, independence, impartiality and integrity.

* * *
Send your application with a detailed CV with a daytime telephone contact.

Please also summarize yourself as follows:

• Job Ref No
• Your Name
• Current/Past Salary: Year 2011 p.m and Year 2012 p.m
• Year 2012 Benefits: If house, state market rent; If car state cc

Send your application by hand, courier, post or email so as to reach us by 12 Noon 6th February 2012. 

Limit email to maximum 3 pages A4 size CV and no attachments. 

Mark Job Ref. No. on top left of the envelope.

Send to: 

Executive Selection Division, 
Manpower Services (K) Ltd, 
3rd Floor, Landmark Plaza,
Directly Opposite Nairobi Hospital Entrance, 
P.O. Box 50736-00200, Nairobi.

Email: recruit@manpowerservicesgroup.com.

Airtel Africa Network Operations Centre (NOC) ICT vacancies Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

ere’s your opportunity to kick-off an exciting career

We are looking for suitably qualified candidates to fill the open positions within Passive Infrastructure based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Network Operations Centre (NOC)

1. Manager Operations - Network Operations Centre (NOC)

Reporting to: Head - Network Operations Centre

Job purpose

• Responsible for capturing and flashing of incidence reports and disaster management.
• Responsible for reviewing the No of communicating Sites, Failure and Closure.
• Drive performance monitoring of NOC operators.
• Responsible for reduction of MTTR Customer wise/ Country wise.
• In charge of proactive monitoring of severe alarms.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelors degree (Electronics & Communication).
• 6— 8 years working experience in Network function with at least last 2 years experience in handling passive telecom Infrastructure.
• Knowledge of English (Written and Spoken), a must. French will be additional advantage.
• Committed to deliver value for money and satisfaction to customer in compliance to SLA and always eager to help customer by providing solution based on customer requirement and needs.
• Continuous enhancement in the NOC process and procedures to the NOC associates and Operation Country team.
• Demonstrate NOC functions, process awareness, adherence and roles to the NOC associates.
• Impart service delivery excellence, adoption and implement process and procedures, as per requirement.

2. Assistant Manager Operations - Network Operating Centre (NOC)

Reporting to: Head - Network Operating Centre (NOC)

Job purpose

• In charge of reporting, recording outages and resolution at central helpdesk NOC in 24 x 7 environments.
• In charge of shift management.
• Responsible for performance monitoring of NOC operators.
• Responsible for No of Sites Reporting to NOC for all alarms.
• In charge of No of TT closure along with RCA.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor degree (Electronics & Communications).
• 4- 6 years working experience in Network function with at least last 2 years experience in handling passive telecom Infrastructure.
• Knowledge of English (Written and Spoken), a must. French will be additional advantage.
• Committed to deliver value for money and satisfaction to customer in compliance to SLA and always eager to help customer by providing solution based on customer requirement and needs.
• Continuous enhancement in the NOC process and procedures to the NOC associates and Operation Country team.
• Demonstrate NOC functions, process awareness, adherence and roles to the NOC associates.
• Impart service delivery excellence, adoption and implement process and procedures, as per requirement.

3. Assistant Manager IT Development - Network Operation Centre

Reporting to: Head - Network Operations Centre

Job purpose

• Responsible for Training to Operation Countries for various applications like TSRM, Netcool, SM portal, alarm history.
• In charge of development of report using high end database procedures.
• Responsible for Tower Site Employee Updation—Correct Mapping of Field Repair Technicians, CI and ZOM in TSRM.
• Responsible for Operation Support Reports & Service Credit Reports Creation.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor degree (Electronics & Communications).
• 4—6 years in Telecom industry with at least last 1 year experience in handling passive telecom Infrastructure.
• Excellent Knowledge of Java, Web Designing, Oracle, JEEE, Windows server.
• Knowledge of English (Written and Spoken), a must. French will be additional advantage.
• Committed to deliver value for money and satisfaction to customer in compliance to SLA and always eager to help customer by providing solution based on customer requirement and needs.
• Continuous enhancement in the NOC process and procedures to the NOC associates and Operation Country team.
• Demonstrate NOC functions, process awareness, adherence, and roles to the NOC.

4. Assistant Manager MIS - Network Operations Centre

Reporting to: Head - Network Operations Centre

Job purpose

• Manage uptime report to all stake holders including other Operators on daily basis on all reporting Operation Countries.
• In charge of circulation of Operation Support Report, Energy Reports plus Energy Bill on daily basis to all Operation Countries.
• Responsible for handling any discrepancies or queries from Customer (Circes) in Reports.
• Coordinating with Operation Country Operations Manager to resolve the outage related issue in reports for signoff and service penalty purpose.
• Manage reports which help to increase uptime and decrease service level penalty.
• Responsible for performance monitoring of NOC Engineers.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor degree (Electrical & Communications).
• 4 - 6 years working experience in a large telecoms operator with at least 2 years experience in handling passive telecom Infrastructure.
• Excellent Knowledge of Excel, a must.
• Knowledge of English (Written and Spoken), a must. French will be additional advantage.
• Continuous enhancement in the NOC process and procedures to the NOC associates and Operation Country team.
• Demonstrate NOC functions, process awareness, adherence and roles to the NOC associates.
• Impart service delivery excellence, adoption and implement process and procedures as per requirement.

5. Engineer MIS - Network Operating Centre

Reporting to: Assistant Manager MIS - Network Operations Centre

Job purpose

• Responsible for circulation of uptime report to all stake holders including other Operators on daily basis on all reporting Operations Countries.
• Responsible for circulation of Energy Reports plus Energy Bill on daily basis to all Opcos.
• Coordinating with Operations Countries Operations Manager to resolve the outage related issue in reports for signoff and service penalty purpose.
• Drive Quality Check of Reports to maintain high level of Accuracy.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor degree (Electronics & Communications).
• 2 -4 years working experience in a Network function with at least last 1 year experience in handling passive telecom Infrastructure.
• Excellent Knowledge of Excel, a must.
• Knowledge of English (Written and Spoken), a must. French will be additional advantage.
• Committed to deliver value for money and satisfaction to customer in compliance to SLA and always eager to help customer by providing solution based on customer requirement and needs.
• Continuous enhancement in the NOC process and procedures to the NOC associates and Operation Country team.
• Demonstrate NOC functions, process awareness, adherence and roles to the NOC associates.
• Impart service delivery excellence, adoption and implement process and procedures as per requirement.

6. Manager Projects - Network Operating Centre (NOC)

Reporting to: Head - Network Operating Centre (NOC)

Job purpose

• Ensure new RFIs shared or single sites are integrated with NOC either by NMS or IPMS by issuing token from NOC by Project Operator.
• Supporting Vendor in correcting the sites where ticket is logged by the O&M team in Call Centre of Vendor.
• Responsible for sharing daily dashboard with all the Operations Countries team on daily basis.
• Issuing New Sims to all Operations Countries after verifying the site list. Responsible for creation of P0 by SCM and delivery of Sims by Airtel.
• Tracking sites where EB is disconnected and reconnected, with the reasons for the disconnection and the time taken for reconnection.
• Responsible for continuous enhancement in the NOC process and procedures to the NOC project associates and Operations Country team.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor degree (Electronics & Communications).
• 5 to 8 years working experience in Network Function with at least last 2 years experience in handling passive telecom Infrastructure.
• Knowledge of English (Written and Spoken), a must. French will be additional advantage.
• Committed to deliver value for money and satisfaction to customer in compliance to SLA and always eager to help customer by providing solution based on customer requirement and needs.
• Continuous enhancement in the NOC process and procedures to the NOC associates and Operation Country team.
• Demonstrate NOC functions, process awareness, adherence and roles to the NOC associates,
• Impart service delivery excellence, adoption and implement process and procedures as per requirement.

7. Engineer Projects - Network Operating Centre (NOC)

Reporting to: Manager Projects - Network Operating Centre (NOC)

Job purpose

• Drive Site ID updation for all Operation Countries.
• Supporting Vendor in correcting the sites where ticket is logged by the O&M team in Call Centre of Vendor.
• Systematic tracking of owner issues and sharing with Estate Manager in HO for timely resolution.
• Tracking sites where EB is disconnected and reconnected, with the reasons for the disconnection and the time taken for reconnection.
• Tracking Rental DG which is hired in Opco in case main DG has gone faulty.
• Responsible for sharing daily dashboard with all the Operation Countries team on daily basis.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor degree (Electronics & Communications).
• 2 - 4 years working experience in a Network Function with at least last lyear experience in handling passive telecom Infrastructure.
• Knowledge of English (Written and Spoken), a must. French will be additional advantage.
• Committed to deliver value for money and satisfaction to customer in compliance to SlA and always eager to help customer by providing solution based on customer requirement and needs.
• Continuous enhancement in the NOC process and procedures to the NOC associates and Operation Country team.
• Demonstrate NOC functions, process awareness, adherence and roles to the NOC associates.
• Impart service delivery excellence, adoption and implement process and procedures as per requirement.

8. Engineer IT Development - Network Operating Centre

Reporting to: Assistant Manager IT Development - Network Operating Centre

Job purpose

• Provide Training to Operation Countries for Various applications like TSRM, Netcool, SM portal, alarm history.
• Development of report using high end database procedures.
• Ensure implementation of new reports for futures perspectives.
• Systematic Tower Site Employee Updation—Correct Mapping of Field Repair Technicians, CI and ZOM in TSRM.
• Manage Operation Support Reports & Service Credit Reports Creation.
• Manage analysis purpose reports.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor degree in Computer Science.
• 2 to 4 years working experience in Network Function with at least 1 year experience in handling passive telecom Infrastructure.
• Excellent Knowledge of Java, Web Designing, Oracle, iEEE, Windows server.
• Knowledge of English (Written and Spoken), a must. French wilt be additional advantage.
• Committed to deliver value for money and satisfaction to customer in compliance to SlA and always eager to help customer by providing solution based on customer requirement and needs.
• Continuous enhancement in the NOC process and procedures to the NOC associates and Operation Country team.
• Demonstrate NOC functions, process awareness, adherence and roles to the NOC associates.
• Impart service delivery excellence, adoption and implement process and procedures as per requirement.

9. Engineer Operations - Network Operations Centre

Reporting to: Assistant Manager Operations - Network Operations Centre

Job purpose

• Capture and flash incidence reports and disaster management for taking timely steps to minimize impact.
• Proactively monitor severe alarms.
• Review No of communicating Sites, Failure and Closure.
• Manage Country wise/ Customer wise No of customer reporting NOC.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor degree (Electronics & Communications).
• 2 to 4 years working experience in Network Function with at least last 1 year experience in handling passive telecom Infrastructure.
• Knowledge of English (Written and Spoken), a must. French wilt be additional advantage.
• Committed to deliver value for money and satisfaction to customer in compliance to SLA and always eager to help customer by providing solution based on customer requirement and needs.
• Continuous enhancement in the NOC process and procedures to the NOC associates and Operation Country team.
• Demonstrate NOC functions, process awareness, adherence and roles to the NOC associates.
• Impart service delivery excellence, adoption and implement process and procedures, as per requirement.

Application Process:

Interested applicants should send their detailed CVs and application letters (Quoting the Job Reference Number) to Hr.Hq@airtel.com by 5th February 2012.

Applications should be addressed to Talent Acquisition Manager - Airtel Africa.

Exposure to working at a Head office of a multi country operation and ability to manage large team of people in a complex & multi-cultural environments is an added advantage.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.