Grants Officer-(Save the Children )- Job in Kenya

Introduction

Save the Children is the world's largest independent children’s organization, making immediate and long-lasting improvements to children's lives in over 120 countries worldwide.

Save the Children is made up of 27 member organisations across the globe.

Through Unified Presence, Save the Children aims to create a stronger voice for children by unifying the operations in all countries where more than one Save the Children Member organizations operates.

This will result in one organisation at the national level in each country and a unified programme delivery structure for all Save the Children Alliance Members.

Save the Children has a long history of working in partnership in Somalia and it is one of the leading INGO's working in Somalia for the rights of children.

Save the Children has a unified presence in Somalia and Somaliland since January 2010 and is working in the thematic areas of education (including skills training for youth), health, protection and emergency responses.

Save the children has an operation in Somaliland, Puntland and South Central Somalia.

Due to constraints on security, and the need to liaise with UN agencies, other NGOs and donors the country office is based in Nairobi and senior managers and directors are expected to travel extensively to monitor and support programme work in all parts of Somalia that are accessible and where security threats are being effectively mitigated.

The Grants Officer is newly created post to boost capacity of programme’s grants management responsibility

Job Purpose

The purpose of this post is to ensure Save the Children Alliance programme adheres to all its grant management obligations internally within Save the Children and externally with donors.

The Grants Officer will support the Grants Manager in ensuring that key processes are in place and operationalised to ensure that grant risk assessment, proposals development, donor financial and non-financial compliance, and reporting requirements are achieved

Key accountabilities

• Ensure that systems to monitor and track grants on a monthly basis are Up to Date and liaise closely with the Grants Manager (South Central Somalia), to schedule the analysis of monthly variance.
• Support the Grants manager to check that grant management statistics, including Grant tracking template, Key Performance Indicators, (KPIs) are compiled on a monthly basis and maintained at an acceptable level.
• Create, maintain and close donor grant files and ensure that the Grants Management filing system is maintained in accordance with established grant management protocols and that all grant documentation is properly filed therein.
• Keep electronic database of all proposals, contracts and amendments uploaded on the FMS.
• Ensure that grant files for grants already in the FMS system are updated with current information.
• Advise budget holders on receipt of new funding source codes to ensure the upload into FBS and ensure that Hargeisa National finance team creates FSCs for all new grants.
• Communicate with the reporting officer to ensure that the reporting schedule is up to date and maintain records of all reports submitted to the donor both electronic and in the grant files.
• Support the Grants manager during external or internal audits from Nairobi.
• Together with the Grants Manager ensure adequate internal control systems are in place and all procurement procedures are consistently implemented to effectively utilise grants and all Save the Children assets. Review of financial documentation received from the field for compliance to Save the Children procedures.
• Together with the Grants Manager, ensure that scheme of delegations are adhered to across the country programme.
• Carry out UNICEF liquidations under the supervision of the Grants manager
• Comply with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to health and safety, security, equal opportunities and other relevant policies.
• Carry out the responsibilities of the role in a way which reflects Save the Children's commitment to safeguarding children in accordance the Child Protection Policy.

Working contacts

External: Donors, non-governmental organisations, partner agencies

Internal: Close daily contact with the Grants Manager, budget holders and finance staff in the field, as well as the CD, Directors and other staff in Southern Somalia.

Core Competencies & Qualifications

Essential:

Minimum criteria for Global Alliance Roster plus:

• 5 years substantial grants management experience in a large INGO or other international relief/development organizations with a variety of funding sources;
• University degree in finance, accounting or other related academic discipline;
• Postgraduate specialisation in accountancy e.g ACCA/CIMA qualification – or relevant professional experience;
• In-depth knowledge of grant management and understanding of donor compliance requirements for major donors, including USAID, ECHO, EU and EC;
• Understanding of systems audit and articulating clear practical recommendations
• Understanding of Monitoring and Evaluation as well as accountability towards donors and beneficiaries
• Understanding of financial eligibility issues and of key principles of donor accounting
• Knowledge of funding database/ grants tracker management.
• Good negotiation, communication, interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Significant experience of managing multiple large and medium grants annually
• Good personal organizational skills, including time management, and ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Experience working in difficult and/or emergency environment.
• Ability to work within a multicultural setting
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles
• Have undertaken Save the Children approved Safety and Security training in accordance with member and Save the Children international required minimum standards.

Desirable:

• Information Communication Technology literate

Code of Conduct

Because Save the Children's work is based on deeply held values and principles, it is essential that our commitment to children's rights and humanitarian principles is supported and demonstrated by all members of staff. Save the Children's Code of Conduct sets out the standards which all staff members must adhere to.

Applications should be forwarded to: vacancies@scsom.org

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 15th Feb 2012, 15:00 pm

Sales Executives - (Video and Photography Services)-Jobs in Kenya

Our client a Kenyan medium sized organization providing video and photography services, is seeking to recruit Sales Executives.

Reporting to the Managing Director the position serves to effectively sell organizations’ products and services.

Core responsibilities: 

• listening to customer requirements and presenting appropriately to make a sale;
• maintaining and developing relationships with existing customers in person and via telephone calls and emails;
• cold calling to arrange meetings with potential customers to prospect for new business;
• responding to incoming email and phone enquiries;
• acting as a contact between a company and its existing and potential markets;
• negotiating the terms of an agreement and closing sales;
• gathering market and customer information;
• representing the organization at trade exhibitions, events and demonstrations;
• negotiating on price, costs, delivery and specifications with buyers and managers;
• Any other duty as assigned by the Managing Director.

Suitable candidates MUST have the following minimum qualifications:

• A diploma in sales and marketing from a recognized college.
• 1 year of relevant experience. Candidates with experience in videography and film production sales will have an added advantage.

Competencies and Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels
• A good team player
• Ability to work with little supervision
• Good planning and organizational skills

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should send their detailed cover letter and CV indicating their current remuneration/commission rate to recruit@chevan.co.ke so as to reach on or before 15th February 2012. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

Head of Insurance & Risk Management Job vacancy in Kenya

Position: Head of Insurance & Risk Management

Company Profile:Our Client is a FMCG company that deals in the manufacturing of confectionary, footwear and stationery

Department:Insurance

Reporting To: Group General Manager – Operations

Description of Function

The purpose of risk management is to safeguard an organization, its customers, reputation, assets and the interests of stakeholders by identifying and managing all threats to the achievement of its business objectives. This often involves risk financing including insurance purchase.

Routine Responsibilities:

• Insuring of all new assets.
• Renewal of Insurance Policies and negotiation of Terms and Rates
• Ensure that all insurance covers and policies are valid and excess deductibles, values, limits; etc clauses are as per agreement.
• Quantification of Claims
• To attend to assessors, investigators and loss adjusters etc. when applicable.
• Follow up with Insurers Loss Adjusters and Insurers on outstanding claims
• To handle all marine insurance issues up to and including subrogation and claims issues.
• To handle all correspondence with insurance companies.
• To handle vehicle insurance for all company motor vehicles.
• Coordination in case of any issue on the policies e.g. accounts, insurers etc.
• Handle all medical insurance covers with the various health providers that serve the Company.
• To forward any complaints that staff may have to the health providers and get acceptable explanations for them.
• Handle the entire workmen compensation process and follow up on reimbursements amounts to be made to the labor office.
• Preparing Weekly Engineering Reports
• Preparing Monthly Marine Export Report
• Preparing Monthly General Claims Report
• Prepare Monthly Management Report
• Other reports as required by Management
• Any other duties as may be assigned to you from time to time.

Qualifications (Academic and Experience):

• Minimum of a Bachelors degree or its equivalent in Insurance or related field
• A Masters degree in any relevant field will be an advantage
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in handling commercial insurance, preferably with sound understanding of insurance & risk management as it applies to the manufacturing industry.
• Requires membership of the Chartered Insurance Institute, Institute of Risk Management or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies (Essential)

• Proven ability to build strong working relationships, internal and external to the organization.
• A self starter with a high degree of initiative.
• Well developed coaching and leadership skills, both on a formal and informal basis.

To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line and preferred location. 

Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Quantity Surveyor Job opportunity in Kenya

Position: Quantity Surveyor

Company Profile

Our client is a private company categorized under heating contractors offering professional plumbing services

Job Role:Manages all costs relating to building and civil engineering projects, from the initial calculations to the final figures

Duties 

• Prepares tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities with the architect and/or the client
• Undertakes costs analysis for repair and maintenance project work
• Assists in establishing a client’s requirements and undertaking feasibility studies
• Performs risk and value management and cost control
• Advises on procurement strategy
• Identifies, analyses and develops responses to commercial risks
• Prepares and analyses costing for tenders
• Allocates work to subcontractors
• Provides advice on contractual claims
• Analyses outcomes and writes detailed progress reports
• Values completed work and arranging payments
• Maintains awareness of the different building contracts in current use
• Understands the implications of health and safety regulations

Qualifications

• Diploma in Civil Engineer
• AUTOCAD
• 2 years worth of work experience in the same field
• Added advantage plumbing experience

To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line and preferred location. 

Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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