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Freelance Writing Job Opportunities
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We are looking for people of all ages looking for a career in writing. Our
company helps foreign students to attain academic excellence. We do this by
helping them write out their assignments, term papers, dissertations, research
papers and thesis. We have papers for every academic level so we encourage
all those qualified to apply. The job is home based so one has the freedom
to choose the hours they want to work and the freedom to work in their
pajamas.
Qualifications
company helps foreign students to attain academic excellence. We do this by
helping them write out their assignments, term papers, dissertations, research
papers and thesis. We have papers for every academic level so we encourage
all those qualified to apply. The job is home based so one has the freedom
to choose the hours they want to work and the freedom to work in their
pajamas.
Qualifications
- Any University degree or diploma
- Excellent English
- Knowledge of the different referencing styles i.e. APA, MLA,
- Chicago-turabian and Harvard referencing styles
- The ability to stick to strict deadlines and work under no supervision.
- Internet access
- Clear understanding of the term PLAGARISM.
If qualified send your CV and a two paged paper on the industrial revolution
written in APA format to roguescholars2010@gmail.com
Ensure that the application essay is not PLAGARIZED.
THIS IS A HOMEBASED JOB
Graphic Designer Vacancy
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We are a leading digital agency looking for a keen graphic designer looking to develop their skills in within our close-knit, lively and talented team.
Job Description
It’s a dual role with challenge and variety, working across our blue-chip client portfolio designing web-interfaces and visualising images and montages. With both creative aptitude and technical capability, you’ll be able to turn your designs into HTML templates, create site maps and apply your design expertise to content management systems and related modules.
You’ll have a Graphics Design degree (or similar) with sound creative use of PhotoShop and other design softwares – along with the ability to prepare artwork, You’ll also need experience in HTML coding, Flash, Javascript and CSS, for web applications. Working on cross-functional projects simultaneously, you’ll also have excellent organization and multi-tasking skills.
In return, we offer a key, multi-faceted role with the freedom to develop your career in a fluid, encouraging and team-orientated environment. If you think you are that special talent we are looking for, send us 5 samples of your best work, your salary and benefits expectations as well your availability to freelancekenya@gmail.com
Job Description
It’s a dual role with challenge and variety, working across our blue-chip client portfolio designing web-interfaces and visualising images and montages. With both creative aptitude and technical capability, you’ll be able to turn your designs into HTML templates, create site maps and apply your design expertise to content management systems and related modules.
You’ll have a Graphics Design degree (or similar) with sound creative use of PhotoShop and other design softwares – along with the ability to prepare artwork, You’ll also need experience in HTML coding, Flash, Javascript and CSS, for web applications. Working on cross-functional projects simultaneously, you’ll also have excellent organization and multi-tasking skills.
In return, we offer a key, multi-faceted role with the freedom to develop your career in a fluid, encouraging and team-orientated environment. If you think you are that special talent we are looking for, send us 5 samples of your best work, your salary and benefits expectations as well your availability to freelancekenya@gmail.com
Compliance Officer / Internal Auditor Job Vacancy
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Are you looking for an employer who promotes individual excellence, mutual respect in a team-driven performance culture, with key focus on social empowerment?
Our client,a telecommunication industry is looking for a dynamic, creative and self-driven individual to fill the vacancy of compliance officer/internal auditor
Job Description:
The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting internal audits of branches and head office departments, preparing audit reports and highlighting issues relating to internal control weaknesses.
Job Specification (Expected Skills/Attributes):
The incumbent will he required to possess the following attributes:
Our client,a telecommunication industry is looking for a dynamic, creative and self-driven individual to fill the vacancy of compliance officer/internal auditor
Job Description:
The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting internal audits of branches and head office departments, preparing audit reports and highlighting issues relating to internal control weaknesses.
Job Specification (Expected Skills/Attributes):
The incumbent will he required to possess the following attributes:
- Excellent analytical and audit skills
- Should he self-driven and work with minimum supervision
- Advanced report-writing and presentation skills
- Risk Analysis skills
- Knowledge of risk-based auditing and utilisation of electronic working papers
- Practical experience in use of computer audit tools
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Detailed understanding of the role and functions of the Internal Audit Dept.
- Good personal judgement, initiative, creativity and maturity
- Ability and willingness to travel widely within Kenya away from base station for extended periods of time
- Age - 35 years and below
Qualifications:
- Business related degree (Finance and Accounting)
- Should be a CPA Finalist
Experience:
- A minimum of 5 years’ working experience,2 years of which should have worked as an internal auditor
- Must have worked in a microfinance institution - Mandatory
If qualified send CVs to jobsfmc@yahoo.com on or before 10th December 2010, indicating the title on the subject line
Inventory Manager Vacancy - Safaricom
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We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Supply Planning & Logistics Section within Supply Chain & Administration Division.
In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:
Inventory Manager
Ref: SC&A_IM_Dec2010
Reporting to the Supply Planning and Logistics Manager, the job holder will manage the company’s investment in stock, ensure maintenance of stock master data, analyse stock movement data and promote actions that ensure adherence to stock policies and warehouse procedures. They will also be responsible for ensuring accuracy of stock data in the ERP systems.
Key Responsibilities
In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:
Inventory Manager
Ref: SC&A_IM_Dec2010
Reporting to the Supply Planning and Logistics Manager, the job holder will manage the company’s investment in stock, ensure maintenance of stock master data, analyse stock movement data and promote actions that ensure adherence to stock policies and warehouse procedures. They will also be responsible for ensuring accuracy of stock data in the ERP systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Define, implement and maintain procedures for managing physical inventory;
- Ensure adequate provisions for physical security of stocks in conjunction with Security Department;
- Plan and project warehouse requirements and monitor efficient utilization;
- Define and implement inventory master data structures to support the supply chain process and spend data analysis for sales forecasting, network rollout and procurement;
- Maintain accurate and complete inventory master data (inventory items) on ERP systems for stock as well as non-stock items;
- Reduce the company’s exposure to obsolescence risk through monthly reports highlighting super cessions, obsolescence and take time-bound steps with relevant departments to reduce losses;
- Manage the equipment and materials disposal process and provide necessary reports;
- Manage communication and collaboration with Customers (Internal & External) and within the Division (Logistics, Procurement);
- Provide user training and support, and develop best-practice reference documents for stock and non-stock items;
- In liaison with the IT and user departments, ensure integrity of inventory master data on the ERP systems and manage the user access control matrix;
- Provide accurate and timely reports in accordance with Supply Chain & Administration metrics frameworks.
Minimum requirements
- Degree in Commerce / Business/Economics;
- Business Degree holder pursuing professional qualification in CIPS will also be considered;
- Experience in Oracle inventory management will be an added advantage;
- At least 5 years experience in Supply Chain Function;
- Computer literate, proficiency in Microsoft Office;
- Demonstrate drive and result orientation;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent analytical skills with ability to influence and make decisions;
- A proven team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
The deadline for application is Friday the 10th December 2010.
The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
Via E-mail to: hr@safaricom.co.ke
Senior HRBP Officer - Call Center Vacancy - Safaricom Limited
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We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Human Resource Business Partner Department within the Human Resource Division.
In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:
Senior HRBP Officer _ Call Center
Ref: HR_ SHRBPOCC_DEC 2010
Reporting to the Senior Manager; HR Business Partner _Call Center, the holder of the position will support the HRBP in the day-to-day management of the Human Resource office.
As part of the operational support to the HRBP the job holder will carry out responsibilities in the following functional areas: Orientation and Deployment, Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), Employee Relations, learning & Development, Benefits, Compensation, Organizational Development and HR Strategy Implementation.
Key Responsibilities
In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:
Senior HRBP Officer _ Call Center
Ref: HR_ SHRBPOCC_DEC 2010
Reporting to the Senior Manager; HR Business Partner _Call Center, the holder of the position will support the HRBP in the day-to-day management of the Human Resource office.
As part of the operational support to the HRBP the job holder will carry out responsibilities in the following functional areas: Orientation and Deployment, Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), Employee Relations, learning & Development, Benefits, Compensation, Organizational Development and HR Strategy Implementation.
Key Responsibilities
- Interpret and apply HR policies, rules and regulations as well as standards and techniques to HR clients;
- Identify and recommend needs for new or modified business policies, procedures, and initiate/propose actions as required;
- Assist in the recruitment of staff and liaise with vendors/ Staffing agencies as required;
- Participate in employee orientation and learning & development initiatives;
- Investigate and respond to management and employee enquiries and provide appropriate information and advice orally and/or in writing;
- Prepare relevant documentation and correspondence relating to personnel and payroll service, including HRIS report generation for the business unit;
- Ensure contracts are prepared on a timely basis and reviewed before the deadline;
- Assess training needs of staff in with L&D and in liaison plan the training initiatives accordingly;
- Work collaboratively with the HRBP across the HR system to ensure credibility of the function and optimal delivery to the client at all times;
- Implement HR practices and objectives that will provide an employee oriented, high performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity standards, and goal attainment;
- Liaise with the Employee Service Centre to ensure proper maintenance of employee files and records.
Minimum requirements
- University degree, preferably in Human Resource Management or related field;
- A minimum of three years progressively responsible job related experience in Human Resources Administration or related area;
- Excellent inter-personal skills;
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing;
- Courtesy, tact and ability to work effectively in a team environment;
- Able to promote and initiate work processes and complete given assignments with minimum supervision and to possess a high sense of confidentiality and initiative.
The deadline for application is 10th December 2010.
The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
Via E-mail to: hr@safaricom.co.ke
Account Manager Vacancy - TNT’s Express
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TNT’s Express is one of the world’s leading express delivery services providers.
Headquartered in Amsterdam, it employs over 78,000 staff in over 200 countries.
TNT’s corporate culture has been characterized by a strong, robust ‘can do’ attitude and spirit for a long time characterized by our tagline sure we can. This is the kind of attitude we are looking to join TNT in Kenya.
Purpose of the Job
To support TNT Kenya’s robust growth plan, this position will be responsible to grow the revenue, profitability and trading base of customers in a given territory through selling the full range of TNT products and services.
The Key responsibilities are:
Headquartered in Amsterdam, it employs over 78,000 staff in over 200 countries.
TNT’s corporate culture has been characterized by a strong, robust ‘can do’ attitude and spirit for a long time characterized by our tagline sure we can. This is the kind of attitude we are looking to join TNT in Kenya.
Purpose of the Job
To support TNT Kenya’s robust growth plan, this position will be responsible to grow the revenue, profitability and trading base of customers in a given territory through selling the full range of TNT products and services.
The Key responsibilities are:
- To win, develop and retain customers within a specific geographic territory in order to generate and meet revenue targets in order to meet both individual and team activity and productivity KPIs.
- To build lasting relationships to enhance customer satisfaction.
- To perform all sales administration activities in order to maintain accurate information essential to sustain revenue and customer service
- Relevant Bachelors Degree.
- Professional Qualifications in Sales and Marketing
- minimum (2) Two years sales experience in Direct Sales
- Proven track record in achieving sales targets
TNT Express is an equal opportunity employer
For more information on TNT, visit our website: http://www.tnt.com/express
Sales, Finance, Logistics and Human Resources Vacancies - Procter & Gamble
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Are you ready to face a new challenge every day?
It’s more than a job, it’s a career
P&G hires you to assume senior leadership positions in the future. It’s up to you on how far you go! We operate a “promote from within” policy which means that your career development is critical for the long term success of our business.
Career progression will also enable international training and job opportunities giving you further access to the best business learning from around the world.
Customer Business Development/Sales (CBD)
Customer Business Development is responsible for delivering success for P&G in the marketplace. We work with our retail and distributor partners to build their business with P&G brands. We believe that their success will be ours too.
Key Account Manager is the first management position in Customer Business Development (CBD) in Procter & Gamble. You will be immediately given responsibility for leading P&G’s business with one of our key customers.
The ultimate measure of your success will be results in the marketplace – you will directly contribute towards the overall results of P&G in South Africa.
You will interact and collaborate with other people both within and outside P&G. To enable P&G’s brands to succeed in the market place you will need to identify how they can help build customers’ business, convince the customer that these proposals are right for their business and then bring them to life in the market.
You will have access to all P&G’s resources to support you in making this happen.
Finance & Accounting
Your challenge – to drive shareholder value as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of your business.
A career in Finance & Accounting will offer you a broad range of opportunities to grow and learn as a business leader. As a Finance Manager you will be given business responsibility from day one.
You will have the chance to develop an extensive set of skills through a variety of challenging assignments at local, regional or global level; from optimising cash in a tax or treasury role, driving cost innovation in a manufacturing plant, to creating joint value with one of our customers or by analysing new products and promotions.
Working in a multi-functional team environment, you are the “CFO” for your area of responsibility, bringing both financial expertise and business leadership to ensure excellent decision making, the maximisation of longterm profits, cash flows and shareholder value and the delivery of sustainable financial results.
Good to know: To help you grow further, we also support formal external qualifications like CIMA, CIA or CPA.
Supply Network Operations/Logistics (SNO)
Supply Network Operations (SNO) owns the flow of products and information between P&G sites and retail customers.
Our mission is to satisfy consumers’ needs by ensuring that all products are available in the right place at the right time – and at the right quality and cost.
You can start in Market Planning, which is the supply chain “control tower”; Customer Service Operations, the daily face to the customer; or Physical Distribution, which owns storage and timely delivery of products.
Human Resources
Do you have a passion to develop, challenge, motivate and reward others?
As a member of our Human Resources team, you’ll be responsible for creating a framework which enables all our people to be at their very best and gives P&G a lasting competitive advantage.
As your career develops, you will have diverse roles, perhaps as HR leader of a national sales organisation or a production plant.
In partnership with you, we will plan your assignments and training to support your systematic development and success as an HR professional.
Qualifications
It’s more than a job, it’s a career
P&G hires you to assume senior leadership positions in the future. It’s up to you on how far you go! We operate a “promote from within” policy which means that your career development is critical for the long term success of our business.
Career progression will also enable international training and job opportunities giving you further access to the best business learning from around the world.
Customer Business Development/Sales (CBD)
Customer Business Development is responsible for delivering success for P&G in the marketplace. We work with our retail and distributor partners to build their business with P&G brands. We believe that their success will be ours too.
Key Account Manager is the first management position in Customer Business Development (CBD) in Procter & Gamble. You will be immediately given responsibility for leading P&G’s business with one of our key customers.
The ultimate measure of your success will be results in the marketplace – you will directly contribute towards the overall results of P&G in South Africa.
You will interact and collaborate with other people both within and outside P&G. To enable P&G’s brands to succeed in the market place you will need to identify how they can help build customers’ business, convince the customer that these proposals are right for their business and then bring them to life in the market.
You will have access to all P&G’s resources to support you in making this happen.
Finance & Accounting
Your challenge – to drive shareholder value as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of your business.
A career in Finance & Accounting will offer you a broad range of opportunities to grow and learn as a business leader. As a Finance Manager you will be given business responsibility from day one.
You will have the chance to develop an extensive set of skills through a variety of challenging assignments at local, regional or global level; from optimising cash in a tax or treasury role, driving cost innovation in a manufacturing plant, to creating joint value with one of our customers or by analysing new products and promotions.
Working in a multi-functional team environment, you are the “CFO” for your area of responsibility, bringing both financial expertise and business leadership to ensure excellent decision making, the maximisation of longterm profits, cash flows and shareholder value and the delivery of sustainable financial results.
Good to know: To help you grow further, we also support formal external qualifications like CIMA, CIA or CPA.
Supply Network Operations/Logistics (SNO)
Supply Network Operations (SNO) owns the flow of products and information between P&G sites and retail customers.
Our mission is to satisfy consumers’ needs by ensuring that all products are available in the right place at the right time – and at the right quality and cost.
You can start in Market Planning, which is the supply chain “control tower”; Customer Service Operations, the daily face to the customer; or Physical Distribution, which owns storage and timely delivery of products.
Human Resources
Do you have a passion to develop, challenge, motivate and reward others?
As a member of our Human Resources team, you’ll be responsible for creating a framework which enables all our people to be at their very best and gives P&G a lasting competitive advantage.
As your career develops, you will have diverse roles, perhaps as HR leader of a national sales organisation or a production plant.
In partnership with you, we will plan your assignments and training to support your systematic development and success as an HR professional.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in any discipline (financial / numerate disciplines for finance positions)
- No prior experience required
- Leadership / analytical skills
How to apply
- Visit www.experiencepg.com
- Select search jobs
- Choose country Kenya and Language as English
- Select the applicable job & apply
- Should you need any help call the toll free number 0800 000 777 or email pgrecruitment@conexus.co.za
Engineering Manager and Marketing Officer Vacancy - Nzoia Sugar Company
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Nzoia Sugar Company Limited, a Sugar Manufacturing Company situated in Western Kenya invites suitable candidates for the following positions.
1.0. Engineering Manager (Mechanical)
The Key objective of the job is to ensure maximum plant availability and achieve maximum performance of various equipment in the Factory. The successful applicant for the position will report to the Factory Manager.
This is a senior and critical position in the factory operations and therefore the successful candidate must demonstrate leadership qualities, maturity and ability to work under pressure.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
1.0. Engineering Manager (Mechanical)
The Key objective of the job is to ensure maximum plant availability and achieve maximum performance of various equipment in the Factory. The successful applicant for the position will report to the Factory Manager.
This is a senior and critical position in the factory operations and therefore the successful candidate must demonstrate leadership qualities, maturity and ability to work under pressure.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- To plan and ensure timely maintenance of all factory mechanical equipment and machinery.
- To prepare and implement maintenance of plant equipment.
- To timely initiate procurement of relevant spares.
- To ensure new equipment and spares meet prescribed standards.
- To design and ensure production of alternative parts/components to sustain plant operations at minimal costs.
- To provide management with technical advice on all mechanical engineering matters.
- To co-ordinate shift operation so as to ensure smooth factory running.
- To ensure adherence to all safety practices.
- To prepare sectional annual budget and control costs.
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum of BSC degree in Mechanical Engineering or Equivalent.
- At least 8 years relevant working experience at least five of which should preferably be in Sugar Industry or any other busy Manufacturing set up at senior level.
- Computer literate and knowledge of spreadsheet application and ability to apply CPM will be an added advantage.
- Evidence of overseeing/managing repairs of various sugar industry equipment and projects.
- Experience in factory maintenance, planning and implementation
- Age below 50 years.
2.0 Marketing Officer
The successful candidate will report to the Marketing Manager. He/she will be involved in managing marketing operations in the field.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will report to the Marketing Manager. He/she will be involved in managing marketing operations in the field.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Take Charge of consumer/trade promotions, retail data Management and intelligence gathering.
- Drive sales initiatives for Branded sugar and ensure availability in Key Accounts.
- Route coverage program to improve Customer service and continuously generate order from the customer.
- Increase our physical presence in assigned markets.
- Expand and grow distribution networks for our product in new and existing customer base.
Qualifications and Experience
- Aged below 45 years.
- Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing option) or equivalent
- KCSE- B+ (Plus) and above.
- Be computer literate.
- At least five (5) years working experience in a large and busy manufacturing concern.
- Membership of a professional body will be an added advantage.
Personal Qualities
- Practical and result oriented.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Good communication and public relations skills.
- Team building skills.
- Strong leadership and negotiation skills.
- Aggressive and assertive.
- Quality and time conscious.
Managing Director,
Nzoia Sugar Company Limited,
P.O. Box 285,
Bungoma.
So as to reach him not later than 24th December, 2010.
Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements will not be acknowledged.
Country Director Vacancy - Ethiopia - Marie Stopes
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Marie Stopes International (MSI) is one of the largest international family planning organisations in the world.
We are a marketing focused, results oriented social enterprise that develops efficient, effective and sustainable family planning programmes in the UK and 43 countries around the world.
Every year MSI provides over six million people with high quality health services.
As an entrepreneurial business, we are always seeking to extend our services to the underserved and are now seeking an innovative leader to develop and expand Marie Stopes in Ethiopia, ensuring goals and objectives are met, whilst providing strong leadership to the well established team.
Taking responsibility for the successful and sustainable development of the programme, you will lead the team in implementing and extending the programme efficiently and effectively, while maximising the impact on the sexual and reproductive health of the population of Ethiopia.
A talented individual with significant programme management experience and proven capabilities in leading and developing a team, you will use your solid fundraising background to generate ongoing opportunities for your programme.
This post attracts an international (globally mobile) salary and benefits package.
Based in Ethiopia with some travel, we are offering you the opportunity to take your career to the next level. You must be pro choice on abortion.
For further information and to apply, please visit our website, www.mariestopes.org.uk quoting reference P1129.
Closing date: 8 December 2010.
We are a marketing focused, results oriented social enterprise that develops efficient, effective and sustainable family planning programmes in the UK and 43 countries around the world.
Every year MSI provides over six million people with high quality health services.
As an entrepreneurial business, we are always seeking to extend our services to the underserved and are now seeking an innovative leader to develop and expand Marie Stopes in Ethiopia, ensuring goals and objectives are met, whilst providing strong leadership to the well established team.
Taking responsibility for the successful and sustainable development of the programme, you will lead the team in implementing and extending the programme efficiently and effectively, while maximising the impact on the sexual and reproductive health of the population of Ethiopia.
A talented individual with significant programme management experience and proven capabilities in leading and developing a team, you will use your solid fundraising background to generate ongoing opportunities for your programme.
This post attracts an international (globally mobile) salary and benefits package.
Based in Ethiopia with some travel, we are offering you the opportunity to take your career to the next level. You must be pro choice on abortion.
For further information and to apply, please visit our website, www.mariestopes.org.uk quoting reference P1129.
Closing date: 8 December 2010.
National Vulnerability Assessment and Mapping (VAM) Officer Vacancy - WFP
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Vacancy Announcement WFP/27/10
This Vacancy is open to Kenyan male and female candidates.
Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
Job Title: National Vulnerability Assessment and Mapping (VAM) Officer
Post Grade: NOC – Fixed Term
Duty Station: Nairobi
Deadline for application: 17 December 2010
The Vulnerability Assessment and Mapping (VAM) Officer will report first level to the International VAM Officer and second level to the Deputy Country Director or their designees.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Within delegated authority, the Vulnerability Assessment and Mapping (VAM) Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
This Vacancy is open to Kenyan male and female candidates.
Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
Job Title: National Vulnerability Assessment and Mapping (VAM) Officer
Post Grade: NOC – Fixed Term
Duty Station: Nairobi
Deadline for application: 17 December 2010
The Vulnerability Assessment and Mapping (VAM) Officer will report first level to the International VAM Officer and second level to the Deputy Country Director or their designees.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Within delegated authority, the Vulnerability Assessment and Mapping (VAM) Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
- Strengthen KCO knowledge base and the understanding of food security and vulnerability issues at country level contributing to a better preparedness and response capacity to protect the lives and livelihoods of vulnerable communities that are at risk;
- Supervise food security assessments. Ensure the use of such knowledge to inform WFP decision making and contributes to country level work of government counterparts, civil society organizations, bilateral donors and UN agencies;
- Produce high-quality reports of assessments; support the production of technical reports with strong analysis, and inputs; assist with drafting of relevant sections for project documents, for example PRRO and Country Programme;
- Provide leadership in national level discussions. Foster partnerships with government and civil society that build upon and strengthen existing capacities for vulnerability analysis and policy/strategy development for food security, poverty reduction and achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs);
- Represent WFP in key government Food Security forums including KFSSG, ASCU TWG and CAADP-related forums and maintain WFP partnership with multi-sectoral Food Security Coordination Structures in Kenya;
- Participate and support the broader national level discussions and policy/strategy development for food security, poverty reduction and achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs);
- Advise on strategic food security vision and country level frameworks;
- Participate in the analytical work of the UN Country Teams and provide inputs on food security related components of the UN Common Country Assessments (CCA), United Nations Development Assistance Frameworks (UNDAF) and Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS);
- Periodically review and provide technical assistance in developing and enhancing emergency needs assessments methodology and provide training to WFP staff and partners;
- Assist with the development of in-house expertise in Weather Index insurance;
- Perform other related duties as required
Desirable: Advanced knowledge of geographic information systems (GIS) and statistical analysis software. Experience in early warning and remote sensing and familiarity with the speciality software applications associated with them. Familiarity with quantitative and qualitative survey techniques.
Experience in the design and implementation of food aid programmes. Some experience in remote sensing interpretation and analysis, NDVI, CCD.
Experience and Skills: At least five years of postgraduate progressively responsible professional experience in food security, vulnerability analysis or a closely related area, such as food security information management systems.
Knowledge: Strong knowledge of food security analysis and the data collection, treatment, and manipulation techniques typically associated with it.
Advanced computer skills, including at least intermediate skills in windows based word processing, spreadsheet, database and GIS applications. Working knowledge of basic statistics
Languages: Excellent written and spoken English, good spoken Kiswahili.
Kenyan nationals meeting the above qualifications are required to submit a covering letter quoting Vacancy Announcement No. WFP/27/10 with their updated Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates and name, title and e-mail address of three referees.
Candidates should also complete a Personal History form (P.11) available on the following link - http://www.unon.org/docs/P11.doc.
All documents should be sent in an envelope which must be marked:
CONFIDENTIAL VA/27/10 and sent to:-
Human Resources Officer
World Food Programme
P.O. Box 44482
Nairobi 00100
Applications must be received by the deadline.
Late applications will not be considered.
Only short-listed candidates meeting all essential qualifications will be contacted.
Senior Surveyor and Business Development Engineer Vacancy - Rural Electrification Authority
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The Rural Electrification Authority (REA) is a State Corporation established under the Section 67 of the Energy Act, 2006. The primary mandate of the Authority is to accelerate rural electrification in order to promote sustainable development.
The Authority is seeking applications from self motivated and dynamic individuals to take up the following positions:
Senior Surveyor III
MG10 (1 post)
Reporting to the Chief Manager Design, The Senior Surveyor shall have the following responsibilities to ensure quality surveying services for power distribution as per the Authority’s established procedures in order to enhance accurate design:
Duties:
The Authority is seeking applications from self motivated and dynamic individuals to take up the following positions:
Senior Surveyor III
MG10 (1 post)
Reporting to the Chief Manager Design, The Senior Surveyor shall have the following responsibilities to ensure quality surveying services for power distribution as per the Authority’s established procedures in order to enhance accurate design:
Duties:
- Leading survey teams in conducting route surveys
- Participating in planning and implementation of survey assignments in accordance with policies and standards of the Authority
- Pegging routes accurately to indicate pole positions on the ground for construction teams to prepare holes
- Developing mappings of premises for the proposed customers to enable accurate design for system network
- Updating mains records
- Supervising the processing of field raw data to enable plan/map & route profiles to be drawn
- Tracing Preliminary Index Diagrams (PIDS) to show the strip plans on the existing boundary maps from Survey of Kenya for acquisition of wayleaves
- Safe custody of survey reports, tools and equipment assigned
- Maintaining accurate survey records
- Supervising, appraising staff and identifying their development and training needs
- Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Survey
- Registered Surveyor
- Management Development Course
- Computer literacy
- 7 years relevant working experience
Business Development Engineer
MG 13 (4 posts)
Reporting to the Chief Manager Operation, the Business Development Engineers will be responsible for:
Duties:
MG 13 (4 posts)
Reporting to the Chief Manager Operation, the Business Development Engineers will be responsible for:
Duties:
- Processing of application forms
- Calculation of customer power demand
- Verification of designated schemes
- Issuance and approval of quotation letters
- Overseeing service line payment procedures
- Approval of supply contract forms and payment of meter deposits
- Inspection of wiring of premises
- Processing of all schemes to construction for connection
- Preparation of project connection reports to management
- Marketing of REA projects to the beneficiaries
Qualifications:
- BSc or BCom with a Diploma in Electrical Installation or Higher National Diploma in Electrical Engineering
- Fresh graduates acceptable
- Computer literacy
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Chief Executive Officer
Rural Electrification Authority
P.O. Box 34585 – 00100
Nairobi, Kenya
REA is an equal opportunity Employer.
Tour Consultant Job Vacancy
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Our client, middle sized and ambitious Tour Operator based in Nairobi is seeking to recruit a Tour Consultant.
The successful candidate will be required to :
The successful candidate will be required to :
- Have a thorough knowledge of the East Africa Tourism Product
- Be a graduate of a recognised University majoring in Tourism
- Be fully conversant with all aspects of Tour Operations such as itinerary planning, reservations, tour quotations and customer service
- Have a minimum two years experience in a similar position
- Be Computer literate with relevant experience in Microsoft Office, Internet and email – generally have good IT skills
- Be a good team player and have good interpersonal and written / oral communication skills
- Be prepared to work in a busy office with minimum supervision
- Sales, Marketing and Product Development training and experience will be an added advantage
- Knowledge of some Outbound Tour Destinations will be an added advantage.
- Candidates with a diploma in Tour Operations encouraged to apply.
To apply, kindly send you CV ONLY to jobs@flexi-personnel.com to reach us not later than Friday 10th December 2010.
Telecommunication Sales Managers Vacancies
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Our client a leading dealer in telecommunication is looking for sales managers, to manage sales for the firm.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Must have at least 4 years experience in sales and marketing.
- Must have at least 1 year at a senior level
- Must have/is working at a telecommunication firm currently
- A degree in B.Com (Marketing Option)
If you satisfy these qualifications, kindly forward your CV to jobsfmc@yahoo.com
Project Implementer Vacancy
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Job Title: Project Implementer
Team: Commercial Department
Purpose of Position: To be responsible for coordinating activities in support of company projects in Africa that impact roll out and new services.
Key Tasks
Team: Commercial Department
Purpose of Position: To be responsible for coordinating activities in support of company projects in Africa that impact roll out and new services.
Key Tasks
- Overall project management including client relationship, implementation schedule, and Communications.
- Accountable for project implementations in terms of delivery according to time schedule, customer satisfaction and project organization.
- Ensure that Project Methodology processes, tools and measurements in relation to project management are practiced throughout the project life-cycle.
- Responsible for project documentation
- Responsible for accurate project performance and status reporting to internal customers and external customers.
- Co-ordinate regular project meetings and conference calls.
- Responsible for taking up proper counter measure or corrective action, with Supervisor should project deliverables not meet the requirements.
- Preserve customer satisfaction during all phases of the project.
- Consistently work towards Company’s Quality Management Standard and Policies.
- Knowledge sharing and lessons learnt with the rest of the organization to improve on future project performance
Skills and Experience
- BA or BS degree (IT, Marketing, Business Administration or Commerce)
- Min of 2 years project co-ordination
- Team Player
- Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills
- Excellent verbal, written communication and customer service skills.
- Experience in the Telecommunication Industry(added advantage)
Working Environment
- Position is office based (locally)
- Normal working hours are 8.30am – 5pm
Remuneration Package
- Competitive Salary
- 26 days annual holiday
- Medical Insurance
- Participation in ESOP
- Pension Scheme
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Regional Sales Manager (East Africa) Job Vacancy
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Job Title: Regional Sales Manager (East Africa)
Reports to: CBM
Main Purpose of the Job (Why job exists/what it must achieve)
To Achieve Sales target & distribution objectives for overall strategic regional development through:
Reports to: CBM
Main Purpose of the Job (Why job exists/what it must achieve)
To Achieve Sales target & distribution objectives for overall strategic regional development through:
- Driving all Route to Market (RTM) programs in the region.
- Channel and Distributor plan execution and its follow-up
- Execution of regional plan and strategy
- Leading, coaching and developing Area Sales Manager to implement the channel and customer plans and achieve the desired in-store conditions and sales objectives at the store level.
- Capex profitability
Main Responsibilities/Job Summary
Market
Market
- Set the individual monthly, quarterly and yearly target for each Area or Sales Manager
- Identify branch sales opportunities & potential for OPL input and plan for future needs
- Develop branch sales strategy to be incorporated with Regional Plan
- Ensure implementation of regional & channel strategy
- Involved in OPL discussion on volume & input with marketing and CCSD
- Monitor progress against RIG
- Monitor trends (market, competitors)
- Ensure merchandising of company products and market hygiene according to Nestlé guidelines and standards
- Implement promotions and produce reports as required
- Ensure product availability at all relevant outlets through the distributor’s sales force as per Company guidelines
- Ensure compliance of Area Sales Manager and Sales Officers with their respective roles & responsibilities
- Ensure use of POP materials efficiently according to Nestlé guidelines and standards
- Review & correction of rolling forecast
Distributor
- Manage and develop branch distributor in an active and profitable manner
- Appointing and retiring distributors
- Ensure implementation of guidelines of distributor
- Define the boundary for each distributor and ensure the sales within each boundary
- Ensure the proper and correct execution of sales, discount and trading terms determined by the company
- Ensure that the distributor is efficient and has sufficient support for market coverage
- Monitor & minimize bad goods level returns
- Coordinate with RTM Manager in developing the Distributor Business Plan
- Monitor Distributors’ Operating overhead expenses and profitability (ROI)
- Monitor Distributors’ debt and ensure that the payment terms are respected
- Develop strong business relationship with key customer
- Monitor trade spend
- Optimise expenditure of secondary sales force
- Define Training needs for the whole sales force level and ensure adequate training evaluation is done
- Conduct performance evaluation of Area Sales Mgr & Sales Officers within the branch & review accountabilities
- Generate accurate and timely report on: competitor activity, price change and promotional support
- Recommend appropriate actions as required to meet or surpass sales objective for each ASM territories
Skills& Knowledge Requirements
Technical / Functional
Technical / Functional
- People Management & Development
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Ability to achieve results through others
- Problem Solving
- Computer Skills
Knowledge
- Leadership Principles
- Company Processes
- Channel/outlet details and trends
- Distributor related legal guidelines and basic finance
Qualifications
- University Education
Experience
- Minimum 5 years in Sales operations
- Strong Key account & Customer management experience
- Multi Functional exposure ( Desirable )
- Marketing Exposure ( Preferred & added advantage )
- Market (internal/external) exposure
- East and Center African knowledge
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Education Fellow Vacancy - Nuru International
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Nuru International is an organization with the goal of bringing lasting hope to those struggling to break free from the chains of extreme poverty around the world. Nuru helps impoverished, rural communities to lift themselves out of extreme poverty in a sustainable way within five years through a holistic community development model.
Communities will be completely self-sufficient, free from outside influence or dependency and permanently sustainable. Nuru is a 501(c)(3) organization that plans to make a significant impact in the fight against extreme poverty.
Closing date: 15 Dec 2010
Location: Kenya
The Nuru International Fellows Program is designed to be an incredible opportunity for those interested in expanding their experience by working in the field. The Nuru Fellows Program allows for talented and motivated professionals to use their skills to affect real social change by working directly with communities on the ground in rural Kenya. Potential applicants must be dedicated to serving the poor.
Successful candidates will undergo a three-week training in Nuru’s CA office. After training, fellows will participate in a seven month program based in Nuru’s project in Kuria, Kenya. The program will finish with a one week debrief in the U.S. Exemplary fellows may be offered a full-time paid position with Nuru.
All transportation, medical insurance, and living costs are paid by Nuru, as well as transportation for a three week vacation in the middle of the fellowship.
Please visit http://www.nuruinternational.org/takeaction/jobsvolunteer.html to see this information and more on Nuru's website.
Nuru’s plan to address our partner communities’ education needs is central to our overall, holistic solutions. The Education Fellow will partner with the community to identify the community’s needs in primary, secondary, and adult education and then design sustainable system solutions to meet those needs.
The Education Fellow is a member of a Foundation Team 6 and will report to the Foundation Team Leader.
Specific Responsibilities Include:
Communities will be completely self-sufficient, free from outside influence or dependency and permanently sustainable. Nuru is a 501(c)(3) organization that plans to make a significant impact in the fight against extreme poverty.
Closing date: 15 Dec 2010
Location: Kenya
The Nuru International Fellows Program is designed to be an incredible opportunity for those interested in expanding their experience by working in the field. The Nuru Fellows Program allows for talented and motivated professionals to use their skills to affect real social change by working directly with communities on the ground in rural Kenya. Potential applicants must be dedicated to serving the poor.
Successful candidates will undergo a three-week training in Nuru’s CA office. After training, fellows will participate in a seven month program based in Nuru’s project in Kuria, Kenya. The program will finish with a one week debrief in the U.S. Exemplary fellows may be offered a full-time paid position with Nuru.
All transportation, medical insurance, and living costs are paid by Nuru, as well as transportation for a three week vacation in the middle of the fellowship.
Please visit http://www.nuruinternational.org/takeaction/jobsvolunteer.html to see this information and more on Nuru's website.
Nuru’s plan to address our partner communities’ education needs is central to our overall, holistic solutions. The Education Fellow will partner with the community to identify the community’s needs in primary, secondary, and adult education and then design sustainable system solutions to meet those needs.
The Education Fellow is a member of a Foundation Team 6 and will report to the Foundation Team Leader.
Specific Responsibilities Include:
- Identify the education needs within partner communities
- Help to develop measuring tools (surveys) to measure impact of education programs on the poverty level of the community
- Refine existing EPI to improve accuracy in its reflection of the community poverty level and operational effectiveness
- Develop and implement education solutions to the communities’ needs in the areas of education quality, infrastructure, and administration within partner communities
- Manages program budget efficiently to meet pre-determined goals • Achieves pre-determined quarterly goals
- Ensure education programs are truly sustainable
- Train and mentor the Community Development Committee
- Identify, recruit, and manage relationships with potential partner organizations
- Conduct logistics support operations and supervision of volunteer teams in the community project
- Conduct effective turnover of the project with the incoming Education Fellow
Specific Skills and Attributes (additional to the General Requirements for the Nuru Fellows
Program):
Program):
- Bachelor’s degree required, MA in Education preferred
- At least 3 – 5 years of experience in teaching and/or education administration
- Prior experience living and/or working in a developing country
- High committed to organization’s mission and theory of change
- Prior success working closely, leading and building relationships with diverse groups of people, including volunteers
- Strong leadership and team building experience
- Ability to do crisis management and rapid, innovative problem solving in uncertain environments
Please go to http://www.nuruinternational.org/takeaction/jobsvolunteer.html and follow the link to the International Programs to view the Fellows Program Overview and specific Job Descriptions.
Applicants will be asked to submit the application form and additional documents (resume, cover letter and three letters of reference from their current job; volunteer supervisor, or personal acquaintance- all in the pdf. format) in order to be considered for the program.
Please note that due to the large number of qualified applications, we will not be able to interview every applicant.
Database, Information Research & Collation and Report Writing Assistant Job Vacancy - UN HABITAT
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Organizational Location: UN-HABITAT
Duty Station: Nairobi
Functional Title: Database, Information Research & Collation and Report Writing Assistant
Grade: G5
Post Duration: 6 months
Closing Date: 17 December 2010
Background
UN-HABITAT recognizes that good urban governance is characterized by the interdependent principles of sustainability, equity, efficiency, transparency and accountability, security, civic engagement and citizenship.
An important aspect of UN-HABITAT’s normative work is to develop knowledge tools, systems and indicators of good urban governance to help cities identify urban governance priorities and assess their progress towards the quality of city-life.
Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationships:
This position is located in the Urban Development Branch. Incumbent will report to Head Urban Development Branch.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Database, Information Research and Collation, Report Writing Assistant will be responsible for the following duties: (These duties are not all inclusive nor are all the duties to be carried out by the Assistant).
Administration:
Duty Station: Nairobi
Functional Title: Database, Information Research & Collation and Report Writing Assistant
Grade: G5
Post Duration: 6 months
Closing Date: 17 December 2010
Background
UN-HABITAT recognizes that good urban governance is characterized by the interdependent principles of sustainability, equity, efficiency, transparency and accountability, security, civic engagement and citizenship.
An important aspect of UN-HABITAT’s normative work is to develop knowledge tools, systems and indicators of good urban governance to help cities identify urban governance priorities and assess their progress towards the quality of city-life.
Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationships:
This position is located in the Urban Development Branch. Incumbent will report to Head Urban Development Branch.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Database, Information Research and Collation, Report Writing Assistant will be responsible for the following duties: (These duties are not all inclusive nor are all the duties to be carried out by the Assistant).
Administration:
- Performs research into versions of IT support for e-governance for local governments. This will be supervised.
- Maintains and updates files (electronic and paper) and internal databases.
- Reading of documents and collation of report writing.
- Recommends acquisition of hardware, software, devices, tools, etc. to facilitate work based on research. This will be supervised.
- Performs other duties as required.
United Nations Information Technology Officers, Telecommunications Officers and Assistants throughout the United Nations system, telecommunications Offices in Nairobi and Mobile companies in Nairobi. Technical personnel of hardware/software vendors and contractors.
Competencies
Technical requirements:
Good IT Skills is a requirement. For example incumbent should be have the ability to draw flow charts electronically; Able to use excel, databases, mobiles; Able to travel within Kenya; Minimum of IT experience required is to understand the basics of e-governance.
Qualifications
Preferred candidate will be enrolled in an IT course or studying administration or similar at university level.
This is primarily an administration role. The purpose is to assist the Urban Gateway and e-governance roles within the branch. The overall objective is to facilitate and increase citizen participation towards inclusive management and governance in cities.
The specific objectives are to identify the gaps in the utilization of ICT for governance, and to determine a course of response and action for UN-Habitat, given its mandate and resources. This is at the G5 level as it is mainly collation of large quantities of information already obtained.
Incumbent will review existing initiatives on the application of Information and Technology for improving local governance. By using internet facilities, and perusal of records, publications and other documents s/he will compile an inventory of applied technologies for improving all components of engagement in local governance processes from decision-making to implementing identified deliverables.
Professionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Planning& Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
Creativity: Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks “outside the box”; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.
Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent.
Work Experience
Several years of experience in administration preferable and proven ability to work with software packages like Excel, Paint, web, etc.
Language
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
Other Skills
Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Commitment to Continuous Learning: Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession; actively seeks to develop oneself professionally and personally; contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates; shows willingness to learn from others; seeks feedback to learn and improve.
Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.
Remuneration
This will be at the G5 level.
See UN website http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances/index.html
Reporting:
Incumbent will report to:
Dr Mohamed Halfani, Head, Urban Development Branch
UN-Habitat - Room P-3
UN Crescent, Gigiri
P.O. Box 30030 Nairobi 00100,
Kenya
Telephone: (+254-20) 7624723
(+254-20) 7624723
Fax: (+254-20) 7623715
How to apply
All applications should be submitted to:
Ms. Denise D’Souza
UN-Habitat
P.O. Box 30030
Nairobi, Kenya
Email: denise.dsouza@unhabitat.org
Deadline for applications:17 December 2010
Regional Adviser, Nutrition Vacancy - UNICEF
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Purpose of the Position
You will support and advise the Regional Director, the Regional Management Team and Country Offices and Governments in developing policies, strategies, programmes and systems for the designated areas of responsibilities, in light of the MTSP priority on Nutrition.
Support development of harmonized regional strategies, analysis of nutrition trends, synthesis and dissemination of best practices in nutrition and capacity development of country teams and partner organisation – in close coordination with the African Union and regional bodies – such as ECSA and SADC.
You will be responsible for providing technical leadership, management advice, and programme support and capacity building to country offices throughout the Region.
Provide UNICEF Nutrition programmes with innovative leadership including expert advice, vision, oversight, knowledge management, articulating policies and strategies, situation appraisal, harmonization of programme strategy, capacity building, support for monitoring and evaluation, representation, networking and strategic partnership creation.
This technical support has to be anchored in the reality of high Stunting burden in the Eastern and Southern Africa region, which is aggravated by prevailing food insecurity and poverty, emergencies due to recurring droughts/floods, conflict and persisting HIV and AIDS pandemic.
As head of the nutrition unit, direct, lead and manage a group of professional and support staff to develop, manage and administer the sectoral or inter-sectoral project/programme.
Key Expected Results
1. Programme policies, strategies, and guidelines for the region are developed and advocated. Regional Director, Deputy Director, the Regional Management Team and Country Offices are advised on policy, strategy and advocacy. UNICEF's regional policy strategy, programme guidelines and advocacy are developed and disseminated to Country Office programme staff.
2. Strategy coordination to facilitate harmonization and implementation of regional and country strategies is formed in collaboration with management at country, regional, and HQ levels as well as key partners. Guidance and support are provided to form strategic alliances with regional and national partners to influence on programme strategy and plan.
3. Up-to-date technical expertise is maintained, expanded and disseminated throughout the Organization, and shared with regional/national institutions/partners.
4. Country Offices, Regional Office staff and national partners lead regional programme development, implementation and management processes due to continual, effective capacity building.
5. Regional and Country Offices expand, lead and deliver programmes at a high quality standard in area of expertise due to strong technical leadership.
6. Regional financial resources are enhanced by effective advocacy and leveraging.
7. Accurate, coherent and reliable regional information is collected, analysed and reported for monitoring and evaluation purposes.
8. UNICEF is effectively represented and programme goals and strategies are widely advocated with high level and senior government officials, multi-lateral agencies, bi-lateral agencies, NGOs, other UN agencies, and donors.
9. Effective communication, partnerships, representation and networking are forged to develop harmonized programme interventions and expand programmes and networks.
10. Emergency preparedness is assessed, needs for emergency support are identified, and emergency responses with effective coordination involving the key public sectors (health, agriculture, education, social welfare and protection) as well as involving the private sector (e.g. food processors, manufacturers of vitamin and mineral supplements / fortificants etc) are provided.
Qualifications of Successful Candidate
Advanced university degree in the combination of the selective disciplines relevant to the following areas: Public Health & Nutrition, Health Sciences, International Health & Nutrition, Public Health & Nutrition Policy and Management, Family and Community Health & Nutrition, Nutritional Epidemiology, Health & Nutrition Education, Health & Nutrition Promotion and Disease Prevention, Public Health Preparedness, Health Emergency Preparedness, or other relevant discipline(s).
Twelve years of progressively responsible professional work experience in all aspects of programme policy development, planning, management, and/or advisory support, in the technical area or programme sector resulting in recognized expertise in the technical area.
Expert knowledge of the technical areas of UNICEF programmes.
Expert technical leadership and knowledge of theories, principles and methods in the combination of selective fields of the following:
Public Health & Nutrition, International Health & Nutrition, Public Health & Nutrition Policy and Management, Family and Community Health & Nutrition, Public Health & Nutrition Preparedness, Health & Nutrition Emergency Preparedness.
Nutritional Epidemiology, Nutrition Research, Biostatistics, Biochemistry, Socio-medical Sciences.
Health & Nutrition Education, Health & Nutrition Promotion and Disease Prevention, Educational Interventions in Health & Nutritional Care.
Fluency in English and another UN language. Knowledge of the local language of the duty station an asset.
Competencies of Successful Candidate
You will support and advise the Regional Director, the Regional Management Team and Country Offices and Governments in developing policies, strategies, programmes and systems for the designated areas of responsibilities, in light of the MTSP priority on Nutrition.
Support development of harmonized regional strategies, analysis of nutrition trends, synthesis and dissemination of best practices in nutrition and capacity development of country teams and partner organisation – in close coordination with the African Union and regional bodies – such as ECSA and SADC.
You will be responsible for providing technical leadership, management advice, and programme support and capacity building to country offices throughout the Region.
Provide UNICEF Nutrition programmes with innovative leadership including expert advice, vision, oversight, knowledge management, articulating policies and strategies, situation appraisal, harmonization of programme strategy, capacity building, support for monitoring and evaluation, representation, networking and strategic partnership creation.
This technical support has to be anchored in the reality of high Stunting burden in the Eastern and Southern Africa region, which is aggravated by prevailing food insecurity and poverty, emergencies due to recurring droughts/floods, conflict and persisting HIV and AIDS pandemic.
As head of the nutrition unit, direct, lead and manage a group of professional and support staff to develop, manage and administer the sectoral or inter-sectoral project/programme.
Key Expected Results
1. Programme policies, strategies, and guidelines for the region are developed and advocated. Regional Director, Deputy Director, the Regional Management Team and Country Offices are advised on policy, strategy and advocacy. UNICEF's regional policy strategy, programme guidelines and advocacy are developed and disseminated to Country Office programme staff.
2. Strategy coordination to facilitate harmonization and implementation of regional and country strategies is formed in collaboration with management at country, regional, and HQ levels as well as key partners. Guidance and support are provided to form strategic alliances with regional and national partners to influence on programme strategy and plan.
3. Up-to-date technical expertise is maintained, expanded and disseminated throughout the Organization, and shared with regional/national institutions/partners.
4. Country Offices, Regional Office staff and national partners lead regional programme development, implementation and management processes due to continual, effective capacity building.
5. Regional and Country Offices expand, lead and deliver programmes at a high quality standard in area of expertise due to strong technical leadership.
6. Regional financial resources are enhanced by effective advocacy and leveraging.
7. Accurate, coherent and reliable regional information is collected, analysed and reported for monitoring and evaluation purposes.
8. UNICEF is effectively represented and programme goals and strategies are widely advocated with high level and senior government officials, multi-lateral agencies, bi-lateral agencies, NGOs, other UN agencies, and donors.
9. Effective communication, partnerships, representation and networking are forged to develop harmonized programme interventions and expand programmes and networks.
10. Emergency preparedness is assessed, needs for emergency support are identified, and emergency responses with effective coordination involving the key public sectors (health, agriculture, education, social welfare and protection) as well as involving the private sector (e.g. food processors, manufacturers of vitamin and mineral supplements / fortificants etc) are provided.
Qualifications of Successful Candidate
Advanced university degree in the combination of the selective disciplines relevant to the following areas: Public Health & Nutrition, Health Sciences, International Health & Nutrition, Public Health & Nutrition Policy and Management, Family and Community Health & Nutrition, Nutritional Epidemiology, Health & Nutrition Education, Health & Nutrition Promotion and Disease Prevention, Public Health Preparedness, Health Emergency Preparedness, or other relevant discipline(s).
Twelve years of progressively responsible professional work experience in all aspects of programme policy development, planning, management, and/or advisory support, in the technical area or programme sector resulting in recognized expertise in the technical area.
Expert knowledge of the technical areas of UNICEF programmes.
Expert technical leadership and knowledge of theories, principles and methods in the combination of selective fields of the following:
Public Health & Nutrition, International Health & Nutrition, Public Health & Nutrition Policy and Management, Family and Community Health & Nutrition, Public Health & Nutrition Preparedness, Health & Nutrition Emergency Preparedness.
Nutritional Epidemiology, Nutrition Research, Biostatistics, Biochemistry, Socio-medical Sciences.
Health & Nutrition Education, Health & Nutrition Promotion and Disease Prevention, Educational Interventions in Health & Nutritional Care.
Fluency in English and another UN language. Knowledge of the local language of the duty station an asset.
Competencies of Successful Candidate
- Has highest-level communication skills, including engaging and informative formal public speaking.
- Consistently achieves high-level results, managing and delivering projects on-time and on-budget.
- Creates and encourages a climate of team-working and collaboration in a multi-cultural environment.
- Has high-level leadership and supervisory skills; provides others with a clear direction; motivates and empowers others; recruits staff of a high caliber; provides staff with development opportunities and coaching.
- Sets, develops and revises organizational strategy and develops clear visions of the organization’s future potential.
- Analyzes and integrates diverse and complex quantitative and qualitative data from a wide range of sources.
- Quickly builds rapport with individuals and groups. Actively nurtures good relationships with people across all organizational levels and boundaries, and with government leaders and stakeholders.
- Identifies urgent and potentially risky decisions and acts on them promptly; initiates and generates organization-wide activities.
- Negotiates effectively by exploring a range of possibilities.
How to apply
If you want a challenging career while improving the lives of children around the world UNICEF, the leading children's rights organization, would like to hear from you.
Visit us at www.unicef.org/about/employ to register in our new e-Recruitment system and apply to this and other vacancies, quoting E-VN-2010-002496. Applications must be received by 17 December 2010.
Please note that only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.
In the selection of its staff, UNICEF is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities: well qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
HIV / AIDS Project Coordinator Vacancy -Zinduka Afrika
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Reporting Date: Immediately
Reporting to: Program Manager
Organization: Zinduka Afrika
Zinduka Afrika is Non- governmental Organization (NGO) has an opportunity for HIV/AIDs Project Coordinator.
Job Description: HIV/AIDs Project Co-ordinator is accountable for the coordination of HIV/AIDs section, including various components of the project implementation for intermediate and final results achievements.
Specific Job Responsibilities
Reporting to: Program Manager
Organization: Zinduka Afrika
Zinduka Afrika is Non- governmental Organization (NGO) has an opportunity for HIV/AIDs Project Coordinator.
Job Description: HIV/AIDs Project Co-ordinator is accountable for the coordination of HIV/AIDs section, including various components of the project implementation for intermediate and final results achievements.
Specific Job Responsibilities
- To coordinate and implement HIV/AIDs components of the project.
- Supervise the implementation process and in accordance with the deadlines based on plans and timeliness of the HIV/AIDs components.
- Assist in supervision and provision for efficient use of the financial resources of the HIV/AIDs project.
- Co-ordinate preparation of timely periodical reports and present monthly, quarterly and any other required reports of the project to the Program Manager in accordance to the set donor guidelines and approved organizational policies.
- Assist in the procurement of the materials, products and services which are necessary for the implementation of the HIV and AIDs project.
- Provide lead in Preparing suggestions, plans and other documents that results to enhanced strategy in the framework of the HIV/AIDs project.
- Co0rdinate timely request for funds and any other materials/equipments for the HIV/AIDs project.
- Identify and enhance networking and collaboration in the HIV and AIDs field.
- Participate in the monitoring and evaluation activity(s) for HIV/AIDS program.
- Spearhead in raising HIV and AIDs awareness.
- Assist in Lobbying and Advocacy in HIV/AIDs.
- Promote gender mainstreaming in the project.
- Mobilize resources; specifically write proposals for the purpose of HIV and AIDs Project.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Manager.
Required Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required:
- At least a first degree, in Social Work, Public Health, Public Administration, Psychology or any other related Social Science field. A diploma in Project Management will be an added advantage
- Extensive knowledge of HIV Prevention and Management
- At least three years experience in Project Management
- Must have worked with an NGO for not less than three years
- Computer Skills: Strong with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and Power Point.
Additional Desirable Qualifications:
- Program design and evaluation skills experience.
- Grant management skills
- Fund raising skills for instance proposal writing
- Good supervisory skills
- Ability to write Quality reports
- Must be a team player
Send Application letter, CV and Pastors Recommendation letter to info@zinduka-afrika.org; zinduka.afrika@gmail.com by 9th Thursday of December 2010.
Human Resources Intern, Commission based Sales Representatives Vacancies - Emergency Plus Medical Services
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Emergency Plus Medical Services is a company, limited by guarantee, fully owned by the Kenya Red Cross to offer emergency medical services which include 24hr ambulance service, first aid training and the sale of first aid kits.
When looking for an opportunity to join our team, the careers page is the place to log onto. There you will find all job vacancies that we currently have .
Eplus is an equal opportunity employer.
When looking for an opportunity to join our team, the careers page is the place to log onto. There you will find all job vacancies that we currently have .
Eplus is an equal opportunity employer.
Open Vacancies
Currently E-Plus is looking for a Human Resources Intern who will contribute to the accomplishment of Human Resources practices and objectives
1. Human Resources Intern
Location- Nairobi
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree or Diploma in Human Resource Management
Have a passion for HR Management
Experience in HR added advantage
2. Commission based Sales Representatives
Location Nairobi
Reporting to
Sales Manager
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver on sales targets
- Growth in business volumes and customer numbers
- Provide excellent customer service.
- Seek customer feedback on our products and services
- Provide regular Sales reports.
Qualifications & Experience
- A university degree or Diploma in Sales and Marketing/Business Diploma from a recognized institution.
- Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills.
- A passion and commitment to quality service performance.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to meet stringent targets within defined deadlines.
How to apply:
Send your application and a detailed CV to hr@eplus.co.keThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
For more information visit: www.eplus.co.ke
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Cabin Crew,Librarian (1),Storekeepers (2) Vacancies - CMC Aviation Limited
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CMC Aviation Limited is seeking to recruit experienced and self motivated individuals. To stay ahead, we depend on our team of peerless professionals in all fields. In line with our Business Strategy to offer efficient and quality service to our clients, we are seeking to recruit:
Cabin Crew
The successful candidate must possess the following qualifications:
Cabin Crew
The successful candidate must possess the following qualifications:
- O Level academic achievement with a mean grade of C+ and above, with passes in English.
- Must be at least 21 years of age but not above 27 years.
- Minimum height of 5.5 ft and maximum weight of 62kgs (ladies),
- Minimum height of 5.7 ft and maximum weight of 70kgs (gentlemen).
- Experience in customer care service is desirable.
- Must have a high standard of English; verbal, written and comprehension.
- Fluency in at least one foreign language preferably French will be an added advantage.
- Possession of a valid Kenyan passport.
- Ability to swim and basic knowledge of first aid are of an added value.
- Medically fit to meet regulatory requirements.
- All applicants must attach one passport size and one full photograph.
Librarian (1)
The successful candidate must possess the following qualifications:
The successful candidate must possess the following qualifications:
- A bachelors degree in library science
- Knowledge of library or archival operations and processes
- At least two years experience in a busy library within the aviation industry
- Skill in customer support and training
- Knowledge of general support activities for general library and / or archival operations and local policies and procedures
- Experience in library / archival technology applications
- Good people skills due to frequent public contact to provide information and direction
- Must possess the ability to lead or supervise others and / or function as a team member
- An independent worker who requires little or no supervision to work within applicable policies and procedures
Storekeepers (2)
The successful candidate must possess the following qualifications:
The successful candidate must possess the following qualifications:
- High School qualification ( C ) and above
- Certificate in warehouse management
- Advanced CIPS certificate or equivalent or KISM affiliate membership will be an added advantage
- Must be computer literate
- At least five (5) years experience in a busy warehouse preferably in aircraft technical stores or maintenance spare parts.
- The applicant must be a person of integrity, a team player and have effective communication skills
Applicants are also required to provide postal, telephone and email contacts of three referees.
Please attach copies of your testimonials to this application.
The application should reach us by 9th December 2010.
We regret that only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Send your application to:
The Human Resources Manager,
CMC Aviation Limited,
P.O Box 44580, 00100
Nairobi.
CMC Aviation Limited is an equal opportunity employer.
Administrative Assistant ,Manager, Flight Operations ,Accountant Vacancies - East African Community Civil Aviation Safety and Security Oversight Agency
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The Civil Aviation, Safety and Security Oversight Agency (CASSOA) is a specialized technical Institution of the East African Community with its headquarters in Entebbe, Uganda.
The Institution is charged with the responsibility of ensuring the development of a safe and secure civil aviation system in the region. CASSOA, in implementing its first 5-Year Strategic and Organisation Development Plans, has the following vacant positions which it requires to fill with suitable candidates — citizens of East Africa.
Duty station for all positions is in Entebbe, Uganda.
1. Administrative Assistant
Ref: CAS/HR/2010/004
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Grade: General Staff Category (G4)
Reports to: Principal HR and Administrative Officer
Main Purpose of the Job: To provide secretarial and administrative services to ensure effective office management
2. Manager, Flight Operations
Ref: CAS/HR/2010/005
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Grade: Professional Staff Category (P4)
Reports to: Director Regulation and Standardisation
Main purpose of the job: To coordinate and oversee the implementation of the safety oversight programmes and technical support to Partner States related to flight operations as approved by the Board.
3. Accountant
Ref: CAS/HR/2010/007
Grade: Professional Category (P1)
Reports to: Senior Accountant
Main purpose of the job: To provide technical support in the design, facilitation, and implementation of effective and efficient financial management systems and working capital management for sound decision making, in accordance with the relevant financial rules and regulations.
Interested candidates are advised to read the detailed job requirements of these positions on www.cassoa.org; www.eac.int or the Partner States’ Civil Aviation Authority websites (www.tcaa.go.tz; www.caa.co.ug; www.kcaa.or.ke; www.caa.gov.rw).
Terms and Conditions of Service:
These are established positions within the CASSOA structure which have contract terms of five (5) years renewable upon satisfactory performance.
Salary and Fringe Benefits:
The established positions offer a competitive salary and attractive fringe benefits including house allowance, transport allowance, educational allowance, medical and insurance cover.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their applications together with curriculum vitae, copies of both academic and professional certificates and testimonials, one recent passport sized photograph, names and addresses of three referees, and day time telephone/cell phone number, quoting the reference number of the position applied for by registered mail, courier, or as attachments to an email (all attachments should be in Acrobat organised in a zipped folder
labeled with your name) and dispatched to:
The Executive Director,
EAC CASSOA,
P.O Box 873, Entebbe, Uganda.
Plot 41/43 Circular Road.
Email: recruitment@cassoa.org
To reach EAC CASSOA offices by Friday 31st December 2010.
Please do not send your application via multiple routes.
Applications received after this deadline or with attachments not in the required format will not be considered. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Interested Candidates who had previously applied for the re-advertised positions are eligible to reapply.
The East African Community Civil Aviation Safety and Security Oversight Agency is an equal opportunity employer; therefore female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
CASSOA will only respond to those candidates who are shortlisted.
The Institution is charged with the responsibility of ensuring the development of a safe and secure civil aviation system in the region. CASSOA, in implementing its first 5-Year Strategic and Organisation Development Plans, has the following vacant positions which it requires to fill with suitable candidates — citizens of East Africa.
Duty station for all positions is in Entebbe, Uganda.
1. Administrative Assistant
Ref: CAS/HR/2010/004
Re-Advertisement
Grade: General Staff Category (G4)
Reports to: Principal HR and Administrative Officer
Main Purpose of the Job: To provide secretarial and administrative services to ensure effective office management
2. Manager, Flight Operations
Ref: CAS/HR/2010/005
Re-Advertisement
Grade: Professional Staff Category (P4)
Reports to: Director Regulation and Standardisation
Main purpose of the job: To coordinate and oversee the implementation of the safety oversight programmes and technical support to Partner States related to flight operations as approved by the Board.
3. Accountant
Ref: CAS/HR/2010/007
Grade: Professional Category (P1)
Reports to: Senior Accountant
Main purpose of the job: To provide technical support in the design, facilitation, and implementation of effective and efficient financial management systems and working capital management for sound decision making, in accordance with the relevant financial rules and regulations.
Interested candidates are advised to read the detailed job requirements of these positions on www.cassoa.org; www.eac.int or the Partner States’ Civil Aviation Authority websites (www.tcaa.go.tz; www.caa.co.ug; www.kcaa.or.ke; www.caa.gov.rw).
Terms and Conditions of Service:
These are established positions within the CASSOA structure which have contract terms of five (5) years renewable upon satisfactory performance.
Salary and Fringe Benefits:
The established positions offer a competitive salary and attractive fringe benefits including house allowance, transport allowance, educational allowance, medical and insurance cover.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their applications together with curriculum vitae, copies of both academic and professional certificates and testimonials, one recent passport sized photograph, names and addresses of three referees, and day time telephone/cell phone number, quoting the reference number of the position applied for by registered mail, courier, or as attachments to an email (all attachments should be in Acrobat organised in a zipped folder
labeled with your name) and dispatched to:
The Executive Director,
EAC CASSOA,
P.O Box 873, Entebbe, Uganda.
Plot 41/43 Circular Road.
Email: recruitment@cassoa.org
To reach EAC CASSOA offices by Friday 31st December 2010.
Please do not send your application via multiple routes.
Applications received after this deadline or with attachments not in the required format will not be considered. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Interested Candidates who had previously applied for the re-advertised positions are eligible to reapply.
The East African Community Civil Aviation Safety and Security Oversight Agency is an equal opportunity employer; therefore female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
CASSOA will only respond to those candidates who are shortlisted.
Course Administrator and Club Chef Jobs Vacancies - Sigona Golf Club
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Sigona Golf Club Limited, a leading Golf Club in the region has the following openings:
Reporting to the General Manager:
Course Administrator
Qualifications:
Reporting to the General Manager:
Course Administrator
Qualifications:
- Degree in Agriculture or Horticulture.
- At least three (3) years working experience in a busy agricultural or similar establishment with a large labour force.
- Able to supervise and train a large team of staff.
- Familiar with identifying and controlling soil and grass pests and diseases.
- Knowledge of course/agricultural machinery maintenance.
- Knowledge of Finance (budgets etc)
- Able to meet strict deadlines.
- Ability to work under pressure.
Club Chef:
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
- Degree or Diploma in Food Production from a recognized institution
- At lease five years experience in leadership role in a busy kitchen
- Conversant with recipes creation and menu composition ideal for a four star Food and Beverage operation.
- Creativity in Oriental and African dishes
- Knowledge of Chinese and Indian cuisine essential over that of continental cuisine.
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work with minimum supervision
- Flexibility and able to work long hour
Application should be emailed or sent to:
The General Manager
Sigona Golf Club
P O Box 10
Kikuyu – 00902
Email: info@sigonagolf.com
Applications must be received by 15th December, 2010
Registered Community Health Nurse Vacancy - Finlays Kenya
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About The Company
We are a leading agri – business Company and part of a multinational with a major presence in Europe, Asia, America and Africa and which employs about 23,000 people to run its operations in Kenya.
Finlays is a member of the Swire Group, a diversified business house with activities all over the world. We invite applications for the post of KRCHN which has arisen in our expansive Kericho operations.
The Job
Reporting to the Company Nursing Officer I/C, the job holder will provide primary and curative health services to the company’s employees with the aim of having a healthy and productive workforce.
The job holder will be responsible for the day-day running of the health centre in liaison with the company medical officer.This is a junior management position.
Key Responsibilities
We are a leading agri – business Company and part of a multinational with a major presence in Europe, Asia, America and Africa and which employs about 23,000 people to run its operations in Kenya.
Finlays is a member of the Swire Group, a diversified business house with activities all over the world. We invite applications for the post of KRCHN which has arisen in our expansive Kericho operations.
The Job
Reporting to the Company Nursing Officer I/C, the job holder will provide primary and curative health services to the company’s employees with the aim of having a healthy and productive workforce.
The job holder will be responsible for the day-day running of the health centre in liaison with the company medical officer.This is a junior management position.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care to all patients (employees and their dependants)
- Provide OPD services to include nutrition and TB management.
- Provide MCH/FP/VCT services
- Provide safe maternity services
- Prepare & submit various weekly/monthly reports to the nursing officer
- Prepare reports for submission to the government.
- Order drugs from the pharmacy and ensure that there is enough stock in the dispensary
- Ensure best Health and Safety practices are adhered to by monitoring industrial and non-industrial injuries, attending meetings on Health and Safety, assist in the development of health and safety guidelines within the organisation
- Carry out continuous health education and continuous medical education for clients and colleagues respectively
Minimum Requirements
- Diploma in Community Health Nursing from a recognized institution
- Registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya
- Experience of at least 2 yrs in a busy institution with an inpatient facility
- Training or experience in management of HIV/AIDS is an added advantage
- Certificate in any counselling course
- Administrative and basic computer knowledge is an added advantage
- Good organisational and communication skills
If you meet the requirements of this position, please submit an application, including a detailed CV, your postal address, E-mail, telephone contacts with the names and addresses of three referees one of whom must be your current supervisor so as to reach us not later than 10th December 2010 and be addressed to:
Senior Human Resource Manager
P O Box 223 – 20200 Kericho
Fax: 052 – 32053
Email: careers@finlays.co.ke
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Teaching Vacancies - Kericho Primary School
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Kericho primary school is a private academic institution owned by the Kenya Tea Growers Association.
The Kenya Tea Growers Association is a dynamic organization in the tea industry, established to promote industry leadership and foster profitable growth in harmony with good corporate citizenship and a sustainable approach to business.
Kericho Primary school is offering quality nursery and primary education based on the 8-4-4 system against the backdrop of moral and social values.
The positions
Reporting to the Head teacher, the school seeks to recruit dedicated, and results orientated professionals to fill the following teaching positions;
The Kenya Tea Growers Association is a dynamic organization in the tea industry, established to promote industry leadership and foster profitable growth in harmony with good corporate citizenship and a sustainable approach to business.
Kericho Primary school is offering quality nursery and primary education based on the 8-4-4 system against the backdrop of moral and social values.
The positions
Reporting to the Head teacher, the school seeks to recruit dedicated, and results orientated professionals to fill the following teaching positions;
- Math /Social Studies
- Science/CRE.
Key responsibilities
The jobholder(s) will:
The jobholder(s) will:
- Offer quality teaching with specialization in the above subjects’ combination.
- Participate in school academic and co-curriculum activities.
- Monitor performance of students and provide necessary reports to school management.
The person
- P1 certificate from a recognized institution
- At least three (3) years teaching experience in reputable institution and particularly in upper primary
- Proven track record in achieving good results to being ranked amongst the top from at least provincial level
- Energetic, self driven and of high integrity.
- Communicates clearly and in a concise manner
- Possesses good interpersonal skills with the ability to network with colleagues
If you meet the requirements of these positions, please submit an application, including a detailed CV, your postal address, E-mail, telephone contacts with the names and addresses of three professional referees so as to reach us not later than 16th December 2010 and be addressed to;
The Head Teacher,
Kericho Primary school,
Box 109-20200,
Kericho
E-mail: kprimary@africaonline.co.ke
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Program Officers Vacancies - The National Organization of Peer Educators (NOPE)
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The National Organization of Peer Educators (NOPE) is a Non-governmental organization that provides a range of professional services and technical assistance to companies, NGOs and other organizations to establish and manage comprehensive and integrated HIV/AIDS/TB/Malaria/RH/FP programs, using peer-centered approaches.
In addition to implementing donor-funded programs, NOPE also provides consultancy services to private sector, public sector and civil society organizations.
For more information please visit our website www.nope.or.ke
NOPE is a strategic partner in the APHIAplus Zone 4 (Eastern and Central) project within a consortium led by Jhpiego and funded by USAID.
APHIAplus will support integrated service delivery and address the social determinants of health in the technical areas of HIV/AIDS, malaria, family planning and tuberculosis, and MNCH, and to a lesser extent water and sanitation. The project is seeking to recruit Kenyan Nationals to fill the following positions;
Program Officers - Behavioral Interventions (3)
Ref: - HR/2010/12/6
Stationed in Nyeri, Embu and Machakos and reporting to the Technical Advisor (BI), the incumbents will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and management of project activities.
S/he will ensure timely and efficient achievement of the project’s objectives through strengthening district level Behavioral Change Communication (BCC) committees in Eastern/Central.
Specific areas of responsibility will include;
In addition to implementing donor-funded programs, NOPE also provides consultancy services to private sector, public sector and civil society organizations.
For more information please visit our website www.nope.or.ke
NOPE is a strategic partner in the APHIAplus Zone 4 (Eastern and Central) project within a consortium led by Jhpiego and funded by USAID.
APHIAplus will support integrated service delivery and address the social determinants of health in the technical areas of HIV/AIDS, malaria, family planning and tuberculosis, and MNCH, and to a lesser extent water and sanitation. The project is seeking to recruit Kenyan Nationals to fill the following positions;
Program Officers - Behavioral Interventions (3)
Ref: - HR/2010/12/6
Stationed in Nyeri, Embu and Machakos and reporting to the Technical Advisor (BI), the incumbents will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and management of project activities.
S/he will ensure timely and efficient achievement of the project’s objectives through strengthening district level Behavioral Change Communication (BCC) committees in Eastern/Central.
Specific areas of responsibility will include;
- Providing leadership in the program through, planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating program activities including writing technical reports for donors
- Managing activity budgets including processing relevant financial transactions
- Providing technical assistance to Local Implementing Partners (LIPs) on comprehensive, program design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
- Representing the program in technical committees at provincial, district/county level
- Providing leadership to program staff in documentation and dissemination of best practices and lessons learnt
Qualifications, experience and skills;
The ideal candidate should have a degree in Social Science, Public Health or a related field with at least 5 years experience in project management, monitoring and evaluation preferably in health programs with significant exposure and understanding of key issues within the field of HIV and AIDS prevention.
Hands on experience managing and leading technical and administrative teams for USG funded programs strongly desired.
In addition, the candidate should have a proven track-record of building effective partnerships and strategic alliances. S/he must have strong analytical, problem solving, team dynamic skills, strong communication and networking skills and should be able to work with minimal supervision.
Associate Program Officers - Behavioral Interventions (4)
Ref: - HR/2010/12/7
Stationed in Murang’a, Thika, Makueni and Machakos and reporting to the Program Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for delivering the project outputs through the implementation of project activities including mobilizing youth, women and communities for health seeking and healthier behaviors using participatory and peer centered approaches geared towards increasing home-based health practices popularizing preventive and curative protocols.
Specific areas of responsibility will include;
The ideal candidate should have a degree in Social Science, Public Health or a related field with at least 5 years experience in project management, monitoring and evaluation preferably in health programs with significant exposure and understanding of key issues within the field of HIV and AIDS prevention.
Hands on experience managing and leading technical and administrative teams for USG funded programs strongly desired.
In addition, the candidate should have a proven track-record of building effective partnerships and strategic alliances. S/he must have strong analytical, problem solving, team dynamic skills, strong communication and networking skills and should be able to work with minimal supervision.
Associate Program Officers - Behavioral Interventions (4)
Ref: - HR/2010/12/7
Stationed in Murang’a, Thika, Makueni and Machakos and reporting to the Program Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for delivering the project outputs through the implementation of project activities including mobilizing youth, women and communities for health seeking and healthier behaviors using participatory and peer centered approaches geared towards increasing home-based health practices popularizing preventive and curative protocols.
Specific areas of responsibility will include;
- Planning and coordinating the implementation of BCC activities targeted at the youth, women, agencies and communities within the project areas.
- Coordinating and supporting the development of District BCC Committees responsible for demand creation
- Networking and collaborating with Partners, FBOs and CBOs
- Facilitating training of Peer Educators and Trainers of Peer Educators amongst the beneficiary population
- Conducting regular documentation of processes, challenges and lessons learnt
The ideal candidates should have a Degree/Higher National Diploma in Social Science, Community Development or related field with a minimum of 3 years hands on experience in project work. Experience in Behaviour Change Communication ( BCC) in HIV/AIDS is required.
Experience working in donor funded programs, working within USG funded programs will be an added advantage. S/he should have proven skills in training and facilitation, monitoring and evaluation, excellent communication skills – both written and spoken should be computer literate and able to work with minimal supervision.
Please visit our website www.nope.or.ke for a more detailed Job description.
If you meet the criteria above, please send your application, CV specifying preferred workstation including remuneration requirements and contact details of three work-related referees, to The Human Resource & Admin. Manager, National Organization of Peer Educators (NOPE) to HR@nope.or.ke.
No phone calls please.
We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Closing Date: December 15, 2010
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