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Ref No: 111/CH/TS

Since its inception 10 years ago, the National Campaign Against Drug Abuse Authority (NACADA) has played a key role in coordinating and implementing a highly effective multi-sectoral response to alcohol and drug abuse in Kenya.

In order to further consolidate the gains made and achieve the objectives of the current strategic plan, the NACADA Advisory Board wishes to recruit a dynamic and highly focused individual to the key position of National Coordinator/CEO who will also serve as Secretary to the Board.

Under the direction of the Advisory Board, the National Coordinator/CEO will provide visionary leadership of the management team and enhance relationships with various Government Departments, Non-Governmental Organization (NGO's), Community Based Organizations (C.B.O's) and international Institutions responsible for addressing issues of drugs and substance

Key responsibilities

The Equity Group Foundation was established in 2006. It is the institutional home for Equity Group’s social initiatives and interventions.

The Foundation’s aim is to catalyse the socio-economic prosperity of the people of Africa by giving opportunity to the millions at the bottom of the pyramid to be incorporated into the modern economy.

Having demonstrated scalability, impact and high return on investment, the Foundation has started attracting organisations and development partners who wish to do good to society without duplicating and/or investing in infrastructure. This is by leveraging on the Equity Group’s infrastructure.

The Foundation recognises the diverse nature of the socio-economic needs of the people of Africa and has identified six programme areas on which it lays its emphasis.

These are: Education and leadership development, agriculture, entrepreneurship, health, innovation and environmental sustainability. These programme areas support the Foundation in realising its vision and mission.

Vision: To champion the social and economic transformation of the people of Africa.

Mission: We champion the transformation of lives and livelihoods through development and implementation of innovative programmes that leverage existing infrastructure and link partners to the bottom of the pyramid.

The Foundation is implementing the Financial Education and Entrepreneurship program that has a holistic focus of creating a pathway to greater financial access (financial literacy training and access to savings and loans services) as well as providing financial advisory services to help develop, strengthen and grow women and youth microenterprises.

The Entrepreneurship Trainer will deliver training under the financial literacy and entrepreneurship programme to women and youth in Kenya.

The Position

Reporting to the Master Trainer, the role holder will be responsible for building the capacity of micro and small entrepreneurs through training in an assigned branch.

Candidate’s Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

Post: Clerks of works for construction works

Experience:

Job Ref: 4734

Job Title: Brand Manager

Remarks:

Radio Africa Group is a fast growing and dynamic media company consisting of 6 radio stations, one TV station and one newspaper.

We are looking for talented, energetic, ambitious and self motivated individuals keen on a career enhancing opportunity, to fill the following positions.

Studio Production Executive
Ref HR 1 /03/11

Reporting to the Channel Executive, the Studio Production Executive will creatively incorporate a variety of film techniques using digital, video, electronic, film cameras and also undertake still pictures if and when required.

Key Responsibilities

Junior Animator
Ref HR 2/03/11

Reporting to the Imaging & Content Executive, the Junior Animator will create graphics and develop animations from various concepts

Key Responsibilities

A progressive group of companies with expansive, fast and sustainable growth in unique commercial premises, hospitality facilities specializing in apartments, restaurants and lodges is looking for self driven and result oriented individuals to move its business to the next level.

We are looking for highly qualified personnel who can lead or work in a multi cultural team of fine professionals at the very top end of their area of specialization.

Group Property Manager

We are looking for candidates with a Bachelors degree in Engineering, Building or Quantity Surveying or Land Economics with at least five years' relevant management experience in the real estate sector.

The successful candidate will be responsible for effective management and maintenance of residential and commercial properties to the satisfaction of the customers. Experience in project management is essential.

Key Outputs

Group Internal Auditor

The Group Internal Auditor will be expected to provide independent, objective internal audit and consulting services to the Group in order to achieve the company's financial operational marketing and control goals of market share, PBT and Accounting/governance best practice.

The Group Internal Auditor is expected to develop, review and appraise the soundness, adequacy and application of Accounting/operating systems, controls and structures in achieving of business objectives.

To ascertain and ensure that company assets are accounted for and safeguarded from losses and risks of all kinds.

To ensure that there is complete compliance with established policies, laws, procedures and standards e.g. Generally Accepted Accounting Standards/IFRS, Company's Act, Income Tax Act, local authority etc.

To ascertain the reliability/correctness of Management Information and data developed within the companies.

Key Outputs

Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims

Undergraduate Scholarship Programme for Muslim Communities in Non-Member Countries Announcement

For Academic Year 1432H (2011-2012)

1. The Islamic Development Bank (IDB), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is pleased to announce the availability of Scholarships for undergraduate study under “the IDB Scholarship Programme for Muslim Communities in Kenya”.

2. The IDB Scholarship Programme offers Scholarships to the selected candidates to pursue undergraduate study in the fields of Medicine, Engineering, Agriculture and related subjects. The scholarship covers:-

3. Prospective applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

The B.O.G wishes to advertise for the post of Bursar.

Interested applicants must be self driven, ready to work for extra hours and be persons of integrity.

Bible Translation & Literacy (E.A)

BTL Christian International Conference Centre -Ruiru

Employment Opportunity

Conference Centre Sous Chef

BTL Christian International Conference Centre-Ruiru is wholly owned by Bible Translation and Literacy (EA).We offer accommodation, conferencing and catering services to both local and international guests.

The Conference Centre is seeking to recruit a dynamic and highly motivated Kenyan to fill the above mentioned Job Opening.

The Chef shall be in charge of all kitchen production (Buffet & A la carte), services and controls.

Qualifications/Requirements

A Dynamic Protestant Church in the Eastland’s Region of Nairobi wishes to fill the following positions in its Organizational Structure.

Deputy Senior Pastor/Church Administrator

Person Specification:

Youth and Sunday School Pastor

Job Purpose: The person will double as the Youth and Sunday school Pastor. He/she must be able to work with very dynamic youth groups, and must posses relevant skills to develop and nurture both new and existing programs.

In addition, the person will organize and lead all Sunday school programs. The person will be a team player providing leadership to the team of Sunday school teachers.

He/she will seek to conduct and improve the services of the Sunday school including providing relevant materials, planning for the programs and other motivating activities for the children.

Person Specifications:

Applications are invited for the following teaching posts for September 2011.

Secondary Section

1. Biology / Chemistry — ‘A’ Level

2. Psychology — ‘A’ Level

3. ICT-’A’ Level

4. Spanish—’A’ Level

5. Accounting — ‘A’ Level

6. Business Studies — ‘A’ Level

7. Physics — ‘A’ Level

8. Law-’A’ Level

The applicants should:

All Saints Cathedral Nairobi invites applications for person interested in position of:

Job title: Hospitality Manager

Job Group: 3

Department: Administration

Responsible to: Cathedral Administrator

Overall objective

To manage the hospitality and general facilities of the Cathedral and its institutions.

Responsibilities

Relevant Job Experience

Three years experience in a similar position.

Job Title: Building Maintenance Officer

Department: Administration

Report to: Hospitality Manager

Main Purpose of Job

To manage the building and maintenance activities to ensure proper upkeep of Cathedral facilities.

Responsibilities

Relevant Job Experience

At least 3 years’ experience in construction and property maintenance.

Job Title: Clerk of Works (1 Year Contract)

Department: Administration

Report to: Cathedral Administrator

Main Purpose of Job

To manage the building and maintenance activities to ensure proper upkeep of Cathedral facilities.

Responsibilities

Job Title: Software Developer

Responsibilities

Our client,seeks to hire Food Technologist with hands-on experience in food processing, demonstrates strong technical skills, understands products processing, quality assurance, packaging and store management.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Do you Love Photography?

If you enjoy PHOTOGRAPHY, making memories with your photos, and sharing those creative photo techniques with others, then this is the job you will love!!

A local website is looking for friendly, outgoing representative, preferably a lady aged between 20 - 29 years who will be responsible for coordinating and posting daily updates (photos) to the company’s website and marketing it online.

Note: A very active facebook user or any other social network is an added advantage.

If you feel that you meet the above criteria and want to grow with us, send your application to jobs@pichazetu.com

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Clearly indicate the minimum salary expectation.

Our Client is recruiting data collectors for the SIMAMA Kenya’s 2011 Numeracy and Literacy Survey for the data collection exercise for Various Counties and Regions in Kenya.

The data collectors will be recruited on the basis of meeting the requirements stated below and their familiarity with or being a resident in their respective areas.

This will be a voluntary assignment. However, a small stipend will be provided after the assignment. A certificate of participation will also be provided after the data collectors training.

Candidate Requirements

A medium size professional garage is looking for a workshop manager/supervisor.

The preferred candidate will be responsible for;

Title: Part Time Corporate Trainer

Department: Training

Reports to: CEO

ClassiQue Concepts Ltd, Professionals in Corporate and Hospitality Training, Executive Corporate Meeting Planning and Travel Agency - require a Dynamic, High Energy, & Self Driven & Motivated Professional Part-Time Trainer.

The successful candidate will enjoy working with a dedicated team and working for an organization committed to Excellence, Diligence, and Integrity.

This is a demanding, challenging and exciting role, requiring a creative individual with strong skills and qualifications along with great attitude, great team spirit, honesty, integrity and professionalism.

The Trainer position is responsible for facilitating training to a dynamic work force. This position is responsible for developing, delivering, and measuring the effectiveness of training programs. Training programs consist of products, services, business processes and soft-skill programs.

The Trainer collaborates with the training team, subject matter experts, and business partners, to identify learning requirements and recommend appropriate strategies to meet the business needs, and to ensure effective implementation of all training initiatives.

Requirements

About our Organisation

CIMMYT is committed to improving livelihoods in developing countries. Through strong science and effective partnerships, we create, share, and use knowledge and agricultural technology to increase food security, improves the productivity and profitability of farming systems, and sustain natural resources in developing countries.

CIMMYT is an international non-profit research and training center with direct links to about 100 developing countries through offices in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

We participate in an extensive global network of people and organizations who share similar development goals, including the public and private sector, nongovernmental and civil society organizations, relief and health agencies, farmers, and the development assistance community.

The Position

The position shall be based at CIMMYT Nairobi/Kiboko offices.

The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Senior Scientist, providing technical support to CIMMYT scientists by carrying out the following activities:

Terms of offer

The World Agroforestry Centre is an equal opportunity employer and offers a collegial and gender-sensitive working environment.

We believe that staff diversity promotes excellence and strongly encourage applications from qualified women. This position is on local terms and will be for an initial period of three (3)
years, renewable subject to six (6) months’ probation period, assessment of performance, continued relevance of the position and availability of resources.

How to apply

Applications for the position must include:

Vacancy No: IOM/013/11

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya

Position Title: Project Assistant (Finance) - Grants Administration

Classification: Grade G5/O1 (UN Salary Scale for GS staff)

Type of Appointment: 6 months special all inclusive contract (with the possibility of extension)

The International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) TIS project is a 3-pronged initiative engaged with the provision of skills transfer from the Somali Diaspora; rehabilitation of light infrastructure; and strengthening government and public services to improve livelihoods.

The program is funded by USAID utilizing a particular concept based upon the stabilization of communities and post-conflict recovery strategies.

Under the supervision of the Grants Manager, the Project Assistant (Finance) will manage the financial administration of the TIS project, including payment verification, general accounting duties and managing financial documents and reports, in accordance with the 10M and donor financial rules and regulations.

Desirable qualifications will include the following:

About our organization

The World Agroforestry Centre (also known as the International Centre for Research in Agroforestry or ICRAF) is an independent research institution which generates science-based knowledge about the complex role trees play in agricultural landscapes and rural livelihoods.

As part of the Centre’s work to bring tree-based solutions to bear on poverty and environmental problems, researchers – working in close collaboration with partners – are developing new technologies, tools and policy recommendations for increased food security and ecosystem health.

The Centre’s headquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya, and research is conducted in 23 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. We are supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and receive funding from over 50 different donors.

To learn more about our organization, please visit our website: www.worldagroforestry.org

About the position

We are looking for a Kenyan national who has experience in conducting strategic research in at least one of the following areas: value chain analysis, enterprise development, quality assurance systems, and/or innovative extension approaches.

The job specifically includes the following duties and responsibilities:

1. Conduct research focusing on

2. Project development and fundraising

3. Supervise graduate students

4. Initiate and manage partnerships with a range of different national and international stakeholders (public sector, private sector, NGOs, etc.)

Requirements

Terms of offer

The World Agroforestry Centre is an equal opportunity employer and offers a collegial and gender-sensitive working environment.

We believe that staff diversity promotes excellence and strongly encourage applications from qualified women. This position is to be stationed in Nairobi, Kenya.

The appointment will be for an initial period of three (3) years, renewable subject to nine (9) months probation period, assessment of performance, continued relevance of the position and availability of resources.

How to apply

Applications for the position must include:

The company has a number of new opportunities in the Rolling Stock department, which is undergoing major restructuring focussing on the introduction of best management practice and technical excellence.

Qualified employees wishing to be part of this team are encouraged to apply.

Mechanical Engineer

Reporting to the General Manager, Rolling Stock Maintenance, he/she will be responsible for ensuring that locomotives and rolling stock are developed and maintained to agreed availability and cost standards.

Key responsibilities for this position include:

Electrical Engineer

Reporting to the General Manager, Rolling Stock Maintenance, he/she will be responsible for directing and controlling the company’s electrical engineering function to ensure the provision of electrical services to the company and electrical installations are developed and maintained to
the required standards and within agreed budget levels.

Knowledge, experience and skills for this position include:

Forecast an end to global poverty…

Regional Finance Officer – Southern Africa / Horn & East Africa

Location: TBC

Salary: £26 - £29,000 per annum

Closing Date: 21st March 2011

Interview Date – W/C 3 April 2011

VSO is a leading international development organisation that fights poverty through people. We deliver relevant and cost effective work that promotes volunteering to fight global poverty in over 50 countries around the world.

With principal responsibility for restricted funding in each region, the Regional Finance Officer plays a key role in supporting and advising programme offices in managing their donor grants, budgets and reports, and building up programme office capacity in finance and donor contract related matters.

The role also covers general financial management work relating to country offices where priorities and time allows.

The position is part of a matrix management structure, working closely with the Finance Manager International Programmes, Regional Director and members of the Regional Management and Support Team.

We are looking for a person who is: