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Front-End Designer Job Vacancy- Web/Graphics/Apps - Creafinity Limited

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Creafinity Limited is a Kenyan based enterprise with the aim of using technology to improve business.

We specialize in web site design and development, System development, interactive media, E-business applications, Corporate Identity and Photography.

Creafinity Limited is an innovative firm that believes in the power of technology in running today’s businesses.

Purpose of Position

The Front-end Designer position entails designing web site user interfaces and integrating back-end applications. In addition, enhancing the design and usability of existing web sites is also required.

You must be must be highly motivated, creative, technically adept, work independently and or in a team and be able to communicate well both verbally and in written form.

The following key aspects also apply:
  • Contribute to the development of web site user interfaces and internet applications on time and according to project budgets and will be committed to continuously improving and sharing your technical expertise.
  • Participate in technical design, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance of web sites.
  • Report on the status of efforts, identifying issues that inhibit the attainment of project goals and implementing corrective action.
  • Remain up to date on web technologies, evaluate software packages and make recommendations to management.
  • Have a passion for bringing the user’s perspective into the design and development process.
  • Be able to understand business needs behind client requirements and design effective web site solutions to meet business needs.
  • Design and development of prototypes and storyboards to effectively communicate design direction to the production team.
  • Identify and solve technical challenges of existing and new web design components.
  • Development of UI standards for the development team.
  • Conduct usability analysis of existing functionality
Front-end Designer Job Requirements

The Web/Graphic Designer will also meet the following requirements:
  • Demonstrated ability to work against a plan and meet deadlines.
  • Detail oriented and analytical.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to complete work assignments and achieve results in an ambiguous work environment.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suites, Flash, PHP Programming, CSS, Java and JavaScript, HTML, MySQL and CGI Scripting.
  • Have well-developed interpersonal skills.
  • Have an ability to convey complex thoughts, both written and oral, in clear, concise and timely fashion.
  • Openly and actively communicate information.
  • Accountable for personal performance.
  • Build and leverage a network of experts within and external to Creafinity to supplement one’s own expertise.
  • Function effectively in a virtual team environment.
  • Learn new concepts quickly and apply them in the course of his/her work.
  • Assist in the definition of technical requirements in response to internal and external customer needs, ensuring clear priorities are set.
  • Lead the scoping of technical solutions in response to client requirements, working with software engineers, graphic designers, quality assurance and release management functions.
  • Manage all aspects of client projects through the lifecycle delivering to time and budget, (including Risk, Quality, third party milestones), ensuring that the solution meets the client requirements.
  • Communicate project plans to the client.
  • Assist the Business Development team in pre-sales roles where necessary.
  • Contribute to other areas of the business and undertake additional responsibilities where necessary.
To be successful in the position of Front-end Designer, you will need to show:
  • Accuracy, reliability and enthusiasm.
  • Previous and recent experience in a similar environment.
  • Flexibility with working hours.
  • An outgoing, confident individual with initiative.
  • “Can do” attitude
To apply for this position send in your CV to hr@creafinity.co.ke to reach us on or not later than 15 July 2011.

You can find out more about Creafinity from our website at www.creafinity.co.ke

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ERP Administrator Vacancy - GIBB Africa Ltd

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GIBB Africa Ltd seeks to recruit a suitable candidate for the following position:

ERP Administrator

Responsibilities
  • On-time support to all GIBB ERP end-users on the LAN and remotely.
  • Development & customization of approved system amendments and additions for the GIBB ERP.
  • Ensuring the reliable performance of GIBB ERP system.
  • Resolving GIBB ERP hardware, software and system related problems.
  • Monitoring and maintaining GIBB ERP system security, data & system back-up.
  • Installing new software releases and system upgrades, and evaluating and installing ERP patches.
Qualifications
  • Degree in IT
  • Should be able to program in Visual Basic, Active Server Pages (ASP).
  • Should have knowledge of and be able to administer Microsoft SQL Server 2005 or above.
Working Experience
  • At least 2 years of systems development.
Interested candidates should submit their applications by post or hand delivery, enclosing copies of academic certificates, copies of reference letters, detailed Curriculum Vitae, their address, telephone and email contact, on or before 22 July 2011.

The applications should be addressed to:

The Human Resources Manager
GIBB Africa Limited
5th Floor, Office of The Prime Minister’s Building,
Harambee Avenue
P O Box 30020-00100 Nairobi
Or Email: hr@gibbafrica.com

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Information Management Business Development Sales Vacancy - IBM Africa

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We are looking for a professional, results-oriented sales person with a proven track record to take responsibility for sales of the IBM Information Management solution portfolio in your assigned territory in the Africa.

Information Management software helps customers manage business data and support operational and analytic applications with powerful data servers. It provides real-time access to business information and an enterprise-wide view of their critical business data.

As the Information Management Business Development professional for IBM Africa you will be expected to take ownership and accountability for driving business in your assigned territory by
  • Developing a network of customer contacts and meeting regularly to identify, progress and close sales opportunities in line with the Sales Plan and in a timely manner
  • Work with Teams on the development of solutions to customer business requirements by providing brand portfolio expertise and, where appropriate, in a leadership role
  • Submit accurate, comprehensive and current inputs to the territory sales forecasting process, using the recognised tools provided for this purpose
  • Interact with and help develop the Business Partner ecosystem in order to maximise their business results
  • Engage, negotiate with and influence C-level Executives and decision-makers
The applicant will be expected to possess
  • A minimum of two years experience in high-performance transactional selling with consistent year-over-year over-quota achievement
  • Product and solution experience and skill in the Information Management portfolio, or as a minimum in a related competitive or complementary market offering (database technology such as Oracle, DB2, Informix, MS-SQL, Sybase, ……)
  • Experience in identifying viable new markets in which to sell software.
  • Generally, a good understanding of the selling of software solutions and tools used to solve business problems
  • Good collaboration and teamwork skills, ability to demonstrate a commitment to team goals
  • Ability to foster rapport, trust and confidence with customers, an understanding and ability to determine current and future needs, exceed expectations, monitor satisfaction, build/maintain positive relations
  • Negotiation skills- to clarify the interests and positions of all parties, adjust tactics to achieve desired results and develop alternative options for mutual gain
  • The ability to forecast accurately
  • That you are a winner prepared to go the extra mile to be successful
  • Education to University Degree level
  • Willingness to travel extensively within territory
  • 100% fluency in written and spoken English
Experience of selling in the Africa region would be an additional advantage

Required
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • English: Fluent
Preferred
  • Bachelor's Degree
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

All candidates should apply directly on the website,kindly follow the link below to apply online:

https://jobs3.netmedia1.com/cp/job_summary.jsp?job_id=S_D-0411273


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Business Analytics (SPSS) Sales Vacancy - IBM Africa

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Job description

We are looking for a professional, results-oriented sales person with a proven track record to take responsibility for sales of the Business Analytics solution portfolio in your assigned territory in the East Africa.

Business Analytics is a comprehensive portfolio of business intelligence, advanced analytics, financial performance and strategy management and analytic applications that provide the customer with a clear, immediate and actionable insight into current performance and the ability to predict future outcomes.

As the Business Analytics professional for IBM East Africa you will be expected to take ownership and accountability for driving business in your assigned territory by -
  • Developing a network of customer contacts and meeting regularly to identify, progress and close sales opportunities in line with the Sales Plan and in a timely manner
  • Work with Teams on the development of solutions to customer business requirements by providing brand portfolio expertise and, where appropriate, in a leadership role
  • Submit accurate, comprehensive and current inputs to the territory sales forecasting process, using the recognised tools provided for this purpose
  • Interact with and help develop the Business Partner ecosystem in order to maximise their business results
  • Engage, negotiate with and influence C-level Executives and decision-makers
The applicant will be expected to possess –
  • A minimum of two years experience in high-performance transactional selling with consistent year-over-year over-quota achievement
  • Product and solution experience and skill in the Business Analytics portfolio, or as a minimum in a related competitive or complementary market offering
  • Experience in identifying viable new markets in which to sell software.
  • Generally, a good understanding of the selling of software solutions and tools used to solve business problems
  • Good collaboration and teamwork skills, ability to demonstrate a commitment to team goals through attitude, contribution and cooperation, willingness to participate in a team, share information, exhibit objectivity and openness to others' views; take accountability for own actions, putting success of team above own interest
  • Ability to foster rapport, trust and confidence with customers, an understanding and ability to determine current and future needs, exceed expectations, monitor satisfaction, build/maintain positive relations
  • Negotiation skills- to clarify the interests and positions of all parties, adjust tactics to achieve desired results, manage conflict, manipulation and strong emotions, develop alternative options for mutual gain, build consensus through give and take
  • A professional and businesslike appearance and demeanour
  • A desire to be successful
  • The ability to forecast accurately
  • Strong written, verbal, and presentational skills
  • Sound business acumen
  • That you are a winner prepared to go the extra mile to be successful
  • Education to University Degree level
  • Willingness to travel extensively within territory
  • 100% fluency in written and spoken English
Experience of selling in the East Africa region would be an additional advantage

Required
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • English: Fluent
Preferred
  • Bachelor's Degree
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

All candidates should apply directly on the website, kindly follow the link below to apply online

https://jobs3.netmedia1.com/cp/job_summary.jsp?job_id=S_D-0411270

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Information Management (IM) Tech Sales Vacancy - IBM Africa

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Job description

IBM Software Group (SWG) is almost a company in its own right, the second largest software business in the world. It has around 37,000 employees, the world’s largest direct software sales force of 10,000, 30 software labs, 24 on demand software centres and 14,000 employees dedicated to open software technologies.

IBM Software Group offers the on demand operating infrastructure environment with a wide range of middleware for all types of computing platforms.

SWG supports the hundreds of thousands of customers worldwide who rely on IBM mainframes, mid-range processors, personal computers and global networks to conduct e-commerce, collaboration and content hosting. SWG offerings span over five major brands: Information Management, Lotus, Tivoli, WebSphere and Rational.

Information Management (IM) software helps customers manage business data and support operational and analytic applications with powerful data servers. It provides real-time access to business information and an enterprise-wide view of their critical business data.

As the IM Technical Professional you will work with the Account Executive team to provide technical sales support in sales/product presentations, product positioning and product demonstration.

Building proof-of-concept applications based on customer requirements you will demonstrate the feasibility of the application, often requiring rapid prototyping. You will be required to provide product evaluation support, product installation, application prototyping and benchmarks, as well as providing post sales support training, problem diagnosis, escalation and resolution.

The successful applicant will have the ability to grasp new technology and be up to date with new versions/releases and products with little training. The person this role will suit is a strong team player who can be given a task and complete the task with little or no guidance. You will be experienced in taking the time to understand the problem and find the solution in the most creative way possible.

Skills Required:
  • Strong understanding of database, database tools, data governance concepts and technologies.
  • Business oriented, capable of understanding customer issues and linking business to technology, building strong ROI and business justification for investment.
  • Good presentation skills, strong objection handling.
  • Understand the requirements of a project from scoping, expectation setting, requirements gathering, working with services teams, preparing the right offer for the customer.
  • Ability to communicate with C-Level
Desired Career Experience:
  • 5-10 years in customer facing technical role
  • Knowledge of sales cycle
  • Worked with database technology (Oracle, DB2, Informix, MS-SQL, Sybase, ……)
Desired Education:
  • B.Sc in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering
  • Fluent English and Arabic language, French is an advantage
Experience of selling in the East Africa region would be an additional advantage

Required
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • English: Fluent
Preferred
  • Bachelor's Degree
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

All candidates should apply directly on the website, kindly follow the link below to apply online:

https://jobs3.netmedia1.com/cp/job_summary.jsp?job_id=S_D-0411276

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Lotus Technical Sales Specialist Job Vacancy - IBM Africa

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Job Description

IBM Software Group (SWG) is the world's second largest software business.

It provides the widest range of middleware in the industry. SWG supports the hundreds of thousands of customers worldwide who rely on IBM mainframes, mid-range processors, personal computers and global networks to conduct e-commerce, collaboration and content hosting.

SWG offerings span over five major brands: DB2, Lotus, Tivoli, WebSphere and Rational.

Essential Job Functions

The successful individual will be a technical professional who is self-motivated, with drive and a strategic focus

As the Lotus Technical Sales Specialist for IBM Africa;
  • You will be responsible for providing and presenting technical and business information for all IBM Lotus Solution offerings to all buying influences in any organisation.
  • With your comprehensive knowledge of the Lotus offerings, you will lead large and/or complex opportunities as well as winning the business in both competitive and non-competitive environment.
  • Responsible for leading larger and/or key customers opportunities
  • Provide support to sales objectives and strategies for the Lotus business as well as work closely with the Channels Team to develop a strong and reliable Business Partner Ecosystems.
  • Maintain an in-depth knowledge of the competitions’ offerings, strategies, and plans – subsequently effectively differentiating IBM Lotus offerings from competitive alternatives and creates customer preference for IBM Lotus offerings.
  • Effectively and proficiently describe functionality, provide details as to product features, competitive analysis, demonstrating, installing and supporting IBM Lotus products to ensure a technical win is obtained.
  • Responsible for analyzing sales prospects' requirements and presenting the technical information necessary for prospects to successfully implement Portal, Messaging & Collaboration solutions.
  • Creating and delivering proof of concepts and/or prototypes that map the features/benefits of IBM Lotus solutions to prospects' specific needs.
  • Provide on going technical support to well qualified prospects conducting evaluations. This may include training, programming of examples, third party software integration, trouble-shooting and best practices consulting.
  • Provides product feedback from customers.
  • Grow consulting &/or develop revenue through additional service during consulting assignments by finding new opportunities for self and peers.
Required Skills and Competencies
  • Broad technical skills, with knowledge of at least one product from Portal, Mashups, Messaging & Collaboration Products ( IBM Lotus Portal, Lotus Domino, Lotus Quikr, or Oracle Enterprise Content Manager, Lotus Quickr, Lotus Forms).
  • Lotus Notes and Domino are ideal
  • Ability to lead or guide customers meetings while translating and presenting the customer’s business pains in (technical) solutions in clear and concise solutions briefings
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills in English. French and Arabic are advantageous.
Preferred skills
  • Demonstrated presentation, solution selling, written and oral communication skills
Required
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • At least 1 year experience in in implementing Portal and Mashups or Messaging and Collaboration solutions
  • At least 1 year experience in implementing min. 1 product from Portal, Mashups, Messaging and Collaboration Products ( IBM Lotus Portal, Lotus Domino, Lotus Quikr, or Oracle Enterprise Content Manager, Lotus Quickr, Lotus Forms)
  • At least 1 year experience in in SW Solutions architecture design
  • English: Fluent
Preferred
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • At least 3 years experience in in implementing Portal and Mashups or Messaging and Collaboration solutions
  • At least 3 years experience in implementing min. 1 product from Portal, Mashups, Messaging and Collaboration Products ( IBM Lotus Portal, Lotus Domino, Lotus Quikr, or Oracle Enterprise Content Manager, Lotus Quickr, Lotus Forms)
  • At least 2 years experience in in SW Solutions architecture design
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

All candidates should apply directly on the website, kindly follow the link below to apply online:

https://jobs3.netmedia1.com/cp/job_summary.jsp?job_id=S_D-0411281

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HR & Admin Manager and Technical Manager Jobs - Meru Water and Sewerage Services

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Meru Water and Sewerage Services (Registered Trustees) hereby invite applications from suitably qualified, highly experienced professionals with excellent credentials to fill the following positions.

Human Resource & Administration Manager

Overall purpose of the Job

Reporting to the General Manager, the officer will be responsible for the effectively manage, coordinate, and administer all HR functions and policies relating to employees so as to ensure peaceful industrial relations and enhanced productivity utilization of resources, quality office services and effective office management.

Core Duties and Responsibilities
  • Developing and implementing HR strategy to meet the institution’s objectives
  • Developing, implementing, and monitoring HR policies and procedures to enhance performance.
  • Leading and implementing the management development programs that attracts, nurtures and retain talents
  • Developing and leading manpower planning
  • Ensuring a high performance culture is embedded
  • Leading and managing employee relations
  • Leading the planning and implementation of change initiatives and programmes
  • Managing payroll, workforce administration and Human Resource system
  • Preparing timely and accurate reports and distributing to appropriate users
  • Ensuring effective control of consumable materials as per approved procedures
  • Ensuring security, maintenance and safety of Trust assets
  • Ensuring timely registration and renewal of various statutory requirements.
Qualifications and experience:
  • A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
  • Postgraduate Diploma in human resources management
  • At least 5 years working experience in a service utility firm
  • Membership to a relevant professional body
  • Good public relations, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Experience in labour laws, procedures and policies
  • Ability to interpret, find solutions and communicate employee concerns
  • Ability to maintain professionalism and keep a breast in emerging trends in HRM.
  • Excellent computer skills
  • 35 years of age and above
Technical Manager

Overall purpose of the Job

Reporting to the General Manager, you will plan, direct, co-ordinate, control and manage the firm’s operations and maintenance of infrastructure in order to supply water and sewerage services to the required standards and in compliance with the firm’s policy while meeting cost and surpass targets.

Key Assignments:
  • Developing and reviewing departmental policies, strategies and action plans that are in keeping with overall mission and objectives of MEWASS.
  • Co-ordinating of rehabilitation, augmentation and extension works on the water supply and sewerage infrastructure.
  • Producing and supplying high quality water to domestic, commercial, institutional and industrial customers in an effective and efficient manner and in compliance with the legal as well as firm’s provisions.
  • Proper collection, treatment and disposal of sewerage in accordance with legal and firm’s provisions and at minimal costs.
  • Developing a customer focus to provision of services.
  • Managing the firm’s assets through effective maintenance and repairs, installation and replacement as well as undertaking technical audits.
  • Preparing comprehensive departmental reports, including engineering budgets to facilitate decision-making.
  • Responsible for developing of departmental staff through supervision, appraising and identifying their training and development needs.
Requirements and desired skills:
  • B. Sc holder in Civil or Water Engineering from a recognized university and preferably registered by the Engineer’s Registration Board (ERB) and/or member of Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK)
  • Minimum 8 years experience in successful operation and maintenance of water supply and sewerage infrastructure and having demonstrated high standard of professional competence and administrative ability.
  • Computer literacy a must, including use of relevant engineering software.
  • 35 years of age and above.
Attractive remuneration package commensurate with the above qualification and experience requirements will be offered to the successful applicant.

Application:

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should send their Hard copy applications along with copies of their academic and professional certificates stating salary expectations, accompanied by detailed CV, telephone contact, e-mail address and three (2) referees to the General Manager to reach by 25th July, 2011.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

The General Manager
Meru Water and Sewerage Services
P.O. Box 859, 60200 Meru

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Program Officer and Project Officers Jobs - Inter-Religious Council of Kenya

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The Inter-Religious Council of Kenya (IRCK) is a coalition of all faith communities in Kenya.

Working together, these faith communities seek to deepen interfaith dialogue and collaboration by mobilising the moral, social and spiritual assets of religious people for common action towards shared concerns.

To facilitate the implementation of various programs and projects, we wish to advertise the following positions within the organisation :

Position: Program Officer – Peace and Conflict Transformation
Duty Station: 50% Field; 50% Nairobi
Duration: 2 year contract with possibility of extension
Reports to: Executive Director

Role: Coordination of the organisation’s projects in peace and conflict transformation

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic leadership in the peace and conflict transformation program of IRCK.
  • To develop project plans, schedules and budgets
  • To coordinate and supervise field staff and operations
  • To liaise with and build trust with national and local religious leaders for smooth projects implementation.
  • To prepare and submit regular and periodic program reports to the program oversight and governance structures of IRCK.
  • To prepare concept notes, proposals and other fundraising papers for consideration.
Qualifications and essential attributes
  • Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or peace studies with post graduate training with over 8 years experience in any of the areas of interfaith work, diplomacy, peacebuilding, conflict analysis or training.
  • Strong program management skills and experience.
  • Experience working with child protection issues
  • Good interpersonal skills and experience in field staff management.
  • Experience in participatory research or program monitoring and evaluation experience.
  • Experience in working with communities in northern Kenya is an added advantage
  • Experience of working with faith communities, ecumenical or interfaith bodies will be an added advantage
Position: Project Officer - Research and Analysis
Duty Station: Marsabit Town with frequent travel throughout Marsabit County
Duration: 15 months contract
Reports to: Program Officer – Peace and Conflict Transformation

Role: Research and analysis advise, design and implementation.

Key Responsibilities
  • To develop and implement methods and tools for conflict analyses and research that are tailored to the project context, resources and needs.
  • To plans research topics relevant to project objectives
  • To gathers materials and documents experiences and lessons learned that could further be used to enhance the organisation’s activities.
  • In cooperation with the Program Officer – Peace and Conflict Transformation, to prepare periodical and/or ad hoc conflict analysis reports, in order to inform the project’s field engagement.
Qualifications and essential attributes
  • Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or peace studies with post graduate training with over 5 years experience in peacebuilding, conflict analysis or training.
  • Post-graduate training or experience in research including development and supervision of participatory research.
  • Experience in working with nomadic communities in northern Kenya
  • Ability to speak in any of the local languages of Borana, Gabbra, Rendille, Turkana or Samburu.
  • Knowledge or experience of working with faith communities will be an added advantage
Position: Project Officer – Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
Duty Station: Marsabit Town with frequent travel throughout Marsabit County
Duration: 15 months contract
Reports to: Program Officer – Peace and Conflict Transformation

Role
  • Monitoring and evaluation of program/project activities
  • Documentation of results
  • Sharing and learning with field, partners and headquarter staff
Key Responsibilities
  • To facilitate the development and implementation of monitoring, evaluation, reporting and learning (MERL) frameworks of project activities.
  • Generate monthly and periodical reports to the partners, program oversight committee and other organs.
  • To facilitate the development of monitoring, evaluation, reporting and learning tools.
  • To facilitate community participatory planning, monitoring and evaluation of projects.
  • To carry out continuous monitoring of project activities.
  • To coordinate planned evaluations of projects activities and results.
Qualifications and essential attributes
  • Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or peace studies with post graduate training with over 5 years experience in program monitoring, evaluation and documentation.
  • Experience in working with nomadic communities in northern Kenya is an added advantage.
  • Ability to speak in any of the local languages of Borana, Gabbra, Rendille, Turkana or Samburu.
  • Knowledge or experience of working with faith communities will be an added advantage.
  • Excellent IT Skills
Application process

Interested candidates are expected to make applications to jobs@interreligiouscouncil.or.ke by 13th July, 2011.

Applicants are expected to send a cover letter and CV in PDF format as attachment to the email forwarding the application.

The cover letter, addressed to the Executive Director, should clearly indicate the position they are applying for.

Only applications received at the above email address by the end of the applications date will be considered.

Those who do not meet the requisite qualifications need not apply.

IRCK will only respond to shortlisted candidates.

Canvassing will automatically disqualify those involved

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Economic Empowerment Project Officer Vacancy in Meru - Save the Children Canada

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Save the Children Canada works in 37 countries around the world to deliver child rights programs. Established in Kenya in 1984, we are a member of Save the Children International, the world’s leading independent organization for children.

Job Purpose

The HIV pandemic is a powerful contributing factor to the economic impoverishment of families and subsequently to poor life outcomes for children and young people in Kenya.

The Economic Empowerment Project Officer will give oversight to a new project aiming to enhance the livelihoods of youth and caregivers from HIV affected households. In addition, young people will gain increased self reliance through formal education support, vocational training and reduced HIV infections.

Based in Meru the Project Officer is responsible to collaborate with local implementing partners and beneficiaries to successfully manage this 3 year Economic Empowerment project.

Key Accountabilities

The Project Officer holds responsibility to effectively manage resources and project implementation to achieve the expected outcomes and deliverables. A crucial aspect is technical assistance and support to community based organizations and beneficiaries and creating linkages with other resources in the region.

Principle components are agricultural inputs, market linkages, entrepreneurial skills development and microfinance services leading to income generation.

Individual capacity building will be effected through education support. An underpinning theme is the fundamental work to prevent HIV infections. The Project Officer will be principal liaison with local authorities, prepare high quality reports on time and supply best practises for iterative learning.

Essential Qualifications
  • At least 5 years implementing economic development projects, 3 of which are in a field management capacity
  • Excellent proven project management skills
  • Deep knowledge of rural economic development issues in Kenya, particularly gender equity and the impact of HIV and AIDS
  • Masters degree in relevant field preferred; else Bachelors plus equivalent work experience
Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills with proven ability to work independently and achieve results at scale. Excellent spoken and written English and Swahili.
  • Self-starter; takes ownership of deliverables and drives project results while building strong collaboration with and regularly seeking input from partners and other project staff
  • Manages through influence; deploys strong persuasive skills and motivates sustained partner enthusiasm to maintain collaboration towards common project goals while identifying with mission of SC
  • Public speaking /representation abilities and knowledge of youth friendly approaches
Interested applicants meeting qualifications should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three referees and day time telephone contact to kfo@sc-canada.or.ke

or Box 27679-00506, Nyayo Stadium,
Nairobi

no later than 15 July, 2011

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Finance Manager Job Vacancy - Kenya Safari Lodges & Hotels

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Kenya Safari Lodges & Hotels Ltd (KSLH) is a renowned key player in the Kenya Tourism sector and is committed to continued improvement of its properties in unique locations.

KSLH is looking for a qualified, experienced and highly talented finance professional to join the team of senior management at corporate head quarters located at Mombasa Beach Hotel.

Reporting to the General Manager, the Finance Manager, will be in charge of the overall accounting and financial management functions of the company.

The job holder’s role will include the following:

Key Result Areas
  • Formulate and implement best practice financial management strategies, policies and accounting systems. Participate in developing long-term corporate strategy and business plans.
  • Provide guidance and expertise in formulation of forward budgets and cash flow projections for the units and the group. Organize and coordinate reviewing of performance against these.
  • Direct, oversee and coordinate the work of Unit Accountants to ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
  • Review and interpret the Units’ and the Group’s trading reports and financial statements. Advise senior management and the Board on all financial matters including capital commitments and investment plans of the group.
  • Develop and implement cost rationalization strategies to ensure reduction of overall operating costs.
  • Serve as champion and link person to senior management of KSLH for purposes of Performance Contract planning, negotiating, monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
  • Train and develop accounting staff to ensure financial management functions and responsibilities are effectively and efficiently discharged to enhance financial integrity and safeguard company assets.
Qualifications, competencies and experience:
  • Bachelor of Commerce (accounting/finance option) or business related degree
  • Professional accounting qualifications (CPA (K), ACCA, ACA, CIMA).
  • Member of a professional body in good standing
  • Strong computer skills (MS Office); hands-on capabilities with common hotel software (FIDELIO FO, F & B MICROS & POS, SUN-MICROS back office accounting system or similar ERP application)
  • 10 years track record in hotel/tourism or related services industry three (3) of which must be at a senior financial management/leadership role.
  • Hotel operations and systems expertise advantageous.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. Outstanding problem solving and report writing skills. Self-driven with high level of integrity
  • Demonstrated practical knowledge of public sector financial management regulations and practices
If you believe you are the right candidate for this position and demonstrate that your knowledge, skills, abilities and work experience match the criteria above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating current position, current remuneration package, email and telephone contacts to the address shown below.

To be considered you application must be received by close of business on Tuesday 19 July 2011.

Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

General Manager (KSLH),
P.O Box 90414-80100, Mombasa
Email: vacancy kenya-safari.co.ke

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Bio-Medical Engineer and Medical Device Sales Rep Jobs - Ashcott Limited

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Ashcott Limited is a distributor for various leading medical equipment manufacturers with a large installed base of medical devices in the country.

Ashcott Limited invites applications from competent and qualified candidates for the following positions:

Bio-Medical Engineer - Sales and Service

The minimum qualifications for the above positions are:
  • Diploma in Bio-medical Engineering from a recognised institution or an Electronics engineering degree
  • Experience in maintenance of medical devices if a bio-medical engineer or experience in maintaining other electronic equipment will be an added advantage
  • Experience in a medical devices company will be an added advantage
Sales Representative for medical devices

Some of the qualifications for the above positions are:
  • Back ground in nursing will be an added advantage
  • Diploma in Marketing & Sales will be an added advantage
  • Experience in Marketing & Sales (medical devices or pharmaceutical) will be an added advantage
  • Bio-Medical Engineering (this would be an added advantage)
Interested candidates should apply by 15th July 2011 to:

Managing Director
Ashcott Limited
P.O.Box 60647
Nairobi, 00200
e-mail: admin@ashcott.com

For further information about Ashcott Limited, please visit our web site: www.ashcott.com.

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IT & Business Graduate Trainees Job Vacancies - Next Generation Technologies

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A local technology start up is looking for smart graduates to join our Nairobi Technology Orginization as Graduate Trainees.

We are an enterprise technology solution development company and leading enterprise automation, Customer Relationship, Cloud Computing, Virtualisation and speech technolgies firm that provides a wide range of services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and high net-worth individuals.

The role is to work in all phases of the development lifecycle supporting various businesses. The candidates will closely work with business users in gathering requirements, proposing solutions, designing and implementing the system, and managing project deliverables.

Available Opportunities

Busines Development Positions (3)

Application Development Positions (3)

Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree OR equivalent work experience.
  • Hands on experience in software development and design.
  • Knowledge in XML, PHP, Java, JSP, Servlets, SQL, database design and optimization, Unix/Linux Shell Script.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Willingness and the ability to learn new technologies quickly with minimal guidance
  • Attention to detail, strong analytical skills
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment.
  • Ability to manage requirements changes and timely deliverables across multiple projects concurrently.
  • Great team player with problem solving, judgment and organization skills.
  • Great communication skills.
If you have the necessary background to succeed in this position send a one-page resume with a cover letter, in Adobe PDF to: jobs@telecloud.co.ke

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Finance, Project, Managers, Network Deployment, Network Quality and Services Jobs - Airtel Africa

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Come and join the 5th largest telecoms company in the world

Exciting career opportunities in Airtel Africa Head Office

About Airtel

Affordability, innovation and community engagement are the three pillars of success for Airtel International which owns and operates mobile communications networks across 16 markets in Africa.

Airtel International is part of Bharti Airtel which has more than 200 million customers globally.

In Africa, Airtel has over 42 million customers and aims to attract more than 100 million customers across the continent by 2013.

Our values:

Our values encompass Entrepreneurship, Respect for All, Passion for Performance, Teamwork and Building Collaborative Partnerships.

Airtel has a structured career development approach that enables its people to either grow within the functions or become successful general managers across the organization.

We are looking for suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions in our Africa group office based in Nairobi.

Finance

1. Vice President - Finance
Ref: FIN/HQ/001:

This position is a senior role, reporting to the Africa CFO. We are looking for a qualified Accountant with an MBA from a reputed business school and more than 10 years of experience in treasury operations, foreign exchange and money market operations, cash and liquidity management, working capital management, dealing with banks, supplier / distributor financing, etc.

Proven team leadership qualities are a must.

Experience in cross border finance and treasury operations is an advantage.

Successful candidate will be responsible for funding and cash management across 16 countries,
working closely with Group Treasury and Finance Directors.

2. Manager - Finance
Ref: FIN/HQ/002

Existing vacancies in middle and junior management, reporting to the Vice President - Finance.

The ideal profile is a qualified Accountant or MBA from a reputed business school, with 2 - 6 years of practical experience within treasury operations, cash and liquidity management, working capital management and dealing with banks.

Experience in cross border finance and treasury operations is an advantage. He / she will assist the Vice President - Finance in managing cash across 16 countries

3. Manager — Financial Reporting
Ref: FIN/HQ/003

Existing vacancies within middle and junior management, reporting to the Head - Financial Reporting.

The ideal candidate is a qualified Accountant, with 2 - 6 years of practical experience in financial
accounting and working within in a reputable organisation. Prior experience within telecoms wilt be an added advantage. Strong accounting skills and knowledge of IFRS are essential.

He / she will be responsible for accounting and reporting into revenues, costs, fixed assets, accounts payable, etc., and be willing to travel to carry out operating and financial reviews. Candidates fluent in French will be preferred.

4. Manager - Business Planning & Analysis
Ref: FIN/HQ/004

Existing vacancies for Business Planning Analysts in middle and junior management to report to the Head - Business Planning and Analysis.

The ideal candidate should be a qualified Accountant or MBA from a reputed business school, with 2 - 6 years of experience in areas such as management accounting, MIS reporting, budgeting and planning, financial analytics, investment appraisals, costing, etc.

Strong analytical skills and expertise in Excel or advanced business intelligence tools are essential. Experience of working in cross functional teams is necessary. Successful candidates must be willing to travel to carry out operating and financial reviews, budget meetings, etc.

Candidates fluent in French will be preferred.

Network Deployment

1. General Manager Projects
Ref: NWK/HQ/DPY/001

We are looking for experienced Project Managers with 15yrs experience in 2G, 3G and fibre rollout who will report to the Head of Deployment for Africa and support deployment activities across our 16 operations in Africa.

Successful candidates should possess solid background in Network deployment.

Candidates should also be willing to travel. Knowledge of French is an advantage.

2. General Manager Fibre Deployment
Ref: NWK/HQ/DPY/002

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with 15 yrs experience in Fibre planning, rollout and framing RFPs. Position to support who will report to the Head of Deployment for Africa and oversee the deployment activities across our 16 operations in Africa. Successful candidates should possess solid background in Network deployment.

Candidates should also be willing to travel.

Knowledge of French is an advantage.

3. Program Manager
Ref: NWK/HQ/DPY/003

We are in search of a Program Manager with a minimum of 8 years experience in Network related Management & Financial Reporting, & project logistics for 2G, 3G and fibre rollouts.

Successful candidate will report the Head of Deployment for Africa and program manage various projects across our 16 operations in Africa. Knowledge of French is an advantage.

Good knowledge of MS Projects, Excel & Powerpoint is a must.

Network Quality

1. General Manager Network Quality
Ref: NWK/HQ/QLTY/001

We are looking for Network optimization and performance experts with 8 to 14years experience in 2G and 3G networks.

Successful candidates will report the Head of Network quality for Africa and will have responsibility for Network quality optimization across Africa.

2. General Manager Strategic Vendor Accounting
Ref: NWK/HQ/QLTY/002

We are looking for an experienced resource with at least 10 years experience in GSM networks and knowledge of network planning and optimization.

The successful candidate will report the Head of Network Quality for Africa and will be responsible for managing our strategic partner accounts.

3. Senior Manager — Passive Infrastructure Operations
Ref: NWK/HQ/INFRA/001

An experienced resource with at least 10 years experience in GSM network passive infrastructure operations and governance required.

4. Senior Manager — Operations Support
Ref: NWK/HQ/OPS/001

An experienced resource with at least 10 years experience in 2G/3G network, with knowledge of
Planning, Optimization and Operations required.

Network Services

1. Manager IN Governance
Ref: NWK/HQ/NS/001

We are looking for an IN expert with 8 to 10 years experience in IN KPI Measurements /Tracking, IN Vendor Management. Managerial experience along with IN expertise preferred.

Successful candidate will report the Head of Network Services for Africa.

2. Manager IN Projects & Design
Ref: NWK/HQ/NS/002

We are looking for an IN expert with 8 to 10 years experience in IN design/planning, IN upgrades, projects rollout, new note rollouts and feature rollouts. Managerial experience along with IN experience preferred.

Successful candidate will report the Head of Network Services for Africa.

3. Manager Roaming
Ref: NWK/HQ/NS/003

We are looking for a Roaming expert with 8 to 10 years experience Roaming Products, Roaming
Problems and Roaming Data Analysis. Successful candidate will report the Head of Network Services for Africa.

4. Manager Core/Data Ops/Governance & Special Projects
Ref: NWK/HQ/NS/004

CS/Data Core expert with 8 to 10 years experience in handling CS/PS Core Operations, CS/PS Core Vendor Management, and Special Projects such as MNP/Numbering Plan Change required.
Successful candidate will report the Head of Network Services for Africa.

5. Manager IP Network & Security
Ref: NWK/HQ/NS/005

We require an IP expert with 8 to 10 years experience in IP Infrastructure design/planning, IP
allocation, Mobile Packet Backbone Network technologies. ISO 27001 Certification, CCNA & CCNP or equivalent for Project Management, Planning and Design required. Governance will be at Group level.

Successful candidate will report the Head of Network Services for Africa.

6. Manager VAS Design & Architecture
Ref: NWK/HQ/NS/OO 6

We require a VAS expert with 8 to 10 years experience network experience in Value Added Services on various services such as CRBT, SMSC, MCA/VMS, USSD, Call Completion, etc. Skill set should be in design/planning, project management and governance at group level.

Successful candidate will report the Head of Network Services for Africa.

Application process

Interested applicants should send their detailed CVs to the Head Office Recruitment Manager
(quoting the job reference number) on email to hr.hq@airtel.com by Friday, July 15th 2011

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


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Revenue Officer, Accounts Clerk, Cashiers, Head Cook, Sales Associate, Stores Assistant and Stores Clerk Vacancy - UNES

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The University of Nairobi Enterprises and Services (UNES) Limited wishes to recruit qualified and experienced staff to fill the following positions.

Finance

1. Revenue Officer, Student Accounts
UNES/ROS‐1/6‐11

Job Description:
  • Preparation of reports to UNES, Faculties/ Schools and Central Administration on the financial status of students;
  • Attending to students’ problems related to their fees accounts;
  • Responsible for updating of students` accounts;
  • Clearing students of the financial obligations for graduation and other purposes;
  • Liaising with the relevant University Offices as regards status of students;
  • Working with the Lead Academic Revenue on debt control;
  • Working closely with colleges to ensure that the information in the system is correct,.
  • Performing any other duties assigned by Management.
Minimum qualification:
  • A Bachelors degree in commerce (Accounting option) or Equivalent;
  • CPA II or its equivalent;
  • Good organization, communication and interpersonal skills;
  • Proficient in relevant computer skills.
2. Accounts Clerk, Payroll
UNES/ACP‐2/6‐11

Job Description:
  • Responsible for data entry into the payroll system;
  • Updating the payroll system with service providers details;
  • E‐mailing pay slips to direct service providers after payment is done;
  • Recording payment dates of claims in the DSP register;
  • Filing documents in payroll offices;
  • Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by management
Minimum qualification:
  • KCSE C Plain;
  • CPA II or Equivalent with 3 years experience;
  • Good organization, communication and interpersonal skills;
  • Proficient in relevant computer skills.
3. Cashiers
UNES/C‐3/6‐11

Job Description:
  • Receiving and disbursement of money within the respective unit;
  • Preparation of daily revenue and expenditure reports within the respective unit.;
  • Daily banking of revenue collected and preparing daily receipts summaries and reconciliations;
  • Raising of Sale Invoices and posting to the books of accounts;
  • Ensuring that reports are provided to the Unit Manager and Lead IGUs on a monthly basis;
  • Performing any other duty assigned by management.
Minimum qualification:
  • KCSE C Plain;
  • CPA I or Equivalent with 3 years experience;
  • Good organization, communication and interpersonal skills;
  • Proficient in relevant computer skills.
Arziki Restaurants & Conference Centre

4. Head Cook
UNES/HC‐4/6‐11

Job Description:
  • To ensure that stocks used for production are accurately accounted for;
  • To control costs of production;
  • To ensure that high standards of hygiene and safety are maintained;
  • To ensure efficient service delivery is maintained in the kitchen;
  • To ensure food variety is provided and that it meets every customer’s expectation and specification;
  • To ensure that quality food is provided and consistently maintained;
  • To continuously develop kitchen staff by providing and proposing relevant training required;
  • To ensure that kitchen equipment and crockery is properly maintained;
  • To plan, directs and supervises the activities of all kitchen staff;
  • To develop and demonstrate proper use of standard recipes;
  • To implement and improve on procedures as per the quality manual.
Minimum Qualification:
  • 3 year work Experience in a busy 3 to 4 star restaurant as a head cook;
  • Must be computer literate. Proficient in word, excel and access are key;
  • Ability to guide and supervise staff;
  • Diploma in food production;
  • Certificate in the field of health and safety, fire training will be an added advantage;
  • Must be conversant with food and beverage cost control.
UNES University Bookstore (Nairobi)

5. Sales Associate
UNES/SA‐5/ 6‐11

Job Description:
  • Assisting in Market research, price survey and vendor rating;
  • Formulation of questionnaires;
  • Collection of vendor rating and compilation and reporting of results thereof;
  • Carrying out selling activities at the shop floor.
Minimum Qualification:
  • Diploma in Business Administration;
  • At least one (1 ) year experience in a large bookstore or retail shop;
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
  • Good communication , interpersonal and analytical skills,
  • Ability to work long hours while standing and be Computer literate.
6. Stores Assistant
UNES/STA‐6/6‐11

Job Description:
  • Receiving and posting all goods in GRNs;
  • Issuing products to various shops e.g. Kisumu;
  • Keeping strict physical re‐order levels to avoid stock sale outs;
  • Cleaning and arranging the stock in the store;
  • Keeping the stores inventory;
  • Monitoring price changes and vendor rating.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • KCSE grade C and above;
  • Diploma in purchasing and supplies from a recognized institution preferably chartered institute of purchasing and supplies;
  • Ability to work long hours, carry and arrange products neatly;
  • Ability to code and price quickly;
  • Good communication skills and proficiency in computer skills.
7. Stores Clerk
UNES/ SC‐7/6‐11

Job Description:
  • Opening of new arrivals in the store and sorting the same;
  • Ensuring correct book titles and numbers are issued;
  • Cleaning and dusting of products e.g. Books and Stationery;
  • Ability to price as per guidance.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • KCSE grade C;
  • Certificate in purchasing and supplies from a recognized institution;
  • Ability to work long hours, carry and arrange products neatly;
  • Good communication skills and Computer literate.
Application with detailed current CV highlighting qualifications and relevant experience related to the position being applied for, academic and professional certificates, current gross salary and the expected salary and names of 3 referees (7 copies of each, i.e. Application, CV, and Certificates) to reach the undersigned not later than Friday, July 15, 2011.

Only short‐listed candidates shall be contacted.

UNES is an equal opportunity employer.

Head, Human Resources & Administrative Services,
UNES Limited,
Kolobot Drive, off Arboretum Drive
P.O. Box 68241‐00200,
Nairobi.

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IT Officer Vacancy - Australia Awards for Africa Programme (KShs 70-90K)

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The Australia Awards for Africa Program is a key component of the Australian Government’s development assistance to targeted countries in Africa.

This three year contract aims to provide 1000 awards per year across almost all of Africa, comprising a mix of scholarships and fellowships.

The Program will be managed by GRM International which is seeking to fill the following positions for the Nairobi hub office;

Job Title: IT Officer - Kenya

GRM Job Reference: CE-04017-PRJ

Region: Africa

Country: Kenya

Location: Nairobi

Reporting to: Officer in Charge – Australia Awards for Africa Programme (AAAP)

Salary: 70,000 – 90,000 KES/ month gross

Based: Nairobi

Duration: End Date 31 December 2013 with 2 year option to extend.

Functions:
  • Provide reactive and strategic IT operational support to AAAP and to support the Programme’s objectives.
  • Assist in maintaining standardised systems and support to improve client service.
  • The IT Officer will provide operational and troubleshooting support for the AAAP office IT infrastructure and software and will be responsive to achieve client satisfaction and business continuity.
  • The role will be required to analyse and make sound recommendations to the Officer in Charge for the Nairobi hub.
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Support and maintain the operational aspects of the AAAP system including effective data backups and system restoration.
  • Assist in maintaining the IT security services including the virus protection software and firewall.
  • Maintain the IT Hardware and Software asset registers.
  • Adhere to all IT procedures and policies with respect to application security and risks.
  • Log and report any instances of IT hardware or software being used in a non-compliant manner.
  • Assist in managing the repair and replacement of IT equipment, including warranty and insurance claims.
  • Emailing, calendaring, archiving and provisioning support
  • Help Desk Support
  • Assist in the maintenance of web and hosting of website
  • Data storage support
  • Home Office / Remote Office support
  • Assisting in User Training support
  • Office equipment maintenance
  • Electronic filing system maintenance
  • Record Keeping System support
  • Project Offices Support
  • Ensure all software licenses are up to date
Key Selection Criteria:

Required skills/experience (selection criteria):
  • Tertiary Qualifications in Information Technology / Network Administration preferred.
  • Practical experience with PC’s, networks, information systems/infrastructure, printers and supporting local and remote users
  • High standard of verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to resolve complex issues, build solid relationships and deliver outcomes.
  • Ability to work under pressure and balance several competing tasks at once.
  • Demonstrated people skills with a flexible and collaborative personal style
  • Be prepared to provide off site and after hours support.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English
Personal attributes (selection criteria):
  • Identifies process improvements and discusses with immediate supervisor.
  • Works with people of all backgrounds with a respectful attitude
  • Actively works to support the delivery of the objectives of AAAP and encourages others to do this too.
Application Details;

Please email an updated CV along with 5 – 8 bullet points within the body of the email on why you are suitable for this position – any application without this requirement will not be considered

All applications are to be sent to caroline.ellis@grminternational.com before Sunday 17th July 2011 and state ‘IT Officer - AAAP - Kenya’ in the subject line of the email.

Please note no living allowances or relocation packages apply to this position.

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Receptionist Vacancy - Australia Awards for Africa Programme (Kshs 45-50K)

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The Australia Awards for Africa Program is a key component of the Australian Government’s development assistance to targeted countries in Africa.

This three year contract aims to provide 1000 awards per year across almost all of Africa, comprising a mix of scholarships and fellowships.

The Program will be managed by GRM International which is seeking to fill the following positions for the Nairobi hub office;

Job Title: Receptionist

GRM Job Reference: CE-04024-PRJ

Region: Africa

Country: Kenya

Location: Nairobi

The Australia Awards for Africa Programme (AAAP) is a key component of the Australian Government’s development assistance to targeted countries in Africa. This three year contract aims to provide 1000 scholarships per year across almost all of Africa, covering post-graduate courses, short courses and professional development through work attachments.

Reporting to: Officer in Charge & Finance and Administration Assistant – Australia Awards for Africa Programme (AAAP)

Salary: 45,000 – 50,000 KES/ month gross

Based: Nairobi

Duration: End Date 31 December 2013 with 2 year option to extend.

Functions:

The Receptionist will be the first point of contact for in-coming calls and visitors to the Australia Awards for Africa office.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reception
  • Ensure that the reception area is always presentable. .
  • Manage all incoming and outgoing calls and visitors and direct them accordingly or attend to their needs or appointment requirements.
  • Prepare and attend to all outgoing/ incoming mail.
  • Distribute incoming correspondence or documents among AAA staff.
  • Print and analyse telephone records on a monthly basis and distribute to all extension holders and to the finance department.
  • Provide direction for key clients, AAA visitors and handle enquires e.g. AusAID offices, AAA etc
  • Perform various office duties when requested, e.g. filing, arranging transport, and logging of callouts for maintenance and repair work and minor administrative duties.
  • Make arrangement for refreshments for various meetings as well as for guests.
  • Receive and send all documents via courier services and maintain appropriate registers.
  • Ensure that the reception area is neat and welcoming.
  • Ensure that staff members have stationery required for their work.
  • Provide general administrative and office support function as may be called upon from time to time.
  • Fill in for the cleaner as and when needed.
  • Organising and keeping diary for meetings.
  • Take minutes of meetings.
Functional Competencies
  • A Team Player.
  • Excellent computer literacy.
  • Demonstrates high integrity and ethical standards, sound judgment, diplomacy and discretion.
  • Holding a full and clean drivers licence would be an advantage
Application Details

Please email an updated CV along with 5 – 8 bullet points within the body of the email on why you are suitable for this position – any application without this requirement will not be considered

All applications are to be sent to caroline.ellis@grminternational.com before Sunday 10th July 2011 and state ‘Receptionist – Kenya’ in the subject line of the email.

Please note no living allowances or relocation packages apply to this position.

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Program Officer – Contracts and Compliance Specialist Job - Australia Awards for Africa Program

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The Australia Awards for Africa Program is a key component of the Australian Government’s development assistance to targeted countries in Africa.

This three year contract aims to provide 1000 awards per year across almost all of Africa, comprising a mix of scholarships and fellowships.

The Program will be managed by GRM International which is seeking to fill the following positions for the Nairobi hub office;

Job Title: Program Officer – Contracts and Compliance Specialist

GRM Job Reference: CE-04023-PRJ

Region: Africa

Country: Kenya

Location: Nairobi

Reporting to: Officer in Charge, Nairobi – Australia Awards for Africa Program (AAAP)

Salary: 70,000 – 90,000 KES/month gross

Based: Nairobi, Kenya

Duration: End Date 31 December 2013 with 2 year option to extend.

Functions:
  • Provide administrative and logistical assistance to the Australia Awards for Africa program for the relevant class of Award as assigned by the Officer in Charge (Long Term Awards, Short Course Awards and Professional Development Awards) in accordance with the Quality Assurance Manual.
  • Provide guidance and expertise in contractual issues and compliance
  • Work closely with the various program counterparts including AusAID, Student Contact Officers (SCO’s), Coordinating Authorities, regional agents, IT Division and other Program staff to coordinate the effective implementation of the AAAP.
  • Report to the Program Unit Manager regularly of progress or difficulties being encountered and;
  • Liaise closely with GRM Support Staff.
Duties and Responsibilities:

Data Management:
  • Carry out data management; this will include data inputting, processing and analysis. This will be an essential aspect to the role and be major part of day-to-day activities.
Promotion stage:
  • Liaise with the Communications Coordinator to carry out or assist in various communications / promotions tasks as necessary.
Preliminary application and shortlisting stage:
  • Respond to queries and assist applicants with the completion of application forms and other related documentation.
  • Carry out compliance checks and enter all data into the relevant database/s and notify Program Unit Manager for checking and further processing.
Interview and information session stage:
  • Assist Finance Assistants or Coordinator to consolidate financial information as necessary.
Placement, mobilisation and award status management:
  • Assist with and advise awardees on the visa application process, including medical examinations, and check for completeness before submitting to DIAC in the prescribed format.
  • Prepare Offer Letters and Contracts and submit to Program Unit Manager for checking and sign off.
Short Courses:
  • Communicate with all awardees about the award and all logistics concerning their mobilization to Australia
  • Assist in scheduling and arranging In-Africa visits
General:
  • Ensure all filing (hard- and softcopy) for all tasks above is carried in accordance with the QAM and instructions as given by the Program Unit Manager
  • Actively participate in performance management processes.
  • Ensure adherence to all HR requirements, e.g. timesheets, leave applications etc.
  • Carry out all other reasonable tasks as directed by the Program Unit Manager and / or Team Leader..
  • Be prepared to travel to foreign countries in Africa as and when it is required
  • Assist or implement all aspects of logistics for interviews, e.g. venue identification; quote evaluation; venue and accommodation booking;
Key Selection Criteria:

Required skills/experience (selection criteria):
  • Experience within a Project Office environment highly advantageous
  • Must have experience in handling contracts and compliance issues
  • Tertiary qualifications preferable but not essential
  • Experience with travel management, event management or visa processing an advantage.
  • Works constructively with applicants and partner governments to ensure candidates understand and comply with visa and institution application processes in a timely manner.
  • Exceptional standard of verbal communication skills.
  • Strong computer skills and the ability to learn new programs quickly.
  • Strong task and time management skills, including the ability to work under pressure, prioritise tasks and balance several competing activities at once.
  • Demonstrated people skills with a flexible and collaborative personal style
  • Ability to carry out financial procedures such as petty cash management, expense claims, payments to hotels for venues, payments to individuals to reimburse them for medical costs, accommodation etc.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English
Personal attributes (selection criteria):
  • Identifies process improvements and discusses these with immediate supervisor.
  • Works with people of all backgrounds with a respectful attitude
  • Actively works to support the delivery of the objectives of AAAP and encourages others to do this too.
Application Details;

Please email an updated CV along with 5 – 8 bullet points within the body of the email on why you are suitable for this position – any application without this requirement will not be considered

All applications are to be sent to caroline.ellis@grminternational.com before Sunday 10th July 2011 and state ‘Program Officer –Contracts Specialist’ in the subject line of the email.

Please note no living allowances or relocation packages apply to this position

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Program Officer – Disability Specialist Job - Australia Awards for Africa Program (KShs 70-90K)

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The Australia Awards for Africa Program is a key component of the Australian Government’s development assistance to targeted countries in Africa.

This three year contract aims to provide 1000 awards per year across almost all of Africa, comprising a mix of scholarships and fellowships.

The Program will be managed by GRM International which is seeking to fill the following positions for the Nairobi hub office;

Job Title: Program Officer – Disability Specialist

GRM Job Reference: CE-04021-PRJ

Region: Africa

Country: Kenya

Location: Nairobi

Reporting to: Officer in Charge, Nairobi – Australia Awards for Africa Program (AAAP)

Salary: 70,000 – 90,000 KES/month gross

Based: Nairobi, Kenya

Duration: End Date 31 December 2013 with 2 year option to extend.

Functions:
  • Provide administrative and logistical assistance to the Australia Awards for Africa program for the relevant class of Award as assigned by the Officer in Charge (Long Term Awards, Short Course Awards and Professional Development Awards) in accordance with the Quality Assurance Manual.
  • Provide guidance and expertise in working with people with disabilities
  • Work closely with the various program counterparts including AusAID, Student Contact Officers (SCO’s), Coordinating Authorities, regional agents, IT Division and other Program staff to coordinate the effective implementation of the AAAP.
  • Report to the Program Unit Manager regularly of progress or difficulties being encountered and;
  • Liaise closely with GRM Support Staff.
Duties and Responsibilities:

Data Management:
  • Carry out data management; this will include data inputting, processing and analysis. This will be an essential aspect to the role and be major part of day-to-day activities.
Promotion stage:
  • Liaise with the Communications Coordinator to carry out or assist in various communications / promotions tasks as necessary.
Preliminary application and short-listing stage:
  • Respond to queries and assist applicants with the completion of application forms and other related documentation.
  • Carry out compliance checks and enter all data into the relevant database/s and notify Program Unit Manager for checking and further processing.
Interview and information session stage:
  • Assist Finance Assistants or Coordinator to consolidate financial information as necessary.
Placement, mobilisation and award status management
  • Assist with and advise awardees on the visa application process, including medical examinations, and check for completeness before submitting to DIAC in the prescribed format.
  • Prepare Offer Letters and Contracts and submit to Program Unit Manager for checking and sign off.
Short Courses
  • Communicate with all awardees about the award and all logistics concerning their mobilization to Australia
  • Assist in scheduling and arranging In-Africa visits
General
  • Ensure all filing (hard- and softcopy) for all tasks above is carried in accordance with the QAM and instructions as given by the Program Unit Manager
  • Actively participate in performance management processes.
  • Ensure adherence to all HR requirements, e.g. timesheets, leave applications etc.
  • Carry out all other reasonable tasks as directed by the Program Unit Manager and / or Team Leader..
  • Be prepared to travel to foreign countries in Africa as and when it is required
  • Assist or implement all aspects of logistics for interviews, e.g. venue identification; quote evaluation; venue and accommodation booking;
Key Selection Criteria:

Required skills/experience (selection criteria):
  • Experience within a Project Office environment highly advantageous
  • Must have experience in handling contracts and compliance issues
  • Tertiary qualifications preferable but not essential
  • Experience with travel management, event management or visa processing an advantage.
  • Works constructively with applicants and partner governments to ensure candidates understand and comply with visa and institution application processes in a timely manner.
  • Exceptional standard of verbal communication skills.
  • Strong computer skills and the ability to learn new programs quickly.
  • Strong task and time management skills, including the ability to work under pressure, prioritise tasks and balance several competing activities at once.
  • Demonstrated people skills with a flexible and collaborative personal style
  • Ability to carry out financial procedures such as petty cash management, expense claims, payments to hotels for venues, payments to individuals to reimburse them for medical costs, accommodation etc.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English
Personal attributes (selection criteria):
  • Identifies process improvements and discusses these with immediate supervisor.
  • Works with people of all backgrounds with a respectful attitude
  • Actively works to support the delivery of the objectives of AAAP and encourages others to do this too.
Application Details

Please email an updated CV along with 5 – 8 bullet points within the body of the email on why you are suitable for this position – any application without this requirement will not be considered

All applications are to be sent to caroline.ellis@grminternational.com before Sunday 10th July 2011 and state ‘Program Officer – Disability Specialist’ in the subject line of the email.

Please note no living allowances or relocation packages apply to this position

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