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Education Program Officer Job in Dadaab - UNICEF

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United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Kenya Country Office

Vacancy Announcement – Temporary Appointment

Education Program Officer

Level NOB - Dadaab Duty Station

Date of Issue: 02 November 2011

Closing Date: 15 November 2011

Applications are hereby invited from qualified candidates to fill the above Temporary position in Dadaab Field Office under the Education Section of UNICEF Kenya Country Office.

Purpose of the Post: Under the overall guidance of the UNICEF education specialist in Dadaab, the incumbent will be accountable for the development, design, planning, implementation and management of the Education programme within Dadaab and host community and work in close collaboration with the UNHCR and Implementation Partners (IPs).

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Technical Support:
  • Support Capacity building within the education sector through camp level workshops and trainings to enhance quality education.
  • Support advocacy activities to advance issues in refugee education through use of the evidence and strengthen joint UN and partners’ response to education.
  • Provide technical inputs to the UNHCR counterparts and IPs.
  • Monitor the education programs and interventions by providing technical guidance to education IPs and ensure that the planned activities take place in a timely manner.
  • Coordinate with the Education and Young People (EYP), Social Policy and Monitoring & Evaluation (SPM&P), and other relevant UNICEF officers to develop a solid M&E framework not only for the UNICEF funded interventions but also the key education indicators in Dadaab specified in the Dadaab education strategy.
Programing and Monitoring Intervention:
  • Support the UNICEF and UNHCR Education specialist in co-ordinating the design, preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the education programme in Dadaab.
  • Analyses and evaluates data to ensure that the achievements of objectives are consistent with the education strategic plan for Dadaab, EFA, and MDGs. Take corrective action when necessary to meet programme/project objectives.
  • Developing and maintaining partner relations with the Ministry of Education, the UNHCR and education partners by providing technical guidance and guidelines for further development of their capacities and activities.
  • Ensure the activities of the joint education work plan are implemented in a timely and cost-effective manner.
  • Support the host community to develop and introduce new approaches and initiatives, methods and practices such as parental education and early learning, education for Orphan and Vulnerable Cchildren, child friendly schools framework, with a focus on the Human Rights Approach to Programming, evidence-based and results-based programming.
Coordination and Communication:

Support the education specialist education in Dadaab and UNHCR;
  • to provide support to bridge the coordination in Dadaab refugee camps and the Kenya education emergency cluster and Ministry of Education;
  • to jointly coordinate education partners in Dadaab and host community and provide support to bridge the coordination in Dadaab refugee camps and the Kenya education emergency cluster and Ministry of Education;
  • in collaboration with UNHCR and other education partners, strengthen mechanisms to address Education in emergencies in and around Dadaab refugee camp; and
  • to liaise with other sectoral clusters, including Health, WASH and Child protection to ensure issues of importance to the education sector are addressed by them.
Resource Mobilization, Partnerships and Advocacy:
  • Identify advocacy issues affecting refugee education.
  • Sustain advocacy for the rights of children and youth to education in Dadaab and host community.
  • Effectively mobilize resources to implement the defined activities by the joint work plan.
  • Draft at least three fund-raising proposals for over 1 million dollars in collaboration with the UNHCR and the UNICEF EYP section in Nairobi.
Required Qualifications:
  • Advanced University degree in Education or related Social Sciences.
Experience:
  • Minimum of five years of significant experience in education development and emergency education with minimum three-year experience in management.
Language: Fluency in English and Swahili as a working language.

Competencies:
  • Knowledge in various education sub-sectors in ECDE, Primary, Secondary, Out-of-school youth, life skills, vocational education, education finance, EMIS, curriculum, Child-Friendly School practices;
  • Demonstrable ability to work with diverse groups of stakeholders and to develop consensus and partnerships;
  • Demonstrable technical expertise in education in emergencies and development, early recovery and post crisis transition.
  • An understanding and training in Inter-Agency Network for Education in Emergency (INEE) Minimum Standards for education in emergencies would be an added advantage;
  • Capacity to present ideas in a clear, concise and convincing manner while listening to and acknowledging other people’s perspectives;
  • Solid analytical, organizational, negotiating, advocacy and planning skills;
  • IT skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook;
  • Willingness and ability to be stationed in Dadaab and travel to other field locations.
Interested and suitable candidates should ensure they forward their applications along with their curricula vitae (internal candidates should attach copies of their last two Performance Evaluation Reports), to:

The Human Resources Specialist
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenyahrvacancies@unicef.org

Please indicate Reference No. “KCO/EDU/2011-29” in the email subject.

“Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply”

Zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse

UNICEF is a smoke-free environment

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Supply Chain Officers and Supply Chain Records Officers Jobs - Geothermal Development Company (GDC)

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The Geothermal Development Company (GDC) is a 100% state-owned company with the mandate to fast track development of geothermal resources. Geothermal energy is an indigenous, abundant, affordable, reliable and environmentally- friendly source of electricity.

To achieve its objectives, GDC is seeking to engage highly motivated staff to support the development of steam equivalent to 5000 MW in the next 20 years.

The Ideal Candidates

The ideal candidates should have the following attributes; team player, high integrity, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, flexible and willing to work for long hours with -minimal supervision.

1. Supply Chain Officers

Ref: GDC/SC/01/11/11/SCO

Duties and Responsibilities

The Supply Chain Officer will be responsible to the Senior Supply Chain Officer.

Specific duties include; Preparation of tender documents, execute tenders in line with Public Procurement Procedures or those of funding agencies, and coordinate the activities of the section allocated in supply chain.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have;
  • A bachelor's degree in a business related field;
  • Graduate Diploma in Purchasing and supplies from a recognized institution;
  • 7 years' experience in Procurement;
  • Demonstrated experience in handling donor funded procurement and clear understanding of the Donor agencies procurement procedures;
  • Member of KISM/CIPS; and
  • Aged below 40 years.
2. Supply Chain Records Officers

Ref: GDC/SC/02/11/11/SCO

Duties and Responsibilities

The Supply Chain Records Officer will be responsible to the Senior Chain Officer for efficient management of the GDC procurement registry.

He /she will be required to ensure proper management of all procurement records including:
  • Maintain a register of Tenders/Quotation and assign references accordingly
  • Maintain comprehensive files specific to a procurement activity
  • Organizing procurement files in a systematic manner and securing them.
  • Maintain and review closed files and ensure easy access and security.
  • Tracking Movement of files and documents.
Requirements for Appointment
  • A bachelor's degree in a business related field;
  • Diploma in supply chain management;
  • 4 years' experience in Public Procurement;
  • Demonstrated experience in handling procurement records;
  • Member of KISM/CIPS; and
  • Aged below 35 years
Applications accompanied by copies of Certificates, National Identity Card, detailed Curriculum Vitae, testimonials, current remuneration, current position, expected salary and a daytime telephone contact and- e-mail address should be forwarded to the address below by Friday 18th November, 2011

Managing Director & CEO,
Geothermal Development Company
9th Floor, Taj Tower, Upper Hill
P.O.Box 100746-00101,
Nairobi

Tel: (254) 20 2427516/0719036000

E-Mail: careers@gdc.co.ke

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

CDC is an equal opportunity employer.

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Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Officer Job in Nairobi - UN Women

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Position: Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Officer

Type of Appointment: Service Contract

Post Level: SB4

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya

Duration of the Initial Contract: 12 Months

Application Deadline: 16th November 2011

Background

United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) Country Office in the East and Horn of Africa, including Kenya focus on addressing issues of women's poverty, violence against women (VAW) and governance in post conflict situation and in peace through initiating and supporting mechanisms and processes that call for accountability of duty bearers to the principles of gender equality and women's Human rights; contributing to the increase of women's security in both the private and public sphere; and providing concrete support to women's organizations and networks.

UN Women is seeking a Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Officer (PME & R Officer) to support the Kenya country office in ensuring that results are well articulated in the programme development processes; results are tracked and documented; and that both internal and external reports capture the actual changes that are happening as a result of the UN Women initiatives. Special emphasis of the monitoring process will be on monitoring qualitative changes based on the theory of change stated in the programme design.

Qualifications
  • Advanced degree in Gender or women's studies, social sciences, international relations, or a related field
  • A minimum of 7 years experience in monitoring, evaluation and results-based management
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in reporting (internal and donors) using results based management principles
  • Demonstrated knowledge of bilateral and multirateral donors reporting requirements
  • Demonstrated experience of assessing progress and sustainability of projects/ programmes of identifying timely corrective action
  • Demonstrated experience of building and maintain a reliable M&E database on the status of project implementation, delivery, evaluations and reporting
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience of supporting capacity of the partner organizations in the 3 areas of planning, M&E and reporting
  • Experience of evaluating the effective and efficient use of project inputs and impact.
  • Experience of working in teams and coordinating with project/programme personnel located in distant offices
  • Experience of producing M&E Guidelines, frameworks, training material
  • Demonstrated experience in capturing learning and documenting knowledge
Application procedure

Interested and qualified Kenyan Nationals are advised to apply online after a careful perusal or the Terms of References with the details of the duties and responsibilities, competencies, qualifications and experience required.

Apply through: http://jobs.undp.org

The successful applicant shall be entitled to an attractive remuneration package as per advertised grade and commensurate with his/her qualifications and experience applicant.

UN WOMEN reserves the right to offer the position to the best suited candidate with re-classification to a lower salary grade, if none of candidates meet all the requirements.

Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date (16th November 2011) will not be given consideration.

Please note that only applicants who are short-listed will be contacted.

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Software Developer Job Vacancy

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A leading firm in ICT software services and sales is seeking to recruit a sofware developer.

Qualifications:

1. Graduate in Computer Science or BS IT. A degree in Physics,mathematics or related will be considered.

2. Oracle certification

3. Two years working experience in a busy environment.

Required skills:

1. Java programing

2. Oracle database design and administration

3. PHP/Apache

4. Linux OS

To apply send your CV and cover letter to: social@amsol.co.ke

Before 11th November 2011.

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Field Assistant Job in Nairobi - Innovations for Poverty Action

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Position: Field Assistant, Kenya Life Panel Survey Tracking Project

Deadline To Apply: 5pm, Friday, November 18th 2011

Start Date: December 5th 2011

Location: Nairobi, with flexibility to travel to Eastern province, Coast and Rift Valley.

About Innovations for Poverty Action: Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a non-profit research organization that creates and evaluates approaches to solving development problems and disseminates information about what works and what does not to policymakers, practitioners, investors and donors around the world.

Description of Work:

The Field Assistants will assist the Kenya Life Panel Survey (KLPS) Tracking team.

Activities include administering surveys to individuals and households, meeting with teachers, ligurus, and relatives to locate respondents, and traveling to those areas in order to interview individuals.

Netbooks will be used to administer the surveys.

Most of the work in this project will be Nairobi-based, but some interviews will take place in other locations in Eastern province, Coast and Rift Valley.

Visiting these respondents can include taking public transport, bodaboda, boats and walking long distances.

Carrying out these interviews can involve staying away from Nairobi at hotels in distant locations for several weeks at a time.

Working outside of standard business hours either in the morning or evening or on weekends is sometimes necessary as well.

Other tasks include taking anthropometric measurements, taking hemoglobin levels, organizing data in the field, office based matching of ID lists, compilation of survey information, photocopying, translation between Kiswahili and English and any other tasks needed to make the project run effectively or assigned by a supervisor.

Work duration:

Successful applicants will initially be hired for a two-week training period.

Those who demonstrate consistent exceptional abilities and work performance may be considered for a more long term placement, with the same project.

Academic Qualifications:

Candidates must have obtained a college diploma or university degree, preferably in sociology, statistics, economics, education, development studies, social sciences, health, or related fields.

Professional/Technical Skills:
  • Skills in data collection and survey administration;
  • ability to work with local administrators are required.
  • Training in taking anthropometric measurements is preferred.
  • Computer knowledge and typing skills required.
  • Experience in electronic data collection preferred.
Other Qualities and Attributes:
  • Most importantly a positive attitude towards the position;
  • able to work in rural settings;
  • comfortable interviewing people in their homes;
  • comfortable taking measurements of children and adults;
  • comfortable traveling for extended periods of time;
  • well-organized; ability to work independently and in a team in the field;
  • promptness; attention to detail;
  • initiative.
Candidates must be fluent in Kiswahili and English. Luhya and Luo speakers preferred.

To apply:

Please send a cover letter and detailed CV, 3 references, daytime phone number(s), and email address.

Your CV should include your scores or grades and other measures of academic achievement, and details about any relevant work experience.

Applications can be submitted to any of our branch offices,

or by email to jobs-kenya@poverty-action.org,

or by post office using P.O Box 373, Busia area code 50400 Kenya.

If you submit by email, please ensure that the subject line reads: “FIELD ASSISTANT”REF NO: KPLS-2011-11-01

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the Field Assistant.

The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties, tasks, and responsibilities.

Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

Please note that IPA will never request any form of payment from an applicant.

Applicants are encouraged to confirm the information listed above with IPA prior to releasing any extensive personal information to the organization.

Please direct questions to jobs-kenya@poverty-action.org.


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Retail Sales IT Vacancy (20-25k Plus Commissions)

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Retail Sales IT Jobs

Salary 20-25k Plus Commissions.

We urgently require a proven sales person with experience in selling computer related accessories within a shop in Westlands.

This is a job with the potential to make commissions on top of your basic wage.

The candidate must have:
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • 2 years minimum experience in sales
  • Ability to present highly complex technical and business concepts to all levels of an organization.
  • Outgoing personality and possess great interest in meeting people
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy, demanding and team-oriented environment.
  • Diploma/ Degree in Sales and marketing or IT related course
As a company we shall require you to:
  • Develop and build a client base utilizing proven sales techniques e.g. prospecting, cold calling, lead generation and deal closure.
  • Scope the opportunities and develop appropriate solutions for the clients in conjunction with the technical team
  • Prepare proposals for the solutions agreed with the customers promptly.
  • Do weekly sales reports and maintain an active sales funnel all the time.
  • Work with other team members to deliver high value solutions on time
  • Participate proactively in company sales and marketing meetings
  • Gather market intelligence to optimize sales prospects.
  • Own and meet the assigned revenue target
If qualified send CV only to jobs@staff-kenya.com indicating the title on the subject line. Do not attach certificates.

Corporate Staffing Services
Suite 3, 13th floor, Development House, Nairobi.
Email: jobs@staff-kenya.com

N.B. We do not charge any fee for interviews and neither for having your CV in our database.


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Receptionist Vacancy in Westlands Nairobi (Sal 18 - 25K)

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The receptionist will work under the supervision of the Administration Officer and the full-time job will entail overseeing and managing all office procedures and other tasks to include attending to visitors and deal with inquiries on the phone and face to face, supply information regarding the organization to the general public, clients and customers.

Duties and responsibilities
  • Oversee all aspects of general office coordination
  • Answering and directing phone calls to relevant departments.
  • Sorting and distribute incoming mail.
  • Receiving and directing all visitors to appropriate contacts.
  • Coordinate and maintain records for staff parking, office keys and staff identification cards.
  • Handling enquires at the front desk.
  • Creating word documents and spreadsheets.
  • Set up and coordinate meetings and conferences.
  • Arrange for repairs and maintenance of office equipment.
  • Receiving, sorting and distribution of mail.
  • Arranging and scheduling appointments for staff.
  • Manage office calendar and book meeting rooms to coordinate work flow and meetings.
  • Management of meeting rooms.
  • Maintaining the visitors register.
  • Working with the security detail to track all visitors.
  • Any other duties assigned.
Requirements:

About You
  • Outstanding administration skills from a business related course
  • Computer skills including the ability to operate spreadsheets, power points and word processing programs
  • Knowledge of principles and practices of basic office management and organization.
  • At least three years working experience in a busy environment
  • Ability to speak fluent English & Kiswahili
  • Exemplary presentation skills and customer handling techniques
  • Ability to work well either alone or as part of a team.
  • Good writing, analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Good time management skills and ability to multitask
  • Must be confident and able to remain calm during business times
  • Ability to operate standard office equipment including but not limited to telephone systems, copiers, printers, faxes and scanners
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions
If qualified send CV only to jobs@staff-kenya.com indicating the title on the subject line.

Do not attach certificates.

Corporate Staffing Services
Suite 3, 13th floor, Development House, Nairobi.
Email: jobs@staff-kenya.com

N.B. We do not charge any fee for interviews and neither for having your CV in our database.


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Business Planning & Analysis, Decision Support Systems, Governance, Taxation and Treasury Jobs - Airtel

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

We are looking for suitably qualified candidates to fill the open positions in the following areas.

Passive Infrastructure (Based in Kenya)

Business Planning &Analysis

Positions Available

Head Business Planning and Analysis:- Experience of 8 - 10 years.

Assistant Manager Business Planning & Analysis:- Experience of 4 - 6 years.

Job purpose
  • Consolidate and report MIS in a multi country environment by Country & by segment.
  • Organize and ensure monthly review of Financial Performance against Budgetary targets of the business for the Head Office.
  • Monitor Financial & Operational KPIs, identify variances, recommend proposals to achieve business target.
  • CPA/MBA.
  • Knowledge of Accounting Standards under Local Country GAAP / IFRS / OHADA norms.
  • Exposure to an ERP environment — preferably Oracle / SAP for a multi country organization.
  • Exposure to working at a Head office of a Multi country operation.
  • Preferred background being telecom / service industry / Infrastructure segment.
  • Knowledge of English / French / Swahili.
Decision Support Systems

Positions available

Head Decision Support Systems:- Experience of 8 to 10 years.

Assistant Manager Decision Support Systems:- Experience of 4 to 6 years.

Job purpose
  • Evaluate and recommend Opex and Capex proposals which are supported with a defined Business Case and aligned to benchmarked KPIs.
  • Define a Decision support System through automated workflows using tools such as Zero Based Costing to evaluate business decisions.
Qualifications & Experience
  • CPA/MBA.
  • Knowledge of Accounting Standards under Local Country GAAP / IFRS / OHADA norms.
  • Exposure to an ERP environment — preferably Oracle / SAP for a multi country organization.
  • Exposure to working at a Head office of a Multi country operation.
  • Preferred background of assessing investments in capital expenditure in telecom / service industry / Infrastructure segment.
  • Knowledge of English / French / Swahili.
Governance

Positions available

Head Governance:- Experience of 10 to 12 years.

Assistant Manager Governance:- Experience of 4 to 6 years.

Job purpose
  • Define and establish a Governance framework for the organization comprising compliance to Statutory norms in a multi country environment covering banking regulations, taxation & financial reporting as per Local GAAP, company policy & procedure.
Qualification & Experience
  • CPA/MBA.
  • Knowledge of Accounting Standards under Local Country GAAP / IFRS / OHADA norms.
  • Knowledge of Statutory norms in a multi country environment.
  • Exposure to an ERP environment — preferably Oracle / SAP for a multi country organization.
  • Preferred background of assessing controls in telecom / service industry / Infrastructure segment.
  • Exposure to working at a Head office of a Multi country operation.
  • Knowledge of SOX procedures & compliance requirements of countries in Africa.
  • Knowledge of English / French / Swahili.
Taxation

Positions available

Head Taxation:- Experience of 10 to 14 years.

Assistant Manager Taxation:- Experience of 4 to 6 years.

Job purpose
  • Define, cascade, manage and monitor systems & processes ensuring compliance of Tax Regulations — both Direct and Indirect Taxes in a multi country environment.
Qualification & Experience
  • CPA/MBA.
  • Knowledge of Accounting Standards under Local Country GAAP / IFRS / OHADA norms.
  • Knowledge of Taxation regulations in a multi country environment.
  • Exposure to working at a Head office of a Multi country operation.
  • Exposure to an ERP environment — preferably Oracle / SAP for a multi country organisation.
  • Knowledge of English / French / Swahili.
Treasury

Positions available

Head Treasury:- Experience of 10 to 14 years.

Assistant Manager Treasury:- Experience of 4 to 6 years.

Job purpose
  • Design and implement efficient cash management practices to support working capital needs of the company.
  • Liaise with Banks in a multi country environment to review and facilitate banking & cash management needs of the company for both fund based and non-fund based facilities at each country.
Qualifications & Experience
  • CPA/MBA.
  • Knowledge of Banking regulations & Compliance as prescribed in a multi country environment.
  • Knowledge of Foreign Currency Regulations in a multi country environment.
  • Exposure to working at a Head office of a Multi country operation.
  • Exposure to an ERP environment — preferably Oracle / SAP for a multi country organisation.
  • Knowledge of English / French / Swahili.
Application Process:

Interested applicants should send their detailed CV’s and application letters to Hr.Hq@airtel.com by 14th November, 2011.

Applications should be addressed to The Talent Acquisition Manager, Airtel Africa.

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Airtel, the 5th largest telecoms company in the world and a fortune 500 company, is now in Rwanda


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Managers Jobs in HR, Acquisition, Customer Service, Finance, Marketing, IT, Legal & Regulatory Affairs, SCM, Zonal Business and Networks - Airtel Rwanda

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

We are looking for suitably qualified candidates to fill the open positions in the following areas.

Airtel Rwanda

Human Resource Manager

Job Purpose:

To facilitate and implement HR strategy in the country in conjunction with the regional / zonal business managers using consultative and influencing skills in order to hire, retain, engage and develop best in class talent in the zone / region.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources / Social Sciences.
  • A professional qualification of CIPMN, CIPD, SHRM is desirable.
  • Solid problem-solving and business acumen skills.
  • Proven organizational development, performance management and employee relations skills.
  • Must demonstrate interpersonal savvy with the ability to maneuver through complex situations effectively while building constructive relationships.
  • Ability to build partnerships in a matrix organizational environment along with providing coaching/counseling to all levels within the organization.
Acquisition Manager

Job Purpose:

To formulate & ensure implementation of effective & efficient acquisition strategies for Rwanda so as to enhance the leadership position in customer market share and to identify the new segments for acquisition and therefore plan & implement the strategy to penetrate the same with leadership position.

Qualifications:
  • At least 8-10 years working experience. Of these, 2-3 years should be in telecom sales / marketing.
  • A recognized postgraduate degree in Management with specialization in Marketing.
Customer Service Manager

Job Purpose:

To formulate, implement, manage and monitor plus one zonal / regional customer services plan through effective process implementation, integration and improvement and service differentiation in order to enhance brand loyalty, customer delight and service cost efficiency.

Identify and improve processes that will ensure Revenue growth by retaining High Average Revenue per Unit customers. Support and implementation of customer service delivery strategies in the Region in conjunction with Head Quarters Team to ensure alignment.

Qualifications:
  • 8-10 years with a minimum of 3 years in management role preferably within the Telecoms industry as well as BPO experience is required.
  • University degree and MBA with specialization in Operations Management is preferable.
  • Professional Certification that shows adept skill in CRM.
Finance Manager

Job Purpose:

To manage the Operating Expenditure Accounts Payable and Sales services functions to ensure that liabilities / Sales Proceeds are fairly stated in accordance with applicable local and international Accounting standards (under guidance from central office) and proper reconciliation of Float / Dealer Accounts in order to achieve business efficiencies.

Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 7 yrs of experience, handling independently the accounts for a large zone or a small company.
  • University Degree in Finance / Accounting or related discipline.
  • Student Member of Accountancy Body.
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office tools.
  • Adept user of Accounting packages; Oracle ERP.
Brand & Trade Marketing Manager

Job Purpose:

To achieve business goals and brand saliency by devising strategy for the Opco in line with the overall brand strategy. To ensure brand visibility support to the Sales team through on-shop visibility and outdoor advertising. Improve revenue enhancement. Delight measure in terms of Schemes and Promotions.

Qualifications:
  • University Degree.
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Mass Communication or MBA.
  • 8-10 years of work experience in similar industry / organizational setup with some work experience in advertising agency will be an added advantage.
IT Manager

Job Purpose:

To manage alt IT systems & processes in areas of Business Support System / Operation Support System / Internal apps / Value Added Services (VAS) / Contact Center technology — in line with business requirements and strategic direction of the company. Proactive engagement with business users to capture their requirements and Ensuring IT processes are followed.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelors of IT.
  • 7-10 years experience.
Head legal & Regulatory Affairs

Job Purpose:

Oversees the country entire legal and regulatory function with objective of protecting the company’s interest. Responsible for setting the overall philosophy and strategy of the country
regarding legal and regulatory matters.

He / she will also ensure that all practices, policies, and business activities of the country fall within the bounds of the organization’s legal posture and compliance.

Proactively manages and mitigates risks and opportunities in the Rwandese regulatory landscape and environment.

Builds and maintains strong relationship with key regulatory, legal and government stakeholders.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in law.
  • LL.M or a Masters in Business Administration would be an added advantage.
  • 5+ years with emphasis on corporate law and regulations, out of which at least 3+ years leadership and management experience in Telecommunications.
  • Excellent knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to the OPCO and entire corporation.
  • Able to handle, prioritize, multiple projects simultaneous.
SCM Manager

Job Purpose:

To manage and Control all aspects of Supply Chain Management, from quote to cash, to ensure that the internal customer expectations for deliverables in terms of time, cost and quality are met, in line with Business Objectives.

The candidate should have 8-10 years of experience in Supply Chain Management.

The Area of expertise is listed below:
  • Procurement— Must have exposure to procurement preferably in the area of Network, IT, Marketing and local Admin.
  • Warehousing and logistics—Must have experience of warehousing, Inventory Management, Dealing with CHA and Customs and logistics partners.
  • Experience in working with ERP system will be added advantages.
Zonal Business Manager

Job Purpose:

To plan, monitor and ensure achievement of customer and revenue market share objectives set for zonal operations by supervising / influencing multiple teams to deliver operational excellence in customer service, channel management and market expansion.

Qualifications:
  • A recognized postgraduate degree in Management.
  • Minimum 5 years experience in Sales and marketing, at least 2 years of which must have been at a middle management level handling independent businesses.
Networks

Job Purpose:

To coordinate, manage, control, support and track day to day network operations through network partners in order to provide customer delight through plus one network quality, availability and coverage.

N/W Planning — Responsible for 2G & 3G RF Planning.

Understanding of TX wilt be added advantage.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Electronic Engineering or Telecoms Engineering (Masters Degree in Engineering a plus).
  • Sound knowledge of Mobile Network O&M.
  • Minimum 5 years of varied experience in operation and maintenance in the Telecom industry, 2 of which should be in years managerial experience in a GSM/mobile company.
  • With at least 2 years senior management experience in an area of network operations.
Application Process:

Interested applicants should send their detailed CV’s and application letters to Hr.Hq@airtel.com by 14th November, 2011.

Applications should be addressed to The Talent Acquisition Manager, Airtel Africa.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Airtel, the 5th largest telecoms company in the world and a fortune 500 company, is now in Rwanda


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Education Program Officer Job in Dadaab - UN

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United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Kenya Country Office

Vacancy Announcement – Temporary Appointment

Education Program Officer

Level NOB - Dadaab Duty Station

Date of Issue: 02 November 2011

Closing Date: 15 November 2011

Applications are hereby invited from qualified candidates to fill the above Temporary position in Dadaab Field Office under the Education Section of UNICEF Kenya Country Office.

Purpose of the Post: Under the overall guidance of the UNICEF education specialist in Dadaab, the incumbent will be accountable for the development, design, planning, implementation and management of the Education programme within Dadaab and host community and work in close collaboration with the UNHCR and Implementation Partners (IPs).

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Technical Support:
  • Support Capacity building within the education sector through camp level workshops and trainings to enhance quality education.
  • Support advocacy activities to advance issues in refugee education through use of the evidence and strengthen joint UN and partners’ response to education.
  • Provide technical inputs to the UNHCR counterparts and IPs.
  • Monitor the education programs and interventions by providing technical guidance to education IPs and ensure that the planned activities take place in a timely manner.
  • Coordinate with the Education and Young People (EYP), Social Policy and Monitoring & Evaluation (SPM&P), and other relevant UNICEF officers to develop a solid M&E framework not only for the UNICEF funded interventions but also the key education indicators in Dadaab specified in the Dadaab education strategy.
Programing and Monitoring Intervention:
  • Support the UNICEF and UNHCR Education specialist in co-ordinating the design, preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the education programme in Dadaab.
  • Analyses and evaluates data to ensure that the achievements of objectives are consistent with the education strategic plan for Dadaab, EFA, and MDGs. Take corrective action when necessary to meet programme/project objectives.
  • Developing and maintaining partner relations with the Ministry of Education, the UNHCR and education partners by providing technical guidance and guidelines for further development of their capacities and activities.
  • Ensure the activities of the joint education work plan are implemented in a timely and cost-effective manner.
  • Support the host community to develop and introduce new approaches and initiatives, methods and practices such as parental education and early learning, education for Orphan and Vulnerable Cchildren, child friendly schools framework, with a focus on the Human Rights Approach to Programming, evidence-based and results-based programming.
Coordination and Communication:

Support the education specialist education in Dadaab and UNHCR;
  • to provide support to bridge the coordination in Dadaab refugee camps and the Kenya education emergency cluster and Ministry of Education;
  • to jointly coordinate education partners in Dadaab and host community and provide support to bridge the coordination in Dadaab refugee camps and the Kenya education emergency cluster and Ministry of Education;
  • in collaboration with UNHCR and other education partners, strengthen mechanisms to address Education in emergencies in and around Dadaab refugee camp; and
  • to liaise with other sectoral clusters, including Health, WASH and Child protection to ensure issues of importance to the education sector are addressed by them.
Resource Mobilization, Partnerships and Advocacy:
  • Identify advocacy issues affecting refugee education.
  • Sustain advocacy for the rights of children and youth to education in Dadaab and host community.
  • Effectively mobilize resources to implement the defined activities by the joint work plan.
  • Draft at least three fund-raising proposals for over 1 million dollars in collaboration with the UNHCR and the UNICEF EYP section in Nairobi.
Required Qualifications:
  • Advanced University degree in Education or related Social Sciences.
Experience:
  • Minimum of five years of significant experience in education development and emergency education with minimum three-year experience in management.
Language: Fluency in English and Swahili as a working language.

Competencies:
  • Knowledge in various education sub-sectors in ECDE, Primary, Secondary, Out-of-school youth, life skills, vocational education, education finance, EMIS, curriculum, Child-Friendly School practices;
  • Demonstrable ability to work with diverse groups of stakeholders and to develop consensus and partnerships;
  • Demonstrable technical expertise in education in emergencies and development, early recovery and post crisis transition.
  • An understanding and training in Inter-Agency Network for Education in Emergency (INEE) Minimum Standards for education in emergencies would be an added advantage;
  • Capacity to present ideas in a clear, concise and convincing manner while listening to and acknowledging other people’s perspectives;
  • Solid analytical, organizational, negotiating, advocacy and planning skills;
  • IT skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook;
  • Willingness and ability to be stationed in Dadaab and travel to other field locations.
Interested and suitable candidates should ensure they forward their applications along with their curricula vitae (internal candidates should attach copies of their last two Performance Evaluation Reports), to:

The Human Resources Specialist
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenyahrvacancies@unicef.org

Please indicate Reference No. “KCO/EDU/2011-29” in the email subject.

“Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply”

Zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse

UNICEF is a smoke-free environment


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Procurement Officer Career in Nairobi (KShs 50 - 70K)

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Our client is an ICT firm based in Westlands.

The client is looking to employ a procurement officer.

The Procurement Officer is responsible for effectively manage the purchasing and supplies management functions through the application of professional procurement and inventory management practices to maximise value from externally sourced products and services.

The position is responsible for developing focused strategies for procurement of products and services, supported with favourable service agreements and to offer advice and direction to staff and management, as required, with regard to procurement in support of the business objectives.

In addition, the job must coordinate cost effective disposal of assets in accordance with Bank policies and regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Plan and carryout pre-procurement activities in line with and in support of business objectives.
  • Work closely with other departments to create and deliver procurement strategies, policies and procedures which support the aspirations of all business units.
  • Apply strategies which ensure continued supply of high quality and cost competitive products and services to the Bank.
  • Study market trends and establish practical market knowledge to determine reliable suppliers of goods and services for the Bank.
  • Facilitate user departments in needs assessment and to write clear specifications.
  • Interact with users to prioritize their needs and prepare analysis reports.
  • Develop prequalification lists according to Bank regulations and guidelines.
  • Document for approval procurement plans and schedules
  • In liaison with Head of Corporate Affairs develop tools and apply professional procurement techniques to the purchase of goods and services
  • Negotiate and apply appropriate supply agreements for goods and services. When in place ensure these are appropriately managed and updated.
  • Salary is a gross of 50-70k.
Qualifications & Experience
  • A good University degree in Procurement, Commerce, Business Administration or Accounting;.
  • A recognised professional qualification in procurement;
  • Membership of a professional procurement body;
  • Minimum of 3 years procurement experience in a senior role
  • Ability to work with suppliers and build long term competitive supply relationships.
  • Ability to analyse data and give presentations to all levels of management
  • Ability to influence, communicate effectively and work with minimum supervision.
Other Attributes
  • Excellent Negotiation skills
  • Analytical and presentation skills
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills
  • Results driven and pro-activity
  • Cultural awareness
  • Attention to detail
  • Concern for standards
  • High level of integrity
If qualified send CV only to jobs@staff-kenya.com indicating the title on the subject line.

Do not attach certificates.

Corporate Staffing Services
Suite 3, 13th floor, Development House, Nairobi.
Email: jobs@staff-kenya.com

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Senior Accountant Vacancy (KShs 100 - 150K)

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Male Asian Gujarati Speaking Preferred.

This is a highly demanding role responsible for overseeing the company's financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems; ensuring compliance of financial statements with IFRS and IAS policies and procedures and guidelines and professional ethics.

This role requires a high degree of self confidence and resilience to handle a high stress, high pressure environment which demands long working hours and constant crisis management.

The role holder is expected to perform undertake the following duties:
  • Compiling and preparing company annual budget and ongoing budget monitoring and reporting
  • Preparation of annual and management accounts;
  • Ensuring timely preparation of accurate monthly expenditure reports
  • Monitoring and interpreting cash flows and proactively managing the financial position of the company and predicting future trends
  • Researching and reporting on factors influencing business performance
  • Participate in internal audits as scheduled and provide auditors with accounting documents as requested and provide explanation on audit queries
  • Performance analysis and reporting
  • Supervising and appraising the performance of assigned staff
Minimum Criteria:
  • An undergraduate degree in Finance or Accounting; CPA(K) ACCA or its equivalent
  • Over 5 years post qualification experience in a similar or related position
  • Experience in a business/commercial environment with demonstrable entrepreneurial and business skills
  • Strong financial numeracy and analytical skills with ability to interpret financial data
  • Working knowledge of Kenyan tax laws and excellent knowledge of local and international financial regulations and legislation
  • Excellent technical knowledge of budgeting and financial analysis processes in a commercial set up
  • Excellent and effective communications skills, both orally and in writing and ability to effectively engage the business owners in matters pertaining the company
  • Well developed ability to multi-task and handle multiple ongoing issues concurrently
  • Ability to take charge and control over varied situations that emerge in the department and ‘think on their feet’ for solutions to problems
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and strong personal impact to command respect with internal and external stakeholders
  • High degree of honesty and integrity
If qualified send CV only to jobs@staff-kenya.com indicating the title on the subject line.

Do not attach certificates.

Corporate Staffing Services
Suite 3, 13th floor, Development House, Nairobi.
Email: jobs@staff-kenya.com

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Web Designer Job Vacancy - Tovuti Group

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Description: We are looking for a freelance web developer to aid in the development of static and dynamic websites

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Drafting and Design of website concepts on either Photoshop, gimp or inkscape.

2. Conversion of the concept designs to actual web pages.

Minimum qualifications:
  • Well versed in client side web programming with rich knowledge in HTML including HTML 5, XHTML.
  • Working knowledge in implementing design concepts using CSS3 in conjunction with HTML
  • Knowledge of web design tools such as Adobe dreamweaver, Adobe flash, Adobe photoshop and or Expression web.
  • Competent in server side web development with rich knowledge in scripting languages such as PHP 5.0, ASP.Net and Java scripts. Other scripting languages like JSP and Ruby will be an added advantage.
  • Knowledge of Content management systems such as Joomla, Drupal and Wordpress.
  • Knowledge of MySQL database. Any other database knowledge such as Oracle, SQLite or Postgre SQL will be an added advantage.
  • Familiarity with current web design trends and techniques.
Desired attributes:
  • Ability to work with strict client deadlines and under pressure.
  • Self motivated and committed to work.
  • Strong conceptual ability.
  • Creative and innovative.
  • Strong eye to detail and passionate about web development.
  • Ability to multi- task.
  • Good communication skills.
Requirements:

Curriculum Vitae, accompanied by a portfolio of not less than five websites developed indicating your role in their development.

Deadline: Applications should be sent to careers@tovutigroup.com not later than 12th November, 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Customer Representative - Outbound Sales Agent's Vacancy - Segesa Fencing Ltd

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Position Summary

The Customer Representative - Outbound Sales Agent's role will include handling calls from previous or existing customers and selling to them the various products by establishing relationships and building a great rapport and finally getting that sale and also upselling or cross selling other products or services.

You will be in a target driven environment and up selling to customers.

Education and Experience
  • Tertiary Education (College certificate/College Diploma)
  • 5 months work experience in Sales environment
  • Candidate must be willing to work shifts (including night shift) and on public holidays
  • Computer literate and Proficiency in MS office
  • Experience in Outbound Sales to the Tanzania,Uganda,Rwanda and Southern Sudan is an added advantage
Key competencies and Attributes
  • Team player
  • Passionate
  • Self Motivated
  • Good listener
  • Results driven
  • Friendly & professional telephone manner
  • Excellent objection handling skills
  • Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
  • A positive, professional and flexible attitude to work
  • Excellent command of the English language, with neutral accent
Please log on to www.segesafencing.com to apply send your cv to: hr@segesafencing.com

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Data Quality Control Officer Job Vacancy - Bridge International Academies

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Position Title: Data Quality Control Officer

About Bridge International Academies

Bridge International Academies is a startup revolutionizing education across Africa with a truly unique business model. The company has launched a large-scale network of ultra low-cost for-profit private primary schools across Africa.

With 26 schools operational, the company is already the largest chain of private primary schools on the Continent. Our schools profitably deliver high-quality education for less than $4 per child per month.

In the last twenty-four months, we have grown from 1 to 26 schools, 10 to over 200 employees, proven the model and built out the systems to pave the way for aggressive expansion.

The company plans to build the world’s largest private school system and scale to serve more than 1 million families across Africa and beyond.

About this Position

The Data Quality Control Officer supports the file management system by performing data quality checks to ensure accuracy of items and data.

The individual will report to the Research Project Manager and will carry out quality control duties relating to all data collected in the research department including development of QC systems, enforcing protocol compliance, and troubleshooting and report writing.

Responsibilities
  • Knowledge of quality management in research data
  • Excellent communication and problem solving skills.
  • Ability to work well as a member of a team and able to collaborate well with counterparts.
  • Able to work with minimum supervision.
  • Ability to do problem analysis and recommend solutions for the same
  • Knowledge and experience in analysis of research data using excel and other statistical software
  • Perform Quality Control and generate reports routinely.
  • Review the completed paper forms to ensure that they have been filled accurately and in compliance with the relevant protocols
  • Evaluate the field sampling of respondents by loading the house hold GPS points to the Global Mapper and reviewing them.
  • Develop and ensure implementation of data QC protocol.
  • Implement a data quality monitoring system which includes ensuring consistency of the entered data and what is recorded on the paper forms.
  • Review the analysis sheet in order to confirm that it accurately reflects the entered data.
  • Write weekly data quality reports identifying quality problems in both the paper forms and entered data and suggesting ways to improve on data quality.
  • Liaises with the research associates to identify problems with data collection and suggest procedures to minimize data collection errors and to ensure high quality data collection by assisting in establishment and maintenance of quality control systems.
  • Review the data QC systems from time to time in order to align them with the current requirements of the research department.
  • Perform any other duties as may be required in the department.
  • Certifies the quality of data before final analysis and report writing can be done.
About You
  • Bachelors Degree in Geomatic Engineering, Statistics or Mathematics.
  • Possess two years experience of working with Management Information Systems to include data input, retrieval and spatial data analysis.
  • Knowledge and experience in handling GIS Software
  • Excellent report writing skills
  • Demonstrate a commitment to achieving the highest possible standards and establish a culture of continuous improvement
You can apply and view detailed job requisitions on the Careers page at www.bridgeinternationalacademies.com

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