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Logistics Officer Job - VSF Germany

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Background:

VSF Germany is an international Non Governmental Organization, providing humanitarian aid and development assistance to pastoralists and vulnerable communities in areas where livestock is of importance.

In the region, VSF Germany implements activities in southern Sudan, Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania and Ethiopia.

With support in animal health, agriculture, marketing, food safety but also with developing the capacity of communities and governmental institutions or initiating peace and conflict resolution we work towards food security and strengthened livelihoods of pastoralist communities.

We seek to recruit a highly motivated Logistician to support the operations and program implementation process in the region.

Key responsibility:
  • Manage project Procurement of goods & services for the Projects.
  • Keep an updated database on all purchases.
  • Maintain procurement and inventory records as required.
  • Conduct market surveys to gather & compare information on materials and applicable pricing.
  • Maintain an updated database of prospective suppliers and regularly update respective price lists.
  • Monitor & appraise Supplier and vendor reliability.
  • Enter new Items into the main property data base and Keep an updated inventory of all VSF-G Assets.
  • Tracking all goods throughout the supply chain from procurement to respective project Locations.
  • Initiate requests for quotations and proposals including preparing Tender documents in liaison with the Program Managers.
  • Analyze proposed pricing from potential suppliers and complete cost and price analysis.
  • Raise and Issue Local Purchase Orders after ensuring relevant authorization.
Qualifications, Experience, Attributes & Skills required.
  • College Diploma (Administration or Supply Chain diploma preferable).
  • Excellent ability to manage account processing, with proven ability to function in a detail-oriented environment.
  • Proficiency in Computer skills (MS Office) and familiar with the issue of databases.
  • Experience with ERP or procurement/supply chain management software a plus.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member. Excellent organizational and communication skills.
  • Strong written and verbal English language skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills. A minimum of 3 years experience in humanitarian work logistics/operations
  • Knowledge of NGO operations – an added advantage.
  • Knowledge of humanitarian security issues in the region.
Interested and qualified candidates should submit an application letter and CV indicating their current and expected salary to: postal address or via email address given above.

Indicate on the subject the Job Title.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Closing date for receiving applications is 13th December 2011, on or before 16.00hrs.

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Chief Accountant (JKIA) Job - Finlays

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The organization

Finlays is Kenya’s largest agricultural export group employing 22,000 people and annually exporting 400 million stems of flowers, 7 million kilos of vegetables, 26 million kilos of black tea and 3 million kilos of tea extract.

The organisation is geographically located in Nairobi, Naivasha, Kericho, Mt Kenya and Mombasa, together with 1,200 vegetable out growers throughout the country and 10,000 tea out growers.

The group has established itself as a reliable, responsible, innovative and sustainable producer with a deep knowledge and passion for its products.

Finlays, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Swire Group, maintains strategic focus to develop a sustainable business which in turn drives integration, development and growth possibilities within Kenya and internationally.

Location

The position is based at our Jomo Kenyatta International Airport export hub an operation that employs 2,000 people in produce processing, freight and outgrower farms development.

The Job

Reporting to the Director – Produce & Freight and functionally to the Head Office based Head of Finance, the job holder will be responsible for coordinating and controlling the accounting, budgeting and financial activities.

The key responsibilities for this role include:
  • preparing of the detailed monthly management accounts with insightful analysis of performance against key performance criteria;
  • reviewing and maintaining a sound l management information system as a useful tool for informed decisions through key performance indicators and analysis and interpretation of finance and accounting reports;
  • responsibility for the management and existence of effective systems and controls in the preparation of employee payroll and prompt remittance of statutory and other deductions;
  • providing leadership and technical guidance to the accounting/clerical staff including performance management, mentoring, training and development;
  • being the key contact person in liaising with and facilitating internal and external audit work , taking ownership for driving resolutions against issues arising;
  • controlling cash-flow planning for the region towards achieving the company’s treasury planning objectives in liaison with the Head of Finance; and
  • responsibility for the preparation of the budget proposals and actively participating in budgetary control in liaison with departmental heads.
The person

We require a candidate with the following as the minimum requirements:
  • a qualified accountant with ACCA, CPA (K) or CA professional qualifications;
  • five years relevant experience in a busy Agricultural /manufacturing firm, two of which should be as head of an accounting section;
  • excellent communication and analytical skills with the ability to develop and work within a team to deliver on commitments;
  • ERP systems experience and excellent excel skills; and
  • Self driven with ability to work under pressure, prioritize work and meet tight deadlines.
Application Procedure

If you meet the above requirements and are interested in applying for this role, please send your CV with a covering letter to the Human Resources Director, P.O. Box 10222, Nairobi 00400. Email: hrd.kenya@finlays.net to reach not later than 16 December 2011.

Those applicants who will not have heard from us by 1 January 2012 should consider their applications unsuccessful.

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Visa Operations Manager Job - British High Commission Nairobi (Sal 148K)

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A vacancy has arisen at the British High Commission for a highly motivated and experienced manager to work within a high performing team in the Visa Section.

The job is graded at LEII for which the current salary scale starts at Ksh.148,000/- per month before deduction of tax.

Where the jobholder is not liable to Kenyan tax the scale will be abated under HM Treasury rules and starts at Ksh. 109,728/- per month to take account of the tax they would have paid.

Duties and responsibilities:

Our Visa Section team is committed to providing a first class service, and is expected to be flexible, balancing the need for a high level of customer service with the requirement to maintain the integrity of the immigration control.

We are at the forefront of innovation, always prepared to react positively to change and try new ways of working.

The team in Nairobi is now the main processing hub for applications from East and Central Africa and responsible for processing applications from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo and Seychelles.

The main duties include:-

Managing Processes:

S/he will be responsible for ensuring that all applications received (up to around 350 per day) are correctly processed in accordance with our prescribed guidance.

S/he will monitor, evaluate and manage the effectiveness of our operation to ensure that we meet our commitment to customers.

S/he will also liaise closely with our Commercial Partner VFS Global Ltd to ensure that applications coming from our extensive regional network are managed effectively.

S/he will complete and circulate a daily operational updates to keep senior managers informed of any backlogs or delays.

S/he will use their initiative to follow-up and ensure problems are resolved.

Managing People:

Staff management of 4 x LE 3 Officers and 6 x LE 4 Officers.

S/he will use previous success with managing individuals and teams, to ensure staff are supported and motivated to achieve good results.

S/he will also use our performance management system to recognise and reward staff, as well as to improve performance where appropriate.

Required Skills:-
  • Excellent spoken and written English communication skills.
  • Excellent management and preferably service delivery skills, a minimum of 3 years experience of the former is essential.
  • Computer literacy with accurate typing skills of at least 25 words per minute (notably MS Word, Excel and straightforward databases)
  • The ability to remain customer focused, polite and courteous under pressure.
  • The ability to work quickly and reliably with little supervision to meet challenging targets.
  • Excellent team skills - this is an all for one, and one for all environments.
  • Flexibility and a positive attitude to working in a forward thinking, modern and motivated department, which is committed to improving standards and procedures
  • A professional attitude to effectively represent the Visa Section, the British High Commission, and the UK Government as a whole.
The successful candidate will be expected to ensure our staff are well managed and our operational processes work smoothly to ensure customer service targets are met consistently

Application:

The British High Commission is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment and staff management is conducted without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability or HIV status provided candidates are able to meet the requirements of the position advertised.

The British High Commission does not appoint any agents to process job applications or arrange interviews and expects no fees to be paid to anyone.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Kenya

The job requires candidates to have security clearance before the start date.

Applications – (CV plus covering letter) - clearly marked – “LE II Operations Manager" Vacancy should be forwarded to the following address:

Human Resources Manager
British High Commission
Upper Hill Road
PO Box 30465 – 00100
Nairobi

Or by e-mail to: HR.Recruit@fco.gov.uk

Applications should be received on or before 9th December 2011.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interview.

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Corporate Affairs Head, ICT Manager, QA Manager, HR Officer, Procurement Manager and Secretary Jobs - Management University of Africa

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The Management University of Africa is a newly established private university in Kenya based off Mombasa Road, Bellevue South C - Nairobi.

The University has been conceived as a premier University ¡n the provision of innovative leadership and management solutions to industries and communities worldwide, with a mission to provide quality education for transformational leadership and excellence in management through innovation and creativity.

The University, which will admit its first students in January 2012 seeks to recruit suitable and dynamic candidates to fill the following positions:

Head of Corporate Affairs

The Head of Corporate Affairs Department is part of the Senior Management Team and will report directly to the Vice Chancellor.

He/she will be responsible for Public Relations, Branding, Marketing, Communication and Corporate Social Responsibility.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement a corporate communication strategy and annual work plans.
  • Implement the University’s brand strategy.
  • Ensure the development and implementation of the university’s marketing strategy.
  • Ensure the conducting of periodic research of the university’s products and programmes to generate information necessary for decision making.
  • Formulate and implement a Corporate Social Responsibility strategy and policies.
  • Formulate and implement a strategy for promoting and enhancing a positive corporate image of the University and handle all protocol issues.
  • Initiate, edit and coordinate corporate publications and the website.
  • Establish and maintain regular contact with media including ensuring appropriate communication for use in the Media.
Qualifications and Experience
  • A Bachelors degree from a recognised university in a business related field.
  • A post graduate degree in any of the following: marketing or management, communication, Public relations, media studies or related field from a recognized University. A Diploma in Journalism, Communication, Public Relations will be an added advantage.
  • Be a member of the Marketing Society of Kenya in good standing or any other relevant organisation.
  • Computer literacy and efficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Packages
  • Show evidence of relevant experience of not less than 10 years in Corporate Affairs or related department in a service environment, 3 of which should have been at senior management level.
  • Experience ¡n academic institutions of higher learning operating in dynamic market environment will be an added advantage.
Key Personal Attributes
  • Demonstrate good understanding of the market environment and competitive strategies
  • Strategic mindset and sense of corporate result focus.
  • Be a team player and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills in addition to, excellent research, data analysis, report writing and presentation skills.
  • Ability to effectively supervise, motivate, train, mentor and performance — manage staff.
  • Be creative, outgoing, an accomplished relationship builder and a persuasive negotiator.
  • Focused, high energy, able to multitask with ability to work irregular hours and under pressure to meet deadlines and achieve result.
  • Mature, honest, trustworthy, with a high degree of personal integrity and professionalism.
ICT Manager

This position reports to the Vice Chancellor. The ICT manager will be expected to provide vision and strategic leadership in the Information Communication Technology (ICT) functions of the University and ensure that the University has an effective and efficient ICT function.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
  • Provide vision and leadership for the University ICT development.
  • Formulate an effective CT strategy and policy and standards for the University and monitor adherence to the same.
  • Support E-learning across the university.
  • Formulate and implement an effective ICT risk management strategy.
  • Implement, manage, monitor and undertake periodic review of ICT policy and technical designs including disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
  • From time to time reengineer the existing business processes ¡n line with changes in the operating environment.
  • Guide the procurement of hardware and software products for the university.
  • Oversee support services and training to system users.
  • Manage University ICT resources such as websites, intranet, local and wide area networks, data centre and telephony services.
  • Coordinate licensing issues with software/hardware vendors.
  • Plan, develop and implement the ICT budget, where appropriate, to ensure cost effectiveness and ensure operations meet approved budget levels;
  • Research and advice on emerging technologies and trends in ICT that can benefit the university
  • Promote teamwork and motivate staff to ensure effective working relations, coach, mentor and train new ICT support staff.
  • Designing, installing, configuring, and troubleshooting network systems.
  • Design and implement university wide information systems.
Qualifications and Experience
  • A masters degree in Computer Science, Information systems, Information Technology, Engineering or related field. Those with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or Information Technology, with over ten years experience in a busy ICT environment may also be considered.
  • 10 years relevant experience with at least 5 years experience in a similar role
  • MCSE or any other relevant industry certification in systems management
  • CCNP, or a Certification in advanced Routing, Switching
Key Personal Attributes
  • Understanding of systems development lifecycle
  • Strategic mindset with ability to undertake and monitor long term planning
  • Organizational skills including possessing solid project management skills
  • Excellent communication, leadership, collaboration and interpersonal skills
  • Advanced decision making and problem solving skills
  • Business acumen, knowledge, professionalism and integrity
  • Ability to work independently and effectively under pressure and within tight deadlines
  • Ability to implement Enterprise wide Systems.
  • Extensive experience in hardware and software support and management
  • Experience in data centre management
Quality Assurance Manager

The position reports to the Vice - Chancellor. It is responsible for ensuring quality assurance and compliance ¡n all the University’s academic and research programs and services.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Set up systems for quality assurance management ¡n the University.
  • Setting quality assurance compliance objectives and ensuring that targets are achieved.
  • Ensuring compliance with national and international standards relating to education, research and training.
  • Setting up and maintaining controls and documentation process.
  • Establishing standards of service for customers or clients.
  • Ensuring quality in the development of academic and research management programmes.
  • Prepare and manage the departmental budget for resource allocation and control.
  • Develop quality assurance standards and ensure compliance of all Academic departments in adherence to agreed dashboard.
Qualifications and Experience
  • A holder of a PhD degree from a reputable and recognized University.
  • Those with a masters degree ¡n Business or management related fields with over five years experience holding a similar position in an Institution of higher learning will also be considered.
  • Additional qualification or experience in the management of curriculum development and research will be an added advantage.
  • Applied knowledge of regulatory requirements, including ISO 9001.
Working Experience/Competencies:
  • Have 10 years relevant experience in an institution of higher learning, 5 of which should be relevant to the duties of the new office.
  • Demonstrated expertise in quality assurance systems in a regulated environment including application of quality tools
  • Be conversant with governance and regulatory processes especially in institutions of higher learning.
  • Demonstrated project management skills including excellent planning, organizational skills with good Information Communication Technology skills.
Key Personal Attributes
  • Have excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare concise oral presentations and written reports.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, interact effectively with management from other functions (internally and externally), and assume responsibility for achievement of quality, regulatory and compliance targets.
  • Demonstrated ability to initiate work, make effective decisions and demonstrated analytical ability.
  • Have the ability to work under minimal supervision.
This position reports to the Vice - Chancellor and is responsible for the Coordination of the procurement processes of the University.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Periodic review and development of Procurement and disposal procedures to be in line with best practice.
  • Ensure preparation of a comprehensive procurement plan for the University.
  • Ensure that goods procured are of good quality, right price and adhere to the Procurement procedures and standards of the University.
  • Ensure customer satisfaction including availability of quality goods and services ordered and prompt delivery of the same to users.
  • Establish an efficient supply base through acceptable tendering and prequalification process for all goods and services used by the University.
  • Ensure cost rationalization by carrying out price surveys to determine price trends to help in suppliers appraisal.
  • Timely production of management reports to all budget holders.
Qualifications and Experience
  • A Masters degree will be preferred. But those with Bachelors degree and adequate experience ¡n Procurement Management may also apply.
  • Minimum of 5 years working experience ¡n a busy environment.
  • Team player with good leadership skills, analytical skills and communication skills.
  • Honest, trustworthiness, with a high degree of personal integrity.
Human Resources Development Officer

The Human Resources Development Officer will report to the Head of the Human Resources Supplies Procurement and Disposal Manager Department and will be responsible for the day to day operations of the Department.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Implementing human resources policies and procedures and managing day to day human resource administration.
  • Maintaining up to date human resource information system.
  • Facilitating recruitments, appointments, discipline, health and safety.
  • Assisting with updating of policies and procedures, performance management, and staff training.
  • Ensuring compliance with legal and statutory requirements.
  • Benefits administration and effective coordination of service providers.
  • Managing Community and staff events.
Qualifications and Experience
  • A bachelor’s degree in a business related field from a recognised university. Those with a postgraduate diploma in Human Resource Management will have added advantage.
  • Have worked ¡n a busy human resource department for a minimum period of 5 years.
  • Computer literate and efficient ¡n the use of Microsoft Office Packages
  • Be a team player and possess excellent interpersonal, communication, report writing and presentation skills.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality, honest, trustworthy, with a high degree of personal integrity
Executive Secretary

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor, the Executive Secretary will be responsible for coordinating activities of the Vice Chancellor’s Office ¡n a timely and efficient manner.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Ensure the efficient management of the calendar and appointment scheduling of the Vice Chancellor.
  • Manage and coordinate the logistics for visitors.
  • Set up meetings and take minutes for these meetings.
  • Provide support towards organization of meetings with direct reports, various leadership meetings that are chaired by the Vice Chancellor.
  • Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements for the Vice Chancellor.
  • Maintain sensitive and confidential information in electronic and paper form and must have the ability to extract, analyze, interpret and display the data as required.
Qualifications and Experience
  • A University Degree in business or related field of study with qualifications in secretarial studies or a degree ¡n Arts and Social Sciences preferably in languages. Formal training ¡n secretarial studies will be added advantage.
  • A minimum of three 3 years experience and competency ¡n professional administrative duties.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to identify problems and develop innovative solutions.
  • Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
  • Proficient in Microsoft office packages with experience in database management, spreadsheet software, and internet and email usage with extensive website knowledge.
How to apply

Interested candidates who satisfy the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by a detailed CV, email address, day time telephone contact, name and address of three referees.

The applications should reach the undersigned not later than 15th December 2011.

The Management University of Africa is an equal opportunity employer

Visit our website, www.mua.ac.ke for more information about MUA

The Vice Chancellor
The Management University of Africa
P.O. Box 29677 — 001 00, Nairobi
Email: vc@mua.ac.ke

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Grants Intern (Lodwar) Job Vacancy - International Rescue Committee (IRC)

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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Kenya serves vulnerable populations in the Turkana region and refugees in the Kakuma, Dadaab camps and in the Eastleigh, Nairobi.

The IRC implements programs in the areas of comprehensive primary health care, nutrition, protection, peace building, sanitation and hygiene and HIV/AIDS and prevention and response to gender based violence issues.

Applications are invited for the position of:

Grants Intern, Lodwar

Reporting to the Grants Coordinator, the grants intern will be part of the Program/Grants management team led by the Deputy Director of Programs.

The Grants intern will be based in Lodwar.

Responsibilities:
  • Contributing to efficient grants management including proposal development, reporting and grants monitoring roles.
  • Identify and work for a specific ‘Special Project’ bringing his/her core skills and motivation to the same.
  • Development of concept notes, donor proposals
  • Preparation of donor reports, internal IRC reports
  • Perform grants management functions including, updating the Grant Tracking Sheet and the T1s
  • Maintaining updated information in electronic and hard copy files, this will include agreements, proposals, reports and other relevant communication regarding the grant.
  • Share information with field teams
  • Review program monthly reports
  • Maintain updated information related to IRC Kenya and its programs to be shared with donors, Government and IRC head quarters as necessary
  • Travel to field sites, participate in activities as necessary
  • Organize and coordinate events-World HIV/Aids Day, Refugee Day, Peace Day etc. commemorated by the organization.
Requirements:
  • University Degree.
  • Computer Skills- Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet.
  • Ability and willingness to learn and work with teams based in Nairobi and field sites.
To apply please go to www.rescue.org/careers and search for name of the position.

Please apply on or before 12th December, 2011.

IRC is an equal opportunity employer

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Accounts Assistant Job - ICAP of Columbia University

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ICAP of Columbia University is working in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation and the Ministry of Medical Services to strengthen HIV Care and Treatment services at provincial and district health facilities.

This program is part of a US Government initiative against HIV in Kenya that receives funding from PEPFAR through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Applications are invited for the positions of Accounts Assistant to be based in Nairobi

Overall Function

Under the supervision of the Finance Manager, to assist the day to day accounting and financial activities and offer support on implementation of organization’s accounting policies and procedures, posting of Data into QuickBooks together with preparing all payments.

Key Responsibilities

1. Cash accounting & management
  • Maintain and control Petty cash.
  • Validate invoices, code all expenses, prepare payments for suppliers and calculate any tax due to the Government.
  • Calculate all monetary commitments monthly.
  • Ensure that all cash expenditures are approved by the Finance Manager and/or the departmental head.
  • Run day to day bank errands.
2. Financial reporting
  • Photocopying and scanning all monthly FFR support documents for reporting to the donor.
  • Properly and consistently file all financial reports and support documents.
  • Ensure proper filing of all financial reports and support documentation for all cash and disbursements is well done.
  • Assist in posting QuickBooks transactions
3. Preparation of the Financial Statements and External audits
  • Facilitating all audits
4. Administration
  • Review the cheque register to ensure that cheques are dispatched to suppliers.
  • Promptly submit all payroll statutory deductions other tax returns due to the relevant authorities
  • Maintain the asset/inventory register.
  • Track and record supply of materials procured for sites.
  • Any other duties as may be assigned by the Country Director and/or Department head.
Requirements
  • Minimum CPA (K)
  • Proficiency in the use of accounting software
  • At least 3 years’ experience in a similar position
All applications including a current CV (attachments bearing both your names and the job title), telephone number and referees should be sent to the HR and Administration Manager, ICAP icap.vacancies@gmail.com on or before 9th December 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ICAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

www.columbia-icap.org

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Real Estate Sales Manager Job - Bridge International Academies

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Position Title: Real Estate Sales Manager

Location: Nairobi

Number of Positions: 1

About Bridge International

Bridge International Academies is a for-profit startup company revolutionizing education across Africa with a unique business model. The company runs a large-scale network of low-cost primary schools in Kenya that significantly outperforms other primary schools in the same areas because of our “school in a box” systems.

Our schools profitably deliver this high-quality education for less than $4 per child per month, which enable the schools to cover all their costs and create a profitable central organization at scale.

We have launched 37 schools in Kenya; we will double in size in the next 6 months, and plan to rapidly scale the company to serve more than 1 million students across the continent.

About this position

We have and are continuing to develop one of the most sophisticated approaches to providing affordable education to MILLIONS of children in one of the most challenging environments in the world.

A central part of our operations includes the identification, verification and acquisition of plots of land for our schools inside the informal settlements.

The main responsibility of the Real Estate Sales Manager is to motivate their agents to close sales, and develop effective training tracking programs that teach agents how to, negotiate deals, secure viable plots and complete paperwork for the sale.

After training, managers set weekly, monthly and yearly monetary goals for the agents to achieve. These goals are tracked through sales meetings that are conducted by the manager. During the meeting, sales managers discuss whether or not the sales team, as a whole, and individually meeting goals. If the goals are not met, sales mangers offer advice and motivation. Sales managers may offer incentives and reward teams that reach their goals.

Key Areas of Responsibilities:
  • The main responsibility of the real estate sales manager is to hire, train, motive and hold accountable their agents to close sales. They will also be required to develop effective training programs that teach sales agents how to negotiate land deals, and complete paperwork after the sales.
  • The individual will need to have the competency of managing and leading a sales team, coaching, mentoring and driving them to ensure the successful achievement of land acquisition budgets on a weekly, monthly and annual basis.
  • Supervising sales agent and real estate sales managers individually and as a team to ensure adherence to our policies and procedures
  • The individual in this capacity is required to contribute to the provision of quality service through knowledge and background with land pricing and closings
  • Success in this position will be dependent upon the individual’s ability to exceed the sales targets set by the Sales Team
  • Since the real estate sales team will be one of the first groups introducing a community to Bridge, the Sales Manager will be responsible for insuring that the company’s reputation amongst the community is enhanced and not hurt by the interactions of the team with potential vendors, etc.
  • Coordinate property closings, overseeing signing of documents and disbursement of funds.
  • Working in a team environment with other land consultants, the individual will be expected to demonstrate commitment, loyalty and ability to work as an enthusiastic team member in accordance with our organization’s routines, procedures and overall business objectives.
  • Act as an intermediary in negotiations between Bridge and sellers, generally representing Bridge International
  • Compare properties with similar properties that have recently sold in order to determine their competitive market price.
  • Schedule preparation of documents such as representation contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements, deeds and leases in coordination with the legal land team
  • Coordinate with the legal land team for title searches to determine whether sellers have clear property titles.
  • To be in the position to advise Bridge International on market conditions, prices, legal requirements and related matters.
  • Develop networks of attorneys/lawyers/agents and contractors to whom we can be referred to.
  • Conduct seminars and training sessions for sales agents in order to improve sales techniques.
  • Solicit and compile listings of available land and locate and appraise undeveloped areas for building sites, based on evaluations of area market conditions.
About You
  • Bachelor's degree in real estate, finance or business administration
  • 5-7 years of relevant working experience in a similar field
  • Possess advanced skills in negotiating, selling and marketing
  • Ability to work long hours including weekends
  • Passionate about children and education in Africa
In order to be considered for this position all candidates must register and upload their CV’s on our website at www.bridgeinternationalacademies.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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Paralegal Officers Jobs - Bridge International Academies

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Position Title: Paralegal Officers

About Bridge International Academies

Bridge International Academies is a for-profit startup company revolutionizing education across Africa with a unique business model.

The company runs a large-scale network of low-cost primary schools in Kenya that significantly outperforms other primary schools in the same areas because of our “school in a box” systems.

Our schools profitably deliver this high-quality education for less than $4 per child per month, which enable the schools to cover all their costs and create a profitable central organization at scale.

We have launched 37 schools in Kenya, we will double in size in the next 6 months, and plan to rapidly scale the company to serve more than 1 million students across the continent.

About this position

We have and are continuing to develop one of the most sophisticated approaches to providing affordable education to MILLIONS of children in one of the most challenging environments in the world.

This position within the finance and administration environment, will report to the Senior Legal Officer and be responsible for offering detailed field legal support across the company.

In particular, the paralegal officers will play a major role in following up issues within the communities where we work and ensuring a professional approach to monitoring, following up, reporting and documenting arising legal issues.

Key Areas of Responsibilities:
  • Support the development of the company’s legal structures and systems
  • Developing and implementing action plans in consultations with department heads and the Senior legal Counsel
  • Visit construction sites, schools and training sites to build adequate information on potential legal issues for discussion with respective heads of departments and Senior Legal Counsel
  • Trainee contract reviews and follow up any defaulters in a structured way
  • Handling correspondences on legal aspects and recommending appropriate legal actions
  • Participate in drawing and vetting staff and commercial contracts, leases and other legal instruments while working closely with the lands department legal support team
  • Train a team of champions within departments basic legal procedures and incident reporting.
  • Ensure proper records and action based minutes of all legal matters handled at community and site levels
  • Accompany staff on field activities where disputes and conflicts occur to guide discussions and collate all pertinent information to be used for decisions and actions.
Required qualifications, Skills and attributes
  • Diploma or Certificate in Law from the Kenya School of Law
  • Paralegal training with specializations in land, labour, children’s rights, arbitration or commercial areas
  • Exposure successful resolution of labour issues and disputes within informal communities will be valuable
  • Possession of strong and positive and reliable networks within major urban settlements in Kenya is highly desirable
  • At least 3 years experience in a similar position in middle level management within a corporate NGO or working in a busy legal practice specializing in community support
  • Qualified or well exposed arbitrator with proven negotiation skills
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel required)
About You
  • Must have strong knowledge of customer relations/satisfaction as they relate to legal and commercial concepts
  • Works well in an environment with firm deadlines; results oriented
  • Perform multiple tasks effectively
  • Able to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Strong analytical skills required
  • Capable of making timely, independent decisions while consulting as appropriate
  • Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communications skill with excellent Kiswahili language skills
  • Confident, courageous and persuasive in court and during negotiations
  • Provides weekly and monthly reports and goes over with department heads and Legal team leaders
  • Maintains strict confidentiality in all matters
  • Opens and closes all legal files
  • Responsible for overall coordination of legal issues
  • Performs other related duties as assigned
  • Possess advanced skills in customer service and provides effective solutions
  • Ability to work long hours including weekends
  • Passionate about children and education in Africa
  • Must be well organized , detail-oriented and personable with a professional demeanor
  • Excellent communication skill necessary to interact with other attorneys/lawyers and clients by both telephone and written correspondence
In order to be considered for this position all candidates must register and upload their CV’s on our website at www.bridgeinternationalacademies.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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Senior Legal Counsel Job - Bridge International Academies

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Position Title: Senior Legal Counsel

About Bridge International Academies

Bridge International Academies is a for-profit startup company revolutionizing education across Africa with a unique business model.

The company runs a large-scale network of low-cost primary schools in Kenya that significantly outperforms other primary schools in the same areas because of our “school in a box” systems.

Our schools profitably deliver this high-quality education for less than $4 per child per month, which enable the schools to cover all their costs and create a profitable central organization at scale.

We have launched 37 schools in Kenya, we will double in size in the next 6 months, and plan to rapidly scale the company to serve more than 1 million students across the continent.

About this position

We have and are continuing to develop one of the most sophisticated approaches to providing affordable education to MILLIONS of children in one of the most challenging environments in the world.

A central part of our operations includes the identification and verification of plots of land for our schools inside the informal settlements. This position within the finance and administration environment, will be responsible for leading conclusively and in a professional and timely manner all legal activities across the company

Key Areas of Responsibilities:
  • Build the company’s legal structures and systems and develop a small but strong team to handle legal matters at all levels of the company
  • Developing and implementing departmental plans, policies and procedures to guide all legal issues arising in the company.
  • Developing and implementing strategies on risk management, litigation, records and property issues in the company
  • Participate in drawing and vetting staff and commercial contracts, leases and other legal instruments while working closely with the lands department legal support team
  • Participate in negotiations between the company and other parties to assure the company’s legal rights are upheld
  • Ensure safe custody and proper management of company instruments such as land titles, seals, stamps, securities and records
  • Negotiate disputes and conflicts with third parties, community stakeholders and other public interfacing with the company to ensure settlement out of court as much as this leads to the company’s best interest
  • Represent the company and its officers in court in all litigation matters
  • Ensure the company is in compliance with all statutory requirements
  • Liaise with external lawyers and company secretary to ensure the company’s interests are adequately protected.
  • Advisor to the company human resources and other management teams in all legal issues
Required qualifications, Skills and attributes
  • LLB degree from a recognized institution
  • Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law
  • Hold a valid practicing certificate
  • Possession of company secretarial skills and exposure to resolution of labour issues and informal community issues will be valuable
  • At least 5 years experience in a similar position in middle to senior level management within a corporate or large training institution or a busy and well established legal practice
  • Qualified or well exposed arbitrator with proven negotiation skills
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel required)
About You
  • Strong ability to lead and develop a team of junior legal officers and specialized paralegals
  • Must have strong knowledge of customer relations/satisfaction as they relate to legal and commercial concepts
  • Works well in an environment with firm deadlines; results oriented
  • Perform multiple tasks effectively
  • Able to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Strong analytical skills required
  • Capable of making timely, independent decisions while consulting as appropriate
  • Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communications skill
  • Confident, courageous and persuasive in court and during negotiations
  • Provides weekly and monthly reports and goes over with department heads and CEO
  • Maintains strict confidentiality in all matters
  • Opens and closes all legal files
  • Responsible for overall coordination of legal issues
  • Performs other related duties as assigned
  • Possess advanced skills in customer service and provides effective solutions
  • Ability to work long hours including weekends
  • Passionate about children and education in Africa
  • Must be well organized , detail-oriented and personable with a professional demeanor
  • Excellent communication skill necessary to interact with other attorneys/lawyers and clients by both telephone and written correspondence
In order to be considered for this position all candidates must register and upload their CV’s on our website at www.bridgeinternationalacademies.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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Receptionist and Teacher Jobs in Kenya - Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi, Junior School

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The Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi – Junior School would like to invite applicants to apply for the following positions:

Receptionist

Requirements:
  • Diploma in Secretarial Studies from a reputable institution with KNEC and/or Pitman
Qualifications
  • Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet.
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience.
Teacher

Requirements:
  • Hold a Bachelor of Education Degree with a minimum of 3 years professional teaching experience at the primary/elementary level in an international curriculum at a wellknown school.
  • PYP experience will be an added asset.
  • Teacher Certification
  • Enthusiastic, team player and collaborative.
Interested applicants should submit their CV by Friday 16th December 2011 to:

The Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi-Junior School
P.O. Box 44424-00100
Limuru Road & 1st Parklands Ave

Email: info@faculty.aka-nbi.ac.ke

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Office Administrator Vacancy

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Dynamic People Consulting is recruiting for an Office Administrator for one of its clients in the Events planning industry

Key Responsibilities:
  • Prepares orders for the site
  • Ensures materials are put together
  • Fills out a requisition form to take material out of stock
  • Makes site visit to verify the location and condition of the site prior to set up
  • Directs and supervises casuals on the site set up
  • Assists in setting up at the site
  • Ensures that clients signs the delivery note
  • Ensures that the client fills the customer feedback form
  • Ensures all materials and collected after a function
  • Supervises and assists with the loading, offloading and sorting of materials
  • Ensures materials are cleaned after usage
  • Assists in the clean up of site material
  • Reports damaged materials to storekeeper or accountant
  • Hands over materials to accountant and store keeper and signs form
  • Assists in pressing cleaning, and other support services in the company.
  • Conducts performance appraisals for reporting staff
The successful candidate should have the following qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in Business Administration or equivalent
  • 1 year experience in logistics, events management or similar field
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to monitor information
  • Ability to coordinate
  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Planning and organizing skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
If you believe you qualify for this position, please send you CV and details of your current and expected remuneration to recruitment@dpckenya.com

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Finance Intern Job in Nairobi - E-Plus

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E-Plus is a private company, limited by guarantee, fully owned by the Kenya Red Cross to offer emergency medical services which include 24hr ambulance services, first aid training and the sale of first aid kits.

Job Title: Finance Intern

Reports to: Finance Manager

Location: Nairobi

Main Responsibilities
  • Timely posting of invoices
  • Timely posting of receipts
  • Running receivable reports
  • Assist in Debt collection
  • Assist in payable
Minimum Requirements:
  • A University degree in Finance
  • CPA/ACCA will be an added advantage
  • Passion and Commitment to quality service performance
  • Ability to meet stringent targets against set deadlines
If you meet the above requirements, kindly send a copy of your CV and via email to hr@eplus.co.ke by 5th December, 2011 at 5.00pm.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

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Principal and Teachers Jobs in Eldoret - Turbo School

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Turbo School is a new boys boarding secondary school situated in Turbo on the main Eldoret Turbo Road that offers the 8-4-4 curriculum and aims to be a centre of academic excellence.

It opens in January 2012. In this regard we are looking for high calibre teachers to fill the following vacanices.

Principal

Key Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities
  • To develop and implement the curriculum that reflects current approaches to effective learning based on the 8-4-4 system.
  • Provide professional leadership to teaching staff.
  • Be a motivator to the students and be able to achieve set targets.
  • Act as a liaison between the Board and parents.
Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities
  • Be a holder of a degree from a recognised institution. A Masters degree in relevant field will have an advantage.
  • Strong leadership, management and communication skills.
  • Excellent marketing skills.
  • 5 years experience on administrative procedures and systems.
  • Excellent interpersonal, organisation and planning skills.
Teachers

Applicants must have a degree in their respective teaching fields and a minimum of 3 years experience in the following subject combinations
  • Maths /Physics /Biology /Chemistry /Agriculture /Computer Studies.
  • English / Kiswahili / CRE / History / Geography / Business / Music
Applications must contain: Curriculum Vitaes, copies of academic certificates, addresses and names of three referees.

Applications are due not later than 10th December 2011.

Please indicate the position you are applying for on the envelope and all letters should be addressed to:

Chairman,
Board of Directors,
Turbo School,
P.O. Box 7736, Eldoret.

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Payroll Accountant Vacancy - Bridge International Academies

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Position Title: Payroll Accountant, Nairobi, Kenya  - 1 position
 
About Bridge International Academies
Bridge International Academies is a for-profit startup company revolutionizing education across Africa with a unique business model. The company runs a large-scale network of low-cost primary schools in Kenya that significantly outperforms other primary schools in the same areas because of our “school in a box” systems. Our schools profitably deliver this high-quality education for less than $4 per child per month, which enable the schools to cover all their costs and create a profitable central organization at scale. We have launched 37 schools in Kenya, will double in size in the next 6 months, and plan to rapidly scale the company to serve more than 1 million students across the continent.
About this position
This is a key role within the finance department. The vision of the department is to always be a valued business supporter providing high quality and timely financial services. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, the job holder will play a major role in strengthening payroll services in the company. Working closely with school operations, HR and Microsoft Dynamics Navision) ERP Manager, the position holder will create a systematic approach to payroll data gathering, analysis of bi-monthly payroll changes, input of payroll data into Microsoft Dynamics (Navision) payroll module and submission of payroll outputs to the department heads, finance and HR for authorization.
Key Areas of Responsibilities:
  • Understand the business and specific operations that generate payroll data, tracking and reporting  payroll inputs and outputs into the Navision system
  • Review existing payroll systems, documentation and procedures and build improved systems to cope with increasing staff levels across the country.
  • Set up clear and well developed payroll data, control and process cycles that will guarantee accuracy,  confidentiality, timeliness and audit trails of payroll functions and reports
  • Serving as key control review point for all items entering the payroll system  and ensure appropriate allocation of payroll costs to departments for analysis and reporting purposes
  • Development of  tailor made reports and analysis  within the Navision payroll module and account  schedules and dimensions in line with standard and non routine demands of the finance and non finance team leaders
  • Observe and monitor compliance to weekly and monthly payroll cycles and strict deadlines
  • Preparation of monthly payroll related statutory returns assuring compliance to all monthly, quarterly and annual reporting, payments and submission deadlines
  • Lead the preparation of payroll audit files for compliance,  internal and external audits
  • Reconcile payroll control accounts on a timely basis
  • Attend to staff queries and reporting needs of payroll services within standard confidentiality limits
  • Build appropriate tools to ensure smooth payroll operations even with high growth of staff and consequent transactions payroll service demand from the business

About you
  • Foundation to Intermediate levels of ACCA/ CIMA or CPA with excellent academic record and a minimum of 2-3 years work experience in a busy payroll environment with at least 300 full time employees
  • Experience in building robust payroll systems in a large organization with proven skills in handling payroll activities and consistently meeting tight payroll deadlines. Experience in a busy HR environment will be preferred.
  • High integrity with natural ability to maintain confidentiality and presence of mind when handling payroll and staff matters
  • Good communication and presentation skills and high proficiency with multiple details
  • Excellent awareness of statutory  compliance issues in Kenya and general awareness of labour law and practices
  • Ability to plan and manage own workload  and coach/mentor team members in order to harmonize work flows and meet tight deadlines
  •  Excellent hands on MS office suite skills and proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics (Navision) version 2009 will be advantageous
  • Ability to use initiative and creative thinking to anticipate issues and develop common sense and practical solutions
  • Proactive and self motivated with excellent communication skills
  • Confident and flexible team player with great ability to work closely with non finance team members within a multicultural environment
  • A “finisher” with the genuine drive and commitment to produce the highest quality work and to deliver technical expertise at all times
  • Possession of a current certificate of good conduct will be required before the person is hired
  • Passionate about children and education in Africa.
 
You can apply and view detailed job requisitions on the Careers page at www.bridgeinternationalacademies.com

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Marketer, Medical Reps, Financial Manager, Receptionists and Accountant Assistant Jobs

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1. Marketer

1 Position
  • Degree in marketing
  • 3 years minimal experience
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills
2. Medical Representatives

3 Positions
  • Med Reps with minimal 3 years experience
  • Excellent communication skills
3. Financial Manager

1 Position
  • Degree in Finance
  • Minimum 3 years experience
4. Receptionists

2 Positions
  • Minimum 3 years experience in Front desk position.
  • Excellent IT skills.
5. Accountant Assistant

If you qualify to any of the positions above, please send your CV and Resume to:
humanrsc@yahoo.com
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Project Manager and Youth Peer Educators Coordinator Jobs - Marie Stopes Kenya

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Marie Stopes Kenya (MSK)is a Local Non-Governmental Organization affiliated to Marie Stopes International.

MSK has provided affordable high quality innovative reproductive and sexual health care services to her clientele since 1986 through its nationwide network of static in reach centers and mobile outreach centres thereby enhancing accessibility of SRH services to the hard to reach rural citizenry of the republic of Kenya.

AACES is a five year (2011 – 2016) project funded by AuSAID being implemented in Kenya, Tanzania and Australia.

In Kenya, the project will be implemented in the coastal region with an overall goal of serving the Underserved: Expanding reproductive health choices through improved access and equity in Kenya and Tanzania.

1. Project Manager (Australian African Community Engagement Scheme)

Reporting to the Director of projects, the project manager will oversee and provide strategic direction, technical and programmatic leadership to the MSK project team to achieve the goal and objectives of MSK in AACES.

He will also lead the development of strategies, programs, work plans and activities to increase access to quality FP/RH to the community especially the lower wealth quintiles through the private sector in a collaborative manner with AACES staff.

He /she will ensure compliance to Donor, MSK/MSI and national policies, procedures and guidelines that relate to: program (monitoring, reports, evaluations, etc), health, finance, logistical and human resource management.

Qualification and Experience:
  • Master’s degree in a Social Sciences/Health or related discipline or a Equivalent Degree with a minimum of three years of experience in managing, developing and implementing reproductive health and family planning programs at the national level.
Required Competencies:
  • Strong program management experience with proven ability to manage large diverse teams including a team of senior technical and non-technical team leaders.
  • A result-oriented approach and proven ability to work within, manage, track and or coordinate complex multipartner large-scale programs.
  • Demonstrated managerial and leadership skills and ability to provide financial oversight of large budgets.
  • Strong technical knowledge of family planning and reproductive health especially private sector approaches in FP/ RH will be an asset.
  • Ability to network and negotiate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders to achieve the objectives of the program. The position will particularly require a strong ability to engage and negotiate with private sector groups and senior government officials at national level.
  • Excellent representational and communication skills, with written and oral proficiency in English and a high degree of comfort in dealing with consortium partners, government, media, academic, corporate, nonprofit and other organizations.
  • Ability to find innovative solutions and approaches.
  • Medical Doctor will be an added advantage
2. Youth Peer Educators Coordinator

Reporting to the Project Manager, the YPE coordinator will coordinate a network of youth peer educators in implementing IEC and BCC interventions focusing on integration of Sexual reproductive health services with a focus on family planning services targeting the youth.

Experience and Qualifications:-
  • Should have a first degree in social sciences / education/ counseling (training in public health will be an added advantage.)
  • Age not over 30 years
  • Must be enrolled in a youth peer learning group
  • Trained as a Training of trainers in Peer Education
  • Must have demonstrated facilitation skills in PE and life skills education.
  • Knowledgeable and sensitive to youth issues
  • Be gender sensitive
  • Must have demonstrated organization and analytical report writing skills
  • Must have conducted 40 hours training in peer education
  • Able to work with teams and groups
  • Able to apply innovative training skills.
  • Be a self motivated individual with desire to inspire and create change.
Remuneration

A competitive and attractive package will be offered to the successful candidates.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, CV and copies of their stated certificates to:

The Human Resources Director:
P.O Box 59328 – 00200
Nairobi

Closing date for applications is 13th December 2011

Marie Stopes is an equal opportunity employer

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Accounts Clerk Vacancy - Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA)

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The Church wishes to recruit suitable candidates to fill the posts of Accounts Clerks in one of its Institutions.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Receipting of cash, cheques and operating visa card machines
  • Issuing of credit slips
  • Cash reconciliations with the banking cashier
  • Processing daily collection summaries
  • Costing, billings and checking accuracy of statements
  • Preparing exception reports for creditors with balances and problematic accounts to the Accountant-in-Charge and Credit Controller
  • Updating ledgers by posting credit slips and transactions in the system.
  • Any other accounting and billing duties assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications & Experience
  • At least one years experience in cashiering and basic accounting.
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Part II Certificate.
  • Experience in computer applications, accounting packages and ERP.
Those qualified should send their application together with a recommendation letter from their Religious Leader on or before 12th December, 2011 to the Secretary General on info@pcea.or.ke

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Programme Officer and Assistant Programme Officer Jobs in Kenya - The Kenyan Section of the International Commission of Jurists

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Established in 1959, the Kenyan Section of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ Kenya) is a non governmental, non – partisan, not for profit making, membership organisation registered in Kenya.

With a membership drawn from the Bar as well as the Bench, ICJ Kenya is a National Section of the International Commission of Jurists based in Geneva. It is however autonomous from the ICJ Geneva.

The primary Mission of the organisation is to promote and protect human rights, democracy and the rule of law nationally and regionally.

Nationally the organisation has distinguished itself with its consistent tract record of well-informed advocacy and leadership and is today widely acknowledged as a premier human rights organisation in Kenya.

ICJ Kenya seeks to fill two vacant positions as detailed below and hereby invites suitably qualified Kenyans to apply.

1) Programme Officer - Human Rights Protection Programme

Overall Job Requirement

To work closely with the Executive Director in the management of the Human Rights Protection Programme and to liaise with other programme staff to create synergy in the achievement of the organisation’s strategic objectives.

Description of the Main Tasks
  • Conceptualization and development of programme ideas.
  • Management, coordination and implementation of programme activities.
  • Preparation of timely programme reports.
  • Development of proposals for funding and cultivating a good relationship with all partners.
  • To monitor and evaluate programmatic activities.
  • Conducting research and disseminate findings.
Qualifications and Skills
  • LL.B or its equivalent from a reputable institution.
  • A diplomat or its equivalent in programme management
  • Over three years experience working with an NGO and especially working with various communities.
  • Must have good communication, presentation and writing skills.
  • Ability to initiate and manage a number of programmes concomitantly.
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision.
  • Ability to develop others within the team.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • The candidate must be a hard working, dynamic, self motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills.
2) Assistant Programme Officer – Access to Justice Programme

Overall Job Requirement

To provide programmatic and administrative assistance to the programme management team in the implementation, management and coordination of programmatic activities.

Description of the Main Tasks
  • To initiate and develop project ideas and proposals.
  • To assist in the implementation, management and coordination of programme activities.
  • To assist in the preparation of periodic reports
  • To conduct research on emerging areas within the programmatic mandate.
  • To monitor and evaluate programmatic activities.
  • To liaise with the Programme Officer or the Executive Director on areas of program mandate.
Qualifications and Skills
  • LL.B or its equivalent from a reputable institution.
  • Must possess excellent writing and communication skills.
  • Must have two years work experience in a nongovernmental organization.
  • Knowledge of the Kenyan judiciary will be an added advantage
  • Must show ability to monitor and evaluate programmatic activities.
  • The candidate must be a hard working, dynamic, self motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills.
A competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidates ICJ Kenya is an equal opportunity employer.

Please send your application, CV and relevant certificates to:

The Executive Director, ICJ Kenya,
P.O. Box 59743-00200,
Nairobi

or Email: info@icj-kenya.org.

Your application should be received on or before 7th December 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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Procurement Officer Job Vacancy in Nairobi - Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya (APDK)

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The Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya (APDK) is a local NGO that exists to empower persons with disabilities to enhance their full participation and inclusion in the affairs of their communities.

The APDK Nairobi Branch seeks to employ a self-motivated Procurement Officer to spear head procurement work and supply chain management of the Association.

Duties and Responsibilities;
  • Ensure compliance to APDK’s Procurement Policy and where applicable advice management on alignment of APDK procurement policy to donor and public procurement requirements and guidelines.
  • Develop and manage an accurate and up-to-date supplier information database.
  • Ensure effective, efficient, and timely management of supplies to the user departments.
  • Assist in preparing periodic procurement and disposal reports to Management.
Qualifications
  • A minimum of a Diploma in purchasing and supplies. Professional qualification will be an added advantage.
  • Proven experience of not less than 5 years in procurement preferably in a reputable non profit organization.
  • Persons of high integrity with well developed interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Experience with USAID, EU will be an added advantage.
Physically disabled persons are encouraged to apply.

Applications with CV, three references, current and expected remuneration to be submitted before 9th December 2011 in Hard copy addressed to;

The National Director, APDK
Waiyaki way Westlands Opp. ABC place,
P.O. Box 46747, 00100, Nairobi

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School Manager , Drivers Trainer (Heavy Commercial Vehicles), Trainer (Motor Bikes), Sales and Marketing, Secretary / Administrator Vacancies in Nakuru

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A driving school based in Nakuru Town has the following vacancies:

School Manager – with strong managerial skills and experience in running a driving school.

Trainer (Heavy Commercial Vehicles) – Driving License and experience as a driver and trainer

Trainer (Motor Bikes) - Driving License and experience as a rider and an instructor.

Sales and Marketing - with experience in sales and marketing in a driving school.

Secretary / Administrator – with relevant training and experience in a driving school.

NB: For trainers, it will be an added advantage to have worked in the Traffic Police Training Centre.

Send application with CV, certificates, testimonials and certificate of good conduct to P O Box 2675 Nakuru before 15th December 2011.

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