Position: Process Developer
Experience: Strictly 2-3 Yrs of relevant experience after education
Main Purpose of the Position
The Master Data Processor is responsible for maintaining master files (customer, vendor, product, material, etc.)
In accordance with published guidelines and sound internal control standards in behalf of the client.
Key Outputs & Tasks
Responsible for activities assigned by the Master Data Lead
Process requests for creation, amendment and deletion of the following data objects:
Customer
Vendor
Pricing
Product
Material
Carriers
Maintain the master data tracker to log daily productivity and keep track of open requests.
Adhere to set internal control procedures.
Ensures all work is performed in accordance with set KPIs and SLAs
Accurate, efficient and organized within daily responsibilities.
Adaptable to learn new processes, concepts, and skills.
Demonstrates the ability to work as part of a team.
Escalates production/system issues to his/her team leader as appropriate.
Complies with all client published policies and procedures and any legal and regulatory requirements that the company is obliged to adhere to.
Educational Experience
Accounting, Finance or Business related degree
CPA(K) or ACCA
Essential Work Experience
Must have experience in an Data Management and General Accounting
Must have Operations Experience
Must have experience in Client Management and interaction
Beneficial Work Experience
Written and spoken ability to communicate in English
Previous accounting experience/studies in particular GA/RTR
Must be a good team player
Responsibility and accuracy in the completion of received tasks
Ability to solve urgent matters and work under pressure
Flexibility, especially in the period of month/quarter/year-end closing
Reliable, proactive approach to entrusted tasks (thinking outside the box is a plus)
Experience with accounting systems (SAP)
Microsoft Office skills
Client industry experience a plus
Professional Competencies:
The following are key competencies required of the role.
The candidate must exhibit the following professional competencies:
Strong analytical thinking
Focus on customer service
Multi tasking / Time Management
Decision making
Teaming / Collaboration
Focus on Goals / Result orientation
Note:Candidates earning more than Kes 50,000 need not apply.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Please send you CV and remuneration package to therecexpert@gmail.com by the 4th April 2012 at 5.00 pm.
Process Associate – Travel & Expense Processor Job in Kenya
Position: Process Associate – Travel & Expense Processor
Experience: Strictly 1-2 Yrs of relevant experience after education
Main Purpose of the Position
The Accounts Payable Payment Processor is responsible for processing all payment-related tasks of in behalf of the client.
Key Outputs & Tasks
Responsibility for activities assigned by the Tower Leader
Processes transactions of simple to medium complexity
Responsible for the following tasks related to payments:
Act as main contact with the Bank regarding payments queries
Process vendor and T&E related payments
Process cheque payment
Manage Payment Posting Process including verifying error and perform resolution; Act as liaison to the client.
Preparing PTP related reports
Procurement Process Team activities
Clear direct debit
Provide ad hoc reports
Process urgent payment requests within the agreed timeframe
Manage Pay Cycle Process including performing verification and modification.
Perform Quality Review on Payments.
Perform Level 2 Customer Service Support on payment processing information including queries, (inquiries, reports, communication)
Runs daily reports to identify duplicate payments.
Reconciles Accounts Payable on a monthly basis (including Downpayment Requests)
Prepares Vendor Reconciliation on a monthly basis to take consideration that on big markets.
Adaptable to learn new processes, concepts, and skills.
Demonstrates the ability to work as part of a team.
Escalates production issues to his/her team leader as appropriate.
Complies with all client published policies and procedures and any legal and regulatory requirements that the company is obliged to adhere to.
Educational Experience
Accounting, Finance or Business related degree
CPA(K) or ACCA
Essential Work Experience
Must have experience in an Accounts Payable environment
Must have Operations Experience
Must have experience in Client Management and interaction
Beneficial Work Experience
Written and spoken ability to communicate in English
Previous accounting experience/studies in particular GA/RTR
Must be a good team player
Responsibility and accuracy in the completion of received tasks
Ability to solve urgent matters and work under pressure
Flexibility, especially in the period of month/quarter/year-end closing
Reliable, proactive approach to entrusted tasks (thinking outside the box is a plus)
Experience with accounting systems (SAP)
Microsoft Office skills
Client industry experience a plus
Professional Competencies:
The following are key competencies required of the role.
The candidate must exhibit the following professional competencies:
Strong analytical thinking
Focus on customer service
Multi tasking / Time Management
Decision making
Teaming / Collaboration
Focus on Goals / Result orientation
Note: Candidates earning more than Kes 50,000 need not apply.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Please send you CV and remuneration package to therecexpert@gmail.com by the 4th April 2012 at 5.00 pm.
Position: Management Trainee – Systems Accounting Assistant
Experience: Strictly 2-4 Yrs of relevant experience after education
Main Purpose of the Position
The Systems Accounting Assistant is responsible for the all system-related tasks such as opening and closing of ledgers, internal order and query management.
Key Outputs & Tasks
Participate in internal and external audit requirements
Financial master data maintenance
System accounting-related journal processing
Assist in maintenance of subsidiary ledgers
Assist in performing period (month-end, quarter-end and yearend) closing tasks
Handle market queries
Process internal orders
Ensure both contractual and operational KPIs are met (responsibility of delivering the service within agreed deadlines and at the required quality)
Develops good client relationships and good relations with the colleagues
Actively seeks opportunities for Continuous Improvement initiatives in cooperation with Intercompany Lead
Complies with all client published policies and procedures and any legal and regulatory requirements that the company is obliged to adhere to.
Educational Experience
Accounting, Finance or Business related course or certificate/degree
CPA(K) or ACCA
Essential Work Experience
Must have experience in an General Accounting environment
Must have Operations Experience
Must have experience in Client Management and interaction
Beneficial Work Experience
Written and spoken ability to communicate in English
Previous accounting experience/studies in particular GA/RTR
Must be a good team player
Responsibility and accuracy in the completion of received tasks
Ability to solve urgent matters and work under pressure
Flexibility, especially in the period of month/quarter/year-end closing
Reliable, proactive approach to entrusted tasks (thinking outside the box is a plus)
Experience with accounting systems (SAP)
Microsoft Office skills
Client industry experience a plus
Professional Competencies:
The following are key competencies required of the role.
The candidate must exhibit the following professional competencies:
Strong analytical thinking
Focus on customer service
Multi tasking / Time Management
Decision making
Teaming / Collaboration
Focus on Goals / Result orientation
Note: Candidates earning more than Kes 50,000 need not apply.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Please send you CV and remuneration package to therecexpert@gmail.com by the 4th April 2012 at 5.00 pm.
Position: Process Developer – Management Accounting Assistant
Experience: Strictly 2-3 Yrs of relevant experience after education
Main Purpose of the Position
The Management Accounting Processor is responsible for processing all Management Accounting tasks on behalf of the client.
Key Outputs & Tasks
Assist in performing data reconciliation in Business Warehouse
Assist in BPM reporting
Assist in the preparation of BW reports
Perform simple to medium complexity reconciliations
Perform period closing tasks as per agreed timetable
Business area clearing and manual correction of journals with blank business areas
Regrouping of debit and credit balances
Reconciliation of GL accounts according to GL ownership matrix
Manage ad-hoc queries from the markets
Participate in internal and external audits
Responsible for activities assigned by the Tower Leader
Accurate, efficient and organized within daily responsibilities.
Adaptable to learn new processes, concepts, and skills.
Establishes good relationships with clients and colleagues.
Escalates production issues to his/her team leader as appropriate.
Actively seeks opportunities for Continuous Improvement initiatives in cooperation with Tower leader
Complies with all client published policies and procedures and any legal and regulatory requirements that the company is obliged to adhere to.
Educational Experience
Accounting, Finance or Business related degree
CPA(K) or ACCA
Essential Work Experience
Must have experience in an General Accounting
Must have Operations Experience
Must have experience in Client Management and interaction
Beneficial Work Experience
Written and spoken ability to communicate in English
Previous accounting experience/studies in particular GA/RTR
Must be a good team player
Responsibility and accuracy in the completion of received tasks
Ability to solve urgent matters and work under pressure
Flexibility, especially in the period of month/quarter/year-end closing
Reliable, proactive approach to entrusted tasks (thinking outside the box is a plus)
Experience with accounting systems (SAP)
Microsoft Office skills
Client industry experience a plus
Professional Competencies:
The following are key competencies required of the role.
The candidate must exhibit the following professional competencies:
Strong analytical thinking
Focus on customer service
Multi tasking / Time Management
Decision making
Teaming / Collaboration
Focus on Goals / Result orientation
Note:Candidates earning more than Kes 50,000 need not apply.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Please send you CV and remuneration package to therecexpert@gmail.com by the 4th April 2012 at 5.00 pm.
Process Developer – Invoice Processor Job
Position: Process Developer – Invoice Processor
Experience: Strictly 2-3 Yrs of relevant experience after education
Main Purpose of the Position
The employee is responsible for processing all pre-coded invoices in the Procure to Pay System on behalf of the client.
Key Outputs & Tasks
Responsible for activities assigned by the Tower leader
Processes transactions of simple to medium complexity
Processes pre-coded invoices, including those with and without a purchase order. Invoice Processor may be required to process one or all of these types of invoices (with PO, without PO)
Receives scanned invoices from Scanning Centre.
Responsible for indexing of invoices before these are processed by the Payables Processors.
Creating accounts payable docs in SAP that covers: Recurring Documents, Down payments Request Process, Online Pay Request, Running Self Billing, journal uploads for invoices
Manage RTV process
Correct and/or reprocess invoices if required
Create and store back-up documents for cancellation, dummy credit and journal upload activities
Answer supplier queries on invoices & payments
Has working knowledge of both scanning and Accounts Payable application.
Accurate, efficient and organized within daily responsibilities.
Adaptable to learn new processes, concepts, and skills.
Demonstrates the ability to work as part of a team.
Escalates production issues to his/her team leader as appropriate.
Complies with all client published policies and procedures and any legal and regulatory requirements that the company is obliged to adhere to.
Educational Experience
Accounting, Finance or Business related degree
CPA(K) or ACCA
Essential Work Experience
Must have experience in an Accounts Payable environment
Must have Operations Experience
Must have experience in Client Management and interaction
Beneficial Work Experience
Written and spoken ability to communicate in English
Previous accounting experience/studies in particular GA/RTR
Must be a good team player
Responsibility and accuracy in the completion of received tasks
Ability to solve urgent matters and work under pressure
Flexibility, especially in the period of month/quarter/year-end closing
Reliable, proactive approach to entrusted tasks (thinking outside the box is a plus)
Experience with accounting systems (SAP)
Microsoft Office skills
Client industry experience a plus
Professional Competencies:
The following are key competencies required of the role.
The candidate must exhibit the following professional competencies:
Strong analytical thinking
Focus on customer service
Multi tasking / Time Management
Decision making
Teaming / Collaboration
Focus on Goals / Result orientation
Note:Candidates earning more than Kes 50,000 need not apply.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Please send you CV and remuneration package to therecexpert@gmail.com by the 4th April 2012 at 5.00 pm.
Housekeepers at Ikweta Safari Camp
Location: Maua
URL: http://www.ikwetasafaricamp.com
Description:
Housekeepers at Ikweta Safari Camp in Maua – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
Ikweta Investments Ltd. are the proprietors of Lake View Studios, Nairobi (http://www.studioslakeview.com/), Ikweta Country Inn, Maua (http://www.ikweta.com/), and Ikweta Safari Camp, a tented Safari camp at Meru National Park, Murera Gate (http://www.ikwetasafaricamp.com/). Our properties promote our brand of high standards, affordability and value for money in environments noted for simple elegance, style and convenience.
HOUSEKEEPERS
We seek to fill several positions in the Housekeeping Department at Ikweta Safari Camp, Meru National Park, Murera Gate.
The overall function and responsibility of the housekeepers is to provide high quality services in the guest tents, swimming pools and other public areas and in so doing to contribute to maintaining the establishment’s high standards.
Specific duties and responsibilities:
- To clean and makeup guest tents
- To assure the cleanliness of the swimming pools and other public areas
- To perform daily and weekly stock-taking and to maintain records for assigned guest tents
- To maintain schedule of deep cleaning, e.g., for equipment, carpets, curtains, floors, etc.
- To ensure pest control is carried out as per schedule
- To liaise with laundry operations
- To adhere to lost and found procedures
- To be be prepared to multitask in other departments as required
Requirements:
- At least 2 years demonstrated experience in a similar role at a well established hotel, preferably a lodge or tented Safari camp
- Training in housekeeping from a recognized institution
- Meticulous, organized, keen for detail
- Eye for cleanliness
* Energetic and hardworking
- Strong sense for customer service
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Honest and dependable
- Personable
Interested candidates should forward their detailed CV, with a cover letter and pertinent supporting certificates to:
susan@ikweta.com
Management Trainee / Assistant Manager – Billing Specialist Job in Kenya
Experience: Strictly 3-5 Yrs of relevant experience after education along with team leading experience
Main Purpose of the Position
To execute the order billing and documentation from the European Supply Centers after load building.
Key Outputs & Tasks
- Generate optimal documentation and on time billing accuracy to meet customer service OTIFNE targets and drive performance to level of top 3 CPG companies SNP brands
- Ensure all import licensing documentation is in place prior to new product introduction and renewal of import license
- Issue/create accurate documents such as; invoices, debit/credit notes, order acknowledgements, etc. to required timescales
- Order packs accurately collated, including copies of shipping documents and then archived correctly.
- Support the SNP planning team to close the OTC aspect of the order process for billing
- Order validation for Non UK sites.
- Closing of customer concerns within agreed parameters and create market/hub reports.
- Process customer insurance claims in an accurate and timely manner after completion of customer concerns
- Resolving shipment delays and all associated communication and documentation with counterparts in supply and the market.
- Process material and sample orders and ensure markets are kept updated on status.
- Resolution of GRNI in collaboration with GDBS Intercompany and Billing Controller.
- Process the Bulk demand signal and orders to deliver appropriate plan stability and customer service targets
- Business/ accounting/ finance Related Degree
- CPA(K) or ACCA
- Speaks fluent English
- Is an experienced people manger (at least 2 years)
- Is able to manage own time and team resources effectively
- Builds excellent relationships with internal (DBS BUD/ACN) and in-market teams.
- Has Data related experience
- Committed to maintaining an excellent control environment, understanding the wider nature of CARM and control; rigorously enforcing compliance.
- Is able to recognise areas for improvement
- Can lead change projects, and has previous experience in project management with track record of delivery
The following are key competencies required of the role.
The candidate must exhibit the following professional competencies:
- Strong analytical thinking
- Focus on customer service
- Multi tasking / Time Management
- Decision making
- Teaming / Collaboration
- Focus on Goals / Result orientation
Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Please send you CV and remuneration package to therecexpert@gmail.com by the 4th April 2012 at 5.00 pm.
Assistant Manager – Data Team Leader Job in Kenya
- The role is responsible for a specific process stream – customer master data for GB, NAM and NE markets.
- Manage relationships with internal customers is key dimension to this role.
- Being involved in master data related projects and look for process improvements to drive service efficiency and maximise customer satisfaction is a key factor.
- Works logically and pro-actively toward solutions
- Constructively challenges ways of working
- Responds positively to direction and shows energy in delivering what is expected within own area of work
- Effectively prioritises customer issues and build on customer knowledge when making decisions
- Good knowledge of internal and external business partners
- Takes ownership for delivering on promises, speaks up when operational standards are slipping
- Not afraid to hold others to account
- Receptive to feedback and is willing to learn from mistakes
- Understands the need to create high performing teams consisting of engaged people and supports the actions to deliver this
- To ensure that OTC Master Data (Customer, Pricing Masterfile, Listing and Catalog) requests are processed accurately, on a timely manner in line with both internal and external SLAs.
- To ensure OTC Master Data requests are completed, in accordance with the process, internal control and audit requirements.
- To ensure that Team members understand their obligations in this respect and to ensure that the process and culture supports this.
- To co-ordinate responses to queries from market contacts via phone, email in a professional, courteous and timely manner to the highest customer service standards.
- To be the first issue escalation point for the supported market for all OTC Master Data queries after team members.
- To establish and maintain business partnership with the market contacts.
- To come up with improvement ideas on how to make the process more efficient, and a push that through the market. to improve Right First Time market via feedback and reporting.
- Helping the team in pre-validation of market requests.
- Lead all running projects, ensuring right focus and support of team members
- Finance/ Accounting or business Related Degree
- CPA(K) or ACCA
- Speaks fluent English
- Is an experienced people manger (at least 2 years)
- Is able to manage own time and team resources effectively
- Builds excellent relationships with internal (DBS BUD/ACN) and in-market teams.
- Has Data related experience
- Committed to maintaining an excellent control environment, understanding the wider nature of CARM and control; rigorously enforcing compliance.
- Is able to recognise areas for improvement
- Can lead change projects, and has previous experience in project management with track record of delivery
The following are key competencies required of the role.
The candidate must exhibit the following professional competencies:
- Strong analytical thinking
- Focus on customer service
- Multi tasking / Time Management
- Decision making
- Teaming / Collaboration
- Focus on Goals / Result orientation
Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Please send you CV and remuneration package to therecexpert@gmail.com by the 4th April 2012 at 5.00 pm.
Management Trainee – Financial Accounting Processor Job in Kenya
Experience: Strictly 2-4 Yrs of relevant experience after education
Main Purpose of the Position
The Financial Accounting Processor is responsible for delivery of all Financial Accounting activities for the client. This may include tasks on fixed assets, period-end and taxes.
Key Outputs & Tasks
- Participate in internal and external audit requirements
- Handle fixed assets transactions which may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Fixed assets account reconciliation to general ledger
- Funding and releasing of budget for internal orders
- Insurance value reporting of fixed asset balances
- Creation of fixed asset schedules for period-end
- Issue resolution and answering of ad hoc queries
- Forecasting of fixed assets depreciation
- Handle indirect tax tasks:
- Acquisition and import VAT reporting
- Duty reconciliation and reporting
- Preparation of information for VAT returns
- Duty liability account reconciliation
- VAT reconciliation
- Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts as per GL ownership matrix
- Verify/check tasks of the Financial Accounting Assistant
- Understand and perform the Financial Accounting Lead role occasionally, in the absence of the lead
- Provides business unit reporting, when required
- Ensure both contractual and operational KPIs are met (responsibility of delivering the service within agreed deadlines and at the required quality)
- Responsible for other activities assigned by the Financial Accounting Lead
- Actively seeks opportunities for Continuous Improvement initiatives in cooperation with Financial Accounting Lead
- Develops good client relationships and good relations with the colleagues
- Escalates issues or risks to his team lead, as appropriate
- Complies with all client published policies and procedures and any legal and regulatory requirements that the company is obliged to adhere to.
- Accounting, Finance or Business related degree
- CPA(K) or ACCA
- Must have experience in an General Accounting environment
- Must have Operations Experience
- Must have experience in Client Management and interaction
- Written and spoken ability to communicate in English
- Previous accounting experience/studies in particular GA/RTR
- Must be a good team player
- Responsibility and accuracy in the completion of received tasks
- Ability to solve urgent matters and work under pressure
- Flexibility, especially in the period of month/quarter/year-end closing
- Reliable, proactive approach to entrusted tasks (thinking outside the box is a plus)
- Experience with accounting systems (SAP)
- Microsoft Office skills
- Client industry experience a plus
The following are key competencies required of the role.
The candidate must exhibit the following professional competencies:
- Strong analytical thinking
- Focus on customer service
- Multi tasking / Time Management
- Decision making
- Teaming / Collaboration
- Focus on Goals / Result orientation
Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Please send you CV and remuneration package to therecexpert@gmail.com by the 4th April 2012 at 5.00 pm.
Vehicle and Logistics Associate at One Acre Fund
Location: Rural Kenya
Description:
Vehicle and Logistics Associate at One Acre Fund in Rural Kenya – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
VEHICLE AND LOGISTICS ASSOCIATE
Job Location: Rural Kenya
Commitment: Long term career position
Industry: Non-profit / International Development
Function: Support and Maintenance
Organization Description
One Acre Fund is a growing NGO in Kenya, Rwanda, and Burundi that is innovating a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential. One Acre invests in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income. We provide farmers with a “market bundle” that includes education, finance, seed and fertilizer, and market access. Our program is proven impactful – every year, we weigh thousands of harvests and measure more than 100% average gain in farm income per acre. We are growing quickly. In six years, we have grown to serve 75,000 farm families with more than 500 full-time field staff.
Profile
We are looking for an individual with significant experience as a practicing mechanic to provide outstanding vehicle maintenance for One Acre Fund’s fleet, as well as to provide assistance to the logistics department.
Role Description
Primary role: to provide timely, safe, and cost effective repairs and preventive maintenance of fleet equipment. Secondary role: to perform logistics tasks as requested by the logistics department.
Primary Role: Vehicle Fleet Manager
Your primary role will be to maintain our fleet of vehicles
Accountabilities:
- Troubleshoot, diagnose and complete repairs on all types of vehicles.
- Perform preventative maintenance in fleet.
- Keep vehicle repair and maintenance histories
- Keep vehicle repair and maintenance budget
- Perform daily cosmetic checks on vehicles
- Procure genuine parts at competitive prices, subject to biannual external audits
- Establish and maintain a repair booking procedure
- Ensure repairs are carried out with minimal disruption to operations
- Keep accurate service records
- Ensure cars are properly insured and licenses renewed in good time
- Pick up and deliver vehicles
Secondary Role: Logistics Associate
Your secondary role will be to perform logistics tasks as requested by the logistics department.
Accountabilities:
- You will assist in Warehousing at the NCPB
- You will assist in Agricultural Support Unit
- You will facilitate the disbursement of input and incentives together with the logistic team
- You will facilitate deliveries in special projects
- You will perform any other official duties as required by your supervisor
Critical Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
- At least three years as a practising mechanic
- Must be a competent driver with a valid driving licence
- Demonstrated mechanical and technical aptitude
- Minimum of 2 years related work experience in maintaining fleet vehicles.
- Experience working with 4?4s and logistics vehicles.
- Gasoline, diesel and propane vehicle experience preferred
- Experience in a leadership or management role
- Must have orientation towards customer service and safety
- Have exceptional proactive problem solving skills
- Exceptional communication skills
- Exceptional punctuality and timeliness
- Able to handle multiple priorities and effectively communicate issues to supervisor and customers
- Positively motivates self and others and promotes teamwork; develops team members
- Must have demonstrated experience in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Must live in, or be willing to relocate to, Bungoma – Western Kenya.
Education Qualifications
- Post-secondary certification in Logistics, procurement or any relevant field.
- Minimum of Certificate qualification in Vehicle Mechanics.
- Certificate in basic computer studies
Career Growth and Development – One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through weekly.
Timeline: Resumes should be submitted by April 28th 2012
Compensation: Competitive Salary with Performance Based Incentives
Benefits: NSSF and NHIF, airtime and transportation allowances
Career Development: Twice Annual career reviews and constant feedback. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development.
One Acre Fund is an equal opportunity employer.
To Apply: Email Cover letter and Resume
To kenyajobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: Vehicle and Logistics Associate + the place you heard of the position) and include salary expectations
Operations and Administration Specialist at One Acre Fund
Location: Rural Kenya
Description:
Operations and Administration Specialist at One Acre Fund in Rural Kenya – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
Industry: Nonprofit / International Development
Function: Administration and Operations
Employer: One Acre Fund
OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION SPECIALIST
Job Location: Rural Kenya
Commitment: Two-year minimum
Organization Description
One Acre Fund is a growing NGO in Kenya, Rwanda, and Burundi that is innovating a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential. One Acre invests in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income. We provide farmers with a “market bundle” that includes education, finance, seed and fertilizer, and market access. Our program is proven impactful – every year, we weigh thousands of harvests and measure more than 100% average gain in farm income per acre. We are growing quickly. In six years, we have grown to serve 75,000 farm families with more than 500 full-time field staff.
Job Description
We are looking for an extremely organised, passionate and capable individual to help expand our administration department as One Acre Fund grows. Initial tasks would be similar to that of an administration officer, but we are seeking someone to eventually take on management responsibilities and hold a key position within our administration department.
Essential Skills and Experience
- At least 2 years leadership experience
- Experience with finance and accounts
- Highly skilled with computer software, particularly Microsoft Office (including Excel)
- Strong ability to work within deadlines
- Ability to multitask and prioritise – You will be managing several projects at once and must be able to complete them in order of priority.
- Attention to detail – One Acre Fund has exceptionally high standards and all projects must be completed to a very detailed level.
- Ability to work under minimum supervision
- Excellent communication and high level of professionalism.
- Must live or be willing to relocate to Bungoma, Western Kenya.
Desirable Skills and Experience
- Leadership experience – You will be managing several teams, and we are looking for someone who has great leadership qualities.
- Experience in business, entrepreneurship or NGO administration
- Procurement experience
- Ability to work long hours – All One Acre Fund employees are passionate about what they do. We are a professional organisation and our employees often work outside regular hours in order to achieve fantastic results.
Education Qualification
- A Higher Diploma in the relevant field of study.
Career Growth and Development:
One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through weekly mentorship and through regular career reviews. We are a rapidly expanding organisation and there is significant capacity for career growth in roles that each person can be passionate about.
Areas of Responsibility
- Staff travel and transport – Researching and timely booking low cost flights for staff. Responsible for vehicle fleet management including maintenance, insurance and necessary documentation.
- Accommodation and property management – Ensure that all visitors and staff have appropriate accommodation, source new rental/buying options for our expanding team and ensure documentation is legal and current.Ensure that bills and rent are paid on a timely basis
- Construction and maintenance – Ensuring our properties are maintained to a professional level, including ensuring all new construction work is of professional quality, and all utilities are in order. You may eventually be responsible for managing our construction and maintenance team.
- Health – Ensure that all staff are properly vaccinated according to programs/schedules and equipment is always fully stocked.Ensure that emergency health procedures are in place
- Security – Ensure that our security service is well managed, security guard attendance is high and emergency security procedures are in place.
- Management and development of staff – You may eventually be managing our security, construction, vehicle maintenance and special projects support teams. Ensure that all managers report on a timely basis, perform excellently, and have full control over their departments and construct trainings for managers to improve on areas of weaknesses.
- Expense and finance management – You will become responsible for the finances of your team. This entails close monitoring of expenses, arranging audits, brainstorming cost saving techniques, and creating a budget for the administration team.
- Procurement – You will be responsible for ensuring that all purchases are genuine and at the best possible price. This demands considerable negotiating and research skills, as well as thorough auditing.
Timeline: Resumes should be submitted by April 28th 2012
Compensation: Competitive Salary with Performance Based Incentives
Benefits: NSSF and NHIF, airtime and transportation allowances
Career Development: Twice Annual career reviews and constant feedback. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development.
One Acre Fund is an equal opportunity employer.
To Apply: Email Cover letter and Resume
To kenyajobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: Operations and Administration Specialist + the place you heard of the position) and include salary expectations.
Security Liaison Officer at GOAL
Location: Nairobi
Description:
Security Liaison Officer at GOAL Kenya in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
Location: Nairobi with frequent travel to programme sites in Kenya
Department: Programme / Operations
Reports To: Assistant Country Director – Systems & Regional Security Advisor
About GOAL
GOAL is an international non-governmental, non-political, non-denominational relief and development organisation currently working in 12 countries across Africa, Asia and Latin America. Consistent with its global mission to serve the poorest, the most vulnerable, and those affected by humanitarian crises, GOAL has been working with communities in difficult circumstances to implement relief, rehabilitation and development programmes over the last 30 years. GOAL started responding to emergencies in Kenya in 1983 through partnerships with local organizations. The current projects are Education, Health, HIV and AIDS, Child Protection, Shelter and Emergency
GOAL Kenya is recruiting a suitable and qualified candidate to fill the position of
SECURITY LIAISON OFFICER.
General Description of the Role
The Security Liaison Officer will advise senior management in the field and Nairobi on safety and security related issues, ensuring both are kept informed of all security trends and developments. The Security Liaison Officer is responsible for ensuring that appropriate systems and procedures are in place to maximize the safety and security of all GOAL staff and that they are adhered to at all times. The Security Liaison Officer is responsible for working with programme managers at all levels to ensure that safety and security is mainstreamed into all areas of operations.
Overall Objectives of the position:
- To implement and maintain coordination between security interlockers and actors within the Kenya programme area of operations.
- Improve threat assessment processes.
- To ensure that appropriate systems and procedures are in place and fully operational to minimize wherever possible risks to GOAL staff, partners and beneficiaries.
- To ensure that all GOAL staff have a high awareness of the safety and security risks they face while working in Kenya and that they take all necessary steps to minimize the risks they face or to mitigate the impact of an safety or security event occurring.
This will be achieved through establishing appropriate infrastructure, providing initial and ongoing training and support supervision to all staff and institutionalising the collection, analysis and dissemination of security information.
Travel to field sites, may be up to 50% of the time.
Key Responsibilities:
- To be a focal point for safety and security issues for GOAL in Kenya.
- To be familiar with GOAL’s Safety and Security procedures and policies and support the respective Country Director and managers in ensuring that these are adhered to at all times.
- To keep continually under review all safety and security procedures and policies, ensuring that they are kept relevant to the evolving safety and security context of each location.
- Ensure that all preparedness measures as laid out in the security guidelines are in place, in particular evacuation plans and security trees.
- Regularly conduct field visits to assess the field sites compliance with safety and security procedure.
- Provide recommendations to the Country Directors and management team on any aspect of a field sites safety or security management which requires improvement. Included in the recommendations should be guidance on how to implement the recommended improvements.
- Implement and advise on in-country training for GOAL staff in relation to safety and security,
- Develop an individualized training programme for all senior staff and as required source external training to meet identified training needs.
- Ensuring adequate focus on training / refresher training needs for Drivers and guards.
- Ensuring regular training / refresher training related to fire fighting and first aid.
- Ensure vehicle and personnel tracking systems are appropriate, fully resourced and operational
- Liaise with the UN and the NGO community and any other parties with respect to security issues.
- Initiate, review and collate security incident reports for each location.
- Provide security briefings as part of induction for new staff and visitors.
- Prepare weekly security sitrep for the Country Directors and Regional Security Advisor
Requirements
- At least 2 years field experience with an INGO with responsibility for safety and security management
- Proven ability to produce timely written and verbal situation reports and analyse of events.
- Strong analytical skills, sound judgment, diplomatic tact, and mature common sense;
- Experience in facilitating safety and security trainings
- Proven ability to work creatively and independently both in the field and in the office;
- A strong team player, excellent interpersonal skills and adept at creating a strong team spirit;
- Highly motivated and with a desire to work with local communities;
- Ability to work with culturally diverse groups of people;
- Ability to travel and work in difficult conditions and under pressure;
- Excellent spoken and written English and Swahili, proficiency in Somali languages an advantage
To apply for the above position, please send your CV by email, listing three references including your last direct supervisor and salary expectation to keapplications@ke.goal.ie.
Please put the job title, SECURITY LIAISON OFFICER in the subject line of the email.
This is a local position.
The closing date for all applications is Friday 13th April 2012.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and responded to after interviews.
GOAL is an equal opportunity employer, qualified male and female applicants are encouraged to apply.
Marketing Representative at Topgrades Education
Location: Nairobi
URL: http://beta.topgradeseducation.com/
Description:
Marketing Representative at Topgrades Education in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
Topgrades Education is a premier Instructional technology Service Provider, with a Web based online & offline learning platform for both the Local curriculum & IGCSE. These primary maths programmes are used both in the Classroom and at home. We partner with schools and parents to provide innovative schools and family subscription packages.
MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE
We are looking for a passionate, committed and self- driven individual for the position of marketing representative, to be based in Nairobi but coordinate the marketing strategies for schools and homes Country wide.
This is not an office based job, but rather and hands-on job at schools and with parents.
To be successful in this position, you should, as a minimum be;
- Qualified high school teacher with Bsc. In Education (Maths and or sciences). Primary schools teachers with 10 years’ experience will be considered.
- Be passionate and excited with use of technology in the classroom and at homes,
- Thorough understanding of the Kenya Education curriculum and ability to interact with the education stakeholders.
- Appreciation of the IGCSE curriculum will be an added advantage.
- Minimum of five years of teaching experience either in private or public schools.
Please apply with a cover letter and C.V explaining why you are the best candidate for this position to support@topgradeseducation.com, please include your present salary and expected salary in the application.
For more information on Topgrades Education, please visit our platform on www.topgradeseducation.com
Project Driver at icipe – African Insect Science for Food and Health
Location: Mbita
Description:
Project Driver at icipe in South Nyanza – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
icipe wishes to urgently recruit a suitable person to fill the position of PROJECT DRIVER to work in our IVDM Section (Solarmal Project), Human Health Division, based at icipe Thomas Odhiambo Campus Mbita, South Nyanza.
Responsibilities
Drive project vehicles and at the same time keep them in good running condition.
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications
- Valid and accident free driving licence.
- Familiarity with the road network in Kenya.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English and Kiswahili.
- O-level certificate of education or its equivalent.
- At least 2 years driving experience in urban areas.
Applications will be accepted up to 14th April 2012.
Only applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
Please send an application with current remuneration package, and a detailed CV with names and addresses of 3 referees (including telephone, e-mail and fax numbers), to:
icipehr@icipe.org
Draught Person at Beza Consulting Engineers
Location: Nairobi
Description:
Draught Person at Beza Consulting Engineers Ltd in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
Location: Kenya and Ethiopia
Employment Type: Full and part time
A fast growing consulting firm wishes to hire the following experienced professional personnel;
DRAUGHT PERSON
Requirements
- Must possess an Ordinary Diploma in Civil Engineering from Kenya Polytechnic or equivalent.
- A minimum of 6 years practical post-qualification experience in their respective fields.
We are committed to promoting equal opportunity to people of all genders and ages in the workplace. Interested persons should apply through the below reference, on or before 15th April, 2012 attaching copies of academic and professional registration certificates.
Beza Consulting Engineers Ltd
P.O Box 23999-00100 Nairobi,
Email: bezaconsultkenya@gmail.com
Location: Nairobi
Description:
Material Technicians at Beza Consulting Engineers Ltd in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
Location: Kenya and Ethiopia
Employment Type: Full and part time
A fast growing consulting firm wishes to hire the following experienced professional personnel;
MATERIAL TECHNICIANS
Requirements
- Must possess an Ordinary Diploma in Civil Engineering from Kenya Polytechnic or equivalent.
- A minimum of 6 years practical post-qualification experience in their respective fields.
We are committed to promoting equal opportunity to people of all genders and ages in the workplace
Interested persons should apply through the below reference, on or before 15th April, 2012 attaching copies of academic and professional registration certificates.
Beza Consulting Engineers Ltd
P.O Box 23999-00100 Nairobi,
Email: bezaconsultkenya@gmail.com
AMREF is seeking to fill the following position for the APHIAplus Northern Arid Lands Project funded by USAID.
The project supports integrated service delivery and addresses the social determinants of health.
The programmatic intervention areas for the project focus primarily on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Malaria, Family Planning/Reproductive Health, MNCH, Nutrition, WASH, and a number of interventions related to the social determinants of health (household economic strengthening for specific target groups).
Position: Project Drivers
8 Positions
Reference Number: KCO/NAL/012/2012
The positions report to the Regional Team Leaders and the incumbents will be based in Turkana, Samburu, Isiolo, Marsabit, Garissa, Wajir, Mandera, and Tana River.
Purpose of Job:-
To provide reliable and courteous transportation service with safety as top priority.
Key Responsibilities:-
Provide safe and reliable transportation to staff within various project sites
Driving AMREF vehicles for all official duties while ensuring timeliness and safety.
Maintaining high standards of cleanliness of the vehicles in custody.
Ensuring the vehicles assigned are well serviced and maintained as required.
Maintaining up-to-date and accurate records of the vehicles’ work tickets.
Safeguarding all the contents in the vehicles.
Reporting any accidents/incidents involving the vehicles in custody.
Qualifications and Competencies
The ideal candidate should have a pass in ‘O’ level education and must be ICT proficient with three (3) years of relevant work experience.
Must have basic Mechanical and First Aid courses.
Should be a holder of a clean driving licence and valid certificate of good conduct.
Should have good communication and interpersonal skills.
Should be honest and have integrity, be a team player and have the ability to work under minimal supervision.
This is a challenging opportunities for dedicated and highly motivated professionals.
If you would like to join this dynamic team and help bring lasting health for Africa, please quote the position and reference number (KCO/NAL/012/2012) in the subject matter and send your application letter and CV include contact details of three work-related referees, to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF Kenya by e-mail to recruitment@amref.org
Please do not attach certificates and testimonials and this point.
The closing date for submitting applications is Monday, 09th April 2012.
We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.
Senior Surveyor at Beza Consulting Engineers
Location: Nairobi
Description:
Senior Surveyor at Beza Consulting Engineers Ltd in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
Location: Kenya and Ethiopia
Employment Type: Full and part time
A fast growing consulting firm wishes to hire the following experienced professional personnel;
SENIOR SURVEYOR
Requirements
Must possess University Degree of BSc (Survey & Photogrammetric) or equivalent and be registered with the Institute of Surveyors of Kenya or equivalent with a minimum of 8yrs experience
We are committed to promoting equal opportunity to people of all genders and ages in the workplace. Interested persons should apply through the below reference, on or before 15th April, 2012 attaching copies of academic and professional registration certificates.
Beza Consulting Engineers Ltd
P.O Box 23999-00100 Nairobi,
Email: bezaconsultkenya@gmail.com
Location: Nairobi
Description:
Environmentalist at Beza Consulting Engineers Ltd in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
Location: Kenya and Ethiopia
Employment Type: Full and part time
A fast growing consulting firm wishes to hire the following experienced professional personnel;
ENVIRONMENTALIST
Requirements
Must possess a University degree or equivalent and be registered as Lead Expert (NEMA) with a minimum of 10yrs experience
We are committed to promoting equal opportunity to people of all genders and ages in the workplace. Interested persons should apply through the below reference, on or before 15th April, 2012 attaching copies of academic and professional registration certificates.
Beza Consulting Engineers Ltd
P.O Box 23999-00100 Nairobi,
Email: bezaconsultkenya@gmail.com
Claim Expert at Beza Consulting Engineers
Location: Nairobi
Description:
Claim Expert at Beza Consulting Engineers Ltd in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
Location: Kenya and Ethiopia
Employment Type: Full and part time
A fast growing consulting firm wishes to hire the following experienced professional personnel;
CLAIM EXPERT
Requirements
- Minimum B.Sc. Civil Engineering with an overall of 10yrs and above post qualification experience, a masters degree will be an added advantage.
- Registered with ERB Kenya or similar and a member of Institute of Engineers of Kenya or similar.
We are committed to promoting equal opportunity to people of all genders and ages in the workplace. Interested persons should apply through the below reference, on or before 15th April, 2012 attaching copies of academic and professional registration certificates.
Beza Consulting Engineers Ltd
P.O Box 23999-00100 Nairobi,
Email: bezaconsultkenya@gmail.com
Hydrologist at Beza Consulting Engineers
Location: Nairobi
Description:
Hydrologist at Beza Consulting Engineers Ltd in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
Location: Kenya and Ethiopi
Employment Type: Full and part time
A fast growing consulting firm wishes to hire the following experienced professional personnel;
HYDROLOGIST
Requirements
- Minimum B.Sc. Civil Engineering with an overall of 10yrs and above post qualification experience, a masters degree will be an added advantage.
- Registered with ERB Kenya or similar and a member of Institute of Engineers of Kenya or similar.
We are committed to promoting equal opportunity to people of all genders and ages in the workplace
Interested persons should apply through the below reference, on or before 15th April, 2012 attaching copies of academic and professional registration certificates.
Beza Consulting Engineers Ltd
P.O Box 23999-00100 Nairobi,
Email: bezaconsultkenya@gmail.com
Location: Nairobi
Description:
Resident Engineer at Beza Consulting Engineers Ltd in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
Location: Kenya and Ethiopia
Employment Type: Full and part time
A fast growing consulting firm wishes to hire the following experienced professional personnel;
RESIDENT ENGINEER
Requirements
- Minimum B.Sc. Civil Engineering with an overall of 10yrs and above post qualification experience, a masters degree will be an added advantage.
- Registered with ERB Kenya or similar and a member of Institute of Engineers of Kenya or similar.
We are committed to promoting equal opportunity to people of all genders and ages in the workplace. Interested persons should apply through the below reference, on or before 15th April, 2012 attaching copies of academic and professional registration certificates.
Beza Consulting Engineers Ltd
P.O Box 23999-00100 Nairobi,
Email: bezaconsultkenya@gmail.com
VA/FPA/KEN/01/2012
Short Term Consultancy for the Development of Amonitoring and Evaluation Framework for Service Delivery of Marps Interventions
On behalf of the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation, UNFPA is pleased to announce a 20 day
short-term consultancy position.
The position is open to interested Kenyan nationals who should submit their applications as well as P-11 forms which can be accessed through
http://www.unfpa.org/employment/docs/p-11.doc) to recruit.unfpa@gmail.com
by Friday 13 April 2012.
Only short-listed candidates for the advertised positions will be contacted.
Purpose of the Consultancy
The purpose of the consultancy is to develop Monitoring and evaluation framework that can be used to generate epidemiological, programmatic summaries of MARPs HIV interventions in Kenya:
Monitoring and Evaluation Framework
The consultant should develop a monitoring and evaluation framework for tracking the following key components:
Define a core set of indicators that can be used to show progress of the targets reached with HIV interventions among key populations
Review the data collection tools used by the different partners and develop a standardized version capturing the essential information that can be adopted for use as the national MARPs services register. E.g. for monitoring clinical, non-clinical and behavioral interventions, follow-ups by targeted population, type of intervention, age, sex, location (district, county).
Develop Commodity Tracking tools that can be used to generate reports on stock status and commodity forecast and quantification.
Develop electronic and manual reporting templates
Develop manual and electronic tools for data collection-different service delivery tools.
Develop a Resource Tracking tools for the project.
Annual Work Planning – Describe the roles and responsibilities of various MARPs stakeholders in the HIV response (GOK, donors, program beneficiaries among others) by types of interventions and geographical coverage
Key Competencies and Skills
Masters in Health Information systems/Epidemiology or other related Science Skills.
Over ten years experience in monitoring and evaluation
Required Documents
Consultant’s expressions of interest indicating (1) Understanding of the consultancy, and (2) Timelines;
Consultant’s CV and P11 indicating previous similar assignments consultancies.
A detailed Terms of Reference may be obtained through http://countryoffice.unfpa.org/kenya/.
Anglicord is an overseas relief and development arm of the Anglican Church of Australia working with partners in Kenya and throughout Africa on anti-poverty and social improvement
programs.
Anglicord, through the Mothers Union of the Anglican Church in Kenya, is seeking to contract a skilled Management Officer.
The position, based in Nanyuki, will manage the Anglicord office including administration, finances and logistics.
Qualifications for the role include a relevant tertiary qualification, five years professional experience in a comparable position, advanced computer skills, and English fluency.
The Management Officer is a senior position requiring a high degree of self-organisation, scrupulous honesty and respect for confidentiality.
For the position description and application information visit the Anglicord website: http://www.anglicord.org.au/act/workwith- us/management-officer-africa.
Applications close on Wednesday 11 April 2012.
Anglicord is inclusive and nondiscriminatory in employment and development delivery.
Applications from suitably qualified women, disabled or members of marginalised communities are welcomed.
Anglicord is a child protection wise agency.
Exciting Career Opportunity in Trade and Regional Development in Tanzania
TradeMark East Africa (TMEA) is an organisation funded by a range of development agencies to promote regional trade and economic integration in East Africa.
TMEA works closely with the East African Community (EAC), national governments, business and civil society organisations.
Headquartered in Nairobi with branches in Arusha, Bujumbura, Dar es Salaam, Juba, Kampala and Kigali, TMEA seeks to support East African integration through:
A reduction in transport and related costs along the key corridors in East Africa;
Supporting EAC institutions to develop a comprehensive framework for regional integration;
Supporting partner states to substantially increase the implementation of a comprehensive framework for regional integration; and
Engaging private sector and civil society to positively influence regional integration policies and practices for growth in trade.
To ensure that TMEA delivers on these strategic objectives, we seek a high calibre, results oriented and self-driven professional to coordinate and manage our One Stop Border Post (OSBP) activities in Tanzania.
One Stop Border Post (OSBP) Coordinator
Reporting to the OSBP Director, the OSBP Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating OSBP activities in Tanzania and ensuring the timely implementation of the OSBP programme in Tanzania.
The OSBP Coordinator will also work closely with the OSBP lead Ministry and with the lead agencies responsible for overseeing construction projects on behalf of the Government of Tanzania.
S/he will collaborate with the line manager, Tanzania Country Team and with OSBP Coordinators in adjoining countries to effectively coordinate these activities.
This will include working with stakeholders to identify and resolve pre-construction and construction issues, and ensuring that all preparatory activities necessary to make the OSBPs operational are completed in a timely manner to facilitate immediate operationalisation of completed OSBPs.
Key areas of focus will include the legal, regulatory and institutional frameworks, procedures and processes, human resources and training, communication and information exchange, ICT infrastructure and equipment, information management and risk analysis, and enhancing integrity.
We are looking for an individual who possesses high personal drive, political sensitivity, initiative and leadership.
The ideal candidate will possess an undergraduate degree preferably in Economics, Law, International Trade or related discipline.
In addition, s/he must have at least seven years’ experience with a major border agency and a strong understanding of the roles of different border agencies at the border. International experience will be an added advantage.
Demonstrable experience in trade and transport facilitation, customs procedures or freight logistics is essential.
Strong programme cycle management skills, proven ability in preparing terms of reference and project documents, and monitoring and evaluation skills are essential.
In addition, the role requires sound knowledge of the concept of OSBP. Language skills in Kiswahili are mandatory for this position.
Application Details
Please send us a cover letter and detailed CV, including your qualifications, experience, present
position, and current remuneration.
Your application should include names and addresses of three referees, a working e-mail address, and daytime telephone contacts.
The forwarding e-mail and cover letter must clearly indicate ‘OSBP Coordinator, Tanzania’ on the subject line.
A detailed job profile for this post can be accessed on www.trademarkea.com
Send your application to recruitment@trademarkea.com by Friday, 20 April 2012 by 5.00pm East African time.
Interviews will be conducted in late May in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Applications received after the deadline time and date will not be accepted.
We reserve the right to accept or reject any application.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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