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Internship at Storymoja Africa
Location: Nairobi
URL: http://www.storymojaafrica.co.ke
Description:
Internship at Storymoja Africa in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
INTERNSHIP
Our vision is to get a book in every hand, and we are looking for “reading revolutionaries” to join our special promotions; someone who can help us promote books and reading.
We want someone who:
• Has a flair for sales
• Is driven, dynamic, proactive and engaging
• Is flexible
• Is a quick learner
• Has good communication skills
Basic Requirements:
- Must be willing to work on some weekends
- Should be able to attend regular training sessions
- Should be flexible to work at different malls and locations
- Experience in sales is an advantage, but not required
- Should be fluent in English and have strong communication skills (knowing Kiswahili is an added advantage)
If you fit the criteria, please contact Storymoja at (0202089595) between 9 A.M and 5 P.M or drop an email with your CV to millie@storymojaafrica.co.ke
Location: Nairobi
Description:
Chairman, County Public Service Board at Nairobi City County – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
Nairobi City County, the only City in the world with a National Park within its boundaries; Capital City of Kenya, host to UNHABITAT headquarters and other UN agencies and numerous multinationals and the commercial hub of Eastern and Central Africa with a vision ‘to be the best City in Africa to live, work and invest in, in line with the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and the County Government Act, No. 17 of 2012, the Governor’s Office wishes to consider for appointment, the following:
Article 235 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 provides for the staffing of County Governments. Further the County Government Act No. 17 of 2012 Section 57 provides for the establishment of the County Public Service Board
CHAIRMAN, COUNTRY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD
Duties and Responsibilities
- Establish and abolish offices in the County Public Service.
- Appoint persons to hold or act in the Public County Offices including on the boards of urban areas within the County and to confirm appointments.
- Exercise disciplinary control over and removal of persons holding or acting in those offices.
- Prepare regular reports for submission to the county assembly on the execution of the functions of the board.
- Promote in the county public service the values and principles referred to in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
- Evaluate and report to the county assembly on the extent to which the values and principles referred to in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 are complied within the county public service.
- Facilitate the development of coherent, integrated human resource planning and budgeting for personnel emoluments in the county.
- Advise the county government on human resource management and development
- Advise the county government on implementation and monitoring of the national performance management system in the county.
- Make recommendations to the salaries and remuneration commission, on behalf of the county government, on the remuneration, pensions and gratuities for county public service employees.
Requirements/Qualifications
For appointment to this position, the person should:
- Be a Kenyan citizen.
- Be in possession of a first degree from a University recognized in Kenya.
- Have a working experience of not less than ten years in Administration and management.
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity.
- Be a professional who demonstrates absence of breach of the relevant professional code of conduct.
- Not be a Public or State Officer.
- Understand the diversity within the County.
- Be a visionary and a strategic thinker.
- Have the capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
- Be committed to be part of a team that will enable the County Government achieve its vision.
NB: A master’s degree will be an added advantage
How to Apply
- Each application should be accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant Academic and Professional Certificates, National Identity Card or Passport and other relevant supporting documents.
- All applications should be clearly marked “Application for the position of Chairman County Public Service Board “or” Application for the position of The Secretary County Public Service Board” (as the case may be) on the envelope and submitted in any one of the following ways:
1. Posted applications should be addressed to:
The interim County Secretary,
Nairobi County,
P.O. Box 30075-00100,
Nairobi.
2. Manual applications should be delivered to the reception desk at ground floor, of the Office of the Governor Nairobi County, located in City Hall.
3. On line applications should be emailed to:lndegwa10@yahoo.com
The applications should reach the Interim County Secretary on or before12th April, 2013
Note:- Only shortlisted and successful candidates shall be contacted.
Interested applicants are expected to get clearance from:
- Criminal Investigations Department (certificate of good conduct)
- Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
- Higher Education Loans Board
- Kenya Revenue Authority
Applicants MUST submit copies of these clearance certificates together with the application.
Remuneration will be commensurate with those published by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission
Web: www.nairobicity.go.ke
Nairobi County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women and persons with disabilities to apply
Secretary at Nairobi City County
Location: Nairobi
Description:
Secretary, County Public Service Board at Nairobi City County – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
Nairobi City County, the only City in the world with a National Park within its boundaries; Capital City of Kenya, host to UNHABITAT headquarters and other UN agencies and numerous multinationals and the commercial hub of Eastern and Central Africa with a vision ‘to be the best City in Africa to live, work and invest in, in line with the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and the County Government Act, No. 17 of 2012, the Governor’s Office wishes to consider for appointment, the following:
Article 235 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 provides for the staffing of County Governments. Further the County Government Act No. 17 of 2012 Section 57 provides for the establishment of the County Public Service Board
SECRETARY, COUNTRY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Establish and abolish offices in the county public service
- Appoint persons to hold or act in the Public County Offices including on the boards of urban areas within the county and to confirm appointments.
- Exercise disciplinary control over, and remove persons holding or acting in those offices as provided for under this part.
- Prepare regular reports for submission to the county assembly on the execution of the functions of the board.
- Promote in the county public service the values and principles referred to in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
- Evaluate and report to the county assembly on the extent to which the values and principles referred to in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 are complied within the county public service.
- Facilitate the development of coherent, integrated human resource planning and budgeting for personnel emoluments in the county.
- Advise the county government on human resource management and development
- Advise the county government on implementation and monitoring of the national performance management system in the county.
- Make recommendations to the salaries and remuneration commission, on behalf of the county government, on the remuneration, pensions and gratuities for county public service employees.
Requirements and Qualifications
For appointment to this position, the person should:
- Be a Kenyan citizen.
- Be in possession of a first degree from a University recognized in Kenya.
- Have a working experience of not less than five years.
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity.
- Be a professional who demonstrates absence of breach of the relevant professional code of conduct.
- Not be a Public or State Officer.
- Understand the diversity within the County.
- Be a Certified Public Secretary of good professional standing.
- Be a visionary and a strategic thinker
- Have the capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
- Be committed to be part of a team that will enable the County Government achieve its vision.
NB: A master’s degree will be an added advantage
How to Apply
- Each application should be accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant Academic and Professional Certificates, National Identity Card or Passport and other relevant supporting documents.
- All applications should be clearly marked “Application for the position of Chairman County Public Service Board “or” Application for the position of The Secretary County Public Service Board” (as the case may be) on the envelope and submitted in any one of the following ways:
1. Posted applications should be addressed to:
The interim County Secretary,
Nairobi County,
P.O. Box 30075-00100,
Nairobi.
2. Manual applications should be delivered to the reception desk at ground floor, of the Office of the Governor Nairobi County, located in City Hall.
3. On line applications should be emailed to:lndegwa10@yahoo.com
The applications should reach the Interim County Secretary on or before12th April, 2013
Note:- Only shortlisted and successful candidates shall be contacted.
Interested applicants are expected to get clearance from:
- Criminal Investigations Department (certificate of good conduct)
- Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
- Higher Education Loans Board
- Kenya Revenue Authority
Applicants MUST submit copies of these clearance certificates together with the application.
Remuneration will be commensurate with those published by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission
Web: www.nairobicity.go.ke
Nairobi County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women and persons with disabilities to apply
Location: Nairobi
Description:
Human Resources Officer – Compensation and Benefits at International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER – COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS (REF: HO-CB/HR/03/13)
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to enhance the roles livestock play in pathways out of poverty in developing countries. ILRI has two main campuses in East Africa and other hubs in East, West and southern Africa and South, Southeast and East Asia. www.ilri.org. CGIAR is a global agricultural research partnership for a food-secure future. Its science is carried out by 15 research centres that are members of the CGIAR Consortium in collaboration with hundreds of partner organizations. www.cgiar.org.
The Position
Reporting to the Compensation and Benefits Manager, the Human Resources Officer will assist with the implementation of compensation and benefits programs, policies, and interventions that result in competitive levels of pay, attracting new talents, reward to all employees consistently and in line with HR and ILRI Strategy.
Key responsibilities
- Management and analyses of staff Compensation and Benefits schemes including medical care and Evacuation, Life, Personal accident and Long term disability insurances, allowances and Pension/Retirement plans;
- Participate on the various HR projects such as salary and benefits reviews, job re-classification, HR systems automation and institutional reviews and audits;
- Manage payroll administration in full compliance with statutory and Institute’s requirements;
- Provide professional advice and guidance to compensation and benefits inquiries from Managers, Budget holders and staff;
- Implement approved compensation and benefits schemes and generate timely reports and analyses;
- Proactively monitor and ensure statutory compliance of all applicable labour laws and other regulatory requirements;
- Play a key role in handing staff welfare issues;
- Manage pre-/exit employment tests, exit interviews and Employee Separation Training processes;
- Oversees special events for staff by co-ordinating committees and schedules and staying within budget;
- Manage the HR pages on website/intranet to ensure this is up to date;
- Ensure effective maintenance of the Institute’s organization charts and employee directory;
- Coordinate C & B processes for hosted institutions;
- Deputize the C&B Manager.
Requirements:-
- A university degree preferably in Human resources or equivalent
- A post graduate diploma in HRM will be an added advantage
- 5 years’ experience in Compensation & Benefits
- In-depth understanding of local compensation and benefits
- Fully conversant with labour and employment law and practices
- Ability to effectively communicate in English both orally and in writing
- Ability to work in a systematic and organized manner high level of accuracy and attention to detail in composing, typing, and proof reading materials.
- Must be able to handle confidential Institute and employee information with complete discretion.
- Excellent computer skills
- Creativity and proven skills in developing and implementing new models and approaches
- Ability to work under pressure and be able to meet tight deadlines with minimum supervision
Terms of Appointment
This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based at ILRI’s Nairobi campus. The position is on 2 years contract.
Job level and salary
This position is job Grade 3A/3B with a competitive salary package. This is exclusive of other benefits provided by ILRI.
Location: The position will be based at the ILRI, Nairobi.
How to Apply
Applicants should send a cover letter and CV combined as one document addressed to the Human Resources Director, explaining their interest in the position, what they can bring to the job and the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience by 7th April, 2013. Send your email to:HRO-CB@cgiar.org. The position title and reference number REF: HO-CB/HR/03/13 should be clearly marked on the cover letter. Only online applications will be considered, and only short listed candidates will be contacted.
To find more about ILRI, visit our Website at www.ilri.org
To find out more about working at ILRI visit our website at http://www.ilri.org/ilricrowd/
ILRI is an equal opportunity employer.
Location: Nairobi
Description:
Company Secretary at Kenya Commercial Bank in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
Our client KCB, is a leading commercial banking group in the Eastern Africa Region, renowned for its diversity and growth potential. KCB’s vision is to be ‘the preferred financial solutions provider in Africa with global reach’. The Bank currently commands the largest retail banking network in Kenya and has subsidiaries in Burundi, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda. KCB has the largest asset base of any bank in East Africa. As a player in the global financial market, the Bank maintains working arrangements with correspondent banks throughout the world.
KCB wishes to recruit the following executives:
COMPANY SECRETARY – JOB REF. MN 5710
Reporting to Group CEO and the Group Board, this position is responsible for ensuring that the Bank complies with all relevant laws and regulations and provision of legal services and compliance with best practice standards of corporate governance. The Company Secretary is Secretary to the Group Board, and acts as a point of communication between the Group Board of Directors, Country Board Directors and the Company shareholders, maintains the shareholders register and reports in a timely and accurate manner on company procedures and developments and is the Custodian of all business contracts. The Company Secretary manages the Legal Advisory Unit, Shares Registry, Credit Support Litigation Unit and Securities and Documentation Unit.
Job Profile
- Secretary to the Group Board.
- Organize, prepare agendas for, and take minutes of Board meetings and annual general meetings and communicate promptly decisions made for appropriate action or Implementation.
- Maintain statutory books, including registers of members, directors and secretaries.
- Ensure that the Bank’s legal risks are managed effectively and efficiently.
- Provide advise to the business on legal and governance implications of proposed policies and/or decisions.
- Monitor changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment, and take appropriate action.
- Liaise with external regulators and advisers, such as lawyers and ensure proper, timely and cost- effective advice is available to the Bank.
- Manage the Bank’s Securities & Documentation Unit and ensure efficiency in its operations
- Develop and oversee the systems that ensure the company complies with all applicable codes, as well as its legal and statutory requirements.
- Manage the Bank’s Share Registry and ensure efficiency in its operations.
- Manage functional teams performance and development.
Person Profile
- Law Degree
- Advocate of the High Court.
- Certified Public Secretary qualification and a member of ICPSK.
- 10 years as Company Secretary in a Blue Chip Organization.
- A strong technical understanding of the regulatory environment with respect to the statutory and regulatory authorities
- Proven ability to lead projects and initiatives that drive performance.
- Excellent knowledge of corporate, regulatory and company law, rules and norms.
- Excellent communication skills.
Apply before 12th April 2013
The above positions are demanding roles for which the bank will provide competitive packages for the successful candidates.
If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, current remuneration level, e-mail address and telephone contacts and quoting the job title and reference number in the subject field to recruit@manpowerservicesgroup.com.
Finance Manager at Excelsior Firm
Location: Nairobi
URL: http://www.excelsiorfirm.com
Description:
Finance Manager at Excelsior East Africa and Excelsior Firm Global in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
FINANCE MANAGER
Reports to: Managing Director, Excelsior Firm
Excelsior is a New York and Nairobi based corporate advisory and capital placement company which provides services to companies and investors interested in opportunities in East Africa. Excelsior focusses on companies and projects seeking USD 10-50 million in capital, that have strong growth prospects and scalability, significant barriers to entry, experienced management teams and a clear strategic relevance to Sub-Saharan Africa.
Description of Your Role
The role of the financial manager will include day to day management of Excelsior’s financial and accounting systems needed to support substantial growth over the next five to 10 years. The Finance Manager shall build and manage our effective and sstreamlined administrative/financial systems, including budgeting, financial and revenue projections, financial, accounting, and internal controls systems.
Detailed responsibilities:
Your activities will include: –
- Maintaining the financial books and records, composing monthly reporting, driving the annual budgeting, reporting, accounting, audits and tax process;
- Preparing weekly Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payable Excel Reports for weekly meeting with Excelsior Executives;
- Overseeing compliance with Internal Control Policies and Procedures;
- Invoicing clients for services;
- Reconciliation of Bank Statements and Excelsior Accounting Systems;
- Developing Financial Management Policies and Procedures;
- Developing and managing sales and marketing budgets, and overseeing the development and management of internal operating budgets;
- Processing of staff travel expense reports;
- Filing of finance documents in secure and organized manner;
- Preparing and monitoring general ledger postings;
- Reconciling bank accounts and general ledger accounts;
- Processing payments for vendors;
- Preparing monthly payroll for Kenya Office Staff and remittance of statutory deductions including PAYE, NSSF, NHIF and pension to relevant local authorities;
Qualifications
The Excelsior Firm believes that the most important asset lies in the caliber of its people. It is the qualifications and experience of the Excelsior people and network that speak to the value that we can offer our clients. In order to assemble the right team, we will focus on several qualifications:
- Certified Public Accountant with a four-year degree in Business, Management, or Corporate Finance or Accounting from a top-level academic institution
- Advanced knowledge of Excel, common accounting and enterprise management systems; US GAAP and IFRS reporting abilities common in the UK, Kenya and South Africa – including use of the QuickBooks platform
- At least 6-8 years of demonstrated experience in financial management and accounting, ideally in a top tier corporate environment but with the ability to apply start up and entrepreneurial knowledge; at least 2 years in a managerial role
- Experience should include accounting, audit, compliance, budget, and resource development
- Excellent people skills, with experience collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team; proven effectiveness leading professionals in finance and accounting; personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment
- Technologically savvy, with an ability to point to examples of having worked with IT staff to develop and implement new processes and systems that increased efficiency in a fast-moving environment
- Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities, proposing new ways of creating efficiencies, and guiding investment in people and systems
- Flexible and a self-starter; able to multi-task while also being highly detail-oriented.
- Experience and familiarity with implementing initiatives in both developing world and emerging markets environments especially in Africa
How to Apply:-
For more information or to express interest, please contact our team at careers@excelsiorfirm.com, title the subject as “Role: Finance Manager” and provide your CV/resume, a one page description of why you are best suited for the role, and three references. Only applications received through the dedicated email address will be considered. Excelsior Firm is an equal opportunity employer
Administration Officer at Saferworld
Location: Nairobi
Description:
Administration Officer at Saferworld in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
Reporting to: Operations/ HR Manager (Kenya)
Key Relationships: Head of Kenya and Horn of Africa Programme, Director of Operation/ HR, Operations team
Gross annual Salary: KSH 1,320,000 – 1,832,298
Description of Saferworld:
Saferworld is an independent non-governmental organisation that works to prevent and reduce violent conflict and promote cooperative approaches to security. We work with civil society, governments and international organisations to encourage and support effective policies and practices through advocacy, research and policy development, and through supporting the actions of others.
Job Purpose:
We are seeking an experienced Administration Officer to join our team in Nairobi. The person appointed will be responsible for providing administrative support to Saferworld’s Horn of Africa office
Duties:
Office Administration:
- Maintain effective office systems, include IT, ensuring these are consistent with Saferworld’s operating requirements.
- General running of the office, ensuring office equipment is maintained, and stocks of office supplies maintained
- Provide reception duties, dealing with general communications – telephone and mail.
- Provide administrative and logistical support for visitors and Saferworld staff when visiting Kenya.
- Collate information for Saferworld’s intranet, providing up-to-date information to London.
Human Resources
- Assist in the management of human resource systems, personnel files, including leave and travel forms.
- Assist as required in coordinating the recruitment of staff including interviews, travel and accommodation
- Assist in relocation of new staff
Logistics
- Assist with booking travel and accommodation for visitors and visiting staff.
- Maintain information on hotels at a central resource.
- Assist in processing visa and work permit applications for staff and consultants.
Desirable requirements:
- Under-graduate degree in Business Administration or Advance Diploma or equivalent professional experience in a related field would be desirable.
- Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office, (Outlook, Access and Excel).
- Good planning and organizational skills and efficient work methods
- Ability to work well in a team as well as independently.
- Ability to take initiative, prioritize, organize workload, meet deadlines and work under pressure with minimal supervision
- Ability to communicate well, including written and verbal English.
- High sense of confidentiality
- A commitment to working in a non-partisan manner
- An exceptional sense of professionalism, urgency, drive, intuition, and follow up
- Sympathetic to the issues on which Saferworld works.
Terms and Conditions
- Annual gross salary: KSH 1,320,000 – 1,832,298
- Probation: There will be a probationary period of three months
- Leave entitlement: 28 days per year (Jan-Dec) in addition to relevant public holidays
Medical and life insurance - Pension: Contributory scheme
- Hours: Standard working week is 37.5. However the demands of the job are likely to be such that a willingness to work longer hours, as required, will be necessary
Application Process
This position is open to Kenyans only. To apply please send a full CV and cover letter detailing how you meet the selection criteria to recruitment@saferworld.org.uk. Please use subject heading Ref AO. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline for applications: 17th April 2013
Location: Nairobi
Description:
Program Officer, Monitoring and Evaluation at African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
PROGRAM OFFICER, MONITORING AND EVALUATION
For more than 50 years, the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) has been a key player in African Conservation and sustainable development. AWF is currently seeking a talented professional to support its monitoring and evaluation efforts for its Heartland programs.
Key Responsibilities
This person will be responsible for overall monitoring and evaluation within AWF. They will be required to implement together with Program Operations team, the AWF Performance Measurement System and will coordinate impact reporting as well as evaluation studies for the AWF program. They will also act as the point person for M& E for the Kenya Program. This position will also work with the AWF program team to refine methodologies and tools for livelihood impact monitoring and ensure a good fit between the livelihoods monitoring indicators and the overall AWF Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) system. Working with Heartland teams, the successful candidate will identify priority sites for conducting livelihoods impact monitoring, provide leadership for implementing the monitoring process, timing and priority indicators with partners and partner communities; pilot and/or implement AWF livelihoods impact monitoring protocols and methodology in key field sites, ensure sound evaluation of and learning from impact findings; undertake baseline and monitoring surveys in target sites, analyze and discuss findings, prepare reports and agree on ongoing monitoring frameworks; facilitate team learning from findings of monitoring surveys and present findings within AWF and at other forums as requested. S/he will provide support for developing and implementing field program/project M&E systems in Heartlands; develop databases to improve management of data from M&E systems across the organization, build capacity of Program and Heartland teams to undertake ongoing monitoring; liaise with other organizations to share tools and lessons learned. This position will be based in AWF’s Headquarter office in Nairobi, Kenya and will report to the Vice President, Program Operations.
The successful candidate will;
- Have a Master’s degree in Economics, Sociology or a development related field.
- Have at least 5 years relevant experience of applied socio-economics work and/or research at field level in conservation and/or development in Africa, including direct experience of field based monitoring & evaluation (M&E) framework design and data collection.
- Have good understanding of evaluation approaches and practice, international discourse on livelihoods and poverty reduction in relation to conservation and sustainable use of natural resources and solid experience in participatory approaches to M&E.
- Have advanced information technology skills including the use of data analysis software e.g. SPSS; knowledge of GIS technology is an added advantage.
- Have strong interest in and understanding of conservation. Be willing to travel to remote areas and ability and experience in field training on M&E
- Excellent communication skills (writing and presentation skills)
- Have outstanding interpersonal skills
- Be fluent in English and Kiswahili. French competency will be an added advantage
How to apply:
If you are interested in this position, please send a cover letter and your detailed CV indicating daytime telephone numbers, address and names of three referees with subject ”M&E-KE”, to jobs@awf.org. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
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