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Location: Nairobi
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Chief Finance Officer 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:

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERJOB REF: MN 5708
Reporting to the Group CEO, the position will be responsible for the proposal and execution of Financial Strategy and Capital Structure for the KCB Group as well as the definition and management of strategic planning and budgeting processes (corporate development and performance management process). This is a Group EXCO position that will be responsible for the Finance Division across the group.

Job Profile
The position will be responsible for among others the following key deliverables:

  • Liaise with the Group CEO, Country Managing Directors and the Board to prepare and implement the financial strategy.
  • Management and support of financial planning and budgeting processes for the Group and the business units.
  • Effective management of the execution of all Projects commissioned in KCB Group.
  • Effective management of investor relations across KGB Group (existing and prospective).
  • Planning of the capital structure of the Group (legal and market requirements), including activities such as proposal of dividends and corporate actions, recommendations on appropriate opportunities (e.g., partnerships, acquisitions).
  • Liquidity planning and the Setting fund transfer pricing and allocation of costs / revenues across different units.
  • Management information and reporting through the establishment of transparent and clear management reporting system. Suggestion of measures for performance improvement. Productivity analysis.
  • Group Accounting and external Financial Reporting. Preparation of financial results for communication to relevant external parties (tax/legal, investors7 etc..).
  • Carries out the Asset-Liability management functions (balance sheet optimization, hedging, Investments, trading), including Capital Market activities.
  • Oversee and coordinate statutory audits by Central Banks, Revenue Authorities and any other financial services regulators.
  • Provide ALCO with reports so as to facilitate efficient and effective resource utilization.
  • Managing the Banks taxation issues ensuring compliance.
  • Manage functional teams performance and development.

Person Profile

  • University Degree preferably in a Business related field and a CPA/ACCA or equivalent accounting qualifications. Having a post graduate and / or Banking qualification will be an added advantage.
  • Minimum of 10 years’ experience ii Financial Management with at least 8 years in a senior to top management position.
  • Excellent Cross-Cultural People Management skills, Team Motivation and Leadership Competence.
  • A good understanding of Banking Law and Practice as well as Corporate Governance Principles.
  • Sound IT proficiency.
  • An appreciation of Risk Management and Knowledge of internal controls.
  • Strong networking and interpersonal skills with proven people, leadership, communication and negotiation skills.
  • Proactive and customer-focused.
  • Have excellent interpersonal skills; and demonstrate excellent organizational 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.

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Location: Nairobi
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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 SECRETARYJOB 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.

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Location: Mombasa
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Commercial Assistant at StarTimes Media (Kenya) Company Limited in Mombasa – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies

Introduction:
StarTimes Media (Kenya) Company Limited (Referred as StarTimes) aims at providing affordable, various, and reliable digital TV service to Kenya. This includes not only the set-top-box, but also digital TV services. Our services are going to be available in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and nine other cities within this year. Kenya will be the ninth country covered by the StarTimes Group’s digital services. The former countries include: Rwanda, Nigeria, Tanzania, Republic of Guinea, Mozambique, Uganda, Burundi and Central Africa. The StarTimes Group has more than one million subscribers in Pan Africa and more than seven million subscribers globally. As part of our growth strategy and in order to strengthen our team to achieve ambitious performance objectives, the company wishes to invite experienced, dynamic and innovative individuals to join us.

COMMERCIAL ASSISTANT

(Mombasa:1)

Competitive salary package and attractive career promotion opportunity are here!

Application:
Qualified candidates please send your application letters and resumes quoting relevant skills and experience to the following email address as attachment (word format), with the title of email as following format: position title – name- mobile number.

The format for the title of the attachment is the same.

Kindly include names of three referees and a daytime telephone contact.

Interviews will be done on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Nairobi: hr.kenya@startimes.com.cn
Mombasa: hr.mombasa@startimes.co.ke
Kisumu: hr.kisumu@startimes.co.ke

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Location: Nairobi
Description:

Legal Advisor at StarTimes Media (Kenya) Company Limited in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies

Introduction:
StarTimes Media (Kenya) Company Limited (Referred as StarTimes) aims at providing affordable, various, and reliable digital TV service to Kenya. This includes not only the set-top-box, but also digital TV services. Our services are going to be available in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and nine other cities within this year. Kenya will be the ninth country covered by the StarTimes Group’s digital services. The former countries include: Rwanda, Nigeria, Tanzania, Republic of Guinea, Mozambique, Uganda, Burundi and Central Africa. The StarTimes Group has more than one million subscribers in Pan Africa and more than seven million subscribers globally. As part of our growth strategy and in order to strengthen our team to achieve ambitious performance objectives, the company wishes to invite experienced, dynamic and innovative individuals to join us.

LEGAL ADVISOR

(Nairobi:1)

Job description and duties:

  • To undertake all related legal work regarding startimes.
  • To provide legal advice and assistance to the divisions and directorates.
  • To provide legal support to other countries according startimes requirements.

Skills and Effectiveness:

  • Able to communicate effectively.
  • Analytical and problem solving skills commensurate with the level of responsibility.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Able to manage time effectively and complete tasks within deadlines.
  • Able to establish effective working relationships.
  • Able to negotiate and influence desirable.

Personal Attributes:

  • Equally able and effective working individually and as part of a team.
  • Integrity, Self-motivation, Self-confidence, Initiative, Flexible approach to range of work and working hours.

Experience/Achievements:

  • At least two years experience of legal work in an international company or a influential law firm.
  • Familiarity with labor, broadcasting and communication laws.
  • Knowledge of local authority practice and procedures desirable

Qualifications:

  • Llb from accredited university
  • Member of the law society of Kenya
  • Advocate of the high court of Kenya
  • Current driving license and occasional use of own vehicle desirable
  • Available to travel within territory of Kenya and aboard of Kenya desirable.

Competitive salary package and attractive career promotion opportunity are here!

Application:
Qualified candidates please send your application letters and resumes quoting relevant skills and experience to the following email address as attachment (word format), with the title of email as following format: position title – name – mobile number.

The format for the title of the attachment is the same.

Kindly include names of three referees and a daytime telephone contact.

Interviews will be done on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Nairobi: hr.kenya@startimes.com.cn
Mombasa: hr.mombasa@startimes.co.ke
Kisumu: hr.kisumu@startimes.co.ke

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Location: Nairobi
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Call Centre Representative at StarTimes Media (Kenya) Company Limited in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies

Introduction:
StarTimes Media (Kenya) Company Limited (Referred as StarTimes) aims at providing affordable, various, and reliable digital TV service to Kenya. This includes not only the set-top-box, but also digital TV services. Our services are going to be available in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and nine other cities within this year. Kenya will be the ninth country covered by the StarTimes Group’s digital services. The former countries include: Rwanda, Nigeria, Tanzania, Republic of Guinea, Mozambique, Uganda, Burundi and Central Africa. The StarTimes Group has more than one million subscribers in Pan Africa and more than seven million subscribers globally. As part of our growth strategy and in order to strengthen our team to achieve ambitious performance objectives, the company wishes to invite experienced, dynamic and innovative individuals to join us.

CALL CENTRE REPRESENTATIVE

(Nairobi:12)

Job Objective:
Support and provide superior service via phones, e-mails and faxes as a receiver and caller, use questioning and listening skills that support effective telephone communication.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Project a professional company image through phone interaction
  • Collect customer inquiries, explain product function and resolve problems
  • Work with the customer to ensure they are properly serviced
  • Take calls and handle each request to ensure customers are satisfied on the first call
  • Make follow up calls to ensure customer satisfaction

Skills and Competencies:

  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including active listening and empathy
  • Flexibility with regard to work schedule
  • Intermediate computer proficiency – keyboard, mouse, copy-and-paste, typing and navigating between multiple windows

Education/Experience:

  • Bachelors degree from accredited university in any major required
  • 1+ Year of sales, call-center or customer service experience is preferred

Competitive salary package and attractive career promotion opportunity are here!

Application:
Qualified candidates please send your application letters and resumes quoting relevant skills and experience to the following email address as attachment (word format), with the title of email as following format: position title – name – mobile number.

The format for the title of the attachment is the same.

Kindly include names of three referees and a daytime telephone contact.

Interviews will be done on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Nairobi: hr.kenya@startimes.com.cn
Mombasa: hr.mombasa@startimes.co.ke
Kisumu: hr.kisumu@startimes.co.ke

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27 Apr

Civil Engineer at KenolKobil

Posted by in Graduate Jobs in Kenya at April 27, 2012

Location: Nairobi
Description:

Civil Engineer at KenolKobil in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies

KenolKobil is the leading oil marketing company in Kenya with a vibrant regional presence in the Eastern, Central and Southern Africa countries; Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Burundi, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

We are looking for qualified individuals to fill the following positions:

CIVIL ENGINEER

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the incumbent will be tasked with the following key responsibilities:

  • Develop terms of reference, bills of quantities and evaluate tenders and proposals.
  • Design projects and oversee detailed design done by consultants.
  • Supervise projects to successful completion / implementation.
  • Co-ordinate and supervise consultants and service providers

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • Bsc. Civil Engineering from a recognized institution.
  • A minimum of six years experience in the construction industry.
  • Registration with the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya will be an added advantage.
  • Proven experience in project management, design, documentation and supervision.
  • Proven analytical skills and ability to deliver a technically sound business proposal.
  • Computer literate with proficiency in engineering software e.g. Auto CAD and Microsoft Project.
  • Possession of a valid driving license and passport.

If you meet the above requirements, forward your cover letter, CV and daytime contacts to hr@kenkob.co.ke with the job title on the subject line or drop off the application in ICEA Building – Kenyatta Avenue on 11th Floor

All applications must be submitted on or before May 11th 2012.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates from the Republic of Burundi and the Republic of Uganda for the following position tenable at the Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) Secretariat:

Deputy Executive Secretary (Projects and Programmes)

Ref: LVBC/HR/2012/02)

Grade: P5

Reports To: Executive Secretary, LVBC

Duty Station: Lake Victoria Basin Commission

Contract Term: 3 Years renewable once

Station: LVBC Secretariat Headquarters, Kisumu, Kenya

Main Purpose of the Job

The Deputy Executive Secretary (Projects and Programmes) is a senior management position under the direction of the Executive Secretary.

The main purpose of this job is to ensure coordination of projects and programmes and their effective and efficient implementation and to enhance the process of joint development of the Lake Victoria Basin as an Economic Growth Zone for the Community.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Executive Secretary, the Officer shall be responsible for the following tasks:

1. Coordinate the LVBC Secretariat’s activities in the areas of Projects and Programmes, take necessary initiatives and formulate proposals;

2. Provide guidance on annual work plans of Projects and Programmes in alignment with the LVBC Strategic Plan and coordinate their implementation and their monitoring and evaluation;

3. Ensure overall consistencies, synergies and quality in Projects and Programmes implementation and high performance level;

4. Guide identification and development of new projects and programmes within the LVBC mandate;

5. Analyze reports from Partner States’ institutions on their activities relating to the management of the Basin as specified in the LVBC Protocol;

6. Promote active involvement and participation of key stakeholders and players in sustainable development initiatives in the Lake Victoria Basin;

7. Develop and implement Knowledge Management and Information Systems, and Knowledge and Information dissemination strategies and feedback on the Commission activities to end users or stakeholders;

8. Coordinate the involvement of the Commission in Multilateral Environment Agreements (MEA’s) and projects thereof.

9. Promote capacity building, institutional development and research in the Basin;

10. Assist the Executive Secretary in providing guidance and technical support to the Sectoral Council of Ministers and relevant Stakeholders and take appropriate follow-up actions as decided/directed by the Sectoral Council;

11. Promote a positive corporate culture and image of the Commission and EAC in general;

12. Deputize the Executive Secretary;

13. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Executive Secretary.

Qualifications

I. Education

An advanced University Degree in Projects Management Studies, Environmental Sciences, Natural Resources Management, Economics, or related fields but with greater understanding of Programmes Development and Management.

II. Work Experience

  • At least ten (10) years of experience of Projects and Programmes Management, 5 of which should be at a senior level;
  • Strong knowledge of Project Cycle Management (PCM);
  • In-depth experience in Programme Planning, Implementation and Coordination with emphasis on strategic planning and Programmes Management as well as Monitoring and Evaluation;
  • Sound knowledge of main Development Partners;
  • Experience in Resources Mobilisation, financing agreement negotiation and management;
  • Strong experience in Consultancy Management.
  • Must be computer literate with knowledge in use of spreadsheets and updated financial/accounting softwares.

III. Skills and Competencies

  • Strong communication, analytical and interpersonal skills;
  • Strong teamwork ethic; positive, flexible attitude;
  • Ability to take complete ownership of responsibilities;
  • Ability to work under pressure and time constraints as well as handle a number of tasks simultaneously required.

Fringe Benefits

The post offers attractive fringe benefits including housing allowance, transport allowance, education allowance, a medical scheme, and insurance cover.

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications by registered mail, courier service, e-mail or dispatch together with Curriculum Vitae, copies of both academic and professional certificates and testimonials, names and addresses of three referees, and day time telephone contact to:

The Executive Secretary,
Lake Victoria Basin Commission Secretariat,
P. O. Box 1510-40100
Kisumu, Kenya.
Tel +254 57 202 6344
Fax +254 27 202 6324
Email: recruitment@lvbcsec.org

To be received not later than 27th April 2012.

Female Candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

Lake Victoria Basin Commission will only respond to those candidates who meet its requirements.

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20 Apr

Location: Nairobi
URL: http://www.afdb.org/en/careers/

Description:

Driver at African Development Bank’s Regional Resource Center in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies

RRC-Nairobi Objectives

The African Development Bank’s Regional Resource Center in Nairobi, Kenya (RRC-Nairobi) has been established to strengthen dialogue between the Bank and regional Governments, development partners, the private sector, and the civil society, in the design of its development policy and programs, as well as on implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the poverty reduction strategy. The office also seeks to assist the operational functions of the Bank Group in launching and follow up of projects and programs in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, and Seychelles; with operational support to Ethiopia, Djibouti, Sudan, South Sudan, Eritrea, Comoros and Somalia. The functions of the office fall under the major areas of: country programming, project administration, promoting participation, regional integration, and aid coordination, in line with the partnership principles and with a view to increasing development effectiveness and impact.

DRIVER

(Position in the General Service – GS Category)

  • The Bank invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant position of a Driver.
  • This is a local position, which does not attract international terms and conditions, and posting will be in the Regional Resource Centre-Nairobi of the African Development Bank Group.

Duties and Responsibilities
Under the overall administrative authority of the Regional Director for the East Africa Regional Resource Centre (EARC) and the day to day direct supervision of the Finance and Administration Officer the main responsibilities of the driver will be to:
*Transport bank staff and visiting missions which will include travel outside the duty station.

  • Ensure the vehicles are well maintained and prepare fuel consumption reports.
  • Keep proper records of both maintenance and use in accordance with manufacturers and bank specifications and requirements.
  • Ensure bank vehicles are compliant with insurance and other transportation protocols of the host country.
  • Perform office messenger duties for the office mail.
  • Perform any other tasks as may be assigned.

Requirements
(including desirable skills, knowledge and experience)

  • General Certificate of Education (‘O’ level certificate) with at least C Grade passes, or Advanced Level Certificate (A’Level).
  • A valid Driver’s Licence.
  • A minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience as a driver in an international organization or government department with a clean driving record.
  • Knowledge and skills relating to minor vehicle repairs and their routine maintenance.
  • Good interpersonal and team working skills.
  • Ability to communicate and write effectively in English and/or French, with a good knowledge of the other language.
  • Competence in the use of some of the Bank’s standard software e.g. Microsoft Word.

Terms of Employment
Three years on a fixed-term contract with possibilities of renewal based on performance.

Only applicants who fully meet the Bank’s requirements and are being considered for interview will be contacted.

Applicants will only be considered if they submit a fully completed Personal History Form (PHF), available from the Bank’s web site, and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating their date of birth and nationality.

The President, ADB, reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level.

The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. www.afdb.org/en/careers/

Please send your application and CV not later than 5:00 pm – 12th May 2012

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Location: Western Kenya
Description:

Training and Recruitment Specialist at One Acre Fund in Western Kenya – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies

Industry: Nonprofit / International Development / Agriculture

Employer: One Acre Fund

TRAINING AND RECRUITMENT SPECIALIST

Job Location: Western Kenya
Commitment: Long Term Career Position

Organization Description
One Acre Fund is an 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 five years, we have grown to serve over 70,000 farm families with more than 500 full-time field staff.

Job Description
One Acre Fund is a rapidly growing organization; we are seeking individuals to take leadership position in the organization as Recruitment and Training Manager. One Acre Fund is looking for experiences, talented and candidates who are committed to making a difference in farmers’ lives.

Primary Duties of a Training and Recruitment Specialist

  • Training Design – individual classes and full courses in professional development for Headquarters and Field Staff
  • Delivery trainings to Headquarters and Field Staff
  • Work with HR department to revise and implement the training strategy for the organization
  • Manage and Mentor training staff
  • Assist HR director in recruitment of new positions
  • Cultivate relationships with other organizations and universities for long term recruitment
  • Deliver informational presentations to potential new recruits
  • Perform other duties as required by HR or Operations Manager.

This position will report directly to the HR Manager.

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 also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about.

Qualifications

Requirements

  • A Higher Diploma, preferably in Business Management/Human Resource or other Social Science diploma.
  • At least three (3) years’ experience in HR with a focus on staff training
  • Proven organizational, analytical, designing of training materials, communication (oral and written) and training/presentation skills
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision to meet strict deadlines
  • Must be computer proficient

The candidate should be willing to reside in Western Kenya

End Date for Resumes submission: 20th April 2012 at 5pm.

Preferred Start Date: Soon as Possible

Compensation: Competitive Salary with Performance Based Incentives.

Benefits: NSSF and NHIF, airtime and work related transportation allowances

Career development: Twice annual career reviews and constant feedback. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development.

One Acre Fund Kenya is an equal opportunity employer; both women and men of integrity are invited to apply.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

To Apply

Email cover letter and resume to kenyajobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: Training and Recruitment Specialist + the place you heard of the position) and Salary Expectations

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Location: Western Kenya
Description:

Logistics Managers at One Acre Fund in Western Kenya – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies

LOGISTICS MANAGERS

Industry: Nonprofit / International Development /Agriculture / Microfinance
Function: Logistics, Management
Employer: One Acre Fund
Job Location: Western Kenya
Commitment: Long Term Career Position

Organization Description
One Acre Fund is an agricultural 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 five years, we have grown to serve 70,000 farm families with more than 500 full-time field staff.

Job Description
One Acre Fund is a rapidly growing organization; increasing the number of sub-locations, districts, and members we serve in each year. We are seeking Logistics Managers to take on a leadership role in the logistics department in our national headquarters in Bungoma, regional headquarters in Kisii, and district offices.

Primary Duties

Lead in All Aspects of our Logistics Operations: the Logistics Managers will be involved in all aspects of our logistics operations including procurement of major inputs, management of transportation vendors and services, distribution of inputs to field staff and directly to members, warehousing, re-packaging, sourcing of new products, and more.

Procurement of Major Inputs: These inputs primarily include maize seed and fertilizer and this work will involve some more complex tasks like sourcing specialized blended fertilizer mixes for OAF members.

Managing Inventory and Input Delivery: Including securing warehouse space, tracking inventory moving in and out of OAF warehouses, and managing shipping contracts for delivery of all major inputs to the field.

Lead in Procurement and Logistics Support for Field Trials and New Products: Supporting field trials such as sourcing, re-packaging, and delivering new tree seed varieties, managing the supply of chlorine for communal chlorine dispensers supported by OAF, and developing a delivery system for live banana tissue culture at scale for a new OAF banana product.

Management of Logistics Staff: Manage a growing logistics staff responsible for moto-transport programs, material repackaging, warehouse management, etc. Provide constructive feedback and mentorship to staff and establish professional development plans for relevant staff.

Assist with Budgeting – senior staffs are responsible for maintaining a budget for their team and tracking costs in order to minimize unnecessary costs. Managers will be asked to identify and implement efficiency measures that allow our operations to move closer to financial sustainability.

Collaborate with Other Teams – There are many teams within the headquarters, corporate, and field staff. Senior staff are responsible for using clear communication among departments and with our hard working staff in the field.

Proactively Solve Problems – One Acre Fund needs decisive leadership on our team. Individuals should want to make each task better and not be comfortable unless they are improving our operations and themselves and their team. Managers must anticipate issues and solve them early.

If you have these skills and experiences in these areas, please highlight them on your cover letter and resume.

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 also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about.

Qualifications
We are seeking exceptional professionals with a minimum of three years of work experience, and a demonstrated long-term passion for sustainable agricultural development in Kenya. We are looking for extraordinary candidates that are proactive; please only apply if you fit these criteria:

  • Strong work experiences. Examples include a demanding professional work experience in business or NGO’s, or successful entrepreneurial experience.
  • Leadership experience at work, or outside of work. Demonstrated experience leading a team and managing other people.
  • Proven ability to set and meet targets on the job
  • Clear communicator/mentor
  • Proactively solve problems
  • Top-performing undergraduate degree in business, administration, finance, accounting, agricultural studies or other relevant fields from a recognized University (please include grades and test scores on your resume)
  • Integrity and a positive attitude
  • Demonstrated computer skills in email, internet usage, Microsoft Office
  • High quality work with a strong attention to detail
  • A willingness to commit to living in Western Province or Nyanza for a long term position
  • Language: Fluent in Kiswahili and English Required.
  • Passionate about serving smallholder farmers

Please highlight the following skills if you have them

  • Experience managing supply chains
  • Experience in product procurement and managing relationships with multiple vendors
  • Experience in distributing large quantities of product or inventory across a wide geography
  • Experience in inventory, warehouse, and factory management.
  • Experience with staff development and performance management

Timeline:
Resumes should be submitted by April 30thApril. We will begin interviews in May.

Compensation: Competitive Salary with Performance Based Incentives

Benefits: NSSF and NHIF, airtime and small 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: Logistics Manager + the place you heard of the position) and include salary expectations

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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

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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.

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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 selfdriven professional to provide leadership and strategic direction in implementing our programme in Burundi.

Country Director, Burundi

    Reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive Officer – Country Programmes, the Country Director will manage and monitor TMEA’s Burundi programme.
    This includes strategy, planning, and delivery of expected results in the fields of regional trade, infrastructure development, modern customs systems, and institutional development of Government institutions.
    The Country Director will develop an effective programme in line with TMEA’s strategic plan, sound management information and monitoring systems, and strong working relationships with Burundian partners including Government agencies, the private sector, civil society and other East African counterparts.
    The Country Director will identify opportunities for additional investments into TMEA’s Burundi Programme, coordinating with other key partners.
    S/he will source and procure technical experts to assist in the implementation of TMEA projects and external communications.
    Burundi is a demanding environment requiring high personal drive, political sensitivity, initiative and leadership.
    The ideal candidate will possess an undergraduate degree preferably in Economics, Development Studies, International Trade, Planning, Finance or Management.
    In addition, s/he must have at least 5 years work experience in establishing and managing economic development programmes, preferably in trade facilitation, private sector development, infrastructure development, or institutional capacity building.
    The successful candidate will be a strong leader, with proven inter-personal skills in managing multi-stakeholder relationships.
    The post also requires strong programme cycle and procurement management skills, with proven ability in preparing project documents, and monitoring and evaluation systems. Candidates should preferably possess senior experience in Burundi, or within East Africa.
    Language skills in French 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 ‘Country Director, Burundi’ 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, 30 March 2012 by 5.00pm East African time. Interviews will be conducted in late April 2012 in Nairobi, Kenya.

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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The Regional Centre on Small Arms in the Great Lakes Region, the Horn of Africa and Bordering States (RECSA) is an Inter-Governmental organization with a mandate to coordinate the implementation of the Nairobi Protocol on the Prevention, Control and Reduction of Small Arms and Light Weapons in the Great Lakes Region, the Horn of Africa and Bordering States.

It was established in June, 2005 by the 3rd Ministerial Review Conference. There are 13 Member States signatory to the Nairobi Declaration and Nairobi Protocol namely:- Burundi, Republic of Congo,
Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Kenya, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, Sudan, Uganda and the United Republic of Tanzania.

The mission of RECSA is to coordinate action in the Member States against Small Arms and Light Weapons proliferation in the Great Lakes Region, the Horn of Africa and Bordering States.

RECSA received funds from Japan of Government through UNDP-Kenya to implement a one year project entitled “Enhancing Human Security in the Great Lakes Region and Horn of Africa by Preventing the Proliferation of Illicit Small Arms through Practical Disarmament”.

Part of the funds will be applied to carry out an end-of-project evaluation. The evaluation will focus on the RECSA II project 2009-2010 which received a six-month extension to end in October 2011.

Objectives
The purpose of the end-of-project evaluation is to provide the donor, UNDP and RECSA as well as stakeholders analysis of the project effectiveness. It will evaluate results achieved against expected goals and objectives, inputs and outputs set forth in the project document.

The evaluation will offer strategic and operational recommendations which will inform future programs on small arms and light weapons to RECSA and its partners. 
Consultants (2)
  a) Lead Evaluator
  b) Evaluator

local and international consultants are encouraged to apply
Duration of Assignment: 1 month
Application Procedure
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application which should include the following:
    Detailed Curriculum Vitae
    UNDP Personal History Form (P11)
    Proposal for implementing the assignment
    Financial Proposal indicating their consultancy fee on daily rate
    International consultants should Include travel and DSA
    Please quote Evaluation of GoJ/UNDP RECSA on the subject line

Applications should be addressed to consultants.ken@undp.org to reach us not later than 24th March 2012 at 4.30 p.m. Kenyan Time.

Please see the Terms of Reference, the P11 form, the Individual Contract Proposal form and the Terms and Conditions of Individual Contracts under ‘Related Documents’ by visiting the UNDP Kenya Website: http://www.ke.undp.org/index.php/procurements
 
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07 Mar

USAID Accounts Job Kenya

Posted by in Graduate Jobs in Kenya at March 07, 2012

Accounts Payable Assistant (Two Positions)

The United States Agency for International Development’s East Africa Mission (USAID/East Africa) seeks to fill the position of Accounts Payable Assistant in its Regional Financial Management Services (RFMS) Office. The position is based in Nairobi and is open to qualified Kenyan citizens.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:

•The incumbent serves as an Accounts Payable Assistant in the RFMS/Nairobi Office and is responsible for providing financial, administrative and clerical services. This includes processing and monitoring payments and expenditures and preparing and monitoring the payroll system.
•Providing these services in an effective and efficient manner will ensure that agency finances are accurate and up to date, that staffs are paid in a timely and appropriate manner and that vendors are paid within established time limits in accordance with the Prompt Payments Act (PPA).

•RFMS USAID/East Africa requires the processing of payments for programs implemented in USAID/Kenya, USAID/East Africa (including, Djibouti, Burundi, and Somalia), Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA), Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI), Congo, USAID/DRC, and other countries supported by the office as needed.

•The Accounts Payable Assistant examines and processes difficult and complex invoices and claims for payments against program funded contracts and grants used to implement Mission activities, as well as a operating expense funded vouchers such as contracts and travel vouchers. In addition, the Accounts Payable Assistant shall review samples of selected documents from contractors and grantees to manage and reduce USAID’s accountability risks.

•Each Accounts Payable Assistant is expected to review, approve and pay in excess of $100 million each year.

•As a member of the RFMS, the incumbent ensures performance of assigned duties reflect well on RFMS and the Mission, and recognizes the importance of timely performance of responsibilities to enable all staff to meet the commitments of the Mission.
Required Qualifications:

Any application that does not meet the minimum requirements stated below will not be evaluated. Only short listed applicants will be contacted. If you have not been contacted within one month from the closing date of this advertisement, please consider your application unsuccessful.
•Education: A Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
•Prior Work Experience (40%): 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in accounts, voucher examining, bookkeeping, or related fiscal work. Experience with using accounts programs and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.
•Knowledge (30%): The incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas: 1) knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable and maintaining automated general ledgers; 2) knowledge of payroll functions and procedures; 3)ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial and payroll information; and, 4) ability to maintain confidentiality concerning financial and employee files.
•Skills and Abilities (30%): The incumbent must demonstrate the following skills: excellent interpersonal skills; team building skills; bookkeeping skills; analytical and problem solving skills; decision making skills; effective verbal and listening communications skills; attention to detail and high level of accuracy; very effective organizational skills; effective written; communications skills; computer skills including the ability to operate computerized accounting, spreadsheet and word-processing programs, and email at a highly proficient level; stress management skills; time management skills; and, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Those fulfilling the requirements of the position should submit their application together with detailed Curriculum Vitae and copies of all the relevant certificates to the following address:

The Human Resource Office

United States Agency for International Development

P.O. Box 629, Village Market, 00621, Nairobi, Kenya

Re: Accounts Payable Assistant, RFMS/USAID/East Africa

APPLICATIONS MUST REACH THE USAID HR OFFICE BY COB MARCH 20, 2012

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Location: Nairobi
URL: http://www.avu.org/List/Employment-Opportunities/

Description:

Project Assistant Anglophone at African Virtual University (AVU) in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Career and Vacancies

PROJECT ASSISTANT ANGLOPHONE

The African Virtual University (AVU) www.avu.org is a Pan African Intergovernmental Organization established by charter with the mandate of significantly increasing access to quality higher education and training through the i nnovative use of information communication technologies. A Charter, establishing the AVU as an Intergovernmental Organization, has been signed so far by eight (8) African Governments – Kenya, Senegal, Mauritania, Mali, Cote d’Ivoire, Tanzania Mozambique, and Democratic Republic of Congo. The AVU has its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya and a Regional office in Dakar Senegal with Host-Country Agreements and Diplomatic Status with the two governments. The AVU Business Plan 2009-2014 has two main thrusts: (a) Educational and support services provided on a fee basis; and (b) Not-for-profit development services. The, Not-for-profit development services, aims at building the capacity of AVU Partner Institutions (PIs) with an objective of increasing access to quality education through the following activities: updating and developing content; Open Educational Resources (OER) Development; AVU Capacity Enhancement Program (ACEP); set up/upgrade ODeL centers; developing professional networks through Communities of Practices; Research and Development; and Quality Evaluation and Benchmarking.

Some of the Not-for-profit development services were delivered from 2005 to 2011 through the AVU Multinational Project I, funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and implemented in 10 African countries.

The AfDB is funding a second phase of the Multinational Project which will build on the first phase and will extend its benefits to more countries. The overall objective of the AVU Multinational Project II is to strengthen the capacity of the AVU and a network of 27 institutions to deliver and manage quality ICT integrated education and training opportunities in 22 African countries. The project has the following activities: (1) Establishment of new Open Distance and eLearning (ODeL) Centers and/or upgrading of existing AVU Learning Centers as well as Internet connectivity provision at AVU Partner Institutions; (2) Development and/or improvement, and delivery of four ICT integrated Programs: AVU Capacity Enhancement Program (ACEP); Teacher Education, Computer Science, and Peace and Conflict Resolution; (3) Gender Mainstreaming (4) Research and Development; (5) Promotion and development of Open Education Resources (OERs); and (6) Enhancement of AVU Capacity.

The AVU Multinational project II will be implemented in 27 AVU Partner Institutions in the following 22 countries: nine (9) Francophone African Countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal; four (4) Lusophone African Countries: Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea Bissau and Mozambique; and eight (9) Anglophone African Countries: Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sudan, and Tanzania.

To successfully implement these project activities the AVU wishes to engage a Project Assistant Anglophone to provide support to the Project Manager in Nairobi, Kenya

Scope Of Work
The Project Assistant Anglophone will report to the Project Manager in Nairobi office. The main duties of the Project Assistant are as follow:

  • Assisting in developing project documents as instructed by the supervisor, which include:
    o Quarterly Reports
    o Disbursement requests
    o Direct payment Requests
    o Annual Reports
  • Assisting in the organization of project meetings and workshops
  • Taking minutes of project meetings
  • Drafting general internal correspondence for the project
  • Monitoring correspondence with the Anglophone Participating Institutions
  • Compiling donor reporting data for quarterly and annual reports
  • Assist in monitoring timelines for immediate activities of project staff
  • Managing the filing (electronic and manual) system of the project
  • Making travel and accommodation arrangements for project staff and visitors.
  • Establishing reconciliation of travel and accommodation fees for project staff and visitors
  • Timely processing of stationery and other requirements for project implementation
  • Efficient handling of the Project Manager/Program Coordinator schedules.
  • Any other duties as may be assigned form time to time.

Expected Deliverables

  • All project files are up to date and kept in the right format;
  • Project Manager supported in and project team in Nairobi team supported;
  • Bi-Data from Anglophone partner institutions and from AVU compiled for the donor quarterly reports
  • Files of all communications with donors maintained

Qualifications

  • Degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Economics, Commerce, Law or Development Studies, Accounting, Econometrics, Economics of Education/ Education and Economics or a relevant Social Science degree;
  • A qualification in accounting, secretarial studies, office management would be an added advantage;
  • Be conversant with the use of the full MS Office package (particularly Ms Excel) in business planning, Ms Project or other relevant modeling software;
  • At least 2 years’ relevant work experience in an International Organization, IGO or NGO;
  • Demonstrated skills and experience in project management;
  • Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills;
  • Demonstrated ability to work under pressure;
  • Attention to details;
  • Strong team and interpersonal skills;
  • Ability to interact at all levels ;
  • Must demonstrate strong coordination skills; and
  • Ability to work in French will be an added advantage.

Modalities Of Work
The Project Assistant Anglophone will work full time dedicating 8 hours a day, for 5 days a week.

Duration
2 years

The officer will work under the supervision of the Project Manager

Payment
The salary will be commensurate with the qualification and experience of the successful candidate

The African Virtual University (AVU) www.avu.org is an equal opportunity employer

The successful candidate will be appointed for 2 years (renewable)

Application must include an application letter and a detailed curriculum vitae with: a telephone number; email and residential addresses; and names with contact addresses of three professional references

Applications should be sent to jobs@avu.org and must have Project Assistant Anglophone as the email subject

All inquiries should be sent to avuhr@avu.org

The successful candidate will be based at the AVU Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.

The closing date for this application is March 29th 2012 at 18:00 East African Time (UTC/GMT + 3)

*Note8: ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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Electro-mechanical Engineering Job Vacancy

Company presentation:

Atlas Copco Eastern Africa is Part of the Atlas Copco Group, an industrial group with world-leading positions in compressors, construction and mining equipment, power tools and assembly systems. The Group delivers sustainable solutions for increased customer productivity through innovative products and services.


Atlas Copco Eastern Africa is responsible for the sale, rental and aftermarket support for the complete range of Atlas Copco Products in Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Sudan, Eritrea, Djibouti, Rwanda, Burundi, Mauritius, Madagascar and Seychelles. The Company has a staff complement of 73.

Learn more at
http://www.atlascopco.com/

Service Technician – Generators

Functional area: Service

Country of service: Kenya

City: Nairobi

Mission/Job description:
Atlas Copco Eastern Africa Ltd. is seeking the services of a competent and suitably qualified person to fill the position of Service Technician having proven knowledge of Installation, commissioning, service, repair and parts proposals for portable generators.
Reporting to the Field Service Manager, the successful candidate will be expected to carry out assigned work in a timely and professional manner while adhering to safety and environmental standards.
A full job description will be given to the selected candidate.

Knowledge/Experience requirements:
Successful candidate must have hands on experience in installation and maintenance of generators.
This should include making load estimates, planning and implementation installations and troubleshooting and maintenance of both engines and alternators.
Educational requirements:
Diploma in Electro-mechanical engineering

How to apply
Personnel manager: Paskalia Mumbua
Phone: +254 20 6605000 Pilot
Email: recruitment.acea@ke.atlascopco.com
Send Application To: recruitment.acea@ke.atlascopco.com
Last date to apply: 2012-02-24

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Company presentation:

Atlas Copco Eastern Africa is Part of the Atlas Copco Group, an industrial group with world-leading positions in compressors, construction and mining equipment, power tools and assembly systems. The Group delivers sustainable solutions for increased customer productivity through innovative products and services.

Atlas Copco Eastern Africa is responsible for the sale, rental and aftermarket support for the complete rangLinke of Atlas Copco Products in Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Sudan, Eritrea, Djibouti, Rwanda, Burundi, Mauritius, Madagascar and Seychelles. The Company has a staff complement of 73.

Learn more at www.atlascopco.com.

Part Sales Engineer

Functional area: Sales
Country of service: Kenya
City: Nairobi

Mission/Job description:

The successful candidate will have responsibility for sales of parts for Mining and Rock Excavation products including: determination of market pricing, sales forecasting, preparing customer proposals, order follow up and closing, stocking decisions and supply agreements.

A full job description will be given to the successful candidate.

Experience requirements:

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Location: Nairobi
Description:

Service Technician – Construction Equipment at Atlas Copco Eastern Africa Ltd in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies

SERVICE TECHNICIANCONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

Functional area: Service
Country of service: Kenya
City: Nairobi
Company name: Atlas Copco Eastern Africa Limited
Personnel manager: Paskalia Mumbua
Phone: +254 20 6605000 Pilot
Email: recruitment.acea@ke.atlascopco.com
Send Application To: recruitment.acea@ke.atlascopco.com
Last date to apply: 2012-02-24

Mission/Job description:
Atlas Copco Eastern Africa Ltd. is seeking the services of a competent and suitably qualified person to fill the position of Service Technician to carry out Installation, commissioning, service and parts proposals for construction and mining equipment including portable compressors, rollers, pavers, hydraulic attachments and drilling equipment. Reporting to the Field Service Manager, the successful candidate will be expected to carry out assigned work in a timely and professional manner while adhering to safety and environmental standards.

A full job description will be given to the selected candidate.

Knowledge/Experience requirements:

  • Knowledge of engines and hydraulics.
  • Knowledge of electrical controls for mobile equipment.
  • Experience in maintenance of construction or mining equipment.

Educational requirements:
Diploma in construction plant engineering

Country and city description:
Nairobi Kenya

Company presentation:
Atlas Copco Eastern Africa is Part of the Atlas Copco Group, an industrial group with world-leading positions in compressors, construction and mining equipment, power tools and assembly systems. The Group delivers sustainable solutions for increased customer productivity through innovative products and services. Atlas Copco Eastern Africa is responsible for the sale, rental and aftermarket support for the complete range of Atlas Copco Products in Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Sudan, Eritrea, Djibouti, Rwanda, Burundi, Mauritius, Madagascar and Seychelles. The Company has a staff complement of 73.

Learn more at www.atlascopco.com.

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Location: Nairobi
Description:

Part Sales Engineer at Atlas Copco Eastern Africa Ltd in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies

PART SALES ENGINEER

Functional area: Sales
Country of service: Kenya
City: Nairobi
*Company name: Atlas Copco Eastern Africa Limited
Personnel manager: Paskalia Mumbua
Phone: +254 20 6605000 Pilot
Email: recruitment.acea@ke.atlascopco.com
Send Application To: recruitment.acea@ke.atlascopco.com
Last date to apply: 2012-02-24

Mission/Job description:
The successful candidate will have responsibility for sales of parts for Mining and Rock Excavation products including: determination of market pricing, sales forecasting, preparing customer proposals, order follow up and closing, stocking decisions and supply agreements.

A full job description will be given to the successful candidate.

Experience requirements:

  • Hands on experience of service activities in mining and construction.
  • Knowledge of maintenance planning and parts forecasting.
  • Knowledge of stock management principles.
  • Sales exposure for equipment or spare parts.

Educational/Knowledge requirements:

  • University degree in engineering.
  • Knowledge of Atlas Copco Mining and Rock Excavation equipment and their application
  • IT knowledge – Including Microsoft office and ERP systems.

Country and city description:
Nairobi,Kenya

Company presentation:
Atlas Copco Eastern Africa is Part of the Atlas Copco Group, an industrial group with world-leading positions in compressors, construction and mining equipment, power tools and assembly systems. The Group delivers sustainable solutions for increased customer productivity through innovative products and services.
Atlas Copco Eastern Africa is responsible for the sale, rental and aftermarket support for the complete range of Atlas Copco Products in Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Sudan, Eritrea, Djibouti, Rwanda, Burundi, Mauritius, Madagascar and Seychelles. The Company has a staff complement of 73.

Learn more at www.atlascopco.com.

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Location: Nairobi
Description:

Sales Representatives at KenolKobil in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies

KenolKobil is a leading oil marketing company in Kenya. We have established a very vibrant regional presence, with strong subsidiaries in, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Burundi, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and DR of Congo. We wish to invite applications from suitable candidates to fill the following positions:

SALES REPRESENTATIVES

General Sales & Lubricants Sales Representatives

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university, preferably in Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical & Processing, Manufacturing or Business Administration.
  • At least two (2) years working experience in FMCG, Lubricant or Oil industry.
  • Basic accounting knowledge.
  • Proficiency in computer skills.
  • Business acumen.
  • Ability to think strategically about issues and develop thoughtful recommendations and action plans.
  • Willing to travel widely and be posted to any location in Kenya.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop new business and achieve set targets.
  • Market & sell company products. (Good knowledge of lubricants will be an advantage for those applying for the Lubricants Sales Rep. position).
  • Efficient clientele and territory management to maximize sales volume.
  • Manage existing business in line with company regulations.
  • Accurate record keeping and provision of timely reports to supervisor.
  • Management of market intelligence.
  • Credit management in line with company policy.
  • Conduct market surveys & coordinate sales promotions.
  • Prepare sales reports and sales projections.

If you meet the above requirements, forward your CV and daytime contacts to hr@kenkob.co.ke

or drop off the application at ICEA Building -Kenyatta Avenue on 11th Floor.

All applications must be submitted on or before February 24th 2012.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Location: Nairobi
Description:

Assistant Property Officer at KenolKobil in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies

KenolKobil is a leading oil marketing company in Kenya. We have established a very vibrant regional presence, with strong subsidiaries in, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Burundi, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and DR of Congo. We wish to invite applications from suitable candidates to fill the following positions:

ASSISTANT PROPERTY OFFICER

Minimum Requirements

  • University degree, preferably in Land Economics, from a recognized University.
  • Working knowledge of property management principles and contract management is mandatory.
  • At least three (3) years work experience in property management within a corporate or commercial environment with knowledge of legal/ statutory requirements pertaining to management of properties.
  • Good understanding of the property environment, market factors, market conditions and valuations and experience in preparation of lease agreements and tenancy contracts.
  • Proficiency in computer skills.
  • High levels of integrity and honesty.

Key Responsibilities

  • Undertake feasibility studies, investment appraisals, real estate investment advisory and real estate performance research.
  • Undertake property management of large commercial properties located in Kenya, carry out analysis and advise on investment viability during property acquisitions or disposals.
  • Coordinate preparation of lease agreements, property purchase agreements and property sale agreements in liaison with the legal team.
  • Accurately review and interpret property management reports and advice on the business accordingly.
  • Market available space and carry out analysis on efficient and cost agreeable space utilization, and regularly assess market rates against agreements and contracts in place.

If you meet the above requirements, forward your CV and daytime contacts to hr@kenkob.co.ke

or drop off the application at ICEA Building -Kenyatta Avenue on 11th Floor.

All applications must be submitted on or before February 24th 2012.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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KenolKobil is a leading oil marketing company in Kenya.

We have established a very vibrant regional presence, with strong subsidiaries in, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Burundi, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and DR of Congo.

We wish to invite applications from suitable candidates to fill the following positions:

Sales Representatives
General Sales & Lubricants Sales Representatives
Minimum Requirements
    * Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university, preferably in Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical & Processing, Manufacturing or Business Administration.
    * At least two (2) years working experience in FMCG, Lubricant or Oil industry.
    * Basic accounting knowledge.
    * Proficiency in computer skills.
    * Business acumen.
    * Ability to think strategically about issues and develop thoughtful recommendations and action plans.
    * Willing to travel widely and be posted to any location in Kenya.

Key Responsibilities
    * Develop new business and achieve set targets.
    * Market & sell company products. (Good knowledge of lubricants will be an advantage for those applying for the Lubricants Sales Rep. position).
    * Efficient clientele and territory management to maximize sales volume.
    * Manage existing business in line with company regulations.
    * Accurate record keeping and provision of timely reports to supervisor.
    * Management of market intelligence.
    * Credit management in line with company policy.
    * Conduct market surveys & coordinate sales promotions.
    * Prepare sales reports and sales projections.

Assistant Property Officer
Minimum Requirements

    * University degree, preferably in Land Economics, from a recognized University.
    * Working knowledge of property management principles and contract management is mandatory.
    * At least three (3) years work experience in property management within a corporate or commercial environment with knowledge of legal/ statutory requirements pertaining to management of properties.
    * Good understanding of the property environment, market factors, market conditions and valuations and experience in preparation of lease agreements and tenancy contracts.
    * Proficiency in computer skills.
    * High levels of integrity and honesty.

Key Responsibilities
    * Undertake feasibility studies, investment appraisals, real estate investment advisory and real estate performance research.
    * Undertake property management of large commercial properties located in Kenya, carry out analysis and advise on investment viability during property acquisitions or disposals.
    * Coordinate preparation of lease agreements, property purchase agreements and property sale agreements in liaison with the legal team.
    * Accurately review and interpret property management reports and advice on the business accordingly.
    * Market available space and carry out analysis on efficient and cost agreeable space utilization, and regularly assess market rates against agreements and contracts in place.

If you meet the above requirements, forward your CV and daytime contacts to hr@kenkob.co.ke or drop off the application at ICEA Building -Kenyatta Avenue on 11th Floor.

All applications must be submitted on or before February 24th 2012.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted

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Location: Bungoma
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Finance and Accounting Associate at One Acre Fund in Bungoma – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies

FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE

Organization Description
One Acre Fund is a start-up initiative in Kenya and Rwanda which serves some of the hardest-working farm families in the world. Instead of giving handouts to families, One Acre invests in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income. Our “investment bundle” includes education, finance, farm inputs, and export market access. We target subsistence farmers, and help them to generate a lasting, 100%+ gain in farm income per acre. We have been operating since January 2006, and we currently serve 70,000 farm families (280,000 children). Our target is to change the lives of 150,000 families (600,000 children) within 12 more months, scaling at a 50-100% annual growth rate thereafter. One Acre Fund has achieved high validation as an innovative social start-up, winning grants from the highly competitive Echoing Green, Draper Richards and Skoll Foundations, and first place wins at the Stanford and Yale social venture competitions. Website: www.oneacrefund.org

Job Description
We are seeking exceptional professionals with 3+ years work experience, and a long-term career interest in international development. You will serve in a career-track position that combines financial analysis with non-profit accounting. Your primary objective will be to accurately report financial and program data in order to help us shape our strategy and achieve financial sustainability. As a young organization we are ready to hand over a large amount of responsibility, including the management of our whole accounting system and the 20+ bookkeepers who work with it. This role will report to the CFO.

Typical tasks will include:

  • Managing Bookkeepers. Building relationships with the finance team and using those relationships to grow our staff will be an important function of the Finance and Accounting Associate. You will help manage our 20+ bookkeepers, contributing to their development through trainings and the creation of tools and procedures.
  • Creating and Understanding Reports. We use financial information as “business intelligence” – helping us move our business steadily towards financial sustainability. The Finance and Accounting Associate will help create reports from our accounting and client management systems, working with program staff to make our data useful and actionable – guiding OAF towards sustainability is a critical mission within the finance team.
  • Improving Financial Processes. The Finance and Accounting Associate will need to have a deep understanding of all finance related policies and procedures. They will follow-up to make sure the policies are working, and improve our processes in order to more accurately and efficiently track our assets.
  • Closing the Books each month. The Finance and Accounting Associate will manage the books closing process for Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, and the US books, ensuring proper accounting entries, bank reconciliations, and a variety of other quality controls. Closing the books also includes creating a report analyzing our actual financial statements v. our budget.

Qualifications
We are looking for somebody truly extraordinary for the Finance and Accounting Associate role. This is not a stint in Africa – this is an extremely competitive posting for a career-track role. Only 3% of applicants make it to a phone screen. Therefore, please only respond if you fit these criteria:

  • Strong work experiences, preferably in a finance or accounting role. Examples include high-level professional work experience as an accountant or financial analyst, experience in data analysis (statistics, engineering, etc).
  • Confident with numbers; understanding of accounting is not necessary (can be learned on the job).
  • Leadership experience at work, or outside of work.
  • Top-performing undergraduate background (include GPA and test scores on your resume).
  • A willingness to commit to living in rural areas of East Africa for at least the first year of the job (potentially first two years), with extensive travel to East Africa thereafter.
  • The ideal candidate will have at least one year demonstrated experience working in the developing world, although this is not a strict requirement.
  • English required; French nice to have.
  • Ability to cook/ laugh/ extraordinary patience – all desirable

Preferred Start Date: March 2012

Compensation: Starts very modest. However, this is a career-track role eventually paying a real and livable salary for a long-term placement in developing nations.

Benefits: Health cover, immunizations, flight, room and board. 2 annual home flights provided – home trips include some speaking and fundraising duties

Career development: Quarterly management consulting-style career reviews, and significant investment in career development. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development.

Sponsor International Candidates: Yes

To Apply:
Attach and email cover letter and resume to jobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: Finance & Accounting Associate + name of the site that referred you). RPCVs should also include a copy of their DOS.

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Industry: Information Technology / Nonprofit

Function: Management

Employer: One Acre Fund

Job Location: Western Kenya

Commitment: Long Term Career Position

Organization Description

One Acre Fund is an agricultural 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 five years, we have grown to serve 70,000 farm families with more than 500 full-time field staff.

Job Description

One Acre Fund is a rapidly growing organization; increasing the number of sublocations and districts we work in each year.

We are seeking individuals to manager the various complex IT functions of the organization – from setting up and maintaining networks, internet connections for multiple offices, database maintenance etc.

Primary Duties of IT Staff

  • Maintaining all Company Critical Hardware– Servers, Routers, Switches, Access points, PCs, UPS, Printers, Projectors, cameras, and ensuring that IT equipment have service packs installed.
  • Installing and Configuring New IT Equipment – Servers, PCs, Laptops, Phones, Internet modems, Netbooks, Projectors etc
  • Training Staff on IT Applications and Processes – Coordinating with head of departments on identifying training needs and training users on a one to one or on a group basis on usage of various IT systems or applications
  • Select Database Upgrades
  • Preventative Maintenance – Carrying out preventive maintenance on various IT equipment and software
  • Configuring and Troubleshooting Network Clients
  • IT Support – Capturing all user requests as they come in via phone or email on the incidents management system and ensuring users get updates on the status and progress of their requests. Escalating IT calls (Tickets) to administrators and vendors as necessary
  • IT Procurement – Liaising with vendors to ensure that company equipment are serviced and maintained as per SLAs and annual schedules.
  • IT Policy Design – Designing and updating IT policies/procedures on security, configurations, tests, patches, etc
  • Management – This role has the potential to manage 1-2 additional IT staff as experience and department growth necessitates.
  • Miscellaneous – Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Career Growth and Development: One Acre Fund invests in developing its staff. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through weekly mentorship and through regular performance reviews.

Qualifications

We are seeking exceptional professionals with minimum of two years of work experience in a technical IT support role. We are looking for extraordinary candidates that are proactive, organized and committed.

Please only apply if you fit these criteria:

  • Diploma Information Technology or related
  • Two years experience in Technical IT Support
  • Holders with IT Certifications are encouraged to apply
  • Organized and detail oriented
  • Able to manage multiple projects at one time
  • Clear communicator
  • Proactive problem solver
  • Ability to quickly learn new IT systems and databases
  • Experience in training staff on IT systems and processes

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