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Finance Employment Jobs 2013
Finance Assistant
The United States Embassy – Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Kenya has a vacancy in Nairobi for Finance Assistant.
The incumbent reports to the Division of Global HIV/AIDs Branch Chief for Cooperative Agreement Management, and is responsible for carrying out necessary administrative and liaison actions to execute tax exemptions for HHS/CDC DGHA Kenya.
Incumbent maintains tracking system for all Donor Assistance (DA)-1 forms with relevant Government of Kenya officials to ensure timeliness in securing tax exemption. Also assists with budgetary analysis of CDC
Kenya implementing partners’ program budgets.
The job requires high organizational skills to ensure that records for all partners’ tax claims are well documented and easily accessible for update reports on tax exemption status.
The work is highly complex and can be of high stakes to implementing partners in terms of what will be considered as allowable costs and unallowable costs in their award funds.
Requirements:
Bachelors degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Finance or Accounting is required.
Five (5) years progressive responsible experience in dealing with national, international or non-governmental financial management system, customs work, clearing and forwarding or national tax policies.
At least 3 years experience as a supervisor in financial or accounting work is also required.
Level IV (Fluent) English ability is required.
Level III Kiswahili ability also required.
Must possess standard word processing and spreadsheets skills.
Those fulfilling the requirements of the position should submit on line application to the following link: http://americanembassy.myjobsinkenya.com before March 28, 2013.
Reporting Manager at Safaricom
Location: Nairobi
Description:
Reporting Manager at Safaricom in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
Safaricom Limited is the leading mobile telecommunications company in Kenya. We are at the forefront of the industry and always seek to attract and retain talented, creative and innovative team players who are excited by the opportunity of pushing the frontiers of this evolving technology, growing our services, exciting our customers and contributing to our community. At Safaricom, we take pride in our talent and develop them to realize their maximum potential!
REPORTING MANAGER CC – RM – MAR. 2013
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Business Planning and WF manager, the job holder will be responsible for supporting all analytic efforts of the division’s demands for report development, quality assurance, and analysis as well as support business process improvement efforts including projects to enhance automation, quality, and efficiency.
The successful candidate will be responsible for;
- Designing, implementing and reviewing of all divisional reporting requirements to capture all call center performance metrics to allow decision making.
- Managing the Call center information system through defining data entry & extraction points.
- Defining initiatives to validate Data within the CM System
- Defining system access matrixes as per security and IT Policies.
- Driving engagements with internal and external customers to analyze large quantities of data and developing reporting templates and models, as well as performing data validation and ad hoc queries
- Driving statistical analysis, data mining, extensive visualization and graphing, and development of new methods of reporting.
- Spearheading engagement with internal/external customers on translating business needs into analytics/reporting requirements.
- Defining and implementing reporting requirements to monitor Customer Care Budget requirements.
- Defining inputs for Business Case Justification as part of data mining.
- Overseeing the performance of staff in the team to perform with clear objectives and career development plans which are regularly reviewed.
- Developing Reporting capability across Customer Care Division through providing statistical advice and assistance to the senior manager business planning and Workforce.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Honors Degree from a recognized university, preferably in Mathematics (operations research), finance, accounting or Economics. An advanced degree highly preferable;
- 6 Years of experience in a similar role within a business environment responsible for resource optimization and analysis;
- Experience in building reports and business intelligence tools e.g. business objects;
- Experience in preparing, monitoring and analyzing budgets and forecasts variances in a large company;
- Experience in a telecommunications company is preferred;
- Experience in statistical analysis, financial modeling and forecasting;
- Experience in programming (SQL) to interrogate datasets will be an added advantage;
- Good experience in MS office tools particularly advanced Excel.& with strong IT capability;
- Good planning skills with ability to meet strict immovable deadlines;
- Ability to understand and work with multiple business data models and interpret data based on business operational functions;
- Highly innovative with a strong willingness to propose new and effective ways of running the business;
- Detail oriented and able to ensure the highest level of accuracy in financial analysis and feedback;
- Strong System savvy and willing to try new ideas and problem solving approaches.
- Strong analytical skills and with a strong capability to develop and analyze complex data sets and understand their significance to the division;
If you meet the requirements and are self driven, proactive and up to the challenge, please send your resume and application letter quoting the job reference number to the address below. All applications must be delivered on or before Thursday the 21st of March 2013.
The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd Nairobi
Via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke
Kenyan Job aspirants have an opportunity to develop and continuously evaluate a sales/marketing strategy for the John Deere agricultural machinery and equipment in Kenya.
Sales Manager
Agricultural Machinery/Equipments.
Reports to: Head, Agricultural Machinery & Equipment Division
Company Profile
This position is responsible for the sale of John Deere agricultural machinery and equipment in Kenya
Job Purpose:
This position is responsible for the sale of John Deere agricultural machinery and equipment in Kenya.
Key Responsibilities:
•Develop and continuously evaluate a sales/marketing strategy with the division head.
•Maintain current product knowledge on features and benefits of all machinery and equipments.
•Monitor competitive activity/products and timely communicates to management accordingly.
•Work against set targets and continuously evaluate performance.
•Maintain sales management information for all customers in Kenya.
•Monitor trends in agricultural industry such as machinery demand patterns and timely communicate to management.
•Conduct new equipment field demonstrations and other related marketing activities.
•Attend applicable sales training events/seminars.
Desired Profile
•Must have sales/marketing exposure.
•Knowledge of agricultural industry in Kenya.
•Diploma in Sales and Marketing
•5 years experience in agricultural machinery/equipment sales
Competencies:
•Excellent communication skills
•Excellent Presentation skills
•Excellent negotiation skills
•Ability to Analyse and Interpret basic sales reports.
Send CV in Confidence to agens@myjobseye.com for consideration.
Financial Analyst Intern In Kenya.
Internship Duties /responsibilities include:
Supporting sound financial management and reporting systems
Enabling adequate financial planning and monitoring across the organization
Assist with Accounts payable processing, paying invoices.
Asset with project reporting on major risk projects.
Assist with providing financial support to the Risk Management Division.
Assist with Accounts payable processing, paying invoices
Assist the Risk Finance team with monthly reporting.
Ability to produce management reports and interpret financial results / positions.
Skills / Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance/ Commerce or related field
Professional qualification: CFA/ACCA/CPA will be an added advantage
Knowledge in financial modeling
Experience in using Ms Excel package
Experience
1-2 years experience an added advantage
Knowledge in Financial service advisory an added advantage
Behavioral competencies
Integrity
Excellent communication skills (both written and spoken);
Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks;
Able to work under tight deadlines, and deliver accurate quality work;
Highly motivated, and able to solve problems effectively; and
Willingness to take on, additional duties.
Planning, interpersonal and organizational skills
Analytical and strategic thinker
Deadline: 15/05/2012
If you believe you qualify for this position, please send you CV and details of your current and expected remuneration to Email: recruit@odumont.com
Only qualified candidates shall be contacted
Chief Manager Finance at Rural Electrification Authority
Location: Nairobi
Description:
Chief Manager Finance at Rural Electrification Authority in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
Rural Electrification Authority, a fast growing State Corporation is looking for experienced, highly motivated and results oriented individuals to join their team. The incumbents must be self-driven individuals who will provide Strategic Leadership and focus on achievement of Departmental targets. They will be responsible for spearheading innovations, new work ethics and high level of integrity.
The positions report to the CEO.
CHIEF MANAGER FINANCE
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide strong leadership to the finance department.
- Manage the Authority’s financial resources for maximum gains/returns.
- Coordinate, prepare and implement budgets and ensure adherence to approved levels.
- Ensure compliance with financial and accounting standards and regulations for the safety of the Authority’s assets and resources.
- Vice Chairman of the Tender Committee and a member of the Budget Committee.
- Administer and monitor the integrated financial and accounting systems.
- Manage debtors and creditors.
- Collect and account for government levies and implementation of Rural Electrification Programs (REP) as per approved agreements.
- Compile the Authority’s statutory financial reports for circulation to various stakeholders.
- Manage human, financial and material resources assigned to the division.
- Nurture divisional competencies and promoting a working environment that optimizes individual and team potential.
- Manage performance in order to achieve divisional targets.
- Spearhead cultural/behavioural initiatives within the division.
- Ensure effective handling of all taxation matters of the Authority.
- Ensure effective mobilization of financial resources required for recurrent and development expenditures.
Academic Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Accounting or related field
- Master of Business Administration degree in Finance or related field is an added advantage
Professional Qualifications
- CPA (K) or ACCA
- Member of ICPAK or ACCA
Experience
- 12 years’ relevant experience with at least 5 years experience at management level.
- Must have prior experience managing a large finance department or section in a busy environment;
- Strong leadership, planning and supervisory skills
- Demonstrated integrity
Only suitable applicants who meet ALL the minimum qualifications should apply.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
All applicants should attach copies of relevant certified certificates and testimonials, and clearly mark on the envelope the position you are applying for and address the application to:
The Chief Executive Officer,
Rural Electrification Authority,
The Chancery,
Nairobi.
To be received on or before Thursday, 9th May, 2012.
Talent Acquisition Manager – Corporate Centre at Safaricom
Location: Nairobi
Description:
Security Manager at Safaricom Ltd in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
We are pleased to announce the following vacancy within the Resources Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:
TALENT ACQUISITION MANAGER – CORPORATE CENTRE
HR –TAM – APRIL – 2012
Reporting to the Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition, the successful candidate will be responsible for executing the talent acquisition strategy from talent scouting, assessment, selection and placement within the Corporate Centre account.
The job holder’s key responsibilities will be to:
- Talent Scouting through partnerships with various institutions of learning and collaborations with other industry operators;
- Manage a Talent Database which will allow the business to reduce time and effort spent on the identification and recruitment of talent into the business;
- Coach hiring teams on best practices in interviewing techniques and on the role of the assessor at a selection centre;
- Prepare and monitor headcount budget for assigned accounts and report on status against approved workforce/ people plans;
- Prepare recruitment plans with each assigned recruitment;
- Development and placement of job advertisements;
- Review and screen all applications received and ensure quality CV’s are retained within the accounts’ talent database;
- Develop and apply appropriate interview, assessment tools to evaluate both behavioral and technical competencies for the respective vacancies;
- Monitor and Review the recruitment process within account managed;
- Provide feedback to all candidates;
- Adhere to ISO standards, Talent acquisition policies and procedures and customer satisfaction Index;
- Produce relevant weekly and monthly reports including TA analysis relevant for short to midterm business decision making.
The ideal candidate should possess the following:
- Degree in Human Resource Management or any other relevant degree with a HND in Human Resource Management;
- 3-4 Years work experience in a busy HR environment of which at least 2 years should be in interviewing of staff/ supervisory positions;
- Should possess certification in psychometric testing preferably from SHL;
- Confident, self-assured, personable and presentable;
- Highly organized, conscientious and detail oriented;
- Mature, diplomatic and tactful;
- Good analytical & persuasive skills;
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title and job reference to the address below. The deadline for application is Friday, 27th April ,2012.
The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
Via E-mail to
hr@safaricom.co.ke
Location: Nairobi
URL: http://www.cfclife-kenya.com
Description:
Sales Executives at CfC Life in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
SALES EXECUTIVES!
If you possess that winning streak, team up with us!
Who we are
CfC Life is a life insurance provider that has been providing relevant products to Kenyans for over 47 years. The company has assets of over Ksh. 34 Billion and continues to provide a wide range of insurance products including ordinary life, group life and pension. At CfC Life we have restructured and revamped our sales team country wide to create a team of energized, motivated go-getters! and now we are looking for like-minded individuals to join our sales team!
Our promise
- A flexible and enabling working environment with real opportunities to build a career and financial independence.
- An opportunity to earn commensurate to your efforts.
- Cutting edge training and development to keep you ahead of the game.
- Exciting products and services with a large untapped market.
Who we are looking for
Talent:
- Strong communication skills and a presentable appearance.
- Set financial goals and the persistence to achieve them.
- An excitement to meet new people and build strong, effective relationships and networks.
- Creative and able to expand beyond the horizon.
Skills and Knowledge:
- A Degree or Diploma in Social Sciences or a related course.
- A successful track record of selling in the financial services sector.
- An A/O level certificate with minimum grade of C/Division II or above.
How to apply:
If you think this is the perfect fit for you then please get in touch with us:
CfC Life House, Mamlaka Road,
P.O. Box 30364-00100, Nairobi
Tel: +254 20 2866924/2866926
Email: recruitment@cfclife.co.ke
www.cfclife-kenya.com
Online applications are recommended
Field Assistant Job South Nyanza Kenya
icipe wishes to urgently recruit a suitable person to fill the position of Field Assistant to work in our IVDM section, Mbita Insectary, Human Health Division, at icipe Thomas Odhiambo Campus Mbita, South Nyanza.
Responsibilities
Assist in rearing and maintenance of mosquito colonies.
Assist in sampling mosquitoes in the field.
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications
Exposure/working experience on malaria or other vector-borne diseases research.
Experience in insect rearing, preferably mosquitoes.
Experience in field entomological studies (e.g., sampling and morphological identification of insects).
Knowledge of handling Anopheles mosquitoes would be an advantage.
Diploma in applied biology/medical lab technology etc.
At least 1 year’s working experience.
The successful candidate must be willing to work long hours including weekends when necessary.
Applications will be accepted up to 14th April 2012.
Only applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
Please send an application with current remuneration package, and a detailed CV with names and addresses of 3 referees (including telephone, e-mail and fax numbers), to:
icipehr@icipe.org
icipe is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the within Corporate Affairs Division.
In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:
Public Relations Executive
Ref: CA_PRE_APRIL_2012
Reporting to the Head of Corporate Communications, the job holder will support the Public Relations Manager to ensure favorable image for the company.
Key responsibilities:
Monitor the media and collate any information that impacts on company’s reputation;
Draft Press Releases and other collaterals for the communication department;
Prepare follow up and tracking reports to gauge public perception;
Assist the PR Manager to set up meetings and activities to enhance company image;
Provide general communications assistance to the Public Relations Manager including support to the Social media manager, stakeholder engagement, internet and web, internal communications and communications planning;
To collect/receive and communicate information that may give Safaricom strategic advantage over it’s competitors;
Prepare and submit weekly, monthly, periodic reports within schedule and to standards;
Create and administer a proper filing system for the PR and Sponsorships section.
Minimum Requirements:
A Degree in Marketing and Communication/Public Relations/ Marketing (Specialization in PR);
A post-graduate diploma in Public Relations would be an added advantage;
1-2 years work experience in a large or blue chip Company in a PR Role/Media Relations role;
The must be a driven and motivated, can-do, team-player, must be able to demonstrate good written and oral communication skills in both English and Swahili;
Excellent Speech and Writing Skills.
If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below.
The deadline for application is Tuesday the 10th April 2012.
The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
Laboratory Manager and Biosafety Officer at icipe – African Insect Science for Food and Health
Location: Nairobi
Description:
Laboratory Manager and Biosafety Officer at icipe in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
LABORATORY MANAGER AND BIOSAFETY OFFICER
icipe wishes to urgently recruit a suitable person to fill the position of Laboratory Manager and Biosafety Officer to work in our Martin Lüscher Emerging Infectious Diseases (EID) Laboratory, Human Health Division, based at Duduville campus, Kasarani, Nairobi.
This is a national (local) position that offers two-year contracts that are renewable.
A competitive compensation package will be offered to the right candidate.
Responsibilities
i. Overall duties
- Maintain the EID laboratory and ensure that good laboratory practices (GLP) are maintained.
- Maintain and update EID lab records including standard operating procedures (SOPs) and equipment maintenance and sample storage records.
ii. Specific Duties
- Establish, implement, maintain and lead a robust QA/QC and safety programme for all laboratory work.
- Ensure that the available laboratory space is utilised appropriately with full adherence to safety standards and regulations.
- Ensure that all laboratory personnel and students admitted to the laboratory are trained and qualified for the work at hand.
- Monitor the conduct of all laboratory staff and students (adherence to set lab safety, security and QA/QC procedures) and report to the lab director.
- Ensure that every laboratory personnel or student (anyone performing any work in the lab) receives annual training on lab safety, biosecurity and all lab SOPs and that such training is documented.
- Cross-train periodically with established regional and international laboratories’ SOP and QA/QC programmes to update such programmes where necessary in the laboratory.
- Delegate specific duties to lab personnel and students to ensure the accomplishment of all lab duties/responsibilities with respect to QA/QC and safety (e.g. equipment routine maintenance and cleaning, SOP writing and revision, etc.).
In consultation with PIs of ongoing projects, ensure proper storage and management of laboratory equipment, consumables, supplies and records.
- Ensure that SOPs are developed for all procedures in all projects in the lab and are adhered to and filed in appropriate labs, maintained/updated as necessary.
- Put in place and manage the LIMs for microbial agent and specimen biobank/storage for ongoing and concluded projects, ensuring full adherence to biosafety and biosecurity.
- Ensure that all pieces of laboratory equipment are in good working order and are closely and continuously monitored according to the set equipment SOPs.
- Facilitate the timely procurement of necessary laboratory supplies.
- Manage the laboratory in the event of a disease epidemic or other public health emergency in consultation with relevant national programmes and ministries.
- Comply with any other necessary duties and responsibilities as instructed by the Lab Director and Director General.
iii. Other duties
- Advise on matters relating to biological safety to other laboratories at icipe.
- Provide support, as appropriate, to researchers and students.
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications
- Masters level of education or comparable laboratory experience in biomedical sciences.
- Knowledge and experience with virological/microbiological procedures including serological, molecular and culture laboratory techniques with flexibility to adopt both standard and emerging technologies.
- Knowledge and experience with laboratory quality standards, biosafety and biosecurity.
- Good interpersonal and management skills.
- Good attitude and communication skills.
- Database computer skills.
Applications will be accepted up to 14th April 2012, or until the position is filled, whichever is earlier.
Only applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
Please send an application with current remuneration package, and a detailed CV with names and addresses of 3 referees (including telephone, e-mail and fax numbers), to:
icipehr@icipe.org
icipe is an Equal Opportunity Employer
icipe Field Assistant Job at Thomas Odhiambo Campus Mbita, South Nyanza
Responsibilities
- Assist in rearing and maintenance of mosquito colonies.
- Assist in sampling mosquitoes in the field.
- Exposure/working experience on malaria or other vector-borne diseases research.
- Experience in insect rearing, preferably mosquitoes.
- Experience in field entomological studies (e.g., sampling and morphological identification of insects).
- Knowledge of handling Anopheles mosquitoes would be an advantage.
- Diploma in applied biology/medical lab technology etc.
- At least 1 year’s working experience.
Applications will be accepted up to 14th April 2012.
Only applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
Please send an application with current remuneration package, and a detailed CV with names and addresses of 3 referees (including telephone, e-mail and fax numbers), to:
icipehr@icipe.org
icipe is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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We are pleased to announce the following vacancy within the Corporate Affairs Division.In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:Senior Monitoring & Evaluation Officer, Safaricom FoundationRef: CA_SMEO_MARCH_2012Reporting to the Manager- Safaricom Foundation the job holder will be responsible for the reporting, monitoring and
Graduate Management Engineer at Safaricom
Location: Nairobi
Description:
Graduate Management Engineer at Safaricom Ltd in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Director Technology Office within the Technology Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:
GRADUATE MANAGEMENT ENGINEER
REF: TECHNICAL_GME
In line with the business need to fast-track and develop qualified engineers, the holder of the position will go through an 11 month rotation program in all divisions within Safaricom. The rotation will expose the individual through a combination of functional exposure, work assignments, project management and formal training with an aim of making innovative suggestions and/or recommendations on assigned projects in an effort to improve the business while maintaining compliance with ISO standards.
Key responsibilities will be to:
Work Assignments on Rotation – Undertake various projects and work assignments with an aim of:
- Continuously improving operations processes & procedures in the business during the rotation;
- Enhancing the compliance of policies and procedures to ISO standards;
- Preparing and update of all business data accumulated during projects/tasks;
- Analysis and advice on requirements and impact of introducing new services and technologies to assigned projects;
Innovation – Critique internal mechanisms & work processes with an aim of:
- Identifying policy and process shortcomings and/or loopholes during the rotation programme and give value-adding recommendations;
- Providing innovative suggestions of handling various business needs/processes and challenge policy where necessary;
Minimum Requirements:
Graduated between 2011-2012 in B.Sc./B.Tech (1st class or 2nd Upper Honors) degree in Electrical/Electronics engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer engineering with bias towards telecommunications;
If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below. The deadline for application is 26th March 2012.
The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
Via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke
KCB IT Job Vacancy Kenya
Basel II Developer Job Ref: RISK 01/2012
The Position:
Reporting to the Head Lending Risk, the developer will be responsible for the development and implementation of Basel II systems within the bank’s Risk Management Division.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, develop, implement and maintain various software components within set timelines and quality standards.
Work closely with IT security to ensure that developed applications are well secured and established standards.
Translate business and user requirements into programmable specifications Provide expert advice on technical solutions and feasibility of developments Give recommendations for improvements to systems, data management and presentation Ensure application of best practice and risk management strategies for the development and implementation of programs Extraction of data from disparate sources to predefined databases Develop business continuity plans for developed solutions in line with existing policy
The Person
For the above position, the successful applicants should have:
A Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or a closely related discipline
At least 3 years working experience in object oriented programming (preferably using .NET framework)
Understanding of data analysis with full command in SQL Server 2005/2008 and SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) Certification in RDBMS or Application Development Prior experience with ETL tools
Prior working experience in a financial institution and Knowledge of Basel II regulation will be an added advantage
Experience in Web Development and Reporting Tools will be an added advantage
Ability to meet deadlines for multiple projects
Good communication skills Ability to work in a fast paced team environment
The above position is a demanding role which the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidate.
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, remuneration level, e-mail address and telephone contacts quoting the job title/reference in the subject field to
recruitment@kcb.co.ke.
To be considered your application must be received by 23rd March 2012.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
System Security Administrator at Safaricom
Location: Nairobi
Description:
System Security Administrator at SDV Transami Kenya Limited in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Career and Vacancies
We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the IT Operations / IT Security Department within the Technology Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:
SYSTEM SECURITY ADMINISTRATOR
Ref: TECHNICAL-SSA-FEB 2012
Reporting to the Manager Systems Security; the holder of the position will plan/manage the execution of system Security related tasks within existing & new projects; Implement Security policies, standards and procedures; Provide technical security expertise and support to project teams to ensure the efficient use of systems and tools.
Key Responsibilities
- Security vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on IT Business Systems, Data and GSM networks;
- Minimize and mitigate risks introduced by existing and new information technologies and services ;
- Advice on mitigation and resolution to the technical resources;
- Implement Information Security Policies, Standards, Procedures & & Minimum Baseline Standards (aka Checklist/Guideline);
- Provide input to defining compliance and monitoring metrics for system Security;
- Liaise with Internal & External Auditors in the implementation of System Security audits to ensure that system audit scope will add value to the risk management process.
- Assist Information Custodians with the resolution of system audit findings. Provide a report detailing resolutions and get sign-offs from the system custodians;
- Provide feedback regarding progress made on previous system audits.
- Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot various system security systems including Content filters, Antivirus, Network and Host IDS/IPS;
- Ensure that all new content threats are addressed and Protect the environment from intrusions/hacks;
- Update the security technologies by installation of new signatures and patches;
- Information Security Research – ensure regular updates for all new threats to all technologies implemented in Safaricom (this includes exploits directed at GSM specific technologies);
- Design and advice on Security implementations for all new systems within the technical division;
- Design network security in new and existing networks;
- Participate in all technical projects and provide Security requirements in line with information security policies and Standard requirements.
- Build a security in-depth network and ensure the Firewalls, IPS/IDSs, Network authentication technologies are designed in line with Security best practices.
Minimum Requirements
- Formal 4 year Information Technology Degree from an acknowledged Tertiary Institution
- Minimum of 5 years System Security experience – in Penetration testing and Vulnerability assessments, IDS/Firewalls/VPN administration, Content filters, Security Scan tools, Network and Systems Administration ;
- Professional Information Security Qualification: CCSP/CISSP/CISM/CISA;
- Advanced Networking Competencies: CCNA/CCNP;
- Advanced understanding of the implementation of ISO27000, PCI DSS & COBIT;
- Experience in the use of vulnerability assessment tools;
- Experience in Microsoft & Unix Operating Systems;
- Advanced understanding of information security technologies such as Firewalls, Host and Network-based Intrusion Detection Systems, Antivirus, web & content filtering solutions, Network Access Control etc;
- Analytical and problem solving skills;
- Must be highly committed, self- motivated, confident, enthusiastic and have the ability to perform well under pressure;
- Excellent communication and Ability to work in a team.
If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below.
The deadline for application is Wednesday, 7th March 2012.
The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
Via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke
Location: Nairobi
Description:
Power Utility Engineer at Safaricom Ltd in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Career and Vacancies
We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Nairobi Regional Network Department within the Technology Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:
POWER UTILITY ENGINEER
REF: TECHNICAL-PUE-FEB 2012
Reporting to the Senior Manager-Implementation & Power Support; the holder of the position will be responsible for power connection and dimensioning for BTS sites within Safaricom and KPLC specifications and Safaricom CAPEX Budget.
Key Responsibility
- Oversee commercial power contractors during installation and commissioning of KPLC power lines;
- Verification of site power connection costs to ensure conformity to contract and actual scope;
- Coordinate power dimensioning for existing BTS sites required in optimization and upgrade projects;
- Ensure timely application for commercial power and approval by KPLC;
- Acceptance of all completed power works to ensure they satisfy all Safaricom requirements, KPLC’s Technical specifications, and are done in accordance with KPLC code of practice;
- Database management and administration.
- Continuous evaluation on the performance of the power contractors.
Minimum Requirements
- A Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineer with a bias in Power Systems;
- A minimum 2 years relevant experience in Electrical Power Installations, Switchgear, and Control systems part of which should be in power utility company;
- Electrical experience in a Telecommunications environment is an added advantage;
- Ability to work with minimal supervision;
- Project management skills;
- Excellent interpersonal and report writing skills.
If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below. The deadline for application is Wednesday, 7th March 2012.
The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
Via E-mail to
hr@safaricom.co.ke
CfC Life Financial Advisors Jobs
If you possess that winning streak, team up with us!
Who we are
CfC Life is a life insurance provider that has been providing relevant products to Kenyans for over 46 years. The company has assets of over Ksh. 13 Billion and continues to provide a wide range of insurance products including ordinary life, group life and pension.
At CfC Life we have restructured and revamped our sales team country wide to create a team of energized, motivated go-getters! and now we are looking for like-minded individuals to join us!
Our promise
- A flexible and enabling working environment with real opportunities to build a career and financial independence.
- An opportunity to earn commensurate to your efforts.
- Cutting edge training and development to keep you ahead of the game.
- Exciting products and services with a large untapped market.
Who we are looking for
Talent:
- Strong communication skills and a presentable appearance.
- Set financial goals and the persistence to achieve them.
- n excitement to meet new people and build strong, effective relationships and networks.
- Creative and able to expand beyond the horizon.
Skills and Knowledge:
- A Degree or Diploma in Social Sciences or a related course.
- A successful track record of selling in the financial services sector.
- An A/O level certificate with minimum grade of C/Division II or above.
If you think this is the perfect fit for you then please get in touch with us.
CfC Life House, Mamlaka Road,
P.O. Box 30364-00100, Nairobi
Tel: +254 20 2866000
Email: recruitment@cfclife.co.ke
Dynamic People Consulting is recruiting for one of its clients, Planning Interiors Ltd (PIL), the leading professional interior design consultancy in East Africa.
PIL is looking for a Senior Interior Designer who will work collaboratively with the Design Director in developing holistic design strategies for clients’ projects.
Key responsibilities:
* Receiving and evaluating briefs from the Projects Division;
* Co-conducting periodic site inspections to ensure design concepts translate into actual work;
* Participating in design, conceptualization and development;
* Participating in client relationship management;
* Collating, sourcing, assembling and presenting interior design images, visuals and materials to clients;
* Ensuring design themes are in keeping with cost and timeframes of the projects;
* Managing the Design process;
* Liaising with the projects division to ensure surveys are carried out correctly;
* Participating in setting out project programs in conjunction with Projects Division;
* Carrying out research on designs and collating information that is relevant to the project;
* Proactively seeing knowledge to stay informed of changes in design and stay abreast of industry trends.
The successful candidate should have the following qualifications:
* Bachelor of Arts Interior Design or Bachelor of Arts Graphic Design or Bachelor of Architecture, Master of Arts Interior Design;
* A minimum of 5 years relevant work experience;
* Possesses good conceptualization skills and the ability to develop design concepts into viable design solutions;
* Exhibited strong design flair, with passion for great design;
* Demonstrated a high level of initiative.
* Have great interest in creating a pleasant environment for leisure or work;
If you meet the above criteria, please email your CV to Dynamic People Consulting on: recruitment@dpckenya.com. Only qualified individuals will be contacted.
Treasury Operations Manager at Safaricom
Location: Nairobi
Description:
Treasury Operations Manager at Safaricom Ltd in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
We are pleased to announce the following vacancy within the Finance Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:
TREASURY OPERATIONS MANAGER
FIN_TOM 2012_
Reporting to the Senior Manager-Treasury and Tax, the job holder will be responsible for management of all Treasury operations including bank relationships and cash management; ensuring the company has the best banking products and services to meet its operational needs. The job holder will also oversee the Treasury back office operations.
The job holder’s key responsibilities will be to:
- Invest excess company’s funds to earn competitive returns and manage bank charges;
- Manage the company borrowings and ensure all finance costs and loan related covenants are honored;
- Cash management of Retail outlets by ensuring all sales are receipted and reconciled to daily bankings;
- Funding of all bank accounts as per company requirements including preparation of daily cash position for management;
- Manage Foreign exchange transactions with banks by assessing payment requirements and ensuring purchases are made at competitive rates;
- Manage the relationships with banks through participation in selection of core banking partners for various products/ services required by the business and agree KPIs between bank and the company in writing for delivery of these products/services;
- Maintain a first port of call liaison office to resolve all issues with the banks and escalate issues to higher level of management where their input is required.
Minimum Requirements:
- Honors degree from a recognized university in a business related field;
- At least one full professional qualification in accounting namely CPA, ACCA, CIMA or an equivalent
- 5-6 years accounting experience in a well run company;
- Strong corporate treasury career path within international companies;
- Understanding of the international financial reporting standards and their applications;
- Strong understanding of money markets and being able to relate the same to the company’s operations and opportunities;
- Hands on experience working with a computerized accounting system preferably with oracle applications;
- Understanding and enforcement of company approved authority transactions limits;
- Submission of accurate, timely and relevant information for statutory and internal audit purpose;
- Strong analytical skills and keen attention to details.
If you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, please send your resume and application letter indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title and Ref No to the address below by Thursday , 9th February 2012.
Senior Manager-Talent Acquisition,
Safaricom Limited,
Via email to: hr@safaricom.co.ke
Oracle Applications and Database Administrators Jobs in Kenya – Leading Local Financial Institution
1. Oracle Applications Administrator (Applications DBA)
He/She shall be charged with the responsibility of administering, managing and maintaining Oracle Applications installations.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Installation and configuration of all Oracle Applications environments
- Managing patches, upgrades, customizations, updates and Version Control of Oracle Applications Cloning of Oracle Applications Oracle Applications Concurrent Manager Administration; Forms/Report Servers Administration and Web Servers Administration (Oracle HTTPS Server and embedded Apache). Administration of all the Applications DBA (AD) utilities including adadmin, adpatch, adctrl etc
- Special application related regular and maintenance functions. Such as month end and period end functions.
- Oracle Applications Printer Configuration User Access Administration in Oracle Applications
- Providing technical support to business and application development teams; being the point of contact for Oracle Corporation.
- Age 35 years and below
- College degree in a relevant technical field (Computer Science majors preferred)
- Oracle DBA Certification.
- At least 2 years working experience in administering Oracle eBusiness Suite 11i/12.
- At least 2 years UNIX experience.
- Experience with Oracle application administration in high availability environments.
- Extensive knowledge of Oracle10g/11g database and application servers.
- UNIX System Administration qualification/experience specific to IBM AIX is an added advantage
- Excellent communication and organizational skills, and ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization Ability to work in large multi disciplinary teams.
The starting salary for this position will be Kshs 99,706.20.
Opportunity for career growth will be based on performance
2. Oracle Database Administrator
The ideal candidate must demonstrate ability to administer and maintain large database installations in a busy environment where security is of top priority.
Key Responsibilities and Work Experience
- Enterprise database server administration for 24/7 data availability of key systems.
- Assist in the selection, installation, qualification, testing, and validation of enterprise database systems and applications.
- Work closely with internal and external developers to develop and maintain custom and third-party database applications.
- Responsible for documenting all database installations and configurations.
- Design and develop databases, database users and database security and other database objects including stored procedures.
- Maintain version control of custom database objects and assist with the creation of entity relationship and modeling diagrams for new custom databases.
- Create and maintain jobs/scripts with automated scheduling and alerts, configuration and monitoring for all current and future databases.
- Responsible for monitoring the status of scheduled backups and database jobs.
- Responsible for database security and the analysis and application of database patches and upgrades to database servers and components.
- Optimization and performance tuning for all current and future databases and assisting the application team with application performance tuning.
- Work with the Information Security Office to ensure compliance.
- Participate in audits by maintaining the necessary logs and providing reports or extracts to the qualified resources as requested for the audits.
- Perform imports, exports and data conversion from one system to another as needed.
- Migrate between database platforms as necessary.
- Develop, implement and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for database administration including backup, restoration, administration, and disaster recovery.
- Participate in designing, setting up, implementing and testing business continuity and disaster recovery installations within the Bank.
- Performing capacity planning required creating and maintaining the databases while working closely with system administrators.
- Performing database re-organizations as required to assist performance and ensure maximum uptime of the database.
- Evaluating releases of Oracle and its tools, and third party products to ensure that the company is running the products that are most appropriate while working with the application developers and System administrators, to ensure that any new product usage or release upgrade takes place with minimal impact.
- Enforcing and maintaining database constraints to ensure integrity of the database.
- Administering all database objects, including tables, clusters, indexes, views, sequences, packages and procedures.
- Assisting with impact analysis of any changes made to the database objects.
- Troubleshooting problems regarding the databases, applications and development tools.
- Creating new database users as required.
- Manage sharing of resources amongst applications.
- Age 35 years and below
- College degree in a relevant technical field (Computer Science majors preferred)
- Oracle DBA Certification.
- At least 2 years UNIX experience
- At least 2 years of Oracle database administration in a UNIX environment. Experience with database administration in high availability environments.
- UNIX System Administration qualification/experience specific to IBM AIX is an added advantage
- Excellent communication and organizational skills, and ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization
- Ability to work in large multi disciplinary teams.
In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:
NMC Network Surveillance – Shift Technician
Ref: TECHNICAL_NMC-NS-ST_JAN 2012
Reporting to the Shift Support Team Manager; the holder of the position will ensure proper monitoring and detection of faults in the entire network coupled with timely and correct escalation to the various maintenance teams so as to meet the set network KPI’S.
Key Responsibilities
- Network element fault identification, diagnosis, reporting, follow-up & fault clearance.
- Proper fault escalation and network updates.
- Perform proper reaction time for faults in the network.
- Conduct proper 1st level fault clearance.
- Control of works orders execution and ensure network quality.
- NMC daily reports
- University degree in electrical/electronics with a bias in telecommunications or Computer science.
- Excellent communication and strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Good analytical skills, a team player, results oriented.
- Must have a flexible attitude to working times or arrangements.
- Must have a passion for serving others;.
- CCNA certification will be an added advantage.
Head of Litigation and Disputes at Kenya Ports Authority
Location: Mombasa
Description:
Head of Litigation and Disputes at Kenya Ports Authority in Mombasa – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
Kenya Ports Authority is one of the leading parastatals in the Country and a major facilitator of sea-borne trade within the East and Central African region. Due to the tremendous growth in business, the Authority is seeking to recruit qualified, highly motivated and experienced legal professionals with impeccable integrity to fill the following vacant positions in the Legal Services Division.
HEAD OF LITIGATION AND DISPUTES
Overall Objective
Reporting to the General Manager, Board and Legal Affairs, the Job Holder will be responsible for handling all litigation and dispute cases.
Key Responsibilities
The key responsibilities for this position will be:
- Managing the Litigation and Disputes function including coordinating & advising on insurance claims.
- Prosecuting and defending legal cases on behalf of the Authority.
- Defining and setting performance standards and working procedures for the department.
- Developing mentoring programmes for staff to enhance productivity and efficiency.
- Monitoring compliance with agreed systems and procedures to enhance efficient and effective prevention and execution of business risks.
- Preparation of the Departmental budget and financial control to contain expenditure within the authorized limits.
- Supervising external advocates.
- Advising Management and relevant departments on applicable laws and any changes thereof.
- Undertaking any other specialized duties assigned by an authorized officer.
Main Specification
An applicant for this position must have:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Law
- A Postgraduate Diploma in Law
- Possess a valid Practicing Certificate
- Ten (10) years experience in a busy Litigation Department dealing with dispute resolution and claims settlement.
Additional Skills required include:
- A Master’s Degree in Maritime or Commercial Law will be an added advantage
- Planning and organization skills.
- Good negotiation skills.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
If you meet the above requirements, please apply in confidence enclosing your curriculum vitae containing an e-mail address, day time telephone number, qualifications, experience, present position, current remuneration, names and addresses of three referees and copies of certificates and testimonials to:-
The Managing Director
Kenya Ports Authority
P.O. Box 95009 -80104
Mombasa
Any application received after 10th February, 2012 will be time barred.
Who we are
CfC Life is a life insurance provider that has been providing relevant products to Kenyans for over 46 years. The company has assets of over Ksh. 13 Billion and continues to provide a wide range of insurance products including ordinary life, group life and pension.
At CfC Life we have restructured and revamped our sales team country wide to create a team of energized, motivated go-getters! and now we are looking for like-minded individuals to join us!
Our promise
- A flexible and enabling working environment with real opportunities to build a career and financial independence.
- An opportunity to earn commensurate to your efforts.
- Cutting edge training and development to keep you ahead of the game.
- Exciting products and services with a large untapped market.
Talent:
- Strong communication skills and a presentable appearance.
- Set financial goals and the persistence to achieve them.
- An excitement to meet new people and build strong, effective relationships and networks.
- Creative and able to expand beyond the horizon.
- A Degree or Diploma in Social Sciences or a related course.
- A successful track record of selling in the financial services sector.
- An A/O level certificate with minimum grade of C/Division II or above.
Program Assistants at African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC)
Location: Nairobi
URL: http://www.aphrc.org
Description:
Program Assistants at African Population and Health Research Center in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
PROGRAM ASSISTANTS
The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is an international non-profit, non-governmental organization that carries out policy relevant research on population, health, education and development issues facing sub-Saharan Africa. The Center seeks to recruit two Program Assistants, one will be based in the Operations Division and the other in the Research Division.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the Division Leader’s office and respond to queries in his/her absence;
- Schedule appointments for the Division Leader and other members of the team as necessary;
- Review mails, respond to routine enquiries and draft responses for the division;
- Manage meetings of the division, including preparing documentation and taking minutes as necessary;
- Identify action points during meetings and follow up with the concerned parties to ensure that action is taken;
- Maintain an effective record and filing system for contacts, project activities, correspondences, and documents for quick and easy reference;
- Develop schedules and analysis to help review products from various units within the division;
- Ensure confidentiality of information in Division Leader’s office;
- Provide support in formatting of reports;
- Assist in proposal development process taking responsibility for administrative sections of proposals developed within the division and ensuring all application requirements are met;
- Assist in reviewing fee notes and organizing for contract preparations within the Division;
- Manage conference and workshop logistics by preparing draft budgets, making travel and hotel bookings, sending invitations, preparing workshop materials and arranging for per diems;
- Assist with division financial management, including assisting with monitoring of the division budget expenditure;
- Maintain grant reporting schedules of the division in the Project Management System (PMS) and follow-up on project reports to ensure submission by due dates;
- Help in monitoring project implementation including review of burn rates on the online management accounting system and seeking from the division teams the rationale for projects that are delayed;
- Maintain an effective record and filing system for contacts, donor correspondences and related documents; and
- Support where appropriate in the planning and execution of the identified fundraising campaigns.
Essential Skills
- First degree in commerce, business administration or the social sciences;
- 3 years of relevant experience in a busy office, preferably an NGO;
- Good planning, financial and organizational skills;
- Good computer skills;
- Excellent communication skills in English (both written and verbal). Knowledge of French will be an added advantage; and
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
Desirable Skills:
- Time management, with multiple priorities;
- Detail oriented, discreet, tactful, courteous;
- Ability to work independently, set priorities, juggle tasks, meet deadlines;
- Initiative and innovation in assessing situations, troubleshooting, conflict resolution, teambuilding; and
- Some basic qualification in accountancy is desired for the operations division.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply enclosing a detailed CV, quoting current and expected salary and providing contact details of three referees to the address below by 20th January, 2012.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
The position will be for an initial period of 3 years and is renewable based on performance.
Please indicate the position you are applying for including preferred division on the envelop or on the subject line for those applying by email (jobs@aphrc.org).
The Human Resources Officer
African Population and Health Research Center
P.O. Box 10787-00100 GPO, Nairobi
Deputy Director Strategy and Change at Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS)
Location: Nairobi
Description:
Deputy Director Strategy & Change at Kenya Wildlife Service in Nairobi – kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is a State Corporation whose responsibility is to manage and conserve wildlife in Kenya. The Service seeks to recruit dynamic, innovative and experienced individuals to fill the following positions at its Headquarters.
DEPUTY DIRECTOR STRATEGY & CHANGE
JG”2”
One (1) Post
Reporting to the Director, the position holder will work across the divisions and on a corporate level, advising, leading and supporting strategy development, implementation, strategy performance monitoring and reporting, service improvement and change management initiatives.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Working with stakeholders to manage strategy changes
- Working collaboratively with the supervisory team to develop and implement business strategy ensuring key deliverables are met
- Providing support in translating forecasts into operational plans and targets
- Continually reviewing and aligning the Planning & Strategy structure to deliver cost effective performance and drive continuous improvement and increased productivity
- Maintain effective corporate intelligence.
- Leads the departments within the Division: Marketing, Corporate communications and Quality Assurance.
Job Requirements
- MBA degree with a bias in Strategic Management and Organizational Development from a recognized institution.
- Experience in formulating and driving long term strategic plans, strategies and roadmaps.
- Experience of leading, managing, motivating and developing teams to achieve business objectives
- At least five (5) years’ experience in a Management position.
- Strong business acumen.
- Possession of valid Certificate of Good Conduct obtained from the CID
Interested and suitably qualified individuals should forward their applications enclosing copies of their academic and professional certificates, copy of ID card, detailed CV indicating work experience, current remuneration and employer, daytime telephone contact – both office and mobile, names, addresses and emails of three (3) referees, to reach the undersigned not later than 19th January, 2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Director
Kenya Wildlife Service
P. O. Box 40241 – 00100
Nairobi.
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