Vacancies in Hotel, United Kingdom!
Local: Coworth park hotel
Descri??o:
CoWorth Park Hotel United Kingdom, is using this medium to announce the job vacancies in the establishment created as a result of the retirement of some of our staffs. Below is a broad overview of job Positions and Basic Monthly Salary Scale paid in Great Britain Pounds.
Chefs……………..£2500
Supervisors…………£3500
Receptionist……… £3000
Drivers……………£2200
Car Washers…………… £2000
Gardeners……………£2000
Security Officials………….£2500
Gatekeeper and Cleaners…………£2000
Web Managers/Developers……….£3500
Bar Attendants/Waiters/Waitresses………£2800
Generator Engineer………………………..£4000
Essential skills and knowledge required
———————————————
Confidence to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to work to deadlines and targets
Ability to work quickly, flexibly, effectively and positively in response to requests made at short notice.
Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications especially Word, Power Point, Explorer and Excel.
Ability to undertake training needed in order to fulfill the changing requirements of the job.
Strong inter-personal skills
Ability to be discrete and maintain high levels of confidentiality.
Other Requirements
———————–
Diploma or Degree holder
Interested Applicants, please send us your CV, passport photo, availability date and your Targeted Job Title(s): and indicate if you are willing to relocate to the United Kingdom for review.
For More Inquire call: +447024094839 or email coworthparkhotel@rocketmail.com
Regards.
Recruiting Manager.
CoWorth Park Hotel.
Location: Nairobi
Description:
Customer Service Officer at Nyati Sacco Society in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
Nyati Sacco Society Ltd is a fast growing co-op society drawing its membership of over 14,500 from G4S Kenya Ltd, Tandu Security, Google Kenya, United Nations Office for Somalia, Wells Fargo Security, among other major security and courier companies in Kenya. We seek to recruit dynamic and result oriented professionals to fill the following positions below. The persons should have strong IT skills with excellent command of MS Office suite packages and ability to quickly learn and work with a SACCO management software. Excellent communication and analytical skills with track record of ability to meet strict reporting deadlines. Dedicated to implementing the overall business development strategy of the Sacco.
CUSTOMER SERVICE OFFICER – REF. NY01 – 13
The role involves attending to and ensuring efficient and prompt handling of customer inquiries, questions, problems solving and other matters relating to service delivery at our Sacco Office.
The Officer will be reporting to the General Manager
Responsibilities:
- Develop a customer service policy for the organization.
- Ensure efficient and prompt handling of all Customers’ inquiries / complaints whether relayed by phone, letter, e-mail or in person
- Compile periodic customer relationship management reports for use by the management In decision making
- In conjunction with HR, train, supervise and manage all customer service agents.
- Keep a log of customer complaints and follow up on their resolution.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Social sciences with a bias in sales & marketing or customer service management
- Overall understanding el the industry and commercial market within which the business operates
- Proven track record and minimum 3 years’ experience m a corporate or commercial environment
- Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed targets
Interested but qualified candidates should submit their application letter, updated C.V and copies of certificates and testimonials to be received not later than 2411 April 2013.
The envelope should be dearly marked with the Ref. of position being applied.
Applications to be emailed or addressed to:
The General Manager
P.O. Box 7601 – 00200,
Nairobi
Email: jobs.opportunity@nyatisacco.com
Location: Nairobi
Description:
Customer Service Assistant at Nyati Sacco Society in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
Nyati Sacco Society Ltd is a fast growing co-op society drawing its membership of over 14,500 from G4S Kenya Ltd, Tandu Security, Google Kenya, United Nations Office for Somalia, Wells Fargo Security, among other major security and courier companies in Kenya. We seek to recruit dynamic and result oriented professionals to fill the following positions below. The persons should have strong IT skills with excellent command of MS Office suite packages and ability to quickly learn and work with a SACCO management software. Excellent communication and analytical skills with track record of ability to meet strict reporting deadlines. Dedicated to implementing the overall business development strategy of the Sacco.
CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSISTANT – REF. NY02-13
The officer will be reporting to the Customer service Officer
Responsibilities:
- Ensure efficient and prompt handling of all Customers’ inquiries / complaints whether relayed by phone, letter, e-mail or in person
- Manage the Front Office desk ensuring prompt response to walk – in customers and visitors
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Skills
- A diploma or degree qualification in customer service management or a related field
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in customer service related duties
Interested but qualified candidates should submit their application letter, updated C.V and copies of certificates and testimonials to be received not later than 2411 April 2013.
The envelope should be dearly marked with the Ref. of position being applied.
Applications to be emailed or addressed to:
The General Manager
P.O. Box 7601 – 00200,
Nairobi
Email: jobs.opportunity@nyatisacco.com
Security Advisor at Newport Africa
Location: Nairobi
Description:
Security Advisor at Newport Africa in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
Newport Africa is seeking highly skilled and internationally experienced senior line managers with a background and expertise within the security sector for the position of Security Advisor in Kenya.
SECURITY ADVISOR
- The ideal candidates will have spent a minimum of 10 years serving with the military, police force or international organisations in a security role.
- The candidates must have experience working internationally with personnel and organisations at the operational level and must have a strong command of both written and spoken English.
- The candidate will be comfortable presenting complex briefs and security solutions at Country, Senior Management level and must be computer literate to International Computer Driving License (ICDL) standard or equivalent.
- They should be fully conversant with writing complex reports, security plans, routine operational orders and both risk assessments and risk management plans.
- The candidate must show proven international experience in liaison and work with government agencies and administrators and will be a focal point between the client and such agencies and support.
- Competent use of satellite communications, radio networks and satellite tracking systems is highly desirable.
- Above all, the candidate must have the experience, knowledge and gravitas to develop and present security solutions to Client Senior Management and achieve success.
The role of the Security Advisor may also involve the management of security and logistics for international corporations operating in remote and hostile environments. Duties will include the assessment of security requirements for field and logistics convoys and coordination of the required local security forces. The Advisor will advise on day-to-day protection, not only of camps, but mobile units and operational field teams. The Advisor will be required to develop Security and Emergency Response plans and must be comfortable working with infrequent and often minimal direction.
An attractive package is offered dependant on skills, experience & qualifications.
If you are the safe pair of hands that we are looking for and would be interested in joining our team in this senior role please email your CV, by 5th April 2013 to hr@newportafrica.com
ONLY short listed candidates will be contacted.
Location: Nairobi
Description:
Records Assistant I at Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
The Ethics Anti Corruption Commission (EACC) is established under Section 3 of the Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission Act No. 22 of 2011, pursuant to article (79) of the Constitution of Kenya. The Mandate of the Commission is to combat and prevent corruption through law enforcement, preventive measures, education and promotion of standards and best practices of Integrity, Ethics and Anti-Corruption. The Commission invites applications from suitable persons to fill the following positions; Senior Officer Security, Administration Officer II – (Transport and Logistics), Legal Clerks and Records Assistant I.
RECORDS ASSISTANT I – EACC “9”
Ref: EACC/IAT/4
Reporting to the Principal Forensic Investigator through the Senior Forensic Investigator, the officer will be responsible for investigations files, records and exhibits.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Safe custody and management of investigation files and exhibits
- Registration and maintenance of a register of investigation files and cases in court
- Tracking and updating status of investigation and court files
- Preparing and providing periodic reports and statistics of investigations and court cases.
Qualifications:
- A Higher Diploma in records management, with degree holders having an added advantage
- Minimum of 5 years experience in records management preferably in a public sector institution
- Experience in managing records of investigative nature will be an added advantage.
Terms and Requirements for employment
- Employment will initially be on contract terms, for a period of four (4) years renewable upon satisfactory performance
- Competitive/attractive remuneration packages will be offered
- Applicants must be of outstanding honesty and integrity, and should be willing to be subjected to a security vetting process
- Applicants must be computer-literate to be able to work in a highly computerized environment
- Applicants MUST quote the reference number for the position applied for on the application letter and envelope
- Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
Only candidates who meet the set criteria should submit applications together with their updated curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials including details of day time contacts, current and expected remuneration, notice period required to take up appointment, names and contacts of three referees and addressed to the Secretary/ Chief Executive Officer at the address below; so as to reach him not later than 12th April 2013.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
The Secretary/Chief Executive Officer
Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
P.O. Box 61130 00200
Nairobi
Latest NGO Careers Kenya 2013
NGO Jobs In Kenya
Regional Safety & Security Advisor
IRC’s International Programs provides relief, rehabilitation, and development programming for refugees, internally displaced persons and those affected by conflict in 23 countries worldwide in five regional entities.
IRC’s programs cover a broad range of sectors, including health, protection, children affected by war, unaccompanied minors, water and sanitation, infrastructure rehabilitation, community development,
education, and emergency response and assistance. Security is a critical component and challenge for nearly all of IRC’s Country Programs impacting staff and effective program implementation.
Position Purpose:
The Regional Safety and Security Advisor for Horn and East Africa and Zimbabwe reduces the vulnerability of IRC staff and programs to the threats and dangers in the IRC security environment, serving as a technical resource to field staff – providing training opportunities, guidelines, timely advisory information and technical support. The RSSA will report to the Regional Director HEAZ.
Scope of Work:
The Regional Safety and Security Advisor for Horn and East Africa and Zimbabwe is a key member of IRC’s regional management team and of the Safety and Security Advisory Unit at IPD.
He/she will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and will have primary responsibility for the region, which currently consists of: Kenya, Somalia, Chad, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Uganda and Zimbabwe.
The RSSA will work with the country team to ensure that organizational security policies and procedures are responsive to the context, adequate and known to staff, provisional security measures are maintained, as well as current and appropriate.
Additionally, the RSSA will conduct training on site for both security staff and others through which the different IRC field offices can develop appropriate security plans and training for their staff.
He/she will provide expert security advice to all levels of IRC staff in the mentioned region, focusing on awareness, planning, practice, management and training in security management.
He/she will assess insecure operating environments, recommend action and support the implementation of security management plans and provide follow-up on IRC security policies and reporting systems thus enabling better programming and support to the beneficiaries.
The RSSA will need to be aware of early warning advisories affecting security situations, and also will travel regularly and maintain a contextual knowledge of the designated portfolio.
Crucially, the RSSA will mentor and build IRC national staff counterpart capacities to operate more effectively and contribute to reducing IRC’s operational vulnerabilities.
Essential Job Functions and Objectives
Field Security Management Planning
Ensure each Country Program in the portfolio has current, adequate security management plans on file in New York and that each plan is revised at least once per year.
Provide written feedback to field offices as they develop or revise their security plans.
Request plan revisions when there is a significant change in the security environment.
Assist country programs in developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) in the areas of operational (administrative, procurement, vehicle management, house and office) and Financial (e.g. safe usage, bank withdrawals, cash handling) safety and security management.
Security Orientation & Training:
Ensure that each new employee – international or national – receives appropriate security orientation within 72 hours of arrival in the field.
Provide a framework for field security orientations and ensure that IRC Connect security information is up-to-date and utilized.
Through close complementary liaison with the IPD Safety and Security Advisory (SSA) Unit, HR NY and each Country HR and Administrative teams, assure each new international employee receives an appropriate security briefing packet and, when possible, a briefing on personal security, IRC security policies and the relevant national security management plan.
Create, along with the IPD SSA Unit, a security training program that reaches a maximum number of national and international staff.
Keep useful records on staff training and report at least annually on training performed at all levels.
Assist field offices in arranging ad hoc security training workshops
Assist as requested in selection processes for international and national security staff.
Advisory & monitoring services:
Monitor all communications from the field related to security incidents and planning and provide timely feedback to questions raised from the field.
Make a minimum of 1 visit per year to each country in the region to monitor security preparedness and field training. Provide a follow-up report with clear recommendations after each visit.
Together with the Regional Safety and Security Advisors, develop and sustain a database of security incidents.
Generate monthly activity reports on security, including database analyses, new threats, responses and vulnerabilities and any relevant lessons learned from security and safety incidents.
Maintain the network of IRC Security Focal Points at each IRC Country Office and conduct quarterly update calls with DRDO and security focal points.
Liaison and Networking:
Monitor and provide support and reporting on any NGO filed security initiatives as required.
Identify, create and maintain a network with INGO/UN and other security specialists suitable for the region.
Facilitate regional NGO security coordination through networking, collaboration and coordination with humanitarian actors.
Regional Context Analysis and early warning:
Provide credible information and contextual analysis of localized and regional security situations and incidents along with appropriate advice to IRC managers.
Understand the salient issues for the region country programs and update CDs and RDS as the contexts dictate as part of a regional early warning system.
Field Security Assessments:
Conduct field security assessments examining IRC staff, assets, compounds, residences, field sites and projects and compile a report with recommendations.
Emergency Response and Crisis Management:
As required, support and advise the Regional Director, the DRDO HEAZ, Country Directors and Senior Managers during humanitarian or security/safety emergencies, serving on a Senior Management Crisis Team.
Assist with the security component (situation analysis and background information, security assessments) of the Emergency Response Team deployments in the region.
Qualifications:
Education: University/Masters degree in security management, international affairs or similar
Work experience
A minimum of 5 years of non-profit or NGO work experience within international humanitarian assistance programs with demonstrated capabilities in planning, organizing and executing security operations in the field.
A police/military experience in peace-keeping settings an asset.
Understanding of humanitarian principles, codes of conduct and ideally, specific sub-sector work linked to NGO field operations contexts.
Languages:
English Fluency; French desirable.
Other skills
Advanced level knowledge of communications technology, including VHF, HF radio systems, satellite communications, cell phone mediums, etc.
Effective people management skills: a leader’s ability to guide staff and promote productivity in a pleasant work environment.
Substantial and documented, prior experience as a trainer and training skills – the ability to develop, implement, facilitate and impart learning to a wide range of audiences.
Ability to gain a precise understanding of the various local, regional, country and international policies, operational positions and interactions, providing clear dynamic briefings and analysis of given and unfolding security and political situations when they occur.
How to apply:
Please apply online: http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&rid=8762
Technician Employment Jobs Kenya
My company is in need of a technician.
The Job Description is:
Main purpose of a technician is to carry out site survey, design and install safety and security systems.
Responsibilities
He/she is also directly involved in the commissioning and hand over of safety and security system projects.
Installation of fire alarm systems and firefighting equipment, electric fences, intruder alarms, CCTV
and access control systems.
Trouble shooting and repair of safety and security systems or equipment’s before they are installed.
Servicing and maintenance of fire alarm systems, firefighting equipment, electric fences, intruder alarms, CCTV and access control systems.
Carrying out site survey.
Carrying out new installations of fire protection products and other security related products.
Offering technical support to both internal and external customers related to safety and security products.
Training of customers and internal staff on fire safety
At least one and a half years’ experience.
Email a copy of you CV and Cover letter to finance@sharpalarmsltd.com.
Security Officer at Mumiflora/Baraka Roses
Location: Ol Kalau
Description:
Security Officer at Mumiflora/Baraka Roses in Ol Kalau – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
SECURITY OFFICER – BR/TOR/2013/SEC/03
Reporting to the Director & HR Manager, the incumbent should have the following qualifications:-
- At least three years’ experience as an inspector of police in the Criminal Investigations Department.
- Should possess at least a diploma in security Management or its equivalent.
- Must be a trained police investigator
- Be physically fit and of reasonable height desirable for the role of a Security Officer
- Be able to demonstrate that he/she has no past criminal record by producing the Kenya Police Certificate of Good Conduct
- Be able to produce a minimum of two referees letters from traceable referees who will be contacted as part of our new employee screening process
- Be the holder of a Kenyan National ID Card which is not defaced in any way.
- Should be between the age of 30 to 40 years
Role Responsibility:
- Provide protective security at various sites in line with established operating procedures for Company.
- Ensure proper documentation of site occurrence book and handover notes at all times in line with established procedures
- Provide immediate and accurate feedback regarding site incidents and occurrences and make initial incident reports
- Able to lead a team, plan and schedule assignments & identify training needs
- Protecting company property
- Supervising subordinates working under him or her.
- Liaising with external security forces (police and Provincial Administration)
- Participating in preparing security budgets
- Any other duties as may be varied from time to time depending on the requirements of each particular assignment
If you meet the above requirements, submit your application to the email address below by 29th March 2013.
Please include a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant certificates, testimonials, current pay and daytime telephone contact and email address.
All applications should be in soft and sent; recuitment@barakaroses.com
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
HR Manager
Mumiflora/Baraka Roses Limited,
Email address; recuitment@barakaroses.com
1000′s of Jobs to be Created in New Devolved Units
You can bet that there will be thousands of jobs opportunities created as the country goes through the devolved government transitions.
Thousands of jobs are said will be up for grabs once board of directors to manage new cities, municipalities and towns are constituted.
Under the new framework, 1000 jobs will be up for grabs for Kenyans in different sectors.
Transition Authority chairman says that anyone interested in joining the board of directors should
meet certain qualifications.
The new directors must be from diverse backgrounds such as business professionals, informal sector and neighbourhood associations. The board of directors will consist of not more than 11 members, six of whom shall be appointed through a competitive process.
Other jobs to be created in the urban framework include: secretaries, consultants, drivers, tea girls, messengers, security guards, revenue collectors, city managers, administrators and garbage collectors.
Kenyans are still angling for various positions to be created once a new government takes over.
Security Group Africa Jobs Kenya
Latest Security Jobs in Kenya 2013
Security Group Africa
Radio Room Controllers – 8 Posts
The successful candidates will have the task of ensuring all alarm activations received in the control room are attended to by the response vehicles in an efficient manner.
Key Responsibilities
Control of vehicle movements and logging of occurrences in the occurrence book.
Handling and responding all communication in the control room.
Registering of all clients complaints in relevant registers.
Key Attributes
Minimum K.C.S.E C plain or equivalent.
Good oral and written communication skills.
At least five years experience in the security industry with a minimum of three years in a busy control room.
Must be computer literate.
Must have good decision making skills and be a person of a high level of integrity
Must know the ICAO phonetic alphabet and understand radio protocols.
Must be able to read a map and understand coordinate systems.
Must be a person of high levels of integrity.
Those who meet the above requirements should apply to The Human Resource Manager, Security Group Kenya Limited using Mail address info@securitygroupke.com.
The application to reach on or before 22nd March 2013.
Logistics Careers Kenya 2013
Job Title : Stores Assistant
Reporting : Senior Accountant
Role Objective
Our Client is an ICT firm specializing in; Audio Visual, Multiuser computing, Unified Communication, Plantronics headsets, Network Solutions and Security Solutions seeks to recruit Stores Assistant who will assist in executing store sales and operational goals. The candidate is responsible for modelling and acting in accordance with high standards and guiding principles. The position holder will work closely
with and in conjunction with the Customer Service Coordinators, Office Administrators, Procurement Officers and Operations Manager in ensuring adequate management of materials and material flow to support those operations.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Storerooms organization, layout and capacity management
Review the daily organization and operation of the storerooms, ensuring that the storeroom is fully capable and functional in its layout and capacity to adequately support the material needs of maintenance and company operations.
2. Receipt of Incoming Materials
Receipt of incoming material shipments, verifying that appropriate receipt and Quality Control (QC) inspections are completed in a timely manner and appropriate Client Relationship Management System (CRM) transactions are made to complete the receiving process.
3. Storage of Materials
Ensure that materials in the storerooms are stored properly, inspected and cared for through general material handling and warehousing principles. Ensures effective utilization of Lay-up Maintenance and Shelf-Life Programs, participates in the accomplishment of Inventory Cycle Counts and Physical Inventories, Root Cause Analysis and Accuracy.
4. Storerooms Security
Oversee storerooms security through continuous monitoring of the security program, frequent review of physical security measures, and recommends modifications to the program as required.
5. Staging and Delivery of Materials
Facilitate staging and kitting of materials to support customer service and maintenance work orders and planning, timely delivery of materials to clients or maintenance sites, preparations for shipment of items as required, and preparation of materials for processing to scrap.
6. Shipping of Materials
Facilitate the packaging and completion of required documentation to support shipping of materials from the company to vendor shops or manufacturer repair facilities.
7. Obsolescence
Monitor obsolete and non-moving materials to identify and recommend items for disposition.
Facilitate the preparation of items as required for sale, return, or scrapping.
8. Client Relationship Management System (CRM)
Facilitate all operations in the CRM to ensure proper entry of each transaction representing receipt, issue, movement, shipment and handling of materials.
9. KPI’s
Measure, track and monitor all assigned Storeroom KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators).
10. Training
Arrange and schedule regular training for stores personnel. Conduct On-the-Job training as necessary to maintain personnel proficiency in stores operations.
11. Housekeeping
Participate in maintaining a clean and organized Storeroom as well as any point-of-use inventory storage areas.
Manage records created and received in compliance with the Company’s’
Record Management Policy and Procedures.
12. Safety, Quality & Environment
Comply with all relevant safety, quality, health and environmental procedures to ensure a healthy and safe work environment.
13. Related assignments
Perform other related duties or assignment as directed.
Skills and Knowledge Requirement
• Materials Handling experience commensurate with duties and responsibilities of the position
• Easy to contact and to communicate and work with
• Exhibits a sense of urgency when necessary
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to issue and explain good instructions
• Working knowledge of computer systems, ability to learn CRM input, retrieval and use
• Understanding of the proper use of Work Orders, priorities and schedules
• Experiential knowledge of FIFO (First in First out) inventory management
• Experiential knowledge of the ABC stock classification system
• Ability to work in a team environment, fully supporting the goals and objectives of the maintenance and operations efforts
Desirable
Diploma in Purchasing & Supplies or a Minimum 5 years’
Stores Management experience.
Physical Demands
Ability to pick up and walk 50 feet with 50 pounds weight and put it down gently.
Disclaimer
Candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements stated above need not apply.
ONLY candidates fulfilling the requirements of the positions should email their application together with a detailed and updated CV, indicating your availability, expected and current salary via email to:therecruiter@dafinaconsultants.com
On the Subject line clearly indicate “Stores Assistant”. Deadline for application is 28th March 2013.
ICT Firm Accountant Jobs Kenya
Accountant Job Vacancies in Kenya 2013
Job Title: Accountant
Reports To: Senior Accountant
Role Objective
Our Client is an ICT firm specializing in; Audio Visual, Multiuser computing, Unified Communication, Plantronics headsets, Network Solutions and Security Solutions seeks to recruit an accountant to help in applying accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements and ensure appropriate accounting
control procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Financial accounts, budgeting and forecasting
Produce monthly financial accounts in the approved format;
Provide budget holders with financial information which meets their needs;
Facilitate the preparation of the annual budget and update forecasts as necessary.
2. Financial and regulatory reporting
Prepare statutory accounts for the Companies, in the appropriate format;
Liaise with external auditors;
Ensure all regulatory and other returns are prepared and submitted timely.
3. Financial transactions
Ensure the efficient processing of all financial transactions, including invoicing and collection of moneys due;
Ensure that all money received in and paid out is correctly allocated;
Ensure the purchase ledger is maintained, with accurate coding, and that suppliers are paid in a timely manner;
Ensure the bank and other control accounts are reconciled monthly.
4. Cash flow
Manage banking arrangements under the direction of the Chief Accountant;
Maintain a daily cash flow schedule and produce regular cash flow reports;
5. Systems and IT
Continue the development and implementation of financial systems;
With the assistance of the IT department, maintain software used in financial and payroll administration.
6. Taxation
Prepare monthly and quarterly VAT returns;
Involve and instruct external tax consultants when necessary.
7. Inventory
Maintaining proper reporting and financial controls; and
Ensuring adherence to all practices and policies required to meet these objectives.
Skills Set Needed
Project Management and Audit Reviews
Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
Knowledge of finance principles
Knowledge of financial reporting
Proficiency in relevant accounting software
Team management skills.
Technical accounting skills
Excellent planning and organizing skills
Scheduling and monitoring skills
Excellent communication skills
Problem analysis and problem-solving skills
Desirable
Bachelors Degree in Commerce / Business Management / Economics
Minimum 2 years’ experience
General Accounting experience.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA K) or its equivalent.
Disclaimer: Candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements stated above need not apply.
ONLY candidates fulfilling the requirements of the positions should email their application together with a detailed and updated CV, indicating your availability, expected and current salary via email to: philip@dafinaconsultants.com
On the Subject line clearly indicate “ACCOUNTANT”.
Deadline for application is 22nd March 2013.
Latest IT Job Openings in Kenya
IT Jobs Openings in Kenya 2013
Job Title: Information Technology Manager
Reporting: Chief Operations Officer
Role Objective
Our Client is an ICT firm specializing in; Audio Visual, Multiuser computing, Unified Communication, Plantronics headsets, Network Solutions and Security Solutions seeks to recruit an information Technology Manager who will be in charge of technology deployment as well as deal with Internal and External customers to improve business profitability.
The position holder will also oversee the company’s technology budget and also manage the people who install and service the technology.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Manage information technology and computer systems
Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of information systems and electronic data processing (EDP) & Management Information Systems (MIS).
Develop and implement policies and procedures for electronic data processing, Management Information Systems (MIS) and computer systems operations and development
Meet with managers to discuss system requirements, specifications, costs and timelines
Participate in the hiring of management information systems personnel and contractors to design, develop, implement, operate and administer computer and telecommunications software, networks and information systems.
Control the computer systems budgets and expenditures
2. Ensure technology is accessible and equipped with current hardware and software
Troubleshoot hardware, software and network operating system
Be familiar with all hardware and software
Be familiar with network operating system
Provide orientation to new users of existing technology
Train staff about potential uses of existing technology
Train staff about new and potential use
Provide individual training and support on request
Provide recommendations about accessing information and support
Maintain current and accurate inventory of technology hardware, software resources
3. Monitor and maintain technology to ensure maximum access
Troubleshoot all technology issues.
Maintain log and/or list of required repairs and maintenance.
Make recommendations about purchase of technology resources.
Research current and potential resources and services.
Provide network access to all staff and students.
Install work stations.
Connect and set up hardware.
Load all required software.
Provide network accounts and passwords as required.
Monitor security of all technology.
Install and maintain Foolproof and passwords.
Input and maintain IP addresses.
Advise staff of security breach and/or change in password or security status.
Ensure installation of lock out programs.
Identify and prepare hardware for disposal when appropriate.
Ensure hardware is stripped and secured before disposal.
4. Perform other related duties or as assigned.
Key attributes
Honest and trustworthy
Respectful
Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
Flexible
Strong customer service orientation.
Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
Good written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language.
Highly self motivated and directed.
Keen attention to detail.
Team-oriented and skilled in working within a collaborative environment
Working Knowledge of the following I.T Disciplines is Required:
Computer hardware and software systems and programs
Computer networks, network administration and network installation
Computer troubleshooting
Computer viruses and security
E-mail and internet programs
An understanding of the current economic, cultural and political environment
Project Management and Audit Reviews
Servers and Networking Systems Design and Integration
Switching and Routing
Products Knowledge
Servers Installation & Configuration.
Skills Set Needed
Management and supervisory skills
Ability to install and administer computer hardware, software and networks
Team building skills
Analytical and problem solving skills
Decision making skills
Effective verbal, presentation and listening communications skills
Effective written communications skills
Computer skills including the ability to operate computerized accounting, spreadsheet, word-processing, graphics and website development programs at a highly proficient level
Stress management skills
Time management skills
Desirable
Bachelors Degree in Business Information Technology / Telecommunication and Information
Technology / Computer Engineering / Computer science
Higher National Diploma in Information Technology
Minimum 3 years’ Information technology industry experience.
Extensive certification in Professional Information Technology courses.
Disclaimer: Candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements stated above need not apply.
ONLY candidates fulfilling the requirements of the positions should email their application together with a detailed and updated CV, indicating your availability, expected and current salary via email to: philip@dafinaconsultants.com
On the Subject line clearly indicate “I.T Manager”.
Deadline for application is 22nd March 2013.
Location: Nairobi
Description:
IT Security Analyst at British-American Investments Company (Britam) in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
British-American Investments Company (Kenya) Ltd. (Britam) is one of East Africa’s leading financial services provider, offering life insurance, health insurance and property/casualty insurance products as well as unit trust, asset management and property investment. The company is listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. As part of our growth strategy and to strengthen the team to achieve our ambitious performance objectives, we are seeking to fill the following positions with individuals who are proactive, self driven and who can apply their knowledge, diligence, and experience to contribute to the achievement of our mission which is to provide outstanding financial services to our customers.
IT SECURITY ANALYST – REF: BAG/IT/11
Nature and Scope of Work
Reporting to the Manager IT Security, the incumbent will be responsible for the design, implementation and management of information security policies, standards and procedures. The job holder is also responsible for the selection of appropriate security solutions, and oversight of any vulnerability audits and assessments.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensuring authorised access by investigating improper access, revoking access, reporting violations, monitoring information requests and recommending improvements
- Research, identification and implementation of new IT security solutions
- Performing computer and/or network security vulnerability assessments and scans to identify evaluate and mitigate security risks, threats and vulnerabilities.
- Audit (SAS70 & PCI) systems to ensure compliance with mandated policies
- Reviews log files across the network.
- Monitor and maintain security systems in accordance with corporate policies investigate security violations and breaches and report such violations as necessary.
- Developing security awareness by providing orientation, educational programs, and on-going communication.
- Coordinate the Disaster Recovery, business continuity planning and regular quality assurance and testing.
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
- Degree in Computer Science/Technology Management
- Knowledge in software, Hardware, Systems Administration, Network Technology
- Professional Information Security qualifications: CISM/CISA/GIAC
- 2+ years of experience in network, server or application security positions
- 2 + years Information Security & Compliance experience – in penetration testing and vulnerability assessments, IDS/Firewalls/VPN Administration, content filters, Security scan tools, Network and Systems Administration
- Experience and expertise with ethical hacking, firewall and intrusion detection/prevention technologies, secure coding practices and threat modeling
- Must have good working experience and knowledge of Windows and Unix/Linux operating systems
- Knowledge and understanding of the implementation of COBIT & ISO17799
- Experience in designing and delivering employee security awareness training.
- Strong understanding of IP, TCP/IP, and other network administration protocols.
- Experience with network device IOS installation, configuration and backup and restoration
Key Skills/Specialization: CISM, CISA
How to apply:
Please visit http://careers.britam.co.ke
Deadline for applications is 15th March, 2013
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Voting & Peace Way To Go 2013 General Election
It is all systems go for the 2013 General Election which will go down to books as history, since Kenya will be holding the largest election under a new constitution. Kenyans will make a choice of electing 6 people on the ballot unlike the past where there were only 3.
The Election Day is the one day each year when everyone in the Kenya is EQUAL. Your vote counts just as much as anyone else’s. The rich, poor and the middle class get a chance to exercise their democratic right of voting for a leader of their choice.
With Monday, 4th March being declared a national holiday, you have no excuse not to exercise your democratic right of voting. There is that feeling of power you get after voting which is a great charge.
Every political issue and policy affects you whether you know it or not. If you don’t vote, you’re putting control of your world into the hands of someone else…and you have no idea where those hands have been.
The youths have the most to gain and lose in any election because they have to live with the consequences longer than anyone else. Your vote affects your life and that of your siblings. By voting you will be doing the following:
Voting your job. The president, governor and other legislators influence what job trainings are available, minimum wage, pay equity, and fairness in hiring, health insurance through your employer, job and pension security, and workplace safety.
Voting your money. The leaders you vote will decide how much of our wealth to invest in public services and how to fairly share the tax burden. You do not want a person who is raising their salaries which is collected from a common mwananchi taxes like we have witnessed before.
Voting your children’s education. Decisions by our legislators also affect the public schools– and the quality and cost of higher education. They set the public education policy and budgets that will affect how well prepared your children and grandchildren will be for the future.
Voting your infrastructures. We have already reaped the fruits of Thika superhighway and we need more highways; Kisumu Superhighway, Mombasa Superhighway, Garrisa Superhighway; just to mention but a few. The leaders will decide what highways are needed, what alternatives to highways such as public transit to support, and how to pay the bill.
As youths, we need to vote wisely and promote peace love and unity. The elections come and go but your neighbour will never go. He is a brother, sister friend or even an in –law. We would want to see the results being watched by Mwangi and Odhiambo, Khadija and Kiplagat, Masinde and Mwanyuma, Nyakundi and Atieno and so on , in the same room and place.
There is no need for fighting your neighbour. Youths need to come out more sharper and clever that the older generation. Never allow the older generation to tear us and the country apart. Do not fight the battle of the leaders; let them fight in the ballot instead. We have let them loot this country. We have let them fool us into thinking that we’re not fit to run this country ourselves.
Vote wisely to the right leadership.
NGO Project Officer Careers Kenya
Project Officer – Regal-IR (4) Positions
Organizational Context
Adeso, formerly known as Horn Relief, is an expanding and vibrant African-based international organization, working with communities to create environments in which Africans can thrive.
We work to prevent and overcome situations that adversely affect community well-being by: reinvigorating the economy, developing skills for life and work, providing humanitarian aid, and influencing policy.
Our belief that economic, social and environmental security is the bedrock of a healthy community
drives the nature and intent of our programming.
Adeso has been strengthening rural livelihood and delivering innovative humanitarian aid and development programs for the past 20 years.
Currently, we have programs in Somalia, Kenya and South Sudan.Our present donor portfolio includes the European Commission, USAID, SIDA, and UNICEF, among others.
Adeso is an exciting, dynamic organization experiencing managed rapid growth.
Employment with Adeso offers opportunities for personal growth and development.
Project Summary
The REGAL-IR program is a 5 year initiative aiming to reduce hunger and poverty, increase social stability and build strong foundations for economic growth by strengthening social, economic, and environmental resilience in pastoral and transitioning communities in Kenya’s arid lands.
It has six strategic objectives including diversifying livelihoods, improving value chain inclusiveness, natural Resource management, conflict management, disaster risk reduction, and improving nutrition.
The program will be based in Isiolo County and implementing activities in Isiolo, Garissa, Wajir, Marsabit, and Turkana.
Position Purpose
Facilitate the targeting of groups to be engaged in Adeso REGAL-IR Livelihoods, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Natural Resource Management (NRM)activities
To define the project objectives and ensure quality control throughout the project life cycle
Monitoring, evaluation, activity reporting and documentation
Organise and implement capacity building activities for Community/Community Groups
Specific Roles and Responsibilities
Assisting the project team in implementing, monitoring, reporting and evaluating the REGAL-IR project.
Organize and participate in rapid assessments targeting Farmers/Community/Community Groups in either Isiolo/Garissa/Turkana/Wajir/Marsabit Counties to identify possible support.
Ensure that the selection process of Farmers/Community/Community Groups to be supported under REGAL-IR is clear and transparent.
Assist the Project Manager (DPM) in organizing project related workshops and meetings.
Keep a diary of the planned interventions for each group with a clear schedule of planned activities
Support assessments and baseline-surveys for Farmers/Community/Community Groups targeted under REGAL-IR.
Develop and maintain proper data of Farmers/Community/Community Groups supported under REGAL-IR.
Working with Project Managers/DRR Coordinator, plan and implement capacity building activities that will ensure sustainability in the long term.
Prepare and submit quality monthly reports on Farmers/Community/Community Groups activities highlighting against planned achievement, impacts and recommendations.
Take lead in developing and submitting Success stories /case-studies and lessons-learnt based on the Farmers/Community/Community Groups activities
In liaison with the Project Manager/DRR Coordinator ensure quality monitoring tools are developed to track impacts/effects of the interventions.
Working closely with the Technical Advisor /DRR Coordinator, establish detailed data on the beneficiaries including, location, trainings and support provided.
Liaise regularly with communities, elders, local authorities and other agencies operational in project counties in North Eastern Kenya to ensure coordination and effective implementation of intervention activities.
If required carry out needs assessment or monitoring missions within North Eastern Kenya or outside of your duty station on a range of sectors and provide feedback.
Ensure that all records pertaining to this project are properly completed and stored.
Translate conversations and documents for non-local language speaking staff to English when required.
Ensure that Adeso expertise in areas such as Gender and HIV/AIDS are mainstreamed in all REGAL-IR activities
Attend relevant coordination meetings with other stakeholders at field level
Any other duties as required.
Skills and Qualifications
University degree and or Diploma in Agriculture, Livestock, micro-entrepreneurship, Natural Resource Management (NRM), Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) or a related livelihoods field and 2 years experience working in similar projects.
Minimum 2 years with NGO/ Government or United Nations (UN) experience at national level is required.
Ability to multi-task and effectively handle stressful situations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Fluency in English is essential (fluency specified County dominant language is an added advantage.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with a team.
Proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, power point, etc.
Ability to live and work in an isolated area in conditions of limited comfort.
How to apply:
Application Process
This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional.
If you would like to join this dynamic team and be part of building resilience and economic growth in Africa, please submit your application to jobs@adesoafrica.org quoting the position in the email subject matter by March 11th 2013.
Senior Researcher and Office Manager at Institute for Security Studies
Location: Nairobi
Description:
Senior Researcher and Office Manager at Institute for Security Studies in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
SENIOR RESEARCHER AND OFFICE MANAGER
The Institute for Security Studies is offering an exciting new opportunity for a highly motivated senior researcher who is competent in managing financial and administrative processes. This person will have solid experience in conceptualising and managing research projects, so as to drive new, innovative research and advocacy projects in the field of criminal justice policy, tackling corruption and good governance. In addition the incumbent will be responsible for managing the operations and administrative processes of the ISS Office in Nairobi.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Work as part of a team to identify critical areas for new research and advocacy to support good governance and improve policy and practice in the areas related to improving criminal justice, anti-corruption initiatives and governance in Africa;
- Conceptualise and develop research proposals and manage research projects;
- Have an existing network of contacts and established relationships with relevant stakeholders in government and civil society in Kenya and East Africa;
- Have published journal and media writing articles and have experience in editing;
- Be able to delivery presentations to different stakeholder groups;
- Have experience in working with the media;
- Have experience and a track record of fund raising;
- Have solid experience in financial and administrative management.
Requirements:
The candidate should have at least a Masters degree in a relevant social sciences discipline;
- At least 7 years’ experience in a research or policy environment;
- At least 5 years management experience;
- Excellent presentation and writing skills;
- A relevant publications record;
- An understanding of the East African governments policy making environment.
This position includes local and regional travel. The length of the contract will be for two years and will be renewable subject to future funding.
Competitive salary offered and relocation costs paid for.
How to apply:
To be considered for this unique and exciting opportunity please apply with a detailed CV including three references and three single authored publications to Mr. Isaac Sihadi on email at pretoriajobs@issafrica.org. Closing date: 10 March 2013. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Logistics Assistant (Booking) Air Operations at World Food Programme (WFP)
Location: Nairobi
Description:
Logistics Assistant (Booking) Air Operations at World Food Programme (WFP) in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
Organizational background
The World Food Programme activities include food assistance for nutrition, livelihoods, relief and emergency school feeding, while also supporting humanitarian air and logistics services, food security coordination and infrastructure rehabilitation projects.
LOGISTICS ASSISTANT (BOOKING) AIR OPERATIONS
Contract type: Service Contract
Post Grade: SC4
Duty Station: Nairobi
Duration: One Year (Initial)
Date of issue: 5th February 2013
Closing Date: 18th February 2013
This position is open to qualified Kenyan candidates. Female candidates in particular, are encouraged to apply.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the overall supervision of the Chief Air Traffic Officer and the direct supervision of the Air Transport Officer carry out the following functions:
- Act as first point of contact between UNHAS Kenya and Agency focal points.
- Enhance UNHAS client relations by maintaining professional communications;
- Receive booking forms, check for correctness and advise clients accordingly.
- Advise booking agencies of flight status in terms of availability of seats or cargo space;
- Respond to queries regarding commodities and staff in the unit and elsewhere in the programme;
- Provide day to day reports on progress and flight movements;
- Assist and advise on flight planning;
- Ensure that only passengers on official Agency staff list are booked on UNHAS Kenya flight.
- Ensure that all Agencies booking on UNHAS Kenya flight have signed the UNHAS/Agency MOU.
- Maintain an updated record of current flight schedule including changes and disseminate to all Agency focal points;
- Ensure the expected details of cargo description is available on each cargo request form for ease of tracking;
- Using FMA/ EFMA, maintain records of all bookings received and actions taken for purposes of generating flight records and reports.
- Advise Agencies on applicable Dangerous Goods transportation limitations;
- Reconcile the planned manifested passengers and cargo against the actual post flight manifest for correct costing and Aircraft Use Report (AUR).
- Prepare and disseminate UNHAS flight schedules and manifest to aircraft Operators and to all potential users;
- Inform passengers through their Agency booking focal points of any active flight changes;
- Liaise closely with Airfield Flight Co-coordinators to resolve areas of conflict in seating & cargo space allocation, refueling, baggage handling, clearances & passenger management;
- Promptly respond to emergencies in cases of Medical or Security evacuations;
- Perform other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Secondary school education.
- Experience: At least three years of progressively responsible support experience including at least one year in the field of accounting, transport, insurance, statistics operations or other related field. At least one year at G3 level or equivalent
- Language: Fluency in both written and spoken English is a requirement.
- Knowledge: Experience utilizing computers including word processing, spreadsheet and other software packages.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications only according to the following procedures:
- An accurately filled in Personal History Form (P11) provided at the following link http://www.unon.org/docs/P11.doc to be sent by e-mail to HR-SOM@wfp.org
- Quote in the subject the Vacancy Announcement number and job title;
- Hand delivered applications will no longer be accepted;
- Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded;
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Logistics Assistant (Flight Planning) Air Operations at World Food Programme (WFP)
Location: Nairobi
Description:
Logistics Assistant (Flight Planning) Air Operations at World Food Programme (WFP) in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
Organizational background
The World Food Programme activities include food assistance for nutrition, livelihoods, relief and emergency school feeding, while also supporting humanitarian air and logistics services, food security coordination and infrastructure rehabilitation projects.
LOGISTICS ASSISTANT (FLIGHT PLANNING) AIR OPERATIONS
Contract type: Service Contract
Post Grade: SC5
Duty Station: Nairobi
Duration: One Year (Initial)
Closing Date: 18th February 2013
This position is open to qualified Kenyan candidates. Female candidates in particular, are encouraged to apply.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the overall supervision of the Chief Air Traffic Officer and the direct supervision of the Air Transport Officer the incumbent will carry out the following functions:
- Execute the daily tasks and plans for personnel and cargo aircraft movement for UN/International Agencies, Embassies and NGOs in Somalia;
- In coordination with UNHAS user group establish and manage the UNHAS Kenya flight schedules;
- Provide operational direction and advise to all live traffic movement within the mission area to the relevant authorities and clients;
- Assist and advise on flight planning ,weather forecast and restricted flying areas;
- Coordinate clearance of WFP, export/import in liaison with handlers and custom officials;
- Execute, and coordinate the implementation of strategic Aircraft movement;
- Coordinate with airline operators the tasking of aircrafts;
- In consultation with the UNHAS Air Transport Officer assist in activation of Search and Rescue (SAR)operations;
- Act as focal point for coordination of MEDEVAC/CASEVAC operations;
- Monitor aircraft operations and performance;
- Receive bookings for purpose of allocating flights and advise clients accordingly;
- Assist in flight dispatch duties to support airfield staff;
- Coordinate the provision and availability of fuel and other operational requirements for the aircraft in conformity with planned routes;
- Consult UNDSS/WFP Security about prevailing security conditions prior to scheduling and/or releasing aircrafts;
- Perform any other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: Secondary School Education
- Experience: At least four years of progressively responsible support experience including at least two years in the field of finance, accounting, transport, insurance, statistics, operations, administrative services or other related field. At least one year at G4 level or equivalent.
- Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English.
- Knowledge: Experience utilizing computers, including word processing, spreadsheet and other WFP standard software packages and systems.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications only according to the following procedures:
- All applications must include an accurately filled in Personal History Form (P11) available at the following link http://www.unon.org/docs/P11.doc to be sent by e-mail to HR-SOM@wfp.org
- Quote in the subject the Vacancy Announcement number and the job title;
- Hand delivered applications will no longer be accepted;
- Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded;
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Fep Group Jobs. Business Development Manager
Sales Marketing vacancies in Kenya 2013
Group Operations and Business Development Manager
Fountain Enterprises Programme
Investing Innovatively & Sustainably
Career Opportunities at FEP Holdings Limited
FEP Holdings Limited is an investment group with investments spread in Financial services, Media, Hotels, Schools, Real Estate, Security & l.T. among others, each operating under very clear strategies.
Currently FEP Group has interests and membership spread across 43 counties in Kenya as well as in UK, USA, South Africa, Canada and Dubai.
In line with our strategic growth and expansion plan we are looking for suitable candidates for the following positions:
Group Operations and Business Development Manager
The position oversees the general administration and day-to-day operations of FEP Group offices.
The position aims to help with grantee and vendor contacts, and assist in creating a strong, positive public image for the FEP Holdings Company.
The position also initiates the development and execution of business plans and identifies a strategic marketing niche for the group of companies under the FEP umbrella.
Key Responsibilities
In charge of administrative support staff, as well as identify, develop and implement administrative workflow processes; monitor procedures and ensure quality control.
Assist in budgeting for general office equipment and supplies; oversee inventory and approve purchase of office supplies.
Manage the day-to-day operations of the FEP Holdings offices and ensure proper maintenance and repair of equipment other than computers.
Define procedures and maintenance of filing systems and general office duties.
Coordinate materials and staff for large mailings; define procedures for and oversee maintenance of mail list database; work with staff to assemble mail lists for individual projects.
Field, convert, and distribute incoming consultant reviews to appropriate SBU support staff.
Provide backup support for Information Services (IS): troubleshoot and document immediate problems; conduct user-group seminars for staff, as requested by IS.
Coordinate and oversee quarterly board book assembly and mailing; verify accuracy and quality of all materials.
Manage and complete projects assigned by FEP Holdings management.
Take responsibility for overall management and delivery of the business plans for the organization, draft, monitor and assess the business and development plans.
Work with and expand current prospect database within specified business sectors to generate effective leads & exceed sales targets for the business.
Understand a prospect’s business needs and work with the relevant SBUs to develop a tailored digital marketing proposal.
Work closely with marketing to identify appropriate go to market messages for specific business sectors.
Qualifications, experience, and skills
Bachelor of Commerce or a degree in business related studies.
An undergraduate degree in business from a recognized university with professional qualifications in operations, sales and marketing.
Masters degree in business with Operations/Sales/Marketing options an added advantage.
Knowledge of general administration in a busy office.
Membership of Professional bodies preferred.
Minimum 5 years senior operational/Sales/Marketing experience.
A proven track record in operations and marketing initiative and development.
Demonstrable ability to grow a profitable business with drive and commercial acumen in an organization embracing change preferred.
Application Details
The positions require candidates with strong organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to prioritise, multi-task and work under pressure amidst competing demands.
Please send your detailed CV, including your qualifications, experience, present position and current remuneration.
Your application should also include contacts of 3 referees, a working email address and daytime telephone contacts.
The forwarding email and cover letter must clearly indicate the position title on the subject line you are applying for and email them to recruitment@fep-group.com on or before Monday, February 4th 2013.
Detailed job profiles for these posts and more information about FEP Group of companies can be accessed on www.fep-group.com.
Applications received after the deadline date will not be accepted.
The company reserves the right to accept or reject any application.
ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
FEP Group is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to open and transparent recruitment processes.
FEP Holdings Limited
P.O. Box 72367 – 00200
Nairobi Kenya
Email: recruitment@fep-group.com
Location: Machakos
Description:
Hotel Housekeeper at Scott Christian University in Machakos – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
HOTEL HOUSEKEEPER
Scott Christian University has just completed phase one of the retreat center. It is currently looking for staff to occupy new vacancies related to hotel industry. To begin with an executive house keeper will be required.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Focus:
- To implement the consistent delivery of superior customer service through the Customer Service Programme.
- To ensure that the department creates a professional impression to customers and team members.
- To review and act on Customer Service Reports relevant to your areas of responsibility to achieve positive and consistent results.
- To review and act on customer feedback relevant to your areas of responsibility. This to include customer complaints and compliments.
- To ensure routine maintenance is carried out in your areas of responsibility, reporting any damage and wear and tear, ensuring bedroom faults are rectified promptly.
- To organize and set up on-going deep clean schedules.
Business Awareness:
- To be fully aware of budgeted and actual departmental financial targets. This to include revenue, stock levels, average spends and departmental profits.
- To be fully aware of departmental budgeted and actual payroll costs and manage by allocating labour resources in line with forecasted and actual business levels, through productivity ratios and payroll management.
- To be fully aware of and control departmental operating costs in line with forecasted business levels.
- To control all linen stocks and levels, ensuring linen costs are controlled in accordance with hotel procedures.
- To assist with the control of purchasing in department by effective use of S.A.P.
Specific Job Accountabilities:
- To ensure efficient stores procedures, ensuring cleaning materials and guest supplies are adequate and stock levels in accordance with hotel business.
- To carry out stock takes as required.
- To ensure all charges are raised for laundry and dry cleaning services, where appropriate.
- To assist with the preparation of Housekeeping budgets.
- To update price comparisons of all Housekeeping sundry items.
- To maintain good effective working relationships with linen/laundry suppliers where appropriate.
Growing the Business:
- To positively approach sales opportunities in order to maximise hotels revenue and exceed budgeted targets.
- To suggest promotional opportunities to enhance hotel and department performance.
- To ensure all department team members are sales focused.
People Management:
- To lead and create a team environment which promotes good employee morale and ensures a high level of commitment and pride in the hotel.
- To ensure effective communication with your team by holding regular briefing sessions
- To carry out quality planned training and development in a systematic and professional way in order to meet the needs of the business and assist in individual team member’s personal development. .
- To set clear objectives for departmental team members, linked with the hotel’s Business plan.
- To continuously coach and counsel colleagues.
- To review the success of training in meeting objectives.
Controlling the Environment:
- To ensure the department operates effectively on a day to day basis, ensuring company standards are met and delivered consistently with attention to detail. This to include ensuring shift controls and procedures are adhered to.
- To comply with your responsibilities under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 as detailed in the QMH Fire Safety Management System, a copy of which can be found in each hotel or accessed on the intranet.
- To comply with statutory and company requirements for Health and Safety, Food Safety, Risk Assessment, Licensing Laws, Disability and ensure all employment legislation is strictly adhered to and team members are trained accordingly.
- To review and co-ordinate action on Hygiene Audits in order to enhance the environment and achieve positive consistent results.
Other:
- To act as the Hotel Guest Relations Manager as required, ensuring a professional and friendly service throughout the hotel.
- To keep yourself informed of the hotel goals and objectives and those of other departments, maximizing the role you play in delivering the hotel budgeted targets.
- To implement an effective key control system in department, thus ensuring the security of all housekeeping keys.
- To be fully aware of and adhere to security procedures laid down.
- To ensure the department actively maintains and supports Investors in People procedures and practices in order to ensure re-recognition.
- To attend training when required.
- To be fully aware of and strictly adhere to Fire, Bomb and Health and Safety procedures.
Entry Requirements
Skills
- Management: Managing priorities, the ability to listen, stress management, team motivation.
- Recruitment
- Ability with figures and ability to manage a cost centre
- Sensibility to customers and able to deal face-to-face with guests
- Ability to deliver training at all levels
- Understanding of IT issues in relation to Housekeeping
- Attention to detail: working carefully within the minimum time
- Team working
- The ability to take the initiative
- Good physical resilience
- Organization and thoroughness: preparing bedrooms in the minimum length of time whilst respecting internal hotel procedures
- Discretion: not disturbing guests
Qualifications
- Relevant diploma and housekeeping experience.
- Fluency English is mandatory
How to apply
interested candidates who satisfy the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by a detailed CV, email address, day time telephone contact, name and address of three referees and current /expected salary
The applications should reach the undersigned not later than 8th February 2013.
Human Resource Office
Scott Christian University
P.O Box 49-90100, Machakos
Email address. hr@scott.ac.ke
By Dorcas Karuana,
“Be happy that you even have a job,” is the common phrase we hear all over the place regardless of industry or job function. Expressing your dissatisfaction in a job sometimes gives some people the impression that you are not grateful for the paycheck that an unemployed person does not have at the moment.
It’s not such a bad thing to want employment satisfaction. But the big issue is that most of us immediately go into a status quo and lack career development plan. We just want to work in exchange for the security of a steady pay check.
One important thing you need to understand about your career is that there are good mistakes and bad ones. There are some mistakes you should make because you’ll learn from them and move on. They’re not career-limiting. Then there are mistakes that you should avoid like the plague because they are career limiting. They’ll forever keep you from fulfilling your potential. They’ll make you regretful, bitter, resentful and miserable.
It is all too easy to destroy your career if you make some of these mistakes.
1.Sticking with a loser company. Companies are like airplanes; you’re not the pilot and you didn’t design or build the plane. You just go where it goes. All too often, that’s nowhere. You get complacent and, next thing you know, your career has flatlined and your time has run out. You need to think of employers as business opportunities; you want as many as possible to be winners.
2. Not putting yourself out there. The vast majority of people find a comfort zone and settle in there. They don’t aggressively manage their careers. That’s fine, as long as you don’t mind waking up 10 years later in the same job. If you want to get ahead, you need to network, schmooze and open yourself up to opportunities.
3. Trusting that your employer will take care of you. There are so many things wrong with that sentence. Don’t trust your career to anyone but you. Your employer most likely sees you as an expendable, replaceable, at-will worker. You know, trust is built on two things in corporate America: a pattern of behavior and legal agreements. And I wouldn’t trust the former without the latter.
4. Thinking you’re entitled to more. You’re entitled to what you earn. No more, no less. If you expect more than you work for and deserve, you’ll get nowhere and end up blaming everyone but the one person who could have done something about it: you. That’s just how it is, like it or not.
5. Not taking enough risks. No risk, no reward. The only real risk is not taking any. The poet Robert Browning said, “A man’s reach should exceed his grasp.” Pick your phrase and own it. You need to take risks. And if you take more when you’re younger, you won’t have to take so many when you’re older.
6. Making work about you. Business is about business; it’s not about you. It’s not about what you want, what you like, what you think of your boss or your coworkers, or even your principles. If you don’t like where you are and what you’re doing, quit and go somewhere else. It’s a free world. Or start your own business. Then you can do whatever you want.
7. Thinking it’s not about the money. It’s absolutely true that you should do what you’re passionate about; that is the best way to achieve success. Just don’t make believe money doesn’t count.
8. Getting stuck behind a “going-nowhere” boss. Maybe your boss doesn’t like you. Maybe he’s a loser, his boss is a loser, or the whole division is going nowhere. Whatever the reason, don’t waste years trapped in a cubicle cage by a loser boss. Find another job where you’ve got a chance of going somewhere.
9. Being too impatient. When you’re reasonably certain the writing’s on the wall and it’s time for a change, do it. Otherwise, don’t get impatient and expect everything to happen all at once. Success is like a stock market chart. It goes up and down but, over time, the trajectory is hopefully up and to the right.
Life is long and so is your career. It’s a long distance run, not a sprint. Mixed metaphors, I know, but they’re true, nonetheless.
Dorcas is a Recruitment Officer. Corporate Staffing Services. email: dorcas@corporatestaffing.co.ke. Web address. www.corporatestaffing.co.ke
CEO Jobs In Kenya 2013. Club Secretary / CEO
Exciting Career Opportunities at Nairobi Club
Nairobi club is situated in upper hill area and boosts as one of the oldest private Members Club in Kenya having been established in 1901.
It has a diverse membership of over 2000, offering exceptional sporting, social and conference facilities.
We are looking for talented individuals to fill the following roles in our organization:-
1. Club Secretary / CEO
Job Ref: NC/CEO/I/2013
The club is inviting applicants for the position of a Club secretary (Chief Executive Officer) whose profile is clearly detailed below.
Key performance areas for the role:-
The Club Secretary (CEO) shall:
Develop and monitor the performance of financial and operational plans; develop the annual budget and business plan, and make recommendations for capital improvements to enhance the assets
Oversee the delivery of superior services to all guests ensuring the utmost quality and care is delivered including prompt response to requests and the effective resolution of all complaints to the satisfaction of guests
Ensure that product quality and service standards are met in all areas of the Club as pertains to physical appearance, maintenance and cleanliness.
Establishes and maintains preventative maintenance programs to protect the physical assets of the Club
Maximize food and beverage revenues by ensuring optimal use of banquet/outlet space and most cost-effective management of the Club’s food and beverage outlets
Oversee the security function to ensure a safe and secure environment for club members, guests, employees, and club assets.
Establish and maintains a proactive human resources function to ensure employee motivation, training and development, pay and benefit administration, and compliance with policies and procedures and local labor regulations.
Be secretary to the Management Committee
Person profile
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management/ Business Administration or equivalent
An MBA will be an added advantage
Required Skills
A strong background in hospitality industry in a competitive market.
A commitment to transfer knowledge.
Strong Leadership skills in managing a team to drive for results
An ability to manage complex relationships
Maintain confidentiality on relevant matters
Experience
5 to 10 years of general management experiencein a high level operations role in the hospitality or some prior general management experience, with a successful proven track record, experience in management of a private members club will be an added advantage.
Good working knowledge of hospitality accounting systems.
Applications
Interested Candidates who posses the necessary qualifications & experience, to send their updated resume with three referees and their day time telephone number to the below email.
Email: info@nairobiclub.com
Please indicate clearly the job title and reference as the subject line.
Details of your current salary are obligatory.
The Closing date is 1st February 2013.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Nairobi Club is an equal opportunity employer.
CCTV Technician Job Opportunities
Technician Career Vacancies in Kenya 2013
CCTV – Access Control – Alarm Technician
Job Description
Undertake site surveys determine security requirements
Feed cables through roof spaces and cavity walls, position and terminate cables and wires
Assemble, erect, position and label Security Hardware and Equipment
Test different types of equipment and diagnose faults
Make connections to IT Networks
Maintain and adhere to operational procedures and complete appropriate documentation
Be responsible for assigned tools, plant and test equipment
Qualifications
Electrical Grade 3 as a minimum
Advanced conduit and cable management skills are essential
Experience with using hand tools including drills, multi-meters, etc
Experience with using Cable Testers and Termination tools
Experience installing all types of electro-magnetic locks and strikes
Experience wiring security and communication control panels
Experience with IP and Analog CCTV cameras, Recorders and Controllers
Ability to work unsupervised or as crew lead
Ability to work in any environment safely
Must have maintained an excellent Safety Record over the last 3 years
Minimum of 5 Years Experience Installing Electronic Security Systems-Including CCTV, Access Control, Intruder Alarm, Electric Gates, etc
Advanced knowledge of Computers and IP Networks
Structured Cabling Methods, Racking, Cable terminations and Practices
Excellent Knowledge of English, both written and oral
Valid Drivers License
Ability to teach and provide guidance to other engineers
Please send your c.v. and application to jobs.tech@ymail.com
6 Essential Career Lessons For 2013.
A time like this last year, things were ‘thick’ for one Nancy Baraza the former DCJ. While entering Village Market shopping mall on the eve of last year, the DCJ not only refused to undergo the security screen but also assaulted a guard, Rebecca Kerubo by pinching her nose.
Baraza totally underestimated Kerubo’s underdog appeal and she never imagined Kerubo would be incorruptible turning down her peace offering. One year down the line and with the DCJ having resigned, I empathize with the Deputy CJ. She clearly had no prior experience with watchmen. She was probably never compelled to jot her details down in a tattered hard cover book at the entrance of a public building.
She probably never knew that lack of I.D card could deny one entry to most of the city’s offices. Nobody ever told her that in Nairobi when a security guard demands to inspect your boot at the entrance of a supermarket mall it is best not to argue. It does not matter whether you own the building. While you may imagine you have the power, the security guard wields authority.
Security guards are everywhere and are generally amicable, hard working Kenyans holding the short end of the stick accustomed to swallowing daily crap from the upper classes at their work stations. They endure long hours, hostile work conditions, low pay and often the first casualties in the line of fire. They are ridiculed, dismissed on a whim and play a largely thankless role in securing other people’s lives. All through their trials, they are expected to remain courteous and vigilant.
Therefore Kenyans know that when you find a security guard who is not smiling or responding to your jokes, it is best to fall back in line, submit to a body scan and sign the visitor’s book.
What career lessons can we learn from Nancy Baraza debacle last year.
1. Treat everyone you meet with utter respect. I doubt whether Nancy ever imagined that a mere guard could determine the direction of her career. That tea girl or Secretary you undermine can change the course of your life.
2. Not having a back-up plan is a bad thing- Things may not always go as planned. That’s why, it is always nice to have a plan B and a plan C. Instead of coming out apologetic, poor Nancy only had one plan and that was to stay put. She lost badly!!
3. You should know people are watching.
4. Money is not everything. Word out there is that Kerubo declined a K’sh 3.5 million offer to drop the case. Money is not everything even in our careers. Choosing a career or a job just because there is a lot of money in it is a recipe for disaster. With this strategy, you may make a lot of money, but you will remain stressed and unhappy.
5. We are not equal. In this country, men or politicians in general have done worse things and gotten scot free. We are not equal and you only need a nasty encounter or event to learn this. In your career or life your mostly alone. And lastly
6. Remember that being famous whether at home, office, church etc does not make you sacred. In fact, being famous means quite a number of people will dream, plot and plan for your downfall.
Watch your back in 2013. Happy 2013 and may your dreams come true.
Categories
- Accounting Jobs in Kenya
- Administrative Jobs in Kenya
- Advertising Jobs in Kenya
- Agricultural Jobs in Kenya
- Art Jobs in Kenya
- Aviation Jobs in Kenya
- Consultancy Jobs in Kenya
- Education Jobs in Kenya
- Engineering Jobs in Kenya
- Executive Jobs in Kenya
- Finance Jobs Kenya
- Government Jobs in Kenya
- Graduate Jobs in Kenya
- Graduate Jobs Kenya
- Healthcare Jobs in Kenya
- IT Jobs in Kenya
- Jobs in Nairobi
- Legal Jobs in Kenya
- Logistics Jobs in Kenya
- Management Jobs in Kenya
- Marketing Jobs in Kenya
- Media Jobs in Kenya
- Oil And Gas Jobs In Kenya
- Real Estate Jobs in Kenya
- Sales Jobs in Kenya
- Telecommunication Jobs in Kenya