2 Kenyan Real Estates Developers In Forbes’ Under 30 List
There’s an infamous quote which says “Every time I am tempted to stay in bed for a little while, I take a look at the Forbes’ list of the richest people in the world and if my name is not on it, I get out of bed and go to work.” Or at least something close to that.
Two Kenyans in the Real Estate Sector have made it to Forbes’ under 30 list. Kimiti Wanjaria and Ian Kahara have been listed among the top 30 African entrepreneurs under the age of 30 making a big impact across Africa in the prestigious Forbes annual list of top 30 under 30 innovators and
entrepreneurs..
Together with 28 year old quantity surveyor Thomas Koigi, and 37 year old bio chemist Johnson Waweru, they are the proprietors of Serene Valley Properties Limited.
It was not all rosy to begin with as the duo had approached 12 local banks for funding for their Sigona Valley project all of which declined to support the project as they were more focused on their personal profiles and ability to repay the loan if the project failed.
Nonetheless the entrepreneurs got hold of the finest options in land, home designs, project specification and target market. They approached development funders charged with promoting national development through private initiative and now Sigona Valley just landed the duo on the coveted and prestigious list of Forbes’ under 30.
Everybody’s got problems they wish they didn’t have. Except most people don’t WANT help. Some time ago, I realized a distinction between the kinds of people who are out there. I started telling this to anyone who brought me a problem but seemed reluctant about taking my advice or even their own if I helped them tease out what they thought they should do. The distinction is this:
There are only two kinds of people, when it comes to problems. The people who FIX their problems, and the people who COMPLAIN about their problems.“ People who are “fixers” are eternally devoted to figuring out what their problems are, and solving them. They might not always
tackle those problems from the right angle, and they might be guilty of deluding themselves about what those problems are at times, but you can get through to them with reason if you try hard enough. They usually are willing to set aside pride, admit that the failure is theirs, and go start learning how to fix it.
People who are “complainers” are eternally devoted to seeking emotional salves for their problems. There’s a big difference between “solves” and “salves.” Complainers feel bad, but they don’t want to fix that feeling bad by fixing the problem. They just want someone to pat them on the back, tell them, “There, there, you’re doing everything right, it’s just things outside your control that made it this way,” and then they’ll feel better. But because the problems are never fixed, they need this forever. They spend a lifetime of people listening to their complaints, telling them it isn’t their fault, and blaming the world for being an uncaring, unjust place.
Now, everybody complains. I complain.
The difference between a fixer and a complainer is that a fixer then immediately says, “Okay, everything that’s wrong in my life is my fault, what do I need to change to have a better life?” while a complainer NEVER says this, or says this but then doesn’t take action to change anything, and simply goes on complaining forever
I’m sure that seems like a lot, and it might be a tall order. But mastery, while uncommon, is not so rare that you can’t find examples of others who’ve mastered whatever it is you want to master.
You can. There are examples everywhere. Mastery is something that’s becoming more and more common as knowledge explodes all over the world and more and more people start unlocking the keys to the process of how to master whatever it is they want to master.
You might’ve read this article and thought to yourself, “I am WAY too happy just living a normal life to worry about all this mastery malarkey.” In which case, I envy you, in a way. To not be burdened with demons driving you is, perhaps, a certain kind of freedom in its own right.
Or you might’ve read this article and thought to yourself, “Why should *I* have to change? It’s all those other people who don’t get it who are the problem!” If that’s the case, I actually don’t have any envy there, because that’s a very frustrating and inevitably unfulfilling life path to end up on – the world and all its inhabitants are never going to stop doing things the way they do them and start doing them a totally different way simply to satisfy the desires of one disgruntled citizen.
But you might just have read this article and thought to yourself, “This is EXACTLY what I want to be doing with…!”
And if that’s the case, well… that’s why I wrote it.
Happy mastering.
Audit Jobs in Kenya. Internal Audit Manager
KADET Limited is a Micro Finance Institution ( MFI) founded on Christian principles and an investment of the World Vision Kenya that is committed to economic empowerment of Kenya’s remote communities mainly by developing loan products that build the social and financial knowledge and stability of the customer.
Internal Audit Manager
Reports To: Regional Audit Manager & Board Audit Committee
Provides Supervision To: Internal Auditors of MFI
Purpose of the Position:
To Help the MFI accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance process.
Monitoring compliance with the existing laws, rules and regulations of the institution
Skills, Knowledge and experience requirement
University degree in accountancy or business administration.
Must be a CPA – K and a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountant of Kenya– An MBA Degree in a relevant field &/or CISA certification will be an added advantage;
Minimum of 5 years audit experience in banking supervision and/or microfinance, 2 of which in a senior or similar position
Experience in the preparation of Board Audit Committee (BAC) packs, conducting BAC meetings and providing advisory services to senior management and BAC on risk management and monitoring a must;
Experience in systems analysis and audit would be added advantage;
Understanding of sun systems, eMerge, TMS or other relevant accounting and loan tracking software would be an advantage;
Excellent proficiency in the use of all Microsoft office applications especially Excel;
Determined personality with initiative, perseverance and the ability to motivate and manage a team.
Must be a committed Christian able and willing to participate and lead in daily devotions.
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria can submit their application with a detailed resume to; hr@kadet.co.ke. On or before 22nd March 2013.
The title of the position should be the reference of the email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Location: Nairobi
Description:
Procurement Officer at Lutheran World Federation in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
Lutheran World Federation / Department for World Service Kenya Program is seeking to recruit a Kenyan national for the following position, to be based in Nairobi Office.
PROCUREMENT OFFICER
Duties and Responsibilities
- To receive Demand Forms, record, and together with the logistics officer, aggressively seek best prices for items requested by getting quotations from different vendors, taking into consideration quality of goods.
- To generate Purchase Orders (POs) based on the above considerations, and issue them to the vendor after they have been properly approved as per the Procurement Procedures.
- To carry out Market survey of commonly use supplies and prequalification of eligible suppliers.
- To maintain a filing system for all procurement documents.
- Processing of invoices, getting them authorised and taking them to finance for payment. This will also involve maintaining an invoice register.
- To ensure prompt delivery of project goods to the project sites by arranging for either air or road transport.
- Process all V.A.T exemptions and forward to finance department in a timely manner.
- Together with the Logistics Officer, update and circulate the tracking report on a weekly basis.
- Together with the storekeeper, maintain an up to date asset register for all assets in the expatriates’ houses/LWF office.
- Ensure that all LWF/DWS assets are coded/tagged appropriately.
- To assume such other responsibilities as may be assigned to him/her by the LWF/DWS Logistics Officer
Qualifications
- Graduate Diploma in purchasing and supplies management
- Previous NGO experience with at least 3 years working experience in procurement and logistics in a busy set up
- Proficiency in computer applications more specifically Microsoft Office.
- CIPS is essential
- Must be a member of KISM or CIPS
Personal Attributes:
- High level of motivation, integrity, commitment and professional responsibility.
- Ability to tolerate cultural, educational and religious diversity in the work place;
- Ability to work for long hours with minimal supervision.
- Good team player with excellent interpersonal communication skill.
Applications and detailed CV must include email address and telephone contacts of 3 referees, one of whom must be your supervisor in your current/former employment.
They should reach the undersigned by close of business on 6th March, 2013:
HR Officer/Administrator
P.O Box 40870-00100, GPO,
Nairobi
Or e-mail to: lwfnbiprocurement@gmail.com
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
For more details, visit: www.lwf-kenya.org
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.
Using Passion To Build Your Career
By Tabitha Makumi,
At an early age, we all develop some hobbies, dreams of what we aspire to be in the future, passion and pursuits. As we grow up and go to college we find ourselves doing something that was not in any line with our passion and dreams. It’s at this time you begin to wonder if you should switch careers and do something that you have fire in the belly (Passion) for.
Ms Agnes Oyoyo who is in her 40’s quit her salon business in the early 2000 after poor returns and lack of interest in her salon business to start a city hotel in Nairobi, something she says she has always wanted to do since at an early age. Taking a loan of Sh700, 000 from her Chama, Ms Oyoo together with her husband started Migoko restaurant at Teleposta Plaza in Nairobi’s CBD which has been a great joy and comfort to her.
Passion is a strong will that stays with us even if we abandon it at times to find that job which helps us pay the bills. Career wise we might be in a certain profession but our desires rest somewhere else. In the real world, most people ignore their passions because hey, our passions are not going to put food on the table but choosing a career that pays will. And that’s legitimate enough. So people stay in jobs that they hate and before they know they are in their 60’s and 70’s and never get the chance to find out where their passions could have led them.
I am not asking you to quit your job in this crappy economy and follow your dreams/passion, that wouldn’t be very wise now would it? What I want to put across is that you need to find passion in whatever it is that you do. Steve Jobs once said “You’ve got to find what you love…. the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking, and don’t settle.”
The thing about passion is that you can’t just ignore it. It is coded in our genetic makeup, it’s who we are. Many of us have mortgages, families, student loans or a million other reasons that keep us from leaving those toxic jobs…at least for now. But that doesn’t mean you cannot begin the process of building a career around your passion at the same time.
You can start by saving money for that dream job that you would like to start someday, take a loan and for crying out loud, have a plan or otherwise you will end regretting ever leaving your paying job to follow you passion. Go back to school if you have to better yourself and improve your
With so many educated young people being jobless, don’t just complain of being unemployed and stay all day ogling people on your neighbourhood, and engaging in drugs and other social evils. Think of something that you can do with your life. Something that you are passionate about. It could be music, acting, writing, volunteering, drawing, anything constructive! Follow your passion.
How To Stay Motivated in Your Job Search
By Angela Wahome,
Looking for a job can be a tedious process. Continuously flipping through papers, looking for job ads on the internet, checking out classifieds in all manner of print media with advertises openings. Browsing the internet to find if there are jobs in any of the companies you would like to work in.
Although the process is repetitive these are the things that need to be done when you know at the end of the month you are going to be faced with bills. When you get, “Thank you for applying for a job at XYZ Kenya Ltd. At the moment we do not have an opening that matches your skills and qualifications. If a position does arise then we will consider your application. We wish you all the best with your job search.” Or no response, or “You are over qualified.” (Incidentally what overqualified mean?) For many people not used to hearing no continuously or getting so many negative responses they end up loosing psyche. So how do you stay motivated like you have a cheering leading team rooting for you?
1. Make sure you stay connected with the rest of the world.
This is not a luxury, it is a necessity. There are many little excuses that people make up when they are out of work, laid off and unemployed. The simplest one to default to is to think, I can’t go out very often because I can’t afford it. Little things like going for a walk, having a meal at a friends’ are a great way to get out. You will be surprised that several plays, concerts and shows may be very cheap and several are free. Planning to go out need not be pricy, however it takes a little planning and creativity.
2. Team up with other job seekers.
When you have a buddy that is also looking for a job you can help keep each other motivated. It helps having someone that you are accountable to. On the days you do not want to get out and face the world they may coax you out of your shell. On days when you feel like you cannot take one more, “Thank you for applying…” rejection letter they may be able to talk you into getting back into the search, perhaps after a small break. By repeatedly connecting with your job search buddy and your support team you will be able to find that little bit of extra energy to keep you going for that moment when you are down.
3. Do something you enjoy.
You do not have to give up the things that you enjoy doing. Clearing your mind is as important as filling it up with information about your job search. So take a trip or go visit an old friend, play a game of football or learn to play the guitar. Whatever makes you happy.
4. Work hard and play hard!
Do your job search well. Use all your resources. When you are job searching, make sure that you use your network, apply to openings, use a staffing agency and apply to companies. There are several sources for finding a job by staying organized and make sure that when you are working on looking for a job you give it your all. As the day ends give yourself permission to get out and do things you would do at the end of a work day. Go for a walk, read the paper, watch the news, clean up, catch up with your family. Not having a job is not a good enough excuse to start feeling sorry for yourself, lying on the couch all day watching whatever channel happens to be on TV. Whether it is Naiga, or the ones with Hesus and Alejandro, that are so similar you spend your time trying to remember who died, got pregnant, lost their money, got blackmailed, ran away, got bankrupted. For some odd reason the plot find a way of overlapping.
5. Make sure you find the positives in the negatives.
You can use this moment to start something in your life that is new and fresh. Is there something you wanted to do but never had the time? Have you been putting off a hobby waiting to do it when you have more time?
You can look at this process as something that will bring something new and exciting into your life, rather then lamenting for loosing what was old and familiar. The way I see it is when looking for a job you have two choices, you can take it as a chore and dislike it every step of the way. Or, you can make your mind up to keep living and enjoy life and take time each day to find some thing positive in your day.
CPM (Community Power from Mobile programme) Research Analyst at GSMA
Location: Nairobi
URL: http://https://infocentre.gsm.org/cgi-bin/jb_job_details.cgi?jb_job_id=dev-oth-409
Description:
CPM (Community Power from Mobile programme) Research Analyst at GSMA in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
CPM (COMMUNITY POWER FROM MOBILE PROGRAMME) RESEARCH ANALYST
3 month position, Nairobi based with regional travel
GSMA – Our role
The GSMA represents the interests of the worldwide mobile operator community. Spanning 219 countries, the GSMA unites nearly 800 of the world’s mobile operators as its members, as well as linking them with more than 200 companies in the broader mobile ecosystem (including; handset makers, software companies, equipment providers, Internet companies, and media and entertainment organizations). The GSMA is focused on innovating, incubating and creating new opportunities for its membership, all with the end goal of driving the growth of the mobile communications sector and the role of operators within it. In addition, we work with Governments, regulators and NGO’s to develop the social and economic value of mobile on a country, region and global basis. Finally we operate and produce the world leading Mobile World Congress and its sister events. The GSMA is governed by a 25 member board, comprising CEO level representatives from the world’s leading mobile operators, among them AT&T, Bharti Airtel, China Mobile, NTTDoCoMo, Orange, Telefonica, Telecom Italia-TIM, Deutsche Telecom and the Vodafone Group.
GSMA – Our Organisation
Our people include some of the best talent from around the world focusing on developing industry initiatives. We are a truly international organisation with offices in London, Atlanta, Barcelona, Brussels, Hong Kong and Santiago, and through our different offices we embrace the diversity that has allowed the mobile industry to be acknowledged as one of most fast moving and dynamic industries in the world. Our envied position at the centre of the industry allows us to collaborate with our diverse membership and support them through some of their most complex challenges that they face as an industry.
Please visit www.gsmworld.com for a wealth of further information.
About the GSMA Development Fund and Community Power from Mobile programme
The GSMA Development Fund brings together the GSMA mobile operator members, the wider mobile industry and the development community to drive commercial mobile services for underserved people in emerging markets.
We identify opportunities for social, economic and environmental impact and stimulate the development of scalable, life-enhancing mobile services.
Mobile is the predominant infrastructure in emerging markets.
We believe it is the transformative technology that enables us to put relevant, impactful services into the hands of underserved people.
Since the creation of the GSMA Development Fund we have partnered with 35 mobile operators, rolling out 53 services, impacting tens of millions of people across 30 countries.
Whilst over 1.4 billion people lack access to electricity and another one billion have unreliable grid connections, in many emerging markets mobile operators have become adept at generating their own off-grid power.
Mobile penetration has outpaced the growth of the electricity grid, which means over 548 million people have gained access to a mobile phone before access to electricity.
This wide adoption of mobile services by underserved populations provides a new opportunity to develop energy solutions, by utilising power systems servicing mobile towers and applying mobile technologies to improve the affordability of energy services.
In the eighteen months of the Community Power from Mobile (CPM) programme we are confident that the mobile sector can deliver the scale and systems required to narrow the energy gap and foster the development of a new set of enterprises, delivering good value to both the mobile industry as well as the communities.
Examples of community power from mobile services include but are not limited to:
- Community services powered by the equipment in place at mobile towers
- Phone Charging services by airtime sellers • Phone, battery and lantern charging via energy hubs at mobile phone towers
- The use of mobile money products to provide consumer financing products for energy access
GSMA – The Role
- The Research Analyst will be based in Nairobi and responsible for researching, documenting and analysing commercial business models that deliver off-grid energy services and leverage the infrastructure and technologies of the mobile industry.
- The off-grid energy sector is immature and had few large-scale successes with products and services mainly operating in commercial pilots and field trials.
- The purpose of the research and analysis is to identify models that could be replicated under certain scenarios and market conditions.
- The Research Analyst will report to the Program Manager who is based in Nairobi.
- The position will receive a salary and is required from June until early September.
Criteria for Selection
The role requires an individual who is a well organized team player, with a desire to learn about the delivery of rural energy access and the role of the mobile industry in the energy and development sectors.
Required:
- Demonstrable research skills
- Experience analysing business models
- Experience in the renewable or off-grid energy sector – ESSENTIAL this must be in your CV
- Highly professional
- Comfortable interacting with internal and external stakeholders – Highly motivated to drive a project through to completion
- Strong knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word and Powerpoint)
- Ability and willingness to travel on an international basis
- Excellent cultural awareness and a desire to work within a global team
Desirable:
- Experience in mobile telecom industry
- Experience of working and travelling in Africa
- Post-graduate degree (or in progress)
How to apply:
Closing Date: 7th May 2012
Please email your CV, clearly showing your experience in the renewable or off-grid energy sector, to rwilliams@gsm.org
Production and Quality Control Manager at Wildlife Works EPZ
Location: Voi
Description:
Production and Quality Control Manager at Wildlife Works EPZ Ltd in Maungu – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
PRODUCTION AND QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER
Term: Full-time
Location: Maungu, Kenya
Reporting To: VP of African Operations
Wildlife Works is an innovative start-up company headquartered in California, USA that engages with the global carbon market to drive market-based solutions for wildlife and forestry conservation in rural areas around the world, Wildlife Works has established the world’s first and is currently still the only internationally verified project in Africa under REDD (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation), a UN initiated carbon credit market program that has been touted as one of the most hopeful strategies to combat global warming. The inaugural Kenya project area protects 500,000+ acres of forest and employs over 400 local workers in various industries including conservation, mechanics and fashion production. The eco-factory employs over 50 employees and produces up to 10.000 units per month.
Specific Responsibilities
The Production and Quality Control Manager manages the placement, execution and follow-up of samples and production orders by ensuring the timely delivery of quality, profitable goods.
Job Description
- Manage and schedule all incoming factory jobs. Determine factory capacity and manage client deadlines.
- Take projects and track them from design through production, ensuring that projects stay within deadlines and timelines.
- Work with Design and Production teams to ensure correct execution of sample garments,
- Ensure standards of quality and cost control are maintained throughout production: Execute quality control initiatives that adhere to production standards and requirements. Troubleshoot quality and technical issues regarding fabrication and construction.
- Manage fabric inventory and coordinate the ordering of fabric needs. Keep inventory forms up to date with accurate quantities.
- Act as a liaison between the factory and all parties involved by coordinating and communicating daily with Design Team, Fabric Vendors, Print Factory etc.
- Assist in costing by insuring proper documentation of fabric yields, sewing times, printing etc. to ensure profitability.
- Maintain data and files for all production matters,
- Oversee and maintain an archive of patterns, garments and materials such as sew by samples, trims and fabric for ongoing in house production.
- Perform special projects as assigned and contribute positively to the team dynamic. Manage up where necessary.
Skills and Requirement
- 3-5 years experience in apparel production, knowledge of garment manufacturing, including construction, fabrication, trim and print techniques
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines, as well as analyze and solve problems; Able to communicate effectively with a variety of personality types
- Bilingual preferred (SwahililEnglish)
- Must have strong computer, and e-mail skills,
- Experience in MS Word, Excel.
Salary Range and Benefits
A competitive salary and benefits will be offered.
Interested candidates, please send a copy of your CV and a cover letter to ask@wildlifeworks.com
For more information on wildife works, please visit www.wildlifeworks.com
Wildlife Works EPZ Ltd.
P.O. Box 310, Voi, Kenya 80300 — Tel: 0208030575
Technical Director Job in Kenya
Our client, a fast growing outdoor media advertising company operating in over 15 countries in the world is looking to hire a Technical Director for their Nairobi office.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Core roles:
- To act as a country director and report to the group Chairman in collaboration with other staff in Nairobi office.
- Negotiating for business and prospecting for new business from key accounts while keeping a business relationship with current clients.
- Utilize his/her technical skills in the implementation of the company projects.
- Any other duties that may be assigned.
- Civil and Structural Engineering graduate from a reputable university.
- Over 10 years hands-on experience in the construction industry or has operated his/her own engineering (Civil/Construction) business start-up but not currently self employed.
- Business minded person, street smart and an excellent business negotiator.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
- An understanding of the Kenyan market dynamics and able to make strategic decisions
- Of at least 40 years age.
The Recruiting Manager
Corporate staffing Services
Nabui House, 3rd Floor, Behind Unga house, Westlands,
P.O. Box 10090- 00100,
Reservations Supervisor at Qatar Airways
Location: Mombasa
Description:
Reservations Supervisor at Qatar Airways in Mombasa – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
Qatar Airways is the only Middle Eastern airline to hold a coveted 5-Star rating from Skytrax and is one of the fastest growing carriers in the world today. Qatar Airways continues to grow at an impressive rate and is looking for stars to join our world-class workforce of more than 15,000 employees from more than 100 different nations.
Qatar Airways is opening an office in Mombasa – Kenya and invites applications for the following positions:
RESERVATIONS SUPERVISOR
(Ref: RS/MBA/004/12)
- The successful candidate will plan, supervise and support the Reservations staff in order to achieve optimal customer satisfaction.
- He/She will encourage teamwork, consistency of service and proper coordination.
- Excellent knowledge in airline CRS/GDS and reservations/ticketing procedures with flair in customer service, strong inter-personal ability, well-developed management skills and dexterity in teaching or coaching are required.
- Strong exposure to AMADEUS, high proficiency in PC-based applications, and good communication skills in spoken/ written English language are essential.
- Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years supervisory work experience in telephone sales, reservations/ ticketing within the airline/travel industry and sound knowledge of IATA standard reservations & ticketing procedures.
- Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required.
Interested candidates can send their application to:
nbosales@ke.qatarairways.com
Deadline 27th April, 2012
Please mention the Position and Ref. No. as the Subject.
Regretfully, due to the volume of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Airport Services Manager at Qatar Airways
Location: Mombasa
Description:
Airport Services Manager at Qatar Airways in Mombasa – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
Qatar Airways is the only Middle Eastern airline to hold a coveted 5-Star rating from Skytrax and is one of the fastest growing carriers in the world today. Qatar Airways continues to grow at an impressive rate and is looking for stars to join our world-class workforce of more than 15,000 employees from more than 100 different nations.
Qatar Airways is opening an office in Mombasa – Kenya and invites applications for the following positions:
AIRPORT SERVICES MANAGER
(Ref: ASM/MBA/006/12)
- The successful candidate will ensure that Airport Operations in all areas run smoothly while conforming to safety and security requirements.
- He/She will ensure customers are provided with the Qatar Airways 5 Star service promise.
- Applicant must be a customer advocates, maintaining a high level of customer service delivery by all station personnel in conjunction with various vendors to meet departmental and corporate goals and objectives.
- Other responsibilities include regulating changes in operational conditions and proactively solving problems, ensuring efficiency of check-in and gate operations, develop all functions of station activity within budget constraints with a strong emphasis on customer service /safety.
- Additional responsibility includes developing and mentoring employees to their fullest potential.
- Applicant must possess a minimum of 7 -10 years airline or ground handling experience, of which 5 years are in an operational management position with a reputed aviation company.
- The position requires physical involvement in the operation and therefore a strong operational background including excellent interpersonal skills are required.
- Fluency in English is required (both oral and written).
Interested candidates can send their application to:
nbosales@ke.qatarairways.com
Deadline 27th April, 2012
Please mention the Position and Ref. No. as the Subject.
Regretfully, due to the volume of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Airport Services Supervisor at Qatar Airways
Location: Mombasa
Description:
Airport Services Supervisor at Qatar Airways in Mombasa – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
Qatar Airways is the only Middle Eastern airline to hold a coveted 5-Star rating from Skytrax and is one of the fastest growing carriers in the world today. Qatar Airways continues to grow at an impressive rate and is looking for stars to join our world-class workforce of more than 15,000 employees from more than 100 different nations.
Qatar Airways is opening an office in Mombasa – Kenya and invites applications for the following positions:
AIRPORT SERVICES SUPERVISOR
(Ref: ASS/MBA/007/12)
- The selected candidate will be responsible for the overall control of the shift as a direct representative of Airport Services Manager.
- They will also monitor and coordinate activities of various sections at the airport as well as ensure punctuality and safety of all Qatar Airways operations.
- The candidates will ensure consistent delivery of high levels of service.
- Applicants must be graduates with a minimum of 5 years airline work experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory position in ground services.
- Experience in airport handling including ramp handling, load sheets, weight balance, AMADEUS systems is mandatory.
- Excellent interpersonal skills in passenger service and customer relations, oral and written communication skills in English are essential requirements for this job.
- Proficiency in computer applications is also required.
Interested candidates can send their application to:
nbosales@ke.qatarairways.com
Deadline 27th April, 2012
Please mention the Position and Ref. No. as the Subject.
Regretfully, due to the volume of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Airport Services Agents at Qatar Airways
Location: Mombasa
Description:
Airport Services Agents at Qatar Airways in Mombasa – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
Qatar Airways is the only Middle Eastern airline to hold a coveted 5-Star rating from Skytrax and is one of the fastest growing carriers in the world today. Qatar Airways continues to grow at an impressive rate and is looking for stars to join our world-class workforce of more than 15,000 employees from more than 100 different nations. Qatar Airways is opening an office in Mombasa – Kenya and invites applications for the following positions:
AIRPORT SERVICES AGENTS
(Ref. ASA/MBA/008/11)
- Successful candidates will provide service excellence to customers at the airport terminal and help create a stress free environment.
- The candidates will ensure consistent delivery of high levels of service, whilst adhering to the safety policy and security standards.
- Applicants must have a minimum of 3 years airline work experience in customer services or passenger handling at the check-in counters, arrivals and departure area.
- A strong knowledge and working experience of DCS with proficiency in computer applications are essential requirements of the job.
- Applicants must have a pleasing personality with excellent communications skills in spoken/ written English, good interpersonal skills and willing to work in shifts.
Interested candidates can send their application to:
nbosales@ke.qatarairways.com
Deadline 27th April, 2012
Please mention the Position and Ref. No. as the Subject.
Regretfully, due to the volume of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Finance Assistant at Qatar Airways
Location: Mombasa
Description:
Finance Assistant at Qatar Airways in Mombasa – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
Qatar Airways is the only Middle Eastern airline to hold a coveted 5-Star rating from Skytrax and is one of the fastest growing carriers in the world today. Qatar Airways continues to grow at an impressive rate and is looking for stars to join our world-class workforce of more than 15,000 employees from more than 100 different nations. Qatar Airways is opening an office in Mombasa – Kenya and invites applications for the following positions:
FINANCE ASSISTANT
(Ref. FA/MBA/012/11)
- To support in Verification and accounting of invoices, payments, sales, refunds, deposits and claims in line with QR policies and IAPs.
- Preparation and accounting of journal vouchers as per IAP
- Applicants must be Commerce Graduate from reputed university with total accounting experience of 2 years with preferably 1 year in airlines, User level experience in any ERP, good working experience on spreadsheets, good in either expenditure or revenue accounting
Interested candidates can send their application to:
nbosales@ke.qatarairways.com
Deadline 27th April, 2012
Please mention the Position and Ref. No. as the Subject.
Regretfully, due to the volume of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Chief Executive Office at Maxwell Stamp
Location: Nairobi
Description:
Chief Executive Office at Maxwell Stamp in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Maxwell Stamp is widely recognised as one of the world’s leading economics consultancies, with a proven track record in the promotion of broad-based economic development. Since the company was established nearly 60 years ago, it has expanded into a global group with experience in over 170 countries. Headquartered in London, it has permanent subsidiaries in Washington, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Adelaide and Dhaka and project offices throughout the world. Our clients include national and regional governments, government organisations, state-owned enterprises, private sector companies and financiers, and international development agencies. As part of our medium term strategy, we are re-establishing a permanent presence in Nairobi to service East Africa and environs to be followed by others in Central and Southern Africa.
We are now seeking a Chief Executive Officer to head up our newly established Kenyan subsidiary, Maxwell Stamp Ltd.
*(S)He will be charged with building a successful and growing consulting company and will have responsibility for:
- establishing and managing the regional office in Nairobi as a stand-alone profit centre*
- identifying and winning new business
- overseeing the successful delivery of consulting assignments
- establishing and maintaining good relations with clients and potential clients
- recruiting, motivating and guiding a team of full time consultants for the Nairobi office and a network of individual consultants throughout the region
- cooperating closely with Maxwell Stamp Group’s London headquarters and our offices in other countries
- reporting on progress and finances to the board of Maxwell Stamp Ltd
We invite applications from outstanding, highly skilled, diverse, profit-motivated and client-focused people with:
- a long term commitment to developing a profitable and growing company
- outstanding career achievements to date
- a record within a corporate environment of successfully winning and delivering consulting assignments in the private and public sector, including donor agencies and IF Is
- extensive commercial and public sector contacts in several countries in the region
- strong corporate management experience, especially in financial and human resources management
- sensitive diplomatic skills
- a minimum of a master’s degree in economics, finance, business or an equivalent professional qualification
- high quality written and verbal communication, good numeracy and strong project ‘ management skills
- the right to reside and to work in Kenya
- the confidence and abilities to establish Maxwell Stamp Ltd as the leading economics and business consultant in the region
In return, we offer a highly competitive and performance driven remuneration package, a dynamic corporate working environment, with full support from the Maxwell Stamp Group worldwide.
The CEO would be appointed to the board of Maxwell Stamp Ltd once (s)he has demonstrated the ability to build and successfully run the company.
For those with the necessary entrepreneurial and business acumen, a real possibility exists to share in the future ownership and profits of the company.
Please email your CV and a one page statement setting out your justification for applying to: eastafrica@maxwellstamp.com quoting reference MSL0001 in the subject line.
The application deadline is 30th April 2012, however, applications wilt be considered on an
ongoing basis and early submission is recommended.
Maxwell Stamp is an equal opportunities employer.
Maxwell Stamp Group PLC and its subsidiaries have a zero tolerance policy on bribery and corruption in accordance with the UK’s Bribery Act 2010.
Workshop Manager at Kuehne + Nagel
Location: Mombasa
Description:
Workshop Manager at Kuehne + Nagel in Mombasa – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
Kuehne + Nagel Ltd is one of the world’s leading logistics group with about 61,500 employees stationed at over 900 locations in over 100 countries worldwide and are skilled in all forms of global transport by sea, air, overland and in providing high quality integrated logistics services. Kuehne + Nagel is headquartered in Schindellegi, Switzerland. Kuehne + Nagel seeks to recruit qualified candidiates to fill the following positions in our Transport Department.Kuehne + Nagel Ltd is one of the world’s leading logistics group with about 61,500 employees stationed at over 900 locations in over 100 countries worldwide and are skilled in all forms of global transport by sea, air, overland and in providing high quality integrated logistics services. Kuehne + Nagel is headquartered in Schindellegi, Switzerland.
Kuehne + Nagel seeks to recruit qualified candidiates to fill the following positions in our Transport Department.
WORKSHOP MANAGER
(To be based in Mombasa)
- Degree in Logistics or Business Management. A diploma in Automotive Engineering & or Fleet Management will be an added advantage.
- Specialisation and knowledge in Scania & FAW trucks is an added advantage.
- Minimum 3 years experience in a busy workshop
- Must be computer literate and with basic accounting knowledge.
- Must have outstanding leadership, planning and negotiation skills.
- Must be a team player and read to work long hours.
- Must possess a valid driving licence.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Manage the overall Workshop Operations while ensuring achievement of set goals and objectives.
- Ensure workshop operations are streamlined, ensuring high standards, compliance and maintaining profitability of the workshop
- Ensure maximisation of truck utilisation.
- Monitor and control workshop activities to ensure trucks are maintained at an acceptable level and condition to minimise down time.
- Responsible for co-ordinating the cost effective procurement of all spare parts from suppliers, controlling inventories of spare parts and other workshop supplies.
- Ensure the workshop is controlled in a cost effective and safe manner whilst ensuring equipment is maintained or repaired to a high standard.
- Ensuring all workshop attendance sheets are checked and reviewed on a monthly basis.
- Responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the workshop and yard areas.
An application cover letter together with a detailed CV including 3 names of referees, their telephone numbers, email and postal address should be forwarded to the
Human Resource Manager,
Kuehne + Nagel,
P.O. Box 69979, Nairobi, 00400
by Wednesday 11th April 2012.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Location: Nairobi
Description:
Warehouse & Shipping Leader at Pioneer Hi-Bred Kenya Limited in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
Want to make a difference in our world by meeting the challenges of feeding and powering a growing planet? Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont Business, is a respected leader in the agricultural industry. We are the world’s leading developer and supplier of hybrid seed corn and branded varietal soybean seed. We seek the following individuals at Pioneer Hi-Bred Kenya Limited, a subsidiary of Pioneer Hi-Bred International:
WAREHOUSE & SHIPPING LEADER
Requirements:
- A diploma in Accounting
- 3-5 years’ warehousing and shipping experience
- A certificate in Sampling and Pest Control
- A qualification ¡n Seed Technology
- Good computer skills
- The ability to work confidentLy in a high-pressure environment
- Adaptable, efficient and friendly
- The ability to handle conflict situations
- Good knowledge of customer procedures and regulations
- Fair background knowledge of the seed industry
- Good communication, time management, organisational and problem-solving skills.
Please forward your CVs to warehouse.leader@pioneer.com
Closing date: 12 April 2012.
Since then, it has evolved from a relief agency shipping material resources to war-torn Europe to an agency that works with partners worldwide to respond to emergencies and seek lasting solutions to rural poverty.
LWR works on behalf of U.S. Lutherans, enabling them to put their faith into action by supporting programs in emergency response, community development, advocacy and social responsibility.
In all of its work, LWR emphasizes promoting gender equity, strengthening organizational capacity, empowering communities to have a voice in making decisions that affect their lives, and learning to continually improve our work.
Vision statement: Empowered by God’s unconditional love in Jesus Christ, we envision a world in which each person, every community and all generations live in justice, dignity and peace.
Mission statement: Affirming God’s love for all people, we work with Lutherans and partners around the world to end poverty, injustice and human suffering.
Areas of focus
a) Emergency and response: Immediate response, material resources, rehabilitation and reconstruction
b) Sustainable Rural livelihoods : Agriculture and livestock development, micro enterprise, environmental management and conservation, water and sanitation, HIV/AIDS prevention, care and support, primary health care promotion, trade and marketing and education
c) Peace building and Justice: Conflict resolution, human rights, gender equity and advocacy
d) Risk management: Community mapping, community response structures and public works
e) Capacity strengthening: governance, financial management and participatory methodologies
LWR-EARO is the Regional Office for the East Africa and is located in Nairobi with two field offices located in Kampala, Uganda and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
The Regional Office is audited both internally and by independent auditors every other year. The last audit conducted by a Kenyan independent audit firm was in May 2010, and covered the fiscal years 2008 and 2009.
All accounting records are located in Nairobi office and are maintained in accounting software – Quick Books. Annual actual expenditure is approximately US$ 783,674 for FY 010 and US$643,008 for FY 011.
This is expenditure towards office and program running and excludes project funding. Projects are funded directly and a separate audit exercise is done every Year. They are not therefore part of this audit exercise.
LWR-EARO is requesting proposals to perform annual audit of financial statements and related compliance work for the period of fiscal years 2010 and 2011 (October 1, 2009 – September 30, 2010 and October 1, 2010 – September 30, 2011).
Audit Scope
The World Bank Event Management and Logistics Services Request for Expressions of Interest (REI)
The Water and Sanitation Program of The World Bank invites firms in Nairobi to indicate their interest in providing Event Management and Logistics services for The World Bank Group office, Nairobi, Kenya.
Interested firms should send an email expressing their interest to sindumathy@worldbank.org by 4:00 P.M on March 30, 2012.
Camp Information Officer at Lutheran World Federation
Location: Daadab
Description:
Camp Information Officer at Lutheran World Federation in Daadab – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
Lutheran World Federation/Department for World Service Kenya Program is seeking to recruit Kenyan nationals for the following positions to be based in Dadaab Refugee Camp.
CAMP INFORMATION OFFICER
Reporting to the Snr. Information Officer
Duties and responsibilities:-
- He /she will have regular visits to the field to collect data, analyzing the data and disseminating the information to the community, implementing partners and the donor Agency
- Coordinate and supervise the work of messaging committees with cluster committees within the camps.
- Compile compelling database of human interest stories, photography and short video on the work of LWF in the camp
- Prepare training manuals for induction of new arrivals to inform them of the processes and conduct during the registration
- Work with refugee staff attach to the sector in conceptualizing and designing of information education and communications material to be used for community communication
- He will share information, give feed back and share gaps noticed at camp level in the coordination meetings
- He will support the Camp Field Officer to organize annual events like World Aids day, World refugee day, International day of peace among others.
- Responsible in observing sound and cost-effective operational standards and procedures in transport, stores, procurement, communications and security at the camp level.
- Responsible for supervising and motivating camp-based refugee staff in accordance with LWF policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Responsible for ensuring all LWF staff observe the highest standards of the Code of Conduct for humanitarian workers, refugee protection and prevention of sexual abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries.
Professional qualifications and relevant experience
- Undergraduate degree in Communication, Information Sciences, Journalism, Media studies or Public Relations
- At least 2 years of progressive experience in humanitarian program management, preferably in refugee settings. Experience gained in data management and DTP platforms is an added advantage.
- Strong representation, negotiation and coordination experience gained from working with UN organizations, national and international NGOs.
- Working knowledge and experience of humanitarian principles, SPHERE and UNHCR standards and field security protocols and procedures.
- Excellent computer skills in Photography, videography, word processing, spreadsheets, use of internet and email.
- Experience in training, facilitation and capacity building
Personal Attributes
- High level of integrity, commitment and professional responsibility.
- Ability to tolerate cultural, educational and religious diversity in the work place.
- Excellent communication, organization and presentation skills.
- Skills in data collection/analysis, donor report writing; verbal and written communication skills in English and Kiswahili
- Able to work in a team with minimal supervision
- General knowledge about the political, socio-economic and social situation in the regions.
“LWF/DWS is an equal opportunity employer, irrespective of gender, race or religious affiliation. LWF/DWS is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for humanitarian agencies.
Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect the organization’s commitment to the prevention of abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries.”
Applications and detailed CV must include email address and telephone contacts of 3 referees, one of whom must be your supervisor in your current/former employment. They should reach the undersigned by close of business on 30 March 2012:
Human Resources Officer, Lutheran World Federation,
e-mail: hr-dadaab@lwfkenya.org
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
For more details, visit our website www.lwf-kenya.org
World Food Programme Senior Administrative Assistant Job
World Food Programme
Vacancy Announcement WFP/08/12
Date of issue: 23 March 2012 Deadline for application: 6 April 2012
This Vacancy is open to Kenyan male and female candidates.
Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
Senior Administrative Assistant
(Travel & Protocol)
Post Grade: G6 (Fixed Term) Duty Station: Nairobi
Accountabilities: Under the direct supervision of the Administration Officer and the overall supervision of the Head of Finance and Administration, the incumbent will perform the following duties:
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Brief all staff on duty travel procedures as provided in the WFP travel rules and regulations and WFP Kenya Country Office Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), i.e. processing of travel authorizations, purchases of tickets, daily subsistence allowance (DSA), terminals, hazard, visa fees and other expenses/allowances pertaining to each respective travel.
Brief International staff members based in Nairobi or those with Nairobi as the Administrative Place of Appointment (APA) on protocol and VAT exemption procedures and requirements pertaining to their work and stay in Kenya
Supervise and assist in the monitoring, reporting and processing of relevant government permit e.g. Re-entry Permits, ID cards for UN Officials, PIN Cards and Kenyan Driving Licence. Process VAT exemptions on behalf of staff members and their dependants through the office of the Chief of Protocol, Ministry of Foreign Affairs in line with the agreement between WFP and the host country Kenya and liaise with the government officials
Coordinate and provide administrative support for all official Donor, Executive Director and VIP visits to the Country Office and ensure that all logistical details pertaining to each of the missions/visits are arranged, this includes chartering flights, preparing the mission schedule, notification to government, reservations for accommodation etc.
Prepare and update Protocol and Travel SOPs and Guidelines for WFP Kenya Country Office as a tool to be used to educate and inform WFP staff members on the government of Kenya regulations and requirements
Check and assist in the preparation of WINGS purchase requisition and Trip documents for International and Local Travel, Workshops and Meetings
Monitor and check all WFP non-food VAT exemption applications to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and KRA to ensure prompt and effective service delivery to clients both external and internal
Verify Travel, Workshop, Conference etc related invoices to ensure accurate billing prior to payment authorization and identify appropriate ways to improve invoice processing to ensure prompt payment for services provided
Oversee and assist in the closure and clearing of outstanding balances in WFP Integrated Network Global System (WINGS) for Trip document and Administration related Purchase Requisitions for various project/budget
Provide training and guidance in the preparation of Trip Documents and Purchase Requisitions on the WFP Integrated Network Global System (WINGS).
Oversees and assist in the facilitation and processing of Entry Visa for various destinations with Embassy presentation in Kenya, application and renewal of UNLPs on behalf of staff members (KCO, APA etc), consultants and partners
Prepare, draft and review correspondences and reports for travel/protocol, recommend procedures that would improve and enhance adherence to WFP rules and regulations and the Kenya Country Office Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Focal person for organization and coordination of workshops, conferences etc. Review hotels and guesthouses services to ensure that they provide quality services and ensure that contracts with various hotels utilized by WFP are in place.
Ensure that staff members and service providers’ vendor accounts are opened and active and that all service providers contracts are valid and in place
Monitor and record services provided to staff members with Nairobi as their Administrative Place of Appointment (APA), Regional Bureau, HQ and other Countries
Perform any other duties as may be required by the organisation.
Qualifications and Experience:
Education: Completion of secondary school education and holder of a Diploma in Business/Public Administration.
Desirable holder of a Degree from a recognized University.
Experience: At least five years of progressively responsible work experience, including at least three years in administrative services.
Knowledge: Training and/or experience utilising computers, including word processing, spreadsheet and other WFP standard software packages and systems. Knowledge of Government Protocol procedures, rules and regulations. General knowledge of UN system administrative policies, rules, regulations and procedures in the area of administration.
Language: Good written and spoken English and fluent Kiswahili.
Desirable skills: Training in the field of business/public administration, protocol, travel or related courses is desirable.
Kenyan nationals meeting the above qualifications are required to submit a covering letter quoting Vacancy Announcement No. WFP/08/12 with their updated Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates and name, title and e-mail address of three referees.
Candidates should also complete a Personal History form (P.11) available on the following link – http://www.unon.org/docs/P11.doc.
All documents should be sent in an envelope which must be marked:
Confidential WFP/08/12 and sent to:-
Human Resources Officer
World Food Programme
P.O. Box 44482
Nairobi 00100
Applications must be received by the deadline – late applications will not be considered.
WFP does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
Finance Analysts at World Bank
Location: Nairobi
URL: http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/EXTHRJOBS/0,,menuPK:64262360~pagePK:64262398~piPK:64262365~theSitePK:1058433,00.html
Description:
Finance Analysts at World Bank in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
The World Bank is seeking to hire highly organized, energized and seasoned professionals, capable of operating effectively in a very demanding fast-paced environment for the following vacancies.
FINANCE ANALYSTS
(5 Positions)
Local 3 year Term Appointment, Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Job No# 120709 – Closing Date April 10, 2012
The World Bank’s Loan Department (CTRLD) is seeking to hire Finance Analysts (5 positions) and Finance Assistants (2 positions). CTRLD is the focal point within the Bank for exercising fiduciary controls over its lending operations, including responsibility for ensuring that loan funds are used for their intended purposes. In this regard it collaborates actively and maintains close working relationships with several other Bank units. CTRLD is currently being realigned so as to be more client focused, is primarily responsible for the formulation and administration of the Bank’s financial policies and procedures relating to disbursement of funds from IBRD loans, IDA credits, the Project Preparation Facility (PPF), Institutional Development Fund (IDF) Grants, Recipient-Executed Trust Funds and other financial products of the Bank. As part of this realignment, CTRLD is opening a Regional Center in Nairobi, Kenya. The Nairobi Regional Center (Center) will follow the staffing model of other teams in the other regional centers (Brasilia, Beijing, Zagreb, Chennai and Manila), a solid team of finance assistants, analysts, and a Team Leader. The Finance Analysts (FNs) contribute to various team responsibilities, such as disbursement transaction and analysis, project management and capacity building. The FN plays an important role in ensuring the financial accountability of borrowers/recipients, specifically that loan proceeds are used for the purposes intended and are eligible in accordance with the World Bank policies and procedures. The FN might be requested to contribute to Department or corporate initiatives.
The position requires strong accounting and auditing skills, client orientation and drive for the results.
The FN provides technical support to the finance assistant and reports to the Regional Center Team Leader and Finance Officer for the assigned portfolio.
The responsibilities will include:
(a) Disbursement Transaction Processing/ Portfolio Management
- Analyze and determine the appropriateness of borrowers’/recipients’ requests for disbursements and the supporting documentation and compliance with the World Bank’s policies and the provisions of the legal agreements and related documents;
- Provide first level approval of requests from borrowers/recipients for payments;
- Ensure prompt and accurate entry/updating of the financial master data of all loans/credits/grants;
- Perform loan portfolio management, such as loan closing, extension, designated account management among others;
- Respond to questions regarding payments, disbursement procedures, and other financial matters;
- Identify issues and systemic problems relating to borrower capacity and provide/recommend corrective measures;
- Provide direction to the Finance Assistant working in his/ her country portfolio;
- Provide training to internal and external audiences –operations, financial management, and country office staff, clients (borrowers;
- Answer questions from Task Team Leaders, borrowers, commercial banks, and suppliers on payments, balances, and application status.
(b) Departmental/ Divisional Tasks
- Participate in departmental/ divisional task forces;
- Identify issues relating to CTRLD policies, procedures and guidelines and recommend actions or enhancements;
- Participate in new systems development and user testing;
- Undertake ad-hoc assignments at the discretion of the Team Leader and/or Manager.
The successful candidate will be holder of
- Professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CA, CFA or equivalent), with Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in portfolio management, project implementation, accounting, auditing and/or contract management.
- Language Skills: Ability to communicate effectively, in writing and orally, in English (essential) and one of the two/ or both French (essential) and Portuguese (essential). Fluency on all three languages will be a plus.
- Knowledge of internal controls and procedures.
- Knowledge of the Bank operational policies, including understanding of Bank policies and practices related to disbursement and contract management, would be an advantage.
- Ability to appropriately apply operational policies, as they relate to disbursements.
- Experience delivering training in the required languages (English, French, and Portuguese). Ability to prepare learning materials and presentations.
- Attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
- Understanding of information systems and the application of new technology.
For the full job descriptions and full selection criteria, for all the positions; qualified candidates are requested to visit and submit an electronic application through the World Bank careers website: www.worldbank.org/careers and click on employment opportunities >professional/technical staff opportunities >current vacancies > job No. (indicated on the specific job advert above).
Email or paper/postal applications will not be considered. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
The World Bank Group is committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality, culture and educational background.
Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.
Location: Nairobi
URL: http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/EXTHRJOBS/0,,menuPK:64262360~pagePK:64262398~piPK:64262365~theSitePK:1058433,00.html
Description:
HR Analyst at World Bank in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
The World Bank is seeking to hire highly organized, energized and seasoned professionals, capable of operating effectively in a very demanding fast-paced environment for the following vacancies.
HR ANALYST
(1 Position)
Local 3 year Term Appointment, Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Job No# 120710 – Closing Date April 10, 2012
The Bank is looking for a Human Resources Analyst (HRA).
The Bank’s Kenya duty location has been growing due to accelerated decentralization and expanded responsibilities which include the Global Center on Security, Conflict and Development. In response to these developments the Kenya HR Team is further strengthening the delivery of HR business support by opening up a new position of HR Analyst. The HR Analyst will be part of a small but enthusiastic and professional HR team working as part of the World Bank’s global HR community to primarily provide quality human resource support to Managers and staff based in Kenya, support key HR initiatives and programs, including implementation of the compensation system, recruitment, performance management, training and staff development. The HR Analyst will also collaborate with the extended HR team in Washington and other locations in Africa.The incumbent will work closely with the Regional Senior Human Resources Officer based in Kenya on a day to day basis, and will have an official reporting relationship to the HR Manager in Washington, DC.
The successful candidate’s responsibilities will include:
- Responsible for the end-to-end recruitment and selection process of local staff appointment from workforce planning, sourcing, screening to selection, on-boarding and evaluation, including local consultant and contractual staff management.
- Provide in-house orientation and briefing to new staff and consultants on Kenya office based systems, guidelines and arrangements, ensuring the smooth transition of new hires; and relocating HQ appointed staff or direct-to-field hires to be based in Kenya, in close collaboration with Global Mobility unit (HRSGM) and the Global Mobility Analyst based in Kenya.
- Guide Managers and staff in the interpretation of HR policies and procedures including their application; streamlining and improving HR processes to ensure an efficient, common standard in the Kenya Office.
- Assist Managers and staff with the implementation of strategies for performance and career management, job evaluation, conflict resolution, separation management, on-boarding, organizational effectiveness interventions etc.
- Design and manage customized databases, and independently conduct research/ analysis/ special studies resulting in recommendations to facilitate decision-making on key planning, program and policy initiatives covering a range of HR management related areas (e.g. strategic staffing, skills mix analysis and planning, and other work force issues; organizational change, training, recruitment, performance management, diversity and inclusion etc.).
- Convene focus groups to discuss HR program/policy issues in specialized units, document and follow up. Prepare and make presentations to clients relating to the focus area.
- Conduct basic training needs analysis as needed, including language proficiency testing and training. Take lead on strengthening the delivery of learning programs in the learning hub (Kenya).
- Serve as a resource in preparing HR data, reports and analytical materials and presentations to management and general staff population; particularly for organizational and strategic programs and initiatives.
The successful candidate will be
- Holder of a Master’s (in Human Resources, management, behavioral sciences, or other related field) and a minimum of 2 years of professional HR experience in a large public or private sector institution in corporate HR or consulting environment with demonstrated ability to enable management decision-making with high-quality analysis, engaging key stakeholders to guide analysis and resulting work programs.
- Among other criteria, the successful candidate should have
- Advanced knowledge of MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint; and statistical data packages to efficiently process requests and produce clear and actionable analysis; and in-depth knowledge of HR systems (PeopleSoft preferred).
- Willingness to “roll-up sleeves” and to engage in all aspects of HR work, from identification of issues and design of policies and programs to implementation;
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, with a particular focus on ability to present well-reasoned analyses, findings and recommendations on people issues; ability to simplify complex data to suit a variety of audiences, and experience with preparing clientready materials and presenting recommendations;
- Track record of the highest level of integrity and being highly discrete and respected by staff as someone who handles sensitive information with utmost confidentiality.
For the full job descriptions and full selection criteria, for all the positions; qualified candidates are requested to visit and submit an electronic application through the World Bank careers website: www.worldbank.org/careers and click on employment opportunities >professional/technical staff opportunities >current vacancies > job No. (indicated on the specific job advert above).
Email or paper/postal applications will not be considered. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
The World Bank Group is committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality, culture and educational background.
Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.
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