As The Nairobi Women’s Hospital, we are trusted with the healthcare of Women in Africa. 
We are seeking to recruit new talent to join our growing team, in the position of Payroll Accountant.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the position holder shall deliver efficient administration of the company’s payroll and employee benefits in compliance with legislation, approved organizational policies, processes, procedures and standards.
 
Academic & Professional  Qualifications,  Experience
  • Bachelors Degree in Finance or related discipline
  • CPA Part 2
  • At least 3 years work experience in finance, one of which should have been in managing payroll for 300-500 employees
Interested candidates are invited to send their application and CV, quoting their current and expected salary, ON OR BEFORE FRIDAY 12TH JULY, 2013 to: vacancies@nwch.co.ke
Position: Graphic Designer
 
Supervised By: Production Manager
 
Company: Brand Track Limited

Role Summary
  • Create competitive graphic designs for production department
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Producing visual solutions to the communication needs of clients, using a mix of creative skills and commercial awareness
  • Interpreting the client's business needs
  • Developing design briefs by gathering information and data to clarify design issues
  • Thinking creatively to produce new ideas
  • Using innovation to redefine a design brief and meet the constraints of cost, time and client
  • Using a wide range of media, including photography and computer aided design
  • Producing accurate and high quality work
  • Contributing ideas and design artwork to the overall brief
  • Keeping abreast of developments in IT, particularly design programs
  • Check artwork for completeness and assure adherence to standards
  • Communicate as necessary with printing and Production to eliminate errors
  • Review final layouts and suggest improvements as needed
  • Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations
  • Any other duty as may be delegated by the management
Requirements
  • Diploma/Degree in Graphic Design
  • 3 years and above work experience in design industry
  • Experience in designing in a garment company will be an added advantage
Kindly send applications to brandtrack2007@gmail.com. 
Include your CV, application letter and a portfolio of your work.

This position is urgent

Republic of Kenya

Uasin Gishu County
 
Vacancies

The office of His Excellency the Governor of Uasin Gishu County wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons for the following positions:
 
County Chief Officers 
(10 Posts)
 
In the following departments:
  • Finance & Economic Planning
  • Trade, Industrialization, Tourism & Wildlife
  • Health Services
  • Information, Communication & E-Government
  • Education, Culture, Youth Affairs & Social Services
  • Agriculture, Livestock Development & Fisheries
  • Environment, Energy, Water & Natural Resources
  • Lands, Housing & Planning
  • Roads, Public Works & Transport
  • Public Service Management
Requirements for appointment:
  • Be a Kenyan citizen;
  • Be a holder of at least a first degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
  • Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and • Have knowledge, experience and a distinguished career of not less than ten years in the specific area.
Duties and responsibilities:
 
The chief officer shall be the authorized officer in respect of exercise of delegated power and shall be responsible to the respective county executive member for:
  • The administration of a county department
  • Implementation of policies and development plans
  • Development and implementation of strategic plans
  • Formulate and implement effective programs to attain Vision 2030 and sector goals
  • Promote national values and principles of governance and values and principles of public service
Terms and conditions:
  • Salary scale: Ksh.120,270-180,660 p.m.
  • House allowance: Ksh.56,000 p.m.
  • Commuter allowance: Ksh.20,000 p.m.
  • Terms of service: Contract
Sub-County Administrators 
(6 Posts) 
Job Group ‘Q’
 
Duties and responsibilities:
 
The sub-county administrator shall be responsible for the coordination, management and supervision of the general administrative functions in the sub-county unit, and will be answerable to the Chief Officer, Public Service and Administration.

Duties include:
  • The development of policies and plans;
  • Coordinating development activities to empower the community;
  • The provision and maintenance of infrastructure and facilities of public services;
  • Exercise any functions and powers delegated by the County Public Service Board under section 86 of The County Government Act, 2012;
  • Facilitation and coordination of citizen participation in the development of policies and delivery of services;
  • Coordinating the management and supervision of general administrative functions;
  • Ensuring effective service delivery;
  • Ensuring compliance with the National Value and Principles of good governance as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya;
  • Performing any other functions that may be assigned from time-to-time.
Requirements:
  • Be a Kenyan citizen,
  • Be a holder of a bachelor’s degree from a university recognized in Kenya,
  • Have working experience of not less than 10 years,
  • Have qualifications and experience in administration or management,
  • Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution,
  • Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya,
  • Be computer literate.
Remuneration:
  • Salary: Ksh.89,748 – Ksh.120,270 p.m.
  • House allowance: Ksh.20,000 p.m.
  • Other allowances: Ksh.14,000 p.m.
  • Terms of service: Permanent
Ward Administrators
(30 Posts) 
Job Group ‘N’
 
Duties and Responsibilities
 
The Ward Administrator will be responsible to the Sub-County administration for the following:
  • Coordinating, managing and supervising the general administrative functions in the ward unit;
  • Implementing policies and plans;
  • Ensuring effective service delivery;
  • Coordinating developmental activities to empower the community;
  • Providing and maintaining infrastructure facilities of public service;
  • Facilitating and coordinating citizen participation in the implementation of policies and delivery of service.
  • Exercising any functions and powers as may be delegated by the County Secretary.
Requirements for appointment:
 
For appointment a candidate must:
  • Be a Kenyan citizen,
  • Be a holder of a first degree from a university recognized in Kenya with working experience of not less than five (5) years in administration or management.
  • Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Terms of Service:
  • Permanent and pensionable
  • Basic salary: Ksh.48,190 – 65,290 p.m.
  • House allowance: Ksh.17,000 p.m.
  • Commuter allowance: 8,000 p.m.
  • Annual leave allowance p.m.
  • Medical cover
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Secretary to the County Public Service Board
 
(1 Post)
 
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Establish and abolish offices in the County Public Service;
  • Appoint persons to hold or act in office of Public County offices including in the boards of urban areas within the county and to confirm appointments;
  • Exercise disciplinary control over and remove, persons holding or acting in those offices as provided for under this part;
  •  Prepare regular reports for submission to the county assembly on the execution of the functions of the board;
  • Promote in the county public service the values and principles referred to in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010;
  • Evaluate and report to the county assembly on the extent to which the values and principles referred to in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 are complied with in the county public service;
  • Facilitate the development of coherent, integrated human resource planning and budgeting for Personnel emoluments in the county;
  • Advise the county government on human resource management and development;
  • Advise the county government on implementation and monitoring of the national performance Management system in the county;
  • Make recommendations to the Salaries and Remuneration Commission on behalf of the county Government on remuneration, pensions and gratuities for county public service employees
Qualifications and Requirements:
  • Be a Kenyan citizen
  • Be a holder of a first degree from a university recognized in Kenya. (A master’s degree will be an added advantage)
  • Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on Leadership and Integrity.
  • Have knowledge and a working experience of not less than five years, two of which must have been in a leadership or top management position.
  • Demonstrate thorough understanding of the organization and functions of national and county government.
  • Be a professional who demonstrates absence of breach of the relevant professional code of conduct.
  • Be capable to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
  • Be a visionary and strategic thinker.
  • Be committed to be part of a team that will enable the County Government achieve her vision;
  • Be a Certified Public Secretary and a member of ICPSK of good professional standing.
How to Apply:
 
All applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left side the position you are applying for and addressed to:
 
The Chairman
Uasin Gishu County Public Service Board
P.O. Box 40 – 30100
Eldoret
 
To be received on or before 26th July, 2013.
 
Uasin Gishu County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women and persons with disabilities to apply.
 
Note:
 
Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
 
Interested candidates should get clearance from the following and MUST submit copies of clearance certificates together with the application:
  • Criminal Investigation Department (certificate of Good Conduct),
  • Ethics and Anticorruption Commission,
  • Higher Education Loans Board (HELB),
  • Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
Request for Design Competition for Kenya Tourism Board Exhibition Wear (Uniform)
 
Tender Number: KTB/EOI/001/2013-2014
 
1. Background
 
Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) is a state corporation mandated to market and promote Kenya as a preferred Tourism destination, locally, and internationally ,one of the ways through which KTB achieves its objectives is by participating in travel trade shows and exhibitions in the source markets.
 
These events provide a platform on which Kenya showcases her product offering and an opportunity for face-to-face interaction with both the travel trade and the end consumer/traveler.
 
2. Destination Exhibition Wear objective
 
To enhance Kenya’s tourism brand identity and the image of Kenya as a country brand and communicate Kenya’s distinct destination brand during trade shows and exhibitions by wearing distinct exhibition wear. 
To this extend the Board and private sector commissioned the creation of a fresh new Exhibition Wear in line with our desire to ensure that Kenya is positioned as a preferred tourism destination.

3. Potential Themes
 
The proposed theme of the Exhibition Wear should enjoy a reasonable degree of longevity and at the same time remain relevant in an ever changing apparel industry. Accessories will be an additional value-adding aspect.
 
4. Entry for the Design Competition
 
Entry is opened to firms, individuals and group of individuals not exceeding 8 (eight)
 
5. Cash Prize to be won
 
For the best design of Exhibition Wear, there are cash prizes that shall be awarded as detailed in the design brief.
 
The detailed scope of the Exhibition Wear brief shall be as provided in the bid document.
 
A complete set of design brief may be obtained by interested candidates from the procurement office on 8th floor Free of Charge at Kenya Tourism Board Headquarters, Kenya Re Towers, Upper Hill, Off Ragati Road, during working hours, i.e. Monday to Friday between 8.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m.-5.00 p.m. W. e. f Thursday 27th June, 2013.
 
Design proposals are to be enclosed in a plain sealed envelopes clearly marked “REQUEST FOR DESIGNS FOR KENYA TOURISM BOARD EXHIBITION WEAR – KTB/EOI/001/2012-2013” and be deposited in the tender box provided at Kenya Tourism Board Offices, 7th floor, Kenya Re Towers, off Ragati Road, Upper Hill, Nairobi addressed to:
 
Managing Director
Kenya Tourism Board
P. O. Box 30630-00100
Nairobi
 
So as to be received on or before Thursday, 10th July 2013 at 12.00 Noon
Our Client, a leading resort on the Kenya Coast, is looking to fill the following position:

Food and Beverage Manager

Duties:

Responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Food and Beverage operation, by:

Supervising the day to day operations of the Food & Beverage Department.

Analyzing on an on-going basis the following:
  1. Quality level of product and service
  2. Guest satisfaction
  3. Merchandising and Marketing
  4. Operating cost
  5. Sanitation, cleanliness and hygiene
Qualifications/Experience:

Degree in Hospitality management or other related field

Overall proven track record in F&B Departments for a period of 5 or more years, in a similar position preferably within a 5 star hotel.

Superior knowledge of Micros and Materials control systems

If you are interested in applying for the listed position please send a current  CV with relevant testimonials, references and salary expectations to jobs@africawax.com by July 10, 2013.
Impact Research and Development Organization is a registered Kenyan NGO with a main office in Kisumu and regional offices in eight counties. 
IRDO’s principal mandate is to design, implement and evaluate HIV/AIDS research and intervention programs that improve the health status of individuals and local communities. 
We are looking for qualified and experienced personnel to fill in the following position.

Typist

Job Summary

 
Transcribe and type interview scripts for the study

Minimum Requirements
  • Minimum KCSE C-
  • Accurate and fast typist with speeds in excess of 70 wpm; interview will include practicals to assess typing speed and accuracy
  • Excellent working knowledge of Word 2007; knowledge of 2010 added advantage
  • Good organizational skills
  • Reliable and keen to deliver high quality service
  • Focused and able to pick things up quickly
  • Team player
  • Willing to learn and improve
Duration: 5 months

Submit applications, complete with CV, copies of certificates and testimonials, names and telephone numbers of two professional referees, current and expected salary, to reach the undersigned not later than 5thth July 2013. 
Please indicate on the envelope the post you are applying for.

The Human Resources Manager,
Impact Research and Development Organization
P O. Box 9171, 
Kisumu
Amaco Insurance Business Opportunity
 
Ref No. MRT/6/2013
 
Africa Merchant Assurance Company (AMACO) is pursuing an ambitious growth strategy with an aim of reaching every house hold in Kenya. 
We would like to recruit innovative and high performing individuals to the position of:

Direct Sales Staff - General Insurance Business 
1,000 Positions

To be based at our branches and satellite offices in Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Kisumu, Eldoret, Kitale, Kericho, Malindi, Thika, Nyeri, Meru, Naivasha, Nyahururu, Kapsabet, Bungoma, Kakamega, Kisii, Narok, Migori, Bomet, Embu, Narok, Machakos, Voi, Nanyuki, Maua.
 
Becoming a Direct Sales Staff with us will open up many doors of success, wealth and recognition for you while you take care of your personal financial responsibilities. 
It will help build your career path and fulfill all your personal and professional aspirations.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Sourcing quality and sustainable business for the Company
  • Establishing and developing markets for the company’s products
  • Carry out a detailed-fact find review of the potential clients and recommend appropriate insurance
  • Maintain a regular follow-up with clients to maintain strong customer service
Qualification, Competences and Attributes
  • Minimum K.C.S.E with a minimum grade of C Minus
  • Certificate, Diploma or Degree in any business related field will be an added advantage
  • Have a good network and adept at connecting with people.
  • Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment with minimum supervision
  • Must be hardworking, ambitious, and ready to learn new things and good at following instructions.
  • Must be computer literate, very presentable, confident personality
  • Excellent in written and verbal communication
  • Be self motivated, innovative and result-driven with a passion for sales
Interested candidates are requested to drop a letter of application and copy of their updated Curriculum Vitae indicating our reference number and day time contact to the nearest AMACO Branch. 
Those living away from our offices can post their application letters to: 
The Human Resource Manager 
P.O.Box 61599-00200, 
Nairobi
 
Closing date: 13th July 2013.
 
Africa Merchant Assurance Company is an equal opportunity employer.
A fast moving consumer goods company seeks to recruit qualified Kenyan citizens to fill positions of Van Sales Representatives.
 
Responsibilities: -
  1. Responsible for ensuring that monthly and annual sales targets are achieved.
  2. Ensure effective management of the distribution chain.
  3. Responsible for the provision of comprehensive and timely sales reports
  4. Responsible for proper accounting of sales proceeds in the assigned territory
  5. Identify New Business Development opportunities and recommend for appropriate action
  6. Responsible for managing assigned company assets and resources
Competencies:- This position requires individuals with good communication skills, good negotiation skills, outgoing, a valid driving license, and able to work under minimum supervision 
Qualifications:-
 
Job prerequisites
  • Diploma in sales and marketing.
  • University degree in marketing or business related field will be an added advantage.
  • 5 years’ sales and marketing experience in a fast moving consumer goods company.
  • Computer literacy
If you fulfill the above requirements, you are invited to apply by submitting in a sealed envelope an application letter together with an up to date CV, Copies of Certificates, testimonials and names of 3 referees by 12th July 2013 to the address provided below:-
 
DNA/NO. 1533
P. O. Box 49010 - 00100,
Nairobi
Corporate Communications Manager
 
Job Ref: HR-CCM-07-2013

Nation Media Group is the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media. It attracts and serves unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda.
 
We are seeking to recruit a Corporate Communications Manager for our Corporate Affairs department. 
He/she will report to the Group Head of Corporate Affairs and will work in a team to position and enhance the Nation Media Group’s corporate image and reputation as the Media of Africa for Africa. 
We invite applicants who are experienced, results-oriented, and dynamic and self-motivated with proven track records and attributes to excel in a highly competitive environment.

Key responsibilities
  • Plan and develop annual communication plans, campaigns and strategies.
  • Production of external communication tools and materials, including websites, annual reports, newsletters, business stories, documentaries and brochures in line with NMG’s communication guidelines.
  • Manage day to day relationships of PR agencies and develop corporate media materials.
  • Coordinate and manage the communication flow within the organisation, serving as the principal contact person for information to ensure effective knowledge management.
  • Ensure efficient and effective organisation of internal & external corporate events including corporate cocktails, investor and corporate meetings and seminars..
  • Promptly manage & attend to all inquiries made to the communications office such as requests for information, sponsorships or donations.
  • Ensure appropriate budgeting, cost containment and tracking of communications related cost centres.
Qualifications, experience and skills
  • Graduate with at least 3 – 5 years relevant experience at senior level i.e. in public relations, corporate communications, community and public affairs.
  • Business & Current Affairs awareness; understand business implications of decisions and aligns work with strategic goals - Good understanding of the social, political and economic dynamics of the country.
  • Proven track record in driving PR and communication activities in medium to large sized organizations;
  • Post-graduate training in Public Relations and Marketing
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria may email their applications and detailed CVs online to: http://careers.nationmedia.com on or before 12th July, 2013.
 
Note: We shall only contact the shortlisted applicants.
Terms of Reference, for a Consultant to support the Operational Research Component of the Project: ‘Strengthening Social Protection to prevent and mitigate the impact of HIV and AIDS and poverty in sub-Saharan Africa’

HelpAge International East, West and Central Africa regional office based in Nairobi Kenya, with funding support from Sweden / Norad, seeks a consultant to support the project’s research component under the study topic: Effects of regional and national (Public) policies on vulnerable populations in Eastern and Southern Africa.  
The study will cover Sweden/Norad funded project sites in Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Tanzania, South Africa and Zambia.

Project Background

In 2011, HelpAge received funding from Sweden/Norad to implement a three year project, running from 2011- 2013. 

The goal of the project is to contribute to universal  access to HIV and AIDS services and Social Protection (SP) mechanisms for vulnerable groups in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2013.
 
The project has four result areas:
  1. Universal access to  HIV and AIDS services and Social Protection Mechanisms for Vulnerable groups is increased
  2. Regional and National level HIV&AIDS  and SP policies and related [policies] plans and budgets increasingly incorporate measures which address the needs of vulnerable groups.
  3. Increased participation of Civil Society organisations in the formulation,  implementation and monitoring of National and Regional HIV and AIDS and Social Protection policies and strategies
  4. Evidence on effective action contributing to the achievement of universal  HIV&AIDS and SP services gathered, documented and shared and acted on among CSOs, Governments and other stake holders
Consultancy Objectives and Scope of Work
 
This study will generate evidence on the learning and contribute to the project result areas above.  
The study seeks to establish the benefits and changes in the lives of vulnerable populations attributable to policy formulation and policy implementation.  
The consultant will therefore endeavour to provide evidence/information on the following areas:

a) How policies are formulated in Eastern and Southern Africa/How are the intended beneficiaries involved in Policy formulation?
 
b) Does enactment of relevant policies translate into improved services for the intended target group?
 
c) Are policies in Eastern and Southern Africa supported with implementation benchmarks and how and who is involved in policy monitoring?
 
d) Are policies in Eastern and southern Africa supported by pre-requisite resources and  support structures
 
e) What has changed as a result of the enactment of these policies in respective project site countries on the intended target groups?

The consultant is required to:
 
a) Work with HelpAge staff to review and improve on the research question and research design
 
b) Conduct literature review from HelpAge programme database and other relevant sources
 
c) Conduct key informant interviews with key resource persons to fill in the gaps in the literature review.
 
d) Analyse data and write a report

Deliverables
 
Research study report validated by stakeholders and approved for implementation

Education and Experience:
 
a) Postgraduate with extensive experience in policy research in Eastern and Southern Africa.
 
b) Strong knowledge on rights based approaches to programming

Expression of interest
 
All interested consultants/firms are requested to write an expression of interest by:
 
a) Explaining their competences to meet the requirements of the assignment
 
b) Provide a detailed professional budget in USD (Indicate daily professional rates)
 
c) Provide duration of the assignment and when ready to undertake the assignment.
 
d) Provide evidence of similar work undertaken in the recent past (Not more than 3 years)

Tax Liability: Settlement of any tax liability arising from this agreement will remain the responsibility of the consultant. The fees will be liable to withholding tax to be remitted to the Kenya government and a receipt will be availed to the consultant
 
Deadline for application: 25th   July 2013
 
Please send your application by email to:hr@helpage.co.ke and copy in helpage@helpage.co.ke

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