Diesel Engine Electricians Jobs in Saudi Arabia

A well established Company in Saudi Arabia is urgently looking forDiesel Engine Electricians to repair electrical systems in diesel generators.
 

Duties:-

• Troubleshoot and diagnose fault codes
• Must understand electrical schematics
• Ability to modify control panels and must have knowledge of deep sea controllers

General Requirements

• Must have at least 3 years work experience in a similar role
• Good written and spoken English
• Driving license preferred
• Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
• Must be 25 to 40 years old

Salary: Ksh. 40,000 – 60,000 depending on experience

Benefits:

• Visa provided
• E-tickets
• Free food, transport and accommodation

Applications:
 

To send your up to date CV, to 

application@summitrecruitment-kenya.com 
Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, 

Karen Road, Karen

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in.

Only candidates stating current salary will be considered.

Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job

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IDRC Grants Administrator (Bilingual in English and French) Job in Nairobi Kenya

Grants Administrator (Bilingual in English and French)

IDRC, an international organization that supports research in developing countries, invites applications for the position of Grants Administrator to be based at the regional office (ROSSA) in Nairobi.

Duties and Responsibilities

The right candidate will be responsible for among others, the following duties:

• Providing financial and administrative advice and support to program staff, grantees and others, on the development, implementation, and monitoring of projects;
• processing project approval and contract documents; 
• following up with recipient institutions on projects including analysis of financial reports and other grant administration issues; 
• maintaining project information in the organization’s database; 
• ensuring timely disbursements to projects, consultants and suppliers; 
• maintenance of the inventory of project outputs, files, documents and correspondence related to all aspects of projects; 
• participating in meetings; and acting as main administrative contact for the designated programmes.

Personal Specifications:

The ideal candidate profile should include the following:

• A university degree.
• At least five years working experience relevant to the duties outlined above, ideally within an international organization.
• Excellent communication skills, a professional demeanor, and a good team member.
• Strong analytical skills, particularly in the areas of numeracy and financial analysis.
• An ability to manage detailed work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic environment.
• Experience of Internet usage, word processing, spreadsheet and database software. 

Only candidates who have excellent capacity in both English and French, orally and in writing, should apply.

Interested candidates should forward their applications to the address below including a full CV no later than 18 July 2014: grantadmin@idrc.ca

A French version is available by contacting the above email address.

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WFP FSC Support Officer (Regional Coordination, CAP-CHF-CERF) Job in Nairobi Kenya

UN World Food Programme – Somalia

Expression of Interest No. 26/07/2014
 

Post Title: FSC Support Officer (Regional Coordination, CAP-CHF-CERF)
 

Contract type: Special Service Agreement (SSA)
 

Post Grade: SSA-9 (Equivalent to NOB)
 

Duty Station: Nairobi
 

Duration: 5 Months 

Organizational Background: The Somalia Food Security Cluster (FSC) is jointly managed by the World Food Programme Somalia and the Food and Agriculture Organisation Somalia whose activities include the coordination of food security related programmes to minimise response gaps and promote preparedness. 

The FSC works with humanitarian agencies in Somalia to invest in the capacity of the cluster’s membership and work with the broader humanitarian community.

This position is open to qualified Kenyan nationals only. 

Female candidates in particular, are encouraged to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:
 

Under the direct and overall supervision of the FSC Co-ordinator,  the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

• Coordinate the FSC’s response for the Consolidated Appeals Process (CAP);
• Carry out quality assurance on project proposals submitted for the Common Humanitarian Fund (CHF) and the CAP;
• Collaborate with the Information Management officer to ensure the CHF/ERF projects are accurately captured in the FSC’s database;
• Support the Cluster Review Committee in the vetting processes of CHF, CEFR and CAP projects;
• Ensure that FSC responses contribute to gender sensitive programmes that promote gender equality;
• Coordinate the FSC’s inputs in to the mid-term reviews and evaluations of CHF and CAP projects;
• Undertake field visits to strengthen field-level cluster coordination, project support and implementation;
• Act as the main conduit for the sharing information between the secretariat, cluster, regional focal points and vice coordinators;
• Identify issues raised by partners for action by focal points, cluster coordinators and the Strategic Advisory Committee/Group;
• Assist the Training Officer in the identification of training needs assessments of partners, and support the coordination of capacity building activities;
• Through the Regional Vice-coordinators ensure that at the local level cluster members are aware of best practices and collect information for advocacy purposes;
• Maintaining and update field FSC records;
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:
    
Education:

• University degree, preferably in food security, agriculture, economics or related fields.

Experience:

• At least three years of postgraduate professional experience in development, food aid support, humanitarian response preferably in the food security sector. 
• Ability to work and plan at a strategic as well as operational levels.
• Understanding of the international humanitarian response architecture, including coordination mechanisms, humanitarian reform and action funding mechanisms.

Language: 

• Fluency in both oral and written communication in English is a requirement.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of WFP manuals in the area of procurement. 
• Experience utilizing computers, including word processing, spreadsheet and other WFP standard software packages and systems.  
• General knowledge of UN system administrative policies, rules, regulations and procedures.

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 linkhttp://www.unon.org/docs/P11.doc to be sent by e-mail to HR-SOM@wfp.org 
 

Quote the Expression of Interest number, job title and location;

Closing Date: 14th July 2014 
 

Hand delivered applications will not be accepted; 
 

Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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CIC Insurance Group Deputy Group Chief Executive Officer and Head of Kenya Business Job Vacancy

CIC Insurance Group is the leading Cooperative Insurer in Africa and rapidly growing insurance and related financial services provider in Kenya with a wide local branch network and soon going regional. 

The Group offers a wide range of products including general Insurance, life assurance, medical insurance and asset management services. It is a pioneer and leader in Micro-insurance. 

The Group’s focus on innovation and excellence in service delivery has differentiated it in the market and earned it national recognition.

In order to execute and sustain its growth and expansion strategy, the Group is seeking to recruit a dynamic leader to join their winning team as Deputy Group Chief Executive Officer and Head of Kenya Business.

This is a new role occasioned by the Group’s expansion and for succession planning.
 

Reporting to the Group Chief Executive Officer, the successful candidate will assist the GCEO to provide strategic direction and leadership to ensure that the company vision, mission, strategic goals and objectives are implemented and aligned with the corporate values. 

S/He will manage operations and oversee the general performance of the subsidiaries in Kenya while ensuring all legal, corporate governance and regulatory requirements are complied with.

Key responsibilities will include:

• In liaison with the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) offer strategic leadership to the subsidiary Managing Directors, oversee formulation of strategies and their successful implementation;
• Assess and manage the performance of Country Offices and subsidiary companies;
• Serve as the principal link between the subsidiary Boards and the Group Board by ensuring comprehensive reporting to the Group Board on the performance of the subsidiary companies in the absence of the Group CEO;
• Ensure operating procedures and controls are established and communicated to solidify management control and direction of the organization;
• Ensure annual budgets for presentation to the Finance and Investment Committee of the Group Board are prepared;
• Oversee financial management and reporting of the Kenya Business;
• Oversee the preparation of business plans for expansion to new territories and advise on expansion strategies;
• Identification, research and exploitation of potential growth and expansion opportunities including mergers, acquisitions, potential investors, both local and overseas;
• In the absence of the Group CEO, act as the General Manager of the Cooperative Insurance Society, the anchor shareholder of the Group;
• Establish and manage highly collaborative relationships with key policy makers, customers and other key stakeholders, both locally and internationally; and
• Promote the highest quality standards, culture of integrity, ethics, diversity, inclusion and corporate social responsibility across the Group.

Skills & Attributes:

• A Master’s degree in a Business related field;
• Professional qualification in ACII, Actuarial, CFA, CPA(K), ACCA, or CIMA and Certificate in corporate governance;
• At least 10 years’ experience at a senior management level within the financial services industry in a large and complex organisation;
• Good financial management and reporting experience;
• Excellent leadership skills particularly in strategy formulation and execution;
• Demonstrable commercial and financial management and investment experience;
• Exceptional, visionary and strategic leadership skills with a global perspective;
• Excellent interpersonal and networking abilities; and
• Excellent organizational and stakeholder management skills.

If you believe your career objectives match this exciting role, please submit your application with a detailed CV stating your current position, current remuneration level, email, telephone contacts and quoting the relevant reference number (Ref: DGCEO – 07/14) to reach us on or before 24 July 2014 addressed to:

The Director
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
Deloitte Place, Muthangari
Email: esd@deloitte.co.ke
Nairobi, Kenya

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Kakamega County Assembly Service Board Member Job in Kenya

The Kakamega County Government

The County Assembly

Vacancy Re-Advertisment

Member of the County Assembly Service Board 

1 Post

Article 176 (1) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 establishes a County Assembly for each County Government. 

To enable effective carrying out of functions of a County Assembly, the County Government Act No. 17 of 2012 has established the County Assembly Service Board which shall be responsible for the following functions:-
 

a) Providing services and facilities to ensure efficient and effective functioning of the County Assembly.
 

b) Constituting offices in the County Assembly Services and appointing and supervising office holders.
 

c) Preparing annual estimates of expenditure of the County Assembly Service and submitting them to the County Assembly for approval and exercising budgetary control over the service.
 

d) Undertaking, singly or jointly with other relevant organizations programmes to promote the ideals of parliamentary democracy; and
 

e) Performing other functions necessary for the well-being of the members and staff of the County Assembly or as prescribed by the National Legislation.
 

f) Section 12 of the Act further states that the County Assembly Service Board shall comprise the Speaker of the County Assembly as the Chairperson, the leader of the Majority Party, the leader of the Minority party and one person resident in the County appointed by the County Assembly from among persons who have knowledge and experience in public affairs, but who are not members of the County Assembly.
 

Pursuant to the statutory requirement, the Kakamega County Assembly wishes to invite applications from suitably qualified persons resident in Kakamega County, who have knowledge and experience in public affairs, holders of first Degree from a recognized University but who are not members of the County Assembly to be considered for the position of member of the County Assembly Service Board.

How to apply:
 

a) Each application should be accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials and a letter from the Area Chief confirming that the applicant is a resident of an area within the Kakamega County.
 

b) All applications should be clearly marked ‘Application for the position of a Member of the County Assembly Service Board’ on the envelope and hand delivered to:-

The Interim Clerk of the County Assembly
Kakamega County
P O Box 1470 – 50100
Kakamega

Online applications should be emailed to kakamegacountyassembly@gmail.com 

So as to reach the Interim Clerk of the County Assembly on or before 25th July, 2014.

Note:
 

This is NOT a full time Job.
 

Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted. 

Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Patrick W. Kamwessar
Interim Clerk,
County Assembly of Kakamega

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Orange Telkom Customer Service Manager Job in Kenya

Position: Customer Service Manager
 

Reporting to:  Senior Service Manager
 

Range: R2L
 

Department: Customer Care

Role Purpose: He/she manages and renders post-implementation support to priority Corporate Customer on the assigned portfolios of top 500. 

This is a managerial level job requiring a high degree of initiative and skills in 2nd level customer service support. The holder of this job should have strong analytical and communications skills, dynamic and innovative to proactively manage the corporate customer expectations. 

The job holder will liaise closely with Corporate Customer Care, Finance department, ITN and Technical teams to ensure timely and effective resolution of customer complains in addition to managing Service Level Agreement (SLAs) and relationship building to ensure high customer satisfaction levels by corporate customers.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
 

In Corporate Client Retention customer service management is involved in:

• Developing  strong relationships with customers to maintain ongoing revenue stream;
• Monitoring of SLAs for designated Customers:  Including Service Availability, Incident Management, Change Requests. Coordinate with Service Management Centre teams to deliver services to accounts under management; and also coordinate with relevant technical teams.
• Service Improvement Programs: This includes proactively identifying problems & post-mortem reporting and Capacity recommendations.
• Needs Assessment: Maintaining continuous proactive dialogue with clients to ensure that their needs are being met; Understanding the nature of the customer’s business so as to appreciate the customers evolving needs to ensure that services subscribed to meet their expectations as well as identifying growth opportunities and up-selling and cross – selling potential within existing client base;
• Monthly Customer Service Reviews and Reports: Providing professional & timely Monthly Customer Reports for extended support where required and as agreed.
• Analyzing Customer Capacity Reports: Analyzing customer requirements and providing capacity recommendations (upgrades/downgrades).
• Customer Operations Guide: Develop, share and review the Customer Operations Guide (COG) with all parties concerned.

In Service Support Customer Service Management will discharge the following functions:

• Service Performance and Improvement: Review on a regular (preferably on a monthly) basis Service Performance and develop programs to proactively address any performance issues and track actions required to resolve recurring incidents and optimize service.
• Service Support and maintenance: Liaise with Corporate Customer Care to obtain fault history of Persistent and/recurrent corporate Customer Problems with a view to understanding the root causes and addressing the underlying issues.
• Customer Visits and Meetings: Arrange and attend regular Customer meetings (preferably on a monthly basis)  to review the Monthly Customer Reports and Service Improvement Programs
• Planned/un-planned maintenance: Coordinate with relevant stakeholders in TKL to identify and communicate all planned/scheduled and un-planned/emergency maintenance work to the affected customers and relevant stakeholders both internally and externally to minimize disruption and  and/or degradation of the quality of service.
• Managing Change Requests; Manage customer-change request   in accordance with the company’s change management process.
• Accounts Reconciliation: Identify and follow-up/handle accounts reconciliation cases for managed customers to ensure prompt closure. Within stipulated SLA.

Academic/ Professional Qualifications

• 1st degree in a management and/or technical discipline and/or an acceptable diploma with experience.
• Holders of degrees in Business Management, Telecommunications Engineering, Electronics or an acceptable equivalent qualification from a recognized institution will be given preference.
• A master’s degree in Business Management and/or a diploma in a relevant technical field from a recognized institution will give an added advantage.

Key Competencies:

• Ability to partner and use network
• Attention to detail
• Market validation
• Commitment to customer
• Knowledge of customer application and behaviors
• Ability to work as a part of a team
• Leadership and team building

This position is opened to Kenyan citizens only.

If you fit the required profile, please apply highlighting how your qualifications, experience and career aspirations match the requirements for this position. 

Application should be sent by latest 15th July 2014, please provide an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) including details of your current telephone contacts and names of three referees. 

Apply through recruitment@orange-tkl.co.ke. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Accountant Job Vacancy in Kenya

Accountant
 

An online market platform that is built for the developing world in general and Kenya in particular. 

They aim to address the challenges unique to this market while at the same time providing the convenience of buying and selling from the comfort of your own home.
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Job Summary: The incumbent of position will carry out financial data capturing and manipulation to generate financial reports. 
 

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Should have had exposure to working in a reputable organization preferably retail or online store.
• Compile various documents, verify their accuracy, and authorize payments in accordance with established procedures.
• Assemble documents for computer input, verifying accuracy of itemized charges, account numbers, and total costs.
• Timely remittance of statutory deductions
• Timely management accounts which are well interpreted
• Accuracy and completeness of financial reports
• Proper handling of petty cash
• Respond to inquiries. Check accounting transactions to locate and resolve discrepancies
• Reconcile accounts and assist in the compilation of accurate financial reports
• Prepares VAT returns under the Business Manager’s supervision
• Updates the Daily Cash Position with all the payment vouchers, petty cash transactions and reconciles to actual petty cash on a daily basis
• Responsible for the Office Safe - in charge of office safe keys, cash, original company
• documents & cheque books stored in the safe. Responsible for all in-house cash transactions including payments & reconciliation of all cash kept in the safe.
• Obtain from payroll and reconcile the monthly NSSF and PAYE,NHIF schedules by the 4th of every month.
• Accurately post customer payments in the financial accounting software i.e. payments from clients, advance recoveries and bounced salaries.

Skills Required

• Personal integrity is a MUST as this role involves handling cash and confidential company information.
• High levels of commitment, energy and flexibility
• Time management is key to this role as there are so many tasks to juggle and deadlines to meet.
• Individual has to be detail oriented as there are several spread sheets used in compiling and manipulation of data.
• Strong Oral and written communication skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Quick decision making
• Works well independently without waiting for direction.

Education and Experience

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or related field.
• Technology Skills
• Proficient in QuickBooks, Sage Pastel or related accounting software package,

Qualified candidates to apply through
http://recruitment.nftconsult.com/careers/index.php?m=careers&p=showJob&ID=801

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Customer Service Job Vacancy in Nairobi Kenya

Customer Service
 

Location: Nairobi
 

WE are an online market platform that is built for the developing world in general and Kenya in particular.

They aim to address the challenges unique to this market while at the same time providing the convenience of buying and selling from the comfort of your own home.

Our client is looking for a candidate for Customer service who will consistently provide our customers with a great service and positive experience. 

Our client offers an exciting role and the opportunity to join a highly motivated team as well as the chance for personal and professional development in a new and rapidly expanding team.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Customer Service department or call centre
• Excellent people-management, motivation and team building skills
• Proficiency in CRM systems and IVRs
• Willingness to work long hours at times when the job requires it.
• Ability to work both hands on and at a high strategic level
• Good written and oral English language skills
• Right attitude and personality are key
• The ideal candidates should be able to speak English fluently
• Fluency in French, Germany or any other foreign language is an added advantage but not a requirement.
• Ideal candidate should be computer literate with good typing speed.
• The ideal candidate should have a Diploma as a minimum academic qualification.

Only qualified candidates to apply through
http://recruitment.nftconsult.com/careers/index.php?m=careers&p=showJob&ID=800

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IT Administrator / Web Developer Job in Kenya

Vacancy: IT Administrator / Web Developer
 

Our Client is an online market platform that is built for the developing world in general and Kenya in particular. 

They aim to address the challenges unique to this market while at the same time providing the convenience of buying and selling from the comfort of your own home.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Installing and configuring computer hardware operating systems and applications;
• Monitoring and maintaining computer systems and networks;
• Talking staff/clients through a series of actions either face to face or over the telephone to help set up systems or resolve issues;
• Troubleshooting system and network problems and diagnosing and solving hardware/software faults;
• Providing support, including procedural documentation and relevant reports;
• Following diagrams and written instructions to repair a fault or set up a system;
• Supporting the roll-out of new applications;
• Setting up new users' accounts and profiles and dealing with password issues;
• Responding within agreed time limits to call-outs;
• Working continuously on a task until completion (or referral to third parties, if appropriate);
• Rapidly establishing a good working relationship with customers and other professionals, e.g software developers;
• Testing and evaluating new technology;
• Conducting electrical safety checks on computer equipment
• Visit client sites to assist other technical staff.
• To support users remotely.
• To maintain a high degree of customer service for all support queries and adhere to all service management principles.
• Maintain a log of any software or hardware problems detected.
• Support users in the use of computer equipment by providing necessary training and advice.
• To escalate more complex calls to the relevant international Support member.
• Carry out in-house system testing.
• Be responsible for in-house system back-ups.
• Constantly improve the company’s website

Skills / Attributes Required

• Flexible, pro-active approach.
• Excel experience required
• Windows Applications experience
• Basic Electrical/Electronic knowledge
• Vehicle Electrical/Electronic Knowledge is beneficial
• Basic Linux and Windows Servers Experience
• Test Product and operation of Products
• Verify Documentation provided
• Assist with release of New Versions
• GPS and GSM skills Beneficial
• Assist with Debugging of data
• Networking skills required. DSL/Wifi
• Computer Maintenance and Installation

Only qualified applicants to apply through 
http://recruitment.nftconsult.com/careers/index.php?m=careers&p=showJob&ID=799

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Account Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

a consumer collaboration agency dealing in consumer insights and advocate marketing, is looking to hire an Account Manager in Nairobi.

This role entails:

• Proficient in knowledge and articulation of the TGC concept, process and capabilities.
• Alongside the Client Service Account Director, co-ordinate and manage resources assigned to yourself and/or on a project to achieve desired objectives. We encourage efficiency in use of these resources.
• We desire a proactive and inquisitive mind, speed and creativity is solution provision. In exploring opportunities or articulation of project work, we endeavor to push the lever that would undoubtedly only be TGC that can deliver that type of work.
• Project management and delivery of project work: That you endeavor to ensure timely and efficient management of project work to meet and/or supersede expectations.
• Maintain regular status updates with your assigned Account Director on ongoing project work, new business and other opportunities. To this end we will have Quarterly evaluation of performance as relates project management and new business development for the purposes of improvement and better planning.
• Adequately understand your clients’ short-term and long-term need to allow TGC position itself by way of proposals, ideation et al to meet these needs.
• Endeavour to meet client expectations in a manner that leaves them satisfied and inspires generation of new business.
• Explore new business from current/ongoing client(s) and project work
• Explore different ways to motivate for new business that would stimulate client to generate a brief to TGC.

The execution of the above responsibilities includes: 
 

1. Project Management (55 % of your time) 

This includes liaising and providing support to the Client Service Account Director in the following manner;

• Project management; working with support teams on what is required to ensure efficient and effective execution of project work from end to end.
• Work plans; creating work plans on a Quarterly, Monthly and weekly with clear objectives and expected result to achieve business objectives and business targets.
• Align to accountability structures provided.
• Prepare and submit financial expenditure plans on weekly and/or monthly basis. 
• Work with  administrative team to ensure financial considerations are provided for in good time.
• Compiling budget for ongoing projects and ensuring resources are utilized well. Once projects are completed, working with administration team to review learnings
• Provide project leadership for assigned Business Unit. Including but not limited to Strategic input against project objectives.
• Working with other team members, oversee the project process from commencement to completion.
• Ensure efficient use of resources.
• Quality control - Reviewing final presentations for purposes of setting strategic direction, roof reading, ensure authenticity of information gathered and ensure client brief has been met.
• Attending client meetings to review and present project findings.
• Ensure proper Client management to meet business objectives – Triple bottom line.
• Updating client on a weekly / daily basis on project progress (depending on duration of project) through detailed status reports.
• Periodically cooling project work as required.

2. Business development (45% of your time)

• This will be around TGC products, within current client projects and individual passion areas.
• Profile, research, prepare and pitch proposals to your client on areas of potential engagement.
• Pursue a monthly financial target of Kes 6M in first 6 months.

Qualified candidates to apply through
http://recruitment.nftconsult.com/careers/index.php?m=careers&p=showJob&ID=802

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Lower Primary School Teacher Job in Kenya

Vacancy: Primary School Teacher - Lower Primary

2 Positions

Our client is an upcoming private accredited Primary School looking to offer a conducive teaching and learning environment to young children.
 

The teacher will be required to handle Primary School classes including curriculum development and classroom teaching to achieve excellence and holistic development of young children and ensure adequate preparation in their respective classes and examinations.
 

Our Client is looking for a young, energetic and passionate individual to fill the position of Lower Primary School Teacher
 

Job Purpose: The teacher will be required to handle Lower Primary School classes including curriculum development and classroom teaching to achieve excellence and holistic development of young children and ensure adequate preparation in their respective classes and examinations.

The Job holder will provide an educational program for the lower primary students in an environment favourable to learning and personal growth; establish effective rapport with children to promote positive attitudes of self-worth; motivates students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for further participation in the total school program, in accordance with each child's ability; establishes good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

Minimum Requirements

• P1 certificate and minimum of C+ at O level education.
• Bachelor’s degree in education will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 3 years teaching experience in a private school.
• Proven track record in academic performance.
• Must be computer literate.

Personal Attributes

• Warm and pleasant personality.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Has passion for children.
• Integrity and courteous.
• Can mentor, coach and lead projects.
• Able to meet deadlines with minimum supervision.

How to Apply: 

If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you. 

Please forward a copy of your updated resume, and your current salary and benefits package to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of business 16th July 2013. 

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

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Primary School Headmistress Job in Kenya

Vacancy: Primary School Headmistress
 

Our client is an upcoming private accredited Primary School looking to offer a conducive teaching and learning environment to young children.
 

The head teacher will oversees the operations of the Primary School including curriculum development and classroom teaching to achieve excellence and holistic development of young children and ensure adequate preparation in their respective classes and examinations.
 

Our Client is looking for a young, energetic and passionate individual to fill the position of Primary School Headmistress.
 

Job Purpose: The head teacher shall provide professional leadership for the school which secures its success and improvement, ensuring high quality education for all its pupils and good standards of learning and achievement.

The headmistress teacher will ensure that curriculum development is above board and classroom teaching is up to standard geared towards excellence and holistic development of young children.
 

The Job holder will be responsible to implement and evaluate the formal education curriculum and impart knowledge, skills, develop personality and character that will provide a lasting and inspiring impact on the lives of pupils to develop a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Strategic direction and development of the school.
• Monitor and evaluate the standards of teaching and learning.
• Manage the staff by providing leadership.
• Ensure efficient and effective deployment of staff and resources.
• Ensure accountability for all the resources at school’s disposal.
• Safeguard the children and oversee the enrollment process.
• Implement resolutions, policies and procedures passed by the Board of Directors.

Minimum Requirements

• P1 certificate and minimum of C+ at O level education.
• Bachelor’s degree in education will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 3-5 years teaching experience in a private school.
• Good people management and organisational skills.
• Proven track record in academic performance.
• Must be computer literate.

Personal Attributes

• Warm and pleasant personality.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Has passion for children.
• Integrity and courteous.
• Can mentor, coach and lead projects.

How to Apply: 

If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you. 

Please forward a copy of your updated resume, and your current salary and benefits package to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of business 16th July 2013. 

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

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Head of HR and Administration Job in Nairobi Kenya

Vacancy: Head of HR and Administration

A Our client in the Professional Services Industry based in Nairobi is looking for a Head of HR and Administration who will be responsible for the HR and Administrative functions of the Firm.
 

This role will report directly to the Legal HR Partner
 

Job Purpose / Summary: To develop policy and direct and coordinate human resources activities, such as employment, Performance Management, compensation, labor relations, benefits, training, and employee relations while providing support to administration of the Firm through strategic leadership and implementation of administrative systems.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement human resources strategies, goals and outputs in line with the Firm’s corporate strategies
• Formulating standard operating procedures for the HR department and advice on other departmental SOPs that touch on HR
• Providing strategic leadership and guidance to achieve companywide employee engagement and motivation
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Ensure effective man power planning to achieve optimum quality and quantity of staffing levels for realization of the Firm’s goals
• Responsible for HR planning and conduct the recruitment process whenever necessary; oversee drafting of job descriptions, job adverts, shortlisting and interviewing of candidates
• Conduct induction and orientation process of new employees to enhance employee engagement and achieve optimum productivity within a short duration
• Accomplish staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counselling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
• Manage employee records and information while maintaining utmost confidentiality and in compliance to the governing Labour laws.
• Responsible for timely and accurate processing of statutory deductions in liaison Finance
• Responsible for training and development of the Firm’s workforce through regular identification of training needs and development of training programs as well as sourcing for trainers
• Act as the secretary and take minutes during management meetings
• Responsible for the development and implementation of the performance management systems and achievement of a performance driven culture
• Manage the day to day operations of the HR and Admin office, directing and coordinating activities in support of the Firm’s strategic goals
• Manage employee attendance and leave administration
• Assist in the procurement process of office utilities and equipment Maintains administrative staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; maintaining a safe and secure work environment; developing personal growth opportunities.
• Provides supplies by identifying needs for reception, switchboard and kitchen; establishing policies, procedures, and work schedules
• Manage the outsourced services and liaise with consultants and other service providers contracted by the Firm
• Promote workplace safety and ensure adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety Act. 

Minimum Requirements 

• Degree in Human Resources from a recognized University, a Master’s degree will be an added advantage 
• Professional qualification in human resources e.g. Higher National Diploma or equivalent 
• 5 years’ experience of which 2 should be in a management position in main stream HR 
• Proficiency in Human Resource Management Information Systems 

Personal Attributes 

• Strong planning and organizing skills 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Tactful and self-motivated 
• Ability to mentor, lead projects and make effective decisions 
• Ability to work in a highly driven environment 
• Result oriented 
• Able to meet tight deadlines with minimum supervision 

How to Apply:

If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you.

Please forward a copy of your updated resume, current salary and benefits package indicating the Job Title as the email subject to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of business 16thth July 2014.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

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