Fintrac Jobs and Careers in Kenya

Agribusiness / Food Security Employment Opportunities

Fintrac is a leading US-based agriculture consulting firm with projects in Africa, Asia and Central America. We are currently recruiting technical experts for an upcoming multi-year USAID-funded project in Kenya.

Program Director - Candidates must have significant experience in managing large agribusiness and food security projects, including the development of public-private alliances. Candidates must have superior technical, organizational and communication skills.

Successful track record as a program director and in depth knowledge and recent practical experience in the Kenyan agriculture sector is essential. Advanced degree preferred and commercial experience required.

Technical Experts – Candidates are required to have at least 10 years’ experience in staple crops (especially maize), horticulture, dairy, marketing or nutrition, with specific knowledge of the Kenyan agricultural sector.

Experience with technology transfer to small farmers and producer groups is essential. Advanced degree in agronomy, veterinary science, agriculture marketing or related field and experience with donor-funded programs desired.

Organization and Management Specialists – Since the project will be implemented through an array of local organizations and private companies, agribusiness specialists are required in organizational capacity building and management of public-private sector alliances.

Advanced degree in business related area, plus private sector and development project experience is essential.

Grants and Finance Manager – Responsible for managing grant funds and overseeing the development, evaluation and viability of the proposals submitted.

The manager will provide support to grantees in compliance, accountability and target delivery. Degree in finance, accounting, business or related field required. Five years of progressively responsible work experience in managing small grants, grants under contracts or sub-contracts with international agricultural organizations or NGOs preferred.

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist – Responsibilities include monitoring and tracking results in Fintrac’s M&E data management system; data collection and validation; overall coordination of M&E activities.

Degrees in statistics, agriculture economics or related fields, strong analytical, communications and computer skills required.

Email CV with salary history to kenyajobs@fintrac.com.

Candidates should indicate the position for which they are applying in the subject line.

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Teaching Jobs in Kenya - Premier Academy

Teaching Posts

Secondary Section

Accounting - ‘A’ Level

Art - ‘A’ Level

Business Studies - ‘A’ Level

Chemistry - ‘A’ Level

Economics - ‘A’ Level

English Language/Literature - ‘A’ Level

French - ‘A’ Level

History - ‘A’ Level

ICT - ‘A’ Level

Mathematics - ‘A’ Level

Music - ‘A’ Level

Physical Education and Sports - ‘A’ Level

Physics - ‘A’ Level

Psychology - ‘A’ Level

Spanish – ‘A’ Level

The applicants should:

Possess a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject(s). (A Masters degree will be an added advantage)

Be computer literate

Have exposure to the British National Curriculum

Have a minimum of 5 years teaching experience.

Primary Section

Key Stage 1

Key Stage 2

The applicants should:

Have the relevant teaching qualifications

Be competent in teaching English and Mathematics

Be computer literate

Have exposure to the British National Curriculum

Have a minimum of 5 years teaching experience.

Kindergarten Section

1. Kindergarten teacher

The applicants should:

Have a diploma in Early Childhood Education from either KHA or Montessori

Have a child-centred approach to teaching

Have working knowledge of content area in teaching a Kindergarten curriculum

Be computer literate

Have a minimum of 2 years teaching experience.

2. Learning support

The applicants should:

Be able to provide specialist learning support throughout the Kindergarten

Be able to write Individual Educational Programmes (IEPS), monitor pupils’ progress and revise IEPs

Have relevant qualifications in handling specific learning difficulties

Have a minimum of 2 years experience in this field

Application letters with a detailed CV, 2 passports size photographs and 3 referees should be forwarded on or before Friday, 13th April 2012 to:

The Administrator
Premier Academy
P.O. Box 39513 - 00623
Nairobi

Email: admin.pa@premier-sri.ac.ke

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

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Moi University Sacco Jobs and Careers in Kenya

Moi University Co-operative Savings and Credit Society Ltd (MUSCCO)

MUSCO, the largest SACCO in the North Rift, was founded in 1985 and has a membership of over 3300 with a capital of KSh. 1 billion.

The society wishes to recruit suitable candidates for the following positions:

1. Operations Manager / Deputy CEO

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for the coordination of all operations including those of satellite branches of the society;

Provide direction and focus on service delivery and motivate staff towards achieving the performance goals;

Build capacity within the organization by carrying out training, evaluation of training needs, new staff orientation, motivation, and staff appraisal;

Ensure proper reconciliations of accounts and market the society’s services/products;

Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the CEO from time to time.

Job Requirements

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Entrepreneurship or its equivalent from a recognized University and CPA Part II. Possession of CPA (K) would be an added advantage.

At least 7 years working experience in a relevant field, three of which must be in a senior management level. Experience in a reputable Financial /Microfinance institution or a SACCO is strongly desired;

Ability to work independently, be a team player and demonstrate high level of integrity

Should be computer literate and be at least 35 years old.

2. Senior Accountant

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for the preparation of financial reports and statements

Ensure that books of accounts are properly and timely written

Responsible for financial planning, budgeting, and control

Responsible for cash verification and management

Job Requirements

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce/ Business Management (Accounting or Finance Option) or Economics and CPA (K)

Knowledge of accounting software

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar position and be at least 30 years old

3. Senior Internal Auditor

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible to Audit committee of the Board

To ensure compliance to the legal requirements in the operations of the SACCO functions and activities;

To give guidance and recommendations to the Board of Directors in relation to the daily functions of the society;

Assess adequacy of internal operating procedures;

Establish risk based audit programs;

Prepare quarterly and annual audit reports;

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce/ Business Management (Accounting or Finance Option) or Economics and CPA (K).

Possession of CPA (K) would be an added advantage.

Knowledge of accounting software and audit packages

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar position and be at least 30 years old.

4. Senior Systems Administrator

Key Responsibilities to this Position

Performing systems administration functions across servers and desktops;

Providing first line technical support to users on the use of SACCO Systems and office automation;

Maintaining systems backup, security and contingency plans to ensure continuity;

Ensuring change management, system alterations and enhancements are controlled;

Ensure successful implementation of ICT projects; and

Training end users on the various applications to maximize utilization of ICT resources.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related discipline

Microsoft or equivalent ICT Certification

Skills in administering robust database systems (Oracle, SQL, etc) in mixed Windows and Unix /Linus platforms.

At least 5 years’ experience in Automated Sacco systems and helpdesk operations

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Interested candidates who meet above criteria are invited to apply with a cover letter, CV and copies of certificates by 5.00 pm, 30th March 2012 to:

Chairman,
Moi University Co-operative Savings and Credit Society Ltd.
P.O. Box 23 – 30107
Moi University.

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Egerton University Jobs in Kenya March 2012

Senior Internal Auditor Jobs in Kenya

Division of Administration and Finance

Egerton University invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals with excellent credentials to fill the following posts.

Egerton University was founded in 1939 as Egerton Farm School and was upgraded to an Agricultural College in 1950. In 1986, the Agricultural College became a constituent College of the University of Nairobi. It was elevated to a University in 1987 through an Act of Parliament.

Since its inception, the University has registered significant expansion in student numbers, academic programmes and physical facilities. Currently the University has a student population of over 15,000 and a staff number of 1,900 and consists of two campuses (Njoro and Nakuru Town)

1. Finance Department

Chief Finance Officer

Grade 14

1 Post

EU/AF/2012- 0305

Applicants must have the following academic/professional qualifications:

Masters degree in the relevant field from a recognized institution.

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting Option) or its equivalent from a recognized institution.

Be a CPA (K) and a registered member of ICPAK

Computer Literacy

Must have a proof of exemplary work performance.

Experience: Years served as a professional accountant will be taken into consideration.

2. Accounts Department

Chief Accountant

Grade 14

2 Posts

EU/AF/2012-0306

Applicants must have the following academic/professional qualifications:

Masters degree in the relevant field from a recognized institution.

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting Option) or its equivalent from a recognized institution.

Be a CPA (K) and a registered member of ICPAK

Computer Literacy

Must have a proof of exemplary work performance.

Experience: Years served as a professional accountant will be taken into consideration.

Accountant II

Grade 11

5 Posts

EU/AF/2012-0307

Applicants must have the following academic/professional qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in Commerce (Accounting) or its equivalent from a recognized institution.

Must have a CPA final

Computer Literacy

Must have a proof of exemplary work performance.

Experience: Years served as a professional accountant will be taken into consideration.

Senior Accounts Assistant

Grade 10

1 Post

EU/AF/2012-0308

Applicants must have the following academic/professional qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting Option) or its equivalent and CPA II.

or

CPA Final.

Computer Literacy

Must have a proof of exemplary work performance.

Experience: Years served in accounting profession will be taken into consideration.

Accounts Assistant

Grade 9

3 Posts

EU/AF/2012- 0309

Applicants must have the following academic/professional qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting Option) or its equivalent and CPA II.

or

CPA Final

Computer Literacy

Must have a proof of exemplary work performance.

Experience: Years served in accounting profession will be taken into consideration.

3. Audit Department

Senior Internal Auditor

Grade 13

1 Post

EU/AF/2012- 0310

Applicants must have the following academic/professional qualifications:

Masters Degree in the relevant field.

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting Option) or its equivalent and CIA Final or

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting Option) or its equivalent and CPA Final or

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting Option) or its equivalent and CISA Final

Computer Literacy

Must have a proof of exemplary work performance.

Experience: Years served in auditing profession will be taken into consideration.

Terms of Service

The above posts will be on Permanent and Pensionable terms of Service following a satisfactory probationary period.

Salary Scale

The salary scale for all the posts are:-

Grade 14 – Kshs.89,707 x 2774 -92,481 x 3352 -115,945 per month

Grade 13 – Kshs. 69,840 x 2012 – 73,864 x 2507 – 81,385 x 2774 – 92,481 per month

Grade 11 – Kshs.51,732 x 2012 -73,864 per month

Grade 10 – Kshs.30,160 x 1008 – 31,168 x 1332 - 40,492 per month

Grade 9 - Kshs.26,128 x 1008 – 31,168 x 1332 – 37,828 per month

Application Procedure

Applications (Two (2) copies of each document) giving full details of age, marital status, education and professional qualification, experience, current post, salary and other financial benefits, copies of certificates, curriculum vitae, transcripts, certified copies of the current payslip, the names and addresses of three (3) referees one of whom should be present or previous employer should be addressed to:-

The Deputy Vice Chancellor
(Administration & Finance)
Egerton University
P. O. Box 536 – 20115
Egerton

So as to reach him not later than 30th March, 2012.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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