Direcctor African Seed Trade Association Job in Nairobi Kenya

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ASIESA Project Director with African Seed Trade Association (AFSTA)

About AFSTA

AFSTA is a continent-wide umbrella body representing the private seed industry. AFSTA was formally established on March, 2000, during an inaugural congress in South Africa where Kenya was elected as host country for the Secretariat.

The African Seed Trade Association arose out of a need to have a regional representative body for the seed industry, which could also serve to promote the development of private seed enterprises. AFSTA now has a diplomatic status.

About Alliance for the Seed Industry in Eastern and Central Africa (ASIESA)

In response to the challenges above, AFSTA and COMESA teamed up in 2010 to create the Alliance for the Seed Industry in Eastern and Southern Africa (ASIESA).

This is a public-private partnership whose goal is to create a reliable source of improved quality seeds the region by addressing the constraints facing the supply of certified seeds to farmers.

Phase one of ASIESA is being implemented in Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Madagascar through their National Seed Trade Associations (NSTAs).

Funding

The ASIESA is a multi-donor seed project with initial funding provided by USAID. It is expected that more development partners would join ASIESA to make it a success.

ASIESA Project Director Role

The ASIESA Project Director has overall responsibility for the implementation, leadership and management of ASIESA and ensures successful achievement and communication of key objectives, goals and milestones.

The Director reports to the AFSTA Secretary General and ASIESA Steering Team, and is ultimately accountable to the AFSTA Board.

Main Tasks and Duties

• Responsible for overall implementation, leadership and management of the ASIESA Project.
• Ensure successful achievement and communication of Project objectives, goals and milestones.
• Ensure all the 40 Key Milestones for the ASIESA project are delivered and communicated well, both at a regional as well as national level, for all the 8 countries.
• Ensure timely management and disbursement of project funds; Holds fiduciary accountability for use of project funds.
• Recruitment and Management of project staff, monitor and evaluate performance; ensure staff are motivated and developed / ensure staff grievances are handled well and resolve staff conflicts professionally.
• Provide project reports and feedback on project progress.
• Represent ASIESA in various private and public forums or as delegated by the Secretary General.
• Serve as Secretary to the ASIESA Advisory Team.
• Manage relationships with key project stakeholders and collaborating partners, including the National Seed Trade Associations.
• Ensure the smooth and efficient organization and management of the Secretariat as well as the human, financial and physical assets and resources
• Make priority decisions relating to project funding.
• Understand the nuances of each project subcomponent and be able to answer to the different donors on the diverse sub components.
• Prepare ASIESA’s Annual Plan of Work and Budget and Financial Statements for approval by the AFSTA Board.
• Organize, plan and manage all meetings organized by ASIESA.
• Perform any related duties as may be assigned by the Secretary General and ASIESA Advisory Team, for achievement of the project goals and objectives.

Mandatory Competencies and Qualifications:

The successful candidate must be an African citizen from any one of the COMESA countries. Candidates from the eight ASIESA Project countries (Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Madagascar) are encouraged to apply.

Career Background / Operational Experience:

• A commendable career with 10+ years experience in African agri-business and specifically within the Seed Sector in COMESA region.
• At least 5+ years experience in managing complex seed related donor projects in Africa, COMESA region.
• Public sector or Non-profit sector experience an advantage.
• Capable of facilitating discussions and participating in debates on highly variable topics, relating to agricultural and seed development ;
• Possess strong skills in the management of human and financial resources, organizational change and knowledge management;
• Possess strong experience in financial resource mobilization;
• An excellent communicator with an accomplished public speaking record within the agricultural and seed sectors.
• Able to maintain the diversified and multi-stakeholder partnerships;
• Capable of travelling extensively.

Academic Background

• At least Masters degree in Agricultural Science, Agronomy or other related fields.
• A Bachelors degree in the same fields will be considered if supported by ample experience)
• Qualifications in Project Management
• Qualifications in Financial Management.
• Good Computer skills (MS Office / Internet).

Other Requirements

• Ability to work in a multi disciplinary team to achieve common goals in a challenging environment.
• Hands-on approach to management; strong team management skills; bottom-up approach to management.
• Strong follow-up ability.
• Excellent Interpersonal skills; Diplomacy skills; ability to manage complex relationships.
• Fluency in spoken and written English;
• Resourceful; passionate about their work.
• Respectful of all working relationships; not bossy.
• Basic working knowledge of French and Portuguese is an added advantage.

Terms and Conditions

The Project Director shall be based in Nairobi, Kenya, where the Headquarters of the Association is located. The Project Director is recruited with a five (2) -year mandate with a high potential for extension based on a successful performance assessment.

The Remuneration is based on the internationally competitive and attractive salary scale of AFSTA

Application

Expressions of Interest with a full CV and supporting statement, highlighting your experience and skills against the requirements of the role should be submit to Ms. Susan Waweru, Director, SRI Executive Search, Nairobi, Kenya.

Email: swaweru@sri-executive.com

SRI Executive have been retained by AFSTA to manage both internal and external applications for this prestigious role.

The closing date for applications is 30 April 2012

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Catholic Archdiocese College Jobs in Mombasa, Kenya

The catholic Archdiocese of Mombasa is advertising for two positions for its Institution based in Taita, to replace those whose contracts have expired.

Applications are therefore, invited from professionally qualified persons

1. College Principal

Duties

• Initiating and maintaining focused developed on the institution
• Management of financial and Human Resource in conjunction with the Board.
• Initiating new teaching and learning programmes in the institution.
• Facilitation and provision of value based education in the institution.
• Preparation for upgrading of present programs and coordinating new courses within the institution.

Qualification and competences

• A professional qualified Graduate Teacher. Post Graduate qualification will be an added advantage.
• A mature person aged 35 years and above.
• Must have served as a principal or Deputy Principal of Teachers Training College for over 4years
• Or as a principal of a private or public secondary school for over 5years.
• Conversant with the National Education Policies and objectives as well as National Curricula Development and Implementation practices.
• Conversant with the current trends in Education and training/teaching
• Able to supervise, guide, assess trainee teachers as well as setting and moderating examinations.
• Able to initiate, source and execute new courses and programs.
• Excellent in interpersonal relationship.

2. Tutors 4 positions

• Home Science; 1 post
• Art/Craft; 1 post
• English/Literature; 1 post
• Physics/Biology

Eligible candidates should meet the following basic requirements:

• Be a Kenyan citizen
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education,
• Applicants must have at least two teaching subjects relevant to the Curriculum
• Must have specialized in the relevant subject area
• Must have more than two years experience in teaching,
• Be conversant with National Education Policies and Objectives,
• Be able to competently supervise, guide, assess students as well as setting and moderating examinations, and have strong leadership skills.

The closing date for this application is 3th May 2012.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Include CVs and copies of your academic and professional certificates.

The Human Resource Manager
Archdiocese of Mombasa
P O. Box 84428O1OO,
Mombasa;
Tel: 041-2311526

Email: info@mombasacatholic.org

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Do you have experience in legume, brassica, herb / salad or hydroponic crop production?

Are you looking for a fresh start with exciting career prospects?

The Job

We are looking to fill up to four senior positions in controlling areas of export crop production and supply.

The successful candidates will manage one of our expanding areas of crop production on Ibis Farm, Timau at the outskirts of Nanyuki Town.

You will be experienced in:-

• Producing crop to export specification;
• Managing people; and
• Delivering agreed budgets and targets.

The Person

To be considered, you will have:

• Experience in legume, brassica, herbs, salad and hydroponic crop production;
• Excellent communication skills and be proactive;
• Leadership skills, be forward thinking and not afraid of a challenge;
• IT skills especially in using Windows and Microsoft Excel software;
• Ability to work with little supervision and under pressure.

If you feel you have the drive to fulfill the requirements of these challenging positions, please submit a detailed CV and copies of your testimonials including a reliable telephone contact of self and three referees to reach the

Human Resources Director,
P.O. Box 10222,
Nairobi 00400.

Email: hrd.kenya@finlays.net not later than 4 May 2012.

Those applicants who will not have heard from us by 1 June 2012 should consider their applications unsuccessful.

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Finance and Administration Officer Job Vacancy in Kenya

The Independent Medico-Legal Unit (IMLU) is a non-governmental organization that seeks a Just World free from Torture

Finance and Administration Officer

• Location Nairobi with frequent travel
• Position reports to Executive Director
• Duration 1 year renewable based on performance and availability of funds
• Required Immediate

Overall Purpose of the Job:

We are looking for a highly organized, motivated person to lead our financial, administrative and human resource functions

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the Finance and Administration department activities and schedules to meet the financial reporting requirements
• Lead the Organization’s financial planning and provide guidance and assistance to other heads of department and individual program Managers on budgeting issues.
• Monitor cash flow and expenditure against budget and resources available.
• Provide the Board of Directors, Executive Director and program staff with monthly account statements, budget –expenditure reports and other management reports and analysis pertinent to all grants and unrestricted funds, and prepare annual financial report
• Provide support to the management team in recruitment and selection; compensation and benefits, performance appraisal, compliance with labour laws and regulations, and employee relations and security.

Qualifications and Attributes:

• University degree preferably in accounting, business administration, finance, economics
• CPA (K) or equivalent
• 4 years relevant working experience preferably in an NGO setting

Application Procedure:

Please visit the careers section of our website www.imlu.org for the full job description
and application procedure

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CHF International Consultancy Job Call for Proposals

CHF International is an international development organization whose mission is to be a catalyst for long-lasting positive change in low- and moderate-income communities around the world, helping them improve their social, economic, and environmental conditions.

CHF International is seeking consultants/consulting firms to for two assessment opportunities.

Health Outcomes through Prevention Education (HOPE) Project

CHF seeks a consultant/consulting firm to conduct a Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) assessment for an HIV/AIDS prevention program targeting students in primary and secondary schools within Nairobi and its environs with the goal of ensuring healthy outcomes.

The KAP is to establish program baselines for subsequent monitoring and evaluation, and validate and refine program interventions.

Kenya Tuna Uwezo Project

CHF seeks a consultant/consulting firm to conduct a Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) in support of a baseline assessment for conflict mitigation and management program across 5 informal settlements in Nairobi.

The findings from the baseline will serve as a bench mark to measure changes over time, identify and validate proposed interventions, and to establish realistic and appropriate behavior change activities that are segmented by key characteristics including sex, age, education level, ethnic identification and geographic area.

Interested and qualified consultants/organizations for either opportunity are requested to download the detailed Terms of Reference from www.chfkenya.org/consultancy.php.

Applications for both opportunities are due by 4th May 2012 at 4.00pm East African time.

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HR and Finance Manager Job Vacancy

The NGO, University of Washington - Global Assistance Project Kenya (UW - Kenya), in Nairobi, is currently recruiting for the position of an HR and Finance Manager for its operations in Kenya to be based in Nairobi.

Main Objectives of this position:

The HR and Finance Manager will provide leadership in overseeing the financial and contractual aspects of the NGO, including providing accurate financial, contractual and administrative reporting, ensuring compliance with UW-Kenya rules and regulations.

This position requires understanding of Kenya law. The HR and Finance Manager will also be responsible for managing the HR functions for the UW-Kenya personnel.

The HR and Finance Manager will have frequent communication with the Seattle and Nairobi-based UW-Kenya Project Managers and the Board Office Bearers.

This position reports to the CEO and Treasurer based in Seattle.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks include:

HR administration

• Preparation of employment contracts, creation and maintenance of paper files
• Prepare of payroll and administration employee benefits, like NSSF, NHIF, WIRBA, Health Insurance, Retirement Pension accounts, Life Insurance, any other applicable insurance, maintenance of HR database
• Preparing and maintaining all staff files and records
• Assessing training needs and developing and conducting trainings
• Management of work permits for expatriate personnel Information management & archiving files, general administrative support for the organization
• Ensure appropriate performance management and maintain records of staff appraisals
• Overseeing and advising the project administrators for managing the recruitment function.
• Office management, including maintaining office records, renewal of licenses, handling outsourced service provider contracts, dealing with government agencies (such the City Council), registering vehicles, monitoring bank accounts
• Assessing office needs and budgeting for this
• Advise Project Field Administrators on recruitment and selection processes as needed
• Develop, implement and maintain human resource policies and procedures.
• Carry out any other reasonable ad hoc duties in order to support the Administrative activities for UW-Kenya

Finance and Accounting Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Ensure transparency and accountability in the management of all finances within the office and projects.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial and administrative record keeping in compliance with policies and procedures of the organization. Ensure implementation and compliance of policies and Standard Operating Procedures
• Prepare and liaise with UW-Kenya Treasurer and interact with external auditors in preparation and completion of annual audit reports.
• Prepare financial reports in accordance with international accounting standards
• Develop and manage appropriate financial and administrative systems and policies for all requirements.
• Resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Oversee and train the Project Field Administrators in the operation of the Quick Books (computerized accounting system) including daily, monthly and annual back-up
• Recommend, develop and maintain financial data bases, computer software systems and manual filing systems.
• Supervise the input and handling of financial data and reports for the UW-Kenya’s automated financial systems.
• Monitor and review accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and review budget, revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents.
• Make monitoring visits to project offices. Provide accounting policy orientation for new staff.
• Organize and manage all related office operations including procurement and maintenance of office assets.
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions
• Monitor financial transfers from the University of Washington bank account in Seattle to the UW-Kenya master account and project sub-accounts. Address and advise on discrepancies with Project Field Administrators.
• Consolidate project accounts into the parent accounting.
• Liaise with Board Treasurer in uploading and balancing of final accounts

Desired Qualifications, Skills and Experiences:

• Education: Accounting and Finance related degree with CPA (K) / ACCA and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business related studies, Finance or Accounting from a nationally recognized university. An MBA will be an added advantage.
• A Diploma in Human Resources is an asset
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of financial/ and or administrative management experience, preferable with an international NGO or international education institute.
• Proficiency and hands on knowledge in computerized accounting applications, namely, Quick Books (QB), accounting software is a must and preferably implementation and management of QB for an international NGO is an added advantage.
• IT Knowledge: Computer Literate in the MS Office package with MS Office Excel, WORD and Power Point and Access at an Advanced level would be preferred.
• Experience managing staff to improve their professional development and good organizational, leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Languages; English and Swahili are essential.

Other Competence:

• Good understanding of Kenyan Labor laws.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Very strong organizational skills
• Service minded, proactive, initiative, flexible.
• Good team player, ability to set priorities.

All applicants should send an application letter stating why your skills and qualifications are suitable for this position and an updated detailed Curriculum vita (CV) including detailed work experience, current remuneration, with current contact information, notice period required to take up appointment and names and contacts of three professional references to jobs@uwkenya.org

Terms of Employment:

Contract for one year, renewable as per the UW-Kenya’s scheme of service.

The successful candidate shall undergo a six month probationary period for the first six months upon initiation of employment.

Please indicate your salary expectation and availability.

Closing Date: April 30, 2012, 5:00pm

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Foreseen start date: June 15, 2012

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Software Developer Job Position

Company based in Loresho is seeking a Software Developer who must have DELPHI Programming language experience.

The key role task being as follows;

• Customization, upgrades and maintenance of the LIMS as well as other software in use by the company , in line with that approves user requirement and business needs.
• Perform routine database maintenance and other business continuity procedures.
• Perform routine and end user support and training
• Perform any other ICT related task as may be directed by the management from time to time.

The successful candidates should have the following attributes:

• Holder of the upper 2nd class honors in computer science or closely related field from a recognized university, with course content of relevant to the related field
• Experience of full software product development life cycle
• Extensive hands on experience of DEPHI Programming Language
• Knowledge of database, especially Microsoft SQL Server Database design implementation and maintenance knowledge of Oracle database will be an added advantage.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Strong team player and ready to learn

Ksh 80,000-100,000/-

Please apply stating your current salary

Applications:

Please send up to date CV, accompanied by at least 3 referee telephone numbers/email addresses to: sue@ummitrecruitment-kenya.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please indicate on email which position you are interested in.

Deadline: 27th of April 2012

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Flower Sales Job Opportunity

A stylish, porshe and passionate flower sales person is urgently needed.

You must be self driven with business acumen.

Prior experience in a similar position is an added advantage.

If you meet the above criteria , please send an up to date CV and a cover letter stating why you are suitable for the role to; cathie@summitrecruitment-kenya.com

Summit recruitment & Training, Rhino House, Karen Road, Karen

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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

Salary: Basic of 50,000/-

Deadline: 27th of April 2012

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