Finlays Supervisor Job in Naivasha, Kenya

Finlays is a vertically integrated and geographically diversified agri-business that takes a leadership role in
sustainability. 

The group has established itself as a reliable, responsible, innovative and sustainable producer with a deep knowledge and passion for its products. Sustainability is pivotal to the group’s success and it lies at the heart of what Finlays does and stands for.

Finlays is Kenya’s largest agricultural export group employing over 22,000 people and annually exporting over 300 million stems of flowers, 7 million kilos of vegetables, 26 million kilos of black tea and 3 million kilos of tea extract.
 

The organization is geographically located in Nairobi, Naivasha, Kericho, Mt. Kenya and Mombasa and works with 1,200 vegetable out growers and 10,000 tea out growers. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen a for a high caliber refrigeration professional to fill the position of Refrigeration Supervisor.
 

Location: Naivasha, Kenya.
 

The Job
 

The key result areas for this position will be to:

• prepare and provide a work plan for all refrigeration jobs;
• assess and provide cost estimates for all refrigeration jobs;
• service and maintain all the refrigeration equipment, air conditioners, canteen equipment, pack house and cold store equipment;
• attend to emergency breakdowns;
• train and develop the refrigeration team;
• optimize the utilization of resources;
• develop and implement quality and timely service delivery mechanism;
• ensure compliance to all applicable standards, policies and procedures; and
• provide timely management information.

The person
 

The ideal candidate must possess all the qualifications and competencies outlined below.

• Diploma in refrigeration
• At least 5 years relevant experience
• Ability to work to tight deadlines with minimal supervision
• Be results oriented with unquestionable integrity and honesty
• Possess excellent interpersonal, team working and leadership skills

How to apply

If you are interested in and meet the requirements of this position, please submit an application including a detailed CV, your postal and email addresses, telephone contacts, names and addresses of three referees one of whom must be your current or latest employer. 

Your application to email hrd.kenya@finlays.net should reach us not later than 13 July 2012.
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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Project Officer Job in Kisumu Kenya - KEPSA Kenya Youth Empowerment Project

The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), the umbrella body of private sector organizations in Kenya, has been tasked by the Government of Kenya with the implementation of Training and Internship component of the Kenya Youth Empowerment Project (KYEP). 

KYEP is a World Bank funded project with an overall objective of increasing employability of youth in Kenya.
 

The component provides training, private sector internships and work experience to youth aged 15-29 years of age. 

KEPSA is seeking to appoint a key staff to manage and implement this project in Kisumu, initially on a two-year renewable contract
 

Project Officer - Kisumu 

Ref No. PO-003-2012 

Reporting to the KYEP Project Director at KEPSA, the Project Officer - Kisumu will perform the following duties:
 

Main Function:
 

The Project Officer-Kisumu will be responsible for provision of support in the implementation of KYEP Training and internship Component in Kisumu.
 

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as a point of contact for the PMU of KEPSA-KYEP Training & Internship Component on all aspects relating to youth/interns, employers and other stakeholders in Kisumu;
• Support in recruitment, selection and placement of interns within the Component in Kisumu;
• Support in recruitment of employers in Kisumu and provide support to them as needed;
• Monitoring of trainings for interns and master craftsmen in Kisumu;
• Conducting field visits to interns in the workplace;
• Assist in overseeing beneficiary assessment activities and any other evaluation (s) that may be conducted for the project in Kisumu;
• Prepare weekly/monthly and quarterly progress reports on KYEP Training & Internship Component activities in Kisumu;
• Perform administrative support and Financial Management functions in Kisumu with the support of the project Accountant;
• Support payment of interns stipends and employers fees in Kisumu
• Contribute towards the preparation of PMU work plans/budgets and any other planning documents; and
• Any other reasonable task as may be assigned by the Project Director.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• University Degree in Social Sciences, Economics, HR; Education; or a Business-related field
• At least three (5) years experience in Project Management of Youth Employment and Work readiness programmes
• Basic accounting knowledge will be an added advantage
• Proficiency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili
• Good command of Computer Programs and Applications
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimum supervision

Interested candidates who meet the requirements are requested to submit their detailed CV along with a letter motivating their interest in the position to the following address and providing details of current and expected remuneration, and the names and addresses of at least three (3) referees, not later than Friday, 13th July 2012.
 

Please consider your application to be unsuccessful if have not been contacted within four (4) weeks of the closing date.
 

The Human Resources and Administration Officer
Kenya Private Sector Alliance
P O Box 3556 - 00100, Nairobi
Or E-mail: kyep@kepsa.or.ke

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Deloitte's USAID Funded Project Vacancies in Kenya

Deloitte is an international firm that delivers results and creates lasting value. We work side-by- side with our clients to develop and implement innovative strategies and solutions. 

Deloitte seeks to recruit experts for an anticipated five-year, USAID-funded project that will support its Program Office in providing program-related services to Mission technical teams. 

The goal of this contract is to support USAID/Kenya in meeting day to day information needs in order to make informed program management decisions, and to provide substantive support with qualitative, quantitative, and analytical information to assist in continually assessing and evaluating the Mission’s development hypothesis. 

We are seeking experts for the following positions:

Chief of Party

• At least 15 years of experience in international development, including experience and/or technical knowledge in designing, managing and evaluating multi-million dollar development projects;
• At least 5 years of experience as a COP or senior field management experience such as Project Director, Regional Director or Country Director roles, demonstrating professional interaction with senior U.S. and foreign government officials;
• Prior experience in supervising long-term field staff and short-term U.S., third country, and local experts; and
• Graduate degree in management, international development or a related technical field.

Senior Assessment, Monitoring & Evaluation (A,M&E) Advisor

• At least 10 years of international experience in the design and management of evaluations (impact and performance), analyses and assessments, including the design of the evaluation methodology, participatory data collection methods and protocols, and data verification techniques;
• At least seven years of demonstrated experience developing performance management plans, monitoring project implementation, and verifying data from large development projects;
• A graduate degree in the field of evaluation, international development or a related technical field; and
• At least seven years of experience recruiting, forming and successfully managing teams, and ensuring the quality of their products.

Monitoring and Verification Manager

• Graduate degree in the field of evaluation, international development or a related technical field; and
• At least 7 years of international experience in the management, monitoring and evaluation of development programs, including experience developing monitoring tools, and training and managing staff in effective use of those tools.

Senior Activity Management Information Systems (AMIS) Manager

• At least 15 years’ of professional experience in designing and maintaining management information and reporting systems, with at least 5 years’ of international experience;
• A Master’s degree in information management or a related technical field; and
• Demonstrated experience successfully communicating with users to create systems that meet individual and organizational needs, and to gain adoption of those systems.

Senior Recruitment Specialist

• At least 7 years of professional experience in staff recruitment, preferably in the international development field; and
• A Bachelor’s degree in a business administration field.

Senior Communications Advisor

• Graduate degree in the field of communication, journalism, international development or a related field;
• At least 5 years of international experience in strategic communications, public relations, or communications for development; and
• Demonstrated experience producing written products such as articles, reports, fact sheets, proposals, speeches, success stories, press releases, web site content, Facebook and YouTube content, managing VIP visits, and/or coordinating press relations and press seminars.

To apply:  

Deloitte invites well-qualified candidates to apply. 

Please send electronic submissions of CV and cover letter to ysnir@deloitte.com and psg@deloitte.co.ke by July 11, 2012. 

No phone calls please. 

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 

For more information on Deloitte, please access our website at www.deloitte.com

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