Business Development Manager Job in Kenya

Business Development Manager

Our client who is in the IT Industry is seeking to fill the position of a Business Development Manager.

Main Job Role

The incumbent will be required to accomplish and exceed agreed business objectives and profit contribution by managing staff, resources and customers and other stakeholders.

Summary Responsibilities:-

• Increase operational effectiveness by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, coaching, counseling, and disciplining the team; communicating values, strategies, and objectives; assigning accountabilities; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; developing incentives.
• Develop a strategic plan for the companies IT Division by studying technological and financial opportunities within the IT industry in East African with the goal of making it the leading enterprise IT player within 3 years.
• Accomplish IT strategic objectives by establishing plans, budgets, and results measurements; recruitment; allocating resources; reviewing progress; making mid-course corrections.
• Coordinate IT Division activities by establishing procurement, production, marketing, field, and technical services policies and practices; coordinating actions with corporate staff.
• Build the company image in the IT field by collaborating with customers, government, suppliers, and employees and enforcing brand building business practices.
• Maintain quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards and policies.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by ensuring staff study and upgrade their skills online and by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies and other relevant methodologies.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years’ experience in IT  Sales,
• Must have at least 2 years in management, planning and financial oversight at a corporate or departmental level.
• Must hold a Bachelors degree in IT or Business.
• Proven skills in business and financial management.
• Demonstrated ability to work with staff, board members and shareholders.
• Excellent, proven interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and supervise a staff team.
• Effective problem - solving and mediation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to share skills and knowledge with others.
• Proficiency with office computer equipment and software.
• Demonstrated ability to multi - task and work in a fast - paced office setting.   
• Proven ability to cope with conflict, stress and crisis situations. 

Interested and qualified applicants should send their applications and CV’s stating their current and expected salary to recruit@idp-ea.com not later than 23rd May 2013. 

Clearly indicate the position applied for on the subject of the application email.

Please note that Applications with other attachments will be disqualified.

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Save the Children Pan African CRG Program Manager Job in Kenya

About us

For over 90 years, Save the Children has been making a difference in children's lives in more than 120 countries. 

We are the world's largest independent child rights organisation, underpinned by a vision in a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation.

Our mission to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

Save the Children is an organization for talented people with different backgrounds and perspectives. We are proud that our people are representative of the children we work with and we thrive on our diversity.

We are an equal opportunity organisation dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration.

Creativity and Integrity. Our culture is embedded in these values, along with a strong commitment to our Child Safeguarding Protocol, ensuring that all representatives of Save the Children demonstrate the highest standards of behaviour towards children both in their private and professional lives.

The East African Regional Office is responsible for 8 countries in East Africa, including Kenya, Somalia, Uganda, Rwanda, Sudan, South Sudan, Tanzania and Ethiopia, with a current staff complement of approximately 3500 staff, and current expenditure of approximately $200 million each year.

Save the Children East Africa Regional Office (EARO) is looking to recruit a Pan African Child Rights Governance (CRG)  Programme Manager Position:

Role Title:  Pan African CRG Program Manager

Team/Programme:  Regional Programmes   
Location:  SCI Regional Office – Nairobi, Kenya
Grade:  2   
Post Type: Contract  (National Position)

Child Safeguarding:
Level 3 – the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people.

Role Purpose:

The Pan African CRG Program Manager will advocate for policies, systems and structures on child rights in order to facilitate a democratic environment for the operation of civil society in East Africa.

He/She will develop and lead the regional advocacy strategies in East Africa and support the work of the Africa Advocacy Initiative (AAI) as well as civil society (CS) strengthening of regional partners on their engagement with African Union and United Nations human rights mechanisms.  

This role is responsible for the projects entitled ECAF Focus Africa Child Rights (9010130) and African Children’s Charter Project Plan RESA 9010253

Scope of Role:

Reports to: Senior Regional Programme Development Manager
Staff directly reporting to this post: Regional Business and Development and CSR Officer

Key Areas of Accountability:

Advocacy on Child Rights Policies, Systems and Structures

• Support regional child rights organizations in East Africa to effectively engage with African Union and United Nations Human Rights Mechanisms  e.g. the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC); African Commission on Human and People’s Rights (ACHPRs)
• Develop and contribute to country offices and regional child rights organizations policy messages at the Pan-African and United Nations level
• Support the work of the  AAI to facilitate networking and advocacy work with country offices and regional child rights organizations with the AU and the UN human rights mechanisms
• Advocate for child focused legislation and laws, to be developed and enforced in the region

Monitoring and reporting on the ACRWC and CRC

• Focal person for the implementation of the African Children’s Charter Project for Save the Children funded by Sida Regional Office for the AU 9010253 and ECAF Focus Africa Child Rights (9010130)
• Facilitate in the establishment and strengthening of regional and Pan-African Child Rights Forums to advocate for State Party Accountability on Child Rights and Wellbeing
• Collaborate with and regional partners to ensure submission of State Party reports and/or alternative reports to the CRC and ACERWC

Civil Society Strengthening of Regional CS Partners

• Work with regional child rights organizations to develop and deliver an effective strategy on child rights including; leading and developing specialized training workshops on engaging with regional, African Union and United Nations Human Rights Mechanisms
• Develop innovative Organizational Capacity Development policies to ensure strengthening of regional child rights organizations in East Africa

Business Development

Actively support business development initiatives by engaging in proposal writing, preparation and follow up of donor applications related to CRG and Pan-African advocacy.

Key Deliverables:

• Support regional child rights organizations in East Africa to effectively engage with African Union and United Nations Human Rights Mechanisms e.g. participate in the CSO Forum of the ACERWC, NGO Forum of the ACHPRs and Universal Periodic Review
• Develop policy and advocacy messages for the ACERWC, ACHPRs
• Monitor, report, implement and assess the CRG projects ECAF Focus Africa Child Rights (9010130) and African Children’s Charter Project Plan RESA 9010253
• Provide timely annual financial and narrative reports and plans for CRG projects ECAF Focus Africa Child Rights (9010130) and African Children’s Charter Project Plan RESA 9010253
• Responsible for the budgets for CRG projects ECAF Focus Africa Child Rights (9010130) and African Children’s Charter Project Plan RESA 9010253
• Support the AAI especially through annual planning and reporting on the CRG sector

Skills and Behaviours (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:

• Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• Holds the broader team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and take responsibility for their own personal development
• Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale

Collaboration:

• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to; builds and maintains effective relationships with colleagues, managers, members and external partners and supporters
• Values diversity and different people’s perspectives, able to work cross-culturally.

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency
• Commitment to Save the Children values

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of a post graduate degree in Law, Sociology, Development Studies or related fields, or verifiable equivalent professional experience
• Clear professional expertise and current knowledge of child rights and organizational development as well as a clear understanding of how to implement a rights based approach in emergency and non-emergency settings
• Proven ability of conducting training and building organizational capacity
• Demonstrable experience and capacity in proposal writing and advocacy in promoting child rights
• Excellent written, verbal , communications and networking skills, and an ability to distill large amounts of information for a variety of audiences
• Strong understanding of African Union and United Nations Human Rights Mechanisms
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in implementing human rights, child rights or development and advocacy programmes at the international level
• Experience working in developing countries will be an advantage

Skills and Abilities

• Highly developed relationship building and interpersonal skills
• Highly developed verbal and communication skills including fluency in English
• Highly developed strategic thinking ability and strong analytical skills
• Ability to liaise with a diverse range of people, stakeholders and customers
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• High levels of attention to detail and quality
• Computer literacy (including advanced excel skills)
• Ability to travel in region and internationally

Personal Behaviours and Attributes

• Commitment to Save the Children’s mission and values
• Initiative, flexibility and ability to work independently as well as in a team
• High levels of self-motivation and initiative
• Ownership and accountability of own work
• High levels of confidentially and integrity

Please send a copy of your CV with a cover letter to EA.recruitment@savethechildren.org

Application closes 27th May 2013 at 5:00pm.

We work with children, communities and governments all over the world and we believe in the right person for the job regardless of where you come from and how you identify yourself. 

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to ensuring that only those who are suitable to work with children are considered for these posts. 

All successful applicants will therefore be required to complete a Police Check and must sign onto our Child Protection Policy and organizational Code of Conduct.

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Takamoto Biogas Technican Job in Kenya

Position: Biogas Technican
 

Company: Takamoto Biogas
 

Start Date: June 2013

Takamoto Biogas is a rapidly growing renewable energy company in Nairobi providing biogas systems to small farmers in rural Kenya. 

Building on two years of market research and installation experience, we have developed a new business model and technology that will bring the many benefits of biogas energy to the masses in Kenya by eliminating the main hurdle to its adoption – the high upfront cost.

Our new technology overcomes the biggest hurdle in biogas implementation, reducing the initial cost to consumers from KES 150,000 per unit by approximately 90%.  

In Kenya alone, there are two million farmers with at least one cow who are potential clients.  

We will pilot the new technology in the first half of 2013 and scale it from the second half of the year.

On its way to this goal, Takamoto Biogas is looking for several field technicians to do biogas installations in the field. 

There is room for promotion to management positions from this technician position, if the employee is interested and demonstrates that he or she has the necessary skills and motivation.

This is a rare opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing company developing and trialing a new technology and an innovative business model to bring energy to the millions at the base of the pyramid in Kenya

Job Description

• Assist the Field Manager to install biogas systems
• connect piping
• assemble biogas system
• connect biogas appliances (stoves, lamps, etc.)
• troubleshoot problems (as they arise)
• fill biogas system with cow dung

Please apply at: http://savvyhire.weebly.com/

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Terre des hommes Foundation Health & Nutrition Educator Job in Modogashe, Garissa Kenya

Terre des hommes Foundation (Tdh) is an international NGO focussed on Child Rights and Health project. 

To support the development of its Child Protection program, Health & Nutrition and Wash Program in Garissa County, Tdh is encouraging applications from Kenyan nationals for the role of:

Health & Nutrition Educator (HNE) 

1 Position

Reporting to: Health Project Manager
 

Duty station: Modogashe (Lagdera district, Garissa County)
 

Contract duration: 6 months – renewable (with 2 month probation period)
 

Working with: DHMT counterpart (Community Health Strategy Focal Person), Health facility staff, Community Health Extension Workers, Community Health Workers/Volunteers
 

Overall Job Purpose:
 

To support the community outreach component of TDH’s Health & Nutrition intervention in Lagdera district by implementing activities aimed at health education and community mobilization for uptake of health services 
 

Scope of work
 

Under the supervision of TDH Health Project Manager and in close collaboration with the district Community Health Strategy Focal Person, she/he is responsible for improving basic preventive health care at community level with a focus on health & nutrition education through community outreach activities.

Specific responsibilities

• Promote uptake of outreach and facility based health and nutrition services by organizing activities aimed at community mobilization
• To identify the training needs of Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs) and Community Health Workers (CHWs)
• In collaboration with health facility staff, build capacity of CHEWs and CHWs through an optimal mix of formal classroom and on the job training (OJTs).
• Mentoring and supervision of CHEWs and CHWs for conducting health promotion activities in the community, including, personal hygiene, environmental sanitation, health & nutrition education with a particular emphasis on Infant & young child feeding (IYCF) and nutrition for Pregnant and lactating women (PLWs), community screening for malnutrition, case identification and referral.
• Sensitisation of community elders, mother to mother support group members, religious leaders, etc. on IMAM/IYCF/HINI.
• Conduct nutrition, hygiene and health education for care-takers attending Outpatient therapeutic Program (OTP)/ Supplementary Feeding Program (SFP)/ Stabilization Centres (SCs), and ensure nutrition is one regular topic for general health talks in the health facilities.
• Provide awareness raising sessions to the target health education beneficiaries on home care of malnourished children
• Conduct planned home visits to promote positive health behaviour
• Compile monthly activity reports of health education and other community based activities.
• Attend Health Facility Management Committee (HFMC) and community meetings and discuss health care gaps in the community
• Any other relevant responsibility as may be assigned by the line manager which is in agreement with TDH program aim including change of duty station by TDH management.

Requirements:
 

Essential

• Bachelor Degree or Diploma in Public Health
• At least 2 years’ field experience working with government or NGOs in health sector
• Fluent in English, Somali and Swahili
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel

Desirable

• Higher diploma in Health Promotion & Prevention will be a distinct advantage
• Trained in community IMCI
• Experience of working in close collaboration with MOH staff
• Experience in training of community health workers

Personal attributes

• Able to work independently with minimal support
• Willing to work in difficult environment with limited social services
• To be accountable for activities entrusted to he/r
• Punctual, efficient and capable to perform under pressure

Application modalities:
 

Qualified and interested candidates should submit a covering letter, CV and references. 

Applications should be addressed to H&N Project Manager and submitted to:

Terre des hommes, Modogashe
They can also be emailed to hpm.ke@tdh.ch 

Closing date for these positions is 30th May 2013.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

Tdh’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protect children’s rights, which includes the prevention of all forms of child abuse.

Tdh is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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Dotsavvy Assistant Project Manager Job in Kenya

About Dotsavvy

Do you want to be a bigger fish in a smaller pond? 

Dotsavvy is a 10+ years old full service Digital Marketing Agency with strategy, content, advertising, social media, technology integration and mobile marketing capabilities. 

Our clients run the gamut from financial services, nonprofits, consumer, technology, healthcare, travel, and the public sector. With fewer than 20 people on the team, you will have the unique opportunity to wear many hats. 

And if you want to join a Digital Marketing Agency that promotes from within, look no further. 

We have a track record of cultivating internal talent. 

You can find out more about Dotsavvy from our web site at www.dotsavvyafrica.com.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for assisting their assigned Project Manager in the planning, management direction, project completion, client satisfaction, and financial outcome of assigned (web app development, social media) projects. 

The ideal candidate will be required to assist the Project Manager in coordinating all contractual requirements and project specifications that include, but not limited to:

• Project Coordination & Project Controls
• Cost tracking for sequential costing
• Project Schedule Adherence
• Meeting Minutes and Documentation
• Project Monthly Report Generation
• Task-List Management

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to think on their feet
• Ability to determine priority of tasks and schedule them accordingly
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Ability to keep time

The candidate will work with their assigned project manager to help achieve their respective project management objectives. 

This position reports directly to the assigned Project Manager.

Send all Applications to jobs@dotsavvyafrica.com before Thursday, 23rd May, 5pm EAT (East African Time).

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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E-Learning Consultant Job in Kenya

eLearning Consultant
 

Job purpose
 

The E-Learning Consultant’s role is to contribute to the planning, management and successful implementation of the e-learning solutions delivered by the e-learning Business Unit.
 

Dimensions
 

The key results areas associated with this position are:
 

a. Cash generation
 

To implement, maintain and manage optimal project financial management and resource utilisation.
 

b. Client delight
 

Maintain client delight through management or maintenance and the management of a client-centric relationship.
 

c. Partner trust
 

Build and maintain excellent relationships with internal and external partners.
 

d. Staff engagement
 

Key responsibilities

• Plan and attend project expectation meetings
• Prepare for and attend internal and external project start up briefing sessions
• Ensure a deep understanding of the full scope of the project
• Plan and execute project implementation i.e. project management
• Preparation of the client organisation for e-learning as a new learning modality
• Conduct and support change management activities
• Prepare, analyse and interpret data from learner management systems used to deploy and manage the e-learning content
• Content mapping and alignment to client specific learning requirements
• Facilitate orientation and training sessions
• Conduct CSI ratings
• Manage multiple projects with accountability for client delight in line with implementation and project deadlines
• Develop deep client relationships
• Manage and execute on client expectations
• Provide advice and support to client administrators and stakeholders

Key Requirements

• Be a holder of a Bachelors degree in IT or BBIT or any other related field
• At least 2 years experience with E-Learning solutions
• Certification in project management will be highly advantaged
• Extensive understanding of e-learning instructional design

All qualified candidates should send their CVs with three referees on or before 31st May, 2013 to learningconsultant2013@gmail.com. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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National Land Commission Communication Consultant Job Re-Advertisment

Re-Advertisment
 

Request for Proposals for: The National Land Commission
 

Terms of Reference (ToR) for a Communication Consultant
 

1. Introduction
 

The National Land Commission (NLC) is an independent Commission established by The National Land Commission Act No. 5 of 2012 pursuant to Article 67 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.  

NLC is mandated to manage public land on behalf of the National and County governments; recommend a National land policy to the national government; advice the National government on a comprehensive programme for the registration of title in land throughout  Kenya; and to conduct research related to land and the use of natural resources, and make recommendations to appropriate authorities.  

Other functions of the Commission include initiating investigations, on its own initiative or on a complaint, into present or historical land injustices, and recommend appropriate redress and to encourage the application of traditional dispute resolution mechanisms in land conflicts.  

Additionally, NLC is mandated to assess tax on land and premiums on immovable property in any area designated by law; and monitor and have oversight responsibilities over land use planning throughout the country.

NLC has prioritized communications a key strategy and seeks to contribute to effective and responsive communication to enable the Commission to realize its objectives.

2.0 Scope of Work 

The Communication Consultant will work closely with the NLC to develop a communication Strategy for the Commission and oversee its implementation for a duration not exceeding 3 months. 

The Consultant will undertake the following:

2.1.1    Design, coordinate, implement and monitor the communication strategy including a concept and an action plan and visibility plan
 

a) The Consultant will develop a Communication Strategy which should include and implementation plan, for the  NLC
 

b) Train members of the IPOA Board and relevant staff on the Communications Strategy, including on how to prepare/draft a wide range of materials, talking points, press releases and advisories, news briefs, fact sheets for inclusion in media kits and further public outreach;

2.1.2 Mapping of radio and television stations
 

a) Develop a media contact list for the Commission
 

b) Undertake mapping of both TV and radio stations to enable the Commission understand which stations to engage when targeting specific audiences
 

c) Ensure the promotion and increased understanding of NLC’s mandate in the country through the use of diverse types of media and communication tools as appropriate, including utilizing innovative and emerging communication tools and new media in support of the Communications Strategy;

d) Enhance the understanding of journalists and key interlocutors on NLC’s mandate;

Expected tangible and measurable output(s):

• A Communication Strategic Plan for NLC with its implementation Plan;
• All NLC Members trained on the Communication Strategy and on how to prepare media documents;
• Mapping report on media to include Media Contact list
• Provide a report on the implementation of the Communication Action Plan after the 3-month period.

3.0 Requirements

• Advanced University degree in Journalism or Communications from a recognized University;
• At least seven (7) years of experience in Kenya in conceiving and implementing Communication Strategies;
• Excellent verbal and written skills in both English and Kiswahili;
• Strong understanding of outreach and advocacy.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and customer service skills
• Ability to set goals and timelines and to work on deadlines
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with a variety of people, both internally and externally
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision

Timing and Duration
The consultant should propose a schedule not exceeding 3 months and resources required to complete the activity’s objectives.  

The proposal should include a detailed work plan and budget of activity undertaking.

Proposals should be submitted by close of business 27th  May 2013 via email to Smuthui@kenyati.com

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Receivables Accountant Job in Kenya (Urgent)

Receivables Accountant 

Needed Urgently
 

The receivables accountant will have the responsibility of effectively managing the company’s credit control policy and minimizing overdue trade debtor’s balances, to ensure continued liquidity to meet company obligations and to ensure that all debtors’ accounts are fully reconciled at all times. 

The main duties will be as follows:

• Meet cash and debtor day targets set by the firm
• Ensure that all transactions are compliant with tax legislation.
• Maintain records of all customers in a file (invoices, credit notes, remittance slips, copies of withholding VAT and any manner of correspondences with the customer) and ensure that the same is in order for ease of traceability.
• Ensure that debts are paid in a timely manner.
• Handle disputed bills and negotiate to bring payment within the agreed terms.
• Perform Bank reconciliations
• To verify facts of all sales returns before passing a credit note. 
• Ensure that all supporting documentations are duly authorized and factual before processing of a credit note. 
• Ensure credit notes are passed and posted on a timely basis to update stock records.
• Ensure that all documentation necessary during audit is prepared on time and forwarded to the Financial Accountant for inclusion in the audit file.
• Making VAT returns
• Payroll processing
• Invoicing

Qualifications and specifications

• CPA-K holder
• 3 years’ experience in accounting one of which MUST be as a receivables accountant
• Working knowledge of Tally Erp System
• Working knowledge of any relevant payroll software
• High levels of integrity and a positive attitude
• Aggressiveness in debt collection
• Ability to work with minimum supervision

If you meet the above qualifications, send your CV ONLY to ckenya.ltd@gmail.com clearly indicating RECEIVABLES ACCOUNTANT on the subject line on or before 25th May 2013

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Kenindia Assurance Company Medical Division Sales Unit Managers Jobs in Kenya

Sales Unit Managers - Medical Division
 

Kenindia Assurance Company Ltd. is looking for young, energetic, dynamic yet aggressive and result oriented individuals to grow the company’s market share of medical insurance business in the following regions; Kisumu, Nakuru, Kisii, Eldoret, Nyeri, Nairobi and Mombasa.
 

The occupant of the position will undertake the following major tasks;

• Establish a unit of sales team (Agents)
• Maintain a productive team of Agents
• Ensure the sales targets are achieved
• Articulate the company’s strategic policies and ensure conformity.
• Support and mentor the Agents

The following qualifications are preferred

• A graduate of B/corn insurance or marketing.
• Good progress in professional insurance courses.
• Computer skills
• Good communication skills

Send your application stating full details of your qualification and area of work experience in a sealed envelope on or before 29th May 2013 to the following address.

Medical Division,
1st. Floor Kenindia House, Loita Street
P.O. Box 44372-00100

GPO. Nairobi
 

Tel: (020) 316099,2227275, 

Fax: 2218380
 

E- mail: medical@kenindia.com

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Private Members Club General Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

Our client, a leading private members club in Nairobi is seeking to recruit a General Manager with ability to manage the club for the benefit of members.

Ref: SGK-GM-MC/05/2013
 

Reporting to the Executive Committee, the General Manger will be responsible for:
 

Job Profile:

• Overall management of day to day club activities and functions in accordance with strategies and operations of club objectives.
• Marketing the club and its services and maximizing revenue / profitability.
• Co-ordinating all club development projects, improving club facilities and services and ensuring effective management of staff to satisfy its members.
• Ensure compliance with licensing laws, health, safety and other statutory regulations as well as ensuring product quality and service standards are maintained in all areas.

Person Profile

• A degree in Business or Hospitality Management, an MBA will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 10 years working experience 4years of which in a similar position with a proven successful track record.
• Experience in management of private members club will be an added advantage.

Very attractive remuneration package and benefits will be offered. 

Applicants indicating current / previous salary can be e-mailed to: recruit@skillsgeographic.com or post to the Recruitment Division, Skills Geographic (K) Ltd. P.O Box 20407-00100 Nairobi Kenya or hand delivered to our offices at Vision Plaza 1St Floor Suite 37, Mombasa Road, Nairobi.Tel: 020 2385928 so as to reach not later than 31st May 2013

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Building Material Industry Sales Promoters Jobs in Kenya

A leading company in the building material industry is looking to strengthening their sales team with smart, energetic and dynamic Sales Promoters
 

The ideal candidates will be below 30 years of age with a Diploma/Degree from a recognised institution. 

The company is looking for Sales Promoters to be based in Nairobi, Kisumu, Nakuru, Mombasa, Eldoret and Nyeri.
 

Candidates with a flair for marketing and good communication skills should send their detailed CV within 7 days to;
 

DNA . NO. 1506
P.O Box 49010 - 00100,
Nairobi

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Real People Loan Officer and Operations Clerk Jobs in Kenya

We are a fast growing multinational financial institution, providing responsible finance for sustainable
futures. 

At Real People we provide a participative platform for our customers, while embracing the values of Self Improvement, Respect, Innovation, Partnership and Teamwork. 

These are the key drivers of our business. 

We have presence in the following areas:

Nairobi

• Ongata Rongai

Mombasa

• Mtwapa

Eldoret

• Kitale

Nakuru
 

Nyahururu
 

Kisumu

• Bondo

Kakamega
 

Meru

• Nkubu
• Maua

Thika

We are looking to fill the following positions within our branch network:

1. Loan Officer – Micro Enterprise Finance (MEF)

Job Purpose

• To contribute to the profitability of the branch by effectively achieving set sales targets through actively and proactively identifying sales opportunities
• To keep the portfolio at risk at the acceptable minimum through actively following up on all clients for timely repayment
• To proactively and continuously deliver service excellence.

Minimum Requirements

• A Degree in a business related field
• A minimum of 2 yrs experience in sales preferably in a Banking, Insurance or Micro Finance environment.

2. Operations Clerk
 

Job Purpose

• To effect healthy administrative processes within the branch
• Assess and provide feedback on customer satisfaction
• To ensure the generation of leads through superior Customer Service to Walk in Clients, Existing Clients and Telephonic Enquiries
• To form the support base for Loan Officers and all other Staff within the Branch

Minimum Requirements

• A Degree in a business related field
• A minimum of 2 yrs experience in an administrative role.

Salary: Negotiable Basic Salary + Incentives
 

If you meet the above requirements, send an application letter and a detailed CV with three professional referees including daytime contacts to recruitment@realpeople.co.ke on or before 25th May 2013 addressed to the Human Resource Manager. 

Applications will only be processed if they are sent to the email address provided specifying the position and preferred location as the subject title, for example Loan Officer MEF – Mombasa.
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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The World Bank Senior Executive Assistant Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Senior Executive Assistant
 

Local Appointment - Five Years, renewable
 

Location: Nairobi, Kenya
 

The World Bank is seeking to hire a seasoned and highly energized professional to work as Senior Executive Assistant in the Office of the Country Director for Kenya, Rwanda and Eritrea (AFCE2) based in Nairobi, Kenya. S/he reports directly to the Country Director (CD), and is an essential member of the fast-paced and busy Country Office.

S/he is responsible for providing the full range of support to the Country Director and the Country Management Unit, with the highest level of professionalism, diplomacy, tact and discretion. 

The Country Director is supported by the Country Program Coordinator based in Washington, a Senior Operations Officer in Nairobi, the Country Manager based in Rwanda and four Sector Leaders based in Kenya. 

The country office is also strengthened by the presence of procurement and financial management group as well as several other Bank units.

The Senior Executive Assistant will be responsible for

(i) Managing the Country Director’s Office 

(ii) Representation and Liaison 

(iii) Leadership of the Administrative Client Support (ACS) staff 

(iv) as a member of the Country Office Management team, work with Shared Services team based in Kenya to ensure that efficiency and cost effectiveness are achieved in the office 

(v) Support to Operations/Research 

(vi) Outreach work - be the focal point person for regional and institutional activities involving ACS staff in the country office.
 

Electronic Applications
 

For the full position description and complete selection criteria and required competencies, qualified candidates are requested to submit an on-line application at www.worldbank.org/careers. 

Click on >Current job openings > job# 131210. 

The World Bank is committed to achieving diversity of gender, nationality, culture and educational background. 

Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. 

Closing date is 30th May 2013.

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Hivos Women@Work Programme East Africa Coordinator Job in Nairobi Kenya

Hivos is looking for a coordinator for the Women@Work programme East Africa to help execute the international programme for the protection and strengthening of women labour rights issues in the cut flower industry in East Africa.
 

Vacancy Name: Coordinator Women@Work Programme East Africa
 

Number of hours: Full time (40 hours a week)
 

Region: East Africa
 

Office: Regional Office, Nairobi Kenya

The Women@Work programme is a multi-year advocacy programme to enhance policy change in the Netherlands through consumer action and through influencing the business sector in order to achieve better labour conditions for women workers.

To protect the rights of women and improve working conditions in global supply chains in the South, we need to show the connection between the women who produce the goods and the women who buy them. 

The public campaign in the Netherlands targets the flower industry, for example, because of the overwhelming number of women it employs and because flowers are a product with a particular appeal for women.

Responsibilities

• To coordinate research initiatives in the region on the position of women in the cut-flower industry (mapping and analysing of labour conditions and certification initiatives) in collaboration with research institutions
• To liaise with the Hivos partners in the Women@Work programme in East Africa; help stimulating their activities in various working groups; help organising their meetings; and manage the Hivos funding portfolio for these partners
• To liaise with the various stakeholders in the flower-industry, mainly the producers, the Kenya Flower Council, but also with the Union, various certification bodies, and the local FSI (Floriculture Sustainability Initiative) representative
• To assist the global Women@Work campaign coordinator with organising meetings with the partners and stakeholders

Skills

• A master's degree in a relevant field (e.g Law)
• 5 to 7 years work experience in a relevant sector
• Excellent communication skills including public speaking in English and Kiswahili
• Strong interpersonal communication and negotiation skill with private sector, civil society organizations, government officials and community
• Good understanding of and strong affinity with civil society, in particular with non-governmental organizations
• Capacity and willingness to strategize and work closely with relative new stakeholders for Hivos such as related private sector actors and government bodies.
• Organization  and administrative skills
• Having respect for humanitarian or humanist principles and willing to work in a non- discriminating, neutral, impartial and gender equal environment

Reporting Line
The Coordinator reports directly to the Global Women@Work campaign coordinator in Hivos Head Office under supervision of the Regional Director in Nairobi.

Like to apply?

Please send your CV plus motivation letter to: jobs@hivos.or.ke, reference number:  CO/W@Wmay2013.

The deadline is Friday May 24th 2013. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Hivos Climate and Energy Advocacy Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

The Advocacy Officer - Climate and Energy will be part of the Global Climate and Energy team and the Hivos Regional Office for East Africa.
 

Vacancy Name: Advocacy Officer - Climate and Energy
 

Number of hours: Full time (40 hours a week)
 

Region: East Africa
 

Office: Regional Office, Nairobi Kenya

Hivos opts for 100 per cent renewable energy, both in the Netherlands and in developing countries. Energy is a vital driving force for development. 

Access to energy can alleviate poverty, improve living conditions and propel economic development. 

Continuing along the fossil fuel route to harmful climate change will have disastrous effects, especially for developing countries.  

Hivos stimulates sustainable development fuelled by clean energy.

Climate and Energy Advocacy

Hivos objectives on energy are: 

(1) to improve access to sustainable produced energy for cooking, lighting and productive activities, 

(2) to develop renewable energy markets and promote entrepreneurship in the renewable energy sector and

(3) to call for more attention to decentralized sustainable energy and gender in policy and investments.

Much of the scarce resources of donors and recipient countries are spent on supporting large scale fossil fuel based energy production and consumption. 

Hivos advocacy aims to shift this towards renewable and decentralized energy production to prevent further climate change and biodiversity losses and at the same time address the full energy needs and rights of the poor. 

New developments such as the Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL) initiative of the UN, provides ample opportunities for Hivos and local civil society organizations to influence decision-making and funding into this direction. 

From 2013 to 2015 Hivos wants to strengthen its position in this field to influence governments and private sector at a national and international scale.

Responsibilities 

• To coordinate existing advocacy strategies and initiate new advocacy activities of Hivos in East Africa
• To support and cooperate with civil society organizations engaged in energy access advocacy work in East Africa
• To manage on a daily basis the existing energy advocacy contracts with partners in East Africa
• To develop networks and strategies with the private sector to engage them in energy access advocacy
• To develop advocacy positions and materials in close coordination with the global climate and energy team
• To represent Hivos East Africa in (advocacy) meetings in East Africa and act as spokesperson for Hivos on these issues
• Identify and analyze new approaches and cooperation for energy access and just and climate smart energy systems
• To contribute to the Hivos overall organizational and policy development

Requirements

• A master's degree in environmental policies, sustainable energy, environmental and natural resource management, economics of natural resources or other relevant field. (Bachelor degree with several years of relevant experience)
• 5 to 7 years work experience in a relevant sector
• An excellent understanding of energy and development policies and experience in advocacy work
• Excellent communication skills including public speaking in English and Kiswahili
• Strong interpersonal communication and negotiation skill with private sector, civil society organizations, government officials and community
• Good understanding of and strong affinity with civil society, in particular with non-governmental organizations
• Capacity and willingness to strategize and work closely with relative new stakeholders for Hivos such as specific energy related private sector actors and government bodies
• Having respect for humanitarian or humanist principles and willing to work in a non- discriminating, neutral, impartial and gender equal environment

Reporting Line

The Program Officer is part of the Green Entrepreneurship team in Nairobi and reports directly to the Global Coordinator for Climate, Energy and Development in Hivos Head Office under supervision of the Regional Director in Nairobi.

Like to apply?

Please send your CV plus motivation letter to: jobs@hivos.or.ke, reference number:  Adv/POmay2013. 

The deadline is Friday May 24th 2013. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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PCEA Tumutumu Hospital Medical Jobs in Kenya

Applications are invited for the following positions:-
 

(1) Clinical Officer Anaesthetist
 

Qualifications:-
 

a. Diploma in Clinical Medicine from KMTC or any other recognized institution.
 

b. Higher Diploma in Anaesthesia
 

c. Computer literate
 

d. Registered with the relevant body
 

(2) Registered Nurse Anaesthetist
 

a Diploma in Nursing /community Health nursing from a mission Hospital or any other recognized institution
 

b Higher Diploma in Anaesthesia or recognized qualification
 

c Computer literate
 

d Registered with relevant professional body
 

Job specifications for both positions
 

e Ability to work under pressure
 

f Work under minimum supervision
 

g Work beyond office hours
 

All interested and qualified candidates should send applications, CV and copies of certificates to the office of the:
 

Secretary, Hospital Board,
PCEA Tumutumu Hospital, 

Private bag, 

Karatina
 

so as to be received on or before Friday 21st June 2013
 

Email: tumutumuhospital@yahoo.com

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Meru County Jobs in Kenya - Re-Advertisement

Meru County
 

Office of the Governor
 

Vacancies
 

Re-Advertisement
 

The office of the Governor Meru County wishes to re-advertise for the following posts:
 

(A) County Executive Committee Members
 

(a) Tourism, Environment & Natural Resources
 

(b) Culture, Gender and Sports
 

Duties and Responsibilities:
 

(i) To supervise the administration and delivery of services in the respective departments of the county government and all decentralized units and agencies in the County.
 

(ii) Implement county legislation
 

(iii) Implement within the county, national legislation to the extent that the legislation so requires.
 

(iv) Manage and coordinate the functions of the county administration and its departments.
 

(v) Provide the county assembly with full and regular reports on matters relating to the county.
 

(vi) May advise the Governor on matters within his/her area of jurisdiction.
 

Requirements and Competencies
 

For appointment to this position, a person should:
 

(i) Be a Kenyan citizen
 

(ii) Be in possession of a first degree from a University recognized in Kenya.
 

(iii) Satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the constitution
 

(iv) Have knowledge, experience and distinguished career of not less than five years.
 

(v) Understand the diversity, challenges and opportunities within the County
 

(vi) Not be a Public or State Officer
 

(vii) Be visionary and a strategic thinker
 

(viii) Have the ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multi-diversity.
 

(ix) Have capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
 

(x) Be committed to be part of a team that will enable the County Government achieve her vision.
 

NB: Masters Degree will be an added advantage.
 

(B) County Public Service Board

Article 235 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 provides for the staffing of County Governments. Further the County Government Act No.17 of 2012 section 57 provides for the establishment of the County Public Service board.
 

(1) Chairman
 

(2) Secretary
 

(3) Members (5)
 

Duties and Responsibilities
 

(i) Establish and abolish offices in the County Public Service
 

(ii) Appoint persons to hold or act in office of public County offices including the boards of urban areas within the county and to confirm appointments.
 

(iii) Exercise disciplinary control over and remove, persons holding or acting in those offices as provided for under this part.
 

(iv) Prepare regular reports for submission to the county assembly on the execution of the functions of the board.
 

(v) Promote in the county public service the values and principles referred to in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
 

(vi) 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 Public County Service.
 

(vii) Facilitate the development of coherent, integrated human resource planning and budgeting for personnel emoluments in the county.
 

(viii) Advise the county government on human resource management and development.
 

(ix) Advise county government on implementation and monitoring of the national performance management system in the county.
 

(x) Make recommendations to the Salaries and Remuneration Commission, on behalf of the County Government, on the remuneration, pensions and gratuities for the County Public Service employees.
 

Requirements and Competencies
 

For appointment to this position, the person should:
 

(i) Be a Kenyan Citizen
 

(ii) Be in possession of a first degree from a University recognized in Kenya.
 

(iii) Have a working experience of not less than ten years in administration and management.
 

(iv) Have knowledge, experience and distinguished career of not less than five years for Members and Secretary and ten years for Chairman.
 

(v) Satisfy the requirement of chapter six of the constitution on leadership and integrity.
 

(vi) Be a professional who demonstrates absence of breach of the relevant professional code of conduct.
 

(vii) Not be a Public or State officer
 

(viii) Understand the diversity within the County
 

(ix) Be visionary and a strategic thinker.
 

(x) Capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
 

(xi) Be committed to be part of a team that will enable the county Government achieve her vision.
 

(xii) The Secretary should be a Certified Public Secretary of good professional standing.
 

NB: Masters Degree will be an added advantage.
 

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 and other relevant supporting documents.
 

(b) All applications should be clearly marked "Application for position of County Executive Committee" or Application for position of chairman County Public Service Board or "Application for position of Secretary County Public Service Board" (as the case may be) on the envelope and submitted in any one of the following ways:-
 

1. Posted application should be addressed to:
 

The Interim County Secretary
Meru County
P.O. Box 120-60200
Meru
meru.county@yahoo.com
 

2. Manual application should be delivered to the 1st floor, Town Hall at the office of the Governor Meru County.
 

3. Those who had applied earlier need not apply.
 

4. The Application should reach the Interim County Secretary on or before 24th May 2013
 

5. Applicants for Executive Committee should indicate the department one is applying for.
 

Note:-
 

Only shortlisted and successful candidates shall be contacted.
 

Interested applicants are expected to get clearance from:

• Criminal Investigation Department (Certificate) of good conduct.
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.
• Higher Education Loans Board.
• Kenya revenue Authority.

Applicants MUST submit copies of these clearance certificates with the application.
 

Remuneration will be commensurate with those published by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.
 

Meru County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women and person with disabilities to apply.

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