HIVOS Program Manager (Green Entrepreneurship) Job Re-advertisement

HIVOS Regional Office Nairobi

The GE program’s objective is to increase the capacities of rural men and women and small and medium enterprises to improve their businesses in a sustainable way.
 

Vacancy Name: Program Manager - Green Entrepreneurship
 

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

Region: East Africa
 

Office: Regional Office, Nairobi Kenya

What is your responsibility?

You will be responsible for the overall management of a new five year program which aims to enhance the viability of 90.000 smallholder coffee farms in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, thereby allowing the coffee sector in the region to regain its vitality and offer long-term business opportunities for 2.4 million smallholder coffee farmers . 

The program is based on a partnership involving training institutes, national biogas partners and an international company.
 

Together with your team, you will ensure that effective and efficient collaboration mechanisms are established in the three countries, at the program level as well as with other stakeholders in the sector. 

Besides overall management and coordination, it will be your responsibility to ensure that social issues are integrated in program design and implementation and that monitoring, evaluation and learning mechanisms are established.
 

Apart from this, you will be responsible for the coordination and development of the Hivos Green Entrepreneurship program in the East African region, of which the above mentioned initiative forms an integral part. 

You will support colleagues in the development, fundraising and implementation of innovative programs.
 

You are able to present Hivos’ vision in the field of green entrepreneurship in an attractive and leading way. 

You feel comfortable in building networks with relevant strategic partners and donor agencies in North and South.

What we expect:

• You have an advanced degree in a relevant field at University level. 
• Ample experience in the promotion of rural entrepreneurship and collaboration with private sector actors, preferably in the coffee sector in East Africa.
• You have a minimum of 7 years experience in program and financial management.
• Experience in working with international donors in substantial programs.
• You have demonstrated leadership qualities and an ability to inspire teams to deliver quality results and promote partnership collaboration.
• You also have a convincing track-record in program development and resource mobilization.
• We expect you to have a strong vision on green entrepreneurship in rural areas and a good sense for new developments and innovations.
• You have a strong affinity for Hivos’ mission and for social and environmental concerns.
• We expect you to have excellent communication skills in English and Kiswahili, both verbal  and written.

Like to apply?

If you meet the above mentioned qualifications (please look carefully), send a letter explaining your motivation and your CV to jobs@hivos.or.ke With reference code PM/GE. 

Deadline: Thursday September 12th 2013.

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Exciting Career Opportunities @ Anchor Group of Companies

Our Client, Anchor Group of Companies is a leading integrated services Company headquartered in Nyeri Town, Nyeri County and with operations in many parts of the country. 

The group comprises several companies which include GM Kariuki hardware Ltd, Anchor flour Millers Ltd, Anchor feeds Ltd, Giraffe Ark Lodge and New Age Developers and construction Company Ltd (NADCC). 

As part of its continuing expansion, the company seeks to recruit  qualified, experienced, energetic, enthusiastic, self-driven, and honest and trust worthy professionals to join its dynamic team.

Giraffe Ark Lodge
 

Giraffe Ark Lodge is a serene sanctuary that graces the famous plains of Kieni in Nyeri County and is strategically placed between the majestic Aberdare Ranges to the south and the imposing snowcapped Mt.Kenya to the North.

The Lodge is a travellers’ haven located just three hours’ drive or a 15 minute flight from Nairobi.

Giraffe ark is a rich fusion of Pan African, Western, Oriental, and Arabian themes with a homely atmosphere.
 

The lodge seeks to fill vacant positions existing within its ranks.
 

The positions include;

1. Assistant Lodge Manager
2. Restaurant Manager
3. Food and Beverage Manager
4. Assistant Food and Beverage Manager
5. Head Waiter
6. Assistant Head Waiter
7. Waiters
8. House Keeping Manager
9. Room Attendants
10. Front Office Manager   
11. Assistant Front Office Manager
12. Receptionist
13. Tour Guides
14. Human Resource Officer
15. Accountant
16. Store keeper
17. Procurement Officer
18. Sales and Reservation executives

Person Specifications    
 

Do you have:

• The minimum Technical and academic qualifications/requirements for your area of specialization;
• Hands on experience of 2 to 5 years in the hospitality sector;
• Experience in a high end Lodge is an added advantage;
• Friendly, hospitable, enthusiastic and pleasant personality;
• Well organized, self-driven and responsible person;
• Honest , hardworking and a go getter team player;
• Proficiency in a foreign language for the reservations executives and tour guides;
• High ethical standards and a first rate customer centered attitude;
• Ability to work long hours and on shift basis;

If you meet the said requirements and are passionate enough to be part of a dynamic, fired up team working in a world class setting, send your application in confidence by email attaching your detailed CV with at least two (2) reliable referees to questesq@yahoo.com 

   
NB: Clearly state the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email and indicate your current and expected salary level.
 

Deadline for applications is Friday 6th September 2013. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.  

                              
Anchor Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer.

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Exciting Career Opportunities @ Anchor Group of Companies

Our Client, Anchor Group of Companies is a leading integrated services Company headquartered in Nyeri Town, Nyeri County and with operations in many parts of the country. 

The group comprises several companies which include GM Kariuki hardware Ltd, Anchor flour Millers Ltd, Anchor feeds Ltd, Giraffe Ark Lodge and New Age Developers and construction Company Ltd (NADCC). 

As part of its continuing expansion, the company seeks to recruit  qualified, experienced, energetic, enthusiastic, self-driven, and honest and trust worthy professionals to join its dynamic team.

Giraffe Ark Lodge
 

Giraffe Ark Lodge is a serene sanctuary that graces the famous plains of Kieni in Nyeri County and is strategically placed between the majestic Aberdare Ranges to the south and the imposing snowcapped Mt.Kenya to the North.

The Lodge is a travellers’ haven located just three hours’ drive or a 15 minute flight from Nairobi.

Giraffe ark is a rich fusion of Pan African, Western, Oriental, and Arabian themes with a homely atmosphere.
 

The lodge seeks to fill vacant positions existing within its ranks.
 

The positions include;

1. Assistant Lodge Manager
2. Restaurant Manager
3. Food and Beverage Manager
4. Assistant Food and Beverage Manager
5. Head Waiter
6. Assistant Head Waiter
7. Waiters
8. House Keeping Manager
9. Room Attendants
10. Front Office Manager   
11. Assistant Front Office Manager
12. Receptionist
13. Tour Guides
14. Human Resource Officer
15. Accountant
16. Store keeper
17. Procurement Officer
18. Sales and Reservation executives

Person Specifications    
 

Do you have:

• The minimum Technical and academic qualifications/requirements for your area of specialization;
• Hands on experience of 2 to 5 years in the hospitality sector;
• Experience in a high end Lodge is an added advantage;
• Friendly, hospitable, enthusiastic and pleasant personality;
• Well organized, self-driven and responsible person;
• Honest , hardworking and a go getter team player;
• Proficiency in a foreign language for the reservations executives and tour guides;
• High ethical standards and a first rate customer centered attitude;
• Ability to work long hours and on shift basis;

If you meet the said requirements and are passionate enough to be part of a dynamic, fired up team working in a world class setting, send your application in confidence by email attaching your detailed CV with at least two (2) reliable referees to questesq@yahoo.com 

   
NB: Clearly state the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email and indicate your current and expected salary level.
 

Deadline for applications is Friday 6th September 2013. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.  

                              
Anchor Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer.

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We are the leading regional IT Company with over 15 years experience and looking for aggressive sales executives / Sales Managers with PRIOR experience in sale of Note Counting Machines.

Only candidates who have had prior experience and good track of sales records will be considers.
 

Interviews will be done as we continue to receive the CV’s

If you meet the above requirements send us your current and updated CV to hr.kenyajobs@gmail.com .

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Nairobi Upper Hill Hotel, a newly established 3 star hotel in the Upper Hill area of Nairobi has the following vacancies:
 

1. Deputy CEO, a lady - In charge of:
 

Operations
 

Sales and Marketing
 

Finance
 

2. Operations Manager – in charge of 

• Banqueting
• F&B
• Rooms

3. Sales Manager – in charge of

• Sales team
• Business growth

4. Chief Accountant

• Well versed in sun system and hotel audit

5. Food and Beverage Controllers (2 positions)
 

6. Sales Account Managers (6 positions)

• With proven hotel rooms, conferencing and banqueting sales

7. Bar Captain 
 

8. Restaurant Supervisors (2 positions)
 

9. Housekeepers (5 positions)
 

10. Housekeeping Stewards (9 positions)
 

11. Receptionist (3 positions)

• Versed in Micros Fidelio
• Fluent in English and either French, Japanese or German

12. Telephone operator / receptionist 
 

13. Company driver
 

The employer is looking for suitably qualified applicants with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience in similar positions in a busy hotel establishment.
 

Please send your cv to office@csmanagement.co.ke. by Wednesday 11th September 2013.

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ICU Doctors - 4 Posts
 

Radiologist - 1 Post
 

Anaesthetist - 2 Posts
 

Radiographer - 3 Posts
 

Health Record Keeper - 3 Posts
 

Dialysis Technician - 4 Posts
 

Operation Theatre Technician - 3 Posts (Experienced In Renal Transplant & Open Heart Surgeories)
 

Pathologist - 1 Post
 

Minimum of 2 year experience

Send your application to :

P.O. Box43375-00100
Nairobi, Kenya

or enguiry@nairobiwesthospital.com
 

Application deadline 15th Sep 2013

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Hospitality Trainer – Nakuru / Kisumu / Eldoret / Kakamega Centres
 

CAP Youth Empowerment Institute Kenya, is supported by MasterCard Foundation, was established to provide Basic Employability Skills Training (BEST) for disadvantaged youth in the society with particular focus on women to get equitable, qualitative learning and access to promising labour market oriented opportunities, savings and credit that support their pathways to safe and positive futures. 

The key purpose of the organization is to assist 10,000 disadvantaged youth to make informed choices, develop labour-market oriented employability skills and access job placements, savings and enterprise development support. 

About the position
 

Successful candidate will be posted in one of the Centres as a Hospitality Trainer.  

The right candidate must be self-driven who can work with minimal Supervision. He/she will be tasked to train the youth on hospitality as well as getting placements and internships for them. 

Candidates from Nakuru/Kisumu/Eldoret/Kakamega are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• We are looking for people who have pride, passion and energy, but mostly love TEACHING.
• Take responsibility for the quality of teaching delivered.
• Guidance and skills development to ensure that standards are maintained and improved.
• To act as a personal tutor to CAP students.
• Developing, customizing and Delivering Hospitality curriculum.
• Assist students get internships and placements.
• Link the youth with potential employers.
• Adequately equipping the students with both Hospitality skills.
• Assist in the design and preparation of materials, resources and information to be used in respect of programmed delivery.
• Carry out monitoring, guidance, support and mentoring of the learners and take action as required.

Competencies required

• Ability to meet deadlines and handle diverse tasks simultaneously using prioritization.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent Presentation skills.
• Dynamism, creativity and flexibility.
• Networking skills a must.

Requirements

• At least One (1) year experience in the hotel industry.
• Must be mature and with the right attitude.
• Must have relevant training in hospitality.
• Must be passionate about working with young people.
• Degree/Diploma in Hotel/Hospitality Management.

How to apply
 

To express interest in this opportunity, send your CV to recruitment.capyei@gmail.com by 15th September 2013. 

Cover letter should be pasted on the body of the email and not as an attachment.

Applicants are required to quote their current and expected salary.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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CAP Youth Empowerment Institute Kenya, is supported by MasterCard Foundation, was established to provide Basic Employability Skills Training (BEST) for disadvantaged youth in the society with particular focus on women to get equitable, qualitative learning and access to promising labour market oriented opportunities, savings and credit that support their pathways to safe and positive futures.

 

The key purpose of the organization is to assist 10,000 disadvantaged youth to make informed choices, develop labour-market oriented employability skills and access job placements, savings and enterprise development support. 
 

About the position 
 

Successful candidate will be posted in one of the Centres as an Entrepreneurship / IT Trainer. 

He/she must have basic ICT Skills. He/She must be self-driven and work with minimal Supervision. 

Candidates from Nakuru / Kisumu / Eldoret / Kakamega are encouraged to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities

• We are looking for people who have pride, passion and energy, but mostly love TEACHING.
• Take responsibility for the quality of teaching delivered.
• Assist young people to write business plans.
• Developing, customizing and Delivering Entrepreneurship curriculum.
• Assist students get internships and placements.
• Link the youth with potential funders.
• Adequately equipping the students with Entrepreneurial skills.
• Carry out monitoring, guidance, support and mentoring of the learners and take action as required.

Skills

• Ability to meet deadlines and handle diverse tasks simultaneously using prioritization.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent Presentation skills.
• Dynamism, creativity and flexibility.
• Networking skills a must.

Requirements

• At least One (1) year experience in Entrepreneurship.
• Must have Entrepreneurship background.
• Must have ICT Skills.
• Must be mature and with the right attitude.
• Must have passion of working with young people.
• Past experience working with NGO will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated Experience in transferring Entrepreneurship knowledge.
• Degree in related field.

How to apply 
 

To express interest in this opportunity, send your CV to recruitment.capyei@gmail.com by 15th September 2013.  

Cover letter should be pasted on the body of the email and not as an attachment. 

Applicants are required to quote their current and expected salary. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Customer Relations and Sales Trainer

Nakuru / Kisumu / Kakamega / Eldoret Centre

CAP Youth Empowerment Institute Kenya, is supported by MasterCard Foundation, was established to provide Basic Employability Skills Training (BEST) for disadvantaged youth in the society with particular focus on women to get equitable, qualitative learning and access to promising labour market oriented opportunities, savings and credit that support their pathways to safe and positive futures.

The key purpose of the organization is to assist 10,000 disadvantaged youth to make informed choices, develop labour-market oriented employability skills and access job placements, savings and enterprise development support. 

About the position
 

Successful candidate will be posted in one of the Centres as a Customer Relations and Sales Trainer. The right candidate must be self-driven who can work with minimal Supervision.

He/she will be tasked to train the youth on Customer relations and sales as well as getting placements and internships for them. Candidates from Nakuru/Kisumu/Eldoret/Kakamega are encouraged to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities

• We are looking for people who have pride, passion and energy, but mostly love TEACHING.
• Take responsibility for the quality of teaching delivered.
• Guidance and skills development to ensure that standards are maintained and improved.
• To act as a personal tutor to CAP students.
• Developing, customizing and Delivering Sales and Marketing curriculum.
• Assist students get internships and placements.
• Link the youth with potential employers.
• Adequately equipping the students with Sales/Marketing/Customer Relations skills.
• Assist in the design and preparation of materials, resources and information to be used in respect of programmed delivery.
• Carry out monitoring, guidance, support and mentoring of the learners and take action as required.

Competencies required

• Ability to meet deadlines and handle diverse tasks simultaneously using prioritization.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent Presentation skills.
• Dynamism, creativity and flexibility.
• Networking skills a must.

Requirements

• At least One (1) year working experience in Sales/Marketing, Customer Relations, PR.
• Must be mature and with the right attitude.
• Must have relevant training in Sales/Marketing/Customer Relations.
• Must be passionate about working with young people.
• Degree in the relevant field.

How to apply
 

To express interest in this opportunity, send your CV to recruitment.capyei@gmail.com by 15th September 2013. 

Cover letter should be pasted on the body of the email and not as an attachment. 

Applicants are required to quote their current and expected salary. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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CAP Youth Empowerment Institute Kenya, is supported by MasterCard Foundation, was established to provide Basic Employability Skills Training (BEST) for disadvantaged youth in the society with particular focus on women to get equitable, qualitative learning and access to promising labour market oriented opportunities, savings and credit that support their pathways to safe and positive futures.

The key purpose of the organization is to assist 10,000 disadvantaged youth to make informed choices, develop labour-market oriented employability skills and access job placements, savings and enterprise development support. 

About the position
 

We are urgently looking for Trainers who have relevant training and experience in either of the fields. 

Successful candidate will be posted in one of the CAP Centers currently operational as a Trainer and will be required to train students on the two fields of expertise. 

The right candidate must be self-driven and must work with minimal Supervision.
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Developing, customizing and delivering curriculum.
• Theoretical and practical instruction in the area of specialization;
• preparing and maintaining of schemes of work, lesson plans, lesson notes, teaching and learning materials and trainee records;
• carrying out trainee assessment; ensuring proper care and maintenance of tools and equipment;
• conducting co-curricular activities; maintain trainee discipline; guidance and counseling of trainees;
• Monitoring trainees on field work and industrial attachment and compiling progress reports.
• Assist students get internships and employment opportunities.
• To source for guest lecturers and organize field visits for the trainees.
• To help the trainees to find internship and employment opportunities.
• Assist in the recruitment of students into the programme.

Skills Required

• Excellent Presentation skills.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Networking skills a must.
• Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written.

Requirements

• At least One (1) year working experience in either of those fields.
• Must be mature and with the right attitude.
• Relevant Diploma/Certificate/trade test.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must have passion of working with young people.

How to apply
 

This position is on full time basis. 

To express interest in this opportunity, send your CV to recruitment.capyei@gmail.com by 15th September 2013.

Cover letter should be pasted on the body of the email and not as an attachment. 

Applicants are required to quote their current and expected salary. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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