Pact Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist (OVC Support Project) Job in Kenya

Position Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist 

Office Location: Kenya 

Supervisor Name: Chief of Party, TBD 

Supervisor Title: Chief of Party 

New or Replacement: New 

Replacement for: N/A 

Full or Part-Time: Full time 

Project End Date: 2020 

Pact Overview: At the heart of Pact is the promise of a better tomorrow. The promise of a healthy life. Of a decent livelihood. Of sustainable natural resources that benefit communities. 

Now more than ever in its 42-year history, Pact is helping millions of people who are poor and marginalized discover and build their own solutions and take ownership over their future. 

Pact enables systemic solutions that allow those who are poor and marginalized to earn a dignified living, be healthy, and take part in the benefits that nature provides. 

Pact accomplishes this by strengthening local capacity, forging effective governance systems, and transforming markets into a force for development. 

Department Overview: Pact seeks a Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist for the proposed USAID-funded five-year Support for Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Nairobi and Coast Counties of Kenya to improve the welfare and protection of children affected by HIV/AIDS by building the capacity of households to provide for children under their care and strengthening social services systems and structures at the county and community levels to improve care and support of OVC. 

This position is contingent on award. 

Position Purpose: The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will report to the COP and will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of the program monitoring and evaluation framework and information system to track delivery against targets, outcomes and impacts. 

He/she will lead analysis of data collected for assessment of progress and areas of improvement and overall data management. 

He/she will guide reporting processes amongst technical staff and consolidates program reports, and promote learning and knowledge sharing of best practices and lessons learned. 

He/she will support all the technical staff in M&E functions and will manage any M&E related staff in the program. 

Key Responsibilities

• Assist partners to develop strong M&E systems that will allow accountability for programming to Pact and to the donor
• Providing training and mentoring support to partners and staff to ensure the implementation of strong M&E systems
• Assist with development of the Performance Management Plan for the project, including decision on and definition of key indicators, targets and systems for measurements
• Assist the OVC Manager and COP to design the overall measurement system for the project to include outcome measures at the end of the project
• Collect, aggregate, analyze and visual data for the project for reporting to Pact and to the donor. 

Basic Requirements

Skills and Abilities
 

Leadership

• Ability to sustain interpersonal and professional relationships with internal colleagues and contacts in donor and peer organizations
• Deep understanding of Pact’s strategy and how efforts contribute to the greater good
• Consistently works within internal process and procedures
• Strong interpersonal and team building skills
• Proactive engagement in corporate initiatives

Project Management

• Strong planning and time management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively present complex ideas to diverse audiences
• Ability to problem-solve difficult issues
• Ability to multitask with ease, adapting to frequently changing priorities
• Strong negotiating and conflict resolution skills
• Proficiency in developing and managing a budget

Technical Skills

• Strong experience in one of Pact’s technical areas or a support function
• Strong knowledge and understanding of donor policies and regulations
• High competence using common desktop applications and internal systems

People Management

• Demonstrated proficiency in supervising staff, including providing honest feedback
• Ability to mentor others

Preferred Qualifications

• A post-graduate degree in a relevant discipline, such as mathematics, business, statistics, or international relations
• At least seven years of experience designing and implementing monitoring and evaluating activities for complex programs in developing countries
• A firm command of the M&E issues with respect to improvements in quality integrated service and support programs
• Demonstrated experience in setting up and managing M&E systems that track performance as per the objectives of this project (e.g. service integration and performance against each result area)
• Demonstrated analytical skills to measure the outcomes of the project’s activities and support project supervision
• Strong writing and organizational skills for monitoring and reporting on program and program outcomes and impacts
• Professional level of oral and written fluency in English language

Pact is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

We encourage interested applicants to submit their applications to the attention of Pact HR Office in Kenya via the following email address: kenyahr@pactworld.org clearly indicating in the subject field of your email Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist (OVC) by 29th December 2014. 

All applicants should submit their application with a detailed CV, which should include names and contacts of 3 referees.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Pact OVC Manager (OVC Support Project) Job in Kenya

Position Title: OVC Manager 

Office Location: Kenya 

Supervisor Name: Chief of Party, TBD 

Supervisor Title: Chief of Party 

New or Replacement: New 

Replacement for: N/A 

Full or Part-Time: Full time Project

End Date: 2020 

Pact Overview: At the heart of Pact is the promise of a better tomorrow. The promise of a healthy life. Of a decent livelihood. Of sustainable natural resources that benefit communities.

Now more than ever in its 42-year history, Pact is helping millions of people who are poor and marginalized discover and build their own solutions and take ownership over their future. 

Pact enables systemic solutions that allow those who are poor and marginalized to earn a dignified living, be healthy, and take part in the benefits that nature provides.

Pact accomplishes this by strengthening local capacity, forging effective governance systems, and transforming markets into a force for development. 

Department Overview: Pact seeks an OVC Manager for the proposed USAID-funded five-year Support for Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Nairobi and Coast Counties of Kenya to improve the welfare and protection of children affected by HIV/AIDS by building the capacity of households to provide for children under their care and strengthening social services systems and structures at the county and community levels to improve care and support of OVC. 

This position is contingent on award. 

Position Purpose: Reporting to the Chief of Party, the OVC Manager will be responsible for the technical aspects of project implementation that relate to community and families, and ensure strong linkages with facility- level and other service delivery points. 

She/he will advise and support the COP in providing technical direction to project implementation and ensure the project meets stated goals, expected results and reporting requirements. 

She/he will take technical leadership role in coordination with GOK, local community organizations, and other partners. 

She/he will be knowledgeable about evidence-based and state-of-the-art social service delivery approaches.  

Key Responsibilities

Specific Duties:

• Ensure high-quality technical programming related to community and families, through hands-on guidance and support grounded in the program’s strategic objectives and adhering to expected technical quality and reporting requirements
• Advise and support the COP in providing technical direction to project implementation, including but not limited to providing input into and assure that all donor reporting requirements on program impact are met and assist implementing partners/grantees in setting up reporting and tracking systems to provide such information in an efficient and timely manner
• Ensure effective coordination and communication between each partner organization
• Ensure high quality program delivery and the cost-effective use of Pact and USAID resources
• Ensure provision of management support and technical assistance to grantees on program design, budget/work plan development, and M&E planning
• Provide regular written/oral program progress updates, as requested
• Ensure that the most up-to-date information regarding the programs or initiatives shared via a range of mechanisms: including reports, newsletters, and the Internet
• Perform any other relevant duties as assigned by the COP Basic Requirements

Skills and Abilities
 

Leadership

• Ability to sustain interpersonal and professional relationships with internal colleagues and contacts in donor and peer organizations
• Deep understanding of Pact’s strategy and how efforts contribute to the greater good
• Consistently works within internal process and procedures
• Strong interpersonal and team building skills
• Proactive engagement in corporate initiatives

Project Management

• Strong planning and time management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively present complex ideas to diverse audiences
• Ability to problem-solve difficult issues
• Ability to multitask with ease, adapting to frequently changing priorities
• Strong negotiating and conflict resolution skills
• Proficiency in developing and managing a budget

Technical Skills

• Strong experience in one of Pact’s technical areas or a support function
• Strong knowledge and understanding of donor policies and regulations
• High competence using common desktop applications and internal systems

People Management

• Demonstrated proficiency in supervising staff, including providing honest feedback
• Ability to mentor others

Preferred Qualifications

• Eight years of experience implementing OVC programs in a development context, with five of these years in Sub-Saharan Africa, preferably Kenya. During this period she/he should have been involved with social services and or public health project design, implementation, reporting and evaluation
• Experience at a mid- or senior level in at least three of the following areas: child protection, household economic strengthening, social protection, education, health and nutrition including HIV/AIDS care and support; quality improvement; social service systems strengthening, including social services workforce; M&E; and operations research
• Five years demonstrated experience in managing, coordinating and supervising a team working with local community organizations, families and communities
• At least five years demonstrated skills in project design, implementation and reporting, preferably for USG funded programs
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with government representatives, for-profit private sector entities, local community organizations, donors and other stakeholders, particularly at the sub-national level
• At a minimum, a Master’s Degree in social sciences or related field
• Professional level of oral and written fluency in English language
• Strong writing skills about program activities, outcomes and impact

Pact is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

We encourage interested applicants to submit their applications to the attention of Pact HR Office in Kenya via the following email address: kenyahr@pactworld.org clearly indicating in the subject field of your email OVC Manager by 29th December 2014. 

All applicants should submit their application with a detailed CV, which should include names and contacts of 3 referees.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Property Officer Job Vacancy in Nairobi Kenya

A real estate firm in Nairobi seeks to fill the position of Property Officer. 

Reporting to the Property Manager, the job holder will administer exceptional customer focus towards both prospective and existing tenants by;

1. Providing support to the Property Manager in a range of functions associated with leasing and maintaining the properties in accordance with the landlord’s instructions.
2. Responding to general enquiries and requirements/requests from property manager that require approvals.
3. Conducting Inspection of the properties to ensure they are in good condition and order.
4. Preparing periodic property condition reports.
5. In consultation with the Property Manager, be responsible for arranging maintenance and repairs to properties which are to be carried out expeditiously, economically and to an acceptable standard.
6. Acting as a liaison between the landlord and the property manager regarding the general running of the properties.
7. In obtaining suitable tenants, ensuring lawful requirements, as well as organization procedures, are followed at all times.
8. Ensuring that any administrative functions as directed by the landlord are completed promptly and in an efficient manner.

Requirements

• Diploma in Building / Estate / Facilities Management
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in real estate or property management
• Demonstrated experience in the ability to work under pressure
• Excellent in customer care
• Strong written, verbal and organizational skills
• IT savvy
• Excellent time management skills and high accuracy
• A valid drivers license

If you meet the above criteria, kindly send your CV and Cover letter with 3 referees, current salary and a daytime contact not later than 18th December 2014 to fm8251@gmail.com

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Point of Sale (POS) Specialist Job in Nairobi Kenya

Our client is a renowned household name in the food industry that provides high quality, variety, tasty meals and excellent customer service. 

They have exciting openings in their organization looking to attract young, energetic, highly motivated and self-driven candidates to fill this position in their office in Nairobi.
 

Point of Sale (POS) Specialist
 

The job holder will be responsible for assisting with the planning, implementation, software training, and support services for new and existing clients. 

He will have direct responsibility for researching and facilitating resolution of all implementation issues for the client, deployment of projects that may include a combination of software applications and related interfaces.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Apply POS expertise and knowledge to assist in the identification, sales, and delivery of POS Solutions.
• Elicit POS related requirements from stakeholders.
• Analyze prospect and client POS business requirements.
• Prepare and develop high-level solutions to meet business requirements.
• Translate solution components into functional requirements, tasks, activities, and conditions of satisfaction.
• Validate requirements with key stakeholders.
• Document results and findings during each phase of the project.
• Collaborate with Project Management in the execution of tasks and activities.
• Assist with the demonstration of POS features, functionality, and system capabilities.
• Work with Sales in the identification, qualification, demonstration, and closing of POS opportunities.
• Analyze prospect and client POS requirements and determine gaps/fits with existing POS solution components.
• Make recommendations for future POS enhancements to meet changing POS industry and specific business needs.
• Perform design and analysis as well as assist with the development of additional POS functions and features.

Key Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Hospitality or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of restaurant/retail management experience.
• Experience troubleshooting software and hardware issues is required.
• POS training and POS hardware experience preferred.
• Knowledge of POS back-office preferred.
• Inventory experience a plus.
• Food and beverage certification is a plus.
• PC hardware and network installation a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer support and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Excel, Word and PowerPoint required.

Interested candidates are requested to forward their updated CVs to recruit@virtualhr.co.ke by 19th December 2014 stating their current and expected remuneration, daytime telephone contacts and addresses of three referees. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Pact Chief of Party (OVC Support Project) Job in Kenya

Position Title: Chief of Party 

Office Location: Kenya 

Supervisor Title: Country Director, Kenya 

New or Replacement: New 

Replacement for: N/A 

Full or Part-Time: Full time 

Project End Date: 2020 

Pact Overview: At the heart of Pact is the promise of a better tomorrow. The promise of a healthy life. Of a decent livelihood. Of sustainable natural resources that benefit communities. 

Now more than ever in its 42-year history, Pact is helping millions of people who are poor and marginalized discover and build their own solutions and take ownership over their future. 

Pact enables systemic solutions that allow those who are poor and marginalized to earn a dignified living, be healthy, and take part in the benefits that nature provides. 

Pact accomplishes this by strengthening local capacity, forging effective governance systems, and transforming markets into a force for development. 

Department Overview: Pact seeks a Chief of Party for the proposed USAID-funded five-year Support for Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Nairobi and Coast Counties of Kenya to improve the welfare and protection of children affected by HIV/AIDS by building the capacity of households to provide for children under their care and strengthening social services systems and structures at the county and community levels to improve care and support of OVC. 

This position is contingent on award. 

Position Purpose: Reporting to the Kenya Country Director, the Chief of Party (COP) will be responsible for the overall management and operations of the project. She/he will supervise project implementation and ensure the project meets stated goals and reporting requirements. 

The COP will take a leadership role in coordination among USAID and key stakeholders and other implementing partners. 

The COP position requires political savvy, as she/he will interact with numerous GOK institutions and senior-level national and county-level government officials. 

Key Responsibilities
 

Specific Duties:

• Ensure high-quality technical programming through hands-on guidance and support grounded in the program’s strategic objectives and adhering to expected technical quality and reporting requirements
• Participate in the technical and programmatic design of award and partner programs; represent Pact in negotiating with donors and partners
• Manage all project planning responsibilities, including the production of annual workplans; guide and oversee the alignment of the budget to expected results, and review and approve annual budgets and quarterly reports
• Ensure the cost-effective use of Pact resources
• Ensure compliance with HQ and USAID requirements, policies and regulations.
• Act as liaison to relevant donors and the local government
• As relevant, manage all local grantmaking mechanisms, ensuring compliance with donor regulations and Pact policy; coordinate and/or conduct monitoring visits to grantee programs.
• Provide training and mentoring to partners to strengthen capacity for technical service delivery and compliance with donor rules and regulations
• Recruit and directly supervise local project staff in line with Pact HR policies; 
• Oversee the management and development of project office human resources to ensure a diverse, skilled and productive workforce, an effective leadership team, and an organizational culture where Pact’s values are practiced 

Basic Requirements
 

Skills and Abilities
 

Leadership

• Ability to sustain interpersonal and professional relationships with internal colleagues and contacts in donor and peer organizations
• Deep understanding of Pact’s strategy and how efforts contribute to the greater good
• Consistently works within internal process and procedures
• Strong interpersonal and team building skills
• Proactive engagement in corporate initiatives

Project Management

• Strong planning and time management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively present complex ideas to diverse audiences
• Ability to problem-solve difficult issues
• Ability to multitask with ease, adapting to frequently changing priorities
• Strong negotiating and conflict resolution skills
• Proficiency in developing and managing a budget

Technical Skills

• Strong experience in one of Pact’s technical areas or a support function
• Strong knowledge and understanding of donor policies and regulations
• High competence using common desktop applications and internal systems

People Management

• Demonstrated proficiency in supervising staff, including providing honest feedback
• Ability to mentor others

Preferred Qualifications

• At least seven years experience in managing complex orphans and other vulnerable children (OVC) programs, social services programs, and/or public health programs of similar scope and size is desired;
• At least seven years experience as senior staff in at least three of the following areas: child protection, economic strengthening, social protection, education, health and nutrition including HIV/AIDS care and support; social service systems strengthening; quality improvement/quality assurance; M&E; and operations research preferred;
• At least five years international experience in development, managing, overseeing, or evaluating comprehensive social services programs of similar size and complexity, with USAID experience preferred;
• At least five years demonstrated skills and experience in partnership building, especially with the Government of Kenya, donors, private sector, NGO and local community organizations;
• At least seven years of experience in program management and administration, financial management, award cooperative agreement compliance, subaward management, and tracking project performance and costs;
• Professional level of oral and written fluency in English language;
• At least a Master’s Degree in social sciences, public health, management, business administration, or a related field required;
• Strong management and communication skills, strategic vision, leadership qualities, professional reputation, ability to create synergies where applicable, interpersonal skills, and written and oral presentation skills to fulfill the diverse technical and managerial requirements of the project description.

Pact is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

We encourage interested applicants to submit their applications to the attention of Pact HR Office in Kenya via the following email address: kenyahr@pactworld.org clearly indicating in the subject field of your email Chief of Party (OVC) by 29th December 2014. 

All applicants should submit their application with a detailed CV, which should include names and contacts of 3 referees.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Water Technician Job in Kisumu Kenya (KShs 140K)

Our client based in Kisumu is urgently seeking to hire a water technician who will also be the manager of a small water company in the suburbs of Kisumu. 

They sell water to the community with a monthly revenue of around Kshs 140,000. 

One must have a certificate or diploma in water technology or plumber technician.

The pay is Kshs 22,500 plus other benefits.

Send cv to careersinafrika@hotmail.com 

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FEP Holdings Assistant Internal Auditor Job in Kenya

Fountain Enterprises Programme

Job Title: Assistant Internal Auditor

Reports To: Manager

Main Responsibilities

• Internal control and checks to mitigate risks
• Determine compliance with policies and procedures.
• Establishes risk-based audit programs
• Applies generally accepted auditing standards to a firm’s internal controls and ensures these controls are adequate & functional.
• Review a company’s financial reporting systems to confirm adherence to generally accepted accounting principles honestly and faithfully audit the books and records, and shall report all audit exceptions with recommendations.
• Prepares and analyzes and reconciles and conduct verifications regarding accounts being examined.
• Conducts surprise cash counts on company treasury on a frequent basis.
• Conducts system review to assess its effectiveness and efficiency and recommends necessary actions to improve deficient condition.
• Prepares and maintains the audit planning worksheet for every engagement and weekly accomplishment report.

Academic Qualifications

• Business Degree in Finance, Accounting, commerce or related field

Professional Skills

• CPA or ACCA

Job / Functional Skills

• Knowledge of audit procedures
• Analytical skills
• Problem solving skills
• Application and exploitation of IT

Competencies (Behaviours)

• Innovation
• Keen to details
• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Operational excellence & Cost consciousness
• Professionalism and ethics

Relevant Experience

• At least  2-3 years relevant experience

To Apply

Interested candidates may apply by: Completing the online form available on the link: http://recruitment.fep-group.com:4020/EntHRRecruitmentPortal/login

Only applicants that have completed the online form as well as submitted their CV will be considered. No calls please.

Submission should be received by 22nd December 2014.

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FEP Holdings Loan Officers Jobs in Kenya

Fountain Enterprises Programme

Job Title: Loan Officers 
 

Reports To: Head of Credit

Main Responsibilities

• Receive loan applications and process them.
• Analyze loan applicants financial status, credit history, and property evaluations where need be to determine feasibility of granting loans.
• Explain to customers the different types of loans and credit options that are available, as well as the terms of those services 
• Obtain and compile copies of loan applicants’ credit histories, corporate financial statements, and other financial information.
• Preparing timely reports on the loan portfolio for the credit committee meetings
• Handle customer complaints and take appropriate action to resolve them and work with clients to identify their financial goals and to find ways of reaching those goals
• Analyze potential loan markets and develop referral networks in order to locate prospects for loans
• Follow up loan collection/recoveries  from the clients

Academic Qualifications

• Minimum of Diploma in Business course or related field

Job / Functional Skills

• Analytical skills
• Problem solving skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Application and exploitation of IT

Competencies (Behaviours)

• Good communicator
• Keen to details
• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Professionalism and ethics

Relevant Experience

• At least  2-3 years relevant experience

To Apply

Interested candidates may apply by: Completing the online form available on the link: http://recruitment.fep-group.com:4020/EntHRRecruitmentPortal/login

Only applicants that have completed the online form as well as submitted their CV will be considered. No calls please.

Submission should be received by 22nd December 2014.

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East African Data Handlers Chief Operations Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

Interested in joining the EADH team? East African Data Handlers diverse roster of global employees includes some of the most experienced and forward-thinking experts in fact-finding, technology and security.

We are looking for an ideal candidate to fill in this position in our Nairobi Office

Chief Operations Officer
 

We are looking for an ideal candidate to fill in this position in our Nairobi Office 

As part of the Corporate Strategy Team; you will provide analytic expertise to assist in the development of their corporate / business strategies, participate in strategic studies, drive key business initiatives and develop management communications that are critical to the continuous growth of the company. 

Playing a key role in driving the company’s organizational alignment, engagement and performance management, you are required to collaborate with colleagues across the organization to seek answers to core strategic issues and facilitate the development of our organizational capabilities and intangible assets.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and review of the company’s business strategies, in conjunction with the various departments and business units, identify issues, form hypotheses, perform analysis, make recommendations and help to implement changes within the organization
• Spearhead designing, executing, and occasionally facilitating strategy-related workshops and training
• Assist in designing, cascading and tracking the corporate balanced scorecard via our Key Performance Indicators, as well as support business performance reviews
• Create and implement change management plans that maximize planner and balanced scorecard community engagement
• Perform selected strategic cross-functional studies/initiatives on the company operations, which will support the development and execution of the company’s in country strategies
• Contribute to the design and preparation of material to support the communication of strategies to both internal and external audiences to achieve commitment
• Establish and maintain strategy-related and change-related tools, information and processes

Requirements

• Degree in Business, Engineering or Science from a reputable University; an MBA is an advantage
• Minimum 3 Years requirement’s on a senior management position preferably in an ICT company
• CPA (K) or ACCA or Higher National Diploma in Finance will be an advantage
• At least 5 years of practical experience in one or more of the following professional areas: Information Technology Company, Business Management; business planning and analysis; strategy formulation; workshop facilitation; financial statement analysis; change management; and/or business process improvement
• Excellent strategic thinking, interpersonal and influencing skills, coupled with outstanding learning and analytical abilities to manage internal/external customers, especially the senior management
• An effective team playerwho is self-driven and able to work independently within a fast paced environment, and able to manage ambiguity
• Able to play an influencing and engaging role across all functions and team members
• High-level understanding of the business operations in Kenya
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint applications

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send their CV and Cover and should briefly describe his or her  motivation for the position and highlight relevant experience by email: 

Please send your application materials and the position you are applying for in As the Subject with full CV indicating current and expected salary + notice period to jobs [at] eadatahandlers.co.ke

The application should reach us on or before 20th December 2014. 

The successful candidate can look forward to an exciting career development and advancement opportunity.

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Software Development Opportunity at IBTCI

Software Development Opportunity at IBTCI: International Business and Technical Consultants Inc. (IBTCI), an international development firm based in the Washington D.C. area, is seeking amobile data collection organization with significant skills and experience in developing software applications for mobile data collection and reporting.

The firm will be responsible for delivering the following solutions and services:

1) A secure, 3-tier web application – accessible over the web to obtain data in real-time from the field via mobile devices (that includes multimedia files and GIS data) to a centralized database.

2) Implementation of dynamic as well as static forms which can be used to collect information from the field.

3) Role-based users, utilizing a workflow for tasks due to reporting demands that are both sensitive and time-bound.

4) Integration of data to a centralized Clearing House database for reporting purposes.

5) Reporting functionality that incorporates charts, tables and GIS reporting capability for further analyses. There should be an allowance for preconfigured as well as adhoc reports.

6) Triggered alerts notifications
 

7) Knowledge transfer activities to technical and non-technical staff of the project.

Requirements and selection criteria:

1. The organization must demonstrate extensive relevant technical experience in developing similar applications.
2. Ability to develop and deliver high quality products and services within very tight deadlines
3. Willingness to travel to Somalia and provide on the ground technical support to monitoring and verification teams

To apply:
 

For detailed scope of work, please email iduale@ibtci.com

Please submit a proposal to include a technical proposal, cost proposal, and a capabilities statement with past performance to iduale@ibtci.com no later than Tuesday, December 23rd 2014

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Skydive Diani Club Jump Pilot Job in Kenya

Position: Jump Pilot
 

Location: Skydive Diani Club, Diani Beach Road, Diani, Kwale
 

Skydive Diani was set up to create, foster and facilitate the sport of Skydiving in Kenya. Skydive Diani Club runs the United States Parachute Association (USPA) operating system. The pilot plays a great part in this operation.

Qualifications:

• In possession of a Kenyan CPL with an Instrument Rating (Either Multi or Single);
• Minimum of 700 hours total flying time;
• Minimum of 350 hours on the Cessna 206;
• Minimum of 200 hours on the Cessna 208;
• Minimum of 500 Para drops;
• Minimum of 20 Hours of Aerial Work;
• Experienced with Aircraft Operations and Logistics.

If you are a Kenyan Citizen and meet the requirements of the above position and are looking for an exciting career, please send your application accompanied by copies of your certificates (Licence, Validity, Endorsement Page and Logbook) and testimonials and a comprehensive CV not later than
20th December, 2014 to the following Email Address:- Dalitso@skydivediani.com

From the Chairman
Skydive Diani Club

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Rasul Al Akram Academy Day & Boarding Boys’ Secondary School Teaching Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

Rasul Al Akram Academy is a boys boarding secondary school offering the 8 – 4 – 4 Kenya curriculum. The institution is founded on strong Religious tenets and ethos with the motto, “Targeting all round excellence.” 

The school is situated in the serene Karen area along Lang’ata Road, Nairobi with an ambience which is highly conducive for studies and spiritual growth. 

We have excellent infrastructure, well equipped laboratories for teaching of sciences and qualified staff. We have a record of good academic performance in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) and in the co – curricula activities.

Applications are invited from qualified, self driven and results oriented teachers to join our team of dedicated staff. Minimum qualification is a Diploma in Sec. Education/BEd or a BA/BSc degree with a post graduate diploma in Education.

The applicant must have one of the following subject combinations and be passionate in mentoring students to excel.

Subject Combination:

• English / History
• Mathematics / Physics
• Mathematics / Chemistry
• Kiswahili / Geography
• Biology / Chemistry
• Kiswahili / History
• Islamic Religious Education / Arabic

Applications and testimonials should be sent to the 

Principal, Rasul Al Akram Academy
P.O Box 33058-00600, 

Nairobi, Kenya

Tel : +254- 20-2404963/ +254 -714810191

Email: rasulboys@gmail.com

before 22nd December 2014

Rasul Al Akram Academy: “Targeting all round excellence!”

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AAR Insurance Sales Executive Job in Nairobi Kenya

Position: Sales Executives   

Where: AAR Insurance (K) Ltd

Location: Nairobi

We are looking for talented, creative and innovative team players excited about an opportunity to grow their sales careers in one of the leading insurance companies in the region

Key Requirements

• Education: Minimum requirement KCSE C. Diploma in business administration/Marketing will be an added advantage
• Excellent communication skills
• Well groomed and presentable
• Age : 25 years and above
• Candidates below 25 yrs must have at-least 3 years sales experience Must be ambitious and focused to succeed in sales career under minimum supervision
• 2 to 4 years sales experience in Sales and Marketing.
• COP/ACII qualification an added advantage
• Certificate of good conduct

Remuneration: Generous commission based incentives

If interested, please forward your CV and application letter to dadungu@aar.co.ke and david.adungu@aar-insurance.com

Closing Date: 20/12/2014

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M-KOPA Service Center Managers Jobs in Kenya

Job Title: M-KOPA Service Center Managers

M-KOPA LLC was established in 2011 after successful trials of innovative, embedded mobile services.

M-KOPA’s first product, a mobile enabled solar home lighting system is available in Kenya where it provides clean, affordable energy to consumers, made accessible through machine-to-machine technology and mobile payments.

To further strengthen our Sales force and riding on the introduction and success of the launch of our latest product range we would like to recruit Service Center Managers to various openings throughout Kenya.

Job Description / Responsibilities

The Service Center Manager is responsible for:

• Driving the sales in his/her territory
• Hiring Direct Sales Representatives for their territory
• Training Direct Sales Representatives for their territory
• Supervising/Mentoring Direct Sales Representatives for their territory
• Achieving and surpassing territory sales targets
• Maintaining accurate stock records
• Selective feedback on progress of operations
• Addressing territory queries and follow ups
• Supervising his/her Deputy Service Center Manager

Skills and Experience

• At least 2 years’ experience in direct field sales
• Aptitude for sales and the drive to achieve and exceed targets
• Good communication skills
• A strong understanding of their given territory to be based in. (Coast/Eastern/Rift Valley/Central)

Application
 

To apply, send your CV and application letter to applications@m-kopa.com with the subject ‘SCM’
 

Due to the large number of applications we receive, we regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. 

Prior unsuccessful candidates may re apply if a period of 8 months has elapsed from prior application

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Payroll Specialist (Accounts Payable Background) Job in Nairobi Kenya

Vacancy: Payroll Specialist (Accounts Payable Background)

Industry: Security
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Salary: Ksh 50,000 – 60,000.

Our client is a well established top security solutions provider in Kenya. They seek to hire an experienced payroll specialist, to ensure accurate processing and recording of company’s payroll, provide timely and accurate financial information.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures the accuracy of payrolls by auditing departmental pay authorizations and verifying deductions from wages.
• Manages the payment of wages and salaries via the accounting system and prepares periodic payroll reports.
• Reviews payrolls for compliance with the company budget, personnel policies and wage and withholding laws including KRA regulations for reporting and withholding, Kenyan Labour Law requirements related to payroll practices and record keeping.
• Maintains personnel and pay records for company employees to ensure accurate integration of such records with the payroll and benefit systems.
• Administers and interprets all policies and procedures for enforcement of provisions of the NHIF and NSSF statutory bodies.
• Prepares analyses for the management regarding current revenues and expenditures and estimated future requirements.
• Maintains awareness of current rules and regulations pertinent to payroll, retirement and benefits and ensures the timeliness and accuracy of payroll, insurance premiums and claim payments.
• Recommends changes in payroll policies and procedures.
• Monitors changes in laws and regulations pertaining to payroll which require Company policy changes and notifies the Administrator
• Maintains frequent contact with department heads, programming staff and State agencies.
• Audits all expenditures.
• Calculating and preparing checks for all utilities, taxes and other payments,
• Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment
• Prioritize invoices according to cash discount potential and payment terms
• Match invoices to checks, obtain all signatures for checks and distribute checks accordingly.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues
• Process, audit check requests and credit card bills.
• Post transactions to journals, ledgers and other records
• Reconcile accounts payable transactions and prepare analysis of accounts.
• Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date
• Respond to all vendor inquiries.
• Reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies
• Track expenses and process expense reports and assist in month end closing.
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
• Provide supporting documentation for audits.
• General office duties including purchasing office supplies and assisting with other projects as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, CPA certification will be an added advantage.
• 3 - 5 years payroll experience for large number of staff.
• Must be from an accounts payable background.
• Working knowledge of payroll best practices.
• Working knowledge of Sage Evolution or Pastel Software.
• Strong knowledge of government regulations.
• Strong work ethic and team player.
• High degree of professionalism.
• Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material
• Strong interpersonal (verbal and written) communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with various levels of management.
• Decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills.

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Payroll Specialist Accounts payable 50 – 60K) to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke  before 23rd December, 2014

Kindly indicate your current/ last salary on your CV

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV in our database nor for interviewing

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

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