Institute for Capacity Development Jobs in Kenya

Urgently Required: Part Time Lectures / Trainers / Facilitators!
 

Do you have the PASSION to help build our Brand New Counties!

The Institute for Capacity Development (ICAD) is the Consulting and Executive Training division of KCA University and is recruiting Part-Time Consultants and Lecturers to help support our training and certification programmes that target our brand new Counties.
 

For the last 12 years, ICAD has offered management, consultancy and business skills training to local and international professionals in the industry, public service, and non-governmental organizations. 

ICAD partners with organizations to improve technical skills, capacity, and business performance.
 

ICAD would like to recruit, highly motivated, and suitably qualified lecturers that are well versed in modern techniques of adult education including experiential learning. 

Candidates should be specialised in at least one of the following:-

• Leadership.
• Public Management
• Devolution, and County Government Structures and Management
• Administrative Law
• Budgeting and Control
• Communication
• Public Relations
• Basic Computer skills and Productivity Tools
• Grassroots Coordination and Mobilization
• Organisational Leadership Development,
• Human Resource Management and Development,
• Advance Secretarial and Administrative course,
• International Relations and Humanitarian affairs Development.
• Project Management
• Public Procurement and Disposal
• English Language as a Second Language
• Financial Management
• Human Rights Based Management Techniques

Seminars/ Classes will be offered on part time EVENING basis in Mombasa.
 

Qualifications

• Undergraduate qualifications with a relevant specialization as mentioned above or,
• Those pursuing Masters or PhD programs and are at an advanced stage of their studies and 
• Substantive understanding, and experience in teaching and supervising mature students

In your cover letter please expound on how your experience specifically meets our stated requirements. Interested candidates should submit their application in confidence to:

The General Manager
Institute for Capacity Development (ICAD) - KCA University
Eco Bank Towers, 9th Floor
P.O Box 56808 – 00200
Nairobi
Email: icad@kca.ac.ke
 
All applications should in the subject line indicate
 

a) preferred course,
 

b) location(County City / Town)
 

c) Preference (Weekend or Evening),
 

and must include an updated CV, and copies of academic and professional certificates.

The deadline for receiving applications is 7th May, 2012. 

Please note that only email applications will be accepted.

Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.

Please note:
 

Applicants must be individuals already living in or working in Mombasa, Kilifi or Malindi.

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KCA University Latest Jobs in Kenya

Are you looking for an employer who promotes individual excellence, supports teamwork and nurtures a high performance culture? 

KCA University is a dynamic private business university committed to quality  service and ethical practices. 

KCA University invites applications from qualified candidates to fill the  following positions.

1. Internal Auditor

Purpose:

To assist the Internal Audit Director to ensure proper internal controls are in place.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Develop audit schedules and plans;
• Undertaking audits - both financial and systems audits in accordance with annual audit plans ;
• Making recommendations on improvements to areas of weakness;
• Follow up on implementation to improve internal controls;
• Provide support to developing strong internal controls;
• Preparation of Audit status reports to the Audit & Governance Committee
• Perform periodic review of the fixed assets register;
• Review year end inventory balances in preparation for the annual external audit ;and
• Assist the Internal Audit Director in managing the Risk Management Committee.

Academic Qualification

• Bachelors degree in Commerce / Accounts / related field Professional Qualification
• CPA (K)/ ACCA; qualification in CISA / CIA would be an added advantage Experience
• 3 to 4 years work experience with at least 1 year in a similar capacity level in a busy environment

Other skills

• Good organization, interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to guide others / Assistants doing similar work;
• Good analytical skills; and
• Experience in resolving conflicts.

2. Management Accountant

Purpose of the Job:

Manage the general ledger and ensure accuracy and completeness of data and ensure
timely preparation of management reports for decision making.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and ad-hoc management reports and accounts;
• Consolidate University’s Budget;
• Develop costing models and fees schedules;
• Stock taking – monthly / annually;
• Maintain the fixed assets register;
• Advise on cash flow projections;
• Prepare University financial forecasts;
• Participate in departmental risk identification and management;
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of the section;
• Implement financial policies and procedures in the section; and
• Oversee budgetary controls and update budget holder on the status of their departmental budgets.

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Commerce / Accounts / related field

Professional Qualification

• Professional qualification in relevant field ex: CPA-K / ACCA

Experience

• 5 to 6 years relevant work experience

Other skills

• Prior experience guiding a unit / others doing similar work;
• Ability to supervise a team and deliver well under pressure and meet deadlines;
• Time management skills and attention to detail;
• Good report writing skills; and
• Analytical skills.

To Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit an application letter indicating current and desired salary, a detailed CV, and 3 work references via email to hr@kca.ac.ke so as to be received not later than 18th May, 2012. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

A competitive package will be offered for the right candidates.

The Director, Human Resources,
KCA University,
P.O Box 56808-00200,
Nairobi.

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Sales Representative Job in Nairobi Kenya

Sales Representative - Dairy Technologist

Location: Nairobi

A leading Agro Chemical Company with Head office in Nairobi seeks to recruit a young University graduate with a Dairy Technology background to fill in a vacancy as a Sales Representative. 

We are particularly looking for self driven persons of high integrity, ready to travel in all the counties in Kenya.

Key responsibilities

• Grow sales revenue by creating profitable linkages with appropriate distributors and retail outlets
• Establish sales goals in target territory.
• Technically understand and solve client’s problems as well as recommend appropriately
• Generate increased market share for dairy products, mainly cultures used in making of cheese and yoghurt

Qualifications

• Degree/ Diploma in Food Science and Technology
• Minimum 2- 3 years experience in food Technology or relevant field.
• Good communication and presentation skills.

Candidate Profile

• Aggressive sales personality.
• Outstanding organization and planning skills.
• Mature personality with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Self driven with high level of integrity
• Should be ready to travel a lot.

Send your CV ONLY to recruit@flexi-personnel.com  before Tuesday 8th May 2012, stating the minimum salary expectation and the job title on the subject line.
 

Only serious candidates with the above qualifications need to apply.

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