SNV KMDP Project Senior Programme Advisor Job in Kenya

Senior Programme Advisor – KMDP Project
 

SNV Netherlands Development Organization (Kenya) is a Dutch based International Development Organization that provides market based solutions for the poor through local institutions and organisations in 38 developing countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America.

SNV Kenya has multi-year programs in water & sanitation, horticulture, school feeding, extensive livestock and dairy, and operates from offices in Nairobi, Nanyuki and Eldoret.

SNV’s activities in the dairy sector are implemented through the Kenya Market-led Dairy Programme (KMDP).

KMDP is a 4.5 year program (1 July 2012 – 31 December 2016) funded by the Netherlands Embassy in Nairobi and implemented with various stakeholders in the dairy sector.

SNV wishes to recruit a senior dairy programme advisor. 

Qualified and interested candidates (Kenyan Nationals) are invited to view the Terms of Reference on the following links:

http://snv.devhire.devex.com/jobs/329128

http://www.snvworld.org/en/countries/kenya

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Manufacturing Sales Executive and Production Supervisor Jobs in Kenya

A manufacturing Company invites applications from suitably qualified individuals to fill the following positions:
 

1. Sales Executive
 

Qualification and Experience

• Diploma in sales & marketing from a recognized institution
• Proven record in the delivery of business target
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience – preferably in packaging industry
• Valid driving Licence, minimum 2 years’ experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Above 25 years of age

2. Production Supervisor
 

Qualification and Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in saw milling/ wood working factory
• Diploma in management or relevant field
• A good team player/ leader
• Above 30 years of age
• Ready to report immediately

E mail application, Detailed CV, indicate availability & expected salary to plasticadvert4@gmail.com

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World Vision Somalia Senior Program Officer and Faith & Development Technical Advisor Jobs

World Vision is an international Christian Relief and Development organization, whose goal is to achieve long lasting benefits in the quality of life for vulnerable children and their families, displaced persons and communities. 

The Somalia program wishes to invite applications from highly competent dynamic, self-driven and results oriented candidate to fill the following vacancy in the organization

1. Senior Program Officer – Deadline to receive applications is 15th April, 2014
 

2. Faith & Development Technical Advisor - Deadline to receive applications is 23rd April, 2014
 

Interested and qualified candidates should log on tohttp://wvi.org/somalia/careers for detailed requirements and qualifications for the jobs.

Detailed CV’s together with names and addresses of three referees should be sent to the email address below clearly indicating the position title you are applying for on the e-mail subject. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

People and Culture Manager
World Vision International – Somalia Program
Email: recruitsomo@wvi.org

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World Vision Kenya National Peace Building Coordinator Job Vacancy

World Vision Kenya is a leading Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. 

Our programmes are spread across in most parts of Kenya. 

We are seeking highly competent and outstanding individual to fill the position of National Peace Building Coordinator position within our organization.
 

Purpose of the position: To provide leadership in the implementation of the Organization’s Peace-Building Strategy. The incumbent will be expected to effectively coordinate peace-building and conflict sensitive programming and ensure integration with development in WVK.

For more information, please visit: wvi.org/kenya/careers

All application letters and detailed CVs together with names of three referees should be addressed to The Director, People & Culture, Email: recruit_kenya@wvi.org to reach us not later than April 16, 2014. 

Must put job title as the subject. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

World Vision Kenya neither uses employment agencies nor does it charge money for recruitment, interviews, or medical checks. 

World Vision is a child focused organization and upholds the rights and wellbeing of children. 

Our recruitment and selection procedures include screening and background checking for child abuse related offenses. 

World Vision is an equal opportunity employer.

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Cummins Cogeneration On-Site Project Manager Job in Kenya

Cummins Cogeneration (Kenya) Ltd (CCKL) is a special purpose vehicle set up to establish biomass based power plants in Kenya and across Sub-Saharan Africa.

CCKL’s 8.4 MW Marigat based plant is under construction and the company is working on 5 additional opportunities in Kenya.
 

Position: On-Site Project Manager
 

Reports To: Project Manager
 

Job Specification
 

The person filling the position must have the following skills and background:

• Great communication (Verbal and Written), leadership and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in challenging conditions with multidisciplinary team
• Strong planning and organizational skills with attention to detail and focus on quality
• Proficient in budgeting and financial planning
• Positive attitude, high productivity and ability to multi-task
• A Bachelor’s degree in civil, electrical and/or mechanical engineering. A postgraduate degree in construction management is an added advantage.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in construction projects, part of which must have been as a Project Manager / Resident Engineer.
• Good understanding of site design and development, concrete works, MEP building systems and pre-engineered Buildings.
• Conversant and experienced in using industry standard software, including AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.
• Working knowledge of Kenyan legal, building, quality and safety standards

Job Description
 

The On-Site Project Manager will be responsible for project planning, scheduling, resource allocation, project accounting, control and daily site supervision to ensure that projects are completed meeting CCKL’s set quality, quantity, timeline, safety and budget.

Please send your application letter with detailed curriculum vitae to info@cumminspower-kenya.com, indicating your current salary and the job title on the subject line before 25/04/14. 

For any questions please contact Patricia at +254 716 607535

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Safaricom Technology & Project Governance Senior Manager Job in Kenya

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Strategy and Planning Department within the Technology Division. 

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below: 

Senior Manager - Technology & Project Governance
 

Ref: TECHNOLOGY_SMTPG_APR_2014

Reporting to the Head of Department – Strategy and Planning, the role holder will strive to attain organizational strategic objectives through development of frameworks governing effective management of projects, technology, budgets and operations.  

This role requires a high caliber individual with strong strategic mindset, solid understanding of processes required to increase productivity and efficiency in the technology organization and a proven track record for working effectively with a wide set of stakeholders on complex technology programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and enforce a standard that ensures the technology organization is aligned to business strategy and objectives;
• Provide an end-to-end business view of the governance of technology that reflects the central role of information and technology in creating value for the business;
• Develop and enforce a framework for the approval of budget against projects sponsored by the business units in delivering the corporate strategy and objectives;
• Provide regular end-to-end business view of the committed projects delivering business objectives as a central role of information to business as a whole entity;
• Manage interfaces with other technology domains, Corporate Strategy, Vodafone Technology  networks (VTN) and Vodafone Group OpCos to ensure an aligned approach towards strategy and architecture development, working as one team to deliver benefit for our customers;
• Working with procurement and technology network domains to ensure we leverage on supplier competition to drive innovation, manage costs and provide best customer experience;
• Manage the transition and delivery of architectural elements of projects based on project requirements;
• Develop and communicate governance framework for technology;
• Drive sharing knowledge, decisions, patterns and lessons learnt to integrate new solutions;
• Drive uniformity of technology approach for planning & operational processes across Technology;
• Attract & recruit the best talent;
• Develop the team through learning initiatives, mentoring & coaching so at to create Technology Subject Leads within the architecture domain to support the Strategy Function.

Role Requirements

• A University degree in a telecommunications biased discipline;
• Excellent people and stakeholder management skills;
• Able to provide strong leadership within a multinational, multicultural environment;
• Experience of leading development of complex technology strategies, architectures or roadmaps;
• Strong presentation and communication skills with ability to recognize and balance conflicting interests;
• Results driven with high levels of energy & initiative;
• Good understanding of broad set of Network technologies;
• Proven track record in network architecture and strategy development;
• Experience in evaluating and managing suppliers.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title and job reference to the address below. 

The deadline for application is Tuesday 15th April 2014.

The Head of Talent and Resourcing,
Safaricom Limited
Nairobi via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke

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Sales Manager Job in Kenya (KShs 100K - 150K)

Our client is looking to hire a Sales Manager who will be responsible for developing and maintaining marketing strategies to meet agreed company objectives.
 

Qualification

• Academic: Degree in Marketing or any other related field.
• Experience: At least 10 years in a busy environment
• Other: Excellent writing and verbal skills

Duties and responsibilities

• Responsible for the marketing of company products and services to the right market
• Demonstrate technical marketing skills and company product knowledge.
• To direct marketing staff where budgets are devolved.
• To manage over 40 employees all over the country.

Application

Interested candidates to send their applications to jobs@pataworks.com clearly quoting the job title on the subject line on or before 11th April 2014.

Other details: The job will involve moving around the country.

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SAP Finance Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

SAP Finance Manager - Manufacturing Company
 

Reporting to: Finance Director
 

Industry: Manufacturing; Multinational Company
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Salary Scale: Senior Management Level

Our client is a multinational company dealing with the manufacture of Aluminum cans. 

The company is looking to hire a Finance Manager for their Kenyan operation with a SAP background. 

Main duty is to coordinate the Finance team to carry out transactions according to company rules and other best practices

Duties & Responsibilities

• Line Responsibility for the operational finance department
• Check and approve all journal entries relating to COS
• Production of all production accounts in line with company’s timetable and requirements
• Ensure all inventory accounts are fully reconciled each month
• Maintain system of accounts and keep records of all company transactions and assets.
• Assist the Finance Director with all costing matters
• Develop and training staff to work and understand the analysis of data and making informed decisions
• Develop departmental synergy through teamwork
• Monitor compliance with accounting principles and company policy
• Assures compliance with statutory provisions

Key Deliverables

• Fully operational MRP and costing systems with no excess and obsolete inventory
• Measurement:  Max inventory 60 days. Accurate inventory valuations, with no write-off
• Accurate cycle count procedures, Accurate and timely production of the monthly operational monthly accounts Measurement: accounts produced in 1 working day.
• Good management and training of direct reports.
• Measurement: Staff turnover and appraisal reviews by Finance Director
• Ensuring internal controls and procedures are being followed.  Measurement: zero internal audit findings

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business
• CPA(K), ACCA qualification is mandatory
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a related industry
• Experience in interpreting and analyzing financial data is essential
• High numeric abilities
• Advanced computer skills consummate with tertiary education
• Working knowledge of SAP software
• Ability to read, interpret data and create reports and presentations as required.
• Good organizational skills
• Must demonstrate people management abilities

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 (SAP Finance Manager- Manufacturing) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke  before 18th April, 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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Contract Project Manager Job in Siaya / Bondo, Kenya (KES 170K - 190K)

Project Manager on Contract
 

Siaya / Bondo Project - 6 month contract
 

Position: 1
 

Industry: Engineering & Construction
 

Location: Siaya / Bondo
 

Salary: Ksh 170,000- 190,000

Our client is an Engineering & Construction contractor seeking to hire civil engineers on contract basis for 6 months so that they are able to accomplish their contractual agreements

Duties & Responsibilities

• Work as the single point of contact for their client's needs on a project
• Coordinate with all disciplines to ensure complete knowledge of the project and its progression at all times
• Manage client needs and expectations, project schedules, budgets and is responsible for team efficiencies and productivity
• To negotiate with clients and come up with binding agreements
• To manage the entire project
• Prepare project certificate for contract payments.
• Hold site meeting on behalf of the company.
• Prepare claims
• Should be able to account for a full project on cash flow.
• Take charge of a large labor force on site.
• To read / understand CAD drawings
• To calculate required materials for works on time
• To use word / excel programs
• To do daily/ weekly report

Qualification & Skills

• Bachelors degree in Engineering
• Project management qualifications desired
• 8- 10 years experiences
• Technical proficiency in all aspects of civil engineering
• Should be sincere and hardworking
• Established field experience
• Management experience required
• Registration with ERB is preferred

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 (Project Manager  6 months Contract 170- 190K) to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 18th April, 2014

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

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