Investment Advisor Jobs in Kenya

Re-Advertisement; Investment Advisor Jobs In Nairobi (40k)

Our client, one of the leading insurance and financial services companies in East Africa, with their headquarters in Nairobi and a network of branches spread across Kenya, and East Africa are seeking to recruit Investment advisor ASAP.

30 positions

Key roles;

• Planning and prioritizing personal sales activities geared towards achieving agreed business targets.
• Maintain and develop new customers through appropriate prospecting sales methods, and relevant internal liaison, to optimize quality of service, business growth and customer satisfaction.
• Manage and retain clients through a thorough and professional customer service
• Provide financial advice to clients according to their r requirements and risk profile, as well as the performance of the specific portfolios.
• Carry out a detailed fact find review of potential clients and recommend appropriate investments products.
• Respond to follow up sales enquiries
• Report on weekly sales according to organizations requirements.

Qualifications;

• An undergraduate degree and or /appropriate qualification/training in sales and marketing
• Self driven, result oriented with a positive outlook and clear outlook on high quality business with ability to work under strict deadlines and sakes targets
• A natural forward planner who critically assess own performance
• Mature, credible and comfortable in dealing with high net worth clients
• Excellent communicator, well presented and business like
• Able to demonstrate success and must have had experience in previous sales jobs
• 2 years working experience in financial service sector
• Highly confident, articulate and with excellent communication skills
• High levels of energy and enthusiasm with strong passion to exceed and excel.

If qualified’ kindly send your application letter and CV to jobs@jantakenya.com clearly indicating ‘Investment Advisor 40K’ on the subject line by 10th July 2014. Do not attach any certificates.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

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Article Writing Jobs in Kenya June 2014

We are looking for qualified SEO and content Article Writers.

• You must have experience of not less than 6 months
• You must have have a reliable and fast internet.
• You must provide a 24/7 working phone.
• You must be able to do a minimum of 7 500 words articles per day.
• You must be ready to do a sample article test first for assessment.

Payments Method.

• 300/400 words article ksh 100 or 1$  500/700 words article Ksh200 or 2$
• 1000 words article Ksh 400 or 4$.
• Payments are done every Thursday for all work done from Monday to Sunday through Mpesa.In case of you prefer dollar payment you must have a verified Papal Account.

If you meet all those conditions and you are interested please apply to.
greatscribes@gmail .com

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Oxfam Africans Act 4 Africa Crusader Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Africans Act 4 Africa (AA4A) - Oxfam

Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Contract Type: Fixed term (18 months)
Level: Global
Salary: From GBP. 25,596, net per annum

Oxfam is one of the world’s leading International Humanitarian Agencies, assisting people affected by poverty, natural disasters and conflict throughout the world. The Horn, East, and Central Africa (HECA) region ¡s the largest region within Oxfam, covering 8 countries including.

Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda.

The ‘Africans Act 4 Africa’ campaign was launched in August 2011 during the food crisis in the Horn and the objective of the campaign was to call on African

governments to provide support - at least US$.50 million in emergency funds - for the food crisis in the Horn of Africa. Its social media campaign signed off more than 12 Pan African networks.

Oxfam is now seeking to bring on board a passionate crusader to revamp the campaign in view of the different crises in the region especially conflict and food security and most importantly, to spin it off to a vibrant, independent campaign.

• You will have practical and demonstrated experience and a record of developing extraordinary business plans. 
• You will need to be creative at and have experience in fundraising, networking and relationship building and be given to strategic thinking. 
• You will be expected to come on board with a rich background in grass-root activism, spin-off success stories and an in-depth understanding of the African context. 
• You will work autonomously as you influence, motivate and negotiate both internally and externally. 
• You will be required to have excellent written and verbal communication skills, in addition to being able to speak and write in French. 
• You will be digitally savvy with experience in using digital technology and social media for high impact campaigning while at the same time maintaining balance with traditional media.

Are you the one we are looking for?

Please read the full job description and submit your application and CV including a day time contact by applying online atwww.oxfam.org.uk/jobs using 1NT0625

Closing Date: 7 July 2014

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Those who had applied earlier need not apply.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization.

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Marketing Executives Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya

Marketing Executives - Microfinance Sector (Re- advertisement)

Job Summary:

Location: Nairobi
Job Category: Banking & Financial Services
Work Type:  3 months but renewable based on performance
Salary: 5,000 + Commission.

Institutional Background 

We are a Micro Finance organization established in 1980 and with two branches in Dandora and Naccico We are seeking Micro Finance marketing Executives to enable us increase our market share in line with our 2014-2016 strategic plan. 

The marketing executives will be key to growing our group lending business from the current USD 350,000 to USD 1,000,000 in the next one year.

Purpose of Job:

To grow a high yield portfolio in deposits, loans and manage all client relationships to ensure world class customer service and maximum returns.


Key Job Accountabilities

• Growth in number of new groups, chamas and individual clients accounts as per the set targets
• Growth in deposits through the chamas/group customers and others as per the set target.
• Growth in the loan book as per the set target
• Maintain a Quality Micro Loan Portfolio as per the set target
• World class customer service -Timely loan processing, disbursement and customer issues resolution-TAT
• Training the customers on savings as a culture to ensure they adopt savings as a culture in all the groups.

Key Responsibilities

Deposit mobilization

• Mobilize daily and weekly deposits as per the target.
• Ensure each saves on a weekly basis during the weekly group meetings through the weekly collection sheets
• Ensure each member deposits their weekly/monthly mandatory savings during the weekly group meetings.
• Generate daily pipelines which include high value savings and fixed deposits
• Ensuring micro transaction account utilization -all business proceeds to be banked through Wac.
• Monthly Customers training to include savings as culture.

Customers growth

• Daily new customer recruitment for groups/ individual clients as per the set targets.
• Weekly follow-up on the new pipelines generated from the branch activation/marketing
• Daily marketing to prospective group or individual customers.
• Weekly customer growth from the bank partners
• Facilitate the Financial literacy training of the customers in the branch /sales centre

Qualifications and Skills required:

• MUST have Certificate or Diploma in marketing or microfinance. Those with KCSE certificates but with experience in microfinance group recruitment will be considered (those with degrees NEED NOT apply)
• MUST have Knowledge of Nairobi very well and be willing to work in Eastland’s area
• MUST have working experience of 1 year experience in group lending in a microfinance institution in Nairobi

Applicants must indicate provide 3 referees and daytime contacts to the address below, not later than 3rd July, 2014.

The Project manager
P.O. Box 456 – 00516
Dandora – Nairobi

Applications MUST be sent to the following email: cwelfareagency@gmail.com

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UNSCR TOR for Consultancy Job in Kenya

Terms Of Reference For Consultancy- Finalization of the Kenya KNAP on UNSCR 1325

Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Additional Category Women, Peace and Security
Type of Contract: SSA
Languages Required: English
Expected Duration of Assignment: 15 working days KNAP

Background:

United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325, a first of a kind resolution, seeks to acknowledge the impact of conflicts on the lives of women. It recognizes the importance of utilizing women’s contribution and active participation in conflict prevention, peacekeeping, conflict resolution and peace-building. UNSCR 1325 acknowledges women as proactive agents for peace, therefore calls UN Member States to promote full participation, equal participation

and recognition of women in all peace and security initiatives.

Thirteen years since the passage of UNSCR 1325 on women, peace and security, alarmingly little has changed in terms of women’s engagement in peace talks, protection from sexual and gender-based violence during and after conflict, or engagement in post-conflict recovery in Kenya and the region as a whole. This deficit in women’s leadership of peace-making processes at the highly visible international level is matched at all other levels, regional, national and local.

To ensure effective and full implementation of these resolutions the United Nations Secretary General has requested member states to adopt the mandate, however implementation of the resolution is yet to be realized by many member states. As a response the Secretary General has appealed that counties develop strategies for implementing the resolutions through a National Action Plan (NAP) on 1325, which consists of a government’s specific goals, actions and results on women/gender, peace and security.

Kenya National Action Plan:

The genesis of developing the Kenya National Plan of Action on UNSCR 1325 in Kenya began with commitment for collaboration between the Government of Kenya and the Government of Finland through a twinning process that is mutually beneficial, whereby the global south and north would learn from one another. 

During a high level meeting in 2009 between the Government of Kenya-led by the former Vice President of the Republic of Kenya, Honorable Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka and the Government of Finland, led by former President of the Republic of Finland Tarja Halonen, a bilateral partnership was initiated and the Government of Finland committed to support Kenya towards developing the National Plan of Action on resolution UNSCR 1325.

The development was achieved through concentrated efforts and was inclusive and participatory as it involved a wide range of stakeholders including government institutions, civil society, media, development partners and higher learning institutions who were part of the National Steering Committee/Working Group which was constituted by the Former Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Development.

Objective And Duties:

Under the close guidance, and support from the Peace and Security Specialist, the consultant will be recruited to facilitate the process of reviewing and re-aligning the KNAP to the Medium Term Plan II (MTP II), Vision 2030, government structure and to emerging security priorities of Kenya.

The consultant will report to UN Women and will be responsible for the following tasks; 

• Desk review of the MTP II, Vision 2030, the Constitution of Kenya and key peace/security key legal frameworks on security; 
• Facilitate consultation with members of the National Steering Committee and Working Group on the re-alignment process; 
• Engage with key Ministry Officials of the Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government and the Ministry of Devolution and Planning on the KNAP;  Revise the KNAP (content) to the Medium Term Plan II (MTP II), Vision 2030, and key legal frameworks on security.

Reference Documents:

UN Women Kenya and the National Steering Committee on Peace-Building and Conflict Management (NSC) will identify the main reference documents

Expected Deliverables

• Inception report
• Revised and approved KNAP by GOK and UN Women
• A final report of the KNAP re-alignment process that includes consultations held

Qualifications and Experience:

• Advanced degree in Law or Social Sciences, i.e. Conflict Resolution/Peace-building, International Relations, Political Science and Gender Studies.
• Minimum of 10 years of working in the field of development with a focus on the promotion of gender equality, human rights and transitional justice.
• Demonstrate strong experience in development of policies or national action plans.
• Understanding of the regional context in the area of gender, peace and security.
• Experience providing consultative services particularly in the implementation of key policy documents;
• Experience producing high quality policy documents and action-plans.
• Demonstrate strong oral communication, facilitation and coordination skills.
• Strong writing skills in English is essential. Knowledge of Kiswahili is an advantage.

Competencies:

• Strong client-orientation and ability to build strong relationships with, and focuses on results for, clients and partners;
• Excellent research and analytical skills, including experience and knowledge about leading academic, data, research and gender-related resources;
• Strong interpersonal skills demonstrated by the ability to gain the assistance and cooperation of others in a team endeavor; ability to build trust through operating with transparency and creating and open, positive and enabling environment;
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills;
• Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor tasks to achieve results.

Remuneration:

Remuneration will be based on experience and qualifications using UN Women Rules and Regulations.

How To Apply:

Interested and qualified candidates should are encouraged to apply and send their application to consultancies.eharo@unwomen.org not later than 8th July 2014 with the subject line clearly marked “Finalization of KNAP”.

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Finance Manager, and Regional Tax Manager Jobs in Tanzania

SMEC International the foremost consultancy and project management company with over 30 offices on the African continent, is seeking applications for the following positions:

Finance Manager, Africa Region based in Tanzania or Kenya

Finance Manager reports to the Regional Director Africa and is responsible for overall management of Finances in the Africa Region consisting of some 15 countries. 

He/She will be responsible for:

• Monitoring project and overhead cost ensuring compliance with budget.
• Preparation of financial reports and statement on projects.
• Monitoring project invoicing to clients and following up with payments.
• Establishment of Bank accounts and cash management and transfer between various SMEC accounts.
• Review the financial aspect of all SMEC new contracts.

Regional Tax Manager, Africa Region based in Kenya or Tanzania

Finance Tax manager reports to the Regional Director Africa and is responsible for overall management of company taxes in the Africa Region consisting of some 15 countries. He/She will be responsible for:

• Ensuring timely submittal of tax return in all the countries of operation
• Implementation of all tax related matters such as Personal Income Tax, PAYE, VAT and WHT are understood and implemented effectively.
• In consultation with the Regional Managers appoints and monitors local taxadvisors in all the countries of operation in the Africa region.
• Ensuring timely resolution of all company tax issues in the Africa region.

Qualification and Experience:

Candidates for the above positions must have the following requirements:

• A diploma or a degree in accounting and Finance with at least five years of relevant experience in Africa.
• Strong understanding of computer based financial management information system.
• Ability to understand and interpret financial information related to projects.
• Strong interpersonal and good communication skill both written and verbal in English.
• Understanding of basic accounting procedure and practice.
• Experience with international consulting will be an added advantage.

In addition for the Tax Manager position, understanding the tax laws in sub-Saharan Africa is essential. 

Please send your application letter plus your full curriculum vitae and names of three references to proctan@smec.com by 16 July 2014. 

Please do not submit supporting documents.

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Country Managers Jobs in Tanzania and Uganda

Recruitment of Country Managers for Tanzania and Uganda - Supporting growth in the region

Our client is one of the region’s largest automotive distributors. In its quest to remain competitive and provide excellent services to customers, the company has embarked on a number of initiatives aimed at repositioning itself as a lead player.

To support the company on this journey, the company recognises the need to recruit results oriented individuals with vision and creativity to fill the position of Country Manager Tanzania and Country Manager Uganda respectively.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the jobholder will be responsible for profit and loss management, development and implementation of business plans and ensuring achievement of annual budgets and targets through planning and implementing strategies and actions across multiple franchises. He/She will undertake the following responsibilities:

• Formulate forecasts and annual budgets;
• Contribute to the commercial and strategic decision making in order to ensure business units achieve annual objectives;
• Position the organisation as a customer centric brand and ensure employees excel in customer service;
• Manage the profit and loss including sales margins, expenses, working capitals, cash flow etc;
• Ensure adequate procedures and controls are placed and adhered to throughout the business;
• Ensure implementation of appropriate technology to give strategic advantage;
• Development of quality standards including ISO and ensure maintenance of accreditation;
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through regular review with management team and resolution of complaints;
• Ensure the highest quality of products and services are provided; and
• Assist in the development of human resource including ensuring efficient and effective use of human capital.

The successful candidate should possess a Bachelors’ Degree in a related field or its equivalent from a recognized academic institution with at least 10 years’ experience five of which should be in a management position.

Possession of a Masters’ Degree will be an added advantage.

The ideal candidate should have a proven track record of profit management, knowledge of dealership performance metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and have experience in formulating business plans. 

He/She should also have a strategic mind set and demonstrate visionary leadership with an ability to influence and manage initiatives across various functions, and ensure a coordinated approach.

If you believe you fit the required profile, please send your applications in confidence to www.pwc.com/ke/en/executive-search by 4 July2014 quoting your preferred country (Tanzania/
Uganda) . 

In addition, please attach curriculum vitae that contains details of your qualifications, experience, present positions and copies of profess ionaVacademic certificates.

Include your day and evening telephone numbers, email address and names and address of three referees. 

Only applications received online will be processed and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Rwanda Mountain Tea Ltd Technical Engineer Job in Rwanda

Technical Engineer

Rwanda Mountain Tea Ltd (RMT) is one of the leading producers of black tea in Rwanda. Since 2006, the company has invested in the acquisition of tea factories and tea garden; it embarked in a rehabilitation and modernization program of the factories, the expansion of tea garden and the improvement of the final produce: the black tea. In the medium term, RMT is planning to further increase its production, to diversify and add value to its products.

RMT owns or have shares in 6 factories in the west/south western regions of the country.

To better sustain its program, RMT is seeking the services of an experienced/committed Technical Engineer who will oversee the technical requirements and operations of the tea factories and will advise RMT management in regard to the most efficient and cost effective equipment; he will also be in charge of sourcing appropriate equipment and ensure that factories are running without interruption due to technical failure or malfunction.

A dynamic, motivated candidate will find this position fulfilling, offering

opportunities to grow

Requirement of the Position:

1. A holder of graduate degree (engineer) in mechanical engineering or related fields;
2. Have at least 15 years of proven experience in the tea factories, with at least 5 years in a managerial position;
3. Have an excellent command of all the technical requirements and machinery operation in the tea industry; it will be a plus if the candidate has led a process of starting and lunching a new factory;
4. Be a good team player and be able to supervise other engineers or technical staff at a lower position;
5. 5. Be prepared to travel in different part of Rwanda where RMT factories are located.

Location:

The incumbent of this position will be stationed in Rwanda, with his/her main residence in Kigali, but with frequent travel and stay in the factories outside the capital Kigali. RMT may decide of another main location in Rwanda.

Candidate

RMT is soliciting expression of interest from potential candidates in the East African countries, but potential candidates outside the region, fulfilling the technical requirements and having a proven experience will be considered.

Applications

 
Applications will be sent through email at the following address:

Attn: Jotham MAJYALIBU
General Manager
Rwanda Mountain Tea Ltd.

E-mail address: info@rwandamountaintea.com
Telephone: (+250)280306240; (+250)280306241

The application will be accepted till July 25, 2014 at 17:00 Kigali time.

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Weatherford Wireline Field Engineers, Wireline Operators and Lab Technologists Jobs in Kenya

The Organization

Weatherford Services and Rentals is a Multi-racial Oil and Gas Services Company performing Drilling, Completion, Evaluation, Intervention and Production service operations.

We intend to recruit Wireline Field Engineers, Wireline Operators and Lab Technologists who are dynamic and self-motivated.

Location

 
The positions are offshore and on land in Kenya. The positions are offshore and on land in Kenya and Ethiopia

The Job

Reporting to the Wireline Operations Manager, the successful candidates will be

responsible for supporting high-profile Wireline Operations. The wireline crew gathers geological data for the evaluation of oil and gas wells.

The Person

The ideal candidates should possess the qualifications / competencies outlined below:

• Must have an Engineering/Science degree or technical qualification;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Must be able to handle challenges and work under pressure with minimal supervision;
• Must be a team player.;
• Completed Degree in Mechanical Engineering;
• O to 1 years’ work experience.

Positions also available for experienced wireline and oilfield workers.

How to apply

If you fulfill the above requirements, please submit a detailed CV including three referees, together with a telephone contact to the undersigned no later than 15 July 2014.

Email: SSA.recruitment@eu.weatherford.com

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WV Resource Development Director Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Resource Development Director – East Africa Region

Based in Nairobi, Kenya

This is your opportunity to use your expertise in grants and leadership to help improve the lives and futures of some of the world’s most vulnerable children.

You can do this by joining World Vision (WV)—a global network of people committed to enhance the well-being and protection of children everywhere by empowering them, their families and communities to overcome the challenges of poverty and injustice.

The Resource Development Director - East Africa Region (EAR) will support the National Offices in increasing and diversifying bilateral, multilateral, major foundations, private public partnerships and corporates grants incomes, by providing over strategic direction in line with Regional and National Offices strategies. 

The director will build relationships, capacity and collaboration to effectively grow

the portfolio, ensure effective pipeline and win rate to meet programming needs.

World Vision (WV) is a Christian humanitarian organisation dedicated to improving the lives and futures of the world’s most vulnerable children.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide day to day leadership and management to the Regional Resource Development Unit and seconded staff. Manage the Resource Development Unit (RDU) to ensure effective support to National Offices (NOs) and geographic representation of donors.
• Develop and lead the implementation of a resource development strategy for the region in alignment with NO needs, strategic initiatives and contribution to Child Well-being (CWB) targets.
• Work with NOs and Support Offices (SOs) to develop a sustainable pipeline of grants. Seek a 68% and above win rate.
• Ensure individuals’ performance and development needs are met, and employees are high performing and engaged.
• Coordinate with Support Offices, National Offices and the Regional Grants Manager to ensure on time submission of key grant document as per the agreement and a successful close out of large scale grants.
• Working with the External Relations director, represent World Vision East Africa Region (WVEAR) in strategic forums that could enhance Resource Development (RD).

Required Skills Include:

• Bachelor’s Degree in International Development, International Relations, Rural Development or any related field. Master’s Degree in Development, Social Science, Management or other field applicable to developing country context preferred.
• Proven experience in development work with a thorough understanding of sustainable development and sectoral interventions.
• Excellent knowledge and experience of project management with government and multilateral agencies grant funded projects and experience of grant compliance procedures for major bilateral and multilateral donors.
• Demonstrated track record in proposal development, funding acquisitions and grant management for major government donors preferred
• A minimum of 35% International travel is required

If you believe you have the skills and experience to fulfil this vital and challenging role that will enhance the lives of vulnerable children in the East Africa region, we’d love to hear from you.

Find the full description and apply online by the closing date 04 July 2014. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org.

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Irish Aid Programme Manager Job in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Programme Manager

 
Closing Date - 14 July 2014

Irish Aid is an integral part of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and is responsible for delivering the Government of Ireland’s programme of assistance to developing countries.

It works with the Government of Tanzania, UN agencies, international research institutions, civil society organisations and other development partners to deliver on our overall goal of inclusive growth and reduced poverty and vulnerability in Tanzania. 

The programme is guided by a Country Strategy Plan (2011-2015), which has a significant emphasis on building government systems and a focus on partnership and interventions that deliver development results.

The Embassy is seeking to recruit a highly motivated and experienced Programme Manager to join its Senior Management Team. Reporting to the Head of Development and working with the Development

Team, the successful candidate is expected to have strong development management experience and to contribute to the delivery of a high quality programme. 

He/she will have responsibility for the management of key programme components as well as the provision of strategic input and advice across the programme.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic direction, overall coordination for the Rural Livelihoods and Governance components of the programme;
• Leading on analysis, developing policy positions, engaging in policy dialogue and building alliances in line with Irish Aid’s objectives;
• Managing and supporting the Rural Livelihoods team to deliver on the programme results and ensure that financial resources are effectively utilised;
• Providing advice and support in project cycle management across the programme;
• Working with colleagues in other teams to ensure that programme cross cutting priorities and strategies are relevant and contribute to results;
• Representing the Embassy, preparing briefs and ensuring effective internal and external communication.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of a Master’s qualification in a discipline of relevance to the Irish Aid programme and the task at hand;
• Demonstrated knowledge and competency in Rural Livelihoods and/or Governance;
• A least 5 years relevant work experience in a senior leadership and management role;
• Demonstrated competency in development management, including leading teams;
• Experience of engaging with the Government of Tanzania, development partners and civil society organisations;
• Comprehensive understanding of the economic and political context in Tanzania;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Fluency in written and oral English — proficiency in Kiswahili is an advantage.

The salary for this position will be commensurate with experience and the level of responsibility.

The Application Form and a detailed Job Description can be located at the Embassy’s website: www.embassyofireland.or.tz

An electronic MS Word version of the Application Form may be obtained from the Embassy by contacting stephen.simbila@dfa.ie

Interested candidates should forward a cover letter together with a completed Application Form, their most recent Curriculum Vitae and contact details, to stephen.simbila@dfa.ie by 14 July 2014. 

Interviews will be held during the week commencing 18 August 2014.

The Irish Embassy in Tanzania is an equal opportunities employer.

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VSF-Belgium HR & Administration Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

VSF-Belgium is a recognized developmental International NGO founded in 1995 working with disadvantaged communities to increase their standards of living, improve food security and livelihood sustainability through improved animal health and animal production. 

In East Africa, our programmes focus on community based animal health services, capacity building of local institutions and governments, conflict mitigation and sustainable natural resource management
 

Position Title: HR & Administration Officer
 

Duty Station: Regional Office, Nairobi -Kenya
 

Duration: 1 year, renewable
 

Availability: Immediately
 

Role: The HR & Administration Officer is responsible for providing HR and Administrative support to the Regional Office in Nairobi and Field office staff to ensure effective and efficient operations.

Main Responsibilities and Duties

• Participate in the development of HR policies and procedures and ensure adherence and compliance to the organization HR policies and procedures.
• Coordinate recruitment and separation processes by preparing the interview documents, follow-up on reference checks, preparation of contracts, and preparation of induction package.
• Responsible for payroll administration, administering salary advances and processing statutory payments.
• Participate in leave management for the staff in the region by updating and monitoring the leaves.
• Coordination of all staff benefits (Medical, Group life insurance, Pension etc) and staff welfare
• Coordinate the performance review exercise in the region.
• Coordinate the administration functions of the Regional Office by overseeing the payment of utility bills, monitoring of office supplies, facilitation of meetings and managing the staff personnel files.
• Responsible for knowledge management within VSF Belgium

Essential or Minimum Requirements
 

Education

• Diploma or Higher Diploma in HR and Business Administration.

Knowledge and experience

• Minimum of 3 years experience in HR and Administration
• Working experience with an NGO will be an added advantage
• Working knowledge of the employment act

Skills

• Computer literacy with very good MS Excel, Word and Power point
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Good writing skills
• Ability to work independently, under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to prepare and present issues at all levels.

Attitudes

• Team player
• Flexible
• Attentive to detail
• High integrity, proactive and takes initiative
• Presentable, Outgoing with a pleasant character
• Identify him/herself with the mission, vision and values of VSF-B
• Display of intercultural sensitivity, and respect in dealing with others

Please send your application (reference “HR & Admin. Officer- RON”), CV and 3 references (one must be your current employer), by e-mail to recruitment@vsfb.or.ke on or before 14th July 2014

This vacancy is open to Kenyan female and male candidates. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

For more information: www.vsf-belgium.org

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Oxfam Novib Regional Institutional Funding Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

Oxfam is a world-wide development organization that mobilizes the power of people against poverty.

We are looking for a Regional Institutional Funding Manager for the region Horn, East & Central Africa (HECA) 

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya

Full time: 40 hours / week 

Starting date: ASAP for 1 year with possibility for extension

Objective of the position 

The Regional Institutional Funding Manager for HECA covers 8 countries / business units in portfolio of which 5 countries (DRC, Uganda, Sudan, South Sudan and Somalia) have an Institutional Funding Officer in-country (sometimes shared). 

To coordinate and support fundraising initiatives in the HECA region as well as information management and monitoring. 

To identify and mobilise new sources of income for the HECA region, by applying a strong entrepreneurial approach and supporting IFOs in HECA countries.

Main tasks 

• To coordinate all fundraising initiatives for Oxfam Novib in the HECA region, including assessing funding proposing before they are signed off by the Regional Director; 
• To analyse concept notes, proposals and reports on consistency, completeness, presentation, relevance to the donor and on the correct compliance with the donor’s demands. 
• Assist in drafting and editing project/programme proposals in coordination with country teams and others; 
• To consolidate and coordinate all management information related to external funding for the HECA region, both for management, reporting and monitoring purposes; 
• to liaise directly with the external funding department in the head office on behalf of the region and consolidate and analyse quantitative and qualitative information; 
• To identify opportunities for fundraising with institutional donors, foundations and the private sector. Acquisition with (potential) donors for specific themes; 
• In doing this, be the driving force behind regional funding initiatives and sourcing; and to inform and advise country teams on new acquisition opportunities; 
• To assist and advise country teams on addressing contract management and compliance issues and to alert the Regional Director of important issues and risks; 
• To support, recruit and train Institutional Funding staff in the HECA region; 
• To coordinate with funding staff of other affiliates, in particular with the regional funding office on Oxfam GB in Nairobi;
• To work with country teams and the Programme Development Coordinator in the Hague in building a strong programmatic base in line with identified thematic priorities; 
• To maintain contacts with embassies and other donor institutions and make continuous investments to expand the network.

You 

• Have a University degree in international relations, development studies, anthropology, geography, or related field and proven experience at this level; 
• Have at least 5 years of work experience in the field of development cooperation preferably with an NGO; 
• Have experience with identifying fundraising opportunities preferably for NGOs and a good track-record of successfully acquired funding and donor-compliant implementation of programs; 
• Have experience with preparing project proposals for institutional donor agencies, including the European Commission, ECHO and private foundations as well as experience with other main donors’ rules and regulations; 
• Have extensive knowledge of HECA (preferred); 
• Have experience and knowledge of project cycle management, including monitoring, technical and financial reporting;
• Have good communication and coaching skills; 
• Have good knowledge of the INGO sector; are a natural networker with substantial experience of building relationships with (potential) donors; bringing a network of donor agencies is an asset;
• Having a relevant thematic specialization is an asset as is a strong background in programming and project management; 
• Have the willingness and ability to travel regularly; 
• Have English and French proficiency both orally and in writing.

We offer a competitive, fair and comprehensive pay and benefits package that is justifiable to our donors. 

We offer a gross salary in the range of € 2,933,- to € 4,512,- on the basis of a fulltime position. 

This is excl. 8% holiday fee, additional expat allowances will be offered.

How to Apply:

Are you interested? 

Send your application in English in writing, including a motivation letter and curriculum vitae and mentioning reference number (5-6333) to jobs@oxfamnovib.nl to the attention of Shabinah Asgarali, HR Officer, no later than 11 July 2014.

Interviews will take place within a week after the deadline. 

For further information about the role, please contact the Regional Director for HECA (robbert.van.den.berg@oxfamnovib.nl).

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