Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Jobs in Kenya

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an international non-governmental organization supporting relief and development work in over 99 countries around the world.

CRS programs assist persons on the basis of need, regardless of creed, ethnicity or nationality and works through local church and non-church partners to implement its programs. 

CRS has been helping poor, vulnerable families improve their lives through orphans and vulnerable children, agriculture, health, microfinance, and WASH programming in Kenya since 1965.

CRS Kenya is recruiting for the following positions for an anticipated USAID-funded Orphans and Vulnerable Children program for Nairobi and Coast. 

All positions will require travel to field location and demonstrated knowledge of USAID project management including USAID rules, regulations and reporting requirements. 

The positions are contingent upon successful bidding and signing an agreement with donor.

1) Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP)

Ref. 2014/34
 

The DCOP will assist the Chief of Party (COP) in managing a team of senior staff and sub-partners to ensure quality, timeliness and efficiency of all project deliverables. 

S/he will provide oversight of the technical quality and technical working groups and is also expected to facilitate linkages with government and other stakeholders to ensure that activities complement ongoing initiatives and adhere to country and global standards. 

S/he will ensure timely, high-quality and complete submission of work plans, quarterly and annual reports, financial reports, and any other reports required by the donor or the government. 

The DCOP may also be required to manage a sub office outside of Nairobi.
 

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in public health, international development, or related field.
• Experience with child welfare and protection programs, systems strengthening, capacity building, service delivery, quality improvement or policy development is required.
• Strong knowledge of the health and social service sector in Kenya.
• At least 5 years of experience managing large-scale, multi-year US government-funded proposals. Previous DCOP experience strongly preferred.
• Significant technical experience in the areas of orphans and vulnerable children, and/or economic resiliency, nutrition, education, and psychosocial care.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and networking skills required.
• Staff supervisory experience.

2) Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Director

Ref. 2014/35
 

The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Director will lead all monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning activities under the award including baseline, midterm and finally evaluation reports. 

The MEAL Director develops and maintains a database to collect and analyze information on inputs, activities, outputs, outcomes, and impact of the program. 

S/he is also responsible for facilitating the work of external evaluators and ensuring community feedback mechanisms are established and gender responsive programming is mainstreamed. 

S/he conducts supportive supervisory visits to sub-grantees to observe, monitor, provide guidance and
quality feedback on the use of data and indicators; analyzes monthly data; and supports the capacity building of MEAL project staff in MEAL and quality assurance methods.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree or higher in monitoring and evaluation, social science, biostatistics, statistics or a related field is required.
• Minimum three years of experience supervising monitoring, evaluation and research efforts, preferably with respect to child welfare and protection systems strengthening, capacity building, economic strengthening and service delivery.
• Strong background and skills in quantitative and qualitative research methods, survey design and implementation, and statistical data analysis required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to articulate technical information clearly and effectively.
• Strong quantitative or mixed-method and analytical skills
• Strong skills using MS Excel Word, PowerPoint, and Access and at least one data management software
• Demonstrated leadership and technical and management expertise.

3) Household Economic Strengthening Technical Director

Ref.2014/36
 

The Household Economic Strengthening Technical Director will oversee all activities and targets associated with improving the economic stability of households caring for OVC. 

Develop, implement and manage a comprehensive household economic strengthening component, including saving and internal lending communities, consumption support and/or income generating activities, with an emphasis on age-appropriate and gender activities. 

Responsible for ensuring the technical approach employed aligns with industry standards, and donor and GOK requirements.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree or higher in social sciences, social work, or a closely related field is required.
• Minimum five years’ experience in savings-led microfinance models (e.g. SILC, Village Savings and Loans – VSL; Community-based Savings for Empowerment – COSAVE; Saving for Change)
• Experience in leveraging private public partnerships preferred.
• Experience in financial literacy training and entrepreneurship training. Experience with youth strongly preferred.
• Experience working with OVC populations preferred.

4) Finance and Operations Director

Ref. 2014/37
 

The Finance and Operations Director will oversee all financial, operational and administrative aspects of the project, including managing financial systems, generating financial reports, monitoring project expenses, administering sub-awards, assuring grant management compliance, facilitating audits and managing finance and operational issues with staff at headquarters and county offices. 

S/he ensures that the project operates as a cohesive, neutral, functional unit that provides high-quality, responsive, timely and cost effective services within the framework of local laws, CRS policies and procedures, and USAID requirements. 

S/he oversees a team managing grants to local implementing partners, ensures compliance to CRS and donor requirements and also supports capacity building of local partners in grants management in coordination with the technical team.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree or higher in accounting, finance or business management.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience managing the finances and operations of programs funded by the U.S. Government, including USAID-funded projects, and at least two (2) years of experience administering sub-grants.
• Strong interpersonal, writing, and oral presentation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and knowledge of SunSystems and Vision desirable.

5) Capacity Building Technical Director

Ref.2014/38
 

The Capacity Building Technical Director will manage capacity building activities with local implementing partners and the Government of Kenya. 

S/he will work to build the organizational, financial and programmatic capacity of implementing organizations and will work closely with the Government of Kenya on systems and policies to improve OVC delivery at the National and county level.

Qualifications:

• Degree in social sciences, social work, or a closely related field is required.
• Minimum of five years of experience developing and implementing capacity building training for partner organizations.
• Experience working closely with the Government of Kenya at the National and local level.
• Familiarity with principles and current approaches to partnership and capacity building and development programs.

Disclaimer Clause: The job descriptions are not an exhaustive list of the skills, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the positions.
 

Written applications indicating the reference number of position applied for and CV including day-time contact phone numbers, as well as names and contact information of three references should reach the below-mentioned by Close of Business Friday October 24, 2014;
 

Human Resources Manager
Catholic Relief Services – Kenya Program 

E-mail: hr@ke.earo.crs.org
 

Please indicate the Reference Number of the position you are applying for on the email subject. 

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 

Note: Catholic Relief Services (CRS) does not charge any fees from applicants for any recruitments. 

Further, CRS has not retained any agent in connection with this recruitment

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Sanergy Facilities Project Manager Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Job Description: Facilities Project Manager
 

Department: Headquarters – Nairobi, Kenya

Reports to: Facilities Manager

Company Description: Sanergy is an award-winning social venture, based in Nairobi, Kenya, that makes hygienic sanitation accessible and affordable in Africa’s urban slums for everyone, forever. 

Our systems-based approach to solving the sanitation crisis involves five key steps: we build a dense network of franchised micro-entrepreneurs, who operate low-cost, high-quality waterless sanitation facilities – called Fresh Life – as small businesses. 

We provide critical support services – such as access to finance, training, marketing and business analytics. We collect the waste every day and safely remove it from the community. We convert the waste into valuable by-products, such as organic fertilizer and renewable energy. Finally, we sell the byproducts to Kenyan farmers.

We are an increasingly sophisticated, highly intricate organization with many moving parts. In order to ensure our facilities and infrastructure consistently reflect the needs of the organisation including strategic planning of facilities througout our growth and ensure we constantly achieve operational efficiency, we are looking to strengthen our facilities team with a strong Facilites Project Manager. 

The Facilties Team works with the operational teams to forward plan, design, research and develop facilities projects and improvements that reinforce the expansion of our sustainable sanitation model. This includes, fleet management, security, planned and reactive mantenance, facilities improvement and capital projects.

Role & Responsibilities:
 

Sanergy seeks a dynamic, experienced and imaginative engineering mind to develop innovative solutions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our infrastructure. 

You will research, design, test, and project manage the implementation of solutions to improve critical facilities. Projects will include ensuring effective equipment productivity, asset maintenance, CAPEX projects management and product design. 

You will need to be flecxible and adaptable to an ever changing business. You could be working on a major CAPEX project one minute and arranging the repair of a socket the next. 

This work will have a significant impact on the growth of Sanergy, not just from a day-to-day perspective, but also in terms of environmental, social and economic impact for residents of informal settlements.

Key areas of Support:

• Project manage projects including - monitor adherence to designs, layouts, specifications and work breakdown structures for facilities upgrade and new equipment installation projects assigned by the Manager and manage any challenges in an effective manner.
• Support monitoring adherence to project schedules and budgets for upgrade and new equipment installation projects as per timelines and budgets issued by the Manager
• Assist in general management of facilities at Sanergy to ensure that they are in a clean and safe state
• Assist in monitoring adherence to Occupational Safety & Health by all facilities team and all contractors on site.
• Monitor adherence of the Capital Equipment Maintenance procedure for specific projects assigned by the Manager
• Maintenance planning and documentation for all plant machinery
• Assist with the design of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and One Point Lessons (OPLs) for various machines and equipment e.g. concrete mixer, poker vibrator, grinders, jig saw
• Suggest areas of maintenance costs reduction for facilities and equipment at Sanergy
• Continuous evaluation of security systems at Sanergy and suggest areas deemed for improvement
• Conduct periodic work planning for staff under area of supervision. Assist in conducting continuous performance evaluation of the same as well as guiding staff on areas of improvement
• Ensure proper bookkeeping of all records by staff under supervision. Assist in developing timestamp systems to ensure timely recording and updating of all data
• Work with the Manager to champion continuous improvement through enforcement of Kaizen system of management within all facilities at Sanergy

Key Skill Requirements: 

The Facilities Project Manager will need the following qualities:

• Degree in Engineering
• Experience managing projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical skills – data collection, statistics, data modelling,
• Project design experience
• Project management experience – how to manage projects, break down problems, develop methodologies, frameworks and develop implementation plans,
• Human centred design skills – understanding and working with users, how to get to the why rather than the what and developing design innovations from this information;
• Resoundingly pragmatic;
• Hold a continuous, restless desire to improve yourself, your project teams, and your organization;
• The ability to conceive, design, test, evaluate potential solutions and implement recommendations;
• A collaborative mentality and deep-rooted empathy and humility;
• Powerful communications skills - particularly in presenting ideas.

More qualitatively, we are looking for people who have the desire to take on a whole new challenge in a whole new context, a tenacity and drive to keep going in the face of frustrations and set-backs inevitable in working in a developing country and in a new and exciting sector. 

We believe that we are on the cusp of transformative change and we seek people who believe their skills will deliver that transformation. 

We welcome your application-cover letter and CV-onhttp://www.jobscore.com/jobs/sanergy/list

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Evidence Action Procurement and Supply Chain Associate Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Vacancy: Associate - Procurement and Supply Chain
 

Deadline to Apply: On a rolling basis
 

Start Date: End of October, 2014
 

Reporting To: Senior Manager – Organization development
 

Location: Nairobi, Kenya with domestic travels

About Evidence Action: Evidence Action scales proven interventions that improve the lives of millions. We implement cost-effective interventions whose efficacy is backed by substantial rigorous evidence. 

Evidence Action identifies innovative, appropriate financing mechanisms and builds best practice operational models. 

We voraciously self-evaluate, learn, and improve our models for scaling with a commitment to transparency on progress, impact, and value for money.  

Our current flagship programs include:

• Dispensers for Safe Water is an entrepreneurial program scaling the chlorine dispenser system – a proven innovation that dramatically expands access to water treatment at an extremely low cost.
• Deworm the World Initiative actively supports the scale-up of school-based deworming programs worldwide to improve children’s health, education, and long-term development.

About the position:
 

Supply Chain Management 

Workshop facility maintenance:

• Safeguarding Evidence Action Warehouses by ensuring proper security measures are in place against all known and perceived treats.
• Ensure that all warehouse utilities are paid on time and there is uninterrupted supply
• Implement workplace safety precautions, eliminate hazards and promote a culture of a safe and healthy workplace for persons undertaking operations in warehouse(s)/ Store(s)

Workshop Inventory Management and Accounting

• Receipt, storage and dispatch of store items from Evidence Action warehouse(s)
• Ensure proper records are kept on all warehouse transaction including but not limited to: Receipt of store items, Issues, Assemblies and incident logs at the warehouse
• Billing of all receipts to the warehouse, and issues tot the relevant billing codes.
• Conduct routine stock counts and reconciliation of actual balances to stores records at the main warehouse and regional stores and warehouses
• Prepare items for dispatch including sorting, packaging and coordinate shipping of goods dispatched from the warehouse to destination and ensure GRN are filled at destination

Logistics Coordination

• Compile projections for quarterly chlorine refills as per program needs and ensure timely shipment to DSW field offices in Kenya and Uganda
• Compile projections for chlorine dispenser hardware needs, coordinate timely import and procurement of components
• Coordinate timely fulfilling and shipment of assembled parts to DSW field offices based on orders from program team

Administration

• Assist procurement in sourcing for suppliers, including sourcing for quotes
• Receiving purchase requests from projects and work with the Associate- Procurement to ensure that all requests are supplied on time.
• Coordinating distribution and delivery of project orders to users
• Support Associate- Procurement in processing tax exemption forms
• Assist Associate- Procurement  in verifying invoices and processing payments
• Compile reports and run official errands as requested by supervisor
• Managing Inventory and Property registers for the organization as will be delegated by supervising officer.
• Monitoring and reallocation of common costs.
• Taking up insurance covers for inventory and property.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills (Desired)

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management from a recognized learning institution.
• Be a member of Kenya Institute of Supplies and Management (KISM)
• At least 3 year hands on experience in procurement and/or logistics with extensive knowledge of USAID procurement guidelines
• Knowledge of East Africa Customs laws and clearance project
• Experience working with customs, cargo handling and forwarding
• An understanding of supply chain management

To Apply:
 

Please email your CV and application letter to copy kenyajobs@evidenceaction.org with the subject line “Associate- PROSC”

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by phone and email for an interview. 

Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

The Organisation is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), adhering to the laws that prohibit discrimination in the terms and conditions of employment. 

The Organisation’s HR policy provides equal employment, volunteer, and service opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, marital status, veteran status, disability (including HIV/AIDS), or any other status protected by applicable law.

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Speed Capital Legal Officer Job in Kenya

Vacancy: Legal Officer

Overall Purpose: Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Legal Officer will be responsible for handling perfection of Legal / Credit documentation relating to approved facilities by providing high level quality support to credit division, business teams, and related units. 

The position also provides legal services to the Company in drafting and interpretation of legal instruments, interpretation of various statutes & regulations and give legal opinions on diverse issues. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Issuance and processing of Facility Letters upon receipt of duly approved Credit Approval, while observing turn-around time and high standards of accuracy.
• Ensure appropriate security documentation on the Institution’s standard forms have been properly prepared before dispatch to the customer.
• Instructing the Institution’s external Lawyers on securities documents to prepare, perfect and register at the various Land and Company registries. Performing liaison role between the functions of the Institution and the lawyers, professional valuers and insurance companies approved by the Institution, ensuring service level agreements agreed are adhered to.
• Liaising with the external legal counsel and other service providers on security documentation process and ensuring that security documentation and other conditions of sanction have been perfected prior to authorizing the drawdown of facilities.
• Liaising with the Branch Managers on all outstanding approval conditions and answering all queries relating to pending compliance certificates.
• Management of legal due diligence and liaising with external legal counsel on all legal matters relating to the company.
• Drafting standard contracts, specialised contracts and correspondences on legal matters, reviewing and negotiating contracts to which the company is a party. Ensuring that all such contract documents and third party contracts are promptly executed.
• Preparing legal cases in conjunction with the external counsel, monitoring progress to ensure prompt resolution of all disputes, follow up on court cases facing the company and attend court hearings on behalf of the company whenever arises.
• Handling redemption and takeover of facilities from and to other financial institutions and ensure terms and conditions of undertaking are in our favor and are strictly adhered to.
• Keeping abreast with legal and policy developments and providing updates and advice to management on compliance.
• Ensure legal and other security documents are properly kept and secured.
• Providing legal advice to the management including reviewing legal documentation.

Minimum qualification and experience required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a reputable University.
• Post-graduate diploma in Legal studies from the Kenya School of Law.
• Be of good standing and possesses a current LSK practicing certificate.
• An Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
• Minimum two (2) years’ post admission experience in providing legal services preferably Conveyancing and Commercial Law in a reputable institution/legal firm.
• Demonstrates good grasp of relevant laws including but not limited to Laws governing the Constitution of Kenya 2010; Labour Laws and Corporate Governance.
• Have excellent interpersonal, negotiation, communication, analytical, organisational and people skills.
• Sound understanding of lending in the microfinance industry in Kenya.
• At least two years experience in credit documentation and excellent facilities drafting skills.
• Ability to prioritise work and deliver high quality output within tight deadlines.
• High follow though ability.

Application:
 

If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current and expected remuneration, quoting the job tittle in the subject field to hr@speedcapital.co.ke.

Deadline of application is September 30th 2014.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Manufacturing Company Customer Service Manager Job in Kenya

Our client is a Manufacturing Company currently recruiting aCustomer Service Manager.

The person will be responsible for achieving excellent customer service for the organisation, and engage with the Senior Management Team to develop and implement customer service policies and procedures that will achieve and exceed customer service experience expectation.

Key Duties and responsibilities

• Providing help and advice to customers using the organisation's products or services.
• Communicating courteously with customers by telephone, email, letter and face to face.
• Investigating and solving customers' problems, which may be complex or long-standing problems that have been passed on by customer service assistants, sales executives or top management.
• Handling and resolving customer complaints.
• Keeping accurate records of discussions or correspondence with customers
• Analysing statistics or other data to determine the level of customer service your organisation is providing.
• Producing written information for customers, often involving use of computer packages/software.
• Writing reports analysing the customer service that your organisation provides.
• Developing feedback or complaints procedures for customers to use.
• Developing customer service procedures, policies and standards for the organisation or department.
• Meeting with other managers to discuss possible improvements to customer service.
• Training staff and customer service representatives to deliver a high standard of customer service.
• Leading or supervising a team of customer service staff.
• Learning about your organisation's products or services and keeping up to date with changes.
• Keeping ahead of developments in customer service by reading relevant journals, going to meetings and attending courses.
• Build and maintain effective communication channels between sales management and other departments to ensure smooth execution of business plans and strategies

Requirements

• Minimum Business Degree / Diploma preferably in Marketing / Communication / Public Relation
• At least 5 years customer service management experience
• Solid experience in directing Customer Service Operations with demonstrable successes in leading, building and developing a team
• Strong understanding of customer service
• Excellent communication skills and an astute negotiator
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Great ideas and who can think out of the box
• Strong sense of teamwork and ability to work cross functionally with minimal supervision
• High level of integrity.
• Good knowledge of IT systems and software.

If you feel you fit the above role, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject to jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke

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.

For unsolicited applications,please drop your CV in our offices (Devan Plaza, Westlands 4th Floor) Monday to Friday- 3pm- 5.30pm ONLY.

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Lords Healthcare Limited Professional Sales Representatives 15 Jobs in Kenya

Lords Healthcare Limited remains the leader in market penetration in the branded generics sector of pharmaceuticals in Kenya.

With over 35 years of solid experience in the Kenyan Pharma scene, majority of who-is-who in the industry can trace their roots here. We offer excellent training!

Lords Healthcare is a trend setter. 

We were, and still remain the first local pharmaceutical company to pursue and attain ISO certification, which we have maintained since 2011. 

Our processes therefore assure total quality, with continuous improvement to serve all our clients better.

Over the 33 years of active participation as an importer/marketer and distributor, Lords Healthcare has
registered, grown and maintains a vibrant Brand portfolio that stands as one of the best in the various
therapeutic categories.
 

All and sundry will resonate with brands like ESOCIP®, ESOKIT®, LOZART(H)®, ITORCIP®,
DYRADE M®, ZORCAN®, ITORCIP®, AMLOCIP NB®, LEVOX® amongst many others.

Future plans, strengthening of Lords Healthcare brands and position in the industry informs our decision in advertising for the following posts:-
 

Professional Sales Representatives (15)
 

Job Profile

• Daily interaction with medical personnel to popularize company brands through EBM and innovation.
• Proven test for individual selling skills and interpersonal relationships.
• Participate in group planning, forecasting and strategy formulation.

The Person

• Bachelor’s Degree in Bio-Medical related field. A Diploma in the following areas will also be considered;
• Pharmacy, Nursing or Clinical Medicine.
• Proven track record of exceptionary performance in local pharma market (1-3 years Experience). 
• Fresh graduates with zeal to excel (and an attitude to proof it!) in the pharma market are also encouraged to apply.
• Team Player excellent with good interpersonal skills and ability to withstand long hours and neccesary pressure to perform. 
• Clean valid Driving Licence

How to Apply:
 

Email: recruit@lordshealthcare.com
 

Physical: Drop CV at Capitol Hill Towers – Ground Floor
 

Deadline for Application: 15th October 2014
 

Lords Healthcare is an equal employer; empowering Kenyan youth.

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ICRC Communication Secretary (Somali Speaking) Job in Nairobi Kenya

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation with the exclusively humanitarian mission to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with assistance.

It also endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening International Humanitarian Law and universal humanitarian principles.
 

The ICRC’s Somalia Delegation in Nairobi implements the institution’s humanitarian activities in Somalia.
 

Communication Secretary (Somali Speaking)
 

The Profile: ICRC is looking for young and energetic individuals who have good organisational, interpersonal and communication skills. 

The successful candidate should have a sense of analysis and initiative, the ability to work independently and in a team. 

The above position demands flexibility and the ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities:

• Assists the Coordinator in running the office;
• Performs general secretarial duties independently;
• Provides services to staff and departments independently;
• Files and archives, drafts and types routine correspondence;
• Ensures efficient information flow within the department;
• Applies and follows standard administrative procedures independently;
• Contributes to the reports and analyses on the services;
• Has contact with various interlocutors;
• Prepares accounting and logistical documents independently.

Minimum Requirements:

• Diploma in office management;
• Good command of Somali and English, written and spoken;
• Basic computer skills and good knowledge of Word and Excel;
• 2-4 years professional experience in same or similar field of activity;
• Basic leadership and management skills;
• Good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Flexible, motivated self-starter personality, sense of responsibility and organization, ability to travel in all parts of the country.

Other Requirements:

• Experience in humanitarian work;
• Knowledge about management of a Library.

Interested and qualified persons with the required experience are invited to submit their application to the Head of Human Resource Department of Somalia Delegation on the above mentioned address/email address before 24th October 2014. 

Please indicate the position title on the subject line of your application letter.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

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I&M Bank Graduate Management Trainees Jobs in Kenya

Do you want to be part of a great brand, fantastic team and a remarkable future?

Are you interested in building a career in the Banking sector?

We are a leading Commercial bank seeking to provide rewarding long term careers to dynamic and highly talented fresh Graduates.  

The Management Trainee program is designed to provide Trainees with a unique and valuable experience to develop into future leadership roles within the Bank. 

The Trainees will get the opportunity to gain practical insight of the financial Sector through an intensive two- year on-the-job training in various functions in the bank, coupled with external training programs as well as in-house coaching and mentoring programmes.

Qualifications and Eligibility Criteria

• Fresh university graduates in their early twenties.
• Students in their final year who will have successfully completed their studies by 31st October 2014. Those completing their studies by 15th December, 2014 are also encouraged to apply.
• A first class degree in Commerce, Economics, Finance, Actuarial Science, Engineering or any other business-related degree.
• Keen interest in developing a career in Banking
• Proficient in written and spoken English
• Dynamic, Creative, Innovative and Energetic
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
• Leadership potential

If you’re looking for a challenging career in a dynamic evolving environment, please send your application together with a comprehensive curriculum vitae indicating your academic qualifications to the email address below to be received on or before 31st October, 2014.

Please quote reference number followed by the position applied for in the application.

The AGM-Human Resources
I&M Bank Limited
I & M Tower, Kenyatta Avenue
P.O Box 30238 – 00100, Nairobi

or recruit@imbank.co.ke

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

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USAID - KAVES Gender Mainstreaming Request for Consultancy Services

Request for Consultancy Services: Gender Mainstreaming in the KAVES Project
 

The Kenya Agricultural Value Chain Enterprises (USAID-KAVES) project, is a five year activity funded by the United States Agency for International Development with the goal of increasing the productivity and incomes of smallholder farmers and other actors along dairy, horticulture and staples value chains in 22 target counties in the eastern and western regions of Kenya. 

The project recognizes that social stability and economic growth require the participation of both men and women. 

As investments are made to increase incomes, enhance food security, and stimulate growth it is critical to ensure that women participate in this process as leaders, decision makers, productive actors and beneficiaries in value chains.
 

The project’s approach to gender starts by recognizing the key role that women play in agricultural production systems, and activities up and down the value chain. 

Increasing incomes, job opportunities, and economic growth requires that gender be addressed across project components.

Gender Mainstreaming in the USAID–KAVES Project: The main goal of this activity is to ensure that interventions implemented by KAVES enhance gender equity. 

The consultant will therefore adopt an evidence-based approach in identifying gender gaps in the three value chain activities and develop a gender mainstreaming strategy for project that also complies with the requirements of GOK, USAID and Fintrac.

The consultant will also train project staff to develop a common understanding of the KAVES gender strategy and practice.

Scope of Work
 

1. Review of existing USAID, Fintrac and GOK gender empowering/mainstreaming policies and strategies in relation to KAVES value chain development activities.
 

2. Undertake an evidence-based approach identifying gender gaps in access to among others productive resources, input and service markets and markets in the three target value chain activities.
 

3. Develop a strategy that provides among other approaches on empowering women in decisions about agricultural production, the use of productive resources (labor, land, water, and capital), and control of income and time use.

The strategy should also provide ways of enhancing and strengthening women’s leadership in communities to foster inclusive growth and strong resource management as well as ways of systematic monitoring, evaluation and learning based on gender dynamics and achievements.
 

4. Interview project staff to assess training needs and to have a good level of understanding of staff development needs and related gender issues.
 

5. Develop a training program that best meets the needs of KAVES staff and subs based on the assessment and after consultations with project staff.

6. Train staff of KAVES and subs on the gender mainstreaming strategies.

7. Assist KAVES team in formulating a follow-up action plan for implementing the proposed gender mainstreaming strategies.

8. Submit an end-of-contract report including the proposed gender mainstreaming strategy, staff gender training report, evaluation of effectiveness of the training and recommendations for improvement based on assessment and training exercises.

Procedure for Submission
 

Interested consultants should submit a concept note of not more than five pages detailing suitability to address SOW including CV profiles to: Contracting Officer, USAID KAVES (kaves-subcontracts@fintrac.com) by COB Friday October 24th, 2014.

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St. Andrew’s School, Turi, Kenya Job Vacancies

St. Andrew’s School, Turi, Kenya
 

IAPS / Society of Heads, Christian, Boarding, 540 Pupils (5–18)
 

See UK Independent Schools Yearbook andwww.standrewsturi.com
 

A school with the Christian faith at its heart.
 

For immediate appointment
 

Senior School (13-18)

1. Tutor of Drama and Theatre Studies
2. Teacher of Piano

Preparatory School (5-13)

1. Teacher of Science
2. Teacher of Music

Whole School

1. Accounts Administrative Assistant
2. Sports Centre Manager

Commitment to the Christian nature of the school and to boarding school life essential. Sports, music, drama and second subject expertise welcomed. Students from 22 countries. School situated in an impressive 300 acre estate. 

Details available from recruitment@turimail.co.ke. 

Applications by 24th October 2014 at the latest, but earlier applications welcome.

Due to the volume of applicants, we regret that we cannot reply personally to all candidates. 

If your application is successful, we will contact you within three weeks.

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Concern Worldwide WASH Technical Advisor (Somalia / Somaliland) Job in Nairobi Kenya

Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental, international humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Kenyan nationals for the following position:
 

WASH Technical Advisor – Somalia / Somaliland
 

Location: Nairobi with 70% travel to Somalia & Somaliland
 

Duration: Two year contract
 

Job Summary: The incumbent will provide technical support and strategic oversight to the WASH emergency and long term development Programme in rural and urban contexts in Somalia / Somaliland. 

S/he will provide support in direct implementation and through three implementing partners while ensuring programme uniformity across all WASH Programme operational areas and participation in WASH forums as envisaged in Concern’s strategic plan.

Job Specification:

• A master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Public Health, Environmental Health or related field
• At least five years’ experience in construction of water and sanitation facilities, water testing and analysis, participatory hygiene promotion methods and implementing community based and led hygiene and sanitation behaviour change
• A proven track record in effective programme management including people and financial management
• Excellent report and proposal writing skills
• Competency in the use of engineering software (AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, WaterCAD and GIS) is an added advantage.

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements should send their CV and cover letter to the following email address: som.vacancies@concern.net with the subject of the email as ‘WASH Technical Advisor’ by Tuesday, 21st October 2014.

Please note that due to the urgency to fill this position, applications will be shortlisted on a regular basis, therefore we may invite qualified candidates for interviews and offer the position to the successful candidate before the closing date.

Each application should include three referees who can validate technical expertise. 

Telephone contacts must be submitted with the application.

Concern has a Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from abuse and exploitation.

Concern Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer

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Diakonie Emergency Aid M & E Officer (Eastern and Southern Africa) Job in Kenya

Diakonie Emergency Aid - Regional Office Nairobi seeks to recruit a suitable candidate to fill the following position;
 

M & E Officer - Eastern and Southern Africa
 

Reporting to the Regional Director
 

Her/his duties will include to:

• Develop and strengthen monitoring, inspection and evaluation procedures;
• Support program team and partners to monitor project activities, expenditure and progress towards achieving project outputs;
• Co-ordinate implemention of all research, monitoring and evaluation activities including designing, budgeting, planning for data collection, analysis and report writing;
• Develop monitoring and impact indicators for projects;
• Conduct capacity assessments on existing monitoring and evaluation systems of diakonie partners;
• Co-ordinate closely with partners for data planning, identification of data sources, and collection of data for monitoring purposes;
• Monitor and follow up progress on various proposals, meetings, reports, working papers etc. with concerned offices;
• Recommend further improvement of project design and logical frame work;
• Contribute to the preparation and implementation of project work plans, monitoring plan and technical interim,quarterly and annual reports on programs;
• Analysis of data for performance monitoring and evaluation to allow team to maintain a good overview of programm performance;
• Develop a thorough well-defined M & E plan that would serve as measurable guiding tool to determine impact of the program;
• Monitor and evaluate overall progress on achievement of results.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• University Degree preferably in social sciences such as Statistics , Economics or related field;
• At least 5 years of experience in the design and implementation of M&E/MIS in Relief programs implemented by international NGOs;
• In-depth knowledge of the Program Management Cycle;
• Experience in designing tools and strategies for data collection, analysis and production of reports;
• Proven ICT skills, especially in the development and use of database software;
• Expertise in analyzing data using statistical software;
• Strong training & facilitation skills;
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and work with limited supervision, pro-active and a good team-player;
• Knowledge of French will be a strong added advantage.

To receive an application form, send an email to: dea.recruitment@gmail.com

Applications must include an application form, cover letter, CV and a daytime telephone number.

The deadline for submission of applications is 24th October, 2014 

All applications should be sent to: recruitment@diakonie-emergency-aid.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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