Deputy Secretary General (Technical Programmes) Job Vacancy - Kenya National Commission for UNESCO

The Kenya National Commission for UNESCO is a State Corporation established under the KNATCOM Act of 2013 which aims to contribute to peace and sustainable development in Kenya by promoting collaboration among stakeholders through five fields of competence namely: Education, Natural Sciences, Social & Human Sciences, Culture and Communication & Information. 

To enable it fulfill its mandate, the Commission wishes to recruit dynamic, result-oriented and self-driven persons to fill the following vacant position:

Deputy Secretary General, Technical Programmes

Grade KC 14 - HR 1/2015
 

Terms: 4yr contract (renewable)
 

Duties and Responsibilities
 

The officer will be responsible to the Secretary General/CEO for the coordination and implementation of UNESCO’s programmes in a results oriented and timely manner to achieve the Commission’s goals, objectives and agreed performance targets. 

This will entail inter alia:

1. Providing organizational leadership and strategic guidance to managers and staff in the technical programmes Directorate;
2. Coordinating the development and implementation of the Directorate’s medium to long term strategy, plans, operating budgets and performance contract;
3. Coordinating Kenya’s representation, participation and reporting in UNESCO’s international meetings and processes;
4. Coordinating the formulation, implementation and evaluation processes of UNESCO policies, programmes and activities in the country;
5. Advising and recommending strategic bilateral and/or multilateral partnerships and collaborative ventures within UNESCO’s network of institutions and partnering organizations;
6. Coordinating the preparation and evaluation of technical proposals, reports and other submissions from the Directorate;
7. Providing authoritative advice on all matters related to UNESCO’s programmes and activities in the country;
8. Ensuring effective management of communications between the Directorate and the stakeholders;
9. Coordinating the activities of the five UNESCO Programme and Expert committees;
10. Developing and implementing procedural or policy changes to improve quality and value of services and products provided by the technical programmes Directorate; and
11. Any other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Secretary General/CEO.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of a Master’s degree in any of the following fields namely: education; natural sciences; social sciences; culture; Arts; or communication and information sciences from a recognized and accredited institution;
• Possess a minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressive professional experience five (5) of which at a comparable senior management level;
• Possess wide professional experience in development issues related to any of the five areas of competence of UNESCO undertaken in association with national and/or international organizations;
• Have working knowledge of the UNESCO system and/or programmes will be an added advantage;
• Possess a certificate in strategic leadership and development from a recognized and accredited institution; and
• Proficiency in computer applications.

Skills / Competencies

• Demonstrated experience and expertise in any of the five areas of competence of UNESCO;
• Demonstrated ability to articulate, interpret and implement National and/or International policies and development goals in any of the five areas of competence of UNESCO;
• Demonstrated strategic planning and management abilities, including capacity to administer extensive programmes and financial resources, as well as exercised appropriate supervision and control;
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills, integrity, high sense of objectivity and flexibility in performing and/or overseeing the analysis and/or implementation of complex national issues related to any of the five areas of competence of UNESCO;
• Proven ability to function effectively at the highest governmental levels, and to build collaborative partnerships and networks;
• Excellent judgment and decision making abilities including strong analytical and negotiation skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills including demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment whilst maintaining sensitivity and respect for gender and diversity issues; and
• Excellent communication skills with strong representational abilities.

How to Apply

1. All applicants MUST fill the provided application form.
2. The application form can be downloaded from the Commissions website www.unesco.or.ke
3. Each applicant should submit the form in BOTH hard and soft copy.
4. The soft copy should be sent to the email hrunesco.ke@gmail.com (word format)
5. The hard copy can be dropped at the Commission’s Offices National Bank building 14th Floor, Harambee Avenue, Nairobi, or mailed to Secretary General/CEO, P.O. Box 72107-00200, Nairobi.
6. Applicants must attach all the necessary relevant supporting documents to the hard and soft copy submissions
7. All applications should be received on or before Friday 27th March, 2015.
8. Applicants should obtain relevant clearances from; (KRA, EACC, HELB, CID)

Note: Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 

KNATCOM is an equal opportunity employer. 

Women and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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Mercy Corps Technology Product Manager Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Mercy Corps exists to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities. 

Driven by local needs, our programs provide communities in the world’s toughest places with the tools and support they need to turn the crises they confront into the opportunities they deserve.

Mercy Corps is looking for committed and dynamic individuals to take up the following position.

Technology Product Manager – Nairobi, Kenya (Re-Advertisement)
 

Program Summary: The AgriFin Accelerate program will operate in three African countries (Kenya, Tanzania and Zambia) utilizing a market ecosystem approach, working with carefully selected partners to build sustainable models, where farm

and crop management tools and financial services are "bundled" in affordable, unified platforms on mobile phone channels to promote mass uptake commercially.

The program involves three interrelated components that seek to address low farmer productivity and capability, and improve institutional ability to deliver appropriate products and build ecosystems to drive scale. 

We work with farmers, banks, mobile network operators, MFIs, financial service providers, research institutes and other ecosystem players in well-defined partnerships to sustainably bundle services, leveraging the offer and outreach of all partners, while increasing the range of services, access points and value for farmers. 

The program works with partners to identify, prototype, test and scale successful mobile-enabled
services for smallholders, with a key focus on expanding access to financial services, using a rapid iteration approach to product development and client-centric design techniques.
 

General Position Summary: The Technology Product Manager (TPM) will provide technical support and direction related to technology on all technical assistance and partner engagement with AgriFin Accelerate program partners across all three countries, including banks, MFIs, insurance companies, mobile-network operators, and agribusinesses. 

The TPM will assist with new digitally-enabled product development and delivery designed to enhance the financial inclusion of small-holder farmers in Kenya, Tanzania, and Zambia. 

These products can include both information and technical services, with a major focus on financial services including payment systems, digitally-enabled insurance, savings and lending. 

Working under the direct supervision of the Deputy Program Director and closely with the Program Director, Country Managers, and Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Manager, the TPM will tailor program assistance to the needs of each AgriFin Accelerate partner engagement with a strong focus on technology-based partners. 

The TPM will identify innovative technology companies providing services in the SHF arena and work to understand their models, incorporate them into program work as feasible and to provide leading technology partners with specialized support to foster their growth and expansion. 

The TPM will engage with partners to develop program strategies and partner roadmaps, ensuring their specific needs are met; identify and support external consultants as needed; and work with the Digital Farmer Capability Hub manager to support the development of applicable capacity building plans across the program partners.

Essential Job Functions:
 

Program Implementation:

• Lead program learning in best practices and innovation in technology to ensure that the full program teams across all countries are informed and working optimally.
• Support the external learning and communications agendas around innovations for partners and ecosystem players.
• Conduct ongoing desk review of global best practice as well as ongoing learning meetings with program stakeholders related to the use of technology, working in coordination with country managers.
• Prepare field reports, social media postings and blogs for mass communication regarding the technological aspects of the program.
• Take the lead in identifying potential partners in the technology arena, working with strategic partner Dalberg to complete due diligence on partners to identify institutional strengths, weaknesses and capacity for program implementation and ultimate scale.
• Lead in identifying technology partners to qualify for additional technical support, including sponsored cohorts at relevant accelerator facilities, designed to increase technology partner internal capacity, institutional development and access to resources to support growth.

Support for Financial Products, Services and Channel Development:

• Engage in the development of all partner relationships and product roadmaps related to technology.
• Provide technical support to these engagements across all program countries, liaising directly with the Deputy Program and Country directors.
• Lead design sessions which drawing on rapid product iteration approaches and support Country Managers to identify technical consultants as needed in this area and provide support and oversight for consultants as required.
• Provide direct capacity building for partners as feasible.
• Assist in the development of technology partner business and work plans as needed, reviewing research, operational manuals, product and technology specifications and financial statements to do so.
• Work with program partners to design interface of systems and design pilot project to test usability, value proposition and business cases and identify additional areas where partners require support, assisting in finding solutions when possible.
• Engage with program technology partners to ensure that adequate marketing strategies and resources are in place, including go to market plan, market entry & scaling, customer acquisition branding, incentive & commission structures, advertising and risk mitigation strategies.
• Support the initiative to identify alternative data sources to drive the development and expansion of products and services, including conducting research, identifying and selecting prospective data partners and framing and implementing pilot tests of alternative data with partners maintaining integrity and confidentiality of all information.

Technical Support for Market Assessments, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning:

• Work with country managers to structure and implement market assessments to drive meaningful financial product and service development, with a special focus on incorporating supporting technologies and relevant companies such as payment platforms, MNOs and messaging services.
• Ensure that market assessments focus on the “pain points” of small holder farmers related to technology adoption to guide product and service development to overcome the barriers for the small holder farmers so they can increase their access, usage and utility of services.
• Ensure that research targets leading and alternative technology companies to provide services to smallholder farmers.
• Support the work of the Digital Farmer Capability Lab Manager in all efforts to develop capability building materials for SHF related to the delivery and adoption of digitally enabled financial services and channels, ensuring the highest standards of technical information are incorporated.

Program Representation and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Serve as a representative for the program in matters related to technology-related services for SHF.
• Proactively engage with program stakeholders to inform coordination and collaboration, including payment platforms, specialized data processors, technology hubs, accelerator programs, technical messaging platforms, mobile network operators and others. 
• Actively support program planning and reporting efforts related to technology-related service delivery for SHF.
• Provide partnership recommendations with existing technology companies.
• Ensure that programming works within Mercy Corps’ M4P rubric.
• Assist the program in developing and supporting partner inception and subsequent design workshops related to technology, supporting around mapping design processes and defining roles, responsibilities and budgets related to technology.
• Provide technical leadership within the team in the technology sector, including regular trips to the radial offices to support Country Managers and Program Officers to build their capacity in the sector.

Organizational Learning: As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve - we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.

Accountability to Beneficiaries: Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Direct supervision of: N/A
• Reports Directly To: Deputy Program Director
• Works Directly With: Technical teams, Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Manager, Digital Farmer Capability Lab Manager, Communications Manager, Finance staff.

Knowledge and Experience:

• BA/S or equivalent in information technology, engineering or related field of study preferred
• 5 years’ experience in relevant technology implementation, including 2 years in a senior management position
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in digitally-enabled financial services
• Strong understanding of the technology and mobile-for-development sectors in emerging markets, with understanding of and experience with improving technology-enabled services for smallholder farmers a plus
• Evaluating and building partnerships
• Product Management or Business Analyst experience
• Experience with product and service design preferred
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English, including report development, writing and editing
• Experience in Kenya, Tanzania, and Zambia preferred

Success Factors:

• The ideal candidate will have a strong curiosity for understanding and working effectively within the three diverse countries which AgriFin Accelerate operates.
• S/he will be an excellent communicator, multi-tasker, and able to work in ambiguous situations.
• S/he will be a tolerant and flexible individual able to work in difficult and stressful environments and follow procedures demonstrating cultural sensitivity with diverse stakeholders.
• S/he will be a team-player with a positive attitude toward problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Commitment to learning, open communications, impeccable professional standards of ethics and ability to manage successful partner relationships are essential.
• The successful candidate will be focused on team-building and open collaboration; be a strategic thinker and maintain a sense of humor.
• The TPM must be willing to travel regularly to Mercy Corps field offices and project sites.
• The most successful Mercy Corps staff members have a strong commitment to teamwork and accountability, thrive in evolving and changing environments and make effective written and verbal communication a priority in all situations.

Candidates who had previously applied for this position need not reapply
 

Interested candidates who meet the above required qualifications and experience should submit applications on or before 27th February 2015, by 4.00pm, containing a cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) listing three professional references (including a recent supervisor) to hr@ke.mercycorps.org. 

The email subject line must clearly show the job title and location they are applying for. 

Applications without the right subject heading will be automatically disqualified. 

Please do not attach any certificates.

(Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We will only get in touch with shortlisted candidates.)

NB: Mercy Corps does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

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Boma Safi Limited Hub Attendants Jobs in Kenya

Vacancies: Hub Attendants 

6 Positions

Boma Safi Limited is a Social Enterprise engaged in the distribution of life improving and poverty solving goods to Bottom of Pyramid (BoP) consumers in rural and peri urban markets. Boma Safi reaches these markets through engagement with Points of Sale who are typically entrepreneurs, SACCOs, women organizations and faith groups. 

To create a competitive environment in which we are better able to serve our clients, Boma Safi wishes to recruit self driven Hubs Attendants to assist in the operations of the organisation as it expands. 

Boma Safi is opening hubs and mini hubs in different regions, which seeks to improve on the current distribution system which relies on delivery logistics whereby products are supplied across the country from the central hub. 

The Hub attendants will be responsible for day to day management of the Hub working in liaison with Operations Coordinator and regional marketing teams. 
 

Boma Safi wishes to recruit Hub Attendants to be based in Mombasa (1 post), Eldoret (1 post), Kakamega (1 post), Thika (1 post), Nakuru (1 post), and Nanyuki / Embu (1 post).  

Key Duties for the Position:  

Reporting to the Regional Marketing Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Preparation and sharing of daily and weekly sales reports
• Stock taking and inventory management for the Hub
• Attending to walk in customers
• In charge of Hub display arrangement
• Coordinate transport and delivery systems
• Handle customer complaints
• Ensure all company assets are safe and well cared for
• Ensure that the hub is clean and well organized at all times
• Ensure maximum efficiency among the team assigned to the Hub

Qualifications / Skills:

• Diploma in Business Administration or equivalent
• Basic IT skills / Excellent Computer Skills
• Excellent reporting and organizational skills
• Experience in selling products / attending to a shop
• Ability to communicate in English and Kiswahili
• A self starter
• Age: 25 years and above
• Ready to work in a start-up company
• Can work effectively with minimum supervision

Package: The starting salary of Hub Attendants will be a gross of Kshs 15,000.  

If you possess the above skills, abilities and marketing drive, we are happy to engage with you. 

Please provide us with your resume and a letter of motivation, stating your availability and provide a functional phone contact. 

You must clearly indicate on the subject line which town/region you are interested in. 

All applications should be emailed to info@bomasafi.co.ke to be received on or before COB 4th January 2015.

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Technical Services General Manager Job Vacancy - Communications Authority of Kenya

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) is the regulator of the ICT Industry, mandated with licensing and regulating Telecommunications, Postal/Courier and Broadcasting services.

The Authority is also responsible for managing the country’s Frequency Spectrum and Numbering Resources, and facilitating the development of E-Commerce.

The Authority invites applications to fill the following vacant position:-
 

General Manager (GM) / Technical Services 

Salary Scale: B1

Ref. No: CA/1/GMT

Key Responsibilities
 

Reports to the Director General with the following key responsibilities:

• Provide strategic direction, leadership and advice CA on the appropriate framework for regulation of the communication sector in the country, in accordance with relevant legislation.
• Provide leadership to the technical staff with requisite skills to competently discharge the technical duties of CA.
• Carry out studies/research that lead to establishment of rates, fees and tariffs that may be charged for the provision of services offered by regulated communication service providers.
• Prepare methods of costing and pricing of communication services and submitting them to the Director General for consideration and administering the same after approval by the Board.
• Advice the government through the DG on the performance of communication service providers.
• Initiate the development of appropriate policies and regulations for the communication sector.
• Keep abreast of international regulatory issues affecting the sector, and represent the Authority/Country in external meetings and events touching on the mandate of the Authority.
• Facilitate transparency and consistency in the regulation of communication services.
• When requested, arbitrate disputes between stakeholders.
• Provide leadership to the technical staff with requisite skills to competently discharge technical duties of CA.
• Create an atmosphere in which staff within the functional area under him/her have the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills, so that within the reasonable limits of the organization, find fulfilment in their work
• Process licenses with respect to various fields of communication services and activities in accordance with the provisions of the Act and applicable regulations;
• Develop strategies on management and optimum utilization of frequency resources in accordance with the laid down procedures and regulation.
• Lead the formulation of ICT standards in line with global trends and update these on a regular basis in line with best practices and oversee the development of frameworks for adopting new technologies.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electronics/Telecommunication Engineering, Communication Systems/ICT or relevant field.
• A relevant Master‘s degree.
• Fifteen (15) years’ relevant experience, seven (7)of which should be in a Senior Management Position.
• Affiliation to a Professional body required.

How to Apply

If you believe that you are the right candidate for any of the above positions and you can clearly demonstrate you meet the criteria, please submit your application with a detailed CV stating your current position, email and telephone contacts quoting the reference number on your application letter.

Candidates will be required to submit Certificate of Clearance from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and Certificates of Good Conduct from Criminal Investigations Department (CID).

CA is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

All applications must be submitted by post or hand delivered so as to reach on or before 14th January, 2015. 

Applications should be addressed to:

The Chairman
Communications Authority of Kenya
CA Centre
Waiyaki Way
P.O. Box 14448-00800
Nairobi

Website: www.ca.go.ke

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AMPATH Systems Engineer / Java Programmer Job in Eldoret Kenya

The Academic Model Providing Access to Health Care (AMPATH) is a program under the auspices of Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) and Moi University whose aim is to provide sustainable efforts in access to health care. 

AMPATH supports the Ministry of Health in eight (8) Counties of Western Kenya Region, with a catchments population of an estimated 3.5 million people.

The AMPATH Research office invites applicants for the post of Research Data Manager.

The UO1 grant is a five year recently awarded grant by NHLBI aiming at Optimizing Linkage and retention of hypertension patients to care in Western Kenya. 

This grant seeks to determine the causes of non-linkage and non-retention, and develop solutions that will optimize linkage and retention to care within the study communities.

Applications are invited for the following vacant position in the Linkage and Retention to hypertension care in Western Kenya (L.A.R.K.) study.
 

Post: Systems Engineer / Java Programmer

1 Post
 

The Role: Reporting to the Chief Information Officer as well as the Principal Investigator, the successful candidate will among others be responsible for the following:-

• Collaborate with the Medical Informatics group at AMPATH to design, develop and modify java-based applications.
• Design and create mobile health programs primarily using the Android framework.
• Design and create java programs, and develop applications on top of OpenMRS (www.openmrs.org) software.
• Install software applications and operating systems under predetermined guidelines as well as monitoring, testing and troubleshooting existing application system.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, program, test, implement and troubleshoot assigned systems.
• Maintain the software, and make changes and enhancements, as needed.
• Assist with health information analysis documentation upon request.
• Assist with effective interface of assigned systems with other systems.
• Implement algorithms to integrate with existing and emerging systems.
• Ensure assigned systems have assigned systems have required security support.
• Complete assignments in a quality and timely manner with minimal errors.
• Supports development and maintenance needs as specified by his or her supervisor.
• Assist with research on various technologies and other topics.
• Seeks input and feedback from team members to improve individual work activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in IT/ Computer Science or related field.
• Be in possession of a minimum of at least one year of related work experience in Information Systems or programming.
• Ability to interact and verbally communication with co-workers.
• Ability to write reports and operational correspondence.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Intermediate or advanced java programming skills, including some familiarity with the Android platform.
• Working knowledge and experience with Subversion, Spring, javascript, Hibernate and SQL.
• Awareness of basic concepts, practices, and procedures in programming, systems development, and software engineering (including but not limited to object-oriented techniques and languages, database principles and programming, and opensource methodologies).
• Experience with OpenMRS development (www.openmrs.org), including at least one patch successfully reviewed and applied to OpenMRS core code will be an added advantage.
• Aptitude to learn clinical processes and clinical terminology.

Terms of Employment: The successful candidate will be employed on a 1-year renewable contract terms with a competitive salary and allowances.
 

Application Submission
 

Candidates who meet these requirements and are interested should email their applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae giving details of current remuneration to jobs@ampath.or.ke with the subject line “Systems Engineer/ Java Programmer Application.
 

Applicants are encouraged to submit a patch to one or more OpenMRS ticket(s).
 

Include a link to a successful project accomplished
 

Introductory developer materials:http://openmrs.org/wiki/developers
 

Suggested introductory tickets: http://dev.openmrs.org/report/20
 

NB. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 

The Chief of Party AMPATH Plus/Ag. C.E.O AMPATH
P.O. Box 4606
Eldoret

Application materials clearly labelled “Application for employment as Systems engineer/ Java Programmer” must be sent so as to be received at the above office by 14th January, 2015.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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Law Firm Project & Change Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya (KShs 250K - 300K)

Our client, a prominent Law Firm based in Nairobi is looking to fill the position of a Project & Change Manager. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordination and delivery new standards for operations, customer service, commercial and finance functions. 

He/she MUST have a minimum of 5 years’ experience as part of a management team in a law firm.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• The successful candidate’s main role will be to introduce improvement in the firms.
• Work with the senior management team to implement an aligned and detailed vision and  come up with delivery plan.
• Collation of the information obtained from the CM reviews and analysing it.
• Exhibit and drive a strong and creative performance culture, where the most rewarding opportunities are forcefully pursued.
• Prepare and maintain documentation and reports for assigned areas of responsibility.

Qualifications:

• Must have at least 5 years experience as part of the management team of a law firm.
• Must have a bachelor’s degree in Commerce, IT, Law, Actuarial or  relevant background.
• A master’s degree would be an added advantage.
• Must have project management and/or process management qualifications.
• Must have high attention to detail & good business understanding.
• An earlier career with significant and successful experience of operational issues in a commercial organization.
• An analytical mind capable of attending to the nabbing of issues.
• An ability to come up with creative solutions and put them into effect.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Candidates with the ability to speak French will have an added advantage.
• Experience in implementing change.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 250,000 - 300,000/= (Approx. 2,941 - 3,529 USD)depending on experience

Deadline: 10th January 2015   

Applications:

Send your up to date CV to:  

professionals@summitrecruitment-kenya.com
Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, 

Karen road, Karen.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in.
 

Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job

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Solution Sacco Society Systems Administrator Job in Meru Kenya

We are looking for young, dynamic, creative and results-oriented candidate to join our team as good players.

Systems Administrator

Main duties:

• Provide leadership and direction for the SACCO’s information systems in integrating and aligning technology with business plan objectives
• To facilitate development of ICT policies, strategic plans and their implementation.
• Responsible for the development, integration and deployment of Information Communication Technologies (ICT) that are designed to improve service delivery, reporting and customer experience within the company.
• Manage the development, acquisition, deployment and maintenance of the core IT platform, business relevant systems and software applications, and other IT assets.
• Lead the deployment of systems and processes that support business decision making and aids the collection, recording, storage and processing of data.
• Ensure IT projects are delivered on schedule that meets the agreed objectives and business needs.
• Keeping up to date with the latest technologies and working closely with external vendors and advisors.
• Ensure back-up systems operates effectively and continuous systems upgrades.
• Ensuring smooth running of all ICT systems including anti-virus software, print service and emails.
• Ensuring that software licensing laws are adhered to.
• Direct and control the IT staff to ensure that they are well motivated and receive all necessary training and development to enable them to carry out their responsibilities to the required standards.

Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelors Degree in IT or Computer Science.
• Diploma holder with proficiency in programming, networking and SQL will be considered
• Those with Masters Degree will have an added advantage.
• KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) with C in both English and Mathematics
• At least 5 years working experience in IT in a financial institution.
• Those versed with Bankers Realm Core Banking Software will have an added advantage.
• Age – between 28 – 35 years

Applications by email or hand written with detailed CVs and testimonials are invited for the following post on or before 31st December 2014 at 4.00pm. 

Applications should be addressed to the CEO.

Solution Sacco Society Ltd (formerly Meru Mwalimu Sacco)

P.O. Box 1694-60200 

Meru 

Tel: 064-32192, 0728-787972, 0734-321924

Fax: 06432075

Email:saccomru@yahoo.com

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Point of Sale (POS) Specialist Job in Nairobi Kenya

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

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

Point of Sale (POS) Specialist
 

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

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

Duties and Responsibilities

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

Key Qualifications and Experience

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

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

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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East African Data Handlers Chief Operations Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

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

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

Chief Operations Officer
 

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

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

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

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

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

How to Apply

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

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

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

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

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Software Development Opportunity at IBTCI

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6) Triggered alerts notifications
 

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

Requirements and selection criteria:

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

To apply:
 

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

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

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Content Creator Internship Vacancy in Nairobi Kenya

Job Title: Content Creator Intern

Company: Major online Tech Website

Location: Nairobi

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in generation of website content.
• Ensure brand guidelines and best practices are followed.
• Deliver the highest quality content within the required time.
• Daily blogging.
• Optimizing content for SEO, social media, and user engagement.
• Assist in conducting of researches & interviews for the sake of content generation.

Skills Required

• Experience in writing (creative and professional) for magazines and/or online platforms.
• Strong command of English, grammar and punctuation.
• Familiarity with Wordpress and a working knowledge of major social media platforms.
• Strong time management, communication, multitasking skills.
• Ability to work within tight deadlines.
• Research & Interviewing skills.
• Willing to learn and know more on Tech.
• Ability to think like a journalist, hooking readers with unique, creative, and useful subject matter.
• Communications/ English / writing/ journalism/marketing degree (or student) or any related field (preferred)

Job Behavioural Traits & competencies

• Flexible & Creative
• Hardworking & a Self starter
• Up-to-date & Tech Savvy
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self- motivation and disciplined.
• Attention to detail.

Remuneration

• Stipend to be provided

To apply: send cv to cv@dumaworks.com  with the subject line ‘Content Creator Intern’

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Action Africa Help International IT Manager Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Vacancy: IT Manager 
 

Reports to: Finance and Administration Director
 

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya (with travel to AAH-I Country Offices and field stations).
 

Action Africa Help (AAH-I), is an international non-profit making organization, based in Nairobi, Kenya, that supports livelihood-challenged communities in East and Southern Africa to sustainably improve their well-being and standard of living with Country Programs in South Sudan, Uganda, Zambia, Somalia, and Kenya. 

AAH-I has over 20 years’ experience working with communities in conflict and post-conflict situations, including refugees, internally displaced people and host communities.

The IT Manager will be responsible for the proper management and maintenance of the ICT systems within AAH-I (both HQ and regional offices/country programmes).

The IT Manager is expected to contribute actively to the growth and development of the organization and to the delivery of AAH-I’s Mission and Vision. 

He/she will: 

• Install, monitor and maintain all computers and networks in AAH-I, directly and through third-party/contracted services 
• Install, configure, monitor and maintain all computer systems i.e. operating systems, antivirus software, productivity software (Microsoft Office), enterprise resource planning system, and any other ICT systems that may be in use in AAH-I. 
• Ensure all computer systems in AAH-I are kept updated and optimally configured with latest software patches and database updates. 
• Ensure availability and access to email and Internet for all AAH-I users 
• Provide first line software and hardware support to AAH-I users, and effectively manage second-line or outsourced support services 
• Serve as the ICT point of contact for third parties, i.e. ICT vendors for goods and services, on all ICT matters in AAH-I 
• Participate in reviewing, formulating and implementing an ICT policy for the organization 
• Participate in identification and prioritization of ICT needs for the organization 
• Provide technical and operational advice, and coordinate the procurement and implementation of IT projects when the need arises 
• Carry out or organize for ICT training for users where required 
• Oversee change management and ICT technology upgrades to keep AAH-I at the cutting edge in ICT use in comparison with other 21st Century organisations 
• Manage AAH-I’s systems, websites and professional and social network portals 
• Oversee ICT use and security audits and ensure attendance of all issues raised thereof after each audit.

Required Qualifications

• A degree in Information Systems from a recognized University
• Ability to use and install/configure digital technologies (e.g., computers, PDAs, media players, GPS, etc.), communication/networking tools, and social networks appropriately for optimal and appropriate use in a knowledge economy
• At least 3 years experience in a similar or a higher position, with a specific focus on technical and system administrative roles
• Experience working on projects or programs where complex organisational improvement initiatives have been delivered
• A strong understanding of a range of technology platforms and the skills and experience to engage with technology strategists, technical leads, project managers, architects and implementation consultants.
• Outstanding client relationship and communication skills – personable, credible, engaging and able to manage expectations as well as work in genuine partnership with our client group.
• A reputation as a team player – we value our culture and want to work with people who lead and inspire confidence in their project team.

Application Instructions
 

Interested candidates should email application letters and CVs (with 3 referees) addressed to recruitke@actionafricahelp.org to be received by Monday, 31st December, 2014 at 5:00 pm. 

The email Subject Line must show the job title of the position applied for. 

AAH-I is an equal-opportunity employer. 

See www.actionafricahelp.org for further information. 

Only those selected for the interviews will be contacted.

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Marsabit County Invitation to Participate in a Competition for Designing Logo and Motto

County Government of Marsabit
 

Marsabit County Public Service Board
 

Invitation to Participate in a Competition for Designing Logo and Motto
 

Marsabit County Public Service Board was established under chapter 13 of the Constitution of Kenya and subsequent legislation of County Government Act Article 57. 

It is a corporate body with perpetual succession and a seal; and capable of suing and being sued in its corporate name. 

Its independence in the exercise of its Constitutional powers is clearly guaranteed under the Constitution.
 

The Marsabit County Public Service Board through the Office of the Secretary invites;
 

a. Competent Artists and designers for the design of its Logo to be used on all its documents and other publications
 

b. Suggestions, proposals and designs of the County Public Service Board‘s logo and ‘Motto ‘from members of the public and interested persons.

The Logo design which should depict some features of the county’s heritage, geographical features, agricultural products, culture, tourism features, and any other unique features of the county should be submitted in full colour.

Eligibility

1. Entrants must be Kenyan citizens,
2. The competition is open to individuals and organized groups but not to any corporate entity;
3. Entrants must be eighteen years and above;
4. Youth, women and persons with disability are encouraged to participate.

Winners will be awarded as follows;

• The winning Logo Kshs 50,000/=
• 2nd best design Kshs 30,000/=
• 3rd best design Kshs 20,000/= as a token of appreciation.

Professionals, students, youth institutions and the general public are encouraged to participate 

The design in 2CD-ROMs enclosed in plain sealed envelope marked “DESIGN OF MARSABIT PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD LOGO” should be posted OR hand delivered to Board’s offices located at Former GTZ offices NOT later than Monday 13th January 2015 at 10.00am. 

The documents should be addressed to 

Secretary
Marsabit County Public Service Board
P.O Box 384 – 60500
Marsabit

Note: Once submitted, the design that will be adopted and used will become the property of the Marsabit County Public Service Board.

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