Youth Enterprise Development Fund Credit Officers Jobs in Kenya

The Youth Enterprise Development Fund is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. 

The Youth Fund provides loans and business development services to youth enterprises. 

The Fund now invites applications from dynamic, innovative and experienced individuals to fill the following vacant positions:
 

Credit Officer 

2 Positions

Ref CO/11/2012
 

Reporting to: Credit Manager
 

Credit officer will be based at the Head quarters. 

He/she can be transferred to work in any of our Regional Offices depending on the need as at that time. 

He/she will work hand in hand with the Regional Coordinators, Assistant Regional Coordinators and Constituency Officers, to ensure individual and (or ) youth groups are able to access credit from the Fund, their businesses are well and are able to repay their Loans.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive potential clients, conduct initial assessment, assist clients in completion of applications and prepare loan analysis and recommendations
• Oversee mobilization of youth groups, loan appraisal and disbursements of loans to individual youth and groups
• Assist in monitoring and evaluation of loans given to youth groups and prepare monthly status report for each constituency
• Carry out trainings to the youth
• Update monthly basis repayments made by each group in assigned constituency from the bank statements of the collection accounts
• Follow up on weak groups with the assistance of Constituency Officers and the District Youth Officers, provide required advisory and remedial services when required and prepare monthly status reports for each Constituency
• Prepare payment schedules for each Constituency based on the field returns emanating from the Districts after vouching compliance by the Region and Committee with the vetting procedures
• Responsible for system input and maintenance of loans, credit analysis, security documentation and maintenance, preparation of letters of offer , reports and maintenance of data in IFMIS
• Answer queries from local leaders and other stakeholders on issues relating to the Constituency based loan products

Qualifications

• A first degree in Business Related Field from a reputable university. Specialized training in credit or Micro Finance will be an added advantage
• A masters degree in a business discipline will be an added advantage
• Over 3 years experience in credit , preferably in a Microfinance Finance Institutions
• Ability to manage all aspects of lending cycle for the Fund’s lending products
• Possession of good analytical and reporting skills
• Willingness to travel to remote rural areas, passion and eagerness to assist and help empower the most marginalized youth across the constituencies.
• Possess good interpersonal skills to interact with key stakeholders including senior government officials
• Possess good leadership skills, with ability to manage others
• Ability to meet strict deadlines is mandatory
• Exposure to computerized financial systems and experience in public sector accounting and
• Honesty, integrity and creativity are a must.

Those fulfilling the requirements of the positions should submit their applications together with a detailed C.V. and all relevant testimonials stating current position, current remuneration, expected salary, email address and telephone contacts. 

All applications are also expected to quote the reference number on the envelope and provide postal, telephone and email contacts of three references and should be received by 14th December 2012. .
 

All applications should be addressed to:

The Chief Executive Officer
Youth Enterprise Development Fund
P.O. Box 48610-00100
Nairobi.
 

Youth Enterprise Development Fund is an equal opportunity employer. 

Potential male and female candidate with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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Youth Enterprise Development Fund Drivers Jobs in Kenya

The Youth Enterprise Development Fund is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. 

The Youth Fund provides loans and business development services to youth enterprises. 

The Fund now invites applications from dynamic, innovative and experienced individuals to fill the following vacant positions:

Drivers 

2 Positions 

Ref: DRV /11/2012

Reporting to: Administration Officer
 

The driver will be responsible for facilitation of movement of the organization’s officers within the country.
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate an assigned vehicle in a safe and cautious manner
• Keep the assigned vehicle(s) clean inside and outside
• Coordinate the schedule for major or periodic vehicle maintenance with management and staff
• Check on the expiry of road licenses, insurance certificates and inspection stickers
• Maintain accurate, up to date records on trip sheets, customer transportation forms vehicle condition reports and other records that are required from management
• Service as a positive role model while providing transportation service

Qualifications /Competencies

• Must have undergone a suitability test from the Ministry of public works
• Be holder of K.C.S.E grade D and above. Diplomas will be an added advantage.
• Possess a clean driving license class B, C and E & at least 3 years driving experience.
• First aid /motor vehicle mechanics / Defensive driving certificates will be added advantage
• Possess good communication skills (both written & Spoken) and be a team player
• Knowledge of roads in Nairobi & other parts of the country is essential
• Proficiency in written and verbal communication skills
• Honesty, integrity and creativity are a must.

Those fulfilling the requirements of the positions should submit their applications together with a detailed C.V. and all relevant testimonials stating current position, current remuneration, expected salary, email address and telephone contacts. 

All applications are also expected to quote the reference number on the envelope and provide postal, telephone and email contacts of three references and should be received by 14th December 2012.
 

All applications should be addressed to:
 

The Chief Executive Officer,
Youth Enterprise Development Fund
P.O. Box 48610-00100
Nairobi.
 

Youth Enterprise Development Fund is an equal opportunity employer. 

Potential male and female candidate with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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Tanathi Water Services Board Jobs in Kenya: Legal Officer, Strategic Planner and Internal Auditor

Tanathi Water Services Board, is a state corporation under the Ministry of Water and Irrigation created under section 51 of the Water Act 2002 vide legal Notice No.69 dated 4th June 2008.

The board has the legal mandate of ensuring efficient and economical provision of water services within its area of jurisdiction which covers Kajiado, Makueni Machakos and Kitui Counties 

The Board is now seeking to recruit suitable candidates to fill the following positions.
 

Legal Officer
 

Duties and Responsibilities
 

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

• Preparing contracts and agreements for the Board and WSPs;
• Attending court hearings;
• Collecting and collating data on legal matters;
• Preparing sound legal advisory opinions;
• Preparing legal reports; and handling legal concerns from the clients.

Requirements for Appointment
 

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• Served in the grade of Assistant Legal Officer or in a relevant and comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized institution;
• Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education;
• Proficiency in MS office
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance.

Strategic Planner
 

Duties and Responsibilities
 

Duties and responsibilities will entail: -

• Preparing annual plans for the Board and WSPs;
• Collecting, collating and analyzing statistical data on the planned programmes; implementing the Board’s plans and programmes;
• Aligning WSPs and donor programmes to the overall Board mandate;
• Preparing and tracking the implementation of Strategic Plan;
• Preparing and tracking the performance contract;
• Monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the Board’s plans and projects;
• Preparing quarterly and annual reports.

Requirements for Appointment
 

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:-

• Served in the grade of Planner II or in a relevant and comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Public Administration, social sciences or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in MS office; and
• Should have atleast two (2) years experience in Government Performances Contracting System.
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Internal Auditor
 

Duties and Responsibilities
 

Duties and responsibilities will entail:-

• Verifying utilization of Board’s resources;
• Carrying out audit checks to verify payments; ensuring validity and accuracy of payments and purchases;
• Implementing financial and resource use policies and regulations;
• Developing internal audit control systems;
• Undertaking audit investigations as may be required;
• Preparing audit plans and reports; and following up on implementation of recommendations.

Requirements for Appointment
 

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• Served in the grade of Internal Auditor II or in a relevant and comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: - Commerce (Accounting/Finance), Business Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Part II of the Certified Public Accountant (CPA);
• Proficiency in MS office
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Tanathi Water Services Board is an equal opportunity employer, women and persons with disabilitities are encouraged to apply.
 

Interested candidates who meet the prescribed job requirements for the positions should forward their application enclosing copies of the following:
 

Academic, professional certificates and testimonials.
 

Detailed curriculum Vitae including details of telephone contact-mail address, current position and remuneration.
 

Name and contacts of three referees to:
 

The Chief Executive Officer
Tanathi Water Services Board
KIDP Building Kalawa Road
Private Bag
Kitui, Kenya
 

Tel: 044 4422416 

Fax: 044 4422108
 

Email: tanathiwsb@gmail.com 

Website: www.tanathi.go.ke
 

Application for the above positions should be received on or before 14th December 2012 at 4.00pm.

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NCIC Request for Research Proposal for Provision of Consultancy Services on Cohesion Index in Kenya

Request for Research Proposal for Provision of Consultancy Services on Cohesion Index in Kenya
 

National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) was established to promote equality of opportunity, good relations, harmony and peaceful coexistence between persons of different ethnic and racial backgrounds in Kenya. 

As part of the efforts aimed at achieving this mandate, NCIC seeks to hire a consultant to develop a Social Cohesion Index.

Such an index will help refocus the Commission’s work on the indicators that are severely affected by the ethnic disharmony in the country. 

Among other requirements, the consultant will;
 

First propose a formulae for calculating the cohesion index specific to the Kenyan context; clearly state the specific drivers of each of the indicators and how they affects social cohesion and provide case examples where such an index has successfully been used to track social cohesion.
 

Secondly, the consultant will develop a national report on the status of social cohesion in the country and propose recommendations on the way forward. 

The consultancy will therefore focus on building the state of cohesion among Kenyans.
 

The consultancy will be undertaken by a reputable firm with a competent team of researchers. 

The Lead Consultant should have;

• Master’s degree in a relevant field (a doctoral degree will be an added advantage)
• Publications in a relevant field and over ten years experience in conducting research with teams of researchers.
• Good knowledge of Kenyan history.
• Background knowledge of indexing of social issues particularly social cohesion, analytical, statistical, planning, good oral and report writing skills. S/he is required to explain the methodological approaches to be used in gathering, analyzing, presenting data, the time and human resources needed.

The consultancy will be conducted for a period of 40 working days spread over three months.

A standard RFP document is available at the NCIC‘s Supply Chain Office, 4th Floor KMA Centre.

Packages containing technical and financial proposals clearly marked ‘RFP for Consultancy Services for Cohesion Index’ must be dropped in the tender box at NCIC offices at KMA Centre on 6th Floor, Mara Road, Upper Hill not later than Friday, 14th December 2012 at 10.00AM. 

This should be addressed to;
 

The Commission Secretary,
National Cohesion and Integration Commission,
KMA Centre, 6th Floor, Mara Road, Upper Hill,
P.O Box 7055-00100, 

Nairobi.

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Experienced External Auditors Jobs in Kisumu Kenya

Experienced External Auditors required for an audit firm in Kisumu.

Must be working for an audit firm currently and be a qualified accountant. 

Must have at least 2 years of audit experience.

To apply send your CV, covering letter, names of 3 professional referees and current salary to recruitksm@gmail.com.

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Experienced External Auditors Jobs in Kisumu Kenya

Experienced External Auditors required for an audit firm in Kisumu.

Must be working for an audit firm currently and be a qualified accountant. 

Must have at least 2 years of audit experience.

To apply send your CV, covering letter, names of 3 professional referees and current salary to recruitksm@gmail.com.

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Experienced External Auditors Jobs in Kisumu Kenya

Experienced External Auditors required for an audit firm in Kisumu.

Must be working for an audit firm currently and be a qualified accountant. 

Must have at least 2 years of audit experience.

To apply send your CV, covering letter, names of 3 professional referees and current salary to recruitksm@gmail.com.

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Horizon Contact Centers Customer Support Representatives Jobs in Kenya - 12 Vacancies (English, Kiswahili, French, Amharic, Arabic speakers)

Customer Support Representatives
 

(12 vacancies – English; Kiswahili; French; Amharic; Arabic speakers)
 

Have you worked in a retail outlet handling wireless devices such as smart phones, cell phones and laptops; audio visual equipment; home appliances; office automation; digital imaging equipment?
 

Horizon Contact Centers is sourcing for enthusiastic, driven and talented individuals who have an interest in joining a successful outsourcing team. 

If you are looking for great work exposure and experience, followed by meeting the below requirements, then we would like to meet you.
 

Role Summary
 

The selected individual(s) will be required to provide basic technical support and exceptional customer experience to customers in a highly professional manner.
 

Key responsibilities:-

• Receive incoming calls and provide general and technical support to customers on Samsung products
• Maintain customer experience levels within the stipulated quality standards.
• Conduct Happy Call and Customer Satisfaction Survey calls
• Collect, confirm and update client information on CRM.
• Record and follow up on general queries and complaints
• Conduct a predetermined number of CSAT surveys
• Handle complaints in a polite and professional manner.
• Understand and adhere to the escalation process.
• Research required information using available resources.
• Handle online customer support if required (Emails, chat, blogs etc.)

Minimum knowledge, skills and experience:

• Diploma or degree from a recognized institution
• Fluent in the English Language (neutral and clear accent)
• Must be proficient in any of the following languages:- Kiswahili; French; Amharic; Arabic
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Knowledge of any of the following products would be an advantage: - Hand held phones; Home appliances; Audio Visual; Office Automation; Information Technology; Digital imaging.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Typing speed of 20 words per minute with an ability to type proficiently whilst multi-tasking.
• Excellent knowledge Windows and Office applications.
• Maintains high levels of integrity and confidentiality of client information.
• Call Centre experience will provide an added advantage.
• Must have a strong customer service orientation.
• Excellent telephone etiquette

Certificate of Good Conduct is a prerequisite

Language requirements

• English and French speakers (2 vacancies)
• English and Kiswahili speakers (4 vacancies)
• English and Amharic speakers (3 vacancies)
• English and Arabic speakers (3 vacancies)

If you believe this is an exciting and challenging opportunity for you; then please go to www.horizoncontactcenters.com for more details and to apply. An attractive remuneration is offered for all the above positions.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Closing date is Friday 7th December 2012.

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