Kwale County Internal Auditor Job in Kenya

Republic of Kenya

County Assembly of Kwale

County Assembly Service Board

Internal Auditor

CASB Grade 9

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Clerk of the County Assembly, the job holder will be responsible in the following areas;

• Co-ordination, control of the operations of internal audit department.
• Ensuring the maintenance of high audit standards in the department.
• Monitoring and constantly reviewing of audit programmes for all the sections in the department.
• Organization, planning, coordinating and control of the audit activities

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this position a candidate must have;

• A Bachelors degree in Economics, Finance or Accounting
• Certified Public Accountant (K)
• 5 years post- qualification audit experience in a reputable institution;
• Must be registered with the relevant professional body in Kenya
• At least three years experience in management in a reputable organization

Terms of service: Permanent

Candidates interested in the above position must have the following clearances:

1. A Certificate of Good Conduct from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID)
2. A Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
3. A tax compliance certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
4. A Certificate from Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).

How to Apply: Applicants applying for the above positions must attach their Curriculum Vitae, Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and a copy of their Identity card and send to;

The Clerk,

Kwale County Assembly,

P.O Box 23 1-80403,

Kwale.

Please clearly state the position you are applying for on the envelope, i.e. “APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF INTERNAL AUDITOR -CASB GRADE 9”

The applications must reach the County Assembly not later than 27th June 2014 at 5pm.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

NB: The County Assembly Service Board is an Equal opportunity & a Non-discriminatory employer, values inclusion and seeks to have a diverse workforce.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

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Theatre Scrub Nurses and Midwifery Nurses 100 Jobs in Namibia

Ministry of Health
 

Vacancies in the Ministry of Health and Social Service of the Government of Namibia
The Ministry of Health and Social services of the Government of Namibia and the Ministry of Health of the Government of Kenya entered into memorandum of understanding on 1st April, 2009 on Technical Co-operation in Health.
 

In view of the continued Technical co-operation between the two Governments, the Ministry of Health on behalf of the Government of Namibia intends to recruit one hundred (100) qualified nurses for a period of two (2) years as per the memorandum of understanding signed between the two Governments.
 

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the following positions:
 

1. Theatre Scrub Nurses

Twenty (20) Posts
 

For appointment to this position a candidate must;

• Be in possession of a diploma in Kenya Registered Nurse / Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse from a recognized institution;
• Have a higher diploma in peri-operative Nursing from a recognized Institution;
• Have three (3) years experience as Theatre Scrub Nurse;
• Be registered and licensed to practice as Kenya Registered Nurse by the Nursing Council of Kenya;
• Be less than 56 years old;
•  Have a Certificate in good conduct; and
• Be fluent in English which is official language in Namibia

2. Midwifery Nurses

80 Posts
 

For appointment to this position a candidate must:

• Be in possession of a diploma in Kenya Registered Nurse/Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse from a recognized institution;
• Be in possession of a higher Diploma in Mid-wifely from a recognized Institution;
• Be registered and licensed to practice as Kenya Registered Nurse by the Nursing Council of Kenya;
• Have three (3) years experience as a midwife;
• Be less than 56 years of age;
• Have a certificate of a good conduct; and
• Be proficient in English which is the official language of Namibia

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit a duly filled PSC 2 forms to the Ministry of Health, Afya House Room 304 on 3rd floor or apply using the following address:
 

The Principal Secretary
Ministry of Health
P.O Box 30016-00100
Nairobi
 

So as to reach him on or before 30th June 2014
 

Please attach a copy of your ID card and indicate your home County in the application form.

PSC 2 forms can be downloaded from the following website:www.publicservice.go.ke (download forms)

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Field Operations Officers and Management Trainees Jobs in Kenya

An organisation with service delivery points spread across the country, is seeking to enhance capacity of its human resource, to achieve it’s obligations of service delivery to all Kenyans.
 

The organisation seeks to recruit experienced and energetic Kenyans to serve in a highly challenging environment with targets and deadlines in its field of operations.
 

1. Officers - Field Operations
 

Key Responsibilities

• Visiting clients premises to ensure adherence with the relevant laws

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelors Degree in Business Administration/ Social Sciences or its equivalent from a recognised institution
• A Postgraduate Diploma/Diploma in Management or its equivalent will be an added advantage
• A minimum of three (3) years in a similar organisation

Competencies

• Attentive to details and well developed problem solving skills
• Proactive with the ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

2. Management Trainees
 

The trainees will join a diverse team of professionals in delivering high quality service to customers. 

Initially, successful candidates will undergo a six (6) months intensive training in all departments in the organisation. 

This involves inter-departmental rotation in order to develop familiarity with the organisation and its functions. 

At the end of this period, the Trainees will be evaluated for permanent employment within the organisation.
 

Required Qualifications

• Have attained a first degree from a recognized university
• Must be aged 28 years or below
• General IT Skills with good working knowledge of MS Office Suite and ability to use the internet will be an added advantage

Competencies

• Intellectually curious and a self-starter
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Team player and leadership qualities

If you consider yourself qualified for the post, forward your handwritten application, copies of academic, professional/testimonial and detailed Curriculum Vitae with day time telephone contact, e-mail address and copies of certificates to reach the Advertiser by 24 June 2014. 

Please indicate clearly on the envelope the position you are applying for.

DN.A/ 1676
P. Box 49010 - 00100
GPO Nairobi

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Human Resource Assistant Job in Kenya

Overview: An online recruitment company is seeking to hire aHuman Resource Assistant. 

Qualification 

Academic: Minimum Diploma in Business (HR option)
 

Experience: At least 1 years’ experience in payroll and Human Resource Management
 

Other: Higher Diploma in HRM or other qualifications will be an added advantage.

• Team player willing to work with minimum supervision
• Be a person of integrity with high morals and professional ethical values
• Excellent communication, presentation and analysis skills
• Ability to work under pressure and multi-task between various briefs
• Ability to plan, prioritize and organize

Duties and responsibilities

• Implement HR of policies
• Payroll preparation
• Dealing with union matters
• Prepares draft warning, termination and dismissal letters for employees leaving
• Advising management accordingly
• Keep records on staff
• Ensure that employees leaving the service hand over all company property in their possession

Application

Interested candidates to kindly send their applications to Jobs@pataworks.com indicating the job title on the subject line not later than 20th June 2014.

Other

• Salary: Kshs. 30,000

Kindly indicate your current/ last salary on your CV

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Account Assistant Job in Kenya

Account Assistant

Overview: Our client is a Private members club, is currently looking for experienced individuals to join their finance team in the Middle Management for an immediate start.
 

Qualification

• Academic: The ideal candidate will be a least a CPA 2/3 holder
• Experience: At least (3-4 years) financial accounting experience.
• Other: Practical knowledge of accounting software a must. (QuickBooks).
• Working to strict deadlines you will be a team player who has good problem solving skills as you may have to identify issues and initiate action to solve them.
• Strong interpersonal skills are essential for this role as you will liaise with different members in the club.

Duties and responsibilities

• Reporting to the General Manager and the Board through the Hon Treasurer.
• Preparation of monthly and year end accounts.
• Preparation of periodic internal and statutory reports.
• Summarize current financial status by collecting information, preparing balance sheet, Profit and loss statement and other reports.
• Bank reconciliations.
• Developing and maintaining annual budgets.
• Maintaining of members ledger and performing credit control function.

Application

If you feel you fit the above role, please send your CV to jobs@pataworks.com on or before 20th  June 2014.

NB: Kindly indicate your current/last salary on your CV.

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Techno Brain Data Warehouse / BI Technical Architect Job in Kenya

DWH / BI Technical Architect

1 Position
 

Techno Brain, an ISO 9001: 2008 certified & CMMI Level 3 Company, is Africa’s leading custom software application provider. 

Techno Brain offers innovative software solutions to Government, NGO, and large Private organizations. 

Due to the recent expansions Techno Brain seeks to recruit an excellent Resources for their DWH unit in our Delivery department.

A hands-on Data Warehouse Architect who has both detailed code-level expertise and broader strategic perspective to strengthen our DWH/BI capabilities. 

This position will report to the Practice Head DWH/BI  and have specific responsibility for the evaluation, design, implementation and on-going support of the enterprise data warehouse and business intelligence platform. The position requires 5+ years data warehousing experience. 

The ideal candidate must possess deep expertise in data warehousing methodologies (Kimball, Inmon), dimensional modeling, and bring best practices with regard to master data management, ETL, and data governance.

The candidate should have a demonstrable record of being able to interact effectively with business stakeholders at all levels in all functional areas to gather and understand business requirements and reporting needs.

Responsibilities:

• Interact with functional business units to analyze, gather and prioritize business and reporting requirements
• Assume leadership role in design, implementation, testing, and roll-out of enterprise data warehouse and data marts including development of proof-of-concepts
• Formulate and provide status updates on project plans and schedules to meet goals/objectives
• Create and enforce corporate standards for data warehouse design and data integrity
• Ensure data architecture supports existing and future requirements of evolving business model
• Evaluate and analyze existing OLTP databases and develop/maintain integrations to data warehouse
• Lead development and maintenance of operational, analytic, dashboard and executive-level reporting using Oracle BI Tools
• Evaluate, test and assist in selection of Reporting and BI tools.
• Monitor and stay abreast of key developments in DWH/BI industry

Qualifications / Requirements

• BE/M.Tech/MCA in Information Systems, Information Technology, or Computer Science
• At least 8 years’ experience working as data warehouse architect
• Must possess deep expertise with OLTP design, data warehousing, dimensional modeling, BI, ETL, and data governance
• At least 6 years’ experience in Oracle related tools (DWH & BI)
• Must be equally adept working in Oracle and using PL-SQL

Skills

• Must have passion for data warehousing and business intelligence
• Must possess ability to communicate and interact effectively at both technical and business level
• Self-starter with strong work ethic
• Strong team player with proven ability to work effectively cross-functionally
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to evaluate and learn new technologies quickly

How to Apply

If you meet the above requirements please email your CV to cmunene@technobrainltd.com by 15th June 2014 indicating your current and expected remuneration. 

Applications without salary details shall not be considered

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Techno Brain Oracle Data Warehouse & OBIEE Project Manager Job in Kenya

Project Manager – Oracle Data Warehouse & OBIEE

1 Position
 

Techno Brain, an ISO 9001: 2008 certified & CMMI Level 3 Company, is Africa’s leading custom software application provider. 

Techno Brain offers innovative software solutions to Government, NGO, and large Private organizations. 

Due to the recent expansions Techno Brain seeks to recruit an excellent Resources for their DWH unit in our Delivery department.

Oracle DWH/BI Project Manager to provide on-site project management and implementation support functions for Oracle BIEE, BI Applications, Oracle Data Integrator, and related BI technologies for data warehouse projects. 

This role will provide both an on-site and remote project management role to projects that involve the Oracle Business Intelligence (BI) suite of products. 

The functions of this role include discovery and assessment, planning, advisement and recommendation, non-technical tasks related to solution overview, fit gap exercises, upgrade consultation, and management of complete project plans for multiple assignments. 

The Oracle BI Project Manager will guide our clients through completing all tasks and deliverables associated with an Oracle BI/DW implement.

Responsibilities:

• Definition of project plans, work break down structures and work assignment plans
• Reporting to management, sponsors, steering committee and other stakeholders
• Planning, monitoring and management of project risk, issues and corrective actions
• Ongoing analysis, planning and monitoring of change requests
• Facilitation, support and motivation of project staff
• Taking immediate measures to resolve conflicts
• Operating and Supporting the existing IT solution
• Develops an effective plan for communicating project information to the project team and to the project stakeholders
• Develops written status reports, determines project status codes, and creates and presents project review documents to senior management
• Collects and documents project issues, and manages their timely resolution

Project Risk Management

• Leads the definition of project risks, and the required mitigation approaches
• Monitors project activities for the occurrence of risks, and takes timely action to mitigate the risk
• Advises project team members and stakeholders of actions required or completed
• Additional responsibilities and processes include cost, schedule, issues, risks, resource management, and status reporting

Qualification & Requirements:

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• PMP certified Professional with Project Management experience
• DWH/BI Experience 9+ years plus understanding of DWH concepts and technologies
• Successfully manages the day-to-day activities of projects through the project life cycle from initiation to closure including cross functional efforts such as requirements gathering, system analysis/design, development/configuration, testing and implementation phases
• Previous experience in managing large data warehouse and analytical products
• Should have experience with Enterprise Data Warehouse projects
• Serve as a subject matter expert for OBIEE Reporting, demonstrating expertise in Oracle BI Server, Oracle BI Answers, Oracle BI Interactive Dashboard, Oracle BI Publisher, Oracle BI Delivers and OBIEE performance tuning of BI Applications

How to Apply

If you meet the above requirements please email your CV to cmunene@technobrainltd.com by 15th June 2014 indicating your current and expected remuneration. 

Applications without salary details shall not be considered

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Techno Brain Bid Executive (French Speaking) Job in Kenya

Techno Brain, an ISO 9001: 2008 certified & CMMI Level 3 Company, is Africa’s leading custom software application provider. 

Techno Brain offers innovative software solutions to Government, NGO, and large Private organizations. 

Due to the recent expansions Techno Brain seeks to recruit an excellent Bid Executive for our sales and Practice department. 

The Bid Executive will work alongside internal teams and stakeholders to manage client and prospect tender responses (RFPs/RFIs, EOIs, Prequalifications)
 

Job Title: Bid Executive (French Speaking) - Techno Brain Kenya Limited (TBKL) 
 

Reports to: Bid Manager - Africa
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing and drafting bid (including prequalification and expression of interest) documents in conjunction with the Bid Managers
• Assist the respective Bid Manager to print and compile the tender response documents prior to submission. Ensure that the materials always look professional and reflect the TBL brand
• Work with respective Bid Manager to ensure timely submission of local bids
• Gather Tender Opening details and circulate to all stakeholders
• Proper softcopy and hardcopy filing of all tender related documents
• Other priority tasks as needed

Key Skills and Experience:

• The ability to work to deadlines and attention to detail is essential
• The successful candidate will have either a bids or administration background within the Professional services sector (but this is not essential)
• Vast knowledge and use of MS Word and MS Excel
• Demonstrate flexibility and be willing to go the extra mile
• Good organisational skills
• Enthusiastic and pro-active, with the ability to work autonomously when required as well as within a team

Competencies:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent organisational skills with outstanding grammar and communication
• Strong analytical and administrative skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight and demanding deadlines
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with colleagues at all levels
• Willingness to learn

Education:

• Preferably a Diploma in Business Administration
• Training in MS Word and MS Excel
• Minimum of ½-1 year experience in a corporate environment needed.
• A good understanding of French both written and spoken is A MUST.

How to Apply: 

If you meet the above requirements please email your CV to cmunene@technobrainltd.com by 15th June 2014 indicating your current and expected remuneration. 

Applications without salary details shall not be considered

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IIRR Business Development Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

Background information: International Institute of Rural Reconstruction (IIRR) is a capacity building organization with extensive experience in working with international agencies, NGOs and governments. 

IIRR has supported many organizations to fill their capacity gaps,  document their project experience and package lessons into books, policy briefs, posters, leaflets, web pages,. IIRR has also produced training manuals, field guides, toolkits, books and other tools for capacity building, resource mobilization and policy advocacy.
 

The organization requires the services of a Business Development Officer to work in the Applied Learning Program which is one of the four Programs at IIRR.  

Business Development Officer

Duty station:  Nairobi

Reports to: Regional Applied Learning Manager

Job summary:  The incumbent will develop the business component of IIRR Applied Learning Program through innovative marketing strategies

Main Role and Responsibilities:

Core Duties:

• Continually review and  revise the current marketing strategy and come up with simple and clear plan with specific action for its implementation.
• Lead in implement the planned marketing strategies with support from team members
• Develop relevant marketing tools methods and ensure their effective use for promoting IIRR products and services.
• Establish net work of alumni and IIRR friends to help in promoting the various services of IIRR.
• Work with IIRR communications team to effectively use the IIRR website and social media to effectively market IIRR products and services.
• Gather feedback from IIRR clients and work with applied learning teams to improve on our services for our clients satisfaction.
• Conduct periodic market survey (formal and informal) to inform IIRR management to make necessary adjustment on price or other offers.
• Set up marketing and promotion systems and recruitment targets with each country and Regional Applied learning staff and monitor its implementation.
• Develop mechanism to involve all IIRR managers in marketing efforts and coordinate specific actions.
• Monitor activities and compile data on training and technical activities
• Support other programs in capacity development initiatives and technical services
• Develop mechanism to involve all IIRR mangers in marketing efforts and coordinate specific actions.
• Develop reports to communicate progress, constraints and recommendations in relation to business and marketing efforts.
• Fund Raising functions that will be supported with activities like presentations for the programs, Board presentations, research, Concept papers & proposals, Content research for any errors.
• Reports: Ensuring completeness and accuracy of reports and any other write ups free of any errors. Preparation of President’s report to the board and write ups to any organization.
• Communication:  Management of the President’s calendar,   Responding to inquiries from individuals

Qualifications:

• Relevant degree in business and/or marketing –related subject.

Experience:

• 3- 5 years experience working in a business development role in a corporate environment or an international NGO, social enterprise or government department.
• At least 3 years corporate experience marketing and branding experience.
• At least 3 years experience developing, writing and delivering external communication programmes e.g. a marketing strategy.
• 3 years experience in developing high quality written content for different communication channels including emails, adverts, presentations etc.
• 3 years experience of developing and implementing partnership development activities.

Person Specification

• First class communication skills able to operate professionally and effectively at all levels.
• Excellent rapport building, networking and relationship management experience.
• Ability to facilitate, maintain and manage goo d working relationships with clients and donors
• Entrepreneurial drive, passion, and ability to help share the organization’s marketing strategy.
• Set clear priorities between competing demands for resources and manage own tasks and priorities effectively and with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility  in adopting new strategies with changing business environment
• Resilience and focused in achieving set goals and objectives.
• Computer skills with ability to innovate using social media and internet in general

Interested candidates are to apply by email with an up to date CV and cover letter including contacts of 3 referees and MUST indicate current and Expected remuneration package. 

Closing date for applications is 23rd June 2014 before 5pm to: Email: recruitment@iirr.org 

Applications not including all the above information will not be reviewed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

IIRR is an equal opportunity employer.

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RedR Finance Officer Job in Kenya

Role Title: Finance Officer

Purpose: To support RedR UK in Kenya with a range of Financial and Administrative support.
 

Responsible to: Finance and Administration Manger
 

Location: ACK Garden House Block C 1st Floor of 1st Ngong Avenue. 
 

Period: Fixed term till 30th June, 2015. 
 

Hours: 5 days per week
 

Salary: 1,148,884/- KES per annum (Grade 4, Step 1).
 

Closing Date: June 13th 2014
 

RedR and the work we do: Each year millions of people around the world feel the effects of natural disaster and conflict. 

RedR is an international charity that improves the effectiveness of disaster relief, helping save and rebuild the lives of people affected by disaster worldwide. 

We do this by delivering essential training and support to relief organisations and their staff, and by supplying skilled professionals to humanitarian programmes.  

Job Description: The Finance Officer will provide support to the Finance and Administration Manger Country Director on the day-to-day finance and liaison functions for Nairobi office. 

Finance:

• Record financial transactions in line with RedR UK & donor requirements.
• Process timely payments for goods and services received.
• Managing and reconciling bank/cash books, preparation of monthly financial accounts for submission to RedR UK, ensuring financial and resource accountability and effective management of records as required for auditing.
• Adhere to the Finance and Administration Manger  /Country Director instructions (as Budget Holder) to ensure that expenditures are in line with RedR UK policies and financial procedures.
• Coordinate any interim and annual audits.
• Ensure proper accounting of project recoveries and income recognition.
• Check and monitor the field office sub-account transactions and incorporate in reports.
• Maintain, at all times, accurate and up-to-date financial record and provide information when required.
• Establish and prepare accurate and timely information for financial monitoring and progress of programme funds and grants.
• Prepare monthly cash flow projections, assisting the Finance and Aministration Manager in preparing monthly cash forecast according to donor requirements, as requested.
• Maintain collection and storage of regular financial reports and budget records.
• Ensure adherence to the RedR UK and Nairobi offices finance and administration guidelines at all times.
• Provide soft and hard copies of monthly financial reports on deadline.
• Assist in the preparation of donor reporting, interim and final.
• Preparation of Statutory remittance to concerned bodies as provided for in the payroll – NHIF, NSIF, NSSF, Consultants withholding tax remissions and Annual returns.  This needs to be done within the deadlines given.
• Be responsible for the posting of the monthly finance pouch to UK, to include all necessary documents, as outlined by line manager.

Other tasks:

• Follow any procedures and guidelines as laid out by RedR UK and provide comments on where it can be more effective for the programme.
• Work in close collaboration with other staff members, and provide back up support where necessary.
• Liaise and communicate through line management with the UK.
• Develop an understanding of RedR courses and an ability to communicate and market the courses to local and international NGOs.
• Any other duties specified by the Finance and Administration Manger or Country Director as appropriate for the role.

Person Specification

• Kenyan national
• BSc  in Business Finance, Finance or other related fields preferred
• CPA qualified preferred section 4.
• Proven experience in financial accounting of not less than 3 years
• Excellent computer literacy in Excel and Word
• Strong financial management experience with admin experience a strong advantage
• Experience in financial reporting on ECHO, DFID, OFDA, USAID grants
• Experience in preparing, reporting against and reforecasting budgets
• Experience in QuickBooks
• Strong commitment to humanitarian work, preferably with more than 2 years’ experience of working with an NGO
• Good interpersonal and team working skills, within a multicultural setting
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Good spoken and  written English
• Proactive approach to work and able to work with limited supervision at various points
• Flexibility and a can-do approach to tasks and the ability to adapt to a changing and challenging environment.
• Familiarity with and commitment to RedR’s vision and mission, and willingness to promote this in the field.

To Apply

Please submit your Updated C.V. and cover letter indicating the position on the subject line to HR.kenya@redr.org.uk before close of business on13th June 2014.

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