The Board of Directors of Consolidated Bank of Kenya Limited wishes to recruit a Chief Executive Officer.
 
The Chief Executive Officer should be a high caliber, results oriented and self driven professional who will be expected to spearhead growth and diversification strategies to accelerate profits and shareholder value.

Job Profile
  • Implementing the Board’s policy decisions in a result oriented and timely manner to achieve the Bank’s vision, mission, goals and objectives through agreed performance targets.
  • Implement the Bank’s strategic plan with reviews to realign the plan to contemporary changing situations.
  • Ensure first class customer service driven through people, ICT and continuous service research and innovation.
  • Ensure continuous product innovation and diversification covering a diverse customer range including individuals, SMEs and corporate clients.
  • Continuously monitoring economic, business regulatory and other related trends to determine their potential impact on plans and operations of the Bank and initiating the necessary logistical steps.
  • Forge strategic alliances with key stakeholders designed to market mutually beneficial and profitable products and services.
  • Judicious cost management and cost containment without hampering growth.
  • Prudent investment and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Staff motivation and development to ensure retention of highly motivated and committed human capital.
Person Profile
  • Masters degree and any other relevant qualifications.
  • Senior business leadership training will be an added advantage.
  • Possess a minimum of 10 years senior management experience, the last 5 of which should be in banking and or financial institutions.
  • Should have extensive industry knowledge of the financial sector, excellent interpersonal and leadership skills with highly demonstrable competencies in building shared vision, championing customer focus and managing people in a multi-cultural environment.
  • Must satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on leadership and integrity.(Certificate of good conduct, HELB, KRA, EACC and CRB)
  • Should possess good knowledge of ethics, governance and operations of boards.
  • Should be a member of a relevant professional body.
The position offers a competitive remuneration package.
 
Applications
 
Interested candidates should send their applications, curriculum vitae, accompanying copies of certificates and testimonials to the following address:

The Chairman
Consolidated Bank of Kenya Limited
Consolidated Bank Building
23 Koinange Street
P.O. Box 51133- 00200-City Square, Nairobi

Kindly quote the reference No. CBKL/EXEC/001/2014 on the envelope.

If delivery is by hand or courier, the addressed application should be delivered to the Consolidated Bank Head Office reception located on 6th Floor of Consolidated Bank Building 23 Koinange Street.

Applications should include email addresses, telephone number(s), names and addresses of three referees together with details of current or past remuneration.

Applications should reach us on or before 22nd September, 2014.


Jhpiego is the lead implementing partner for the USAID’s five year Maternal and Child Survival Project (MCSP), which aims to scale up evidence-based, high impact reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health (RMNCH) interventions with increased equity to end preventable maternal and child deaths. 

These interventions will be scaled up in select counties with poor maternal, newborn and child health indicators with a strong emphasis on program learning and accountability to strengthen RMNCH outcomes across the continuum of care from the household, through the community to the health facility level.

We are currently looking for a senior experienced individual with excellent technical skills who is a team player, dedicated, hard-working, highly motivated and able to work in a high pressure environment requiring multi-tasking with minimum supervision.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Research Advisor
 
Reporting to the Technical Director MCSP, the Monitoring, Evaluation and Research (MER) Advisor will lead the MER function of the project specifically, in the development of the M&E framework, monitoring of project implementation, reporting of the key project indicators, and take the lead in promoting and spearheading all research activities of the project. 

This position is based in Nairobi; however, there will be frequent travel to target counties.

Responsibilities
  • Provide technical oversight and guidance in all aspects of the project monitoring, evaluation and research
  • Contribute to strategic planning, implementation and monitoring of the MER activities of the project
  • Develop tools and strategies to improve evidence based programming
  • Contribute in the preparation and implementation of project’s work plans and technical quarterly and annual reports to the project and its funding agencies
  • Compile and analyse data for performance monitoring and evaluation to allow the project team to have a good overview of project performance.
  • Coordinate with project and other partner staff in the implementing districts to create, test, and refine relevant M&E frameworks for effective collection, storage and use of service provision data
  • Work with program officers in producing and maintaining up-to-date project management and monitoring tables
  • Assist in gathering technical updates on program planning, monitoring, evaluation and research
  • Develop and maintain a system for archiving M&E guidelines, tools, data files, analysis files, reports and presentations for each major activity undertaken
  • Facilitate on-the-job MER training for capacity development, especially in the area of use of data for decision making.
Qualifications
  • A Masters degree in M&E, statistics, epidemiology, or public health related field
  • Five years of work experience working in public health projects.
  • Extensive experience in monitoring and evaluation and health information management system
  • Excellent analytical, oral and report- writing skills
  • Computer literacy, particularly in the use of SPSS and MS Word, PowerPoint ,Excel and Access
  • Individuals with the following experience will have an added advantage:-
  • Working in reproductive, maternal and child health field
  • Working in research field
  • Working with MOH systems, and personnel
  • Working in USAID-funded projects
Interested applicants should send a CV with three referees and detailed cover letter to  HR.Kenya@jhpiego.org not later than 19th September 2014. 

Please indicate how your education and experience qualifies you for the position.

Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer

Vacancy: Administrative Officer - Research
 
About our organization: The World Agroforestry Centre (also known as the International Centre for Research in Agroforestry or ICRAF) is an independent research institution which generates science-based knowledge about the complex role trees play in agricultural landscapes and rural
livelihoods. 

As part of the Centre’s work to bring tree-based solutions to bear on poverty and environmental problems, researchers – working in close collaboration with partners – are developing new technologies, tools and policy recommendations for increased food security and ecosystem health.

The Centre’s headquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya, and research is conducted in more than 30 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. 

We are supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and receive funding from over 50 different donors.
About the position: Responsible for delivering consistently high-quality administration for research programme activities.
 
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
 
General Administration
  • Support and coordinate major scientific events promoting ICRAF’s research agenda.
  • Support Deputy Director General- Research (DDG-R) in the management of Research Division through management of calendar, meeting support, management of ODDGR budget etc.
  • Use business administration principles and processes to ensure smooth running of business workflows.
  • Schedule and manage donor visits to the DDG-R.
  • In consultation with the Partnerships Directorate, prepare and manage contracts with partner institutions.
  • In consultation with HRU, prepare contracts of employment for both regular and other staff in the research division.
  • Oversee office operations to ensure a smooth workflow.
  • Liaise with the operations units of ICRAF for various support services as required.
  • Supports operations by planning, organizing, and implementing administrative systems.
Programme Administration
  • Oversee and manage the capital assets of the ODDGR.
  • Coordinate weekly and monthly research related meetings .
  • Organise Science Domain (SD)/Regions consultative meetings as required.
  • Archive records and documents pertinent to the work of the research division.
  • Ensure that information disseminated is complete, accurate, on time and logical.
Workshops and Travel
  • Provide a leadership role in organizing logistics for workshops, meetings, and events and taking minutes of meetings.
  • Handle travel bookings, requests and expense claims for ODDGR staff in liaison with the ICRAF Travel Office and Finance Unit.
  • Make payments and account for workshop expenses.
  • Book meeting facilities.
Requirements:
  • A minimum of degree in Business Administration with post graduate qualification in Project Management. A Master’s degree in relevant field will be an added advantage.
  • At least 5 years work experience in a busy office planning and managing programmes, reporting and overseeing the administration function.
  • Excellent organizational skills with demonstrated ability to execute tasks on time.
  • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders both internally and externally.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, facilitation and presentation skills.
  • Good computer skills with proficiency in MS office applications.
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
  • A professional and flexible approach to work, with the ability to prioritize.
  • Tactful, discrete and confidential, persuasive, sound and timely judgement.
  • Sensitive to the delivery of strong customer service.
  • Adherence to high quality of work with attention to detail.
  • Ability to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize team performance.
  • In-depth understanding of policies, practices, processes and standards for provision of advice and guidance on their impact on research program activities.
  • Demonstrated knowledge in the budgeting process and monitoring.
Terms of offer: We offer a collegial, diverse and gender-sensitive working environment, and we strongly encourage applications from qualified women. 

This position is remunerated on National terms. 

The appointment will be for an initial period of three (3) years, subject to a six (6) months’ probation period. 

The position will be based in ICRAF Headquarters in Nairobi.

How to apply
 
Applications will be considered until 24th September 2014. 

Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted. 

To learn more about our organization, please visit our website: www.worldagroforestry.org
Oshwal Academy Mombasa is a private school owned and managed by the Oshwal Education and Relief Board.
 
The school sits on a 14 acre campus with an elaborate network of physical, transport and IT infrastructure. 

The student population comprises children from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds and has a reputation for academic excellence besides offering a broad range of co-curricular activities.

For effective and efficient operations within its Business and Administrative department, the Academy is looking for a School Business Manager ready to work in this dynamic institution.
 
Key Responsibilities:

  • To provide strategic leadership on Management of the school’s (non-teaching and support staff), human resources and financial resources.
  • To direct, plan, implement policies, objectives, activities as well as provide strategic administrative and financial plans of the institution for sustainability.
  • To prepare and present reports concerning activities, expenses, budgets, statutory and regulatory requirement to the Board to facilitate decision making.
  • To manage the maintenance of the school’s infrastructure, various facilities and resources.
  • To direct business development activities for business growth.
  • To ensure sound fiscal management for sustainability.
  • To Mobilize and ensure proper utilization of institutional resources for business continuity.
  • To initiate, develop and maintain contacts with other organizations and stakeholders for mutually beneficial relationships.
  • Responsible for all procurement process
  • To ensure proper care and development of the institution’s culture, reputation and image to optimize on business opportunities.
  • Proactively develop and support learning environment by striving to maintain highest levels of academic achievements.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or other related field.
  • Master’s degree in Business Administration or professional accounting qualifications will be an added advantage.
  • At least 5 years’ experience in senior management in a busy education institution (e.g. Private school, tertiary colleges or universities) and / or other corporate companies.
  • Skills in leadership, resource mobilization, analytical, communication, computer literacy, team player and people management.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
If you meet our essential criteria and are looking for a role in a dynamic team where you can make a real difference, please submit your application to HR Manager Oshwal Academy

eMail: hrmanager@oerb.org

The application closing date is 17th September 2014. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Safaricom Limited is the leading mobile telecommunications company in Kenya. 

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Customer Care Division. 

Reporting Manager

Ref: 
CM.RM_SEP_2014

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Business Planning and Work Force, the job holder will be responsible for supporting all analytic efforts of the division’s demands for report development, quality assurance, and analysis as well as support business process improvement efforts including projects to enhance automation, quality, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure accuracy of all KPIs definition, tracking and  performance analysis against the set KPIs;
  • Designing, implementing and reviewing of all divisional reporting requirements to capture all call centre performance metrics to support decision making;
  • Support and train individuals generating/preparing the reports;
  • Ensure 100% data accuracy and integrity across call center reporting & data analysis systems and Platforms;
  • Link to IT & other source departments on system issues relating to reporting;
  • Ensure there is a recovery plan on data relating to Call Centre;
  • Design reports to accommodate new user requirements;
  • Recommend changes and improvement on existing reports to support decision making;
  • Provide guidance to Call Centre Management on Call Centre improvement areas based on analytics;
  • CM data integration – Ensure all CM data sources and platforms are consolidated into a data warehouse to ease data mining and enhance data analytics;
  • In -depth analytics of CM metrics against critical business measures to highlight to management on possible opportunities;
  • CM metrics analysis against call centre global bench marks;
  • Managing the Call center information system through defining data entry & extraction points;
  • Defining system access matrixes as per security and IT Policies;
  • Driving engagements with internal and external customers to analyze large quantities of data and developing reporting templates and models, as well as performing data validation and ad hoc queries;
  • Driving statistical analysis, data mining, extensive visualization and graphing, and development of new methods of reporting;
  • Defining and implementing reporting requirements to monitor Customer Care Budget requirements;
  • Preparation of Division’s board pack;
  • Defining inputs for Business Case Justification;
  • Overseeing the performance of staff in the team to perform with clear objectives and career development plans which are regularly reviewed;
Role Requirements
  • Honors Degree from a recognized university, preferably in Mathematics (operations research), business studies, finance, accounting, or Economics. An advanced degree highly preferable;
  • 6 Years of experience in a similar role within a business environment responsible for resource optimization and  analysis;
  • Experience in building reports and business intelligence tools e.g. business objects;
  • Experience in preparing, monitoring and analyzing budgets and forecasts variances in a large company;
  • Experience in a telecommunications company is preferred;
  • Experience in statistical analysis, financial modeling and forecasting;
  • Experience in programming (SQL) to interrogate datasets will be an added advantage;
  • Good experience in MS office tools particularly advanced Excel with strong IT capability;
  • Good planning skills with ability to meet strict deadlines;
  • Ability to understand and work with multiple business data models and interpret data based on business operational functions;
  • Highly innovative with a strong willingness to propose new and effective ways of running the business;
  • Detail oriented and able to ensure the highest level of accuracy in financial analysis and feedback;
  • Strong System savvy and willing to try new ideas and problem solving approaches.
  • Strong analytical skills and with a strong capability to develop and analyze complex data sets and understand their significance to the division;
If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, please send your resume with your cell phone contact indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title and job reference to the address below by Friday 12th September 2014.

The Head of Talent and Resourcing,
Safaricom Limited
Nairobi 

via eMail to hr@safaricom.co.ke
Action Contre la Faim (ACF-France) has been conducting humanitarian programs in Somalia from May 1992. 

Currently, ACF is conducting its humanitarian activities in Somalia focused on severe and moderate malnutrition, medical programs, food security and water & sanitation programs via program bases in Mogadishu (since 1995), El Berde (since 2012), Eyl (since 2014) and Hudur (since 2014). 

ACF Somalia is currently for suitable candidate to fill the position ofHuman Resources Head of Department based in Nairobi with frequent travels to Somalia.

The objective of the position is to define Human Resources policy for the mission and coordinate its implementation and deployment throughout all missions in order to provide optimum support to programs.

The Human Resources Coordinator will be responsible for:

 
Mission 1 : Contribute to defining mission strategy
  • develop a Human Resources strategy for the mission
  • avail Human Resources data to other departments to facilitate the establishment of the country strategy
  • produce high quality and timely Human Resources contributions to "proposals" and reports for funding bodies
Mission 2 : Supervising the staff administration and payroll
  • defining and putting in place administrative and payroll procedures which conform to social legislation and with ACF and its funding bodies’ guidelines
  • ensuring the quality of the tools used in staff administration and payroll, and the reliability and transparency of the data
  • ensure conformity with the contractual obligations of ACF vis-à-vis its employees
Mission 3 : Provide for the recruitment and training of all employees and promote career development
  • putting in place fair and transparent procedures for recruitment, access to training, promotion and internal mobility, in accordance with legal requirements and ACF guidelines
  • using all necessary means in the search for appropriate candidates for vacant posts
  • providing employees with the means to acquire the skills necessary for the proper exercise of their functions
  • ensuring that all employees have access to a formal annual appraisal meeting, that such meetings are of high quality and that they take place on the planned date
Mission 4 : Ensure a coherent organisation of work and establish a policy of compensation and benefits
  • ensuring that organisational charts are coherent and conform to ACF classification grid
  • ensuring that remuneration systems are fair and consistent with the cost of living for local employees
  • ensuring that all local employees are covered by health care
Mission 5 : Implement collective rules and communicate internally
  • implementing ACF regulations (internal regulations and convention on social benefits) adapted to the local context of the mission and local legislation
  • consulting and informing local employees through the medium of staff representatives, in conformity with the relevant social legislation
  • providing accurate information to all employees regarding the ACF charter and its organisational regulations (internal regulations and convention on social benefits)
  • stimulating internal communications on both general and Human Resources issues
  • anticipating risks associated with national Human Resources
Mission 6 : Promote and ensure collaboration and coordination in Human Resources with the mission’s partners
  • participating in the process of selecting partners and validating the Human Resources risk analysis provided by the bases
  • defining with partners the modes of Human Resources management in the framework of joint projects
  • validating the Human Resources aspects of partnership conventions and agreements
  • taking full advantage at mission level of all innovative Human Resources practices in the framework of partnerships
Mission 7 : Prevent and manage cases of fraud and corruption
  • identifying the risks of fraud and corruption in his/her field of competence and putting in place preventative and monitoring mechanisms
  • making his/her team aware of the risks of fraud and corruption
  • alerting the Country Director to cases of fraud and corruption and undertaking corrective action
  • putting in place and monitoring recommendations arising from the day-to-day control and audit
Mission 8 : Manage the Human Resources team and the home staff
  • day-to-day management of the team (guidance, follow-up, motivation…)
  • evaluating the performance and developing the skills of his/her team members
  • management of the teams for which s/he is support/technical Manager
Requirements:
 
Essential
  • Diploma in Human Resource Management
  • 5 years of experience in humanitarian human resource management, out of which at least 3 years in a senior management / coordination role
  • Excellent English and Somali language skills (oral, written)
  • Excellent Team manager and strong team worker with outstanding motivation/training skills.
  • Very organized and structured
  • Diplomatic with excellent influencing, mediation and negotiation skills
  • Excellent communication skills & networking skills
  • Good reporting skills
  • Readiness for frequent travel to Somalia
  • Coping with high workload, irregular working hours and sometimes challenging working environments. 
  • Able to set own deadlines and meet them consistently. 
  • Able to work autonomously and arrive at decisions and conclusions with minimal guidance
  • Knowledge and adherence to Humanitarian Code of Conduct
  • Member of IHRM
Desirable
  • ACF experience
  • Masters in Human Resource Management
  • Actively involved in human resource network in Kenya and Somalia
  • Knowledge and experience of the humanitarian environment in Somalia
How to Apply
 
If you meet the requirements of the above position, please send a cover letter and resume with 3 professional references to recruitments@so.missions-acf.org not later than 23rd September, 2014, clearly mentioning the position you are applying for.

This position is open to Kenyan Nationals.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews

Women candidates are encouraged to apply.
Jumia is the #1 leader of E-commerce in Africa.
 
Our company is part of Rocket Internet, a global and leading incubator of start ups specialized in e-commerce. We have already built in France successful companies like Groupon, Zalando, Wimdu, EDarling, Glossybox… 

We are present in more than 20 countries in Europe, Middle East, Asia and Latin America and this accumulated experience has allowed us to develop a strong platform, which can support new ventures with both advice and capital on a truly global basis. Jumia is expanding its activities in Kenya. 

To support our development we are currently looking for outstanding candidates interested in entrepreneurship and e-commerce to join us. This is a perfect opportunity to participate to an entrepreneurial adventure that will lead to the future stars of the web universe. 

If you want to become an entrepreneur in e-commerce businesses and be part of the fastest growing company in the world, join us! 

Job Description: News Letter Associate 
 
Your tasks will be to take responsibility and drive all activities related to Newsletters and will include:
  • Design and manage transactional templates
  • Design and Manage Newsletter Email templates
  • Coordinate with graphics manager for newsletter banners
  • Creating and managing email related voucher codes
  • Coordinating with the Commercial Planner to create the email marketing channel calendar
  • Analyzing reports on CRM sales
  • Manage and dispatch the customer satisfaction survey on a weekly basis.
Skill Set Required
  • IT Related degree / Software Engineering.
  • Strong analytical skills and very good knowledge of Excel.
  • Graphic sense, skills (Photoshop) would be a plus.
  • Programming knowledge PHP, HTML, CSS, or JAVA
Our Offer
  • A unique education in launching and scaling new internet concepts
  • Become part of a highly professional and dynamic team working around the world
  • An attractive salary package
  • An unparalleled personal and professional growth as our longer-term objective is to train the next generation of leaders for our future internet ventures
Join the journey!

Please apply using this link:https://www.smartrecruiters.com/jumiakenya

Vacancy: Field Social Performance Manager
 
Do you have what it takes?
 
Tullow is looking for you. 
 
Tullow Oil is Africa’s leading independent oil and gas exploration and production company. 

The Group has interests in over 140 exploration and production licences across 21 countries focusing on four core regions: Africa, Europe, South Asia and South America. 

We have a total global workforce of over 2,000 people, with approximately 50% of these working in our African operations. 


Our shares are listed on the London, Irish and Ghana Stock Exchanges and the Group is a constituent of the FTSE 100 index.  

Working for Tullow Oil in Kenya, you will be given the freedom and responsibility to make a difference. 

We provide the opportunities to build a solid future within our rapidly expanding portfolio and provide competitive rewards as part of our people strategy. 

Our high level of employee engagement is also one of our key success factors that we want to continue building on.

Tullow Oil is seeking talented, motivated, skilled individual to fill the following position:
 
Field Social Performance Manager
 
Reports to: Social Performance Manager
 
Job Purpose: 
  • Responsible for the effective delivery of social performance activities to support ongoing operational requirements
  • Play a key role in  community and stakeholder grievance resolution
  • Ensure field based social performance activities which support day-to-day operations are integrated and managed in an efficient and timely manner
  • Work cross functionally with the Operations, Asset Protection, Environment Health and Safety and Human Resource departments to support early integrated planning and execution of site based activities in adherence to Kenya Social Performance guidelines
Responsibilities:
  • Coordinate and collaborate with field-based functional teams and coordinate Field–level Above-Ground Risk Group Meetings
  • Work with Social Performance Administrator/Coordinator to ensure appropriate field level management systems for Social Performance
  • Ensure field-based Social Performance Staff have adequate resources and coordinate their utilisation
  • Maintain good relations with key stakeholders as required
  • Operational management of agreed stakeholder engagement plans and stakeholder support for operational activities
  • Operational management of staff dedicated to water resources management unit and oversee development of grievance redress mechanisms
  • Operational management and support of land access and resettlement activities and staff
  • Operational management of Social Impact, Social Investment activities and staff
Requirements
  • Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a project management, community relations, social performance, logistics or an operational role.
  • Strong track record in building successful relationships and securing alignment between multiple stakeholders
  • Experience in relationship management, negotiations, and conflict resolution.
  • Solid understanding of international best practice/standards in social performance. 
  • Demonstrated understanding and appreciation of Social Performance, Asset Protection and Environment Health and Safety (EHS) issues affecting oil operations
  • Ability to translate complex information into strong, easily delivered messages
  • Understanding of the UN Global Compact, Voluntary Principles, Extractive Industry and Transparency Initiative (EITI), Equator Principles and other international standards
  • Build and maintain a network of local stakeholders and informed parties. 
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
  • Ability to manage conflict situations including conflict resolution and analysis. 
  • Awareness and sensitivity to diverse cultures / ethnic environments.
How to Apply:

Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees to:

Adept Systems
Management Consultants
eMail: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke 

Closing date:  Wednesday 17th September 2014

Applicants from Turkana County are encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Vacancy: Government and Public Affairs Coordinator

Do you have what it takes?
 
Tullow is looking for you. 
 
Tullow Oil is Africa’s leading independent oil and gas exploration and production company. 

The Group has interests in over 140 exploration and production licences across 21 countries focusing on four core regions: Africa, Europe, South Asia and South America. 

We have a total global workforce of over 2,000 people, with approximately 50% of these working in our African operations. 

Our shares are listed on the London, Irish and Ghana Stock Exchanges and the Group is a constituent of the FTSE 100 index.  

Working for Tullow Oil in Kenya, you will be given the freedom and responsibility to make a difference. 

We provide the opportunities to build a solid future within our rapidly expanding portfolio and provide competitive rewards as part of our people strategy. 

Our high level of employee engagement is also one of our key success factors that we want to continue building on.

Tullow Oil is seeking talented, motivated, skilled individual to fill the following position:
 
Government and Public Affairs Coordinator
 
Reports to: Business Unit Manager
 
Job Purpose: 
  • Lead the Government & Public Affairs function in identifying and managing political, regulatory and policy risks associated with Tullow’s business
  • Lead efforts to mitigate political, regulatory and policy risks to ensure achievement of  Tullow’s business goals
  • Facilitate regular formal engagement between Turkana-based stakeholders and Tullow Kenya
Responsibilities:
  • Build relationships with Tullow Kenya’s Turkana County government stakeholder audience, including government ministries, departments, and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO’s) in support of Tullow Kenya operations
  • Organises & attends events to engage with senior level non-governmental stakeholders on priority issues as identified through the Tullow Kenya risk register  
  • Works with the Government Affairs Manager and Nairobi based departmental staff to understand how emerging Turkana issues, trends, and stakeholder risks may affect Tullow Kenya’s business
  • Assist in maintaining the Tullow Kenya public affairs risk register, ensuring that it captures all key Turkana stakeholder related risks
  • Maintains the Tullow’s Turkana Stakeholder Register to enable rapid identification of stakeholder groups by issue or entity
  • Builds and maintains strong relationships with all Business Units, Government & Public Affairs staff and other departments
  • Collaborates with the Communications team and other functions to develop information & communication tools to support external communications
  • Represent Tullow Kenya in engagement with Turkana County Government and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) engagements
Requirements
  • 10-15 years experience of working in senior external-facing government relations/public affairs roles on behalf of a global corporate entity
  • Experience working with government both pre- and post-devolution
  • Upstream oil & gas industry experience
  • Proven ability to plan and implement stakeholder engagement programmes, including project management experience
  • Detailed understanding of how to build and maintain stakeholder relationships in a challenging business environment
  • Understanding of devolution process and evolving role of county government
  • Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, including an ability to advise upwards to inform strategic decision-making,
  • Knowledge of stakeholder mapping and issues management
  • Production of engagement tools for stakeholders including publications, presentations and other materials
  • Ability to plan, prioritise and deliver to tight timescales and to prioritize effectively
How to Apply:
 
Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees to:

Adept Systems
Management Consultants
eMail: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke

Closing date: Wednesday 17th September 2014 
 
Applicants from Turkana County are encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Vacancies in Hospitality Industry
 
Position: Croupier Trainees
 
Location: Malindi 

Work Type: Full time
 
Desired Qualifications
  • Minimum C Plain in KCSE and C Plain in Mathematics
  • Diploma or degree and above added advantage.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Good Interpersonal skills
  • MUST be between 18 to 26 years.
Please apply enclosing your CV and Credentials, Day telephone contacts and send to before 15th September 2014 to this email address: kgeoffrey32@gmail.com 

or

DNA 1717
P.O Box 49010
Nairobi.


IBTCI seeks M&E Verifications Assistants to play a central role in the day-to-day verification activities carried out by the Somalia Program Support Services (SPSS). 

Based in Nairobi with ongoing work inside Somalia, the team will be responsible for all verification-related activities, including research, planning, training, supervision, database management, quality control and final report editing. 

The Verifications Assistants will focus efforts on quality control and report editing under the Monitoring and Verifications Manager.

Requirements:

  • Kenyan citizenship
  • Very strong written English language skills & demonstrated report writing skills and research skills
  • Previous M&E experience, or experience with an international donor on a similar program focusing on M&E
  • Very strong inter-personal skills and ability to work with a close-knit team
  • Strong time management, planning, research, training skills
Highly Desirable:
  • Somali speaking skills
  • Local knowledge of Somalia and/or experience in Somalia
  • Professional journalism, research and/or formal written communication experience
Applications (cover letter with CVs) should be sent via e-mail to mepsrecruiting@ibtci.com. 

Application deadline: September 30, 2014. 

Full job descriptions available upon request.

Only candidates being actively considered for employment will be contacted.

There is an immediate vacancy, so interested individuals are encouraged to apply promptly.
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation with the exclusively humanitarian mission to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with assistance. 

It also endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening International Humanitarian Law and universal humanitarian principles.
 
The ICRC Somalia delegation in Nairobi is seeking for an experienced and motivated person to fill the position of:
 
Secretary
 
Under the supervision of the Assistant (head of Secretariat office), the Secretary provides general and secretarial support to the Management Team (Head of Delegation, two deputy heads of delegation) and contributes to the smooth and efficient flow and sharing of information within the Units in Nairobi and its offices in Somali. 

Act as a focal point for training and support to staff based Somalia offices for the organization and management of information sharing tools.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Supports Management team in organizing priorities of the delegation, act as a facilitator and ease decision making process ensuring a coordinated and consistent work flow;
  • Maintains calendars and schedules for the Management team in coordination with the Assistant, participates to internal meetings and takes minutes of meeting;
  • Organizes external meetings / missions in Somalia and establishes independently priorities and provide adequate follow-up;
  • Develops and maintains active professional network and facilitate relationship with stakeholders in particular those based in Somalia, keeps the contact database up to date;
  • Drafts routine diplomatic correspondence and other communication in English;
  • Translates simple documents in Somali to English and vice versa, when necessary;
  • Compiles and finalizes summaries and regular reports;
  • Prepares specific files for the Management team (internal briefing files, maps, documents for external contacts);
  • Manages, updates and further develops various information and listing on internal databases, in coordination with the Assistant;
  • Trains the secretaries based in Somalia offices with regular visits, on the information management tools and procedures, contributes to the development of their skills;
  • Supervises and supports the staff based in Somalia offices on the information management and record management system, and implements whatever changes are needed to ensure optimal performance;
  • Performs general secretarial duties independently, including distribution of documents, preparation of diplomatic pouch for the Headquarter, filing, organize Somali visas for staff travelling to Somalia, office supply, equipment orders, photocopying and scanning;
  • Replaces the Assistant when absent.
Experience required
  • Diplomas in office management. Any other assistant-relevant training is an asset;
  • Excellent knowledge of secretariat’s work, minimum (3) three years of professional experience in similar position;
  • Proficiency in spoken and written English, Somali and Swahili;
  • Very good knowledge of computer tools, in particular Office 2013 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Lotus Notes;
  • Interest and skills for training of users;
  • Ability to work in an independent and disciplined manner; organizational skills; ability to set priorities and to use initiative;
  • Flexibility and willingness in managing daily tasks;
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with all required confidentiality;
  • Team spirit and the desire to help establish a positive dynamic in the unit.
Starting date: As soon as possible.
 
Interested and qualified persons, with the required experience are invited to submit their application to the Head of Human Resources on the below address, before 19th of September 2014.

(Indicate the position title on the subject line).

Please include; Detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates, current and expected remuneration and contact details of three referees.

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

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

International Committee of the Red Cross, 
Somalia Delegation, Denis Pritt Road, 
P.O Box 73226, Nairobi, 00200, 
Kenya

E-mail: nai_hr@icrc.org
Jhpiego is the lead implementing partner for the USAID’s five year Maternal and Child Survival Project (MCSP), which aims to scale up evidence-based, high impact reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health (RMNCH) interventions with increased equity to end preventable maternal and child deaths. 

These interventions will be scaled up in select counties with poor maternal, newborn and child health indicators with a strong emphasis on program learning and accountability to strengthen RMNCH outcomes across the continuum of care from the household, through the community to the health
facility level.
 
We are currently looking for a senior experienced individual with excellent technical skills who is a team player, dedicated, hard-working, highly motivated and able to work in a high pressure environment requiring multi-tasking with minimum supervision.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Research Advisor
 
Reporting to the Technical Director MCSP, the Monitoring, Evaluation and Research (MER) Advisor will lead the MER function of the project specifically, in the development of the M&E framework, monitoring of project implementation, reporting of the key project indicators, and take the lead in promoting and spearheading all research activities of the project. 

This position is based in Nairobi; however, there will be frequent travel to target counties.

Responsibilities
  • Provide technical oversight and guidance in all aspects of the project monitoring, evaluation and research
  • Contribute to strategic planning, implementation and monitoring of the MER activities of the project
  • Develop tools and strategies to improve evidence based programming
  • Contribute in the preparation and implementation of project’s work plans and technical quarterly and annual reports to the project and its funding agencies
  • Compile and analyse data for performance monitoring and evaluation to allow the project team to have a good overview of project performance.
  • Coordinate with project and other partner staff in the implementing districts to create, test, and refine relevant M&E frameworks for effective collection, storage and use of service provision data
  • Work with program officers in producing and maintaining up-to-date project management and monitoring tables
  • Assist in gathering technical updates on program planning, monitoring, evaluation and research
  • Develop and maintain a system for archiving M&E guidelines, tools, data files, analysis files, reports and presentations for each major activity undertaken
  • Facilitate on-the-job MER training for capacity development, especially in the area of use of data for decision making.
Qualifications
  • A Masters degree in M&E, statistics, epidemiology, or public health related field
  • Five years of work experience working in public health projects.
  • Extensive experience in monitoring and evaluation and health information management system
  • Excellent analytical, oral and report- writing skills
  • Computer literacy, particularly in the use of SPSS and MS Word, PowerPoint ,Excel and Access
  • Individuals with the following experience will have an added advantage:-
  • Working in reproductive, maternal and child health field
  • Working in research field
  • Working with MOH systems, and personnel
  • Working in USAID-funded projects
Interested applicants should send a CV with three referees and detailed cover letter to HR.Kenya@jhpiego.org not later than 19th September 2014.

Please indicate how your education and experience qualifies you for the position.

Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer

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