Business Consultants

Are you an energetic accountant with hands on experience using Microsoft Dynamics solutions?

Do you have any project implementation experience or exposure in a manufacturing environment?

If so, then this is definitely the job for you!

Our client is an information systems consultancy company headquartered in Nairobi with operations that span across the African continent.

They provide business solutions and consultancy services in the areas of financial & accounting systems, business process automation and mobile solutions.

The Position

Our client is currently seeking two Business Consultants to meet its customer needs and drive further growth in the region.

Key responsibilities of a Business Consultant include:

• Conducting customer needs assessment using defined approaches
• Drafting solution proposals for review by the Project Manager
• Project scoping at the proposal stage
• Implementing Microsoft Dynamics Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) including software set up and user training
• Project Reporting to the client and Project Manager
• Post implementation support

The ideal candidate should:

• Hold a University Degree in a business related field
• Be a qualified Accountant with either CPA, ACCA or CIMA
• Have at least 2 years work experience
• Have hands on experience in using, implementing or supporting Microsoft Dynamics or middle level financial management software application
• Have knowledge and experience in manufacturing processes as added advantage

If you are qualified and up to the challenge, please send your resume and day time contact to careers@altimaafrica.com clearly stating the job position in the subject and your current remuneration in your application.

Deadline for application is 3rd February 2011.

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YEP Hair Dressing and Beauty Teacher

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Somalia/Kenya is a two country Program with four field offices in Dadaab (Kenya), Hargeisa (Somaliland), Bossaso (Puntland) and Mogadishu (South Central).

NRC has been present in Somaliland since early 2004 and expanded to Puntland in 2006, Mogadishu and Dadaab in 2007.

In a short time NRC established Education, Shelter/Sanitation, Distribution and Camp Management projects for IDPs, refugees and local population in Somalia and Kenya.

NRC has a coordination office in Nairobi, Kenya that was established in 2006.

NRC is seeking for a qualified candidate to fill the following Vacant position:

Position Vacant: YEP Hair Dressing and Beauty Teacher
Reporting to: Center Leader

Duty Station: Dadaab
Duration of Contract: February 2011 to 31st December 2011 (with possible extension)

NRC is seeking for a qualified candidates to fill the position of YEP Hair Dressing and Beauty Teacher for its Youth Education Pack(YEP), in Hagadera YEP centers - Dadaab.

The Youth Education Pack is a program of the Norwegian Refugee Council with support from UNHCR, and other agencies and institutions in education.

The main objective is to bridge the gap in education for the youths with limited opportunities in the formal school system. Hence the need for an alternative education system that aims at making the youths functionally literate and self-reliant.

Main Responsibilities:

• Adhere to the Principles of Teaching and Learning within the YEP Concept.
• Promote an environment of dynamic, active and genuine learning.
• Employ a variety of effective teaching strategies to successfully implement the curriculum.
• Give adequate time to lesson planning and organization.
• Be aware of course requirements and their directions as well as dynamics.
• Reflect on the effectiveness of their teaching.
• Make accurate tools and keep records of student’ attendance, progress and assessment.
• Assist and advice the students on cooperatives formation and basic entrepreneurial skills and costing.
• Monitor and support each student and inform students of their progress both within YEP and in the Cooperatives.
• Maintain good communications with parents concerning the progress of their children.
• Submit lesson plans and records to Center Leaders, as required.
• Write formal monthly reports that conform to YEP guidelines
• Any other duties that may be given by your supervisor.

Required skills and qualifications:

• A diploma or higher certificate in Computer; knowledge about adult education; additional qualifications for other levels of education preferred;
• Experienced and devoted teacher/instructor.
• Technically/professionally qualified vocational skills background from a reputable training institution is a must.
• Excellent communication skills, flexible, readily adaptable to new educational methods and approaches.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English.
• Availability on full-time basis.
• Knowledge and experience of special needs education and practice a plus factor.
• Terms and conditions of service as per NRC regulations and Policy.

Desired skills

• Knowledge of the political situation in Somalia and Kenya
• Flexibility, reliability and a team spirit
• Ability to work long hours and in challenging situations

The position will be based in Dadaab, Kenya:

Please indicate the title of the position as the subject for email applications

Deadline for Applications: 4th February 2011

Applications should be submitted to:
Norwegian Refugee Council,
P O Box 21211-00100 Nairobi,
Kenya

Email Address: recruitment_nb@som.nrc.no
Or
Norwegian Refugee Council,
Dadaab Field Office,
P.O Box 05, Dadaab

Only the short listed candidates will be contacted.

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YEP Secretarial Teacher

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Somalia/Kenya is a two country Program with four field offices in Dadaab (Kenya), Hargeisa (Somaliland), Bossaso (Puntland) and Mogadishu (South Central).

NRC has been present in Somaliland since early 2004 and expanded to Puntland in 2006, Mogadishu and Dadaab in 2007.

In a short time NRC established Education, Shelter/Sanitation, Distribution and Camp Management projects for IDPs, refugees and local population in Somalia and Kenya.

NRC has a coordination office in Nairobi, Kenya that was established in 2006.

NRC is seeking for a qualified candidate to fill the following Vacant positions

Position Vacant: YEP Secretarial Teacher
Reporting to: Center Leader

Duty Station: Dadaab
Duration of Contract: February 2011 to 31st December 2011 (with possible extension)

NRC is seeking for a qualified candidates to fill the position of YEP Secretarial Teacher for its Youth Education Pack(YEP), in Hagadera YEP centers - Dadaab.

The Youth Education Pack is a program of the Norwegian Refugee Council with support from UNHCR, and other agencies and institutions in education.

The main objective is to bridge the gap in education for the youths with limited opportunities in the formal school system. Hence the need for an alternative education system that aims at making the youths functionally literate and self-reliant.

Main Responsibilities:

• Adhere to the Principles of Teaching and Learning within the YEP Concept.
• Promote an environment of dynamic, active and genuine learning.
• Employ a variety of effective teaching strategies to successfully implement the curriculum.
• Give adequate time to lesson planning and organization.
• Be aware of course requirements and their directions as well as dynamics.
• Reflect on the effectiveness of their teaching.
• Make accurate tools and keep records of student’ attendance, progress and assessment.
• Assist and advice the students on cooperatives formation and basic entrepreneurial skills and costing.
• Monitor and support each student and inform students of their progress both within YEP and in the Cooperatives.
• Maintain good communications with parents concerning the progress of their children.
• Submit lesson plans and records to Center Leaders, as required.
• Write formal monthly reports that conform to YEP guidelines
• Any other duties that may be given by your supervisor.

Required skills and qualifications:

• A diploma or higher certificate in Computer ; knowledge about adult education; additional qualifications for other levels of education preferred;
• Experienced and devoted teacher/instructor.
• Technically/professionally qualified vocational skills background from a reputable training institution is a must.
• Excellent communication skills, flexible, readily adaptable to new educational methods and approaches.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English.
• Availability on full-time basis.
• Knowledge and experience of special needs education and practice a plus factor.
• Terms and conditions of service as per NRC regulations and Policy.

Desired skills

• Knowledge of the political situation in Somalia and Kenya
• Flexibility, reliability and a team spirit
• Ability to work long hours and in challenging situations

The position will be based in Dadaab, Kenya:

Deadline for Applications: 4th February 2011

Applications should be submitted to:
Norwegian Refugee Council,
P O Box 21211-00100 Nairobi,
Kenya

Email Address: recruitment_nb@som.nrc.no
Or
Norwegian Refugee Council,
Dadaab Field Office,
P.O Box 05, Dadaab

Only the short listed candidates will be contacted.

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YEP Education Supervisor

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Somalia/Kenya is a two country Program with four field offices in Dadaab (Kenya), Hargeisa (Somaliland), Bossaso (Puntland) and Mogadishu (South Central).

NRC has been present in Somaliland since early 2004 and expanded to Puntland in 2006, Mogadishu and Dadaab in 2007.

In a short time NRC established Education, Shelter/Sanitation, Distribution and Camp Management projects for IDPs, refugees and local population in Somalia and Kenya.

NRC has a coordination office in Nairobi, Kenya that was established in 2006.

NRC is seeking for a qualified candidates to fill the following Vacant position:

Position Vacant: YEP Education Supervisor
Reporting to: Education Project Manager
Duty Station: Dadaab

Duration of Contract: February 2011 to 31st December 2011 (with possible
extension)

NRC is seeking for a qualified candidates to fill the position of Education Supervisor for its Youth Education Pack(YEP), in Hagadera YEP centers - Dadaab. The Youth Education Pack is a program of the Norwegian Refugee Council with support from UNHCR, and other agencies and institutions in education.

The main objective is to bridge the gap in education for the youths with limited opportunities in the formal school system. Hence the need for an alternative education system that aims at making the youths functionally literate and self-reliant.

Main Responsibilities:

• Support the development, implementation and monitoring of the Youth pack centres
• Supervise advice and assist in the design and development of a comprehensive training guide/manual for YEP teachers (both vocational and academic) and Centre staff.
• Supervise advice and assist in the design and development of a comprehensive training guide/manual for YEP teachers (both vocational and academic) and Centre staff.
• Work with the YEP Project Manager PM in identifying and recruiting academic teachers /instructors for skills training.
• Supervision and give support to centre leaders and YEP teachers and instructors in the process of implementing their roles and responsibilities. .
• Training and monitoring the teachers in the YEP Methodology (modules)
• Organize in-service training for YEP Teachers and instructors
• Help in the design of a comprehensive curriculum for the Youth Education Pact training.
• Develop training programs and teaching materials with particular emphasis on participatory methodology together with the YEP PM and NRC partners
• Participate in the Identification, recruitment and registration of learners in project area.
• Develop and collect further training/instruction materials for the learners and teachers.
• Handle financial transactions connected to the project
• Work with YEP Project Manager in preparation of proposals and budgets to donors
• Provide required project and progress reports, both narrative and financial, to YEP PC PM and donors, including a comprehensive report to the YEP PC PM by end of every month
• Liaison with relevant authorities and communities at field level
• Ensure that learners are prepared for post course period right from Centre
• Receive, analyze and request for tools and materials for yep training
• Coordination with World Food Program on food collection and reporting for the Centres
• To provide advice and work closely with the field team members on Protection as part of the NRC programme activities
• Prepare and submit timely semi-annual, monthly and weekly work plans.
• Collect and compile bi-weekly and monthly reports from Centre Leaders

Required skills and qualifications:

• Relevant university degree in Education from a recognized University Or Higher Diploma in Technical Education from a recognized polytechnic or university
• At least 3 years experience of teaching technical or supervising the teaching of technical skills in a recognized and reputable technical institute.
• Experience in training and capacity building of teachers, Training of Trainers
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication
• Fluency in the English, both oral and written
• Goal oriented and has the ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.

Desired skills

• Knowledge of the political situation in Somalia and Kenya
• Experience in designing and leading education teams, teachers, centre leaders and support staff

The position will be based in Dadaab, Kenya

Applications should be submitted to:
Norwegian Refugee Council,
P O Box 21211-00100 Nairobi,
Kenya

Email Address: recruitment_nb@som.nrc.no
Or
Norwegian Refugee Council,
Dadaab Field Office,
P.O Box 05, Dadaab

Only the short listed candidates will be contacted.

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