USIU Dean School of Business Job in Kenya

Job Code: DSB/USIU

Number of Positions Open: 1

Reports To: Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Summary

United States International University (USIU) is a Higher Learning Institution situated on the outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya. USIU is accredited by both the Kenya Government through the Commission for Higher Education (CHE), and by the American Government through the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities - the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

The student population of 4,700 represents over 45 countries. Faculty is predominantly Kenyan with diverse educational experiences.

USIU is seeking to recruit a qualified candidate to fill in the position of Dean, School of Business.

This is a position, reporting Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs. The incumbent of this position is charged with the provision of leadership and vision in academic leadership in the School.

Primary Responsibilities

• Overseeing Faculty recruitment and retention for effective tuition delivery.
• Overseeing faculty development issues such as research, modern teaching methods, and training to keep pace with best practice.
• Participating in accreditation issues to ensure conformity of faculty work with accreditation bodies both in the USA and in Kenya.
• Overseeing curriculum development and reviews to update programs.
• Overseeing and evaluate non-faculty staff in the School for effective performance.
• Monitoring, supervising and evaluating teaching faculty to ensure consistency in class attendance, quality of teaching and student assessment.
• Being responsible for graduate student admissions to comply with requirements.
• Planning, monitoring and controlling departmental budget / expenditure to ensure effective and sustainable services.
• Managing external relationships with other institutions, business organizations, foundations etc.
• Carrying out any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Skills and Requirements

• Educational Qualifications: PhD in any field relevant to the School.
• Professional Qualifications: Associate Professor Rank or Professor in one of the programs offered in the School.
• Experience: Either 5 years of post doctoral experience or 7 years teaching experience
• 5 years Academic management experience.

How to Apply

Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CVs, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address by:

Sending CV to: recruiter@personnelresource.com

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

“Personnel Resource is an equal opportunity employer”

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KENDAT Admin, Communications & Vet Jobs in Kenya

Kenya Network for Dissemination of Agricultural Technologies (KENDAT) is a local NGO with a 20-Year old mission to empower smallholder farmers to sustainably improve their household incomes and livelihoods through innovative access to information, technology, means and markets.

KENDAT has innovative Conservation Agriculture Value-Chain programmes and agri-service development interventions actualised from Village Information Resource and Exchange Centre (VIREC) platforms.

KENDAT scope of development work is innovative in that it engages smallholder farmers in livelihood interventions that improve soil, water, power and market efficiency, while helping them gain respect and voice, in supported journeys from subsistence to business farming.

KENDAT is best known for her specialised work in renewable energy including animal and solar power utilisation for farm operations. The specialised Heshimu Punda Programme has focus on human behaviour change through animal welfare awareness and practice.

For 9 years, Brooke Hospital for Animals (UK) has sponsored practical community knowledge transfer efforts in donkey health & husbandry management, preventive care and even policy influencing interventions.

Administration & Communications Officer

KENDAT seeks to employ an Administration Officer with special qualities in web-based and other communication based skills and competencies in Nairobi. The post has room for innovation, self-growth & carries an attractive remuneration package with attractive benefits.

The winning candidate will provide and coordinate office and field administrative support for project staff and stakeholders. Working under the supervision of the CEO, s/he will be office anchor, to support staff on HR and manage office records and archiving, control of institutional physical assets, and flow of information between and within projects, as well as externally to help disseminate and upscale programme work.

Target profile and skills include at least a Degree in Business Administration or Communication backed by experience in publishing, web development & PR. 3-5 years’ experience in a busy office, internet uploads and blogging.

Modem knowledge of media applications and innovation, fluency in spoken and communication English are mandatory.

Some experience in Accounts, international exposure, logistics management and events organisation will be added advantages.

Veterinary Officer

KENDAT seeks to employ a Veterinary officer to be based in Kiambu, Nairobi or Kirinyaga. The post carries a clear growth path, an attractive remuneration package with attractive benefits.

The winning candidate will:

 

• Provide veterinary/clinical service to donkeys with a passion for good animal welfare including, responding to donkey related emergencies.
• Train and help build sustained donkey clinical services, health and disease surveillance schemes, record keeping and other structural inputs among local animal health supporters and providers,
• Inculcate animal husbandry, management and preventive care in communities, with special attention to farm and transport operations of donkeys,
• Help build innovative, exciting and fun-learning, donkey welfare networks and care communities of practice, with observable and measurable gains in social stature and livelihood impacts,
• Have credible experience in participatory community development studies and applied research methodologies.

Target profile/skills include a minimum of a Degree in Veterinary Medicine, with at least 2 years’ experience in field practice.

Knowledge and practice in equine medicine, rural development project implementation cycle, reporting and M&E including clinical and livelihoods audit are necessary.

Modern use of computers for mission, analysis and communication will be advantageous.

Send CV, stating current remuneration, full personal and 2 Referees’ contact details, enclosing relevant certificates/testimonials to

KENDAT
P.O. Box 2859-00200
Nairobi

or Kendat@africaonline.co.ke

by 5th July 2011.

Vets who applied through recent internal advert need not re-apply.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by about July 10, 2011.

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ICAP Program Officer Jobs in Kisumu & Machakos

ICAP of Columbia University is working in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation and the Ministry of Medical Services to strengthen HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment services at provincial and district health facilities.

This program is part of a US Government initiative against HIV in Kenya that receives funding from PEPFAR through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Applications are invited for the following positions:

1. Senior Program Officer

Location: Kisumu

Overall Job Function:

The Senior Program Officer is a member of the senior regional management team and oversees field programmatic activities and site support for efficient delivery of quality services.

Based in Kisumu, the position reports to the Program Director, ICAP Nyanza, and works in close collaboration with the Director of Programs.

Key Responsibilities:

 

• To oversee the planning, initiation and implementation of HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment services at ICAP supported facilities in the region
• To provide technical support for the planning and implementation of TB/HIV activities at ICAP- supported facilities
• To provide technical support for the planning and implementation of provider-initiated counseling and testing activities at ICAP-supported facilities

Requirements:

• Degree in Medicine and MPH or an advanced relevant degree
• 5 years of experienced managing donor-funded health and/or HIV programs in the public sector

2. Program Officer

Location: Machakos

Overall Job Function:

The officer will plan and perform day-to-day implementation of HIV care and TB/HIV treatment services at facilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning and day-today implementation of HIV care and treatment services and TB/HIV activities at facilities
• Provide on-going supervision and mentorship of health care workers in HIV care and treatment and TB/HIV activities
• Assist in program monitoring and evaluation

Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in Medicine
• Experience with HIV programming
• Familiarity with district-level health care programs in Kenya
• Clinical experience of HIV medicine

All applications including a current CV, telephone number and referees should be sent to the HR and Administration Manager, ICAP icap.vacancies@gmail.com before 8th July 2011.

ICAP is equal opportunity employer

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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International Finance Corporation (IFC) Jobs in Kenya

International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in developing countries.

We create opportunity for people to escape poverty and improve their lives.

We do so by providing financing to help businesses employ more people and supply essential services, by mobilizing capital from others, and by delivering advisory services to ensure sustainable development.

IFC is recruiting:

Investment Officer- Private Equity Investment Funds

Based in Nairobi, Kenya

Pos Number: 111159

Duties and Accountabilities:

• Undertake reviews of funds and investee companies and prepare supervision reports, including portfolio performance analyses in comparison to relevant benchmarks;
• track and monitor compliance of portfolio companies and propose courses of action in the event of non-compliance;
• analyze corporate financial data and other industry information to identify and monitor issues that may affect IFC’s investments and recommend actions where necessary;
• develop an understanding of the target countries in Africa, provide market intelligence, and develop strong business networks;
• conduct market studies and help develop a pipeline of potential fund investments; perform research to determine the attractiveness of funds, define future trends, and identify best of breed managers;
• undertake due diligence of potential fund investments; participate in the structuring, negotiating and execution of deals;
• prepare investment review materials and presentations to investment committees to obtain investment approval and negotiate fund documentation;
• communicate IFC’s strategy for funds and its rationale for engaging in specific transactions.

Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent qualification;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; additional languages, particularly French
• Minimum of five years relevant work experience, preferably in a private equity firm;
• Knowledge of the private equity market in emerging markets, as well as the critical success factors for investing in private equity funds;
• Knowledge of and work experience in African financial markets;

IFC offers rewarding careers in a multi-functional, multi-cultural and global environment.

For the Full job description and to apply on-line, please go to www.ifc.org/careers.

Deadline is July 8, 2011

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