Catholic Relief Services Latest Job in Kenya

Job Title: Program Manager - Emergency Response

Ref: 2011/45

Location: Nairobi with 60% travel to field locations

Background

Catholic Relief Services –USCCB is the official agency of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops for relief and development overseas.

CRS supports programs in over 100 countries and works through local partners. CRS has been implementing development and emergency relief efforts in Kenya for the past forty years.

Catholic Relief Services is responding to the drought crisis in Kenya in several severely affected districts.

Though the rains have returned to the majority of the country, food insecurity, lack of access to water, conflict mitigation, early recovery livelihoods and Disaster Risk Reduction interventions are critical in returning drought affected families to normalcy and improving their resilience to future disasters.

Primary Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Emergency Response Coordinator the Emergency Response Manager will ensure high quality implementation of the emergency response and recovery programs under his/her direct management and supervision.

Project management includes both technical and budgetary oversight, working closely with CRS colleagues and local implementing partners.

The ERM will be responsible for preparing donor and other external reports, as well as for maintaining close professional relationships donors, Government Officials (both local and national) and relevant cluster leads.

In this role, s/he will be responsible for supporting CRS national program staff and local partners to develop capacity in various aspects of program management.

Finally, s/he will be responsible for contributing to the identification of opportunities and supporting any new emergency response programming as and when needed.

Summary of Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Oversee and ensure the successful implementation of emergency and recovery projects in the Greater Kenya context. Programs are likely to focus on WASH, Conflict Mitigation, Livelihoods/Early Recovery, Disaster Risk Reduction and Food Security
• Lead the planning of project activities and set high quality performance targets ensuring adherence to technical standards, best practices and donor guidelines.
• Assist in the development and writing of high quality proposals based in CRS Propack, best practices, lessons learned and programming innovations
• Develop and implement strong M&E systems using CRS tools and resources to maximize project impact on beneficiaries.
• Spearhead/Develop innovative programming in emergency response and apply to the Kenya context. Specifically focusing on Disaster Mitigation/DRR
• Ensure proper financial management systems are in place and followed in coordination with the Country Program Finance Team.
• Ensure grant management compliance with donors regulations with support of the Country Program Compliance Team.
• Ensure timely acquisition of project inputs through close collaboration with the field level and Nairobi based procurement staff.
• With support from the relevant teams, prepare finance reports for projects under his/her supervision.
• Accompany CRS and Partner Project Officers in the submission of required donor project narrative reports, quarterly performance indicator tracking tables, as well as other reports needed/required by the local government, donors, the region or headquarters.
• Support CRS Project Officers and Partner Staff in baseline surveys and final evaluation reports

Desired Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

• Master’s Degree in international relations, international development or related field or relevant emergency field experience
• Minimum 3 years experience working within international development, including direct experience in fast paced, fluid emergency environments.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English. Ability to speak Swahili a plus.
• Demonstrated strong ability with project grants management, including project design, budget preparation, expenditure tracking, monitoring and evaluation, reporting, etc.
• Ability to spend at least 60% of his/her time travelling & willingness to travel on short notice
• Ability to cultivate constructive relationships and promote learning

Written applications indicating the reference number of position applied for and CV including day-time contact phone numbers, as well as names and contact information of three references should reach the below-mentioned by December 6, 2011.

Residents in this area are strongly encouraged to apply.

Human Resources Manager
Catholic Relief Services – Kenya Program
P.O. Box 49675, GPO 00100 Nairobi;
E-mail: hr@ke.earo.crs.org

Note: Please indicate the Reference Number of the position you are applying for on the ‘email subject’

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Electronics Company Parts Manager Job in Kenya

An Electronics Company with offices in Nairobi and regional presence is seeking to recruit staff for the following positions to enhance its operations in 11 African countries under its jurisdiction.

The suitable candidates must have energy and commitment to develop and grow in a dynamic organization;

Ref: HR/DCS/14/11/11

Parts Manager

This is an Assistant Manager’s Position

Reporting to: Service Director

Job Purpose: The overall purpose is planning, organizing and controlling of Parts Order Management for both purchase and sales; the jobholder will be responsible for organizing activities and managing stock control, receipt, storage, retrieval and ensure timely delivery of warehouse stock.

The Parts Manager will ensure productivity targets are met and maintain computerized administration and automated storage and retrieval systems.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the management of Parts Order, in line with Organization policies.
• Develops and maintains effective Parts Department processes to ensure internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Creates annual Parts Department goals and budget, in alignment with the organization’s financial and operational objectives and effective Inventory Management.
• Develops and executes Parts Department marketing plan and monitors monthly to ensure achievement of departmental goals.
• Conducts a perpetual/annual physical inventory of all parts and related inventories.
• Ensure that accurate and complete accounting, reporting and internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are properly maintained.
• Ensure that standard systems are properly maintained at warehouses.
• Assist in the training of any counterparts in parts order management best practice.
• Assess the availability of space and prepare stacking/storage plans prior to programming/contingency commodities arrivals.
• Supervise the receipt of all arriving consignments.
• Monitor the quantity and quality of commodity (ies) stored.
• Prepare all procedures and necessary steps for commodity disposal;
• Produce regular stocks reports and daily stocks positions;
• Prepare loading plans and ensure that standard waybills are duly complete.
• Scheduling employees, truck drivers, arranging drop offs and deliveries and scheduling loading dock use of mechanized equipment such as forklifts.
• Ensuing that all appropriate safety regulations are being followed both with regards to personal safety and safety of inventory.
• Checking and verifying shipping records, handling questions or concerns of shipping shortages or overages and addressing any problems with inventory control.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications and Competencies

Education:

• University level. Business Administration, Management, Transport, Engineering or related field is preferable.
• Can be waived in lieu of proven experience in warehouse management and familiarity with logistics accounting procedures.

Work Experience:

• Five years of professional work experience in logistics management at the national level.

Competencies:

• Proven analytical and warehouse management skills.
• Excellent mathematical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to implement training.
• Ability to manage large groups of people.
• Computer skills, including internet navigation, and various office applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment, and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.

Remuneration:

Attractive package will be offered to successful applicant commensurate with their demonstrated skills and abilities.

Interested individuals should forward their application with three references indicating their experience and suitability to: recruitandsearch@gmail.com

Quoting: Job reference on the subject line, current and expected remuneration.

On, or before 3rd December 2011.

Short listing will be done on a continuous basis and only successful candidates will be invited for an interview on 9th December 2011.

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School Bursar Kenyan Job Career

Applications are invited for the position of a School Bursar ( Job Group H)

Requirements

Age: 35 years and above

Education:

• Degree/Diploma in related field from a recognized Institution
• KCSE mean grade C and above
• CPA II/ACCA II or its equivalent

Experience: 5 years and above hands on experience preferably in a learning institution.

Interested candidates who meet the specified minimum qualifications should apply and attach their CV and copies of relevant certificates and testimonials and details of at least two referees.

Applications in applicants own handwriting should be addressed to the undersigned to be received not later than 14th December, 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

The BOG Secretary
Kiambu High School
P.O. Box 284-00900
Kiambu

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Cateress Job in Kenya Institute of Special Education

Job: Cateress

Job Group ‘K'

Applications are invited for the above position.

Requirements for Appointment

For the appointment to the grade of Cateress JG ‘K’, a candidate must;

• have a minimum professional qualification of Higher National Diploma in Hospitality Management or Institutional Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• be in possession of at least the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C plain or Kenya Certificate of Education (KCE) Division III.
• have at least five (5) years relevant working experience in an institution of higher learning.
• be above the age of 30 years.

Job Description

• Oversee the Kitchen organization with a view to optimal resource utilization, hygiene and general operation
• Controlling stock and inventory of the Kitchen store.
• Oversee storage & Kitchen hygiene.
• Planning menus according to a fixed budget and following guidelines on nutrition and healthy eating.
• Monitoring and managing supplies within the budget.
• Monitoring the quality of the product and service provided.
• Supervising the work of catering staff, including allocation of duties and planning staff shifts and rotas.
• Ensure respect for the set procedure (Menu schedule, cleaning procedure, equipment use, order organization).
• Taking part in organising special events, overseeing implementation by the catering teams.
• Inducting the catering staff on new menu preparation ,special diet and general kitchen management.
• Ensuring that catering team provides quality service as per established standards.
• Ensuring that health and safety standards are maintained in the kitchen.
• Ensuring that the catering staff maintain expected standards of personal hygiene.

Interested applicants for the above post are requested to submit their application, including a cover letter, detailed CV, day time telephone contact and the names and addresses (email and telephone) of 3 referees, academic and professional certificates and testimonials by December 15th, 2011 to the address shown below;

The Director,
Kenya Institute of Special Education
P.O. Box 48413-00100.
Nairobi

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