Hotel Receptionist Job in Kenya

Receptionist

We are new upcoming hotel located in the Karen area and are looking for a receptionist. Some key responsibilities include:

• Deliver excellent customer service, at all times
• Assist in keeping the hotel reception area clean and tidy, at all times
• Deal with all enquiries in a professional and courteous manner, in person, on the telephone or via e-mail
• Administer all reservations, cancellations and no-shows, in line with company policy
• Keep up to date with current promotions and hotel pricing, to provide information to guests, on request, while maximizing bedroom sales opportunities
• Fulfill all reasonable requests from guests to ensure their comfort, satisfaction and safety
• Report any maintenance issues immediately to line manager, including all furniture, fittings and equipment
• Provide reports, as required, for housekeepers and management
• Be responsible for evacuation, in cases of emergency, acting as first point of contact for guests and the emergency services

Key attributes

• Able to remain calm under pressure and problem solve accordingly.
• Be able to communicate as clearly and concisely as possible, whether face to face, over the phone or via email.
• Must be smart and have a presentable personality.
• Friendly & with outstanding people skills.
• Demonstrate merit and ability in their work performance and results

Academic and work experience

• A diploma in a business related field from a recognized institution.
• Must have excellent computer skills especially Ms excel, Ms word, Email
• Typing skills of up to 50 WPM

If you believe you possess the above qualifications, send your CV, a recent photo and scanned copies of your certificates to chris@hotel-troy.com. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

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Operations and Human Resources Job in VSO Juba South Sudan

Head of Operations and Human Resources
 

The solutions to poverty lie within people. Help us unleash them
 

Location: Juba South Sudan
 

Competitive salary and benefits package
 

Closing date: July 16th 2012
 

VSO is a development organisation that works through its volunteers and partners to fight poverty around the world.
 

We work in almost 50 countries and are constantly exploring new ways to use the time, energy and skills of people to make a difference. VSO helps make change happen. By bringing people together to share skills, build capabilities and promote understanding, we assist the fight against poverty in developing countries.
 

With a substantial annual budget and significant restricted funding for the first three years, VSO South Sudan – is the newest country programme office to open and will be running three programmes tackling issues of quality in basic services of health and education, and supporting the development of good governance.
 

The job
 

We’re looking for a dynamic and influential person to join the South Sudan team to lead the growth and management of VSO South Sudan’s programme support functions, ensuring that high-quality; customer-focused support is delivered cost-effectively in the key areas of Administration, Governance and Compliance, Human Resources, Security and Volunteer Support.
 

It is key that such a person should deliver compliance in government and donor requirements as well as organizational policy; and efficiency and effectiveness in the operations of the South Sudan Programme.
 

They will also ensure that VSO South Sudan attracts and retains high calibre staff, who are managed in line with VSO policy to maximize their potential; and are well engaged with VSO strategies and ways of working and feel well supported to deliver on their role.
 

Such a person will additionally deliver on VSO South Sudan staff and volunteer security, and highly contribute to VSO South Sudan volunteers’ high satisfaction with their VSO experience from induction to departure, full engagement with the VSO South Sudan programme; and VSO South Sudan’s Programme Support Teams’ full, active and collaborative contribution to the delivery of the Country Strategy.
 

You
 

You will have a solid background in administration and human resources management with a superior knowledge base and experience; ideally gained in working in a development context. 

Key competence requirement is strong management and leadership skills, people management, and coordination and negotiation skills at strategy delivery level.
 

Ready to apply?
 

If applying from outside South Sudan, it is important for you to know that this is an unaccompanied posting with substantial travel within the country. Some hardship living conditions are expected such as basic accommodation and amenities.
 

Please submit a CV and a cover letter to HR at recruitment@vsoint.org. 

Please quote the job title on the subject line.

The cover letter should detail the reasons you believe you are most suitable for the role and outline your current salary, benefits package and your salary expectations. Please include telephone and email contact and details of two referees (one of whom should be your current or most recent employer). 

For more information on VSO visit our website: www.vsointernational.org.
 

VSO is an equal opportunity employer, values inclusion and seeks to have a diverse workforce. 

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

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MSH Project Director Job in Nairobi Kenya

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is a non-profit organization with a mission to close the gap between what is known about public health problems and what is done to save them, particularly in developing and transitional countries. Headquartered in the United States, we have operations in more than 30 countries and employ staff from over 60 nations.
 

Project Director
Health Commodities and Services Management (HCSM) Project
(Nairobi, Kenya) 

USAID/ Kenya’s Health Commodities and Services Management (HCSM) Program, implemented by MSH, will improve health outcomes and impact through sustainable country-led programs and partnerships that address commodity management, pharmaceutical services and policy, and laboratory systems. 

The Program will focus on health systems strengthening in the pharmaceutical and laboratory sectors.
 

Overall Responsibilities:
 

The HCSM Project Director is responsible for coordinating and managing all activities for the Kenya Health Commodities and Services Management (HCSM) Program. 

S/he shall be responsible and accountable for the development, regular update and implementation of the HCSM work plan and budget to ensure attainment of the program goals and objectives in line with the HCSM mandate and approaches, to contribute to the goals of the local USAID Mission and government partners. 

S/he is the primary liaison between HCSM and the local USAID Mission, Government counterparts, stakeholders, and partners involved with pharmaceutical management activities and/or implementing related programs in Kenya. 

The HCSM Project Director is accountable for the management of the HCSM office, provides strategic and technical guidance and works closely with the assigned Arlington based Portfolio Manager, other CPM home office technical and operational staff, and other MSH projects in Kenya to ensure that MSH/CPM/HCSM plans and activities effectively address priority pharmaceutical and commodity management needs of Kenya. 

As the head of the HCSM Leadership Team, he or she ensures the timely and quality delivery of HCSM products and activities and supervises staff.
 

Major Key Responsibilities Include:
 

A. Vision, Technical Strategy and Results
 

B. Documentation and Communication
 

C. Project Management
 

D. Client Relations
 

Key Qualifications Include:

• Advanced degree in a health-related field required; physician, nurse, or pharmacist qualification preferred. 
• At least 5 years demonstrated relevant experience in pharmaceutical management and/or health care systems development and strengthening in developing country context required. 
• Relevant experience in international public health with experience in pharmaceutical management and systems strengthening strongly preferred, particularly those related to the implementation of reproductive health, MCH, HIV/AIDS, Malaria, TB prevention, care, and treatment programs in developing countries. 
• Experience with public health programs supported by bilateral agencies such as USAID and international agencies such as WHO and World Bank preferred.
• Demonstrated managerial and organizational skills in a development country setting with flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff, clients, and consultants. 
• Interest in and experience managing and supervising technical staff. 
• Demonstrated competence to assess priorities and manage a variety of activities in a time sensitive environment and meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality. 
• Proven record of aligning diverse, multi-level teams with project mission and vision. 
• Track record of strong commitment to sharing knowledge, documenting experiences, supporting creative initiatives, and sharing credit. 
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with senior-level colleagues, particularly interacting productively, proactively, and comfortably with government agencies, NGOs, private sector groups, USAID, CAs, and donor organizations.
  Demonstrated strategic agility, diplomacy, conflict management, team building, written and oral communication, and negotiation skills. 
• Excellent writing and presentation skills in English are essential. 
• Ability to travel internationally and domestically as required to support the progress of program activities. Long-term working resident of the assigned country, proficiency in the major local languages and demonstrated experience and knowledge of the assigned country highly preferred.

Relocation and international allowances are available ONLY to eligible candidates.
 

Interested applicants should submit applications at https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/4845/job no later than July 13, 2012.

Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.

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New Italian Restaurant Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

New Italian Restaurant in Nairobi has the following vacancies.
 

1) Supervisors
 

2) Waiters
 

3) Barman
 

4) Cashiers
 

5) Cooks at all levels & Pastry & Bakery
 

A minimum experience of Three years - Knowledge of Italian Cuisine will be an advantage Minimum education ‘O’ Level.
 

Interested candidates to email on humanresource206@yahoo.com with all the relevant testimonials.
 

1) Application Letter. 

2) Curriculum Vitae.
 

3) National ID Copy. 

4) Educational Certificates.
 

5) Reference Letters. 

6) Contact Numbers.

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Chief Finance Officer Job in Mombasa Kenya

Yehu Microfinance was founded as a Trust in 2007 and is focused on the provision Rural Financial Services in the Coastal Region of Kenya with its Head office at Mom basa. With slightly over 28,000 members, it has adapted Grameen Model which complements its unique sub-branch framework well and has ensured enhanced access of financial services to its targeted market niche. 

The responsiveness of Yehu Microfinance Trust to its valued clients is manifested through a variety of products offered, with tailor made features to suit its lower income segment of the market typically earning two to three US Dollars per day.

Yehu Microfinance Trust has been growing steadily and is now seeking radically accelerated growth. The Board of Trustees is looking for a mission-focused, seasoned, strategic, and process oriented financial management leadership. The leadership must be with experience scaling organization, offering proactive expertise in the financial function commensurate with the expectations of the growing institution.

The CFO is a senior position in the organization reporting to the CEO and shall be responsible for both the strategic and operational aspects of financial planning and management.

Key Roles of Chief Finance Officer

Business Leadership - Entails the CFO assisting in determining policy, program and outcome strategies. This shall be through provisions of strategic and operational performance reporting and analysis, including both perspective and prospective information and a framework for continuous corporate planning, forecasting and cost reporting.

Business Management - Role includes provision of a comprehensive service to other users of the finance function using analytical techniques as well as analysis of internal financial information and budgets.

Performance Management - Role is to ensure that financial policies and guidelines are complied with and that the quality and timeliness of financial information and reporting is assured. The CFO role shall also include the support of the performance management system that links both qualitative and quantitative key performance indicators to the strategies and outcomes of Yehu Microfinance Trust.

Qualifications and Experience

• Masters (preferably in Business Administration) with an undergraduate degree in accounting and finance or related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (K), a current member of ICPAK with at least TWO years post registration as a member.
• Experience of not less than 3 years in a related senior position within a busy Accounting environment preferably in a Microfinance sector.
• Proficiency in computer skills including QuickBooks application.
• Demonstration of the knowledge of other accounting packages and loan tracking software preferably Kredits shall be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and handle multiple on-going assignments under minimum supervision and delivery schedule within an environment of conflicting deadlines and interests.

Terms of Employment

A three year renewable contract and specific terms and conditions of service are negotiable as guided by demonstrated expertise in financial management, competence and level of academic and professional qualifications.

Address application with updated CV, supportive copies certificates and testimonials to reach the undersigned on or before 17th July 2012. The application should be in soft copy to the email address below.

The Chief Executive Officer
Yehu Microfinance Trust- Head Office.

P.O Box 82120-801 00
Mombasa.
 

Email: info@yehu.org
 

Website: www.yehu.org

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Development of Practitioners Programming Reference Guides on Devolution, Bill of Rights and Peoples’ Participation

The Non State Actors Support Programme: NSA-NET is a democratic governance Programme implemented by the Ministry of Justice, National Cohesion and Constitutional Affairs (MoJNCCA) with financing from the 9th European Development Fund of the European Union. 

The Programme specifically seeks to strengthen mechanisms, networks and capacity for deepening and broadening of NSAs’ involvement in development processes and is mainly implemented through funding of NSAs and Cultural Actors.
 

The Programme intends to award service contracts to three different qualified consultants to develop three separate practitioners programming reference guides for use by non – state actors as follows:
 

1. Lot one: Practioners Programming Reference Guides on Devolution;
 

2. Lot two: Practioners Programming Reference Guides on Bill of Rights; and
 

3. Lot three: Practioners Programming Reference Guides on Peoples’ Participation & Citizen Engagement.
 

The tender is open to both legal entities and natural persons.
 

Interested applicants can collect the tender dossier from:
 

Programme Management and Facilitation Unit
Non State Actors Support Programme
Extelcoms House, 5th Floor
Haile Selassie Avenue
 

Between 8.30 am to 5pm
 

Bidders can also request a soft copy of the bid by writing to info@nsa-net.org indicating tender number NSA-NET/2010/250-062/PROC 53.
 

Attention: Wahida Mohamed.
 

The deadline for submission of tenders is 19th July 2012 at 16.00 Hrs East African Standard Time

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External Audit Consultancy Services of Lake Victoria Water Supply and Sanitation

Request for Expression of Interest (EOI) for Provision of Consultancy Services for External Audit of Lake Victoria Water Supply and Sanitation Program Phase II (LVWATSAN II)
 

This Expression of Interest (EOI) follows the General Procurement Notice for this Program that appeared in the United Nations (UNDB) Online of 18th January, 2011.
 

Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) is a specialized Institution of East African Community that is responsible for coordinating the sustainable development agenda of the Lake Victoria Basin. The establishment of the Commission is provided for under Article 114 of the Treaty for Establishment of the
East African Community (1999).
 

The Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) through the East African Community (EAC) has received funds from African Development Fund (ADF) for use towards the cost of activities under the Lake Victoria Water Supply and Sanitation Program Phase II (LVWATSAN II), which it intends to apply part of in the payments under the Contract for Supply of External Audit Services for the LVWATSAN II program in the Partner States of the EAC and LVBC.
 

The LVWATSAN II is a regional initiative being implemented by the five EAC Partner States of Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda. The Project is regionally coordinated by the LVBC that executes cross cutting issues.
 

The Consultant should demonstrate proven experience, sufficient demonstrated capacity and presence in at least three of the five Partner States of the EAC, to undertake the audit exercise within the stipulated time limit. The audit report should be submitted to the Client well before the end of six months after financial year end.
 

Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) now invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing the consultancy services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc). Consultants may associate to enhance their qualifications.
 

Eligibility criteria, establishment of the short-list and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with the African Development Bank’s “Rules and Procedures for the use of Consultants” (May 2008 Edition), which is available on the Bank’s website at http://www.afdb.org. 

Borrowers are under no obligation to shortlist any consultant who expresses interest. 

Expression of Interest must be in English and should be submitted by courier or by email to the address below. Envelops and Subject line of the email should be written “Expression of Interest for Provision of External Audit Consultancy Services for LVWATSAN II”
 

The Expression of Interest must be submitted not later than 10:00 am on 19th July 2012. 

Only shortlisted consultants shall be issued with Request for Proposal documents.
 

Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office working hours of 08:00 to 17:00 from Monday through Friday.
 

The Executive Secretary,
(Attn: Secretary, LVBC Tender Committee) 

Lake Victoria Basin Commission
6st Floor, Re-Insurance Plaza
P.O. Box 1510 - 40100
Kisumu, Kenya
 

Tel: +254-57-2026344
 

Fax: +254-57-2026324
 

Email: lvbc@lvbcsec.org,

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The 4th Call for Innovations Proposals 2012/2013

Science, Technology and Innovation Grant 2012/2013

The 4th Call for Innovations Proposals

Background

National Council for Science and Technology (NCST) is a statutory institution of the Government of Kenya established by the Science and Technology Act. Cap. 250 of the Laws of Kenya. One of the main functions of NCST is to promote and coordinate matters of Science, Technology and Innovations (ST&I) in the country.

The Council administers the Government ST&I grant designed to supports research and innovations in priority areas in relation to Vision 2030, Medium term plan and Sector plans. The Council recognizes the critical role played by innovations in driving economic growth and is committed to harnessing their potential.

Are you a Kenyan(s) with a novel and original idea?

Are you creative?

Do you have a new invention?

NCST is pleased to invite you to submit your ideas or inventions for consideration under the competitive ST&I grant for 2012/2013 fiscal year.

The ideas/inventions to be submitted should have a potential to lead into new or improved products, services, processes and new technologies which should be acceptable in the markets and contribute to improving the quality of life.

Application format, budget limit and duration

The applications to be submitted should not exceed fifteen (15) pages (Times New Roman, font size 12,
single spacing). Each application MUST be contained in the official innovation application form that can
be downloaded from NCST website: www.ncst.go.ke or MoHEST www.scienceandtechnology.go.ke,
curriculum vitae maximum of two pages and copy of identity card(s).

This year a total of thirty (30) innovation projects will be funded. Successful projects will be supported up to a maximum funding level of Kenya Shillings one million (Ksh 1,000,000) for a period of one year. The NCST recognizes that intellectual property rights are valuable entrepreneurial products that should be protected and their economic potential fully utilized.

All applicants are highly encouraged to protect their ideas through the national offices in charge of intellectual property in the country that include Kenya Industrial Property Institute, Copyright office and the Plant breeders rights office.

Non-disclosure forms will be signed by the external reviewers to enhance confidentiality.

Submission deadline

All applications should be submitted to the address below or delivered to Utalii House, 8th floor Room 822/801 not later than 17:00 hrs on Tuesday 31st July, 2012. Incomplete and applications made after the deadline will not be considered.

The successful applicants will be notified and the list posted in the websites by 31st August, 2012. Soft copies to be submitted through email: innovation@ncst.go.ke

Note:

• This application is open to all Kenyans,
• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply,
• Recipients of ST&I Grants with on-going projects are not eligible for this Call.

The Secretary/CEO
National Council for Science and Technology
P.O. Box 30623-00100
Nairobi

Tel: 020-310571/2241349/2213471
Website: www.ncst.go.ke

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The 4th Call for Innovations Proposals 2012/2013

Science, Technology and Innovation Grant 2012/2013
 

The 4th Call for Innovations Proposals

Background
 

National Council for Science and Technology (NCST) is a statutory institution of the Government of Kenya established by the Science and Technology Act. Cap. 250 of the Laws of Kenya. One of the main functions of NCST is to promote and coordinate matters of Science, Technology and Innovations (ST&I) in the country. 

The Council administers the Government ST&I grant designed to supports research and innovations in priority areas in relation to Vision 2030, Medium term plan and Sector plans. The Council recognizes the critical role played by innovations in driving economic growth and is committed to harnessing their potential.
 

Are you a Kenyan(s) with a novel and original idea? 

Are you creative? 

Do you have a new invention?

NCST is pleased to invite you to submit your ideas or inventions for consideration under the competitive ST&I grant for 2012/2013 fiscal year. 

The ideas/inventions to be submitted should have a potential to lead into new or improved products, services, processes and new technologies which should be acceptable in the markets and contribute to improving the quality of life.
 

Application format, budget limit and duration
 

The applications to be submitted should not exceed fifteen (15) pages (Times New Roman, font size 12,
single spacing). Each application MUST be contained in the official innovation application form that can
be downloaded from NCST website: www.ncst.go.ke or MoHEST www.scienceandtechnology.go.ke,
curriculum vitae maximum of two pages and copy of identity card(s).
 

This year a total of thirty (30) innovation projects will be funded. Successful projects will be supported up to a maximum funding level of Kenya Shillings one million (Ksh 1,000,000) for a period of one year. The NCST recognizes that intellectual property rights are valuable entrepreneurial products that should be protected and their economic potential fully utilized.
 

All applicants are highly encouraged to protect their ideas through the national offices in charge of intellectual property in the country that include Kenya Industrial Property Institute, Copyright office and the Plant breeders rights office.

Non-disclosure forms will be signed by the external reviewers to enhance confidentiality.
 

Submission deadline
 

All applications should be submitted to the address below or delivered to Utalii House, 8th floor Room 822/801 not later than 17:00 hrs on Tuesday 31st July, 2012. Incomplete and applications made after the deadline will not be considered. 

The successful applicants will be notified and the list posted in the websites by 31st August, 2012. Soft copies to be submitted through email: innovation@ncst.go.ke
 

Note:

• This application is open to all Kenyans,
• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply,
• Recipients of ST&I Grants with on-going projects are not eligible for this Call.

The Secretary/CEO
National Council for Science and Technology
P.O. Box 30623-00100
Nairobi
 

Tel: 020-310571/2241349/2213471
Website: www.ncst.go.ke

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The 4th Call for Innovations Proposals 2012/2013

Science, Technology and Innovation Grant 2012/2013
 

The 4th Call for Innovations Proposals

Background
 

National Council for Science and Technology (NCST) is a statutory institution of the Government of Kenya established by the Science and Technology Act. Cap. 250 of the Laws of Kenya. One of the main functions of NCST is to promote and coordinate matters of Science, Technology and Innovations (ST&I) in the country. 

The Council administers the Government ST&I grant designed to supports research and innovations in priority areas in relation to Vision 2030, Medium term plan and Sector plans. The Council recognizes the critical role played by innovations in driving economic growth and is committed to harnessing their potential.
 

Are you a Kenyan(s) with a novel and original idea? 

Are you creative? 

Do you have a new invention?

NCST is pleased to invite you to submit your ideas or inventions for consideration under the competitive ST&I grant for 2012/2013 fiscal year. 

The ideas/inventions to be submitted should have a potential to lead into new or improved products, services, processes and new technologies which should be acceptable in the markets and contribute to improving the quality of life.
 

Application format, budget limit and duration
 

The applications to be submitted should not exceed fifteen (15) pages (Times New Roman, font size 12,
single spacing). Each application MUST be contained in the official innovation application form that can
be downloaded from NCST website: www.ncst.go.ke or MoHEST www.scienceandtechnology.go.ke,
curriculum vitae maximum of two pages and copy of identity card(s).
 

This year a total of thirty (30) innovation projects will be funded. Successful projects will be supported up to a maximum funding level of Kenya Shillings one million (Ksh 1,000,000) for a period of one year. The NCST recognizes that intellectual property rights are valuable entrepreneurial products that should be protected and their economic potential fully utilized.
 

All applicants are highly encouraged to protect their ideas through the national offices in charge of intellectual property in the country that include Kenya Industrial Property Institute, Copyright office and the Plant breeders rights office.

Non-disclosure forms will be signed by the external reviewers to enhance confidentiality.
 

Submission deadline
 

All applications should be submitted to the address below or delivered to Utalii House, 8th floor Room 822/801 not later than 17:00 hrs on Tuesday 31st July, 2012. Incomplete and applications made after the deadline will not be considered. 

The successful applicants will be notified and the list posted in the websites by 31st August, 2012. Soft copies to be submitted through email: innovation@ncst.go.ke
 

Note:

• This application is open to all Kenyans,
• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply,
• Recipients of ST&I Grants with on-going projects are not eligible for this Call.

The Secretary/CEO
National Council for Science and Technology
P.O. Box 30623-00100
Nairobi
 

Tel: 020-310571/2241349/2213471
Website: www.ncst.go.ke

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