NGO Regional IT Manager Job in Kenya

Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfill their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.6 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.

There are 30 national Save the Children organisations around the world. By the end of 2012 all our international programmes will be delivered through a merged operation with 14 000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. 

We’re changing to become more efficient, mor e aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.

The role

To act as the IT strategic business partner to the regional SLTs. To act as the liaison between the field/country office IT staff and the regions, as well as a strategic liaison between the regions and the centre. 

To support and build the capacity of country office IT staff.

Qualifications and experience

• Directly supporting the agency’s strategic IT initiatives by working with Save the Children International regional management, country management, country-based IT staff and Save the Children members as needed, leading on the regional and country implementation of IT projects
• Directly supporting the country office IT staff where required, traveling to and/or assisting with all computer related matters, and project specific needs
• Working through country office IT staff to implement IT guidelines, standards, policies and strategy throughout the region, using influencing skills to ensure they are adopted
• Training and capacity-building field/country office IT support staff located in the geographical regions, whether relating to hardware, software or policies and procedures
• Collaborating with Save the Children International management to develop technical solutions to allow the organisation to implement its strategy
• Collaborating with Save the Children International management to develop, document and implement procedures and standards for field office-based software, hardware and network infrastructure
• Responsible for the documentation of field office IT infrastructure and/or systems as needed
• Rolling out and supporting new applications, systems and upgrades in the region
• Traveling to support IT needs during emergency operations, as required
• Completing the establishment of and maintaining the regional office IT and communication facilities, including video conferencing.

When applying please include details of your current salary in covering letter

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Please note that the closing date for applications is 14 August 2012

For further information on this role, please see our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs

Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to the link provided

How to apply:

Please email your resume to: jobs.83115.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com

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Account Managers Jobs in Kenya - IT Service Company

We are an IT Service company looking for aggressive people to manage and develop new clients via business development focusing exclusively on our company’s line of business.

Role:
 

Acquisition of new clients via business development initiatives and targeted sales strategies - focusing exclusively on our line of business.(IT Financial Services etc)
 

Develop specific account plans to ensure revenue growth in the business to ensure long term, sustainable sales funnel development.
 

The successful applicant will need to become intimately familiar with our Solutions defined solution offerings and be able to articulate this value to customers.
 

Have the ability to translate customer issues into business opportunities for our client by applying knowledge, experience and business understanding.

Qualifications / Desirable qualities:

• Minimum 5 -10 years experience in direct IT solution sales.  Preference will be given to candidates with experience across various areas of technology.
• A proven track record of meeting sales quota and related key performance measures is essential Job.
• Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements.
• Good communications and presentation skills, with the ability to operate comfortably at senior executive levels in clients.
• Strong negotiating skills and ability to develop and maintain multilevel relationships within prospects and clients.

Interested applicants are invited to send their word format CV on why they feel they match this job spec to nana.adwar@ymail.com on or before 10th August 2012.

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Receptionist Job in Nairobi Kenya

Covenant Executives Consultants (COVEX) is the leading recruitment and management consultancy located in Nairobi Kenya.
 

Our core values are Excellence, integrity, professionalism, teamwork, communication and accountability.
 

We offer dynamic hr and management solutions through our experienced and qualified team.

Our client in Nairobi is looking for Receptionist with relevant experience in similar capacity. 

The ideal candidate MUST be presentable, trusted & aggressive.

Qualifications: Front office certification a MUST.
 

Experience: Minimum 3 years in similar capacity.
 

Gender: Female
 

Is Client service your passion?

• Receiving clients and directing them to appropriate offices
• Responding to emails and drafting correspondence
• Supporting employees in all their activities
• Photocopying, scanning & organizing dispatch of mails
• Organizing travel arrangements, meetings etc
• Carrying out all other administrative duties as directed.

Please indicate Job title on subject line specifying current salary.

Duty station: Nairobi

Salary: Competitive
 

Commencement date: Immediately

How to apply:
 

Send updated resume to recruitment@covenantexecutives.co.ke

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Marketing Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya Salary: Ksh. 100,000 -150,000

Covenant Executives Consultants (COVEX) is the leading recruitment and management consultancy located in Nairobi Kenya.
 

Our core values are Excellence, integrity, professionalism, teamwork, communication and accountability.
 

We offer dynamic hr and management solutions through our experienced and qualified team.

Our client in Nairobi is looking for Marketing Manager with relevant experience in similar capacity. 

The ideal candidate MUST be trusted, out going, passionate & aggressive.

Qualifications: Business degree, marketing option.MBA is essential.
 

Experience: Minimum 3 years in similar capacity.
 

Is branding your passion?

• Maximizing relevant brand differentiation
• Ensuring that the brand has an attractive personality
• Making sure the brand stands for something important to the target customer
• Aligning organization strategy with brand strategy
• Creating and sustaining organization-wide passion for the brand's mission, vision and promise
• Ensuring that the organization delivers against the brand essence, promise and personality at each point of contact the brand makes with employees, customers, shareholders, the press and any other stakeholders
• Ensuring that the brand acts with consistency and integrity
• Infusing the brand with relevant innovation
• Maximizing the target customer's awareness of the brand

Please indicate Job title on subject line specifying current salary.

Duty station: Nairobi
 

Salary:100,000-150,000 Net Pay
 

Commencement date: Immediately

How to apply:
 

Send updated resume to recruitment@covenantexecutives.co.ke

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Coffee Girl Job in Nairobi Kenya - Danjim Communication

Danjim Communication

This is a Company that deals with communication gadgets and services, venturing into new fields.

Applications are invited for the following vacancy.

Coffee Girl
 

Location: Nairobi

Key Responsibilities

• Selling coffee and other beverages
• Preparing coffee and other beverages.
• Marketing our products

Requirements

• Completion of Secondary education
• Team Player
• Excellent in speaking and writing English and Swahili
• Basic IT skills
• Basic knowledge in catering services is an added advantage.

All applications including a current CV, salary expectation, telephone number and referees should be sent to the HR and Administration Manager, Danjim Communication, djdanjim@gmail.com on or before 8th August 2012.
 

Interviews will be conducted on 10th/08/2012.

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Head of Training, Consultancy and Research Job in Kenya

Head of Training, Consultancy and Research

Reporting to the Director (CEO), the selected candidate will coordinate and develop training programmes, consultancy skills and research assignments. 

The incumbent will be in charge of running the business unit as a profit centre.

Duties and Responsibilities

Develop institutional skills on consultancy and research.

Continuous improvement of institutional skills in training.

Initiate and develop training needs in the sector and in the region.

Initiate the development and evaluation of training courses to meet sector skills gap.

Enhance business growth by undertaking market research and develop appropriate products for the market.

Initiate and prepare performance on those plans.

Manage and control departmental and staff activities as per approved budget.

Assess the needs of the department and recommend appropriately.

Skills & Competencies

• A Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Sales or related field;
• A good understanding of the consultancy market
• At least 6 (six) years experience, with 3 (three) years in a management position
• Managing a training centre or department will be an added advantage

Salary: Over 200K. If you are earning less than 100K net you need not apply.
 

For the above position, you require to have proven experience at liaising, negotiating, influencing, presenting and working with key external stakeholders.

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience,  please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title on the email subject to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke.

Please indicate current or last salary.

N.B. We do not charge any fee for interviews and neither for having your CV in our database

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ICAP Program Officer Job in Embu Kenya

International Centre for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs (ICAP) of Columbia University is working with a consortium of partners led by Jhpiego and the Ministries of Health to implement activities in support of the USAID-funded APHIA Plus Service Delivery Program in Central and Eastern Provinces. 

The APHIA plus Program is designed to contribute substantively to the United States Government (USG) and Government of Kenya goals in HIV and AIDS, TB, Reproductive Health/Family Planning, malaria and maternal and child health.
 

Applications are invited for the position of Program Officer to be stationed in Embu.
 

Overall Function
 

The Program Officer will plan and perform day-to-day implementation of HIV and care and TB/HIV treatment services at Aphia plus facilities, in collaboration with the Ministries of Health. 

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and implementation of HIV care and treatment services and TB/HIV activities at supported facilities 
• Provide on-going supervision of HIV care and treatment and TB/HIV programs 
• Co-ordinate mentorship of facility staff 
• Participate in quality assurance/quality improvement of HIV and TB/HIV programs 
• Assist in program monitoring and evaluation 
• Preparation of budgets, work plans, reports and other technical papers

Minimum Requirements: 

• Diploma or Degree in medicine 
• At least three years’ experience in program planning 
• Experience with HIV/AIDS programming 
• Familiarity with district-level health care programs in Kenya 
• Clinical experience in HIV management 
• Strong supervisory and management skills

All applications including a current CV (attachments bearing both your names and the job title), telephone number and referees ( one who should be your current/former supervisor) should be sent to the HR and Administration Manager, ICAP icap.vacancies@gmail.com on or before 10th August 2012. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 

ICAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

www.columbia-icap.org

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NGO Program Officer Job in Kisumu Kenya

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 position:
 

Program Officer
 

Location: Kisumu with travel to ICAP sites in Nyanza
 

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 implementation of HIV care and treatment services and TB/HIV activities at facilities 
• Provide on-going supervision of HIV care and treatment and TB/HIV programs 
• Co-ordinate mentorship of facility staff 
• Participate in quality assurance/quality improvement of HIV and TB/HIV programs 
• Assist in program monitoring and evaluation 
• Preparation of budgets, work plans, reports and other technical papers

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 10th August 2012. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Finance & Admin Assistant Job in Kenya - Forum Syd

Vacancy for Finance & Admin Assistant
 

Background
 

Forum Syd is a Swedish democracy and rights organization with 183 Swedish member organizations and thousands of partner organizations and networks worldwide. 

Founded in 1995, Forum Syd strives for fair and sustainable global development based on the equal value of all people, their right to reasonable life circumstances, and the sustainable use of the world’s natural resources. 

Forum Syd’s vision is “A just world that is free from poverty” while its mission is "To contribute to the democratic organisation of women and men in order that they can solve common problems, claim their rights and exert democratic influence.”
 

Forum Syd perceives civil society as a decisive force in bringing about change and works to help strengthen the role of civil society in Sweden and the rest of the world in its efforts to bring about global justice and sustainable development.

Forum Syd has over the years worked in civil society strengthening, social accountability and citizen participation issues and has already developed a methodology from experiences in Africa, Latin America, the Balkans, Kosovo, Belarus and Cambodia.

Forum Syd head office is based in Stockholm-Sweden and has seven country offices in the different countries including Kenya.
 

Forum Syd anticipates commencing implementation a Social Accountability project funded by DFID through DAI Europe. 

The overall objective of the project is that communities that are voice-poor and marginalized have improved democratic influence and good governance at county government level. 

The Project will be implemented through a collaborative effort of 2 organizations, with Forum Syd being the lead partner.
 

Title: Finance & Admin Assistant

Reporting to: The Finance & Admin Assistant will report to Finance & Admin Officer
 

Contract Period: 24 months with possibility of extension
 

Key Responsibilities for the position:-

• Preparation of timely and accurate report for project
• Preparation of payment vouchers, cheque & disbursements
• Handling of petty cash
• Bank reconciliation
• Co-ordinate and manage financial aspects of project to ensure compliance with contract obligations
• Work closely with project officer in ensuring successful implementation of project
• Provision of admin support and coordination of project procurement
• Other duties as maybe prescribed by Finance & Admin Officer

Desirable knowledge, Skills & attributes

• A degree in Finance or Accounting and CPA/ACCA certification
• 3 years progressive experience with an INGO
• Excellent skills in spreadsheet and computerized accounting systems
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Team player
• High level of Integrity
• Knowledge of working with EU and DFID funded projects will be an added advantage

Duty Station: Based in Nairobi office with occasional travels within Kenya
 

Qualified applicants are invited to send their covering letter and C.V. (Maximum 3 pages) indicating current and expected salary to:-
 

Country Manager
Forum Syd, Kenya
P.O. Box 1419-Karen, 00502, 

Nairobi
 

Email: info.africa@forumsyd.org and david.munyasia@forumsyd.org
 

Copied to: stephen.gichohi@forumsyd.org
 

Indicate “Finance and Admin Assistant” in the e-mail subject line.
 

Deadline for application is 14th August, 2012 at 1600 hours EAT. 

Application received after the deadline will not be considered. 

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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Programme Manager and Finance & Operations Manager Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

 The Brooke is the UK’s leading overseas welfare charity for working horses, donkeys and mules. 

The Brooke is establishing an East Africa Regional Office in Nairobi to develop and implement country and regional strategies, support and monitor partners and represent the Brooke within Kenya and the wider region.

We are seeking to recruit well-organized, highly motivated and result-oriented individuals for the following positions which will be based in Nairobi with regular travel within the region and occasional wider international travel for meetings.

Programme Manager 

Ref: PM/07/2012
 

National appointment: Two years with possibility of extension

Job Summary
 

Reporting to the Regional Representative, the Programme Manager will play a key role in developing and implementing the country strategy. The Programme Manager will be responsible for
 

1. Programme and Partnership management, 

2. Programme Development, Expansion and Networking, 

3. Coordination and Communications.

Summary of Essential Qualifications

• First Degree (Bachelors) in a relevant animal health discipline such as a veterinary degree or in development studies, social sciences, management or other related areas of international development
• Minimum 5 years working experience with an international animal welfare/ humanitarian/ development NGO with strong programme development, implementation, management monitoring and evaluation experience – especially at the field level

A Job Description and Application form for this position may be obtained from www.peoplefitafrica.com/vacancies.php


Finance & Operations Manager 

Ref: FM/07/2012

National appointment: Two years with possibility of extension

Job Summary

Reporting to the Regional Representative, the Finance and Operations Manager will play a key role in developing and implementing financial systems for the regional office alongside ensuring  sound financial management practices for partners.

This role will also manage the development of operational structures and processes to support the effective running of the regional team.

Summary of Qualifications

• First Degree (Bachelors) in Finance and Accounting or other related area of studies
• Minimum 5 years working with an international NGO, with strong financial and operational management experience.

A Job Description and Application form for this position may be obtained from www.peoplefitafrica.com/vacancies.php

How to Apply:
 

Please complete the application form and submit your application by including the relevant reference number in the subject heading to the email: recruitment@peoplefitafrica.com. 

CVs by themselves will not be accepted. 

Closing date for all applications is Friday 10th August 2012.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

www.peoplefitafrica.com : Innovative Recruitment and HR Solutions

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