CAJ Finance Manager, and HR Mgr Jobs in Kenya

The Commission on Administrative Justice (Office of the Ombudsman) is an Independent Constitutional Commission established under section 59 of the Constitution of Kenya.

Its core mandate is to investigate any conduct in state affairs, maladministration, complaints of abuse of power, unfair treatment, manifest injustice or unlawful, oppressive, unfair or unresponsive conduct in the Public Sector, and to generally ensure compliance with the tenets of integrity, good governance and responsiveness.

In order to deliver on its mandate, the Commission wishes to fill the following key positions with suitably qualified candidates:

Finance Manager

 

Job Grade CAJ 5
No. Of Posts: 1
Reports To: Director, Finance & Administration

Key Tasks
Duties and responsibilities will entail:-

• Supervising the Finance and Accounts functions
• Developing and implementing effective financial management systems and procedures;
• Coordinating the timely preparation of departmental annual work plans;
• Preparation of the Commissions budget estimates
• Authorizing payments and imprests warrants in accordance with the Commission’s procedures;
• Advising the Commission on financial matters;
• Preparing financial reports, statements and accounting records;
• Maintaining and updating records on the Commission’s Assets and Liabilities;
• Coordinating the preparation of tax returns and compliance with other statutory obligations;
• Interpreting and implementing government policies relating to the financial management of the Commission;
• Preparing and presenting proposed budgets to the Management Committee for Treasury approval; and
• Preparing statutory financial reports including the appropriation accounts.
• Coordinating banking services, reconciliation and safe custody of cash;

Person Specifications
For appointment to this position, a candidate must:-

• Have served for at least five (5) years in the area of accounting;
• Have Bachelor degree in any of the following disciplines: - Commerce, Accounting or Finance from a recognized institution;
• Have Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: - Commerce, Accounting or Finance from a recognized institution;
• Have professional qualification such as CPA(K), ACCA;
• Be a member of a professional accounting body such as ICPAK;
• Be proficient in computer applications;
• Have proven leadership and supervisory experience;
• Have excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills;
• Be fluent in both English and Kiswahili;
• Meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Kenya Constitution; and
• Be a citizen of Kenya.

Human Resource & Administration Manager,

Job Grade CAJ 5
No. Of Posts: 1
Reports To: Director, Finance & Administration

Key Tasks
Duties and responsibilities will entail:-

• Supervising the Human Resource management functions at the Commission;
• Establishing and managing an effective, Human Resource Management (HR) system;
• Coordinating development and implementation of the Commission’s performance management system;
• Formulating and overseeing implementation of human resource policies and strategies;
• Managing the Commission’s payroll;
• Managing all industrial relations issues; and ensuring compliance with the labour laws;
• Coordinating staff training and skills development;
• Ensuring safety and security of staff and assets;
• Coordinating administrative and support service.

Person Specifications
For appointment to this position, a candidate must:-

• Have served for at least five (5) years in the area of human resource and administration;
• Have Bachelor degree in any of the following Social Sciences: - Government, Sociology, Economics, Public or Business Administration, Human Resource/Development, Personnel Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Have Masters degree in any of the following Social Sciences: - Government, Sociology, Economics, Public or Business Administration, Human Resource/Development, Personnel Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Have Diploma in Human Resource Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Be proficient computer applications;
• Have proven leadership and supervisory experience;
• Have excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills;
• Be fluent in both English and Kiswahili;
• Meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Kenya Constitution; and
• Be a citizen of Kenya.

Interested candidates are requested to submit their application together with a up to date curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials, email and telephone contacts together with names, telephone and mail contacts of three (3) referees who must be familiar with the candidates previous work experience.

Applications should be addressed as detailed below and be sent by post or hand delivered to the Commission offices situated on the 6th Floor of the Prime Minister’s Building, to be received not later than 5.00pm on Friday 19th October, 2012.

The envelope to be addressed as follows:-

The Commission Secretary
Commission on Administrative Justice
6th Floor, prime Minister’s Building
Harambee Avenue
P.O. Box 20414-00200
Nairobi

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CAJ Internal Audit Manager, and IT Officer Jobs in Kenya

The Commission on Administrative Justice (Office of the Ombudsman) is an Independent Constitutional Commission established under section 59 of the Constitution of Kenya.

Its core mandate is to investigate any conduct in state affairs, maladministration, complaints of abuse of power, unfair treatment, manifest injustice or unlawful, oppressive, unfair or unresponsive conduct in the Public Sector, and to generally ensure compliance with the tenets of integrity, good governance and responsiveness.

In order to deliver on its mandate, the Commission wishes to fill the following key positions with suitably qualified candidates:
 

Internal Audit Manager

 

Job Grade CAJ 4
No. Of Posts: 1
Reports To: Commission Secretary

Key Tasks
Duties and responsibilities will entail:-

• Managing the Commission’s internal audit Unit;
• Examining and inspecting activity records, accounting systems and procedures to determine their efficiency;
• Ensuring the Commission’s policies are complied with;
• Providing leadership in the conducting of special audits;
• Evaluating progress and status of steps taken to address any current and past recommendations by External Auditors;
• Preparing and submitting oral and written reports of findings concerning the scope of audit and its findings so as to make appropriate corrective action;
• Participating and guiding the various internal audit committees; and
• Advising the Commission on risk management.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this position, a candidate must:-

• Strong analytical, written, oral communications, strong interpersonal and relationship skills.
• Have served for at least five (5) years in the area of auditing or accounting;
• Have Bachelor degree in any of the following disciplines: - Commerce, Accounting or Finance from a recognized institution;
• Have Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: - Commerce, Accounting or Finance from a recognized institution;
• Have professional qualification such as CPA(K), ACCA;
• Be a member of a professional auditing or accounting body such as CISA or ICPAK;
• Have Certificate in computer applications;
• Have proven leadership and supervisory experience;
• Have excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills;
• Be fluent in both English and Kiswahili;
• Meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Kenya Constitution; and
• Be a citizen of Kenya.

Chief Information Communication Technology Officer

 

Job Grade CAJ 5
No. Of Posts 1
Reports To: Director, Finance and Administration

Key Tasks
Duties and responsibilities will entail:-

• Providing leadership to the Commission’s ICT unit;
• Coordinating the maintenance of ICT equipment;
• Assessing the Commission’s ICT needs and making recommendations on how to meet the needs;
• Ensuring the safety and security of the Commission’s data;
• Coordinating the acquisition, maintenance and disposal of ICT equipment;
• Providing support to staff on ICT applications
• Conducting market intelligence to discover new technology in a dynamic sector;
• Ensure that the Commission’s ICT remains up to date;
• Providing technical advise and specifications of the appropriate ICT equipment.
• Managing the Commission’s website

Person Specifications
For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:-

• At least five (5) years proven work experience in Information Communication Technology;
• Have Bachelors degree in either Information Technology (IT) or Computer Science or any other ICT related discipline from a recognized Institution;
• Masters degree in Computer Science or any other ICT related discipline from a recognized Institution;
• Certificate in MCSE/MCITP (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer/ Microsoft Certified IT Professional) or CCNA/ N+(Cisco Certified Network Associate/Network+);
• Skills on web development and Database Administration/Management;
• Have proven leadership and supervisory experience;
• Have excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills;
• Be fluent in both English and Kiswahili;
• Meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Kenya Constitution; and
• Be a citizen of Kenya.

Interested candidates are requested to submit their application together with a up to date curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials, email and telephone contacts together with names, telephone and mail contacts of three (3) referees who must be familiar with the candidates previous work experience.

Applications should be addressed as detailed below and be sent by post or hand delivered to the Commission offices situated on the 6th Floor of the Prime Minister’s Building, to be received not later than 5.00pm on Friday 19th October, 2012.

The envelope to be addressed as follows:-

The Commission Secretary
Commission on Administrative Justice
6th Floor, prime Minister’s Building
Harambee Avenue
P.O. Box 20414-00200
Nairobi

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EUL Technical Director Job in Uganda

Technical Director

Our client, Eskom Uganda limited (EUL) is a subsidiary company of Eskom Enterprises (Proprietary) Limited South Africa. 

 

EUL is the main hydro power electricity generating company in Uganda and has been operating in Uganda for more than nine (9) years. 

 

EUL wishes to recruit a Technical Director.

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Technical Director will be responsible for provision of leadership in maintenance, engineering, and operations functions of EUL to ensure customer satisfaction and effective operational excellence, and assess management as per the concession agreements in order to obtain the required plant availability and comply with technical limits.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement the technical plan for the technical division to ensure effective and efficient operation of the plant;
• Manage relations with the asset owner, the customer and the regulators;
• Review and update the maintenance philosophy to suit plant conditions;
• Design and implement a mechanism to provide technical and quality specifications for spares and equipment purchases;
• Direct and control technical projects to ensure that they are completed to the standards required within agreed time scales and the agreed budget;
• Drive the development of new process designs intended to increase effectiveness of the plant;
• Develop technical systems and procedures to ensure compliance with company directives, policies, guidelines, processes, regulations, legislative and statutory requirements;
• Prepare annual production plans for the plant in line with the power purchase agreement;
• Ensure compliance to all statutory requirements which includes Safe working procedures,
• Environmental compliances, HV & LV Safety Regulations, and PTW (Permit to Work);
• Ensure continuous reliable power supply in liaison with all stakeholders;
• Develop and implement a mechanism for investigating any plant failures and implementing corrective measures;
• Monitor contractual and statutory compliance for all technical activities as per the business contracts and applicable law;
• Design and implement a mechanism for constant supply of competent staff in all the technical processes;
• Manage the development and implementation of the technical annual budget; and
• Mentor and coach all technical staff with specific focus on developing a local talent.

Person specifications
The successful candidate will have:

• Good understanding of the hydro power plant systems, project management, financial and commercial literacy, and power plant maintenance philosophies;
• Demonstrable good record of performance, executive presence and decision making, as well as a good understanding of technology management; and
• Evidence of stakeholder and people management skills.

We are looking for a candidate who holds a Bachelor of Science degree (Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering) from a recognized university. 

 

The candidate must have at least five years experience in managing Power Plant Technology at senior management level.

If you believe you fit the required profile, please send your application in confidence to the address below by close of business Friday 12 October 2012.

Please send your curriculum vitae (by post or email) containing details of your qualifications, experience, present position, current and expected remuneration as well as co pies of professional/academic certificates. 

 

Include day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address, names and addresses of three references to:

The People and Change Division
PricewaterhouseCoopers Limited, 1 Colville Street
P 0 Box 8053 Kampala, Uganda
E-mail: hr.s@ug.pwc.com

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Writing Jobs in Kenya October 2012

Am looking to hire content writers who possess the following skills:

• Has a computer and reliable internet connection
• Ability to work at anytime of day or night
• Able to produce high quality content free of any grammatical errors
• Articles written should be plagiarism free
• Payments are done on a weekly basis-mainly on Friday or Saturday morning

Applicants should be in a position to research thoroughly and write on any keyword given.

 

Individuals who possess the ability to write Rewrites or UAW's will have an added advantage.

Applications can be mailed to ngigeco@gmail.com

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Creative/UI Designer Job in Kenya

Creative/UI Designer

Summary:

Elective Africa is an organizer of medical electives, projects and volunteer trips to Africa.  

 

We are looking for a talented creative designer who will create graphics for web user interfaces and print material. 

 

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast growing company where you can grow and utilize your talent.

Job Function

1. Works with the web developer to create clean artistic graphics for the main company website and other sites developed for the company.
2. Develops graphics for marketing materials both print and online.

Skills and Abilities

• High degree of creativity, interaction design and problem solving ability
• Excellent presentation skills & and attention to detail
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks)
• Knowledge of web UI and print design
• Must have minimalist design aesthetic
• Must be conversant with current design principles
• Knowledge of front end web development an added advantage
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to provide clear and patient instruction
• Ability to produce designs quickly and accurately
• Good organization, verbal and writing skills. 
• Ability to work independently.

Experience

• You must have formal training in creative design with either a bachelor’s degree or diploma. 
• You must have at least one-year experience with creative design and design software.  
• You must have a portfolio of designs (including web UI).   
• This position can be part time or full time.  Final year design students will be considered.

Application Process: Please send your application packet to hr@electiveafrica.com. Include:

• Updated curriculum vitae
• Copies of your academic and professional certificates
• Your design portfolio. Your application will not be considered without a graphic and web UI sample.
• A one-page statement on why you believe you are suited for this position.

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HPA REACH Project Programme Manager Job in Kenya

Health Poverty Action (HPA), formerly Health Unlimited, works with some of the poorest and most marginalised communities in Africa, Asia and Latin America, often in very difficult environments.  

 

We work to enable these communities to achieve improvements to their health, promoting this as one of their fundamental human rights.

Programme Manager, REACH Project

The Programme Manager will responsible for managing REalising maternal And Child Health rights in difficult environments (REACH) Project, a cross-border initiative that covers Dollo Woreda, Ethiopia and Mandera District, Kenya. 

 

The REACH programme aims at improved health outcomes for pastoralist mothers and children in Ethiopia and Kenya towards the achievement of MCH related Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). 

 

Through strengthening the capacity of local partners it aims at facilitating MCH service delivery, information and advocacy for to pastoralists living along the border in Dollo Ado District in Ethiopia and Mandera West and Mandera Central districts in Kenya

The post holder, answerable to the Area Program Manager (APM), will provide overall management of the Ethiopia–Kenya Cross border REACH Programme, represent HPA in the promotion of excellent relationships with other stakeholders and maintain good internal communications both with the APM and the central HPA office in London, the two local partners and with project staff.

We want hear from you if you have at least 5 years experience as a health and/or development manager, preferably in Sub-Saharan Africa; 

• if you have significant proven development programmes experience with governments,  INGO, NGOs, related to health; 
• if you have proven skills in Project Cycle Management; have excellent communication skills - with an ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy and to manage conflict; 
• if you are committed to working with marginalized communities, and you are fluent in English.

How to apply

For a detailed job description and to download the application form please visit www.healthunlimited.or.ke

Please email the completed application forms to jobs@healthunlimited.or.ke. The email subject line should include the following: REACH Programme Manager

Closing date for applications: Friday, 19 October 2012

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English and History Intern Teacher Job in Mombasa Kenya

English and History Intern Teacher Required

 

LWGOHS20121006

Summary
 

This premier school provides day and boarding facilities for both boys and girls, and excellent academic programs following the 8-4-4 curriculum. 

 

Lakewood Green Olive High School which is situated on the beach side, about 2Km from Tezo Trading Centre on the 8th lane off Mombasa-Malindi Road, is seeking students pursuing an education degree in English Language and History or English Language and History graduates with interest in gaining practical experience in teaching and education fields. 

 

You will either be assisting the class teacher, or teach your own class independently. 

 

Depending on your performance and availability of opportunity your internship can be extended by between three to six months, or you may be absorbed to join our full time staff on permanent basis.

Description 

Compensation, Dates and Hours:

1. You will receive a modest monthly stipend of Ksh. 10,000/= for transport and upkeep.
2. You will be provided with accommodation and part transport.
3. Your position is full time and are expected to work during the program hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, plus during faculty meetings, extra-curriculum activities, special events and occasionally on weekends if you are the teacher on duty.

Application process:
 

Please provide a CV and cover letter (no more than 1 page) stating:

• Why you chose teaching as a profession. Why you chose particular area of specialization.
• What previous experience you have had (Be specific).
• What special skills or talents you have that might allow you to make special contributions during the internship program.
• Particular student activities with which you would like to assist while teaching students.
• How your students would benefit by your participation in the internship program.
• How you and the school/district would benefit from the internship program. What are some of the major things you would hope to learn from the internship program?
• Your philosophy of teaching.
• What you think will be the most challenging aspect of teaching for you.
• At the end of the internship, how you will determine whether or not you were successful.
• How you would involve parents in the classroom.

Requirements
 

Qualifications, knowledge and skills:

• Students pursuing Bachelor of Education in English and History. Graduates in the same discipline are also eligible.
• Hardworking and enthusiastic professional with excellent subject knowledge and an understanding of the 8-4-4 curriculum.
• Motivated individual with a keen interest in encouraging and inspiring students to love learning and excel in the subject areas of English and History.
• Initiative and creativity in bringing ideas about teaching and education in general to learning institutions.
• In possession of good social and communication skills.
• Well-spoken and articulate in the English language, as well as good English writing skills.
• Willing to relocate, live and work in a rural setting.

Applications should be sent to gdeutschlandinternational@yahoo.com before 5pm, Wednesday, October 10, 2012. 

 

If selected, you will be notified by Friday, October 12, 2012 and are expected to report for the program on Monday, October 15, 2012. 

 

FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

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