Mercy Corps Local Conflict Management Mechanism Assessment Specialist Job in Nairobi Kenya

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Consultancy Title: Conflict Specialist - Local Conflict Management Mechanism Assessment
 

Project Location: Nairobi, Kenya, with travel to field sites

The Conflict Specialist will oversee the assessment, which will uncover the various conflict dynamics in two geographic areas (Upper & Lower Somali Clusters). 

The assessment is an opportunity to: provide context specific details on the various ethnic divides; identify the drivers of conflict; provide information about how the conflicts have evolved over the last 5 years; and identify local conflict management mechanisms used in these regions.
 

Activities will include:

• Providing desk review of existing literature of conflict dynamics, conflict assessments and evaluations of peacebuilding programs in the target area.
• Designing the methodology and tools including surveys and focus group questionnaires
• Working with local partners to arrange logistics for the assessment: number of assessors, any translations, local transport, etc.
• Holding workshops and train selected local partners on the assessment process in each of the areas.
• Writing the assessment report, which will include a discussion of the conflict dynamics in each of the regions, how conflict actors interact, the drivers of conflict, and the supports for peace. The annex should include a list of key stakeholders, including local partners, and their contact information.

Minimum requirements:

• Masters Degree in international affairs, conflict mitigation, or relevant subject.
• Four years of experience in community-based capacity development projects in relief and/or post-conflict settings.
• Strong understanding of traditional authorities, and other peace actors in the Somali Clusters and the organizational and political challenges that exist.
• Experience in working with and coordinating with partners.
• Proven program leadership, management, project planning, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Experience working in unstable or conflict areas.

Applications:  

Submit your application including a cover letter clearly stating your salary requirements, CV (with 3 referees), and copies of academic qualifications/certificates to the Mercy Corps Regional Office, 247 Owashika Road, Lavington - Nairobi, Kenya or e-mail applications with cover letter to hr@ke.mercycorps.org . 

Deadline for Submission: Close of business on Friday, 8th January 2013. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by Mercy Corps. 

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Rafiki Microfinance Head of Operation Job in Kenya

Head of Operation
 

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
 

The job holder will be responsible for providing leadership in the provision of effective and efficient operations support across the DTM branch network as well as coordination the delivery of technology based solutions which enable and support all aspects of the DTM business strategy in a timely and cost effective manner.
 

Station: Based at the Head Office
 

Relationships:

• Reports to the Chief Executive Officer
• Liaises with the Head of Finance and Strategy, Head of Credit, Head of Technology, Head of Business Development, Head of Legal Services, Debt Recovery Manager, Branch Managers and Security Manager.

Key accountabilities:

• Design and manage the process in which the DTM branch operations are carried out.
• Delivery of efficient and effective operational services across the branch network
• Effective management of the DTM’s service delivery channels to ensure effective turnaround times (ATM’s etc. )
• Establish functional policies and procedures for the DTM’s operations
• Provide and manage effective clearing services in accordance with the existing clearing house rules.
• Leverage on technology to ensure that end users maximize on the set policies and procedures to provide world class service delivery to all clients and stakeholders in a safe and reassured environment.
• Liaison between the operations and IT to ensure technological solutions fit business needs.
• Manage the risk arising from frauds and forgeries using the CBK guidelines.
• Supervise Plan and control cash operations in the DTM’s cash reserves and ensure all branches are served and risk in keeping idle cash is minimized.
• Reduce operating costs by ensuring efficient utilization of the bank assets
• Manage centralized shared services in the department

Key Performance Indicators

• Effective internal control systems and procedures.
• Compliance with the DTM’s policies and procedures
• Clear and well laid out operation strategies and plans.
• Timely and accurate (up to date)operation reports to guide management and board of directors in decision making
• Well informed and trained staff on operation procedures and compliance
• Carry out performance appraisals against agreed targets for the team while accurately assessing individual strengths, developmental needs and accurate feedback.
• Accountable for the team’s compliance to regulations and the DTM’s policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in, Commerce, Business or Finance related field, and a Masters Degree. Professional qualifications will be an added advantage.
• Computer skills, adept in use of MS word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, e-mail, internet and intranet.
• From ten (10) years Microfinance/Banking experience with at least 7 years in Operations Management experience with proven result track record.

Competencies/Attributes

• Job skills: understand the Microfinance/Banking Act and Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and Prudential guidelines; high levels of professionalism and professional development.
• Understand and implement operations processes of different operations products.
• An all round Banker.
• Demonstrate a high degree of sensitivity, confidentiality, and integrity when dealing with internal and external customers.
• Management and leadership ability: Have excellent interpersonal, organizing and people management skills.
• Personality: results oriented with excellent social skills and ability to interact across all levels of management. A forward planner with clear focus, mature, reliable, hardworking and able to work without supervision, ardent team player with a keen eye on detail.
• Honest with impeccable integrity, reliable, outgoing and hardworking.
• Strong analytical skills

All applicants must apply online to the email hr@rafiki.co.ke closing date is 12th January 2013. 

Canvassing will automatically disqualify the candidate. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

“We are an equal opportunity employer”.

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Rafiki Microfinance Head of Credit Job in Kenya

Head of Credit
 

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer To manage the DTM's credit risk management function efficiently and effectively and ensure adherence to credit policy and procedures.

The main responsibilities of the role revolve around loan credit approvals, monitoring and controlling the DTM’s loans and advances portfolio as well as debt collections and recovery.
 

Station: Based at the Head Office
 

Relationships:

• Reports to the Chief Executive Officer
• Liaises with the Head of Finance and Strategy, Head of Operations and Technology, Head of Business Development, Head of Legal Services, Debt Recovery Manager, Branch Managers and Security Manager.

Key Performance Areas

• Credit policy formulation.
• Risk management: credit risk analysis and evaluation.
• Ensure compliance with credit policies and procedures.
• Undertake credit appraisal to vet credit proposals from branches.
• Monitoring and administration of credit performance.
• Ensure that the credit portfolio is measured, monitored and managed to achieve planned performance
• Ensure that loan portfolio management is consistent with the stated risk appetite position, supported by sectoral, single borrower, tenor and other limits.
• Drive credit risk processes and systems to ensure they meet business needs
• Management information system(MIS) including statutory returns to Central Bank of Kenya.(CBK)
• Ensure sufficient credit resources with appropriate training and knowledge is aligned with the capacity needs of the business.
• Branch support and carry out inspection of credit/ lending issues
• Any other duties that may be assigned to you from time to time by management.

Key Performance Indicators

• Effective internal control systems and procedures.
• Compliance with the DTM’s policies and procedures
• Clear and well laid out credit strategies and operational plans.
• A growing loan portfolio as per agreed targets
• An effective follow-up plan on non performing loans to ensure recoveries.
• Timely and accurate (up to date)credit reports to guide management and board of directors in decision making
• Well informed and trained staff on credit procedures and compliance
• Carry out performance appraisals against agreed targets for the team while accurately assessing individual strengths, developmental needs and accurate feedback.
• Accountable for the team’s compliance to regulations and the Microfinance/Banking policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in, Commerce, Business or Finance related field, and a Masters Degree. Professional qualifications will be an added advantage.
• Computer skills, adept in use of ms word, Excel, Acess, Powerpoint, e-mail, internet and intranet.
• Basel II training, Financial/Credit risk and analysis training and other relevant credit training at an advanced level.
• From ten (10) years banking experience with at least 7 years Retail and Corporate Credit experience with proven result track record.

Competencies/Attributes

• Job skills: understand the Microfinance/Banking Act and Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and Prudential guidelines; high levels of professionalism and professional development.
• Understand and implement credit processes of different credit products.
• An all round Banker.
• Demonstrate a high degree of sensitivity, confidentiality, and integrity when dealing with internal and external customers.
• Management and leadership ability: Have excellent interpersonal, organizing and people management skills.
• Personality: results oriented with excellent social skills and ability to interact across all levels of management. A forward planner with clear focus, mature, reliable, hardworking and able to work without supervision, ardent team player with a keen eye on detail.
• Honest with impeccable integrity, reliable, outgoing and hardworking.
• Strong analytical skills

All applicants must apply online to the email hr@rafiki.co.ke closing date is 12th January 2013. 

Canvassing will automatically disqualify the candidate. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

“We are an equal opportunity employer”.

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Capital Markets Authority Strategic Plan 2013-17 Request for Expression of Interest (EOI)

Request for Expression of Interest (EOI)
 

EOI No. CMA/EOI/03/2012-13
 

Development of the Capital Markets Authority Strategic Plan 2013-17

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) is a statutory agency charged with the prime responsibility of regulating and facilitating development of orderly, fair and efficient capital markets in Kenya. 

The overall mandate of the Authority is to regulate and facilitate development of all aspects of capital markets.
 

In order to achieve its mandate the Authority has been developing five year Strategic Plans to guide development of Kenya’s capital markets. 

The Authority has so far developed three Strategic Plans with the first covering period 2002- 2005; the second covering period 2007-2009, and the third covering period 2009- 2012.
 

The current Strategic Plan (2009-2012) is coming to an end in June 2013 hence the Authority wishes to engage a consultant to develop the next cycle Strategic Plan to cover the period 2013-2017.
 

(a) Objectives of the assignment
 

The principal aim of the consultancy is to develop the Authority’s Strategic Plan to cover the period 2013-2017 taking into consideration the implementation level of the current one, including the identification of challenges, lessons learnt and key success factors. 

The 2013-2017 Strategic Plan will also aim to align the strategic direction of the Authority to the Second Medium Term Plan (MTP 2) implementing the Vision 2030, which is currently under development.
 

(b) Scope of the Services
 

The consultancy is expected to take place in February 2013 and it is estimated that it will require a maximum of twenty (20) consultancy days.

The consultancy shall, among others, include the following:
 

i) Reviewing the status of implementation of the current Strategic Plan;
 

ii) Holding consultations with the industry players, Ministry of Finance, the Authority’s Board and management as well as the Capital Markets Master Plan Steering Committee (CMMSC);
 

iii) Carrying out a Situational Analysis in line with current and projected macro environment (PESTLE) and micro environment (SWOT);
 

iv) Reviewing the main stakeholders and beneficiaries of the Authority and their relevant expectations of CMA, in line with the Constitution of Kenya, the Vision 2030 and Medium Term Plans;
 

v) Utilising the Balanced Score Card to review the Vision and Mission statements, core values of the Authority and strategic objectives of the Authority in line with the updated Situational Analysis and achievement levels;
 

vi) Aligning the Strategic Plan with national documents such as Vision 2030 and relevant Medium Term Plan;
 

vii) Identifying and quantifying viable activities for achieving the strategic objectives and goal; and
 

viii) Developing prioritized action plan that has clear roles and allocates responsibilities for implementation; developing a monitoring and evaluation plan, as well as a realistic resource mobilization plan.
 

The Capital markets Authority (CMA) invites interested eligible individuals (or teams of individuals) to express their interest on the above assignment. 

Interested persons must meet the following minimum criteria:-
 

Demonstrate ability and capacity to undertake the assignment. This should include copies of relevant documentary evidence of past similar accomplishments in at least 4 institutions, 2 of which must be public regulatory institutions with appropriate references including client list and contact details.

Interested firms should submit:

1. Copies of valid certificate of business registration or certificate of incorporation;
2. Copies of valid tax registration and tax clearance certificates; and
3. Complete address (Physical, postal, telephone, facsimile and e-mail)

Shortlisted persons will be issued with a Request for Proposal (RFP) document with specific terms of reference.
 

Completed expression of interest documents in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked on top with the name of this consultancy should be addressed to:-
 

The Chief Executive,
Capital Markets Authority,
P.O Box 74800 – 00200,
Nairobi.
 

Tel: 254-20-2221910/22218691, 

Fax: 254-020-2228254
 

Email: corporate@cma.or.ke
 

And must be deposited in the Tender Box at the 3rd Floor, Embankment Plaza, Longonot Road, Upper Hill Nairobi so as to be received on or before 17th January, 2013 at 11.00 A.M

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West Kenya Sugar Company Limited Mechanical Draughtsman Job in Kakamega Kenya

West Kenya Sugar Company Limited is the fastest growing sugar company in Kenya located in Kakamega, along the Kakamega - Webuye Road. 

The company prides itself in the quality of its products, personnel and productivity. 

The company seeks to fill the position of Mechanical Draughtsman and invites qualified, competent and dedicated applicants to apply:

The successful candidate shall:

• Produce drawings in AutoCAD.
• Produce plant/machinery/equipment layouts
• Produce machine components drawings (assembly drawings for machines)
• Prepare electrical circuitry drawings
• Prepare basic civil engineering construction drawings and foundation drawings.
• Arrange and keep engineering drawing office records.

Interested candidates must have:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering and technical certification as mechanical draughtsman.
• AUTO CAD Designing (Mechanical), covering 3D Drafting.
• Drawing and designing ability
• Ability to translate concepts on to paper and to visualize things in three-dimensional terms.
• Demonstrated commitment to accuracy and manual dexterity.
• At least 5 years of successful work as Mechanical Draughtsman in a business manufacturing firm.

Please send your up-to-date curriculum vitae, letter of application, daytime telephone number and names of three referees to:
 

The Managing Director
West Kenya Sugar Company Limited
P.O Box 2101- 50100
Kakamega
 

or to email address: info@wksugar.com
 

To reach not later than January 16, 2013. 

Canvassing will led to automatic disqualification.

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Consultancy Job for Pesa Pal Integration

Job Description: Consultancy Job for Pesa pal Integration

Job Objective:

We are a small start-up firm, urgently looking for a pesapal integrator to integrate our website with pesapal API. 

This is a very short time engagement which is not a fulltime. 

The consultant must have similar integration experience. 

For more information, you can email us through mwangi@cutewebz.com.

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