Helen Keller International Assistant Program Officer Job in Mombasa or Kakamega Kenya

Helen Keller International (HKI) works to save the sight and lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged. 

HKI currently conducts programs in 21 countries in Africa and Asia as well as in the United States. 

To accomplish its work, HKI builds the capacity of local governmental, civil society and private sector systems and infrastructure to deliver effective preventative and curative services for nutrition, eye health and neglected tropical diseases.
 

Vacancy: Assistant Program Officer

Job Ref: APO/VA01/2013

Duty Station: Coast (Mombasa) or Western (Kakamega) Regions
 

The position
 

The Assistant Program Officer - Nutrition will be responsible for delivery of the nutrition program in the Coast or Western Region. 

The Assistant Program Officer reports to the Program Officer – Nutrition based in Nairobi. 

The Assistant Program Officer will work in partnership with officials from the Ministry of Health, UNICEF and other development partners to implement HKI supported nutrition programs.

Responsibilities 

• Maintain relationship with stakeholders and partners in the Western or Coastal counties on behalf of HKI. 
• Advocate with appropriate government officials and partners for continued support to improve routine child survival nutrition interventions. 
• Assist and support building capacity of health system at county and sub county levels on VAS and deworming. 
• Participate in County and sub County, level reviews to facilitate problem solving and problem seeking by County and sub County Health Management Teams. 
• Carry out and document routine Monitoring of program activities carried out by Min. of Health and other partners.

Requirements

• College/University Degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Health Management or related field with proven experience in implementing nutrition programs.
• Atleast three years of experience with INGO, NGO or development agencies.
• Effective planning and organizations skills. 
• Effective Coaching skills for health workers and the government partners 
• Excellent written and spoken English and Kiswahili and good report writing skills. 
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. 
• Demonstrated experience participating and contributing to a productive team environment 
• Must be prepared to relocate.

How to Apply
 

Applicants should send their Cover Letter and CV with names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience. 

Applications should be submitted online to hkikenyajobs@gmail.com by close of business on 9th October, 2013. 

Only online applications will be considered. 

The position title and reference number REF: APO/01/2013 should be clearly marked on the cover letter.
 

For more information about Helen Keller International visitwww.hki.org

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Finance Manager Job in Kenya

Vacancy: Finance Manager

Reporting to: Managing Director

Job Purpose: To ensure that the Company has sound financial systems and control designed to support its entrepreneurial approach, achieves its financial targets profitably and meets all relevant statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in the formulation, implementation, analysis and review of effective financial management policies and strategies, plans and budgets
• Ensure timely preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
• Ensure efficient and effective management, utilization and control of Company’s assets and financial resources
• Liaise with external auditors and ensure that the annual audit is conducted on time and timely implementation of audit recommendations
• Manage the department’s staff, including responsibility for scheduling work, performance management, setting up of Key Performance indicators,(KPIs),mentoring, coaching and discipline
• Tax planning and management.

Desired Qualifications

• Holder of a Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, with the CPA-K, or equivalent business experience
• Should be 35 years and over with 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in the finance function, 4 of which should be as Finance Manager for a major company
• Excellent communication skills are essential
• Should have an outstanding knowledge of financial ERP systems
• Member of ICPAK

Competitive salary will be given commensurate with experience. 

Apply by sending your curriculum vitae to hrm201309@gmail.com so as to reach the undersigned by 11th October 2013. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Retail Business Coordinator Job in Kenya

Summary: Our client, a medium sized outdoor advertising and retail franchising firm would like to fill the position of a Retail Business Coordinator. 

The Retail Business Coordinator will be responsible for growth of the retail business. 

The position will also be responsible for coordination of sales and marketing efforts and service delivery across the country. 

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the organization’s retail business strategies in line with the overall strategic plan;
• Prepare yearly retail budgets
• Ensure excellent service delivery and take up service delivery issues with Customer Service Manager;
• Ensure there is optimum brand visibility of the retail arm of the business
• Identify target markets and exploring new opportunities to generate business for the outlets
• Prepare operational plans for the retail operations; including setting revenue targets, mapping distribution channels, etc
• Continually review the distribution channels for their effectiveness: this will entail identifying new outlets and improving non performing ones; exploring other channels etc. Managing the existing outlets
• Contribute to category marketing plans, with customer & category analysis and promotional strategy
• Develop and implement the client’s promotional strategy  across customers/channels
• Contribute to marketing plans, with customer & category analysis and promotional strategy

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field;
• Diploma in sales & marketing will be an added advantage;
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar capacity;
• Strong analytical, problem solving, communication, negotiating and leadership skills;
• Commercial awareness.

How to Apply: 
 

Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business Monday 14th October 2013

Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, 

Nairobi, GPO 00100
 

Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

Please note that we do not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications.

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Graphic Designer Job in Kenya

Summary: Our client, a medium sized outdoor advertising and retail franchising firm would like to fill the position of a Graphic Designer. 

The Graphic Designer will be required to come up with creative graphic designs with high visual impact for clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop high precision artworks for as per clients requirements
• Attend client planning meetings and present plans and information to client for review and approval
• Develop product specifications and double check the specifications against the plans
• Coming up with creative ideas and concepts to better the artworks
• Manage projects from concept through completion.
• Liaising with the printers and photographers to ensure quality job standards.

Qualification and Experience

• Minimum 2yrs graphic design experience
• Strong use of Adobe Creative suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, In Design), Corel draw
• Ability to keep abreast of emerging technologies in new media, particularly design programs such as Illustrator, Photoshop, Corel Draw
• Experience in designing print and web interface layouts necessary (send a sample of work done)
• Good creativity and design skills
• Initiative and passion about graphics design.
• Outstanding communication skills both verbal & written technical
• Strong conceptualizing, creative skills and ability to generate different ideas and concepts for a publication and design collateral
• Must show attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and unsupervised

How to Apply: 
 

Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business Monday 14th October 2013

Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, 

Nairobi, GPO 00100
 

Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

Please note that we do not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications.

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Advertising Account Executive Job in Kenya

Summary of Profile: Our client, a medium sized outdoor advertising and retail franchising firm would like to fill the position of an Advertising Account Executive.  

Reporting to the Business Development manager, you will grow sales in outdoor media and branding initiatives from corporate players and advertising agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing new accounts and augmenting the business of existing accounts
• Identifies prospects, advertising, marketing and business issues and matches these with the organization’s capabilities
• Develops tactics for pursuing selected prospects
• Participates in sales presentations, negotiations and sales closings
• Helps clients develop adverting strategies and solutions to creative logical and technical problems
• Responsible for estimating costs and monitoring project timelines
• Manage the selling process to external customers, including pricing contract negotiations
• Improve customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Own strong, multi-level relationships with new and existing customers (including main decision makers and influencers)
• Actively engage Customer Service into relevant customer contacts to improve strategic relationships, to proactively resolve problems.
• Analyze Market Intelligence sources and use data to drive sales efforts and lead generation.
• Actively manage key stake holders at origin and other contact offices to ensure relationships are built and used to ensure the Company’s visibility is improved.

Qualification and Experience

• Degree in Business Administration
• Minimum 2yrs sales accounts or related experience; exposure in the advertising industry will be an added advantage
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
• Good coordination skills

How to Apply: 
 

Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business Monday 14th October 2013

Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, 

Nairobi, GPO 00100
 

Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

Please note that we do not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications.

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Civil Engineers Jobs in Kenya (Urgent)

Urgently Required
 

One of our clients is urgently looking for the following:
 

1. Civil Engineer
 

Degree in Civil Engineering
 

Over 5 years experience
 

2. Civil Engineering Technician
 

Diploma in Civil Engineering
 

Over 3 years Experience

If you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualifications and experience please urgently send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the email address jobs@outrivalhr.com.

Applications will be shortlisted as they are received. 

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

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IT Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

We are a Leading top 100 medium sized firm in Kenya dealing with Fleet Management and Logistical Services. 

An IT Officer vacancy exists in our Nairobi branch. 
 

Main Responsibilities:

• Installing and configuring computer hardware operating systems and applications
• Monitoring and maintaining computer systems and networks
• Talking staff/clients through a series of actions, either face to face or over the telephone to help set up systems or resolve issues
• Troubleshooting system and network problems and diagnosing and solving hardware/software faults
• Providing support, including procedural documentation and relevant reports
• Following diagrams and written reports to present to the client as system reports
• Supporting the roll-out of new applications
• Setting up new users' accounts and profiles and dealing with password issues
• Responding within agreed time limits to call-outs
• Working continuously on a task until completion (or referral to third parties, if appropriate)
• Prioritizing and managing many open cases at one time
• Rapidly establishing a good working relationship with customers
• Conducting computer maintenance and backup

Educational Qualifications& Key Skills

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science/IT from a recognized institution
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• Experience in maintenance of Microsoft Server operation system, and core Microsoft server-side services such as Active Directory, Exchange Server and SharePoint;
• Experience in maintenance of LAN, WAN, Servers, PABX
• Work experience in a multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural environment.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both orally and in writing;
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills including the ability to anticipate potential problems, determine and implement solutions;
• Self-driven and innovative
• An attitude of problem solving
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A person of high personal integrity
• Attention to detail

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, send your CV ONLY to hr.fleetmanagement@yahoo.com

Clearly indicate the position applied for

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Nyeri Development Corporation Entrepreneur Recruitment Manager Job in Kenya

Nyeri Development Corporation Ltd (NDC) is promoting urbanization of Nyeri county by helping people start businesses/industries in their shambas. 

A person selects a business/industry and NDC walks them from feasibility study through to the actual operation of the business. 

NDC has a catalogue of over 500 businesses that entrepreneurs can chose from. 
 

Entrepreneur Recruitment Manager
 

NDC is looking for an entrepreneurship recruitment manager.
 

The work of the recruitment manager will be. 
 

(1) Arouse awareness on the need to start businesses/industries 

(2) Educate and recruit entrepreneurs
 

(3) Induct entrepreneurs on the process of feasibility study, pooling resources, startup and operation of the businesses. 
 

Implementation officers will take over and give one on one assistance to the entrepreneur until the businesses starts operations.
 

The entrepreneurship recruitment manager will need to be 
 

(1) Be a mature person between 35 and 50
 

(2) A graduate in either economics, finance, engineering or business management.
 

(3) Have experience in a development activity.
 

Interested qualified persons are requested to apply to users@nyeri2030.com with a full CV and two referees.

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Wages Clerk Needed ASAP (KShs 18K - 20K)

Vacancy: Wages Clerk

Needed ASAP

1. At least 3 years of experience in processing payroll for casuals, contractual and permanent employees.

2. Filing of statutory returns (PAYE, NHIF, NSSF, P10D etc) with the respective authorities.

3. Aware of the payroll laws of Kenya including the income tax (PAYE), statutory deductions (NSSF, NHIF, DIT etc).

4. Ability to work long and flexible hours on a need basis

5. Disbursing monies to the casual workers

6. Ready to live in Ruiru (for convenience purposes)

7. Energetic and ability to work under pressure

8. Handling work injury claims on a need basis

9. MS office well especially MS Excel.

Salary will be between 18,000 – 20,000 depending on capability and experience.

Email cv to riona@kentrain.co.ke by 10th of October

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Cellulant Software Engineer Job in Kenya

Cellulant is a mobile commerce company. It operates Africa’s number one mobile commerce network and aims to connect 100 million customers to its mobile commerce ecosystem. 

Cellulant was founded in 2003 and has currently operations in Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Malawi, Zambia, Botswana and every year moving into new countries.
 

We are the mobile commerce partner of choice and our goal is to connect all of our corporate customers, including e.g. the top Pan African banks, various merchants, to the richest mobile commerce ecosystem in Africa, helping them provide better communication, and more services, and more value to their end consumers. 

We do that by providing services like mobile banking, mobile payments, music, information services and other mobile related services.

To be able to meet these aggressive growth expectations we need to grow our dynamic team.
 

We are recruiting a highly motivated Software engineer keen to utilize their existing skills and develop new ones that will enable them to add to the success of the organization as well as their own.
 

We invite you to be part of that growth. 

We seek to recruit pro-active and self - driven individuals to fill the position below;
 

Software Engineer
 

The successful candidate is expected to to develop and maintain new and existing software development projects within the company's list of products
 

Primary Responsibilities:
 

The primary responsibilities of this role include:

• Develop software and maintain the current systems
• Improve/ tweak existing applications
• Technically support the team lead in design of software solutions and systems
• Coding
• Systems administration which includes monitoring core systems and maintaining optimum system operations
• Product research on new products and new software
• Develop application support documentation to explain application of new products and systems changes
• Product Development and testing the new products
• Software development and support responsibilities in order to ensure the customer’s satisfaction
• Instills customer confidence in the company’s technical solutions and product capabilities.
• Contribute to translating customer system and software requirements into software specifications in support of solution design.
• Designs and develops internal and external business systems/applications, systems interfaces, databases, reporting, or business intelligence systems, as required to deliver new systems functionality supporting corporate business objectives.
• Will work under the guidance of the team lead on complex projects.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Provide on call and after hours support as required
• Maintain technical skills and expertise through continuing education and training.
• Collaborate/Partner with other teams
• Support on successful delivery of systems enhancements.
• Contribute to and work to meet project schedules by providing accurate estimates of effort required for development deliverables, by providing updates on project progress to team lead, and by escalating issues that might affect project success to management.
• Hardware setup and maintenance

Competencies
 

The role requires;

• A degree in IT or Computer Science.
• well-developed programming
• web development skills
• experience in building web-applications
• back-end automation solutions and daemon applications
• high level of detail
• Good organization, planning and focus.

Skills
 

Advanced exposure in:

• Java
• Php,
• Jsp,
• C# or C++ .
• Database knowledge in:
• MySQL,
• pstgress,
• msSQL
• Oracle.

Interested candidates are requested to submit their CVs and a convincing cover letter to jobs@cellulant.com indicating the job title applied for by 14th October 2013. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Cellulant Software Engineer Job in Kenya

Cellulant is a mobile commerce company. It operates Africa’s number one mobile commerce network and aims to connect 100 million customers to its mobile commerce ecosystem. 

Cellulant was founded in 2003 and has currently operations in Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Malawi, Zambia, Botswana and every year moving into new countries.
 

We are the mobile commerce partner of choice and our goal is to connect all of our corporate customers, including e.g. the top Pan African banks, various merchants, to the richest mobile commerce ecosystem in Africa, helping them provide better communication, and more services, and more value to their end consumers. 

We do that by providing services like mobile banking, mobile payments, music, information services and other mobile related services.

To be able to meet these aggressive growth expectations we need to grow our dynamic team.
 

We are recruiting a highly motivated Software engineer keen to utilize their existing skills and develop new ones that will enable them to add to the success of the organization as well as their own.
 

We invite you to be part of that growth. 

We seek to recruit pro-active and self - driven individuals to fill the position below;
 

Software Engineer
 

The successful candidate is expected to to develop and maintain new and existing software development projects within the company's list of products
 

Primary Responsibilities:
 

The primary responsibilities of this role include:

• Develop software and maintain the current systems
• Improve/ tweak existing applications
• Technically support the team lead in design of software solutions and systems
• Coding
• Systems administration which includes monitoring core systems and maintaining optimum system operations
• Product research on new products and new software
• Develop application support documentation to explain application of new products and systems changes
• Product Development and testing the new products
• Software development and support responsibilities in order to ensure the customer’s satisfaction
• Instills customer confidence in the company’s technical solutions and product capabilities.
• Contribute to translating customer system and software requirements into software specifications in support of solution design.
• Designs and develops internal and external business systems/applications, systems interfaces, databases, reporting, or business intelligence systems, as required to deliver new systems functionality supporting corporate business objectives.
• Will work under the guidance of the team lead on complex projects.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Provide on call and after hours support as required
• Maintain technical skills and expertise through continuing education and training.
• Collaborate/Partner with other teams
• Support on successful delivery of systems enhancements.
• Contribute to and work to meet project schedules by providing accurate estimates of effort required for development deliverables, by providing updates on project progress to team lead, and by escalating issues that might affect project success to management.
• Hardware setup and maintenance

Competencies
 

The role requires;

• A degree in IT or Computer Science.
• well-developed programming
• web development skills
• experience in building web-applications
• back-end automation solutions and daemon applications
• high level of detail
• Good organization, planning and focus.

Skills
 

Advanced exposure in:

• Java
• Php,
• Jsp,
• C# or C++ .
• Database knowledge in:
• MySQL,
• pstgress,
• msSQL
• Oracle.

Interested candidates are requested to submit their CVs and a convincing cover letter to jobs@cellulant.com indicating the job title applied for by 14th October 2013. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Visual FoxPro Developers, Microsoft Dynamics Developers, Functional Consultants and Sales Executive Jobs in Kenya

Company Profile: We are an organization whose goal is to provide cutting edge business software solutions to co-operative societies. 

In line with our strategic plan, we are now in the process of expanding our operations and require the following personnel:

1) Microsoft Dynamics Developers 
 

We are looking for full time Software Engineers for Microsoft Dynamics NAV to join our technology team that powers and improves efficiency to enhance our competitive advantage.

This position will play a key role with responsibilities that include:

• Requirements analysis and process mapping.
• Solution design and development.
• Implementation and debugging.
• Data migration and end user training.
• Integration of Microsoft Dynamics NAV with other custom systems

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree in Computer Science or related technical field
• Microsoft Certified Dynamics NAV Business Management Solutions Developer.
• Exceptional and talented coder with knowledge of C/SIDE, role tailored client, web services  development in Microsoft Dynamics NAV.
• Minimum 4 years experience developing and support of custom-built solutions in Microsoft Dynamics NAV for medium and large organizations.
• Experience integrating off-the-shelf and custom-built technologies.
• Experience taking software projects through the entire software lifecycle (requirements analysis, design, implementation, deployment, post deployment support).
• Work well as part of a team and like to both teach and learn from others.
• Familiar with professional software development practices that include source code control, defect tracking, unit testing and code reviews.
• Function well in a fast-paced, formal environment where constant change is the norm and the bar for quality is set high

Expertise in the following technologies a plus:

• Java/C#.NET development
• MS SQL Server
• PHP/MySQL web development
• Mobile Applications development
• SQL Reporting Services

2) Experienced Visual FoxPro Developers
 

We are looking for experienced Visual Foxpro Developers who meet the following criteria:

• Object Oriented Programming experience
• Web Programming
• T-SQL and MS SQL Server Programming
• Mobile application development
• Design and architecting vertical market applications
• Experience with sacco/micro finance/banking applications a plus
• Strong debugging and problem solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work alone or in a team of developers
• Result oriented and able to meet strict deadlines

3) Experienced Microsoft Dynamics Navision Functional Consultants 
 

We are looking for experienced personnel who will perform the following:

• Document business requirements, analyze impact of the changes, prepare functional specifications, technical specifications, develop, configure and perform unit tests as well as assists the users in the UAT phase.
• Implement solutions, advice and support end users.
• Roll out projects, implement and in improve projects to facilitate better usage of the system, as well as maintenance and support e-business environments by providing functional support of operational business implementations.
• Conduct functional requirement definitions through analysis of current and targeted business processes. Map requirements to Dynamics NAV functionality, Create project Documentation, Develop and conduct testing as per testing methodology.
• Manage the relationship and any contractual issues between consultants and client on a day to day basis
• Implement Dynamics NAV per approved schedule and recommend effective solutions to he ERP system, processes and customization to suit users needs & implementation in Finance, Service as well as Manufacturing

Skills required:

• Expert SQL Server and reporting services with business analytics.
• Proficient in requirements gathering and definitions for enhancements.
• Exceptional troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills
• Strong orientation to customer satisfaction.

4) Experienced Microsoft Dynamics Navision Sales Executive
 

This is a field sales job, with the objective of developing new business. 

The Navision / Dynamics NAV candidate must have 2years experience selling either Dynamics NAV, Dynamics AX, Dynamics GP, Sage, or Sap Business.

One ideally into the SME marketplace. The Navision / Dynamics Nav candidate must have great communication skills & and a real passion for Sales

How to apply: 
 

Submit your application letter and CV stating current and expected salary to codic.limited@yahoo.com before 11th October 2013
 

We will email or phone you if you've been shortlisted and provide you with more information on our interview process.

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