KenGen Staff Retirement Benefits Scheme Finance Officer Job in Kenya

Kengen Staff Retirement Benefits Scheme seeks to fill the vacant position of a Finance Officer immediately.
 

The job holder: The Finance Officer will ensure that the Scheme’s financial resources are managed in a procedural and ethical manner.
 

Duties and Responsibilities
 

The job holder duties and responsibilities are outlined as follows:

• Reports to the Head of Finance, Investment & Property
• Preparation of annual Scheme Budget and presenting it to the Board of Trustees for approval.
• Actively manage and monitor pension scheme cash requirements
• Ensure payments (Accounts payable) are properly controlled and promptly settled.
• Ensure prompt collection of accounts receivable for all scheme revenue streams.
• Maintenance of Books of Accounts for Projects, Properties, and fund accounts to Final Accounts.
• To monitor all investment transactions and reconciling Custodian and Fund Managers reports on a monthly basis.
• Prepare the scheme staff payroll, and ensure timely disbursements and payroll reconciliations.
• Preparation of monthly Bank reconciliation Statements for all scheme bank accounts.
• Maintenance of Scheme Fixed Assets registers.
• Filing of all Tax and VAT returns as per KRA regulations and guidelines in force.
• Ensure safe custody of all supplier and contractors contract agreements and service level agreements.
• Responsible for the safe custody of all accountable documents and records.
• Preparation of Scheme Monthly and Quarterly reports and accounts.
• Preparation of year end Scheme final accounts
• Facilitate Audits and ensure legal and professional compliance.
• Preparation of Ad hoc reports as may be required by the scheme from time to time.
• Other financial tasks as required by the scheme.
• And any other duties as may be assigned by supervisor

The successful candidate should have the following qualifications:
 

The job holder must possess:

• A Degree in Business Administration or Finance.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K) or ACCA finalist.
• At least 7 years working experience.
• Ability to supervise an accounting team.
• Should be confident, a self starter, with the ability to operate ¡n a dynamic environment.
• Must be able to demonstrate good attention to detail, good judgment showing logical decision making and a hands on approach.
• Computer literate with good excel skills and solid understanding of accounting software principles.
• Knowledge and experience of working with accounting packages.
• Strong decision making abilities.
• Strong analytical and planning skills.

If you qualify and up to the challenge, please submit your application through email, along with a detailed CV, stating your current position and remuneration, copies of certificates and testimonials so as to reach us on or before 29th May 2014 addressed to:
 

Trust Secretary
KenGen Staff Retirement Benefits Scheme,
careers@kengenrbs.co.ke
Nairobi

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Kenya Power Environmentalists and Socio-Economist Career Opportunities

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified persons to carry out Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA) for various projects being undertaken by Kenya Power. 

This is on Six (6) months non-renewable contract.
 

Environmentalists 

2 Posts

Job Ref: HR; KPLC1/5CB/545
 

Appointment Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Sciences
• Registered Environmental Impact Assessment Expert with relevant Institutions
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Must demonstrate high level of integrity.

Socio-Economist 

1 Post
Job Ref: HR: KPLC1/5CB/546
 

Appointment Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics/Social Sciences
• Registered Environmental Impact Assessment Expert with relevant Institutions
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Must demonstrate high level of integrity.

Interested persons should send their applications and detailed CVs, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and testimonials, e-mail address, day time mobile/telephone contact and names of three (3) referees to reach the undersigned before or on 29th May, 2014.

The Chief Manager, Human Resources & Administration
Kenya Power
P.O Box 30099-00100
Nairobi, Kenya.
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Kenya Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

www.kenyapower.co.ke

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Hospital Chief Executive Officer, Nursing Officer in Charge and Optometrist Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

A leading hospital in Nairobi is seeking qualified candidates for the following positions:
 

1. Chief Executive Officer
 

The successful candidate who will be working under an Executive Chairman and answerable to the Board of Management will be required to:

• Provide strategic leadership by maintaining relationships with donors, the hospital medical staff, the hospital employees, and the community to develop a compelling policy to drive the hospital to achieve its vision and mission statement by becoming a centre of excellence within the region.
• Display leadership at CEO-level oversight of financial management and forming conceptual strategies through recommending policy, executing fiscal procedures for control and effective utilization of physical and financial resources of the hospital.
• People Management: In conjunction with the hospital’s Human Resources department, provide CEO-level oversight to define roles and responsibilities, motivate and challenge hospital employees.
• Board Resolutions: In conjunction with officers and consultants, prepare reports for and attend Board of Management meetings which are the focal point of policy making.
• Corporate Responsibilities: The successful candidate should be knowledgeable concerning the specific policies of the hospital and apply these to achieve its intended goals as set out in the policy document.
• Annual Targets: The candidate will formulate an all-inclusive annual plan to achieve targets in joint consultations with the Board of Management and senior hospital personnel as the stakeholders.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: Direct CEO-level supervision of senior hospital staff members, which may include the General Manager and The Head of Medical Services and other departmental heads, as well as administrative staff.
• Indirect supervision of all hospital employees, through subordinate supervisors employed by the hospital.
• Level of Supervision required: Subject to only very broad based communication regarding job responsibilities.

Requirements:

• Possession of a Master’s degree in business or healthcare administration, or a related field.
• Possession of a degree from a recognized professional accountancy discipline like CPA (K) or ACCA will be an added advantage.
• Proven minimum of 5 years’ leadership experience in hospital management.

Nursing Officer in Charge
 

Overall Responsibility: The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting and maintaining high standards of professional nursing care by planning, organizing, and controlling nursing care services in the hospital while ensuring consistent provision of efficient and ethical care to discharge quality nursing care.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and control nursing staff including the preparation of monthly duty rota and daily duty allocation.
• Ensure that all policies, procedures, personnel, equipment and supplies are in place.
• Perform daily unit round to include all patient areas, patients’ processes and equipment in order to provide effective patient care through emphasis of the nursing process.
• Identify staff training needs as well as organize for Continuous Nursing Education.
• Organise and hold regular ward meetings.
• Keep inventory and maintain stock levels of all equipment and supplies.

Requirements

• Bsc Nursing or above.
• At least five years working experience in nursing practice and ward administration in a busy hospital.
• Valid Kenyan nursing practice licence.
• Excellent PR and Communication skills.

Optometrist
 

Overall Responsibility: The successful candidate will be responsible determining whether vision correction is needed and prescribe eyeglasses or contact lenses where necessary to patients who consult our services.
 

Requirements

• Diploma / Degree in optometry from a recognized institution.
• At least three years working experience in a busy eye unit/optical shop.
• Excellent refraction, soft/rig gas permeable contact lenses fitting, dispensing.
• Excellent PR and communication skills.
• High degree of honesty, integrity and can work with minimal supervision.

These are challenging positions with an attractive remuneration package.
 

Applications in own hand writing, including detailed curriculum vitae accompanied with a passport photograph, names and contacts of three referees should be forwarded by 15th May, 2014 to:

DN/A 1669
P.O Box 49010-00100
GPO, Nairobi

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MicroSave Research Data Analysts Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

MicroSave is an international consulting firm specialising in financial inclusion with ten offices in eight countries around the world. 

Our clients include leading financial institutions, mobile money service providers and large international donors. 

MicroSave intends to recruit research data analyst(s) to join its consulting team in Kenya.

Job Description: The research data analyst(s) will provide to support ongoing research work in key projects.
 

Key responsibilities will includes:
 

Data Analysis & Management

• Collaborate with field teams and monitor data collection process to ensure high levels of data quality
• Create, monitor and update data processing instructions.
• Monitor incoming field data, evaluate data sets and manage them in a robust database
• Help to determine outliers in the data analysis process using research theory and subject matter knowledge
• Conduct statistical analysis in SPSS and using advanced features of excel
• Produce robust research data for use in publications and support the development of final reports / publications.

Knowledge Dissemination

• Author /Co-author of thematic publications to be developed from research data (Focus notes/Briefing notes)
• Actively participate in digital media dialogues (blogs, discussion forums etc.) to share information from research work

Required Experience and Competencies:
 

Experience: Clearly show how you meet the experience required in your application letter.

• Atleast five (5) years’ work experience in data analysis and management of large amounts of data using statistical software packages.
• Research work experience in the financial services sector will be definite advantage
• Experience in knowledge dissemination as indicated above

Qualities

• A high quality of written and spoken English
• A high degree of self-drive, enthusiasm, flexibility and willingness to learn
• Diligence and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Strong field orientation and proven inter personal skills
• A strong professional demeanour

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge and skills in use of statistical data analysis software packages (SPSS and excel)
• High analytical capability and report writing skills
• Knowledge of retail / mass market financial services is desirable
• Additional working language besides English and Swahili is an advantage.

Education

• A minimum of a Masters level degree (or higher) in Research, Economics, Statistics or related field.
• Other relevant professional qualifications will be an added advantage.

Location: Based in Nairobi but with up to 40% travel within Africa.
 

Salary: Salary is negotiable and commensurate with experience and expertise. State current and salary expectations in your application letter.
 

Availability: State availability (your notice period) in your application letter.
 

Deadline: Deadline for applications is 4pm Tuesday 27th May 2014

Correspondence: Applications letters and detailed CV are to be sent by email to humanresources@microsave.net marking the subject as Vacancy – Data Analyst Kenya.

Note: Applications not meeting minimum requirements will not be considered. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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MicroSave Digital Financial Services (DFS) Executives Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

Vacancy: Digital Financial Services (DFS) Executives

MicroSave is an international consulting firm specialising in financial inclusion with ten offices in eight countries around the world. 

Our clients include leading mobile money service providers and financial institutions. 

MicroSave intends to recruit specialists in digital financial services to join its consulting team in Kenya.
 

Job Description: The executives will provide advisory services, technical support and training, to our clients in digital financial services.

Key responsibilities will includes:
 

Technical Support Services

• Conducting market research to understand needs and preferences of financial service consumers in order to develop appropriate digital financial solutions.
• Conceptualising digital financial products and services and related operational processes required for successful rollout.
• Conducting institutional assessments and business planning related to implementation of digital financial solutions.
• Training on building and managing large agent networks at the Helix Institute of Digital Finance or in-house trainings within institutions.
• Advice and business support in rolling out agent networks.

Business Development, Client Relationship Management, and Knowledge Dissemination

• Business development including identification, communication and negotiation of business opportunities and proposal writing.
• Client relationship management for both existing and potential clients.
• Report writing, publications and active participation in social media dialogues on digital financial services.

Required Experience and Competencies:
 

Experience:

• At least five (5) years’ work experience in three or more of the technical support services highlighted above either within a bank / agency banking or mobile money service provider. 
• Clearly show how you meet the experience required in your application letter.
• Experience in business development, client relationship management and knowledge dissemination as highlighted above

Qualities

• A high quality of written and spoken English
• Strong field orientation and proven inter personal skills
• A high degree of self-drive, enthusiasm, flexibility and willingness to learn
• Diligence and ability to work with minimal supervision
• A strong professional demeanour

Knowledge and Skills

• Extensive knowledge of digital finance and distribution of mass market financial services
• Supervisory / managerial skills
• High analytical capability and report writing skills
• Additional working language besides English and Swahili is an advantage.
• Highly developed computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Education

• A minimum of a Masters level degree (or higher) in Information Technology, Banking, Business Administration, Marketing, Accounting, Economics, Sociology or related field.
• Other relevant professional qualifications will be an added advantage.

Location: Based in Nairobi but with up to 40% travel within Africa.
 

Salary: Salary is negotiable and commensurate with experience and expertise. State current and salary expectations in your application letter.

Availability: State availability (your notice period) in your application letter.
 

Deadline: Deadline for applications is 4pm Tuesday 27th May 2014
 

Correspondence: Applications letters and detailed CV are to be sent by email to humanresources@microsave.net marking the subject as Vacancy – DFS Kenya.

Note: Applications not meeting minimum requirements will not be considered. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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MURDO Monitoring & Evaluation Officer Job in Mogadishu, Somalia

MURDO is a Non – Governmental organizations implementing relief and development projects in Somalia since 1991. 

Murdo is funded by various donors and responds to the complex crisis that has evolved in Somalia by implementing livelihood projects.

MURDO is currently seeking to fill the following position with skilled, diplomatic, effective, and highly motivated individuals to join the Somali based team.
 

Position: Monitoring & Evaluation Officer  
 

Reporting to: M& E Program Manager
 

Duty Station: Mogadishu, Somalia
 

Duration: 8 months with possibility of extension

Overall Purpose of the Job: The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will work closely with the Programme team at the field level to coordinate and support all areas of programme monitoring, reviews and evaluations. 

The M&E Officer will work closely with the M&E specialist, M&E Officer in Nairobi and Project Manager in Mogadishu to monitor implementation of the Emergency Assistance for Drought Affected Families in Somalia, Mogadisho Project to ensure efficient and effective M&E of all project activities at all times. 

She/he will also oversee the implementation of the monitoring and evaluation plans.  

Specific Roles and Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the baseline and other surveys according to the approved M&E framework.
• Coordinate periodic monitoring activities i.e. monthly and quarterly data collection and analysis for the Emergency Assistance for Drought Affected Families in Somalia, Mogadishu.
• Support all projects to meet their reporting requirements.
• Submit Monthly, Quarterly & Progress Reports to the M&E Program Manager.
• Work with other Programme Managers to ensure that the project documents progress and demonstrate project results as per the M&E plan in place.
• Support the data collectors and field assistants in carrying out data collection and community mobilization activities.
• Work with the Programme Manager as appropriate to ensure that there is good coordination and that there is quality assurance on all assessments, knowledge management, programme reviews and evaluations.
• Support programme design and review.
• Any other duties as required within the level and authority of this position.

 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in any social sciences. Preference will be given to candidates with post graduate qualifications in  M&E
• Minimum of 2 years' experience working with reputable national or international organization in M&E in humanitarian response context.
• Experience and competencies in research, monitoring and evaluation for INGOs, UN agencies and/or donor programs
• Computer proficiency in statistical packages like SPSS
• Sound understanding of indicators, data collection methodology, data quality issues; ability to develop indicators and data collection tools and assess data quality
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, good proposal writing, documentation and report writing skills
• Experience in Monitoring & Evaluation of  projects in Somalia or a related fragile context

Suitable candidates should email an application letter and Curriculum Vitae with three referees to Hr@murdoorg.org  and cc recruiteramity@gmail.com by Close of Business on 24th May, 2014.

MURDO is an equal opportunity employer and will seek to recruit the most qualified person for the job irrespective of marital status, ethnicity, religion, gender etc. 

Website: www.murdoorg.org

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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Wananchi Group Power Engineer Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Wananchi Group

Job Title: Power Engineer
 

Department: Technical    

Location: Nairobi, Kenya 
 

Employment Status/ Type: Full Time
 

Position Reporting to: Wananchi Group Cable Construction Manager
 

Manages Others: No
 

Job Purpose / Summary: Reporting to the Wananchi Group Cable Construction Manager, the Power Engineer will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of all electrical, mechanical, and HVAC equipment within data centres, hubs and the nodes. 
 

Key Roles:

• Working closely with the Wananchi Group Facilities Engineer to manage the operation and maintenance of all electrical, mechanical and HVAC equipment within data centres & Hubs. These include mains power systems, generators, UPS’s, air-conditioning, cabling and racks management etc. Thus ensuring:
• The maintenance in good-working condition of all electrical, mechanical and HVAC facilities equipment in the Wananchi Group Core Network on an ongoing basis
• The regularly schedule servicing of all electrical, mechanical and HVAC facilities and equipment in the Wananchi Group Network.
• The prompt repair of any failed or degraded electrical equipment at all times including being on-call 24/7/265.
• The proper management of facilities contractors and vendors.
• Working closely with the Wananchi Group Network Maintenance Quality Controller to manage the operation and maintenance of all electrical equipment within Nodes.
• The maintenance in good-working condition of all electrical facilities and equipment in the Wananchi Group HFC & GPON Network on an ongoing basis
• The regularly schedule servicing of all electrical facilities and equipment in the Wananchi Group HFC & GPON Network on an ongoing basis e.g. Generators
• The prompt repair of any failed or degraded electrical equipment at all times including being on-call 24/7/265.
• Maintain up to date as built diagrams and documentation of all the electrical mechanical and HVAC facilities and equipment in the Wananchi Group Network.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• A Diploma in Electrical Engineering with at least 3 years of relevant experience
• Experience in design, installation and maintenance of electrical equipment.
• Experience in managing electrical, mechanical and HVAC equipment.
• Experience in writing reports. Proficient in MS Office – especially Excel, Visio, Word etc.
• Must be of very high integrity and uphold high ethical standards and honesty.
• Possess a valid and clean driving license for a period of not less than two years.

Email CV to: recruit@ke.wananchi.com 

Deadline: May 21st 2014

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Jumia Graphic Designer Job in Kenya

Jumia is part of Rocket Internet, a global and leading incubator of startups specialized in e-commerce and the #1 leader of E-commerce in Africa.

We are present in more than 20 countries in Europe, Middle East, Asia and Latin America and this accumulated experience has allowed us to develop a strong platform, which can support new ventures with both advice and capital on a truly global basis.

To support our development we are currently looking for a talented, motivated and passionate Graphic Designer / Photo Editor.

Job Description: Graphic Designer

You join our Graphics Department & your tasks will be to take responsibility and drive all activities related to graphic design including:

• Coordinating different teams to ensure production of high quality web content
• Creating images, visuals, banners and all required materials
• Mastering Photoshop (speed of execution, images/logo adjustments, creation and layout, quick understanding of guidelines and briefs)
• You have significant experience with graphic Design and like challenging environment.

Personal Attributes

• Creative and imaginative.
• Expert in the Adobe Creative Suite
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good communication skills

Education

• Equivalent professional qualification for the job

If you meet the following criteria please send an application your portfolio to joinus-kenya@jumia.com

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