ICIPE Technical Assistant Job

Icipe is an intergovernmental organisation funded by government aid agencies, UN organisations and private foundations to carry out research and training in the environmentally sound and sustainable management of arthropods for improving health and agricultural productivity in the tropics.

icipe has approximately 300 staff to support its research and capacity building programmes, located at various sites in Kenya and Ethiopia.

The Thrips IPM Programme (Plant Health Division) urgently requires the services of a competent Technical Assistant for a short term contract (one year with a possibility of an extension). The person required should be available immediately.

The position is based at the Duduville campus, Nairobi.

Requirements

• Minimum KCSE with a mean Grade C
• Certificate in Applied Biology
• At least one year’s experience in handling thrips and other insects and insect-transmitted plant diseases.
• Excellent knowledge in the use of MS-office is essential
• Be able to communicate effectively in English and Kiswahili
• Be prepared to work long hours including at times weekends and public holidays.
• Be available to start by 1 March 2011 or thereabouts.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be required, among other things, to discharge the following duties and responsibilities:

• Carry out rearing and supply of various species of thrips and other insects.
• Undertake laboratory experiments with insect-vectored plant diseases.
• Undertake molecular diagnosis of plant diseases.
• Assist scientists and scholars in their experiments related to thrips and tospoviruses.

Applications will be accepted up to 18 February 2011.

Only applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

Please send an application with a detailed CV and names and addresses of 3 referees including e-mail addresses, fax numbers, and remuneration package to hr@icipe.org or:

The Human Resources Department
icipe - African Insect Science for Food and Health
P.O. Box 30772-00100
Nairobi
Kenya

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Construction Project Assistant Job

Construction Project Assistant
Nairobi, Kenya

About Bridge International Academies

Bridge International Academies is a startup company revolutionizing education across Africa with a truly unique business model. The company has launched a large-scale franchise-like network of ultra low-cost for-profit private primary schools across Africa.

Our schools profitably deliver high-quality education for less than $4 per child per month, enabling local school managers to operate their school businesses profitably, while creating a highly successful business at the central level. We now have 25 schools in Kenya, and plan to rapidly scale the company to serve more than 1 million students.

About this position

Bridge International Academies is looking for a Construction Project Assistant who will be responsible for providing efficient services in monitoring payment requirements and facilitating timely and coherent payments processing for multiple construction projects.

Ability to deal with hands on issues as well as participate in helpful discussions that would lead to significant improvement of payment processes will be key to success in this position. This is a key position within the construction department with regular consultation with staff in the finance department.

Responsibilities of the Construction Project Assistant- Payments

• Collate payments documentation from all construction site supervisors, review these with supervisors and ensure all required steps and attachments are complied with
• Prepare weekly payments projections for approval by head of construction and head of finance
• Generate and keep track of payment certificates to ensure only completed work, delivered and certified materials and approved documents are submitted for payment.
• Work closely with construction supervisors and head of department to improve day to day management of payments documentation and procedures
• Follow up with finance to ensure payments for materials and labour contractors are made in a timely manner and records update promptly in the financial system
• Reconcile payments to project budgets and supplier accounts and make notes for corrective actions and process improvement
• Make occasional field visits together with construction teams to observe processes, ascertain work done and gain knowledge to enhance the entire finance value chain around construction processes in the company
• Assist construction department to come up with construction and cashflow budgets and monitor actual performance against the agreed budgets and cashflows
• Prepare weekly reports on work flow versus payments to ensure visibility and quick resolution of payment delays or problems that could compromise timely construction completion
• Prepare monthly financial reports for review with head of construction and head of finance
• Initiate process improvement initiatives for review with head of construction and head of finance especially around filing, process clarity, feedback and financial analysis
• Assist in external and internal audit of construction payment cycles and routines
• Any other duties that may be delegated to you by the head of construction

Person requirements

• 2-3 years experience in a busy accounting environment with extensive experience in payment processing for multiple suppliers and contractors
• Exposure within a construction/project environment is essential
• Hands on skills in preparation of cashflows, budgets and financial reports for senior management
• Energetic and confident person with ability to work consistently with minimal supervision while producing high quality work and resolving payment issues effectively and in a timely manner
• Good skills with computer applications especially excel and word applications
• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics (Nav) or any other accounting software will be helpful
• Ability to work with construction and project staff and guiding them on payment issues
• Must possess good secondary education and intermediate accounting qualifications-CPA 2 or equivalent
• Must be an honest and ethical person with good references from previous employers
• Good written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in spoken Swahili will be an advantage
• Good time management and planning skills
• Ability to meet deadlines consistently.

Reporting structure

The position reports directly to the Head of Construction and indirectly to Head of finance.

How to apply

Applicants should go to Bridge International Academies website www.bridgeinternationalacademies.com – job postings- where all the new jobs are listed

Deadline for applications: 24th February 2011

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AAR Sales Executive Jobs

Positions: Sales Executives

Where: AAR Health Services (Kenya); P.O. Box 41766 - 00100

Location: Please state your preferable area (town/city) of operation

Requirements

• Well groomed and presentable
• Excellent communication skills
• Age : 25 years and above
• Education: College Graduates are preferred but Professional training will also be considered.
• Must be ambitious and focused to succeed in sales career
• Experience in Sales and Marketing will be an added advantage.

Remuneration: A Blank Cheque!!

If interested, please forward your CV and application letter to pmutua@aar.co.ke or address it to The Business Development Manager - Titans Agency

Closing Date: 15/3/2011

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Operations Manager Job

Operations Manager Job

Job Ref: VR/OM/1

Our client is a premium lifestyle destination. Set in 2,500 acres on Kenya’s North Coast, it brings a range of elements of luxury together in one, secure gated resort and residential community.

On completion, the resort will feature two 18-hole championship golf courses with an outstanding clubhouse, a private airstrip, game sanctuary, private beach club, paved roads throughout and 400 – 500 residential properties. Currently the first 18-hole golf course and the clubhouse are ready and in use and a number of private houses are built or under construction.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Operations Manager will be responsible for the provision of quality technical services in running a superior tourism, residential and hospitality operation.

Key Result Areas:

• Planning, budgeting, controlling and monitoring the departmental budget
• Ensuring the timely and economic purchasing of all goods and services for all departments.
• Overseeing the importation of all goods required from overseas.
• Ensuring the development of members’ properties are in compliance with the rules and regulations set out and agreed.
• Ensuring the timely, efficient and economic provision of utility services including water, waste water and sewage treatment and maintenance of all water reticulation.
• Overseeing maintenance and distribution of electricity to plot owners and VR facilities.
• Supervising the construction and development of infrastructure and buildings by the company and ensuring their maintenance and repair. This includes roads, paths, villas, conference facilities, hotels, restaurants and clubs among other developments
• Ensuring the provision of adequate and well maintained fleet of vehicles, earth moving plant and other plant and equipment including pumps, motors, power houses and generators.
• Where possible, using plant and machinery to generate income streams for VR.
• Ensuring the maintenance of all public areas including parks, game sanctuary, trees, decorative fixtures, flowers and shrubs
• Offering general management and guidance, training, motivating and assessing performance of reports
• Ensuring the timely and economic management of the company Motor Vehicle maintenance and repair workshop including the sourcing, safe storage and use of spare parts, fuels and lubricants
• Any other relevant duties as may be assigned from time to time by the CEO

This is a senior management position in the company and the successful candidate will be an individual of high integrity with a proven record in the management of operations in international hotels or similar businesses.

The person will possess excellent management skills in planning, budgeting, supervision and the relevant technical skills necessary to prioritise against conflicting needs and requirements and to co-ordinate the various activities successfully.

If you meet the above requirements send your CV and application letter to info@byappointmentafrica.com.

ONLY short listed candidates will be contacted.

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FEMNET Programme Manager Job

The African Women’s Development and Communication Network (FEMNET) is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of Programmes Manager.

This position offers possibility of gaining experience working for a lead African women’s Regional organisation in a very stimulating, multicultural and dynamic environment. The position will involve considerable travel within Africa and other parts of the world.

Purpose of the Position

The Programme Manager is responsible for ensuring the coordination of the programmes and projects of FEMNET and ensuring that the staff members take advantage of the synergies that enhance the effectiveness of the Network’s Programmes.

The Programme Manager will contribute to the conceptualisation of the initiatives and projects to be undertaken under the three main program areas – Communication, Capacity building and Advocacy.

The PM will be responsible for working closely with the Programmes team to development the annual work plan for the Network and oversee its implementation according to FEMNET’s contractual obligations and internal policies. She will ensure that all reporting is done in a timely manner meeting the set standards of the Regional Network.

The position holder is also responsible to consult with the Executive Director on matters of staff and Executive Board development and ensure the implementation of the agreed plans and monitor progress.

The Programme Manager will work closely with the Executive Director and Financial Administrator to ensure that FEMNET has the resources required to meet the institutional and Programmes’ related obligations.

The position holder will report to the Executive Director.

Responsibilities of the Position

Responsibilities relating to the Executive Board and Board of Trustees

• Assist the Executive Director and Financial Administrator with the preparation of half-yearly and annual narrative reports and quarterly financial reports for the Executive Board;
• Ensure the preparation of programme and all documentation for meetings of the Executive Board and those of the Board of Trustees in both English and French;
• Assist the Executive Director with the process of resource mobilisation and implementation of the FEMNET Building Project and coordinate all follow up to decisions agreed upon by the Building Project Task Force, fundraisers and the Executive Board and/ or Board of Trustees in relation to resource mobilisation.
• Assist the Executive Director as may otherwise be required in implementing the strategic directions received from the Executive Board and Board of Trustees.

Responsibilities relating to the Executive Director and Programme Management

• Assist the Executive Director with the preparation of new programme/project proposals, including their budgetary aspects in collaboration with the Finance Administrator;
• Assist the Executive Director with resource mobilisation for new programmes/projects as may be required;
• Work with the Executive Director and Programs Staff to develop the annual work plan and the periodical strategic documents for the Network.
• Ensure forward planning and management of programs and projects.
• Ensure that all Program staff members prepare their quarterly and half year reports in line with the M& E framework of the organisation and then prepare a combined narrative report which enables the team to track progress and areas for improvement.
• Liaise with the Executive Director to organise regular staff meetings and the annual staff retreat and thereafter assist with the follow up of implementation of agreed plans.
• Supervise staff members responsible for on-going programme/project implementation to ensure that programmes/projects are executed in accordance with FEMNET’s contractual obligations and internal policies;
• Ensure the timely preparation of narrative and financial reports for on-going programmes/projects according to FEMNET’s contractual obligations in collaboration with the staff members responsible for on-going programmes/projects and the Finance Administrator;
• Assist the Executive Director with administrative functions as may be required;
• Support the development and maintenance of strategic linkages with key contacts with women’s rights organisations in Kenya.
• Deputise and represent the Executive Director in her absence/stead as may be required.
• Represent FEMNET in different for a as may be agreed upon with the Executive Director

Qualifications, Skills and Experience for the Position

• Demonstrated interest and experience in gender and development and/or women's human rights in Africa;
• A degree in a relevant social science and a masters degree will be an added advantage;
• Demonstrated training and/or experience in programme/project management, including programme/project conceptualisation, development, resource mobilisation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation;
• Demonstrated training and/or experience in human resource and financial management;
• Knowledge of grant-making around gender and development and/or women’s human rights in Africa;
• Demonstrated ability to fundraise for gender and development and/or women’s human rights in Africa;
• Demonstrated capacity to communicate and work in both English and French.
• Demonstrated analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently and as part of different teams

Remuneration

This position is a regional position and compensation is competitive with attractive benefits depending on the qualifications and experience of the candidate and the FEMNET’s salary structure.

Please send in your application letter and curriculum vitae of not more than five pages by email or fax by 4: 00 pm on the 28th of February 2011 to the Office Administrator,

on admin@femnet.or.ke

or by post to P. O. Box 54562, Nairobi, Kenya.

Include three names of your referees and their contacts.

No applications should be sent by fax.

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