KBS HR Mgr, Security Officer, System Administrator, and Engineering Manager Jobs in Kenya

Kenya Bus Service Management Ltd, a leading public road transport operator, wishes to recruit qualified professionals for the following vacant positions. Interested candidates should visit our website www.kenyabus.net for details on job descriptions.

Human Resource (HR) & Administration Manager

 
Minimum requirement and qualifications

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or HR management
• A postgraduate qualification in HR management from a recognized institution
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR management applications
• Ability to develop and manage a commercial Training Centre and Staffing Agency
• Minimum 7 years relevant experience as HR Manager two of which must be at senior level reporting to Business head.
• Age between 35 and 45 years
• Ability to supervise company security and administrative functions
• Be a team player with strong inter personal skill and good in employee relations
• Candidates who have worked in the transport industry and/or have worked in a Staffing Bureau will have an added advantage.

Security Officer

 
Minimum requirement and qualifications

• Diploma in Criminology or related course
• Minimum of 3 years working experience in Corporate Security
• Must have worked in Kenya police force
• Must be able to investigate incidents
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Age: 40 - 50 years
• Candidates with Safety and Disaster Management training or the equivalent will have an added advantage

System Administrator

 
Minimum requirement and qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent from a recognized university
• Ability to use / develop in-house Software
• Knowledge of POS applications
• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certificate
• Cisco Certified Networks Association (CCNA) certificate
• 3 years System Administration experience in a busy Microsoft environment
• Experience in WAN administration
• Candidates with ERP knowledge will have a definite advantage

Engineering Manager

Minimum requirement and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Auto-Motive /Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum four years experience in a busy commercial workshop
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of Spare Parts Sales
• Ability to train and develop those below him/her
• Age 30 - 45 years

Candidates with Fleet Management training will have an added advantage

Interested applicants should forward their application letters, updated CV, copies of academic and professional certificates/ testimonials and I/D card. 

Applications should state their current and expected salary, addresses and telephone numbers of three referees to reach the undersigned on or before 14th December 2012

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted:-

The Managing Director
Kenya Bus Service Management Ltd
P. O. Box 41001-00100, Nairobi

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Drivers Jobs in Nairobi and Mombasa Kenya

Driver
 

Location: Nairobi and Mombasa
 

Primary Responsibilities
 

To provide reliable transportation service with safety a top priority; to operate and maintain assigned vehicle.  

Specifically These Responsibilities Are To:
 

1. Operates assigned vehicle in a safe and courteous manner
 

2. Maintains defensive driving
 

3. Keeps the assigned vehicle clean inside and outside
 

4. Maintains accurate, up-to-date records on vehicle maintenance, fuel  purchases, incident reports, accident reports, vehicle condition reports and other records from management.
 

5. Performs minor maintenance tasks on assigned vehicle as required.
 

6. Fuels the assigned vehicle.
 

Profile:

• Senior School Certificate
• Must hold a valid driving licence & able to ride a motorbike
• First aid Skills:
• Ability to read and interpret road signs
• Adhere to the rules and regulations of the Road Safety Commission
• Polite
• Ability to recognize vehicle maintenance needs

Please send your resume to techoperation.2013@gmail.com with the position title on the subject.
 

Only shortlisted will be contacted

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QA Operator Jobs in Nairobi and Mombasa, Kenya

Job Title: QA Operator
 

Responsible for: Operations
 

Location: Nairobi and Mombasa
 

Main Responsibilities

• Attach & removal of electronic tracking seals
• Liaison with client drivers and staff whilst on site
• Install vehicle tracking devices into vehicles
• Ensuring all equipment installed are fully operational and fit for task prior to certification
• Liaison with the Control Room on all relevant Operational requirements
• Assist in developing the business of Fleet & Cargo Tracking with current or new clients
• Assist in ensuring sufficient resources are available to achieve operational objectives
• Uphold policies designed to improve the company’s image & relations with customers
• To keep abreast of & abide by Operations best practices & procedures
• To look at ways of improving current procedures or practices relating to the business
• Liaising with the direct line supervisor daily for priority requirements
• Assisting where possible other members of the team relating to operations

Qualification:

• Computer literate
• Must hold a valid driving licence & able to ride a motorbike

Experience required:

• Technical experience in electronic or h/w engineering - desirable
• Previous experience in a Cargo/Fleet Tracking company – desirable
• Equipment Fault Finding - desirable
• Vehicle Mechanics – desirable
• Vehicle Electronics – desirable

Proven ability to:

• Communicate effectively (verbally and in written form)
• Maintain, support & promote ethical & professional values
• Meet time lines & be punctual
• Build and sustain relationships
• Value and support others
• Solve problems
• Ability to work under pressure
• Promote the organisation’s interests and values
• Recognise own strengths and weaknesses
• Improve and sustain performance in a service delivery organisation
• Innovation and continuous development and improvement

Please send your resume to techoperation.2013@gmail.com with the position title on the subject.
 

Only shortlisted will be contacted

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Mantrac Engineering Jobs in Kenya

Mantrac Kenya Ltd the Caterpillar authorized dealer in Kenya; sells and services earthmoving, Power generating, Material Handling and Mining Equipment.

Mantrac Kenya Ltd is part of Mantrac Group who are Caterpillar dealers of heavy machinery in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Egypt, Iraq and UK international sales.

To help us achieve our strategic plan, we are looking for qualified talent in various fields. 

Qualified candidates will be assessed on right attitude and work ethic culture.

In return Mantrac will offer unparalleled training and growth opportunities, develop your whole-person to fit into a multidisciplinary workplace.

Please visit our website www.mantrackenya.com for more job and person specifications and upload your CV.

• Material Handling Sales Engineer – 1 Nos
• Prime Product Sales Engineers – 2 Nos
• Service Engineer (Electrical) – 1 Nos

Your soft copy application letter and curriculum vitae indicating your regular telephone number to enable us contact you can also be mailed to careers@mantrackenya.com so as to reach us not later than 4th December 2012.

CAT, CATERPILLAR, their respective logos and “Caterpillar Yellow,” as well as corporate and product identity used herein are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not be used without permission.

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FHI 360 Associate Director - Finance Job in Nairobi Kenya

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. 

Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology - creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. 

FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. 

We seek qualified candidates for the following position based in Nairobi, Kenya.
 

Associate Director - Finance
 

Location: FHI 360 Kenya Country Office
 

Requisition ID: FH1360-ADF-052
 

Job Summary:
 

Responsible to support oversight of financial management for the FHI 360 Kenya country office program and management of the office’s finance teams. 

He/She will assist the Director of Finance to ensure the achievement of all financial control and performance objectives in accordance with the FHI 360 global standards, policies and procedures, funding agencies rules and regulations and respective government directives and laws for the Kenya program.

Essential Job Functions: Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the Director of Finance to provide leadership for all financial management areas including accounting, travel, payments, reporting systems and procedures for the FHI 360 Kenya country program and regional offices.
• Responsible for quality operational support to the FHI 360 Kenya country according to FHI 360 standards, in respect of funder rules and regulations and in accordance with pertinent government laws and regulations.
• Lead and participate in costing component of project design.
• Oversee and manage the FHI 360 Kenya Country program budgets in accordance with the approved annual budget and monitor all country office operations and program expenditures on an on-going basis.
• Responsible for the maintenance of adequate financial resources in the country office to support monthly program operations and subproject reimbursements.
• Responsible for the timely completion and accurate preparation of monthly and other regular financial reports for submission to USAID, other funding agencies and FHI 360.
• Coordinate with related staff at FH1 360 headquarters to ensure that project budgets and accounting and fiscal control procedures are implemented effectively.
• Oversee the pre-award audits of new implementing agencies and guide subproject budget development with country program/office staff.
• Oversee monitoring and review of subproject financial reports to ensure compliance with subproject budgets, FHI 360 and funder rules and regulations.
• Direct the provision of formal and informal on-site technical assistance to implementing partners and staff on issues of financial management for compliance with FHI 360/USAID and other funding policies and procedures.
• Oversee and coordinate with FHI 360’s Office of Compliance and Internal Audit (OCIA) for internal/external auditing or inspections of books of accounts for FHI 360 Kenya country program implementing agencies.
• Supervise the Finance staff.
• As part of larger Nairobi Shared Services staff, contribute to the on-going systems improvement program.
• Perform other FHI 360-related duties as assigned by the Director of Finance for the Kenya country office.

Minimum Requirements:

• MBA/MA/MS or a related advanced degree in accounting, finance with 7-9 year’s experience in financial management and administration, preferably in a regional and/or multi-partner context or BA/BS with 9-1l years relevant experience. 
• Must be a Certified Public Accountant (K), have experience in managing donor funds and have working knowledge of USAID financial management policies, procedures and practices. 
• Must have demonstrable hands-on experience with an accounting system and high-degree of competency in MS Excel. 
• Demonstrated experience in supervision and managing a team required. 
• Excellent communication skills in English required and proficiency in Swahili plus. 
• Experience working with an international non-governmental organization preferred.

FH1360 has a competitive compensation package and is an equal opportunity employer. Interested candidates are encouraged to register online through FHI 360’s Career Center at www.fhi360.org/careercenter or apply via email to: Kenya-HR@fh1360.org 

Please specify source in your application and quote the Reference # provided on the subject line while sending your application, CV/resume including salary requirements, to be received not later than December 12, 2012. 

Kindly note that only shortlisted persons will be contacted

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Kenya Airports Authority Human Resources and Administration Manager Job Vacancy

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is the biggest Airport in East and Central Africa and is the focal point for major aviation activity in the region. Its importance as an aviation centre makes it the pacesetter for other airports in the region. 

We are seeking to recruit a Human Resources and Administration Manager for JKIA to facilitate the implementation of Corporate Human Resource Policies and Procedures in order to drive employee productivity and enable business achieve it’s objectives through optimum utilization of human capital.
 

Main Responsibilities

• Implements HR Policies and Procedures within the framework of Corporate HR Policies and the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)
• Monitors the airports headcount planning to ensure optimal numbers for the various sections within the airport.
• Implement and monitor the performance management system and ensure that section heads use the system to manage employee performance.
• Implement the disciplinary procedures, advise line managers on disciplinary action and make recommendations to the Airport Manager, where applicable
• Participate in the Training Needs Identification process in consultation with section managers and liaise with the Training Manager on the implementation of the training plan
• Follow up on the training and ensure employee behavior change is sustained.
• Responsible for the effective implementation of the Airport’s HR Information System.
• Prepare and monitor the airports HR and Administration budget.
• Provide leadership to the HR team.
• Manage the administration function at the airport.
• Develop and implement strategy that maximizes the efficient use of office utilities and vehicles.
• Ensure office facilities and vehicles remain in a serviceable condition
• Maintain records of utilities, consumption and control the expenditure.
• Allocates office space to staff and liaises with the relevant departments on provision of related utilities & assets.
• Ensure the procurement of office furniture, Staff Uniforms and office supplies.
• To champion the implementation and maintenance of KAA Quality Management System.

Qualification and experience

• University Degree
• Post graduate qualification in HR . A masters degree will be an advantage.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in Human Resources Management five of which must have been at senior management level with a direct functional reporting to the head of the business.
• Generalist HR practitioner with a sound knowledge in the Employment laws, labour relations and driving employee performance.
• Hands on experience in implementation of performance management system
• Good negotiation, interpersonal and analytical skills.

How to apply
 

Interested candidates are required to submit an application letter, curriculum vitae indicating current remuneration, copies of certificates and other testimonials on or before 19th December 2012 to the address below quoting reference on the envelop HR&A-JKIA/2012
 

The Managing Director
Kenya Airports Authority
P 0 Box 19001-00501
Nairobi
 

Please note that canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
 

“Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.”

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SMEP Team Leader, Marketing Head, and Liaison Officer Jobs in Kenya

SMEP Deposit Taking Micro Finance Limited is a growing Nationwide Christian MFI regulated by Central Bank of Kenya.

Due to this growth we are looking for dynamic, self oriented, self-motivated and result oriented candidates to fill the following positions:-

Position:  Job Reference Number

Regional Team Leader (5): RTL/1/11/HRD/2012
Head of Business Development & Marketing: HBDM/2/11/HRD/2012
Liaison Officer Churches & Institutions: LOCI/3/11/HRD/2012

These are key positions, if you have a passion for improving the quality of life for members of the Kenyan communities through the provision of competitive market driven financial solutions, as well as looking for an employer who promotes individual excellence, mutual respect in a team driven culture then:

Please visit our website, www.smep.co.ke/opportunities, for detailed job profile.

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