Machakos County Government Jobs in Kenya

Republic of Kenya
 

Government of Machakos County
 

Office of the Governor
 

Vacancies
 

The Office of the Governor, Machakos County, wishes to fill the following positions as per the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and County Government Act, No. 17 of 2012.
 

I. County Secretary
 

Duties:

• Secretary to the County Executive Committee
• Head of County Public Service and undertake other functions as per direction of the County Executive Committee.

Qualifications:

• University graduate from a recognised university (a masters degree and above will be an added advantage);
• Ten years experience in administration and management;
• Proven track record in managing implementation of projects.
• Meets the requirement of Chapter 6 of the Constitution .

II. County Public Service Board: Chairperson, Members and Secretary 

• Members: University graduate from a recognised university (a masters degree and above will be an added advantage);
• For Chairperson and Vice- Chairperson, ten years experience; for other members, five years experience.
• Meets the requirement of Chapter 6 of the Constitution on Integrity and Leadership.
• Not a state or public officer
• The Secretary must a Certified Public Secretary of Good Professional Standing.

Interested applicants can read more of the duties and expectations of the positions as outlined in the County Government Act, No. 17 of 2012. 

Detailed Applications should be e-mailed to: machakosjobs2013@gmail.com or sent to the following address by Friday, April 12, 2013.
 

Only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview:
 

Office of the Governor
Government of Machakos
P.O Box 262-90110
Machakos County, Kenya

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Jubilee Group Head of Internal Audit Job in Kenya

Group Head of Internal Audit
 

Jubilee is the number one insurer in East Africa. It is a respected East African brand with a strong financial base and 75 years of experience in the industry. 

In line with the company’s expansion programme we wish to invite applications for the Position of Group Head of Internal Audit based in Nairobi, Kenya.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• To develop and implement the Audit programme across the region
• To ensure there is a strong control environment across the Group in order to mitigate risks and prevent fraud and misappropriation of assets and to suggest effective controls
• To review audit reports and working papers, arid present to the board as necessary
• To develop the audit function in the regional offices

Minimum Requirements:

• Business degree and a professional qualification; ie. CPA / ACCA / CIA
• At least ten years relevant work experience
• Conversant with the IASs, IFRSs, Companies Act and other legislations
• Knowledge and experience in information systems audit and CMTs
• High moral and ethical standards and independence of mind
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Candidates should forward their detailed resumé to the undersigned by 19th April 2013.
 

The Human Resources Manager,
The Jubilee Insurance Company of Kenya Ltd.
Jubilee Insurance House, Wabera Street
P.O Box 30376 00100 GPO
Nairobi, Kenya
 

Applications can also be sent by email to recruitment@jubileekenya.com

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KENTRADE Executive Assistant (Secretary) Job in Kenya

The Kenya Trade Network Agency (KENTRADE) is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Finance which was established under Legal Notice No 6 of 2011. 

KENTRADE’s mandate is to implement, operationalise and manage the National Electronic Single Window System and Trade Facilitation.
 

KENTRADE wishes to engage suitably qualified candidates who meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Kenya Constitution in the following positions:
 

Executive Assistant (Secretary)
 

Job Grade: KTNA 8
 

Accountable to: Head of Department/Division as assigned
 

Purpose of the Job: To handle a wide range of administrative and executive support related tasks in an organized, flexible, professional and independent manner with little or no supervision.
 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Office
• Calendar management, scheduling of meetings, managing of appointments and planning itineraries.
• Receiving phone calls, promptly directing them to the appropriate party, placing calls on behalf of the Managers and taking messages appropriately.
• handle all incoming and outgoing correspondences ( electronic and paper based) on behalf of the Manager(s)
• Read and analyze incoming memos, submissions, and reports to determine their significance, plan their distribution appropriately and respond to routine correspondences.
• Prioritize and manage multiple assignments simultaneously and follow through on issues in a timely manner
• Arrange travel schedules and make reservations for management as needed
• Assisting Managers in all possible works likes in meetings, preparing background documents and presentations.
• Update the Manager(s) about various work related assignments.
• Create and update the office databases as required
• Ensure that all reports and data files are arranged in a perfect manner so as to facilitate storage and retrieval
• Receive visitors, determine whether they should be given access to specific individuals and usher them accordingly.
• Event Management, coordination and ensure availability of refreshments during corporate events or meetings.
• Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the level of responsibility of this job role

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from a recognized University
• Higher National Diploma in Secretarial Studies by KNEC or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• At least six (6) years’ experience providing administrative and secretarial services with 2 years providing support at the executive level
• Experience in use of relevant computer applications
• Use of standard office administrative practices and procedures

Personal Attributes

• organizational and planning skills
• communication and interpersonal skills
• information gathering and information monitoring skills
• problem analysis and problem solving skills
• judgment and decision-making ability
• initiative and flexibility
• professionalism and confidentiality
• attention to detail and accuracy

Qualified and Interested candidates are requested to submit their application, Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates & testimonials, email and telephone contacts including names, telephone and email contacts of three (3) referees who must be familiar with the candidates previous work experience. 

The position applied for should be indicated on the top of the envelope and applications addressed as detailed below to be sent by post, hand delivery or email so as to be received not later than 5.00pm on Wednesday, 17th April 2013.
 

The Chief Executive Officer
Kenya Trade Network Agency
1st Floor, Embankment Plaza
Longonot Rd - Upperhill
P.O. Box 36943-00200
Nairobi
 

Email: vacancies@kentrade.go.ke
 

KENTRADE is an Equal Opportunity Employer
 

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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KENTRADE Strategy & Planning Manager Job in Kenya

The Kenya Trade Network Agency (KENTRADE) is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Finance which was established under Legal Notice No 6 of 2011. 

KENTRADE’s mandate is to implement, operationalise and manage the National Electronic Single Window System and Trade Facilitation.

KENTRADE wishes to engage suitably qualified candidates who meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Kenya Constitution in the following positions:

Manager - Strategy & Planning
 

Job Grade: KTNA 3
 

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
 

Responsible for: 

• Assistant Manager – Strategy & Planning
• Assistant Manager – Monitoring & Evaluation
• Assistant Manager – Research & Development

Purpose of the Job: The position will oversee the effective execution of the Organization’s Strategic Planning processes, Research & Development Initiatives and the corporate performance Contracting process.
 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinating the design, implementation, monitoring and review of the Agency’s Strategic Plan.
• Lead the annual Performance Contracting process by designing the Agency’s Annual work Plan as derived from the Strategic Plan, the Vision 2030 Development Plan and the Performance Contracting Guidelines.
• Ensure the Effective cascading of the Corporate Annual Work Plan and performance Contract to the respective Divisions and Departments.
• Lead in the design and implementation of a Monitoring and Evaluation Framework of the Agency in liaison with the other Divisions/Departments.
• Oversee effective periodic Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting of the Agency’s activities as outlined in the Strategic Plan, Annual Work Plan and Performance Contract.
• Prepare and monitor the budget to support delivery of the Agency’s strategic objectives in consultation with Finance and the technical departments.
• Identify Strategic opportunities and risks and advising Management on the appropriate course of action.
• Liaising with other Departments to develop or review various strategies to support programmes / projects under KENTRADE.
• Developing and implementing appropriate and strategic networks, collaboration, linkages and partnerships with the stakeholders nationally and internationally to support KENTRADE in liaison with other Divisions.
• Developing the framework for evaluation of projects/programs/ activities and ensuring that they are aligned to the organizations strategic goals and the Kenya Vision 2030.
• Coordinating the Strategic involvement of relevant Government Ministries, Departments and stakeholder Agencies to support the implementation of the Agency plans.
• Manage the identification, design and implementation of Research and Development initiatives in support of the Agency’s mandate and Business Strategy.
• Coordinate the implementation of the Quality Management System
• Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the level of responsibility of this job role

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors’ Degree in Business, Economics, Strategic Management, Arts or relevant field from a recognized institution.
• Master’s Degree in Business, Arts or a relevant field from a recognized institution.
• Relevant Professional Qualification
• Membership to a Professional body
• 8 (eight) years’ work experience 4 of which must be in a senior Management position
• Experience in Strategy design, implementation and review preferable with a public sector institution
• Experience in the Public Sector Performance Contracting process desirable
• Experience in quality management systems

Personal Attributes

• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, leadership and Communication skills a must
• Strong ability to think critically and select the right opportunities
• Capable of driving internal stakeholders to a consensus on important issues
• Ability to develop good working relationships inside and outside the Agency
• Excellent planning and forecasting skills
• Ability to meet multiple objectives in a fast paced environment with little supervision

Qualified and Interested candidates are requested to submit their application, Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates & testimonials, email and telephone contacts including names, telephone and email contacts of three (3) referees who must be familiar with the candidates previous work experience. 

The position applied for should be indicated on the top of the envelope and applications addressed as detailed below to be sent by post, hand delivery or email so as to be received not later than 5.00pm on Wednesday, 17th April 2013.
 

The Chief Executive Officer
Kenya Trade Network Agency
1st Floor, Embankment Plaza
Longonot Rd - Upperhill
P.O. Box 36943-00200
Nairobi
 

Email: vacancies@kentrade.go.ke
 

KENTRADE is an Equal Opportunity Employer
 

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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Finance Manager Job in Kenya KENTRADE

The Kenya Trade Network Agency (KENTRADE) is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Finance which was established under Legal Notice No 6 of 2011. 

KENTRADE’s mandate is to implement, operationalise and manage the National Electronic Single Window System and Trade Facilitation.
 

KENTRADE wishes to engage suitably qualified candidates who meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Kenya Constitution in the following positions:

Finance Manager
 

Job Grade: KTNA 3
 

Accountable to: General Manager – Support Services
 

Responsible for: 

• Management Accountant
• Financial Accountant
• Clerk

Purpose of the Job: Management of the Agency’s finances, the financial systems, planning of financial services, monitoring expenditures and enforcing financial compliance.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Design, implement and review financial management policies, systems and procedures of KENTRADE to ensure efficient and effectives accounting and finance processes.
• Responsible for preparation of annual budgets and financial projections.
• Responsible for timely preparation of accurate Management Accounts and Financial Statements/Reports;
• Monitor the financial performance and Cash flows of the Agency, advice on matters arising and propose remedial measures where appropriate.
• Responsible for maintenance and updating of the fixed assets register
• Responsible for compliance matters in regards to taxation and statutory requirements.
• In liaison with the Human Resource and Administration Manager ensure proper payroll management and salary Administration.
• Facilitate external and internal audits and ensure effective implementation of audit recommendations.
• Advise management with regard to KENTRADE financial matters.
• Effective supervision of Departmental staff including conducting staff appraisals on time in accordance with the established Performance Management System.
• Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the level of responsibility of this job role

Qualifications& Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Economics or any related field from a recognized University;
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance/Accounts option, or any other related field from a recognized institution;
• Possession of CPA (K), ACCA or CFA qualifications
• A member of ICPAK or ACCA of good standing;
• A minimum eight (8) years’ experience in a financial management and accounting environment 4 of which should be at a senior level in a reputable organization.
• Experience in a computerized accounting environment

Essential Knowledge & Skills

• Must have a thorough understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS’s).
• Conversant with Public Sector Finance Management and knowledge of financial management laws and regulations
• Excellent knowledge of relevant computer software and applications.
• Proficiency in use of ACCPAC, Sage or related Modules

Personal Attributes

• Committed team player with strong managerial skills;
• High analytical and organizational skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Good report writing and presentation skills.
• Strong strategic advisory and analytical skills with the ability to motivate teams and to establish and implement work plan objectives.

Qualified and Interested candidates are requested to submit their application, Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates & testimonials, email and telephone contacts including names, telephone and email contacts of three (3) referees who must be familiar with the candidates previous work experience. 

The position applied for should be indicated on the top of the envelope and applications addressed as detailed below to be sent by post, hand delivery or email so as to be received not later than 5.00pm on Wednesday, 17th April 2013.
 

The Chief Executive Officer
Kenya Trade Network Agency
1st Floor, Embankment Plaza
Longonot Rd - Upperhill
P.O. Box 36943-00200
Nairobi
 

Email: vacancies@kentrade.go.ke
 

KENTRADE is an Equal Opportunity Employer
 

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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KENTRADE Trade Facilitation Manager Job in Kenya

The Kenya Trade Network Agency (KENTRADE) is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Finance which was established under Legal Notice No 6 of 2011. 

KENTRADE’s mandate is to implement, operationalise and manage the National Electronic Single Window System and Trade Facilitation.
 

KENTRADE wishes to engage suitably qualified candidates who meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Kenya Constitution in the following positions:
 

Trade Facilitation Manager
 

Job Grade: KTNA 3
 

Accountable to: General Manager – Operations
 

Responsible for:  

• Assistant Manager – Business Development
• Assistant Manager – Business Process Re-Engineering

Purpose of the Job: To continuously analyze the current trade facilitation measures available for conducting trade within Kenya and the Region and make appropriate recommendations to reduce the impact of tariff and non-tariff barriers to trade. 

To engage and lobby the trade community in both the public and private sectors across the supply chain with a view to strengthening capacity as regards to measures to facilitate and ease trade in Kenya and the Region. 

To ensure the effective implementation of the National Electronic Single Window System (NESWS) as a Trade Facilitation Tool.
 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, strategic vision and manage the Trade Facilitation Unit of the Agency.
• Prepare Strategic, Business and Performance Work Plans for the Trade Facilitation Unit
• Prepare the Annual Budget for the Trade Facilitation Unit.
• To work closely with relevant Stakeholders & other partners, representatives of business and trading community in Kenya and the region in order to identify and specify needs, strengths and weaknesses in the existing systems and procedures for facilitating trade;
• Provide trade facilitation measures in line with the mandate of KENTRADE (National Electronic Single Window System.)
• Conduct consultative workshops with relevant partners to strengthen capacity as regards to measures to facilitate and ease trade and cooperate with the trading community and business in general.
• Continuously analyze the Supply chain and recommend Trade facilitation Strategies required to improve trade processes.
• To assess the current status and promote comprehensive cooperation and understanding among public sector (particularly Customs services) and trading community;
• To provide expertise and recommendations as to how to adapt internationally acclaimed trade facilitation measures to local realities;
• Prepare an analysis of the implementation status of Trade Facilitation measures being implemented in each Partner Government Agency
• To identify institutional, legal and functional gaps which hinder the introduction of trade facilitation measures in the country.
• To contribute to the development of an action plan including critical steps on introduction of trade facilitation concepts and measures in Kenya and the Region;
• Kyoto Convention – interpretation of terminology and introduction into the national legislation, and/or in any other trade facilitation related area upon agreement with relevant agencies.
• Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the level of responsibility of this job role.

Qualifications& Experience

• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Commerce, Finance, International Business, Statistics, Supply Chain, Marketing or related field from a recognized institution.
• Possession of a Master’s degree in Business Administration, International Trade, International Relations or related field from a recognized institution.
• Relevant Professional qualifications.
• Membership to a relevant professional Body
• At least 8 years relevant experience 4 of which must have been at a senior management level to prove technical qualifications and experience
• Experience in Sales & marketing or Supply Chain is desirable
• Experience in Business Development, cross border trade, and trade logistics is an added advantage

Essential knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of current issues concerning Trade Facilitation and Supply Chain Logistics in the East Africa Region
• Knowledge of current WTO issues related to trade facilitation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Personal Attributes

• Ability to negotiate activity interests with a range of stakeholders, from high-level officials to private sector leaders and business associations
• Ability to lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team under challenging circumstances to achieve results
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Ability to work under pressure in a multicultural environment
• Excellent written and presentation communication skills

Qualified and Interested candidates are requested to submit their application, Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates & testimonials, email and telephone contacts including names, telephone and email contacts of three (3) referees who must be familiar with the candidates previous work experience. 

The position applied for should be indicated on the top of the envelope and applications addressed as detailed below to be sent by post, hand delivery or email so as to be received not later than 5.00pm on Wednesday, 17th April 2013.
 

The Chief Executive Officer
Kenya Trade Network Agency
1st Floor, Embankment Plaza
Longonot Rd - Upperhill
P.O. Box 36943-00200
Nairobi
 

Email: vacancies@kentrade.go.ke
 

KENTRADE is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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Practical Action Consulting Manager Job in Kenya

Practical Action Consulting (PAC) is the consulting arm of Practical Action an International NGO working with the poor communities to help them choose and use technology to improve their lives today and in generations to come. 

We build on the communities’ knowledge and skills to come up with innovative, sustainable and practical solutions. 

As the consulting arm of the International NGO, PAC extends Practical Action’s work by undertaking consulting opportunities with donors, governments, NGOs, private sector and other implementing agencies. 

PAC also provides the group’s main reactive capability to respond to direct requests for assistance in the field of technology for poverty alleviation.

We are seeking to recruit a Consultancy Manager who will take lead in strategic development and delivery of consultancy work that will contribute to the achievement of the Practical Action’s regional strategy.

This is a challenging opportunity for a highly capable and motivated person who is able to build the consulting services through his/her own initiative and drive.
 

Our 5 year strategy focuses on three goal areas, Universal access to energy; Urban water, sanitation and waste services; Food security, agriculture and disaster risk reduction. 

The cross-cutting themes are Markets development, Gender and Climate Change. 

The ideal candidate should therefore have strong expertise in either of these sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the development and delivery of high quality technical consultancy in the EA region to meet PAC’s strategic and financial targets
• Develop and deliver a robust body of work that maximises associated linkages with all organizational Goal areas
• Developing presence and raise profile of Practical Action amongst a strong network of donors and diverse clientele working within the Region
• Work closely with Fundraising Manager, Goal Leaders and the International teams to ensure cross-team learning, development of high quality proposals, timely and efficient delivery of contracts
• Provide effective leadership to PAC staff and associate consultants and create an enabling environment for optimum utilization of resources and staff capacities
• Lead the PAC’s regional team to develop and deliver work that focuses on influencing the policies and practice of others
• Ensure knowledge generation and capture of project experience is effectively delivered through initiatives such as authoring and commissioning of articles.

Requirements

• A masters degree in a relevant discipline e.g Renewable Energy, Marketing, Agriculture, Climate Change, Urban Services or development studies
• At least 10 years’ experience working in international organizations in a variety of contexts at senior management and leadership level
• Strategic management and strategy implementation experience
• Project management experience: project development, coordinating, managing project associates and financial planning and control
• Background and technical expertise in either renewable energy, climate change, agriculture, markets or urban services with demonstrated knowledge of relevant policies, strategies and key actors in the EA region
• Proven expertise and knowledge in development of winning proposals and work from donors and a network of contacts
• Proven research, M & E skills and strong analytical skills
• Proven ability to lead, manage and inspire a team of capable individuals to deliver a team agenda while meeting individual targets
• Excellent written and oral communication and negotiation skills.

Application letter stating why you are the best person for this position together with a CV and names of three professional referees (one of whom must be the most current supervisor) plus their day-time contacts should be submitted to Practical Action by email on: recruitment@practicalaction.or.ke to be received no later than 19th April 2013.
 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
 

Practical Action is an “equal opportunity” employer and highly encourages women to apply.
 

Website: www.practicalaction.org

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Oxfam Africa Acts for Africa (AA4A) - Coordinator Job in Nairobi Kenya

Africa Acts for Africa (AA4A) - Coordinator

Contract Type: Fixed Term - 1 year
 

Level: C2 - Global
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Salary Range: GBP 21,341 -30,406 (take home pay) per annum; Oxfam will meet the tax and social security liabilities of the post holder in addition to the net salary. 

A competitive benefits package will be offered to the successful candidate including housing, pension, and medical among others.

Holding African Leaders to account..................
 

Are you an excellent manager with a big address book full of influential high profile contacts across Africa? 

An expert in effective organising through social media and a person passionate about achieving change on the continent? 

If so this job is for you!
 

Background
 

Oxfam is one of the world’s leading humanitarian agencies assisting people affected by natural disasters and conflict throughout the world. 

With over 5,000 staff and dedicated volunteers in more than 80 countries, Oxfam is able to achieve the greatest impact to end poverty and suffering through combining emergency response work, long-term programmes for poverty alleviation and campaigning for lasting change. 

The Horn, East, and Central Africa (HECA) Region is the largest region within Oxfam, covering 8 countries, including Ethiopia, Tanzania, Kenya, Somalia, Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, and Uganda. 

The Regional Centre is based in Nairobi and is mandated to provide leadership and support to the Oxfam country programmes in delivering their strategies within the context of programme quality, and efficiency.
 

The role:

• You will identify campaigning priorities and develop ongoing campaign strategies for AA4A covering popular campaigning, advocacy, and media, with partners, allies and team members as appropriate.
• Deliver high profile campaign actions to bring about change, using a variety of techniques including mass and digital media popular mobilisation and coordinated advocacy. 
• Work with media and social networks to reach African publics with actions and key messages. 
• Develop a strategy for AA4A with defined objectives and work plans. 
• Lead the implementation of the strategy with the Campaigns Manager. 
• Produce campaign and media materials in coordination with partners as appropriate. 
• Responsible for website and social media content, press releases. 
• Event planning and management (concerts, press conferences, exhibitions, lobby tours etc). 
• Cultivate and develop relationships with key stakeholders as potential partners in campaigning, including but not limited to CSO organisations, opinion leaders, the private sector and major African artists.
• Maintain overview of contact management and relationship building with the Alliance Governance body and members. 
• Ongoing liaison and relationship management with key partners and major artists. 
• Responsible for bringing together a network of influential musicians, artists and activists for key moments of influence

The person:
 

We need an exceptional campaigner who will coordinate and deliver Africans Act 4 Africa, a continent wide citizen’s movement holding African leaders to account on issues around humanitarian crisis.

We are looking for someone with outstanding communication skills and the ability to motivate people to take action in Africa.

A graduate, you must be innovative and creative and able to deliver results at the same time. 

We need a great project manager with the ability to think strategically and achieve results. 

Experience of grassroots activism and a highly attuned sense of how to use social media to achieve impact on the continent is a must. 

You must be able to see the bigger picture and also not shy away from being busy. 

A high degree of initiative and the ability to work autonomously is also essential. 

Experience of working and managing relationships with high profile celebrities is desirable.
 

If you think you can deliver in this role please read the full job description and submit your application and CV including a day time contact by applying online at http://www.oxfam.org.uk/what-we-do/about-us/working-at-oxfam Using INT6133
 

A detailed job profile can also be accessed from the link above.
 

The closing date is 14th April 2013. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization.

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Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies (MEDS) Jobs in Kenya

Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies (MEDS) is a registered trust of the Kenya Episcopal Conference (KEC) and Christian Health Association of Kenya (CHAK) with a mission to provide reliable, quality and affordable essential drugs, medical supplies, training and other pharmaceutical services. 

The organisation is currently enhancing its operations and seeks to fill the following positions:

The position: Marketing and Communications Manager
 

Reports to: Head of Customer Services
 

Job Summary: The main purpose of this job is to provide business development support through market analysis and developing potential products as well as market segments for sustainable organizational growth.
 

Key requirements:

• A Pharmacist with a Master’s degree in Marketing or Business related field
• An experienced Sales and Marketing Manager with at least 3 years in Pharmaceutical industry
• A pleasant person with the right outgoing marketing attitude, excellent interpersonal skills and a good communicator
• Dynamic/confident and with a valid driving license

The position: Warehouse Manager
 

Reports to: Head of Operations
 

Job Summary: The main purpose of this job is to coordinate warehousing, inventory control and order processing activities for efficiency, customer satisfaction and integrity of stock.
 

Key requirements:

• A Pharmacist with training in management related field or supply chain management
• 5 years hands-on experience in busy pharmaceutical or medical supply chain
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a good communicator

The position: Purchasing Officer
 

Reports to: Purchasing Manager
 

Job Summary: The main purpose of this job is to procure trade and non-trade commodities for customer satisfaction and meet organization’s requirement.
 

Key requirements:

• Holder of a Business related degree and Diploma in Pharmacy
• 3 years hands-on experience in a pharmaceutical industry
• High level of integrity, excellent communication, analytical and negotiation skills

The position: Communications Officer
 

Reports to: Marketing and Communications Manager
 

Job Summary: The main purpose of this job is to facilitate information sharing and provide support to the Marketing and Communications Manager for positive corporate image and advocacy.
 

Key requirements:

• Holder of Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication. Those with further training in public relations or related field will have added advantage.
• 3 years’ hands-on experience in Corporate Communication or Public Relations
• High level of integrity, excellent communication skills

The position: Training Officer
 

Reports to: Training Manager
 

Job Summary: The main purpose of this job is to build capacity of health workers
 

Key requirements:

• Holder of Diploma in Pharmacy
• 3 years’ hands-on experience in Training health workers
• High level of integrity, excellent communication, training, marketing and report writing skills

If you meet the above requirements, please send your application to:-
 

The Managing Director
 

Email: hr@meds.or.ke or sahibu@africaonline.co.ke
 

Not later than: Friday, 19th April 2013

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NGO Job in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Director, Grants & Humanitarian Emergency Operations
 

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
 

Your opportunity to play a role in directing operations in Grants and Humanitarian Emergencies and to be part of a leading organisation dedicated to improving the lives of children living in poverty.
 

World Vision (WV) is a global network of people committed to enhance the well-being of children everywhere by empowering families and communities to overcome the challenges of poverty and injustice. 
 

The Grants and Humanitarian Emergency Operations Director will provide leadership to a team of professionals that oversee operations for a large and varied portfolio of government, multilateral and private grants, both development- and emergency- focused. 

You will ensure the strong management of grants, donor relations and high quality deliverables. 

You will be responsible for tracking progress of grants programs/projects implementation, ensuring that timely and appropriate support is provided to field operations and that the strong technical and financial reporting requirements/standards of donors are met.
 

We are looking for a visionary leader who can combine strong business disciplines with inspirational leadership skills in line with our Christian values and ethos. 

You will have a passionate desire to help others, especially children.

Responsibilities Include: 

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for implementation of WV Ethiopia’s (WVE’s) extensive and complex grants program across the country.
• Manage a geographically and functionally varied team of grant management professionals on a day-to-day basis to ensure high-level grant targets are met on a timely and cost-effective basis, to donor, international and WV standards.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the development and implementation of WV Ethiopia’s (WVE’s) humanitarian and emergency response programs in and out of WVE operational areas, including rapid response, recovery, mitigation, preparedness and resilience, all to WV partnership, Sphere, Red Cross Code of Conduct, and other international standards.
• Ensure that communities, FBOs, local institutions, government partners, and other NGOs are included during the planning processes to ensure programs are responsive to the particular field context
• Network closely with partner agencies, the UN, government and other global institutions to develop strong operational synergy, encourage innovative partnership and cooperation, and ensure maximum impact for the resources invested.
• Improve business practices in grant management through innovative approaches to building the capacity of both staff and the organization, looking at skills, practices, structure, systems, policies, strategy and approaches.
• Contribute to the strategic leadership of WVE as a member of the Senior Leadership Team

Required Skills Include:

• At least 10 years of experience in the development and humanitarian sectors in increasingly more complex and senior management positions.
• At least 5 years experience managing multi-sectoral development or humanitarian operations 
• Successful and verifiable qualification in managing institutional donor grants both in development and emergency contexts.
• Excellent planning and organization skills
• The ability to manage and work with a high level of complexity under constant time-pressure
• A high level of awareness of global, regional socio-economic and political issues.
• Strong empirical knowledge of the development sector, including generalist knowledge of development sectors, best practice approaches, and institutional donor expectations and standards.
• Strong empirical knowledge of the humanitarian sector including humanitarian charter, laws, standards, and coordination and response processes.
• Robust, flexible and dynamic people leadership and relational skills.

Travel:  30% Domestic/international travel is required.

Will you use your experience in a proven emergency or grants operations field to further “life in all its fullness” for children?

For specific details regarding the position, please refer to the full description and apply online by the closing date 15 April 2013. 

For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org. 

World Vision is an equal opportunity employer.

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Merlin Turkana Safe Motherhood Project Evaluation Consultancy Kenyan Job

Project Evaluation Consultancy - Advert

Turkana Safe Motherhood Project Evaluation

Context
 

Turkana County has a population of approximately 850,000 people according to the 2009 census. 

These people are predominantly livestock-herding pastoralists, to varying degrees nomadic, although many flexibly practice a range of other livelihoods (depending on circumstance and opportunity) including small scale cultivation, fishing along the western shore of Lake Turkana, and employment or cash-based trade and business in towns. Almost all these livelihoods are badly hit by chronic and recurring drought. 

Essential health services are inadequate not only because many pastoralist families in Turkana County are scattered across vast distances, but also because the County suffers from chronic under-investment and lack of proper infrastructure.

Since April 1 2010 Merlin has been implementing a EC funded maternal and child health project in partnership with national NGOs targeting pastoral women of child bearing age, children under five years and neonates as final beneficiaries in 3 divisions of Turkana Central, 2 divisions of Loima district and 1 division of Turkana South districts. 

Other project activities focused on capacity building of DHMT personnel, facility and community based health workers, safe motherhood promoters and local NGOs/FBOs to deliver quality health care at both facility and community levels. 

Merlin partners in the implementation of this project are health authorities of the targeted districts who work in collaboration with health facilities owned by the Reformed Church of East Africa (RCEA) and Pentecostal Assembly of God (PAG). 

A third partner the Turkana Pastoralist Development Organization (TUPADO) coordinated the implementation of behavior change communication (BCC) activities. The project supports 3 facilities (1 district hospital (LDH) and 2 health centres- Lokichar, Namorupoth) and 19 outreach sites.

The expected results from the project are:
 

Result 1: Increased capacity of CSOs to support the delivery of primary and neonatal health care services.
 

Result 2: Increased access to primary and neonatal health care services to Turkana women and children.
 

Result 3: Increased awareness amongst communities on issues affecting their health.
 

Result 4: Increased capacity of the DHMT to plan, monitor and coordinate the delivery of health care services in the district.
 

Scope of the evaluation

The evaluation will cover Merlin’s interventions in the safe motherhood project in Turkana County.  

The specific project sites within Turkana to be covered during the field phase of this evaluation will be proposed and selected during the planning meetings with the consultant but a sample of key sites from the 3 districts where the project was implemented will be selected.  

The selection criteria will be agreed upon with the field teams.

Purpose of the evaluation

The primary purpose of this evaluation is to analyze the results obtained by the project compared to the goal and purpose that were defined for it and assess the relevance, impact, sustainability, effectiveness and efficiency of the project that will be important for informing future similar interventions in Turkana County. 

The results of the study will facilitate decision making regarding improvements to be made in future actions and to establish lessons learnt to be shared with partners and health authorities.

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Interested consultants are invited to submit their proposals including a detailed budget

To apply for this consultancy
 

All applications  should be sent to:

HR Department,
Merlin, Nairobi Office,
P.O Box 3350 – 00200, 

Nairobi, Kenya

or

Email to: recruitment@merlin-kenya.org

Application deadline is 5:00pm on Monday 15th April 2013. 

Please note that only short listed applicants will be contacted.

Data Protection
 

Please note that in accordance with the 1998 Data Protection Act, Merlin will hold and use personal information that you have given for the purpose of recruitment and employment. This information can be stored in manual and/or electronic form. This information may also be disclosed to third parties in accordance with the Data Protection Act. 

In cases where a job offer is conditional on ensuring that potential employees’ names do not appear on counter terrorism lists generated by the United Nations, European Union or the United States due to donor funding requirements, Merlin will use the information that you have given for checking that your name does not appear on these lists.

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NGO Logistics Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

Logistics Officer - Kenya
 

Team / Programme: Programme Operations    

Location: Nairobi
 

Grade: TBC (Competitive Package)    

Post Type: National
 

Child Safeguarding: Level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people

Role Purpose:
 

This role will coordinate the logistics functions and responsibilities and will supervise and manage logistics staff, under the supervision of the Country Logistics Manager. 

The role will include logistics support either to a medium sized country programme or to a particular emergency response. As such, the role may include remote management, management of remote field bases or direct line management of a particular logistics function.
 

Logistics Officer is responsible for managing logistics staff, vehicles, assets, stores, communications, procurement and security and for ensuring effective and accountable logistics support to the Save the Children programmes in Nairobi office and coordinate with the relevant field offices.

Scope of Role:

Reports to: Logistics Manager

Dimensions: Save the Children has supported children in Kenya since before its Independence in 1963 and has had a consistent operational presence in the country since 1984. 

We provide support to children through developmental and humanitarian relief programmes delivered both directly and through local partners. Current programming focuses on child protection, child rights governance, education, health, HIV/AIDS, livelihoods, nutrition and WASH. 

Save the Children has an operational presence in Dadaab Refugee Camp, Eldoret, Habaswein, Mandera, Meru and Wajir and has a liaison post in Garissa. 

Currently, we have a staff complement of approximately 350 staff and a confirmed budget of approximately US$15 million this year.

Staff directly reporting to this post: Procurement Assistants, Logistics assistant fleet, Logistics Assistant warehouse and assets.

Key Areas of Accountability:

• Coordination of programme logistics; implement the country logistics policies and procedures for the management of the supply chain, including one or more of the following areas; procurement, transport and distribution, warehousing and stock management, management of vehicle fleets, communication systems, and assets
• Ensure that Save the Children  minimum standards of logistics procedures and country policies are implemented and adhered to in the area of responsibility, supporting relevant staff as required
• Manage and support Nairobi logistics staff including ensuring clear division of responsibilities, clear objectives, and management of performance
• Ensure that procedures within the specific area of responsibility meet Save the Children  and donor regulations, whether that be a within a given technical sector in logistics, or a specific field base
• Provide support to senior logistics staff on areas relating to budgets, technical aspects of the programme, and implementation mechanisms as required
• Provide logistics training and capacity building as required
• Participate in Grant start up meetings and Monthly BVA meetings as required.
• Timely processing of procurements as per policy and ensure timely payments of all suppliers.
• The post-holder will comply with all relevant Save the Children  policies and procedures with respect to child safeguarding, safety and security, code of conduct, equal opportunities and other relevant policies.

General:

• Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.

Skills and Behaviours (our Values in Practice)
 

Accountability:

• Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• Future orientated, thinks strategically

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Prior experience in logistics management in the NGO sector, within complex/large scale country programmes and in emergency response/humanitarian environments
• Proven experience in all technical areas of logistics operations including procurement, transport/distribution, warehousing and stock management, fleet management, asset management, communications, and security
• Experience of working in remote field bases with limited infrastructure
• Experiencing in managing and supervising others in logistics
• Ability to synthesise and analyse information, and make clear, informed decisions
• Ability to build relationships quickly with a wide range of people, both internally and externally
• Strong planning, management and coordination skills, with the ability to organise a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities
• Cultural awareness, with strong written and spoken communication and interpersonal skills in English and French

Desirable

• Technical experience/training in specific areas of logistics eg fleet mechanics, IT/communications networks
• Technical experience/knowledge in specific types of humanitarian intervention eg Health, WASH, Food Security
• Fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, or Arabic

How to apply

The application period is now open and will close on Thursday 18th April 2013. 

To apply for open position, please send a short cover letter and CV to Kenya.jobapplications@savethechildren.org  indicating the position applied for in the subject line.

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FaIDA Finance Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

Vacancy: Finance Manager

Fafi Integrated Development Association (FaIDA) is an NGO operating in Fafi District.

FaIDA has received funding support from UNHCR, NRC, IUCN, IRC and the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) under the Kenya Drought Recovery Program. 

The project will support restoration of livestock assets and provide training to pastoralists in animal health, improved animal husbandry practices and marketing,project on environment restoration and Water and sanitation project
 

In order to implement the projects successfully FaIDA seeks to fill the positions to be based in Nairobi
 

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Management in terms of monitoring and ensuring donor compliance and compliance to FaIDA financial policies and regulations on the implementation of accounting standards and procedures at all levels of the programs.
• Banking and reconciliation by ensuring close liaison with  FaIDA bankers to establish the financial status of the country program; preparing periodic financial cash-flow statements and reports; ensuring regular routine reconciliation of bank statement verses financial records maintained at FaIDA and periodically liaising with respective donors on approved funds disbursed to  FaIDA bank accounts
• Management of donor funds by extracting information from donor financing agreements and preparing brief statements on confirmed secured funds and potential funding for management action; ensuring that appropriate financial procedures and standards are implemented and monitoring in the country programme in compliance with donor requirements.
• Budgeting and forecast by providing financial and accounting supports to Program/Projects in regard to preparation of budgets for proposals due for submission to relevant donors and following up on approved budgets for program/projects to ensure adherence to donor contracts;
• Financial report management both narrative and written including preparation of monthly monitoring financial reports for project managers and Director;
• Leading and supervising operations and administrative staff members and providing overall leadership and management of general administration and IT support services.
• Liaising with Internal and External auditors and responding to queries, observations and recommendations.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or  Business Administration, Finance, Economics or other related preferable with MBA or graduate degree in financial management , CPA ( East Africa);
• 5+ years experience as senior Manager in a similar size NGO or company, overseeing multi-departmental responsibilities including Administration, HR and Finance;
• Responsible for program accountancy.
• Ensure that accounting files are properly followed up and identified.
• Responsible for accounting cashbooks follow up.
• Along with his/her Project Manager, supervise the financial follow up (expenses, cash forecast …).
• Responsible to ensure that donor’s rules and regulations are respected.
• Responsible to ensure that cash flow between Garissa and Alinjugur, is properly organized, planned and that all payment made by the local transfer companies are duly documented.
• Share with the Project Manager every information about Financial needs
• Participate in the monthly general planning of the program
• Advanced Knowledge and experience with Accounting  and /or financial management software and MS office applications;
• Strong Knowledge of kenya financial tax regulations, especially those pertaining to nongovernmental or not for profit organizations;
• Strong change management, results oriented and decision making skills; Aware of and sensitive to working in multi-cultural groups in a post conflict setting 
• Good presentation ,verbal and written communications skills  with Excellent team building and staff development ,coaching and mentoring skills
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform
• Knowledge of accounting softwares will be added advantage.

Other Skills Required

• Strong analytical skills
• Report writing and editing skills
• Good written and oral communication skills both in English and Kiswahili
• Ability to transfer knowledge through formal or non formal trainings
• Excellent IT skills and data treatment applications

How to apply
 

Interested applicants should submit a CV and one-page cover letter outlining their motivation and suitability for the above position by email to recruitment@faidakenya.org by 7th April 2013.

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