Regional Bank Human Resource Officer Job in Kenya

A leading regional bank listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange with a focus on SME sector and 69 branches countrywide, is looking to fill the role of Human Resource Officer. 

This role will report directly to the Head, Branches & Alternate Channels
 

Job Purpose/Summary
 

The Human Resource Officer will support the HR department to achieve the team’s strategic objectives, as set out in the Strategic Action Plan by acting as the HR coordinator on a range of different projects and responsibilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To act as change agent in managing organisational change where it relates to HR related activities
• Coordinate all human resources management activities of the organisation in order to retain the best talent available to achieve the desired results for the organisation and all stakeholders
• Responsible for the HR Case List, ensuring that the department is well supported to deal with all employee relations cases in accordance with the organisation’s policy and best practice and for producing a regular Case List activity report
• Responsible for all restructures within the organisation utilising the management of organisational change policy while ensuring that formal consultation processes take place with all affected staff
• Responsible for facilitating HR workshops to provide line managers with information on latest employment law changes and how these will impact on their management responsibilities by liaising with the Training officer
• Support employee engagement processes by supporting the HRD on a range of staffing matters
• Responsible for the annual Staff Survey, analysing data and benchmarking year on year and production of an Action Plan to address any areas of concern
• Ensure that all HR policies and procedures are regularly reviewed and continue to reflect both up-to-date employment law and best practice.
• Responsible for reviewing staff awards processes and to design an effective staff award system which recognises excellent performance.

Required Qualifications

• A degree in Business Administration/Management preferably in Human Resource Management
• A higher national diploma in HR
• 5+ years' experience in an HR generalist, management or business partner role
• Employee relations, change management and team development experience
• Proven history in performance management
• Conversant with the Kenyan’s labour laws
• Be computer literate with working knowledge of HR Information System, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint all at intermediate Level

Personal Attribute

• Problem solving skills
• Excellent reporting and administrative skills
• Strong organizing and planning skills
• Good communicator with excellent listening, interpersonal and interactive skills
• Team player
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Ability to maintain information confidential

How to apply: If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you.
 

Please forward a copy of your updated resume, and your current salary and benefits package to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of business 1st May 2013. 

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

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Regional Bank Training Officer Job in Kenya

A leading regional bank listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange with a focus on SME sector and 69 branches countrywide, is looking to fill the role of Training Officer. 

This role will report directly to the Head, Branches & Alternate Channels
 

Job Purpose/Summary
 

The Training Officer handles the learning and professional development of the organisation's workforce. 

The jobholder will help with the long-term improvement of employees' skills, enabling them to fulfil their potential within their organisation
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains relationships with key decision makers at the top of the business, business unit, or function.
• Identifying training and development needs within the organisation through job analysis, appraisal schemes and regular consultation with business managers and human resources departments
• Designing and expanding training and development programmes based on both the organisation's and the individual's needs
• Considering the costs of planned programmes and keeping within budgets as assessing the return on investment of any training or development programme is becoming increasingly important
• Produce training programmes that are satisfactory to all relevant parties in an organisation, such as line managers and senior managers at board level
• Proactively engage in strategic business planning where there is HR impact in order to ensure successful implementation of Learning & Development programs and processes.
• Contribute to the development of the change management strategy within the business to support the implementation of Learning & Development of programs and initiatives.
• Supervise the complex quantitative and qualitative analyses of financial and workforce data related to Learning & Development
• Evaluating training and development programmes that fit both individual and departmental needs
• Amending and revising programmes as necessary, in order to adapt to changes occurring in the work environment
• Helping line managers and trainers solve specific training problems, either on a one-to-one basis or in groups
• Having an understanding of e-learning techniques, and where relevant, being involved in the creation and delivery of e-learning packages
• Researching new technologies and methodologies in workplace learning and presenting this research.
• Identifies the need for new or improved Learning and Development processes and drives the development and implementation of those processes.
• Designing and conducting inductions for newly employed staff
• Monitoring, evaluating, planning and capitalization of training budgets and programs

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree (or equivalent) in Human Resources Management, Adult Education and/or related field.
• At least 2 years progressive experience in the design, delivery and evaluation of trainings.
• Minimum of 4-5years’ experience in a busy HR work environment on a similar capacity
• Proven experience in creating Training manuals, conducting training and facilitation
• Conversant with the Kenyan’s labour laws
• Experience in producing graphic materials and experience with Adobe Creative Suite
• Be computer literate with working knowledge of HR Information System, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint all at intermediate Level

Personal Attribute

• Problem solving skills
• Excellent reporting and administrative skills
• Strong organizing and planning skills
• Good communicator with excellent listening, interpersonal and interactive skills
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Ability to maintain information confidential
• Proven experience in the management of induction processes and trainings
• Excellent oral and written verbal communication skills; fluent written and spoken English.
• Strong independent research and analytical skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

How to apply: 

If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you.
 

Please forward a copy of your updated resume, and your current salary and benefits package to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of business 1st May 2013. 

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

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Regional Bank Training Officer Job in Kenya

A leading regional bank listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange with a focus on SME sector and 69 branches countrywide, is looking to fill the role of Training Officer. 

This role will report directly to the Head, Branches & Alternate Channels
 

Job Purpose/Summary
 

The Training Officer handles the learning and professional development of the organisation's workforce. 

The jobholder will help with the long-term improvement of employees' skills, enabling them to fulfil their potential within their organisation
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains relationships with key decision makers at the top of the business, business unit, or function.
• Identifying training and development needs within the organisation through job analysis, appraisal schemes and regular consultation with business managers and human resources departments
• Designing and expanding training and development programmes based on both the organisation's and the individual's needs
• Considering the costs of planned programmes and keeping within budgets as assessing the return on investment of any training or development programme is becoming increasingly important
• Produce training programmes that are satisfactory to all relevant parties in an organisation, such as line managers and senior managers at board level
• Proactively engage in strategic business planning where there is HR impact in order to ensure successful implementation of Learning & Development programs and processes.
• Contribute to the development of the change management strategy within the business to support the implementation of Learning & Development of programs and initiatives.
• Supervise the complex quantitative and qualitative analyses of financial and workforce data related to Learning & Development
• Evaluating training and development programmes that fit both individual and departmental needs
• Amending and revising programmes as necessary, in order to adapt to changes occurring in the work environment
• Helping line managers and trainers solve specific training problems, either on a one-to-one basis or in groups
• Having an understanding of e-learning techniques, and where relevant, being involved in the creation and delivery of e-learning packages
• Researching new technologies and methodologies in workplace learning and presenting this research.
• Identifies the need for new or improved Learning and Development processes and drives the development and implementation of those processes.
• Designing and conducting inductions for newly employed staff
• Monitoring, evaluating, planning and capitalization of training budgets and programs

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree (or equivalent) in Human Resources Management, Adult Education and/or related field.
• At least 2 years progressive experience in the design, delivery and evaluation of trainings.
• Minimum of 4-5years’ experience in a busy HR work environment on a similar capacity
• Proven experience in creating Training manuals, conducting training and facilitation
• Conversant with the Kenyan’s labour laws
• Experience in producing graphic materials and experience with Adobe Creative Suite
• Be computer literate with working knowledge of HR Information System, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint all at intermediate Level

Personal Attribute

• Problem solving skills
• Excellent reporting and administrative skills
• Strong organizing and planning skills
• Good communicator with excellent listening, interpersonal and interactive skills
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Ability to maintain information confidential
• Proven experience in the management of induction processes and trainings
• Excellent oral and written verbal communication skills; fluent written and spoken English.
• Strong independent research and analytical skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

How to apply: 

If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you.
 

Please forward a copy of your updated resume, and your current salary and benefits package to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of business 1st May 2013. 

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

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UN Women ESARO Staff Roll-Out Retreat Facilitator Job in Naivasha Kenya

Terms of Reference for Facilitator
 

UN Women ESARO Staff Roll-Out Retreat 19th to 22nd May 2013
 

Assignment Title: Facilitator, Staff Roll-out Retreat
 

Purpose: To provide facilitation services for UN Women ESARO Staff Roll-Out Retreat
 

Programme: UN Women Regional Office for East and Southern Africa - ESARO
 

Assignment Location: Naivasha
 

Supervisor: Deputy Regional Director
 

Duration of Consultancy: 8 days
 

Application deadline: 30th April 2013
 

Background:
 

The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN WOMEN) was created by the United Nations General Assembly in July 2010, to accelerate the UN’s goals on gender equality and women’s empowerment. 

Grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the UN Charter, UN WOMEN, among other issues, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; empowerment of women; and achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.
 

The establishment of UN Women Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office in 2013 consolidates and brings together strengths and a wealth of experience from previously three Sub-Regional Offices for East and Horn of Africa, Southern Africa and Central Africa.
 

This is the first retreat since the establishment of the regional office. 

The retreat will provide an opportunity for all UN Women country offices and multi country office in Eastern and Southern Africa to contribute to, shape and agree on a shared vision. 

The retreat will discuss innovative ways of getting from where we are to reach our common vision. Collectively, participants will come up with a concrete plan of action with clear timelines and responsible persons of taking us to our desired future. 

In order to get to the desired future, UN Women ESARO staff need to understand where we are and the retreat will be used as an opportunity to understand the strategic focus of UN Women’s programme in each sub-region, achievements, lessons learned and opportunities for the future.

The workshop will take place on 19th to 22nd May 2013 in Naivasha, Kenya. 

It will aim at taking stock of achievements, challenges, best practices, lessons, areas for improvement and opportunity available for future programmes; gaining a common understanding of the corporate policy direction and development; identifying a common vision which will serve as a compass for all ESARO’s efforts and strategies; and identifying strategic partnerships and resource mobilization approaches and initiatives towards delivery of UN Women’s mandate and commitments in the region. 

Participants will include staff from Sub-Regional Offices for East and Horn of Africa, Southern Africa and Central Africa. 

The main language of the workshop will be English.
 

Specific tasks of the Facilitator:

1. Participate in design of the programme of a 3-day workshop, including its process and methodology, and detailed guidelines for consolidating inputs from workshop participants.
2. Effective facilitation of the workshop ensuring it achieves its objectives
3. Ensure that the workshop is conducted in an interactive and participatory style, with participants actively engaged to share experiences and expertise.
4. Lead and provide expert input on specific workshop sessions
5. Moderate team building activities with a group of team building experts
6. Compile workshop outputs including suggestions of opportunities for UN Women ESARO future programmes and strategies for partnerships and resource mobilization for the next 12 months.
7. Facilitate participants’ identifying of strategies and priority actions for follow-up at national and sub-regional levels.
8. Produce a brief post-meeting synopsis of the process to share in a debriefing session.
9. Prepare workshop report within 15 days of the workshop.

NB: For ease of logistics the Facilitator will be expected to stay at the workshop venue for the entire workshop duration. UNWOMEN will cover the accommodation and meal costs.
 

Expected Deliverables

1. Finalized workshop agenda including methodology of individual workshop sessions
2. Successfully conducted and facilitated workshop
3. Prepared and submitted expert input to sessions
4. Technical advice and support to participants during the workshop.
5. Post-meeting synopsis produced and shared not later than 3 working days after the workshop
6. Agreed 12 month plan for joint actions for UN Women ESARO country offices
7. Consolidated workshop report within 15 days after the workshop, that will include compilation of best practice, opportunities, summarized views and key emerging issues

NB. Rapporteurs will take notes during the sessions and write up summaries of each session.
 

Duration
 

It is expected that the entire assignment will be undertaken in 8 working days over a period not exceeding one month. 

The breakdown is as follows:
 

1. Preparation – 2 days
 

2. Workshop facilitation – 3 days
 

3. De-briefing and reports – 3 days
 

Total – 8 days
 

Qualifications and Experience

1. Masters in International development, management, international relations, Gender/women’s and development or other relevant qualification;
2. At least 7-10 years of work experience in the field of development at international level with a focus on facilitating workshops and meetings for United Nations and/or other international, regional or bilateral development organizations. Having worked with UN Women successfully before is an added advantage
3. Hands-on expertise in designing and implementing a wide range of interactive methods for adult learning.
4. Working experience or knowledge on gender equality, women’s rights and gender mainstreaming issues is an asset.
5. Cultural sensitivity and experience moderating high level meetings of culturally diverse and international groups.
6. Good command in spoken and written English. Knowledge of a second language widely used within the East and Horn of Africa region is not a mandatory requirement but an added advantage. Knowledge of French will be an asset
7. Demonstrated experience working with various multi-stakeholders including civil society, government institutions, and international organizations; excellent communication skills to facilitate and coordinate interviews and engage groups/audience on discussions related to transformative leadership;
8. Experience in leading teams and assignments;
9. Result oriented and with strong organizational skills
10. Extensive experience in information technology and change management will be an added advantage and

Remuneration
 

Remuneration will be based on experience and qualifications and UN Rule and Regulations applying a competitive selection process.
 

The consultancy fee will be paid upon satisfactory completion of the assignment, and within 21 days of the consultant submitting their invoice.
 

The necessary cost of travel, accommodation, expense will be paid by UN WOMEN in accordance to laid down payment procedures and approved consultant fees levels
 

Application Procedures:
 

Applications should contain:

• Indicative daily fee in USD.
• A current completed and signed CV or P11 form/ UN Personal History Form in English (blank form can be downloaded from: http://www.unwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P_11_form_UNwomen.doc
• Contact details for 3 references. Please note that your previous employers could also be contacted.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

Please make sure you provide all requested materials

Please email your applications to: consultancies.eharo@unwomen.org with the subject heading: Ref No. ESARO/RR/ 001 on the subject line not later than 30th April 2013

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Mercy Corps Director of Program Quality and Learning Job in Kenya

Position Title: Director of Program Quality and Learning
 

Primary Location: Nairobi, Kenya
 

Position Status: Full-time, regular, field-based

This position is contingent on funding and donor approval.

Program / Department Summary:
 

The Director of Program Quality and Learning (DPQL) will play a key leadership role in the implementation of a proposed five-year $35 million program to mitigate conflict and support peace in select Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) member states. 

This USAID-funded program will build and strengthen local-level cross-border conflict management mechanisms in the Horn of Africa – Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia, South Sudan and Uganda. 

The program will support conflict management mechanisms that incorporate local civil society groups and local governments, mentor local non-governmental organizations to be able to address community-level conflict management, and provide technical assistance to the regional conflict early warning and response mechanism.

General Position Summary:
 

The DPQL will provide technical oversight to the Peace III Learning and Program Quality Unit, consisting of advisors in youth, gender, monitoring and learning, trauma healing, and others. 

The DPQL will be a member of the senior management team based in Nairobi with significant travel to field sites across the project area to ensure synthesized approaches, technical innovation, and incorporation of program learning.

Essential Job Functions:

Program Quality Oversight

• Provide leadership and strategic vision to selected technical components of the PEACE III program, including workplan development, conflict and stakeholder analysis, partnership selection and management, and overall sector strategy.
• Provide direct management oversight to the Peace III Learning and Program Quality Technical Unit.
• Best practices, standardization
• Dissemination of lessons learned to internal and external stakeholders

Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) and Reporting

• Facilitate the achievement of program targets and objectives and lead efforts to design effective M&E systems.
• Oversee the scheduling and production of formal and informal reports on all aspects of the program in a timely and efficient manner, including key evaluation activities and learning briefs capturing key program learning for public dissemination.
• Ensure that M&E team members focus on assisting programs to generate practical information that can be used for ongoing program decision-making while also capturing results at the impact level.
• Ensure that M&E systems contribute to staff and management learning about program implementation, progress, results and impacts.
• Encourage systematic opportunities to use data for learning and improvement, and to focus on learning lessons throughout the life of the program.

Technical Unit Management

• In close partnership with the COP, create a work atmosphere conducive to professional growth and development of excellent personnel at all levels.
• Implement, and ensure all team members are effectively using, the performance planning and management system, establishing performance expectations and regularly providing constructive feedback. 
• Promote accountability by conducting staff annual performance reviews with direct supervisees, and ensuring that supervisory staff do the same.  

Organizational Learning 
 

As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve - we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.

Accountability to Beneficiaries
 

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

Supervisory Responsibility:
 

Direct supervision of: Technical staff including advisors in youth, gender, Monitoring and Learning, trauma healing, and other team members to be determined.

Reports Directly To: Chief of Party

Works Directly With:  DCoP, Regional Cluster Leads, Mercy Corps and Pact HQ technical advisors, Country Directors.

Knowledge and Experience:

• BA/S Advanced degree in peace-building and conflict management, social sciences, international and MA preferred
• development, political science, or other related field
• 5- 7 years of relevant professional experience managing and implementing peace-building and conflict management projects
• 2- 4 years of relevant field or management experience of complex, multi-sector programming. Previous experience working on USAID-funded programs preferred.
• Previous experience in East Africa and in-depth knowledge of current cross-border issues and events in Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia, Uganda and South Sudan preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage staff working in multiple locations affected by conflict
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with communities, civil society, local government representatives and other stakeholders
• Demonstrated expertise in one of the following technical areas: youth, gender,  trauma healing
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing

Success Factors:
 

A successful candidate will be conscientious, with excellent judgment. 

S/he will combine strong communication skills, creativity, initiative, participatory leadership and tactful decisiveness to assist in the development and implementation of the Peace III strategy. 

Multi-tasking, prioritizing, problem solving and simultaneous attention to detail and strategic vision are essential. 

S/he must have the confidence and humility to work effectively with a large variety of people who will be diverse culturally, economically and in social status – as well as be sensitive to political and cultural nuance - be able to consistently apply excellent judgment to a variety of demanding and fast-changing situations while working as part of a team and coordinate with project personnel.

Living Conditions/Environmental Conditions:
 

This position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya, with travel up to 30% to all countries of implementation. Travel may be to areas which are insecure with limited access to basic amenities.

Nairobi is an accompanied location suitable for spouse/partner and/or dependents. It is a major metropolitan center with world class healthcare and excellent education options. 

Mercy Corps provides expatriate staff with a housing allowance that covers rent, utilities and security for comfortable accommodations in safe areas of the city. Telephone and internet access is available and there are dozens of excellent restaurants along with easy transport links to the rest of Africa and Europe.

Mercy Corps team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/TDY to a field posting. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and Mercy Corps’ policies, procedures and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

Interested applicants should apply directly at www.mercycorps.org/careers

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Mercy Corps Director of Program Quality and Learning Job in Kenya

Position Title: Director of Program Quality and Learning
 

Primary Location: Nairobi, Kenya
 

Position Status: Full-time, regular, field-based

This position is contingent on funding and donor approval.

Program / Department Summary:
 

The Director of Program Quality and Learning (DPQL) will play a key leadership role in the implementation of a proposed five-year $35 million program to mitigate conflict and support peace in select Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) member states. 

This USAID-funded program will build and strengthen local-level cross-border conflict management mechanisms in the Horn of Africa – Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia, South Sudan and Uganda. 

The program will support conflict management mechanisms that incorporate local civil society groups and local governments, mentor local non-governmental organizations to be able to address community-level conflict management, and provide technical assistance to the regional conflict early warning and response mechanism.

General Position Summary:
 

The DPQL will provide technical oversight to the Peace III Learning and Program Quality Unit, consisting of advisors in youth, gender, monitoring and learning, trauma healing, and others. 

The DPQL will be a member of the senior management team based in Nairobi with significant travel to field sites across the project area to ensure synthesized approaches, technical innovation, and incorporation of program learning.

Essential Job Functions:

Program Quality Oversight

• Provide leadership and strategic vision to selected technical components of the PEACE III program, including workplan development, conflict and stakeholder analysis, partnership selection and management, and overall sector strategy.
• Provide direct management oversight to the Peace III Learning and Program Quality Technical Unit.
• Best practices, standardization
• Dissemination of lessons learned to internal and external stakeholders

Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) and Reporting

• Facilitate the achievement of program targets and objectives and lead efforts to design effective M&E systems.
• Oversee the scheduling and production of formal and informal reports on all aspects of the program in a timely and efficient manner, including key evaluation activities and learning briefs capturing key program learning for public dissemination.
• Ensure that M&E team members focus on assisting programs to generate practical information that can be used for ongoing program decision-making while also capturing results at the impact level.
• Ensure that M&E systems contribute to staff and management learning about program implementation, progress, results and impacts.
• Encourage systematic opportunities to use data for learning and improvement, and to focus on learning lessons throughout the life of the program.

Technical Unit Management

• In close partnership with the COP, create a work atmosphere conducive to professional growth and development of excellent personnel at all levels.
• Implement, and ensure all team members are effectively using, the performance planning and management system, establishing performance expectations and regularly providing constructive feedback. 
• Promote accountability by conducting staff annual performance reviews with direct supervisees, and ensuring that supervisory staff do the same.  

Organizational Learning 
 

As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve - we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.

Accountability to Beneficiaries
 

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

Supervisory Responsibility:
 

Direct supervision of: Technical staff including advisors in youth, gender, Monitoring and Learning, trauma healing, and other team members to be determined.

Reports Directly To: Chief of Party

Works Directly With:  DCoP, Regional Cluster Leads, Mercy Corps and Pact HQ technical advisors, Country Directors.

Knowledge and Experience:

• BA/S Advanced degree in peace-building and conflict management, social sciences, international and MA preferred
• development, political science, or other related field
• 5- 7 years of relevant professional experience managing and implementing peace-building and conflict management projects
• 2- 4 years of relevant field or management experience of complex, multi-sector programming. Previous experience working on USAID-funded programs preferred.
• Previous experience in East Africa and in-depth knowledge of current cross-border issues and events in Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia, Uganda and South Sudan preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage staff working in multiple locations affected by conflict
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with communities, civil society, local government representatives and other stakeholders
• Demonstrated expertise in one of the following technical areas: youth, gender,  trauma healing
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing

Success Factors:
 

A successful candidate will be conscientious, with excellent judgment. 

S/he will combine strong communication skills, creativity, initiative, participatory leadership and tactful decisiveness to assist in the development and implementation of the Peace III strategy. 

Multi-tasking, prioritizing, problem solving and simultaneous attention to detail and strategic vision are essential. 

S/he must have the confidence and humility to work effectively with a large variety of people who will be diverse culturally, economically and in social status – as well as be sensitive to political and cultural nuance - be able to consistently apply excellent judgment to a variety of demanding and fast-changing situations while working as part of a team and coordinate with project personnel.

Living Conditions/Environmental Conditions:
 

This position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya, with travel up to 30% to all countries of implementation. Travel may be to areas which are insecure with limited access to basic amenities.

Nairobi is an accompanied location suitable for spouse/partner and/or dependents. It is a major metropolitan center with world class healthcare and excellent education options. 

Mercy Corps provides expatriate staff with a housing allowance that covers rent, utilities and security for comfortable accommodations in safe areas of the city. Telephone and internet access is available and there are dozens of excellent restaurants along with easy transport links to the rest of Africa and Europe.

Mercy Corps team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/TDY to a field posting. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and Mercy Corps’ policies, procedures and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

Interested applicants should apply directly at www.mercycorps.org/careers

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Commission for University Education Jobs in Kenya - Assistant Commission Secretary (Inspection), Internal Auditor, Assistant Legal Officer and Supervisor

The Commission for University Education (CUE) is a State Corporation established by an Act of Parliament (The Universities Act 2012) to promote and oversee the development of quality and relevant university education through accreditation, regular inspections, monitoring and evaluations; collection, dissemination and maintenance of data and promotion of quality research and innovations.

Assistant Commission Secretary (Inspection)

CU9

1 Post
 

Responsibilities
 

Reporting to the Senior Assistant Commission Secretary, Inspection the officer will have the following responsibilities:

• Collect, analyze and maintain data on status of institutions;
• Maintain a databank of peer reviewers; preparing inspection documents and editing reports; examining proposal for completeness and overall agreement with guidelines;
• Provide progress reports to clients on the evaluation status of their proposals;
• Prepare accreditation tools/instrument and registers and departmental meetings.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree from a recognized institution;
• Masters degree from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in Computer Applications;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
• Served for a minimum period of six (6) years as an Accreditation Officer in the public/private sector in Educational institution , Curriculum Development and Implementation, Quality Assurance or related field;

Internal Auditor

CU9

1 Post
 

Responsibilities
 

Reporting to the Chief Internal Audit the officer will have the following responsibilities:

• Carry out periodic audits of the Commission’s systems
• Evaluate and implement audit reports;
• Manage procurement plans, budgets and work schedules;
• Enforce compliance with existing policies, regulations, instructions and procedures
• Prepare audit reports.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in any of the following: Economics, Commerce (Finance or Accounting Option) Business Administration (Accounting Option), Business Management, or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certified Public Accountant CPA (K) or Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) certification or its recognized equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following: Commerce, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or its recognized equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• A sound knowledge of government auditing regulations and laws;
• Served in the grade of Senior Internal Auditor, or in a comparable and relevant position for at least three (3) years;
• Demonstrated professional competence and achievement of performance targets.

Assistant Legal Officer

CU10

1 Post
 

Responsibilities
 

Reporting to the Legal Officer the holder will have the following responsibilities:

• Draft local agreements and contractual documents;
• Advise Commission or, Commission agents on the interpretation on legal matters;
• Administer Wealth Declaration Forms of staff in public Universities and the Commission;
• Undertake research on assigned legal issues;
• Represent the Commission in courts of law as and when necessary.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Laws Degree from a recognized institution with at least three (3) years working experience in a legal related field;
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Council for Legal Education;
• Been admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• A current practicing certificate and or exemption certificate from the Government or relevant statutory body;
• Served in the grade of Legal Officer or in a comparable and relevant position in a public or private sector organization for at least three (3) years;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Supervisor

CU3

1 Post
 

Responsibilities
 

Reporting to Assistant Commission Secretary (Administration) will have the following responsibilities

• Supervise junior staff on routine basis.
• Enhance ground and office cleanliness.
• Supervise transport services.
• Ensure that the Commission premises and all property are secure.
• Maintain the Commission’s daily occurrence book.
• Distribute and ensure proper usage of cleaning material.

Required Qualifications

• At least a KCSE (aggregate C) or its equivalent with credits in Mathematics and English.
• Diploma in Criminology or equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in First Aid from a recognized institution;
• A current Certificate of good conduct from the Kenya Police Service;
• Professional training in security work/matters from the Kenya Police Service or the Armed Forces at the rank of Inspector/Lieutenant and above and
• Proficiency in Computer Applications.

The Commission for University Education offers competitive salary and benefits.
 

If you meet the above criteria and you are interested in working with the Commission to promote quality university education send your application with detailed curriculum vitae, references and day time telephone on or before Wednesday, 8th May 2013 to:
 

Commission Secretary/CEO
Commission for University Education
Redhill Road, off Limuru Road, Gigiri
P.O. Box 54999-00200
Nairobi, Kenya,
 

You can also visit our website www.cue.or.ke
 

The Commission for University Education is an equal opportunities employer.
 

Qualified women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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CEMASTEA Finance Officer, Internal Auditor, Laboratory Technician, Storekeeper and Estate Officer Jobs in Kenya

The Centre for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA) is an institution under the Ministry of Education that offers In-service Education and Training (INSET) for Mathematics and Science Teachers in Kenya. 

The Centre also serves as a Regional INSET Centre for Strengthening of Mathematics and Science Education in Western, Eastern, Central and Southern Africa (SMASE WECSA) for 34 African countries. 

CEMASTEA is looking for professionals of high integrity who are, dependable, self-driven, customer focused, team players and are able to meet strict deadline on a 3 years renewable contract; to fill the following positions

Advert No. 1

Finance Officer 

Job Group M

1 Post

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Providing leadership, oversight and advising on all financial matters
• Ensuring good financial management;
• Establishing, managing and reviewing all financial procedures to ensure efficiency and compliance to the Centre and Government set guidelines
• Developing and monitoring the Centre’s finance budgets.
• Supervising and guiding finance staff;
• Monitoring and reviewing the Centre’s expenditure
• Ensuring timely and accurate financial audits
• Overseeing all financial matters within procurement and other activities in the Centre
• Any other relevant duties assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce /Business Administration (Finance Option).
• CPA II and above/ACCA Final;
• Served as a Finance Officer or similar position in a Public/Private institution for at least two (2) years.
• Should be proficient in computer use and application.

Advert No. 2

Internal Auditor 

Job Group L 

1 Post

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Ensuring that all financial transactions are in compliance with established policies and practices;
• Ensuring that internal control systems are adequate and functional
• Ensuring that assets are efficiently utilized and safeguarded;
• Conducting internal audit of the Centre’s books of accounts;
• Verifying all payment vouchers for all financial obligations before funds are released
• Preparing quarterly and annual reports for all audited accounts.
• Any other relevant duties assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Commerce/Business Administration degree (Accounting- option)
• CPA I and above;
• Should have served as an Auditor in a comparable and relevant position in a Public/Private Institution for a minimum period of two (2) years
• Should be proficient in computer use and application.

Advert No. 3

Laboratory Technician – Chemistry 

Job Group H 

1 Post

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Preparing of laboratory solutions and reagents;
• General management of the laboratory;
• Maintaining inventory of laboratory materials;
• Setting up equipment/apparatus for experiments as instructed.
• Maintaining cleanliness in the laboratory premises.
• Any other relevant duties assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• K.C.S.E, (C Plain)
• A Diploma in Laboratory Technician Course
• Have served as Laboratory in a Public/Private Institution for at least one (1) year
• Should be proficient in computer use and application.

Advert No. 4

Supply Chain Assistant (Storekeeper) 

Job Group J 

1 Post

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Coordinating the purchase of supplies for user departments
• Maintaining a sound store keeping system in accordance with internal procedures;
• Maintaining supply inventories as necessary;
• Receiving approved requisitions, preparing and dispatching LPOs/ LSOs as needed for goods and services;
• Maintaining registers of receipts and issued stores from the central store;
• Carrying out stocktaking of stores; Issuing and rationing of stores;
• Identifying unserviceable stores for disposal.
• Any other relevant duties assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• K.C.S.E, C ( Plain)
• Diploma in Supplies Management or its equivalent qualification;
• At least 1 year experience in procurement / storekeeping
• Proficiency in computer use and applications.

Advert No. 5 

Estate Officer 

Job Group K

1 Post

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Oversee the collection of rent, preparation of tenancy agreements compliance with lease terms and all required property notices.
• Carrying out rental assessment and valuation of the Centre’s property.
• Advising finance on timely payment of rents, land rates and utility bills.
• Supervising refurbishment of furniture and fixtures within the premises
• Maintaining the safety and cleanliness of the property, grounds, estates and drainages
• Supervising outsourced services
• Complying with statutory bodies and local authority by laws and regulations
• Compiling monthly and quarterly reports
• Any other relevant duties assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• K.C.S.E , C (Plain)
• Diploma in land Economics/ Real estate or related field from a recognized institution
• One (1) year experience in a similar position
• Should be proficient in computer use and application.

How to apply:
 

Send your application and detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, a daytime phone contact, email address, and names of two referees plus certified copies of Academic /Professional Certificates in a sealed envelope with the Advert No. clearly marked on the envelope by close of business on 8th May 2013 to:-
 

The Director,
CEMASTEA
P.O Box 24214-00502,
Karen,
Nairobi.
 

CEMASTEA is an equal opportunity Employer and encourages women and persons with disability to apply.

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Siaya County Assembly Service Board Member Job in Kenya

Republic of Kenya
 

County Assembly of Siaya
 

Member of the County Assembly Service Board
 

Article 176 (1) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 establishes a County Assembly for each County Government also further Section 12 (3d) of the County Government Act, 2012, the County Assembly of Siaya is seeking to appoint one member of the Public to join the Siaya County Assembly Service Board. 

The Board is responsible for
 

a) Providing Services and Facilities to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the County Assembly;
 

b) Constituting offices in the County Assembly Service and Appointing and Supervising office holders;
 

c) Preparing annual estimates of expenditure of the County Assembly Service and submitting them to the
County Assembly for approval and exercising Budgetary Control over the Service;
 

d) Undertaking, Singly or Jointly with other relevant organizations, programmes to promote the ideals of
parliamentary democracy; and,
 

e) Performing other functions Necessary for the well being of the members and staff of the County Assembly
or Prescribed by National Legislation.
 

Requirements

• Must be a Kenyan Citizen.
• Must be a member of Siaya County.
• Have knowledge and experience in public affairs.
• Must have a degree in Social Sciences from a recognized University. (Those with CPS(K) will have added advantage).
• Women are especially encouraged to apply.
• Must not be a member of the County Assembly.
• Meets the requirement of leadership and integrity as set out in Chapter 6 of the Constitution which include clearances from:-

1. Criminal Investigation Department
2. Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission
3. Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
4. Kenya Revenue Authority.

Applications accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae and certified copies of certificates and testimonials, National Identity Card and other relevant supporting documents should be sent to:
 

The Interim Clerk
County Assembly Service Board
County Assembly of Siaya
P. O. Box 7,
Siaya
 

On line applications should be emailed to: countyassemblyofsiaya@gmail.com so as to reach her not later than Thursday, 2nd May, 2013 before 1700Hours.

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.
 

Dorothy Owiro
Interim Clerk, County Assembly of Siaya

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Health Policy Project in Kenya Customer / Client Satisfaction, Employees’ Satisfaction and Work Environment Survey 2013

Request for Quotation (RFQ) 

Customer / Client Satisfaction, Employees’ Satisfaction and Work Environment Survey - 2013

Health Policy Project in Kenya (HPP/Kenya) a USAID funded project will support the Ministries of Health in the implementation of a Customer / Client Satisfaction, Employee Satisfaction and Work Environment Survey – 2013.

HPP/Kenya therefore seeks the services of a consultancy firm to undertake the survey on behalf of the two Ministries.

The main objective of the survey is to assess the patient level of satisfaction and perception related to health care services received, the level of staff satisfaction, perception and their aspirations and the staff satisfaction related to the Working Environment.
 

The survey is expected to commence in May/June, 2013. 

The Consulting Firm will be expected to ensure that appropriate number of clients by level of care and appropriate number of employees in each cadre as well as by level of health facility is covered in the survey.
 

Preference will be placed on firms with prior experience undertaking similar surveys. 

Those with experience in the health sector will have added advantage. 

Interested firms are therefore requested to submit both technical and financial proposals by 07th May 2013.
 

For the detailed scope of work, please email awanjuu@futuresgroup.com.

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KEPSA Procurement Officer Job in Kenya

The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), the umbrella body for the Private Sector in Kenya, has been tasked by the Government of Kenya with the implementation of Training and Internship Component of the Kenya Youth Empowerment Project (KYEP). 

KYEP is a World Bank funded project with an overall objective of increasing employability of youth in Kenya. 

The Component, provides training, private sector internships and work experience to youth of 15 – 29 years of age. 

KEPSA is seeking to appoint a key staff to manage and implement procurement aspects of this project, initially on a one-year renewable contract.

Procurement Officer

 Ref No. PO - 005/2013

 

Reporting to Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), Kenya Youth Empowerment Project (KYEP) Project Director, the Procurement Officer will perform the following duties:
 

Main Function:
 

The function of the Procurement Officer is to undertake and co-ordinate all procurement activities under KYEP Private Sector Internship and Training and Component, to prepare tender documents, to participate in the evaluation of tenders, contract awards and contract management, and records management.
 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure the procurement of all goods, works and services associated with project;
• Prepare procurement documents and participates in the evaluation process for suppliers, contractors, service providers and consultants for goods, works; services and training (bidding documents, requests for proposals, terms of reference, evaluation of offers with recommendations for contract award, and preparation of contracts agreements and facilitating payments);
• Develops and maintains an updated procurement plan;
• Purchases goods and services in accordance with the World Bank procurement guidelines and procedures as stipulated in detail in the KEPSA/KYEP Operations Manual;
• Provide documents and explanation for purposes of prior and post review of contracts in accordance with World Bank procurement guidelines and procedures
• Maintains accurate procurement records, including all actions and documents for review by the World Bank’s supervision missions. This includes bidding and RFP documents , invitation for bids, EOI, record of bid submissions, bid opening, evaluation reports, contract award and performance of the contracts;
• Facilitates post-review and procurement audits on a random basis by the World Bank’s supervision missions, internal audit, external auditor and any other persons appointed by either the bank, MoYAS or KEPSA to carry out a review of procurement transactions.
• Coordinate management of all the contracts awarded to various consultants and suppliers and ensure proper documentation of the same is in place.
• To provide MIS support to KYEP finance unit on procurement and related matters.
• Perform any other duty that may be assigned by the Project Director

Minimum Job Requirements:

• A minimum of a first degree in the relevant field. Relevant professional qualifications in procurement will be an added advantage;
• At least five (5) years experience; experience in public and donor funded projects is desirable ;
• Demonstrated knowledge of Government and World Bank procurement procedures and other international good practices in procurement desirable
• Experience in contract management;
• Excellent analytical, report writing, organizational skills and computer literacy
• Capacity to work under pressure and meet tight schedules and deadlines with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills and a team player

Interested candidates who meet the requirements above are requested to submit their detailed CVs along with a letter motivating their interest in the position to the following address and providing details of current and expected remuneration, and the names and addresses of at least three (3) referees, not later than Wednesday 8th May 2013.
 

Please consider your application to be unsuccessful if you have not been contacted within four weeks of the closing date.
 

The Human Resources and Administration Manager
Kenya Private Sector Alliance
P.O Box 3556 - 00100
Nairobi
 

Or Email: kyep@kepsa.or.ke

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