CORAT Africa Consultant Trainee Job in Nairobi Kenya

CORAT Africa is a Pan African Christian Organization based in Nairobi. 

It is involved in provision of Leadership Development, Management Training, Research and Consultancy services to Churches and Church related organizations in Africa.
 

CORAT Africa seeks to recruit a highly motivated and vibrantConsultant Trainee to serve in our Consulting & Research Department.
 

The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in a Business or Education related field and at least three (3) years working experience. 

Master’s degree preferably in Finance, Human Resource and Organisational Development from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
 

Applicants are requested to visit our website: www.coratafrica.com for more information including the job purpose, core duties and responsibilities, knowledge and skills required.
 

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their applications enclosing copies of their academic and professional certificates with detailed C.V. and addresses of three professional referees to the undersigned on or before 28th August, 2013.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Managing Director
CORAT Africa
P.O. Box 42493 00100
Nairobi
 

Email: coratafrica@nbi.ispkenya.com

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Save the Children Moving from Humanitarian Aid to Safety Nets in Urban Puntland Consultancy Call for Proposals

Call for Proposals

About us

For over 90 years, Save the Children has been making a difference in children’s lives in more than 120 countries. We are the world’s largest independent child rights organization. 

From emergency relief to long-term development, Save the Children secures a child’s right to health, education and protection. 

Save the Children is an equal opportunity organization dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity. 

We are looking to recruit for this position to be based in Somalia / Somaliland Country Office (Nairobi) with minimum travel to the field.
 

Consultancy: Moving from humanitarian aid to safety nets in urban Puntland

The purpose of the consultancy is to design a potential safety net program for urban areas of Puntland.

• To examine the prevailing humanitarian context and levels of vulnerability of urban Puntland amongst distinct groups
• To conduct an study on current humanitarian support that links to safety net programming
• To design a project concept that could be piloted in Qardo and then potentially scaled up into other areas of Puntland

Interested candidates are required to submit a CV and mandatory cover letter quoting the Consultancy Title on the subject line. 

The file name of the CV and attachments must be the applicants name and sent to Somalia.vacancies@savethechildren.org.
 

For more information please visit our websitewww.somaliangoconsortium.org 

Applications close on 12th September 2013 at 5 pm
 

We work with children, communities and governments all over the world and we believe in the right person for the job regardless of where you come from and how you identify yourself. We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to ensuring that only those who are suitable to work with children are considered for these posts. 

All successful applicants will therefore be required to complete a Police Check and must sign onto our Child Protection Policy and organizational Code of Conduct

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Africa Geothermal International Engineering Consultancy Request for Proposal

Africa Geothermal International 

Engineering Consultancy 

Request for Proposal

General Information
 

Agil is developing the Longonot Geothermal Project the Olkaria geothermal area – see www.africa-geothermal.com. 

Agil has completed geothermal surface investigations and obtained the required permits and licenses to begin construction of the infrastructure works for the project. 

Agil now seeks proposals from Kenyan civil engineering consultants for roads and water infrastructure design.

Scope of Work
 

The scope of work will include:
 

Update of topographic survey and geotechnical investigation.
 

Design and specification of:

• Approximately 5km public road and 5km access roads inside Longonot National Park, laydown area, drilling well pads.
• Water reservoir, including inlet/outlet structures and hydrology assessments.

Two school classrooms.

Obtaining necessary permits/approvals.
 

Tender management: identification of contractors, cost estimating, production/issue of tender documentation, tender evaluation and contract negotiations.
 

Construction supervision
 

Minimum Requirements

• In house health and safety capability for supervision of contractors.
• Accredited ISO 9000 quality management systems.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in design of roads/dams/water infrastructure in Kenya, and associated studies/activities including tender/contracts management.
• Insurance for Employers Liability, Professional Indemnity and Public Product Liability.

Required Documentation
 

Health and Safety: CV of manager responsible for H&S, details of H&S policy and management system including monitoring and reporting (including incidents in last 5 years), procedures for safety risk assessments, design risk assessments and producing associated method statements, examples of H&S monitoring and how designs have been amended to improve their safety.

Quality: quality policy and description of quality management system, description of technical review / approval processes and how actions are closed out and description of how design team interfaces with implementation team (accreditation of environmental management system to  ISO14001 or health and safety management system to OHSAS18001 would be advantageous).
 

Company information: Company background, main company details (parent and subsidiaries), list of directors, services offered, range of skills and numbers of staff per team/discipline in Nairobi office.
 

Company Status: certificates of incorporation, audited financial statements for the last three years including tax registration and compliance certificates.
 

Insurance: Copies of Employers Liability, Professional Indemnity and Public Product Liability insurance certificates stating sum insured and period of validity.
 

Experience: Project capability in above scope activities including a list of specific projects (including dates/status and description of project scale and scope).
 

Sub-contractors: Details of any sub-contractors anticipated as required to undertake the works.
 

Clarifications
 

Written (email – address below) clarification requests will be considered up to seven (7) days before the below submission date.
 

Submission Details
 

Submission documents must be submitted electronically by 1200hrs (East Africa Time) on September 13, 2013 to the following email address: chris.maranga@africa-geothermal.com
 

Only those proposals received by the above date and time will be evaluated.
 

Consultants meeting the selection criteria will be shortlisted.

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National Bank Chief Risk Officer Job in Kenya

Exciting Opportunities in Banking with a dynamic Team

National Bank of Kenya, one of the leading banks with a vision to becoming the Bank of choice in the provision of financial services within the region has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, experienced, self driven, result oriented professional to fill the position of Chief Risk Officer.
 

Reporting to: The successful candidate will report to the Managing Director and the Board Credit Committee.
 

Role
 

The successful candidate will lead and own the banks Credit Risk strategy. 

The candidate will also be expected to drive Operational Risk and Market Risk initiatives commensurate with the Bank’s stated risk appetite.

Key Responsibilities

• Own, manage and control Credit Risk in the bank that may be originated by Corporate, SME, Islamic and Retail Banking Businesses Divisions.
• Drive reviews on the Banks Credit, Operational and Market Risk policies and procedures.
• Recommend and implement improvements to ensure appropriate control environment for these risk exposures is established and maintained.
• Lead in the analysis and approvals of credit applications, and where required present the applications for Board Credit Committee approvals.
• Assist Senior Management and Board of Directors in understanding risk, its measurement and control methodology; and provide support to the Board in its oversight of risk through regular reports.
• Actively participate in Assets and Liabilities Committee (ALCO) of the Bank and provide critical input to help drive decision making on the optimal level of Risk Return trade-offs on transactions, products and business segments.
• Develop financial models and systems for predicting patterns and future trends, to pro-actively guide the Bank’s strategic direction. Conduct portfolio reviews and Stress Testing to manage potential risks.
• Develop and implement an appropriate (Enterprise Risk Management) ERM infrastructure by integrating risk management with the Bank’s strategic management process. Manage an on-going risk quantification, assessment, monitoring and reporting programs across the Bank.
• Manage risk profile mapping for new processes & procedures in compliance to Bank & Regulatory policies.
• Independent validation of the pricing models developed by the front office.
• Test procedures and communicate results to the business in a timely manner, and also document the testing procedures and results.
• Review new business and risk analysis in order to support internal decision making process.
• Lead the Credit Risk, Credit Administration and Credit Remedial teams.
• Maintain, develop and test the market risk system, which covers the VaR computation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance, Economics, Statistics, or a related Business Field.
• Post graduate qualifications in Finance or Business Administration will be an added advantage
• 10 years’ experience in banking, 5 of which must have been in Senior Risk Management role in a significant size Commercial Bank in Kenya or African market
• Deep knowledge of Credit processes, Credit Risk Control procedures and Credit Administration functions.
• Project management experience or skills in streamlining processes and managing risks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and interpreting skills on exposures data, and analytical Problem Solving skills
• Ability to relate market/economy knowledge and events to business and transactions so as to discern and present risks that would impact the business
• Demonstrated ability to conduct reviews and development of policies and procedures and align them with best practices and CBK guidelines, IFRS, the Banking Act, Basel rules and other Statutes.
• Ability to handle pressure, conflicting priorities and manage constant changes.

The position attracts competitive salary compensation, eligibility to the banks bonus schemes, staff loans and other staff benefits.
 

Interested and suitably qualified individuals should forward their detailed application, CV, copies of their academic and professional certificates, day time telephone contacts and addresses of three professionally relevant referees to reach the undersigned by 30th August 2013.
 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

National Bank is an equal opportunity employer.
 

The Head Human Resources
National Bank
P.O. Box 72866-002 00
Nairobi
 

Website: www.nationalbank.co.ke

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DAI Request for Expression of Interest to Undertake Programatic Environmental Assessment

Request for Expression of Interest to Undertake Programatic Environmental Assessment

Purpose
 

DAI, implementer of the USAID funded Transition Initiatives for Stabilization (TIS) Somalia Program; invites qualified firms or consultants to undertake PROGRAMATIC ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TWO (2) BOREHOLES, TWO (2) WATER PANS AND A SLAUGHTER SLAB

As part of the Transition Initiatives for Stabilization programs, the sub grants will be developed to support and strengthen the local governmental capacities. These sub grants include drilling of boreholes, construction of water pans and construction of a slaughter slab.

The Environmental Impact Assessment Study for the TIS program requires that potential negative impacts be identified and mitigated in accordance with USAID Environmental Regulations. 

The following activities will be carried out in these respective districts in Somalia.
 

a) Drilling of a borehole in Dhobley
 

b) Drilling of a borehole in Geriley
 

c) Construction of a water pan in Kolbio
 

d) Construction of a water pan in Raskambooni
 

e) Construction of a Slaughter slab in Elwak
 

Interested firms/consultants should provide us with the following information when sending expression of interest. These includes:-

• Profile and the qualification of the lead consultant who will undertake the PEA study
• Firms or individuals interested in the study must be certified by relevant authorities.
• Attach copy of certification
• Previous experience in providing similar services in Somalia is preferred.
• The firm must have the capacity in terms of equipment and personnel to provide the service.

Use the email address provided below to send the expression of interest together with information requested above.
 

Email: TISProcurement@dai.com
 

Deadline for receipt of EOI’s is 23rd August, 2013 at 4:00 PM local time. 

Only firms whose Expression of Interest are received by the deadline will receive the Scope of work with detailed specification (s) and evaluation criteria for the PROGRAMATIC ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT.

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TechnoServe Baseline Survey and Gap Analysis for Smallholder Farmers Expression of Interest

Expression of Interest
 

Baseline Survey and Gap Analysis for Smallholder Farmers
 

TechnoServe works with enterprising people in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses and industries. We are a nonprofit organization that develops business solutions to poverty by linking people to information, capital and markets. 

Our work is rooted in the idea that given the opportunity, hardworking men and women in even the poorest places can generate income, jobs and wealth for their families and communities. 

With more than four decades of proven results, we believe in the power of private enterprise to transform lives.

The organization invites Expression of Interest (EOI) from eligible firms/individuals to carry out a Baseline Study and Gap Analysis that will inform implementation design in a pilot program working towards enhancing smallholder farmer’s livelihoods through training and extension support under maize, horticulture and dairy value chains. 

The consultancy work will cover four Counties namely: Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo-Marakwet, Trans-Nzoia and Nandi.
 

The Baseline Study and Gap Analysis will also generate information on the program performance indicators as stated in the program monitoring and evaluation framework. These baseline values will be the basis for comparison with the information gathered periodically during and after project implementation.
 

Interested and qualified firms may obtain more detailed Terms of Reference by sending their request to the following email address: clwanga@tns.org or hkamande@tns.org.

Completed Expression of Interest (EOI) in a PDF format with subject line clearly marked as “Baseline Survey Consultancy Service” should be submitted to the email address below;

kenyaprocurement@tns.org

The closing date for submission of Expression of Interest (EOI) is Friday 30th August 2013.

Only Successful firms/individuals will be contacted.

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Security Guards Jobs in Kenya (KShs 13K)

Our client a reputable Security firm that offers diverse security services, seeks to recruit Security Guards.

 You must at-least be a form four leaver and have previous experience. 

Starting salary is Kshs. 13,000. 

Send your CV to office@clovers.com 

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Direct Sales Representative Job in Kenya

Job Title: Direct Sales Representative
 

Job Requirements

Demonstrates strong understanding of company products, promoting and selling offerings to individual customers by knocking on every door within assigned territory. 
 

Communicates and develops rapport with customers. 

Evaluates customer's existing and potential product needs and makes recommendations. 
 

Increases customer understanding of products and pricing models as well as competitive advantage over other service providers. 
 

Meets and exceeds sales goals as established by local market. 
 

Independently establishes and organizes daily sales activities. 
 

Generates business through established and approved creative methods of lead generation. 

Implements effective sales closing techniques to ensure product installation goal is achieved. 
 

Demonstrates record of success in outbound sales environment with emphasis on business to consumer sales. 
 

Possesses impeccable communication, organizational, and people skills, as well as strong customer service skills. 
 

Completes customer orders and weekly sales reports in order to report sales activities.
 

Must possess effective sales skill techniques in order to promote, sell, and close sales.
 

Must possess both strong written and verbal communication skills in order to provide and receive customer and service information and must possess excellent listening skills.
 

Must be able to analyze customer preferences in conversation and match with company products and continuously learn and retain knowledge of new services and promotions.

Qualifications & Experience:

• BA in Marketing or other marketing related qualification from a recognised university
• Prefer 1-2 years of customer service, telephone sales, or field sales experience.
• Must possess valid driver's, clean driving record and utilize personal vehicle to perform essential functions of the job.

Application Process
 

Interested candidates are invited to strictly email their cover letter and CV, clearly detailing their current remuneration and expectations to recruitment@odumont.com  before end of day 25 August 2013. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

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Sales Invoicing Clerk Job in Kenya

Job Title: Sales Invoicing Clerk 

Main Purpose of the Role 

Responsible for invoicing and processing sales orders. 

Among others, key accountabilities will include:- 

Attending to customer requests 
 

Processing sales documents and generating customer invoices 
 

Ensuring that all sales proceeds are banked in accordance to the set procedures 
 

Updating customer information in the system 
 

Ensuring high level customer service 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting field
• Diploma in Accounting or CPA 2 & above
• Numerical accuracy
• Proficiency in Computer Applications. Exposure on ERP will be an added advantage
• Sound understanding of sales procedures
• Experience in a similar or comparable role with skills in stores management will be an added advantage
• High Customer orientation and Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Application Process
 

Interested candidates are invited to strictly email their cover letter and CV, clearly detailing their current remuneration and expectations to recruitment@odumont.com before end of day 27 August 2013. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

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Sales Invoicing Clerk Job in Kenya

Job Title: Sales Invoicing Clerk 

Main Purpose of the Role 

Responsible for invoicing and processing sales orders. 

Among others, key accountabilities will include:- 

Attending to customer requests 
 

Processing sales documents and generating customer invoices 
 

Ensuring that all sales proceeds are banked in accordance to the set procedures 
 

Updating customer information in the system 
 

Ensuring high level customer service 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting field
• Diploma in Accounting or CPA 2 & above
• Numerical accuracy
• Proficiency in Computer Applications. Exposure on ERP will be an added advantage
• Sound understanding of sales procedures
• Experience in a similar or comparable role with skills in stores management will be an added advantage
• High Customer orientation and Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Application Process
 

Interested candidates are invited to strictly email their cover letter and CV, clearly detailing their current remuneration and expectations to recruitment@odumont.com before end of day 27 August 2013. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

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Registered Senior Architect Job in Kenya (KShs 100K - 150K)

Our client is a Registered Architectural and Interior Design Company that has been in existence for 17 years. They have been involved in projects of varying magnitude, type and complexity. 

They provide services such as: master plan, schematic design, design development, interior design, contract documentation, construction administration and post occupancy evaluation.  

They are looking for a Registered Senior Architect who shall be reporting to the Principal Architect.

Salary: 100K - 150K

The job purpose is to design building structures and supervise their construction. 

Assist the Principal Architect in running the technical department, by supervising the Architects and Assistant Architects in the office. 

Assigning them jobs and ensuring they produce a satisfactory quality of work in good time.

Primary Duties

• Designing of building structures
• Supervising the construction site
• Supervising the staff in the technical department
• Attending and coordination client/consultant meetings
• Checking drawings and inputs from the other consultants (engineers, quantity surveyors and surveyors)
• Correspondence
• They receive directions to take as instructions for a design
• Assign jobs to various staff
• Instructing contractors on site

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture
• Registered by B.O.R.A.Q.S. 
• 5 years with at least 3 years in a similar role
• Project management skills
• Leadership skills
• Organization skills; to prioritise work and ensure timely delivery
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• High attention to detail
• Innovative and creative
• Computer proficiency

If you meet the above requirements send your CV only, to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke, indicating the title (Registered Senior Architect) on the subject line by 27th August 2013.

We do not charge for interviews.

Kindly indicate your last salary in your job application. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

We do not charge for interviews.

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FMCG Sales Supervisor Job in Kenya (KShs 70K)

We are seeking a FMCG Sales Supervisor for their organization.
 

Salary: KShs 70,000 + Incentives
 

Job Responsibilities

Human Resource Management
 

Manage the human resource department and ensure delivery of HR targets
 

Ensure each department operates in compliance with all legal requirements
 

Proactively developing subordinates through appraisals
 

Comply with statutory and legal requirements for Health & Safety, fire and licensing
 

Payroll management, including tabulation of accrued employee benefits

Project Implementation

• Communicating with clients and ensuring business relationships are maintained
• Following up all client enquiries & leads plus ensuring that all opportunities are quoted for implementation with the client
• Ensuring delivery of client operational strategic targets
• Ensuring day to day operations of the unit

Budgeting & Cost Control

• Cost control; budgeting, profit and debtors management
• Overseeing overall financial management, planning, systems and controls
• Implementing systems for budgeting and reviewing operating costs to ensure consistency with revenue
• Invoicing to funding sources, including calculation of completed units of service

Maintaining Customer Satisfaction as per set targets

• Play a significant role in long-term planning, geared toward operational excellence
• Regular meetings with Executive Management around fiscal planning.
• Ensure that the business is operated to the highest standards in line with mission, vision and values
• Any other duties as assigned by the Management of the organization

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Business Management, Marketing or a similar qualification
• At least 5 years proven managerial experience (preferably in FMCG sales capacity)
• The suitable candidate should be at least 29 years old
• The ideal candidate should be family person
• Able to work well with others
• Good planning and organization skills
• High level of attention to detail

If you meet the above requirements send your CV only, to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke, indicating the title (FMCG Sales Supervisor Salary 70k + Incentives) on the subject line before the 27th of August 2013.

We do not charge for interviews.

Kindly indicate your last salary on your job application. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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