Diakonia Sweden Senior Finance Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

Diakonia Sweden 

Vacancy: Senior Finance Officer 

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Reports to: Country Manager

Job Purpose: The position is responsible for providing effective leadership in finance, Grants and administration in respect of the Offices and Programmes in Somalia.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure up to date registration of Diakonia in the respective Somalia Offices.
• Oversee the proper functioning of Procurement system according to policy guidelines
• Oversee the proper functioning of archive and documentation system
• Assist in the preparation of Somalia office budgets
• Oversee the proper management of office and programme budgets
• Timely submission of monthly, and annual financial reports
• Preparation and submission of quarterly programme reports for management review on time
• Maintenance of proper books of accounts
• Proper functioning of internal control systems.
• Procurement of audit services are in accordance with procurement policy and procedures.
• Oversee and manage the coordination of audit assignments.
• Ensure the timely submission of reports in respect of management, statutory and programme audits.
• Ensure upload of audit reports and management letters
• Ensure review of budgets from Partners
• Ensure the assessment of financial reports from Partners and their compliance with the Grant Agreement
• Ensure the assessment of audited financial statements including Management Letters from Partners. Ensure follow up on issues raised by auditors in the Management Letter from Partners and their resolution
• Ensure proper payroll administration and accounting

Key Skills and Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce Accounting or other relevant field.
• A Chartered/Certified Accountant or other comparable/equivalent qualification.
• A minimum (5) five years experience in a busy International, multicultural Non Government Organization is necessary.
• Sufficient knowledge of accounting and book keeping and high financial analytical skills
• Working knowledge of computerized accounting and other relevant computer application packages.
• High integrity, good interpersonal and attention to detail skills
• Ability to plan and organise effectively
• Effective communication both oral and written.
• Ability to produce and analyze reports

How to Apply: Should you be interested, your application needs to include a covering letter indicating why you want to join Diakonia, a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business Friday, 26th December 2014. 

All applications should be sent to

Adept Systems 

Management Consultants

eMail: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Jesuit Refugee Service Psychosocial Project Director Job in Kakuma Kenya

Job Title: Project Director - JRS Psychosocial project

Reports to: Country Director, JRS Kenya

Location: Kakuma, Kenya

Closing Date: 19th December 2014

Incorporation date: 1st January 2015

Organizational Context: Jesuit Refugee Service is an international Catholic organization, with a mission to accompany, serve and defend the rights of refugees and forcibly displaced people. 

JRS has a priority to work wherever the needs of displaced people are urgent and unattended by others, and offers a human service to refugees and the communities through a wide range of rehabilitation and relief activities, many of which center around formal and informal education needs.

Description: This is a position based in Kakuma. The holder will oversee the overall planning, organizing & implementing, staffing, monitoring & evaluating activities of the project.

Position open to

• Kenyan nationals; International volunteers
• Candidates available for 2-year commitment
• This is unaccompanied post with regular Rest and Recuperation (every 10 weeks)

Key Responsibilities

• The Project Director is the overall responsible person for the JRS Psychosocial project in Kakuma.

Key Responsibility Areas:

Staff Management:

• Responsible of the overall welfare and well being of JRS staff (national and international)
• The JRS Employee manual determines the rules and regulations of the staff. The project director has the responsibility of seeing that local staffs work according to the guidelines and regulations of the manual. For international staff the volunteer guidelines apply.
• Supervises the human resource tasks such as recruitment & selection, pay & benefits, safety/security & health, appraisal, and training at the project level.
• Provide effective leadership to department coordinators, and ensures good team- work among them.
• Provide technical support to department coordinators in program implementation.

Program management:

• Works closely with the Project Director – JCHEM and takes charge in his absence.
• Co-ordinates the works of different departments.
• Works in close collaboration with different departments
• Since each head of department is directly responsible for his/her sector for planning, budgeting, implementing, evaluating and reporting ,the responsibility of the project director is to make sure that each sector achieves its defined goals and objectives in accordance with overall work plan of JRS program as approved by Country Director/Regional Director.
• Supervises and coordinates the staff of JRS to ensure that the programs are implemented in accordance with the project proposal.

Budget Planning and management:

• With the help of the various department heads, prepares a consolidated budget for JRS and gets it approved by the Country Office.
• Directly in charge of the overall financial management of JRS funds, e.g. the maintenance of accounts; budget and cash flow; and financial reporting and recording.
• Has overall financial responsibility and accountability for the whole program.
• Oversee the financial functions of the project in accordance with relevant rules and procedures and ensure proper financial management of project funds.
• Oversee the procurement functions of the project in accordance with JRS guidelines and ensure of proper utilization of project assets.
• Ensure proper utilization of resources, including prompt accountability of funds and reporting by various departments.

Reporting:

• Keeps the Country Director informed on the activities of the project by providing relevant correspondence, reports and meeting minutes as well as by making regular contact.
• Responsible for prompt submission of all JRS financial and narrative reports.

Staff planning:

• With help of the heads of different departments, the Project Director plans staff requirement for the project as and when vacancies arise.
• With regard to lower level jobs (drivers, secretaries) and middle level jobs (school consultants, etc), the Project director hires them in consultation with the heads of departments and after getting approval from the Country Director. In case of higher positions (e.g. department heads and international staff), the matter is referred to the Country Director who in turn consults the Regional director when international staff has to be hired.

Security issue:

• It is the responsibility of the Project Director to ensure that JRS team is sufficiently safe. If the situation is not adequately safe, the project director has authority to and must promptly evacuate the team from the danger zone in consultation with the Country Director.

Co-ordination and Liaison:

• Responsible for co-ordination and liaison between JRS and the parish and diocese/other agencies/local government/local communities/displaced camp community and schools.
• Represents JRS at Local level meetings with parish/diocese/local authorities/other agencies as and when required.

Others:

• Monitor the progress of project departments to ensure adherence to set targets and agreed implementation time-frame.
• Oversee the monitoring and evaluation of program activities of the project and review the result and take necessary follow-up actions.

Skills Specification:

• Undergraduate qualification in a related field and at least two years practical working experience preferably in project management.
• Experience in managing people/teams.
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to working with marginalized communities.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking and planning skills.
• Strong monitoring and evaluation skills/experience.
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills.
• Good knowledge of MS word/Office.
• Excellent oral and written English.

How to Apply:

Please send your Cover Letter that indicates what skills and experience one has that meets the criteria, salary expectation and when one is available to start. 

Please also include a CV that should include contacts for three referees to kenya.applications@jrs.net

(Applications that have not met these guidelines will not be considered only short listed candidates will be contacted)

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Centre for Health Solutions Compliance Officer Job in Kenya

Centre for Health Solutions – Kenya (CHS) is an indigenous, not-for-profit organisation that utilises local expertise and strategic partnerships to ensure the implementation of evidence informed solutions and interventions to existing and emerging public health concerns.

CHS is currently sourcing for a high calibre, self-motivated and dynamic individual to fill the following position: -

Compliance Officer

Ref: 0016/CHS/CO/2014

Overall Job Function: The incumbent shall be responsible for providing independent and objective assurance to the Senior Management Team (SMT) on the adequacy and effectiveness of key internal controls at CHS.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Examining, evaluating and reporting on the adequacy of internal controls as a contribution to the proper, economic and effective use of resources
• Ensuring that all staff are well versed in and are adhering to donor rules and regulations including CHS policies and procedures
• Reviewing the current organisational policies, procedures and systems in place to ensure effective internal controls
• Monitoring, assessing, and analysing organisational risks and controls and recommending appropriate risk mitigation measures
• Conducting regular audits to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of operations and compliance with policies, procedures, statutory laws, donor requirements and industry best practices
• Follow-up on the progress and implementation of SMT recommendations
• Participating in internal control improvement initiatives by making recommendations for enhancing processes, policies, and procedures
• Maintaining a working relationship with external auditors and reviewers to ensure prompt implementation of their recommendations
• Conducting special reviews and investigations as and when requested
• Conducting thoroughly documented investigations of whistle blower cases and suspected fraud.

Qualification and Skills Required

• Bachelors of Commerce degree in Accounting/Finance or its equivalent
• Professional qualification CPA (K) or ACCA. CIA and/or CISA qualification will be an added advantage
• A minimum of five (5) years work experience as auditor in an audit firm and experience in auditing NGOs or held similar position in an NGO
• Good understanding of compliance and audit functions including international trends and best practices
• Excellent analytical and report writing skills
• Working knowledge of USAID and CDC compliance requirements is an asset
• Highly motivated, energetic, independent self starter with strong communication skills
• Demonstrate proficiency in IT particularly Navision Enterprise Resource Planning System (ERP) based on Microsoft Dynamics and computer assisted audit techniques.

How to Apply

Interested applicants who meet the minimum criteria are invited to email their applications and detailed CV with contact details of three referees to  vacancies@chskenya.org clearly indicating the job title and its reference number as the subject line by 5.00PM on or before Friday, January 15, 2015.

Centre for Health Solutions-Kenya is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. 

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

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Mastermind Tobacco ICT Manager Job in Kenya

Mastermind Tobacco (K) Ltd: We are a leading manufacturer and marketer of a wide range of Fast Moving Consumer Goods in the region. 

We are seeking to recruit a qualified and dynamic individual to fill the position here below:
 

ICT Manager
 

Job Purpose: The position holder will be responsible for maintaining information technology strategies and implementing technological strategic solutions for the Company.

Key Responsibilities

• Recommend innovative information technology strategies, policies, and procedures by evaluating organizations required outcomes, identifying problems and evaluating noted trends in furthering the Company’s competitive edge.
• Accomplish financial set objectives by forecasting requirements, preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances and initiating corrective actions.
• Implement projects by coordinating resources and timely schedules with user departments and contracted vendors.
• Ensure optimum staff utilization through recruitment/selection, placement, training and developing personal growth opportunities.
• Maintain organization’s effectiveness and efficiency by defining, delivering, and supporting Company’s strategic plans for implementing information technologies.
• Direct technological research by studying organization goals, strategies, practices and user projects.
• Maintain quality service to all ICT end users by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
• Preserve assets by implementing disaster recovery and back-up procedures, information security and control structures.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or its equivalent.
• Over 10 years’ experience in a busy organization.
• Must show proficiency in contract SLA management.
• Knowledge of current trends in ICT sphere.
• Demonstrated experience in SAP-ERP, CCTV and Time and Attendance systems.
• Database management skills with ability to manage DataCentre infrastructure.
• Must have a strong dedication to customer service and good communication skills.

Applications stating current salary along with detailed CV, a day time contact, photocopies of all certificates and other relevant testimonials, colored passport size photographs and names and addresses of three professional referees should be sent to:

The Group HR & Admin Manager
Mastermind Tobacco (K) Ltd
P.O Box 68144-00200
Nairobi

OR eMail: jobs@mastermindkenyaco.ke

To reach on or before 20th December 2014

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giCab Executive Drivers Jobs in Kenya

giCab requires people to fill in the following position:

Executive Drivers

Responsible for service transfers as assigned by the Duty Operations Officer in a timely and customer friendly manner.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Aged between 25 and 35
• KCSE mean grade “C”
• 4 years driving experience class BCE
• Valid PSV License
• Valid certificate of good conduct
• Knowledge in Computers and MS Office
• Training in Tourism, Travel, Tours, etc.
• Foreign languages an added advantage
• Ready to work on shift

Apply to careers@gicab.co.ke by 15th December 2014 with testimonials.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Eurodent Laboratory CAD/CAM Technologist Job in Kenya

Eurodent Laboratory Ltd urgently needs a CAD/CAM Technologist with the following qualifications.

1. A university certificate in “advanced in-lab cad/cam technology”

2. 3 - 5 Years working experience as a CAD/CAM Specialist

3. Qualified to train our technicians in CAD/CAM fabrications

Generous remuneration and terms of service to the right candidate

Apply to:

Eurodent Laboratory Ltd.
P. O. Box 47816 - 00100 

Nairobi.

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Ipas Africa Alliance Finance Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

Ipas Health Access Rights
 

Africa Alliance, Nairobi, Kenya
 

Position Announcement: Finance Manager
 

Ipas, an international NGO with a focus on sexual reproductive health and rights seeks a results - oriented senior manager as Finance Manager. 

The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya and reports to the Africa Alliance Director.

Specific key duties and responsibilities include the following:
 

Financial Management, Reporting and Control

• Manages the Alliance Office finance team by ensuring timely and accurate processing of financial transactions, timely reporting and submission of financial reports to HQ and donors
• Ensure compliance with Ipas SOP and coordinate the Finance Department’s support for the implementation of the compliance plan
• Ensure all financial transactions are accurately and consistently entered into Vega FM and make sure all transactions are posted by the last working day of the month.
• Participate in updating and training of staff on current changes affecting the accounting system as released by Headquarters, government rules and regulations and other mandatory reporting requirements by Headquarters, the government, funding agencies and counterpart organizations.
• Ensure technical support to partner organizations to ensure the compliance with Ipas financial reporting requirements
• Responsible for maintaining complete and accurate financial records for Ipas Africa Alliance
• Review and approve all balance sheet account reconciliations (Bank and Petty Cash reconciliations included)
• Perform the overall review of monthly financial report and provide feedback to country office management. Share the review notes with CRT management and International Finance Unit
• Oversee all internal/external and statutory audits and ensure timely submission of all documents requested by the auditors.
• Ensure audit corrective action plans are prepared to address all internal/ external and statutory audit findings; ensure also corrective action plans are fully implemented as per the established timeline for completion of each task
• In charge of providing responses to all finance related questions from the NC office and from the donors (in consultation with the Alliance Director and NC Finance, and NC Regional Desk as needed)

Budget and Planning

• Develop and ensure the monitoring of the country and various program budgets to include the preparation of a wide variety of financial reports. Ensure that all reports are accurate and submitted in a timely manner
• In charge of budget preparation, monitoring, implementation and reporting (HQ & Donor)
• Assist the Alliance program teams to develop the annual budget, consistent with annual strategic plans and project budgets for donors.
• Liaise with Regional Desk during organizational financial management, budgeting and planning.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Commerce, Accounting, or other related field.
• A CPA or ACCA certification is desired
• The applicant must be registered with ICPAK and must have been an active member for the last 5 years.
• A certificate in Purchasing and Supplies is required
• Minimum ten (10) years of relevant experience with a minimum of eight (8) years’ experience with an international NGO or an international organization
• Minimum eight (8) to ten (10) years of experience providing project financial management to a large national/international program, including extensive experience with financial controls, accounting, payroll, and audits, as well as reporting accruals, pipeline, and expense validation and reimbursement to service providers
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles and techniques, local and national tax laws required
• Demonstrated experience working in environments where meeting multiple deadlines is essential.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Accounting software, Database software and MS Office.
• Strong communication, presentation and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a diverse environment.
• Willingness to travel and work additional hours when needed.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; other languages will be a plus.

Application Details
 

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter addressed to the Africa Alliance Director and CV to: hrrecruit@ipas.org. 

We do not accept phone calls but we encourage you to visit our website: www.ipas.org before applying or send your queries to hrrecruit@ipas.org. 

This position will remain open until it is filled. 

Due to anticipated volume of applications, only qualified applicants will be contacted.

Ipas is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Oxfam Public Health Engineer Advisor Job in Nairobi Kenya (Shs 279K)

Vacancy: Public Health Engineer (PHE) Advisor

Job Ref: INT1080
 

Location: Nairobi with field trips to South Somalia      

Salary & Benefits: Kshs 279,916 gross per month     

Level: C2 National 
 

Contract Type: 2 years Fixed Term       

Oxfam GB Programme in Somalia addresses poverty reduction by long-term development and capacity building, as well as humanitarian needs in different sectors mainly: WASH, Governance, Food Security and Livelihoods.  

Currently Oxfam GB works in Somaliland / Northwest and South Central Somalia. We are currently looking for a dynamic and knowledgeable Public Health Engineer (PHE) Advisor to enhance the impact of our work in South and Central Somalia.

The Role

The post holder reports to the Programme Coordinator South Central Programme.  

He/she will act as the focal person on PHE aspects to ensure assessment, design, proposals, implementation, monitoring and evaluation meet the engineering norms and standards in Somalia and have the necessary relevance, quality, effectiveness and efficiency. 

The role coordinates with PHP and EFSL Advisors to ensure the ‘’one programme approach’’ in programme designing. 

The role supports the Oxfam PHE and staff from 6 partners in Somalia through provision of technical advice and technical briefing notes and supervision of the progress of engineering work.  

The post holder will participate in the development of monitoring and evaluation tools in liaison with the MEAL coordinator. 

The post holder coordinates with the government technical line departments, partners and community based institutions to ensure quality standards, effective programming and share updates and best practices in humanitarian programming.

The Person

To be successful in this role you will have relevant qualification in Water and Sanitation engineering or related public health engineering qualifications. 

You will have proven and measurable practical experience n water supply (boreholes, shallow wells, berkads/pans, infiltration galleries and dams, subsurface dams, earth dams), irrigation works and flood mitigation, environmental conservation and sanitation (safe excreta disposal, solid waste management) in emergency preparedness and response programmes.  

You will have in-depth experience in drought cycle management particularly in linking WASH to livelihoods and to practical Disaster Risk reduction strategies mainly in arid and semi – arid areas. 

Experience and understanding of community based water supply and sanitation activities in complex humanitarian situation, and understanding of remote and fluid humanitarian programmes. 

An excellent oral and written communication skill in English is also essential while knowledge of the local language is desirable. 

You will demonstrate a high degree of self-motivation, able to deliver tasks while operating under pressure and in difficult environments.  

You will be able to spend significant time travelling to the project sites whenever security permits.

This is an opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Oxfam's values and beliefs. 

CLICK HERE to download a detailed terms of reference

How to Apply

If you believe you are the ideal candidate, please CLICK HERE to submit your application and CV in English detailing your experience for the post and include daytime telephone contacts 

The closing date:  17th December 2014 

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

Diversity: The difference starts with you  

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Embu College Deputy Head of School of Education Job in Kenya

Embu College
 

Position: Deputy Head of School of Education
 

Required Competencies

• Holders of Bachelor of Education degree and a masters degree.
• Minimum of three years work experience in management in Education sector.
• Must have taught for not less than four years.

Applications school be received by 19th December 2014

Apply to:
 

The principal
Embu College
P O Box 956-60100 

Embu

Email: embucollege@yahoo.co.uk or info@embucollege.ac.ke

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ACDI / VOCA Institutional Development Specialist Job in Nairobi Kenya

ACDI/VOCA (www.acdivoca.org), an international development organization working in 33 countries, is seeking applications for the position of Institutional Development Specialist and Operations Co-ordinator on the USAID AIIM-Assist project (www.aiim-assist.org) in Nairobi. 

The main goal of AIIM-Assist is to strengthen the capacity of African institutions to take on greater leadership roles in regional agriculture and integration.

Institutional Development Specialist - Nairobi

The Institutional Development Specialist shall perform the following tasks:

• Conduct organizational capacity assessments of all AIIM grantees and local partners of bilateral missions in the region.
• Develop organizational development plans for all AIIM grantees and other partners of bilateral missions in the region.
• Coordinate the mobilization of technical experts or directly provide technical assistance and institutional capacity building to AIIM grant recipients and/or other partners of USAID/East Africa and bilateral missions.
• Supervise short terms technical experts ensuring that their work meet the client specification and it of high standard.
• Work closely with local and regional organizations in the identified focus countries to strengthen their capacity to effectively manage USAID grants and carry out technical activities.
• Identify/develop, manage, and ensure appropriate scopes of work (SOW) for short-term technical experts as needed.
• Ensure that all consultant reports meet client, USAID and ACDI/VOCA standards
• Develop progress and donor reports in compliance with donor and ACDI/VOCA regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in development and delivery of trainings and managements systems in the public and private sectors, publicly funded organizations and NGOs.
• Prior experience on USAID-funded projects
• Established track record of achieving results within difficult working environments is required
• A postgraduate degree in Accounting/Finance/business background preferable
• Excellent report writing skills
• Fluency in English is required

How to Apply
 

Applicants will be required to submit 

(1) a detailed and current CV; 

(2) an application cover letter demonstrating why they qualify for this opportunity. 

Applications to be submitted electronically to info@aiim-assist.org with the email subject as Institutional Development Specialist or Operations Coordinator by 5.00pm, Friday December 31, 2014. 

Candidates that do not hear from us by January 31, 2015 should consider themselves unsuccessful.

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ACDI / VOCA Operations Coordinator Job in Nairobi Kenya

ACDI/VOCA (www.acdivoca.org), an international development organization working in 33 countries, is seeking applications for the position of Institutional Development Specialist and Operations Co-ordinator on the USAID AIIM-Assist project (www.aiim-assist.org) in Nairobi. 

The main goal of AIIM-Assist is to strengthen the capacity of African institutions to take on greater leadership roles in regional agriculture and integration.

Operations Coordinator

The Operations Coordinator shall perform the following tasks:

• Manage all office administration;
• Support Institutional strengthening activities by developing scope of work for consultants, following up on all ongoing institutional development assignments, editing reports to ensure smooth delivery technical assistance;
• Manage all vendor relationships, liaising with the project accountant for payment;
• Handle all procurement canvassing (obtaining quotes from at least 3 sources), invoicing, and supplier relationships;
• Manage travel arrangements for all staff and consultants;
• Manage project records and filing system;
• Assist in hiring any other support staff, as necessary.
• Assist with backstopping and supporting the administrative needs of any short-term consultants;
• Manage the communications strategy of the project;
• Organize conferences and meetings;
• Manage the consultant’s database ensuring all the required documentation is obtained and filed - CVs, biodata sheets and reference checks. On quarterly basis update list of consultants;
• Maintain record of all short term assignments. Make sure all documentation is obtained and filed;
• Manage project website.

The Operations Coordinator may be called upon to provide technical assistance to partners in areas of her expertise.

Qualifications:

• Minimum university degree in administration, economics, commerce or management;
• Speak and write English very well (minimum level 3 required);
• Excellent report writing skills, note-taking, Word processing, and computer skills;
• Experience organizing conferences and meetings;
• Experience managing consultants;
• Previous experience managing regional operations;
• Previous experience in an international office managing a wide range of administrative and office tasks and systems;
• Knowledge of USAID policies and procedures a plus.

How to Apply
 

Applicants will be required to submit 

(1) a detailed and current CV; 

(2) an application cover letter demonstrating why they qualify for this opportunity. 

Applications to be submitted electronically to info@aiim-assist.org with the email subject as Institutional Development Specialist or Operations Coordinator by 5.00pm, Friday December 31, 2014. 

Candidates that do not hear from us by January 31, 2015 should consider themselves unsuccessful.

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SonySugar Head of Marketing and Business Development Job in Kenya

South Nyanza Sugar Company Limited a State Corporation under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries,has a primary mandate to increase National sugar production, reduce dependence on sugar imports, create employment opportunities and enhance regional and national development in line with national development goals articulated in the Vision 2030.

The Board and Management of SonySugar plans to recruit qualified, dynamic, visionary and dedicated persons of high integrity to fill vacant positions so as to realize the vision “To be the leading manufacturer of sugar and associated products in Africa”:

Head of Marketing and Business Development

Reporting to the Managing Director, the position is charged with development and implementation of Sales & Marketing strategies geared towards growing and sustaining the market for the company’s products.

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Formulate and update the company’s sales and marketing policies
• Generate the annual sales forecast and monthly demand schedules to guide production.
• Generate, the annual company sales and marketing plan.
• Generate, control and evaluate the sales and marketing budget.
• Build a strong customer base and promote customer service culture within the organization.
• Develop an optimum distribution structure for company’s products.
• Develop and implement products and brand profit objectives.
• Generate and implement new product development plan.
• Develop a strong positive corporate image for the company.
• Develop, train and motivate the sales and marketing team.
• Conduct regular marketing research to sharpen company’s competitive edge.
• Periodically report performance and trends for company and industry.

Key qualifications, knowledge and experience required:

• Bachelor of Commerce degree (Marketing option) or equivalent from a recognized university.
• Masters’ in Business Administration or equivalent from a recognized university.
• Professional qualification in Strategic Marketing Management.
• Professional qualification in sales management.
• Over five years’ experience in a similar senior position (preferably in marketing and sales of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG).
• Extensive experience in working with advertising agencies and marketing research firms in brand/product development.
• Member of a professional body for marketers (MSK,CIM).
• Computer literate.
• Sound management skills and sense of organization.
• Good interpersonal skills and result oriented.
• Holder of a valid driving license.

How to Apply

If you believe you are a dynamic, creative and self-driven individual who has the requisite skills, competencies and qualities of the above, do send a copy of your CV and copies of certificates to the address below on or before December 23, 2014.

Managing Director
South Nyanza Sugar Company Limited
P.O Box 107-40405
Sare–Awendo

SonySugar is an equal opportunity employer. 

Qualified persons irrespective of their gender, age, race, culture, religion or disability are encouraged to apply. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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UNFPA GBV Coordinator Job in Kenya

Vacancy No: VA/FPA/KEN/006/2014
 

Post Title: GBV Coordinator
 

Post Type: Temporary Appointment
 

Duration: 364 Days
 

Background: UNFPA is currently responding to the influx of over 40,000 South Sudanese refugees to Kakuma refugee camp whose current camp population is over 170,000 refugees. 

The camp is also embedded within a small, host population that is impoverished and significantly marginalized from socio-economic and essential services.

UNFPA proposes to provide programmatic and technical support in the areas gender based violence, for which the services of a GBV Coordinator to oversee and support designing, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and reporting are required.

Duties and Responsibilities: Under the overall direction of the UNFPA Representative, with guidance and supervision of the Deputy Representative in collaboration with the Humanitarian Specialist, and Country Office staff members, the GBV Coordinator will oversee UNFPA’s humanitarian and interagency multi-sectoral GBV prevention and response efforts in Kakuma, working closely with other agencies/organizations and sectors to facilitate a coordinated response for other vulnerable population groups. 

The selected candidate will be expected to fulfill the following duties and responsibilities:

1. Partnerships and Coordination

• Oversee and coordinate UNFPA’s humanitarian interventions in Kakuma, including reporting on regular basis on humanitarian interventions to the supervisor;
• Coordinate multi–sectoral GBV meetings in partnership with the government entity, Protection cluster, Child protection sub-cluster and humanitarian coordination groups;
• In close collaboration with implementing partners, lead the effort to oversee implementation of a multisectoral and inter-agency prevention and response programme, including referral and reporting mechanisms, monitoring and evaluation;
• Organize trainings to health and GBV service providers and programme managers of partners in the field, working in the area of Reproductive Health as well as Sexual and Gender Based Violence;
• Work closely with Implementing Partners and facilitate networking to ensure the timely implementation of humanitarian work plans and identify and address any barriers to implementation;
• Co-facilitates the inter-agency, GBV Working Group in Kakuma and ensure UNFPA leadership in the coordination structures, as the situation requires;
• Liaise with protection, gender, and GBV officers in other agencies, and organizations (including governments, national and international NGOs and women’s groups) to ensure coordinated prevention and response programs are developed and implemented;
• Represent UNFPA and actively participate in humanitarian coordination meetings;
• Follow-up on action points after coordination meetings: prepare related summary reports; keep the Supervisor abreast of key issues on humanitarian response and seek advice on decision-making related issues;
• Coordinate with the responsible staff member managing the regular GBV programme with national partners, to ensure synergy between the two programmes, building on the available material, and minimizing overlap and ensure a holistic approach.

2. Technical Support

• Supervise and monitor field activities to improve the overall quality of UNFPA program interventions;
• Organize and facilitate quick sessions for capacity strengthening based on identified gaps and provider needs;
• Consolidate existing assessments on the GBV situation and/or work with relevant agencies, the displaced and host populations to conduct relevant participatory analyses of GBV;
• Promote and facilitate the inclusion of GBV into the Response Plans and other appeal processes and documents;
• Work with partners to develop and/or revise training materials according to local context and implement relevant training sessions for multi-sectoral prevention and response actors, in close coordination with the regular programme and emergency RH projects;
• Provide technical input to the development of relevant advocacy and policy documents to address GBV in the context of broader gender inequality issues;
• Support the development of proposal for donors on GBV relate programmes;
• Coordinate and supervise distribution and usage of RH kits, PEP and hygiene kits;
• Develop a database of actors and share updates on interventions with stakeholders through various platforms including websites and social media.

3. Monitoring and Evaluation

• Carry out regular site visits, monitoring visits and report on status to ensure that partners are implementing high-quality programs to respond to the psychosocial needs of the community;
• Identify opportunities for UNFPA assistance and intervention in coordination with the regular Humanitarian Specialist and GBV programme officer;
• Analyse project progress reports from implementing partners in terms of achieving results, using agreed monitoring and evaluation tools and in the process identify constraints and resource deficiencies including recommendations for corrective action.

4. Administrative Duties

• Contribute to regular UNFPA Situation Reports;
• Write monthly work plans, monthly reports and other reports as needed or requested;
• Assist in writing proposals and engaging in other fundraising efforts to support joint programming;
• Perform other relevant tasks assigned by the UNFPA Representative and the supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

• Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, or other relevant field;
• At least 5-7 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in gender-based violence issues;
• Experience in humanitarian and emergency response is an advantage;
• Prior training in gender issues and their application in international humanitarian and development settings;
• Awareness and demonstrable knowledge of gender issues and their relevance in humanitarian emergency settings and knowledge of the cultural context in the country;
• Demonstrable knowledge of reproductive health issues and/or protection issues in humanitarian settings;
• Knowledge of humanitarian emergency operations and roles/responsibilities of humanitarian actors;
• Knowledge, skill, and experience in participatory methods for community development and mobilization;
• Experience in utilizing the following internationals tools is an added advantage: GBV Standard Operating Procedures; GBV Information Management System; IASC GBV Guidelines; IASC Gender Handbook; GBV Coordination Handbook; WHO Ethical and Safety Recommendations for Researching, Documenting and Monitoring Sexual Violence in Emergencies;
• Experience in program management;
• Proven report writing skills and English language;
• Proficiency in current office software applications;
• Familiarity with UN policies and principles will be an advantage;
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking and a commitment to results;
• Ability to organize work effectively and to meet planned deadlines;
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to operate under strict deadlines;
• Ability to conduct high level discussions and negotiations with key stakeholders;
• Ability to work in a multicultural setting, and adaptable to changing environments.

Application Procedures
 

Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications may send their Curriculum Vitae to email address: kenya.recruit@unfpa.org by Friday 12 December 2014, quoting the post title on the subject line.

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Legal Officer Job Vacancy - National Museums of Kenya

The National Museums of Kenya (NMK) is a multi-disciplinary state corporation whose core mandate is identification, preservation, conservation and development of Kenya’s rich and diverse heritage. 

We are seeking to recruit exceptional Kenyans with strong administrative, organizational and leadership skills and extensive experience in areas of specialization to fill the positions below:

Legal Officer II 

Ref: NMK/HR/LO 07/14

Assisting the Legal Officer in providing legal advice to the Board and management on matters pertaining to the institution’s staff, property, activities, rights and obligations, and in particular conveyance.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Legal Officer II shall be responsible to the Legal Officer on all legal matters, including

• Advising and dealing with conveyancing matters of the NMK
• Assisting the Board on matters involving property, land laws and pensions
• Assisting in drafting contracts, MoUs and other legal instruments between NMK and other parties; drafting gazette notices in liaison with the parent ministry and Attorney General’s Chambers.
• Assisting the Director General and Legal Officer to compile minutes and proceedings of National Museums of Kenya Board of Directors
• Assisting in legal matters in collaboration with external lawyers on disputed issues; dealing with litigation and legal advice on insurance matters; managing and coordinating the National Museums of Kenya court cases.

Requirements for Appointment

• Be in possession of a Bachelors of Law Degree
• Be admitted as an Advocate of the High Court with a current practicing certificate
• Have a minimum of four (4) years post bar admission experience in a busy legal firm, company or corporation
• Demonstrate ability to undertake legal research to find authoritative and relevant legal information on diverse areas of law
• Analytical and judgmental skills sufficient to anticipate regulatory and legal risks
• Computer proficiency
• Ability to work with integrity, confidentiality and work with minimum supervision.

Terms: Initial appointment will be on a three-year contract, which will be renewable based on output and mutual agreement.

Salary Grade: NM5

Salary Scale: KES. 63,782 – 91,722 per month. House allowance KES. 24,000 per month.

How to Apply

All applications should be clearly labeled with the name of the position applied for both on the envelope and on the cover letter and include copies of the following documents: A cover letter, detailed resume, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials, other relevant supporting documents and names and addresses of three (3) referees (include telephone contact and email).

Applications should be addressed to: The Office of the Director General, National Museums of Kenya. Hand- delivered applications should be dropped in a box marked “Applications” located at the Nairobi National Museum, main gallery security office.

Electronic applications shall be in PDF format, with the subject line being the position applied for and sent to: applications@museums.or.ke 

All applications should reach us not later than Monday 5th January 2015 at 12 noon. 

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 

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