Women’s Institute For Secondary Education & Research (WISER) Financial and Administrative Officer Job in Kenya

WISER is a Kenyan NGO founded in 2006 that has established a strong community partnership in Muhuru Bay where the organization has built a private secondary boarding school for girls that it operates in addition to other community programs focusing on education, health, and economic development. 

WISER's mission is to improve educational, economic, and health outcomes for girls; create gender allies in boys; and promote community-wide enhancements in health and development.

Job Purpose

To ensure efficient and accurate financial and administrative functions

Reports to: School Principal including day to day supervision

Duties and Responsibilities

ActionAid International Programme Co-ordinators 2 Jobs in Kenya

ActionAid International is active in over 45 countries in Africa, Asia, America and Europe regions, in partnership with other organisations.

ActionAid International Kenya (AAIK) has been working in Kenya since 1972 to facilitate processes that eradicate poverty and ensure social justice through anti-poverty projects, local institutional capability building and public policy influencing.

AAIK works in 20 districts of Kenya and links key international, national and local institutions in favour of poor people.

ActionAid International Kenya seeks to recruit dynamic and innovative persons to fill the following new positions based at Bamburi Development Initiative (DI) in Kisauni District and Marafa Development Initiative (DI) in Magarini District, Coast Region.

Programme Co-ordinators (2)

OSIEA Crime and Criminal Justice Initiative Program Officer Job in Kenya

We are seeking a Program Officer to coordinate a violence prevention and criminal justice reform program in Kenya.

The Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa (OSIEA) works to build vibrant and tolerant democracies whose governments are accountable to their citizens.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive and strategic violence prevention and criminal justice program. Components of such a program include: promoting resilience in young children, preventing domestic violence, developing opportunities for youth, addressing alcohol and substance abuse, providing victim support, reducing the availability of weapons, promoting diversion from pretrial detention and incarceration, supporting effective offender re-entry, and supporting community mobilization.
• Design grant-making and advocacy strategies to advance the program.
• Compile and disseminate information on violence prevention and criminal justice reform best practices.

Qualifications

Widows and Orphans International (WOI) Regional Representative - Kenya Job Vacancy

Organisation:Widows and Orphans International (WOI)

Position: Regional Representative

Duty Station: Kenya

Terms: Competitive terms for right candidate

Widows and Orphans International (WOI) is a UK based charity working in the UK and Sub-Saharan Africa to promote health, socio-economic and cultural development targeting some of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people.

WOI works with local partners to build the capacity of communities to tackle and address the challenges they face, support them to get their voices heard by planners, leaders and decision-makers, and develop local organisations which represent or/and work with them.

National Service Manager Job Vacancy in Kenya

Job Ref. MN 4518

Our client is a market leader established in Kenya over 40 years ago.

They wish to recruit a National Service Manager.

This position is responsible for assisting in the management of service operations in Kenya.

Job Profile

• Overall administration, organization and technical efficiency of service department in meeting the set budget targets.
• Strategic acquisition, planning, implementation, commissioning of business projects.
• Overall recording, assessment, evaluation and reporting of all technical service related product support issues.
  
  

World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) - Recruiting a Health Coordinator for the MDG Centre - MVP Sauri

The World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) is supporting the implementation of the Millennium Villages Project (MVP).

The Millennium Villages Project employs a community-based integrated development approach to help lift rural communities out of the poverty trap that afflicts more than a billion people worldwide.

The Millennium Villages Project (MVP) is supported by Millennium Promise and the Earth Institute, non-profit organizations, whose vision is the eradication of extreme global poverty.

Millennium Promise's mission is to encourage individuals and organizations to join the fight against global poverty, disease, and hunger through an unprecedented campaign that draws on the support of all parts of society - individuals, businesses, charitable organizations, faith-based groups, governments - to ensure the success of the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) by 2015 and the end of extreme poverty by 2025.

The MVP is also supported by The MDG Centre, East and Southern Africa. The Center focuses on policy support at the national level and provides advisory services to the MVP with an intention of scaling up MDG related activities to district and national levels.

The position

Narok University College (A Constituent College of Moi University) Senior Internal Auditor Job Vacancy

Narok University College, a Constituent College of Moi University was established in July 2008.

Presently, it has seven (7) Schools offering various degree and diploma progammes.

The University College is situated two (2) kilometres from Narok Town off Narok-Sotik road next to the famous Maasai Mara junction.

The University College invites suitably qualified applicants for the following vacant position.

Internal Audit Department
Senior Internal Auditor
Scale 13
Ref: ADM/AD/14/10
1 Post

Applicants must be holders of a degree in Commerce, Business management or equivalent and CPA (K) or equivalent professional qualification. Masters degree will be an added advantage.

VSF-Belgium Community Mobiliser and Development Officer Job Advertisement in Juba, South Sudan

VSF-Belgium is a recognized developmental International NGO founded in 1995 working with disadvantaged communities to increase their standards of living, improve food security and livelihood sustainability through improved animal health and animal production.

In East Africa, our programmes focus on community based animal health services, capacity building of local institutions and governments, conflict mitigation and sustainable natural resource management.

Position Title: Community Mobiliser and Development Officer
Duty Station: Juba, South Sudan

Duration: 1 Year renewable
Deadline for Application: 27th August 2010

Availability: September 2010

Role

1. Lead in Community organizing for action in Emergency veterinary support and Livestock based livelihoods among the key stakeholders in Juba and work with Community associations (Butchers association, Milk vendors’ livestock traders’ associations groups) in stimulating action towards veterinary public health and to cause and implement change in the livelihoods of target groups in the project areas.
   
   

Merlin Malaria Field Officers (4 Jobs) Jobs in Kisii Kenya

Merlin is the only UK specialist Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) which responds worldwide, with vital healthcare and medical relief for vulnerable people affected by natural disasters, conflict and healthcare collapse.

Merlin Kenya programme is currently seeking to recruit highly skilled professionals with significant working experience to fill the above vacant positions based in Kisii.

The suitable candidate will be on a National grade D1 and will be paid a gross salary of between Ksh. 35.178/= dependant on relevant experience. The contract will be for 12 months with possibility of extension based on donor funding.

He/She will have overall responsibility for supporting Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation to implement community based malaria control activities. among other roles, to

Assistant Camp Manager Job Vacancy in Kenya

Position involves:

• Management of the camp staff, items and facilities and installations
• Handling of employees disciplinary matters and grievances at the camp level and to coordinate the same with the Camp manager and human resource manager.
• Coordination and supervision of all administrative issues touching on management of camps and attendant items, logistics, vehicles, including data and maintenance of records to ensure they are updated and in a form for purposes of effective management information systems.
• Organize/ supervise to enable continued maintenance of properties and installations
• Assist in the management of lawns, landscaping areas inclusive of tents, houses, fences, paths, etc.
• Ensure continuous maintenance and upkeep of all properties, Keep an up to date record of all inventories by ensuring that the data on the same is properly entered in an excel data base.
• The position is Mara based.

Qualifications:

Institute of Advanced Technology (IAT) Degree EUT Trainer Job in Kenya

Institute of Advanced Technology (IAT), is a leading ICT & Business training academic institution with branches in Nairobi & Mombasa, and seeks to recruit  Graduate Trainers to teach our End User Programs.

The Ideal candidate must hold a degree in Computer Science/Business Administration/Education.

This person must also be able to demonstrate the following attributes, among others:

• Maturity & Integrity
• Self Motivation with a desire to develop a strong IT based career
• Excellent Communication & interpersonal skills
• Flexibility; can work on weekends (Sat & Sun) and early morning hours
• Ability to work responsibly under minimum supervision and under pressure
  
  

Kenyaweb Value Added Services (VAS) Manager and Specialist (Technician/programmer), Value Added Services Jobs in Kenya

Kenyaweb Value Added Services (VAS) Manager

The Role 

At Kenyaweb.com, we are on a journey as one of the first Kenya's Internet Service Provider established in early 90’s. Our continued success relies on having the very best talent available in the business market today.

Hence, releasing the potential of our people is at the heart of our growth strategy.

Kenyaweb.com has great expansion plans and we realize there is nothing more valuable than our human resources. The vision at Kenyaweb.com is to be the employer of choice by creating an environment that is capable of attracting, developing and retaining the highest caliper professional team members.

College of Insurance, Nairobi - Director/Chief Executive Officer - Hawkins Associates Job Advert

The College of Insurance is operated by the Insurance Training & Education Trust (ITET), the insurance industry's umbrella body charged with the responsibility of promoting, overseeing and coordinating insurance training and education, across all sectors of this very diverse industry.

With this appointment, ITET is now seeking to raise the profile of its main training facility, the College of Insurance, into a regional knowledge centre of excellence.

Key duties & responsibilities:

Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Director/CEO will be responsible for providing visionary leadership of the College's management team, to realize the College's full potential in line with the short and long term plans of ITET.

Key duties and responsibilities will include:-

Computer Phones and Accessories Sales Staff Jobs

Do you have an IT background? Do you have hands on experience in sales and Marketing of electronics?

A leading electronics outlet is looking for sales staff team to sell Computer and phones plus accesories.

Main Duties:

• Develop and maintain a customer database
• Plan and conduct direct marketing activities
• Make sales calls to new and existing clients
• Make presentations of company products to current and potential clients
• Negotiate with clients
• Maintain sales activity records and reports
• Respond to sales inquiries and concerns by phone, electronically or in person
• Ensure customer service satisfaction and good client relationships
• Follow up on sales activity

Essential Qualifications

Secretary/Admin Assistant Job in Nairobi Kenya

Looking for a lady aged between 25-35 with qualifications and experience in Secretarial Studies and/or Office Administration. Basic Accounting knowledge is a must and Quick Books Accounting Package is a Plus.

The position is based in Nairobi, Upperhill area and is temporary for a short term period of 4 months. Monthly salary of Kshs. 15,000 will be paid to the appointed candidate. The position needs to be filled immediately.

Send resume and covering letter to mukami_rhoda@yahoo.com.

You can also visit www.kenyanvacancies.com for more jobs

NGO Project Officer Job Vacancy

Job Title:Project Officer

Employment Basis:Full time

Location: Nairobi

Closing date: C.O.B Thursday, 19th August 2010.

Our client, a National NGO working in Somalia, is looking to fill a Project Officer’s Position.

Job Description:

The Project officer will be based in Nairobi and will be responsible for the coordination of all project activities and will provide project implementation support to projects in Somalia.

The project officer will report to the Executive Director and will fulfill the following duties:

Program Work:

Credit Officer Job Vacancy

Our client, a leading importer of agricultural equipment to East Africa (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda, and Ethiopia), is seeking to recruit a highly motivated, dynamic and enthusiastic individual to work as a Credit Officer

Responsibilities and Competencies:

1. Reports to the Vendor Finance Director and works closely with an external consultant who will assist in the design and initial implementation of the VF program

2. The credit officer is expected to bring to bear his/her experience and good judgment in the areas of

• credit analysis,
• risk assessment, and
• the use of sound credit policies, procedures, and credit monitoring skills.

3. The position requires:

VSF-Belgium Monitoring & Evaluation Manager Job Vacancy in Nairobi Kenya

VSF-Belgium is a recognized developmental International NGO founded in 1995 working with disadvantaged communities to increase their standards of living, improve food security and livelihood sustainability through improved animal health and animal production.

In East Africa, our programmes focus on community based animal health services, capacity building of local institutions and governments, conflict mitigation and sustainable natural resource management.

Position Title: Monitoring & Evaluation Manager
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration: 1 Year renewable
Deadline for Application: 26th August2010
Availability: August 2010

Role

Horticultural Project Program Accountant and Communication Manager Jobs in Kenya

Program Accountant

A Horticultural project with an initiative to raise the incomes and food security levels of small-scale farmers through increased productivity and improved marketing of horticultural crops and products, including dried legumes and root crops wishes to recruit a Project Accountant based in Nairobi.

Responsibilities

• Payroll preparation and calculation of tax liability.
• Verification of accuracy of invoices and expense reports submitted for payment.
• Preparation of checks and supporting documentation for payment of payroll and expenses.
• Management of program funds.
• Reconciliation of bank accounts at the end of each month.
• Preparation of reports to the U.S.-based management office on the accounting activities of the project.
  
  

I&M Bank Head of Procurement & Logistics Support Job in Kenya

I&M Bank, a medium-sized regional Bank with a fast growing branch network around the country, is seeking to fill the following position as part of its expanding operations.

Head of Procurement & Logistics Support
Ref: PLS/8/2010

Reporting to the Head of Business Support, the key responsibilities for this position are;

• Implementation and maintenance of Procurement, Logistic and Administration policies and procedures, including periodic review to ensure these remain relevant in response to changing market dynamics.
• Active participation in all major Capital Projects to ensure all Financial aspects are wefl understood and adequately addressed, including Cost/benefit analysis of various Purchase Options
• Negotiation of Contract Terms for various Goods and Services procured to ensure the Bank obtains the pest value for its money.
  
  

Resident Engineer (Dams) and Structural Engineer Jobs in Kenya

A fast growing Civil Engineering Consultancy firm wish to recruit qualified Staff, for the following positions

1. Resident Engineer (Dams)

To work in one of our ongoing projects within Kenya and to be Reporting to Project Director.

Qualifications and Skills

• Must possess University Degree BSc (Civil engineering) or equivalent and
• Be Registered Engineer with Engineers Registration Board of Kenya or equivalent.

General Professional Experience

Aga Khan Foundation - Coastal Rural Support Programme Kenya (CRSP-K) Field Officer - Agricultural Extension Job in Mombasa Kenya

Coastal Rural Support Programme, Kenya, is a project of the Aga Khan Foundation in Kinango, Kaloleni and Ganze Districts.

Its goal is to contribute to sustainable and equitable improvement in the livelihood of the communities living in the two districts.

The Programme invites applications for the following position:

Field Officer-Agricultural Extension

Reporting to the Programme Agronomist, the Field Officer shall be responsible for farmer training and monitoring of implementation of activities.

He/She will provide technical backstopping to community resource persons at various farmer field schools and ensure quality and timely implementation in line with the agricultural calendar with a view to assist the target population improve their food production, enhance food security and income from agriculture.

Sales Representatives Jobs in Kenyan Private Sector Beverage Company

A leading private sector beverage Company with a countrywide distribution network, seeks to recruit sales Representatives as part of their modernization and expansion strategy.

To be based at Nairobi and other major towns in the country and reporting to the Sales Manager, the holder(s) will be responsible for market penetration, sales and development of the new company products.

The ideal candidate(s) must be below 30yrs, posses a valid driving license, FMCG exposure of not less than 2 yrs, computer literate and hold a diploma or a degree in Sales/Marketing or a related relevant field.


If you fulfill the above requirements, you are invited to apply by submitting an application together with an up to date CV, copies of certificates, testimonials and names and contacts of three referees in a sealed envelope by August 27, 2010 to the address provided below.

Insurance Agency Principal Officer Job in Kenya

An Insurance Agency Company is urgently seeking to recruit an experienced Insurance Principal Officer in their Nairobi office.

Job Profile

• Plan, organize and coordinate day to day running of the office.
• Source and secure new businesses.
• Build a customer portfolio and manage it.
• Submit quotations to new clients and follow them up.
• Respond to customer enquiries. Handle customer claims.
• Handle all Insurance administrative duties.

Personal Profile

Human Resources Manager Oxfam GB, Kenya Programme Job Vacancy

Human Resources Manager Oxfam GB, Kenya Programme

Based in Nairobi, Kenya (Fixed Term, National Contract) 

The post holder will lead the HR function for the Oxfam GB Kenya programme.

This is an exciting role with scope to influence and shape programme direction as a member of the senior management team for the programme.

You will provide advice and support on all aspects of people management while ensuring that HR business processes are relevant and cost effective.

Critically, you will support and implement change within the programme.

You will have a degree in Human Resources Management or other management field and a professional qualification in Human Resources Management.

Sustainable Water and Sanitation for Africa (SUWASA) Office Manager Job in Kenya

Sustainable Water and Sanitation for Africa (SUWASA) is a regional USAID funded program implemented by ARD, Inc., a Tetra Tech company, based in the U.S.A. SUWASA Africa Regional Office is in Nairobi - but SUWASA activities span across all of Sub-Saharan Africa.

SUWASA seeks to employ a dynamic and self motivated Office Manager whose responsibilities will include the following:

• Responsible for the day-to-day management of the SUWASA office;
• Serve as primary liaison with office lease agreements and maintenance needs;
• Manage the facilitation of special events, staff meetings and workshops;
• Undertake human resources functions including establishing and maintaining effective personnel management records and files and developing an appropriate staff performance evaluation system;
• Plan and conduct new employee orientation to foster positive attitudes towards organizational objectives;
  
  

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Kenya Country Office Nutrition Information Systems Officer, NOB Temporary Appointment

Nutrition Information Systems Officer, NOB

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above temporary appointment in the Nutrition Section of UNICEF Kenya Country Office.

The staff member will be based in the government.

Duration: 11 months

Closing Date: August 26, 2010

Date of Issue: August 13, 2010

Purpose of the Post: Under the guidance of the Nutrition Systems Specialist, the incumbent will be responsible for supporting the government to strengthen nutrition information systems in Kenya.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assist in the development of a system and coordination of nutrition related information to promote centralization of nutrition information and multi-sectorial information analysis.
   
   

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - Kenya Country Office Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, NOB Temporary Appointment

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, NOB

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above temporary appointment in the Nutrition Section of UNICEF Kenya Country Office.

The staff member will be based in the government.

Duration: 11 months
Date of Issue: August 13, 2010
Closing Date: August 26, 2010

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Support design of a national nutrition M&E strategy and activities to be used by MoPHS and all nutrition partners in the country.
   
   

Manpower Vacancy Briefs for a Well Established Solid Insurance Company

1.     Agency Manager – Life

2.     Broker Relationship Manager (Life & General)

3.     Deputy Chief Accountant

4.     Internal Auditor

5.     Branch Managers (Kisii & Meru)

Very attractive salary and benefits offered

Job Ref: 4510
Job Title: Agency Manager – Life
Remarks: To recruit, manage and motivate agents. Graduate with relevant insurance experience and professional qualifications.

Job Ref: 4511
Job Title: Broker Relationship Manager (Life & General)
Remarks: Graduate with relevant broker management and Bancassurance experience.

Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) Career Opportunities

1.     Manager, Standards

2.     Manager, Legal

3.     Management Accountant

4.     Senior Officer, IT

5.     Senior Officer, Disciplinary & Investigation

6.     Senior Officer, Governance & Advocacy

7.     Executive Assistant

The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) is a statutory body established under the Accountants Act, 2008 for the regulation of the profession of accountancy in Kenya.

The Institute is seeking qualified candidates to fill the following various positions.

Job Details

Manager Standards

HR/ICPAK/01/2010