Ngo Jobs - Country Representative, Kenya

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Organization:
We are a U.S.-based global non-profit organization committed to narrowing the growing information gap between developing and developed countries by providing communities with technology resources, training, and educational programming. We seek a dynamic, creative and entrepreneurial Country Representative to lead our program development and implementation in Kenya. The successful candidate will be the primary in-country representative to funding and other strategic partners, government, and local education stakeholders. He/she will work closely with global team members to develop and implement our Learning Center program in Kenya and will be tasked with managing a team of educational trainers, overseeing strict adherence to annual project budgets, supervising project sites, providing regional and headquarters offices with accurate performance updates, and communicating
project updates to a variety of stakeholders. The Country Representative will be responsible for coordinating all meetings and activities in Nairobi and the project sites, and will provide overall coordination of training activities. The Country Representative will be our primary point of contact in Nairobi and will report directly to the Program Director overseeing the Kenya program.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Country Representative will be responsible for fulfilling the following duties, as well as other time-sensitive activities:

Program Development and Management

• Work closely with other staff members to develop and implement program expansion activities in designated areas.
• Work with local education administrators and school officials to adapt our training strategy for schools in Kenya and provide supervision and support to trainers during the project cycle.
• Assist in the development of training activities for new sites.
• Provide recommendations from teachers and students for new video programming to be produced by our organization.
• Review and provide feedback to our representatives regarding all videos in production, including program content, scripts and resource guides to ensure appropriateness. (Technical knowledge of video production is not necessary.)
• Develop strategies for enhancing community use of the Learning Centers and work with each school to maximize community benefit of the resources.
• Recommend strategies for tailoring this initiative to best meet the needs of under-resourced communities in Kenya.

Program Monitoring and Reporting

• Play a central role in monitoring program performance in Kenya, evaluating the progress of projects in each participating school and contributing to a culture of learning and continuous improvement of DCGEP’s programming.
• Develop training schedules and reports for use in project monitoring and organizational and donor communications.
• Work with supervising Program Director and US-based team members to develop and track project budgets against annual work plans and maintain regular communication with the Program Director and our headquarters office in the United States.
• Play a key role in the preparation of regular reports and year-end auditing.

Representation and Strategic Partnership Development

• Represent the organization through regular meetings with donors, government representatives, school leaders, community members and other stakeholders.
• Develop new, and strengthen existing, national and local partnerships among public and private sector stakeholders and with communities in order to successfully leverage resources and ensure program sustainability.

Other

• Perform a variety of tasks as necessary to support the project in Kenya.
• All other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Experience:
The successful candidate must meet the following employment requirements:

• Have a Bachelors degree from a recognized university in a field of study related to education or management. Masters degree preferred.
• Self-starter with a demonstrated record of managing proactively and working independently in progressively challenging roles.
• Have at least five years of project management experience working in the development sector.
• Demonstrated commitment to program effectiveness, impact and learning.
• Possess an understanding of educational initiatives and priorities in Kenya.
• Staff supervisory and mentorship experience highly desirable.
• Work experience with international non-profit or private sector organizations preferred.
• Must have ability to work effectively both with teachers and communities at the local level and senior government officials and donor and partner representatives at district and national levels.
• The candidate must be willing to travel periodically for extended periods of time .
• Disciplined management of business-related finances (including budget development and expense reconciliation) is essential.
• The candidate must be a Kenyan citizen.

Skills:
Competitive applicants will possess the following critical professional skills:

• Planning skills (project initiation, planning, scope definitions, and cost estimation).
• Financial management and budgetary skills
• Monitoring and evaluation techniques to ensure program performance, reporting and sustainability.
• Strong English written and verbal skills.
• Capability to manage multiple project priorities and completing tasks in short time frames.
• Inclusive, team-based and results-oriented work style.
• Excellent interpersonal and diplomacy skills.
• Superior skills in managing internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel software effectively, and to be able to communicate on a regular basis with international teams by Internet, email and telephone.
• Strong presentation and critical analysis skills.
• Versatility and willingness to take new assignments in and outside designated provinces in Kenya.

Compensation: The fee will be negotiable based on the candidate’s experience.

DCGEP will cover all program-related expenses subject to adherence with organizational policies and procedures.

Preference will be given to candidates whose life and work experience demonstrates a commitment to improving the quality of education and life enjoyed by Kenyans.

Contact Information:
Qualified applicants may submit curriculum vitae, references and a cover letter by email to: admin@acwict.org and Mashala@telkomsa.net

All Applications must be received by 10th April 2012.

Only final candidates will be contacted.

ASSISTANT MANAGER PROCUREMENT – HCA / AMP / 01

Capital Markets Authority (CMA) is a statutory agency charged with the responsibility of regulating and developing an efficient capital market in Kenya. To take our increasingly vibrant market to the next level, the Authority now invites applications from qualified, competent and experienced candidates to fill the position of Assistant Manager, Procurement. We are looking for candidates who are proactive high performers; goal oriented, possess strong analytical and problem solving skills, able to meet deadlines, have a strong attention to detail as well as having a view of the big picture and are dynamic.

ASSISTANT MANAGER PROCUREMENT – HCA / AMP / 01

Reporting to the Manager, Human Capital & Administration, the Assistant Manager Procurement is responsible for the Management of the supply chain function at the Authority which includes procurement of goods, works and services, disposal of obsolete, unserviceable and surplus stores, inventory management and contract management; coordinating all procurement activities thereof and coordinating the internal monitoring and evaluation of the supply chain function.

Main Duties & Responsibilities
Leading and managing the procurement function while ensuring governance and compliance with the public procurement regulations, including;

• Development, facilitation, implementation, monitoring & review of procurement plans;
• Developing and streamlining the procurement function in line with and in compliance to the Public Procurement Act 2005;
• Develop, review, facilitate and implement management initiatives for cost reduction plans;
• Undertake contracts negotiation, review and management in conjunction with the respective directors and heads of departments;
• Performs secretarial role to the Authority’s Tender Committee and Disposal Committee;
• Coordinate the preparation of tenders for advertisement , opening and evaluation;
• Recommend a negotiating team for appointment by the Accounting Officer where negotiations are allowed by the Act and Regulations and participate in such negotiations;
• Monitor contract management by user departments to ensure implementation of contracts in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contracts;
• Advise the Authority on aggregation of procurement to promote economies of scale;
• Prepare and submit to the PPOA quarterly procurement reports as required;
• Coordinate preparation of the Authority’s Annual procurement Plans;
• Provide information, as required for any petition or investigation to debar a Tenderer or any investigation under review procedures;
• Liaise with PPOA and other bodies on matters related to procurement;
• Advise directorates and staff on all matters to do with procurement of goods and services in line with the provisions of the Procurement Act and the Regulations.

Academic qualifications

• Degree in Commerce, Economics or Supplies Management;
• Relevant Masters Degree is added Advantage.

Professional Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma in Purchasing and Supply Management;
• Minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience with 3 years at senior level;
• Knowledge of the Public Procurement Act and Regulations;
• High level of attention to detail, high integrity, good analytical and report writing skills; effective interpersonal skills, materials management skills, negotiation skills, record keeping skills, customer relations and computer skills.

If your background, experience and competence match the above specifications, please send your application, including your current curriculum vitae, salary history, three referees (one of who must be either your current or previous employer), day telephone number, e-mail address and details of your current salary and benefits to:

Chief Executive
Capital Markets Authority
P.O Box 74800 – 00200
Nairobi

The closing date is April 11, 2012.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

ASSISTANT MANAGER PROCUREMENT – HCA / AMP / 01

Capital Markets Authority (CMA) is a statutory agency charged with the responsibility of regulating and developing an efficient capital market in Kenya. To take our increasingly vibrant market to the next level, the Authority now invites applications from qualified, competent and experienced candidates to fill the position of Assistant Manager, Procurement. We are looking for candidates who are proactive high performers; goal oriented, possess strong analytical and problem solving skills, able to meet deadlines, have a strong attention to detail as well as having a view of the big picture and are dynamic.

ASSISTANT MANAGER PROCUREMENT – HCA / AMP / 01

Reporting to the Manager, Human Capital & Administration, the Assistant Manager Procurement is responsible for the Management of the supply chain function at the Authority which includes procurement of goods, works and services, disposal of obsolete, unserviceable and surplus stores, inventory management and contract management; coordinating all procurement activities thereof and coordinating the internal monitoring and evaluation of the supply chain function.

Main Duties & Responsibilities
Leading and managing the procurement function while ensuring governance and compliance with the public procurement regulations, including;

• Development, facilitation, implementation, monitoring & review of procurement plans;
• Developing and streamlining the procurement function in line with and in compliance to the Public Procurement Act 2005;
• Develop, review, facilitate and implement management initiatives for cost reduction plans;
• Undertake contracts negotiation, review and management in conjunction with the respective directors and heads of departments;
• Performs secretarial role to the Authority’s Tender Committee and Disposal Committee;
• Coordinate the preparation of tenders for advertisement , opening and evaluation;
• Recommend a negotiating team for appointment by the Accounting Officer where negotiations are allowed by the Act and Regulations and participate in such negotiations;
• Monitor contract management by user departments to ensure implementation of contracts in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contracts;
• Advise the Authority on aggregation of procurement to promote economies of scale;
• Prepare and submit to the PPOA quarterly procurement reports as required;
• Coordinate preparation of the Authority’s Annual procurement Plans;
• Provide information, as required for any petition or investigation to debar a Tenderer or any investigation under review procedures;
• Liaise with PPOA and other bodies on matters related to procurement;
• Advise directorates and staff on all matters to do with procurement of goods and services in line with the provisions of the Procurement Act and the Regulations.

Academic qualifications

• Degree in Commerce, Economics or Supplies Management;
• Relevant Masters Degree is added Advantage.

Professional Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma in Purchasing and Supply Management;
• Minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience with 3 years at senior level;
• Knowledge of the Public Procurement Act and Regulations;
• High level of attention to detail, high integrity, good analytical and report writing skills; effective interpersonal skills, materials management skills, negotiation skills, record keeping skills, customer relations and computer skills.

If your background, experience and competence match the above specifications, please send your application, including your current curriculum vitae, salary history, three referees (one of who must be either your current or previous employer), day telephone number, e-mail address and details of your current salary and benefits to:

Chief Executive
Capital Markets Authority
P.O Box 74800 – 00200
Nairobi

The closing date is April 11, 2012.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Road Survey Supervisor

Objectives of the Service

• The road survey is a measurement of the performance of a certain number of contributors involved in road transport along the Northern Corridor (weighbridges, police, customs, etc.) and the way their activities can have an impact on the performance of the corridor and on road transport operators.
• The general objective for the survey with regard to road transport is to gather information on delays recorded along the corridor among the truck drivers themselves, as well as their possible reasons, by means of a questionnaire and a form to be filled in during the trip; therefore, the Supervisor is required to ensure that the survey is smoothly carried out on the field.
• In a specific way, the objective of the Supervisor is to guarantee that a big number of questionnaires have been well filled in by the drivers chosen and trained to participate to the road survey from a number of transporters of cargo along the Northern Corridor.
• On the basis of at least 200 questionnaires correctly filled in with regard to the length of the trip (to and fro), the expected results are such that there should be comprehensive data on: durations of the journeys along the Corridor with regard to origin and destination of the cargo, locations, time and reasons for stopping, time to cross borders and weighbridges, type of vehicle and transported cargo.

Scope of the Work
The Supervisor of the road survey will permanently remain on the field while the survey is being carried out; so he will have to accomplish the following tasks:

• In collaboration with KTA and any other Transporter Associations, will identify and establish the list of transporters whose drivers will participate in the survey;
• In collaboration with the transporter, to identify drivers who will participate in the road survey;
• To train drivers who will participate in the survey on how to fill in the survey questionnaire;
• To distribute the questionnaire so as to cover all the itineraries and border posts of the Northern Corridor;
• To monitor the progress of the survey by calling and/or visiting transporters whose drivers are participating in the survey;
• To collect the questionnaires once they have been filled in by the drivers;
• To check and select questionnaires which have been properly filled in;
• To hand the filled in questionnaires (i.e those properly filled in and those which are not) over to the Assistant Programme Transport Policy and Planning or to the IT Specialist (or else to any other one who may be designated in case of need);
• To collect among transporters whose drivers participated in the survey statistics relating to the importance (or number) of fleets, the number of average round trips made in 2010,2011 along the Northern Corridor (by specifying the origin and destination).

Qualifications for the Supervisor
The Supervisor must have at least a Tertiary institution Diploma; has previously worked (for at least 2 year) for a large transit cargo transporter company or has been a driver for transit cargo trucks and can relate very well with transit cargo transporters and transit cargo truck drivers. And must show sense of responsibility, dynamism, honesty, discretion; and must have already supervised a road survey.

Schedule
The surveys will be undertaken in the periods April to May and September to October 2012; so a week after the signing of the contract, the Supervisor should be able to provide the list of transporters in each round.

Remuneration
The remuneration will be a gross total amount payable at the end of every month. The consultant will be required to handle filing of their taxes and other legislative requirement as per their country of citizenship.

Respond with a consice and objective Cover letter and CV (in PDF format) emailed to esirali@ttcanc.org

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Retail Sales Executives

PK is an innovative company in the mobile Retail technology space and is looking for Retail Sales Execs. In order to be successful in this position you’ll need to be proactive, organized and comfortable communicating with a wide variety of people. You will be the go-to person for questions about our products and technology.

Responsibilities

• Grow our retail store sales by recruiting, visiting and providing service to select retail locations.
• Training Retailers, if necessary, using required materials and instructions.
• Develop and adhere to a well-defined work programme and route plan as agreed.
• Developing and managing relationship with Dealers and Retailers

Requirements

• Degree preferably in Business Studies
• Previous experience in customer service, sales management or trade execution preferably within FMCG Environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication in both English and Kiswahili
• Proven selling skills
• Interest in mobile technology and awareness of this specific market

Remuneration
Commission based. Very attractive.

Terms
Contract. Fulltime.

How to Apply
Please send your application letter and CV to pkapplications@gmail.com

Data Clerk Required

Terre des hommes (Lausanne) is advertising for the recruitment of a data clerk for the duration of approximately 3 weeks from 13th April 2012.
The data clerk is requested to support Tdh in the data collection and analysis for the IYCF KAP survey, part of Tdh’s Health and Nutrition project in Lagdera District (Garissa County), Kenya. The data clerk will also conduct basic IT training to the MoH health staff.

The data clerk will conduct her/his duties in respect of the charter of Terre des hommes (Tdh) and within the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, including the Tdh Child Protection Policy.
Tdh expects the professional conduct of its employees and contractors to reflect proper behaviour in accordance with local culture and the traditions.
The Consultant agrees to ensure the moral protection of the name of Tdh and defends in all circumstances the interests of the movement.
The Consultant will direct her/his activities and engagements without political, racial or religious affiliation.

Requirements:
    Expert in Excel, ENA, EpiInfo, SPSS
    Good knowledge of statistics and analysis
    Experience in IT training
Please forward your CV with relevant experience to the below email.

Inkpaste printers and stationers

Inkpaste printers and stationers a middle size offset- printing fir in Nairobi, is expanding its operation and wishes to hire the following personnel’s:

1.      Machine operator – Gestetner 201  (1 postion)

The operator will be based on our sub-station in town, he will responsible to the daily running of short run work at the station as advised by clients and production assistant.

Qualities

Ø  Able to work long hours

Ø  A least 6-month experience in operating similar machines

Ø  Time cautions individuals

Ø  Great customer care skill will be addedadvantage

2.      Sales executive  (6 positions)

Only individual with fair for sales should apply for this position. This position is 100% commissioned, based and great opportunity for aggressive people.

Responsibility: sourcing for new business and retaining existing clients

Qualities

Ø  Passionate about selling

Ø  First learner, smart and good communicator

Ø  Smart with good English and Swahili ascent

Ø  Previous experience will be added advantages

3.      Internship positions

Internshipposition exits in the following departments: administration, sales, front office and clerical, interested should be either student or fresh graduates.

Apply with the job title at the subject addressing your application to The Administration Manager using the email inkpaste111@gmail.com

For more information about our operations, visit our blog http://inkpaste.blogspot.com

Position: Freelancer writers

We are hiring 12-freelancer writer to aid us write our own work and our client’s assignments. The talent writers should be able to follow instruction, write original papers, and submit in the given period.

The person we looking for be able to:

v  Write articles from different topic (150,300 and 500 words)

v  Able to deliver within given deadline

v  Able to spend at 4 hours on the internet

v  Access to connect computer most of the time

We pay through mpesa, paypal, moneybookers and bank transfers.We have good package for excellence writers.

Test articles will be given to gauge the writer’s skill and interest should submit their application and resume to ihurstwriters@gmail.com or add Geoffrey Andiva on facebook for immediate interview

Web: http://ihurstwriters.blogspot.com

Sales Team (Account Managers)

Overview

MARA-ISON is part of the MARA Group which is a billion dollar enterprise. MARA-ISON’s headquarter is in Dubai, with subsidiaries in Africa. It’s IT Services division has been in Africa for over 14 years.

MARA-ISON has built a strong presence in Africa and we are currently involved in projects in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, Angola, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Nigeria, Mozambique, Ghana, Congo and Zambia.

Our portfolio of business includes supply of Hardware, Software, IT Services and System Integration projects.

The Sales Team will play a key role in building the company’s image and selling our products to our prospective and current clients.

General Skills

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, oral and written
• Excellent problem solving and leadership skills
• Excellent Communication skills - both oral and written.
• Excellent analytical and Presentation skills
• Hands on, resourceful, energetic, can do attitude
• High level of data analytical skills
• Be a Motivated self-starter with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Have the ability to meet deadlines and adjust to changing priorities to meet business goals.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Sales or similar position within an IT company.
• MS office proficiency (MS Excel and PowerPoint)/ (Added IT certifications is an advantage)
• Proven track record.

Interested candidates should submit their applications and detailed CVs online on or before 7th April, 2012 on http://www.mara-ison.com/job/ (select the position then APPLY)

Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

Software Sales Person

We’re an upcoming company focusing on document management solutions.

The opportunity involves working in an organization which is highly energized, open to new ideas, has a good culture and is focused on growing not only itself but its team members.

We are looking for a highly motivated software sales person.

The requirements would be:

• Proven track record in software solution selling
• Minimum experience of two years
• Degree in IT or Sales and Marketing and a Clear Understanding of IT Components
• Good negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Well groomed and fashionable
• Great Oral and Written Communication Skills

The role will involve:

• Generating leads and opening doors for presales and solution architects – generate quotations and proposals, following up and closing.
• Liaising with the technical team for proposed solutions, demonstrations and proof of concepts if required
• Weekly reports on activity done and maintain an active sales funnel at all times
• Owning and meeting revenue targets
• Strategizing how to achieve and exceed sales targets
• Gathering marketing information and providing this to management
• Suggest new ideas to help generate more sales
• Working hard and ensuring there is full focus on selling the company’s products.

Salary will be basic plus commission.

Please note, experience in solution selling is a must.

Kindly email careers@itwentyseven.com with the subject Software Sales Vacancy.

Ensure the following is indicated:

• Years of experience
• Three referees
• Areas of expertise
• Date of birth
• Academic background
• Current and expected salary

IT Marketing Executive - 20,000 + Commission

Our client is an IT firm selling mostly computers and its accessories. They are looking for a lady marketer of at least 25 year of age, who will help our company grow its retail and corporate clientele.

The ideal candidate will be an aggressive, result oriented individual with contacts that will help the firm grow. They will work with minimal supervision to meet targets.

Key responsibilities

• Sales and marketing of Computers and Accessories to retail shops and corporate companies
• Meet sales targets
• Quickly generate a new client base
• Provide customer service to new and existing clients

Job specifications

• Diploma in Sales and Marketing
• 1-2 years work experience in Sales and Marketing
• Computer literate-with knowledge of the Computers
• Preferred experience Sales of Computers and Accessories
• Highly motivated sales person with initiative
• Excellent negotiating skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good communications skills and presentation skills
• Well organised, plan and manage day and time effectively
• Honesty and demonstrate a high degree of integrity
• Diversity of tasks
• Capacity to work well on your own and in a team
• Well dressed and mannered

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title on the email subject to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke

The Recruiting Manager
Corporate staffing Services

HR Assistant Position

Our client, a cleaning firm based in Buruburu Estate is looking forward to hiring a HR Assistant to be based in Nairobi but will require frequent travelling outside Nairobi.

Salary 20K

Key responsibilities:

• Provide all recruitment administration support
• Help Manage the new joiner process from offer letter through to joining instructions and induction
• Provide HR support and advice to employees and line managers, explaining policies and procedures in a timely and effective manner
• Handle maternity, paternity, and parental leave processes and queries
• Handle health and safety processes and queries
• Assist in the development of HR policies and procedures
• Contribute to HR projects such as introducing a new induction program
• Enter data into the HR system so that accurate records are maintained,
• Liaise with payroll for payments
• Manage the absence recording system
• Manage the leave administration process
• Provide support in investigations for disciplinary and grievance procedures
• Assist with the development and maintenance of human resource policies and procedures
• Carry out any other reasonable ad hoc duties in order to support the HR department
• Undertake other duties CBA negotiation /union matters for union-sable staff
• Leave management/sick offs
• In charge of medical facilitation for all staff
• Ensure compliance of statutory requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• At least a Diploma in Human Resources management
• 1 year relevant experience in human resources
• Proficiency in computer skills
• The successful candidate should be willing to learn.

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title on the email subject to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke.

Recruitment Manager
Corporate Staffing Services
3rd Floor, Nabui House, Unga Lane, Westlands
(Behind Unga House) Nairobi.

Accounts Assistant - Salary 9K

To be based in Naromoru, Nyeri


Our client, a cleaning firm is looking to hire an accounts assistant.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Core roles:

• To apply principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports by compiling information.
• Preparing profit and loss statements and utilizing appropriate accounting control procedures.
• Any other duties that may be assigned

Requirements

• Min CPA Part 2
• 1 Year relevant experience in accounting.
• Conversant with Sage Pastel

Salary gross of 9k.

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title on the email subject to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke

The Recruiting Manager
Corporate staffing Services
Nabui House, 3rd Floor,
Behind Unga house, Westlands,
P.O. Box 10090- 00100, Nairobi.

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