CEO -Higher Education Loans Board

The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) is a state corporation whose mandate is to source funds and provide loans, scholarships and bursaries to Kenyans studying in recognized institutions of higher learning in the East African region.
 

The Board has a loan portfolio of more than KSh. 30 billion and this is expected to increase significantly in the next five years in line with the planned expansion of higher education in the country.
 

As part of its growth and transformation strategy, the Board seeks to recruit a visionary and energetic professional for the position of Chief Executive Officer / Board Secretary and is, accordingly, inviting applications from qualified Kenyan citizens for this position.
 

Job Profile
 

Reporting to the Board, the CEO is expected to lead a team of professionals by:-

• Providing an innovative and pragmatic leadership in the financing of a dynamic and fast growing higher education sector;
• Developing strategies and partnerships that will promote and enhance the role of HELB in effective delivery of its statutory mandate;
• Ensuring compliance with the constitutional and public financial management requirements through prudent management of all the resources of the Board;
• Leading and motivating a talented team of a human capital operating under a performance-oriented culture.

Person Profile
 

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:-

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in senior positions with a bias towards financial management; candidates with experience in financing of education have a distinct advantage;
• A solid educational attainment from a recognized university; candidates with a Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business studies or Education have an added advantage;
• A deep understanding of how to mobilize funds and sustain a revolving fund scheme;
• A proven track record in change management and institutional transformation;
• An excellent understanding of the dynamics of the higher education subsector in Kenya and in the region;
• An appropriate appreciation of Kenya’s public sector performance contracting processes;
• Ability to interact effectively with senior government officers, heads of higher education institutions and the financial community.

It is expected that the applicant will have complied with Chapter 6 provisions of the Constitution.
 

The successful applicant will be appointed on a five (5) year contract and will be eligible for renewal once upon satisfactory performance. 

A competitive remuneration package will be offered.
 

Candidates must enclose a current CV giving details of day time contacts, names and contacts of three referees and copies of relevant certificates and testimonials so as to reach the Chairman of the Board at the addresses below not later than 15th September 2012
 

Chairman,
Higher Education Loans Board,
P.O. Box 69489-00400, 

Nairobi.
 

Or e-mail address: ceo@helb.co.ke
 

‘HELB is an equal opportunity employer’

CEO -Higher Education Loans Board

The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) is a state corporation whose mandate is to source funds and provide loans, scholarships and bursaries to Kenyans studying in recognized institutions of higher learning in the East African region.
 

The Board has a loan portfolio of more than KSh. 30 billion and this is expected to increase significantly in the next five years in line with the planned expansion of higher education in the country.
 

As part of its growth and transformation strategy, the Board seeks to recruit a visionary and energetic professional for the position of Chief Executive Officer / Board Secretary and is, accordingly, inviting applications from qualified Kenyan citizens for this position.
 

Job Profile
 

Reporting to the Board, the CEO is expected to lead a team of professionals by:-

• Providing an innovative and pragmatic leadership in the financing of a dynamic and fast growing higher education sector;
• Developing strategies and partnerships that will promote and enhance the role of HELB in effective delivery of its statutory mandate;
• Ensuring compliance with the constitutional and public financial management requirements through prudent management of all the resources of the Board;
• Leading and motivating a talented team of a human capital operating under a performance-oriented culture.

Person Profile
 

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:-

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in senior positions with a bias towards financial management; candidates with experience in financing of education have a distinct advantage;
• A solid educational attainment from a recognized university; candidates with a Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business studies or Education have an added advantage;
• A deep understanding of how to mobilize funds and sustain a revolving fund scheme;
• A proven track record in change management and institutional transformation;
• An excellent understanding of the dynamics of the higher education subsector in Kenya and in the region;
• An appropriate appreciation of Kenya’s public sector performance contracting processes;
• Ability to interact effectively with senior government officers, heads of higher education institutions and the financial community.

It is expected that the applicant will have complied with Chapter 6 provisions of the Constitution.
 

The successful applicant will be appointed on a five (5) year contract and will be eligible for renewal once upon satisfactory performance. 

A competitive remuneration package will be offered.
 

Candidates must enclose a current CV giving details of day time contacts, names and contacts of three referees and copies of relevant certificates and testimonials so as to reach the Chairman of the Board at the addresses below not later than 15th September 2012
 

Chairman,
Higher Education Loans Board,
P.O. Box 69489-00400, 

Nairobi.
 

Or e-mail address: ceo@helb.co.ke
 

‘HELB is an equal opportunity employer’

MIDO East Africa JOBS

Vacancies for a fast growing company based in Nairobi dealing in paints and coatings for automotive, decorative, wood and industrial segments. 

Join our successful team.
 

1) Sales Rep, Job Code SR01
 

2) Driver, Job Code DR01
 

General Requirements
 

1) Kenyan nationality.
 

2) Speaking fluent English and Swahili (a must).
 

3) Aged between 25-35.
 

4) For sales rep, preferable past experience in the same field.
 

5) For drivers, fit health conditions.
 

6) Absolute NON SMOKERS
 

Benefits
 

1) Attractive salary plus bonus.
 

2) Training abroad if proved good records of sales.
 

3) A successful career path and a chance to be promoted.
 

Please send your updated CV with recent photo to; (mea.trading.co@gmail.com)
 

Alpha Center Godown 87- Mombasa Road
 

Tel: +254 (0) 708756560 / +254 (0) 707067930 / +254 (0) 708728816
 

Mail : mea.trading.co@gmail.com

Security Coordinator

Islamic Relief is an international NGO seeking to promote sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities through relief and development activities.

IR-Kenya program seeks to recruit the following position:
 

Security Coordinator
 

Duty Station: 30% Nairobi and 70% Field (Wajir, Mandera and Dadaab)
 

Under the supervision and direction of the Country Director, the Security Coordinator will effectively implement all appropriate risk management strategies, related to the safety and security, and the protection of assets in Country. 

Specifically, he/she will be responsible for the management, implementation and oversight of all security operations in support of staff and programme activities.
 

Responsibilities:

• Ensure all functions mentioned below are carried out in an efficient and effective manner whilst providing maximum security support to field operations;
• Manage and coordinate security operations ensuring that security procedures are implemented and followed as per the Country Security Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs);
• Coordinate all emergency/crisis management assets providing a timely and coherent response to incidents as they arise;
• Provide additional operational support and guidance to the field security teams as required;
• Liaise with and report to the Country Director to ensure that all relevant security information is disseminated in a timely manner to the appropriate offices, their staff and other stakeholders as required;
• Task and guide field security teams and personnel to conduct security assessments and threat analysis as required, and where necessary provide feedback on proposed mitigation strategies for Area and Districts threats;
• Assist in the design and implementation of project related security strategies, security policies/standards and establish a concrete course of action for their implementation and review;
• Liaise with the Operations Department to ensure that training procedures and policies are implemented within the project to an acceptable standard;
• Liaise with other agencies Security focal persons; Govt, UN, INGO’s, Local CBO’s and other stakeholders

Qualifications/Experience/Skills:

• At least 7 (seven) years of progressively responsible experience in security operations and information management in a police or military environment;
• Past experience with INGO’s
• Strong technical competencies in safety management and experience with the NGO security management framework
• Experience in participatory training in safety related subjects
• Familiarity with humanitarian operations, backed up by relevant experience in complex emergencies (ideally in a range of locations)

Core competencies:

• An ability to exercise sound and strong management skills in times of crisis and emergencies.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• A high sense of discretion and integrity when dealing with sensitive information.
• Demonstrates sound judgment in security operation and information management skills.
• High standard of computer literacy and an excellent knowledge of security information related liaison and analysis.

Qualified candidates to send their applications and CV to: Human Resources Coordinator
 

Islamic Relief Kenya Programme, 

P. O. Box 417 – 00202 

KHN Nairobi. 

 

Email: info@islamic-relief.or.ke or ir2012hr@gmail.com. 

To reach us not later than Friday 7th September, 2012.
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Security Coordinator

Islamic Relief is an international NGO seeking to promote sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities through relief and development activities.

IR-Kenya program seeks to recruit the following position:
 

Security Coordinator
 

Duty Station: 30% Nairobi and 70% Field (Wajir, Mandera and Dadaab)
 

Under the supervision and direction of the Country Director, the Security Coordinator will effectively implement all appropriate risk management strategies, related to the safety and security, and the protection of assets in Country. 

Specifically, he/she will be responsible for the management, implementation and oversight of all security operations in support of staff and programme activities.
 

Responsibilities:

• Ensure all functions mentioned below are carried out in an efficient and effective manner whilst providing maximum security support to field operations;
• Manage and coordinate security operations ensuring that security procedures are implemented and followed as per the Country Security Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs);
• Coordinate all emergency/crisis management assets providing a timely and coherent response to incidents as they arise;
• Provide additional operational support and guidance to the field security teams as required;
• Liaise with and report to the Country Director to ensure that all relevant security information is disseminated in a timely manner to the appropriate offices, their staff and other stakeholders as required;
• Task and guide field security teams and personnel to conduct security assessments and threat analysis as required, and where necessary provide feedback on proposed mitigation strategies for Area and Districts threats;
• Assist in the design and implementation of project related security strategies, security policies/standards and establish a concrete course of action for their implementation and review;
• Liaise with the Operations Department to ensure that training procedures and policies are implemented within the project to an acceptable standard;
• Liaise with other agencies Security focal persons; Govt, UN, INGO’s, Local CBO’s and other stakeholders

Qualifications/Experience/Skills:

• At least 7 (seven) years of progressively responsible experience in security operations and information management in a police or military environment;
• Past experience with INGO’s
• Strong technical competencies in safety management and experience with the NGO security management framework
• Experience in participatory training in safety related subjects
• Familiarity with humanitarian operations, backed up by relevant experience in complex emergencies (ideally in a range of locations)

Core competencies:

• An ability to exercise sound and strong management skills in times of crisis and emergencies.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• A high sense of discretion and integrity when dealing with sensitive information.
• Demonstrates sound judgment in security operation and information management skills.
• High standard of computer literacy and an excellent knowledge of security information related liaison and analysis.

Qualified candidates to send their applications and CV to: Human Resources Coordinator
 

Islamic Relief Kenya Programme, 

P. O. Box 417 – 00202 

KHN Nairobi. 

 

Email: info@islamic-relief.or.ke or ir2012hr@gmail.com. 

To reach us not later than Friday 7th September, 2012.
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation Jobs

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is a global leader in the fight against pediatric HIV and AIDS. 

We are working in 15 countries around the world to provide HIV prevention, care, and treatment services for children, women, and families—with a mission to eliminate pediatric AIDS.
 

EGPAF in Kenya is currently looking to recruit for the following 2 positions:
 

1. Program Officer, Laboratory - Lodwar
 

Reporting to the Senior Technical Advisor, you will support establishment and expansion of quality laboratory services especially improved access to laboratory diagnosis and monitoring through CD4 testing, TB testing and Early Infant Diagnosis to support provision of quality integrated HIV prevention, HIV counselling and testing, care and treatment services within the Ministry of Health, Private and Faith Based Sector health facilities in Turkana County.
 

You will provide day to day contact with DMLT, DHMT, point of care laboratory technicians and technologists and Field officers based in districts and facility level – providing technical assistance and capacity building to establish, strengthen and expand a laboratory network. 

You will provide oversight to ensure that access to laboratory services is improved and maintained.
 

To be successful in this role

• You will be a holder of degree in Medical Laboratory and Higher National Diploma in Laboratory training
• You will have a minimum of 5 years proven experience in HIV laboratory work
• Be registered with KMLTTB.
• In addition, demonstrated supervisory skills and program management experience will be an added advantage.
• Experience in working with USAID/CDC will also be a requirement.

2. Project Officer, Communication and outreach - Nyanza
 

Reporting to the Project Director, you will support the Maisha project in communication and education initiatives that build awareness towards elimination of pediatric HIV and keeping mothers alive as well as advocacy with key partners and stakeholders.
 

You will design, implement and evaluate communication, advocacy and outreach initiatives to support elimination of pediatric HIV, increase public awareness of and demand for prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV and paediatric HIV/AIDS care and treatment services and create awareness among policy makers opinion leaders, the media, civil society organizations and the public about pediatric AIDS issues.
 

You will advocate for adoption of the eMTCT framework at various MOH level and among partners as well as for sustainability of actions towards elimination of pediatric HIV.
 

You will monitor the implementation of the policies and guidelines with a view tracking policy implementation around elimination of pediatric HIV, document and disseminate progress toward elimination of new pediatric HIV infections, and document eMTCT programme success stories and share these with partners at the local and national levels through various mediums

To be successful in this role

• You will be a holder of bachelor’s degree in relevant field such as humanities or social sciences with 4 years’ experience in communication, outreach and advocacy programs.
• You will have experience in public health policy and technical activities at the district and community levels.
• Experience in working with government, opinion leaders and civil society in addition to managing people driven processes and advocacy cycle will be added advantage.
• Excellent analytical, research and writing skills are a requirement.

If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your application attaching current resume’ to: kenyarecruitment@pedaids.org .
 

The closing date is 14 September, 2012
 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Project Manager

A well established Sacco intends to construct a state of the art office block in its 0.5 acre property in Kilimani, Nairobi to accommodate offices and conference facilities.
 

The Sacco therefore wishes to engage the services of a project management firm whose role and qualifications are as follows:
 

Description
 

This position is intended to assist the client to achieve his objectives within budget, on time and at the right quality.
 

Duties

• Check the input of all the other professionals against international standards for quality assurance.
• Evaluate all the project documents to ensure they are complete.
• Prepare/obtain and evaluate all the contractual documents needed for the process.
• Develop a detailed project plan capturing the budget, timelines and objectives for each stage
• Introduce an efficient link between the client and all the other parties involved in the project and prepare project status reports on a regular basis.

Qualifications and Skills

• Certified copy of certificate of Incorporation;
• Companies’ profiles indicating experience in handling projects of various nature.
• Certificate of Registration by recognized professional body (certified copy);
• The principal of the applying firm must have bachelor’s degree in either project management, architecture, building economics, land economics, construction management or engineering.
• A master’s degree in project management for the principal or partner is an added advantage.
• At least 3 years of proven experience in construction project management,
• Exhaustive understanding of practical project management including resource management, scope management, risk management and change management for the key persons in firm.

Qualified interested persons or firms may submit their applications by 7th September 2012 to:
 

DNA 1367
P.O. Box 49010-00100
Nation Centre, Kimathi Street
 

The SACCO reserves the right to reject an application without the obligation to explain its decision thereof.

Various kenyan jobs

Commercial Manager – Logistics and Transport: Skilled professional with proven track record in growing a business. This role also requires attention to detail in ensuring procedures and standards are maintained. Minimum 5 years senior management experience
 

Commercial Manager – Technical/Electronics: Skilled professional with proven track record in growing a business. This role also requires attention to detail in ensuring procedures and standards are maintained. Minimum 5 years senior management experience
 

Head of Security: Senior ex-serviceman to run large team of guards and ensure supervision, training and correct deployment.
 

Branch Managers – Retail and Service Industries: Degree holders aged between 35-45 years with at least 5 years experience. Business development, management of sales, staff supervision, customer service, debt collection and logistics.
 

Branch Administrators – Retail and Service Industries: Degree holder ideally with at least CPA I qualification. Must possess excellent communication and analytical skills and be highly organized and able to follow up on multiple tasks with a at least 2 years post qualification experience.
 

Sales Agents – Variety of Businesses: Minimum age twenty five years, ideally with a Diploma in sales/marketing and three years sales experience. Proven track record of sales success is however more important. Excellent presentation and communication skills.
 

Technicians – Variety of HI Tech Roles: Must be 25 years and above with a Diploma in Electrical/Electronics Engineering and a minimum of 2 years experience. Opportunities around the country.
 

Control Room Supervisors: Computer literate staff to control large vehicle fleet through radio and tracking system
 

Legal Advisor: Law graduate to handle issuing of contracts, processing claims and liaising with company lawyer.
 

Drivers and Riders: Minimum age of 28 years with a minimum of 5 years experience for drivers and 2 years experience for riders.
 

Please send your CV by email to Head of Recruitment at Karibu Recruitment kariburecruitment@gmail.com
 

All positions carry excellent salaries with established, well known companies and are current.
 

Successful applicants will be contacted and advised of interview dates.

IEBC Jobs

Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC)
 

Your Vote, Your Future

Vacancies for County Returning Officer (CRO), Deputy County Returning Officer (CRO) and Deputy Constituency Returning Officer

1. County Returning Officer (CRO) (47 posts)
 

The County Returning Officers (CROs) with the assistance of the Deputy County Returning Officers (CDROs) will be in charge the following:-
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Make all necessary arrangements for the nomination and tallying of results at the county;
• Be the Returning Officer for the County during the general elections;
• Handle nominations scheduled to take place at the county level i.e. nominations for candidates for the seat of Senator, County Women Representative and Governor;
• Identify and inspect suitable polling, nomination and tallying centers.
• Announce the results for the elections of Women representative, senator and Governor and to declare the winners of the same posts and issue the certifications;

In addition, the CROs will submit the hard copies of the declared results to the Chairman of the IEBC for the purposes of official declaration of the winners.
 

Requirements and Qualifications

• CROs should be Graduates of at least ten years working experience in the public or private Sector;
• Must be Computer literate;
• Must have excellent computation and tallying ability;
• Must be of good character with no political affiliation at all;
• Must be willing to work anywhere in the country;
• Willing to work for long hours with minimal supervision; and
• Persons must be of absolute integrity and willing to abide with the Commission’s code of Conduct, all electoral laws and regulations.

Terms and conditions

• CROs will be on short-term employment contract for the actual days worked but for a period not more than 60 days.
• Wages will be Kshs. 3,000/= for each day worked with no additional benefits or allowances.

2. Deputy County Returning Officer (CRO) (47 posts)
 

The Deputy County Returning Officers (CROs) will deputize and report to the County Returning Officer (CRO):-
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Deputise the County Returning Officer in making all necessary arrangements for the nomination and tallying of results at the county;
• Deputise the Retuning officer during the Nominations scheduled to take place at the county level i.e. nominations for candidates for the seat of Senator, County Women Representative and Governor;
• Deputise the Retuning officer to identify, inspect suitable polling, nomination and tallying centers and share the list with the commission.
• Deputise the Retuning Officer in announcing the results of Women representative, senator, and Governor, declare the winners of the same posts and award them with the certifications.

Requirements and Qualifications

• DCRO should have a Bachelor’s degree holder or diploma with at least six years managerial experience in public or private sector;
• Must be computer literate;
• Computation ability will be an added advantage;
• Must be of good character no political affiliation;
• Must be willing to work anywhere in the country;
• Willing to work for long hours with minimal supervision; and
• Persons of high integrity and willing to abide with the Commissions code of conduct.

Terms and conditions

• DCROs will be on short-term employment contract for the actual days worked but for a period not more than 60 days.
• Wages will be Kshs. 2500/= for each day worked with no additional benefits or allowances.

3. Deputy Constituency Returning Officer (290 Posts)
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Deputise the Constituency Returning Officer (RO) in making all necessary arrangements for the holding of an election.
• Deputise the RO in visits to all polling stations to consult with respective authorities and assess their suitability and availability for polling on the scheduled dates and time.
• Deputise the RO in appointing the presiding officers, deputy presiding officers and clerks to perform prescribed duties.
• Deputise the RO in planning and executing training of all election staff and facilitate their swearing in, training of candidates’ agents and briefing of observers.
• Deputise the RO in planning for inspection of transport and deployment of staff.
• Deputise the RO in the preparation of materials deployment plan.
• Deputise the RO in identifying a suitable facility for receiving, tallying and declaration of results as well as secure custody of retrieved materials and equipment.
• Deputise the RO in setting up an Elections Information Communication Management Center.
• Deputise the RO in the setting up of Constituency Results Transmission Center.

Requirements and Qualifications
 

DROs should be Bachelor’s degree holders or diploma holders with;

• At least six years experience in public or private sector;
• Must be computer literate;
• Computation ability will be an added advantage;
• Must be of good character with no political affiliation;
• Must be willing to work anywhere in the country;
• Willing to work for long hours with minimal supervision; and
• Persons of high integrity and willing to abide with the Commissions code of conduct.

Terms and conditions

• Constituency Deputy ROs will be on short-term employment contract for the actual days worked but for a period not more than 60 days.
• Wages will be Kshs. 2500/= for each day worked with no additional benefits or allowances.

NB.
 

1. Applicants attention is drawn to Section 30 of the IEBC Act in which Members or Employees of the Commission will be held liable on conviction to a term of imprisonment not exceeding three years or to a fine of not more than one million shillings or both for subverting the process of free, fair elections or interfering with the functions of the commission in discharging its duty.

2. Applicants should indicate their home Constituency and County
 

Applicants should fill the online form provided on the Commission website www.iebc.or.ke/careers. 

A printed copy of the form and copies of certificates can be dropped or posted to the 

Chief Executive Officer/ Commission Secretary 

at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, 

Anniversary Towers, 6th Floor Reception, University Way,

P. O. Box 45371-00100 

Nairobi, Kenya. 

Forms are also available at the Commission Headquarters and Regional Offices. 

Applications must be received on or before 21st September 2012.

The Commission is an equal opportunity employer. 

Canvassing will lead to disqualification. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Shortlisted candidates will be vetted as per Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Chief of Information Technology

KEMRI / USAMRU – K

“The Walter Reed Project”

Chief of Information Technology

Closing Date: 14/09/2012

Vacancy No: VN/003/08/2012

“The Walter Reed Project” is a Research Based Organization that is affiliated to the Kenya Medical Research Institute. Our mission is to develop and test improved means for predicting, detecting, preventing and treating infectious disease. 

The organization seeks to fill the position of Chief of Information Technology:

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Planning and implementation of Information Systems infrastructure.
• Implementation of network security as established by the Unit Director.
• Oversees the administration and maintenance of the company’s ICT infrastructure and personnel.
• Administer the organization’s mobile communications infrastructure including Blackberry and iPhone messaging.
• Oversees the administration of the company’s WAN.
• Oversees the administration and maintenance of servers, computer workstations and software for the Unit
• Oversees troubleshooting, systems backups, archiving, and disaster recovery and provides expert support.
• Works with Principal Investigators and project teams to help implement Internal Systems.
• Help Desk Administration
• Computer Asset Management
• Represent the unit Director in ICT project management

Key Competencies

• Management of Windows Server 2003/2010 and Active Directory
• Administration of Microsoft Exchange Server 2003/2010
• Expert knowledge in LAN and WAN technologies including Routing and Switching
• RF and Broadband Wireless technologies including practical experience with popular brands such as Alvarion and Motorola canopy
• Good understanding of Microsoft ISA server and CISCO Firewall configuration
• Working knowledge of MS SQL Server 2008
• Hardware and software troubleshooting
• Database management and development

Qualifications and experience

• Five years of experience in a busy I.T environment
• A University degree in Computer Science, Information Technology
• Masters degree in Computer Science/Information systems
• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) or Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
• CISCO certification
• Excellent Software programming experience

Terms of Employment:

Contract for 1 year, renewable as per KEMRI scheme of service. Probation period for the first 3months.

Remuneration: Compensation is negotiable within a relevant grade, based on educational levels, relevant experience and demonstrated competency. 

The salary scheme is based on KEMRI scale plus supplemental amounts.

Applications should include the following:

• Letter of Application (INDICATE VACANCY NUMBER)
• Current Curriculum Vitae with Contact telephone number and e-mail address
• Three letters of reference with contact telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
• Copies of Certificates and Transcripts

Applications are due no later than 14th September 2012

To: -  Human Resource Manager,

KEMRI/USAMRU-K

 “The Walter Reed Project"

P.O. Box 54-40100, 

Kisumu;

Or e-mail to hr@wrp-ksm.org

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

No phone calls please.

Marketing Executives / Receptionist

A vehicle import agent and car leasing is seeking to recruit the following
 

Marketing Executives
 

Bachelors degree with marketing option with 2 years experience,
 

Or, Diploma with 3 years experience.
 

Receptionist
 

Degree/Diploma in office management with 2 years experience.
 

A drivers licence will be an added advantage for the two positions.
 

Applicants must be computer literate.
 

The marketing job can be on fulltime or parttime basis
 

Apply in own handwriting, and send to:

Manager, P.O Box 10231-00200 NBI 

or email copies of the application and certificates to joykermarketing-office@yahoo.com

Accountant

One of our clients is looking for an accountant . 

Job Specification (Expected Skills/Attributes):

• The incumbent will be required to possess the following attributes:
• Excellent analytical and accounting skills
• Should be self-driven and work with minimum supervision with advanced report-writing and presentation skills
• Understanding of the role and functions of the accounting department.
• Good personal judgment, initiative, creativity and maturity

Expected pay is a gross of (25k-30k) based on experience.

Qualifications:

• Should be a graduate
• Should have a minimum of CPA2

Experience:

• A minimum of 1-2 yrs work experience as an accountant
• Should have experience in Sage Pastel/ ERP
• Should have the ability to account for Projects.( This is Mandatory)
• Over 26 years old.
• Please quote your current salary.

If qualified send CV only to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke indicating the title (Accountant- Salary 25k-30k) on the subject line.

N.B. We do not charge any fee for interviews and neither for having your CV in our database

Marketing Executive

Our Client Platinum 1 Solutions is arguably the leading write up company in Kenya and specializes in a wide range of products targeting both corporate and individual clients. 

Products for our corporate clients range from website content development, corporate strategic plans, Company Profiles, business proposals, Rapporteuring amongst others. 

Products for individual clients include professional CV write ups, project assistance, business plans, speech, manifestos amongst others. 

It seeks to fill in the following positions

REF: HR/PL/004

Marketing Executive

Platinum solutions hope to fill in the position of Marketing Executives. Successful Candidates should depict a clear understanding of our products and have the capability of spear heading successful marketing teams. 

Corporates willing to act as agents should depict a track record of successful marketing campaigns.

The candidate or corporate should evidence a considerable network of potential clients.

Qualification:

• A Diploma in sales and marketing
• 2 Years relevant work experience in the field of marketing.

Deadline: 15th Sept 2012

Send your CV and cover letter to hr@platinum1solutions.com include the ref number of the job in your application.

Human Resource Manager

We are looking for dynamic, result oriented Human Resource Manager, who is a team player with honesty and integrity, excellent communication skills to take up challenging position. 

He/she must also possess the following desired competences academic qualifications and professional experience.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Managing, innovation and developing a high performing HR team.
• Coordinate the Recruitment and selection process, deployment of staff and implement staff development programmes through Training.
• Coordinate and develop sound training and HR development policies and programmes.
• Continuous review of the code of conduct and regulations.
• Develop manpower and succession plans
• Deal with union maters including negotiations on collective agreements to ensure industrial harmony.
• Implement the HR Information system in conjunction with Finance and IT Departments.
• Develop reward management and remuneration policies, processes and procedures that are internally adequate and externally competitive.
• Carrying out salary surveys to ensure compatibility of remuneration with similar institutions and in the market place.
• Responsible for staff training and development, staff motivation, promotions, staff benefits, medical pension and welfare schemes.
• Managing the HR budget, developing innovative employee welfare initiatives.

Professional Qualification and Experience

• Degree in Human Resource or Business Management
• Post graduate in Higher Diploma in HRM
• Technical knowledge in labour laws
• Masters in HRM/Business Administration will be an added advantage
• Practical experience with Industrial Relations
• At least 7 years of professional experience in Human Resource

All candidates suitably qualified should send their detailed CV and a covering letter, copies of certificates and testimonials together with a daytime telephone contact so as to reach the undersigned strictly via email to hrm@karenhospital.org.

All relevant copies of certificates should be attached to the email.


All Applications must be received by close of business 21st September 2012.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Gynaecologist Obstetrician

We are looking for dynamic, result oriented Gynaecologist Obstetrician, who is a team player with honesty and integrity, excellent communication skills to take up challenging position. 

He/she must also possess the following desired competences academic qualifications and professional experience.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare government and organizational reports on birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or the medical status of individuals.
• Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
• Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient.
• Care for and treat women during prenatal, natal and post-natal periods.
• Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical histories, reports, and examination results.
• Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
• Monitor patients' condition and progress and re-evaluate treatments as necessary.
• Perform cesarean sections or other surgical procedures as needed to preserve patients' health and deliver babies safely.
• Prescribe or administer therapy, medication, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
• Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary.
• Treat diseases of female organs.
• Conduct research to develop or test medications, treatments, or procedures to prevent or control disease or injury.
• Consult with, or provide consulting services to, other physicians.
• Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
• Plan, implement, or administer health programs in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention and treatment of injuries or illnesses.

Job Education and Qualifications

• A Medical degree and registered license with the Kenya dental and Medical Practitioners Board.
• Applicant must have graduated from an accredited training program for Physicians
• At least 5 years experience as a Physician

Job Skills and Specifications

• Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques
• Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills along with proper telephone etiquette
• Performs in a tactful and professional manner
• In good health and self-disciplined.
• They should be able to communicate with many kinds of people.
• They must have good business sense and the ability to organize the work of others.
• Desire to continue to study new developments in medicine

Working Conditions

• Able to work on call -  resulting in long work hours, early morning calls and irregular work hours to check on patients.

All candidates suitably qualified should send their detailed CV and a covering letter, copies of certificates and testimonials together with a daytime telephone contact so as to reach the undersigned strictly via email to hrm@karenhospital.org . 

All relevant copies of certificates should be attached to the email.

All Applications must be received by close of business 21st September 2012.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

ICT Infrastructure Administrator

We are looking for dynamic, result oriented ICT Infrastructure Administrator, who is a team player with honesty and integrity, excellent communication skills to take up challenging position. 

He/she must also possess the following desired competences academic qualifications and professional experience.

Responsible
 

He/she will be responsible for all matters relating to network management, systems administration and operations, telecommunications, system security and support to customer services/help desk.

Key work roles
 

The ICT infrastructure Administrator will be responsible for the following:

• Day to day administration, monitoring and first line support of the local area networks, wide area network and Internet links.
• Integration of new and replacement of network, hardware and telecommunication components.
• Working with employees to ensure the network keeps pace with user requirements and expectations and those enhancements to existing networks and installation of new networks are implemented efficiently, and with the least disruption to existing users and services.
• Leading or participating in projects in accordance with TKH strategic direction and Infrastructure & Systems Development Plan;
• Regularly audits systems/services and equipment to ensure that optimum functionality is being provided.
• Monitors backup systems to ensure jobs are completing correctly and restores are done as necessary.
• Administer and monitor the telecommunication facilities e.g. IP telephony, contact center infrastructure, ISDN links and VOIP links.
• Train users on new systems

Professional experience:

• Experience of at least 5 years in system administration on Microsoft  and Linux oriented infrastructure;
• Experience in maintenance of Microsoft Server operation system, and core Microsoft server-side services such as Active Directory, Exchange Server and SharePoint;
• Experience in maintenance of LAN, WAN, Servers, PABX and telephony
• Work experience in a multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural environment.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both orally and in writing;
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills including the ability to anticipate potential problems, determine and implement solutions;
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to organize, plan and track assignments for consultant’s work.

Job Specifications

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science/IT from a recognized institution
• Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE)
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

All candidates suitably qualified should send their detailed CV and a covering letter, copies of certificates and testimonials together with a daytime telephone contact so as to reach the undersigned strictly via email to hrm@karenhospital.org . 

All relevant copies of certificates should be attached to the email.

All Applications must be received by close of business 14th September 2012.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Quality Assurance Officer

Our client urgently needs to fill the above vacancy.

Position Brief

The successful candidate will assure consistent quality of production by developing and enforcing good manufacturing practice (GAMP) systems; validate processes; provide documentation; and manage staff.

She will be responsible for developing, revising and implementing quality standards and policies within the organization.

She will maintain high levels of customer satisfaction and consistently meet the required international or a business standard as it is her responsibility. She will implement systems that facilitate productivity, improve processes and should guarantee efficacy.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:-

• Determine and negotiate in-house quality procedures, standards and/or specifications.
• Assess customer requirements and ensuring that these are met.
• Help set customer service standards.
• Investigate and set standards for quality/health and safety.
• Ensure that manufacturing processes comply with standards at both national and international level.
• Work with operating staff to establish procedures, standards, systems and procedures.
• Write management/technical reports and customers' charters.
• Determine training needs.
• Act as a catalyst for change and improvement in performance/quality.
• Direct objectives to maximize profitability.
• Record, analyze and distribute statistical information.
• Monitor daily performance.
• Provide feedback on quality problems to the production team and find a solution to improve quality level.
• Ensure the effective and efficient operation of team to provide quality improvement leadership.
• Attend all required trainings as assigned.
• Participate in forecasting and forward planning activities.
• Execute and implement quality activities in compliance with company goal.
• Inform the internal and external quality problems to the inspection line and improve the inspection process.
• Notify line problems to the Quality Control staff and improve the quality level.
• Ensure team members to comply with policies and procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement activities (Process, Facilities, Man, and Materials).
• Build and maintain good working relationships with Team Members and management.

Requirements:

• Should posses a degree in Bsc Analytical Chemistry/Bio Chemistry/ Industrial Chemistry or Food Science.
• Should have 1-2 years work experience in the food safety and/or quality in the food/manufacturing industry.
• She should be aged between 26 years and above.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to multi-task with multiple priorities and time frames.
• Capacity to give a fast determination with any decision making situation.
• Analytic problem solving and effective decision-making.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.

If you meet the above minimum requirements,kindly send your cv to;

Frank Management Consult Limited,
Nyaku House,1st Floor
Hurlingham
 

Emails: frankmconsult@yahoo.com/jobsfmc@yahoo.com

sales jobs in kenya

Dontech limited is looking for sales people with at least 2 years experience. 

Must have worked as a sales executive before with an insurance firm or security firm. 

Send CV to info@dontech.co.ke. 

Deadline is 12th, September, 2012

Regional Enumerators

The Paradigm Project is seeking to hire 4 part-time enumerators / surveyors who are based in each of the following provinces of Kenya: Central (including Nairobi and parts of Eastern), Rift Valley, Nyanza, and Coast. 

The regional enumerator will be a contract-based position to execute surveys in that region on a quarterly basis on behalf of The Paradigm Project’s ongoing cookstove program. 

The position will require field work in rural areas to execute surveys with customers who have purchased Paradigm’s improved cookstoves.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Execute quarterly monitoring surveys and any additional survey-based exercises in the project area as needed
• Send data from surveys to Paradigm in an efficient manner, either in paper format or through mobile application (to be determined)
• Available to travel to Nairobi for the initial training during the first week of October and any follow up training on survey execution
• Paradigm will provide surveys and contacts for the households to be surveyed

Qualifications and Skills

• Previous experience conducting surveys (required)
• Own a smart phone with a working camera (required)
• Fluent in English and Swahili; capacity in at least one of the local language(s) of the region (required)
• Reside within their region of choice (required)
• Careful attention to detail
• Strong observation and communication capabilities
• Ability to work well both independently and in a team and respectful and friendly in all interactions, especially when dealing with Paradigm customers
• Willing and physically able to travel to rural locations using public means
• Familiarity with smart phone and SMS-based technologies
• Familiarity with Open Data Kit or another mobile-based survey tool preferred
• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, psychology, sociology, statistics, education, health, or other relevant discipline.

Enumerators will be engaged for short-term data collection assignments during the month of October 2012, and thereafter, if performance is satisfactory, during the months of January, April, July, and October of each year.

Enumerators will be under the supervision of and have frequent communications with the Nairobi-based Impact Assessment Coordinator and occasional contact with the US-based specialist.

Enumerators will be paid per correctly completed survey, figures from a daily rate that is inclusive of travel and accommodation allowance (where needed) and that is proportional to the number of days hired and the amount of surveys to be completed.

To apply:

Please send a detailed CV with relevant experience, names and contacts of 3 references, and your mobile number to Nele Groosman at nele@theparadigmproject.org

Important:

• The subject of the email should read: "Regional Enumerator (REGION YOU WISH TO COVER)" Choose from: CENTRAL, NYANZA/WESTERN, RIFT VALLEY, or COAST.
• With the exception of the position in Central Province, the applicant  MUST reside within their region of choice and not be based in Nairobi. Transport from Nairobi to the field will not be provided, with the exception of Central.
• The applicant MUST own a smart phone with a working camera
• The applicant MUST speak the primary language of his/her preferred region (i.e. Kikuyu in Central, Dholuo in Nyanza, etc.)

Deadline for receiving applications: 14 September 2012.

Project Coordinator

IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature, helps the world find pragmatic solutions to our most pressing environment and development challenges.

IUCN works on biodiversity, climate change, energy, human livelihoods and greening the world economy by supporting scientific research, managing field projects all over the world, and bringing governments, NGOs, the UN and companies together to develop policy, laws and best practice.

IUCN is the world’s oldest and largest global environmental organization, with more than 1,200 government and NGO members and almost 11,000 volunteer experts in some 160 countries. IUCN’s work is supported by over 1,000 staff in 45 offices and hundreds of partners in public, NGO and private sectors around the world.
 

One of the projects that IUCN Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO) based in Nairobi is planning to implement (within its Water and Wetlands Programme) is a Resilience Framework to support Climate Change and Adaptation in the Mt Elgon Region of the Lake Victoria Basin. 

The Project will be implemented in collaboration with African Collaborative Centre for Earth System Science (ACCESS) and is funded by USAID. Its goal is to enhance coordination and adaptation action between stakeholders, using informed timely, accurate and comprehensive information to promote societal and ecological resilience to adverse climate impacts within the Mt Elgon Region, Lake Victoria Basin. 

The following are the specific project objectives: Improving scientific knowledge of Climate Change in Mt Elgon as water tower for Lake Victoria Basin; Demonstration of increased social and ecological resilience in hotspots of climate variability using adaption strategies including ecosystem based adaptation actions; Integrating evidence from adaptation approaches into policies across sectors; and Enhancing learning on climate change adaptation strategies at local and regional levels. 

IUCN-ESARO is therefore inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacancies:-
 

Position: Project Coordinator
 

Purpose: Provide technical, managerial and administrative support to the project.
 

Location: Mbale, Uganda
 

The detailed terms of reference for the above vacancies is available at: www.iucn.org/involved/jobs/
 

Applications
 

Applicants are asked to submit their CV in English and a supporting letter of motivation along with the names and contact details of three referees, one of whom should be a recent employer by e-mail before 14th September, 2012 IUCN Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office 

Email: earohr@iucn.org
 

IUCN is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from qualified men and women.
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Alcom LTD

Commission - Based Sales at Alcom LTD ( Nairobi  and Western Kenya Region)

Alcom is an ICT Company that offers.

Dedicated internet services.
 

Point to Point connections
 

Power back Up and  Alternative Energy
 

Security and Access control supply and services
 

ICT equipment supply and installation

We are we looking for Sales Executives with below attributes;

• Self-motivated candidates with strong proven sales ability.
• Passionate about their work and results oriented.
• You must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Individuals who recognize now is the time to take ownership of their future
• People who enjoy making a real difference in the lives of others

Benefits:

• An opportunity to sell  and earn a commission and meet new people.
• Flexibility.
• Ongoing training and support
• Potential to earn as much as you want
• Grow your career.

If you are the person described above and wishes to be considered for this role then apply attaching your CV to hr@alcom.co.ke by10th September 2012.
 

If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks after the above date, kindly consider your application not been successful.

Property Manager

Property Manager Job Duties
 

Attracts tenants by advertising vacancies; obtaining referrals from current tenants; explaining advantages of location and services;
 

Showing units.
 

Prepares lease or rental agreements and collects specified rents and security deposits.
 

Accomplishes financial objectives by ensuring rent is paid and bills are paid; forecasting requirements; 

Preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective action.
 

Maintains property by investigating and resolving tenant complaints; inspecting vacant units and completing repairs; contracting with landscaping services.
 

Assists with eviction of tenants in compliance with court order and directions from Lawyers and owner.
 

Secures property by contracting with security patrol service; installing and maintaining security devices; establishing and enforcing precautionary policies and procedures; responding to emergencies.
 

Enforces occupancy policies and procedures by confronting violators.
 

Hires, fires, supervise and evaluate the performance of maintenance, grounds keeping and all other onsite management personnel and oversee staff development.
 

Performs market surveys of comparable properties.
 

Performs daily inspection of the property and arranges for property renovations and maintenance.
 

Preparing inventories, and daily correspondence
 

Ensures compliance by all staff members with all company policies and procedures as well as compliance with all legal requirements.
 

Qualifications   

• A degree in a related field
• 5 years’ experience in the local property market

Required Essentials

• Motivation for Sales 
• Selling to Customer Needs
• Closing Skills and Prospecting Skills
• A current driver’s license
• Have own car
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A proven ability to build strong client relationships
• Competent in the use of Property Management software Skills

This individual must be a professional and dress in like manner. 

He / she must be confident, responsible and demonstrate flexibility in terms of working hours. 

They must be self-motivated, courteous to clients and must have the ability to solve problems and manage stress.

Basic Salary: Ksh 60, 000.00
 

Deadline: - 6th September 2012
 

Please send an up to date CV, stating position you are interested in, current salary, accompanied by at least 3 referee telephone numbers/email addresses to; 

jmacharia@summitrecruitment-kenya.com
Summit recruitment & Training, Rhino House, 

Karen Road, Karen
 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
 

Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job.