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PILOT Career In Kenya
Posted: June 29, 2009, 12:58 am by Advertise jobs
REQUIRED FOR BEECHCRAFT KINGAIR - B200
(EAST I CENTRAL AFRICA)
Madhvani Group, a leading international, professionally managed industrial
/ service group, with diverse operations seeks to recruit a Pilot for its
Aviation business:
The incumbent would be responsible tór flying the group directors and VIP
dignitaries to various destinations within eastern, southern and central Africa.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Must hold a valid East African / American C.P.L or A.T.P.L or equivalent
foreign licence, endorsed with a Beechraft Kingair B200 “Type Rating” and
currently flying a similar Type.
With the following minimum flight hours:
Total Time = 3,000 hours P.l.C
Hours on type (B200) = 500 hours minimum P.l.C
Turbine Time = 1,000 hours P.l.C
Multi — Engine Time = 1,500 hours P.l.C
Preferred age = 40 to 50 years
The above position carries attractive compensation package and good working
atmosphere with excellent savings potential, local living expenses, family housing,
travel for self & family, gratuity, medical, etc.,
Applicants willing to work in East/Central Africa need only apply with in 14
days of this advertisement by mail tc ghrm(a madhvani.org IPlease send copies
of logbook entries confirming experience and currency plus copies of valid
licence(s), indicating current & expected salary with detailed CV. All the applications
will be treated in Strict confidence.
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Music Copyright Society of Kenya, Jobs & Careers: Marketing Officer
Posted: June 29, 2009, 12:49 am by Advertise jobs
Reporting to: Operations & Marketing Manager
Qualification:
a) Bachelor of Business Administration (Marketing Option),
b) Diploma in marketing
c) Computer Literate
Work Experience:
i. Proven record in analyzing the market establishing the
marketing needs of the organization,and prioritizing
schedule for enhanced productivity
ii. Knowledge of modern sales, marketing and public relations
operations
iii. 5 years work related experience
iv. Strong written and verbal communication
v. Should be highly professional and a person of integrity
vi. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
vii. Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
viii. Excellent reporting skills.
All communication to be sent to:
The Chairman,
Music Copyright Society of Kenya,
P.o.Box 14806-00800, Nairobi
OR
Email to: hr@mcsk.or.ke
To be received by Friday, 10th July, 2009
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Dentist Job: Aga Khan Hospital, Mombasa Vacancies
Posted: June 29, 2009, 12:35 am by Advertise jobs
The Aga Khan Hospital, Mombasa is an institution of Aga Khan
Health Service. Kenya which is part of Aga Khan Development
Network.
The 89 bed capacity hospital forms part of a network of health
facilities in East Africa which include clinics, general hospitals and
the Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi. It provides hospital
care to the population of the Coast Province of Kenya and works
with leading clinicians in the country in the management of
complex and specialist cases. The Aga Khan Hospital Mombasa
has achieved acknowledgment of its quality by achieving ISO
accreditation and is moving towards new standards of quality and
clinical excellence.
The hospital is looking to recruit a DENTIST:
Qualified
with minimum 2 years post graduate experience.
Should be a good team player and flexible to work long hours.
Able to work in a multidisciplinary environment of both clinical
and non clinical professionals.
Applications should be forwarded to:
The HR and Admin Manager at
RO.Box 83013 40100 GPO. Mombasa
or Email: hr@msa.akhskenya.org.
by 8th July 2009
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Personal Assistant-Span Image (K) Ltd. Urgent Job Re-Advertisement
Posted: June 29, 2009, 11:28 pm by Advertise jobs
Span Image (K) Ltd is seeking to recruit a qualified individual who is inspired, motivated, and involved to fill the following vacancy.
Personal Assistant
This is a key position reporting to the Chairman. The jobholder will provide personal and administrative assistance to the Chairman.
Key accountabilities will include
• Manage the Chairman’s diary and ensure programme for the day is followed with minimal interruption.
• Manage all incoming and outgoing calls.
• Arranges travel schedule and reservations. Prepare itineraries, reservations, and accommodations
• Handle all routine and non-routine correspondence, emails and faxes addressed to the Chairman
• Maintain an efficient filling system
• Coordinate logistics, PR activities and Meetings (internal & external)
• Oversee Chairman’s Office Operations, procurement, general administration
• Assist in preparation of Board meeting papers, presentations etc.
• Coordination of projects managed under the Chairman’s Office
• To research information for the Chairman and liaise with other departments to obtain information
Ideal Candidate Profile
• Diploma in Secretarial studies or Business Administration. A degree in the related field would be an added advantage.
• 5 years experience of which two (2) must be in a senior secretarial position.
• Technical skills – knowledge to be able to perform the job effectively e.g. Secretarial skills
• Computer skills - Practical knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
• Records management – ability to deal with information effectively e.g. receives letters, draft responses, write good reports and file appropriately
• Interpersonal skills – ability to deal with both staff and clients at all levels in a courteous and professional manner
• Good planning, coordination and organizational skills
• Excellent communication, both written and oral
• Ability to exercise the highest level of responsibility, discretion and confidentiality
Please send your application stating your current remuneration to; recruit@spanimage-ke.com
Deadline for applications: 6th July 2009
N.B Those who had applied earlier, need not apply again.
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Assistant Financial Controller: Goal Sudan Job
Posted: June 29, 2009, 5:41 pm by Advertise jobs
Closing date: 03 Jul 2009
Location: Sudan (the) - Juba
GOAL South Sudan (SS) started working in Twic County in 1998, running an emergency relief project due to a famine throughout Bahr el Ghazal state. GOAL SS now runs public health programmes in the states of Bahr el Ghazal, Upper Nile and southern Blue Nile State. Public health activities include curative primary health care, based on the management of primary health clinics; preventative health care including HIV/AIDS messaging, malaria control and hygiene promotion; nutrition and food security, water and sanitation engineering and clinic construction/rehabilitation.
General Description of the Role:
Support the Financial Controller in managing the GOAL South Sudan Finance Department and under the supervision of the Financial Controller ensure proper budgetary control and improve existing work practices with particular emphasis on the standardisation of procedures.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Ensure timely preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts for review by the Financial Controller prior to submission to GOAL Head Office, Dublin;
- Assist the Financial Controller in the preparation of annual rolling budgets, and donor budgets.
- Support Financial Controller in liaising with programme staff to help ensure accurate expenditure forecasting and budget monitoring;
- Responsible for day to day cash management in South Sudan including daily / weekly cash counts, weekly cash reporting and inter-office cash transfers
- Financial training and capacity building of locally recruited accounts staff in the Juba office. Assist Roving accounting staff to identify training needs for field based finance, HR and logistics staff.
- Line manage all finance staff including all field based finance / administration staff;
- Review of payroll and statutory returns to ensure timely submission to relevant authorities.
- Preparation of documentation to facilitate in the annual external audit, donor audits, internal audits and revenue audits;
- Support Financial Controller in implementation and review of systems of financial control;
- In the absence of the Financial Controller, day to day responsibility for managing Finance with the support of the Country Director and Assistant Country Director.
- Any other duties as may be assigned by the Financial Controller/Head of Finance & Administration or the Country Director.
Requirements:
- A qualified Accountant (Chartered, Certified or Management)
- Three years post qualified experience
- Work experience in busy, changing environment
- Excellent written and spoken English, outgoing personality with excellent communication and training skills
- Ability and willingness to work in a remote areas.
- Excellent computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word and if possible have knowledge of Sage desirable or a similar package.
- Ability to implement effective projects sometimes with limited resources.
- Good team player, flexible and capable of working with a multinational country team.
General terms and conditions:
Reporting to: GOAL South Sudan Financial Controller
Salary: Dependent on experience
Contract Length: 12 Months (6 months probation)
Start Date: Aug / Sept 2009
This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document. Unfortunately GOAL cannot contribute to financial costs incurred when attending interview. How to applyEmail a copy of your CV to applications@goal.ie
Reference Code: RW_7T9DWH-26
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Financial Controller Job In Sudan
Posted: June 29, 2009, 5:16 pm by Advertise jobs
Closing date: 31 Jul 2009
Location: Sudan (the)
Programme: North Sudan
Location: Khartoum with regular visits to project sites in Darfur
Responsible to: Country Director, technical Finance Programme Manager
Contract Duration: 12 months
Starting Date: ASAP
Salary and Benefits: £18,540 - £21,506 per annum dependent on relevant experience plus an annual cost of living allowance of £5,366, insurance cover, accommodation and return flights.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be short-listed on a regular basis and we may offer this post before the closing date.
Please note: this is an unaccompanied position.
Merlin International Profile
Merlin specialises in health, saving lives in times of crisis and helping to rebuild shattered health services. Each year, Merlin helps more than 15 million people in up to 20 countries.
Context and Background
The goal of the Sudan mission is to address humanitarian and health crises within Sudan, with particular focus on Darfur (Western Sudan) while supporting and strengthening available components of the health system including community capacity to deliver effective and quality primary health care services.
Over two million people are now thought to have been displaced since the commencement of hostilities in the Darfur region, many of whom continue to be in acute need of emergency assistance. These needs are further exacerbated by seasonal rains & food shortages due to interruptions of agricultural cycles. Developments at the peace process level may initiate population returns in certain areas, while other areas continue to experience displacement.
Merlin has been working in Darfur since 2004, and currently runs 3 projects across South Darfur. Merlin’s primary health care interventions provide quality services through both static and outreach mobile clinic services. Activities increase community-level access to health care by establishing static primary health clinics in former mobile clinic locations, and starting new mobile sites where population movements indicate severe need. The programme will also extend health education: Merlin believes that preventive health care has significant impacts on health status. Merlin collaborates closely with Sudan’s Ministry of Health and other government agencies for material and human resource support for projects. The focus for 2009 will be to continue to support improved primary health care provision in the selected locations supporting, with further scale-up of nutritional support using the CTC/CMAM approach as well as heightened focus on community engagement. In addition, Merlin has interest in expanding to other geographical areas in north Sudan (Non-Darfur).
Main purpose of the role
This position is responsible for the overall financial management (planning, budgeting, accounting and reporting) of the country programme. The role will provide leadership and training to the country finance team in the areas of financial management.
Overall Objectives (scope)
- Accurate accounting of financial transactions
- Bank accounts management on timely basis
- Planning and budgeting on financial aspects of country programme
- Accurate reporting to HQ and donors
- Overall accountability of country finances and donor compliance
Responsibilities
The Financial Controller will be responsible for the preparation and reporting of field finances and has the devolved responsibility from London for budget preparation, financial reporting and amendment planning for donors including co-ordination of submission to donor representatives in the field.
Capacity building of national staff has become a key role for any expatriate position. The Financial Controller is also responsible for the training of Admin/Finance personnel in Merlin on Admin/Finance systems and procedures in line with local Laws and Regulations.
The challenge of this position is to manage in a relatively difficult environment a multi-programme and multi-site operation from a financial and administrative point of view. This position requires both flexibility and a high skill capacity. The institutionalisation of a controlled and compliant environment is a priority for this position. A high degree of self-planning and independent work methodology is required.
Reporting to the Country Director, and working closely with Operational Finance in London, the Financial Controller will in particular have:
Financial Accounting
- Ensure that proper financial procedures and systems are operated and maintained at individual sites.
- Responsible for all local accounting of all programmes
- Set up, establish and monitor internal controls at all Merlin sites
- Co-ordinate and maintain a cash forecasting system to ensure that adequate funds are available to meet the working requirements of the programmes
- Monitor ongoing levels of expenditure on individual programmes as against budget, and provide timely advice of likely over or under-spends.
- Reconcile field cash and project expenditure balances in co-ordination with the programmes Finance Officer.
- Ensure respective programme managers understand variance implications.
- Ensure that contractual commitments (e.g. for the rental of vehicles and/or premises) are expressed in forms appropriate for the circumstances of the programme.
- Supervise the Khartoum financial and administrative staff.
- Ensure proper processing of payroll for national staff
- Provide support and advice to the individual programme sites (field finance and logistics staff).
- Regularly visit Field sites for monitoring and supervision purposes
Financial Reporting
- Ensure compliance with the Merlin policies and guidelines and donor requirements.
- Ensure compliance with local regulations in respect of financial and other matters (e.g. Registration, FX, taxation and labour laws).
- Provide London with all necessary financial and other information when requested.
- Prepare budgets, amendments and forecasts working with the Country Director and the country management team.
- Prepare donor financial reports in line with donor reporting requirements (London to provide field with all necessary London based information). It is expected that the Financial Controller will provide the majority of the input and preparation to this process and also sign off the report before final submission to London.
- Generally keep under review the financial and reporting systems.
- Conduct internal audits for the field sites every three months
Administration
- Through supervision and training, enable key national staff to take on a greater role in the management of finance and administration throughout the programme
- Meet with local legal advisors when necessary
- Ensure active participation in Inter agency network by liaising with INGO administrators as required by the Country Director
- Ensure that good communication is maintained with London HQ (Regional Finance Officer and Regional Finance Manager)
- Oversea the provision for Human Resource administration in the absence of the Human Resource Co-ordinator
Security
- Ensure financial field site security guidelines are reviewed on a quarterly basis
- Ensure security of financial assets is maintained at all sites in compliance with Merlin procedures
- Adherence to Merlin security policies
- Train all staff responsible for maintaining the security of Merlin financial assets (ideally at in country briefing)
Other
- Adherence to Merlin security policies
- Any other task/duty that is necessary to the programme
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications, experience and competences
- Accounting or finance-related degree and/or fully qualified member of a recognised Accounting Professional Association. (Relevant experience may be considered)
- Substantial demonstrable understanding and experience of finance management within an international NGO
- Substantial post qualification experience
- Good demonstrable strategic understanding and ability to translate this into appropriate action plans and activities
- Experience of financial reporting to institutional bodies
- Familiarity with compliance systems (eg project donor requirements (EU, ECHO, DFID, USAID/OFDA)
- Strong demonstrable ability to introduce and manage changes to finance systems, procedures, and practices
- Experience of providing Human Resource support to programmes
- Proven ability to train and capacity building both financial and non-financial professionals
- Previous overseas work experience
- Willingness to live and work in insecure environments
- Strong communication skills, with excellent written and spoken English
- Confident and proficient in the use of MS Office with advanced Excel proficiency
- Experience of establishing strong working relationships with colleagues from different functions and cultures
- Experience of a flexible approach to managing and prioritising a high workload and multiple tasks in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines
- Experience of proactively identifying and addressing issues
- An understanding of and commitment to Merlin’s mission and values
Desirable
Qualifications, experience and competences
- Familiarity with mid-range accounting systems (e.g. QuickBooks, Sage, PS Financials)
- Experience of implementing financial control systems at field level
- Experience of developing and implementing Human Resource policies, procedures, and projects
- Knowledge and understanding of international HR practices & issues How to applyPlease download an application form from our website www.merlin.org.uk
Completed applications should be emailed to applications@merlin-uk.org stating in the subject field the job title, country and reference number (if any).
Reference Code: RW_7T6JDM-16
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World Food Programme Jobs: Security Officer Duty Station: Nairobi
Posted: June 29, 2009, 11:43 am by Advertise jobs
Date of Issue: 29 June 2009 Deadline for application: 10 July 2009
Job Title: Security Officer Duty Station: Nairobi
Post Grade: NOB – Fixed-Term Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
Accountabilities: Under the direct supervision of the International Security Officer and overall supervision of the Country Director, the incumbent
will be responsible for the following duties:
• Review the security situation across all regions of Kenya on a daily basis through a network of local sources and advise / brief the Field Security
Officer (FSO) and KCO Management on trends/situation that could affect WFP operations in the short/medium term;
• Liaise with local authorities in all WFP distribution locations regularly;
• Supervise the operation of the WFP Radio Room;
• Prepare Security Assessment Reports after field visits, and other specific reports, i.e. weekly and serious incident reports as required by the
FSO;
• Closely monitor any security incidents related to WFP food transport, delivery or distribution;
• Be the WFP Focal Point for procurement and maintenance of security related equipment, i.e. fire fighting equipment, first aid kits, trauma kits, staff
ID cards and protective equipment for all WFP Kenya locations;
• Maintain WFP Warden List and preparation as required for WFP staff;
• Support the FSO in investigations;
• Provide guidance and direction to Security Assistants in WFP Field and Satellite offices;
• Organise and manage WFP guard/watchman force;
• Act as alternate for the FSOs as required;
• Conduct regular field trips in order to monitor the security situation in the regions;
• Complete and maintain a detailed contacts register with all Government contacts applicable to WFP operations;
• In conjunction with the Field Security Officer in Nairobi, ensure MOSS compliance;
• Develop security training packages specific to WFP operations for Kenya;
• Other duties as directed by the FSO and CD/DCD;
• Be contactable 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
Qualifications and Experience:
Education: Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) preferably in political/social science, international relations, law enforcement
and/or business management (with a focus on security management). A police/military war college/senior staff course is an asset. A first level
university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience in a related area may be accepted in lieu or the advanced
university degree. Additional certification in related security field is an asset.
Experience: At least ten years of postgraduate progressively responsible professional experience in the military (combat arms and reconnaissance
skills preferred) or police work. Basic paramedic training/skills.
Skills and Knowledge: Organisation and coordination skills. Analytical skills to reach conclusions in support of work conducted by another officer
and, in particular, logistics staff. Ability to identify and mobilise resources for successful security operations and provide for an effective security
operation. Ability to develop a security programme for the Country Office which meets local needs or improves upon already established programmes.
Understanding of weapons systems, maps, information collection and logistics concepts. A complete in-depth grasp of security operations and
practices, demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective work relationships with security counterparts and staff within the country office;
understanding of multilevel military operations (air, land, sea); ability to coordinate action/reports with DSS and DPKO. Training and/or experience
utilising computers, including word processing, spreadsheet and other standard WFP software packages and systems. General knowledge of UN
system policies, rules, regulations and procedures governing human resources administration.
Language: Fluency in both written and oral English and Kiswahili.
Kenya nationals with the above qualifications and experience are requested to submit a covering letter quoting Vacancy Announcement No. WFP/ 35/09 along with their current/detailed Curriculum Vitae, photocopies of certificates and name, title and e-mail address of three referees. Envelopes
should be marked:-
CONFIDENTIAL WFP/35/09 and sent to:
Human Resources Officer
World Food Programme
P.O. Box 44482
Nairobi 00100
Applications must be received by the deadline – late applications will not be considered.
Only short-listed candidates meeting the required qualifications and experience will be contacted.
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National Coordinating Agency for Population and Development Jobs & Careers
Posted: June 29, 2009, 11:26 am by Advertise jobs
The National Coordinating Agency for Population and Development, a semi-
autonomous government agency, wishes to fill the vacant positions listed
below:
HUMAN RESOURCES AND ADMINISTRATION MANAGER
Duties and Responsibilities
• Taking charge of staff training and career development in the Agency
• Coordinating compensation administration, including salary surveys,
benefits and the payroll
• Responsible for the review, updating and implementation of the human
resource policy
• Handling all labour relations cases, either directly or in an advisory capacity
• Responsible for all administrative functions including transport, facilities
management office logistics and legal matters affecting staff
• Handling recruitment, induction and placement functions, Staff grievances
and discipline
• Staff performance appraisals and contract management
• Secretary to Management Advisory Committee
Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate must:
• possess a Bachelors degree in Social Sciences and Higher National
Diploma in Human Resource Management (or equivalent) from a reputable
institution
• hold a post graduate degree in human resources management
• have at least 10 years experience, 5 of which served in a senior Human
Resource Management and Administration role
• have some HR management experience in the public sector
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (SECRETARIAL) (2 posts)
Duties and Responsibilities
• Undertaking general typing work
• Operating office machines and processing information
• Handling telephone calls and appointments
• Managing office protocol
• Preparing responses to simple routine correspondence
• Overseeing and ensuring security of office records, files, equipments and
documents, including classified materials
• Managing office petty cash
• Undertaking any other secretarial duties that may be assigned
Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate must:
(i) Have served in the grade of Personal Secretary I or a comparable position
in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years; or,
(ii) hold a diploma /higher diploma in secretarial management, and:
• a certificate in computer applications (Windows, Ms-word, Ms-Excel, Ms-
Access and Internet) from a recognized institution
• Have five years working experience
• Shown merit and ability in work performance
Interested applicants should apply in writing, enclosing their curriculum vitae,
copies of relevant certificates, and names and addresses of three referees to:
The Chief Executive Officer
National Coordinating Agency for Population and Development
P.O. Box 48994, 00100
Nairobi.
The closing date for applications will be 17th July, 2009. The envelopes should
be marked “CONFIDENTIAL” and “NCAPD-JOBS”.
Chancery Building, Valley Road, P.O. Box 48994-00100, NAIROBI, Telephone: 254-
20-2711711/2711600/1, E-mail: info@ncapd-ke.org, Website: www.ncapd-ke.org
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Telkom Kenya Gets A New CEO
Posted: June 29, 2009, 11:25 am by Advertise jobs
Telkom Kenya has picked Mr Mickael Ghossein as the new chief executive to succeed Mr Dominic Saint-Jean. The veteran in the Telcoms industry joins Telkom from affiliate— Jordan Telkom Group where he was a CEO.
The appointment of Ghossein was announced by the company’s board of directors following a meeting earlier this week which The Standard exclusively reported.
France Telecom controls a majority stake in Telkom Kenya. Ghossein, a Lebanese national, said penetration in the Kenyan market is still depressingly low and his strategy would include investments to improve the quality of Orange network and infrastructure, customer care and human resources.
The new boss at Orange House, was emphatic investments to improve service delivery would enable the company to offer customers quality services at the right price and attract more subscribers.
But in an industry where price wars have characterised push for market penetration, it remains to be seen how the strategy works out.
However, the new CEO was quick to point out Telkom will not engage in price wars with the competition as a strategy to penetrate the mobile telephony market. He said the company would concentrate on providing quality services that guarantee subscribers with value for money.
"I do not like price wars. I believe in value for money," said Ghossein.
Telkom plans to utilise the opportunities presented by the fibre optic cable that landed in the country recently to capture and control the data market.
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