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  • Accountant & Finance NGO Kenya Job

    Posted: August 1, 2009, 1:37 am by Advertise jobs
    Our Client a leading organization undertaking donor funded projects is seeking to fill the following key position.

    Project Accountant

    This position is responsible for maintaining proper books of accounts, preparing financial reports for the project and overseeing all accounting tasks for the Project.

    Duties:

    Ensure compliance with the basic standards contained in the project finance procedures manual.
    Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date project financial records.
    Assist the Project Coordinator with budgeting and reporting.
    Ensure safe custody of Project Office assets.
    Ensure that all accounting documents and records are complete. Review expenditures relating to all accounting documents for accuracy and consistency with donor regulations.
    Prepare monthly financial reports in a timely manner.
    Ensure compliance to donor regulations, project's policies and procedures.
    Coordinate the implementation of project audits.
    Follow-up on finance queries and ensure timely response to all finance concerns.
    Prepare invoices to project partners and follow-up payment.

    Required Qualifications:
    Bachelors Degree from a recognized university! Accounting or Finance).
    Must be a qualified Accountant CPA (K), ACCA or equivalent.
    Minimum 3 years relevant experience preferably in a donor accounting, reporting and budget administration.
    Ability to use and interpret financial data using accounting packages.
    High performance leader with organizational, interpersonal, analytical, reporting and strong communication skills.
    Must be willing to work long hours.

    How To Apply

    Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their applications, enclosing detailed CV indicating current salary, copies of Certificates and testimonials, telephone and email contacts with three professional referees not later than 7th August 2009 to:

    The Manager, Executive Selection Services
    The Kenya Institute of Management
    P.O Box 43706-00100
    Nairobi

    Or Drop in at:

    KIM Head Office, 2nd Floor, Luther Plaza, Nyerere Rd / University Way Junction.

    "KIM Executive Selection Services: Career Coaching, Recruitment & Selection"

    Promoting Excellence and Integrity in Management Practices

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  • Mombasa Job: Cargo Surveyor

    Posted: August 1, 2009, 1:35 am by Advertise jobs
    We are an international Organization with offices in most major towns in the Country.

    We have vacancies in the below position which we need to fill urgently.

    Position: Cargo Surveyor

    Qualifications:

    Minimum of KCSE grade C+ with at least a C in Maths and English.

    In addition you must posses at least a Diploma in General Agriculture, Food Science & Technology, Marine Survey or equivalent Qualifications.

    The right candidate should be computer literate with a sound knowledge of the application of Microsoft Office.

    The applicant should possess a valid driving licence.

    Possession of a passport shall be an added advantage.

    Others:
    A Kenyan, able to work long hours with minimum supervision, high integrity, honest, firm and a team player.

    Experience:
    At least 2 years experience in a relevant field.

    Work Station:
    Mombasa but should be prepared to work in any other station within Kenya or abroad.

    Terms of Employment:

    Negotiable, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
    Send your application including your CV and daytime telephone contact details to the e-mail address below to reach us latest by Wednesday 5th August 2009.
    cargosurveyor66 @ yahoo.co.uk

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  • Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Jobs & Careers: AIDS Relief Coordinator

    Posted: August 1, 2009, 1:08 am by Advertise jobs
    Catholic Relief Services (CRS), an international non-governmental agency specializing in relief and community development, is seeking a highly qualified individual to fill an opening with AIDSRelief (AR), a dynamic HIV/AIDS treatment program. CRS is leading the implementation of the AIDSRelief project in Kenya in partnership with Constella Futures, the Institute of Human Virology (IHV) and Catholic Medical Mission Board. AIDSRelief is funded through the US Government's President Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and HRSA. The AIDSRelief program is a multi-year, multi-million dollar project that delivered high quality, durable anti-retroviral therapy (ART) to 20,000 Kenyans in the first four years of the project. Now in the final year of the PEPFAR I grant, the AIDSRelief-Kenya is preparing for a three-year sustainability plan which involves the transfer of key program responsibilities to local indigenous organizations in Kenya.

    The AIDS Relief Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring the day to day implementation of AIDSRelief Project activities while coordinating them across all consortium members. The primary function of this position is to take the lead on all aspects of country-level program management, from LPTF partnership development, budgeting, reporting, and coordination of programmatic components with technical components. As a coordinator, the selected candidate will assist the CoP to lead the program within a consortium management structure and to participate in donor reporting, linkages, representational and strategic aspects of the program.

    Job Responsibilities:
    1. Representation and Coordination
    a. Attend CCT meetings and present program updates on behalf of the CRS AR Program team.
    b. Accompany CoP to meetings with CDC/NASCOP regarding AR programming issues.
    c. Coordinate AR program activities across the programming and technical components.
    d. Coordinate with other CRS Kenya programs to ensure best synergies between existing programs and AIDSRelief project recipients.
    e. Represent AR-Kenya and/or CRS at other external meetings as needed.
    f. Manage CoP responsibilities in the absence of COP as needed.

    2. Supervision
    a. Supervise CRS AIDSRelief Project Officers.
    b. Hold regular program-finance working group meetings to coordinate work within CRS and with CMMB.
    c. Organize PO/accountants during site preparation and activation activities.
    d. Review LPTF site visit reports by CRS project officers and accountants, and guide staff in planning quarterly program-finance visits to LPTFs.
    e. Carry-out orientations and regular performance coaching and evaluation as stipulated by CRS Performance Standards.
    f. Assist with staff training and development.
    g. Support staff hiring.

    3. Program Management
    a. Lead preparation of quarterly dashboard compilation.
    b. Ensure that the AIDSRelief program meets agreed upon standards of quality and complies with donor and CRS policies and procedures.
    c. Ensure the direct monitoring of project activities for CRS managed sites via field visits (30% of time) and meetings with partners and project participants, reviewing and commenting on staff monitoring and trip reports.
    d. Develop partnerships with senior leadership at LPTFs; address governance issues at this level when they arise.
    e. Assist with the development and implementation of AIDSRelief sustainability strategy at national and partner level.
    f. Assist with development of CRS Kenya's Annual Program Plan.
    g. Document programming lessons learned.
    h. Participate in various assessments and strategic thinking regarding expansion and sustainability from a programming view.

    4. Reporting and budgeting.
    a. Assist CoP with the completion of monthly, semi-annual and annual donor reports for the AR-Kenya Consortium.
    b. Assist CoP with the preparation and updating of the CoP workbook, results framework, and CRS SOW.
    c. Guide CRS Project Officers and accountants in the annual LPTF budgeting process.

    Key Working Relationships:
    Internal: AIDSRelief CoP, CRS Regional (GMT, EARO) and HQ staff, CRS-Kenya AR Team, other CRS Kenya program staff.
    External: KEC, CHAK, MEDS, CDC-Kenya, NASCOP, LPTFs, IHV, CMMB, Constella Futures.

    Qualifications:
    1. Masters Degree in International Development, Public Health, or related field.
    2. Minimum 5 years overseas development experience, supervision experience preferred.
    3. Strong working knowledge of ART programming. 2-3 years ART programming experience strongly preferred.
    4. Demonstrated experience and ability to manage, prioritize, and design large and complex budgets across multiple partners.
    5. Demonstrated ability in field research, rapid assessment, proposal development, program analysis, project monitoring & evaluation
    6. Experience working on US government funded grants. Familiarity with US Government Compliance regulations preferred.
    7. Representational abilities and diplomatic skills. Experience working with a consortium a plus.
    8. Demonstrated commitment to development through local empowerment
    9. Capacity to work closely with, understand, and support local Church partners
    10. Excellent written and oral communications skills
    11. Strong interpersonal, cross-cultural, and training/mentoring skills
    12. Ability to work both independently and as a member of diverse task teams
    13. Sub-Saharan Africa and/or Kenya experience helpful
    14. Advanced computer literacy, especially in Excel
    15. English fluency. Proficiency in French, Spanish, or Portuguese strongly preferred.

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  • Business Development Officer Job: CARE International Kenya

    Posted: August 1, 2009, 12:57 am by Advertise jobs
    CARE International in Kenya is looking for a suitably qualified candidate to fill the position of Business Development Officer within its Arid and Marginal Recovery Project in Northern Kenya.

    Job Summary

    The position is based in Garissa and the candidate will report to the Project Manager Arid and Marginal Recovery Project. The Officer should develop business Skills for pastoralists aimed at increasing their entrepreneurship skills and pastoralist dropouts to diversify their livelihood. This is expected to increase access to livestock market and developing alternative and complementary livelihood strategies, addition to strengthening the community resilience to shocks.

    Key Responsibilities
    Provide on-going engagement to pastoralists (practicing and dropouts), in particular organised pastoral production and women groups engaged in alternative and complementary livelihoods.
    Lead in the identification of community groups to be supported by the project
    Conduct training needs assessment and identify training gaps
    Facilitate the trainings of the organised groups.
    Ensure all groups are legally registered and adhere to the minimum requirements in terms of governance and record keeping.
    Closely work with the other ARC and Lip Fund staff to ensure complementarily of the different projects activities.
    Liaise with government departments and organization
    Participate in forums for stakeholders and grass root communities.
    Be part of the larger ARC team working towards the project goal.

    Qualification
    Bachelor degree or Diploma in Business Administration, Community Development or/and any other related area.
    At least two years experience in community development work and alternative/ complementary livelihood support.
    Excellent planning, organizational and report writing skills
    Good facilitation skills
    Must be self motivated and reliable person who can work with minimal supervision
    Must be computer literate
    Knowledge of the local language is added advantage.

    Application

    If you feel that you are the right candidate for the advertised post, kindly send your application along with an up-dated CV with telephone contacts for three professional referees and copies of academic and professional certificates to the Human Resources & Development Manager CARE International in Kenya, P.O.Box 43864-00100, Nairobi or e-mail: vacancies@care.or.ke by 7th August, 2009.

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  • NGO Kenya Jobs: Program Assistant - Care International Kenya

    Posted: August 1, 2009, 12:46 am by Advertise jobs
    CARE International in Kenya is looking for suitably qualified candidate to fill the position of Program Assistant for its Regional Enhanced Livelihoods Mandera Triangle (ELMT) program, and reporting to the Program Manager. The Program Assistant will provide a multiplicity of programme planning and management support to the technical staff based in Garissa.

    Job Summary

    He/She will ensure appropriate follow-up and coordination both with local partners, sub-grantees and the existing pastoralist production groups (PPG). He/she will assist the Program Manager and project officers to organize meetings, trainings and exchange visits as appropriate. He/she will ensure that procurement and finance documents are duly compiled and reviewed on a regular basis. She/he will maintain and regularly update community development data and document records. Effective documentation of programs activities will be central to her tasks and responsibilities

    She/he serves as the focal point for information on the programs activities and events, taking primary responsibility for obtaining and making accessible useful information and knowledge on the project. She/he will be the liaison person with partners and other programmes in the region and will promote collaborative relationship with other development partners in the region.

    Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
    Ensure effective and efficient documentation and correspondence management
    Participate in the development of the budget and facilitate effective expenditure monitoring through the year.
    Support the projects officers in documenting and filing project reports, briefs
    Ensure effective general office management.
    Planning and organizing for meetings as appropriate
    Ensure all procurement and finance of processes is done within the set policies and procedures.

    Required Skills and Qualifications:
    Diploma/Degree in environmental management, livestock management, project management/and or Business administration with versatile project planning skills with 3 years experience in a similar position.
    Exemplary computer skills with proficiency in MS--word and spreadsheet packages.
    Strong report writing skills
    Good organizational and planning skills.
    Sound interpersonal and liaison skills, Ability to work in a team and to coordinate team initiatives
    Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
    Understanding of the local Borana/Somali languages will be an added advantage

    Applications, together with curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates, day time telephone number, address and telephone contacts of three professional referees should be sent to the following address on or before 7th August, 2009. Human Resource & Development Manager, CARE International in Kenya, P.O. Box 43864 GPO 00100, Nairobi or email: vacancies@care.or.ke.

    Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. CARE is an equal opportunity employer.

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  • Telkom Kenya Job:Corporate Account Manager

    Posted: August 1, 2009, 12:41 am by Advertise jobs
    Corporate Account Manager

    Department
    Business Market & Wholesale

    Job Title
    Corporate Account Manager

    Reporting to
    Head of Enterprise Sales

    Location(s) City/Cities
    Kenya, Nairobi

    Specific Location
    Telkom Plaza

    Job Type
    Full Time

    No of Possitions 2

    The Corporate Account Manager will be reporting to the Head of Enterprise Sales within the dedicated portfolio of Corporate Account Management. This is a senior position requiring a high degree of initiative and skills in account management, communication and negotiation. He/she will oversee the conceptualisation, planning, development and implementation of Corporate Middle Accounts (CMAs) within Private Sector.

    Job Profile (Function Specific Activities
    Meet and exceed sales targets by developing relationships within targeted customers
    Identify and manage sale of multiple products and services into those accounts
    Engage with customers to understand their overall strategy and key business drivers; strive to develop a roadmap with the customer that facilitates progression towards the expansion of Orange services
    Develop multi-level and multi-functional relationships (CEO, CFO, CIO and Business Unit Leaders) to drive solutions that are innovative and provide value / benefit relative to the customer’s respective business needs; deepen and widen relationships with a longer term focus.
    Provide timely feedback to management through reports and in periodical reviews/ strategic sales meetings.
    Provide critical communication links to the customer, business units, necessary functional organizations, executive and senior managers
    Understand customers deployment plans and assessing their culture; identifying strategic plans for success of the customer and profitability of Telkom Kenya, including system-wide product upgrades, development of plans for technical and market trials, and promoting annuity business at each program-managed site
    Create action register reports, providing updates via electronic mail and other communications to CMA customers and sales account teams
    Provide inputs to be used by the company’s marketing function to identify, design and implement effective marketing programs that support the sales of the company’s services and retention of customers by the company.
    Coordinate with IT&N, Product management to manage timely and accurate product and service delivery
    Guide the project team on technical aspects of solutions.
    Responsible for debt collections from his/her portfolio of customers and strive to ensure that debt does not accumulate.

    Personal Profile

    Knowledge and Experience

    University graduate from recognized university. ICT bias will be an added advantage.
    A minimum 3 years work experience is required
    Experience in selling ICT solutions
    Accurately forecast new sales and revenue projections at a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis
    Respond in a timely and accurate manner to all new and disconnect orders being placed
    Compelling personality (great presence, connects with people quickly, exudes and inspires confidence)
    Strong client service orientation
    Self directed; displays initiative, self-starter, business street-smart
    Organized, high attention to detail; Good prioritizing and multi-tasking skills

    Mode of application
    All the interested candidates are requested to send their applications to chro@telkom.co.ke
    Please mark the job title as your subject on the application letter and attach a detailed CV. The timeline for applications is 11th Aug 2009

    If you do not hear from us by 21st Aug 2009 please consider your application unsuccessful

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  • Telkom Kenya Jobs: Territory Account Manager

    Posted: August 1, 2009, 12:37 am by Advertise jobs
    Territory Account Manager

    Department
    Business Market & Wholesale

    Job Title
    Territory Account Manager

    Reporting to
    Territory Sales Manager

    Location(s) City/Cities
    Kenya, Nairobi

    Specific Location
    Telkom Plaza

    Job Type
    Full Time

    No of Possitions 2

    The Territory Account Manager will be reporting to the Territory Sales Manager within the dedicated portfolio of Territory Account Management. This is a senior position requiring a high degree of initiative and skills in account management, communication and negotiation. He/she will oversee the conceptualisation, planning, development and implementation of small& medium business (SMB) account management within Private Sector.

    Job Profile (Function Specific Activities)

    Meet and exceed sales targets by developing relationships within targeted customers
    Identify and manage sale of multiple products and services into those accounts
    Engage with customers to understand their overall strategy and key business drivers; strive to develop a roadmap with the customer that facilitates progression towards the expansion of Orange services
    Develop multi-level and multi-functional relationships (CEO, CFO, CIO and Business Unit Leaders) to drive solutions that are innovative and provide value / benefit relative to the customer’s respective business needs; deepen and widen relationships with a longer term focus.
    Provide timely feedback to management through reports and in periodical reviews/ strategic sales meetings.
    Provide critical communication links to the customer, business units, necessary functional organizations, executive and senior managers
    Understand customers deployment plans and assessing their culture; identifying strategic plans for success of the customer and profitability of Telkom Kenya, including system-wide product upgrades, development of plans for technical and market trials, and promoting annuity business at each program-managed site
    Create action register reports, providing updates via electronic mail and other communications to SMB customers and sales account teams
    Provide inputs to be used by the company’s marketing function to identify, design and implement effective marketing programs that support the sales of the company’s services and retention of customers by the company.
    Coordinate with IT&N, Product management to manage timely and accurate product and service delivery
    Guide the project team on technical aspects of solutions.
    Responsible for debt collections from his/her portfolio of customers and strive to ensure that debt does not accumulate.

    Personal Profile

    Knowledge and Experience

    University graduate from recognized university. ICT bias will be an added advantage.
    A minimum 3 years work experience is required
    Experience in selling ICT solutions
    Accurately forecast new sales and revenue projections at a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis
    Respond in a timely and accurate manner to all new and disconnect orders being placed
    Compelling personality (great presence, connects with people quickly, exudes and inspires confidence)
    Strong client service orientation
    Self directed; displays initiative, self-starter, business street-smart
    Organized, high attention to detail; Good prioritizing and multi-tasking skills

    Mode of application

    All the interested candidates are requested to send their applications to chro@telkom.co.ke
    Please mark the job title as your subject on the application letter and attach a detailed CV. The timeline for applications is 11th Aug 2009

    If you do not hear from us by 21st Aug 2009 please consider your application unsuccessful

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  • Telkom Kenya Jobs: Corporate Sales Team Leader

    Posted: August 1, 2009, 12:29 am by Advertise jobs
    Department
    Business Market & Wholesale

    Job Title
    Corporate Sales Team Leader

    Reporting to
    Head of Enterprise sales

    Location(s) City/Cities
    Kenya, Nairobi

    Specific Location
    Telkom Plaza

    Job Type
    Full Time

    No of possitions 2

    The Team Leader will be reporting to the Head of Enterprise sales within the dedicated portfolio of Sales Team Leader. This is a senior position requiring a high degree of initiative and skills in Sales Management, communication and negotiation. He/she will oversee the conceptualisation, planning, development and implementation of Sales Management within Enterprise Sales sector.

    Job Profile (Function Specific Activities)

    Develop an account team score card in each discipline to level set the key deliverables, expectations, and success criteria for a satisfied customer.

    Understand the client's business and IT strategy; map these requirements to industry trends, as well as with existing customer requirements where Orange solutions have helped provide value.
    Organize a communication plan to track progress and development. This will include tactical meetings, monthly executive review meetings and quarterly strategic business review workshops
    Champion customer internally to improve processes and grow revenue
    Create a resource engagement plan to ensure visibility of Orange within the client's organization. The intent is to make Orange a widely known partner, as organizations tend to leverage existing relationships.
    Develop and lead a tactical and strategic plan for the extended account team including regular meetings to track progress.
    Grow the revenues and number of Orange solutions & services year over year.
    Show consistent performance and service delivery in order to leverage customer references.

    Knowledge and Experience
    Degree in Business, Finance or ICT relevant field (or equivalent).
    Membership in related professional organizations
    Certifications accreditation in relevant areas
    Procession of an MBA will be an added advantage
    3-5 years experience in consultative selling to, and relationship management of, large multi-national corporations
    Experience in creating solutions for customers based on their business and IT initiatives rather than on a company’s product offering
    Proven track record in sales of quota achievement
    Experience in selling to, and management of, customers with managed services in the areas of WAN, LAN, Hosting, Messaging, Security, VoIP, infrastructure management, mobility, outsourcing/out-tasking
    Understanding of the industry sector and key customers in that sector inclusive of related strategies and business challenges
    Partnering with software, hardware and consulting vendors, who have a multi-national customer base.
    Sales management experience.

    Essential / Desirable Skills
    Ability to
    Engage and partner with customer and internal staff as required.
    Work in a virtual team environment.
    Identify and qualify revenue generating opportunities
    Draw upon personal relationships with software, hardware and consulting vendors in order to create more customer solutions.

    Mode of application
    All the interested candidates are requested to send their applications to chro@telkom.co.ke
    Please mark the job title as your subject on the application letter and attach a detailed CV. The timeline for applications is 11th Aug 2009

    If you do not hear from us by 21st Aug 2009 please consider your application unsuccessful

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  • Nairobi Jobs: Medium Sized Printing Company

    Posted: August 1, 2009, 12:13 am by Advertise jobs
    Human Resource Sales Management

    Minimum Requirements
    Diploma in human resource management
    Diploma public relations from recognised institution
    Must be computer literate
    at least 3 years experience in management in a busy organisation
    Must be honest,transparent and of high integrity
    Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision
    Experience in printing industry will be an advantage

    2 Graphic Designers

    Minimum Requirements
    Diploma in graphic design from a reputable institution
    At least 3 years working experience in a busy firm
    Those with no experience but highly;y talented will be considered

    3.Sales Executives

    Minimum Requirements
    Diploma in sales and Marketing
    Must have high interpersonal skills,be computer literate and be able to work under minimum supervision
    Skills and marketing experience in printing industry will be an added advantage
    Those with valid driving licence and experience will have an added advantage

    Apply in writing enclosing your curriculum vitae, copies of relevant certificates and names and address of three referees to.

    P.O Box 1861-00100 Nairobi

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  • Asistant Human Resource Manager Opportunity

    Posted: August 1, 2009, 12:02 am by Advertise jobs
    A medium size tours and transport company with a staff base of 250 workers is looking to fill the above vacant position.

    Qualifications
    .
    Diploma in human Resources management or a degree in business management.
    Be computer literate, have excellent communication skills and be committed to high standards of professionalism and confidentiality.
    Be well conversant with the new labour laws.

    Responsibilities.
    Maintenance of human Resource Management system
    Recruitment,selection and termination process
    Managing staff records
    Handling industrial relations
    Handling Human Resource matters and medical issues with all employees.

    If you possess the above qualifications,apply attaching your CV and all relevant documentation stating your salary expectation before 15Th August 2009 to:

    The Managing Director
    P.O box 19055-00501,Nairobi

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  • Clinical Officer Vacancy

    Posted: August 1, 2009, 11:53 pm by Advertise jobs
    Catholic Diocese Of Nakuru-Mercy Mission Hospital-Eldama Ravine.

    Requirements:

    • Must be registered with the clinical officers council of Kenya.
    • Must be trained in anesthesia and authorised to practise.
    • Minimum of two years experience in similar capacity.

    Applications ,Cv's & testimonials should be sent to: Human Resource Director, Catholic Diocese of Nakuru,P.O Box 938-20100,Nakuru. So as to reach us on or before 15th August 2009.

    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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