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Institute of Advanced Technology Jobs in Kenya 2012
Job Title: Trainers
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Employment Type: Trainee
Summary:
Exciting Trainer Positions
The Institute of Advanced Technology (IAT), a leading ICT & Business training academic Institution with branches in Nairobi, Nakuru and Mombasa, seeks to recruit Trainers to teach in our busy End User Department.
Description: This person must also be able to demonstrate the following attributes, among others:
* Self-Motivation with a desire to develop a strong IT based career
* Excellent Communication & interpersonal skills
* Flexibility; can work on weekends (Sat & Sun) and early morning hours
* Able to work in any of our branches – in Nairobi, Nakuru or Mombasa
* Have a keen interest in teaching first time IT students
Requirements:
We are looking for candidates between 20 and 26 years, who hold a Diploma with a minimum of Credit in Computer Science, IT and/or Business; have a C in Mathematics and a C+ in KCSE aggregate.
Selected Instructors will have the opportunity to join IAT’s degree programmes at an attractive subsidized rate.
Only those who meet the above criteria should send their applications, quoting their current remuneration and enclosing copies of their KCSE and Diploma certificates with their CV’s to any of the IAT Centres or to:
How to Apply:
Applicants who meet the above requirements should submit their detailed CV and certificates to:
Institute of Advanced Technology
The HR Department,
Institute of Advanced Technology,
P.O. Box 165, 00618
Ruaraka, Nairobi
Closing Date: 16 January 2012
Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya Jobs 2012
Job Title: Mechanical Engineer
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Employment Type: Contract/Temporary
Summary: Mechanical Engineer on a Short Term Contract
The Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya (APDK) is a local NGO providing comprehensive services aimed at empowering persons with disabilities.
APDK now seeks the services of a qualified mechanical engineer on a short term contract of not more than six months.
Description:
The qualified candidate will be engaged to streamline appliance production including:
* Study APDK’s existing production processes and material input quality and advice on the most efficient methods of enhancing the same for optimal utilization of resources, enhanced quality and maximum investment returns.
* Lead APDK production team on best practices with respect to production and other workshop operations to the highest standards possible with a keen eye on delivery of high quality products at minimal cost.
* Instill production culture change with a view to enhancing operational excellence, customer satisfaction and delivery of sustained high quality products while embracing accountability and responsibility to the work environment and to the customer.
* Introduce basic continuous production methodologies into APDK production processes.
* Introduce at least basic quality control systems including but not limited to NDT, Physical inspection and tests among others, as part and parcel of APDK production processes, and quality control.
* Identify and introduce efficient and cost effective production processes for optimal quality and industrial serial production.
* Minimize waste in terms of material and labor and introduce fully a piece rate pay and a batch production method that minimizes labor and ensures high productivity to reduce production time per unit.
* Ensure efficient documented production processes, high quality standards and sustained excellent customer service.
* Knowledge and experience in Gemba Kaizen will be an added advantage.
Requirements:
* A degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering or industrial economics from a recognized institution.
* Over 8 years experience in industrial production especially on the shop floor.
* Competency in AUTOCAD and/or other internationally recognized computer aided drafting methods would be an added advantage
Qualified persons with physical challenges are encouraged to apply
Applicants who meet the above requirements should submit their detailed CV and certificates with three (3) referees one of which must be the immediate former employer and current salary details:
Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya
The National Director
APDK
P.O. Box 46747, 00100,
Nairobi.
Closing Date: 16 January 2012
Msae Financial Services Research Center Job Vacancies kenya 2012
We are looking for talented, creative and innovative team players who are excited by the opportunity of pushing the frontiers of this evolving technology, growing our services, exciting our customers and contributing to our community.
We seek to hire highly competent and dynamic professionals who are committed to fighting poverty and who share our vision.
Some of the criteria we use to identify potential staff are:
- Specific skills and experience that match our needs;
- A high level of achievement in their career and/or studies;
- An approach to work that fits our organizational culture and values; and
- A positive attitude and motivation to excel.
We currently have the following vacancies:
1. Senior research associate- banking sector
2. Research and advocacy officer
3. Research associate
4. Senior Manager/Advisor Alternative Delivery Channels
5. Business Development Manager- ‘The Financial Services Professional’ magazine
6. Membership officer- Financial Services Institute
Please view detailed job descriptions on the following link: http://www.mustardseedsafrica.org/careers.htm
Kindly send your applications to info@mustardseedsafrica.org on or before 31/01/2012
We are sorry but due to high number of application received, we shall only respond to only shortlisted candidates.
Kindly indicate the title of the position applying on the subject line of the email.
Kindly send only the job application form at this stage
Those who don’t here from us by end of February 2012 should consider their application unsuccessful.
APDK Mechanical Engineer (On a Short Term Contract) and Accounts Clerk Jobs in Kenya 2012
The Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya (APDK) is a local NGO providing comprehensive services aimed at empowering persons with disabilities.
APDK now seeks the services of a qualified mechanical engineer on a short term contract of not more than six months.
The qualified candidate will be engaged to streamline appliance production including:
- Study APDK’s existing production processes and material input quality and advice on the most efficient methods of enhancing the same for optimal utilization of resources, enhanced quality and maximum investment returns.
- Lead APDK production team on best practices with respect to production and other workshop operations to the highest standards possible with a keen eye on delivery of high quality products at minimal cost.
- Instill production culture change with a view to enhancing operational excellence, customer satisfaction and delivery of sustained high quality products while embracing accountability and responsibility to the work environment and to the customer.
- Introduce basic continuous production methodologies into APDK production processes.
- Introduce at least basic quality control systems including but not limited to NDT, Physical inspection and tests among others, as part and parcel of APDK production processes, and quality control.
- Identify and introduce efficient and cost effective production processes for optimal quality and industrial serial production.
- Minimize waste in terms of material and labor and introduce fully a piece rate pay and a batch production method that minimizes labor and ensures high productivity to reduce production time per unit.
- Ensure efficient documented production processes, high quality standards and sustained excellent customer service.
- Knowledge and experience in Gemba Kaizen will be an added advantage.
- A degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering or industrial economics from a recognized institution.
- Over 8 years experience in industrial production especially on the shop floor.
- Competency in AUTOCAD and/or other internationally recognized computer aided drafting methods would be an added advantage
The Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya (APDK) a well established Kenyan NGO seeks an Accounts clerk to work under the Accountants in the running of its 2 major programmes, one based in Nairobi and the other is for our Upcountry Branches.
The holder of the position should have the following qualifications:-
- Minimum KATC final or CPA part 1
- Have 1 years experience in an accounting office
- Have the knowledge of Excel
- Have working experience of SAGE (Accounting package)
- Be a team player
- Must be honest and of high integrity
Qualified persons with physical challenges are encouraged to apply
Applicants who meet the above requirements should submit their detailed CV and certificates with three (3) referees one of which must be the immediate former employer and current salary details before Monday 16th January 2012: to the below address.
The National Director
APDK
P.O. Box 46747, 00100,
Nairobi
Private Security Firm Guards in Kenya 2012
Requirements:
- Certificate of good conduct from CID department
- School certificate preferably K.C.S.E (grade does not matter)
- Fluent in English and Swahili
- 5-8 inches
- Two referees preferably sub-chief, chief and Pastor (production of certified letters will be required during the interview).
Interested candidates should email their application and CVs to vacancies@fep-group.com before close of business on 20th January 2012.
Diversey Accountant Jobs in Kenya 2012
Our products and solutions, sold in 165 countries, make food, drink and facilities safer, more hygienic and more sustainable.
The role:
The Accountant main responsibility will be to perform finance activities relating to the Company.
He/ She will work closely with the other finance team members to ensure accurate recording of financial transactions as well as perform timely and detailed reconciliation of inventory, Fixed assets, VAT and Cheque Receipts.
This person will be able to adapt quickly to changing priorities while still providing exemplary attention to detail.
Job Specification:
- Prepare monthly financial transactions and reporting for senior management relating to freight out/ in, inventory obsolescence, inventory in-transit and royalties.
- Extensively utilize the ERP system to analyze and validate inventory data across multiple locations/countries.
- Prepare timely and accurate ad-hoc reporting as requested by senior management.
- Work with the country accountants for Tanzania and Nigeria to carry out inventory reconciliation between the physical and system at the various locations including consignment stock.
- Review royalty and sales force commission quarterly computation.
- Prepares weekly sales report for the Company and ensures the timely submission of the report to the regional office.
- Maintains a detailed Free on Loan register, carries out a monthly audit of the pending FOL agreements and makes follow up with the sales force team to ensure the same are handed back to finance on a timely basis.
- Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
- Prepare financial management reports
- Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close
- Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures
- Continuous management and support of budget and forecast activities
- Monitor and support taxation issues
- Assist to prepare monthly accrual and prepayment schedules for the purpose of monthly reporting in line with IFRS
- Maintain an accurate Fixed asset Register for the Company.
- Record accurately and on a timely basis all cheque receipts received by Finance and ensure timely banking of the same.
- Participate and make personal contribution to all ERP related projects in the Company.
- University Degree in Business, Finance or Accounting.
- Professional accounting qualification e.g. CPA or ACCA
- Excellent technical knowledge of budgeting, cash management, financial statements and financial analysis processes.
- Knowledgeable of Treasury management processes
- Proven ability to analyse complex business issues and identify, design and implement effective practical recommendations
- IT literacy – Advanced excel skills a must.
- Able to operate in a performance driven organization
- Culturally aware and adept at working across multiple geographies
- 1 -2 years relevant experience in a similar role
A career at Diversey will have you working with top professionals on some of the most trusted brands in the commercial cleaning and sanitation industry. Experience our energy and passion for a cleaner, healthier future by considering a career with us.
Diversey offers a competitive Benefits package.
Diversey is an equal opportunity employer.
Applicants who meet the requirements stated above should send their applications and detailed CVs with a day – time telephone number to the email address below so as to reach us on or before 10th January at 5.00pm: hr.kenya@johnsondiversey.com
Mercy Corps Deputy Chief of Party – Pastoral Livestock Production & Marketing Advisor Job in Ethiopia 2012
This position is based on an award of funding.
Program / Department Summary:
The Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) will play a key leadership role in the implementation of a proposed five-year $32 million program to support increased resiliency and incomes for pastoralist communities in Ethiopia.
General Position Summary:
The DCOP will assist the COP in projects oversight, technical, administrative, operational, and logistical management of the project. In absence of the COP; the D/COP will undertake some of the responsibilities.
The D/COP with the assistance of other personnel will provide technical assistance in IR 1: improving productivity and competitiveness of the livestock and livestock products; working closely with the AGP-LGP especially in the ‘PUSH’ and “PULL’ linkages.
Working closely with M&E advisor the DCOP will oversee M&E functions all components for quality reporting, to report on results, document best practices and lessons to share with development partners and influence policy and practice
Essential Job Functions:
Program Implementation:
Provide leadership and strategic vision to the pastoral livestock and marketing components of the PRIME program including workplan develop, market analysis, partnership selection and management, and overall sector strategy.
Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) and Reporting:
Facilitate the achievement of program targets and objectives and lead efforts to design effective M&E systems.
Oversee the scheduling and production of formal and informal reports on all aspects of the program in a timely and efficient manner.
Ensure that M&E staff focus on assisting programs to generate practical information that can be used for ongoing program decision-making while also capturing results at the impact level.
Staff Management, Professional Development and Team building:
In close partnership with the COP, create a work atmosphere conducive to professional growth and development of excellent personnel at all levels.
Implement, and ensure all staff are effectively using, the performance planning and management system, establishing performance expectations and regularly providing constructive feedback.
Promote accountability by conducting staff annual performance reviews with direct supervisees, and ensuring that supervisory staff do the same.
Organizational Learning
As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve – we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.
Accountability to Beneficiaries
Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.
Supervisory Responsibility:
Direct supervision of: Pastoral production and marketing program team, M&E Advisor
Reports Directly To: Chief of Party
Works Directly With: NRM/Climate Change Advisor, Pastoral Health Advisor, Pastoral Livelihood Diversification Advisor, Operations and Finance team.
Knowledge and Experience:
- MA/S in international development, livestock, agriculture, economics, or related field of study
- 5-10 years of overseas experience including five years in a senior management position
- Strong understanding of U.S. government compliance issues
- Strong written and oral communication skills in English, including report development, writing and editing
- Strong management skills, with good understanding of relevant cross-cultural issues
- Experience in value chain development, facilitation and agribusiness is added advantage
- 5+ years’ experience in Ethiopia or the Horn of Africa required
Success Factors:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, M&E skills and experiences.
Good inter-personal relationships and networking; and established relationship with and/or substantive knowledge of key players in Ethiopia Pastoralists and livestock sector.
Living Conditions/Environmental Conditions:
This position will be based in Addis Ababa and is accompanied for spouse and children.
Addis Ababa is the political and commercial heart of Ethiopia. Founded by Emperor Menelik in 1877, it is now a sprawling, hospitable city of 4 million people located at an elevation of 2,200 meters in the foothills of Mount Entoto.
Modern buildings and wide-open boulevards stand side by side with historic churches, palaces and monuments as well as simple country-style huts. Addis Ababa has basic health services and adequate international schools, K-12.
There are ample opportunities for in-country vacations. The weather is temperate year-round with a heavy rainy season in the summer months. Addis Ababa hosts many international organizations including the OAU, the Economic Commission for Africa and other multi-national bodies, many of which have their headquarters there.
Mercy Corps Team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/TDY to a field posting. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC’s policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.
To see the full job postings and to apply online, please go to our job board: www.mercycorps.org/jobs
Mercy Corps Pastoralist Livelihood Diversification Advisor Job in Addis Ababa Ethiopia
This position is based on award of funding.
Program / Department Summary:
The Pastoralist Livelihood Diversification Advisor will play a key leadership role in the implementation of a proposed five-year $32 million + program to support increased resiliency and incomes for pastoralist communities in Ethiopia.
General Position Summary:
The Livelihood Diversification will lead components of the program focusing on diversifying vulnerable and chronically populations’ household assets and/or integrated into value chain activities.
The individual will work closely with the Deputy Chief of Party/ Pastoral Livestock Production and Marketing Advisor, counterparts with other donor funded programs, and other private sector actors in designing and implementing innovative livelihood diversification approaches.
Organizational Learning
As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve – we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.
Accountability to Beneficiaries
Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.
Supervisory Responsibility:
Direct supervision of: Livelihood Diversification program team
Reports Directly To: Deputy Chief of Party
Works Directly With: NRM/Climate Change Advisor, Pastoral Health Advisor, Operations and Finance team.
Knowledge and Experience:
- MA/S in Business, finance, livestock, agriculture, agribusiness, agricultural economics, or related field
- 5+ years’ work experience with for profit organization, non-governmental organization (NGO) or profit agribusiness working with vulnerable, marginalized and pastoralists/agro-pastoralist groups.
- 5+ years’ proven experience in innovative value chain development or business models using best practices.
- Strong written and oral communication skills in English, including report development, writing and editing.
- Strong management skills, with good understanding of relevant cross-cultural issues.
- Previous experience in Ethiopia or the Horn of Africa is required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, M&E skills and experience.
Living Conditions/Environmental Conditions:
This position will be based in Addis Ababa and is accompanied for spouse and children.
Addis Ababa is the political and commercial heart of Ethiopia. Founded by Emperor Menelik in 1877, it is now a sprawling, hospitable city of 4 million people located at an elevation of 2,200 meters in the foothills of Mount Entoto.
Modern buildings and wide-open boulevards stand side by side with historic churches, palaces and monuments as well as simple country-style huts. Addis Ababa has basic health services and adequate international schools, K-12.
There are ample opportunities for in-country vacations. The weather is temperate year-round with a heavy rainy season in the summer months. Addis Ababa hosts many international organizations including the OAU, the Economic Commission for Africa and other multi-national bodies, many of which have their headquarters there.
Mercy Corps Team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/TDY to a field posting. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC’s policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.
To see the full job postings and to apply online, please go to our job board: www.mercycorps.org/jobs
Hilde Back Education Fund Form One Scholarships for the year 2012
The Hilde Back Education Fund (HBEF) is an Organization that is committed to the promotion of Education as a Fundamental Human Right. The Fund sponsors academically gifted students from poor families to secondary school.
HBEF hereby invites applications from suitably qualified and eligible Form One students for the 2012 scholarships. One hundred and fifty (150) Scholarships tenable in any duly registered Public Secondary School in Kenya will be awarded.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for consideration, the applicant student must:
1. Be a Kenyan citizen.
2. Have sat K.C.P.E. in the year 2011 in a public primary school in Garissa, Githunguri, Homa Bay, Kibwezi, Kilifi, Likuyani, Narok, Tharaka South, Turkana, Voi and West Pokot Districts and obtained at least 380 marks.
3. Be an orphan or from a poor family.
Sponsorship Duration
The sponsorship will be for a period of four years of secondary education effective 2012.
Beneficiaries will be expected to maintain goodacademic performance.
Application Procedure
Interested students should:
Complete and submit the HBEF Scholarship application form available at HBEF offices in Nairobi & Githunguri and in all the respective District Education offices.
The following supporting documents should be included in the application:
- A certified copy of KCPE result slip.
- Relevant recommendation letters as outlined in the application form.
- Copy of birth certificate.
- A copy of Form one-admission letter/joining instructions where available.
- Evidence of being an orphan where applicable.
The duly completed forms should be forwarded to the respective District Education Officers by Friday January 13, 2012.
Applications from students who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be considered.
Similarly, late or incomplete applications will be disqualified.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by HBEF for interview details and final award.
Canvassing or giving of false information by or on behalf of the applicant will lead to disqualification of the application concerned.
Successful applicants and their host schools will be notified on or before 1st February 2012.
Funding
HBEF will make direct payments to schools where successful applicants have been called effective on or before 10th February 2012.
Application forms and supporting documents should be sent or hand delivered to the respective District Education offices or to the HBEF Nairobi office at the address below:
The Director
Hilde Back Education Fund
Haven Court, Block B5, Westlands,
P.O. Box 14741-00100,
Nairobi
Note: Applicants who will not have received any communication from HBEF by 28th February 2012 should consider themselves unsuccessful.
Clerk of Works Job Vacancy in Nairobi Kenya 2012
Urgent recruitment: Immediate availability required.
Contract period: 1 year, full-time, extendable.
Work location: Nairobi.
Qualifications: Construction Management Grade II or equivalent
Experience: Over 10 years.
Please send CV stating Minimum Salary requirement
To: reception@geoafrica.com & copy to info@geoafrica.com
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