Pathfinder International M&E Specialist Job in Mombasa, Kenya 2012

• Reporting to the M&E Advisor, the position will support the design and implementation of M&E systems and activities within the project including strategies, plans, indicators; data collection and information management tools and training;
• quality assurance mechanisms; and related budgeting tasks;
• Develop and support project evaluations, including data collection design, tools, and implementation; data analysis and qualitative assessments; team guidance and mentoring;
• collaborative development and oral and written presentation of findings and recommendations; and supports all members of the M&E Team, including strengthening team member skills and practices. The position will also mentor, coach, and train program and project field staff who have M&E responsibilities.
• S/he will assist project staff and partners in data collection, analysis, and presentation, including leading the design and operationalization of systems and tools.
• The role will work closely with MoH/MoPHS counterparts and prepare regular reports for USAID.
• S/he will also design and conduct operations research, and participate in project midterm and final evaluations, and oversee M&E staff.
• This position will work as part of the PI’s strategy to support a culture and practice of reliable planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting (PMER) in Kenya.

• Master’s Degree in a quantitatively-related social science, medicine, epidemiology, or related field with 5-10 years’ experience working in M&E for Population-Health and Environment (PHE)/international development programs, and particular significant M&E field experience in SRH&R/HIV and AIDS Linkages and Integration.
• Significant experience in developing and utilizing monitoring and evaluation systems for large scale health sector related integrated health programs, preferably USAID-funded.
• Demonstrated ability in working collaboratively with and building the capacity of national, regional and district level government partners, NGOs, FBOs and other institutional partners.
• Demonstrated understanding of the Kenyan health system at the national, regional and district levels and experience in scaling-up institutional capacities for planning and management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to translate and communicate research findings to policy makers, program managers, donors and other stakeholders.

• Design and implementation of program M&E systems; development and field-≠testing of data collection instruments for M&E indicators; data collection design and implementation (routine or survey); data analysis, synthesis, and communication of results; applied evaluation or research skills, including statistical analysis; M&E ≠related information and communication technologies;
• Detailed knowledge of log frame and results framework project design, planning, monitoring and evaluation methodologies and the ability to coach and train others in their use; significant experience supervising needs assessments and surveys, and quantitative data analysis.
• Experience in social research methodologies, including highly-developed analytical and communication skills and the ability to assimilate and process information for wide-ranging audiences.
• Excellent management and organizational skills suitable for a complex environment with multiple competing priorities, short deadlines, and performance pressure; ability to manage several major multidimensional activities simultaneously
• Demonstrated experience with USG and other donors’ M&E approaches, current tools, practices, and expectations for program results and reporting
• Knowledge of data analysis software (e.g. SAS, Stata, SPSS Epi Info, ENA for SMART) and basic computer skills (word-processing, spreadsheets, and databases) is required;
• Strong capacity to handle complex tasks independently, multi task and prioritize, and meet multiple deadlines on time; ability to work in a stressful environment and remote areas with limited access to basic facilities.

Program Director Jobs at African Wildlife Foundation in Kenya 2012

Job Title: Program Director Conservation Enterprise, Nairobi
Closing Date: Friday, 27 April 2012

This position will provide the vision and intellectual capital needed to achieve sustainable conservation outcomes through commercial activity.

OVERVIEW

For more than 50 years, the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) has been an important player in African conservation and sustainable development. As a key strategy for creating sustainable conservation outcomes, AWF regularly engages in social enterprise ventures across all of its African Heartlands. These ventures create partnerships between communities and the private sector, and model how triple bottom line projects should work – profitable business ventures, economic development for communities, and legally binding conservation covenants. Collectively, AWF’s enterprise ventures represent millions of dollars of investment and span a range of sectors including conservation tourism, livestock management, agricultural production and marketing, and fisheries management.

DUTIES AND CONTEXT

The Program Director will report directly to AWF’s President, and serve as a member of AWF’s senior program leadership team. S/he will form a strategic vision for furthering AWF’s conservation mission through opportunities created by commercial activity. In addition to expanding AWF’s portfolio of successful enterprises in the tourism sector, the Program Director will work to grow AWF’s impact in other critical sectors such as agriculture and livestock. S/he will also play an important role in expanding AWF’s geographic presence. On an annual basis, the Program Director will help to identify conservation goals around which AWF’s efforts will be focused. S/he will ensure that enterprises are designed to be both commercially viable and deliver on AWF’s desired conservation outcomes. The Program Director will oversee AWF’s conservation enterprise team to ensure they are following best practices and delivering excellent enterprise projects within AWF’s conservation landscapes.

This will be a highly visible position and so the Program Director must be seen as a subject-matter expert in the field of social enterprise as applied in the context of African conservation. S/he will have the ability and necessary private sector contacts to identify and develop enterprise opportunities across a variety of geographies and sectors. The Program Director must be a visionary who is able to position AWF as the go-to organization for effective conservation-based social enterprises in Africa.

REQUIREMENTS

10+ Years of Experience. MBA or Related Masters. Proven Entrepreneur. Natural Leader. Project Management. Cultural Sensitivity. Financial Acumen. Negotiation Expertise. Business Development. Passion for Conservation. Tourism Experience Preferred. Superb English. French Preferred.

SUPERVISOR President

COMPENSATION Highly Competitive
How to apply:

TO APPLY

Interested candidates should email a cover letter and CV to: jobs@awf.org with the subject “PD-CE”. Applications will be kept in strict confidence.

Please use your cover letter to summarize a vision for utilizing social enterprise to further AWF’s mission.

Forecast and Planning Manager Job in Kenya 2012

• Responsible for delivering efficient and integrated contact centre solutions that meet the current and future needs of the company.
• Provide accurate and timely forecasting leading to provision of head count requirements within the operation.
• Effectively manage a team and provide technical expertise to the planning team.
• Execute the forecasting and inventory planning process which entails consolidating customer forecasts, project forecast inputs and demand history to generate a rolling 12 month shipment forecast for all equipment and supplies in order to determine target inventory levels, and develop a purchasing forecast for all supplies.
• Manages the design, development, and implementation of a comprehensive financial forecasting process using the QRM Balance Sheet Management system (QRM).
• Manages and directs the production of multiple financial forecasts and what-if income sensitivity analyses; analyzes corporate and service-level performance against management objectives and goals; effectively presents and explains results to senior management.
• Manages the design, development, and implementation of an effective service profitability measurement process
• Identifies and develops studies that focus management’s attention on the most significant elements of risks to earnings in the financial forecasts and formulate strategy recommendations for senior management
• Participates in the monitoring of losses and helps to recommend and implement changes to the risk forecasting/measurement process within the Company
• Directs the analysis of the income impact of new capital/liquidity rules and regulations
• Responsible for management guidance, oversight, and on-going training and development of direct staff members.
• Keeps informed of new ideas and developments through publications, membership in professional organizations and contact with other financial institutions.
• Remains abreast of regulatory developments, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) pronouncements, and best practices within the risk management industry.
• Coordinates with Senior Management, Supervisors, and staff in all functional areas in the accomplishment of assigned duties.
• Leads departmental projects as requested by Head of Department and performs other related duties as assigned.

• Planning and Forecasting Analyses Reports
• Income Forecasts
• Profitability and Loss Tracking Reports

• Seven (7) years experience in a similar Forecasting and Planning Manager capacity in a fast-moving, multi-product environment
• Must have led planning teams in the past

• Must have a degree in supply chain, industrial engineering, finance, economics, mathematics, or another quantitative discipline and experience that provides the necessary skills and knowledge to satisfactorily perform the essential job functions.
• A masters degree in Business, Supply Chain or Industrial Engineering shall be an added advantage

• Forecasting – Demand: Knowledge of demand forecasting and inventory management techniques, processes and best practices.
• Inventory Management: Optimize inventory levels using statistical models to design min/max/reorder levels. Knowledge of asset management procedures, policies and information used to optimize inventory levels and/or fill rates (e.g., balance inventory levels against inventory carrying costs).
• Supply Chain: Knowledge of elements that make up the supply chain and the interrelationship between these elements. Ability to manage and execute strategies across the supply chain to reduce costs and gain efficiencies in the completion of a quality finished good. Ability to analyze, balance, synchronize and synergize all internal and external resources and assets to ensure the progress and ultimate completion of a finished good.
• CCR Processes: Knowledge of CCR processes (e.g., fulfillment, settlement and purchase orders). Knowledge of specific supply chain process design standards and operating methods (e.g., packaging equipment, service and installation, order management). Knowledge of the impact, interdependencies and relationships that each function within the supply chain has on each of the other functions.
• Process Improvement: Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and coordinate efforts around process improvement. Ability to analyze business processes and develop systems-based solutions that will improve current state.
• Information Systems: Knowledge and use of existing CCR Technical Information Systems (e.g., JDE, DBS, SAP, Intranet) to generate necessary data. Ability to access, analyze and utilize information in a manner that adds value to the Company. Ability to propose system enhancements based on business needs.
• Computer Modeling: Knowledge of statistical and mathematical computer programs and modeling techniques. Ability to apply and analyze large amounts of data for developing projections and estimates (e.g., transportation routings, supplier optimization, review of reactive mechanical service records).
• Monitoring, Measurement and Metrics: Knowledge of key business drivers or measures used to gauge the effectiveness and performance of an internal group or a supplier. Ability to determine appropriate measures or metrics. Ability to measure against those standards. Ability to communicate performance standards and metrics.
• Logistics Management: Ability to strategically align distribution processes to fulfill customer requirements (e.g., configuration of supply chain). Basic knowledge of supply chain integration, logistics network designs, transportation management and warehouse management best practices. Knowledge of geography for use in logistics and transportation decision- making.
• Customer Focus: Making customers (external and internal) and their needs a primary focus of one’s actions; developing and sustaining productive customer relationships; creating and executing plans and solutions in collaboration with the customer.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and implement rapid changes in project direction.
• Ability to condense highly technical subject matter into clear and effective communications to Senior Management.
• Razor-sharp analytical skills, especially the ability to identify trends and drawing conclusions from vast amounts of data
• Intellectual curiosity
• Self-starter, a quick learner with very strong analytical thinking
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strategic Thinking
• Ability to communicate complex ideas concisely
• Active listening
• Presentation skills
• Problem solving/decision making
• Planning and organizing skills
• Information gathering and interpretation skills
• Decision making and judgement skills
• People management skills
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible

In order to be considered for this position all candidates must register and upload their CV’s on our website at www.bridgeinternationalacademies.com

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Steel Industry Internal Auditor Job in Kenya 2012

• Plans and conducts audits for areas within the organization
• Individual is responsible for detailed audit work and related documentation, including all work papers and audit reports for assigned areas.
• Areas covered include portfolio management, interest rate risk management, asset liability management, capital allocation, securitization, and liquidity funding. Individual must be a thought leader in promoting and influencing sound risk management practices with business partners.
• Review and Implement Internal Controls
• Review of accounting and operational policies, systems and procedures internal Audits for all operations.
• Perform specific audit procedures and prepare work-papers documenting the audit procedures performed.
• Send alerts on system deviations, correction notifications & update database of checks made
• Follow-up to determine adequacy of corrective actions.
• Provide assistance to external auditors as requested.
• Special studies and projects as may be assigned.

• Thorough knowledge of operating activities of Manufacturing companies
• Sound technical knowledge of Accounting software
• Computer Literacy
• Nosey”; good people management skills; aggressive, but diplomatic; good communication skills, verbal & written; and task & solution oriented

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• Should have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in Internal Auditing preferably in a manufacturing company
• Demonstrate abilities and experience in Report writing and analytical thinking;

To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line and preferred location.

Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted