NDMA Drought Information and Response Managers, Policy Manager, HR/Admin Jobs vacancy in Kenya 2012

• Ensure that the design of the drought early warning system in Kenya is consistent with international best practice.
• Develop mechanisms to ensure that drought information is communicated to stakeholders, particularly drought-affected communities and decision-makers, in a usable form and timely manner.
• Coordinate the preparation and conduct of periodic drought and food security assessments and surveys, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University in range and range related sciences, Environmental Management Sciences, Livestock and Livestock related Sciences, Agriculture. Preference will be given to individuals with additional qualifications related to drought and disaster risk management, community development, or food security. Applicants with a Master’s degree these specified areas will have an added advantage
• Relevant working experience of at least 10 years, with a minimum of four years spent in a senior position.
• Strong IT skills, analytical and report-writing skills. Experience in the design and analysis of survey data using Excel, SPSS or STATA, in the application of GPS, GIS and remote sensing technologies, and in the interpretation of satellite imagery.

• Ensure that the design of the drought contingency planning and financing system in Kenya is consistent with international best practice.
• Coordinate the generation and publication and dissemination of drought contingency plans at national and county level.
• Develop monitoring and control mechanisms to ensure that drought contingency activities are timely and appropriate, and that all accountability requirements for drought contingency finance are met.

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University in range and range related Sciences, Environmental Management Sciences, Livestock and Livestock related Sciences, Agriculture. Preference will be given to individuals with additional qualifications related to drought and disaster risk management, community development or food security. Applicants with a Master’s degree these specified areas will have an added advantage
• Relevant working experience of at least 10 years, with a minimum of four years spent in a senior position.
• Working knowledge in statistical methods

• Initiate the formulation of national policy on drought management and climate change adaptation and work with other parts of Government to ensure that sector policies integrate the Government’s commitment to strengthen resilience to drought and climate change.
• Develop and support a national strategic framework that facilitates harmonized planning, implementation and evaluation by both state and non-state actors of progress, financing and resource mobilization for the national drought management response.
• Coordinate the formulation, monitoring and review of the Authority’s strategic plans and work plans, and provide information and reports on the same to relevant organizations and stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in policy analysis and planning, economics, knowledge management, statistics, development studies.
• Relevant working experience of at least 10 years, with a minimum of 4 years spent in planning, policy or research in a senior management and leadership position in a large public or private organization.

• Coordinate the implementation of human resource management policies, rules and regulations.
• Advise management and staff on matters relating to career development, employee relations, workplace ethics, discipline and the handling of grievances/complaints.
• Manage and update the Government Human Resources Information System (GHRIS), and ensure the safe custody of all records, including e-records.
• Coordinate the provision of high-quality support services to the Authority, including transport, logistics and security.

• • Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in business administration or human resource management.
• • Relevant working experience of at least 10 years, with a minimum of four years spent in a senior position in a large organization.
• • Working knowledge of the Kenyan labor laws.

Financial Accountant Jobs at Kenyatta International Conference Centre 2012

Job Title: Financial Accountant

Summary:

The Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC) is established as a State Corporation under the State Corporation Act Cap 446 to discharge the following mandates: Promote and market conference tourism locally and internationally; Monitor the quality and standard of conference facilities and advice both private and public investors on improvement of such facilities; Plan and implement the expansion and modernization of existing conference facilities and develop new ones; and carry out any other mandate relevant to its principal mandate.

KICC is in the process of recruiting suitable persons and invites applications for the posts indicated below:

•Applicants should be computer literate to be able to work in a highly computerized environment.
•Applicants should be self driven, highly motivated, energetic and team players.
•Applicants should have excellent oral and written communication skills.
•Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Description:     Description of Key Duties:

Ensure transactions are posted to the relevant books of accounts on a daily basis.
Reconciliation of all bank accounts within stipulated time frame.
Maintaining a fixed assets register.
Generate monthly Departmental expenditure report.
Preparation of Management accounts (P & L, Cash flow)
Compute and report on all company revenue on a monthly and periodic basis
Review and update financial transactions
Maintain, Establish and coordinate the implementation of accounting and control procedures
Resolving accounting discrepancies

Requirements:     Requirements;

B.Com (Accounting/ Finance) or business related degree
CPA (finalist) or its equivalent
Ability to work in a team Interpersonal skills
4 Years working experience

How to Apply:
Applications including updated Curriculum Vitae’s and copies of certificates should reach the undersigned by 30th July, 2012.

Note: No on-line application.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Persons with special needs that meet the requirements are encouraged to apply

Kenyatta International Conference Centre is an Equal Opportunity employer.

The Managing Director
The Kenyatta International Conference Centre
P O Box 30746-00100
Nairobi.

Deadline: 30th July 2012

Chain Manager Jobs Vacancy at Kenyatta International Conference Centre in Kenya 2012

Job Title: Assistant Supply Chain Manager

Summary:     The Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC) is established as a State Corporation under the State Corporation Act Cap 446 to discharge the following mandates: Promote and market conference tourism locally and internationally; Monitor the quality and standard of conference facilities and advice both private and public investors on improvement of such facilities; Plan and implement the expansion and modernization of existing conference facilities and develop new ones; and carry out any other mandate relevant to its principal mandate.

KICC is in the process of recruiting suitable persons and invites applications for the posts indicated below:

i. Applicants should be computer literate to be able to work in a highly computerized environment.

ii. Applicants should be self driven, highly motivated, energetic and team players.

iii. Applicants should have excellent oral and written communication skills.

iv. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Description:     Description of Key Duties:

Ensure procurement of goods and services is done in accordance with KICC’s procurement policies
Assist in the management of the procurement budget in accordance with the KICC’s overall business strategy
Participate in the annual pre-qualification of suppliers of goods and services
Participate in the process of procurement of plant equipment, goods and services
Coordinate the preparation, circulation and evaluation of tenders in liaison with the relevant departments and tender committee
Ensure that the Corporation gets value for money through procurement of high quality goods and services
Participate in the verification and disposal of surplus and obsolete stores
Ensure that maximum safety and security conditions in stores are maintained
Management of existing and new contracts

Requirements:     Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the ideal candidate will:

Possess Bachelor of Commerce/Supplies/Economics
Higher Diploma, Certified Institute of Purchasing and Supplies CIPS (Final) in Purchasing and Supplies.
Compliant to the Supplies Practioners’ Management Act, 2007
Member Kenya Institute of Supplies Management
Knowledge and skills in Public Procurement regulations
Experience in a reputable firm
Three (3) years working experience with at least one (1) year in the similar position

How to Apply:
Applications including updated Curriculum Vitae’s and copies of certificates should reach the undersigned by 30th July, 2012.

Note: No on-line application.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Persons with special needs that meet the requirements are encouraged to apply

Kenyatta International Conference Centre is an Equal Opportunity employer.

The Managing Director
The Kenyatta International Conference Centre
P O Box 30746-00100
Nairobi.

Deadline: 30th July 2012

Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC) Jobs vacancies in Nairobi Kenya 2012

• Ensure procurement of goods and services is done in accordance with KICC’s procurement policies
• Assist in the management of the procurement budget in accordance with the KICC’s overall business strategy
• Participate in the annual pre-qualification of suppliers of goods and services
• Participate in the process of procurement of plant equipment, goods and services
• Coordinate the preparation, circulation and evaluation of tenders in liaison with the relevant departments and tender committee
• Ensure that the Corporation gets value for money through procurement of high quality goods and services
• Participate in the verification and disposal of surplus and obsolete stores
• Ensure that maximum safety and security conditions in stores are maintained
• Management of  existing and new contracts

• Possess Bachelor of Commerce/Supplies/Economics
• Higher Diploma, Certified Institute of Purchasing and Supplies CIPS (Final) in Purchasing and Supplies.
• Compliant to the Supplies Practioners’ Management Act, 2007
• Member Kenya Institute of Supplies Management
• Knowledge and skills in Public Procurement regulations
• Experience in a reputable firm
• Three (3) years working experience with at least  one  (1) year in the similar position

• Ensuring the KICC premises (property, tenants, guests and staff) are well guarded.
• Give support in the development and implementation of the Corporations disaster preparedness strategies and policies
• Implement crime preventive and detection strategies
• Carry out investigations on all incidents of security nature and file reports
• Ensure that all security machines and equipment are in good working condition
• Coordinate the work of the outsourced security service providers
• Work with security manager to enforce safety measures and discipline through strict controls and sensitization programs
• Assist the Security and Safety Manager in Ensure effectiveness of CCTV surveillance process.

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or relevant field
• Diploma in criminology
• Sergeant or equivalent
• Excellent Computer skills
• Conversant with CCTV surveillance systems
• Crime detection and investigation skills.
• 3 Years working experience

• Ensure transactions are posted to the relevant books of accounts on a daily basis.
• Reconciliation of all bank accounts within stipulated time frame.
• Maintaining a fixed assets register.
• Generate monthly Departmental expenditure report.
• Preparation of Management accounts (P & L, Cash flow)
• Compute and report on all company revenue on a monthly and periodic basis
• Review and update financial transactions
• Maintain, Establish and coordinate the implementation of accounting and control procedures
• Resolving accounting discrepancies

• B.Com (Accounting/ Finance) or business related degree
• CPA (finalist) or its equivalent
• Ability to work in a team Interpersonal skills
• 4 Years working experience

• Ensure that the set sales targets are realized consistently in value and volume.
• Implement the agreed marketing promotional activities.
• Recruit and develop customers into growth.
• Co-ordinate the Sales performance of various products to ensure overall segment target is achieved.
• Regularly analyze sales and take corrective action to achieve targets.
• Provide sales forecast and feedback to the sales manager to plan for current and future capacities and as inputs into the supply chain planning.
• Analyze on a regular basis own sales and competitors’ as well as trends in the industry.

• Possess Bachelor of Commerce/Business Administration (Marketing )
• CIMA, Post Graduate Diploma – (MSK, KIM) will be an added advantage
• Consumer and customer marketing knowledge
• Good knowledge of products of the meeting industry.
• Client profiling skills
• 2 Years working experience in a similar position
• Ability to work under pressure and meet targets and manage conflicting priorities
• Have shown ability and merit in work performance