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Cesvi Finance and Accounting Manager Job in Kenya 2012
Location: Kenya
Duration: 6 months (with a 1-month trial period)
Reports to: Regional Administrator
Summary:
Cesvi, established in 1985, is a secular, independent association, working for global solidarity. In the values which guide Cesvi, the moral principle of human solidarity and the ideal of social justice are transformed into humanitarian aid and development, reinforcing an affirmation of universal human rights.
In the acronym Cesvi, the words “cooperazione e sviluppo” (Cooperation and Development) underline the fact that Cesvi bases its philosophy on the idea of giving the recipients of aid a leading role, working together for their own natural benefit.
It is for this reason that Cesvi is strongly committed to making sure that international aid does not become mere charity, and nor is it influenced by the donors’ self-interest.
CESVI is now seeking a Finance and Accounting Manager to be based in its Nairobi Regional Office, with the possibility of occasional field missions.
Job Description
The Finance and Accounting Manager is based at the CESVI Regional Office in Nairobi.
The person selected will:
Finance
- Oversee and allocate the workload within the Administration and Finance (A&F) Department at the CESVI Regional Office in Nairobi.
- Oversee the operations of the accounting personnel based with CESVI Field Offices in East Africa (Kenya, Somalia and South Sudan).
- Keep track of the banking transactions undertaken by the Regional Office in order to ensure smooth financial flows and to advise Project Managers and other members of staff about the need for any cash and account replenishing.
- Collaborate with the Regional Administrator to ensure a monthly calendar and deadlines for tasks – both within the A&F Department and the Field Offices – aimed at guaranteeing the constant update of books and accounts.
- Ensure that staff in the A&F Department properly collect and file all the documentation supporting payments to and by projects.
- Liaise with the Regional Administrator in order to plan financial reports (interim, final, etc.) and audits falling due with reference to the various projects.
- Carry out accounting and administration duties and assignments.
- Facilitate, support and assist in all internal control mechanisms and audit-related activities.
- Oversee the regular and up-to-date keeping of the staff payroll records.
- Approve the calculation and submission of local tax returns, NSSF and NHIF payments.
- Oversee the calculation and payment of local taxes arising from the in-country remuneration to expatriate staff, where applicable.
- Report to the Regional Administrator on current issues on a weekly basis (or more frequently, on an ad hoc basis, in the case of urgent matters arising unexpectedly).
- Co-ordinate with the Regional Administrator and the Operations Manager the reporting calendar for the projects depending on the Nairobi Regional Office.
- Liaise with Project Managers on a fortnightly basis with a view to monitoring the budgetary expenditure of their projects and to ensure proper cash flow.
- Participate in the selection of new staff for the Administration and Finance Department.
- Co-ordinate regular staff-appraisal exercises within the Administration and Finance Department to be reported to the Regional Administrator.
- Oversee the project archives and making sure that all documentation is kept in good order on the basis of the system agreed between the Regional Office and the Cesvi Headquarters.
- Any other duties assigned by the Regional Administrator.
- Kenyan national
- University degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fields
- Experience (3-5 years) in Accounting and Admin departments (preferably with international NGOs)
- Familiarity with most common accounting software packages
- Proven ability to lead a small team (accountants, cashiers)
- Ability to plan for and meet deadlines, sometimes under pressure
- Ability to grasp and communicate goals and objectives clearly
- Capacity to work independently, with the possibility of long hours.
How to apply
Candidates suitably qualified for this position are invited to submit their CV (including 2 referees) and a COVER LETTER to CESVI, at the e-mail address cesvinairobi@cesvioverseas.org
The Subject line must read: “Finance Manager”.
Current salary and expected salary should be included in the cover letter.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing date for applications is 31st January 2012.
However Cesvi reserves the right to close the vacancy before the above-mentioned deadline if a large number of applications is received and suitable candidates can be shortlisted as a result.
Customer Coordinator(Arabic Speaking ) Job in Kenya 2012
We are looking for someone who is:
Ready for freelance work .
Fluent English and Arabic speaker
Has own computer with broadband internet connection
Passionate about customer care with proven experience.
Willing to work with minimum supervision
Focusing on the customer and striving to understand them better than anyone.
Proficient in the use of computers, internet and customer care software
Self-driven to achieve results through determination and commitment.
Committed to treating customers in a fair and consistent way.
Willing to roll their sleeves up to get things done.
Determined to respond energetically to customer feedback.
Motivated to work in partnership with others to achieve individual and team objectives.
Adaptable and flexible to thrive in a 24/7 business.
Devoted to seeking feedback on their performance and investing time in their own development.
If you are the one with the qualities listed here above send your CV and Skype ID to edaseda@placidway.com
Clarkson Notcutt Insurance Broker jobs vacancies 2012
Our business philosophy is to make quality service, reliability, highest standard of integrity and professionalism to be the driving force to uphold our reputation and image locally and internationally.
Vision: To be the standard of quality in insurance and risk management
Mission Statement: To continuously build careers, product innovations and deliver quality value added services to clients, while ensuring financial strength and sustainable growth of the company for the benefit of its stake holders
Our Values: We embrace a team that is of integrity and shared purpose. One that is innovative, caring and focused on its development while having a social responsibility to the community it serves.
We are looking for an ambitious, self‐driven candidate to fill the following vacancy:
1. Chief Accountant
Key Responsibilities:
- Reviewing the existing control structures within the organization for adequacy and effectiveness, recommending areas for improvement where the existing controls are weak.
- Responsible for knowing critical functions within the department and capable of mentoring and assisting employees within the department.
- Utilizing teamwork to develop departmental synergy.
- Preparation of management accounts
- Monitoring compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and company procedures.
- Reviewing, investigating, and correcting errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports.
- Carrying out reviews on the plans, policies, and procedures of the organization with a view to enhancing economy, efficiency, effectiveness and equity.
- Liaising with external auditors for efficient external audits.
- Reviewing company’s quarterly returns to the commissioner of insurance
- Bachelors Degree with an Accounting option
- CPA(K) /ACCA or its equivalent
- 5 years relevant experience at a senior position in a similar organization
- Demonstrate above average understanding of the statutory accounting and tax requirements
- Good interpersonal and supervisory skills
- Team leader
- Team player
- Computer Literate
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyse the risks accepted by the reinsurance department and evaluate the captive exposure, adequacy of premium, appropriateness of the terms and conditions of each and every risk accepted.
- Follow up with broker/ceding company for timely submission of closing and accounting documents as well as for settlement of premium from ceding companies and recovery of claims from reinsurers.
- Prepare reinsurance slips / reinsurance contracts ensuring its accuracy with reference to original terms at which reinsurance is accepted.
- Prepare reinsurance underwriting and claims statistics including outstanding claims and reinsurance recoveries there‐from on a regular basis and update the same at periodic intervals as per requirement.
- View reinsurance payments/recoveries relating reinsurance premium, commissioning and claims. Review reinsurance securities and report on their status.
- Calculate reinsurance premium, profit commission and other reinsurance deductions and able to prepare relevant documentation
- Bachelors Degree with an Insurance option
- ACII/FCII Qualification
- Excellent knowledge of reinsurance and general insurance
- 5 years relevant experience at a senior position in a similar organization
- Daily oversight of the department and people management
- Demonstrate excellent understanding of insurance industry
- Excellent negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills
- Applicants should demonstrate a high level of integrity.
- Team leader
- Team player
- Computer literate
Key Responsibilities:
- To co‐ordinate all activities that relate to the marketing of the insurance products offered by the company.
- To act as the contact person between the client, and Clarkson Notcutt (Insurance Brokers) Ltd.
- To have comprehensive knowledge of all the products and to be able to explain them to the prospective clients very well.
- To analyze whether the risks involved.
- To manage the financial aspects of the branch, check that all activities are within the budget.
- To manage all administrative tasks related to the branch office
- To prepare proposals both for new projects and on going projects that needs an additional section to the project.
- Administratively ensure the smooth running of the office, by supervising the staff at the branch.
- Ensure any company properties at the branch are safeguarded.
- Ensure all premium underwritten is collected
- Any other duties as assigned
- Bachelors Degree with an Insurance option
- ACII Qualification
- Excellent knowledge of general insurance
- 5 years relevant experience at a senior position in a similar organization
- Demonstrate excellent understanding of insurance industry
- Excellent negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills
- Applicants should demonstrate a high level of integrity.
- Team leader
- Team player
- Computer literate
Key Responsibilities:
To assist in ensuring smooth running of the Company’s insurance program, while contributing to the overall efficiency of the branch.
To assist in the management, administration, and the control of the company’s underwriting operations to ensure profitable and timely service.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelors Degree with an Insurance option
- ACII Qualification (Minimum 5 units)
- Excellent knowledge of reinsurance and general insurance
- 3 years relevant experience in similar position in a similar organization
- Demonstrate excellent understanding of insurance industry
- Excellent negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills
- Team leader
- Team player
- Computer literate
Interested candidates should provide a detailed CV, including present position, current remuneration, names, addresses, and phone contacts of three professional referees, copies of professional/educational certificates to: hr@clarknot.com by 20th January 2012.
Applications received after the closing date shall not be accepted.
SENIOR MANAGER – DOMESTIC SALES, INSURANCE UNIT MANAGERS AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS JOBS IN KENYA 2012
SENIOR MANAGER- DOMESTIC SALES
Salary: 200-300K
Reports to: Sales Director
Location: Mombasa, Kenya
The Position
The Senior manager- domestic sales is responsible for providing on the ground leadership to maintain and grow our client’s prominent market presence in line with the organization vision of strong leadership positions across categories and markets.
The senior manager- domestic sales will be responsible for providing strategic direction in the development of an efficient and effective management with a view to growing and protecting volume sales, market share and profit, controlling and influencing of key retail outlets, making inroads in new markets and maintaining the preferred supplier status through customer service excellence.
The senior manager- domestic sales will be responsible for the attainment of the brand volume and value objectives, distribution and visibility objectives and training and development of the distributor sales team in the region. Of key importance will be the design and implementation of new sales channels in nontraditional markets in order to grow sales within existing markets.
As a key member of the executive team, the Jobholder will work closely with the marketing, finance and operations functions to improve route-to-market efficiencies and trade marketing effectiveness.
Reporting directly to the Director Sales, the senior manager- domestic sale’s key focus, are as follows:
Research, brand positioning and product development.
Sales team leadership.
Distribution channel management.
Management reporting and strategy formulation.
Key responsibilities include:
Research, Brand Positioning & Product Development:
Carrying out market research, competitor and customer surveys.
Managing research & development and new product development.
Developing ideas and creating offers for direct Customers.
Determining price points and discount rates for range of products being sold.
Analyzing sales statistics to determine sales potential, inventory requirements and customer preferences.
Representing the company at trade exhibitions, events and demonstrations and actively act as project manager for these opportunities.
Proactively developing the corporate image, reputation and brand of the company.
Developing and maintaining visibility across all channels.
Consulting with department heads and other stakeholders to plan advertising and other campaigns.
Extensive monitoring of customer preferences to determine the focus of sales efforts
Sales Team Leadership
Recruiting, training, coaching and motivating sales team.
Enhancing functional competence across all levels of in-house and distributor teams.
Managing sales targets on an annual, quarterly and monthly basis.
Planning and managing sales resources according to agreed budgets.
Delivering of rewarding incentive programs and motivate exceptional success.
Managing the internal communications and awareness of the company’s direction, mission and objectives.
Ensuring clear and consistent communication between the Sales and Production team to ensure
accurate delivery on targets.
Distribution channel management:
Establishing effective route-to-market strategies.
Developing and managing key account relationships.
Coordinating sales distribution by establishing sales territories and goals.
Monitoring actual distribution or movement of a product to the customer.
Advising stockists and distributors on policies and operating procedures to ensure functional effectiveness of the business.
Selecting and managing external agencies.
Researching and networking to expand the distribution network into new territories.
Exploring and researching new export markets and the governance parameters related to these to set up new distribution channels.
Management reporting & strategy formulation
Contributing to the formulation of policy and strategy,
Maintaining and enhancing administration and relevant reporting and planning systems.
Providing accurate financial and management information to leadership to enhance decision making and business processes.
Preparing budgets and approval of expenditures.
Experience & Background Needed
A Graduate with a minimum of five years experience in senior management
sales/marketing/trade-marketing in an aggressive, distribution-oriented FMCG environment.
A Postgraduate qualification in sales/marketing will be an added advantage.
Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal. Fluency in both English and Swahili
languages
Complete familiarity with MS Office packages, Excel and PowerPoint.
Proven track record of consistent, high performance in sales, with strong leadership qualities.
Strong business management skills and strategic planning skills.
A good understanding of brand management/market research.
Cross-cultural management skills.
Excellent negotiation skills.
Excellent resource management skills.
Strong motivation/coaching skills.
Strong communication and networking skills.
Other Vital Qualities
Ability to analyze market and competition; identify external threats and opportunities and adapt
strategies to changing conditions.
Ability to work in a dynamic environment in a small team and enjoy multi-tasking.
A leader who can inspire and motivate others to perform well and effectively influence actions
and opinions of others.
A practical, hands on results oriented manager who believes in being a role model in order to
gain respect.
Credibility and flexibility to deal with people at a variety of levels.
Ability to strive to achieve high quality results with persistently positive in the face of challenges
and setbacks.
A proactive, results oriented leader with an initiative to be innovative.
Strong commercial acumen and ability to see the big picture.
Strong interpersonal and influencing skills; ability to engage decision makers at different levels as
well as develop effective working relationships with trade partners and other third parties.
Culturally sensitive.
Must be a highly adaptable and versatile individual, able to handle ambiguity and work
unsupervised in an unstructured environment.
Title: Insurance Unit Manager
Reports to: Sales Manager Branches
Location: Bungoma & Kisumu, Kenya
As part of our client’s growth strategy in 2012 and to strengthen the team to achieve ambitious
performance objectives, they wish to recruit experienced, dynamic, innovative and high caliber individuals to fill the following positions 2 of Unit Manager
Overall Description
The main focus of this position is to recruit. train, develop, motivate, manage productivity, ensure
compliance and prepare reports of the sales agents in the unit.
Main responsibilities:
Recruit sales agents as per the set annual manpower budget in order to achieve the Company’s
production targets.
Ensure that the sales agents are professionally trained in order to sell and service the Company
products.
Review the sales agents’ performance to ensure they meet the company’s minimum acceptable
set standards.
Identify and administer motivational strategies in order to ensure that the agents are developing
and meeting their personal goals.
Generate and analyze weekly unit production reports for the consumption of sales Manager
Branches
Ensure compliance with the regulatory body and Company’s code of ethical conduct.
To grow Company sales and attain ambitious Company targets.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate must have:
Bachelor Degree in a business related field
Possess professional qualifications in insurance namely ACII, COP or in progress towards
attaining it
Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in selling General Insurance products, out of which 2
years must have been served as a Team / unit Leader with proven growth record.
Computer literate with excellent presentation skills
Be passionate about service delivery
Be of high integrity
Reliable
Excellent networking and relationship building skills
Financial planning skills
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Your Attributes
You must be extremely disciplined and goal oriented.
You must be innovative and systems driven.
Excellent presentation, communication and leadership skills.
Excellent report writing skills.
Ability to excel in a high pressure environment.
Remuneration
Basic Salary and Override Commissions.
Title: Financial Advisors (Insurance & Investment sales)
Reports to: Sales Manager Branches
Location: Bungoma & Kisumu, Kenya
As part of our client’s growth strategy in 2012 and to strengthen the team to achieve ambitious
performance objectives, they wish to recruit experienced, dynamic, innovative and high caliber individuals to fill the following 10 positions in Insurance & Investment sales.
Overall Description
Reporting to the Unit Manager and operating in a highly competitive and dynamic environment, this challenging position requires the candidates to perform the following functions:
Duties and Responsibilities
Prospecting for clients for the provision of insurance and investment services and products
including unit trusts, life insurance, monthly investment plans, education plans, General
insurance, Retirement planning, offshore products etc.
Provide financial advice to clients according to their requirements and risk profile, as well as the
performance of the specific portfolios
Carry out a detailed-fact find review of the potential clients and recommend appropriate
insurance and investment products.
Maintain a regular follow-up with clients to maintain a strong customer service.
Qualifications, Skills and Ability Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or relevant professional qualifications in areas such as education, marketing
with a strong flair for sales.
Minimum KCSE grade C
Minimum Age- 28 (mandatory)
Successful track record of selling in the financial services sector, teaching or any other relevant
profession;
Highly networked and adept at connecting with people;
Prior experience in selling life or investments will be a definite advantage.
COP in insurance or its equivalent professional certification, added advantage
Good working knowledge of financial markets and financial products
Results oriented and able to work under strict deadlines to meet sales targets
Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment with minimum supervision
Remuneration
Remuneration is an attractive and highly rewarding Commission based structure.
If qualified send CV and cover letter only to info@talentmanagementconsulting or talentmgtconsult@gmail.com on or before 13th January, indicating the title e.g. (Senior Manager-
Domestic Sales) on the subject line. Indicate your current salary and expected remuneration and notice period on the cover letter.
Only shortlisted candidates wil be contacted
Investigation Officer Jobs at Telkom Kenya 2012
Job Title: Investigation Officer
Company Orange Telkom
Department Quality & Audit
Job Type Full-Time
Job Status Sourcing
Salary Range Per Month
Shift 8 AM to 5 PM
Minimum Education University – Undergraduate
Degree Title Degree in Social Science/Law
No of Jobs 1
Minimum Exerience 2 Year
Job Duration Permanent
Start Publishing 05-01-2012
Stop Publishing 18-01-2012
Description
Role description
Investigate all fraud incidents and submit report with recommendations.
Key Responsibilities
Operational (Including Planification):
• Investigate all fraud incidents in a professional and cost effective manner, planning, search for information and reporting.
• Carries out control missions i.e. extract data, analyze, interpret, gather evidence, report in a well understood manner.
• Research, analysis of issues, risks and objectives, reporting, follow up of recommendations;
Realisation of Reports:
• conduct risk assessment of key fraud processes
• create fraud awareness and training among the staff
• conduct compliance tests on process and procedures
Work conditions
• Shifts work: No
• Night Shift: No
• Work During Weekend: YES
• Work “On-Call”: No
Professional Tools Used
• Handset
Qualifications
Education Background & Experience:
• Bachelors degree in social sciences or law
• 2 – 6 years experience in a similar position
Preferred Skills
Professional Skills:
• 3+ years experience in an Investigations or Fraud Management role
• ii) CFE or CPA is an added advantage.
Professional Knowledge:
• Computer literate
City Nairobi
Agreement
How to Apply:
Application to : Visit our career pages at www.orange-tkl.co.ke, create an account and upload your CV. An applicant must upload a PDF or Ms Word copy of his / her CV to be consider
Deadline: 18th January, 2012.
UNES Secretary, Assistant Maintenance Officer, Waiter / Waitresses and Cook Jobs in Kenya 2012
Head Office
Managing Director’s Office
Secretary
UNES/AD/S/01/12 1 post
Reports to: PA to the Managing Director
Job Description
- Drafting routine memos
- Filing and maintaining all office records
- Screening of correspondences
- General organization of the office
- Follow-up of routine correspondences
- Ensuring compliance with QMS procedures on management of records and documents on routine matters
- Responding to routine E-mails
- General front office functions
- Other duties assigned by managing Director or PA to MD.
- At least KCSE C or KCE Div. III or an equivalent qualification with a credit in English Language
- Full certification in office secretarial work
- Should have certificates in and be able to use Word Processing, Spreadsheets and Data Base Management packages
- At least three years recent experience as Secretary in a busy office environment
Assistant Maintenance Officer
UNES/AD/AMO/01/12
1 post
Reports to: Senior Human Resource and Administrative Officer
Job Description
- Maintenance of a safe and clean work environment by ensuring full compliance with health and Safety laws, policies and procedures.
- Planning, budgeting and implement cost effective preventative maintenance schedules in line with safety operating procedures and standards.
- Maintenance and repair of buildings, equipment and furniture.
- Coordination of service contracts for all equipment.
- Coordination of plumbing; electrical installation & appliances; grounds cleaning & landscaping; and general office cleaning works.
- Provision of specification for maintenance works and identification of suitable technical personnel.
- Administer the disposal processes relating to movable assets.
- Coordination with external parties such as the local Authorities/ KPLC, Road Contractors etc regarding any of their works or maintenance that can impact on the Company’s services.
- Undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the management from time to time.
- Diploma in Building Construction management or related field
- At least 3 years recent experience.
- Good working knowledge of health and safety legislation
- Good understanding of the key technical trades and accepted standards of workmanship.
- Experience in managing a diverse range of job requests with competing deadlines and resources
Waiter / Waitresses
UNES/AR/W/01/12
1 post
Reports to: food and beverage supervisor
Job Description:
- Receiving customers and escorting them to their tables
- Informing customers on daily specials
- Taking orders from customers on food and beverage
- Presenting menus to customers and answer questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request
- Providing excellent customer service to ensure that the customers enjoy their meals and take action to correct any problem
- Explaining how various menu items are prepared , describing ingredients and cooking methods
- Table setting
- Receiving payment from customers
- Diploma in food and beverage sales from a recognized institution
- Three (3) years work experience as a waiter in a 3 star restaurant or hotel
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Good communication skills
- Presentable
- Computer literate
UNES : AR/CK/01/12
1 post
Reports to Head Cook
Job Description:
- Working with the Head Cook to plan menus, taking into consideration factors such as costs and special event needs
- Preparing and cooking food according to standard recipes and menu given by the chef
- Observing and testing cooked food to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently using the required methods of cooking as per the menu
- Maintaining sanitation, health , and safety standards in work areas
- Verifying that food meets requirements for quality and quantity
- Serving food orders to customers presented by the waiters
- Diploma in food production from a recognized Institution
- Possess culinary experience in a 3-star hotel
- Able to work long hours
- Computer literate
- Cover letter detailing why you want to be considered for the position, as well as current and expected gross salary.
- Detailed CV including at minimum:
- Biographical data including: Full names, current mailing address, current telephone contacts, email address.
- Employment history to date. Ensure that specific start and end dates are included.
- Educational history to date, clearly detailing programme, certificate obtained, and completion date.
- Copies of ALL academic and professional certificates and testimonials.
- Completed Personal Data Form (attached).
- Indicate the Job Reference Number of the Envelope.
Please submit 7 copies of all the required documentation to reach the under signed by mail or hand delivery, no later than 24 January 2012.
No e-mailed applications will be accepted.
All incomplete applications will not be considered.
Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted.
UNES is an equal opportunity employer.
Head, Human Resources & Administrative Services,
UNES Limited,
P.O. Box 68241-00200,
Nairobi
Chester House Apartments Sales and Marketing Executives Jobs in Kenya 2012
Department: Marketing
Reports to: General Manager
Direct Reports: None
Job Purpose
Prepare and sell a calendar of marketing and promotional activities to ensure that such activities are planned, co-ordinated and executed in a timely and cost effective manner resulting in revenues for Apartments and Restaurants
Indicators of Good Performance on the job
- Banqueting sales revenues met
- Market penetration targets met
- Promotional programmes implemented, evaluated for effectiveness and reported on in all markets
- Marketing costs kept within budget
- Sales support offered to agents and tour operators as needed and up to date records maintained. e.g. posters, materials, brochures, fact sheets etc
- Prepare and monitor the implementation of the annual promotion calendar to ensure timely execution of all planned activities.
- Prospect and pursue new revenue streams for Apartments/Restaurants e.g. alliances with tour companies, opening corporate accounts, etc
- Liaise with advertising agencies and media providers in respect to the execution of advertising activities, programs and communication.
- Source for promotional items and liaising with suppliers to ensure timely delivery.
- Prepare a detailed, report of the performance of each promotion activity, one month after the promotion.
- Prepare and circulate marketing communication materials including price quotations, special offers, dealer agreements, customer’s presentations, trade presentations, product brochures and other dealer letters after approvals are made by the concerned departmental heads.
- Organise and coordinate customer functions such as training seminars, conferences and corporate meetings.
- Handle customer related queries and enquiries
- Any other duties that may be assigned by seniors as the need arises.
- Business Degree
- Sales Diploma, Customer Service or equivalent experience
- Training in Marketing and sales
- Hotel or Apartments sales experience is mandatory
- 2-3 years experience in the hotel industry is a must
- Sales and/or marketing expertise
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to work with individuals across all levels of management and sectors
- Strong negotiations and presentation skills.
- A strategic and innovative thinker
- A high level of competence in analysing problems and making decisions, the job holder is often required to make business decisions immediately, while working out in the field, and without the benefit of referring to superiors.
- Team working and the ability to network effectively
Positions available: 3
Salary: Retainer and commission
If you got what it takes, send your resume to careers@monarch.co.ke don’t attach certificates or testimonial
Merlin Field Health Officer (HCT) Job in Kisii Kenya 2012
Department: HIV / TB
Projects: GF R7- HIV Project
Responsible to: Project Officer – HCT
Staff directly supervised: HCT Service Providers
Relationships internally: All programme and support staff
Relationships externally: MoMS/MoPHS personnel, other governmental and non-governmental counterparts, community members
Overall Objective of the Position
The Field Officer HCT will be based in Kisii and will be responsible for providing oversight in the provision of high quality community prevention interventions including HIV testing and counselling in close collaboration and coordination with the Ministries of Health.
The officer will also organise and participate in the delivery of high quality training programs at community level targeting both youth and MARPs.
Responsibilities
- In close coordination with Project officer and MoH counterparts, develop monthly work plans and translate these into weekly and daily activity plans. These should be in harmony with the broader project implementation plan and timelines.
- Plan and undertake provision of mobile/outreach and home-based HCT in accordance with the national guidelines and SoPs.
- Plan and undertake sensitization campaigns/events targeting both MARPs and youth aimed at achieving a high degree of personal perception of risk of HIV infection and thus behaviour change.
- Promote issues of safe sex, abstinence, being faithful, delayed sexual debut among youths/adolescents and correct and consistent condom use.
- Plan and implement the peer education approach to behaviour change.
- In liaison with the MOH counterparts, ensure effective functioning of the referral systems between service delivery points (e.g. CT, PSCs, TB, STI, HBC, PMTCT etc) to ensure tested clients receive comprehensive care.
- Continuously assess capacity gaps among service providers and offer training and mentorship.
- In liaison with the MoH plan and undertake counsellor support supervision as prescribed by the National guidelines
- Correctly collect, record, report and store data of all activities undertaken
- Participate in organization and facilitation of information sharing forums including stakeholders meetings.
- In liaison with the relevant MoH personnel, ensure consistent availability of essential medical and non-medical supplies, ensure proper utilization, recording and reporting of the same.
- In liaison with the IEC/SBCC team strengthen community linkage and participation in the project activities including reducing HIV/AIDS/TB stigma and enhancing demand for services.
- Promote Greater Involvement of People with AIDS (GIPA) in the implementation of Merlin supported activities.
- Ensure gender mainstreaming in all project activities.
- Represent Merlin in various forums as requested and/or approved by the line Manager.
- Write high quality reports of all activities undertaken and submit to supervisor in a timely manner including daily service/activity reports.
- To undertake any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
- Have a Higher Diploma/Diploma in counselling psychology, social sciences, community development
- Have NASCOP/LVCT HCT training and a minimum of 3 years experience in the delivery of HCT services
- Experience in working with the MoH at district level
- Training in counsellor supervision will be an added advantage
- Training and demonstrated experience in TOT for HIV related courses including peer education
- Excellent oral and written communication skills including proficiency in the use of MS Office
- Demonstrated ability in writing high quality reports
- Have demonstrated a high degree of initiative, flexibility, reliability and a team player
Data Protection
Please note, on submitting your application, you are agreeing to Merlin holding and using the information that you have given for the purposes of recruitment and employment – should an offer be made.
In order to process your job application, it may be necessary for your application to be sent to the Country Director (in the country you are applying for) for consideration. If you do not agree with this, please state so when applying.
How to Apply
All applications should be sent to:
HR Department,
Merlin, Nairobi Office,
P.O Box 3350 – 00200, Nairobi, Kenya
or email to: recruitment@merlin-kenya.org
Application deadline is 5:00pm on Monday, 23rd January 2012.
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Merlin Jobs in Kenya 2012
Department: M&E
Responsible to: Project Coordinator
Staff directly supervised: Health Information Systems Officer and casual data clerks (from time to time)
Relationships internally: All programme and support staff
Relationships externally: MoMS/MoPHS personnel, other governmental and non governmental counterparts, community members
Overall Objective of the Position:
The M&E Officer will establish and implement an effective comprehensive monitoring and evaluation system to progressively monitor project activity implementation, periodically asses the performance outcomes in order to inform our programme performance and impact, and to assist in evaluating the lessons learnt for effective decision making and to put forward effective accountability beneficiary mechanisms in the project.
He or she will oversee the M & E function of the entire program and periodically review to guide project performance.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Develop and/or strengthen the programme’s monitoring and evaluation frameworks, systems and tools.
- Assist program staff to develop appropriate project performance indicators that are in tandem with the expected goals/objectives.
- Support and coordinate implementation of the monitoring and evaluation systems including documentation of achievements versus targets and in general tracking and measurement of programme performance.
- Support and facilitate the planning, coordination and monitoring of impact assessments including surveys.
- Coordinate data collection, compilation, analysis and dissemination.
- Liaise and network with other stakeholders including MOH, national and international NGOs, UN agencies and donors on M&E matters and represent Merlin at external M&E forums as required.
- Identify training and capacity building needs of programme and MoH teams and facilitate necessary M&E training.
- Establish and implement lessons learning mechanisms including documenting and disseminating best practices and lessons learnt.
- Assist in ensuring the timely preparation and submission of quality reports including donor reports.
- Undertake any other duties assigned by the line manager/ supervisor.
- A Degree in Public Health, Applied Epidemiology, Health Information Systems (Medical statistics) or equivalent
- Fluent English speaker and writer.
- Management capacity: ability to organize and plan
- Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methodologies.
- Knowledge of database design and use
- Knowledge of data processing and analysis
- Knowledge of MS Excel/ Access, Epi info or similar data analysis programmes
- Knowledge of sampling and questionnaire design
- Knowledge of anthropometric assessment techniques as well as nutritional survey
- Ability to work in a team
- Training experience/capacity to run M&E trainings as well as HIS
- Professional initiative, commitment and motivation
- Previous work experience with INGOs in M and E positions
- Experience in emergency and development programming
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In order to process your job application, it may be necessary for your application to be sent to the Country Director (in the country you are applying for) for consideration. If you do not agree with this, please state so when applying.
How to Apply
All applications should be sent to:
HR Department,
Merlin, Nairobi Office,
P.O Box 3350 – 00200,
Nairobi, Kenya
or email to: recruitment@merlin-kenya.org
Application deadline is 5:00pm on Monday, 23rd January 2012.
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.
CREAW is inviting applications from individuals for the following position:
Job Title: Communication Officer
Duty Station: Nairobi
CREAW is a non-governmental, non-partisan, membership organization whose Mission is to transform society by empowering women and expanding new frontiers for women’s rights and freedoms.
Our Vision is a just and free society in which women and men have, exercise and enjoy equal and full rights and opportunities.
Job Purpose
As a senior advisor for Strategic Communications in the organization reporting to the executive Director, to provide leadership and critical support for information gathering, knowledge management and dissemination of the same within CREAW’s mandate.
The officer will through communication oversee and support the realization of CREAW’s objectives and targets – both internal and external – in a professional, efficient and effective manner.
Key Roles & Responsibilities:
- Development of a communication strategy and budget plan and with the support of the Management Team, develop and implement communication plans for various CREAW programs.
- Giving communication advice including the development of relevant messages, use of appropriate media channels and providing strategic solutions to given communications challenges.
- Producing compelling news stories/press releases, internal newsletters, media briefs, Questions and Answers, training documents, presentation materials and other communications products reflecting CREAW’s program.
- Producing communication resources for CREAW’s website and other social media outlets
- Participating in communications planning and briefing for example press conferences and media interviews.
- Enhancing the public image of CREAW through strategic communications including developing and cultivating strong media relations with local, mainstream and international media to promote CREAW’s profile.
- Providing technical advice and support for communication training to Program managers and all the other staff members.
- Provide editorial support to colleagues, specifically for:
- Selected articles, proposals and case studies;
- Presentations and training modules.
- Prepare annual report for CREAW that spans CREAW’s core activities and in consultation with the management team and line program officer (s), develop the report structure and liaise with external contractors to design, edit, and print and disseminate the same to all partners.
- Coordinate production of information Education and Communication materials (IEC), and publications. A key focus will be dissemination of research findings and publication of women rights.
- Coordinate dissemination of publication i.e. reports , brochures etc
- Coordinate inter and intra program communication within CREAW to facilitate access to information on core program activities, status, output, achievements and challenges.
- Serve as liaison between the organisation and all other key influencers and stakeholders
- Continuously negotiate with both intra and external publics positions that augur to the benefit of the organisation
- Manage a vibrant intranet where all staff members engage whilst continuously promoting the interests of the organisation.
- Must have a bachelor’s degree in communication or other relevant area of study in social science with proven experience in public relations, publicity, and media relations journalism.
- Masters degree will be an absolute advantage.
- Will have at least 4 years of relevant working experiences, preferably in a women related organization in a similar position.
- Technical training in project management will be an added advantage.
- Proficiency in Microsoft office skills.
- Demonstrate design management of publishing, website and communication product development.
- Working experience in project management and organizational skills
- Must be able to work comfortably and effectively with people of different national and cultural backgrounds and to establish and maintain constructive working relations in multi – cultural environment.
- Must have excellent oral, presentation and written communication skills.
- Have a personal commitment to work as reliable, honest and trustworthy team member.
- Good judgement, tact, analytical and negotiation skills.
- Ability to contribute to the overall objectives, mission and goals of CREAW operations.
Those who qualify and are interested should send (or deliver) an application letter, curriculum vitae (CV) providing details of three work related referees and copies of relevant certificates & testimonials to:
The Selection Committee
Centre for Rights Education and Awareness – CREAW
Email: vacancies@creawkenya.org or info@creaw.org
Tel/fax: +254-20-3860640/ 3861016/ 2378271/ 720357664
P.O. BOX 11964 –00100 GPO
Nairobi – Kenya
Apply no later than 20th January 20121
CREAW is an equal opportunity employer.
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