Education Programme Officer Job Vacancy: Intermón Oxfam

Intermón Oxfam believes in justice, solidarity and peace and work to change the world.

Based in Wau (Sudan) and reporting to the education programme manager, we need to fill the vacancy of:

Education Programme Officer
Ref (144/09-10)

The selected person would be responsible for the formulation, implementation, assessment, and follow-up of the projects in the education programme that are presented by the local counterpart organisations.

Profile required:

• Local person or with a deep knowledge of Sudan
• University degree, preferably in, Education, Gender Studies, Economics, Social sciences, or similar
• One/ two years experience in a NGO dealing with women empowerment, girls education, gender in education or in the cooperation sector.
• Experience and knowledge of formulation, following and evaluation of cooperation projects and programmes.
• Knowledge of the country’s reality and its basic laws.
• Proficiency in English. Sudanese Arabic and other languages of Sudan will be an advantage.
• Computer skills (Office, Internet, E-mail)

If you are interested in this job opportunity, please visit us at www.intermonoxfam.org/empleo.

Search the reference corresponding to the offer, let’s introduce your data and please do not forget also to attach your CV.

The closing date for applications is 07.02.2010.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Intermon Oxfam applies the principle of gender equity for all job opportunities.

One Year Contract Vacancies in the Ministries of Health in Conjunction with USAID-Funded Capacity Kenya Project

Republic of Kenya
Ministry of Medical Services and Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation

One Year Contract Vacancies in the Ministries of Health in Conjunction with USAID-Funded Capacity Kenya Project

Important Note:

1. Applications for the positions advertised below should be submitted on or before Monday, 15th February 2010.
2. Candidates should apply directly to their preferred province and indicate the same on the envelope and application letter. Provincial addresses are at the end of this advertisement. Details of the facilities and the districts in which they are located will be availed and candidates will be allowed to select preferred sites during the interview. Final posting shall be decided by the Ministries
3. Candidates are required to provide their e-mail addresses and two reliable telephone numbers for ease of communication.
4. Candidates must attach all copies of their certificates including professional registration license in the case of Clinical Officers, Nurses, Lab Technologists and Pharmaceutical Technologists.
5. All salaries are consolidated. A gratuity of 31 % of basic salary will be paid at the end of the contract.

Senior Clinical Officer

Post: 1 in Nairobi

Salary per month: Kshs 54, 972.

Requirements: For appointment to the post of Senior Clinical Officer, a candidate must:

• Be in possession of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
• Be in possession of a Diploma in Clinical Medicine from a recognized Medical Training College
• Be registered by the Clinical Officers Council
• Have work experience at a Comprehensive Care Setting at management level for at least 2 years.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work at this level is fairly complex and will be carried out under the guidance of the Medical Officer in-charge.
• Duties include assisting the Medical Officer in-charge in implementing all the daily activities within the HIV clinic, daily supervision and support of facility staff with all HR related issues.
• Participate in the facility HIV care team and monthly meetings that monitor the implementation of recommended activities.
• Implementation of the Opportunistic Infection Guideline and of the ARV Protocol regarding the eligibility criteria, the regimen and the follow-up, monitor consumptions and participate in prescription reviews with the Medical Officer in-charge and other clinical staff.
• Be the link between the Medical Officer and the rest of the facility team.
• Assist in on-the-job training of CDs and nurses.
  
• Supervise COs and nurses on attachment at the MDH HIV clinic
• Ensure proper and complete documentation of client information

Registered Clinical Officer III

Posts: 21:

• Nairobi: 6
• Rift Valley: 9
• Nyanza: 4
• Central: 2

Salary per month: Kshs 28,740

Requirements: For appointment to the post of Clinical Officer III, candidates must;

• Be in possession of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
• Be in possession of a Diploma in Clinical Medicine from a recognized medical training college
• Be registered by the Clinical Officers Council iv) Be knowledgeable and experienced in HIV/AIDS management. Those with CCC management will have an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work at this level is of limited scope and complexity.
• The officer will normally work under the guidance of an experienced Clinical Officer or Medical Officer.
• Work involves seeing and examining patients, diagnosing and treating ailments at an outpatient department in a hospital or health centre.
• In addition, the officer will be expected to assist in planning and conducting primary health care activities, teaching students attached to hospitals and health centres, supervising and counseling a small number of staff engaged on routine patients care and giving support and health education to patients.

Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse III

Posts: 7

• Rift Valley: 2
• Central: 3
• Western: 2

Salary per month: Kshs 28,740

Requirements: For appointment to the post of KRCHN III, candidates must;

• Be in possession of at least the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
• Be in possession of a Kenya Registered Nurse or Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse Diploma from a recognized Medical Training College.
• Be registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya
• Have at least one year working experience working at a CCC and /or ANC/PMTCT setting is an advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work at this level will be of limited scope and complexity and will be carried under the guidance of a more senior officer.
• Specific duties and responsibilities involve provision, supervision and planning of nursing care of patients at an outpatient department or wards in a hospital.
• In addition, the officer will be expected to assess patients' needs, verify and maintain information relating to patients' admission, keep records of drugs and other supplies, supervise and counsel staff, perform routine clinical duties.

Kenya Enrolled Community Health Nurse

Posts: 7.

• Nyanza: 5
• Coast: 2

Salary per month: Kshs 24,715

Requirements: For appointment to this post, candidates must;

• Be in possession of the Kenya Certificate of Education or Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education,
• Be in possession of an Enrolled Nurse Certificate from a recognized Medical Training College.
• Be Enrolled by the Nursing Council of Kenya.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work at this grade involves a variety of duties and responsibilities of a limited scope and complexity.
• An officer at this level works under appropriate guidance or supervision by a nursing officer or a clinical officer.
• Duties and responsibilities include planning and execution of nursing care for individuals or a group of patients.

Medical Laboratory Technologist III

Posts: 7

• Nyanza: 4
• North Eastern: 2
• Central: 1.

Salary per month: Kshs 28,740.00

Requirements:

For appointment to the post of Medical Laboratory Technologist III, candidates must;

• Be in possession of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.
• Be in possession of a Kenya Medical Laboratory Technologists Diploma from a recognized Medical Training College,
• Be registered by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technician and Technologists Board,
• Those with knowledge and experience in TB and HIV will have an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work at this level will be of limited scope and complexity and will be carried out under the guidance of a more senior officer.
• Specific duties and responsibilities will include offering general diagnostic or other laboratory services in a medical laboratory, blood transfusion services or diagnosis of vector borne diseases.

Pharmaceutical Technologist

Posts: 6

• Nyanza: 1
• North Eastern: 3
• Rift Valley: 2

Salary per month: Kshs 28,740.

Requirements: For appointment to the post of Pharmaceutical Technologist, a candidate must;

• Be in possession of the Kenya Certificate of Education or Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education,
• Be in possession of a Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized Medical Training College,
• Be registered by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technician and Technologists Board.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work at this level is carried out under the guidance of a more senior officer.
• Duties and responsibilities mainly involve dispensing and compounding medicine, verifying and maintaining information relating to drugs issued to patients, ordering and recording of drugs and other supplies, guiding and counseling trainees and supervision of other staff working under him or her.

Information Technology Officer

Posts: 1 in Nairobi

Salary per month: Kshs. 28,740

Requirements: For appointment to the post of Information Technology Officer a candidate must;

• Be in possession of a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.
• Be in possession of a Diploma in Information Technology or other related field.
• Have at least 2 years experience in software and hardware

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, install, maintain and performance tune Microsoft Windows based LAN.
• Manage antivirus/ firewall and user account, diagnose & trouble shoot file server, workstations and peripheral hardware, establish and maintain backup and recovery systems, manage IT related documentation and maintain an IT Register, user training, develop and administer adhoc databases as required from time to time, software installation and maintenance, supervise software and hardware maintenance contracts and establish guidelines for purchase and installation of hardware and software.

VCT Counsellors

Posts: 21

• Nyanza: 10
• North Eastern: 9
• Rift Valley: 2

Salary per month: Kshs. 18,369.

Requirements: For appointment to the post of VCT Counselor, a candidate must;

• Be in possession of at least the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.
• Be in possession of Certificate in Voluntary Counseling and Testing from a reputable institution after having pursued a course lasting at least 6 months,
• Work experience at a VCT setting is an added advantage

Duties and Responsibility:

• Work at this level will be of limited scope and complexity and will be carried out under the guidance of a more senior officer.
• Duties include; performing HIV/AIDS counseling and testing of clients, refer HIV positive clients to CCC.
  
• Address gender- stigma related barriers that keep individuals from seeking care.
• Liaise with other members of the RH/FP and TB/HIV clinic and other NGOs/CBOs/MOH to provide holistic care for clients, assist in capacity building of health care workers and family members on topics related to HIV/AIDS counseling, documentation of client information, compiling of data and writing monthly reports as required.

Health Records Information Officers

Posts: 3 in Eastern Province

Salary per month: kshs. 28,740

Requirements: For appointment to the post of Health Records Information Officer, a candidate must;

• Be in possession of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.
• Be in possession of a Diploma in Kenya Health Records Information from a recognized Medical Training College,
• Experience of at least one year will be an added advantage

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work at this level will be of limited scope and complexity and will be carried out under the guidance of a more senior officer.
• Duties include registration of all HIV positive clients (initiating and transferred-in) for comprehensive care services.
• Registration of all HIV positive clients on HAART in the ART/Cohort register.
• Conduct regular site visits and maintain registers correctly.
• Availing M & E and complete data collection tools to hospitals.
• Prepare and submit quarterly narrative and monthly data reports on FP/RH, TB, HIV/AIDS activities to MOH and APHIA II N/C.
• Maintenance of accurate and complete facility FP/RH, TB and HIV/AIDS records while maintaining confidentiality.

Health Records Information Technicians

Posts: 29

• Nairobi: 1
• Coast: 9
• Western: 14
• Nyanza: 1
• Central: 1
• North Eastern: 3

Salary per month: Kshs. 24,715

Requirements: For appointment to the post of Health Records Information Technician, a candidate must;

• Be in possession of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.
• Be in possession of Certificate in Health Records Information from a recognized Medical Training College.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work at this level will be of limited scope and complexity and will be carried out under the guidance of a more senior officer.
• Duties include registration of all HIV positive clients (initiating and transferred-in) for comprehensive care services.
• Registration of all HIV positive clients on HAART in the ART/Cohort register.
• Conduct regular site visits and maintain registers correctly.
• Availing M& E and completed data collection tools to hospitals.
• Prepare and submit quarterly narrative and monthly data reports on FP/RH, TB, HIV/AIDS activities to MOH and APHIA II projects.
• Maintenance of accurate and complete facility FP/RH, TB and HIV/AIDS records while maintaining confidentiality.

Social Worker

Post: 1 in Nairobi

Salary per month: Kshs. 28,740.

Requirements: For appointment to the post of Social Worker, a candidate must:

• Be in possession of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.
• Be in possession of a Diploma in Social Work/ Degree in social science from a Recognized college
• One year experience working in a TB/HIV setting is an added advantage

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work at this level will be of limited scope and complexity and will be carried out under the guidance of a more senior officer.
• Duties include assessing the social needs of all TB/CCC patients and their families, refer patients to other social care providers, manage the waiver system, perform social assessments of candidates for ARV, collaborate with the IEC team in networking.
• Capacity building of health care workers and family members on topics related to TB/HIV, report writing and data compilations.
• Facilitate tracing of defaulting TB/CCC patients in collaboration with CHWs.

Comprehensive Care Center Service/Patient Attendant

Post: 1 in Nairobi

Salary per month: Kshs. 18,369.

Requirements: For appointment to the post of CCC Service/Patient Attendant, a candidate must;

• Be in possession of at least the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with a mean grade of "C-"
• Have experience in Peer Counselors and management of PLHIV post test clubs,
• Persons Living with HIV/Expert patients are encouraged to apply.
• Work experience at a Comprehensive Care Setting is an added advantage
  

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work at this level will be of limited scope and complexity and will be carried out under the guidance of a more senior officer.
• Duties include assisting the receptionists in retrieving patient files from filing cabinets, weigh all patients, and measure the height of all children and new patients attending the HIV clinic, recording the time of weighing, retrieving files of TB/HIV co-infected patients who pick their TB drugs from the facility, taking of blood samples to the laboratory.
• Assist in loading/unloading vehicles and bringing supplies to the clinic.

Comprehensive Care Center Administrative Officer

Posts: 1 in Nairobi

Salary per month: Kshs. 28,740

Requirements: For appointment to the post of CCC Administrative Officer, a candidate must;

• Be in possession of at least the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.
• Be in possession of at least a Diploma in Business Administration.
• Have three years work experience in procurement and budgeting.
• Experience at a Comprehensive Care Setting is an added advantage

Duties and Responsibilities:

• This position is in-charge of procurement and general administrative matters of the facility under the guidance of Officer In-Charge of the facility.
• Duties include overall office administration including supervision of support staff management and coordination of procurement of goods and services, maintenance of equipment at the HIV clinic and laboratory, administration of HR matters.
• Management of all equipment and stocks required in the clinic, supervision of monthly stationary, sheets and IEC material, cleaning items, food and logistic orders.
• Coordinate events taking care of logistics for pediatrics, teens and adult psychosocial activities Improve communication and coordination between APHIA II Nairobi and the MDH HIV clinic.
  
• Assist in budget monitoring.

Comprehensive Care Center Office Assistant

Posts: 1 in Nairobi

Salary per month: Kshs. 16,836

Requirements: For appointment to the post of CCC Office Assistant, a candidate must;

• Be in possession of at least, Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with a mean grade of D+.
• Work experience at a Comprehensive Care Setting is an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work at this level will be of limited scope and complexity and will be carried out under the guidance of an administrative assistant.
• Duties involve opening and cleaning office, carry out any major cleaning as agreed with the Administrative Assistant
• Ensure the office is equipped with adequate cleaning materials and consumables.
• Ensure availability of office supplies.
• Support other ad hoc duties such as messaging, filing, faxing and photocopying.
• Ensure the provision of drinking water, hot water and milk/tea for staff and visitors in the clinic.

Applicants should clearly specify the post applied for and the preferred province at the bottom of the envelope and on the application letter.

Copies of academic and Professional Registration Certificates/licences and testimonials, curriculum vitae and national identity cards should also be attached.

Applications should be addressed and either hand delivered or posted to the following provincial addresses:

Provincial Director of Medical Service,
Western Block "C"
2nd Floor Room 69
P. O Box 359 Kakamega, 50100

Provincial Director of Medical Services,
Nyanza Provincial Headquarters,
4th Floor, Room 1
P. O. Box 721 Kisumu, 40100

Provincial Director of Medical Services
North Eastern Province PC's Office,
Ground Floor
P. O Box 40 Garissa, 70100

Provincial Director of Medical Services, Nairobi
Nyayo House, 10th Floor,
Room 32
P. O. Box 34349 Nairobi, 00100

Provincial Director of Medical Services,
Central-Provincial Headquarters
Block "A", Ground Floor
P. O Box 110 Nyeri, 10100

Provincial Director of Medical Services,
Rift Valley Provincial Headquarters,
2nd Floor, Room 9
P. O Box 2060 Nakuru, 20100

Provincial Director of Medical Services,
Eastern Provincial Headquarters,
Ground Floor, Room 33
P. O Box 273 Embu, 60100

Provincial Director of Medical Services,
Coast Provincial Headquarters,
Ground Floor
P.O Box 90233 Mombasa, 80100

So as to reach them on or before 15th February 2010.

Technical Training Coordinator – Catholic Diocese of Kericho Job Vacancy

Catholic Dioceses of Eldoret, Nakuru, Kericho & Kitale Vacancy

Technical Training Coordinator – Catholic Diocese of Kericho

Technical Training Programme (TTP) is an inter-Diocesan Programme mandated to facilitate the development of Diocesan Vocational Training Institutes and promote Business Training to Ex-trainees venturing into entrepreneurship in order to encourage self-development and job creation.

The programme seeks to recruit a dynamic, visionary and innovative person to fill the position of the Technical Coordinator.

Reporting to Programme Coordinator TTP, the person will provide leadership and ensure development of a robust Vocational Technical Training and employment promotion programme in the Diocese.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the planning and organization of project activities as approved
• Ensuring that Diocesan TTP activities follow the Programme Work Plan and that the activities are revised accordingly
• Oversee the training of VTIs staff and the target groups
• Compile reports and execute duties as may be requested by the TTP Programme Coordinator and the support agencies
• Network with other organizations dealing with similar programme activities
• Assist in the selection, training and monitoring of activities of target groups
• Coordinate the provision of business management training and credit assistance to graduates and linking them to SMEs.
• Coordinate and plan for shows /exhibitions and assist in identification and selection of VTIs/target groups’ exhibits
• Assist the ETSOs on data collection strategies and analysis

Qualifications & Experience:

• At least Bachelors Degree or a Higher Diploma in Technical Training
• Demonstrate leadership abilities with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• At least 3 years management experience in a Technical Institution
• Ability to think strategically, network with other organizations, lobby, and advocate core objectives of the programme
• Be result driven with organizational development skills
• Ability to work with people of varying cultures
• Excellent supervisory skills and good track of the same
• Good interpersonal skills, communication and report writing skills
• Must have excellent computer skills
• Valid driving license

Interested candidates should submit their applications, enclosing a detailed CV, copies of academic testimonials and names of three referees and day time telephone contacts to:

Human Resource Director
Catholic Diocese of Nakuru
P.O. Box 938 – 20100
Nakuru

or E-mail us: cdnhr @ yahoo.com

So as to be received by 12th February 2010.

Kindly indicate Current & Expected consolidated salary in your application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Programme Coordinator Job Vacancy: Agricultural and Rural Development Programme (ARDP)

Catholic Dioceses of Nakuru & Kericho Vacancy

Programme Coordinator
Agricultural and Rural Development Programme (ARDP)

ARDP is an inter-Diocesan programme covering the larger districts of Nakuru, Baringo, Koibatek, Kericho, Buret and Bomet.

The programme aims at enhancing sustainable livelihoods of the resource poor farmer groups and communities through the promotion of sustainable agriculture and rural development through a participatory approach of ‘People Led Process’.

The programme has 6 staffs and several Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development (SARD) Promoters at community level.

Reporting to Diocesan Planning & Development Coordinator, the person will provide leadership to the ARDP team, coordinate implementation of Agricultural activities in both Dioceses (Nakuru & Kericho), and carry out Monitoring and Evaluation of projects in the programme.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Carry out project development including proposal writing, planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting
• Network with relevant government ministries, NGOs, project partners and other stakeholders.
• Supervise all staff of the programme and ensure highest standard of discipline is upheld.
• Implement set policies by the management
• Carry out community needs assessment and facilitate prioritization of their needs.
• Review programme staff duties, set performance standards and targets, and appraise their performance

Qualifications & Experience:

• MSc. Degree in Agricultural Economics & Extension Services or any other related course with atleast 2 years experience in relevant field OR
• BSc. Degree in Agricultural Economics & Extension Services or any other related course with atleast 5 years experience in relevant field
• Experience in project fund-raising, implementation, and community participatory approaches
• Management experience with knowledge of Participatory Planning, Monitoring &Evaluation.
• Good interpersonal skills, communication, & report writing skills
• Experience from interacting with NGO´s, funding agencies and government ministries would be an advantage
• Ability to work with people of varying cultures
• Must also have knowledge and experience in Sustainable Agriculture
• Must have a valid driving license
• Must have excellent computer skills

Interested candidates should submit their applications, enclosing a detailed CV, copies of academic testimonials and names of three referees and day time telephone contacts to:

Human Resource Director
Catholic Diocese of Nakuru
P.O. Box 938 – 20100
Nakuru

or E-mail us: cdnhr @ yahoo.com

So as to be received by 12th February 2010.

Kindly indicate Current & Expected consolidated salary in your application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Vacancy - Graphics and Web designer

Any Graphics designer or Web designer in the house looking for a job?

Do you have any profile I can look at? Send a link to your profile AND send
your CV to admin@nimeshinda.biz before Tuesday 2nd 2010. We need experience
and a track record as opposed to papers.

National Oil Corporation of Kenya Career Opportunities

National Oil Corporation of Kenya is a fast growing and dynamic World Class Petroleum Company serving energy needs for today and tomorrow.

Following the steady, continuous growth and expansion we have experienced over the last few years, we are looking for talented, energetic and self motivated individual to fill the following vacant positions:

Ref: HR 01/01/10 Risk Analyst

• Reporting to the Internal Audit Manager, the incumbent will manage the Risk Management System in the Corporation.

Ref: HR 02/01/10 Technical Auditor

• Reporting to the Internal Audit Manager, the successful candidate will provide independent and objective appraisal of the company’s technical and operational activities, in accordance with the corporation’s policies, procedures, professional standards and statutory requirements.

Ref: HR 03/01/10 Information Systems Auditor

• Reporting to the Internal Audit Manager, the incumbent will evaluate the Corporation’s Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) systems, provide guidance on any interventions required and follow through to ensure timely implementation of the interventions.

Ref: HR 04/01/10 Training Assistant- Sales & Marketing

• Reporting to the Sales and Marketing Manager, the job holder will plan, organize, co-ordinate, implement, conduct, and evaluate training for the Corporation’s customers & Dealers in line with National Oil’s Strategic Plan.

Ref: HR 05/01/10 Territory Manager - Mt. Kenya

• Reporting to the Retail Manager, the incumbent will drive marketing efforts for the Corporation within the assigned sales territory.

For details please visit our website: www.nockenya.co.ke

National Oil is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will offer a competitive package to the successful candidates.

Applications clearly indicating position reference should be addressed to the

Human Resources Manager,
P.O Box 58567-00200
City Square Nairobi

or via email: hrm @ nockenya.co.ke so as to reach us by 12 February, 2010.

Please include your daytime telephone number and names and contact addresses of 3 professional referees.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

International Rescue Committee (IRC) Jobs in Kenya

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the largest humanitarian agencies in the world, providing relief, rehabilitation and post-conflict reconstruction support to victims of oppression and violent conflict.

Started in 1933, the IRC now operates in more than 40 countries worldwide and addresses both the immediate, life saving needs of conflict-affected people in an emergency and the reconstruction needs in post conflict societies.

In Kenya, the IRC serves refugees in the Kakuma and Dadaab (Hagadera) camps and vulnerable populations in the Turkana region.

The IRC implements programs in the areas of comprehensive primary health care, nutrition, sanitation and hygiene and HIV/ AIDS.

The IRC provides an open ended contract, competitive salary and benefits package to its staff as well as a well planned staff development opportunity.

Applications are invited for the following positions:

Project Manager
(Nairobi Based)

The project titled ‘Promoting understanding of the links between livelihood security & exploitation of children’ (funded by the Oak Foundation) focuses on prevention of exploitation of children and youth working in the informal sector and will involve coordinating closely with the relevant Government departments and civil society organizations as well as the communities at select locations in Nairobi.

The Project Manager will have the overall responsibility for effective implementation of the project working closely with the IRC technical unit (based in the UK) and Deputy Director- Programs.

We need a person who has over 4 years of experience in working with children and youth in the informal sector, aware about the policy dimensions and related advocacy issues, SGBV, networking with Government and civil society in Kenya.

For a detailed Job Description and person specification, send an email to jobs @ kenya.theirc.org

Civil Society Development Coordinator, Kenya
(Nairobi Based)

The CSD Coordinator is a core program team position within the IRC Kenya program and will provide leadership to the country program in developing and strengthening partnerships within various programs and promote sustainable community centered programming approaches.

The position will work closely with the technical coordinators (health, HIV/ AIDS) and managers based at Nairobi and field sites.

We need a person who has at least 6 years of senior level experience in the development sector including knowledge of the development of civil society and Governance issues in Kenya.

For a detailed Job Description and person specification, send an email to jobs1 @ kenya.theirc.org

Peace Building and Advocacy Manager
(Lodwar Based)

Funded by the European Union, the IRC is initiating a cross border peace building program in the Turkana and Karamojo regions of Kenya and Uganda.

The Peace Building and Advocacy Manager will work closely with the Regional Program Coordinator to manage the program in Kenya.

The PBAM will also be responsible for management of the project’s partnerships.

We are in need of a person with at least 4 years of experience in the areas of advocacy, capacity building, and networking; with a focus on protection, human rights and peace building.

The PBAM must also have proven skills in project management.

Person with experience of Turkana/ West Pokot regions or with similar conflict-affected populations will be a strong advantage.

For a detailed Job Description and person specification, send an email to jobs2 @ kenya.theirc.org

Community Mobilisation Officer
(Lodwar Based)

Funded by the European Union, the IRC is initiating a cross border peace building program in the Turkana and Karamojo regions of Kenya and Uganda.

The Community Mobilisation Officer will be responsible for supporting the project implementation, networking closely with the peace committees at Turkana region, undertake training and capacity building activities for the groups.

We need a person with at least 3 years of experience in the areas of community participation, capacity building, human rights, and peace building issues.

Person with experience of Turkana/ West Pokot regions or with similar conflict-affected populations will be a strong advantage.

For a detailed Job Description and person specification, send an email to jobs3 @ kenya.theirc.org

Medical Doctor
(Locum Basis)

The Medical Doctor will be overall responsible for the daily clinical assessment and prescription of treatment for all patients attending the hospital and health unit, refer chronic cases to the specialty clinics accordingly, organize with fellow Doctors weekly work and day off schedule to ensure that weekends are properly covered, ensure that all assessments and treatment provided are properly documented on patients files, Monitor and provide on-going in service training of national and refugee clinical staff and develop clinical protocols and procedures that is prescriptions, recording and registration of Patient records.

The required qualifications for this position are; Degree in Human medicine from a recognized university and registered with Medical and Dentist board with 2 years experience in a busy hospital.

For a detailed Job Description and person specification, send an email to jobs4 @ kenya.theirc.org

Clinical Officer
(Locum Basis)

The Clinical Officer will be the overall in charge of the clinic assigned, overall responsible for the daily clinical assessment and prescription of treatment for all patients attending the health unit, refer chronic cases to the specialty clinics accordingly, organize with fellow clinical officers weekly work and day off schedule to ensure that weekends are properly covered, on a weekly rotation basis, join the daily morning ward rounds as part of continuing medical education program and also as a means of coordinating efforts with the MOs and ward personnel, carry out minor surgical procedures at the health unit and attend to emergencies in ward in absence of M.O.

The required qualifications for this position are; Diploma in clinical medicine and surgery with a minimum of 2 years experience. Higher Diploma in Anaesthesia will be an added advantage.

For a detailed Job Description and person specification, send an email to jobs5 @ kenya.theirc.org

Nurse
(Locum Basis)

The hospital Nurse will be the overall in charge of the specific ward assigned to and would therefore work as both supervisor and team leader of the refugee staff, prepare for and assist the doctors during the rounds and whenever required, ensure that all required observations, prescribed treatment and procedures are properly carried out and documented on patient’s charts, refer to the doctor in charge or to the doctor on call relevant information such as patient’s status and laboratory results, which would assist in proper clinical management, perform bedside nursing, arrange and submit weekly ward work schedule and plan daily duties and responsibilities for each refugee staff, convene ward meeting and attend monthly hospital meetings, escort patient to other referral hospital when necessary and do hospital coverage and on-call as required.

The required qualifications for this position are; Registered Nurse from MTC or recognized nurse training institution, registration with the Nursing Council of Kenya and at least 2 years working experience in a busy hospital setup.

For a detailed Job Description and person specification, send an email to jobs6 @ kenya.theirc.org

Nutrition Officer
(Locum Basis)

The Nutrition Officer will be responsible for planning, implementing and supervision of the outpatient therapeutic feeding (OTP) of severely malnourished under-fives while following the stipulated protocol.

Implement and monitor carefully and regularly the supplementary feeding (SFP)of the moderately malnourished under-fives, pregnant/lactating mothers, individuals with medical conditions (HIV/AIDS, TB, HPT and diabetes).

Participate in promoting appropriate infant and young child feeding practices through the Nutrition program field based staff (community health workers, nutrition assistants) and mother to mother support groups and supervise and monitor the hospital inpatients diet including the special diets for medical cases like diabetes, TB, HIV/AIDS, HPT among others.

The required qualifications for this position are; Degree in Nutrition and dietetics from a recognized university, registered with Nutrition and dietetics board and minimum of 2 years in managing a CTC project.

For a detailed Job Description and person specification, send an email to jobs7 @ kenya.theirc.org

All interested candidates are requested to submit their applications with a cover letter specifying how they meet the qualification criteria (as mentioned in the detailed Job Description and updated Curriculum Vitae with current contact of three professional referees, to the following email address: hr @ kenya.theirc.org; OR on the envelope to

Human Resource & Administration Coordinator,
International Rescue Committee,
P.O Box 62727-00200 Nairobi

by 12th February, 2010.

IRC is an equal opportunities employer

Greensteds International School – Nakuru - Kenya Teaching Vacancies for September 2010

Due to extending A level provision and future planning, Greensteds International School welcomes applications from teachers with relevant British Curriculum experience in the following subjects.

• Mathematics
• Geography
• Chemistry
• Business Studies
• English
• Drama
• Special Educational Needs
• Physical Education Male & Female
• Psychology
• Law
• Thinking Skills
• Music
• Mandarin
• Kindergarten (2-5 Years)

State on your application if you are able to combine teaching in more than one of the above areas.

Some of these posts could be at Head of Department level and all would be required to offer teaching to A level.

It is expected that applicants should be able to offer a number of extra curricular activities and be committed to the life of a Boarding school.

Please e-mail a CV and letter of application to office @ greenstedsschool.com

Closing Date: Friday 5th February, 2010

Successful applicants will be asked to attend an interview the week beginning Monday 8th February 2010

Car & General Kenya Management Trainees for Sales, Marketing, Human Resource

Car & General (K) Ltd is inviting applications for Management Trainees with the following qualifications:-

• Fresh graduate.
• Aged between 25 and 30 years
• University degree in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing Major), or any other relevant University degree.
• Degree in Communication and Public Relations
• Degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences or Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management.
• Desire to enter Sales of engine related products
• Desire to do marketing and Public Relations
• Desire to do Human Resource Management
• Mature, Creative, Ambitious and aggressive.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish strong working relationship with colleagues.
• Computer literate
• Self motivated person who is also outgoing.
• Must be able to work independently and meet strict deadlines.

If you meet the above requirements, please write in confidence (no email) before February 05, 2010 enclosing current cv, including day time telephone/mobile contact and current email address to:

Human Resource and Administration Manager,
Car & General (K) Ltd,
P.O Box 20001 – 00200
Nairobi

Alumni Coordinator Job at St.Mary’s School,Nairobi

St. Mary’s School Nairobi is a catholic school whose mission is “to create and maintain an ideal and conducive learning environment modeled on the Catholic tradition”.

Our vision is “to produce respected and God loving learners”

We currently have a position for an Alumni Coordinator responsible for:-

• the overall leadership and direction of the School alumni program and for executive support of the Alumni Association.
• planning and conducting all alumni-related activities and programs designed to enhance the School and the Alumni Association.
• Planning and implementing programs and projects that strategically engage alumni in strengthening programs and provide tangible benefits to alumni and current students.
• Securing commitment from alumni to provide professional expertise and volunteer service;
• collaborating with colleagues in the administrative offices (including, but not limited to Admissions, Development, Public Affairs and Student’s Affairs) and the school to create and maintain pathways for alumni participation that advance the goals of the School;
• partnering with Development colleagues to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward alumni giving.
• Serving as a liaison between the Alumni Association,the academic and administrative leadership.
• Developing a viable alumni foundation.

Qualifications/Competencies

• A bachelors degree preferably in a business discipline.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Good customer service and public relation skills.
• Able to work and deliver results under minimum supervision.
• Knowledge of computers including internet and database management and newsletter/magazine publishing.
• Demonstrate ability to work with a constituency of alumni, friends, staff, students and educational leaders.
• A holder CPS (Certified Public Secretary) and knowledge of foreign languages will be an added advantage.

Applications must reach our office not later than 4th February 2010.

Only short listed applicants will be notified.

Board of Management
St.Mary’s School,Nairobi
P.O. Box 40580-00100 Nairobi.

E-mail: info @ stmarys.ac.ke

Phone: 4444569

Fax +254020 4446191

Senior Communication/Advocacy Officer: UNFPA Kenya Country Office Job Vacancy

Vacancy No.: VA/FPA/KEN/01/2010
Position Title: Senior Communication/Advocacy Officer

Duration: 1 Year (SB4)
Reports To: UNFPA Representative

Background and Objectives

UNFPA Kenya Country Office recognises the need for a Communication Officer to assist in the development and implementation of a comprehensive communication strategy for the programme.

The Officer will help in raising awareness, increase the effectiveness and visibility of UNFPA work to stakeholders and the public.

The strategy developed will help in developing better media plans and in integrating all communications work on a particular issue.

The Communication Officer will therefore:

• Support UNFPA Country Office (CO) to develop and coordinate internal communication systems so as to empower and keep staff up to date on priorities;
• Contribute to improving the understanding and visibility of UNFPA vision, mandate and priorities, among key stakeholders and the public;
• Consolidate and strengthen strategic partnerships and networks;
• Support advancing the implementation of the ICPD agenda within the context of CPAP and UNDAF;
• Produce user-friendly materials on key thematic areas and disseminate to the media, key stakeholders and the public; and
• Maintain and update the website on regular basis with input from programme staff.

Responsibilities of the Communication Officer:

• Contribute to development and implementation of communications strategies focusing on UNFPA’s priorities in Kenya;
• Provide critical analysis and communication support to the Country Office through scanning and reporting of the internal and external environment;
• Contribute to enhanced production and dissemination of communication and advocacy materials, including brochures, posters, pamphlets, and press releases as and when needed;
• Organize events and help raise national awareness on the issues that UNFPA advocates (including photo exhibitions drama, festivals, song/poetry competitions, concerts, etc.);
• Draft statements, speeches and press releases for the UNFPA Representative;
• Prepare media arrangements for the UNFPA Representative at events and during missions (involving local and national radio, television and news papers);
• Assist in producing promotional materials together with program staff and others;
• Contribute to development of press and communication materials for media events such as World Population Day, launch of The State of World Population Report, International Women’s Day, World AIDS Day among others, as well as key national events such as dissemination of studies/research/assessments;
• Develop and produce UNFPA news bulletins on a regular basis;
• Produce photo and information materials on the implementation of projects;
• Edit various reports/proposals/studies, press releases, speeches to ensure quality, including its gender sensitivity and social inclusion issues for advocacy and fund-raising purposes;
• Draft responses to the queries of the media;
• Develop strategic partnerships and network with Communication Officers of the UN system, key development partners, civil society organizations (including faith-based organizations) and national and international media;
• Participate in the UN Communication Group and contribute to identifying new and creative ways to show how UN programs are delivering results and promoting a coherent image of the UN;
• Organize and undertake field trips for donors and international and/or national media to UNFPA program sites and report on the events and progress;
• Organize training workshops for implementing partners and journalists to sensitize and create awareness on UNFPA’s mandates and work in Kenya; and
• Any other tasks assigned by the UNFPA Representative.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• A Masters degree in any of the following: Strategic Communications, Mass Communication, Press and Media, Social Sciences, Communication Sciences or other relevant discipline;
• Possess at least five (05) years of increasingly responsible experience in public relations and communications in social sector;
• Proven track record of developing internal and external communication strategies;
• Good knowledge of Kenyan Media networks;
• Proven professional standing and reputation (e.g. membership in professional media or Public Relations associations);
• Good knowledge of information systems, software such as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.); and
• A thorough understanding of the UN system in general, and especially UNFPA mandate, its policies and operations and understanding of Kenya’s culture, history and political contexts.

Applications with a current CV, quoting the vacancy number, should be addressed to:

The UNFPA Representative
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
UN Complex Gigiri,
P.O. Box 30218, 00100,
Nairobi;

(Please drop your application in the Box provided at the Pavilion)

Or Email: recruit.unfpa @ gmail.com; to be received on or before Friday, 12 February 2010

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life.

We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply.

Kijabe Boys High School Graduate Teachers Jobs in Kenya

Kijabe Boys High School is seeking to higher Graduate Teachers with the following combination of subjects:

1. Geography/History
2. Geography/CRE
3. Kiswahili/Geography/History
4. Mathematics/Chemistry
5. Business Education/Mathematics

Applications should be sent to:

The Secretary
Board of Governors
P.O. Box 50
Kijabe - 002200.

Letters should dropped in the office during working hours not later than Wednesday 3/2/2010

Attractive remuneration will be offered to the successful candidates

Sales Executives in ICT Industry Required Urgently

We are fast growing suppliers of ICT equipment, accessories and technical contracts looking for energetic & self driven sales executives to grow business in the Region.

Key functions:

• Identifying new business opportunities in the ICT sector.
• Market company products to meet set targets to enhance business growth
• Maintain business relationships and grow customer share of product portfolio

Qualifications:

• 2 Years experience in sales & Marketing preferably in ICT industry
• A bachelors degree either in commerce, IT or Economics (Holders of Diploma in marketing will have added advantage)
• Excellent interpersonal, sales and customer service skills

Qualified candidates to send their application by 5th Feb 2010 to:-

P.O Box 16727 00620
Nairobi

or Email: info @ novel.co.ke

Operations Manager Job Vacancy

Position: Operations Manager

Location: North Darfur, Sudan

About RI:

Relief International (RI), an international relief and development agency with cross-sectoral programs bridging relief and development, currently seeks an Operations Manager.

Position Summary:

The Manager is responsible for the ongoing management, continuing development, and daily supervision of all administrative and operational functions under RI’s North Darfur program, which include: ensuring all departments comply with finance and HR field procedures, maintenance of all official country office records, administration of contracts, and management of procurement systems.

The position is based in Khartoum, Sudan with 50 per cent of every month divided between RI’s North Darfur field offices in El Fasher and Kabkabiya to provide on-site support to field operations, attend RI team meetings, and interagency forums.

The duration of this position is 12 months, starting as soon as possible.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Report to the Country Director and National Country Director with oversight and detailed hands-on management of all country operations and administrative systems.
• Provide routine (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly) monitoring and upgrade of all operations and administrative systems such that they comply with RI field procedures and RI Code of Conduct.
• Provide the Country Director with immediate knowledge and analysis of any potential misconduct or gap in field procedures with regards to operations and administration policies.
• Provide support to the Regional Finance Manager with regards to timely processing of all funds requests and contracts, ensuring their compliance with RI finance field procedures.
• Manages all procurement requests made from program and support staff teams, ensuring their compliance with RI finance field procedures.
• Provide support to the National Country Director with regards to timely processing of all national staff contracts to ensure they meet RI regulations and local labor laws; ensures that national staff HR and contractor files are up-to-date and accurate.
• Maintain all RI electronic and hard copy systems for archiving/filing contracts, administrative documents, and personnel records.
• Maintain all RI systems for signage, ensuring that the RI logo is portrayed per RI policy on flags, banners, stenciled signage, uniforms, stationery, etc.
• Evaluate safety and functionality of all RI guest house and office compounds on a schedule established by the Country Office and Senior Management Team; provide timely improvements and ensures supply systems are maintained for RI guest house and office facilities within an approved budget and with full approval by the Country Office and Finance, per RI field procedures.
• Evaluate safety and functionality of all RI rented and owned vehicles on a schedule established by the Country Office and Senior Management Team; ensure timely maintenance and ensures supply systems are maintained for RI rented and owned vehicles within an approved budget and with full approval by the Country Office and Finance, per RI field procedures.
• Evaluate safety and functionality of all RI communications equipment on a schedule established by the Country Office and Senior Management Team; provide timely improvements and ensures supply systems are maintained for RI communications of all kinds within an approved budget and with full approval by the Country Office and Finance, per RI field procedures.
• Maintain resource log on vendors utilized for local and regional procurements.
• Manage the process of securing staff visas, work permits, travel permissions, etc. with the Government of Sudan; support RI in maintaining positive and fruitful relations with all government administrative and humanitarian affairs coordination offices.
• Manage the process of securing all internal flights to/from RI offices for staff, ensuring that reservations and payments are conducted in accordance with RI field procedures.
• He/She is one of the designated back-ups to the RI North Darfur Security Coordinator during R&R and other sanctioned breaks from the duty station; stay abreast of RI Safety and Security Policy and current Darfur events.
• Support the RI Country Office with routine reviews of RI Sudan administrative and operations policies that lead to improved internal functionality and communications; ensure that all policy revisions, directives, memos are archived electronically and in hard copy.
• Conduct him/herself and implements Operations activities with the utmost sensitivity for the safety and well-being of beneficiaries and national staff and with regard to the political context.
• Provide capacity-building for national staff: technical support, organizing training, and preparing a training schedule for staff based in administrative support, human resources, and operations departments.
• Manage all national operations staff contracts within RI regulations and local labor laws.
• Support the RI team in providing quality services that meet Sphere and other international standards.
• Review and write all operations and operations-inclusive reports, assessments, and research in consultation with the Senior Management Team, Country Office, and Headquarters.
• Submit a weekly and quarterly report to the Country Office.
• Participate as an active staff member on the North Darfur Senior Management Team, which includes collaborative oversight for program implementation, administration, operations, and communications.
• Manage the operations sector budget and personnel in line with RI field procedures and Code of Conduct.
• Stay abreast of the current events and best practices in the fields of humanitarian relief and development for operations.

Qualifications & Requirements:

This position demands a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and fast paced environment.

• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills.
• Logistical planning and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized and systems-oriented.
• Experience with budget and financial management and analysis.
• Experience living and working in dynamic, insecure environments and with local communities.
• Ability to live and function at a high capacity within a collaborative organizational structure.
• Ability to live and work from within a remote post.
• Understanding of the political and cultural context in Sudan and Eastern and Central Africa and a strong interest in working in the region
• Significant (at least 2 years) experience working with an INGO in increasing positions of reporting and responsibility.
• Experience (2 years) developing and implementing operations and administrative management activities for an INGO.
• A degree in non-profit management, finance, international relations, human rights, economics, or related fields.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency with MS Office at a minimum, QuickBooks skills an asset.
• Demonstrated budgetary and financial management skills (must be able to provide an independently created financial report sample).
• Demonstrated budget and expense management skills.

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Application Procedure:

To be considered for this recruitment, please submit a cover letter, resume, salary history, 3 professional supervisory references (whom we may contact after a second interview) with the date of availability to hr @ ri.org.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The email subject line should include the following: Operations Manager Sudan.

Operations Manager Job Vacancy

Position: Operations Manager

Location: North Darfur, Sudan

About RI:

Relief International (RI), an international relief and development agency with cross-sectoral programs bridging relief and development, currently seeks an Operations Manager.

Position Summary:

The Manager is responsible for the ongoing management, continuing development, and daily supervision of all administrative and operational functions under RI’s North Darfur program, which include: ensuring all departments comply with finance and HR field procedures, maintenance of all official country office records, administration of contracts, and management of procurement systems.

The position is based in Khartoum, Sudan with 50 per cent of every month divided between RI’s North Darfur field offices in El Fasher and Kabkabiya to provide on-site support to field operations, attend RI team meetings, and interagency forums.

The duration of this position is 12 months, starting as soon as possible.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Report to the Country Director and National Country Director with oversight and detailed hands-on management of all country operations and administrative systems.
• Provide routine (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly) monitoring and upgrade of all operations and administrative systems such that they comply with RI field procedures and RI Code of Conduct.
• Provide the Country Director with immediate knowledge and analysis of any potential misconduct or gap in field procedures with regards to operations and administration policies.
• Provide support to the Regional Finance Manager with regards to timely processing of all funds requests and contracts, ensuring their compliance with RI finance field procedures.
• Manages all procurement requests made from program and support staff teams, ensuring their compliance with RI finance field procedures.
• Provide support to the National Country Director with regards to timely processing of all national staff contracts to ensure they meet RI regulations and local labor laws; ensures that national staff HR and contractor files are up-to-date and accurate.
• Maintain all RI electronic and hard copy systems for archiving/filing contracts, administrative documents, and personnel records.
• Maintain all RI systems for signage, ensuring that the RI logo is portrayed per RI policy on flags, banners, stenciled signage, uniforms, stationery, etc.
• Evaluate safety and functionality of all RI guest house and office compounds on a schedule established by the Country Office and Senior Management Team; provide timely improvements and ensures supply systems are maintained for RI guest house and office facilities within an approved budget and with full approval by the Country Office and Finance, per RI field procedures.
• Evaluate safety and functionality of all RI rented and owned vehicles on a schedule established by the Country Office and Senior Management Team; ensure timely maintenance and ensures supply systems are maintained for RI rented and owned vehicles within an approved budget and with full approval by the Country Office and Finance, per RI field procedures.
• Evaluate safety and functionality of all RI communications equipment on a schedule established by the Country Office and Senior Management Team; provide timely improvements and ensures supply systems are maintained for RI communications of all kinds within an approved budget and with full approval by the Country Office and Finance, per RI field procedures.
• Maintain resource log on vendors utilized for local and regional procurements.
• Manage the process of securing staff visas, work permits, travel permissions, etc. with the Government of Sudan; support RI in maintaining positive and fruitful relations with all government administrative and humanitarian affairs coordination offices.
• Manage the process of securing all internal flights to/from RI offices for staff, ensuring that reservations and payments are conducted in accordance with RI field procedures.
• He/She is one of the designated back-ups to the RI North Darfur Security Coordinator during R&R and other sanctioned breaks from the duty station; stay abreast of RI Safety and Security Policy and current Darfur events.
• Support the RI Country Office with routine reviews of RI Sudan administrative and operations policies that lead to improved internal functionality and communications; ensure that all policy revisions, directives, memos are archived electronically and in hard copy.
• Conduct him/herself and implements Operations activities with the utmost sensitivity for the safety and well-being of beneficiaries and national staff and with regard to the political context.
• Provide capacity-building for national staff: technical support, organizing training, and preparing a training schedule for staff based in administrative support, human resources, and operations departments.
• Manage all national operations staff contracts within RI regulations and local labor laws.
• Support the RI team in providing quality services that meet Sphere and other international standards.
• Review and write all operations and operations-inclusive reports, assessments, and research in consultation with the Senior Management Team, Country Office, and Headquarters.
• Submit a weekly and quarterly report to the Country Office.
• Participate as an active staff member on the North Darfur Senior Management Team, which includes collaborative oversight for program implementation, administration, operations, and communications.
• Manage the operations sector budget and personnel in line with RI field procedures and Code of Conduct.
• Stay abreast of the current events and best practices in the fields of humanitarian relief and development for operations.

Qualifications & Requirements:

This position demands a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and fast paced environment.

• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills.
• Logistical planning and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized and systems-oriented.
• Experience with budget and financial management and analysis.
• Experience living and working in dynamic, insecure environments and with local communities.
• Ability to live and function at a high capacity within a collaborative organizational structure.
• Ability to live and work from within a remote post.
• Understanding of the political and cultural context in Sudan and Eastern and Central Africa and a strong interest in working in the region
• Significant (at least 2 years) experience working with an INGO in increasing positions of reporting and responsibility.
• Experience (2 years) developing and implementing operations and administrative management activities for an INGO.
• A degree in non-profit management, finance, international relations, human rights, economics, or related fields.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency with MS Office at a minimum, QuickBooks skills an asset.
• Demonstrated budgetary and financial management skills (must be able to provide an independently created financial report sample).
• Demonstrated budget and expense management skills.

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Application Procedure:

To be considered for this recruitment, please submit a cover letter, resume, salary history, 3 professional supervisory references (whom we may contact after a second interview) with the date of availability to hr @ ri.org.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The email subject line should include the following: Operations Manager Sudan.

Manager, Market Research & Information

Sameer Africa Limited, a leading tyre solutions provider with offices in industrial Area Nairobi, has exciting opportunities for talented, dynamic, results driven individuals to fill the following positions:-

Manager, Market Research & Information

Main Purpose of the Role

Reporting to the General Manager, Marketing, the main purpose of this role will be the management and coordination of market information to ensure that the Company achieves set business objectives.

Among others, key accountabilities will include:-

• Developing and implementing the company market research programs
• Developing and spearheading market information systems to achieve a competitive edge
• Identifying business opportunities and recommending appropriate action plans
• Providing market demand information to guide supplies planning and ensure market demand is achieved
• Managing and working with the research agencies to develop and carry out marketing research programs
• Identifying, implementing and benchmarking for best practices in market research

Key Deliverables

• Realization of the company’s marketing research program
• Provision of timely and accurate demand forecast estimates
• Provision of accurate and timely market data/information (both externally and internally) to guide decision making.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor of Commerce/Marketing/Statistics BBA / BA or related field from a recognized institution
• Post Graduate qualification in Marketing is desirable
• Ability to interpret and disseminate market information
• Consumer understanding and competitive intelligence
• Project management and presentation Skills
• Strong analytical and reporting capabilities, interpersonal and communication, problem analysis and problem solving skills
• Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role in medium to large corporation or relevant working experience with a reputable market research company.

Interested candidates should forward their applications and detailed CV’s via our website www.sameerafrica.com by selecting vacancy.

Please ensure you indicate your telephone contacts, and names and contacts of three referees, one of which should be current or a previous employer, to reach us by 10th February, 2010.

The Head of Human Resources
Sameer Africa Limited
P.O. Box 30429- 00100
Nairobi

Or through e-mail: hr @ sameerafrica.com

Manager, Customer Service

Sameer Africa Limited, a leading tyre solutions provider with offices in industrial Area Nairobi, has exciting opportunities for talented, dynamic, results driven individuals to fill the following positions:-

Manager, Customer Service

Main Purpose of the Role

Reporting to the General Manager, Sales & Exports, the main purpose of this role is to ensure efficient and effective delivery of customer service to meet business objectives.

Among others, key accountabilities will include:-

• Providing help and advice to customers through an efficient feedback procedure
• Analyzing sales performance statistics or other data to determine customer needs and the level of customer service
• Managing customer communication through trade visits, telephone, email and other correspondence
• Investigating and solving customers' problems, which may be complex or long-standing problems that have been passed on by the sales team
• Analyzing and coordinating customer claims and recommending remedial action
• Maintaining an update customer database and accurate records
• Developing customer service procedures, policies and standards for the Company

Key Deliverables

• Superior customer service delivery

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Business/Social Sciences/ or related field from a recognized institution
• Understanding of sales process
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication, problem analysis and problem solving skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role

Interested candidates should forward their applications and detailed CV’s via our website www.sameerafrica.com by selecting vacancy.

Please ensure you indicate your telephone contacts, and names and contacts of three referees, one of which should be current or a previous employer, to reach us by 10th February, 2010.

The Head of Human Resources
Sameer Africa Limited
P.O. Box 30429- 00100
Nairobi

Or through e-mail: hr @ sameerafrica.com

Sameer Africa Limited Jobs: Manager,Yana Tyre Centres

Sameer Africa Limited, a leading tyre solutions provider with offices in industrial Area Nairobi, has exciting opportunities for talented, dynamic, results driven individuals to fill the following positions:-

Manager, Yana Tyre Centres

Main Purpose of the Role

Reporting to the General Manager, Marketing, the main purpose of this role will be executing business plans for the Yana Tyre Centres to achieve business objectives.

Among others, key accountabilities will include:-

• Developing and coordinating the implementation of the business plan for the Yana Tyre Centres to achieve set growth targets
• Managing the operations of the Yana Tyre centre’s to enhance operational efficiency and financial controls.
• Developing customer service benchmarks and implementing improvement programs
• Developing and implementing promotional plans that will promote in-store traffic and build loyalty
• Developing, coaching, motivating and evaluating staff to achieve highest levels of performance.

Key Deliverables

• Achievement of volume, value and profit targets
• Business growth

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Bachelors degree in a business related field from a recognized institution
• Post graduate qualification in marketing and sales is an added advantage
• 3-5 years experience in a similar role (e.g. Territory management of an average annual turnover of Ksh.250 to 300M and Human resources of 3 to 6 people with depot management as an added advantage)
• Retail chain management experience is an added advantage
• Demonstrate Consumer and customer understanding
• Clear understanding of management of Distribution Channels
• Demonstrated ability of leveraging the best customer care practice in the market
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong in team management and leadership
• Ability to inspire team to higher performance level of growth

Interested candidates should forward their applications and detailed CV’s via our website www.sameerafrica.com by selecting vacancy.

Please ensure you indicate your telephone contacts, and names and contacts of three referees, one of which should be current or a previous employer, to reach us by 10th February, 2010.

The Head of Human Resources
Sameer Africa Limited
P.O. Box 30429- 00100
Nairobi

Or through e-mail: hr @ sameerafrica.com