Business Analyst Job in Kenya

Job Overview:

Working as a Senior Member of the delivery team for our clients in Kenya, the candidate would be responsible for end to end project deliverables and solution framework design. The position would require working onsite / offsite across varied short term / long term analytics driven projects, based out of Kenya

Roles and Responsibilities:
Manage and execute end to end deliverables related to analytical projects in the field of Customer Relationship Management for telecommunication clients
Establish and enhance relationship with customers/clients
Identify and documenting the Project Scope and Business Requirements
Identify and analyze the gaps in the current business processes and propose solution framework
Liaise with the business units to outline the data requirements and validation procedures
Participate in the preparation and review of the business data model
Leading the project team in implementation
Participating in demonstrations of system capabilities to various business teams through prototypes etc.
Preparation of user procedures and user acceptance testing scenarios
Skills Required:
Strong analytical background with experience in CRM (telecom industry preferred)
Strong verbal & written communication skills
Pleasant Personality & Ability to engage well with clients
Exposure of integrating applications in a complex and diverse systems environment
Work Experience:
Experience in Telecom/ Analytics
Experience of working in the data integration projects
Basic knowledge of technology, third party products and their application
Firm background in data analysis and strategy design
Educational Background:
Graduation in Commerce/Economics + M.C.A. or MBA (Finance) preferred
To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line.

Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Financial Analyst - Kenya

Organization Description
One Acre Fund is a start-up initiative in Kenya, Rwanda and Burundi which works with persistently hungry farm families. Instead of giving handouts to families, One Acre invests in farm families to generate a permanent gain in farm income. Our "investment bundle" includes education, financing, inputs, and export market access. Our program is designed to be usable by the extreme poor, and generates a lasting, 100%+ gain in farm income.

We have been operating since January 2006, and we currently serve 30,000 farm families (120,000 children). Our target is to change the lives of 50,000 families (200,000 children) within 18 more months, scaling at a 50-100% annual growth rate thereafter. One Acre Fund is one of the most externally-validated social start-ups of 2006, winning grants from the highly competitive Echoing Green, Draper Richards and Skoll Foundations, and first place wins at the Stanford and Yale social venture competitions. Website: www.oneacrefund.org

Job Description
We are seeking exceptional professionals with 2-4 years work experience, and a long-term career interest in international development. They will serve in a career-track position that combines financial analysis with management experience in Africa. As a young organization, we are ready to hand over large responsibility for specific, well-defined strategic initiatives as well as day-to-day management of our financial systems and team-members; the initiatives will be focused on improving financial sustainability while the day-to-day management will include financial reporting and analysis along with the management of local finance teams.

Typical tasks will include:
- New model configuration analysis. One Acre Fund is currently experimenting with several different program configurations; the Financial Analyst would be responsible for producing a financial model with forecasted sustainability for each of the configurations.
- Budget v Actual Analysis. The Financial Analyst will provide reports on district, country and organization wide budget performances. The reports will include line-item analysis, as well as a set of cost-cutting action items.
- Project implementation. This role goes well beyond analysis of financials. The financial analysis will result in changes to our organization – and the financial analyst will be responsible for implementing a broad variety of key initiatives that either boost revenue or reduce cost.
- Finance Team Management. The Finance Analyst will be responsible for managing a subset of the bookkeepers and the finance team in Kenya; duties include training and professional development along with weekly check-ins and data quality controls.
Additional Qualifications:
Qualifications
We are looking for somebody truly extraordinary for the Finance Analyst role. This is not a stint in Africa – this is an extremely competitive posting for a career-track role. Only 3% of applicants make it to a phone screen. Therefore, please do NOT respond unless you fit these criteria:

• Strong work experiences, preferably in a financial, accounting or analyst role. Examples include a high-level professional work experience as a financial analyst, or experience managing large nonprofit budgets.
• Confidence with numbers.
• Leadership experience at work, or outside of work.
• Top-performing undergraduate background (include GPA and test scores on your resume), with focus on economics, finance or accounting preferred.
• A willingness to commit to living in rural areas of East Africa for at least two years – this is a long-term, career-track position that will be based in developing nations for the foreseeable future.
• The ideal candidate will have at least one year demonstrated experience working in the developing world, although this is not a strict requirement.
• Nice to have: French; English is required.
• Ability to cook/ laugh/ extraordinary patience – all desirable.

Preferred Start Date: January 2011
Compensation: Starts very modest. However, this is a career-track role eventually paying a real and livable salary for a long-term placement in developing nations.
Benefits: Health cover, immunizations, flight, room and board. 2 annual home flights provided – home trips include some speaking and fundraising duties
Career development: Quarterly management consulting-style career reviews, and significant investment in career development. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development.

How to Apply:
To Apply
Email cover letter and resume (please include last name in filename of these documents) to careers@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: Finance Analyst Search + name of the site that referred you)

Systems Analyst / Developer Job Vacancy – Cooperative Bank of Kenya

Are you looking for an employer who promotes individual excellence and mutual respect in a team-driven culture with a key focus on social empowerment? The Co-operative Bank of Kenya, “The Kingdom Bank”, is the place for those looking to new horizons.

We are looking for dynamic, creative and self-oriented professionals to fill the position of:

Systems Analyst / Developer

The successful person will report to the Head – Systems Development in ICT Department.

Job Summary:

As a Systems Analyst/Developer, the role-holder will be responsible for the detailed analysis, design and development of in-house systems and Management Information Systems (M.l.S.). Additionally, this role will be required to maintain and support applications within this section.

Main Duties:

    * Guide the business in drawing report formats and advise on the best approach to automate these reports and returns.
    * Design and code reports/returns according to user specification with the key objective of delivering reports that will assist in decision making and control.
    * Develop and maintain documentation/manuals on system configuration or setup.
    * Carry out technical user training as required to enable users interpret the reports.
    * Assist in preparing system definition/specification by the users highlighting technical requirements.
    * Carry out analysis of the requirements and recommend solutions to address user requirements.
    * Design and code the system according to user specification.
    * Carry out technical user training in respect to these systems so that the business can utilise them.
    * Roll out piloted systems to the Bank’s branches and users.
    * Provide test systems for UAT and ensure that functions/features are tested before being put on the live system.
    * Make changes to system configuration and parameters to accommodate business and technological requirements.
    * Secure systems by putting adequate controls and restrict access to programs by users in accordance with the requirements of the Bank.

Job specification:

The incumbent will be required to possess the following qualifications, attributes and skills:

    * Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science or related degree.
    * Dot Net development knowledge and experience.
    * Minimum of 2 years’ experience in software development and proven record.
    * Must have designed systems or sub-systems which have been implemented successfully.
    * Excellent knowledge of database structures e.g. Oracle, MS-SQL.
    * Ability to work through own initiative and as part of a team.
    * Good communication skills.
    * Ability to tolerate stress and achieve objectives despite difficulties.

Interested candidates meeting the above criteria should forward an application enclosing detailed Curriculum Wtae accompanied by copies of certificates and indicating the current remuneration to the address shown below by 15th November 2010.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Only the short listed candidates will be contacted.

Please quote this reference on your application and on the envelope: ICT – Systems Analyst/09/2010

The Director
Human Resources Division
Co-operative Bank of Kenya Ltd.
P.O. Box 48231-00100
Nairobi

Performance Analyst Job Vacancy in Kenya

Our client is looking for a suitable candidate to fill a Performance Analyst position.

Role of the Position

    * Performance processing and Maintenance – optimization of the completeness, correctness and timeliness of data
    * Performance Analysis – evaluate, interpreting and present the periodic results of portfolio manager investment decisions after a defined investment or measure period
    * Performance Attribution – provide senior management with valuable analytic feedback on the relative contributions of asset allocations and security selections to portfolio returns and in general about the strengths and weaknesses of the investment decision process objectively in light of investment strategies and capital market conditions
    * Tracking NSE Stocks performance over given period and giving insights on the same to the Investment Team
    * Protect the firm’s reputation by ensuring that rates of return and performance attributions are tolerably accurate, and to contribute to its effectiveness by sharing their insight into the sources of those returns
    * Selecting a valid benchmark against which to measure investment results is essential to reporting performance fairly
    * Disseminate independent intelligence reports to the senior management
    * Resolving issues around some strategic clients

Responsibilities

    * Ensure liaison between Front office, Custodian, Fund Accounting and the Operations teams to ensure accurate reporting of the performance and attribution data
    * Work closely with Fund accounting and the Operations to ensure the highest quality fund accounting data, delivered in the most efficient method, and within the desired time frames
    * Production, interpretation and presentation of weekly intelligence reports on data processing and it’s management
    * Calculation of benchmarks using various relevant indices
    * Updating and maintaining the house view on a daily base
    * Investigation of all accounting errors (overdrawn accounts, huge untraded cash balances for considerably long periods) and the resolution of these issues involving the Fund Accounting, Operations and the Investment teams
    * Work closely with the Fund Accounting and the Operations teams to make sure that the performance analyst has the highest quality fund accounting data, delivered in the most efficient method, and within the desired time frames
    * Active data extraction and migration to produce performance and attribution reports in Excel that will contribute to monthly, quarterly and annual performance during senior management and client reporting
    * The production and reporting of all monthly, quarterly and annual returns for all clients / accounts
    * The production and reporting of in-depth attribution analysis quarterly and annually all existing asset categories

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

    * A degree in Statistics with a good knowledge in investments
    * At least 2-3 years experience in a busy back office preferably in either Fund Accounting or Operations or both in reputable Fund Management Firm
    * Well developed Information Communication and Technology (ICT) skills with hands on experience in programming, pro-efficient in MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPoint
    * Conversant with routine investment issues affecting investments
    * Ability to present complex analysis with simplicity, clarity and professionalism
    * Highly analytical and organized with degree of initiative
    * Strong interpersonal, team leading, oral and written communication skills are a requirement for this position

Please send your CV and remuneration details: theleadrecruiter@gmail.com

Accountant/Contract Analyst

As part of an on-going strategy aimed at increasing efficiency and service delivery, our client the world's leading international security solutions group is seeking to fill the following key position:

Accountant/Contract Analyst
Ref.No:213/JR/FN

Working with suppliers and internal users, the incumbent will analyse and control key contracts and cost streams with a view to minimising costs in fleet, mobile communications, direct labour and other key cost areas.

The role will include managing procurement of new vehicles, posting costs to key accounts and resolving suppliers' invoice queries as well as assisting with operation of the electronic purchase order and invoice authorisation systems.

The ideal candidates will have:

    * A university degree in a business related discipline;
    * CPA (K) or ACCA qualified with at least three years of post qualification experience;
    * Accounts payable experience with computer skills eg. Excel spreadsheet;
    * Excellent analytical and communication skills;
    * Ability to meet deadlines.
The selected candidates will be offered attractive salaries and benefits.

There will be excellent career opportunities for advancement in the company.

Closing date for applications: 8th November 2010

Send your application letter and CV – do not attach certificates/testimonials and state how your experience matches the specification, quoting job ref no to hawkins.associates@khigroup.com

Regional Operations Analyst Specialist Job Vacancy

The NGO Security Program, Nairobi Office, is recruiting for the following position:
Regional Operations Analyst Specialist
Commencement: Immediate
Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya. Non-Family duty station, frequent travel to Somalia.

Payroll and Benefits Analyst Job in Kenya

Our client is looking for a suitable candidate to fill a Payroll and Benefits Analyst position.

Job Summary
Supports developing and finalizing best practices for benefit plans and programs, and ensures that benefit plans are written clearly and correctly and administered accurately and efficiently.
Responsible for researching, resolving and responding to enquires and escalations from employees, vendors, the HR function, and management.
Works closely with vendors to ensure timely and accurate benefits processing (eligibility, payments, data valuations, etc.).
Monitors metrics and service level agreements.
Implements regulatory changes.
Provide input to the Benefits COE through researching, processing, and/or analyzing various types of benefits information and data.
Reconciles data between multiple vendors and systems.
Duties and Responsibilities
Compile team member payroll data and other records to ensure the timely and accurate disbursement of paychecks; calculate wages, deductions, and pay adjustments in payroll process.
Assist with Payroll/Benefits/HR administration, including but not limited to assisting with payroll processing and benefits enrollment.
Using discretion, adapt department procedures, processes and techniques as necessary.
Maintain a working knowledge of HR principles and best practices, as well as knowledge of legal/compliance matters in HR
Provide high level of customer service to internal and external customers of the organization
Maintain strict confidentiality as it relates to all information.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources/Social Sciences/Accounting or a related field or equivalent related work experience

Position pays: Kshs. 50,000 per month

Please send your CV and remuneration details:
00000theleadrecruiter@gmail.com

KIPPRA - Policy Analysts, Research Assistant and Capacity Building Coordinator

The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) is a public policy research Institute established to develop human and institutional capacities, by undertaking economic forecasting, policy analysis and research; contributing to the formulation of medium and long-term strategic perspectives for development of Kenya; and undertaking capacity building.

To meet the growing demand for its services, KIPPRA invites qualified, experienced and dynamic candidates to fill the following positions:

Policy Analysts
Ref. No. AS/OCT

The Institute seeks to fill several policy research positions (Analysts, Senior Analysts & principal Analysts) in the following areas of specialization: Macroeconomics; Econometrics; Agriculture; Tourism; Environment and Natural Resources; Transport; Energy; ICTs; Construction; Housing; and Social Sector (poverty, education, health, labour, and social protection).

Candidates should be equipped with quantitative skills to collect and analyze primary and secondary data, skills to write analytical papers as demonstrated by a strong publication record, and skills to supervise research and capacity building programmes (in the case of candidates applying for Senior or Principal Analyst positions).

Excellent numerical, analytical and communication skills are essential, as is ability to work with common statistical analysis packages.

In addition to these requirements:

Candidates applying for Principal Analyst position must have a PhD in Economics, Social Sciences or related areas, and a minimum of ten (10) years in policy research and analysis five (5) of which must be at post doctoral and managerial level.

They should have at least 5 journal papers or journal quality publications.

Candidates applying for Senior Analyst position must have a PhD in Economics, Social Sciences and related areas, and at least five (5) years experience in a policy research and analysis institution or university. They should have at least 3 journal papers or journal quality publications.

Candidates applying for Analyst position must have at least a MA/Msc. in Economics, Social Sciences and related areas, and at least three (3) years of experience in a policy research and analysis institution or university. They should have at least one (1) journal paper or journal quality publication.

Research Assistant
Ref. No. AR/OCT

Candidates applying for this position must have a minimum qualification of MA/Msc. in Economics or related disciplines from a recognized university, and at least one (1) years’ work experience in primary and secondary data collection, data entry into statistical software and analysis, and report writing.

Capacity Building Coordinator
Ref. No. CBC/OCT

Candidates applying for this position must have a PhD in Economics, Social Sciences or related areas, and a minimum of ten (10) years in policy research and analysis and/or in coordinating and implementing capacity building programmes (at least 5 of them at post doctoral and managerial level).

They must have experience in developing, marketing and implementing training curriculums; conducting training needs assessments; and evaluating the impact of capacity building programmes.

Terms and Application Procedure

KIPPRA offers competitive terms and conditions of employment. Successful candidates will be employed on a 3-year contract, renewable on the basis of performance.

Interested candidates are invited to submit an application letter indicating the reference number of position applied for on both letter and envelope, copy of updated/detailed CV, copies of academic and professional certificates, current and expected salary, names and contacts (telephone and e-mail) of three (3) professional referees who are familiar with the candidate’s qualifications and work experience to:

The HR and Administration Officer,
Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis,
Bishops Garden Towers, 2nd Floor, Bishops Road,
P.O. Box 56445-00200, City Square, Nairobi.
Email: hr@kippra.or.ke

You can visit www.kippra.org for more information

Applications should reach not later than 5th November 2010

KIPPRA is an equal opportunity employer

Del Monte Kenya Senior Analyst/Programmer

Del Monte Kenya Limited wishes to fill an existing position of Senior Analyst/Programmer. The individual will report to the IT Manager and he/she will join a high achieving management team. The position offers good career prospects and succession management.

Job Purpose

* To provide technical leadership in development and support of business information systems.
* To analyse, design and program new software requirements.
* To support all the existing applications.
* To assist users on a day to day basis.

Key Result Areas:

* Relational database administration – Microsoft SQL/Oracle
* ERP support/development. (Infinium Application Software on AS400/db2)
* Business Reporting (Rpg, Sql, oracle plsql, oracle discoverer)
* End User support
* Analysis and implementation of new systems

The Person

* At least 25 – 35 years of age.
* At least a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
* A person who keeps abreast with developments in software systems and general IT advances.
* At least 5 years experience in the industry.

If you believe you fit the required profile, please apply in confidence to the addresses below by 27th October, 2010 providing a curriculum vitae that contains details of your qualifications, experience, present position, current remuneration, day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address and names and addresses of three references.

The Human Resources Manager
Del Monte Kenya Limited
P O Box 147
Thika – 01000

e-mail : hrkenya@freshdelmonte.com

Safaricom Principal IT Business Analyst

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the IT Innovation Department within the Information Technology Division.

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Principal IT Business Analyst
Ref: IT_PIBA_OCT_ 2010

Reporting to the Manager, Analysis & Architecture the job holder will be responsible for gathering, detailing and documenting business requirements and propose ways in which the existing processes and systems can be managed to meet business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

* Collect, classify, analyze and document business requirements as per set standards;
* Create designs to meet business requirements through existing IT systems and by filling missing gaps with appropriate new systems in accordance with enterprise architecture;
* Develop test-driven business requirements and functional specifications with other business units;
* Participate in technical/functional evaluation of bids for new systems;
* Generate process documentation that clarifies and validates how the organization utilizes business systems to meet business requirements;
* Ensure that IT systems are aligned with business processes, and engage business stakeholders in process reviews to ensure cost reduction improved turn around time;
* Promote proper release planning, guaranteeing adherence to business needs and priorities and keep stakeholders constantly up-to-date on progress;
* Review and validate test cases for accuracy and conformity to requirements;
* Manage and grow staff within the section.

Minimum requirements

* Bachelor degree in Computer science or Engineering or Business related field;
* 5 years experience as a systems developer/business analyst in a busy IT development environment, 2 years of which must include experience in systems analysis;
* Expertise in enterprise architecture;
* Logical and physical data modeling, relational databases experience;
* Experience in writing formal use cases and other UML tools;
* Project Management training and experience.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below.

The deadline for application is 28th October 2010.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi

Via E-mail to: hr@safaricom.co.ke

Kernel Consulting Data Analysts

Ref: DA/R/05/2010

The Company:
Founded in 2009, the Kernel Consulting plays a pivotal role in Research, Policy Analysis and Financial/Management Consultancy services, throughout the Horn of Africa region. The Kernel consulting is a research organization/entity, registered in Kenya.

We operate primarily in the Great Lakes region but are happy to assist clients elsewhere, internationally.

Our goal is to meet and exceed the expectations of every client by offering outstanding customer service, increased flexibility, and greater value, thus optimizing business performance and improving operational efficiency, as well as for policy formulation. We are young, creative and engage in research projects that produce reliable, relevant and actionable results.

Our consultants are distinguished by their functional and technical expertise combined with their hands-on experience, thereby ensuring that our clients receive the most effective and professional service.

To support the Research division to meet its goals and objectives, we are seeking to recruit Data Analysts.

Duties and Responsibilities

* Perform data analyses and interpretation from collected data
* Complete project reports as per agreed schedules, for clients
* Ensure research briefs for clients are in line with agreed standards
* Drive Research Process with Research Houses
* Analyze and interpret results to deliver business case needs
* Maintain brand knowledge base
* Compile data for ad hoc requests
* Prepare reports/presentations of research, consumer insights and conclusions in order to provide actionable recommendations to audience
* Manage the Research Budget

Generic Competencies:

* Building Value Based Relationships
* Research Plan and Development
* Manage Project Management Process
* Work in Teams
* Exceptional interpersonal, good communication, problem solving and decision making skills is a must;
* Should be proactive, confident and energetic with an ability to meet stringent deadlines.

Required Qualifications

* A degree in Applied Statistics, preferably from Maseno/Nairobi University
* Working knowledge of statistical packages e.g. SPSS, STATA, Advanced Excel
* Some experience in a Research Agency/environment
* Ideally a candidate who has experience in data manipulation and interpretation

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your detailed CV and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below (email applications preferred).


The HR Manager
The Kernel Consulting Ltd
P.o Box 24537 – 00100 Nairobi
E-mail to: hr@kernel.co.ke.

Kernel Consulting Data Analysts

Ref: DA/R/05/2010

The Company:
Founded in 2009, the Kernel Consulting plays a pivotal role in Research, Policy Analysis and Financial/Management Consultancy services, throughout the Horn of Africa region. The Kernel consulting is a research organization/entity, registered in Kenya.

We operate primarily in the Great Lakes region but are happy to assist clients elsewhere, internationally.

Our goal is to meet and exceed the expectations of every client by offering outstanding customer service, increased flexibility, and greater value, thus optimizing business performance and improving operational efficiency, as well as for policy formulation. We are young, creative and engage in research projects that produce reliable, relevant and actionable results.

Our consultants are distinguished by their functional and technical expertise combined with their hands-on experience, thereby ensuring that our clients receive the most effective and professional service.

To support the Research division to meet its goals and objectives, we are seeking to recruit Data Analysts.

Duties and Responsibilities

* Perform data analyses and interpretation from collected data
* Complete project reports as per agreed schedules, for clients
* Ensure research briefs for clients are in line with agreed standards
* Drive Research Process with Research Houses
* Analyze and interpret results to deliver business case needs
* Maintain brand knowledge base
* Compile data for ad hoc requests
* Prepare reports/presentations of research, consumer insights and conclusions in order to provide actionable recommendations to audience
* Manage the Research Budget

Generic Competencies:

* Building Value Based Relationships
* Research Plan and Development
* Manage Project Management Process
* Work in Teams
* Exceptional interpersonal, good communication, problem solving and decision making skills is a must;
* Should be proactive, confident and energetic with an ability to meet stringent deadlines.

Required Qualifications
* A degree in Applied Statistics, preferably from Maseno/Nairobi University
* Working knowledge of statistical packages e.g. SPSS, STATA, Advanced Excel
* Some experience in a Research Agency/environment
* Ideally a candidate who has experience in data manipulation and interpretation
If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your detailed CV and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below (email applications preferred).

The HR Manager
The Kernel Consulting Ltd
P.o Box 24537 – 00100 Nairobi
E-mail to: hr@kernel.co.ke.

MicroSave Financial Analyst Consultant

MicroSave is a market leader in providing consulting services to retail financial institutions in Africa from offices in Kenya and Uganda.
Clients in Kenya have included leading commercial banks, microfinance banks, SACCOs, and microfinance institutions and multilateral and bi-lateral donors.
With increasing demand for our services throughout 15 countries in Africa. MicroSave intends to recruit a Consultant (Financial Analyst) to join its team in Kenya.
For more details on MicroSave see www.microsave.org
Job description: The Consultant (Financial Analyst) will be responsible for assisting MicroSave clients with:
* Business planning arid financial modelling,
* Financial Management and analysis,
* Costing/Pricing of Financial Services,
* Planning/Implementing product Pilot-Tests and Rollouts,
* Process re-engineering, and
* Policies and Procedures.

The Consultant (Financial Analyst) will be based in Nairobi but with extensive travel in the region.

Applicants are expected to have experience in business planning, financial modelling, financial management and costing/budgeting.

Experience: Interested persons should have:

* At least 5 years professional experience in banking and/or microfinance,
* Supervisory/managerial capacity,
* Delivery of technical assistance programmes,
* Experience in working in East/Southern Africa, and
* Previous consulting experience is an advantage.

Skills: This position requires a wide range of skills and experience:

* Strong cost accounting skills,
* Business planning including financial modelling and budgeting,
* Strong field orientation and proven inter personal skills,
* Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and
* English language speaking and writing ability and a professional demeanour.

Education:

* Masters level degree (or higher) in Banking / Business Administration /Accounting.
* Part or full CPA is an advantage.


Language:

* Excellent spoken and written English and Kiswahili, additional working language an advantage but not mandatory.

Salary: Salary commensurate with experience.

State current and expected salary in your covering email.

Deadline: Applications are invited by 1st November 2010.

State availability in your covering email.

Correspondence:

Applications by email only to associate@microsave.net including a detailed CV to the Director, MicroSave Consulting Limited

Senior Analyst/Programmer

Del Monte Kenya Limited wishes to fill an existing position of Senior Analyst/Programmer. The individual will report to the IT Manager and he/she will join a high achieving management team. The position offers good career prospects and succession management.
Description:

Job Purpose

* To provide technical leadership in development and support of business information systems.
* To analyse, design and program new software requirements.
* To support all the existing applications.
* To assist users on a day to day basis.

Key Result Areas:

* Relational database administration – Microsoft SQL/Oracle
* ERP support/development. (Infinium Application Software on AS400/db2)
* Business Reporting (Rpg, Sql, oracle plsql, oracle discoverer)
* End User support
* Analysis and implementation of new systems

Requirements:
* At least 25 – 35 years of age.
* At least a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
* A person who keeps abreast with developments in software systems and general IT advances.
* At least 5 years experience in the industry.

If you believe you fit the required profile, please apply in confidence to the addresses below by 27th October, 2010 providing a curriculum vitae that contains details of your qualifications, experience, present position, current remuneration, day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address and names and addresses of three references.

The Human Resources Manager
Del Monte Kenya Limited
P O Box 147
Thika – 01000

Business Analyst

at Mount Kenya Bottlers in Nyeri

The Company has recently experienced growth in its business operations and as a result, the following positions are available for immediate occupation.

Business Analyst Ref HR/2/10/2010

The position holder will be responsible for development and maintenance of systems for collection, analysis, and distribution of sales operations data.

Key outputs will include;

• Develop customized ICT programs for data capture and analysis.
• Ensure timely collection, analysis and distribution of reports and information pertaining to sales & marketing operations.
• Prepare sales performance reports
• Provide user training on customized programs
• Analyse and interpret customer survey index and other business indicators.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, BIT or equivalent
• 3 years relevant experience preferably in FMCG or research based company.
• Proficient in Ms Office and Statistical packages
• Strong analytical skills

Mount Kenya Bottlers Limited is an equal opportunity employer.

If you believe that you are an innovative and self-starter and can rise to aggressive challenges with flair and success, send your application including CV, current and expected remuneration and telephone numbers to the address below.

The title of the application should quote the Reference Number for the position.

The Managing Director
Mount Kenya Bottlers Limited
P.O Box 623, Nyeri 10100
Kenya

Email: recruit@mountkenyabottlers.co.ke

Applications should be received by 22nd October 2010

Unilever Kenya Customer Finance Analyst

Purpose of the Role

To provide financial support/evaluation on trade investments and ensure the planned activities will generate a return to the business and support win with winning customers agenda by preparing customer profitability statements.

Key responsibilities

* Prepare Customer Profitability statements/reports.
* Appraise return on trade investment proposals.
* Check and pass for approval Customer rebates/Credit notes in line with trade terms policy and budget.
* Execute Customer Finance month end processes in area of responsibility.
* Coordinate return on investments for the 7 East and Southern Africa units.

Qualifications

* Qualified Accountant with 2-3 years experience in an FMCG.
* Person with strong interpersonal skills.
* Good Analytical and problem solving skills
* Experience in a wall to wall ERP system like fourth shift or SAP.
* Prior Exposure to customer-finance related field is an advantage but not mandatory.

Location - Unilever Kenya Limited

The deadline for submission is Wednesday 20th October 2010
Log on to www.unilever-esa.com to register your CV,
and apply for these positions.

Capital Markets Authority (CMA) Jobs in Kenya

Capital Markets Authority (CMA) is a statutory agency charged with the responsibility of regulating and developing efficient capital markets in Kenya. To take our increasingly vibrant market to the next level, the Authority now invites applications from qualified, competent and experienced candidates for various roles.

Senior Financial Analyst – HRD/SFA

Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Financial Analysis the selected candidate will be responsible for;

• Preparing schedules, reviewing and interpreting financial information and periodic financial statements of listed companies and market intermediaries aimed at securing compliance with capital markets rules and regulations.
• Reviewing applicable accounting guidelines to assess the adequacy of information disclosed.
• Participating in special projects related to corporate finance issues.
• Performing analysis to ensure disclosures are consistent with the capital markets rules and regulations.
• Facilitating testing of controls related to financial reporting as necessary.
• Carrying out financial analysis of all applications submitted by issuers and new license applicants to determine compliance with the subject applied for such as initial public offers, rights issues, and new licenses.

Required Qualifications, Competence & Experience

• Degree in Mathematics, Economics, Accounting, Finance, IT, Engineering, Actuarial Science or in a related field.
• Professional qualifications such as CFA, CPA or equivalent.
• A strong understanding of IFRS and its interpretation.
• At least three (3) years relevant work experience gained from money and capital markets or relevant financial organizations.
• Must be a member of a professional body.

Financial Analyst- HRD /FA

Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Financial Analysis, the selected candidate will be responsible for:

• Examining and interpreting periodic financial statements of listed companies and market intermediaries to ensure compliance with the Capital Markets Act and regulations.
• Examining financial statements of applications submitted by issuers and new license applicants to determine compliance with the subject applied for, such as initial public offers, rights issues and new licenses.

Required Qualifications, Competence & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Commerce, Maths, IT, Engineering, Accounting, Actuarial Science or in a related field.
• Up to two (2) years relevant work experience, gained from capital markets or relevant financial organizations, with strong focus on financial analysis.

Additional preferred requirements:

• Qualification in CFA or a candidate demonstrating progress in undertaking CFA or an equivalent professional qualification is an added advantage.

Senior Compliance Officer HRD/SCO

Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Compliance, the selected candidate will be responsible for:

• Reviewing applications for registration of publicly listed companies to verify the accuracy of the information.
• Providing specialist guidance and advice to listed companies about compliance practices through close liaison with the internal control and compliance environments, conducting regular and adhoc supervision.
• Inspection and investigation of listed companies, examining financial disclosure records of listed companies to ensure that adequate information is provided to the public for making investment decisions.
• Conducting initial investigations aimed at detecting violations of capital market rules and regulations.
• Making recommendations for further investigations and sanctions against specific non complying listed companies.
• Conducting impact analysis with regard to take overs, mergers and acquisitions and all forms of business combinations.
• Providing weekly supervision and inspection reports detailing careful and intensive analysis of non- compliance.

Required Qualifications, Competence & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Law, Economics or Finance, IT, business or in a related field.
• Professional qualifications such as CFA, CPA, ACCA, CISA, ACA or ACMA or be admitted as an advocate of Kenya.
• At least 3 years relevant work experience gained from money and Capital Markets or related financial organizations, with strong focus on financial compliance and market regulation.

Additional preferred requirements:

• Membership of professional bodies

Compliance Officer- HRD/CO

Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Compliance, the selected candidate will be responsible for:

• Planning and conducting compliance inspections and inspections of Stockbrokers/ dealers, investment advisers, investment banks, Fund Managers and other market players in order to determine compliance with statutory and/or regulatory requirements.
• Examining the operations and financial conditions of companies, the adequacy of books and records, procedures for safeguarding funds and securities, and methods of doing business.
• Validating securities data and determining the accuracy of reported securities transactions.
• Preparing required schedules, analyzing risk based capital adequacy returns worksheets and narrative materials.
• Evaluating findings and draw conclusions regarding the degree of compliance with statutory and/or regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications, Competence & Experience

• Bachelors degree in, Law, Economics, or Finance or in a related field.
• Up to two (2) years relevant work experience gained from money and Capital Markets or related financial organizations, with strong focus on financial compliance and market regulation.

Additional preferred requirements:

• Membership of professional bodies.

Surveillance Officer– HRD/SO

Reporting to the Assistant Manager Compliance, the selected candidates will be responsible for:

• Planning, monitoring and conducting real time market surveillance operations on a broad range of securities transactions.
• Identifying any key compliance risks.
• Measuring and performing surveillance.
• Assisting in the review of surveillance procedures and control guidelines.

Required Qualifications, Competencies & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, IT, Engineering, Law or in a related field.
• Up to two (2) years relevant work experience e.g. IT Audits or experience gained from money and capital markets or relevant financial organizations with a strong focus on compliance and market regulation.

Additional preferred requirements:

• A professional qualification e.g. CISA.

Senior Investigations Officer HRD /SIO

Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Investigations and Enforcement, the selected candidate will be responsible for:

• Investigating non-compliance with the Capital Markets regulatory framework and complaints raised by investors, market players or any other stake holder against licensed market intermediaries and listed companies.
• Recommending administrative and legal interventions in line with the capital markets act and regulations.

Required Qualifications, Competencies & Experience;

• Degree in finance, law or related field.
• A professional qualification such as CFE or CPS.
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience.
• A Diploma in Law is a requirement for candidates without a degree in Law.

Additional preferred requirements:

• Experience in capital markets or financial/forensic investigations.

Assistant Manager, Corporate Communications – HRD/AMCC

Reporting to the Chief Executive, the high level incumbent will lead and manage the development, planning, implementation and delivery of communications processes for the Authority with the aim of raising the public and industry profile of the Authority, provide strategic communications advice, support and expertise. S/he must establish strong working relationships with all levels of the Authority and with market stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Development and implementation of integrated plans to communicate important issues strategies and messages both internally and externally to current employees, clients, the general public and other stakeholders.
• Arranging public appearances, talks and interviews for CMA.
• Coordinating customer service and implementation of the service charter.
• Event management and facilitating the media to develop positive rapport for ease of communicating the Authority’s position and projects.
• Working with public relations firms as necessary in areas deemed necessary.
• Writing speeches presentations and position papers and responses to media enquiries.
• Developing communication materials and implement activities designed to improve understanding and acceptance of Authority’s mandate, policies, objectives, strategies and services.
• Providing overall vision and direction to the Authority’s corporate social investment and ensuring that the principles of corporate social investment are integrated into the operating practices of Authority.
• Responsible for issuance of press releases on CMA activities.

The ideal candidate must possess:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline such as: Public Relations, Communications, Media, Marketing or a related field.
• At least 4 years prior experience in public affairs, public relations, communications or other related communications disciplines.
• Experience in handling communication for the financial services sector
• Familiarity with Government protocol.
• A practical understanding of the Kenyan capital markets and the local financial environment.
• Outgoing personality and excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills: written and presentation skills.
• Individual must be proactive and thrive on variety and challenge.

Additional preferred requirements:

• A relevant Masters degree.
• A track record of building productive relationships with stakeholders including media (print and broadcast), government and non-governmental organizations.

Market Development Officer HRD/MDO

The Market Development Officer will be responsible for:

• Assisting in the identification of the investing public information needs as well as the public education required for the understanding of market information.
• Assisting in the identification of training needs of market, intermediaries/ service providers staff, facilitating in the implementation of an effective market development program through training workshops, seminars and presentations to the investing public.
• Assisting in the design, packaging, editing and production of training materials such as brochures, posters, magazines and other publications.
• Assisting in conducting needs assessment and baseline surveys with the view to identifying both the investing public information needs, training needs for the market intermediaries as well as the education required for the understanding of capital market information by the general public.
• Assisting in effective and prompt handling of enquiries and other general requests for information from investors, other stakeholders and the general public.

Required Qualifications, Competencies & Experience;

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business or a related field.
• Up to 2 years experience in capital markets or financial services development.
• A good understanding of Kenyan capital markets.
• Experience with information dissemination, public education and/or conducting training in financial aspects.
• Excellent report writing skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to multitask.

Additional preferred requirements:

• A professional diploma in marketing or education would be an added advantage.

Accountant HRD/ACC

Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Finance, and the Accountant will be responsible for:

• Implementing stringent expenditure control procedures by ensuring that any expenditure incurred is supported by valid accounting documents.
• Receipting, analyzing & reconciliation of creditor statements.
• Posting into Syspro software trade payables, direct debits and Petty cash vouchers.
• Follow ups on O/S issues to process payments and reconciliation of creditors statements
• Filing Withholding VAT returns on weekly basis.
• Preparation of weekly payments and payables reports.
• Maintaining of the fixed assets register, raising staff vouchers on staff per diems and payroll, bank reconciliations.
• Reconciliation of staff debtors account and preparation of audit schedules.

Required Qualifications, Competencies & Experience;

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field, with full professional CPA or ACCA qualifications.
• 3 years relevant working experience.
• Expert knowledge of accounting, auditing, financial and management reporting.
• Experience with computerized accounting packages and a registered member of a relevant professional body.
• In addition, the candidate must have strong analytical skills, problem solving skills, ability to multi-task, strong attention to detail and of high integrity.

Assistant Accountant HRD/ASACC

Reporting to the Assistant Manager Finance, the Assistant Accountant will be responsible for:

• Compiling and analyzing financial information to prepare accounting entries such as cashbooks entry journal and general ledger accounts, checking correctness of supporting documents.
• Raising payment vouchers, preparing cheques and maintaining the cheque registeAssist in preparation of weekly fund report, management of the petty cash use and reimbursement process.

Required Qualifications, Competencies & Experience

• Bachelors degree in finance, accounting or related field, with CPA II or its equivalent.
• 2 years relevant working experience in a computerized environment.

For all the positions, we are looking for candidates who are proactive high performers, goal oriented, possesses strong analytical and problem solving skills, able to meet deadlines, have a strong attention to detail as well as the big picture and are dynamic.

If your background, experience and competence match the specifications outlined, please send your application, quoting the reference of the position you are interested in, including your current curriculum vitae, salary history, three referees (one of who must be either your current or previous employer), day telephone number, e-mail address and details of your current salary and benefits to:

Chief Executive
Capital Markets Authority
P.O Box 74800 – 00200
Nairobi

The closing date is 7th October 2010.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

USAID Kenya Mission Senior Elections Specialist Job Vacancy

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Kenya Mission seeks to fill the position of Senior Elections Specialist in its Democracy & Governance (DG) Office. The position is based in Nairobi and is open to qualified Kenyan citizens.

Basic Function of the Position:

As a recognized expert on election issues in Kenya, the primary responsibility of the Senior Elections Specialist will be to advise USAID/Kenya on election-related issues and assist in the implementation and oversight of democracy and governance

activities.

Specifically, he/she will coordinate USAID’s strategy, assistance, and policy in support of elections and political party support. As a member of the USAID/Kenya Democracy and Governance Team, the Elections Specialist will also provide general support related to the broader DG portfolio as required.

He/she will liaise with other USAID teams, U.S. Agencies, the Government of Kenya, donors, civil society, international experts, and stakeholders to ensure maximum effectiveness of USAID activities in support of elections. The incumbent will ensure that USAID assistance in the sector is coordinated, monitored, and effectively managed.

Some of the specific tasks envisioned include:

• advising the U.S. Mission in the technical areas of elections and strengthening political parties;
• managing a wide variety of contracts and grants to support elections and political party activities;
• serving as the main link between USAID, partners, donors, Kenyan electoral bodies, NGOs, and other U.S. Government agencies involved in elections;
• carrying out analysis and preparing reports and briefings;
• supervising and mentoring other USAID employee(s) in the election and political parties section.

Required Qualifications:

Any application that does not meet the minimum requirements stated below will not be evaluated. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. If you have not been contacted within one month from the closing date of this advertisement, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Education: A Master’s degree, at a minimum, with significant study in a pertinent field such as international development, international relations, political science, or other related area, is required.

Experience (40%):

• A minimum of 10 years relevant professional experience in development assistance, including experience in managing elections and political party assistance, is required.
• Specific experience in Kenya or East Africa is desired.
• Technical expertise and experience in election program management and political party development. This includes experience overseeing grants and/or contracts in a developing country context.
• Solid understanding of program implementation, monitoring and tracking performance, and preparing documentation and analyses about program activities and results.
• Direct experience with donor organizations and assistance programs is preferred.
• Prior experience working with an international donor and/or government in the region is highly desirable.

Knowledge (30%):

• Knowledgeable about current practices and emerging trends in electoral processes and electoral management, including the use of information technologies, is required.
• Proven ability to work in a highly political environment.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of pertinent social issues and development assistance in Kenya including political trends.
• The incumbent must understand the concepts of strategic planning and results reporting, and must observe high standards of ethical conduct.
• The incumbent must know, or be willing to learn, relevant USG procedures, regulations, programmatic processes, and policies that govern grant and contract management.

Skills & Abilities (30%):

• Fluency in English and strong English writing skills are required.
• Working knowledge of Kiswahili.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and produce accurate and timely data and reports in a high-pressure environment under tight deadlines is required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The incumbent must be able to work with multi-disciplinary teams with diverse backgrounds and skill levels.

Duration of Position: Approximately 2 years, with an option to extend up to a maximum of 5 years based on performance and need.

Those fulfilling the requirements of the position should submit their application together with a detailed curriculum vitae/resume and copies of all relevant certificates to the following address:

The Human Resources Office,
USAID/Kenya,
P.O. Box 629, Village Market 00621,
Nairobi, Kenya

Re: Senior Elections Specialist, DG/USAID/Kenya

Applications must reach the USAID HR office by COB October 22nd, 2010.

Business Process Analyst

Are you looking for an employer who promotes individual excellence and mutual respect in a team-driven culture with a key focus on social empowerment?

The Co-operative Bank of Kenya, ‘The Kingdom Bank” is the place for those looking to new horizons.

We are looking for dynamic, creative and self-oriented professionals to fill the position of: Business Process Analyst

The successful person will report to the Head - Business Change Management

Job Summary

The role holder is to contribute to the business re-engineering and change process by continuously appraising the bank’s business processes and systems and re-design these towards the desired level of efficiency and rationalisation within an agreeable control framework.

Location: Kenya
Project: Programme Management ,
Research, Science & Biotech

Horticultural Project Market Analyst

A Horticultural project with an initiative to raise the incomes and food security levels of small-scale farmers through increased productivity and improved marketing of horticultural crops and products, including dried legumes and root crops wishes to recruit a Market Analyst.

Market Analyst will undertake the following activities:

• Provide analysis on value chains, market data and market trends
• Analyse trade data from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and undertake a comparative analysis with the HCDA monthly fresh produce export data
• Collect and collate market information from the Ministry of Agriculture and field officers on a monthly basis
• Conduct comparative market data analysis and provide reports
• Conduct market related surveys as required, analyse findings and produce reports
• Work with the horticulture data validation committee monthly to authenticate horticulture export data
• Produce and distribute Marketing News newsletter
• Provide information for annual and quarterly reports
• Any other duty as may be assigned

Applicants should send CV and salary history to angela@fintrac.com by August 13, 2010. Only applicants selected for interview will be acknowledged.

Interested applicants should have the following qualifications:

• At least bachelors degree with relevant training in statistics and related computer software from a recognized university
• Candidates with experience in market analysis and development work will have an added advantage.