Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT) Kenya Internship Opportunities

Posting locations: Central, Coast, Nyanza, Eastern, Rift valley, Western, and North Eastern Kenya

Are you a technology savvy 21-29 year old who is determined to have a great career and future?

Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT) Kenya is recruiting NOW for an exceptional leadership opportunity for university and college graduates who are enthusiastic about change, passionate about their communities and who love technology.

This is a 9-month, full-time, commitment with a small stipend, in exchange for some of the best leadership training and experience available in the country.

Placements will be as close as possible to where participants reside.

The program includes one month of intensive face-to-face training, daily coaching support and a position leading to the integration of technology in a community.

After completion of the internship you will have:

• Hands-on experiences using high profile and innovative technology for education and community development.
• The skills that employers value most and say are most lacking in graduates today… collaboration, facilitation, communication and problem solving.

Invest in yourself. Acquire the skills and experiences you need to stand out in today’s job market and play a valuable role in building communities and businesses.

To Apply online, please click here: http://kenya.dotrust.org/internapplication

KEPSA Kenya Youth Empowerment Project (KYEP) Career Opportunities

1. Training Officer
2. Internship Officer
3. Internal Audit Officer
4. Accounts Administrative Assistant

The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), the apex body for the private sector in Kenya, has been tasked with the management of Component 2 of the Kenya Youth Empowerment Project (KYEP).

The KYEP, providing private sector internships and work experience to youth of 15 – 29 years of age will run from 2010 to 2014, and is supported by the Office of the Prime Minister; Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, and the World Bank. KEPSA is seeking to appoint four key staff to implement this project, initially on two-year contracts.

Training Officer

Reporting to the Project Director, the Training Officer will be responsible for all aspects regarding the provision of training (both third-party technical training and training provided in the workplace environment) within Component 2 of the Kenya Youth Empowerment Project.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in the development of the Training Needs Assessment and subsequent training modules
• Develop the Expressions Of Interest (EOI) and evaluate responses
• Develop the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the Request For Proposal (RFP)
• Prepare RFP documentation for the selection of training service providers
• Participate in the Bid Committee and prepare tender evaluation reports for review by the World Bank
• Draft contracts for the third party training providers in conjunction with the procurement specialist
• Manage the contracts of the technical training providers and organise payments in collaboration with financial management staff
• Evaluate the quality and content of the training provided and provide feedback to the KYEP Project Director
• Monitor the training provided in the workplace in conjunction with the Internship Officer
• Develop a Management Information System (MIS) to monitor all training aspects within the pilot project
• Act as a point of contact for 0PM; MoYAS; KEPSA and the media on all training aspects

Minimum Job Requirements:

• University degree in Education; Social Sciences or Business related field
• At least eight (8) years experience in the provision and evaluation of training
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Good command of Computer Programs and Applications

Internship Officer

Reporting to the Project Director, the Internship Officer will be responsible for all aspects regarding interns and employers within Component 2 of the Kenya Youth Empowerment Project (KYEP): including the selection, placement, monitoring and evaluation, and conclusion processes, as well as the recruitment of employers to provide internships.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the process of recruitment of youth and employers for Component 2 of the KYEP
• Develop materials to build awareness of the internship program
• Prepare an application form and process for receipt, in conjunction with the M&E specialist, that will provide a sound basis for selection of youth according to the criteria identified within the project
• Evaluate applications received and prepare those meeting the selection criteria for the subsequent audited random selection process
• Notify successful interns, and inform them of the next steps vis-avis the training placement
• Assess interns during the life-skills module; and lead the matching process of interns to employers at the conclusion of this module
• Monitor interns during the internship period and provide support to interns and employers as needed
• Participate in the development of evaluation mechanisms, in conjunction with the M&E Officer, for both interns and employers
• Develop a management information system to capture data on the interns within the pilot project, then populate and maintain accordingly
• Act as a point of contact for OPM; MoYAS; KEPSA and the media on all aspects relating to the interns

Minimum Job Requirements:

• University Degree in HR; Education; Social Sciences or a Business-related field
• At least eight (8) years experience in Human Resources
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Good command of Computer Programs and Applications
• Excellent leadership skills

Internal Audit Officer

Reporting to the Project Director, the Internal Audit Officer will be responsible for internal audit management within the Project.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reviewing and appraising the openness and transparency: soundness: accuracy: application of accounting; administrative, and other operating controls; while promoting effective control at reasonable cost;
• Ascertaining the extent and compliance with established operational manuals, plans and procedures of the Project;
• Ascertaining the reliability of management data developed within the organization;
• Ensuring all Project assets are accounted for and safeguarded from losses and abuse of all kinds;
• Conducting routine checks on systems, operations and various tasks in the Project; and the submitting of resultant reports i.e. random checks on Petty Cash, Bank and Cash Reconciliations, Insurance & Indemnities; and Audits;
• Follow ups on recommended changes and effecting of the recommended changes;
• Evaluating the economy and efficiency with which resources are employed, and recommending improvements to operational procedures;
• Monitoring of all intern selection processes, and activities to ensure transparency and compliance to established expectations;
• Ensure that the training program is achieving set results within the prescribed time lines;
• Ensure that trainers and employers are delivering on their obligations, and that relevant documentation is readily available;
• Conduct spot checks, in conjunction with the Training and Internship Officers, to ensure there are no fraudulent activities within the project.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• University degree in Accounting
• At least five (5) years experience in Audit/Internal Audit
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Good command of Computer Programs and Applications

Accounts Administrative Assistant

Reporting to the Project Accountant, the Accounts Administrative Assistant will be responsible for providing the day-to-day accounting and financial management functions

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitoring accounts data;
• Maintaining and keeping up-to-date the Project’s accounts, including the general ledger and analysis and petty cash books, and the computerized accounting system;
• Petty cash management;
• The timely payment of stipends; staff salaries and payments to consultants;
• Safekeeping and updating all financial and staff records, including personal particulars, pay rates, leave entitlements and sick leave;
• Prepare and submit monthly statutory returns;
• Reconciliation of the Project Accounts, and the timely preparation of all routine financial statements and Statements of Expenditures and Withdrawal Applications for submission to KEPSA; OPM; MoYAS and the World Bank;
• Assisting the Project Accountant/Procurement Officer with the preparation of PMU budgets for annual work plans and budgets.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• University degree in Business Management, Finance or Accounting
• At least three (3) years experience in financial management
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Good command of Computer Programs and Applications

Interested candidates who meet the requirements above are requested to submit their detailed CVs along with a letter
motivating their interest in the position to the following address, indicating the post they are interested in; and providing details of current remuneration, and the names and addresses of at least three (3) referees, not later than Friday, 30 July, 2010.

Please consider your application to be unsuccessful if you have not been contacted within three weeks of the closing date.

Procurement Officer
Kenya Private Sector Alliance
P.O Box 3556 – 00100, Nairobi
Or Email: kyep@kepsa.or.ke

Interior Designers

A leading furniture manufacturing company is looking for Interior Designers

• Minimum 3 years relevant experience
• Degree or Diploma in Interior Design or Architecture
• Knowledge of Aut0CAD (2D & 3D) is a must
• Knowledge of ArchCAD,All Adobes and Corel Draw wiil be an added advantage

Apply to: hr@rosewoodfurn.com

Amnesty International Jobs: Campaigner - Zimbabwe

Amnesty International: Take Action for Human Rights

Campaigner - Zimbabwe

Central London Based

£31 ,104 - Permanent Contract

Ref: AFR/09/08

Amnesty International (AI) is a worldwide movement of volunteers and professionals standing up for human rights. Independent of any government, ideology, economic interest or religion, we have more than 2 million supporters in over 150 countries.

Our purpose is to research, campaign and take action to effect change and protect individuals wherever rights, justice, fairness, freedom and truth are denied.

The role of Campaigner is to devise and implement a mixture of activities inspiring and mobilising people to take action by formulating clear, focused and achievable medium to long-term strategies.

Working closely with other AI departments, you will sometimes go on overseas missions for research and campaign activities.

A proven Campaigner who's committed to human rights, you will combine a creative yet pragmatic approach with excellent communication skills, particularly written and presentational.

You should have good political judgement, a sound knowledge of Zimbabwe, employing your sensitivity to their cute and customs when devising campaign strategies.

A good working knowledge of the language will be an advantage.

Along with this you will have impartial political judgement, excellent communication skills, strong strategic thought and an open and result-oriented approach to your work.

for further information about this and our other current vacancies, and to apply online, please visit our website www.amnesty.org/jobs and quote the appropriate reference.

CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: 15th November 2009.
Liberate From Injustice

www.amnesty.org/jobs

Join us, speak out for human rights: www.amnesty.org/en/appeals-for-action

Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission (KACC) Director and Assistant Director Jobs Vacancies - Kenya Anti-Corruption Advisory Board Advert

Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission

The Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, 2003 (Act No. 3 of 2003)

Director and Assistant Director (2) Vacancies

The Kenya Anti-Corruption Advisory Board (the Board) wishes to fill the positions of Director and Assistant Directors of the Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission

The Board is established by the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, 2003 (the Act). It comprises members nominated by various professional bodies and civil society, and is accountable only to Parliament in the performance of its duties.

The Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission (the Commission) is also established under the Act as an independent public authority to combat corruption and economic crimes.

The Commission is empowered to investigate corruption and economic crimes, advise on the elimination of corrupt practices, educate the public and enlist Public support in pursuing its mandate, and recover, or seek compensation for public properly lost or damaged as a result of corruption or economic crimes.

The Board’s principal function is to advise the Commission on the exercise of its powers. It also has the sole authority to recommend to the National Assembly for approval and subsequent appointment by the President of persons to serve as Director and Assistant Directors of the Commission.

The Board therefore wishes to recruit a Director and two (2) Assistant Directors to serve in the Commission.

Director
(1 Post)

Responsibilities

The Director shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, responsible for its overall direction and management and for the organization and conduct of its day-to-day business. In particular, the Director shall formulate policies and develop structures, systems, procedures and programmes for the Commission to ensure the effective enforcement of the Act.

In performing these functions, the Director shall work in close liaison with the Board, for whom the Director shall also serve as Secretary.

The Candidate

The successful candidate shall possess the following qualifications and qualities:

• Be a graduate from a recognized university, and possess another relevant post-graduate degree in any of the following fields- law, public administration, accounting, financial matters, or the investigation of fraud and corruption.
• Have served for at least fifteen (15) years in public service or in a senior management position in the private sector with relevant experience in any of the fields mentioned above.
• Possess an excellent understanding of the Commission’s legal mandate and Kenyas legal system and processes.
• Be a person of outstanding honesty and integrity, with a distinguished service record either in public or private sector.
• Be a person of courage and independent-minded to be able to drive the anti-corruption agenda
• Be a strategic thinker, results-oriented, possessing a high degree of initiative, dynamism, and managerial acumen, and capable of developing clear organizational goals and strategies that are consistent with the Commission’s mandate.
• Have effective interpersonal and communication skills that can inspire and motivate the work force of the Commission and contribute to effective external representation of the Commission to stakeholders.

Assistant Director (Legal Services)
(1 Post)

Responsibilities

Under the overall direction and management of the Director, the Assistant Director (Legal Services) will be responsible for:

• The provision of legal advice and services to the Commission.
• The institution of civil litigation for recovery of public property
• The institution of civil litigation for compensation or for damages resulting from loss of, or damage, to public property
• The institution of proceedings for the forfeiture of unexplained wealth, and applications for orders prohibiting the transfer, disposal or handling of properly suspected to have been corruptly acquired -
• Recommending cases for criminal prosecution.

The Candidate

The successful candidate shall:

• Be a university graduate in law from a recognized University
• Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya
• Have at least twelve (12) years experience, seven (7) of which must be in the prosecution of civil and criminal cases
• Be of outstanding honesty and integrity
• Have outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Be able to provide technical and administrative leadership as-and-when required.
• Possession of postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage.

Assistant Director (Education, Research, Policy and Preventive Services)
(1 Post)

Responsibilities

Under the overall direction and management of the Director, the Assistant Director (Education, Research, Policy and Preventive Services) shall be responsible for:

• Design, implementation and management of governance and anti-corruption programmes and projects in partnership with other public organisations.
• Organization, hosting and participating in seminars, workshops, conferences and other educational and training initiatives.
• Design and promotion of best practices, systems, procedures and codes of conduct and ethics and other good governance and anti-corruption measures for organizations.
• Design and conduct of research and critical reviews, preparation of actionable plans, and dissemination of findings.
• Design, development, production and distribution of educational materials.
• Design, implementation and management of additional suitable policies to enable the Commission to undertake and fulfill as statutory mandate.
• Development and implementation of corruption prevention initiatives.

The Candidate

The successful candidate shall:

• Be a graduate from a recognized university with a Masters degree in either Education, Research or Public Policy. Possession of a PhD would be an added advantage.
• Have at least twelve (12) years experience in the design and management of policy, research and educational programmes and advocacy, including in the examination of operating systems and procedures in the public or private sectors, in institutional design and reform, in the design of preventative measures and educational and training initiatives, and in coalition-building
• Demonstrate a good understanding of issues of governance and corruption in Kenya
• Be of outstanding honesty and integrity
• Have outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to liaise at a senior level with other organizations
• Be able to provide technical and administrative leadership as and when required
• Possession of a demonstrable track record in research and publication on issues of ethics, governance and corruption, with relevant international training, experience and exposure will be an added advantage.

Procedure for Appointments

The successful candidate for the position of Director will be recommended to the National Assembly for approval and subsequent appointment by the President for a term of five years.

The successful candidates for the positions of Assistant Directors will be recommended to Parliament for approval and subsequent appointment by the President for terms of either four (4) or five (5) years.

Remuneration packages will be negotiated depending on qualification and experience, but will be sufficiently attractive for persons looking for such challenging assignments.

N.B.

It is a legal requirement for those taking up these appointments to:

(a) Declare their assets and liabilities as prescribed by the Public Officer Ethics Act, 2003.

(b) Relinquish all other employment, businesses or offices immediately on appointment

Those interested in the above appointments and willing to submit to the prescribed legal requirements, should write in strict confidence, including their detailed CVs, daytime telephone contact, current remuneration, career progression and two referees to:

The Chairman
Kenya Anti-Corruption Advisory Board
Integrity Centre
P. O. Box 10459-00100
Nairobi

so as to reach him not later than 22nd October, 2009

Please indicate the job you are applying for in BLOCK LETTERS on the envelope CANVASSING FOR ANY OF THE POSITIONS WILL RESULT IN AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION.

Kindly note that only successful candidates will be contacted.