Government of Southern Sudan (GoSS) - Trainee Accountant (11 Jobs)

The Government of Southern Sudan (GoSS) with assistance from the Low Income Countries Under Stress (LICUS) Trust Fund, under the Rapid Impact Public Finance Management Project (RIPFM) of the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MoFEP), is implementing a programme for strengthening public financial management in the government.

Part of this programme is aimed at strengthening capacity in the Directorate of Accounts to undertake its functions. This among other initiatives involves building capacity in terms of skills acquisition for the staff in the Directorate.

The Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning is now inviting applications from suitably qualified Sudanese graduates to fill positions of trainee accountants in the Directorate of Accounts.

Successful candidates will study part-time towards an internationally accredited accountancy qualification while working part-time at MoFEP. Upon completion of the training, the trained accountants may be posted to work with MoFEP or any other Ministry/Agency of the Government of Southern Sudan.

The functions, knowledge, skills, and qualifications required for the positions are as follows:

Trainee Accountant

11 Positions

Grade 9

Job Description

Successful candidates for this position will be expected to pursue a career in accountancy with the government with opportunities for future promotion depending on performance.

Successful applicants will be engaged in transaction processing, record keeping, preparation of financial reports and the safe custody of financial documents as per laid down rules and regulations enshrined in the Laws of Southern Sudan.

Duties of successful candidates will include but not be limited to:

• Capturing financial transactions of government into the  Financial Management Information System
• Preparation of bank reconciliation statements for bank accounts maintained by the Ministry/Government Agency.
• Maintenance of ledgers and other accounting records as will be required by the regulations and procedures of government
• Reconciliation of the ledgers to primary records
• Preparation of expenditure reports to the spending agencies.
• Liaison with Internal and External Auditors during performance of their functions.
• Performance of other related duties as assigned from time to time.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

Pre-requisite skills and knowledge:

• Good communication skills in English language, both oral and written
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel software.
• Knowledge of the principles, procedures and practices of accounting.
• General knowledge of the  laws, regulations and other principles that guide financial management.

Other required skills and attributes

• Self drive and commitment to work
• Willingness to learn
• Good interpersonal and team working skills
• Willingness to pursue and complete a professional accountancy qualification in the shortest possible time

Qualifications and Experience

In addition to the skills mentioned above, the applicant MUST be a Sudanese National not older than 32 years of age and with either A bachelors  degree  (graduate)  in Accounting,   Finance,   Business Administration  or related disciplines from an accredited university

or

At least Part 2 of CPA, ACCA or an equivalent professional qualification or full Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) qualification.

Mode of Application

Qualified applicants should submit an application letter and attach their Curriculum Vitae together with: copies of relevant academic certificates and testimonials, copy of Birth certificate/Assessment of Age copy of National ID/Proof of Nationality contact telephone numbers, e-mail address and names and addresses of two referees

and send to:

The Director General of Accounts
Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning
Government of Southern Sudan
Juba

Email: mofep.accounts@gmail.com

Applications may also be hand delivered to the above address during working hours. Closing date for receipt of applications: 31 August 2010 at 5.00pm

Note: Only short listed applicants will be contacted. Those who are not contacted within two months from the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.

Recruitment of Individual Consultant for Framework for Adopting a Capital Charge for Market Risk in Rwanda

Republic of Rwanda Request for Expression of Interest
(N0.02/S/BNR/CEDP-CI/2010)

Title: Recruitment of Individual Consultant for Framework for Adopting a Capital Charge for Market Risk in Rwanda

Background

The Government of Rwanda has secured funds from the African Development Bank through the Competi-tiveness and Enterprise Development Project, phase II.

It is intended that part of the proceeds of the funds be applied to eligible payments under the contract for Consultancy Services for training of Bank Examiners on Capital Charge for Market Risks.

1. Purpose of the consultancy activity

The individual consultant will assist NBR in develop-ing a framework for adopting a capital charge for market risk.

She/he will work with the Banking Super-vision Department (BSD) to develop a policy paper on market risk, a survey on market risk exposures to be circulated to financial institutions and a draft amend-ment to the existing capital adequacy legal framework.

2. The main issues to be addressed are as follows

The assignment is aimed at equipping bank examiners with the technical capacity necessary for ensuring compliance with the requirements of the 1996 amendment to the Basel I Capital Accord to accommodate market risk, in an appropriate manner, given the characteristics of Rwanda’s financial sector and the capacity of the Banking Supervision Department.

3. Qualification requirements

The consultant should be an expert in framework for adopting Capital Charge for Market Risk.

He /She should have:

• Masters degree in finance, banking, accounting or relevant field.
• At least 10 years of experience in banking supervision and specific expertise in setting up a capital charge for market risk in at least 3 underdeveloped countries including the EAC countries
• Should be able to speak and write English, knowledge of French is an added advantage.

4. Duration and cost

The duration of the consultancy service is 66 working days effective from the date of contract signature.

5. Submission of application

The Competitiveness and Development Enterprise Project now invites individual consultants to indicate their interest in providing the service. Interested individual consultants must provide their CVs indicating that they are qualified to perform the service.

A consultant will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the ADB’s Guidelines: Selection and employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers.

Interested consultants will obtain the terms of references at the Competitiveness and Enterprise Development Project Office (ex MINIPLAN office) B.P.6671, Tel: (250)504178, or write to the following electronic address: cedp@rwanda1.rw with effect from 26th July 2010 during office hours (0700h-1700h).

Expressions of interest must be delivered to the above address latest 17th August 2010 at 4.00 pm (1600h).

Done at Kigali, on 28th July 2010
The coordination

The Global Environment Facility Trust Fund – Rwanda Sustainable Energy Development Project Consultancy Services

The Global Environment Facility Trust Fund

Rwanda Sustainable Energy Development Project

Terms of reference for the Rwanda Renewable Energy Strategy Studies (as key input for strategy development and immediate action plans)

Request for Expressions of Interest No 11.07.053/ 2769 /10/PROC-DIR/YM/mn

Request for Expressions of Interest in Consultancy Services

1. Background:

The Government of Rwanda has negotiated a 4.5 Million US$ grant from the Global Environmental Facility Trust Fund (World Bank/GEF) for the Rwanda Sustainable Energy Development Project and intends to apply this fund in payments for the consultancy services whose scope is provided below:

2. Scope of Work:

The Consultant will work closely with the Ministry of Infrastructure as well as other key stakeholders. Although key outputs are strategy studies and action plans, it is imperative that the process enables the inclusion of various views on how to diffuse RETs in a sustainable manner.

The assignment is planned to start on 15th August 2010 and be finally reported to MINIFRA within 6 months from commencement. The main scope is to present a detailed strategy document that specifies program designs and work plans for supporting enhanced diffusion of solar energy technologies, micro-hydro and wind energy in Rwanda. And it will be done in phases below:

2.1. Inception phase

The methodologies and the Consultant’s approach must be agreed upon mostly on the following: Collection of relevant reference data on the renewable energy sectors.

• Identification and meeting with relevant national stakeholders.
• Identifying the relevant stakeholders in the respective value chain.
• Holding a kick-off meeting with MININFRA and other key stakeholders.
• Drawing up a list committee of relevant representatives from Energy sector stakeholders.
• Formulating terms of reference of the committee, including duties and frequency of meetings.

2.2 Phase 1: Sector Overviews

The following data collection instruments should be considered:

• Use existing data to verify current and past demand for the renewable energy subject to study.
• Additional data will be collected to supplement missing secondary data.
• End-user interviews /distribution of questionnaires to understand barriers for rapid diffusion.

2.3 Phase 2: Preparation of National Renewable Energy strategy

Findings of the Country Status Report with key stakeholders will be discussed in the areas below:

2.3. Investment Framework

Public responsibilities versus Private responsibilities. The potential for PPP and needed regulatory framework. The role of financial markets to promote such investments

2.3.2 Policy Implications

• How to create incentives for investment in renewable energy
• The need for (and level of) subsidies or other financial instruments to speed up diffusion
• How to link energy with productive use
• How to support upcoming entrepreneurs in renewable energy sector

2.3.3 Market Regulation

• The supervision of commercial markets .
• Operation and Maintenance Framework and Regulation of independent Energy operations Propose and discuss the applicability of various models for O&M of RET installations.

2.3.4 Technology

• Assessment of the various RE Technology Suitability for meeting Rwanda’s energy needs. Cost/Benefit analysis of various Technology options. Spatial plan of RE Technology suitability for Rural and Urban Energy supply.
• New technology development and Innovation in Rwanda. The role of Academia in supporting market formation and innovation.

2.3.5 Output Phase 2: Draft

• Renewable Energy strategy
• The draft strategy must reflect findings and stakeholders’ perspective in a balanced and representative way and comprises the platform for a detailed work plan.

3. Staffing and qualifications

The team would require two renewable energy specialists (Solar&Hydro) complemented with one Energy Economist.

The qualifications and experience must be clearly highlighted in the proposal. Interested Experts/companies must submit their expressions of interest explicitly bearing the mention Expression of interest for consultancy Services on Rwanda Renewable Energy Strategy Studies at the address given below not later than 16th August 2010 at 10hOO.

RECO
Rue du Lac Ihema
P.O.B 537 Kigali, Rwanda
Tel.: +250 (0)252573666
Fax. +250 (0)252573802
E-mail: elgz@rwanda1.com,
Website: http://www.electrogaz.co.rw

Further information and detailed terms of references may be obtained at the address and website mentioned above during office hours i.e. from 08:00 to 17:00 hours.

Yves Muyange
Ag Managing Director

African Democracy Institute Idasa – Governance and Small-Scale Agriculture Call for Papers

African democracy institute Idasa will host a conference in Nairobi, Kenya, from 8-10 November, on  “Governance and Small-Scale Agriculture in West Africa”.

It will examine governance and public investment processes and how these are shaping small-scale agriculture in the region.

East Africans are also encouraged to participate and present papers.

All papers must be unpublished and present findings and research that addresses critical gaps in knowledge or
policy, or that analyses relevant emerging issues

All papers must be

• max 6000 words or 20 pages in length
• in 12pt Times New Roman with 1.5 spacing

All papers must include

• The title of the paper
• Full name(s) of the author(s)
• Full contact details of the author(s)
• Biographical note(s) of author(s) (max 100 words)

Subject to peer review selected papers will be published by a reputable publisher.

Contact Lessle Nyagah at lnyagah@idasa.org.za by 20 August 2010.

Everett Aviation - Pilots and Operation Manager, Dar es Salaam Tanzania

1. AS350 Pilots
2. AS365 Pilots – Chief Pilot/Training Captain
3. AS365 Pilots – Captains
4. AS365 Pilots – Co-Pilots
5. AS365 Pilots – Helicopter Engineer
6. Operations Manager

Everett Aviation has been operating in East Africa for 15 years and as a result of further demand and expansion it is seeking individuals for its operations in support of its Oil, Gas and Mining customers in East Africa.

In particular, there is a requirement for the following to be based in Dar es Salaam

AS350 pilots: CPL (H) or above, 1,500 hours TT, 1,000 hours turbine and PIC, 300 hours on type

AS365 Pilots:

Chief pilot/Training Captain: Experienced TRE/TRI (on type), Experienced IRE/IRI (on type), 2,000 hours TT, 750 hours offshore, 100 hours on type (AS365N)

Captains: 2,000 hours TT, 400 hrs offshore, 100 hrs on type (AS365N)

Co-pilots: 500 hours TT of which 300 hours twin-turbine, preferably offshore experience and qualified on type (AS365N)

Helicopter Engineer: Ratings on at least 2 of AS365, AS350, BK117. Ratings on Arriel engines, At least 5 years experience, Familiar with ICAO and EASA regulations

Operations Manager:

• Strong educational background
• At least 5 years experience in operational management
• Must be a self-starter and very task orientated
• Holds TZCAA Dispatch license

Responses only to hr@everettaviation.com by August 15th 2010.

Website: www.everettaviation.com

United Nations Development Programme Somalia, Request for Proposal (RFP): Monitoring & Evaluation Consultancy

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) – Somalia Office in Nairobi invites interested and experienced Consultancy firms to submit their interest for providing consultancy related to evaluation of the Joint Programme for IDPs in Bossaso.

Interested Contractors may obtain further information in the following link:-
http://www.ungm.org/Notices/NoticeAdmin.aspx?id=11002 or www.undp.so.org under vacancies & bids

The Invitation for Prequalification must be received in a sealed envelope no later than the deadline dates as indicated on the documents clearly indicating advert responded as per the instructions on the documents and addressed to:

Sergio Valdini
Deputy Country Director (Operations)
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Somalia
Springette, Off Lower Kabete Road
Spring Valley P.O Box 28832, 00200, Nairobi, Kenya

Hand delivered, sealed envelopes to be submitted at UNDP Somalia Registry Office in Nairobi/ Kenya

Please note that this advert is not to be construed in any way as an offer to contract with your firm.

Furthermore, UNDP reserves the right to reject part or all of the proposals.

Green Resources Ltd (GRL) - Farm Manager Job in Tanzania

Green Resources Ltd (GRL) is fully owned by Green Resources AS of Norway (www.greenresources.no), Africa’s largest private forestation company. The core business of GRL is to plant trees, and currently the company has planted more than 7,000ha of new forest in the southern highlands of Tanzania.

Green Resources Ltd plans to initiate an Agriculture and Animal husbandry project, which will be located at Msugulika and Ulete estates, Muwimbi village, Iringa District, Iringa region. The company now wishes to recruit a suitable person for the position of Farm Manager for the project.

Position: Farm Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Manage all operations on the farm including crop and animal production.
2. Plan activities on the farm and prepare annual budgets for approval by the Board of Directors.
3. Generate reasonable profits from the farming operations
4. Engage and supervise seasonal workers required for various operations on the farm
5. Efficiently manage all the resources on the farm
6. Keep an accurate record of all the farm assets and ensure they are secure at all times.
7. Institute security measures on the farm to ensure that crops, cattle and other com pany property are not stolen, destroyed or interfered with in any manner.
8. Ensure that the farm boundaries are intact and are not interfered with in any way
9. Prevent the occurrence of uncontrolled grass fires.
10. Prepare regular management reports as may be required by the Directors.

Academic Qualifications:

• BSc. degree in agriculture and animal production from a recognized university and at least 2 years hands on experience in farm management
• Candidates with a Diploma in agriculture and animal production and 3 years experience in farm management are also encouraged to apply.

Job Location: Mufindi District, Iringa Region

Salary and benefits: This position carries an attractive package including housing and medical benefits.

How to apply: Please send your application not later than 15th August 2010 and attach copies of certificates, testimonials and your CV to the address shown here below:

Managing Director,
Green Resources Ltd,
P.O. Box 4730, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
info@greenresources.no

System Designer Employment Opportunity in Arusha Tanzania

Power Providers is a rapidly growing company providing design, supply and installation services to the renewable energy sector. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the post of System Designer.

Qualifications. a

• Diploma level qualifications in renewable energy systems design preferred.
• Demonstrable expertise in solar and wind power system design is essential.
• Should have a minimum of two years experience in renewable energy system design and be fully conversant with hybrid power system design requirements.
• A demonstrable understanding of current battery technologies is also required.
• Basic computer literacy is essential together with good spoken written English.

Duties

• The successful candidate will be responsible for the in-house design of client specified renewable power systems using proprietary design software.
• Focused follow through to integrate the design process with power system supply and installation activities also required.

Salary

• After a three month probationary period an attractive salary commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience will be offered

Application

An application letter should be hand written and accompanied by an up to date Curriculum Vitae together with photocopies of certificates and testimonials.

Contacts details, including email address and telephone number, of at least three professional references should be provided. Applications should be sent to the Manager, Power Providers Company Ltd., P. O. Box 16462, Arusha, Tanzania.

Closing Date: August 7, 2010

E-mail Address: info@powerproviders.co.tz

Power Providers Company Limited is an equal opportunities employer

Deputy Head, Corporate Services Team (B1) – United Kingdom Department for International Development (DFID)

The primary aim of the British Government’s Department for International Development (DFID) is reducing poverty, and achievement of the other Millennium Development Goals. DFID Kenya and Somalia is responsible for the delivery of DFID’s development and humanitarian assistance and policy work in Kenya and Somalia.

Closing date: 09 Aug 2010
Location: Kenya – Nairobi

DFID K&S is part of the British High Commission in Nairobi, working closely with colleagues from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and other government departments on both policy and management services. We have approximately 50 staff, organised into three teams (Kenya, Somalia, and Corporate Services), of whom about three-quarters are appointed locally (majority Kenyan, a few British) and about a quarter are UK diplomats. Several staff work on both Kenya and Somalia. Terms and conditions are competitive, and there are good opportunities for learning and development. The working environment is modern and pleasant.

In 2010/11 DFID expects to spend about £90m on Kenya (where our priority sectors are health, education, governance and conflict prevention, social protection, private sector development and climate change, and we regularly contribute to humanitarian needs), and about £30m on Somalia (where our priority sectors are humanitarian, governance and peacebuilding, employment creation, health and education).

DFID K&S is undertaking a Fundamental Staffing Review in the 4th quarter of 2010, to ensure its staffing is aligned with its objectives and workload under new business plans to be prepared as part of the new Government’s review of the bilateral aid programme, and with the Government’s ambition for more joined-up working overseas.

A vacancy has arisen for a post as temporary Deputy Head of Corporate Services based in our Nairobi office. The appointment will be under local terms and conditions and is subject to security clearance. This is a temporary post for 6-8 months duration, pending decisions on the longer-term structure of the team.

The ideal start date would be in September.

The objective of the post is to work with the Head of Corporate Services and Change Management to maintain and improve the quality of corporate services provided to the DFID Kenya and Somalia office, during a transitional period when the structure of the Corporate Services team is being reviewed as part of a Fundamental Staffing Review, and a move towards greater shared services with the rest of the British High Commission.

The jobholder will report to the Head of the Corporate Services team, and will manage several staff in the team (exact details to be confirmed). She/he will work with staff across the DFID office, as well as with other British High Commission corporate services staff, DFID colleagues in the UK and other African offices, and a range of external stakeholders.

The current head of the Corporate Services team is leaving in September. He is being replaced on 1 September by a new more senior Head of Corporate Services and Change Management, who will lead on the Fundamental Staffing Review, and oversee the work of the Corporate Services team, and by this post, which will be responsible for the day to day running of the team pending decisions on the longer-term structure of the team.

The team is responsible for a range of corporate services functions: finance, human resources, estates and office management, IT, transport, procurement, procedural compliance. Coaching staff to build capacity, and quality control, are key parts of the job.

The exact division of labour and reporting arrangements within the team of 12 will be decided by the new Head of the team during September.

Duties of this post may include:

• Supervising the office’s accounts; checking the work of the accountants to ensure full procedural compliance and clear and timely monthly accounts.
• With the Head of Corporate Services, coordinating the management of the office’s administration cost budget, ensuring a rigorous needs-based annual budgeting process, transparency and clarity on the availability of resources, value for money on all expenditure, in-year monitoring and reallocation where necessary.
• Ensuring overall compliance with DFID administrative procedures for non-programme spending, including oversight of implementation of audits, enforcing policy on fraud and ensuring that systems to reduce incidence of fraud are robust and well managed, and ensuring that policies on travel and subsistence, entertainment etc are complied with.
• Supporting the joint IT team to maintain and continuously update DFID’s IT systems to deliver the most productive working environment possible.
• Overseeing management of the DFID K&S estate (office and staff houses) to ensure appropriate standards, value for money, health and safety compliance and customer satisfaction, giving strategic direction to relevant staff and intervening when significant problems arise.
• Coordinating management of the shared transport pool with the FCO to ensure that office and project transport needs are efficiently met with the minimum possible number of vehicles and admin cost budget.
• Ensuring DFID’s local practices are consistent with Kenyan law.
• Supporting the Head of Corporate Services to promote ever-closer cooperation with the FCO management team, and increased efficiency and value for money through shared management services where appropriate.
• Assisting the Head of Corporate Services with various corporate returns as needed.
• Deputising for the Head of Corporate Services in her absence.

The jobholder must be able to demonstrate experience of at least two of finance, HR, estates management, and procurement in a previous office management role involving management of staff. Excellent written and spoken English and IT skills, including knowledge of Windows Word and Excel applications and an ability to learn DFID systems, are a pre-requisite.

Candidates will also be expected to demonstrate the following competencies:

• Planning and Delivery of Work – Plans and organises work to meet individual, team and departmental objectives whilst achieving quality and value for money.
• Analysis and Use of Information – Able to assess and interpret information in order to identify opportunities and potential risk areas.
• Organisational Awareness – Understands DFID core values, its vision and the Millennium Development Goals.
• Managing Change – Supports opportunities for positive change and actively looks for ways to improve what they do.
• Continual improvement – Continually looks to improve their skills, knowledge and the way they work

How to apply

If you are interested in applying for this position please send an email to jobskenya@dfid.gov.uk to receive an application form. Complete the form and resend it to jobskenya@dfid.gov.uk

You can also send a hard copy to the Human Resources Manager, DFID Kenya & Somalia, British High Commission, Upper Hill Road, Nairobi.

The closing date for applications is 12pm, Monday 9 August. Under no circumstances will applications be accepted after this date.

Your application will not be acknowledged. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Selection may not always include interview.

DFID is an Equal Opportunities employer. Applications are welcomed from all parts of the community, and we actively encourage interest from women, ethnic minority groups and those with disabilities. Selection is on merit.

Research Officer (Health) – International Organization for Migration (IOM)

IOM has a proactive recruitment policy to increase the representation of nationals of non-represented member states.

Qualified applicants from the following countries will be favorably considered: Armenia, Bahamas, Belize, Benin, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Gabon, Gambia, Guatemala, Guinea, Jamaica, Libya, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malta, Mauritania, Mongolia, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Paraguay, Slovenia, Somalia, Tanzania, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Yemen

Closing date: 06 Aug 2010

Location: Kenya – Nairobi

Classification: Official, Grade UG*

Type of Appointment: Special, six months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Reference Code: SVN 2010/26 (O) – INT

General Functions:

Under the overall supervision of the Migration Health Assessment Coordinator for Africa and the Middle-East and direct supervision of the Health Programme Officer responsible for regional coordination, the successful candidate will be responsible for coordination, project management, resource mobilization, technical backstopping, and reporting upon the research and information sharing component of the “Partnership on Health and Mobility in East and Southern Africa (PHAMESA)” programme in East Africa, in close consultation with relevant partners and field
offices.

Types of research will include qualitative and quantitative studies such as community based assessments; service access mapping; health profiling; Integrated Biological and Behavioural Surveillance (IBBS) studies; “Hot Spot” mapping; and surveillance and other epidemiological data research.

In particular, he/she will:

1. Design, manage, and disseminate new and ongoing research activities, including management of consultants and subcontracted research organizations, in line with national and regional priorities.
2. Provide substantial support in the development of IOM research strategies, guidelines, and ethical review structures at the regional and global levels.
3. Provide ongoing technical support to IOM and partner research activities in East Africa, including methodology development, advice on data analysis, report writing, and delivering presentations to internal and external stakeholders. Provide similar support to governments, as requested.
4. Provide guidance to Migration Health colleagues in the region on devising research that can be submitted for publication in peer-reviewed journals, including advice on structuring studies such as to engage institutional review boards, academic institutions, and relevant governmental entities. Facilitate communication and coordination among MHD staff in East Africa, and with colleagues in other regions, for sharing of research concepts, protocols, results, and lessons learned.
5. Initiate and develop abstracts for presentation of research in national, regional, and global conferences; actively encourage and support MHD colleagues in East Africa to do the same.
6. Develop and maintain engagement in relevant forums of governments, regional economic communities (RECs), and UN agencies, including participation in monitoring and evaluation working groups.
7. Promote the adaptation of national health surveillance systems to identify the health needs and outcomes of migrants.
8. Strengthen the research communities’ capacity to study migration health issues, including acting as supervisor and provide guidance to students (Masters and PhD) who are accepted into the team for completion of theses on aspects of migration health.
9. Support collaboration and development of institutional memoranda of understanding between IOM and academic / research institutions at the country, regional, and global levels related to internships, research, and thesis work.
10. Support and promote the integration of migration and mobility concerns in (public) health courses and health/HIV concerns in migration courses.
11. Establish and maintain a resource library on migration health using EndNote software.
12. Liaise with colleagues, including MHD Public Information officer, for the promotion of IOM’s research activities in East Africa, including in press releases, quarterly reporting, website content, and for finalization of research reports.
13. Integrate research into monitoring and evaluation of projects and programmes to ensure effective impact of activities and improved health outcomes.
14. Draft periodic reports to donors on research projects.
15. Undertake duty travels, as necessary.
16. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Desirable Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Masters in Public Health, Epidemiology, or related science required; PhD would be advantageous;
• four years working experience in applied research required;
• experience in design, analysis, dissemination, and management of quantitative and qualitative behavioural research including reproductive and sexual health and HIV/AIDS;
• experience in study design or management for most-at-risk populations (MARPs) an asset (i.e. respondent driven sampling, time location sampling, etc.);
• experience in leading the publication of articles in peer-reviewed journals desired;
• experience in developing research training materials and toolkits;
• experience in liaising with national and international institutions, including RECs.

Competencies

• Excellent writing, communication, and negotiation skills; ability to prepare clear and concise reports;
• strong analytical and creative thinking skills;
• effective resource management skills, familiarity with financial and business administration;
• knowledge of a statistical analysis programmes (e.g. SPSS or STATA) and the ability to conduct multivariate analysis desired personal commitment, flexibility, efficiency and drive for results;
• ability to make effective decisions under time pressure;
• demonstrated gender awareness and gender sensitivity; ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds;
• ability to supervise and direct staff;
• high level of computer literacy;
• familiarity with migration health and social drivers of health and HIV in Africa a distinct asset;
• familiarity with standard word processing, spreadsheet, database, publishing, internet research, and e-mail communication;
• management of multiple studies and teams in different countries desirable.

Languages: Thorough knowledge of English. Working knowledge of Swahili an advantage.

Note: *UG = Ungraded/ Special all inclusive (USD 5,700/ month)

How to apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by August 06, 2010 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

For further information, please refer to: http://www.iom.int/jahia/Jahia/pid/165

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly filled in and submitted with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for applications.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application in your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Deputy Country Director – Medical Emergency Relief International (Merlin)

Merlin International Profile

Merlin is the only specialist UK charity which responds worldwide with vital health care and medical relief for vulnerable people caught up in natural disasters, conflict, disease and health system collapse. Each year, Merlin helps more than 15 million people in up to 20 countries.

Context and Background

Merlin has been working in Kenya since 1998 and Somalia since 2004. Managed from an office in Nairobi, Merlin works in two project areas in Kenya and three in Somalia. Each project area has a Project Coordinator who is directly responsible for delivering the project with support from the coordination team.

In Kenya, Merlin work in Nyanza and Turkana. The Nyanza project is managed from an office in Kisii and deals mainly with prevention and treatment of malaria and HIV/AIDs. The Turkana project is run from an office in Lodwar and works on nutrition and primary health care projects with the vulnerable pastoralist communities of the region.

In Somalia, Merlin runs projects in Somaliland, Puntland and South Central. The Somaliland project office is based in Hargeisa and focused on the far eastern Awdal province where we work directly with the MoH to strengthen health care delivery and nutrition. The Puntland project is based on primary health care with a strong HIV/AIDs and TB component whilst South-Central is concerned with primary healthcare and nutrition. For security reasons, their Project Coordinators are based in the Nairobi office, managing their teams remotely although this location may change.

In all cases, and in line with organizational strategy, the Kenya and Somalia programmes focus on the following broad strategic objectives:

• Support and strengthen the institutional capacity of the healthcare system
• Improve access to and quality of healthcare services, particularly for vulnerable and under-served populations
• Strengthen the capacity of Merlin and key partners in Kenya and Somalia to respond to humanitarian emergencies
• Advocate for the implementation of improvements in health policy

Closing date: 28 Sep 2010
Location: Kenya – Nairobi
Position: Deputy Country Director
Responsible To: Country Director

Working With: Country Management Team; Project Teams (Project Coordinators); Regional Programmes Manager-London;

Location: Nairobi, Kenya with frequent trips to the field sites in Kenya and flexible travel to accessible Somali field sites

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 24 months

Main purpose of the role

The Deputy Country Director position is an international staff position within the Merlin Somalia and Kenya structure and is a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT). The overall objective of the position is to assist and support the Country Director in the management and coordination of Merlin projects, strengthening the quality and level of operational support provided to all field project sites and ensuring that Merlin organizational and country specific strategies, plans, policies, and procedures are developed and/or effectively implemented in all locations in collaboration with the relevant department in a timely manner.

Overall Objectives (scope)

• To support the CD, where delegated, in security management of teams with the LogCo
• To contribute to country strategy & annual planning with the CD and teams
• To ensure that Merlin is able to deliver quality health programmes, supporting Merlin field teams in this, through coordination, advice, information sharing & analysis
• To assist the CD and the Country Health Coordinator (CHC) in the development, review, implementation and monitoring of a remote management and support strategy for the Somalia programme
• To directly line manage and support the PCs and ensure that financial, logistics and HR systems and procedures are in place and followed, liaising with relevant SMT members
• To maintain regular communications with PCs and report back to the CMT the points of discussion and follow-up
• To support timely and appropriate linkage between Merlin, the MoH, communities and community groups as well as other INGOs in project areas in coordination with the PCs, MedCos, CHDs and CD
• To act as CD in the CD’s absence

Responsibilities

Operational Management

• To work as part of the SMT for Somalia/Kenya to ensure that the programmes are being developed and delivered to clear strategic priorities
• Line-manage the Kenya and Somali Project Coordinators to ensure that project design, quality and outreach is consistent with the needs and objectives of Merlin to respond to these and with the Country Strategies and Annual Plans
• Line manage the Kenya and Somali PCs to ensure that appropriate Merlin management, administration, personnel, logistics, finance, and communication systems are in place and being followed
• Maintain a strong working relationship with the Country Director, Health Director, Country Health Coordinators, Logistics Coordinator and Finance, Human Resources and Administration Managers in order to achieve the above in both project implementation, preparation, review and reporting.
• Ensure regular communications are maintained between the field sites and Merlin Nairobi
• Responsible for effective and efficient management of the field projects consistent with the project management cycle and the delivery of quality outputs.
• Ensure monitoring systems are in place and that project reviews/audits/evaluations are carried out periodically in conjunction with the team, CD and CHC, local stakeholders and project partners
• Ensure adherence to timelines for all relevant proposals and reports, ensuring their quality as well as timely production and submission to the CD in accordance with Merlin and donor contractual agreements
• Regular travel to all project sites, according to accessibility / security.
• Assist the CD in organizing and facilitating monthly Senior Management Team (SMT) meetings as well as quarterly Country Management Team (CMT) meetings and follow-up and report on the implementation and achievements of agreed action points.
• Participate as a member of the Country Management Team

Security

• Ensure that PCs develop and update project security plans on a regular basis (or according to change in trend), in collaboration with the Country Director and the LogCo
• Monitor the political, ecomomic, military and security situation in the project areas and make recommendations for response / adaptation accordingly to the CD and LogCo.
• Ensure that security incidents are reported in a timely and concise manner from the field and that this information is shared with Merlin HO in collaboration with the CD and LogCo
• Facilitate the evacuation of field-based teams if necessary in coordination with the LogCo (HD is responsible for medivacs).
• Attend security meetings organized at the local level and maintain regular contact with other NGO/UN security focal points in coordination with the LogCo and CD.

Programme Development

• Ensure all relevant authorities and communities are included in the planning and implementation of projects as appropriate
• Proactively contribute to programme development and strategy with the CD, HD and CHC, as well as annual plans and their implementation, looking towards innovative approaches and tools for health-system strengthening and emergency response as relevant to population outreach
• Monitor the evolving humanitarian situation in the project region and consider strategic and immediate responses together with the CD, HD and CHC, leading on and/or assisting with assessments where necessary
• Draw up plans, proposals and budgets for new projects/extensions of projects in conjunction with the relevant team, medical, financial and logistical staff

Programme Management

• Ensure that projects remain within the remit of their initial design, budget and proposal with the CHC and Financial Director
• Together with the CHC and LogCo, ensure the establishment of appropriate Emergency Preparedness and Response systems and plans in project sites to deal with emergencies and provide leadership for staff and volunteers in prioritized emergencies
• Together with the CHC, ensure the establishment of systems and standards for assessment and monitoring/evaluation of programmes against their strategic aims
• Ensure there is a regular, documented forum / meeting for all key staff including PCs and MedCos to discuss and plan programme objectives and plans

Representation

• Carry out representation with other NGOs, UN agencies, local and national government bodies, donors and other relevant parties when relevant and in coordination with the CD and HD, ensuring that all parties are kept informed of Merlin activities as appropriate

Logistics/Finance/Administration

• Together with the relevant SMT members, ensure appropriate administrative, financial and logistical Merlin systems/procedures are in place, maintained and adhered to so that all support functions and project implementation are carried out effectively and efficiently and meet donor compliance requirements
• Together with the Financial Director and PCs, monitor project expenditure through the monthly BvAs and other appropriate mechanisms, ensuring analyses and recommendations are shared with the teams and that projects are implemented within their budgets, assisting teams to forecast and plan when and where necessary
• Together with the Financial Director and PCs, over see budget preparation, setting the parameters and the process, ensuring compliance to Merlin, donor and national requirements

Human Resource Management

• Line manage the PCs effectively, including appropriate and regular delegation
• Carry out timely objective-setting and appraisals of PCs as per Merlin standard requirements and procedures and ensure cascading down of objective-setting and appraisals system to all staff within each project
• Lead recruitment of PCs as and when necessary with support from other SMT members according to need
• Assist the PCs in optimizing, in conjunction with other team members, the use of human, logistical and financial potential within the project teams.
• In liaison with the CD, ensure all new team members are adequately briefed on arrival in the field, and departing team members are debriefed
• Work with the CD to maintain up-to-date job descriptions for international staff and prepare and maintain job descriptions for any regional and national staff in conjunction with the PCs
• Maintain good inter and intra-team communications, supporting good team dynamics, and suitable action when problems occur.
• Together with the HR Manager, ensure that Merlin’s staff policies and procedures are understood and correctly followed by the PCs
• In collaboration with the HRM and PCs, ensure appropriate staff coverage at all times and that holiday is being taken regularly.
• Support team members professionally and monitor and support stress management, including regular documented team meetings for planning and reporting purposes.
• Ensure all new team members are adequately briefed on arrival in the field, and departing team members are debriefed
• Together with the SMT ensure capacity development and training of all national personnel, supporting international personnel where relevant
• Support PCs in national staff selection, recruitment, disciplinary actions, dismissal procedures and systems, together with HRM.
• Ensure regular, minuted project team meetings

Other:

• To undertake any other tasks and duties assigned by the CD.

Person Specification

Essential

Qualifications, experience and competences

• Proven experience of security management in conflict zones and willing to work in an insecure environment.
• Extensive experience of overall project management experience in developing countries, preferably in the health sector including;
• Project needs assessment
• Project proposal development, logical framework, and report and proposal writing
• Personnel management
• Strong experience in a position with responsibility for preparing procurement plans and organizing procurement systems for works, goods, and services.
• Proven ability to organize supply and distribution systems and find innovative solutions to complex problems under difficult conditions.
• Experience in budget management
• Experience of donor reporting requirements.
• Good training/capacity building and management skills.
• Supportive personnel management style
• Team builder with an ability to train and coach staff
• Diplomatic and an effective communicator at all levels
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong communication skills, with excellent written and spoken English
• Confident and proficient in the use of MS Office
• Experience of establishing strong working relationships with colleagues from different functions and cultures
• Experience of a flexible approach to managing and prioritising a high workload and multiple tasks in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines
• Experience of proactively identifying and addressing issues
• An understanding of and commitment to Merlin’s mission and values

Desirable

• An understanding of logistics.
• Previous experience of working in East Africa.

Data Protection

Please note, on submitting your application, you are agreeing to Merlin holding and using the information that you have given for the purposes of recruitment and employment – should an offer be made.

Where required by donors funding requirements, some job offers are conditional on our ensuring that potential employees’ names do not appear on counter terrorism lists generated by the United Nations, European Union or the United States.

On submitting your application, you are agreeing to Merlin using the information that you have given for checking that your name does not appear on these lists.

How to apply

To apply for this position

Please download an application form from our website www.merlin.org.uk Completed applications should be emailed to applications@merlin-uk.org stating in the subject field the job title, country and reference number (if any)
Salary: £28,920 – £29,670 per annum (dependant on relevant experience), inclusive of annual Cost of Living Allowance.

Benefits: Insurance cover, accommodation, R&R, additional return flights, and annual leave entitlement of 24 days per annum rising to 30 days at the completion of 12 months of continuous employment with Merlin.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Due to the urgency of recruitment for this position, applications will be short listed on a regular basis and we may offer this post before the closing date.

Save the Children UK - Business Development Manager (Horn of Africa)

Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children. We work in over 120countries around the world to make a positive and lasting change in the lives of children.

Closing date: 13 Aug 2010
Location: Kenya – Nairobi

Job Profile

Job title: Business Development Manager (Horn of Africa)
Place of work: Nairobi, Kenya

Reports to: Regional Programme Manager (Horn of Africa)
Line management responsibilities: None

Budget responsibilities: None
Child protection level: Level 3: the responsibilities of the post may require the post-holder to have regular contact with children or young people.

Job purpose

Save the Children UK has developed ambitious plans to grow income from grants and contracts in the 9 countries where we operate in East and Southern Africa region – including Angola, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe. This year, our income target is £51 million with plans to increase our income by 10% in each of the next two years with accelerated growth of 25% per annum in fragile states like Somalia, South Sudan and Zimbabwe.

This role will support the development of new proposals and business opportunities for countries in East and Southern Africa in order to help the organisation raise sufficient funding to meet its aspiration to be the world’s leading independent children’s charity. Specifically, the role will focus on the programme funding requirements of countries in the Horn of Africa (Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan and Kenya).

The Business Development Manager will work with country programmes in identifying donor opportunities; facilitating donor engagement at country and regional levels; assisting in the development of country fundraising strategies; and coordinating proposal development for large and strategic funding opportunities. The role is intended to strengthen the capacities of country programmes to raise restricted funding primarily from institutional donors.

The Business Development Manager will be a member of the Regional Management Team and will be located in Nairobi, Kenya. The role works closely with Country Programme teams (Country Directors, Programme Directors, and Finance Directors), Regional Programme team (including the Regional Programme Manager, Regional Finance Manager, and various thematic technical advisors), the Business Development Manager (Southern Africa), and the Government Partnerships team based in London.

The role has an external orientation and requires engagement with donors and other members of Save the Children International who provide programme funding. The position requires regular travel to countries in the Horn of Africa.

Key accountabilities

Identification of donor opportunities

• Identify, research, and disseminate information on new funding opportunities from bilateral, multi-lateral, and other institutional donors.
• Cultivate business relationships with external stakeholders and potential partners for large scale or strategic funding opportunities, either as a prime or sub-recipient in joint ventures.
• Pro-actively seeks donor intelligence on prospective new opportunities or partnerships at a regional level.

Facilitate donor engagement

• Ensures regional team cultivates and manages relationships with donor agencies at regional level as appropriate.
• Ensures country programmes adopt donor engagement strategies and plans at country level.
• Accompanies country directors, progamme managers, and others on donor visits.
• Helps build strong donor relationships with SC UK home donors within the region, particularly DFID and the European Union.

Coordinate proposal development

• Directly involved in the development of high-value, complex, or multi-country proposals or bids in the region.
• Provides input and support to proposal development teams on proposals deemed medium or high risk.
• Brokers technical assistance and other resources to support proposal development at country level where necessary.

Facilitate development of country fundraising strategies

• Ensures development of country funding strategies through training, coaching, and other forms of capacity building.
• Pro-actively encourages country programmes to seek new and larger funding opportunities.
• Assists in developing funding strategies for thematic programme plans or multi-country initiatives in the region.
• Business analysis
• Monitors contracts and income secured against annual country and regional targets for management information purposes.
• Provides quarterly and annual reports on income and contracts secured for the region
• Monitors proposal pipelines at country and regional levels in order to collate funding gap analysis at a regional level.
• Capacity building
• Brokers training opportunities and resources to build various capacities in programme funding at country level – for instance, in proposal development, report writing, project cycle management, or donor compliance.

Person specification

Qualification and Skills

Essential

• Degree level qualification.
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Excellent budget development skills
• Presentation and communications skills
• Experience in presenting project information to donors and partners.
• Experience in leading development of large-scale or strategic proposals.
• Experience in leading development of project budgets greater than £1 million.
• Prior experience working in development or emergencies programmes in Africa.
• Experience in working with virtual teams and projects.
• Experience of working with financial and other data systems
• Manager-level experience in operational aspects of programme delivery.

Aptitudes

• Excellent team and interpersonal skills.
• Problem solver
• Rigorous, methodical, and detail-oriented
• Ability to coach or mentor senior staff in proposal development or funding strategies.
• Ability to work at distance with minimal supervision.
• Ability to provide technical advice in a professional and capacity-building manner.
• Familiarity and working knowledge of countries in Horn of Africa
• Familiarity and working knowledge of child rights frameworks, programming, or organisations.

Child protection

In the overseas context all posts considered to be level 3 posts in view of potential situations which may allow expatriates unsupervised access to vulnerable children and young people.x

How to apply

Apply to www.savethechildren.org.uk/jobs. Quote reference 5859.

Sukari Savings & Credit Co-Operative Society Ltd - Internal Auditor

Sukari Sacco Society Limited invites applications from qualified persons for the following post:

Internal Auditor

Basic Requirements for appointment:

• Posses a Bachelors Degree preferably in Commerce (Accounting) or equivalent.
• Must hold CPA (K) and registered with ICPAK.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in a busy auditing environment with demonstrated outstanding professional competence.
• Those with a CISA qualification will have an added advantage.
• Hands on experience with MS Office and accounting packages.
• Basic understanding of recognized quality systems.
• Good analytical and reporting skills.
• High integrity and honesty.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Working with management to asses institutional risks and developing an audit plan that considers the results of the risk assessment.
• Evaluating institutional controls to determine their effectiveness and efficiency (systems audit).
• Recommending improvement to institutional controls, operations and risk mitigation solutions.
• Determining the level of compliance with internal policies, procedures, statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluation and verification of final accounts together with the audit committee before presentation to the Board of Directors.
• Special audits on specific operational areas out of management requests.
• Periodic reports to the audit committee and management.
• Evaluating the budget and asses its overall effectiveness to the organization.
• Coordinating work with external auditors.
• In charge of daily examination of all the Society’s payments and receipts.
• Performing management advisory services.

Interested candidates meeting the requirements should forward their applications with current CVs and telephone contacts together with names and addresses of 3 referees to reach the undersigned on or before 13th August 2010.

The Chief Executive Officer
Sukari Sacco Society Ltd
P.O. Box 841 - 050102
Mumias

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) - Consultant - Grant Aid and Infrastructur Job

Consultant - Grant Aid and Infrastructure (GAI/01)

Job Ref. MN 4508

Our client, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is an independent administrative institution of the Government of Japan that implements technical cooperation and extends loan/grant Aid in countries that have signed bilateral agreements with Japan.

It has offices in 58 countries around the world, and is now strengthening its activities in Africa, particularly with a focus on human security, community development and empowerment of people through capacity development.

JICA is now seeking the services of a Development Consultant to work on full-time basis with a Senior Technical Advisor and to be based at the JICA Regional Strategy Unit for Africa at JICA’s Country office in Nairobi.

Person Profile

Reporting to the Senior Technical Advisor, the candidate must have excellent knowledge of civil engineering. The candidate will have at least 5 years extensive experience in Infrastructure (road, bridges, ports etc), water and sanitation, technical appraisal of projects; civil engineering and architectural projects.

This position has significant foreign travel responsibility. The candidate must have a Masters degree in Civil Engineering, Infrastructure Planning, or from a related field from a recognized university.

Job Profile

The key responsibilities will include but will not be limited to the following:

• Inspection of on-going grant aid projects.
• Assisting in conducting research and preparation of reports on grant aid projects in African countries.
• Analyzing monthly reports submitted by consultants for grant aid projects.
• Facilitating cross-border transportation infrastructure in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Collecting information and conducting studies on the regional infrastructure.
• Holding workshops on infrastructural issues in the region.
• Analyzing sector situation in the region and identifying development needs of the specific countries.
• Formulating project plans at regional, national, district and community levels.
• Updating information on civil engineering and architectural projects in Africa.
• Carrying out facilitation of transport and trade to achieve the Yokohama Action Plan that was launched at the Tokyo International Conference on Africa Development (TICAD IV).

Send your application with a detailed CV and a daytime telephone number. You MUST disclose your current or past salary. Failure to disclose may disqualify your application.

Send your application by hand, courier, post or email so as to reach us by9th August 2010.

Mark Job Ref. No. on top left of the envelope.

Send to:

Executive Selections Division,
Manpower Service (K) Ltd,
3rd Floor, Landmark Plaza,
Directly Opposite Nairobi Hospital Entrance,

P.O. Box 50736 - 00200,
Nairobi.

Email: recruit@manpowerkenya.com.

CEO/Managing Director

Our client, a medium sized local oil company is seeking a vibrant and energetic Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director with strong values, who can manage change, to lead and manage its growing business.

This is a high profile, challenging position in a highly competitive sector requiring strong marketing, financial and interpersonal skills. The company is ISO certified and is currently undertaking a review of its strategic plan.

Job Objective

• The purpose of this position is to steer the company to realise its vision and strategic intent as defined by the Board and implement the company’s strategic plan while maintaining a compliant, ethical and safe environment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop the company’s strategic plan and ensure its timely implementation;
• Formulate and oversee the implementation of major corporate policies;
• Manage an efficient and profitable operation ensuring adequate return on investment to shareholders;
• Direct and coordinate the company’s operations and overall administration so as to ensure that the various units of the company operate in conformity with overall performance targets and ensure compliance with sector regulations;
• Develop and maintain a robust and conducive work environment for attracting retaining and motivating employees;
• Provide technical support and advice on strategic directions to the company and inspirational leadership to the staff for increased profitability;
• Ensure the protection and growth of the company’s assets;
• Effective supervision of day to day operations of the company.

Qualifications, Experience and other Requirements

• While practical, relevant and adequate knowledge of the downstream marketing & distribution industry is essential, candidates must have worked in supply and trading in an oil company and also satisfy the following:
• Masters degree, preferably in Business Management and Administration, Finance or Engineering; a PhD will be an added advantage;
• 10 years experience at senior management level in commercial business environment of which at least 6 years should be in the petroleum sector;
• Candidates should show an excellent track record of inspirational leadership and ability to put together, motivate and develop a cohesive management team and an efficient workforce;
• High proficiency in ICT is mandatory, with a passion for using ICT in improving business operations;
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills;
• Be an energetic, self driven person of impeccable integrity and honesty;
• Should be result oriented and energetic, able to lead a dynamic team;
• International business exposure/experience would be an added advantage.
• Experience in ISO certified environment is also an added advantage
• Good knowledge of ethics, governance and operation of boards and management teams will be an added advantage.

A competitive package and great opportunities forgrowth in an excellent open environment
will be offered.

Ref No:112/CS/FN

Send your application and detailed CV with a daytime telephone number and copies of your key certificates and testimonials by hand, email (CV only), courier or post so as to reach us by 9th August 2010. Give 3 business related referees.

Hawkins Associates Ltd.
Human, Resources consultants
215, Muthangari Rd, Lavingtcn
P.O.Box 30684, 00100 Nairobi, Kenya

E-Mail: hawkins.associates@khigroup.com

Creative Web Designer Job

Are you a self motivated forward thinking creative web designer with a desire and passion for web design, if so we want you to join our team!

You will be working on creative projects and apart from having a diverse set of design skills; you must have a strong knowledge and understanding of web development trends and principles.

You need to be highly conversant with Photoshop and be able to collaborate with our developers in PHP Programming and Content Management Systems (such as WordPress and Drupal). You must have a real understanding and ability to design breath-taking websites for our client portfolio.

Your skill set must include knowledge of:

• Adobe Photoshop
• HTML
• CSS
• JavaScript

An intimate knowledge Word Press, Drupal and jQuery would also be considered highly beneficial. You must be an ardent team player with good communication skills.

Min 2 years of experience required in employment or free lance work.

Email your cv to info@creative.co.ke

Sales Executive – Security Services

Company Profile: one of the leading security providers in East Africa with its Headquarters in Nairobi and offices in Kampala and Asmara.

Main purpose of the position

This position is responsible for selling alarm systems and security monitoring products/
services to homeowners and business owners by performing the following duties.

• Call on prospective home/business customers provided by company-generated leads and various types of self-generated leads
• Identify prospective customers by following leads from existing customers, door knocking, calling, participating in organizations and clubs, and attending home shows
• Provide presentation/demonstration of alarm systems and security monitoring products and services
• Examine prospective customer's home or business and analyze customer's requirements
• Answer customers' questions about products, prices, product uses, and credit/payment requirements.
• Design and recommend security system to meet customer's needs
• Schedule customers for installation of equipment, complete all necessary contractual paperwork and provide post-installation follow-up communication
• Meet individual and contribute toward departmental sales goals and minimum standards
• Present a professional image of the Company to current and potential customers
• Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; a minimum of two years related sales experience within a similar industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Email: milkah@myjobseye.com

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Property Valuer

Experience

• At least 2 years in a busy valuation environment

Qualification

• BA Land Economics

Application deadline is on Friday, 6th August, 2010

Apply to:

DN.A/686
P.O. Box 49010 – 00100
Nairobi