Job and Vacancies at Baylor College of Medicine Children's Foundation- LABARATORY COORDINATOR

Position: LABARATORY COORDINATOR
Duty station: Arua, Soroii
Reports to: Care and Treatment Specialist
Role definition: To support the development of sustainable and appropriate good quality lab services in Arua and Soroti regions and all district facilities by implementing the standard operating procedures (SOPs) according to MQH standards.
KEY RESULT AREAS
1. Work with lab focal person to assess in detail all labs in the Health facilities in Districts supported by Baylor- Uganda including QA/QC, infrastructure, equipment, safety, data management, SOPs, roles and training needs of staff and systems for the collection and referral of samples,
2.Develop detailed plans to rectify shortcomings of labs, lab staff, and lab systems, in conjunction with other Partners and project and District lab focal person and in keeping with National strategy and initiatives; such as Ministry of Health (MOH) quality assurance initiatives
3. Oversee the implementation of the agreed plans including establishment of QA/QC processes and skills monitoring.
4. Support districts to ensure that their lab focal person Implement the World Health Organization (WHO) five step laboratory accreditation systems.
5. Contribute to lab training activities and ongoing mentorship.

Specifications
The successful candidate should have;
1. A bachelor's degree in Biomedical laboratory Technology
2. Additional qualifications in Laboratory Management is an added advan¬tage.
3. At least 2-3 years experience in Lab planning, Management and QA/QC
4. Experience in Good Laboratory practice (GLP)
5. Experience in design, development, and implementation of lab systems at different levels in the Health services especially working within the District Health systems.
6. Experience in analysis and reporting of data for programme decision making.
7. Good interpersonal skills, ability to interact productively and accurately with other team members.
8. Self motivated, innovative and capable of meeting deadlines.
9. Registration with the Allied Health Professional Council is required.
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APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Qualified and interested persons who wish to apply may hand deliver, or post an application letter with a detailed CV and copies of academic transcripts, naming at least three professional referees with their telephone contact to:

Human Resources Manager,
Baylor College of Medicine Children's Foundation - Uganda,
COE/ Block 5 Mulago Hospital,
P.O.Box 72052, Clock Tower
Kampala,

Closing date for receipt of these applications is 08/0ctober/2010.

NOTE: PLEASE INDICATE THE POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR AND DUTY STATION

APPLICANTS WITH SKILLS AND CAN COMMUNICATE IN LOCAL LANGUAGE OF INDICATED REGIONS WILL HAVE AN ADDED ADVANTAGE.

Government Jobs In Uganda- District SAGE Advisors Vacancies, Ministry of Gender

The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD), with support from the UK Department tor International Development and Irish Aid, is implementing the Expanding Social Protection Programme (ESPP) in Uganda.

The ESPP is a five year programme which is coordinated by the Social Protection Secretariat within the MGLSD and includes a pilot cash transfer scheme, the Social Assistance Grants for Empowerment (SAGE) Programme. SAGE will provide regular cash transfers to vulnerable families living in chronic poverty. SAGE will work initially in fourteen districts, reaching 15% of households, in target districts, with the aim of subsequent national scale-up.

Our client, Maxwell Stamp PLC has been providing technical support to MGLSD to implement the ESPP. Maxwell Stamp PLC are now seeking to fill four key positions in the Social Protection Programme at district level;
Position: District SAGE Advisors
Location: Kyenjojo, Kaberamaido and Kiboga districts

The successful candidates will work in partnership with Kyenjojo, Kaberamaido and Kiboga district authorities to support implementation of the SAGE cash transfer scheme. Post holders will be responsible for delivering training to local government staff, monitoring programme implementation and will occasionally be required to support sub-county and parish level activities. In addition, post holders will be required to liaise with private sector payment service providers to ensure timely payment of SAGE entitlements to beneficiaries.Regular and extensive travel throughout the pilot districts will therefore be required.

Qualifications:
• A graduate qualification with at least 10 years relevant work experience
• Prior experience working in partnership with local government
• A self-starter with experience of managing people
• Experience in cash transfer programming or large-scale humanitarian operations desirable
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All interested persons with relevant qualifications and experience should send their CVs and applications along with 3 work related referees by email to:
contact@hrlinkconsult.com by 13th October 2010.


Please mark clearly in the subject area which job you are applying for.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

INTERNAL AUDITOR Vacancy at Baylor College of Medicine Children's Foundation

Position: INTERNAL AUDITOR
Reports to: The Chief Internal Auditor
Duty station: COE Mulago Hospital

Purpose of the job: To review, monitor and Implement the Independent ap¬praisal of the effectiveness of financial, physical and information resources control policies, procedures and standards in accordance with the established audit guidelines and International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing

Key Result Areas:
1. Review and analyze the monthly financial reports and register variances to establish risks in accordance with established audit guidelines
2. Carry out compliance testing of financial systems and control procedures in accordance with established auditing standards
3. Develop internal audit plans and programmes in accordance with estab¬lished planning guidelines
4. Inspect stocks and check stock records for accuracy, and record any dis¬crepancy in accordance with established procedures
5. Guide and coordinate external audits and make follow-up of the various recommendations in the external audit reports in line with International' Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
6. Provide information to Managers and Staff to enable them comply with fi¬nancial requirements in accordance with the department's guidelines
7. Draft audit reports with highlights of audit findings and recommendations in accordance with established audit report writing guidelines

Qualifications and job specifications
The successful candidate will have;
1. A bachelor's degree (honours) in Finance or Accounting from a reputable university.
2. Membership of ACCA or CPA or CIA.
3. Membership to Institute of Internal Auditors of Uganda.
4. Computer proficiency coupled with a strong understanding of Audit soft¬ware and knowledge of Navision.
5. Team work, communication and presentation skills
6. Investigative and analytical skills and knowledge of audit procedures, in¬cluding planning techniques, test and sampling methods involved in con¬ducting audits, new auditing techniques and practices.
7. The candidate must have at least three (3) years working experience,
8. The candidate must be 27-40 years of age.
9. The candidate must be willing to travel up country occasionally.
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APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Qualified and interested persons who wish to apply may hand deliver, or post an application letter with a detailed CV and copies of academic transcripts, naming at least three professional referees with their telephone contact to:

Human Resources Manager,
Baylor College of Medicine Children's Foundation - Uganda,
COE/ Block 5 Mulago Hospital,
P.O.Box 72052, Clock Tower
Kampala,

Closing date for receipt of these applications is 08/0ctober/2010.

NOTE: PLEASE INDICATE THE POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR AND DUTY STATION
APPLICANTS WITH SKILLS AND CAN COMMUNICATE IN LOCAL LANGUAGE OF INDICATED REGIONS WILL HAVE AN ADDED ADVANTAGE.

New Government Jobs in Uganda- District SAGE MIS Officers

Position: District SAGE MIS Officers
Location: Kyenjojo,Kaberamaido and Kiboga Districts

The successful candidates wilt work in partnership with Kyenjojo, Kaberamaido and Kiboga district authorities to support implementation of the SAGE cash transfer scheme. Post holders will be responsible for managing programme registration and enrolment data and ensuring timely submission of bulk data sets to national programme management.

Qualifications:
• A graduate qualification with at least 5 years relevant work experience
• Experience in management information systems
• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong IT skills (software and hardware)
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All interested persons with relevant qualifications and experience should send their CVs and applications along with 3 work related referees by email to:
contact@hrlinkconsult.com by 13th October 2010.


Please mark clearly in the subject area which job you are applying for.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

Drivers- Driving Jobs in Government of Uganda, Ministry of Gender and labour

Position: Drivers
Location: Kyenjojo, Kiboga and Kaberamaido districts

Qualifications:
• A minimum of a Diploma with at least 5 years experience
• Possess a valid driving permit
• Not more than 45 years old
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All interested persons with relevant qualifications and experience should send their CVs and applications along with 3 work related referees by email to:
contact@hrlinkconsult.com by 13th October 2010.


Please mark clearly in the subject area which job you are applying for.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

All Saints’ Cathedral, Kampala- Project Coordinator

All Saints’ Cathedral, Kampala: All Saints’ Cathedral, Kampala is a growing Christ centered Church, with dynamic needs.

Closing On: Saturday, 30 October 2010
Category: Engineering
Duration:
Job Description:
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
All Saints’ Cathedral, Kampala is a growing Christ centered Church, with dynamic needs. The Cathedral is looking for a suitable Christian to handle the Project Coordination duties of the Building Project:
Preferred Skills:

POST: PROJECT COORDINATOR
Reports to: The Provost
Job Type: Contract of 2 years Job Status: Full Time
Age: At least 30 years and above
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Architecture
Postgraduate qualification in project management will be added advantage.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Architecture Postgraduate qualification in project management will be added advantage.

5. Assist in Mobilization, Fundraising and produce reports to stakeholders.

6. Management of Secretariat.

7. Any other duties assigned by the Provost ASCK.

Experience: At least five years of relevant experience.

Required Attributes:
Christian Testimony verifiable by Letter from Pastor; Qualified persons should submit their hand written applications together with their CVs and academic testimonials to the address below by 30th October 2010.

The Provost
All Saints’ Cathedral, Kampala
P.O.Box 414,
Kampala

For more information Visit the Cathedral website at
http://www.allsaintskampala.org

Top Notch Executives Ltd- Corporate and Dealer Sales Executive - Mombasa

TOP NOTCH EXECUTIVES LTD SPECIALIZES IN THE RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION OF MIDDLE TO SENIOR LEVEL STAFF FOR COMPANIES. www.topnotchexecutives.com Our Client, a large electronics appliances company in Mombasa is seeking to recruit a very target-oriented, focused and pleasant Corporate and Dealer Sales Executive Reporting directly to the Branch Manager Working hours: Monday - Saturday 9.00am- 6.30pm (Guj-hindi speaking is an inherent requirement to cater for its clientele) Gender: Male or Female Age: 35-45 years Key Responsibilities: • Handle corporate clients, specifically government bodies, NGOs and industries in the Coast region • Visit current and potential dealers in the Coast region • Follow-up with transport to ensure goods are delivered to clients on time • Build a healthy client base and maintain relations • Market research on competition, pricing etc and preparing the market intelligence reports on a weekly basis • Aggressive follow-ups on quotations, tenders etc to close sales on a monthly basis • Prepare weekly reports by COB on Saturdays and monthly reports by the 5th of the following month • Update and training of clients • Research on the customer perception about the company • Come up with new ideas about diversifications or new markets to venture into KPIs Excellent client relationships Excellent internal relations with other staff Bring on board at least 4-5 new clients a month Required Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Commerce or Marketing Minimum 3years experience in a similar environment, selling to wholesale, retail and corporate clients
City/Town:	Mombasa
Location:	Coast
Wage/Salary:	100k-150k (Negotiable)
Start:	Immediately
Duration:	Permanent
Type:	Full Time
How to apply:	Email
Company:	Top Notch Executives Ltd
Contact:	Ms. Risper Mwangi /Mrs. Annu Marwa
Phone:	020 43 43 600 /700; 0716 /0732 608 234
Fax:
Email:

InfoMarketers- Insurance Sale Executives.

The individuals should have at least 1 years insurance sale experience either in Life or General insurance. COP, ACII certificate will be an added advantage.
City/Town:	Nairobi
Location:	Nairobi Area
Wage/Salary:	Retainer + commission
Start:	immediate
Duration:	permanaent
Type:	Full Time
How to apply:	E-mail
Company:	InfoMarketers
Contact:	Gerald Cheruiyot
Phone:	0204449260/2
Fax:
Email:

Letico Enterprises- Promotion Assistant

We are in need of promotion people to be deployed in supermarkets,hypermarkets and residential areas,to market our products to various clients.All those applying must have good communication skills,ready to travel a lot,computer literate,good customer care and with good grades in english and kiswahili in high school.
City/Town:	Mombasa
Location:	Nationwide
Wage/Salary:	Tba
Start:	Asap
Duration:	Tba
Type:	Full Time
Company:	Letico Enterprises
Contact:	Mrs Onisha
Phone:
Fax:
Email:

Fleet Manager Job Vacancy in Nyeri (KShs 40,000-50,000 PM)

Main Purpose of the Job

The Garage/ Transport Manager will be responsible for managing fleet and drivers to ensure efficiency in all logistical and mechanical processes.

Work on the ground with mechanics and drivers to sort out breakdowns inspections and servicing requirements. Ability to train and supervise a team of semi skilled mechanics to improve maintenance and fleet efficienc.

Be able to work within the department of operations to ensure operational efficiency.

Main Responsibilities

• Managing and monitoring the performance of a large fleet of prime movers and the related staff complement
  
  
• Putting in place strategic initiatives to ensure provision of efficient transport services
• Developing a system to monitor vehicle performance in regard to fuel consumption, speed, wear and tear
• Co coordinating loading and delivery of petroleum products to various regions in the great lakes region
• The review analysis of the fleet performance and preparation of relevant management reports.
• Administer vehicle maintenance program utilizing staff to ensure the following activities are completed: planning and assigning work, inspecting completed work, maintaining compliance to safety and governmental standards.
• Ability to train and supervise a team of semi skilled mechanics to improve maintenance and fleet efficiency.
• Supervise, troubleshoot and streamline the preventative fleet maintenance measures.
• Supervise and analyze performance of the preventative maintenance program and repairs to minimize vehicle failures and protect vehicle assets
• Maintain the fleet maintenance database for analysis and monitoring of all maintenance, parts inventory, and associated fuel costs.
• Develop and analyze fleet maintenance metrics including overall cost per mile, maintenance cost per mile, life cycle replacement, tire life, and replacement schedule. Compare metrics with industry standards.
• Supervise and evaluate Lead technicians, fleet technicians, parts resource, and transition student in work performance and productivity, teamwork, safety standards, and attendance.
• Conduct regular safety meetings.
• Responsible for evaluating vacation and time-off procedures to ensure coverage for shift work to meet operational requirements.
• Supports continuous growth through the implementation of relative staff development and training programs.
• Negotiate with and monitor vendors for outsourced services.
• Develop usage based vehicle specifications and coordinate with management for purchase of vehicles, equipment and supplies.
• Maintains all reports and documentation required or requested by the department.
• Prepares reports for evaluation of fleet maintenance effectiveness and efficiency.
• Identifies rules and regulations related to transportation services and recommends policies consistent with these mandates.

Required Qualifications/Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Automotive Engineering or related discipline
• Diploma in Transport Management
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering specialized in Automotive Engineering preferred
• A minimum of 3 years experience in a managerial role of large fleets/ logistics department
• Hands on experience of diesel auto maintenance and engine repair.

Salary Range: Ksh: 40 - 50 Gross / Month

Please send your current C.V to henry@myjobseye.com

Indicate the position applied for on the Email subject line.

White Rhino Hotel Jobs in Nyeri Kenya

The White Rhino Hotel is a century old hotel situated within Nyeri town. The Hotel will open its doors in November 2010.

Strategically located and with potentially high guest traffic, the hotel seeks the services of the following key people to oversee its overall operations;

1. Hotel General Manager
2. Head Chef
3. Financial Controller

Reporting to the Operations Director and working very closely with other key staff, the successful candidates will be expected to deliver on key result areas and revenue targets.

An attractive remuneration package will be offered including target based bonuses.

Do you have the necessary skills set and qualifications?

Do you have a minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in a similar position?

If your answer is yes, kindly send your application via email only to:

Email: info@whiterhinohotel.com

Your application should be complete with;

• A cover letter with a very brief statement of why you are the best suited candidate
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of academic and professional certificates, a day time telephone contact, names, address and telephone contacts of three referees
• A clear confirmation of your availability to commence work
• A clear indication of your current and expected salary.

Incomplete applications will not be processed.

Your application should reach us no later than Friday, 8thOctober 2010.

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for the interview.

Wanji’s Food Industries Jobs in Kenya

Wanji’s Food Industries is a local indigenous Kenyan owned company.

It was thus founded on the promise of offering the consumer a wide range of healthy, great tasting and fun convenient foods that fit into a healthy lifestyle yet offer the taste and convenience of popular foods.

Our vision is “To be the most trusted healthy foods company”

We are looking to fill the following positions;

1. Sales Executives
4 positions

• Diploma and higher.
• With sales and marketing training.
  
  
• 3 years experience in FMCG.

2. Production Technician

• Experience in maintenance and repair of production equipments preferred.
• Diploma or certificate in mechanical or production engineering.

3. Electrical and Electronics Technician

• Experience in electronics and electrical work in a factory setting preferred.
• Must have knowledge of packaging machines.
• Diploma or higher in electrical and electronics engineering

4. Factory Manager

• Preferably with a degree in food science.
• Experienced in food production, quality assurance, as well as implementation of ISO, HACCP and GMP.
• Minimum 5 years experience in a busy dry food factory.

5. National Sales Manager

• Reporting to the CEO, the person will be responsible for growing sales in Nairobi and the regions.
• Must have a degree in marketing, engineering or food science.
• Should have at least 5 years sales and marketing experience with a reputable FMCG company in Kenya.

Attractive remuneration offered including share options, commissions and bonuses.

Email application and CV to info@wanjis.com by Friday 8th October 2010 indicating the position applied for.

Please do not attach copies of certificates.

Emails with large attachments will be deleted.

Pact Kenya Grants Manager Job Vacancy

Pact, Inc. Kenya is a International Non Governmental Organization that facilitates institutional development of civil society organizations (CSOs) through capacity building and partnerships.

As a development organization focusing on capacity building, we are committed to building the capacity of local organizations, networks and coalitions.

We are seeking competent individuals to fill the following position:

Position: Grants Manager
Reporting to: Country Director
Duty Station: Nairobi

Purpose/Basic Function of the Position

The Grants Manager designs and oversees the entire portfolio of sub-grants provided under the Kenya country program. Coordinates activities of other grants staff and those of Pact Kenya seconded to Pact, Inc. programs in Kenya. Ensures compliance of sub-granting process and sub-grants with Pact and donor regulations.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

I. Pre-Award

a) Work with Pact Country Director and senior managers to select grantees for award under various projects. This will include the conduct of pre-award assessments to determine the responsibility of prospective grantees using Pact’s MCAT.

b) Make determinations of risk profiles of prospective grantees and recommend appropriate approaches to mitigate the risks identified, including the development of special award conditions.

c) In addition to pre-award assessments, the Grants Manager will also be responsible for the following pre-award tasks:

• Selection of the proper award instrument
• Cost analysis and budget negotiations
• Preparation of negotiation memoranda
• Complete submission of award documents for approval by the Director, G&C.

II. Post-Award

a) Provide technical assistance to staff and grantees on administrative policies and procedures for grants management. Technical assistance on the following topics will be provided in conjunction with other initiatives of regional grant advisors:

• Pact’s grants management policies and procedures
• Policies and procedures for procurement under subgrants
• Interpretation of regulations (22 CFR 226, 22 CFR 228, OMB Circular A-110 and A-122, ADS chapters, etc.)
• Preparation of solicitations (RFA, APS)
• Simplified grants
• Modifications
• Grantee monitoring

b) Verify obligated funding available and data reported in the subgrant matrix for each project.

c) Collect and maintain complete documentation of submission/transmittal of reports that are specific to grants under prime awards.

• Inventory of property in grantees’ custody
• VAT reports of grantees
• Audit reports of grantees
• Other deliverables (programmatic and financial) of grantees

d) Work with G&C/HQ to obtain prior approvals and waivers from clients required for administration of specific grants.

e) Monitor compliance with special award conditions by grantees.

f) Conduct investigations to resolve contractual issues/problems/disputes arising from grants and make recommendations to the country representative and/or Director of Grants and Contracts for resolution.

g) Routinely monitor the maintenance and control of the archive of grants.

h) Ensure the final disposition of property acquired by grantee.

III. Procurement Under Grants

a) Prepare and/or review documentation (selection, choice of instrument) of purchase orders and contracts financed under grants.

b) Verify obligated funding available for purchase orders and contracts.

c) Verify completion and payment of final invoice.

IV. Training and Other Technical Assistance

a) Contribute to the development and delivery of training in grants management in the field.

b) Contribute to substantive discussions in the Grants Community of Practice.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated solid knowledge of donor regulations applicable to grants administration.
• Strong analytical skills to successfully perform financial reviews and other forms of quantitative analyses.
• Effective written and oral communications skills that are essential to building relationships with donors, host country counterparts, and partner organizations.
• Ability to exercise sound business judgment to wisely prioritize and successfully perform multiple and complex tasks.
• Highly organized and able to develop and streamline systems for efficient conduct of day-to-day tasks.
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets and database skills.
• Fluency and high proficiency in English.
• Ability and willingness to travel.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in a related business field or equivalent work experience
• Five (5) years experience managing the award and administration of sub-grants funded by USAID, or international donors.
• Strong knowledge of OMB Circular A-110, A-122, and A-133; 22 CFR 226; and 22 CFR 228; will be subject to testing.
• Strong knowledge of donor auditing requirements and demonstrated ability to exercise financial oversight of grant programs.

Applicants must submit:

1. A cover letter of introduction explaining how they meet the above criteria;
2. A detailed and current CV;
3. Contact information for 3 referees; and
4. Indicate current remuneration package.

Please submit your applications electronically to kenyahr@pactafrica.org,

or to The Country Director, Pact, Inc. Kenya P.O. Box 76390-00508 Nairobi, Kenya.

Kindly indicate the position you are interested in on the envelope, or in the subject field if electronically submitted.

Deadline for applications submission is 16:00 on Friday 29th October 2010.

Only candidates short-listed for interviews will be contacted.

IRC Internal Audit Manager Job Vacancy in DRC Congo

Manager, Internal Audit for Democratic Republic of Congo
(Based in Nairobi with 50% travel to DRC)

The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933, the IRC is a leader in providing critical health and emergency response services to those displaced by violence in the DRC.

Position Summary:

The Internal Audit Manager role assists the organization achieve its objectives by promoting accountability and decisionmaking.

It provides a reasonable assurance that resources are safeguarded, operations are effectively managed,
internal policies and procedures, and external regulations are complied with, financial and operational information are
reliable, and operational objectives are accomplished.

The role is part of the global audit team. S/he will conduct audits of five offices of the IRC DRC program, evaluate risks
and internal control weaknesses and develop recommendations for improvements.

This person will not only strive to maintain the highest ethical standards but also exercise due professional care in his
or her work.

Summary of Responsibilities and Functions:

• Plan and conduct internal audit reviews, special reviews and other related audit assignments in the DRC country office and provincial offices in Kinshasa, Goma and Lubumbashi.
• Exercise judgment in anticipating the need for and identifying audit procedures where guidance is not currently available, by identifying risks, thinking through the implications and determining cost effective control options and audit tests;
• Draft audit reports to include conclusions, recommendations to correct deficiencies disclosed, and suggestions to correct the findings. Review findings with provincial office senior management team and Regional Director.
• Monitor progress on correction of deficiencies and implementation of agreed action plans and provide feedback for continuous improvement of the audit process.
• Develop and maintain appropriate working relationship with the country team and influence change that improves internal controls and risk management practices in the DRC program.
• Take ownership for the assurance process to ensure that all work delivered, including working papers meets the standards required and supports the audit findings, conclusions and recommendations.
• Conduct audits in line with agreed budget and timescale allocated; where necessary make judgment on the appropriate scope and duration of the audits.

Education, Experience, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in business related field.
• Professional certification- CPA/CA, CFE, CIA.
• Minimum 5 years of internal or external audit experience in the NGO sector or a grant related entity.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English. Fluency in French required.

IRC is an equal opportunity employer. We will offer a competitive international remuneration package and other benefits to the successful candidate.

Interested candidates should apply through our website: www.theirc.org/careers by 13th October, 2010.

Sports Stadia Management Board Jobs in Kenya

The Sports Stadia Management Board is a parastatal whose mandate is to manage and maintain sports facilities, market the facilities for maximum utilization and revenue generation.

We are seeking to urgently recruit highly competent, proactive and self driven employees to fill the following positions in the organization:

1. Chief Accountant

Scale SB 4

Ref: HRM/CA/09/10

Job Description

A Chief Accountant reports to the Assistant Director Finance for the overall accounting function of the Board.

Specifically, his/her work will involve organization and management of the accounting unit, direct, control and coordination of both routine and non-routine accountancy matters as well as interpretation of financial policies, budgeting, management accounting methods and financial returns.

The Chief Accountant will be responsible for giving advice on all financial policies as well as ensuring that sound accounting principles and controls are applied to all financial transactions of the Board. The officer will in addition, be responsible for training and development of accounting staff under him/her.

Job Specification

For appointment to this position, the candidate must have the following:

• A Bachelors Degree in Commerce / Finance or relevant field.
• Shown merit and ability in accounting work as a Senior Accountant for at least 3 years in an institution of similar standing; and
• CPA III (K) or ACCA Final Professional qualifications.
• Membership of a relevant professional body of good standing.
• Demonstrated a high degree of leadership qualities and integrity and
• Ability to give strategic financial directions to the Board on all financial matters
• Be Computer literate in accounting packages.

2. Marketing Officer

Scale SB 4

Ref: HRM/MO/09/10

Job description

The Marketing Officer will report to the Assistant Director Business Development. The officer will be responsible for marketing all the Boards facilities, identify and implement new revenue generation opportunities among others.

Job Specification

For appointment to this position, the candidate must have the following:-

• A Bachelors Degree in marketing or related field
• A post graduate qualification in sales and marketing field from a recognized institution
• Sales & Marketing experience of a minimum period of five (5) years in a managerial position in a reputable organization;
• Administrative, leadership capability, good interpersonal relations and integrity
• Membership of relevant professional body of good standing and
• Be Computer literate

3. Assistant Aquatic Stadium Manager

Scale SB 5

Ref: HRM/AAM/09/10

Job description

Assistant Aquatic Stadium Manager will report to the Stadium Manager for all the activities and Events in the Board’s Aquatic premises; coordinate all security services; revenue collection; cleaning services and general management of the premises.

Job Specification

For appointment to the position, the candidate must have the following:-

• A Bachelors Degree in sports related field from a recognized institution
• A post graduate qualification in management from a recognized institution
• Working experience of a minimum period of four (4) years in a reputable organization;
• Life guarding certification and experience, First Aid certifications and customer services experience are critical requirements of this position.
• Administrative, leadership capability, good interpersonal relations and integrity; and
• Be Computer literate

4. Human Resource Officer

SB 6

Ref: HRM/HRO/09/10

Job Description

The Officer will be report to the Assistant Director Human Resource and Administration.

The officer will perform various HR and administrative duties and specifically recruitment, performance management, payroll, leave management, promotions, maintaining personnel records, and training issues.

Job Specification

For appointment to the position, the candidates must have the following:-

• A Bachelors degree in Social Sciences from a recognized institution.
• A post graduate qualification in Human Resource Management or CPS (K) Examination.
• Minimum period of three (3) years experience in a busy Human Resource and Administration Unit.
• A good understanding of new labour laws.
• Demonstrated a high degree of professional ability in discharging the Human Resource and Administration function.
• Be Computer literate

Interested candidates should send their application letters enclosing a detailed CV, copies of academic and professional certificates and details of three referees.

The candidates should also indicate their current and expected remunerations on their application letters, and job reference should be quoted on the envelope to reach the undersigned on 15th October 2010 by the close of business.

Note: Canvasing both directly or indirectly will lead to automatic disqualification.

The Chief Executive Officer,
Sports Stadia Management Board,
Private Bag,
Kasarani, Nairobi.

KEMRI Science Communication Specialist Job Vacancy (KShs 90,603 – 146,659)

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Reference Number: SCS09-2010
Category: Media, Communications and PR

Salary: 90,603 – 146,659 (Dependent on qualification and experience)
Grade: 5.1 – 5.15

Location: Kilifi
Country: Kenya

Summary:

The position holder will be responsible for planning, implementation, management, and evaluation of research and public health communication and marketing programs and campaigns for the cluster, projects and events.

Reporting Lines: This role reports to the Cluster Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interacting with stakeholders and managing relationships with researchers, science writers, media specialists, communication specialists, and designers in developing and implementing local, national and international level programs and outreach and educational initiatives.
• Conducting needs assessment to determine information requirements, developing information databank and developing and implementing communication strategies
• Gathering data for refining messages, and identifying appropriate communication channels for delivering these messages to ensure maximum impact
• Acting as information intermediary for projects and the cluster and identifying appropriate sources of relevant information, gathering, developing and disseminating communication and marketing materials to fulfill the specific information needs of the projects, the cluster and key stakeholders
• Translating concepts and messages into effective written and graphic communications with different and effective communications tools and methods
• Managing communication budget and preparing regular status reports on the impact of the strategies employed and the perception of the projects through a feedback system
• Developing and maintaining regular and frequent interaction with government officers in various government departments and providing support as necessitated by the needs of the projects and the cluster
• Presenting technical information to different audiences via powerful media channels and in presentations at local and international conferences
• Assist and providing support to the communication groups in the Programme

Skills and Competence:

• A combination of well-developed oral, written, and media communication skills, along with an understanding of the way the research and health systems operate
• Ability to analyse and interpret research information and write/edit research publications
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse audiences, developing and implementing complex programs and outreach initiatives
• Be innovative and possess a sense of energy, passion and commitment to building long term relationships with colleagues
• Strong leadership skills, multi-tasking and managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Be a team player with ability to consult, prioritise and organise effectively
• Proficiency in desktop publishing and project management

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in sciences or equivalent and a second degree or diploma in communication, marketing or equivalent.
• Demonstrated competence in science communication with at least three years experience in a similar position in a research or health institution.

Relationships:

In addition to working with the Cluster team, the position holder will work closely with the Communications Group of the Programme to ensure harmony and integration of methods and messages. In addition, he/she will be expected to interact with other stakeholders.

Internally, these include the Programmes Operations support team and the DSS.

Externally, these include the Ministry of Health, training institutions, the Department of Health Promotion, the Department of Vaccines at the World Health Organization, the study funders (GAVI Alliance and the Pneumococcal ADIP), UNICEF, Local Councils, District Administrators, DMOH, donors and the public at large.

Application Procedure:

Visit the KEMRI Wellcome Trust careers page here to register and apply online for this vacancy

Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews.

The application closing date is 14th October 2010.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

KEMRI Cluster Studies – Projects Coordinator Job Vacancy (KShs 90,603 – 146,659

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Reference Number: CSPC09-2010
Category: Project Management

Salary: 90,603 – 146,659 (Dependent on qualification and experience)
Grade: 5.1 – 5.15

Location: Kilifi
Country: Kenya

Summary:

Acting as the overall studies/projects coordinator for the Cluster, the position holder will work on a variety of studies/projects to provide support on studies and project planning, implementation and monitoring, but will but primary responsibility for the Vaccine Adverse Events In Kenya (VAEIK) study.

Reporting Lines: This role reports to the Cluster Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Obtaining user needs, interpreting and assisting PIs to develop project/study plans/protocols and monitor implementation of the same
• Developing project timelines and work plans and maintaining projects and study documentations and monitoring registers/tools
• Developing, updating and implementing processes and procedures for studies introduction and management
• Coordinating training for study teams and lead study initiation and closure exercises
• Constructing and maintaining an inventory of all ongoing studies with deadlines for annual reports, and associated forms.
• Assist in coordinating the recruitment of interns for the cluster
• Assisting PIs in drafting study reports to ethical review committees and sponsor
• Coordinating and leading project teams in various projects/studies
• Maintaining project documentation including standard operating procedures for data management, clinical & lab activities; ethical review protocols and approvals; study reports to sponsor; etc.
• Performing other duties as assigned from time to time

Skills and Competence:

• Excellent computing skills, including MS-Office and project planning
• Attention to fine details and excellent analytical skills
• Good organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and to achieve results through teams

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in medical sciences, nursing or equivalent and a diploma or certificate in Project Management.
• Demonstrated competence in studies and projects coordination with at least three years experience in a similar position in a research or health institution.

Relationships:

In addition to working with the Cluster team, the position holder will be expected to interact and work closely with Programme’s ICT section and field managers.

Application Procedure:

Visit the KEMRI Wellcome Trust careers page here to register and apply online for this vacancy

Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews. The application closing date is 14th October 2010. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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KEMRI Laboratory Equipment Assistant Job Vacancy (KShs 24,514)

Reference Number: LEA-9-10
Category: Laboratory and Medical Technology

Salary: Ksh 24,514/-
Grade: 2.1

Location: Kilifi
Country: Kenya

Summary:

The post holder will be involved in routine care, maintenance and calibration (where appropriate) of laboratory equipment.

Contract Duration: 1 (one) Year in the first instance

Reporting Lines: Reports to the Research Laboratory Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Routine care, maintenance and calibration (where appropriate) of laboratory equipment including; Freezers, fridges, incubators, pH meters, balances, microscopes, water purifiers, automatic pipettes etc
• Management and handling of laboratory gases including Liquid Nitrogen
• Assisting in the coordination of all equipment inventory, essential spares stocks and maintenance contracts.
• In liaison with maintenance department, perform first-line diagnostics and trouble shooting of faulty equipment.

Essential Requirements:

• Certificate in Med Laboratory Sciences or Biomedical Engineering.
• Experience of maintaining medical laboratory equipment, preferably in a research environment.
• Good computer skills, particularly MS Excel, word, email and the internet
• Familiarity with international health and safety practices
• Good communication skills.

Application Procedure:

Visit the KEMRI Wellcome Trust careers page here to register and apply online for this vacancy

Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews.

The application closing date is 8th October 2010, 2010.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

KEMRI Human Resource Officer Job Vacancy (Ksh 73,706)

Reference Number: HRO-9-10
Category: Human Resources

Salary: Ksh 73,706/-
Grade: 4.8

Location: Kilifi
Country: Kenya

Summary:

The post holder will be responsible in providing support to the Programme on resourcing and contract management, performance management process, employee learning and development requirements and management of HR databases so as to ensure the HR department delivers integrated services to employees streamline processes, and guarantee a diverse and skilled workforce meet the corporate business needs and requirements

Reporting Lines: Reports to the Head of Human Resources

Contract Duration: One (1) Year in the first Instance

Key Responsibilities:

Resourcing and Contract Management:

• Support the management of the Programme’s recruitment, selection and induction processes in the most efficient and cost-effective way;
• Ensure the legal and organizational procedures on recruitment, deployments and separation are adhered to
• Support the contract management process from recruitment, contract changes and separation processes.

Performance Management

• Ensuring the performance management process is implemented effectively throughout the Programme as per the management cycle.
• Building awareness of the Principal Investigators, Heads of Department and Line managers on performance management process;
• Initiating necessary systems to identify poor performers manage poor performance and facilitate timely feedback on poor performance

Learning & Development:

• Supporting the Programme’s training and development functions
• Identifying the learning and development requirements for the Programme’s non-scientific staff
• Sourcing appropriate external workshops/courses, identify external/internal resources and implement internal training programs to address staff learning requirements
• Working closely with the Head of Training in implementing training interventions in the Programme;
• Reviewing performance management process and tool while developing appropriate mechanisms to ensure quality through the performance management system
• Facilitating in house trainings where necessary

Employee Relations and Welfare:

• Handling all the staff welfare issues
• Assisting the Head of HR on staff association/representation issues
• Assisting the Head of HR on the review and updates on the staff handbook

Management of HR database:

• Supporting the maintenance of an up to date and comprehensive HR information database
• Ensuring completeness & accuracy of HR data in-line with payroll data
• Producing monthly HRIS reports.

Skills and Competence:

Post holder should:

• Have a first degree in social sciences and professional qualification in Human Resources Management.
• Have minimum five years progressively responsible experience in human resources management or related area especially in recruitment, performance management, learning and development.
• Excellent computing skills especially practical experience with HR Information Systems and other IT tools in Human Resources area will be an added advantage.
• Good interpersonal & communication/facilitating skills and be a team player
• Maintain confidentiality of HR records and information
• Be able to work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Application Procedure

Visit the KEMRI Wellcome Trust careers page here to register and apply online for this vacancy

Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews.

The application closing date is 4th October, 2010.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Kenya Polytechnic Deans of Faculties Jobs in Kenya

The Kenya Polytechnic University College

A Constituent College of the University of Nairobi

Institutional Profile

The Kenya Polytechnic University College was established through the upgrading of the former Kenya Polytechnic in August 2007. The Kenya Polytechnic was established in 1961 as a tertiary institution to offer education and training in technological and vocational disciplines.

The Kenya Polytechnic University College is a constituent college of the University of Nairobi. The core of the mandate of the Kenya Polytechnic University College is to offer technical and vocational education and training (WET) at both the polytechnic and university levels. The college shall continue to offer programmes at the Diploma and certificate levels even as it expands its mandate to offer as well degree programmes.

The institution is thus in effect a ‘polytechnical university college’. The college currently has a student registration of some 8,700 students made up as 4,300 full-time students with 4,400 part-time students. The bulk of the students are pursuing programmes leading to the award of Diploma. The college admitted her first students on the degree programmes in January 2009.

Vacancies Re-Advertisement

The Kenya Polytechnic University College is seeking to recruit Deans of Faculties as follows:

1. Dean, Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology (Ref/No. A D/0023/1 0)
2. Dean, Faculty of the Arts and Technology Studies (Ref/No. A D/0024/1 0)
3. Dean, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment (Ref/No. A D/0025/1 0)

The Dean of Faculty is the academic and administrative head of the Faculty. The Dean shall, under the general direction of the Principal, be expected to provide general and strategic leadership to the Faculty and to this extent shall have overall responsibility for the direction, organisation, and administration of the programmes within the Faculty.

The Dean shall be expected to provide academic leadership in his/her area of specialization and shall be required to dedicate at least forty percent of his/her time to academic pursuits including teaching responsibilities.

The successful candidate shall thus be simultaneously appointed to the position of professor in the teaching Department of their field of specialisation within the university college, and should thus in addition be qualified to be appointed as such.

Candidates for this position shall be senior scholars with considerable experience in university teaching, research, and administration. They should posses an earned PhD degree or equivalent with experience of at least three years at the level of Chairman of Department in a university or an equivalent institution of higher learning.

The various Faculties of the University College are organised into the following academic units:

1. Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology

School of Health Sciences and Technology: biomedical sciences and technology, community and public health, healthcare and hospital services management, nutrition and dietetics, and pharmaceutical sciences and technology

School of Pure and Applied Sciences: biochemistry and biotechnology, biological science and technology, chemical science and technology, earth and environmental science, food science and technology, and technical and applied physics

School of Mathematics and Statistics: business and financial mathematics, engineering and technical mathematics, pure and applied mathematics, and statistics and computational mathematics.

2. Faculty of the Arts and Technology Studies

School of Business and Legal Studies: accounting and finance, business administration, economics and development studies, law and legal studies, management science and technology, and secretarial and office administration

School of Creative Arts and Technologies: design and creative media, fashion and textiles, journalism and mass communication, music and performing arts, and printing and media technology

School of Hospitality and Tourism Management: event and convention management, hotel and restaurant management, institutional catering and accommodation, and tourism and travel management

School of Social and Cultural Studies: language and communication studies, library and information studies, science and technology studies, and social and intercultural studies

3. Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment

School of Architecture and the Built Environment: architecture and environmental design, building science and technology, construction economics and management, land and infrastructure management, real estate and property management, spatial planning design

School of Engineering Science and Technology: aeronautical and aviation engineering, chemical and process engineering, civil and environmental engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, geospatial science and engineering, and mechanical and industrial engineering.

School of Information and Communication Technologies: computer communication systems, computer science and technology, information systems and technology, and scientific computing and modelling

Tenure of Appointment

The appointments to these positions are tenable on contract for a period of five years and renewable under mutual agreement.

Remuneration

The remuneration shall be in line with the general wage structure in the public university system in Kenya and shall be at Job Group XVI. In addition, there shall be attractive allowances and other benefits as approved by Council.

Note:

Those who already responded to the earlier advertisement for the positions of Deans of Faculty need not apply.

Applicants should forward ten (10) copies of their application letters accompanied by a similar number of certified copies of certificates and C.Vs giving details of their qualifications, experience, research activities and journal publications together with their current benefits.

They should in addition, give names, current designations and addresses of three (3) referees. They must request their referees to forward their reports directly to the University College Principal through the address below.

The REFERENCE NUMBERS of posts applied for should be clearly quoted on the envelopes and in the applicant’s cover letters.

ALL Applications should be addressed to:

The Principal,
The Kenya Polytechnic University College
P. 0. Box 52428-00200, City Square, Nairobi.

E-Mail: principal@kenpoly.ac.ke

Deadline: Friday 15th October,2010

For further details, log on to: www.kenyapolytechnic.ac.ke

Consultancy

VSF Suisse is an International NGO, supporting humanitarian and development interventions
in the Greater Horn of Africa since 1995. The organization’s main activities focus on
improving animal health, production and marketing, providing alternatives to food security,
rehabilitation and development, and supporting resettlement of returnees, IDPs and persons
formerly associated with armed forces and groups. VSF-Suisse programmes in Southern
Sudan cover the three states of Warrap (Twic County), Northern Bhar el Ghazal (Aweil East,
Aweil West and Aweil North Counties) and Unity State (9 counties).
In 2010, VSF Suisse was contracted by MARF
1
, GOSS
2
, to implement the World Bank
Managed and MARF- MDTF
3
funded LFDP
4
in Unity State (MDTF-SS Grant No. TF
057638).
The overall goal of the LFDP is to facilitate the rapid recovery and restoration of livestock
based rural livelihoods of Southern Sudanese agro-pastoralists through improved animal health
services delivery system via the public and private sectors. The objectives of the project are:
a) To provide the required quantities of veterinary service inputs ( drugs, vaccines,
equipment) to enhance the delivery of animal health services to the livestock keeping
communities in Unity State,
b) To strengthen the community based animal healthcare system through training and
sustainable linkages to the emerging private sector,
c) To strengthen the institutional and human resource capacities of the state and county
veterinary authorities through managerial, organizational and technical training and
equipment support, and
d) To document lessons learnt and support the preparation of a detailed strategy for the
sustainable use of the community based animal healthcare system in the delivery of animal
health services.
1
Ministry of Animal Resources and Fisheries
2
Government of Southern Sudan
3
Multi Donor Trust Fund
4
Livestock and Fisheries Development Project
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Key expected outcomes of the project will be enhanced delivery of animal health services and
efficiently functional and responsive state and county veterinary services that embraces public-
private partnership model. A measure of satisfaction with the services delivery system and
mechanisms by the targeted beneficiary livestock keeping communities will be the key
indicator to the success of the program.
The Project Contract Agreement (LFDP/NGO/2009/06) between VSF-Suisse as the Consultant
and MARF as the Client was signed on the 5
th
of February 2010 at Juba, signalling the
commencement of the project implementation that was initially scheduled for six months
period. After the inception phase, approval for no-cost extension, alongside amended project
documents- budgets, work outputs and work plans was obtained and the project will now end
on the 31
st
of October 2010. The project starting date was back-dated to the 1
st
February 2010.
2. Objective of the Evaluation
The final evaluation of the project is intended to assess the overall performance of the project,
its impact and make recommendations on how the model of service delivery can be scaled up
to meet the needs of livestock keepers in the long term.
The general objective of the evaluation of the project is to compare achievements versus
targets as set out in the project implementation schedule as per log frames over the period and
assess the impact of the interventions on livestock health and productivity.
Specifically, the evaluation will:
Assess the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact and sustainability of the project in
addressing the needs of the agro-pastoralists communities in Unity State. The consultant
should also undertake a cost-benefit analysis of the intervention
Evaluate the existing structure of the community based animal healthcare system and its
suitability as a model for the delivery of animal healthcare services and recommend
strategies for improvement or scaling it up.
Assess the existing opportunities and linkages operational in the project area that are
necessary for the development of sustainable animal health service delivery through public-
private-partnership. This includes but not limited to assessing the viability, effectiveness
and sustainability of private veterinary pharmacies and veterinary teams approaches as
possible as public-private partnerships and their linkages to CAH networks as models in
services delivery.
Assess the effectiveness of the mechanisms of collaboration between the SDARF, VSF-
Suisse and other collaborating partners in the delivery of services in the animal resources
sector versus the attendant capabilities of the various actors.
Evaluate the systems of monitoring, reporting and information management used in the
project and make recommendations on how to strengthen them.
Document successes, lessons learnt and shortcomings/challenges and give recommendation
for future interventions
Assess mainstreaming of crosscutting issues such as gender, environment and participation
of the local community.
3. Qualifications of the consultant
The consultant should:
Have up to five years experience in conducting evaluations of the same nature
Have sound knowledge of agro-pastoralist and pastoralist production systems in the Greater
Horn of Africa, including Southern Sudan
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Be experienced in the use of participatory methodologies
Be experienced in community based animal health delivery system.
Have the ability to manage the task with the available time and resources.
Have good command of the English Language (translators for interviews in English-Nuer,
Nuer –English ; and English-Dinka/Dinka-English will be provided if need be)
Have first hand knowledge of the socio-cultural, economic, political situation in Southern
Sudan will be an added advantage
Be independent from the parties involved.
4. Sources and methods
To accomplish his/her task, the evaluator will use information gathered from the Program
Coordinator, South Sudan; the VSF-CH Regional Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor, Project
technical staff, aid beneficiaries, counterparts, local authorities, SDARF, MARF, SSRRC and
other relevant stakeholders. Information will be also be gained from available project
documents and periodic reports.
The following methodology is proposed:
Desk study of relevant operation related documents (proposals, baseline survey and project
inception reports, previous evaluation reports and other relevant literature)
Briefings from the Program Coordinator, Field Programs Supervisor, the Project Manager
and other technical field staff.
Interviews with project staff, counterparts, partner NGO representatives, local facilitators,
agro-pastoralists, local authorities, owners of veterinary pharmacies, and other
stakeholders.
Quantitative analysis of the various components of the project as proposed and discussed
with the consultant and appropriate to impact assessment relevant to each of the program
components.
Short consideration of cross-cutting issues such as participation, gender equity, HIV/AIDS
and environment per component.
5. Work plan
The evaluation will last no more than 20 days (i.e. presentation of approach, desk review, field
work, final presentation and reporting). It will be implemented within a contractual period that
will begin with the date of signature of the contract and that will end by 15th of November
2010, with the acceptance of the final report. Itinerary details will be worked out with selected
consultant(s).
6. Reporting
The consultant will submit a draft report for review and comments by VFS-S within 5 days
after completion of the field work and an acceptable final report within seven days after
receiving feedback from VSF-S. Two hard copies of the final report including a soft copy of
the report in a CD should be submitted to VSF-CH.
Final report will be presented in the following format:
a) Font: Arial, Font Size 11, Line Spacing 1.5
b) Cover page:
Ø Title of the evaluation with the name of the operation
Ø Consultant’s name
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Ø Date of the evaluation
Ø VSF CH and MARF Logos
c) Table of contents
d) Executive summary, max 1 page
Ø Brief description of the evaluated operation
Ø Objectives, methods and duration of the evaluation
Ø Main conclusions referring to the evaluation criteria and the crosscutting issues set out
in paragraph 2 of these Terms of Reference. There must be a clear link between the
conclusions and the supporting evidence in the main body of the report.
Ø Main lessons learnt
Ø Main recommendations directly and logically related to the conclusions. They must be
as realistic, operational and pragmatic as possible taking careful account of the
circumstances currently prevailing in the context of the operation and the resources
available.
e) Main body of the report, max 20 pages
It will contain a brief background description for each component, methodology/ies used
for analysis, a concise description of the results/findings and their discussion considering
also but not only crosscutting issues and the conclusions (lessons learnt) and
recommendations.
f) Annexes
Ø Terms of Reference;
Ø Itinerary including list of persons / organizations consulted;
Ø Literature and documents consulted;
Ø List of sites visited;
Ø List of abbreviations.
7. Budget/Responsibilities
VSF Suisse will meet food, accommodation, travel costs and related expenditures from, to and
within South Sudan as well as the required travel permit for the selected consultant. The
consultant is in charge of providing his/her passport and 2 passport photographs for the travel
permit and must ensure that s/he has all necessary vaccinations (especially yellow fever and
meningitis).
Interested consultants should prepare and submit to VSF-Suisse both technical and financial
proposal for the assignment by 15
th
October 2010. VSF-Suisse is not obliged to offer the job
to the lowest or highest bidder

VSF Suisse, Olekejuado Road , P. O. Box 25656, 00603 Nairobi, Kenya
OR: Plot No. AX111, Block 131 Off Stadium Road, Opposite the Old Cemetery,
Hai Malakal, Juba, Southern Sudan
E mail: recruitment@vsfsuisse.org

Group Chief Finance Officer

Summary: Our client, UAP Holdings Limited is one of the leading insurance and financial services companies in the East Africa region with strong business networks in Kenya, Uganda and Southern Sudan.

With a vision to be Africa’s revolutionary financial services company, UAP Holdings continuously seeks to innovate and set the pace for the market and is now looking to recruit a high calibre, visionary, strategic, business oriented, and experienced professional leader for the position of Group Chief Finance Officer.

The successful candidate will drive the Group’s strategy and identify value-add business propositions to support UAP’s growth and expansion strategy.

The role

The Group Chief Finance Officer will have overall responsibility for leading, implementing and executing the company’s major strategic objectives and initiatives.

A member of the senior executive management team, s/he will be influential and play a significant role in the development of the strategic direction of UAP.
Description: Specifically, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

* Coordinating the development and implementation of a value maximizing corporate strategy for UAP Holdings. This will include leading the implementation of major investment projects geared to achieving profitable growth;
* Leading the development and execution of the Group’s annual budgets and coordinating the annual planning process of the Subsidiaries to ensure that annual business plans are developed on time and are aligned to the corporate strategy;
* Leading and providing direction in the planning and execution of major company transactions such as mergers and/or acquisitions and other significant investment projects and playing a key role in the execution of all major financial transactions, including borrowing and major investments;
* Setting up and overseeing the operations of the UAP Shared Service Center with the objective of delivering high quality services that maximizes on cost effectiveness;
* Ensuring the effective and efficient management of UAP Group financial operations including ensuring that all external reporting and compliance obligations are fulfilled on a timely basis, preparing and presenting regular reports to the Board of the Group on the performance of the Company and its Subsidiaries; and
* In collaboration with subsidiary CEOs, developing an enterprise wide investment strategy and investment policies for the respective companies and monitoring the implementation of the strategy to ensure the highest risk adjusted returns.

Requirements:

The person

The Group Chief Finance Officer will possess a minimum of an undergraduate degree from a recognized university with professional qualifications in accounting or finance such as CPA-K, ACCA or CFA. A Masters degree in Business Administration or related field will be an added advantage. S/he will have a minimum of ten years management experience, three of which should be at a senior management level in finance.

We are looking for a highly intelligent, professional, and commercially astute individual with demonstrated skills and experience in developing and executing business and financial strategies; instituting robust financial policies, systems and procedures; and managing diverse teams.

S/he will possess a demonstrated track record of integrity and professionalism with the ability to foster a culture of quality performance that promotes high standards of ethical practices.

The offer

This is a challenging and extremely exciting role that provides the qualifying candidate the opportunity to make a marked difference in the realisation of UAP’s vision and strategic goals. Our client is prepared to offer an attractive salary and benefits package commensurate with the individual’s knowledge, skills, ability to deliver results, experience and demonstrated character.

If your career aspirations match this exciting opportunity, please write in confidence quoting the position title and reference number on the subject of the email or cover letter on or before Friday, 15 October 2010.

Applications
including your curriculum vitae, a working e-mail address, daytime telephone contacts, qualifications, experience, present position, current remuneration, names and addresses of three referees should be sent to the address below or emailed in PDF format

Executive Selection Division
KPMG Kenya, Lonrho House 16th Floor, Standard Street
P O Box 40612-00100
Nairobi

internal auditor

Summary: The Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA) is an ISO certified state corporation established under an act of parliament, Cap 517.

The Authority is responsible for the promotion, facilitation and regulation of export oriented investments including development and creation of an enabling environment for such investments situated in the Export Processing Zones around the country.

EPZA is seeking to recruit highly qualified, dynamic and motivated professional for the following post:

Description: Internal Auditor

The Internal Auditor is responsible to organize, manage, supervise and the implementation of internal audit systems and procedures.

This will included the examination and evaluation of the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, financial management and accounting systems, adherence to regulatory requirements as set out in various instruments governing the Authority.

The Internal Auditor will report to the Board through the Audit Boards Committee and to the Chief Executive on administrative matters.

Main Responsibilities:

* Drafting of annual work program for submission for Board approval
* Effective and timely completion of approved annual audit work program
* Evaluates risk and recommends improvements in internal control systems
* Supervises audit assignments and provides professional advise audit team
* Prepares detailed audit procedures manual and audit programs
* Discuss findings in audit reports with the CEO and senior management and makes follow up audit recommendations and ensure that corrective action is taken
* Plan and conduct special investigations as needed
* Prepares audit and risk committee papers for the Board
* Liaises with the external auditors
* Provides advisory assistance in policy and procedures development and system implementation
* Maintenance of quality control in all work in Audit department in compliance with professional standards.
* Undertakes such other related duties as directed by the Board and the CEO

Requirements:
Required Qualifications

* Bachelor’s degree preferably in Commerce, Accounting or Finance
* Certified Public Accountant (CPA (K) and/or Certified Internal Systems Auditor (CISA)
* Minimum of 5 years relevant experience
* Must be articulate, self motivated, and a team player
* Strong communication skills

If your qualifications and competencies meet the above requirements, please write in confidence to the undersigned enclosing copies of your academic certificates and testimonials, detailed curriculum vitae (CV) showing your current position and remuneration, daytime telephone contacts and email and telephone contacts of three referees to reach the undersigned on or before 15th October 2010.

Human Resource Executive
Export Processing Zones Authority
P.O. Box 50563 – 00200
Nairobi

ict &systems auditor

Summary: Kenya Post Office Savings Bank (Postbank), a leading Savings Bank with a national branch network and an equal opportunity employer wishes to recruit competent, proactive, self driven people with high integrity to fill the positions in the establishment.
Description:

Purpose of the Position

Responsible for auditing the Bank’s information and communication technology systems, processes and security to ensure that there are critical checks and balances adhering to established security policy guidelines and industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities

•Prepare audit work papers in compliance with internal audit policies for information systems and coordinate information systems audits for the Bank.
•Assess the risks inherent in the Bank’s information systems and make recommendations to mitigate them.
•Develop annual Information Systems audit plans.
•Conduct information systems operational audits for data security and information integrity.
•Monitor the implementation & operation of defined controls and recommendations on an ongoing basis and recommend improvements to policies, procedures, efficiency and controls.
•Participate in the systems development life cycle (SDLC) for new systems ensuring effective project management oversight and execution, design and internal controls, system functionality is optimized and continuous audit of the design and operational effectiveness.
•Prepare reports presenting findings and recommendations.
Requirements:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

•Bcom. in Accounting/Finance or Bsc. in Information Systems or any other closely related discipline.
•CISA, ISMS or closely related certification.
•CPA or ACCA certification is an added advantage.
•Knowledge of Banking and ERP systems.
•Knowledge of Unix, Windows, Oracle and Microsoft SQL platforms.
•Experience of computer based systems security policies.
•5 years experience, 1 of which should be technical experience in audit of ICT systems in a sound corporate environment.
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications with a detailed CV and copies of academic professional certificates and testimonials, so as to reach the undersigned on or before 14th October 2010.

Please note that ONLY short listed candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be contacted. The positions are on a 3 year contract and renewable based on performance.

Managing Director
Kenya Post Office Savings bank
P.O Box 30311 – 00100
Nairobi, Kenya