Zain Kenya Jobs - Regulatory Manager

Zain Kenya wishes to recruit the position of Regulatory Manager.

Reporting to the Legal & Regulatory Affairs Director, the incumbent shall be responsible for:

Obtain and maintain regulatory approvals and licences required for Zain to operate.

Ø      Provides analysis and counsel on regulatory issues

·        Scans the regulatory environment and advices the Company of opportunities and threats

·        Suggests ways to maximise licensing opportunities

·        Review Licensing terms and conditions

·        Bench mark licensing conditions and terms with best practices world wide

·        Research on best practices

·        Suggests ways to minimise environmental threats

·        Review new and proposed legislation and advice on its impact on the company’s activities

·        Review new and proposed government action and advice on its impact on the company’s activities.

·        Oversight of competitive behaviour among operators and to take steps to correct anti competitive behaviour.

Ø      Establish regular contact with regulatory and governmental bodies.

·        In consultation with the Director develops the company’s position on various issues and lobbies government and regulator on these issues

·        Explores opportunities for tax reduction

·        Maintain cordial relationships with government and regulator

Ø      Maintain good working relationships with other operators

·        Works with other operators in areas of mutual interest to advance industry issues that are of benefit to the company.

·        Review competitor action to ensure that it is within the law and to take appropriate action in cases of violation.

·        Draws and Manages Interconnection Agreements and terms

·        Manage and collect interconnect debt

Ø      Co-ordinate the legal evaluation of interconnect and international carrier services and supports the negotiation of favourable interconnect tariffs.

·        Monitor the implementation of interconnection agreements in respect to regulatory and legal matters:

·        Coordinates compliance activities with the telecommunication regulatory bodies

Ø      Identifies opportunities and threats to Zain’s operations and takes ownership in developing actions to exploit the opportunities or mitigate the threats:

·        Monitors and analyses legal and regulatory developments in the country, and assists on assessing the impact on the industry and Zain’s business

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·        Advises on relevant policy developments in the area of telecommunications that may impact OPCO operations

·        Advocating positions on regulatory matters with national regulatory bodies and other operators

·        Prepares and submits monthly and quarterly reports to general management level and highlights significant events promptly.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years with University Degree in law;
•  at least 2 - 5 years leadership experience
• Excellent knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to the OPCO and entire corporation

·        Able to handle, prioritize, multiple projects simultaneously

·        IT literacy

·        Maintain confidentiality at all times

·        Able to operate in a performance driven organisation

Competences

·        Business awareness

·        Strong analytical skills and problem solving skills

·        Hands on attitude

·        High personal standards and goal oriented

·        Excellent interpersonal skills

·        Excellent and effective communications skills, both orally and in writing

• Culture sensitivity

Interested candidates are invited to apply for the role by visiting the careers section on the website, www.zain.com.

The deadline for applications is Thursday 3^rd June 2010.

My Jobs Eye Recruitment Jobs - Installs Project Manager

Our Client: One of the leading Internet Service Provider

Position: Installs Project Manager

He or She is assigned with the responsibility of coordinating both internal and external installations projects.

These are:

1. External projects, which relate to the management of a project that is aimed at the delivery of our solutions to our end user clients.
2. Internal projects, which relate to the management of a project that is aimed at the delivery of our solutions for internal usage.

Duties and responsibilities are as follows:

• Process sales orders.
• Reviews deliverables prepared by team.
• Manages day-to-day operational aspects of project coordination.
• Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
• Facilitates internal team and internal project scoping session effectively.
• Effectively communicates relevant project information to superiors.
• Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion.
• Effectively applies Project methodology and enforces project standards.
• Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities.
• Liaise with 3rd party providers on surveys and schedule resource for installation.
• Schedule and follow-up on procurements of hardware that might be required for any given project depending on the solution proposed and signed off.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Able to manage projects from inception to successful implementation.
• Able to foster working relationships with the team and client departments.
• Knowledge of business functions and understanding of business operations, strategies, and objectives.
• Knowledge of project management life cycle, methodologies, and support tools
• Be familiar with Microsoft Project
• Stay updated with Project-related standards and certifications (Example PMP)
• knowledge of project management concepts, practices, and techniques
• Will be required to work after hours and weekends, project dependent.

Qualifications and experience

• 2-3 Year experience.
• Bachelor degree and/or related Project Management qualifications.

Please apply by sending your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com and include the job title in the subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

My Jobs Eye Recruitment Jobs - Solutions Architect

Our Client: One of the leading Internet Service Provider

Post: Solutions Architect

Overall Objective of Job: To design solutions that address client’s technical and business requirements around the myriad of product sets and services that are offered by Internet Solutions.

Responsibilities include:

• The Solution Architect  is a consultation role between a prospective or existing client and Internet Solutions
• The prime focus is providing guidance to the AM (Account Manager) and presenting the proposed solution to the customer
• On acceptance of the proposal, participate in the roll-out of the project assisting the project team to implement as per the clients requirements.
• Each Solution Architect is assigned a Business Unit within IS where a more detailed understanding of the technical and business disciplines within the BU is understood
• The Solution Architect is expected to communicate developing market trends to the BU with the intent of recommending certain enhancements or new product sets

An understanding of a particular vertical industry will be extremely beneficial in terms of growing the division to focus holistically on industry challenges and how IT and more importantly IS can address them.

Qualifications:

• Tertiary Education: – Preferably (B.Com IS, B.SC)
• Supplementary Courses: – MCSE, ACE, CCNA, CCNP, CCDP

Experience:

• Between 3-5yrs in the IT industry focusing specifically on network infrastructure support and maintenance
• Exposure to either large Enterprise or/and Service provider networks
• Exposure to operating platforms i.e. Microsoft, UNIX, Novell in terms of application packages, operating systems etc
• Ability to design solutions based on client’s Requirements (business and technical)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills

Disposition:

• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
• Results driven /Performance oriented individual
• Innovative, reliable, responsible, well organized, self start and a good team player

Please apply by sending your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com and include the job title in the subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

G4S Kenya Jobs - Credit Control Manager

We are seeking to recruit a suitably qualified candidate to fill the position of Credit Control Manager.

The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that company debts are collected in line with company policy as directed by the Finance Director through design, implementation and monitoring of controls on allowable credit levels, criteria for advancing credit facilities, profiling potential customers in terms of financial risks, obtaining appropriate guarantees to mitigate the identified financial risks and running a robust debt collection program.

In addition, the incumbent shall handle customer accounts by resolving complaints and inquiries made on existing accounts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for credit function nationally.
• Manage the credit control department and team
• Develop the company credit policy in liaison with sales, financial and purchasing management
• Prepare the annual debtor days budget, with adjustments for proposed marketing campaigns
• Periodic reporting to the Senior Management Team, e.g. divisional cash collection forecasts and aged debt analyses
• Manage strategic change to credit function’s systems, objectives, departments and structures
• Protect the overall quality of the debtor asset, prepare the debtors budget
• Set target/KPIs and supervise staff performance, recruit and develop staff to ensure 100% on all due and overdue accounts
• Handle major accounts, visit customer and travel to business meetings and sales branches
• Negotiate with suppliers, e.g. credit information, credit insurance and debt collection agencies
• Categorize customers by investment level risk, and reviews this as appropriate (trade credit)
• Stop supply of goods or services to overdue accounts, can instigate legal proceedings
• Protect the company’s interests at creditors meetings relating to insolvent customers
• Handle disputed accounts and negotiate to bring payment into line with terms
• Maintain accurate individual measurement and performance statistics
• Obtain sufficient information to assess the creditworthiness of new and existing customers
• Undertake complex reconciliations, and compile documentation for legal action

Requirements:

• 5 Years and above experience in debt collection and related field
• University Degree in related field
• CPA (K)/ACCA or equivalent
• High level of personal motivation and drive
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
• Must be assertive, persistent and have a positive outlook
• Highly motivated and ambitious
• Ability to follow a task from start to completion
• A strong team leader who inspires a winning team
• Stress tolerance
• Collaboration

Successful candidates will be expected to undergo a stringent vetting exercise that includes integrity testing.

Interested candidates should send their application and CV addressed to the Human Resource Director, to reach us on or before Friday, 11th June 2010, by email to:

Jobs@ke.g4s.com

G4S is an equal opportunity employer and addresses itself to the core values of best people.

Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Canvassing is highly discouraged

G4S Kenya Jobs - Head of Fleet

As a result of expansion and rapid growth, we are seeking to recruit suitably qualified candidate to fill the position of Head of Fleet.

Reporting to the Chief Operations Director, the incumbent will be responsible for design of vehicles specification inline with business needs and in liaison with delivery of efficiencies and cost saving to optimize the business fleet while ensuring availability of a well serviced and efficient fleet to service the division’s customer base nationwide.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise management on fleet design and  optimization , replacement options with  business cases
• Design and maintain fleet preventive maintenance schedule, Co-ordinate with workshop to ensure prompt and effective repair/maintenance to reduce fleet downtime
• Ensure compliance to all statutory fleet licenses requirement  in line with the law
• Be the chief liaison person with external suppliers to deliver unit cost benefits while monitoring expenditure versus usage
• Review  fleet usage and establish areas of wastages, driver behaviors and skills to drive efficiencies  and action  corrective measures with liaison with Operations managers and recommend cost effective ways of running fleet
• Deliver fuel procurement and spend to strategy to achieve optimum unit cost  recommendation while instituting fuel controls and spend
• Champion defensive driving and refresher progarmmes, institute a culture of safe driving by unseen inspectors.
• Provide monthly management reports on fleet utilization and productivity to drive business decision.

Requirements:

• University Graduate, Mechanical/Motor Vehicle engineering
• Extensive Experience in design, modify & operate organization fleet
• Seven years experience in senior management in a fleet organization
• Analytical skills will be a key driver

Successful candidates will be expected to undergo a stringent vetting exercise that includes integrity testing.

Interested candidates should send their application and CV addressed to the Human Resource Director, to reach us on or before Monday, 11th June 2010, by email to:

jobs@ke.g4s.com

G4S is an equal opportunity employer and addresses itself to the core values of best people.

Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Canvassing is highly discouraged

G4S Kenya Jobs - Technicians – Fire

As a result of expansion and rapid growth, we are seeking to recruit suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of Technicians – Fire. Reporting to the Technical Supervisor, the incumbent will ensure proper installation, maintenance and repair of fire equipments as specified to customer’s satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out installations of fire systems while ensuring customers satisfaction
• Carry out maintenance and repair service to customers satisfaction
• Complete all relevant installations, repair/maintenance services and process control documents during and upon completion of all jobs
• Control all related costs, such as transport, man-hours, equipment and material, to ensure maximum profitability
• Prepare reports after servicing fire equipment

Requirements:

• ‘ O’ Level education level
• Certificate in Fire or related field
• Computer literate
• Two years experience as a technician with a reputable fire company
• Good communication skills in both oral and written English
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Successful candidates will be expected to undergo stringent vetting exercise that includes integrity testing.

Interested candidates should send their application and CV addressed to the Human Resource Director, to reach us on or before Friday, 11th June 2010, by email to:

career.move@ke.g4s.com

G4S is an equal opportunity employer and addresses itself to the core values of best people.

Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Canvassing is highly discouraged

G4S Kenya Jobs - Credit Controller

Main Purpose of Role:

We are seeking to recruit suitably qualified candidate to fill the position of Credit Controller.

The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that company debts are collected in line with company policy as directed by the Credit Manager, by handling customer complaints and inquiries made on existing accounts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receiving and addressing accounts reconciliations
• Facilitate prompt debt collection and recommending the listing of bad debtors with the KSIA and credit reference bureau.
• Maintaining customer directory
• Conduct follow-ups on current and old debts in order to meet the set targets
• Generating list of non payers for stop order on services
• Recommend listing of bad debts with KSIA / credit reference bureau – and the delisting of payers
• Acknowledging receipt of customer complaints and attending to the same
• Attending to customer inquiry calls and queries.
• Reconciliation of disputed invoices
• Reconciliation of customer accounts so as to maintain an up to date ledger
• Ensuring credit policy is followed by all account holders
• Producing reports on debts and collections as and when required.

Requirements:

• CPA 1 (firm understanding of accounts with regards to invoices, credit notes and payments
• IT skills
• 1 -2 years experience in debt collection
• Very strong interpersonal skills
• Must be of a highly persuasive with a positive nature
• Highly motivated and ambitious
• Ability to follow a task from start to completion

Successful candidates will be expected to undergo a stringent vetting exercise that includes integrity testing.

Interested candidates should send their application and CV addressed to the Human Resource Director, to reach us on or before Friday, 11th June 2010, by email to:

career.move@ke.g4s.com

G4S is an equal opportunity employer and addresses itself to the core values of best people.

Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Canvassing is highly discouraged

G4S Kenya Jobs - Key Accounts Directors

Main Purpose of Role: As a result of expansion and rapid growth, we are seeking to recruit suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of Key Accounts Directors.

Reporting to the Sales and Marketing Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for establishing key account management strategies for the sectors (and major customers) in line with business objectives

Key Responsibilities:

• To own, develop and implement sales and marketing strategy to position G4S in the sector / major account.
• To clearly identify business potential – short, mid and long term opportunities
• To direct solution proposition within key account decision making unit up to and including CEO level
• To liaise effectively with operations to meet customer requirements, and drive the teams to address the customer needs.
• To involve and coordinate internal resources and to ensure optimum corporate performance levels in meeting customer requirements.
• To ensure customer satisfaction through timely response to enquiries.
• To ensure internal operations are well controlled, completed and delivered within set timescales and company standards / policy.
• To provide regular reports/information to the business concerning sector / major account activities
• To ensure all contract and SLA’s are followed for both internal and external customers and that deviation from these are corrected.
• To promote G4S’s image within the sector / Key account and initiate relationship programs
• To ensure timely payments to G4S and timely closure on issues withholding payments.
• To lead bid preparation and tender negotiation of contracts with clients in line with company procedures and objectives

Requirements:

• Strong proven Sales professional with experience of key account management at DMU level
• Graduate (MBA an added advantage)
• Experienced in dealing with the complexities of a major key account and a company with a diverse portfolio / operations
• A natural entrepreneurial spirit and unwavering determination to succeed.
• The ability to understand complex technical solutions and present them to customers in business terms that demonstrates true business value.
• Commercially astute
• Good strategic long term focus
• High level of personal motivation and drive
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Confident and credible at board level
• Flexible
• High level of innovation
• A strong team leader who can also be a strong team player.
• Stress tolerance
• Collaboration

Successful candidates will be expected to undergo a stringent vetting exercise that includes integrity testing.

Interested candidates should send their application and CV addressed to the Human Resource Director, to reach us on or before Monday, 11th June 2010, by email to:

career.move@ke.g4s.com

G4S is an equal opportunity employer and addresses itself to the core values of best people.

Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Canvassing is highly discouraged.

General Manager

G4S acquired stake in Secure data solution which provides a cost effective, secure and simple solution to all aspects of Corporate Archiving and Record Management. We seek to recruit a dynamic, commercially oriented General Manager to manage the Archive Solutions Business.

This position reports to the Operations Director. Critical success factors of the job include effective service delivery, profitable expansion and growth of the business and provision of the full range of company services for the successful achievement of the business profit objectives.

Key Accountabilities:

• Manage overall performance of the business to maximize long-term profit contribution
• Ensure contractual obligations are met and high quality service is delivered to customers
• Ensure that the operations of the business are compliant with legal and regulatory issues affecting the business in liaison with the Legal Officer and Operations Director
• Effective communication with ASL staff so as to ensure dissemination of information on company policy, current company instructions and all other relevant information to facilitate sound and harmonious industrial relations within the business
• Train, coach and offer all forms of assistance as necessary to ASL staff to facilitate high performance and team spirit
• Prepare and effectively execute annual business plans
• Prepare, monitor and control annual ASL budgets
• Ensure appropriate Health and Safety activities within ASL aimed at providing and maintaining a safe work environment
• Analyse competitor strengths, weaknesses and strategies and develop counter strategies for ASL. Maintain close liaison with current and potential customers and senior management staff of all corporate customers.

Requirements:

Individuals who possess the following qualifications and skills are encouraged to apply:

• Minimum University level of education
• Demonstrate business acumen and networking capability and ability to sustain long term customer relationships
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate proven leadership and management skills with a strong vision for projecting the business into the future
• Excellent time and task management
• Excellent written, oral and organizational skills and self-motivated, detail-oriented team leader and a team player with strong people management skills
• Strong Microsoft Office skills

Successful candidates will be expected to undergo a stringent vetting exercise that includes integrity testing.

Interested candidates should send their application and CV addressed to the Human Resource Director, to reach us on or before Monday, 11th June 2010, by email to:

career.move@ke.g4s.com

G4S is an equal opportunity employer and addresses itself to the core values of best people.

Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Canvassing is highly discouraged

Marketing Manager

Main Purpose of Role: As a result of expansion and rapid growth, we are seeking to recruit suitably qualified candidate to fill the position of Marketing Manager.
Reporting to the Sales & Marketing Director, the incumbent will be responsible for establishing marketing strategies to meet business objectives
Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate all marketing, advertising and promotional staff and activities
• Conduct market research to determine market requirements for existing and future products
• Analysis of customer research, current market conditions and competitor information
• Develop and implement marketing plans and projects for new and existing products
• Manage the productivity of the marketing plans and projects
• Monitor, review and report on all marketing activities and results
• Determine and manage the marketing budget
• Deliver marketing activities within agreed budget
• Develop  / review the pricing strategy
• Liaison with media and advertising agencies

Requirements:

• Business or marketing-related degree (preferably MBA) or equivalent professional qualification
• Experience in all aspects of developing and maintaining marketing strategies.
• Technical marketing skills
• Proven experience in customer and market research
• Relevant product and industry knowledge is an added advantage
• IT proficiency
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Organization and planning skills
• Problem analysis and problem-solving
• Team-leadership
• Formal presentation skills

Successful candidates will be expected to undergo a stringent vetting exercise that includes integrity testing.
Interested candidates should send their application and CV addressed to the Human Resource Director, to reach us on or before Monday, 11th June 2010, by email to:
career.move@ke.g4s.com
G4S is an equal opportunity employer and addresses itself to the core values of best people.
Only successful applicants will be contacted.
Canvassing is highly discouraged

G4S Kenya Jobs - Head of Procurement

As part of the Senior Management team, the Head of Procurement will be reporting to the Finance Director and play a pivotal part in the management of the procurement, resourcing and related functions to ensure that all of these are of high international standard and in line with the Group’s stringent guidelines.

This will include the management and coordination of all material control functions to ensure the effective purchasing, receiving, storage, retrieval, delivery and accountability systems to support the company’s objectives.

This challenging role requires dedication and a high level of integrity in dealing with a broad range of stakeholders that include the internal customers, local and overseas suppliers, service providers as well as other governmental bodies.

Key Responsibilities:

The key responsibilities of the Head of Procurement include:

• Establishing policy, organizational structure, staff and procedures to ensure an effective procurement offering to the company
• Implementing and maintaining accountability systems that will support purchasing, receiving, storage, retrieval, delivery for all materials used by all divisions
• Maintaining an interface with vendors and service representatives to ensure that all requirements meet established standards and that applicable guidelines, policies and procedures are understood and followed throughout the procurement process
• Surveying the market for latest trends in price, availability, delivery and quality to ensure quality control and profitability
• Managing and coordinating schedules, task assignments, and the allocation of all resources to ensure compliance with departmental commitments
• Managing the service for storage, delivery and installation of furniture and office equipment.
• Determining fiscal requirements of departments and prepare budgetary recommendations, monitor, verify and reconcile expenditure of budgeted funds
• Preparing and coordinating the preparation of reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.
• Planning and conducting meetings with all reporting staff to ensure compliance with established practices
• Implementing new policies and procedures and keeping employees abreast of current changes and standards
• Preparing reporting information in line with the requirements of the Group’s accounting standards and practice
• Effective management of urgent and crisis situations where normal procurement policy and procedures might not be feasible
• Contributing to the overall strategy and effectiveness of the company and Finance Division in the company

Qualifications

• A relevant Bachelors degree is essential and a MBA will be an advantage.
• A Professional qualification in Purchasing and Supplies Management or a relevant Accounting Qualification will be an advantage.
• A minimum of 5 years experience in in a large and busy commercial procurement environment , which includes purchasing; inventory accounting; inventory storage systems; awareness of products; vendors; markets.
• Proven experience in the management of substantial purchasing and capital expenditure budgets
• Ability to understand and apply Procurement Best Practice and develop a strategic resourcing philosophy.
• Well developed IT skills and experience with large database systems
• High level of team leadership and the ability to make independent strategic decisions
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to manage relationships with all stakeholders, in particular vendors
• High professional ethics and integrity.
• Expert negotiation skills, persuasiveness and the ability to influence people positively
• Systematic, organized and focused on customer satisfaction
• Enthusiasm and success oriented
• Ability to accept accountability
• Analytical skills and ability to identify areas of development to recommend and implement systems, policies & procedures to ensure optimization of the procurement function
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Ability to think strategically and approach challenges with all stakeholders in mind
• Ability to manage pressure effectively and deal with disappointments in a constructive way.

Successful candidates will be expected to undergo a stringent vetting exercise that includes integrity testing.

Interested candidates should send their application and CV addressed to the Human Resource Director, to reach us on or before Friday, 11th June 2010, by email to:

career.move@ke.g4s.com

G4S is an equal opportunity employer and addresses itself to the core values of best people.

Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Canvassing is highly discouraged

Ultimate Engineering Company - Driver

Ultimate Engineering Ltd is an Electrical and Telecommunications Engineering and Contracting company based in Nairobi. We invite applications from suitable candidates for the following vacant position.

The candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications stated below:

Company Driver

• O Level certificate
• A valid BCE driving license and a valid certificate of good conduct
• Must have at least 5 years accident free driving experience
• Basic first Aid and vehicle mechanical knowledge

Person Specification

• Energy and ability to work odd hours
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under minimum or no supervision
• Honest, Flexible and open to change
• Well disciplined all rounded person with the right attitude

If you meet the above requirements, apply in confidence and state your current and expected salary in the applications.

Send the application and a detailed CV to -: leah@ultimate.co.ke to reach before 5th June 2010.

If you don’t hear from us by 19th June 2010, please consider your self unsuccessful

Academy for Educational Development (AED) Jobs in Kenya

1.Teacher Education Specialist (TES) – Teacher Education and Professional Development (TEPD)



2.Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist – Teacher Education and Professional Development (TEPD)


3.ICT Specialist – Teacher Education and Professional Development (TEPD)


4.ICT Field Coordinator – Teacher Education and Professional Development (TEPD)


5.Procurement Assistant – Teacher Education and Professional Development (TEPD)


6.Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor – Speak for the Child Program (SFC)


7.Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor – Capable Partners Program- Development Grants Program (DGP)


8.Program Associate – Capable Partners Program- Development Grants Program (DGP)


Teacher Education and Professional Development (TEPD)






The Academy for Educational Development (AED) is seeking to recruit for various positions in the Teacher Education and Professional Development (TEPD) program.






TEPD is a Ministry of Education program supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by AED. The goal of TEPD is to build capacity of public primary and secondary Teacher Training Colleges (TTCs) to be effective teacher training institutions in Kenya. TEPD will also coordinate introduction of ICT in teacher training under the Accelerating 21st Century Education (ACE) program, which is a public/private partnership initiative.






1) Teacher Education Specialist (TES)










Responsibilities






•Manage TEPD activities at the TTC-level and work closely with the TEPD team to ensure that training activities in assigned TTCs are implemented according to the TEPD-wide approach and work plan.


•Contribute to the design and implementation of the tutor training program.


•Serve as a critical link between TEPD and the TTCs, maintaining excellent communication between the college-level leadership and TEPD.


•Provide necessary follow-up for all training activities including training of tutors on preparation of trainees, ICT training, and HIV and AIDS activities.


•Support the establishment of Professional Development Centers and establishment of model classrooms in nearby primary schools.


•Work closely with the M&E Specialist to ensure that TTC-level data is captured in the TEPD M&E system.


•Contribute to the technical areas of the TEPD work program, as appropriate.


•Position is based in a TTC with travel up to 35% to TTCs and schools in Nyanza, Western Kenya and Rift Valley.


Qualifications






•Master’s Degree minimum in Education, and experience in Education Planning and Management desirable


•Minimum of 10 years relevant experience in teacher training in Kenya


•Knowledge and experience in adult learning strategies


•Research experience in TEPD technical content areas desirable (teacher competency framework, multi-grade large class, HIV and AIDS, and childcentered strategies)


•Demonstrated ability to work within a results-oriented team


•Computer skills essential


2) Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist










Responsibilities






•Manage the monitoring of all activities of the different components of the program through the collection of data; including development of tools, compiling the data into a database, preparing reports, and developing dissemination strategies.


•Lead the development, baseline, and implementation of the Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP).


•Prepare quarterly and/or annual data reports to USAID based on PMP data collected, and report on progress, accomplishments or potential setbacks to COP.


•Work closely with the MOE on joint visits to TTCs and schools, and through information sharing between the TEPD M&E system and the MOE EMIS system.


•Work directly with sub-grantee to ensure that the data and information gathered through their M&E approach is linked to the larger TEPD M&E system.


•Identify opportunities and mechanisms for program improvement based on monitoring and evaluation findings in collaboration with program staff and local partners.


•Provide support for designing and implementing a learning measurement tool as part of the ACE activity.


•Provide support for gathering data and information for input into TEPD policy studies, including a study to measure institutional-level change at the teacher training colleges as a result of the TEPD Program.


•Position is based in Nairobi with travel up to 35% to TTCs and schools


Qualifications






•Master’s Degree minimum, PhD preferred in Education or Evaluation or equivalent, and experience in Education Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, or related fields. Experience in teacher training would be an added advantage.


•7-10 years relevant experience in project and program evaluation, research, survey implementation. (Experience in evaluation a must; field experience highly desirable.)


•USAID or other donor-funded program experience preferred.


•Demonstrated ability to work within a results-oriented team.


•Computer skills including Excel and relevant statistical packages (SPSS).


3) ICT Specialist










Responsibilities






•Provide technical leadership to the implementation of ACE and ICT activities, trainings and evaluation to improve the quality of education through effective use of technology.


•Supervise work of the ICT field coordinator, short-term consultants and subcontractors.


•Provide support to the MOE, ACE partners, 23 primary and secondary schools, and 3 teacher training colleges in the design and integration of ICTs in educational instruction.


•Oversee procurement, delivery and installation of ICT equipment.


•Coordinate communication on the status of ACE activities with a view to sharing successes, failures and challenges of ACE project.


•Position is based in Nairobi with travel up to 35% to schools and colleges in Kenya.


Qualifications






•Masters preferred or equivalent combination of education and work experience.


•Practical knowledge, skills and abilities usually acquired through an advanced degree in education, social sciences, business, computer science or related field and a minimum of 10 years of related work experience.


•Demonstrated experience in Kenya training teachers, applying ICTs in education to classrooms at primary and secondary school levels and overseeing installation and maintenance of computer equipment.


•Experience working with USAID or other donor-funded projects desirable.


•Proven management and organizational skills, with high degree of initiative and ability to innovate.


•Ability to work independently and as a member of the Program and of external partnership; able to take responsibility for own actions, access priorities and perform a variety of activities with a high level of accuracy.


•A self-managed learner who continuously enhances and expands his/her computer Internet and web-based skills to enhance the effectiveness of the AED project.


4) ICT Field Coordinator










Responsibilities






•Strategically coordinate and manage the implementation of ACE project activities, trainings and evaluation to improve the quality of education through effective use of technology.


•Provide ongoing technical support and mentoring at 23 schools and 3 colleges to assist them in using ICTs in the classroom.


•Provide the TEPD and ACE partnership with quality information, observations, comments and recommendations to support the implementation of ACE activities


•Position will be based at either Garissa or Mombasa and will travel up to 50% time to support schools and colleges in Kenya


Qualifications






•Bachelor’s required or equivalent combination of education and work experience.


•Practical knowledge, skills and abilities usually acquired through a degree in education, social sciences, business, computer science or related field and a minimum of 5 years of related work experience.


•Demonstrated experience in Kenya training teachers, applying ICTs in education to classrooms at primary and secondary school levels and overseeing installation and maintenance of computer equipment.


•Experience working with USAID or other donor-funded projects desirable.


•Strong organizational skills, with high degree of initiative and ability to innovate.


•Ability to work independently and as a member of the Program and of external partnership; able to take responsibility for own actions, access priorities and perform a variety of activities with a high level of accuracy.


5) Procurement Assistant










Responsibilities






•Oversee the procurement process within TEPD, with a focus on the ACE program.


•Manage coordination to identify and research prospective vendors, obtain quotes, assess cost and quality of materials and prepare comparative reports to prove fulfillment of contractual requirements.


•Prepare all documentation for payments and financial reports, allocate and track expenditures and ensure that policies and procedures are followed at all stages of the procurement process.


•Work with partners, MOE and technical team to design and implement a distribution plan to ensure that materials arrive in schools in an efficient and timely manner.


Qualifications






•Bachelors with 3 years of experience in one of the following or related fields: Accounting, Business, Business Administration, Development Management and Finance required or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Or equivalent combination of education and work experience.


•Experience working with USAID or other donor-funded projects desirable.


•Demonstrated knowledge of financial reporting, accounting principles and procurement procedures.


•Excellent problem-solving skills; ability to analyze data; conceptualize, perform, and apply mathematical skills; and develop financial systems.


•Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.


•Ability to work independently, efficiently, and to assess priorities with a high level of accuracy.


•Demonstrated capacity to manage and coordinate complex and diverse tasks, as well as demonstrated attention to detail.


•Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well especially under pressure with project staff, partners, subcontractors, and vendors.


Speak for the Child Program (SFC)






AED Speak for the Child Program (SFC) serves orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) in the Coast, Western and Nyanza Provinces of Kenya.






1) Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor






Position Summary: The M&E Advisor is responsible for managing the M&E activities of the program, carrying out program studies and developing effective evidence packages for donors, implementers, and government decision makers. This position will report to the SFC Program Director.






Duties & Responsibilities:






•The M&E Advisor works closely with the technical and data teams to carryout program monitoring, studies and CBO capacity building technical assistance.


•Design and coordinate program studies to determine critical factors of program determinants of change in community.


•Lead the data management team to analyze relationships among current indicators and emerging programmatic “success” factors; analyze and report on findings.


•Produce evidence packages targeted to donor, implementer, and government decision makers.


•Provide technical leadership to manage monitoring and evaluation plan, collect routine project monitoring data, oversee data quality assessments and enhance data for decision making in program implementation.


Qualifications:






•Masters degree in monitoring and evaluation, public health, statistics, quantitative analysis or other related field preferred.


•At least 8 years monitoring and evaluation experience including impact of activities and state-of-the-art qualitative and quantitative research skills.


•Knowledge of community project work; proficiency with MS Access and SQL or other relational databases; familiar with national and international M&E frameworks and reporting requirements and standards.


Capable Partners Program- Development Grants Program (DGP)






DGP is a USAID-funded program for new grantees—those that have not worked with USAID before. The grantees are funded directly by USAID missions, and CAP provides technical support to help them implement their DGP activities


effectively and to position themselves to become longer-term USAID partners.






DGP’s first cohort of grantees has 59 NGOs in 26 countries working in water and sanitation, women’s empowerment, dairy, democracy and governance, environment and micro-enterprise.






1) Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor


(Nairobi based but covering Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Ethiopia)






Position Summary:






•Providing monitoring and evaluation technical assistance to DGP grantee organizations to develop their overall M&E systems including their capacity for data collection and analysis, use of evaluation tools and processes, and use of data for decision-making.


•The M&E Advisor will lead the provision of all M&E related capacity needs including dissemination of findings, best practices and lessons learned, to all stakeholders in and beyond the program.


Specific duties include:






•Develop an integrated M&E plan for grantees in the region and overseeing use of the monitoring system to track and report on grantee activities and results.


•Developing capacity and technical expertise of DGP grantees to undertake monitoring and evaluation activities and to use findings for effective decision making, capacity development and performance improvement.


•Assisting grantees in developing of reports articulating program outcomes.


•Supporting grantees to identify opportunities and mechanisms for program improvement based on monitoring and evaluation findings.


•Assisting grantees to document and disseminate appropriate case studies, best practice and lessons learned.


Required Skills & Qualifications:






•Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with at least 6 years progressive work experience with demonstrated technical expertise in monitoring and evaluation.


•Ability to convey results to non-technical stakeholders, generate interest in the use of M&E results and help grantee staff apply results to make programmatic improvements.


•Experience with evaluating and reporting on results for development projects in any one of the following sectors Water & Sanitation, HIV & Aids, Women’s empowerment, Agriculture or any other USAID funded project area.


•Experience in training and providing technical support in monitoring and evaluation methodologies and tools.


•Strong written and oral communication skills.


2) Program Associate






Position Summary:






•The Program Associate is primarily responsible for providing support to ensure that the technical services providing to DGP grantees are of excellent quality, delivered on time, and communicated appropriately.


•Specifically, the support will be programmatic, logistical, financial and administrative in nature, and will be guided by the Technical Advisory team.


•This position also works closely with Capable Partners Program-Kenya administrative and finance functions to provide all-round, top quality support to DGP staff.


Specific Functions






Technical Programmatic Support






•Provide logistical and administrative support to DGP grantee participants and DGP staff during all stages of technical assignments including co-facilitation, note taking, report writing, as assigned during organizational capacity assessments, technical assistance sessions, trainings, and workshops.


•Support the consolidation of information necessary for the technical quarterly reports.


•Undertake programmatic follow up and monitoring visits for assigned DGP grantees.


•Support the sourcing of in-house or external expertise as necessary to provide additional technical support to grantees.


Administrative & Logistical Support






•Assist in receiving all DGP correspondence, establishing and maintaining grantee and AOTR contacts database.


•Develop and maintain shared electronic and physical records of DGP work and ensure all program information is availed to the AED Washington DC office, as necessary.


•Maintain and monitor administrative equipment and office supplies used for the DGP project and liaise with CAP-Kenya staff when equipment and supplies management are jointly shared.


•Coordinate with CAP-Kenya staff in ensuring timing and participation of staff meetings and CAP team events.


•Liaise with CAP-K to organize for flight and taxi bookings, travel insurance, hotel accommodation as appropriate.


Finance Support functions






•In liaison with CAP-Kenya Finance staff process all DGP staff travel advance and expense reports.


•Develop DGP grantee participant advances and liquidations in liaison with CAP-Kenya Finance staff.


•Prepare DGP monthly cash forecasts and needed fund projections.


•Preparing payment vouchers and cheques.


Required Skills & Qualifications:






•At least five years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience with a Bachelors’ degree level education.


•Experience in NGO operations and management and working with a USAID-funded program.


•High proficiency in use of computer (MS Word, Excel, internet, databases, etc.) is essential.


•Ability to work with minimal supervision, good communication skills and ability to work with international audience required.


•Training or facilitation skills are necessary.


•Familiarity with accounting software or ability to master book keeping within short notice.


Application Procedure:






Interested individuals for the above positions for Teacher Education and Professional Development (TEPD) and Speak for the Child Program (SFC) should send a cover letter specifying their interest and qualifications for the position and their CV to ecaregionaloffice@aed.org by COB June 11, 2010.






Interested individuals for the above positions for Capable Partners Program – Development Grants Program (DGP) should send a cover letter specifying their interest and qualifications for the position and their CV to recruit@aedkenya.org by COB 7th June, 2010.






We thank all individuals for their interest in AED; however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.






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