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Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Junior Accountant



Unity Resources Group (Unity) is an internationally recognized, Australian-owned security company, with offices in fourteen countries and a truly global capability.

Unity specializes in providing cutting edge logistics solutions to clients who work in complex regions throughout the world and demand speed, visibility and execution of flexible cost effective supply chain solutions.

Unity seeks to recruit competent, professional, and experienced individuals to fill the following positions in two of our branches in Africa-Nairobi branch:

Junior Accountant
Nairobi
Branch
1 Position

Qualifications & Requirements
  • Computer skills with MS Office software required and experience with Quick Books accounting software.
  • Knowledge and Proficiency of Finance/Accounting Principles
  • Must be organized and posses the ability to multi-task.
  • Must be able to work independently and under pressure
If you meet the above requirements, send in your current CV with details of the position you are applying for, the branch you would prefer to work at and expected remuneration to africalogistics@unityresourcesgroup.com latest bv 3rd September 2010.

Human Resource Manager - Nairobi Java House



Nairobi Java House, a leading chain of restaurants in Nairobi, is seeking a talented & experienced individual to fill in the following position:

Human Resource Manager

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Directly manage and maintain existing company HR policy
  • Demonstrate a dynamic and effective approach to company recruitment, in line with corporate and brand objectives
  • Ensure that staff are in a position to enable it achieve its objectives through overseeing recruitment, staff development and performance management both at policy, planning and implementation levels in liaison with other Departments
  • Assist in establishing and sustaining the organizational culture and climate in which employees have the competency, concern and commitment to serve customers well.
  • Champion People Management issues such as disciplinary issues; staff welfare with significant legal implications
  • Provide leadership and support to existing management and staff with regards to HR functions
  • Maintain and improve an effective system of staff training, advancement, performance evaluation and remuneration
  • Ensure the effective administration of company compliance with all relevant industry laws and guidelines, licences, permits, e.t.c.
Qualifications and Experience
  • Be a holder of a Bachelors degree in Human Resource management or Social Sciences
  • An MBA or masters degree in a relevant field
  • Be a member of the Institute of Human Resource Management or any other recognized professional Human Resource body
  • Possess 10 years experience with at least 5 years at senior management level
  • Have prior experience in managing a HR function in a multi-national corporation or in a brand-oriented organization.
  • Knowledge and experience of Kenyan labour laws,
  • Knowledge of Performance Management
  • A team player, effective supervisory, negotiation, analytical, employee relations, excellent planning and organization, mentoring coaching and strong interpersonal and management skills.
Interested applicants should submit their application letter together with detailed curriculum vitae(CV) indicating names and contact addresses of three referees, current & expected remuneration to the undersigned not later than 4th September 2010

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Kindly address your application to:

The Managing Director,
Nairobi Java House,
P.O. Box 21533-00505,
Nairobi

or via email md@nairobijavahouse.com 

Job Vacancies in Ghana

  1. Mid-Market Client Representative
Job Purpose
Responsible for developing, through direct customer contact, an effective, ongoing business relationship with their major small and medium business clients in one or more industry segments.
Key Responsibilities
  • Identify opportunities; provide solutions needs, improvement and financial performance for client businesses.
  • Select and prioritize the high-growth and value revenue opportunities-
  • Participate in or lead cross functional sales and marketing teams-
  • Develop client e-business propositions that clearly identify financial and other business benefits-
  • Select the appropriate offerings that will meet client's business objectives-
  • Select territory distribution channels for solution delivery, with Territory Partner Management.
  • Identify and utilize all marketing resources available to help meet territory objectives-
  • Ensure total customer satisfaction, market share, IBM revenue and profit
Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in relevant field
  • At least 3 years experience in developing value propositions, appropriate use of market channels, and in-depth knowledge of the Client´s industry.
  • Thorough working knowledge of multi-industry applications and solutions, and in applying World wide CRM Relationship Management Process and Tools.
  • Experience in confirming/gaining Client commitment to implement solution(s).
 
  1. Solution Representative - Brand Specialist
Job Purpose
Responsible for applying their sales and product expertise in conjunction with Business Partners to close the business for the client.
Key Responsibilities
  • Match client solutions to customer requirements and sell client offerings directly to customers or through client Business Partners.
  • Develop and maintain expertise in a designated set of client offerings.
  • Understand competition and develop appropriate winning sales strategies.
  • Present value of client solutions to all levels of customer management and driving product sales and for the customer's satisfaction with the engagement and offerings.
  • Ensure effectiveness in teaming with other client sales and technical sales resources to provide complete solutions to customer business requirements.
 Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science or Information Technology
  • At least 3 years experience in software cross brand sales and developing competitive sales strategies
  • Thorough applied knowledge of the Software Strategy, including functions and capabilities.
  • Experience in implementing Account/Territory Planning and knowledge of  contracts / agreements, pricing, terms and conditions, Special Bids etc.
  • Experience in developing and maintaining working and personal relationships with high-level decision-makers within the Customer environment
  • Experience in having responsibility to accurately and realistically forecast opportunities to the business.
  • Must be fluent in English
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 Services Sales Leader
Responsible for overseeing the assigned SPL by Assuming Opportunity Ownership






Key Responsibilities
  • Maintain deep technical (content) skills in assigned SPL, and a working knowledge of other SPL portfolio
  • Understand competition and develop appropriate sales strategy.
  • Apply sales skills to engage and close opportunities with key decision makers.
  • Ensure smooth transition from the sales stage to the delivery stage (handoff from sales team to implementation team.
 
 Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelors’ degree in Marketing, Information technology or related field.
  • At least 2 years experience in Performing Negotiations and Developing Client Relationships
  • Experience in Managing Services Sales and Delivery
  • Experience in Consultative Selling with a Proven Track Record
  • Must be fluent in English 
If you meet the minimum requirements, please send your application to angela.githinji@kimberly-ryan.net by 03rd September 2010. Only EMAIL applications will be accepted.  Please note that ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.   

Job Opportunities in the Information Technology Sector - ANGOLA


Our client is a multinational computer, technology and IT consulting corporation involved in manufacturing and selling of computer hardware and software, and offering infrastructure services, hosting services, and consulting services in areas ranging from mainframe computers to nanotechnology.
Due to rapid expansion in Angola, we are seeking exceptional Angolan Nationals to fill the following positions.
  1. Software Sales Rep Business Partner (SSR BP)
Role description
This role focuses in a partner-facing, cross-brand, cross-offering business management and sales role for partners within a defined geographical / industry territory and/or set of named Business Partners.
Key Responsibility
  • Establish, develop, maintain and manage relationships with their Clients.
Minimum Requirements
  • College Diploma in a relevant field
  • At least 5 years experience in Developing Customer Relationships
  • Must be fluent in English and Portuguese
 
  1. Demand Programs Professional-Angola
Role description
The Demand Programs professional has end to end responsibility for program planning through to execution. Demand Programs is accountable to the brand and customer set business leaders for delivering agreed to levels of program results.
Key Responsibilities
  • Develop the program strategy which supports the business strategy/objectives and integrates the right mix of Demand Generation, Channel Enablement, Channel Co-Marketing, Thought Leadership, Relationship Marketing, Communications, and Direct Response Advertising.
  • Collaborate with marketing discipline peers to ensure that messages are well coordinated and timed in the marketplace.
  • Create a plan that encompasses a 360-degree execution plan after they have finalized their unique value proposition, defined their targeted audience segment to prioritized industries and determined the selected product/solution offerings through a specific routes to market. This
  • Manage the program budget to an expected ROI and achieve/exceed the program objectives.
  • Own and manage agency and vendor relationships in support of the integrated program plan.
 
 
Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Information Technology or relevant field
  • At least 5 years experience in Marketing Management
  • Must be fluent in English and Portuguese
 
  1. Solution Representative – Angola
Role description
Responsible for the ongoing identification, development, and assessment of cross-IGS services business opportunities with key accounts, selected based on proactive market screening, targeting, and business analysis.
Key Responsibilities
  • Develop extensive executive and senior management relationships in client organizations.
  • Identify and develop the most attractive opportunities (especially sole-source deals) for potential engagement.
  • Work collaboratively with other teams across the organization and with other partners and outside consultants as appropriate
  • Oversee the ongoing qualification of business opportunities and recommend whether to engage, disqualify, or refer opportunities to other groups in the organization.
  • Own business opportunities until formal sales engagement and facilitate the transition to an engagement team, and remain involved during the engagement phase, as appropriate.
Minimum Requirements
  • College Diploma in Information Technology or related field
  • At least 5 years experience in IT Sales in the Angolan Region
  • Must be fluent in English and Portuguese
 
If you meet the minimum requirements, please send your application to angela.githinji@kimberly-ryan.net by 03rd September 2010. Only EMAIL applications will be accepted.  Please note that ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  

East Africa Reporting Accountant

Location: Kenya, Mombasa 
Immediate Supervisor: EA Financial Controller
 
Job Summary
Our client, one of the world’s leading commodity merchants and processors of agricultural products, has merchandised and traded bulk commodities in international markets since 1851. The company is ranked number one in world cotton merchandising and is one of the three largest producers of orange juice with a 15-percent share of the global market. The company is also a leader in the grains and oilseeds, sugar, coffee, rice, metals, freight and emerging financial trading markets. Founded and based in Europe, the company enjoys strong regional presence in over 53 countries in North and South America, Europe, Asia, the Middle-East and Africa.
The East Africa Reporting Accountant will be responsible and accountable for the accurate and timely production of Group Variance Reports in the East African countries including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Burundi. S/he will be responsible for all matters related to financial reporting and the implementation & maintenance of ERP systems.
 
Specific roles
  • Will be fully accountable for maintenance & integrity of the accounting system & other interfaced systems to meet local & Group financial reporting requirements.
  • Maintaining mapping of local COA’s to Group COA’s;
  • Monthly reporting in Group consolidation system;
  • Monthly variance analysis reporting;
  • Detailed quarterly statutory reporting for consolidation;
  • Ensuring reliability and integrity of Magnitude reporting;
  • Functional project manager for any new systems implementations;
  • Ensuring accounting system framework meets Group requirements in most efficient manner;
  • Responding to any queries from MEA Region and Group Consolidation;
  • Full support to EA Financial Controller for any ad hoc financial reporting requests
  • In addition, will be responsible for developing and maintaining the weekly P&L report working closely with EA Financial Controller.
 
Requirements
  • Relevant Financial Degree or similar tertiary qualification
  • Chartered Accountant or equivalent required (CPA (K)/CA/ACCA/CIMA/ACA/ICAEW)
 
Previous experience of/as:
  • Accountant preferably in public company or subsidiary of public company.
  • Exposure to IT
  • Operating control
  • Consolidations
Knowledge of:
  • Internal controls
  • Operational risk
  • IFRS
  • Financial and Management Accounting
  • Financial accounting – Intermediate
  • Competency in Microsoft applications including Word and Excel (up to pivot tables).
  • Written and oral English – very good
  • Experience of ERP
  • Minimum of 6 years experience
 
Competencies
  • An energetic and highly motivated self-starter with an assertive character, hands on approach and who aspires to being a key contributor in a dynamic team environment of professionals.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
  • Displays clear accountability and ownership of issues
 
Development Value
The job will expose the candidate to:
  • Local and international reporting
  • Consolidation system (Magnitude)
  • Financial and regulatory reporting
  • Exposure to both internal & external reporting
 
How to apply:
Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business Friday 3rd September 2010.
 
Adept Systems
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
 
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please note that we do not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications. Visit our website for more vacancies.

Managing Director/ Regional Treasurer

Reports to:   Managing Director/ Regional Treasurer
Direct Reports:  8 
Job Purpose
To drive and achieve agreed Treasury targets in line with the business objectives through the provision of focused treasury business plans, business development, striving to maintain income, cost and operational standards, management and development of accurate systems and Management Information; Staff management and development and executive management contribution. 
Responsibilities
  1. Staff Management and Development
  • Define targets and responsibilities of desk heads (liquidity management, market-making and sales) under the approval of the Regional Treasurer and manage and implement the performance contracts of dealers.
  • Meet staffing numbers and skill/experience levels as directed by the Regional Treasury and implement the preferred model for Treasury.
  • Maintain and foster a focussed, top class work culture of all Treasury employees.
  • Ensure that staff pursues goals and training to maximise their potential.
  • Identify and develop successor(s) planning at all levels in the management hierarchy and include cross training as part of a defined staff development plan.
 
  1. Business Planning
  • Prepare and agree a Treasury Business Plan with the Country Executive that encompasses and supports the Treasury vision. Acquire approval from the Regional Treasurer for the plan.
  • Disseminate the objectives and strategies of the plan to staff.
  • Management of multiple stakeholders and relationships will be a feature, including the management of relationships within African Business Units and Business Banking.
 
  1. Income, Cost and Operational Standards
  • Strive to achieve a zero defect operational standard.
  • Provide support and assistance to internal and external auditors of the bank.
  • Proactively manage all interest rate risks associated with the gathering of liabilities and assets within the country operation where this is the direct responsibility of Treasury.
  • Ensure that all interest rate risk is minimised or managed within guidelines, limits set by the bank and in adherence to regulatory requirements.
  • Ensure that the liquidity of the bank meets bank/regulatory requirements at all times.
  • Ensure that FX risk and liquidity exposure is minimised and managed within limits granted by the bank at all times.
  • Manage and maintain foreign currency accounts within set guidelines, minimising the cost of maintaining such accounts.
  • Maintain a thorough knowledge of capital management issues and contribute to the efficient allocation of capital across business units.
  • Apply the transfer pricing policies of the bank at all times.
  • Needs to balance the conflicts between business needs and client needs.
  • Treasury budget accountability
 
  1. Business Development and Control
  • Work to maintain an orderly and efficient market place within the country drawing on support from the Central Bank, local banks and regulatory authorities.
  • Investigate, develop and promote new Treasury products and services as required by Treasury internal customers and external customers of the bank.
  • Work closely with Regional and Group Treasury in the promotion of new products and services.
  • Proactively encourage and foster a sales culture within Treasury embedding customer service and sales targets.
  • Manage and monitor sales and profit targets based on customer flows.
  • Encourage and support the development of a market- making desk in local currency, interest rate and local currency/third currency foreign exchange products. Progress the development of a liquid inter-bank market in the domestic currency.
  • Provide innovative product proposals and strategies backed up by high quality market analysis to internal and external customers, based on a sound understanding of market conditions, customer demand and agreed risk tolerances.
 
  1. Systems and MI
  • Support, develop and assist in the implementation of IT structures, processes and controls as required by Group.
  • Produce the necessary management information as required by Group and Regional Treasury. Actively support the Finance Division and Treasury Operations area in the provision of accurate and reliable financials, reconciling and eliminating differences as they occur.
 
    1. Executive Management Contribution
  • Represent Treasury at all senior executive country forums, dialogue with the Central Bank and actively develop customer contacts for Treasury products and services.
 
  1. Communication
  • Chair meetings with team members to cascade information, briefing of task assignments, exchange of ideas and technical explanations;
  • Communicate to the business on proposed changes, including new procedures
  • Generate activity treasury reports and other communication to the Regional Treasurer and Directors on issues such as business cases, budgets, workflow analysis
 
Requirements
  • MBA or equivalent qualifications are desirable.
  • Previous experience in Treasury environment.
  • Extensive knowledge of Project Management principles.
  • A wide range of contacts within Business Banking Trade Services would be an advantage.
  • Superior communication skills; effective speaking & presentation skills;
  • Strong analytical and effective negotiation skills.
  • Willingness to frequently travel within Africa.

 
How to apply:
Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business Tuesday 14th September 2010.
Adept Systems
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
 
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please note that we do not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications. Visit our website for more vacancies.

Quality Manager - Chemist

A medium sized chemical company is looking for a Quality Manager who has a degree or diploma in Chemistry. He should have minimum 3 years work experience in an adhesive or a detergent manufacturing company. He has to set up a laboratory and quality control for manufactured and imported products. The applicant must be male, disciplined, must know how to manage time and self driven. Must be able to work under minimum supervision. Must have practical experience for basic computer courses. Must be male. Send detailed CV to the contact details mentioned below.

Can give upto 30000/- gross salary provided he has experience with similar companies like ourselves. Will give the minimum possible for chemists without any experience - afln@africaonline.co.ke

Impact Research and Development Organization Jobs in Kisumu, Kenya

VANCANCIES 
Impact Research and Development Organization is a national NGO based in Kisumu. Its principal mandate is to design, implement and evaluate HIV/AIDS research and intervention programs that improve the health status of individuals and local communities. We are looking for qualified and experienced personnel to fill in the following positions available from October 2010. 
Programs Officer
Assist the director in discharging his/her duties, coordinate preparation and operationalization of work plans for the various programs under IRDO.
Minimum Requirements:
  • Masters degree in Public Health or a related field.  PhD qualification in a relevant field is an added advantage.
  • Must have over 3 years’ experience in running programs in a large set-up.
  • Excellent writing skills. Proof of writing is required.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office Packages.
 Human Resources Manager
Provide Human Resource Services to the organization and oversee the implementation of organizational policies.
Minimum Requirements:
  • Masters degree in Human Resources Management.
  • Over 3 years’ experience in a similar position.
  • Must be a registered member of a professional body.
  • Must have sound knowledge of the new labour laws.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills, decision making skills and proficiency in computer application packages.
 Data Manager
Supervise data collection, cleaning, entry and analyze data.
Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelors degree in statistics.
  • Over 2 years’ experience in a similar position.
  • Ability to analyze data using SPSS, STATA or SAS statistical application softwares.
  • Excellent knowledge of Ms. Access and Ms. Excel
  • Good report writing skills.
 Data Officers (5 positions)
Oversee data collection, cleaning and entry within the district; analyze data and write reports.
Minimum requirements
  • Must have a degree in Statistics or Computer Science.
  • 1 year’s experience in a similar position.
  • Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office specifically Ms. Access and Ms. Excel and SPSS, SAS, STATA statistical packages or its equivalent.
 Data Clerks (5 positions)
Assist in data cleaning, entry, analysis and produce reports.
Minimum Requirements
  • Must have a diploma in Information Technology.
  • 1 year’s experience in a similar position.
  • Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office specifically Ms. Access and Ms. Excel and SPSS, SAS, STATA statistical packages or its equivalent.
 Senior Accountants (2 positions)
Handle financial expenditure and report on the same, and prepare budgets.
Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelors degree in Commerce, Accounting or Finance Option.  Masters degree in Accounting or finance is an added advantage.
  • Must be a Certified Public Accountant.
  • 3 years’ experience in an NGO setting.
  • Good knowledge of Accounting software and Microsoft Office Packages.
 Accounts Assistants (5 positions)
Oversee the disbursement of project funds within the district.
Minimum requirements
  • Must be CPA finalist.
  • 1 year’s experience in a similar position.
  • Excellent knowledge of Excel and accounting packages.
Accounts Clerks (2 positions)
Manage petty cash and make payments for all program activities.
Minimum Requirements:
  • CPA 1 a must.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Accounting application packages.
  • Ability to work under pressure.


 
HTC Coordinator
Oversee all HTC activities in all the districts of operation.
Minimum Requirements:
  • Higher National Diploma in Counseling.
  • Must have been trained on HTC Supervision.
  • 3 years’ experience in a similar position.
  • Good communication and writing skills.
 Field Coordinator
Coordinate HBHTC community entry, mobilization and sensitization activities; and handle administrative duties as well.
Minimum Requirements:
  • Must have a bachelors degree in Social Sciences or any other related field.
  • Over 1 year’s experience in a similar position in a busy health set-up.
  • Good report writing skills.
  • Must be pleasant, able to communicate well and proficient in Computer Application packages.
 HTC Counselors (70 positions)
Provide HIV Testing and Counseling Services in the districts of operation.
Minimum Requirements
  • Must have VCT training from NASCOP accredited facilities.
  • Must have been trained on Home Based HTC.
  • Over 1 year’s experience in a similar position in a busy health set-up.
  • Must have valid driving license and must be able to use a motorcycle in the field.
 Security Guards (18 positions)
Provide security to the organization’s premises.
Minimum Requirements:
  • Must be a form four candidate. 
  • Must have worked as a security officer in a busy organization.
  • Must be vigilant, trustworthy and good communicator.
 Transport Manager
Oversee management and scheduling of vehicles under IRDO
Minimum Requirements:
  • Must have valid driving license and Grade I in Mechanics.
  • 3 years’ experience in fleet management.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Packages.



 
Drivers (16 positions)
Carry service providers and materials to the field including clients
Minimum Requirements:
  • Must have valid driving license.
  • Must have driven for over 5 years accident free.
  • Mechanics training is an added advantage.
 Administrative Assistants (7 positions)
Manage front office operations within the district.
Minimum Requirements:
  • Diploma in Secretarial Studies or Business Management.
  • 3 years’ experience in a similar position in a busy organization.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office packages.
  • Must be pleasant and have good communication skills.
 Office Assistants (8 positions)
Clean offices and run errands for the program.
Minimum requirements:
  • Must be form four candidate.
  • 3 years’ experience in a similar position in a busy organization.
  • Must be honest, pleasant and able to multitask.
 Stores Officer
Managing the inventory in the stores.
Minimum Requirements:
  • Diploma in Supplies Management.
  • Over 2 years’ experience in a large organization.
  • Must be of high integrity.
  • Good communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Packages.
 Pharmaceutical Technologist
Dispense drugs to clients within the district.
Minimum Requirement:
  • Must have a diploma in pharmacy.
  • Must be registered with Kenya Drugs and Poisons Board.
  • Must have pleasant personality, good communication skills, fluency in English, Kiswahili and Dholuo.
 Administrative Officers (6 positions)
Oversee activities within the district and manage logistics.
Minimum Requirements:
  • Must have a diploma in Business Management or any other related field.
  • 3 years’ experience in running a busy office.
  • Must have good organization and decision making skills.
 Male Circumcision Roll- Out Coordinator
Oversee VMMC activities in the districts of operation, provide technical support and prepare reports.
Minimum Requirements:
  • Masters degree in Public Health or any relevant field.
  • Good Knowledge of Public Health issues especially HIV/AIDS.
  • 3 years’ experience in running a similar program.
  • Must be able to write reports.
  • Must pay attention to details.
  • Good communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Packages.
 Clinical Manager
Provide technical support to VMMC teams and oversee Quality Assurance activities. In addition provide technical advice to the HIV care and treatment component of the program.
Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelors degree in Medicine and Bachelors degree in Surgery.
  • Must have 2 years’ experience in a similar position.
  • Must be able to train VMMC staff to maintain the set standards.
  • Good communication skills and proficiency in computer application packages.
  • Experience with HIV care, treatment and support services
 Male Circumcision Social and Communications Officer
Coordinate mobilization of MC clients within the districts of operation.
Minimum requirements:
  • Bachelors degree in social sciences or health related field.
  • 2 years’ experience in a similar position.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages.
 VMMC District Mobilizers (5 positions)
Coordinate creation of  demand for VMMC services within the district.
Minimum Requirements:
  • Certificate in Social Work.
  • 2 years’ experience in a similar position.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to educate and sensitize the community on VMMC.




 
Hygiene Officers (21 positions)
Responsible for infection prevention in VMMC theatres.
Minimum Requirements:
  • Certificate in Nurse Aide.
  • Must have been trained on infection prevention.
  • Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
 Field Coordinator (Alcohol and Substance Abuse)
Coordinate intervention activities targeting Alcohol users and most at risk populations.
Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelors degree in Social Sciences or health related field.
  • Certificate training on Drugs and Substance Abuse from a recognized institution.
  • Must have 2 years’ experience in HIV prevention among Alcohol and substance abusers.
  • Must have excellent communication skills, proven supervisory skills, fluency in Dholuo, Kiswahili and English.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office packages, report writing and presentation skills.
 Addiction Counselors (6 positions)
Offer counseling services to alcohol and substance abusers.
Minimum Requirements:
  • Must have VCT training from NASCOP recognized institutions.
  • Must have been trained on Drugs and Substance Abuse from a recognized institution.
  • Over 1 year’s experience in a similar position in a busy health set-up.
  • Good communication skills.
 Field Assistants (2 positions)
Supervise outreach workers.
Minimum requirements:
  • Certificate in Social Work and Community Development.
  • 2 years’ experience in a similar position.
  • Good communication and organization skills
 PwP Coordinator
Coordinate support group activities and supervise referrals.
Minimum Requirements:
  • Diploma in Social work and community development.
  • 2 years’ experience in a similar position.
  • Must be one who is living positively with HIV/AIDS.
  • Good communication skills and proficient in computer application packages.



 
Clinical Officers (21 positions)
Provide treatment and care to HIV positive clients, manage Sexually Transmitted Infections and opportunistic infections and provide HIV treatment and care services
Minimum Requirements:
  • Diploma in clinical medicine and surgery.
  • Must have been train on adult and pediatric ART.
  • 2 years’ experience in a similar position.
  • Good communication skills and ability to work under pressure.
 Nurse Counselors (21 positions)
Assist clinical officers with surgeries. In addition, provide ART care and treatment services to HIV positive clients.
Minimum Requirements:
  • Diploma in Nursing.
  • Must have been train on adult and pediatric ART.
  • 2 years’ experience in a similar position.
  • Good communication skills and ability to work under pressure.
 Post Test Facilitators (3 positions)
Provide peer counseling and drug adherence to reactive youth.
Minimum Requirements:
  • Certificate in Counseling.
  • 2 years’ experience in a busy health facility.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
 Intervention coordinators (4 positions)
Oversee coordination of intervention activities targeting the following sectors: Public Transport and Juakali, plantation workers, Fishing and Beach Communities.  
Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelors degree in Social Sciences from recognized institutions.
  • 2 years’ experience handling one of the targeted groups in a large organization.
  • Must be able to write well.
  • Good communication skills and proficiency in computer application packages.
 Linkages and Referral Coordinator
Coordinate referral of HIV positive patients to care and support centres; while those who are HIV negative are referred for other HIV prevention interventions.
Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelors degree in Social Sciences or health related field.
  • Must have good knowledge on public health issues especially HIV and AIDS.
  • 3 years’ experience in coordinating such a program.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages.
Outreach Workers (20 positions)
Carry out community mobilization and sensitization on alcohol and substance abuse and mobilize alcohol and substance abusers for treatment.
Minimum Requirements:
  • Must be a form four leaver.
  • Must have served for 2 years in a similar position in a rehabilitation centre.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  
Submit applications, complete with updated CV outlining your achievements and contributions to IRDO, copies of certificates and testimonials, names and telephone numbers of two professional referees, current and expected salary, to reach the undersigned not later than 31st August 2010.  These positions are open to all Impact RDO staff, but preference will be given to CDC funded staff.  
    The Director,
    Impact Research and Development Organization,
    P. O. Box 9171-40141,
    Kisumu. 

CARE International in Kenya Special Needs Education - Primary Teachers

CARE International in Kenya is looking for dynamic and highly motivated individuals of high moral character and professional integrity to fill the following positions, based in Dadaab, Emergency and Refugee Camps:

Special Needs Education Primary Teachers
Visual Unit (1), Hearing Unit (1)

Ref: SNE-31/2010

Reporting to the School Head Teacher, the incumbent will be responsible for performing pedagogical duties including imparting knowledge and skills, developing personality and character that will provide lasting and inspiring impact to the lives of pupils.

The position holders must be trained in either Sign language or Braille with at least one year teaching experience of the same.

If you feel that you are the right candidate for these positions, please send your application letter quoting the reference number on the subject field together with an updated CV, complete with email & telephone contacts of three professional referees, current and expected salary to:

The Human Resources & Development Manager,
CARE International in Kenya.
Email: vacancies@care.or.ke by 13th September, 2010.

For further details on minimum requirements, please visit our website www.care.or.ke

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

CARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Security Personnel Vacancies

An organization urgently invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced, result driven and self-motivated individuals to fill vacant positions within its security establishment.

Qualifications:
  • A minimum of ‘O’ Level with a mean grade of C- (minus)/Division III & above
  • Must be a Kenyan citizen aged between 28 -40 years
  • Must have served in the Kenya Police Force for minimum of 8 years
  • Must be of good health, with a clean service record and with no criminal record
  • A valid driving license class BCE (accident free) will be an added advantage
Applicants should send their applications enclosing copies of Academic & Professional Certificates, testimonials, a detailed Curriculum Vitae, National Identity Card, Email address and daytime telephone contact to:

DNA 714
P.O. Box 49010-00100 GPO
Nairobi

So as to be received not later than October 7 2010

NB:
  • Do not apply for this position if you do not have the required qualifications and experience as per the advertisement.
  • Applications received after deadline will not be considered.
  • Only short listed candidates shall be contacted.

Indian Ocean Beach Resort, Diani Night Club Manager

We are inviting applications for this post, closing date end August.

Applicants should have a good education and experience in the food and entertainment branch of hotel management.

The successful applicant will have the ability to meet sales quotas and profit margins, acquiring and training suitable staff to achieve this; overseeing all ordering processes, planning and implementing promotions, and be totally honest

In all aspects of financial transactions.

He/she must be able to work well with people, both staff and customers, have planning skills and innovative ideas on promotion and performance, and the ability to make competent decisions to ensure the success of the Club.

We are also interested with experienced Bouncers

Applications by email with a full CV and details of experience to ckabando@yahoo.com

Coastal Bottlers Ltd General Sales Manager

We are a leading Soft Drink Manufacturing Company based in Mombasa having the franchise rights for the Coast Province from the Coca-Cola Company.

We are looking for self driven exceptional Individual filled with ambition, right attitude and relevant skills to take up the following position.

General Sales Manager

The role is critical in developing and driving the Company’s trade strategy and operational excellence.

The successful candidate should be:
  • A University graduate with a bias in a business related degree from a recognized university.
  • Have a working experience in Sales & Marketing function in a FMCG
  • The individual would be expected to develop and execute Sales & Marketing,
  • Be able to develop Business Plans, achieve and surpass the set sales targets
  • Will be required to Manage distributors and the distribution network
  • Should also have strong interpersonal skills
  • Must be extremely self-motivated coupled with a proven track record.
  • Proven track record of effective People Management and knowledge of how to coach others and develop skills.
If you meet the above requirements, please send us your detailed C.V indicating your specific attainments in your professional career, your current gross emoluments, three referees one of whom should be the penultimate employer together with copies of relevant certificates and testimonials to reach us not later than 23rd September 2010.

Any direct or indirect canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Coastal Bottlers Ltd
Next to Zios EPZ Marifuni, Mtwapa
P.O. Box 83154
Mombasa

or e-mail careers@coastalbottlers.co.ke

Regional Export Manager and Export Sales Executive

Regional Export Manager
Ref: BAP 001

We are a large company engaged in the manufacture of FMCG for the construction industry Distribution channels are through the dealer network. The products we offer are of proven quality and are well known in the market

As a result of ongoing expansion in line with our strategic vision to remain the market leader in this industry we are inviting applications from dynamic go getters.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Export Director, the successful candidate should be able to:

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Preparation of a long-term business, sales and marketing plan for the region identifying short and long-term goals
  • Know and manage the business by effectively using sales reports, assessing different countries results, and developing specific actions directly related to business development and growth, consistently across all concerned nations
  • Lead and direct the development of sates goals and action plans, timely and consistent execution
  • know the customers by interacting and observing buying behaviors, and associate/customer experience.
  • Merchandise Presentation aimed at getting customers excited about the uniqueness of the product and bringing product to life
  • Responsible to consistently and effectively communicate the company objectives to all
  • Providing strategic and operation planning input for the regional operations, and report progress and results
  • Monitoring, maintaining and analyzing sales plans and goals for each country In the territory and for each product
  • Monitoring, maintaining and analyzing annual expense budgets for all activities, travel, trade shows, PR programs and other related activities
  • Establishing and maintaining close contact to important customers and main accounts
  • Build the company’s capabilities in the region by ensuring that it has the expertise and capacity to achieve its strategic objectives
  • Effectively assist ii developing and managing the relationship with the key national individuals in the region
Qualifications
  • Holder of a bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, business management, political science, international relations or any related field.
  • Must be computer literate
  • Must have experience in auditing.
  • A postgraduate qualification in any of these disciplines is an added advantage
Desirable Skills and Personal Attributes
  • Should be knowledgeable about export administration, as well as the international regulations.
  • Fluency in English and ability to work in an international environment
  • Should be able to slay abreast with the changes in export laws and regulations that impact on the operations of the organization.
  • Must have strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
  • Should be fluent in written and spoken English.
  • Knowledgeable of a local vernacular is a definite advantage verbally and in written form.
  • Must have good leadership skits and able to organize, motivate and liaise with customers at all levels
  • Ability to work autonomously and deliver timely results
  • Ability to handle conflict and work under pressure
  • Ability to carry out functions across various levels of the organization.
  • Able to adjust to fast changing business conditions and is always result oriented.
  • Ethics and Values
Export Sales Executive
Ref: BAP 002

He/she should have the following qualifications and experience:
  • A diploma in sales and Marketing
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in same field
  • Should have geographical knowledge of countries Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi and DRC
  • Should be young and dynamic
  • Should be able to work under minimum supervision
If you feel you meet the above qualifications and thrive for challenges send in your detailed CV with a photo and apply in writing including details of countries you have dealt in.

All applicants should quote the vacancy ref. number on their applications to reach us not later than 20th Sep. 2010

Send your applications to:

DN/A 715
P.O Box 49010, GPO 00100
Nairobi

We are equal opportunity organization

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