Operations Coordinator Job Vacancy in Kenya

A National Network is seeking to recruit a qualified individual for the advertised vacant position.

The Network exists to empower, promote and improve programming for children.

The position is for a self driven and dynamic individual with a vision to build a high caliber team and manage a large Network with members spread all over the country

Operations Coordinator

The Operations coordinator provides critical coordination and support to Network operations countrywide.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

    * Participate as a member of the Senior Management Team in strategic planning and decision making processes
    * Coordinate as a member of the Senior Management Team the preparation of Annual Program Plan
    * Coordinate the development of performance plans and appraisals for staff.
    * Management of Sun Systems accounting program in accordance with the Network Policies and procedures
    * Ensure financial internal control systems are documented and understood by staff
    * Coordinate cash forecasting to ensure accuracy and timely submission of reports to donors.
    * Coordinate efficient and secure delivery of cash to field officers.
    * Manage the Network Bank accounts in line with organization policies.
    * Coordinate the preparation of management, Network and Donor Financial reports
    * Provide financial training to staff to ensure staff understand the Network and Donor policies and procedures
    * Work with relevant officers in developing Budgets.
    * Ensure budgets and budget amendments are properly recorded in the Network Financial systems.
    * Coordinate the preparation of project financial reports.
    * Coordinate the process of sub-granting, grant closure with the relevant officers and partners.
    * Coordinate the allocation of costs to ensure compliance with Network and Donor policies
    * Manage Network and Donor Financial Audits to ensure recommendations are closed in a timely manner.
    * Coordinate the preparation of Network Year-end Reports.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

    * University degree in Financial Management/Accounting /Bcom Finance or Accounting option, or equivalent
    * Minimum of 5 years professional experience, with supervisory responsibility of finance department upon graduation
    * Demonstrated thorough and in-depth knowledge of Government financial management regulations and requirements
    * In-depth knowledge of Sun Systems and or Quick Books financial accounting package,Vision and/or Advanced Excel
    * Ability to analyze problems and provide systematic solutions in line with established policies/procedures
    * Budgeting and budget management experience
    * Excellent communication, coaching and facilitation skills
    * Willingness to work as a member of an effective team and to undertake a wide variety of responsibilities according to program needs.
    * Experience working with local partners , government departments and other local partners
    * Ability and capacity to formulate budgets for fundraising proposals
    * Ability to work both as motivating member and leader of a diverse team

Applications and curriculum vitae to be sent to:

The Advertiser
DN/A 820
P. O. Box 49010, 00100, GPO
Nairobi, Kenya.

Deadline for receiving applications will be on 6th January 2010.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

E-PLUS Operations Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

E-PLUS is a private company, limited by guarantee, fully owned by the Kenya Red Cross to offer emergency medical services which include 24hr ambulance service, first aid training and the sale of first aid kits.

Job Title: Operations Manager
Reports To: General Manager
Location: Nairobi

Main Responsibilities

    * Management of all operations within the department
    * Formulating departmental strategies and synchronizing these strategies with other departments within E-Plus
    * Managing and ensuring compliance of the staff duty rota by all operations staff
    * Consistently ensure availability of medical supplies
    * Responsible for ambulance quality control measures
    * Managing ambulance revenues and costs
    * Liaising with other departments such as the sales and marketing team in ensuring brand visibility and awareness
    * Ambulance stock management
    * Consistent management of all departmental reports
    * Ensure weekly continued medical education sessions are organized and followed up for all staff including the regions
    * Manage critical incident stress debrief
    * Keep inventory of all equipment and a schedule of their servicing and maintenance

Minimum Requirements

    * Degree in critical care nursing, a masters in the same field will be an added advantage
    * Certificate in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, Basic Life, Support.
    * At least 6 years experience in Critical care Management with 2 years experience in an Emergency response field
    * Trainer Of Trainees certificate is an added advantage
    * Experience in establishment of a critical care department is an added advantage
    * A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace
    * Excellent people management skills, communication skills, open to direction

If you meet the above requirements, please submit a copy of your Cv and academic testimonials to hr@eplus.co.ke or drop them at the Kenya Red Cross HQ by 28th December 2010.

For more information please visit www.eplus.co.ke

Securex operations Manager job iun Kenya

Securex Agencies is ISO certified and a leading provider of security solutions in the East Africa Region.

We are seeking suitably qualified and experienced individuals to fill the following vacancies in our Nairobi Office: -


Operations Manager

Main Duties and Responsibilities
Management of a large guard force and alarms administration
Organizing tasks and overseeing effective supervision
Visit incident scenes, investigation and compilation of detailed reports
Conduct security surveys and design appropriate assignment instructions
Carrying out intelligence threat assessment
Client liaison
Coordinating with law enforcement agencies in solving crime
Requirements
University graduate preferably in social sciences.
Diploma in security management will be an added advantage
Security background preferably in the disciplined forces at a senior level with not less than 10 years experience
Proven experience in organizational and administrative duties
Be computer literate
Have good communication and report writing skills
Have good leadership and decision making skills.
Ability to motivate and willing to work for long hours

Qualified and interested candidates should email their applications together with a detailed CV a recent photo, details of their current position and remuneration to The Human Resources Managerjobs@securex.co.ke by not later than 10th December 2010.

Securex is an equal opportunity employer and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Chief Operations Officer Job in Kenya - Yehu Microfinance Tryst

Yehu Microfinance was founded as a Trust in 2007 is focused on the provision of Rural Financial Services in the Coastal Region of Kenya with its Head office at Mombasa.

With slightly over 18,000 members, it has adapted Grameen Model which complements its unique sub-branch framework well and has ensured enhanced access of financial services to its targeted market niche.

The responsiveness of Yehu Microfinance Trust to its valued clients is manifested through a variety of products offered, with tailor made features to suit its lower income segment of the market typically earning two to three US Dollars per day

Yehu Microfinance Trust has been growing steadily and is now seeking radically accelerated growth. The Board of Trustees is looking for a mission-focused, seasoned, strategic, and process minded leader with experience scaling organization, leading a team of staff in the operations function and enhancing a performance culture among a group of talented and committed individuals.

Key Responsibility

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Chief Operations Officer (COO) is primarily responsible for leading and managing comprehensively the Credit Program at Yehu Microfinance Trust.

The COO will take leadership in expanding the current 6 Branch outlets, all located in the immediate former Coast Province before the promulgation of the New Kenya Constitution, to new market outlets as outlined in its strategic business plan.

The Successful individual will be responsible for all strategies and activities of managing a healthy rapidly growing portfolio within the framework of the vision and mission of Yehu Microfinance Trust.

Key Qualifications

As a prerequisite, the successful candidate must believe in the core values of Yehu Microfinance Trust and be driven by the mission. The candidate should demonstrate a passion for uplifting socio-economic livelihoods among the marginalized.

Beyond that, Yehu is looking for an individual that has proven experience in scaling similar organizations under constraining framework and demonstrated ability to both lead and build the capabilities of a self-driven and motivated team.

The successful candidate will most likely have had experience in the Microfinance field at management level for not less than FOUR years. Experience in managing value driven similar organization will be an added advantage.

Application Procedure

Should you be interested in the vacant position please email or call for additional application requirements the following contact person before 10th December 2010 to:

PA to CEO (Bernice Githinji)
Email: yehumfi@gmail.com ;
Tel: 041-2492598 or 020-2326277.
Cell: 0720 660267

USAID Program Operations Specialist Job in Kenya

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Food for Peace (FFP) Office, USAID/East Africa seeks to hire a Program Operations Specialist. The position is open to qualified Kenyan citizens.

Basic Function of the Position:

As Program Operations Specialist (POS), the incumbent is the focal point for all management information systems handling commodity management, logistics, communications, documentation and records within the Program Operations Division (POD).

He/she serves as a member of the FFP team directly supporting all FFP program actions with respect to operational management.

He/she also consults and interacts frequently with senior staff of private sector service providers and of host government ministries and their agencies such as tax, transport, communications and port authorities.

The position will be based in Nairobi but will entail travel within the region.

Duties of the Program Operations Specialist include:

    * designing and implementing management information systems;
    * conducting assessments of partner commodity management and logistical capacities;
    * establishing and ensuring commodity management reporting by partners;
    * conducting assessments of regional or country-specific logistics and transportation networks;
    * developing a logistics plan for a food aid programming;
    * providing financial analyses of commodity and transport budgets;
    * supporting a regional commodity pre-positioning facility;
    * providing additional support and expert advice and can be assigned specific tasks in commodity management, communications, reporting, logistics, management information systems and other areas as deemed necessary by USAID/EA/FFP.

Required Qualifications:

Any application that does not meet the minimum requirements stated below will not be evaluated. Only short listed applicants will be contacted. If you have not been contacted one month from the closing date of this advertisement, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Education: A Master’s degree, from an accredited institution, in management information systems, business administration, accounting, statistics, logistics or a related field is required.

Prior Work Experience (40%): 5-7 years minimum field working experience in food aid commodity management or international logistics or a related field is required.

Knowledge (30%): The incumbent must have strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite, Power-Point and at least one statistical or data base management program.

Skills and Abilities (30%): He/she must possess a high degree of proficiency in written and spoken English and will be expected to travel in the region for the purposes of completing tasks described above and for any specific additional assignments as directed by FFP/USAID/EA.

Those fulfilling the requirements of the position should submit their application together with a detailed curriculum vitae/resume and copies of relevant certificates to the following address:

The Human Resources Office,
P.O. Box 629, Village Market 00621,
Nairobi, Kenya

Re: Program Operations Specialist, FFP/USAID/EA

Application must reach the USAID HR office by COB December 10, 2010.

Merlin Operations Manager Job Vacancy in Kisii and Lodwar

Job Description

Position: Operations Manager

Responsible To: Project Coordinator

Working With: Programme Management Team; Country Management Team

Location: Kenya – Kisii and Lodwar

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 12 months – renewal pending funding

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

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

Please note this is an unaccompanied position

Merlin International Profile

Merlin specializes in health, saving lives in times of crisis and helping to rebuild shattered health services. Each year, Merlin helps more than 15 million people in up to 20 countries.

Context and Background

Merlin has been operational in Kenya since 1998 and maintains a regional office in Nairobi, which directly manages the Kenya and Somalia country programmes. Merlin provides health and nutrition assistance to the drought affected population in Turkana district of Northern Kenya in collaboration with other agencies and the MoH.

Other operations in Kenya include Malaria, HIV/AIDS and TB control projects in Kisii, Gucha and Nyamira districts of Nyanza province, HIV/TB behavior change interventions and research work amongst the vulnerable communities
of Lake Victoria region and HIV/AIDS and TB interventions in Turkana District.

Merlin started emergency interventions in Kisii, Kisumu and Nakuru assisting populations that had been displaced as a result of the post-election violence.

Having been operational in Somalia since 2004, we recently started implementing a health and nutrition Programme in Galgadud region. Merlin is also currently supporting three health Programmes in Puntland state of Somalia and provides technical coordination and capacity strengthening for the GFATM malaria Programme for all of Somalia.

Merlin has joined the Gedo Health Consortium, a primary health care Programme, and has been nominated as the lead agency for the Somalia Interagency Health Cluster. Merlin will start soon a nutrition and primary health care project in Awdal, Somaliland and is hoping to expand in South and central with a primary health care project.

Main purpose of the role

The Operations Coordinator position is a senior national staff position within Merlin Kenya structure and is a member of the Project Management Team (PMT).

The overall objective of the position is to assist and support the Country Director in the management and coordination of Kenya Merlin projects, strengthening the quality and level of operational support provided to all field project sites and ensuring that Merlin organizational and country specific strategies, plans, policies, and procedures are effectively implemented in all locations in collaboration with the relevant department in a timely manner.

Overall Objectives (scope)

Objectives include:

    * to contribute to project strategy & annual planning with the PC and teams
    * to support the PC, where delegated, in security management of teams with the LogCo
    * to ensure that Merlin is able to deliver quality health programmes, supporting Merlin field teams in this, through coordination, advice, information sharing & analysis
    * to assist the PC and the PHC in the development, review, implementation and monitoring of a remote management and support strategy for the Somalia programme
    * to manage and support the PCs and ensure that financial, logistics and HR systems and procedures are in place and followed, liaising with relevant PMT members
    * to maintain regular communications with PCs and report back to the PMT the points of discussion and follow-up
    * to support timely and appropriate linkage between Merlin, the MoH, communities and community groups as well as other INGOs in project areas in coordination with the PCs, and PHC

Responsibilities

Operational Management

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

Security

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

Programme Development

    * Ensure all relevant authorities and communities are included in the planning and implementation of projects as appropriate
    * Draw up plans, proposals and budgets for new projects/extensions of projects in conjunction with the relevant team, medical, financial and logistical staff
    * Proactively contribute to programme development and strategy with the PC and PHC, as well as annual plans and their implementation, looking towards innovative approaches and tools for health-system strengthening and emergency response as relevant to population outreach

Programme Management

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

Logistics/Finance/Administration

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

Human Resource Management

    * Assist the PCs in optimizing, in conjunction with other team members, the use of human, logistical and financial potential within the project teams.
    * In liaison with the HRM, ensure all new team members are adequately briefed on arrival in the field, and departing team members are debriefed
    * Work with the HRM to maintain up-to-date job descriptions for international staff and prepare and maintain job descriptions for any regional and national staff in conjunction with the PCs
    * Maintain good inter and intra-team communications, supporting good team dynamics, and suitable action when problems occur.
    * Together with the HR Manager, and PC ensure that Merlin’s staff policies and procedures are understood and correctly followed by field staff.
    * Support team members professionally and monitor and support stress management, including regular documented team meetings for planning and reporting purposes.
    * Ensure all new team members are adequately briefed on arrival in the field, and departing team members are debriefed
    * Together with the PMT ensure capacity development and training of all national personnel, supporting international personnel where relevant
    * Support PCs in national staff selection, recruitment, disciplinary actions, dismissal procedures and systems, together with HRM.
    * Ensure regular, minuted project team meetings

Other:

    * To act as Project Coordinator (PC) in his/her absence, as requested.
    * To undertake any other tasks and duties assigned by the PC.

Person Specification

Essential

Qualifications, experience and competences

    * Extensive experience of project management experience in developing , preferably in the health sector including;

   1. Project needs assessment
   2. Project proposal development, logical framework, and report and proposal writing
   3. Personnel management

    * Proven experience of security management in conflict zones and willingness to work in an insecure environment.
    * Strong experience in a position with responsibility for preparing procurement plans and organizing procurement systems for works, goods, and services.
    * Proven ability to organise and find innovative solutions to complex problems under difficult conditions.
    * Experience in budget management
    * Experience of donor reporting requirements.
    * Good team player.
    * Good training/capacity building and management skills.
    * Supportive personnel management style
    * Team builder with an ability to train and coach staff
    * Strong communication skills, with excellent written and spoken English
    * Confident and proficient in the use of MS Office
    * Flexible attitude to changing priorities
    * Ability to work on own initiative
    * Diplomatic and an effective communicator at all levels
    * Experience of establishing strong working relationships with colleagues from different functions and cultures
    * Experience of a flexible approach to managing and prioritizing a high workload and multiple tasks in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines
    * Experience of proactively identifying and addressing issues
    * An understanding of and commitment to Merlin’s mission and values

Desirable

    * An understanding of logistics.
    * Previous experience in health or public health background

Interested candidates should send their letter of application and detailed CV to the address below by 30th November 2010.

Due to the urgency of these positions, applications will be considered as they come and the vacancy may be filled before the stated deadline.

Merlin, Kenya Programme
PO Box 3350-00200, Nairobi
Email address: recruitment@merlin-eastafrica.org

Operations Coordinator - Church World Service (CWS) Jobs in Kenya

Founded in 1946, Church World Service is a cooperative ministry of 35 Protestant, Orthodox, and Anglican denominations, providing sustainable self-help and development, disaster relief, and refugee assistance in some 80 countries.

Closing date: 03 Dec 2010
Location: Kenya - Nairobi

This position is responsible for coordinating all refugee processing operations activities at OPE Nairobi. This includes coordinating the workflow between departments, ensuring that OPE processing priorities and targets are met, and ensuring that OPE standard operating procedures are strictly followed.

The position directly supervises the Case Processing Manager and Field Team Manager, and works closely with the Chad Coordinator, Data Integrity Coordinator and Cultural Orientation Regional Coordinator. The position reports directly to the Deputy Director for Operations.

Core Functions:
Coordinate the deployment of operations staff and resources to ensure the timely flow of cases from submission to departure.
Ensure all refugee case processing functions strictly adhere to the DOS/BPRM Guidelines for the Treatment of Refugee Records and other USRAP, USCIS, RPC and OPE standards.
Coordinate with the Data Integrity Coordinator, OPE Staff Security Coordinator, and OPE Management to ensure the integrity of OPE case processing.
Develop, implement, disseminate and monitor standard operating procedures (SOPs) for processing of refugees eligible for the US Refugee Admissions Program in sub-Saharan Africa.
Implement and monitor policy changes announced by PRM, USCIS, RPC, and or the OPE management, and ensure compliance and accountability amongst OPE operations staff.
Directly supervise the Case Processing Manager and Field Team Manager.
Maintain effective relations with OPE implementing partners, including PRM, USCIS, IOM, UNHCR, RPC, and domestic voluntary agencies.
Oversee the implementation of OPE and CIS circuit rides throughout sub-Saharan Africa and work closely with the Circuit Ride Scheduling Supervisor, Case Processing Manager, Chad Coordinator, and Deputy Director for Operations to ensure that scheduling priorities are in line with PRM and USCIS guidelines.
Oversee the development and implementation of training modules for all operations staff, in coordination with the Data Integrity Unit, and ensure that all operations staff receives a thorough cross-training on different aspects of refugee case processing.
Coordinate departmental security responsibilities, meetings, and actions and liaise regularly with the Staff Security Coordinator.
Monitor staff time and attendance, performance, and training needs within the Case Processing Unit
Ensure CR locations are within accepted organizational security risk before CR team deployment
Ensure departmental SOPs are supported and in line with CWS/OPE Nairobi security policy, and that the Operations staff receives relevant security training
Position Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree required, advanced university Degree preferred.
Thorough knowledge of the US Refugee Admissions Program and WRAPS database.
Minimum two years experience in a management position. Experience working overseas is preferred.
Ability to work and make decisions independently and contribute to overall operations at management levels.
Ability to manage a large and diverse workload under pressure with competing priorities.
Ability to maintain a high performance standard with attention to detail.
Ability to travel in Sub-Saharan Africa on short notice and often under sometimes difficult conditions to meet the demands of a dynamic operational program.
Ability to conduct oneself in a professional and courteous manner at all times to represent the professional and institutional interests of Church World Service / OPE Nairobi.
How to apply

Send Résumé to:

Church World Service
Attention: K. de Lopez
P.O. Box 968
Elkhart, IN 46515

or fax to 574/266-0087

or e-mail to cwshr@churchworldservice.org

Operations Manager Job Opportunity in Kenya

Chemonics /Kenya Pharma is a USAID funded project that seeks to establish and operate a reliable, sustainable pharmaceutical supply chain management system. Its aim is to distribute drugs for the care and treatment of persons with HIV/AIDs in Kenya.

Chemonics/Kenya Pharma has the following vacancy:

Job Title: Operations Manager
Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Position Description

The Operations Manager is responsible for the following project functions and services: procurement of local goods and services required to support the project operations, physical facilities, in-country air and ground transportation, international travel, filing, translation, and ensuring compliance with USAID regulations, Chemonics policies and procedures, and Government of Kenya regulations and laws.

S/he will to ensure the timely provision of operations services to the project through supervision, oversight, guidance and support to a staff consisting of an administrative assistant and drivers.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Ensure that the office functions according to Chemonics systems and practices and in compliance with local labor laws and practices, as well as USAID policy.
Oversee and manage delivery of adequate, timely administrative and logistical support to project operations.
Train and supervise other local staff, including administrative and office assistants, drivers, translators, and other staff as project needs dictate.
Responsible for vehicle maintenance, office maintenance, including physical infrastructure, and office communications.
Assist in Human Resources activities.
Orient procedures for new staff and short-term consultants.
Maintain regular communications with the Kenya Pharma team and partners.
Qualifications:
B.A. required/Masters preferred or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
Minimum 7 years project management experience, including the supervision of employees required.
Thorough knowledge of USAID and its contractual and reporting requirements required.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills required.
Ability to work both independently and in a team required.
Send CV and cover letter with three referees to recruit@kenyapharma.org no later than November 21st, 2010.

Chief Manager: Technical Services and Operations job in Kenya

Tana and Athi Rivers Development Authority is a state corporation established in 1974 by the Act of Parliament Cap 443, to undertake integrated planning, development coordination, and management of the resources within the Tana and Athi basins.
The Authority seeks to recruit the following

Chief Manager: Technical Services and Operations

Reporting to the Managing Director

Provides technical direction for the development, design and systems integration for the service engagement from definition phase through to implementation.

Provide overall leadership, coordination, management and supervision of specific technical services and operations including engineering works with the RDA.

Co-ordinate implementation of the schemes within the area such that human, water, animal, land and other resources are utilized to the best advantage and to monitor the design and execution of planned projects within the area.

Co-ordinate and present abstraction and use of natural resources, especially water, within the area and to set up effective strategies of such abstractions and usage.

Cause and effect the construction of any works deemed necessary for the protection and utilization of the water and soils of the area.

Ensure that land owners in the area undertake all the measures specified by the Authority to protect the water and soils of the area.

Spearhead and supervise identification, collection, collation and correlation of all such activities related to the use of water and other resources and also economic and related activities within the area as may be necessary for the efficient forward planning of the area.

Account on the delivery of the set technical services and operations targets and provide regular monthly, quarterly and annual reports.

Applies significant knowledge of industry trends and developments to improve service of the Authority.

Reviews work of development teams.

Recognize system defencies and implements effective solutions for agricultural, engineering, mining and environmental activities.

Manages technical resources within budget and project schedule.

Consistently delivers high-quality services to the Authority and / or clients.

Qualification and Experience:

A minimum of a Masters degree in Agricultural Engineering, Natural Resource, Civil Engineering or other related field from a recognized university.

Must be registered by ERB (Engineers Registration Board) in case of Engineers.

Must have served in a senior management position in the infrastructure sector in Kenya for at least 10 years.

Demonstrate a clear understanding of the role of regional development in Kenya’s social economic development and particularly in line with vision 2030.

Computer literate in AutoCAD and other Computer Aided Design (CAD) engineering design programmes

Interested candidates should submit their application with a detailed CV and photocopies of all testimonials, IDs stating his/her current position, current remuneration level, E-Mail, contact address and telephone number and addresses of three referees to reach us on or before (date).

TARDA is an equal opportunity employer.

Submit your application not later than 6th of December 2010 to:

DN/A NO 782

P. O. Box 49010, 00100, GPO

Nairobi

E-mail: info@tarda.co.ke

Kindly address to: The Managing Director

Note: 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Operations Manager Job Vacancy - Chemonics /Kenya Pharma

Chemonics /Kenya Pharma is a USAID funded project that seeks to establish and operate a reliable, sustainable pharmaceutical supply chain management system. Its aim is to distribute drugs for the care and treatment of persons with HIV/AIDs in Kenya. Chemonics/Kenya Pharma has the following vacancy:

Position Description
The Operations Manager is responsible for the following project functions and services: procurement of local goods and services required to support the project operations, physical facilities, in-country air and ground transportation, international travel, filing, translation, and ensuring compliance with USAID regulations, Chemonics policies and procedures, and Government of Kenya regulations and laws.

S/he will to ensure the timely provision of operations services to the project through supervision, oversight, guidance and support to a staff consisting of an administrative assistant and drivers.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Ensure that the office functions according to Chemonics systems and practices and in compliance with local labor laws and practices, as well as USAID policy.
Oversee and manage delivery of adequate, timely administrative and logistical support to project operations.
Train and supervise other local staff, including administrative and office assistants, drivers, translators, and other staff as project needs dictate.
Responsible for vehicle maintenance, office maintenance, including physical infrastructure, and office communications.
Assist in Human Resources activities.
Orient procedures for new staff and short-term consultants.
Maintain regular communications with the Kenya Pharma team and partners.
Qualifications:
B.A. required/Masters preferred or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
Minimum 7 years project management experience, including the supervision of employees required.
Thorough knowledge of USAID and its contractual and reporting requirements required.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills required.
Ability to work both independently and in a team required.
Send CV and cover letter with three referees to recruit@kenyapharma.org no later than November 21st, 2010.

Chemonics /Kenya Pharma Operations Manager Job Vacancy in Nairobi

Chemonics /Kenya Pharma is a USAID funded project that seeks to establish and operate a reliable, sustainable pharmaceutical supply chain management system.

Its aim is to distribute drugs for the care and treatment of persons with HIV/AIDs in Kenya.

Chemonics/Kenya Pharma has the following vacancies:

Job Title: Operations Manager

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Position Description

The Operations Manager is responsible for the following project functions and services: procurement of local goods and services required to support the project operations, physical facilities, in-country air and ground transportation, international travel, filing, translation, and ensuring compliance with USAID regulations, Chemonics policies and procedures, and Government of Kenya regulations and laws.

S/he will to ensure the timely provision of operations services to the project through supervision, oversight, guidance and support to a staff consisting of an administrative assistant and drivers.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

    * Ensure that the office functions according to Chemonics systems and practices and in compliance with local labor laws and practices, as well as USAID policy.
    * Oversee and manage delivery of adequate, timely administrative and logistical support to project operations.
    * Train and supervise other local staff, including administrative and office assistants, drivers, translators, and other staff as project needs dictate.
    * Responsible for vehicle maintenance, office maintenance, including physical infrastructure, and office communications.
    * Assist in Human Resources activities.
    * Orient procedures for new staff and short-term consultants.
    * Maintain regular communications with the Kenya Pharma team and partners.

Qualifications:

    * B.A. required/Masters preferred or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
    * Minimum 7 years project management experience, including the supervision of employees required.
    * Thorough knowledge of USAID and its contractual and reporting requirements required.
    * Strong organizational and prioritization skills required.
    * Ability to work both independently and in a team required.

Send CV and cover letter with three referees to recruit@kenyapharma.org no later than November 21th, 2010.

Operations Manager Career Opportunity - Nairobi Driving School

Our client, one of the top driving schools in Nairobi with branches in the Greater Metropolis has a vacancy for:
Operations Manager
The ideal candidate will have O.N.D or H.O.D. in engineering with a good knowledge of MV maintenance. The candidate must have at least 10 yrs working experience as a Senior Supervisor or a Manager with a bias in motor vehicle management and must be computer literate as well as have thorough knowledge of the Traffic Act.
A clean driving license for at least 5 yrs will be an added advantage. The candidate’s track record in management and personal integrity must be above reproach.
Interested candidates are invited to send their C.V. and supporting documents to:

P.O. Box 65034- 00618
Ruaraka
Nairobi

or email: emwiti5@gmail.com
To be received not later than 12 noon Monday 15th November.
Only applications from candidates who strictly meet all the conditions set above will be acknowledged.
N.B. Canvassing of whatever nature will lead to automatic disqualification.

Director of Operations job in Kenya

Our client, FARM-Africa, is in the process of establishing a commercial company to deliver high quality and good value livestock and related agricultural services to farmers and pastoralists in Kenya.

The company will distribute products and services through a network of profitable franchises.

The company will have clear commercial objectives but will seek to proactively open access to these services to those in more remote rural locations.

This highly innovative social enterprise seeks a dynamic leadership team committed to wealth creation among farmers and pastoralists in Kenya and to finding innovative business solutions to achieving this.

A strong commitment to the highest professional standards together with empathy with rural people is essential.

Director of Operations
Job Ref. MN 4603

Job Profile

* To recruit, train and support franchisees to deliver a high quality of animal health care and other related livestock and agricultural services to livestock keepers and develop profitable businesses.
* Prepare and monitor annual and quarterly operational plans and budgets including key performance indicators, ensuring early action is taken to.
* Ensure that franchisees are able to prepare viable business plans, including doing market research and baseline studies of target markets.
* Ensure input suppliers are identified appropriate quality checking of inputs is carried and negotiate contracts on favourable terms.
* Ensure the company has efficient procurement and distribution systems.

Person Profile

* Extensive knowledge of the livestock sector in Kenya and knowledge of current best practice in animal health care, livestock management and marketing.
* Qualified veterinarian.
* Minimum of ten years of business operations management experience in either agro or animal healthcare organisations.
* Strong knowledge of merchandising as well as inventory and cash controls.
* Experience in business planning and budgeting, with direct responsibility for operational and results.
* Empathy with rural people.

Attractive salary offered.

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

Send your application by hand, courier, post or email so as to reach us by 17th November 2010.

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

Send to:

Executive Selections Division,
Manpower Service (K) Ltd,
3rd Floor, Landmark Plaza,
Directly Opposite Nairobi Hospital Entrance,
P.O. Box 50736 - 00200, Nairobi.

Email: recruit@manpowerkenya.com

Chief Operations Officer – General Insurance Company Job in Kenya

Your chance to join a leading profitable general insurance company

Job Ref. MN 4600

Our client is a leading very profitable company with over 40 years general insurance experience in Kenya, with a first class claims settlement reputation. They also operate in other African countries.

We are looking for a Chief Operations Officer for their Kenyan operations.

Job Profile

    * Reviewing and driving the implementation of the company’s strategy to meet both the short term and long term objectives.
    * Managing the day to day operations of the company by overseeing both the operations and claims functions.
    * Ensuring that the company provides high quality customer service so as to retain its competitive advantage in the industry.
    * To ensure that the company maintains efficiency and accuracy in the processing of documents.
    * To ensure that the company has an all round management team through training and exposure with the help of HR department.
    * To ensure that the relationship with the intermediaries is enhanced and maintained.
    * To enhance relationships with the top 10 insurers for facultative business.
    * To enhance relationships with international linkages (Global Network) by having regular and scheduled communication.
    * To ensure that there is improvement on the turn-around time of claims settlement by closely monitoring the same.
    * To be involved in premium collection in accordance with the Insurance Act.
    * To ensure that the company has adequate reinsurance protection.

Person Profile

    * A university degree preferably Bachelor of Commerce (Insurance Option).
    * Minimum 5 years post qualification experience in the insurance industry in a senior management position.
    * Professional qualifications in insurance e.g. ACII.
    * Good interpersonal, management and supervisory skills.
    * Ability to train and mentor technical members of staff.
    * Proven ability to provide authoritative and professional advice.
    * Computer knowledge especially in Microsoft office.
    * Willingness to learn the SIRIUS program used by the company.

Send your application with a detailed CV and a daytime telephone number.

Please also summarize yourself as follows:-

    * Job Ref. No.
    * Your Name
    * Current/Past Salary: Year 2009 p.m Year 2010 p.m
    * Year 2010 Benefits: If house, state market rent, if car state cc.

Send your application by hand, courier, post or email so as to reach us by 12th November 2010. Mark Job Ref. No. on top left of the envelope.

Send to:

Executive Selections Division,
Manpower Service (K) Ltd,
3rd Floor, Landmark Plaza,
Directly Opposite Nairobi Hospital Entrance,
P.O. Box 50736 - 00200,
Nairobi.

Email: recruit@manpowerkenya.com.

Operations Senior Supervisor Job Vacancy in Mombasa

A multinational inspection and marine survey company with presence in over 50 countries worldwide is seeking to fill the position below:

Position: Senior Supervisor - Operations

Qualifications

    * Strong background and work experience in Finance.
    * At least 3 years experience in Inspection and Marine Surveys.
    * 3 plus years experience in bookkeeping.
    * Computer literacy is a must for the position.
    * Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
    * Be self motivated, A leader and team player.
    * Knowledge of government contract management and experience in organizational effectiveness and operations and implementing best practices.
    * Knowledge of tax and other compliance implications of non-profit status.

Send hand written applications accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae, Copies of certificates and details of current employment and telephone contacts should be addressed to:

DN.A/764
P.O. Box 80708 -80100
Mombasa.

So as to reach not later than 15th November 2010.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Operations and Marketing Manager Job in Nairobi - French Speaking Safari Company

We are a medium sized French owned company based in Nairobi, with over 15 yrs of professional experience across the East Africa Region, offering a wide range of tours and safaris.

We are looking for a qualified and experienced individual for the position of operations and marketing manager.

Responsibilities:
Responsible for handling Marketing, Sales and Operations Departments
Ensuring deadlines and quality targets are adhered to
Maintain existing relationships and identify & develop new business
Follow clients’ payments with accountant

Qualifications:
Fluent in French (spoken and written)
Minimum 5 years experience in managing Tours and Safaris Company
Perfect knowledge of Kenya and Tanzania circuits and hotels
Diploma in Tours and Travel
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to work with minimum supervision
Proficient in Word, Excel and Internet
Proven ability to provide professional advice
Very interesting package depending on level of qualification

Candidates meeting this qualification can send their resumes (in French) as well as all educational testimonials to tourism51@yahoo.fr

Only short listed applicants will be called for interview

Finance and Operation Manager

Finance and Operation Manager - Kenya
Job Ref. MN 4569

Our client, an International Health NGO wishes to fill the position of Finance and Operations Manager - Kenya.

The Finance and Operations Manager oversees the overall operational and financial function of the organization in Kenya.

Job Profile

* Accounting & Reporting in line with organization and donor requirements.
* Reviews, plans and processes the local cash flow including fund transfers and requests to Headquarters.
* Ensures development and implementation of administrative and personnel systems in the country office.
* Supervises the administrative assistants and other office support staff.
* Oversees local procurement of equipment and supplies in compliance with procurement guidelines.
* Oversees the upkeep of the office, ensuring a constant availability of office supplies, needed repairs and daily cleaning, security, maintenance, including IT equipment.
* Preparation of annual work plan related budgets for project areas.

Personal Profile

* University degree in finance, accounting, business or any other related field.
* Masters degree will be a definite advantage.
* CPA(K).
* Sound knowledge of administrative procedures and financial reporting standards.
* Sound knowledge of working methods, guidelines and rules for accounting in donor funded institutions
* 4 - 5 years experience at senior management level.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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

Send your application by hand, courier or post so as to reach us by 3rd November 2010.

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

Send to:

Executive Selections Division,
Manpower Service (K) Ltd,
3rd Floor, Landmark Plaza,
Directly Opposite Nairobi Hospital Entrance,
P.O. Box 50736 - 00200,
Nairobi.

Head of Operations

Recently rated as the Fastest Growing Bank in the country, we are a dynamic, medium-sized Bank with a growing Branch network. We provide a wide range of innovative banking and financial solutions to our clients.
We are seeking dynamic, experienced professionals to join our team and hereby invite applications for the following position:

Head of Operations

Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer the successful candidate will be responsible for efficient and effective bank operations and delivery of world class service to our customers.

Key Responsibilities
* Developing and implementing the Bank’s operations strategy, related policies and standards in line with the Bank’s corporate strategy.
* Streamlining the entire Bank’s operational capability with a focus on customer satisfaction.
* Keeping abreast with the latest technology and continuously improving on operational efficiencies.
* Setting up and maintaining control guidelines and principles based on best practices.
* Overseeing operational processes such as securities trading and settlement and payments execution.
* Developing and implementing effective risk and control assessment programmes.
* Managing and developing high performance teams to support the business growth.

Qualifications and Competencies

* Bachelors degree in any discipline
* Masters in Business Administration. CPA (K) is an added advantage
* 10 years banking experience of which 5 years should have been in a senior manager capacity.

Applications accompanied by detailed CV, one coloured passport-size photograph, copies of relevant certificates and a daytime telephone contact should be sent to HR@chasebank.co.ke to reach us before the 29th of October2010.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Operations Managers

Magnate Ventures Ltd is an ISO 9001:2008 certified and East Africa’s leading Advertising and Communications Solutions company dealing with the Development, Manufacture, Installation, Maintenance, Project Management & implementation of innovative outdoor and indoor signage materials.

The company has sustained tremendous growth through expansion of its operations covering the region and beyond, as well as extension of its product lines.

We seek to recruit experienced, professional, dynamic, and innovative people to support our robust growth in the following positions:

Operations Managers

The position holder will run the day-to-day operations of the business and be fully involved in the development and implementation of identified advertising infrastructure locally with possible relocation to regional markets.

He will provide strong leadership in new sites’ acquisitions for construction, supervision of Billboards installation & fabrication works, preparation of program budgets, facilitation of programs, controlling inventory, handling logistics and effective management of projects and teams.

The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or related field with at least 3-5 years experience, high-level of decision-making skills and ability to handle problems quickly and efficiently.

How to Apply:

If you believe you fit any of the above profiles, send in your application electronically indicating salary expectations and tell us why you would be a valuable inclusion to our team, a detailed CV and testimonials, and a daytime telephone contact on or before October 29, 2010 to: Email:

hr@magnate-ventures.com

Visit our website: www.magnate-ventures.com for more details.

Please note only electronic applications will be considered and only successful candidates will be contacted.

Magnate Ventures Ltd is an equal opportunity employer.

Operations Manager

Wings Engineering Services Limited is an Electro-Mechanical Engineering company based in Thika with operations throughout the country.
The Company is a leading Engineering firm in the supply, installation and maintenance of generators, power and equipment with rotating elements in the telecommunications, tea and coffee industries.
To support its growing business and improve on operational efficiency, the company is seeking to employ a qualified and energetic Operations Manager who will be based at our head office in Thika

Key Tasks for this Role
* Comprehensive understanding of the business
* Daily management of workshop activities including parts requisitions, generator repair, overhaul schedules, workshop personnel
* Work with client technical managers on a day to day basis
* Ability to develop and execute field operation plans and manage day to day field operations
* Quotations and planning of a project
* Record and report using documentary procedure to all parties concerned and promptly attend to clients’ queries
* Weekly and monthly management report

Key Qualifications
* Bachelors degree
* Project Management experience in a fast paced operational environment.
* Understanding of Project Management software will be an added advantage
* Track record of establishing, implementing and supervision of a Field Operations Program
* Understanding of fleet management system
* At least five years experience in a similar position

Applications to be forwarded to
info@wingsengineeringservices.com

P.O. Box 4529 01002 Thika
by 19th October 2010.