UNICEF TELECOMMUNICATIONS OFFICER (25 March 2012)
Type of Contract: Technical Assistant
Closing Date: 25 March 2012
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill
the above National Officer position in the
ICT Section of UNICEF Kenya
Country Office.
Purpose of the Post:
Under the supervision of the ICT Manager, the role of the Emergency
Telecommunications Officer is to provide
technical, operational, procedural and end-user support in the
implementation, maintenance and improvement of
telecommunications systems in accordance with ICT work plan, consistent
with the Country Programme Management
Plan.
Key Accountabilities, Duties and Tasks:
• Implements Telecommunications services in support of UNICEF operations
using HF/VHF radios, Satellite Data
Telephony systems (Inmarsat, Iridium, Thuraya), Solar Power Systems,
Antennas, Masts etc., including routine
maintenance and end-user training;
• Provides basic technical support with Local Area Networks (LAN) /
Wireless LANs using Bridges, Switches,
Routers, etc.;
• Performs gap assessment in the area of telecommunications including
preparation of specifications and
procurement plan;
• Participates in UN-interagency emergency telecoms working groups to
assure compatibility and sharing of
resources between UNICEF and other UN agencies in support of humanitarian
programmes.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications and Competencies
• Education: University Degree in telecommunications or equivalent
qualifications.
• Work Experience: Two years relevant ICT or telecommunication network
experience at national or
international level.
• Training: Training in rapid deployment, crisis telecommunications
planning, development, project
management and networking technologies. Certification in satellite and
radio communication systems. Entry
level network certification with data networking such as CCNA an asset.
Experienced in implementing
telecommunications in emergency operations and/or trained in emergency
telecommunications. Knowledge
and experience with Local Area Network (LAN), and computer programming an
asset. Knowledge of United
Nations systems, programming practices an asset.
• Language: Fluency in English and Swahili including local working
language of Kenya.
• Core Values (Required): 1) Commitment, 2) Diversity and Inclusion, 3)
Integrity
• Core Competencies (Required): 1) Communication, 2) Drive for Results 3)
Working With People
• Functional Competencies (Required): 1) Analyzing, 2) Applying Technical
Expertise, 3) Formulating Strategies
and Concepts, 4) Planning and Organizing
Interested and suitable candidates should ensure they forward their
applications along with their curriculum vitae
(internal candidates should attach copies of their last two Performance
Evaluation Reports), to:
The Human Resources Manager
UNICEF Kenya
Country Office
Email address: kenyahrvacancies@unicef.org
Please indicate Reference No. “KCO/ICT/2012-009” in the email subject
Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply
IUCN
DRIVER/ MESSENGER (30 March 2012)
IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources,
was founded in 1948 and brings
together nearly 1,100 members (States, government agencies, NGOs and
affiliates) and some 10,000 scientists and
experts from 181 countries in a unique worldwide partnership.
Its mission is to influence, encourage and assist societies throughout the
world to conserve the integrity and diversity of
nature and to ensure that any use of natural resources is equitable and
ecologically sustainable.
IUCN Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO) is facilitating
the implementation of a suit of projects in
Northern Kenya
focusing on both Water and Dryland Ecosystem and is inviting applications from
suitably qualified
candidates to be based in Garissa to fill the following position:
Specific responsibilities include:
• Drives the IUCN Project Vehicle on various official errands such as but
not limited to taking staff to the field
for project implementation activities, picking up and delivering supplies,
documents, mail, and guests to
various destinations.
• Communicate effectively with Supervisor on driving schedules/timeline.
• Maintain a good driving record and ensure all incidents are reported in
a timely manner and through
appropriate channels.
• Ensure the safety of the vehicle and accessories at all times during the
time of use.
• Facilitate routine maintenance of office vehicles, including proper and
regular completion of vehicle
maintenance records. The Driver/Messenger is expected to notify the
Supervisor when vehicle servicing is
required (either routine or due to mechanical fault), and is responsible
for ensuring that vehicles are washed
and cleaned, fuelled, tyres and engine oil checked.
• Maintenance of accurate vehicle service schedules.
• Ensure compliance with applicable traffic laws, regulations, and/or IUCN
rules, standards and guidelines on
vehicle usage.
• Keep records as required and maintain a clear daily record of work done
and/or vehicle movement.
• Handling daily messenger work for the office including: Collecting,
sorting and delivery of mail and/or
parcel to and from the post office and various offices on a regular basis;
• Undertake any other duties as assigned from time to time.
Competencies
• At least Kenya Certificate of Education
• Possession of a valid Driver’s license with at least five years of
continuous driving experience in a reputable
and busy organization and/or City.
• Exceptional knowledge of Tana Catchment Area and Northern
Kenya road network and driving conditions.
• Good communication skills both oral and written English, Somali and/or
Orma.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience working ¡n a
multi—stakeholder project environment.
• Clean driving record, with no violation of traffic law or major
accidents.
Applicants are asked to submit their CV and a supporting letter of motivation
and provide the names and contact
details (including email addresses) of three referees.
The application must be submitted on or before 30th March, 2012 to: Email:
earohr@iucn.org.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
CIC INSURANCE GROUP
CIC Insurance Group is the leading Co-operative insurer in Africa and one of the top three insurance companies in
the
country. Recently the group has ventured into Asset Management; currently
CIC has businesses operating all over
Kenya with 19 branches. In order to execute it ambitious growth and expansion
strategy, CIC wishes to recruit high
caliber individuals to fill the following positions:
LEGAL ASSISTANT (23 March 2012)
Ref No: HRD-03/1/2012
Duties & Responsibility
• Assist the legal officer in engagements of external counsels
• To perform market research and support activities to assist the legal
officer
• Establish & maintain a filing system, classify, sort & file
correspondent & documents
• To work independently to manage timings & action plans for
completing department function.
• To process, track payment of all service providers and ensure they are
paid within stipulated time.
• Attending to demand letters on behalf of our insured’s on matters filed
by third part advocate.
• Negotiating with third party advocate to achieve out of court settlement
on claims against our insured’s
• To maintain the legal diary to ensure that hearing dates are properly up
dated.
• Writing to our insured to provide witness for hearing where our advocate
experience difficulties.
• To perform preliminary work in the preparation of legal opinions.
• To perform related work as may be assigned from time to time.
Requirements
• A Degree in Law
• Diploma in Law
• Computer knowledge
• Good communication skills
• Planning & organizing skills
• Strong team player
• At least 2 years of experience
• A diploma in Insurance will be an added advantage
If you meet the above requirements and consider yourself up to the
challenge, please email your application and a
copy of your CV clearly indicating the reference number as the subject on
your email e.g.: Management Trainee - Ref
No: HRD-03/6/2012- -: to the
The Group Human Resource Manager
CIC Insurance Group Ltd
P.O. Box 59485-00200
Nairobi
Email: recruitment@cic.co.ke
The application should reach us by close of business on 23th March, 2012.
Please note only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.
If you do not hear from us by 9th April 2012 consider yourself
unsuccessful.
ASSISTANT CLAIM ANALYST-MOTOR (23 March 2012)
Ref No: HRD-03/2/2012
Duties & Responsibility
• Accurate recording, registering & posting of new claims and
processing within the SLA.
• Prepare claims document for scanning and indexing.
• Reserve adequately and keep updating the file as and when there are
changes.
• Appoint service providers and authorize repairs with consultation with
the internal assessors.
• Regular updating of claim register to determine progress of the claim
and advising customers on the status.
• Ensure that the claim is fully supported and the necessary payments made
before release authority letter is
issued.
• Preparation of monthly returns on new and outstanding claims and any
other reports as may be required by
the management.
• Bring to the attention of management any risk improvement measures required
as a result of the claim.
• Process payments to clients and various service providers within the SLA.
• Indentifying recoveries at the point of claim registration and issuing
of the first demand letter.
• Advice the assistant manager on claim affecting facultative re-insurers
• Attend to customer’s complaints and inquiries and address them promptly
or refer the same for further
action.
• Obtain feedback from customers and ensure the same is passed to the
respective officers for actions.
• Any other responsibility as may assigned
Requirements
• A Degree in any business related field
• Computer knowledge
• Good communication skills
• Planning & organizing skills
• Strong team player
• At least 2 years of experience o A diploma in Insurance will be an added
advantage
If you meet the above requirements and consider yourself up to the
challenge, please email your application and a
copy of your CV clearly indicating the reference number as the subject on
your email e.g.: Management Trainee - Ref
No: HRD-03/6/2012- -: to the
The Group Human Resource Manager
CIC Insurance Group Ltd
P.O. Box 59485-00200
Nairobi
Email: recruitment@cic.co.ke
The application should reach us by close of business on 23th March, 2012.
Please note only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.
If you do not hear from us by 9th April 2012 consider yourself
unsuccessful.
UNDERWRITING CLERK (23 March 2012)
Ref No: HRD-03/3/2012
Duties & Responsibility
• Prepares policy documents
• Ensuring dispatch of policies within the company standards
• Handling all documentation needs for branches
• Responding to all policy issues from branches, General customer care
Requirements
• Diploma in insurance
• Computer knowledge, Good communication skills
• Planning & organizing skills, Strong team player
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision
• At least 1years of experience
If you meet the above requirements and consider yourself up to the
challenge, please email your application and a
copy of your CV clearly indicating the reference number as the subject on
your email e.g.: Management Trainee - Ref
No: HRD-03/6/2012- -: to the
The Group Human Resource Manager
CIC Insurance Group Ltd
P.O. Box 59485-00200
Nairobi
Email: recruitment@cic.co.ke
The application should reach us by close of business on 23th March, 2012.
Please note only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.
If you do not hear from us by 9th April 2012 consider yourself
unsuccessful.
MARKETING EXECUTIVE (23 March 2012)
Ref No: HRD-03/4/2012
Duties & Responsibility
• Attending to callers, preparing quotation and follow up, Prepare tender
documents,
• Renewal follow ups.
• Responding to clients enquiries, Preparing presentation to clients
• Preparation of agents documents for registration with IRA
• Filing and proper maintenance of clients and intermediaries documents
including indexing.
• Mailing, faxing, and binding of documents
• Maintenance and requisition of departmental stationery and stores
• Raising departmental payments to service providers, intermediaries.
• Taking care of logistics for departmental function such as cocktails,
luncheons etc
Requirements
• Diploma in insurance
• Computer knowledge, Good communication skills
• Planning & organizing skills, Strong team player
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision, Flexible to
meet clients needs
If you meet the above requirements and consider yourself up to the
challenge, please email your application and a
copy of your CV clearly indicating the reference number as the subject on
your email e.g.: Management Trainee - Ref
No: HRD-03/6/2012- -: to the
The Group Human Resource Manager
CIC Insurance Group Ltd
P.O. Box 59485-00200
Nairobi
Email: recruitment@cic.co.ke
The application should reach us by close of business on 23th March, 2012.
Please note only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.
If you do not hear from us by 9th April 2012 consider yourself
unsuccessful.
RECORD CLERK (23 March 2012)
Ref No: HRD-03/5/2012
Duties & Responsibility
• To maintain proper documents records in the departments
• To avail files to the respective officers as and when requested
• To open new file dockets when necessary
• To maintain a systematic order of files in the registry.
• To file back all the files after they are finalized on.
• To promptly and regularly up date files with the new correspondents
• To ensure proper achieving of the files.
• To scan and index all documents before arching the hard copies
• To perform any other duties as may be assigned by the management from
time to time.
Requirements
• Diploma in record keeping
• Computer knowledge, Good communication skills
• Planning & organizing skills, Strong team player
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision
• Experience in filing will be an added advantage.
If you meet the above requirements and consider yourself up to the
challenge, please email your application and a
copy of your CV clearly indicating the reference number as the subject on
your email e.g.: Management Trainee - Ref
No: HRD-03/6/2012- -: to the
The Group Human Resource Manager
CIC Insurance Group Ltd
P.O. Box 59485-00200
Nairobi
Email: recruitment@cic.co.ke
The application should reach us by close of business on 23th March, 2012.
Please note only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.
If you do not hear from us by 9th April 2012 consider yourself
unsuccessful.
MANAGEMENT TRAINEE (23 March 2012)
Ref No: HRD-03/6/2012
10 Positions
Duties & Responsibility
The management trainees will be taken through a two year training and
mentoring programme in various division in
the company.
Thereafter, the successful candidates will be assigned to server in their
area of competence subject to availability of
vacancies
Requirements
• A degree with a minimum of Upper second class division in Business
related field, Actuarial science,
entrepreneurship, Agriculture, Micro finance, Information Technology,
Development, Nursing & Law
• Computer knowledge,
• Good communication skills
• Planning & organizing skills,
• Good analytical skills,
• Strong team player
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
If you meet the above requirements and consider yourself up to the
challenge, please email your application and a
copy of your CV clearly indicating the reference number as the subject on
your email e.g.: Management Trainee - Ref
No: HRD-03/6/2012- -: to the
The Group Human Resource Manager
CIC Insurance Group Ltd
P.O. Box 59485-00200
Nairobi
Email: recruitment@cic.co.ke
The application should reach us by close of business on 23th March, 2012.
Please note only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.
If you do not hear from us by 9th April 2012 consider yourself
unsuccessful.
UNIT TRUST SALES SUPERVISOR (23 March 2012)
Ref No: HRD-03/7/2012
Duties & Responsibility
• Design and implement sales team strategy.
• Mentoring and development of sales teams
• Participate in the recruitment and retention of sales teams
• Monitoring sales team activity and production while aiming to inspire
improved
• Performance and ensure targets are met.
• Assist in facilitating sales team training as and when necessary
• Sell unit trust products (money market, equity, balanced & fixed
income funds)
• Provide investment advice to existing and potential clients.
• Open new market for the units trust advisers
Requirements
• Business degree preferably in (Economics, Finance)
• Computer knowledge
• Good communication skills
• Planning & organizing skills
• Good analytical skills
• Ability to make presentation to both individuals & and groups
• Be well informed of the financial market
• Strong team player
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision
• At least 2year of experience in selling unit trust.
If you meet the above requirements and consider yourself up to the
challenge, please email your application and a
copy of your CV clearly indicating the reference number as the subject on
your email e.g.: Management Trainee - Ref
No: HRD-03/6/2012- -: to the
The Group Human Resource Manager
CIC Insurance Group Ltd
P.O. Box 59485-00200
Nairobi
Email: recruitment@cic.co.ke
The application should reach us by close of business on 23th March, 2012.
Please note only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.
If you do not hear from us by 9th April 2012 consider yourself
unsuccessful.
ASSISTANT FUND ADMINISTRATOR (23 March 2012)
Ref No: HRD-03/8/2012
Duties & Responsibility
• Create clients and agents accounts in the unit master
• Receive, scan, index & file all correspondents to CIC Asset
Management’s Ltd
• Store soft and hard copies of all correspondence by member number
• Initial quality assurance of client’s application forms and agents
applications.
• Capture clients details/information in the unit master
• Capture, purchases, redemptions and static data in the system
• Give unit trust advises production details to the Unit Trust Manager
• Book meeting venues for the staff
• Provide operational assistant to the MD CIC Asset Management’s Ltd
Requirements
• Business related degree preferably in (Business management)
• Computer knowledge
• Good communication skills
• Planning & organizing skills
• Good analytical skills
• Ability to make presentation to both individuals & and groups
• Strong team player
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision
• At least 2year of experience in related filed.
• Knowledge of unit trust administration system
• Keen to details and a quick leaner
If you meet the above requirements and consider yourself up to the
challenge, please email your application and a
copy of your CV clearly indicating the reference number as the subject on
your email e.g.: Management Trainee - Ref
No: HRD-03/6/2012- -: to the
The Group Human Resource Manager
CIC Insurance Group Ltd
P.O. Box 59485-00200
Nairobi
Email: recruitment@cic.co.ke
The application should reach us by close of business on 23th March, 2012.
Please note only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.
If you do not hear from us by 9th April 2012 consider yourself
unsuccessful.
RESEARCH ANALYST (23 March 2012)
Ref No: HRD-03/9/2012
Duties & Responsibility
• Analysis and recommendation of various investment opportunity available
within the financial local market
• Collate and analyze the macro & micro economic condition and company
fundamentals and make
recommendations
• Develop financial model
• Participate and contribute in investment committee meetings
• Coordinate and organize management & company visits
• Prepare quarterly investment reports indicating performance statistics
• Maintain and update company research library
Requirements
• Business related degree preferably in (Business management, Economic
Accounting)
• CFA will be an added advantage
• Computer knowledge
• Good communication skills
• Planning & organizing skills
• Good analytical skills
• Ability to make presentation to both individuals & and groups
• Strong team player
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision
• At least 2year of experience in related filed.
• Knowledge of unit trust administration system
• Keen to details and a quick leaner
• Effective research and analytical skills
If you meet the above requirements and consider yourself up to the
challenge, please email your application and a
copy of your CV clearly indicating the reference number as the subject on
your email e.g.: Management Trainee - Ref
No: HRD-03/6/2012- -: to the
The Group Human Resource Manager
CIC Insurance Group Ltd
P.O. Box 59485-00200
Nairobi
Email: recruitment@cic.co.ke
The application should reach us by close of business on 23th March, 2012.
Please note only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.
If you do not hear from us by 9th April 2012 consider yourself unsuccessful.
ACTUARIAL ASSISTANT (23 March 2012)
Ref No: HRD-03/10/2012
Duties & Responsibility
• Responsible for actuarial aspects relating to the computation of
insurance premium rates and the valuation
of liabilities.
• Responsible for reviewing and advising on the adequacy of statutory
reserves for incurred but not reported
claims
• Responsible for the designing and pricing of insurance products,
valuation reports in conjunction with the
product development team and the consulting actuaries
• Responsible for reviewing and repackaging of existing insurance products
in order to assess the adequacy
of premium rates and recommend remedial measures to make them profitable
• Carrying out project appraisals, identifying risks associated with the
projects and recommending ways of
managing the identified risks
• Responsible for the review in the adequacy of the reinsurance
arrangements in place on an annual basis
• Responsible for continuous mortality and morbidity investigations for
the company in order to review the life
and medical underwriting standards and premium rates to ascertain their
adequacy and equity
• Guide the various departments in developing and maintaining business
statistics and other technical aspects
requiring actuarial application
• Responsible for analysis of competitors’ products and suggest areas of
improvement/enhancement on our
product portfolio
Requirements
• Degree in Actuarial Science
• Progress in Professional Actuarial Papers with at least 2 exams passed
• Working experience of a minimum of 1 year in an actuarial or insurance
position
• Computer knowledge
• Good communication skills
• Good analytical, Planning & organizing skills
• Strong team player
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision
• Expertise in Microsoft Office
• Expertise in at least one statistical software
If you meet the above requirements and consider yourself up to the
challenge, please email your application and a
copy of your CV clearly indicating the reference number as the subject on
your email e.g.: Management Trainee - Ref
No: HRD-03/6/2012- -: to the
The Group Human Resource Manager
CIC Insurance Group Ltd
P.O. Box 59485-00200
Nairobi
Email: recruitment@cic.co.ke
The application should reach us by close of business on 23th March, 2012.
Please note only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.
If you do not hear from us by 9th April 2012 consider yourself
unsuccessful.
AFRICAN TRADE INSURANCE AGENCY
ACCOUNTANT (23 March 2012)
Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Accountant will perform the
following functions:
• Ensure accuracy in posting transactions
• Ensure that all the necessary reconciliations are regularly performed
• Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities
• Help in ensuring accuracy and timeliness in monthly, quarterly and year
end closing and reporting
• Help to compile and analyze financial information, prepare financial
management reports, annual accounts
and any ad-hoc reports as may be required
• Help establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of
accounting policies, procedures and
systems of internal control
• Continuous management and support of budget and forecast activities
• Develop and maintain financial databases
• Contribute to financial audit preparation
• Analyze business operations and trends
Education and Experience
• Accounting degree or equivalent
• The possession of recognized accounting professional qualifications e.g.
CPA,ACCA, CIMA will be an added
advantage
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices and principles
• Knowledge and experience of related computer applications (knowledge of
ACCPAC would be a plus)
• At least 5 years experience in the management of financial systems and
budgets, financial reporting,
financial data analysis, auditing
• At least 3 years experience in the insurance industry
Key Competencies
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Planning and organizing
• Problem analysis
• Stress tolerance
A tax free salary and other benefits apply. The salary is negotiable
depending upon professional qualifications,
family situation, the responsibilities of the position and the experience
of the candidate.
How to Apply:
Submit an application letter, curriculum vitae, details of your current
remuneration package and three references to
recruitment@ati-aca.org
Candidates must fill out ATI's Personal History Form, please click the
link below:
http://www.ati-aca.org/file/Personal%20History%20Form.XLS
The closing date for application is 23rd March, 2012 at 5.00 p.m.
Only candidates meeting the minimum requirements included in the detailed
Job-descriptions and submitting
applications in compliance with point 1-3 above will be considered for
these positions, and only short-listed
candidates will be contacted.
ATI reserves the right not to make any appointment to the above vacancies,
to make an appointment at a lower
grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description
MWALIMU NATIONAL SAVINGS & CREDIT CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY LIMITED
Mwalimu National Savings and Credit Co-operative Society Ltd, with
branches in major regions in Kenya
seeks to
recruit suitable persons to fill the following positions existing in the
Withdrawable Savings Fund Department of the
Sacco.
SENIOR FOSA OFFICER (26 March 2012)
GRADE MC 8
(5 POSTS)
Reporting to the Deputy General Manager (Investment), the successful
candidate will be responsible for the overall
management of a Fosa Branch or managing a specific function at the WSF
headquarters.
Key Responsibilities/Job Profile
• Enforcement and review of all financial controls in a Fosa branch
• Acquisition and Control of Treasury Cash and disbursements.
• Post transactions to appropriate accounts.
• Maintain proper records.
• Post incoming General Ledger receipts and payments cheque into the cash
book
• Post Journal Entries into the General Ledger
• Post Bank Reconciliations adjustments and adjusting journals into the
General Ledger.
• Maintenance of Treasury cash books
• Requisition of Treasury and Bankers cheques
• Supervision of staff
Job Requirements/Person Profile
• Bachelor of Business Management (Finance and Banking) or BSC (Banking
and Finance) Degree or Bachelors
of Banking and Finance with 3 years experience as Fosa Officer I or
equivalent position in Financial
Institution.
OR
• BCOM with CPA III and 5 years experience as Fosa Officer I
OR
• BSC (Statistics) with CPA III and 5 years experience as Fosa Officer I.
OR
• BSC (Maths) with CPA III and 5 years experience as Fosa Officer I
OR
• BA (Economics) with CPA III and 5 years experience as Fosa Officer I
• Computer literate
• Age. 30-40 years.
Interested candidates are required to submit their application including
the most recent cv and all relevant
attachments by Monday 26.3.2012 and address to:
The Chief Executive Officer,
Mwalimu National Sacco Society Limited,
P.O. Box 62641, 00200
NAIROBI.
FOSA OFFICER I (26 March 2012)
GRADE MC 7
(6 POSTS)
Reporting to the DGM or Senior Fosa Officer, the successful candidate will
be responsible for the following duties or
managing a specific function at the WSF headquarters.
Key Responsibilities/Job Profile
• Control Treasury Cash and disbursements.
• Post transactions to appropriate accounts.
• Maintain proper records.
• Post incoming General Ledger receipts and payments cheque into the cash
book
• Post Journal Entries into the General Ledger
• Post Bank Reconciliations adjustments and adjusting journals into the
General Ledger.
• Maintenance of Treasury cash books
• Requisition of Treasury and Bankers cheques
OR
• Administration of a specific WSF function at the WSF headquarters.
Job Requirements/Person Profile
• Bachelor of Business Management (Finance and Banking) or BSC (Banking
and Finance) Degree or Bachelors
of Banking and Finance with 3 years experience as Fosa Officer II or
equivalent position in Financial
Institution.
OR
• BCOM with CPA III and 4 years experience as Fosa Officer II
OR
• BSC (Statistics) with CPA III and 4 years experience as Fosa Officer II.
OR
• BSC (Maths) with CPA III and 4 years experience as Fosa Officer II
OR
• BA (Economics) with CPA III and 4 years experience as Fosa Officer II
• Computer literate
• Age. 30-40 years.
Interested candidates are required to submit their application including
the most recent cv and all relevant
attachments by Monday 26.3.2012 and address to:
The Chief Executive Officer,
Mwalimu National Sacco Society Limited,
P.O. Box 62641, 00200
NAIROBI.
FOSA OFFICER II (26 March 2012)
GRADE MC 6
(5 POST)
Reporting to the Senior Fosa Officer or Fosa Officer I, the successful
candidate will be responsible for the
administration of Fosa activities in the Branch or Headquarters.
Key Responsibilities/Job Profile
• Control and supervise the tellers
• Distribute cash to tellers
• Verify cash by tellers.
• Undertake Bankings
• Maintain the Vote book
• Examine payment vouchers.
• Issue Bankers’ cheques
• Prepare daily reports.
• Administration of a function at the WSF headquarters.
Job Requirements/Person Profile
• Bachelor of Business Management (Finance and Banking) or BSC (Banking
and Finance) Degree or Bachelors
of Banking and Finance with 3 years experience as Fosa Officer III or
equivalent position in Financial
Institution.
OR
• BCOM with CPA III and 4 years experience as Fosa Officer III
OR
• BSC (Statistics) with CPA III and 4 years experience as Fosa Officer
III.
OR
• BSC (Maths) with CPA III and 4 years experience as Fosa Officer III
OR
• BA (Economics) with CPA III and 4 years experience as Fosa Officer III
• Computer literate
• Age. 30-40 years.
Interested candidates are required to submit their application including
the most recent cv and all relevant
attachments by Monday 26.3.2012 and address to:
The Chief Executive Officer,
Mwalimu National Sacco Society Limited,
P.O. Box 62641, 00200
NAIROBI.
KENYA COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
The Government of Kenya has received financing from the International
Development Association (IDA) towards the
Kenya Coastal Development Project (KCDP).
The developmental objective of the KCDP is to promote environmentally
sustainable management of Kenya’s
coastal
and marine resources by strengthening the capacity of existing relevant
governmental agencies and by enhancing the
capacity of rural micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in selected
coastal communities.
The KCDP is hosted and supervised by Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research
Institute (KMFRI), Mombasa
on behalf of
the Government of Kenya.
The Government of Kenya intends to apply a portion of the funds to
eligible payments under the contract for the
provision of technical assistance in Financial Management Specialist and a
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist.
The Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) now invites
applications from qualified and eligible
persons for these posts as per details of each post as shown below:
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (28 March 2012)
(1 Position)
Academic and Professional Qualifications
• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, (Masters degree in Business
Administration would be an added
advantage), or Finalist in CPA or CPA (K) or ACCA including membership of
a relevant Professional body;
• At least 3 years’ experience with World Bank Projects and sound
knowledge of World Bank Financial
Management Guidelines;
• Consideration may be given to candidates who have experience in
financial management of projects
financed by either EU OR USAID;
• A track record in using financial management systems:
• Ability to work without supervision in meeting set guidelines: and
• Excellent command of English and Swahili communication, report writing
skills and computer skills.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Financial Management Specialist’s tasks will specifically include the
following:
• Establish a sound Financial Management System for the KCDP project:
• Update and maintenance of appropriate financial management and
accounting policies and procedures
manuals:
• Monitor if internal control arrangements for proper utilization,
management, and accounting of funds by
implementing agencies are effective and advise on any necessary
improvements;
• Coordinate the transfer of accounting data from the Project Accountants
at the implementing agencies and
at the PCU to the Financial Management System and M&E system on a
regular basis and consistent with
financial management procedures;
• Assist with on-the-job training of accountants in PCU and the
implementing agencies on various financial
management and accounting procedures as well as controls, with a view to
transferring some or all financial
management tasks to them in later years of the project;
• Ensure timely production of periodical management reports (i.e.
quarterly FMR reports, bank reconciliations
and budget vs. actual reports) based on information provided by Accountant
in PCU and the implementing
agencies;
• Discuss periodical reports with the KCDP Project Managers and recommend
improvements on cost control
measures as appropriate; and
• Work closely with Accountants in PCU in order to provide financial
accounts, audit schedules and supporting
documents to auditors as required, particularly those required for the
Statements of Expenditures (SOEs) and
Special Account management.
Applications for these positions should be accompanied with detailed
Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant certified
certificates, names and contact addresses of two (2) references.
All applications should be submitted to the under mentioned not later than
Wednesday 28tI March 2012. Only the
successful candidates will be notified for interview.
The positions are for a two year period and are subject to extension.
Director
Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute
P.O. Box 81651- 80100
Mombasa.
MONITORING AND EVALUATION SPECIALIST (28 March 2012)
(1 Position)
Academic and Professional Qualifications
• At least a Masters degree in Economics, Business Administration or
Natural Resource Management and/or
Statistics with strong quantitative and qualitative skills:
• Ability (o design templates for data collection and analyze data;
• Proven experience in carrying out M&E;
• Understanding of monitoring and evaluation concepts, tools, methods, and
strategies;
• Proven ability to undertake program/project evaluations;
• Willingness to undertake regular field visits and interact with project
stakeholders/beneficiaries;
• Proven leadership ability and a team player;
• Should be able to work with very little supervision and should be
results oriented;
• Should be thoroughly familiar with statistical packages and should have
experience in using Microsoft office
software including MS Project;
• Strong report writing and analytical skills;
• Fluent in English and Kiswahili.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The tasks of the M & F Specialist will specifically include the
following:
• Establish an effective results-based M&E system for Kenya Coastal
Development Project (KCDP), that
includes the development and roll-out of M&E strategy, M&E manual
and M&E plan;
• Lead the creation of a culture of evidenced-based decision-making within
the Project Coordination Unit
(PCU) and components;
• Ensure that the results-based M & E system is strengthened and leads
to improved accountability at all levels
within the PCU and beneficiaries;
• Improve the oversight responsibilities and accountability within the PCU
and beneficiaries through adoption
of international management practices;
• Capture information that will enable tracking of outcome achievement
outlined in the Results Framework;
• Build the capacity of all beneficiaries of the project to collect,
collate, analyze, and disseminate information
based on results; and
• Support the PCU Coordinator in day-to-day activities.
Applications for these positions should be accompanied with detailed
Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant certified
certificates, names and contact addresses of two (2) references.
All applications should be submitted to the under mentioned not later than
Wednesday 28tI March 2012. Only the
successful candidates will be notified for interview.
The positions are for a two year period and are subject to extension.
Director
Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute
P.O. Box 81651- 80100
Mombasa.
STANDARD GROUP
The Standard Group, multi- media house comprising of the Standard
newspapers, Kenya Television Network (KTN),
Radio Maisha, Publisher's Distribution Services (PDS) Online Digital
Business and Think Outdoor services.
MARKETING MANAGER (23 March 2012)
The Group seeks to strengthen its marketing function with an appointment
of a Marketing Manager
If you are a person with proven hands on experience, self driven, with a
creative mind to think beyond traditional
borders, self confident personality a team player with demonstrable
ability to prioritize and multi-task within a
dynamic environment and aged below 35 with a passion to grow multiple
brands, then you the person we seek to
talk to.
Qualifications and Experience
Must be a professional Marketer with a post graduate degree qualification
in marketing and a minimum of 5 years
proven working experience in a competitive Commercial, brand Management or
Marketing environment.
Interested applicants should send their applications and detailed
curriculum vitae to the address below not later than
March 23, 2012.
Assistant Director - Human Resources and Services,
Standard Group Limited,
P.O. Box 30080- 00100, Nairobi.
Or email at marketingmanager@standardmedia.co.ke
The Standard Group is an equal opportunity employer and as such,
canvassing of any form will lead to automatic
disqualification.
ICT PROFESSIONALS (23 March 2012)
The Group seeks to strengthen its ICT function with the appointment of
additional service oriented expertise in a
dynamic business environment.
If you have demonstrable experience in service quality assurance and/or
expertise to use ICT to drive the business
and render support service to users, you are one of those we seek to talk
to.
In addition, we also wish to acquire expertise from persons who have hands
on experience in managing and leading
ICT infrastructure and services.
In these positions, the personal traits must include, passion to achieve
results and to use ICT to achieve a differentiated
positive impact in driving business productivity and efficiency.
You must also demonstrate ability to involve and work closely with others
not only in ICT but across functional areas of
the business as solution providers while preserving system integrity,
process ownership and accountability.
Qualifications and Experience
We are looking for persons with the following minimum qualifications;
• Must have a Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems,
Engineering or related
discipline with a minimum of 3 years experience.
• Professional certification in Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
and/or Microsoft Certified IT
Professional (MCITP) and experience in project management will be an added
advantage.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating system, Apple Macintosh
and Microsoft Office suite.
• Age below 30.
Interested applicants should send their applications and detailed
curriculum vitae to the address below not later than
March 23, 2012.
Assistant Director - Human Resources and Services,
Standard Group Limited,
P.O. Box 30080- 00100,
Nairobi.
Or email at ictservices@standardmedia.co.ke
The Standard Group is an equal opportunity employer and as such,
canvassing of any form will lead to automatic
disqualification.
HASS PETROLEUM
COUNTRY MANAGER, RWANDA
(23 March 2012)
Hass Petroleum is a regional oil marketing company with operations in East
Africa and the Great Lakes region.
The company wishes to fill the position of Country Manager, Rwanda that is
currently vacant with an experienced and
innovative oil Marketer. The successful ideal candidate should fit the
following profile.
The Job
• Responsible for execution of countrywide corporate strategy by planning,
managing and driving fuel,
lubricants and LPG business.
• Oversee after sales product support, product pricing and profitability.
• Accountable for company sales, market share growth, revenue growth.
• Will be responsible for identification of local talent, motivation and
staff development.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelors Degree in Commerce, Marketing, Finance or Business
Administration.
• Professional training in marketing.
• At least 5 years proven successful track record in a leadership role in
a busy oil marketing company or a
similar commercial enterprise with responsibility of similar magnitude.
• Computer proficiency.
• Proven record of integrity and team work.
• A good communicator with skills and experience in strategic thinking,
planning and management.
Qualified candidates are requested to submit their applications and CVs
to;
The Head of Human Resources & Administration,
Hass Petroleum (K) Ltd.
P.O. Box 76337 -508,
Nairobi, Kenya
Or Emailed to hr@hasspetroleum.com Deadline for submission of applications
is 23rd March 2012.
GURU NANAK RAMGARHIA SIKH HOSPITAL
We are a busy medium sized Hospital which has been in operation for over
20 years.
In order to cater for the growth in operations, in the recent past, the
Hospital requires to fill the following positions:
CASUALTY MEDICAL OFFICER (31 March 2012)
Qualifications:
MBCHB/Equivalent, recognized by the KMPDB
Experience:
• At least 2 years' post qualification experience in a healthcare facility
• Must be Computer literate and with excellent communication and problem
solving skills.
Job Summary
Responsible for providing consultation and quality clinical judgment to
patients in ambulatory, emergency medicare,
ward calls at the hospital.
Will help in the assessment of the quality of our healthcare system
through procedures of internal audit and quality
assurance involving financial, logistical, patient services
Reporting to the Casualty-in-charge/RMO
Please send your applications and C.V not later than 31st March 2012 to:
recruitment@gnrsh.co.ke
Canvassing will lead to disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Guru Nanak Ramgarhia
Sikh Hospital
Muranga Road
P.O. Box 33071 - 00600,
Nairobi, Kenya.
HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER (31 March 2012)
1 Position
Qualifications:
At least a Diploma in HR from a recognized institution
Experience:
At least 2 years' post qualification experience in a healthcare facility
Must be computer literate and with excellent communication and problem
solving skills.
Job Summary
Responsible for recruitment, workforce planning and training, performance
management
Please send your applications and C.V not later than 31st March 2012 to:
recruitment@gnrsh.co.ke
Canvassing will lead to disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Guru Nanak Ramgarhia
Sikh Hospital
Muranga Road
P.O. Box 33071 - 00600,
Nairobi, Kenya.
AGRICULTURAL FINANCE CORPORATION
HEAD OF CREDIT (30 March 2012)
The Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC) is a State Corporation in the
rural Finance Sector with a focus of
delivering products and services that impact positively on eradication of
poverty by supporting food production and
job creation.
In order to deliver on its mandate, AFC wishes to invite applications from
exceptionally talented, results-driven, self
motivated and qualified applicants for the Head of Credit.
Reporting to the Chief Executive, the successful candidate will be charged
with the following responsibilities: -
The Role
• Work closely with the CEO to develop and drive challenging but
achievable Corporation’s strategic
objectives and ensure that performance-based schemes are in place to drive
the business and achieve the
results;
• Lead the AFC business development function and ensure that the organic
business growth is in line with the
Corporation’s strategies and plans;
• Using an open and inclusive management style, provide leadership focus
for the management of the AFC
Credit strategies and policies through a highly motivated credit team;
• Ensure tight performance and process controls in the AFC loan portfolio;
• Ensure that the implementation of the AFC credit policies are supported
by clear lines of accountability for
each service level, section managers and each staff in the department;
• Cultivate and reinforce strong business relationships with existing
customers and farmers and establish new
and sustainable business linkages and partnerships as is appropriate.
Candidate’s Profile and Qualifications
• A Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics,
Agribusiness or related fields from a
recognized university;
• An MBA in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness or related
fields from a recognized university;
• Be computer literate;
• Having training and exposure at senior management level.
Experience & Skills
• At least ten (10) years experience earned in a similar position in a
busy service orientated environment
preferably in the agricultural sector, banking sector or within a
Development Financial Institution.
• Person’s Specification
• Possess and demonstrate project and process management skills;
• Be a results-oriented relationship builder with an exceptional
entrepreneurial spirit and capacity to work
under pressure without supervision in a tough and competitive business
environment so as to grow collectable
portfolio and volume of AFC’s lending clientele;
• Possess excellent organizing, mobilizing, interpersonal and influencing
skills;
• Be a team player able to develop strong relationships with a range of
stakeholders, with personal stature
and ability to influence at multiple levels within the Agricultural
industry;
A competitive package that includes a performance-pegged incentive scheme
is attached to this position.
Apply by enclosing an abridged curriculum vitae, copies of academic
certificates and other testimonials, names of
three referees, one of whom must be your penultimate employer to:
The Managing Director,
Agricultural Finance Corporation,
P.O Box
30367-00100 GPO
Nairobi
So as to be received not later than March 30th, 2012
AFC is an equal opportunity employer
HAKIKA TRANSPORT SERVICES
TRACTOR DRIVERS (26 March 2012)
Applications are invited for the positions of tractor drivers at Hakika
Transport Services Ltd, P.O. Box 86961 Msa
Code 80100. Email- info.hakikatransport.co.ke
The drivers must fulfill the following conditions:
• The prospective driver must be a Kenyan citizen who should be between
the ages of 30 and 45 years.
• He should possess a valid driving license which is 5 years old from the
date of issue and has the necessary
tractor stamp.
• He must have a letter of recommendation from a previous employer who
must have been dealing in tractor
transport, and is a recognized and established organization.
• He must possess a certificate of good conduct from the police department
• He must be able to read, write and understand English.
Hand written applications with dear telephone contact must reach our
offices by 26th March 2012.
Successful candidates will do the interviews on 2nd and 3rd of April 2012
at our premises in Changamwe, off Old
Refinery road near Kensalt.
NASSEFU COOPERATIVE SAVINGS & CREDIT SOCIETY LIMITED
Nassefu Cooperative Savings & Credit Society Limited seeks to recruit
self motivated, dynamic individuals to take up
the following positions:
GENERAL MANAGER (29 March 2012)
Qualifications
• Business Related Degree
• CPA finalist or its equivalent
• 5 years experience in a busy financial organization
• Diploma in Co-operative Management (Added advantage)
• Computer Literate
• Age 40 years & above
Interested candidates should forward a cover letter, CV together with 3
referees and their contacts, certificates and
testimonials on or before 29th March 2012 and address to:
The Chairman,
Nassefu Cooperative Savings & Credit Society Limited
DNA. No. 1256
P.O. Box 49010 - 00100,
Nairobi
FOSA OFFICER (29 March 2012)
Qualifications
• K.C.S.E aggregate C+ and above or its equivalent
• Business Related Degree
• CPA finalist
• Diploma in Banking - AKIB (Added Advantage)
• Proficiency in computer skills
• 3 years relevant work experience in a busy organization
• Age 26 years and above
Interested candidates should forward a cover letter, CV together with 3
referees and their contacts, certificates and
testimonials on or before 29th March 2012 and address to:
The Chairman,
Nassefu Cooperative Savings & Credit Society Limited
DNA. No. 1256
P.O. Box 49010 - 00100,
Nairobi
THE WALTER REED PROJECT
The US Army Medical Research Unit-Kenya (USAMRU-K) / Henry Jackson
Foundation for Medical Research
International (HJF MRI) ‘The Walter Reed Project’ HIV Program -Kericho is
seeking to fill the position below. The HIV
Program carries out HIV AIDS vaccine and therapeutic research studies and
supports HIV prevention, care and
treatment programs in southern Rift Valley.
MICROBIOLOGIST (26 March 2012)
Position Summary: The occupant will assist in setting up a Microbiology/TB
Laboratory in Kericho, Kenya, advise on
the equipment and other facilities required and thereafter manage and
oversee the activities of the lab.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• Performs tests and sample analysis in the areas of Microbiology and
Serology.
• Coordinate and participate in a variety of complex technical tasks in
the performance of laboratory tests to
obtain data for use in clinical and research activities.
• Manipulate molecular assays related to microbes (especially TB) using
available techniques.
• Perform Quality Control and Quality Assurance activities.
• Perform calibration, standardization and routine preventive maintenance
on various laboratory instruments
in accordance with the established procedures, protocols and schedules as
applicable.
• Troubleshoot equipment and any system failures.
• Operate automated/semi automated analyzers and manual equipment as
applicable.
• Review test results for accuracy and consistency, correlating results
with patients’ conditions and notify
appropriate health professional in the event of Critical/Panic Values.
• Prepare samples for storage and maintain specimen inventory.
• Comply with all relevant safety and infection control policies and
procedures.
• Assist in writing and revising of the technical procedures and manuals.
• Maintain electronic and hard copies of all laboratory records.
• Calibrate, operate and maintain all laboratory instruments and perform
any other duty assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
• PhD or Master’s Degree in Microbiology with a bias in Mycobacteriology
or its equivalent.
• At least three years’ experience as a technical expert in a biological laboratory.
• Good knowledge of principles and laboratory application of microbiology,
microscopy, and serology,
current laboratory facilities, methods and equipment information sources
for technical data used for testing
and quality control purposes.
• Ability to determine correct procedures and perform a variety of
clinical laboratory examinations, as well
as preparation of reagents, stains and media.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good verbal and written communication
skills.
Applicants should submit their application letters, CVs, testimonials,
copies of certificates and day time telephone
contact(s) no later than Wednesday March 28, 2012 to:
The Human Resources Manager
“The Walter Reed Project” USAMRU-K/HJF MRI
P.O. Box 1357 - 20200;
Hospital Road; Kericho,
Kenya
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
SAVE THE CHILDREN
Save the Children is the world’s leading independent child rights
organization. We’re outraged that millions of
children are still denied proper healthcare, food, education and
protection and we’re determined to change this. We
have set out on an exciting 10-year ambition to inspire dramatic change
for children, and a clear 3-year strategic
plan designed to position us to achieve this.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (26 March 2012)
(Position based in Nairobi)
In order for Save the Children UK to be able to have the best possible
donor relationships and maximize all
available funding opportunities in the region, we are recruiting a
Business Development Manager (BDM), to be based
in East Africa. The BDM will be our
principal representative for our donors at the regional level, as well as
acting as
a focal point for new business development between Save the Children UK
and country programmes in East Africa.
The BDM will work with country programmes to identify donor opportunities;
facilitate donor engagement at country
and regional levels; assist in the development of country fundraising
strategies for UK
donors; and coordinate
proposal development for large and strategic funding opportunities. The
role is intended to strengthen the capacities
of country programmes to raise restricted funding primarily from
institutional donors.
Requirements
• University degree.
• Experience in presenting project information to donors and partners.
• Experience in leading the development of large-scale or strategic
proposals and also in leading
development of project budgets greater than £1 million.
• Experience working in development or emergencies programmes in Africa.
• Experience in working with virtual teams and projects.
• Experience of working with financial and other data systems.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Excellent budget development skills.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
If you meet the above requirements, please visit our website http://www.savethechildren.org.uk/jobs (Ref: 7074) for
more information and to submit your application no later than 26th March
2012.
Save the Children (UK) recruitment and selection procedures reflect our
commitment to equal employment
opportunities and the protection of children from abuse.
ICF INTERNATIONAL
SENIOR MALARIA MONITORING AND EVALUATION ASSOCIATE (23 March 2012)
About ICF International
If you want to work on the leading issues of the day, if you want your
work to reflect your passion in life, if you truly
want to make the world a better place, then you want to work at ICF
International. Whether ensuring efficient use of
energy resources, protecting the environment for generations to come,
supporting cancer and HIV/AIDS patients and
returning veterans, keeping young people in school and educators informed,
delivering results in emergency
preparedness, or breaking ground in any number of today’s issues, ICF
works in the topics that lead the news.
We seek a Senior Malaria Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Associate
with strong qualitative research experience to
join our team in Kenya.
The Senior M&E Associate will work under the supervision of the Resident
Malaria Advisor to
provide technical assistance in implementing the Ministry of Health Public
Health and Sanitation’s Division of Malaria
Control (DOMC)’s monitoring and evaluation plan 2009-2017.The MEASURE
Evaluation Kenya malaria portfolio
focuses on capacity building for M&E, strengthening surveillance
systems, promoting data demand and information
use and support for evaluations of malaria control programs.
The position is based in Nairobi,
Kenya.
Basic Qualifications:
• Post-graduate qualification in the social sciences, behavioral sciences,
population studies, health systems
research, or a related field
• At least 3 years’ experience in infectious disease control monitoring
and evaluation
• Experience in capacity building, training and knowledge management
• Computer proficiency – Microsoft office suite applications and proficiency
in qualitative analysispackages
such as NVIVO and Ethnograph
Preferred Skills/Experience:
• Ability to work with decision makers to identify knowledge gaps and
generate actionable research
• Ability to package information for a variety of audiences such as
researchers, programmers, policy makers
and members of the public
• Prior experience in malaria programs and M&E systems in Kenya.
• Experience working in malaria control.
• Proof of technical writing a plus
• Additional qualifications on communications will be an advantage
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision making capabilities
• Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
For more information about this position and to express interest, please
visit us at www.icfi.com/careers and refer to
position #1200000546
The closing date for applications is March 23rd, 2012.
ICF offers an excellent benefits package, an award winning talent
development program, and fosters a highly skilled
workforce.
EASTERN AFRICA STANDBY FORCE
The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) is one of the five regional
components of the African Standby Force
established by the African Union for the purpose of containing the scourge
of conflicts and enhancing peace and
security in the continent.
The Eastern Africa Region, as defined by the African Union Commission
(AUC), is composed of 14 Member States:
Burundi, Comoros, Djibouti,
Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya,
Madagascar, Mauritius, Rwanda,
Seychelles, Somalia, Sudan,
Tanzania
and Uganda.
The Eastern Africa Standby Force Coordination Mechanism (EASFCOM) wishes
to recruit additional competent
personnel to enhance internal controls. Applications are invited from
qualified candidates to fill the vacant positions
as outlined below.
EASFCOM will only respond to those candidates who strictly meet its
requirements. Qualified women are encouraged
to apply. Applications should be received not later than 30th March 2012.
IT OFFICER (30 March 2012)
(1 Post)
Station: EASFCOM, Nairobi,
Kenya
Grade: P1 Step 1
Report to: The Head of Administration
Overall Responsibility
Responsible for the operations and management of the IT Systems and
Equipment within EASF
Essential Functions
• Responsible for the Administration and management of EASF database.
• Responsible for maintenance of Network Software Systems
• Responsible for control of data and network security.
• Design and maintain the EASF website, continuously monitoring the
development of the site.
• Designing and updating the EASF website on a regular basis with relevant
information in consultation with
the Director EASFCOM.
• Responsible for electronic publication of any EASF Material
• Installing and configuring application software, and maintain employee
computers, networks, workstations,
file servers, Ethernet networks, network cabling and other related
equipment, devices and systems. Add and
configure modems, disk drives, data acquisition boards, CD ROM units,
printers and related equipment.
• Investigate user problems, identify their source, determine possible
solutions, tests and implement the
solutions.
• Monitor performance of network, checking security breaches and poor data
management practices.
• Responsible for control and management of EASF Accounting Software
• Responsible for control and maintenance of user accounts for employees.
• Maintain a 24hour email and Internet access.
• Monitor all network links to ensure remote connectivity.
• Email /exchange systems administration.
• Guide procurement department on acquisition of IT equipment.
• Induct employees on how to access and use the network.
Knowledge and Abilities:
• Knowledge of HTML, PHP, MySQL and JavaScript
• Knowledge of Microsoft Operating Systems & Software
• In-depth technical knowledge of PC hardware
• Knowledge of Navision
• Minimum Qualifications
• Master’s degree in Information Systems, Information Technology and
Systems administration.
• At least five years continuous in IT manager in a busy organization.
• Relevant Certification such as Oracle, Microsoft.
Terms and Conditions
The post is tenable on a three (3) year contract term to an ideal
candidate who shall be within age brackets of 30 -
45 years of age.
How to Apply
Applications together with copies of certificates and a detailed CV with
three referees should be submitted only by
E-Mail, registered mail or courier service to:
Director
EASFCOM
Karen - Westwood Park Rd,
off Ngong Rd.,
next to Kenya Defence Staff
College
P.O. Box 1444 - 00502, Karen, Nairobi, KENYA
Fax: (254) (0)20 88 46 96
E-Mail: easbricom@easbrig.org.
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT (30 March 2012)
Station: EASFCOM, Nairobi,
Kenya
Duration: 1 year
Essential Functions
• Administering and managing EASF Website. Put stories as appropriate in
the national and regional media
and on EASF website.
• Writing press releases & respond to media requests as needed under
the guidance of Director.
• Hold overall responsibility for video, web & e-communications such
as for producing a monthly PDF
newsletter targeted at the partners and friends of EASF.
• Development & implementation of an overall, coherent, balanced &
integrated regional communications
strategy designed to maximize programme impact and build a clear and
motivational image of EASF.
• In charge of quality control of all documents to be published by EASF
and other structures, both in terms of
editorial pre-approval and design pre-approval
• Developing & maintaining database and relationships with media based
in region and with the national
media.
• Translating all publicity materials and any other relevant document for
day to day communication in the
organization.
Requirements
• Master’s degree in Communication, Journalism, Linguistics or Information
Science from a recognized
University.
• At least five years continuous experience in Print media, Public
Relations and in a busy organization.
• Diploma in IT or 5 years continuous experience in ICT field.
• Fluent in both spoken and written English and French.
Terms and Conditions
One (1) year contract.
How to Apply:
Applications together with copies of certificates and a detailed CV with
three referees should be submitted only by
E-Mail, registered mail or courier service to:
Director
EASFCOM
Karen - Westwood Park Rd,
off Ngong Rd.,
next to Kenya Defence Staff
College
P.O. Box 1444 - 00502, Karen, Nairobi, KENYA
Fax: (254) (0)20 88 46 96
E-Mail: easbricom@easbrig.org.
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