ATHI RIVER MINING LIMITED
The Tanzania
operations are in full swing and the company is looking to fill a number of
positions with the best
Tanzanian talent. ARM is recruiting for the positions of Engineers, Sales
Executives, IT Officers, Accountants, Internal
Audit Officers & Legal Officers
IT OFFICER (31 March 2012)
Reporting to the Senior IT Manager
• Bsc. Computer Science or Information Systems & Technology.
• 3 years working experience and above is essential.
• MCSE, CCNA, A+ certifications (desirable).
• Networking: cabled & wireless, administration, troubleshooting &
maintenance.
• Telephony: VOIP management plus PABX integration.
• Hardware& software: preventive maintenance, troubleshooting,
installation, configuration, administration,
updates, asset tracking, license renewals, laptops, desktops, servers.
• Web administration: content updates via CMS.
• Data backup & disaster recovery.
• Help desk support.
If your background, experience and competencies match the above
specifications, please send your application with
a detailed CV, testimonials, current remuneration and full contact details
of 3 professional references to the address:
Head of Human Resources
Athi River Mining Company Limited,
P.O. Box 41908 – 001000, Nairobi
Or email to careers@armafrica.com
To reach to us by 31-03-2012
ACCOUNTANTS (31 March 2012)
Reporting to the General Manager
• Bachelor's degree in Finance/accounting.
• Additional qualification like CPA, ACCA,
CA.
• 3-5 years experience in finance.
If your background, experience and competencies match the above
specifications, please send your application with
a detailed CV, testimonials, current remuneration and full contact details
of 3 professional references to the address:
Head of Human Resources
Athi River Mining Company Limited,
P.O. Box 41908 – 001000, Nairobi
Or email to careers@armafrica.com
To reach to us by 31-03-2012
AUDIT OFFICER (31 March 2012)
Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit
• Bachelor Degree in Finance/Accounting with CPA/CA/ICWA.
• Additional qualification like CIA or CISA shall have added advantage.
• 3-5 years experience in audit or finance.
If your background, experience and competencies match the above
specifications, please send your application with a detailed CV, testimonials,
current remuneration and full contact details of 3 professional references to
the address:
Head of Human Resources
Athi River Mining Company Limited,
P.O. Box 41908 – 001000, Nairobi
Or email to careers@armafrica.com
To reach to us by 31-03-2012
CEMENT SALES EXECUTIVES (31 March 2012)
Reporting to the General Manager
• Relevant Degree or diploma in Civil / Construction Engineering or Sales
and Marketing from a recognized
university.
• At least 5 years relevant work experience in the cement / construction
industry.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
If your background, experience and competencies match the above
specifications, please send your application with
a detailed CV, testimonials, current remuneration and full contact details
of 3 professional references to the address:
Head of Human Resources
Athi River Mining Company Limited,
P.O. Box 41908 – 001000, Nairobi
Or email to careers@armafrica.com
To reach to us by 31-03-2012
LEGAL OFFICER (31 March 2012)
Reporting to the Deputy Managing Director
• Degree in law.
• C.P.S qualification or diploma in other business or commercial subjects.
• Advocate of the high court.
• 3 years post qualification experience in a busy commercial/ corporate
set up.
If your background, experience and competencies match the above
specifications, please send your application with
a detailed CV, testimonials, current remuneration and full contact details
of 3 professional references to the address:
Head of Human Resources
Athi River Mining Company Limited,
P.O. Box 41908 – 001000, Nairobi
Or email to careers@armafrica.com
To reach to us by 31-03-2012
ENGINEERS (31 March 2012)
Reporting to the Head of the Department
• Relevant degrees in mechanical/electrical/chemical/ process engineering
from a recognized university.
• At least 5 years relevant work experience.
• Proficiency in computer applications
If your background, experience and competencies match the above
specifications, please send your application with
a detailed CV, testimonials, current remuneration and full contact details
of 3 professional references to the address:
Head of Human Resources
Athi River Mining Company Limited,
P.O. Box 41908 – 001000, Nairobi
Or email to careers@armafrica.com
To reach to us by 31-03-2012
KENYA OBSTETRICAL AND GYNAECOLOGICAL SOCIETY
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER (29 March 2012)
The Kenya Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society (KOGS), under the
auspices of the Reproductive Health and
Rights Alliance (RHRA), seeks to fill the position of Communications
Officer. Reporting directly to the KOGS/RHRA
Focal Person and RHRA Program Officer, the officer will be responsible for
developing, adapting and implementing
the RHRA’s communication strategy. The officer will also enhance the
public image of the RHRA to key audiences
including media, policy makers, opinion leaders, partner organizations and
donors.
This is a full-time position based at the KOGS Secretariat in Nairobi.
Background
KOGS is a professional non-profit society formed in 1975, whose key role
is to improve the quality of sexual and
reproductive health and rights as well as obstetric and gynecological
practice through leadership in research, training
and advocacy in Kenya.
In line with its objectives, KOGS has been a member of the RHRA – an
advocacy alliance of six organizations formed
in 2004 whose focus remains to contribute to the reduction of high
maternal mortality and morbidity attributed to
unsafe abortion in Kenya.
The alliance continues to do this by promoting the prevention and reduction of
unintended
pregnancies, and advocating for laws and policies that increase access to
safe abortion services.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Communications officer will oversee the day-to-day management and
implementation of the RHRA
communications component and will specifically:
• Work with RHRA member organizations to effectively leverage their
communications resources for the
benefit of the RHRA and identify as well as implement strategies to enable
them work collaboratively on
communications.
• Act as a media liaison for all media inquiries and oversee production and
circulation of media advisories,
press releases, letters to the editor, op-eds; coordinate press and public
events; make press calls; track press
outreach; maintain institutional records for media outreach, media
appearances (print, radio, and web);
maintain files for external correspondence and organizational feedback.
• Take leadership in the development of relevant messages, identification
of appropriate media channels
including emerging and alternative media.
• Coordinate the work of the RHRA Communications Committee in: champion
the RHRA’s online presence and
ensure visibility on issues surrounding reproductive health and rights by
using appropriate tools including the
RHRA website and social media producing communication resources for RHRA’s
website and other social
media outlets analyzing opposition feeds to inform RHRA’s advocacy
strategies and rapid response, when
required updating and maintaining the content of the RHRA website
developing the RHRA bi-annual enewsletter
• Develop and continuously implement RHRA’s communications strategy in
line with its strategic plan
• Provide tactical and professional solutions to given communication
challenges
• Identify and address the capacity gaps of RHRA’s pool of journalists and
guide them in producing
compelling communications products reflecting the RHRA program
• Identify, coordinate and document publicity strategies for RHRA events
and activities
• Perform any other tasks as may be assigned by the Supervisors.
Eligibility Criteria
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Communications or Bachelor of Arts in Social
Sciences with a Post Graduate Diploma
or equivalent in Communications or proven experience in public relations,
publicity, media relations and
journalism.
• At least 4 years of substantive communications experience, preferably in
a women rights organization in a
similar position
• Experience with the management of communications, publishing and media
relations
Terms and Conditions
This is a one year contract with the possibility of renewal based on
performance and availability of funds.
Related Skills and Knowledge:
• Experience in public health or scientific writing, editing and
publication
• Familiarity of reproductive health issues in the Kenyan context
• Proven skills in project development and budget management
• Strong time management skills; multi-tasking capabilities and meets
deadlines
• Knowledge of and experience in social media is desirable
• Works independently with diverse multi-disciplinary teams
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Power Point, Excel and Email
Interested applicants should submit their application, clearly indicating
how they meet the requirements of the
position, plus a detailed CV stating their current position, remuneration,
email and telephone contacts and 3
references. The applicant should also submit a sample of an article, paper
or document on a health issue they have
authored and details on whether it was published or not.
The applications should be sent via email to rhra-kenya@ppfa.or.ke with
subject headed as RE: KOGS-RHRA
Communications Officer Application by Thursday, March 29th, 2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
VSF GERMANY
PROJECT MANAGER (30 March 2012)
VSF Germany, Piedmont Plaza,
Off Ngong’ Road, 2nd Floor, P.O Box
25653, 00603 Nairobi,
Kenya
Email: admin_hr@vsfg.org; juba@vsfg.org
Background:
VSF Germany is an international Non Governmental Organization, providing
humanitarian aid and development
assistance to pastoralists and vulnerable communities in areas where
livestock is of importance. In the region, VSF
Germany
implements activities in southern Sudan,
Kenya, Somalia, North Sudan and Ethiopia.
With support in animal health, agriculture, marketing, food safety but
also with developing the capacity of
communities and governmental institutions or initiating peace and conflict
resolution we work towards food security
and strengthened livelihoods of pastoralist communities.
VSF Germany seeks to recruit a qualified and well experienced Project
Manager to oversee the implementation of its
Food Security Project in Upper Nile and Warrap
States in South
Sudan. This position will be based in Malakal in
Upper Nile State with regular travel to Warrap state. This project is funded by the
Embassy of France in south
Sudan. The assignment is for an initial 8 months from March to October 2012
with possibility of extension depending
on funding.
Key Responsibilities:
• The incumbent will be responsible for the project implementation.
• Ensure the project implementation progress is in line with the activity
work plan.
• Permanently monitor activities and report progress.
• Ensure that donor regulations are adhered to and that necessary
administrative, financial and
implementation controls are observed.
• Manage the project budget ensuring strict monitoring on all expenditure.
• Participate and contribute to relevant project related network and
links.
• Develop work plans, financial projections and verify all financial
reports on the project.
• Manage the flow of technical reports and compilation of the same in the
project narratives for internal and
donor reporting.
• Support internal and external monitoring and evaluation exercises.
• Respond to cross cutting issues affecting the community in cooperation
with specific expert agencies and
build on arising community needs for furtherance of humanitarian
intervention as required.
• Represent VSF Germany in various project forum and networking levels.
Qualifications, Experience, Attributes & Skills required
• University Degree in Social Sciences/Animal Science/Agriculture,
Veterinary Medicine or Development
related field.
• Postgraduate degree in development related field preferred
• A minimum of 5 years working in livestock related rural development and
emergency projects
• Team leadership experience preferred.
• Knowledge and experience of working with pastoral communities.
• Knowledge of Agro-pastoral livelihoods is an added advantage.
• Working Knowledge of Donor Funds Management and Reporting.
• Excellent computer knowledge.
• Managerial and report writing skills
Interested and qualified candidates should submit an application letter
and CV to: physical address or via email
addresses given above or hand delivered to VSFG Office in Hai Malakal area
in Juba. Indicate on the subject the
Job Title. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Closing date for receiving applications is 30th
March 2012, on or before 16.00hrs. Preference will be given to national
staff. Considerations will be made as
applications are received due to the urgency of the assignment
NEWLY ESTABLISHED ELECTRONICS COMPANY
TECHNICIANS (31 March 2012)
A newly established electronics company is looking for qualified
technicians in the field of repair, servicing and
maintenance of electronic devices, accessories and appliances.
The ideal candidate should be experienced in the repair and
troubleshooting of any of the following: TVs, Stereo,
DVDs, Photocopiers, Printers, Laptops, PCs, Mobile phones etc.
The preferred candidate should also possess either a certificate or diploma
in repair of the above named devices
and proof of experience. Individuals currently operating repair shops are
also encouraged to apply.
All interested candidates to send their application letters and CVs to
cm87electronics@gmail.com by 31st March
2012.
A competitive remuneration and further career growth opportunities and
training will be offered to the successful candidates.
RESEARCH KENYA
CONSULTANTS
ACADEMIC WRITERS (31 March 2012)
Research Kenya Consultants is an established academic group that offers
academic works.
Due to high demand in our jobs, we would like to hire experienced writers
to increase to our current staff.
The applicant MUST fulfill the following requirements
Requirements
• Must have a University Degree from recognized university
• Must be self-driven and ready to work under no supervision
• Must have access to a personal computer and internet 24 hours a day
• Have experience in research and academic writing.
• Be conversant with Writing Styles.
Applicants who meet the above requirements, and are willing to earn from
their writing skills can send their
credentials to research.kenya2011@gmail.com on or before 31st March 2012.
AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK
PRINCIPAL REGIONAL INTEGRATION OFFICER - NEPAD, REGIONAL INTEGRATION AND
TRADE (15 April
2012)
Grade: PL4
Position N°: NA
Reference: ADB/12/046
Closing date: 15/04/2012
Objectives
The objective of the Regional Integration and Trade Division is to
implement activities that support regulatory and
policy reforms and institutional capacity development to ensure movement
of goods and services across borders to
facilitate Africa’s economic integration
and global trade. The division’s priority focus areas include: a) trade
facilitation and services, b) trade policy and investment attraction, c) trade
finance, and d) monetary and financial
integration.
The incumbent is expected to strengthen the division’s general regional
integration agenda focusing on trade policy
and investment attraction. Furthermore, he/she is expected to deepen the
Bank’s engagement with Regional Member
Countries, Regional Economic Communities and other international
organizations. Within the Bank, the candidate is
expected to lead and provide technical support to regional and cross
border infrastructure operations and develop
tools and knowledge products that are operationally relevant.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Division Manager Regional Integration and
Trade, and in collaboration with other staff
of the division, the Principal Regional Integration Officer will perform
the following duties:
• Strengthen the trade policy and investment attraction work-stream with
emphasis on developing
projects/programs that are operationally relevant for Bank intervention;
• Support the Division’s other priority work streams;
• Conduct policy oriented trade policy research, produce reports and
briefs;
• Assist in further defining and expanding the trade integration agenda in
the Division and to mainstream
activities into the Bank’s operational and analytical work;
• Provide technical and advisory services to RMCs, RECs and the private
sector, in order to assist them,
implement programs/projects that will move the regional and trade
integration agenda on the continent
forward;
• Build partnerships and coalitions within and outside the Bank;
• Provide support as requested.
Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience
• At least a Master’s degree or equivalent in Law, Economics,
International Trade/Relations, or related
international development fields,
• Preferably a minimum of six (6) years of relevant professional
experience on issues related to trade and
regional integration; Operational experience in Africa
will be an advantage.
• Strong client orientation with commitment to results on the ground;
• Proven ability to conduct research, analyze and produce reports.
Publications on topics related to trade
and regional integration would be an added advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated
ability to communicate ideas effectively.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix management environment, both as
a team leader and team member,
• Excellent computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
• Language skills: proficiency in English or French, with a good working
knowledge of the other. Proficiency in
the two working languages of the Bank will be an advantage.
To apply, please follow the link below:
http://www.afdb.org/en/careers/current-vacancies/vacancy/principal-regional-integration-officer-nepad-regionalintegration-
and-trade-1212/
SENIOR TRADE FINANCE OFFICER - PRIVATE SECTOR AND MICROFINANCE DEPARTMENT
(15 April 2012)
Grade: PL-5
Position N°: 1271A
Reference: ADB/12/049
Closing date: 15/04/2012
Objectives
The Private Sector and Microfinance Department is responsible for all
private sector operations falling within the
umbrella of the Bank Group’s private sector development strategy. The
Financial Institution Division OPSM4 is in
charge of identification, preparation and appraisal of the projects in
financial sector.
The Trade Finance Team, in OPSM4, is in charge of designing an enhanced
set of financial products and preparing
projects and transaction to enable the Bank to play a meaningful role in
the trade finance market.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Division Manager and with guidance from the
Lead Trade Finance Officer, the Trade
Finance Officer will:
• Conduct credit analysis and due diligence on potential issuing banks
throughout the region and other
counterparties banks and prepare credit proposal on each counterparty in
coordination with the trade
finance team leader;
• Establish relationships and maintain active contact with counterparties
in the field of trade finance;
• Stay abreast of market developments to proactively set pricing and
manage risks taken in the portfolio;
• Monitor trade finance lines and ensure that exposures booked are within
bank credit limits and are
consistent with all the Bank's corporate guidelines;
• Contribute and assist in the preparation of credit application to the
Board;
• Track program activities through the implementation of appropriate
systems and preparation of relevant
reports on the program for management;
• Participate in discussions and negotiations with banks and other
financial institutions in the region in order to
foster business relationships with AfDB.
• Assists the Trade Finance team leader in speaking with and/or
negotiating with the banks participating in
the trade finance programs regarding the pricing of transactions, individual
bank limits, and compliance with
financial covenants; and
• Perform other responsibilities in cooperation with the Trade Finance
team.
Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience
• A minimum of a Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance,
Economics, Management or other
relevant fields;
• Preferably a minimum of 5 years’ experience in documentary trade
finance/correspondent banking with a
commercial bank;
• High level of structuring and credit skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and/or
French, and preferably with a working
knowledge of the other language;
• Ability to build working relationships (internal and external);
• Strong organizational, administrative, negotiation, marketing and
presentation skills;
• Ability to work under time pressure.
To apply, please follow the link below:
http://www.afdb.org/en/careers/current-vacancies/vacancy/senior-trade-finance-officer-private-sector-andmicrofinance-
department-1210/
SENIOR SYNDICATION OFFICER - PRIVATE SECTOR AND MICROFINANCE DEPARTMENT
(15 April 2012)
Grade: PL-5
Position N°: 1274A
Reference: ADB/12/048
Closing date: 15/04/2012
Objectives
The Syndication & Co-financing Unit within OPSM.1 is responsible for
arranging financing under the Bank’s A/B-loan
programme with commercial investors and syndicating facilities to other
Development Finance Institutions. The
objectives of this include to:
• Establish African Development Bank as the leading arranger of syndicated
development co-financing in
Africa;
• Mobilize funding from all external investors – commercial banks,
Development Finance Institution (DFI),
Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), funds, etc. – to leverage the
development impact of the deployment
of the Bank’s risk capital;
• Integrate syndication and co-financing into OPSM’s operations, so that
the mobilisation of external funding
becomes the standard business model;
• Support investment officers in identifying co-financing opportunities
and promoting the Bank’s distribution
services to borrowers / sponsors;
• Assist with the structuring and pricing of proposals by feeding back
market intelligence;
• Expand the use of other risk mitigation products.
• Enable the Bank to manage its portfolio through the sale of existing
assets.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Division Manager and with guidance from the
Lead Syndication Officer, the incumbent’s
duties and responsibilities will include:
• Assist IOs in the preparation presentation of proposals and mandate letters
to clients,
• Emphasize the benefits of syndication and co-financing;
• Build a network of working relationships with the widest possible group
of commercial co-financiers, using
contacts through working on operations, AFP meetings, conferences, etc.;
• Execute increasingly substantial aspects of the A/B-loan co-financings
and Development Finance Institution
(DFI) syndications;
• Perform market soundings and provide risk appetite feedback to OPSM
management for their consideration
of all private sector facilities.
• Support the development of risk mitigation products, including
guarantees.
Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience
• A minimum of a Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance,
Economics, Management or other
relevant fields;
• Preferably un minimum of 5 years’ banking experience including credit
training or relevant skills within the
Bank or other relevant institution;
• Familiarity with market practice, banking law and a wide range of
industries and financial products;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and/or
French, and preferably with a working
knowledge of the other language;
• Ability to work under time pressure;
• Strong organizational, administrative, negotiation, marketing and
presentation skills; and
• Ability to build working relationships (internal and external).
To apply, please follow the link below:
http://www.afdb.org/en/careers/current-vacancies/vacancy/senior-syndication-officer-private-sector-andmicrofinance-
department-1208/
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