Wednesday, 22 February 2012

PROJECT MANAGER

PROJECT MANAGER

About Bridge International Academies

Bridge International Academies was conceived in 2007 out of the belief that giving every child access to a high quality education would have the greatest impact on reducing poverty worldwide. With that guiding insight, Bridge International developed a strategy that would enable it to launch a large-scale network of high-quality, ultra low-cost, for-profit primary schools. Operating a network of schools supported by a strong central headquarters gives Bridge International the scale, experience, and capacity to invest in systems of management, support, training, and innovation that allows individual schools to dramatically increase their effectiveness. Using this model, Bridge International is able to profitably deliver high-quality education for $4 per child per month. This ensures that its academies will continue to successfully serve its communities as long as parents value the educational service provided. The first Bridge International Academy launched successfully in Kenya in 2009 and 60 academies will be operating in Kenya in January 2012. Through rapid and strategic expansion, Bridge International will provide a quality education to over a million students in the coming years.

About the Position

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing and evaluating projects within the department. At times the Project Manager will contribute to setting timelines and budgets for said projects, at other times the Project Manager will work according to predetermined timelines and budgets. Building and managing project teams and ensuring quality control throughout project life cycles are central to this position. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated professional with experience as a project manager, who is able to move quickly, change focus often while still paying attention to detail.

Responsibilities
• Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities.
• Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope.
• Reviews deliverables prepared by team before passing to supervisor.
• Effectively applies our methodology and enforces project standards.
• Minimizes exposure and risk on project.
• Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
• Planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the project to ensure the project is delivered according to plan;
• Manage the project taking into account integration across all areas.
• Engage with stakeholders.
• Develop Project Plan.
• Direct project resources.
• Monitor and manage the project schedule and project risk.
• Report to the steering committee, raising strategic issues.
• Prepare Project Status Reports and Project Change Requests for the steering committee.
• Negotiate and resolve issues as they arise across areas of the project and where they impact on other activities, systems and projects.
• Look after the interests of the project team.
• Communicate project status to all team members, and other relevant departments and involved parties.
• Maintain project documentation.
• Conduct project meetings, bi-weekly or monthly as needed.
• Supervise projects to successful completion / implementation
• Establish work plan and staffing for each phase of project
• Adaptability to work on several projects with quick time lines
• Support work intake and prioritize projects

About You
• Bachelor Degree in Business studies/ Social Sciences or other related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing projects through all phases of the Project Life Cycle
• Experience in managing complex projects
• Ability to relate technical skills to sound business processes
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communications skills
• Demonstrate ability to work with and support cross-functional project teams
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and focus on task completion
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• Ability to work effectively in a team setting
• Strong computer skills, proficient with MS office applications
• Highly skilled in Project Management software
• Self-motivated and result driven
• Ability to work under pressure and thrive in challenge

In order to be considered for this position all candidates must register and upload their CV’s on our website at www.bridgeinternationalacademies.com

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Kenya Airports Authority Project Scheduler

We are seeking to recruit a Project Scheduler for the Jomo Kenyatta Expansion Projects.

The Project Scheduler will be responsible for maintaining a master schedule for the JKIA project.

This includes evaluation and monitoring of project performance and preparation of Work Breakdown Systems which will illustrate project timelines and milestones.

Main Responsibilities

Establish, after first preparatory meetings with the chosen Contractors, the core Work Breakdown System (WBS) for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and other airports and publish approved WBS to all entities for implementation and development in specific responsible work;
Identify Internal & External Interface Events & Milestones among different project managers, consultants, contractors and other stakeholders;
Gather all project data from individual entities and create a project wide comprehensive project schedule (Master Project Program);
Load the Master Project Program task activities with the necessary data (relative weights, costs, resources) to create the Project Official Baseline, to be used as reference for the following steps;
Establish with KAA approval a frequency of update overall project planning and be responsible for this activity;
In liaison with the project managers meet contractors and entities with required frequency to meet project planning update schedule in order to ensure delivery of data for Master Project Program;
Update the Master Program on a periodical basis (weekly/monthly) and apply the necessary measures for delay recovery or for the definition and approval of a new Project Baseline;
Responsible for data gathering and investigation in order to refine existing JKIA Risk Register;
Establish key risks on the project and working with project managers, consultants and other required entities and contractor generate measures/actions to mitigate risks;

Qualifications and Experience:

BSc. Civil Engineering or construction management or certification in Project management
A minimum of 5 years professional experience in engineering projects
A minimum of 3 years experience in scheduling and project control
Leadership and managerial skills
Primavera Version 6 (P6) and Ms Project verifiable training. Certificate of training will be advantageous;
Proven experience in use of P6 and Ms Project on previous projects;
Proven experience in large multiple contract construction projects;
Good communication skills with solid ability to coordinate, encourage and source contract schedule data from others;
Ability to pursue and encourage difficult contractors to provide data required for project scheduling and risk analysis activities;
Ability to create, assess, and mitigate Risk Analysis process: This will entail identifying project risks at all levels of the project, assess the risk issues and develop jointly with others mitigating measures to remove established risks;
Ability to identify Interface Milestones among different Contractors Activities and insert/update/control on a periodic basis such events dates;

Applicants are expected to be of “High Integrity and no criminal record”

How to apply

Interested candidates are required to submit an application letter, curriculum vitae and copies of certificates and other testimonials on or before 9th March 2012 to the address below quoting reference on the envelop HRD/PS/MARCH 2012

Please note that canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

The Managing Director
Kenya Airports Authority
P O Box 19001-00501
Nairobi

“Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted”

Court Clerk

A law firm is looking for an Experienced Clerk.
Requirments are:Experience in Registration Offices, High court and is familiar with high court registrations and procedures.
An experince motor bike rider is an added advantage.

AUDIT CLERK 1: SALARY SCALE 13 (1 VACANCY

Applications are invited from qualified and competent persons to fill the following vacancies which have been specifically approved by the Honourable Deputy Prime Minister and minister for Local Government for occupation within the County Council of Mbeere Establishment. For appointment to this post the candidate must possess the following minimum requirements:-
Has served satisfactorily in the Grade of Audit Clerk 11 for at least two (2) years and have passed KATCE
Has shown merit and ability in work performance and results
Applications for these vacancies must be submitted to the County Council of Mbeere either by post duly addressed to;
The County Clerk,
County Council of Mbeere,
P.O.Box 202 - 60104, SIAKAGO.
Or delivered to the County Clerk's Office situated at Siakago town, opposite the District Commissioner Mbeere North District's
offices, so as to reach the Council not later than 8th June, 2011 at Noon.

Accountant

B.Com, CPA (K), 2 years experience
All applications should be sent via email to the following address: administrator@bpc.co.ke.

To be received not later than 5th March 2012

Senior Finance Officer

Title : Senior Finance Officer -Planet Action Fund(HoA)
Location : Daadab, North Eastern Province Kenya
Start of Contract & Duration : Negotiable (1year renewable)
Purpose
Planet Action Fund’s mission is to advance the dignity of people especially youth,women & children around the world. Planet Action Fund(PAF) pursues its mission by making small grants to innovative community-based organizations working with some of the world’s most vulnerable youth,women & children complemented by a dynamic media program that, through books, documentary photography, and film, highlights the issues affecting the most vulnerable in society and celebrates the global society in which we all live.
Key Responsibilities:
• Daily booking of all transactions and reconciliation of cash and bank balances
• Monthly reporting to the Senior Administration and Finance Manager providing
fully reconciled reports detailing income, expenditure and cash/ bank reconciliations, budget follow ups and
tracking.
• Assist in preparation and follow up of program budgets for the Fund.
• Ensure that all expenses are properly authorized before payment for Planet Action Fund.
• Ensure that all payments are prepared on time and in accordance with all financial guidelines
• Preparation of the payroll for Planet Action Fund staff
• Maintain filing systems for Planet Action Fund in accordance with guidelines
• Ensure that all bookings in cash-books are done on a daily basis for Planet Action Fund and in strict compliance with guidelines to include advances and pre-payments.
• Creates spreadsheets to enable easy cash / required documents handling for Planet Action Fund.
• Provides Documentation required by Auditor and/or Donors for Planet Action Fund.
• Assist the Senior Admin./Finance Manager in the preparation of budgets and follow ups.
• Maintain a schedule for payment of utilities and lease agreements for Planet Action Fund
• Provide leave cover for the Office Manager of the Somalia Planet Action Fund
• Performs other duties as required by Program Manager Planet Action Fund
Education/Training
• Degree qualification in accounting or finance and accounting i.e. CPA, ACCA
• 2 years experience in an accountancy role
• 2 years of experience in a similar position in a humanitarian organization.
• Detailed understanding of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Excellent psychometric PAAT test.
• Donor relations, grants management and fundraising
• Valid passport and driving license
Remuneration:

USD 3660 pm to USD 4190 based on experience and academic qualification.

Medical & Group life insurance. Rest & Recuperation (R&R) after every six week in field location. To apply send application letter and detailed CV to hr@planetactionfund.org

Application deadline is 29th February 2012. Qualified Female candidates encouraged to apply

Treasury Manager

Employment type: Permanent
Treasury Manager
(Based in any of the subsidiaries in the East Africa Countries)
The role:
Reporting to the CEO of a subsidiary and indirectly to the Group, the role will assess, monitor, plan and manage the efficient utilization of cash and supervise all aspects of cash flow. In addition:
• Prepare or monitor company’s various cash flow forecasts and perform financial modelling. Forecast daily cash requirements and execute daily financing decisions.
• Manage all aspects of In-house investment portfolios, long-term and short-term investment strategies, and determine the bank’s risk tolerance.
• Evaluate, develop and implement cash management systems to optimize efficiencies.
• Monitor bank service fees and provide recommendations for quality issues.
• Evaluate alternative borrowing strategies and make recommendations in accordance with the capital structure policy guidelines.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance. A master’s in Business Administration is desired.
• Extensive experience in preparing cash forecasts and cash flow analyses.
• Experience in building financial models to evaluate various financial plans.
• Experience in presenting and preparing proposals to recommend new products/services.
• Knowledge of investment portfolio strategy, banking, and financial instruments.
• General knowledge of reporting requirements for investments and other financial instruments.

TO APPLY
Interested candidates should email their application and CV addressed to the recruitment administrator at: admin@ircchrservices.com to reach us before March 30, 2012.
ircc Human Resources Services Limited
Email: admin@ircchrservices.com
Website: www.ircchrservices.com.

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY

Employment type: Other
An international Organization with more than 60 branches world wide and over 15 years existence in Kenya market seeks to recruit aggressive and results oriented individuals for a very serious training where they will later on be taken for various positions.Interested candidates are advice to send their details via a text message to the following number for further information:+254725382961on or before 30/2/2012.Only selected candidates will be called on specify dates for orientation about the companies products and servicers.there after they are expected to fill registration forms and comence the training.

Internal Auditor

Job Ref. MN 5272

Job Profile

Conduct risk assessment of assigned department or functional area in required timelines.
Driving the Internal audit strategy and the operational development of internal audit and assurance services.
Establish risk based audit programs.
Identify all possible risks and maintain a risk register.
Verbally communicate findings to senior management and draft comprehensive and complete report of audit area.

Person Profile

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Auditing preferable.
Certified Public Accountant registered with ICPAK.
Certified Information System Auditor(CISA) added advantage.
At least 3 years relevant experience preferably ¡n a Financial institution.

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

Disclose your CURRENT and EXPECTED monthly salary plus benefits.

Send your application by hand, courier, post or email so as to reach us by 12 Noon 2nd March 2012.

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

Limit email to maximum 3 pages A4.

Send to:

Executive Selection Division,
Manpower Services (K) Ltd,
3rd Floor, Landmark Plaza,
directly opposite Nairobi Hospital Entrance.
P.O. Box 50736-00200.

Email: recruit@manpowerservicesgroup.com.

FLIGHT OPERATIONS - 2 POSITIONS

Employment type: Permanent
FLIGHT OPERATIONS - 2 POSITIONS
Qualification: A holds or have held an airline transport pilot license with one or more type ratings
Apply: The Executive Director EAC, CASSOA
Box 873, Entebe Uganda

MANAGER FLIGHT OPERATIONS

MANAGER FLIGHT OPERATIONS
Qualification: A holder of a
professional licensed at APTL Level or equivalent
Apply: The Executive Director EAC, CASSOA
Box 873, Entebe Uganda

Brand Building Assistant Manager

Employment type: Permanent
Our client is a leading consumer goods multinational company is urgently looking for Brand Building assistant Manager. Kenyan’s Only
Job Position: Brand Building Assistant Manager
Location: Kenya
Business Context and Main Challenges of the Job:
• Supports the Brand Building manager in the development of the national Brand Marketing Plan (BMP), within the category plan guidelines, to meet company goals.

• Works with the multifunctional team to implement the plan in the market place and monitors performance of the support plans.

• Participates in selected various cross-functional teams – CMI, CCP, Regional Brand Teams and externally with local support agencies such as PR, sponsorship, activation and channel.

• Assist in the brand’s day to day operational activities including monitoring of brand performance on a monthly and quarterly basis.

• Builds productive working relationship with Customer Development, CMI, regional category team Finance and Supply Chain to manage the brand’s day to day operations.
Key Success Measures
• National market shares, brand turnover and PBI.
• Achievement of all key “Jobs to be Done” as specified in BMPs and SIA.
Main Accountabilities :
BRANDVISION PLAN (BVP)

• Supports the brand building manager in translation of the BVP into the BMP.

BRAND MARKETING PLAN
Supports the Brand Marketing Plan development and deployment by:

• Assisting in the execution of the integrated activity schedule ensuring consistency with BrandKey Vision and BrandVision Plan including communication strategy

• Accountable for the analysis of brand performance and brand health by constantly evaluating
performance of national support activities and in-store implementation against measurable
objectives (Score Card and Brand Quarterly Tracker). This includes the monitoring of progress
against key trial and awareness measures, quality of in-store support, distribution and availability
per channel ie. place, pricing and promotions in-store and initiating measuring the effectiveness
and ROI of key activities.

• Identifies solutions and make recommendations to improve effectiveness based on performance monitoring.

• Delivers specific brand projects eg. co-branding with a major retailer.

INNOVATION & RENOVATION

• Assist the brand building manager in launch management; building launch plans and channel strategies (promotions, media and POS), Customer sell-in and legal & regulatory issues.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS & TEAMS
• Brand Building Manager
• Brand Building Team
• Customer Development
• Multi-functional BMP “deployment team” e.g. CD, CMI, Finance
• External agencies e.g. sponsorship, PR

Critical Success Factors of the Job
Key Competencies (max 5)
• Passion for Growth
• Team Commitment
• Seizing the future

Key Skills
• Develops brand plans that build equity and business
• Creates/deploys integrated communications
• Monitoring progress and takes action
• Core aspects underpinning all skills: Creativity, Empathy, Obsession with brands & consumers, Sense of Aesthetics, Analytical Thinking & Rigour

Relevant Experience
• Bachelor degree, Post graduate business degree preferred (MBA)
• Preferred one year experience in marketing
• Project Management
• Customer Marketing interface

If you meet the above mentioned requirements and are up to the challenge of working in a dynamic organization, please send your resume in Word or PDF format clearly indicating the position applied.
Email: recruit@careeroptionsafrica.com

INTERNET JOBS TRAINING IN NAIROBI

Can you earn money using internet?
Yes, lots and lots of money working on a free24 hour schedule.
We guide you in the following areas:-

1. FOREX TRADING ONLINE (COME TO OUR NAIROBI OFFICE TO LEARN MORE)
3. ARTICLES WRITTING JOBS
4. DATA ENTRY JOBS
4. Google adsense
5. Freelancer jobs

You will be paid online to your bank in Kenya
The requirements are simple and affordable..

IN CASE OF DIFFICULTIES CONTACT 0712298092 AND ASK ABOUT INTERNET JOBS AVAILABLE

OR VISIT OUR NAIROBI OFFICE:
CITY CENTRE, RAPRANI HOUSE,
OFF MOI AVENUE , MOKTAR DADDAH STREET
NEXT TO EQUITY

VISIT US TO KNOW MORE

OR EMAIL :- forextraders2012@gmail.com

Saturday, 18 February 2012

DATA OFFICER

Credit markets play a critical role in promoting economic growth and development. One of the inefficiencies that limit the credit markets’ contribution to financial inclusion is information asymmetry. Many credit markets have embraced Credit Information Sharing (CIS) as one way of addressing these inefficiencies.

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA), working through a Joint Task Force (JTF), have over the last several years prepared the ground for the implementation of a Credit Information Sharing (CIS) mechanism for the Banking Industry. With funding support from FSD Kenya, the Kenya Credit Information Sharing Initiative (KCISI) was established under the auspices of KBA to help with the day-to-day operations of this assignment. These efforts led to the official roll-out of the banking sector CIS in July 2010. At the conclusion of the first phase of the project in July 2011, the primary objective was achieved, namely: facilitating sharing of negative credit information by institutions licensed under the Banking Act through licensed credit reference bureaus.

It is widely acknowledged that a CIS mechanism needs to provide for full-file comprehensive data, if it is to achieve its full potential. In Phase II of the project, KCISI has been mandated to work with banks to introduce sharing of data on performing loans. In addition, KCISI will work with other credit providers to ensure an expanded scope of credit reporting beyond banks. Consequently, stakeholders will be called upon to form a Kenya Credit Providers Association that will bring together all credit providers with a common objective of establishing a comprehensive credit reporting regime in Kenya.

The broadening of the mechanism introduces a critical need for the project team to focus on the ICT issues in the non-banks that will facilitate effective participation in the data transmission mechanism linking the credit providers and the credit reference bureaus. As the project extends to include non-bank credit providers, there is clear need for an officer conversant with IT issues to support coordination of data transmission involving non-bank credit providers.

SUMMARY: The Data Officer will support additional non bank credit providers into the credit information sharing system with development of systems necessary for extraction and submission of data as well as integrating the credit data into the credit providers risk analysis.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES
1. Development of a data template
* Under the guidance of the Project Manager and IT Specialist within KCISI, work with representatives of non-bank credit providers to
* Develop data standards for data exchange between non-bank credit providers
2. Carry out data and automation surveys
* Develop and administer a questionnaire to determine the level of automation in the operations of participating non-bank credit providers
* Identify IT-related capacity requirements among the non-bank credit providers and recommend ways of addressing capacity gaps
* Develop monitoring and evaluation methods to assess progress on IT-related capacity building actions
3. Co-ordinate data exchange pilot programmes
* Work with participating non-bank credit providers to develop a data exchange pilot programme
* Co-ordinate the data exchange pilot programme to implement and monitor results
* Prepare post-pilot program report
4. Liaison with participating credit providers and participating credit reference bureaus
* Work with participating non-bank credit providers to address data issues pertaining to the data exchange program
* Provide participating non-bank credit providers with advice on general ICT-related matters affecting data transmission.

REQUIREMENTS
* A degree with 5 years experience or a Diploma with at least 8 years experience in relational database development, software development, system analysis from a banking or micro finance institution.
* Experience working in and or strong knowledge of the Kenyan Financial sector.
* Experience in project management.
* Ability to work independently and deliver against the set deadlines.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.

How to apply:
Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business Wednesday 30th November 2011.

Adept Systems
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
Web: www.adeptsys.biz

Finance Manager – Treasury and Financial Planning

Faulu Kenya Deposit Taking Microfinance Limited is a dynamic Christian organization within the micro-finance sector.

Faulu was the first Micro Finance Institution in Kenya to be licensed by the Central Bank as a deposit taking institution.

In line with the growing business needs we are seeking highly competent, focused and results oriented
professionals to fill the following positions:-

1. Finance Manager – Treasury and Financial Planning
Reporting to the Head of Finance, the position holder will be primarily responsible for effective Financial Planning, regulatory reporting, cash and financial resources management in a manner consistent with the objectives of the Company.

Key Responsibilities
• Evaluate, develop and implement cash management systems to optimize efficiencies and investments.
• Manage long-term and short-term investment strategies.
• Understand, manage, and supervise all aspects of cash flow.
• Forecast daily cash requirements and execute daily financing decisions.
• Negotiate and place excess funds to receive optimum income.
• Risk management with respect to market and liquidity risks.
• Assess risk/return for all products in accordance with the company objectives
• Provide assurance that all incomes are completely collected and recognized
• Manage, direct, and develop Treasury staff.
• Recommend, implement and maintain process improvements.
• Preparation of ALCO reports to support effective Assets-Liability Management
• In conjunction with Head of Finance, carries out Scenario planning and Contingent Planning.
• Facilitate the preparation, implementation and monitoring of companies Strategic Plans and budgets.
• Prepare and or monitor company’s various cash flow forecasts and perform financial modeling.
• Arrange approved Forex trades for any forex payments required for borrowing or for supplier payments.
• Revenue assurance in liaison with relevant departments.
• Manage relationships with the regulatory authorities, financial resources and service providers.
• Working with banking operations to monitor the Vault cash balances and advise on replenishing or diminishing the amounts.

Qualifications and Experience
• University degree in Finance, Accounting or related fields. MBA will be definite advantage
• CPA (K) or equivalent qualification a mandatory requirement. MIS or related qualification desirable.
• At least 4 years managerial experience in a similar position within financial sector.
• Proven leadership capability.
• Membership of a relevant professional body.
• Good decision making and communication skills.
• Established conceptual, financial modeling and analytical skills
• Performance oriented, decisive and independent
• Thorough knowledge of all the operations within Finance Department in a banking/ financial institution.
• Exposure to CBK and lender reporting.
• Skilled in risk management aspects of Assets Liability Management

If you meet the specified criteria, send your application letter and updated CV (including 3 referees, one of whom must be a spiritual leader) to the undersigned through the e-mail address below:

Head of Human Resources
Faulu Kenya Limited
P.O Box 60240 – 00200 Nairobi

Email: excitingcareers@faulukenya.com
Applications to reach us on or before 24thFebruary 2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you will not hear from us by 9th March 2012 consider your application unsuccessful

Manager

Faulu Kenya Deposit Taking Microfinance Limited is a dynamic Christian organization within the micro-finance sector.

Faulu was the first Micro Finance Institution in Kenya to be licensed by the Central Bank as a deposit taking institution.

In line with the growing business needs we are seeking highly competent, focused and results oriented
professionals to fill the following positions:-

Manager – Operational Excellence
Reporting to the Head of Operations, the position holder will provide support to the Branch network, in liaison with other Departments and external service providers to achieve and sustain cost effective services to our clients.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead the Operational Excellence team to foster compliance for all branches/units to existing regulator and internal policy and procedure guidelines
• Co-ordinate and facilitate continuous operations process improvement across branches network
• Ensure desirable customer service at all contact points
• Monitor branch cash holding on a daily basis and take appropriate actions.
• Promptly handle daily routine and all queries originating from the branches and provide the relevant support.
• Train and capacity built Operational Excellence, banking operations and Customer service teams to up service levels.
• Identify various operations gaps and in liaison with the relevant stakeholders, develop plans to address the gaps.
• Working closely with the relevant head office units, ensure effective administrative support to all the Branches including security systems and other administrative arrangements
• Deputize the Head of Operations in running of the Department.
• Represent the Department in various internal and external forums
• Under guidance of the Supervisor, prepare strategy papers, board reports and other reports and present them when needed.
• Liaison with the various Heads of Departments and Managing Director on related assignments.

Qualifications and Experience
• Relevant University Degree. Possession of Professional Banking or MBA qualification would be an added advantage
• Over five (5) years managerial experience in a banking industry in a related role with a good performance track record.
• Exposure to Head Office Banking Operations support to the branch network will be a definite advantage
• Advanced people management capability.
• Thorough knowledge of banking products, processes and services.
• Experience in customer service especially in a banking environment.
• Advanced knowledge and experience on Central Bank's rules, regulations and procedures.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills (including decision making skills)
• Excellent Leadership capacity, including strong communication, training, negotiation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate staff.
• Flexibility of travel – must be ready to travel frequently, and occasionally on short notice

If you meet the specified criteria, send your application letter and updated CV (including 3 referees, one of whom must be a spiritual leader) to the undersigned through the e-mail address below:

Head of Human Resources
Faulu Kenya Limited
P.O Box 60240 – 00200 Nairobi

Email: excitingcareers@faulukenya.com
Applications to reach us on or before 24thFebruary 2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you will not hear from us by 9th March 2012 consider your application unsuccessful

Manager

Faulu Kenya Deposit Taking Microfinance Limited is a dynamic Christian organization within the micro-finance sector.

Faulu was the first Micro Finance Institution in Kenya to be licensed by the Central Bank as a deposit taking institution.

In line with the growing business needs we are seeking highly competent, focused and results oriented
professionals to fill the following positions:-

Manager – Operational Excellence
Reporting to the Head of Operations, the position holder will provide support to the Branch network, in liaison with other Departments and external service providers to achieve and sustain cost effective services to our clients.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead the Operational Excellence team to foster compliance for all branches/units to existing regulator and internal policy and procedure guidelines
• Co-ordinate and facilitate continuous operations process improvement across branches network
• Ensure desirable customer service at all contact points
• Monitor branch cash holding on a daily basis and take appropriate actions.
• Promptly handle daily routine and all queries originating from the branches and provide the relevant support.
• Train and capacity built Operational Excellence, banking operations and Customer service teams to up service levels.
• Identify various operations gaps and in liaison with the relevant stakeholders, develop plans to address the gaps.
• Working closely with the relevant head office units, ensure effective administrative support to all the Branches including security systems and other administrative arrangements
• Deputize the Head of Operations in running of the Department.
• Represent the Department in various internal and external forums
• Under guidance of the Supervisor, prepare strategy papers, board reports and other reports and present them when needed.
• Liaison with the various Heads of Departments and Managing Director on related assignments.

Qualifications and Experience
• Relevant University Degree. Possession of Professional Banking or MBA qualification would be an added advantage
• Over five (5) years managerial experience in a banking industry in a related role with a good performance track record.
• Exposure to Head Office Banking Operations support to the branch network will be a definite advantage
• Advanced people management capability.
• Thorough knowledge of banking products, processes and services.
• Experience in customer service especially in a banking environment.
• Advanced knowledge and experience on Central Bank's rules, regulations and procedures.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills (including decision making skills)
• Excellent Leadership capacity, including strong communication, training, negotiation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate staff.
• Flexibility of travel – must be ready to travel frequently, and occasionally on short notice

If you meet the specified criteria, send your application letter and updated CV (including 3 referees, one of whom must be a spiritual leader) to the undersigned through the e-mail address below:

Head of Human Resources
Faulu Kenya Limited
P.O Box 60240 – 00200 Nairobi

Email: excitingcareers@faulukenya.com
Applications to reach us on or before 24thFebruary 2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you will not hear from us by 9th March 2012 consider your application unsuccessful

Internal Auditor

ECLOF Kenya a well established and fast growing Christian Microfinance company is seeking to recruit a born again Christian with a verifiable testimony, dynamic and talented staff with drive and passion for microfinance development to serve in the roles outlined below:-

Internal Auditor Overall Job Purpose
The position is responsible for providing leadership in planning and management of internal audit, assurance, quality control and standardisation of the functions of the Company; evolving and developing processes to ensure adherence to policy prudent reporting requirements, cost management
and internal controls

Audit Duties and Responsibilities
* Develop policy, procedures and systems for the Department, including documentation and make recommendations, where necessary, to revise operations, accounting, procurement, HR and ICT manuals in order to ensure adherence to company policy, statutory requirements and reporting requirements.
* Work with all departments in reviewing systems and establishing appropriate controls and procedures, where they may not exist.
* Provide assurance to the management and Board that there is compliance with policy, statutory and reporting requirements.
* Audit transactions, processes, records, premises, assets etc. of the company on a regular basis and more specifically pay particular attention to financial accounting, loan processing, client management, portfolio management, loan tracking, procurement, human resource, statutory compliance and financial reporting processes.
* Carry out regular and surprise inspections of all processes, policies and procedures and ensure that they comply with all statutory requirements and best practice guidelines.
* Prepare internal audit and inspection reports and present those to the Board’s Finance & Audit Committee, clearly indicating how these fit into the overall business/company strategy.
* Keep abreast with latest developments in the Micro finance, Banking, Audit and Accounting fields with a view to enhancing the internal audit function as a key contributor to overall company strategy.
* Review financial reports in preparation for external audits.
* Follow up on recommendations of internal and external audits and ensure effective remedial action is taken on a timely manner.
* Member of the audit, finance and administration committee of the Board.
* Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Level of Education/Academic Qualification
* Bachelor’s degree in Business related field.

Specialized Audit Training/Professional Qualifications
* Qualified CPA (K) holder or equivalent
* Member of ICPAK
* CISA (Certified Internal Systems Auditor) qualification is added advantage

Competencies/Abilities/Skills Required
* Excellent communication and report writing skills
* Strong analytical skills
* Attention to details
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Computer skills (MS Office Suite, DOS, Accounting packages)
* Leadership and Management skills.

Relevant Work Experience
* At least five (5) years experience with four (4) years hands on experience in as an Internal Audit Manager in the financial sector

Mode of Audit Job Application
Interested candidates should send their applications and attach a detailed CV and copies of their certificates via email to hr@eclof-kenya.org or by post to

The HR and Admin Manager
ECLOF-Kenya
P.O. Box 34889, 00100
Nairobi

All applications should reach the above by close of business on Friday 3rd February, 2012

Chief Executive Officer, Tahidi Youth Fund (TYF)

Chief Executive Officer, Tahidi Youth Fund (TYF)

Mercy Corps has recently been awarded a 3-year program under USAID’s Yes Youth Can initiative, covering six regions in Kenya; Western, Nyanza, Rift Valley, Central, Nairobi and Coast.

The core of this program is a Youth Innovate for Change Fund (YICF), which will be a youth-owned, youth-led and youth-managed financial facility to support local solutions for community economic development as it grows in value.

This program aims to appropriately empower Kenyan youth (15-35yrs) to strengthen their socio-economic and political stakes through youth-led and managed initiatives and institutions.

The YICF will in the first three years provide sustainable financial and skills development assistance to approximately 200,000 youth through a variety of youth-identified social and economic community development projects.

Purpose of the position:

Implement the strategic goals and objectives of TYF;
Give direction and leadership toward the achievement of TYF vision, mission, strategy, and its annual goals and objectives;
Represent TYF and strive to build a positive image in all relevant media.

Major Responsibility

1. To ensures that the vision, and mission, purpose, goals, objectives, outputs and policies set by the Board are fully implemented, complied with and met;

Develops, monitors and implements annual and three year business plan
Reports to the board regularly both in written and verbal form
Develop with BoD key performance indicators

o Business plan
o Budget
o Reports to board
o Financial statements

2. Fund sourcing

Develops, acquires and maintains the necessary grants, credit lines, and other financial and non-financial resources necessary to meet TYF ’s objectives
Develops realistic funding projections to meet the needs of the business.
Negotiates effectively with creditors, grant bodies and other financial institutions

o Up to date microfin model
o Variance from planned growth
o Growth in long & short term liabilities and donated equity.

3. Financial Management

Coordinates the budget planning process with the different departments.
Ensures that annual financial report and budget are prepared for the board on time.
Recommends yearly budget for Board approval and prudently manages TYF ’s resources within those budget guidelines ;

o Budget variance
o Budget approved on time

4. Risk management

Ensures that all lending is prudently disbursed.
In coordination with the various departments, establishes and maintains an effective internal control and risk management system

o Portfolio at risk
o Loan loss
o Audit reports
o Debt to equity
o Cash ratio

5. Community and Public Relations

Ensures that TYF and its mission, programs, products and services are consistently presented in strong, positive image to relevant stakeholders; Develops networks and strategic alliances to positively influence the economic policies; Manages Cooperation agreement with World Vision and ensures compliance

6. Policy formulation and implementation-

Formulates and implements guidelines, procedures, internal regulations that are consistent with the policies set forth by the Board of Directors and industry regulators

o All manuals in place and updated and in use

7. Institutional strengthening and capacity building-

Facilitates growth of Senior Management Team into a team that is capable of fostering TYF ahead in accordance to the Strategic Direction and Business plan

o Ratings review of management

8. Compliance to regulations

Ensures that the institution complies with each of the requirements of the Central Bank of Kenya and other regulators

o Audit and regulatory reports

9. Achievement of targets and strategic goals

Leads the institution in achieving the targets as defined and agreed in the business plans, as well as in accomplishing TYF ’s strategic goals
Business plan

10. Appointing authority

Approves and confirms staff appointment, promotion, demotion, and transfer
Ensures HR processes in place
Succession planning in place

Qualifications: Knowledge and Technical Skills:

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

Minimum a Masters degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Management or some other related field
Must have at least five year working experience in middle management in a combination of the following: micro-enterprise lending organization, banking institution, a progressive corporate environment, international business, or economic and business development institution.
Must have a clear understanding and experience of microfinance industry and technology
Determined personality with initiative, perseverance and the ability to motivate and manage a team
Capability and willingness to lead the organization forward
Ready to comply and live up to and in accordance with the organization Ideals and Core Values
Be a good trainer, facilitator, mentor, and coach
Very good communication and marketing skills
Good knowledge in economic and financial topics
Good analytical and problem solving skills

Office: Chief Executive Officer, Tahidi Youth Fund (TYF)

Reports To

Interim: Yes Youth Can National (YYCN) Fund Manager;
Medium and Long Term: TYF Board of Directors

Supervises

TYF Senior Management Team

Working Environment / Conditions:

Office environment: typical office based (choose one or combination)
Travel: 40% Domestic/international travel is required.
On call: all hours to deal with organizational emergencies if and when such situations arise.

Interested candidates who meet the above required qualifications and experience should submit on or before 14th February, 2012 at 4.00 p.m. a cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) listing three professional references (including a recent supervisor) to hrkenya@ke.mercycorps.org

Applicants must clearly indicate on the email subject “Application for the position of CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER”

Applications without this subject heading will be disqualified.

Please do not attach any certificates.

ONLY Qualified short-listed candidates will be contacted

Manager – Operational Excellence

Faulu Kenya Deposit Taking Microfinance Limited is a dynamic Christian organization within the micro-finance sector.

Faulu was the first Micro Finance Institution in Kenya to be licensed by the Central Bank as a deposit taking institution.

In line with the growing business needs we are seeking highly competent, focused and results oriented
professionals to fill the following positions:-

Manager – Operational Excellence
Reporting to the Head of Operations, the position holder will provide support to the Branch network, in liaison with other Departments and external service providers to achieve and sustain cost effective services to our clients.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead the Operational Excellence team to foster compliance for all branches/units to existing regulator and internal policy and procedure guidelines
• Co-ordinate and facilitate continuous operations process improvement across branches network
• Ensure desirable customer service at all contact points
• Monitor branch cash holding on a daily basis and take appropriate actions.
• Promptly handle daily routine and all queries originating from the branches and provide the relevant support.
• Train and capacity built Operational Excellence, banking operations and Customer service teams to up service levels.
• Identify various operations gaps and in liaison with the relevant stakeholders, develop plans to address the gaps.
• Working closely with the relevant head office units, ensure effective administrative support to all the Branches including security systems and other administrative arrangements
• Deputize the Head of Operations in running of the Department.
• Represent the Department in various internal and external forums
• Under guidance of the Supervisor, prepare strategy papers, board reports and other reports and present them when needed.
• Liaison with the various Heads of Departments and Managing Director on related assignments.

Qualifications and Experience
• Relevant University Degree. Possession of Professional Banking or MBA qualification would be an added advantage
• Over five (5) years managerial experience in a banking industry in a related role with a good performance track record.
• Exposure to Head Office Banking Operations support to the branch network will be a definite advantage
• Advanced people management capability.
• Thorough knowledge of banking products, processes and services.
• Experience in customer service especially in a banking environment.
• Advanced knowledge and experience on Central Bank's rules, regulations and procedures.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills (including decision making skills)
• Excellent Leadership capacity, including strong communication, training, negotiation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate staff.
• Flexibility of travel – must be ready to travel frequently, and occasionally on short notice

If you meet the specified criteria, send your application letter and updated CV (including 3 referees, one of whom must be a spiritual leader) to the undersigned through the e-mail address below:

Head of Human Resources
Faulu Kenya Limited
P.O Box 60240 – 00200 Nairobi

Email: excitingcareers@faulukenya.com
Applications to reach us on or before 24thFebruary 2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you will not hear from us by 9th March 2012 consider your application unsuccessful

Waiters / waitresses

Qualifications Required:

Minimum Diploma in Food Production, Food & Beverage Service or any other related field from a recognized institution.
Experience in working within the hospitality industry is an added advantage.

If you are interested in any of the above positions and meet requirements as listed, send your application letter and detailed CV by end of day 24th February, 2012 to the following email address:

cateringservicejobs@gmail.com

N.B Your application should include contacts of three (3) professional referees one of whom should be your current or previous employer.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Stewards

Qualifications Required:

Minimum Diploma in Food Production, Food & Beverage Service or any other related field from a recognized institution.
Experience in working within the hospitality industry is an added advantage.

If you are interested in any of the above positions and meet requirements as listed, send your application letter and detailed CV by end of day 24th February, 2012 to the following email address:

cateringservicejobs@gmail.com

N.B Your application should include contacts of three (3) professional referees one of whom should be your current or previous employer.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Thursday, 16 February 2012

Sales Distribution Manager

Sales Distribution Manager
An FMCG manufacturing company with presence in the East African region is looking to hire a Sales Distribution Manager, in charge of all sales through the distribution channel across the region. Reporting to the Sales and Marketing Director, their main responsibility will be to increase sales volumes via the distribution and trade channels of all the company’s products and brands through strategic planning, effective implementation and resource management.
Key responsibilities
• THOROUGH PLANNER
o Produce and develop an overall distribution strategy plan
o Determine criteria for appointing channel partners
o Set volume targets for each product category, brands, products and SKUs
• STRATEGIC THINKER
o Ensure channel effectiveness per region/territory and evaluate performance
o Look at opportunities for innovative improvements to channel design
o Understand the products, customer and consumer thoroughly
o React timely and appropriately to competitor activity
• MANAGE CHANNEL
o Appoint channel partners together with the Sales and Marketing Director
o Provide marketing support and sales support where necessary
o Evaluate and analyse sales trends and specific brand/category performance in order to improve the volume/value of company’s brands
o Ensure channel commitment and motivation through regular appraisal of channel members with sales team
• BRILLIANT EXECUTIONER
o Ensure product is available at every point of the sales, at the right time and the right place
o Develop and implement innovative and impactful sales promotion and merchandizing programmes which will improve visibility and profitability
• STRONG RELATIONSHIP BUILDER, MANAGER AND TEAM PLAYER
o Recruit, manage and motivate sales team effectively – constantly evaluating their performance
o Build strong relationships with channel partners
o Work closely with Marketing function and Key Accounts/Supermarkets team
Requirements
• WELL EDUCATED
o Hold a minimum Bachelors/university degree
o Training and seminars on relevant subjects will be an added bonus
• EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE
o Have 5+ years in managing distribution
o Strong sales and marketing experience
o Good understanding of the FMCG and distribution industries
• RELEVANT SKILLS
o Excellent negotiation and customer service and networking skills
o Strong presentation ability
o Creative and critical thinking
o Be highly self motivated, driven, energetic, honest and trustworthy
o Be highly numerate, computer literate, have excellent communication and reporting skills
o Strong analytical skills
Remuneration: Highly competitive
Applications to: jobset2@gmail.com.

Key Accounts/Supermarkets Manager

Key Accounts/Supermarkets Manager
An FMCG manufacturing company with presence in the East African region is looking to hire a Key Accounts and Supermarkets Manager, in charge of all major retail outlets and supermarkets across the region. Reporting to the Sales and Marketing Director, their main responsibility will be to increase sales volume and maximize market share in-store of all the company’s products and brands through strategic planning, effective marketing and strong relationship building.
Key responsibilities
• THOROUGH PLANNER
o Set and deliver volume and revenue targets for each product, product category, brand and SKU
o Prepare growth strategic plans on ensuring targets are met through the use of available tools - 5P’s (promotion, price, placement, people, packaging)
o Compile cost efficient marketing plans for in-store promotions to ensure gain in market share and build brand equity amongst consumer base
• STRATEGIC THINKER
o Providing management with regular market intelligence on volume and value share, competitor activities and overall market demand patterns
o Ensure deep understanding of the consumer and his/her needs
o Identify potential new product opportunities
• BRILLIANT EXECUTIONER
o List and launch new products effectively in-store
o Ability to react strategically and decisively on competitor activity
o Execute Marketing plans successfully and timely
• STRONG RELATIONSHIP BUILDER, MANAGER AND TEAM PLAYER
o Manage National Merchandising team to ensure productivity
o Work closely with Marketing function, Distribution team,
o Establishing, building and ensuring maintenance of good corporate relations with stakeholders of respective Customers
Requirements
• WELL EDUCATED
o Hold a minimum Bachelors/university degree
o Training and seminars on relevant subjects will be an added bonus
• EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE
o Have 5+ years in managing Key Accounts and strong brands
o Strong sales and marketing experience
o Good understanding of the FMCG and Supermarket industries
• RELEVANT SKILLS
o Excellent negotiation and customer service and networking skills
o Strong presentation ability
o Creative and critical thinking
o Be highly self motivated, driven, energetic, honest and trustworthy
o Be highly numerate, computer literate, have excellent communication and reporting skills
Remuneration: Highly competitive

Applications to: jobset2@gmail.com.

Wednesday, 15 February 2012

Filling Clerk

Duties and Responsibilities
- Keep records of materials filed or removed, using logbooks or computers.
- Add new material to file records, and create new records as necessary.
- Gather materials to be filed from departments and employees.
- Track materials removed from files in order to ensure that borrowed files are returned.
- Gather materials to be filed from departments and employees.
- Sort or classify information according to guidelines such as content, purpose, user criteria, or chronological, alphabetical, or numerical order.
- Modify and improve filing systems, or implement new filing systems.
- Eliminate outdated or unnecessary materials, destroying them or transferring them to inactive storage according to file maintenance guidelines and/or legal requirements.

Qualification
-Certificate in Office administration, record keeping or related fields.
- K.C.S.E mean grade of atleast D+.
-Must have at least one year experience in similar position.
- He/she should have a certificate in computer packages.
-Should be very organized and good planner.
- Organizational skills or management ability.
- Initiative and ability to operate independently.
- Must have good communication skills both verbal and written.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
-Must be honest and ready to learn.

Train to be a Professional househelp/nanny/housekeeper

Register now for the HCC training program with WAKA CONSULT, at NO COST ! !
PERIOD: 1 Month
CURRICULUM: Housekeeping, Cookery and Childcare (HCC)
PLACEMENT AFTER TRAINING: Guaranteed (We have a long waiting list of clients)
SALARY: Kshs. 6,000 per month and above
YOUR INVESTMENT:
- Be between 22 and 40yrs old
- Come to class for 1 month consistently or apply for exemptions if you have qualifications
- Be a diligent and obedient student
- Pass the entrance interview ( We only take 10 students per month)

Email us now on consultwaka@gmail.com or call us on 0713620003 for your interview appointment and details. LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE

Wednesday, 1 February 2012

Project Manager – Helicopter Operations
We have a number of aircraft on contract and require a Project Manager to take on the role of coordinating and managing existing and anticipated contracts.
The individual should have as a minimum:
CPL, IR, 2,000hrs turbine helicopter
3-5 years experience of helicopter operations/base management
Strong logistics background
Strong safety and quality management background
Experience in East Africa and/or a military background advantageous
Demonstrable management and leadership experience
Visit our website: www.everettaviation.com
Interested candidates must send their applications by email only to: hr@everettaviation.com by 10th February 2012, and copy to:
Director General
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
P. O. Box 30163 – 00100,
Nairobi

Aviation Operations/Logistics manager

Everett Aviation Vacancies
Aviation Operations/Logistics manager
Proven experience in managing/rostering 200 or more
Should be either a helicopter pilot/helicopter engineer
Demonstrable project management skills
Strong management and leadership experience
Flight safety and auditing experience advantageous
Visit our website: www.everettaviation.com
Interested candidates must send their applications by email only to: hr@everettaviation.com by 10th February 2012, and copy to:
Director General
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
P. O. Box 30163 – 00100,
Nairobi